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CCA Staff Gratitudes

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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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All The Swirl "Must Reads", August 2016

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All The Swirl "Must Reads", August 2016

Each month, our staff takes a break to think about which of the many great food, beverage and lifestyle stories of the month caught our attention and are worth sharing.

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10 Medium Intensity Questions with Stephy Terrizzi

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10 Medium Intensity Questions with Stephy Terrizzi

10 medium intensity questions with Stephy Terrizzi, co-owner and viticulturist for Broadside Wines. Get to know Stephy better with this fun Q & A. 

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What Google Search Data Can Tell Us About Modern Day Wine Drinkers

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What Google Search Data Can Tell Us About Modern Day Wine Drinkers

“Just Google It” has become the “cure all” answer for the modern American. In any industry molded mostly to consumer wants and needs a great place to start when looking to better a product or service is by getting as close to the bone as possible. Google Trends reveals some interesting data on the questions and comments American consumers have on buying and consuming wine today.

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I Wish It Were 1981… How Technology Changed And Continues To Change My Life

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I Wish It Were 1981… How Technology Changed And Continues To Change My Life

When I went to college, computers were an afterthought and computer science was a major for the geeks (yes, I was an accounting major... much cooler).  Most people took a programming class in their first couple of years and there were two main programming languages you could choose from: COBOL or FORTRAN.