Blessing of a harvest in fall is as important as the blessing of the vines in spring
by Jo Diaz | Sep 1, 2015 | California, Event, Green Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Wine
The blessing of a harvest is a major, religious tradition in all wine regions. In the spring, many ceremonies also occur for the blessing of wine grape vines. I once had to research “why,” when asked; so, I went to my dear friend the Reverend Doctor John...Wines of Jewish Origin to Toast the 2012 Season ~ Happy Hanukkah
‘Tis the season to celebrate heritage, and what better way for the days of Hanukkah than to enjoy it with a glass of wine produced by someone of this culture? If this is not your cultural heritage, you’re still invited to toast the season on behalf of your...Wines of Jewish Origin to Toast the Season ~ Happy Hanukkah
Giving you time to prepare ~ ‘Tis the season to celebrate heritage, and what better way for the days of Hanukkah than to enjoy it with a glass of wine produced by someone of this culture? If this is not your cultural heritage, you’re still invited to toast...Recent Posts
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