Posts by John
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.
Read MoreWhy Brown Juice Can Make a Brighter Wine
A little natural browning during pressing helps create a stable, aromatic white wine.
Read MoreHarvest Arrives Early
Occasio’s earliest harvest begins with Russian River Valley Gewürztraminer
Read MoreMilk Washed Red Sangria
A clarified sangria that takes red wines into new territory with tea and citrus and a silky milk-washed finish
Read MoreSparkling Malvasia Pear Cup
Sparkling Malvasia meets soft pear, grapefruit, and lemon in a light, aromatic sangria
Read MoreOccasio Classic Sangria
The classic red-wine sangria for summer living.
Read MoreCrystal Sauvignon Blanc Sangria
Crystal-clear Sauvignon Blanc sangria of honeydew, cucumber, green grape & lemon verbena
Read MoreOccasio: Wine, Place & Community
A pocket watch, a railroad, and a valley shaped by wine, craft, and community
Read MoreMango-Habanero Vinaigrette
Sweet mango, gentle habanero heat, and summer flavor—perfect for salads, grilled foods, and wine pairings without the rulebook
Read MoreWine Without Rules: Why Great Wine Should Be More Welcoming
Why we believe great wine should be more welcoming
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