Simple Do-Ahead Dishes for Thanksgiving

We share a few favorite Thanksgiving recipes that can be made the day before.

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Fall 2018 Wines

Next month we release three new wines – these are the stories behind them.

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Introducing Two New Spirits from Sidewinder

Sidewinder Spirits Company is introducing two new spirits to Livermore Valley this fall – a Grappa and an Eau de Vie.

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Thoughts on our Summer Release of New Wines – 2018

Each quarter we release new wines that tell the remarkable story of our valley. These are the stories behind our current releases.

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Grappa – The Spirit of our Vineyards

Grappa is the authentic spirit of the vineyard. Learn how Sidewinder Spirits is introducing this spirit to Livermore Valley for the first time.

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Cork Closures and the Aging Potential of Wine

New research answers why wines age more gracefully with cork closures.

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Our Guide to Summer Wines

The warm weather calls us to the outdoors, to lighter foods and wines, and to the barbeque. Here’s our guide to summer wines.

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Sidewinder Vermouth – the Branding

Formula approval was only the first step in the branding of the first Sidewinder vermouths.

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The Story of a Zin

A surprise visit brings back a flood of memories – the story behind our 2008 Reserve Zinfandel.

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Vermouth: The Formulas

Tomorrow, February 2, we release our sweet vermouth. The formula for this truly bespoke vermouth is the result of years of study and experimentation.

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