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With summer fast approaching, outdoor entertaining is in the spotlight. Whether you’re planning a Memorial Day cookout, a picnic in the park, or a bonfire on the beach, matching the right recipes for on the grill with the perfectly paired beverage will delight your guests. Grilled Seafood and Vegetables: The Best Chardonnay Wine Pairing Grilled …
Summertime Recipes: Perfect Food and Wine Pairings for On the GrillRead More
Spring is in the air! In the same way that your mood and activities may change with the onset of spring and anticipation of summer, operations at a vineyard change with the new season, too! And at Spanish Springs Vineyard, many of these activities are deliberately sustainable practices which means we are producing high-quality wine …
Springtime in the Vineyard: A Season at Spanish SpringsRead More
This month was Alcohol Awareness Month, providing a great opportunity for me to reflect on why launching Oceano Zero is so important to me. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 140,000 people die each year from alcohol misuse, making it one of the leading causes of preventable deaths. Beyond …
Alcohol Awareness: Embrace Mindful Drinking with Non Alcohol WineRead More
At Oceano, we’re very proud of our sustainability efforts. Since April is Earth Month, I thought this would be a good time to share what we’re currently doing with our sustainable wine and where we’re headed. Our Packaging is Fully Recyclable Our bottles come from Waterloo Container’s Eco Series and are made from as much …
Our Promise to the Planet—Why We Make Sustainable WineRead More
Women’s History Month is coming to a close, so it may seem strange to be posting about Oceano’s commitment to supporting women through acts of service now. But I deliberately wanted to post about it at the end of the month because I think it’s so important to keep celebrating and supporting women year-round, not …
Acts of Service: Women Supporting Women Through Charity WorkRead More
Whether you have been drinking wine for years or just got invited to a party and want to find the perfect types of wines to wow your host, it can be daunting to try to talk about wine with authority and confidence. It can often feel like there’s a whole separate language you have to …
Last month, we introduced you to our new Oceano Zero non alcoholic wine. 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. These non alcoholic …
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, 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 a Valentine’s Day menu and notes on why most wines don’t pair well with chocolate. (Don’t worry! If you missed the newsletter, we’ve …
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 and my journey as one of the leading California winemakers. My Virginia …
Rachel’s Journey: Leading the Way Among California WinemakersRead More
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. Looking at definitions online, I can see why people are looking for something a little more explanatory. Definitions range from “a wine producer” to a “wine merchant” to a “winemaker.” However, …
What is a Vintner? Exploring Their Role in WinemakingRead More
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