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Charles Communications Associates, LLC is an independent creative marketing communications, new media and public relations firm that helps local and global companies, organizations and non-profits create, build and launch brands. Our interests and values drive our business and we are fortunate to work with others who share in our philosophy of social and environmental responsibility in work and li

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Come Together – A Community for Wine is celebrating two and a half years of building the wine industry's largest grassro...
08/06/2026

Come Together – A Community for Wine is celebrating two and a half years of building the wine industry's largest grassroots consumer campaigns, championing wine as a cornerstone of social connection all along the way. This year’s Share & Pair Sundays () campaign was record-breaking, boasting over 13,040 winery events according to partner www.LocalWineEvents.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. wine industry, always emphasizing wine’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:
https://bit.ly/3SdIkoK

07/17/2026

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

Domaine Carneros CEO Remi Cohen () shared three of the winery’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 winemakers, 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 winery 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!



📸: Haley Penn (.honey),
Headshot of Remi by Mario Piombo (.piombo)




Joyeux 14 juillet! To celebrate this Bastille Day, we’re sharing wines from a few of France’s lesser-known wine regions....
07/14/2026

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

We’ll start in Jura, France’s ultimate wine 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 wines 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 wines 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 wines, 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 wines, 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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Good luck to everyone in the World Cup semi-finals and bravo to the winners! Regardless of who wins, there’s going to be...
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 wine to drink in celebration. Cheers!🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇦🇷🥂🍾 🥂

There’s something for every guest at Domaine Carneros Winery ! The new Sparkling Elixir Sampler offers a sophisticated o...
07/07/2026

There’s something for every guest at Domaine Carneros Winery ! The new Sparkling Elixir Sampler offers a sophisticated option for designated drivers or those preferring non-alcoholic choices, guaranteeing that all guests enjoy an equally vibrant tasting experience. Reflecting the winery’s dedication to culinary craft and local ingredient sourcing, this daily tasting flight features four natural, handcrafted botanical elixirs from chef Kim La Vere of landandlocal. Guests may enjoy these elixirs paired with San Pellegrino sparkling water or the acclaimed Domaine Carneros Ultra Brut sparkling wine, creating a truly inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all.

Click the link for more details:

https://bit.ly/4f4j6R0




“One of the best couple of hours I've spent at any winery at any time. There's something so special here.”Foodie Chap, L...
06/12/2026

“One of the best couple of hours I've spent at any winery at any time. There's something so special here.”

Foodie Chap, Liam Mayclem, recently spent the day with Karin and Justin Warnelius-Miller of Garden Creek Ranch Vineyards Winery and shared his conversation with the couple, along with the details of this beautiful visit, on his podcast found on KCBS, Apple Podcasts, and more.

Listen in: https://bit.ly/3SkiD5v

Quick tip – Karin & Justin encourage people to slow down and savor life, treat yourself to a bottle of their Clonal Chardonnay or Tessarae and sip along while you enjoy the show. Liam proclaims it’s “quite possibly the best Cabernet I've had in my life!”

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06/07/2026

“Wine isn’t just about what’s in the glass; it’s about what happens around it! The conversations, the connections, the moments you didn’t plan for. That’s what Share & Pair Sundays is all about!”

Wine Enthusiast and Share & Pair Sundays recently came together to present a special event at the new Wine Enthusiast store in SoHo celebrating the conviviality wine brings to the table.

Thank you to all the wonderful sponsors that made this event an amazing success:




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"We don't follow trends. We believe in just being rooted to what we are doing here at Garden Creek." — Karin Warnelius-M...
06/03/2026

"We don't follow trends. We believe in just being rooted to what we are doing here at Garden Creek." — Karin Warnelius-Miller

We at Charles Communications are proud to work with people who actually live that philosophy. Please enjoy this beautiful feature on our client Garden Creek Ranch Vineyards Winery by The Gomes Guide, always well travelled and versed.

https://bit.ly/3PZQ9gK

05/25/2026

It's Memorial Day AND National Wine Day, so let's raise a glass and celebrate the unofficial start of summer! ☀️🍷😎

Enjoy this compilation of wine travels and summer pairings as you mark Memorial Day.

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