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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
Kimberly
January 29, 2015

All the Swirl "Must Reads"

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January 29, 2015
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
January 22, 2015

Forecasting what's to come in 2015

Kimberly
January 22, 2015
Forecasting what's to come in 2015

By Kimberly Charles

As the new year gets in full swing it’s a perfect time to sharpen the lens on what’s to come in the world of wine, spirits, beer and other libations. 

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Friends
January 14, 2015

New York State of Wine

Friends
January 14, 2015
New York State of Wine

By Thea Dwelle

This year, the annual Wine Bloggers Conference (WBC) will be held in the Finger Lakes town of Corning, New York, which is the cultural heart of the Finger Lakes wine region. 

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The Team
December 24, 2014

All the Swirl "Must Reads"

The Team
December 24, 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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December 17, 2014

Staff Gratitudes

The Team
December 17, 2014
Staff Gratitudes

By CCA Staff 

It’s that time of year again when we set into motion our most-American of American traditions: the New Year’s resolution. 

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December 11, 2014

Ten “Medium-Intensity” Questions

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December 11, 2014
Ten “Medium-Intensity” Questions

With Jeff Smith, Vintner, Hourglass Winery   

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