Posts by John
A Signature Varietal – here we go again
Now that the Winegrowers’ Association has reinvented itself as the Livermore Valley Wine Community, an order of business has been to propose creating a ‘signature’ grape varietal for the Valley…
Read MoreSpanish White Bean and Roasted Pepper Soup
Last summer, while looking for an alternative to our classic tomato gazpacho, I found this recipe for a chilled bean soup on the YouTube channel ‘Spain on a Fork.’ The…
Read MoreSparkling Malvasia – An Origin Story
Come quickly, I am tasting the stars! attributed to Dom Perignon The legend of Dom Pérignon and his creation of sparkling wine is romantic. Unfortunately, it is just advertising copy.…
Read MoreA Sparkling New Addition
We are excited to announce the release of our Sparkling Malvasia Bianca – just in time for the Holidays! The wine will be released on Saturday, December 3, in celebration of the…
Read MoreWinter 2022 Release of New Wines
Wine notes for our winter, 2022, release.
Read MoreThorns and Roses – A Look Back at 2021
A look back at 2021.
Read MoreAngelica – 93 points!
Occasio 2020 Angelica receives 93 points from Wine Enthusiast.
Read MoreRussian Tea Cakes
A simple yet delicious cookie for the holidays.
Read MoreThe Story of Angelica
The history behind California’s oldest wine.
Read MoreGrenadine Syrup
Try making this grenadine syrup at home – so much better than store-bought.
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