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.
Occasio News
93 Points from Wine Enthusiast
Our 2020 Shake Ridge Ranch Syrah earned an impressive 93 points from Wine Enthusiast!
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Stories
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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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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Occasio: Wine, Place & Community
A pocket watch, a railroad, and a valley shaped by wine, craft, and community
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