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CCA Staff Gratitudes

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I'm thankful for:  Friends

CCA Staff Gratitudes
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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
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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
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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.

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"You’re in the wine business, that must be sooooo much fun"

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"You’re in the wine business, that must be sooooo much fun"

There are many firsts among our client base and Wine Hooligans is no exception. Head Hooligan Dennis Carroll was our client when he was President of Purple Wine Company and now as he undertakes a new endeavor in his mid 50s, we love his unvarnished, transparent and humorous approach to life and business. We asked him to start a blog and here is the debut of what he affectionately calls his rants. 

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Day Of The Dead

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Day Of The Dead

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican celebration that takes place every 1st weekend of November. It is a tradition, known now throughout the world, that fills cemeteries on the 1st and 2nd of November with flowers, visitors, family members and traditional altars.   

The Undeniable Bond Between Humans and Animals

The Undeniable Bond Between Humans and Animals

Last Sunday, October 4th, was Saint Francis of Assisi Day, a day to bless all animals. Here in San Francisco, named for the famous patron saint, blessings abound inside and outside of churches.  Humans have been making animals their pets and companions for thousands of years. For many, there is simply no difference between a purely human connection and that with a pet. All of us here at CCA share this special love for animals and this blog post is an homage to some of our dearest friends.