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November 16, 2017
Kimberly
CCA Staff Gratitudes

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I'm thankful for:  Friends

CCA Staff Gratitudes
November 1, 2017
Kimberly
Forged by Fire

In lieu of our normal monthly newsletter, given our home base in Northern California, we at Charles Communications Associates, representing wineries from our own backyard and around the world, dedicate this missive to those affected by the Northern California fires of October 2017

Forged by Fire
September 21, 2017
Friends
If You Can't Stand The Heat, Get Out of the ...

The Napa Valley has recently taken a lot of heat – both literally, due to the serious temperature spike that hit the valley earlier this month, as well as figuratively from those who think the aberrant fluctuation spelled doom for the entire region’s harvest.  The media has been eager to report this story, which we can all understand – what’s sexier than a potential climate change story about America’s most recognized wine region? Fortunately for the consumer, cooler heads prevail for those of us on the ground, and I wanted to share the perspective from someone who has been around the vineyard block.

If You Can't Stand The Heat, Get Out of the Cellar
May 9, 2017
Kimberly
10 Medium Intensity Questions With Faith ...

Meet Faith Armstrong, the winemaker behind Onward and Farmstrong wines. As refreshing as the Pétillant Naturel she makes of Malvasia Bianca, many of the words used to describe Faith's wine could be used to describe the winemaker herself. Honest, vibrant, unfiltered, true to her origins, bright, complex. 

10 Medium Intensity Questions With Faith Armstrong of Onward & Farmstrong wines
April 20, 2017
Hillary
Cooking with Cannabis

With that infamous hippie holiday around the corner, Charles Communications explores how Pot d'Huile has revolutionized the marijuana edibles market for both medicinal benefits and gastronomic delight.

Cooking with Cannabis
Alex
December 4, 2014

A Holiday Budget Should Never Burst Your Bubble(s)

Alex
December 4, 2014
A Holiday Budget Should Never Burst Your Bubble(s)

by Alex Fondren

It’s almost hard not to find an evening in December that couldn’t benefit from a little extra vinous sparkle. However, my resulting headaches from a month-long fizz-fest usually are more from wallet angst than alcohol-throb.

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The Team
November 26, 2014

All the Swirl "Must Reads"

The Team
November 26, 2014
All the Swirl "Must Reads"

By Charles Communications Staff

Each month we look back at the great food, beverage and lifestyle stories that caught our attention.

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Kimberly
November 24, 2014

The Power of the Narrative

Kimberly
November 24, 2014
The Power of the Narrative

By Kimberly Charles 

The art of storytelling has never been more relevant in our sound bite, 140-character modern culture. Although we navigate our days with truncated dialogue, at our core, each and every one of us loves a great story. 

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Friends
November 19, 2014

OND: Working Hard To Sell Cheaper Wine

Friends
November 19, 2014

By Devon Magee

OMG, it’s OND! Translation: October-November-December, a.k.a. “Q4,” a.k.a., “S.O.S.” (Save Our Shareholders)!

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Friends
November 17, 2014

How to Have a Lodi Thanksgiving

Friends
November 17, 2014
How to Have a Lodi Thanksgiving

By Randy Caparoso [for lodiwine.com]

Let Your Turkey Be Your Thanksgiving Wine Guide.

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Alex
November 11, 2014

Clone-ing Around at the Thanksgiving Table

Alex
November 11, 2014
Clone-ing Around at the Thanksgiving Table

By Alex Fondren

When it comes to Thanksgiving, the classic go-to wine for most Americans is Pinot Noir (and hopefully domestic!). 

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