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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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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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Fourth of July Food & Beverage Pairings

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Fourth of July Food & Beverage Pairings

Here at Charles Communications, the Fourth of July is about a lot more than Independence: it's a holiday all about food, fireworks, festivities and, of course, libations. This week on All the Swirl, the CCA team shares our favorite food and beverage pairings to revel in this long weekend.

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Pink is the Warmest Color…for your Profit Margin

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Pink is the Warmest Color…for your Profit Margin

At Charles Communications Associates, we enjoy having guest bloggers contribute to All the Swirl on occasion and in this case, our friend and colleague Tracey Rose, of JJ Buckley Fine Wines. In honor of Pride Week upcoming in San Francisco June 25-26 and the national spotlight on LGBTQ issues in light of the horrific Orlando tragedy, we offer Tracey’s insights into the community vis a vis their appreciation for and relationship to wine.

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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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An Inside Look at an Intern’s Experience at CCA

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An Inside Look at an Intern’s Experience at CCA

This blog post was written by Joy Chu, a previous CCA intern. She talks about her experience at CCA and what she learned throughout her internship.

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Alcoholic Beverage Regulation: Legislators Gone Wild

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Alcoholic Beverage Regulation: Legislators Gone Wild

Part and parcel of rescinding the 19th amendment was allowing the individual states the authority to create their own regulations around the distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages.  Never underestimate the ability of government entities to create a labyrinth of byzantine laws designed to modify individual behavior.