Wine Begins with an Idea

Small-lot wines shaped by place, curiosity, and imagination

Wine Begins with an Idea

Small-lot wines shaped by place, curiosity, and imagination

WINE WITHOUT RULES. NOT WITHOUT ROOTS.

worker harvesting grapes from a vineyard with a small tractor pulling the bins

Harvest Arrives Early

Occasio’s earliest harvest begins with Russian River Valley Gewürztraminer
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Occasio rosé bottle and a glass of rosé beside a Niçoise salad on a sunlit table

A Salad, a Rosé, and the Living Side of Terroir

A salad, two rosés, and a question about the living side of terroir.
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DARK TASTING ROOM WITH BARRELS IN BACKGROUND AND OCCASIO PINOT NOIR ON A WOODEN BENCH WITH A MAN AND WOMAN TASTING

Why Winery Tastings Used to Be Free — and What Changed

From the old California cellar door to today’s paid experiences, winery tasting has changed—but membership can preserve its original spirit of welcome.
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Gewürztraminer juice showing mild natural browning as it collects in the press pan at Occasio Winery.

Why Brown Juice Can Make a Brighter Wine

A little natural browning during pressing helps create a stable, aromatic white wine.
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