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09/22/2026

Today we mark the Fall Equinox – a moment to celebrate balance before we enter the darker half of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It makes perfect sense that this date, on which day and night are aligned, marks the beginning of Libra season, the sign represented by scales. Because this moment in the astrological year coincides with the peak of the w**e harvest, the two have long-standing connections. While the ancient Greeks celebrated their major feasts honoring Dionysus in the winter and spring, they also had smaller regional celebrations during the grape harvest. Modern pagans have drawn more fully on the connection between grapes and the equinox with the celebration of Mabon, the second of three harvest festivals, which is dedicated to gathering fruits, vegetables, gourds, and nuts – the abundance of orchards and vineyards.

W**e has more ties to the heavens in the coming days. The full moon closest to the autumnal equinox (this year it’s 9/26, this coming Saturday) is commonly known as the Harvest Moon, but a common alternate Celtic and Old English name for it is the W**e Moon.

This moment when the Earth’s axis is neither pointed toward nor away from the sun naturally invites reflection. It’s the perfect time to slow down, express gratitude, look at how far we’ve come, and what we’d like to improve. We invite you to take a moment of contemplation. And it seems only natural to take that moment while sipping a glass of w**e.
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09/18/2026

Today we’re celebrating , and no one has done more to shine the spotlight on this grape than Randall Grahm. He was originally intent on producing "The Great American Pinot Noir," but the heartbreak grape lived up to its nickname. However, when he began to think seriously about how to produce a “w**e of terroir,” trials and experimentation with his former brand, Bonny Doon , led him to success with Rhône Varieties, and he became the original Rhône Ranger. At his current project at Popelouchum , he grows Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, and Grenache Noir alongside a living laboratory of grape varieties from around the world. Grenache Blanc and Gris are notably used to produce the charming Popelouchum Blanc white blend.

Find out more at popelouchum.com

📸: Image 1 by Jonathan Ramirez, the rest courtesy of the w**ery.

09/03/2026

We’re pouring a beautiful w**e for you on this ! You might even call Garden Creek Ranch Vineyards W**ery's 2018 Tesserae a work of art. The word "tesserae” refers to the small, individual pieces that are used to make up a mosaic. Garden Creek’s vineyards feature 13 different soil types. Karin and Justin Warnelius-Miller manage them block by block, factoring in those soil types. These variations in terroir, as well as the climate, grape varieties, and the people behind the w**e, all form part of the mosaic. The assemblage of this Bordeaux Blend varies from year to year; the 2018 (current release) is made up of: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, and 6% Petit Verdot. This luxurious w**e is brimming with notes of ripe black and red fruits, hints of sweet to***co, spice, and elegant floral perfume. The w**e glides over the palate with silky tannins and a seductive velvety texture that will leave you enraptured.

Sit back and luxuriate!

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08/26/2026

Our team at Come Together A Community for W**e, partnered with www.LocalW**eEvents.com for this consumer survey on the role of w**e in bringing people together. We are gearing up for Come Over October 3.0 with a refreshed logo and many great initiatives happening. Follow us on IG for up to the moment details.

41% of consumers say a specific occasion makes them more likely to host. New Come Over October research reveals how w**e can tap into the power of shared gatherings.

08/18/2026

It’s National Pinot Noir Day, and we have some beauties to share with you in celebration.

- Let’s begin with Adonna W**es' award-winning 2023 Pinot Noir from Eden Vineyard in the Russian River Valley AVA. This is their inaugural vintage, and what a way to make an entrance! The grapes for this w**e came from a tiny, carefully maintained, two-acre vineyard in Sonoma County. 2023 enjoyed a long, cool ripening season, and the flavors blend a complex mix of dark cherries, blackberries, with a touch of strawberry, as well as hints of vanilla, spice, cedar, and dried to***co. This is a graceful medium-bodied w**e with silky tannins and a long finish.

- Next, try a sip of the 2019 Wärnelius Miller Pinot Noir Golden Fleece Estate Vineyard (the 2018 is pictured here). This Anderson Valley elegant and inspired w**e is lovingly crafted by husband-and-wife team Karin and Justin Warnelius-Miller of Garden Creek Vineyards. This is another rare, cool-climate beauty. It’s spicy, with touches of white pepper, black tea, and woodsy notes adorning dark berries. This w**e blends richness with energy and tension.

- Finally, we have a classic to round out our trio – 2023 The Famous Gate Pinot Noir from Domaine Carneros. First made in 1992, this w**e was named in honor of the antique iron gate which stands at the entrance to Domaine Carneros, a gift from the Taittinger family. This w**e puts the Swan selection clone center stage, with smaller amounts of Hanzell and Dijon 115 as supporting characters. It shows beautiful aromas of baked cherry, warm spice, bergamot, and rose petal, giving way to layered red fruits on the palate, including cranberry and raspberry laced with cocoa powder. The tannins are soft and supple, giving way to a smooth finish. Classics are classics for a reason.

