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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.

Cooking with Cannabis

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Ten “Medium-Intensity” Questions with: Kyle Nadeau, General Manager at The Bank of Wine & Spirits

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Ten “Medium-Intensity” Questions with: Kyle Nadeau, General Manager at The Bank of Wine & Spirits

Since Kyle Nadeau’s first taste of Port Ellen Single Malt Scotch just over ten years ago, the “whisky guru” and General Manager of The Bank of Wine & Spirits at Wingtip has devoted countless energy and hours to scouring the best distilled elixirs the world has to offer. Thousands of whiskies later, Nadeau is considered one of the most informed whisky palates in the country. 

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Is This Wine Any Good?...... Why Wine Is The Most Intimidating Consumer Product Ever

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Is This Wine Any Good?...... Why Wine Is The Most Intimidating Consumer Product Ever

The next in our continuous series of business and life rants from Head Hooligan Dennis Carroll, who directs a merry band of winemakers aka herds cats on a daily basis.   His humorous insights can benefit anyone who is running a business or navigating the straits of life.

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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.