Update on Oceano Zero Last month, we told you about our new Oceano Zero non-alcoholic wines. This month, we’re excited to give you an update on the formulation of those wines. We’re working with BevZero on this process and, a couple of weeks ago, we visited them for two days of wine tasting and adjusting. …
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One of the things that thrills us at Oceano Wines is that wine -- whether it be traditional wine or non-alcoholic wine (dealcoholized wine/alcohol-free wine) is a part of so many celebrations, big and small. With this wine blog, we want to help you find new ways to celebrate all aspects of your life, while also keeping you updated on what's going on with us. Join Rachel, our founder, winemaker, and CEO, as she shares her experiences and insights and wine knowledge, particularly about premium red wine and premium white wine. Get a sneak peek behind the scenes of our eco-friendly Spanish Springs California vineyard. Learn how to pair our award-winning wines with tantalizing recipes. Infuse music and art into your wine nights. No matter where you live, Oceano Wines wants to bring the coastal lifestyle to you and help you live an untethered life.
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One of the things that thrills us at Oceano Wines is that wine — whether it be traditional wine or non-alcoholic wine (dealcoholized wine/alcohol-free wine) is a part of so many celebrations, big and small. With this wine blog, we want to help you find new ways to celebrate all aspects of your life, while also keeping you updated on what’s going on with us. Join Rachel, our founder, winemaker, and CEO, as she shares her experiences and insights and wine knowledge, particularly about premium red wine and premium white wine. Get a sneak peek behind the scenes of our eco-friendly Spanish Springs California vineyard. Learn how to pair our award-winning wines with tantalizing recipes. Infuse music and art into your wine nights. No matter where you live, Oceano Wines wants to bring the coastal lifestyle to you and help you live an untethered life.
A Seahorse Kind of Love
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching tomorrow, lots of people are thinking about love. If you’re subscribed to our newsletter (you can sign up here), you’ve already seen our suggestions for wine pairings for Valentine’s Day dinner and notes on why most wines don’t pair well with chocolate. (Don’t worry! If you missed the newsletter, we’ve …
Rachel’s Journey to Oceano
As we’re getting ready to launch our new non-alcoholic wines this year, I’m excited to welcome curious new visitors to the Oceano site and blog. I’m Rachel Martin, Oceano’s founder, winemaker and CEO, and I’m thrilled to tell you more about our company. Wine has been a part of my life for as long as …
Introducing Oceano Zero
Non-alcoholic wine, beer and cocktails have often seemed like sad and unsatisfying alternatives to “real” drinks – something you’d only turn to when necessary. But there’s a shift happening, and non-alcoholic drinks are becoming more accepted and trendy. There are new brands entering the marketplace all the time and celebrities like Katy Perry, Blake Lively …
Ask Rachel Anything: What is a Vintner?
What is a vintner’s job? – Name Thank you for the question. I can talk about my work as a vintner for days, but I’ll try to just hit the main points. What is a Vintner? I get asked this a lot, and it’s a great question because “vintner” can mean different things to different people. …
Anatomy of a Seafood Tower
The anatomy of a seafood tower is more than just a clever way to arrange and display chilled shellfish. It is more akin to a work of culinary art than a mere appetizer. Of course, there is more than one way to shuck an oyster. Many great culinary masters have made their own versions of …
6 Magnificent Days on the Emerald Isle: A Guide to Making Travel Plans to Ireland
I recently took an amazing trip to the Emerald Isle and loved every minute of it. You absolutely have to go see it for yourself and when you do, I’ve got you covered with some must-see places and events for your own travel plans to Ireland. If you’ve spent any time Googling what to know …
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Ask Rachel Anything: Sip Certified V. Organically Grown
Which sends a more positive message to consumers ‘Sip Certified’ or ‘Organically Grown’? – Henry W. Hi! Thanks for the great question! The answer is complicated, but I’ll try to explain it simply. Organic Wine Benefits Organically grown is widely recognized by consumers because it’s regulated and marketed by the USDA. Some consumers think that …
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Importance of Supporting Women in Need
Oceano aims to create a more sustainable and inclusive wine industry that celebrates creators from a range of backgrounds and the individual perspectives they bring to the craft. Oceano wine is the delicious result of Marbue’s expert taste, Rachel’s stylistic choices, and the artistic melding of their wide array of distinctive experiences. This is the …
Pasta and Wine Pairing: Fresh Tomato Sauce and Helios Kordonia Pasta
Pasta and Wine pairing is an art that goes back to, well, the beginning of pasta. Historians are not quite sure when pasta was invented but they agree it could have been anywhere between 4th century B.C. to 13th century A.D. Either way, we know that wine stretches as far back as the Neolithic period …
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