Kimberly
CCA Staff Gratitudes

Kimberly

I'm thankful for:  Friends

CCA Staff Gratitudes
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
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
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
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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

CCA's Most Inspirational People

CCA's Most Inspirational People

By Charles Communications Staff

We all feel very fortunate here at CCA. We have amazing clients, we live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and we are fortunate to love what we do! In this blog post we wanted to pay special tribute to those who inspire us, whether it be directly or indirectly. 

ZinFest 2015

ZinFest 2015

By Kimberly Charles

For those in the know, Zinfandel the grape variety has always had a closely held history with the region of Lodi, California dating back to Civil War times.  Of late, the world has been catching on to the charms of the over 100 other grape varieties cultivated there.

Blanc Expressions at Margaux

Blanc Expressions at Margaux

Notes from Bordeaux En Primeur

Longtime friend and colleague of Charles Communications Associates (CCA), Devon Magee, recently took his annual trip to En Primeur in Bordeaux with his team at Bay Area online wine retailer, JJ Buckley Fine Wines. Literally translated from the French language, “the first to know,”  En Primeur is a method of purchasing wines early while a vintage is still in barrel.