Happy Pinot Noir Day!

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08/15/2026

We couldn’t agree more! In our experience, people who love to eat (and perhaps accompany their plate with a glass of w**e) tend to love life and other people. By that measure, no one loved life more than Julia Child. Charles Communications Associates founder, Kimberly Charles () credits watching Julia and the French Chef on PBS as a young girl with igniting her love for food & w**e. Happy 114th Birthday. We are toasting Julia with Domaine Carneros W**ery's fine sparkling w**e. French-inspired, American-made, just like Julia.

08/06/2026

Come Together – A Community for W**e is celebrating two and a half years of building the w**e industry's largest grassroots consumer campaigns, championing w**e as a cornerstone of social connection all along the way. This year’s Share & Pair Sundays () campaign was record-breaking, boasting over 13,040 w**ery events according to partner www.LocalW**eEvents.com , 201 articles published, and significant media engagement. The organization is looking forward to carrying this momentum into the third annual Come Over October campaign. Founded by industry leaders Karen MacNeil, Gino Colangelo (Colangelo & Partners ), and CCA president Kimberly Noelle Charles, Come Together aims to address the challenges facing the U.S. w**e industry, always emphasizing w**e’s unique place at the everyday table.

For more details on the impact of this year’s Share & Pair Sundays campaign, as well as what to look forward to during Come Over October, please click the link:
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07/17/2026

June is National Rosé Month, and to celebrate, Domaine Carneros W**ery, along with its longtime PR partner Charles Communications Associates (), in partnership with Mary T Beller of Tomgirl Farms , presented three rosé w**es from the w**ery matched with three bouquets highlighting the various colors of pink on the spectrum, much like rosé w**e itself.

Domaine Carneros CEO Remi Cohen () shared three of the w**ery’s rosés, the still rosé Avant Garde, the Cuvée de la Pompadour and the Late Disgorged Rosé, while Mary T and her team demonstrated how to make a posy, a romantic garden bouquet of in-season Dahlias in all their June glory, and finally how to zhuzh up a store-bought bouquet, either bought or received.

Methods of making rosé vary, as do grape varieties that are available to w**emakers, from the subtle to the robust. We like to say Domaine Carneros has a lovely bouquet of rosés to choose from when visiting or buying from the w**ery or your local restaurant or store. Also, if you are in the Napa Valley, make a point to visit the farm of Mary T in Coombsville. She offers bespoke garden tours and more at Tomgirl Farms and through her company Verve ().

This year, the Dahlia celebrates 100 years of being the official flower of San Francisco. Cheers to that!



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07/14/2026

Joyeux 14 juillet! To celebrate this Bastille Day, we’re sharing w**es from a few of France’s lesser-known w**e regions. Big bonus – a lot of these regions produce w**es that are perfect for drinking during this warmer time of year when all you want to drink are super quaffable, glou-glou w**es that are deeply refreshing.

We’ll start in Jura, France’s ultimate w**e region. Tucked between Burgundy and Switzerland in eastern France, Jura has long been acclaimed among sommeliers for its distinctive grapes, style, and artisanal approach. Here you’ll find beautiful sparkling Crémants that will make an occasion feel special; distinctive white w**es from Savagnin (their flagship white grape) and Chardonnay made in a variety of styles, from very crisp to their celebrated oxidative, sherry-like styles like sous voile and Vin Jaune; and beautiful, perfumed, light red w**es from local Poulsard and Trousseau grapes. Here we have examples from Domaine Overnoy Crinquand,
Valentin Morel, and Domaine Dugois.

The Loire Valley is also peppered with excellent lesser-known appellations and producers making wonderful out-of-the-box treasures. Where many regions in the Loire Valley specialize in single-varietal w**es, Cheverny stands out for its blends in white, red, and rosé using a variety of grapes, like the Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay blend shown here from Domaine du Salvard.

Another often overlooked gem from the Loire Valley is the Auvergne, the region’s southernmost point and France’s geographical center. If you love volcanic w**es, you’ve come to the right place, because this region sits on top of over 500 extinct volcanoes and granitic soils of the Massif Central. You’ll find a variety of grapes including Gamay, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and the rare Sacy. Swipe through to see examples of sparkling and still Gamays from Domaine Serol and Marie and Vincent Tricot.

Bonne fête de la Bastille and Allez les bleus!
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07/13/2026

Good luck to everyone in the World Cup semi-finals and bravo to the winners! Regardless of who wins, there’s going to be good w**e to drink in celebration. Cheers!🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇦🇷🥂🍾 🥂
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