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. …
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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.
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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What Wine Pairs with Your Favorite Movie Musical? A Guide
If you can’t make it to Broadway, then bring Broadway to your home! It’s never been so easy to enjoy a movie musical at home, thanks to the wide variety of streaming services now available. We are huge fans of musicals at Oceano, in no small part due to Kurt’s award winning career in the …
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Gift Basket Ideas for Mom
A thoughtfully curated gift basket is the perfect way to show Mom how much you appreciate her and that her hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Personalized gift baskets make it easy for siblings to work together to make mom a gift basket full of things that will make her feel special and appreciated. Make this …
Diary Of The Oceano Wines VW Bus
Steering In A New Direction There are more interesting wines available now than at any other time in history! So why do you see the same labels on wine store shelves and restaurant wine lists? The standard three-tier distribution system for wine favors large corporate distributors and relies on cheaply mass-produced wine and fossil fuels. …
How We Blend Wine: Behind The Scenes
Why We Blend Wine Our signature wine blending process highlights our expertise in the area where nature, science, and artistry all meet. We use various combinations of grapes that highlight and accent each other’s characteristics to develop complex and balanced wines. Our wine blending process allows ample room for experimentation so Marbue can show off …
