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Tag Archives: wine
The Past is Present at Concannon Vineyard
This weekend, I came across some notes I had made to myself in years past regarding my family’s 129 years of environmental stewardship … which led to reflecting upon ideas surrounding present thoughts, that at Concannon Vineyard, “What’s New is Old, and What’s Old is New!” Continue reading
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Tagged Conservancy, earth month, land use, Livermore Valley, organic, sustainability, vineyard, wine
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Wines for Easter
With Spring comes renewal, daffodils in bloom, budding grape vines, and of course, Easter. And as with any special occasion, a bottle or two of wine can be a great complement to time spent with family and friends around the dinner table. Here are a few choice picks for your holiday spread and some pairing ideas. Continue reading
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Tagged blackberry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Crimson and Clover, Easter, entertaining, family, holiday, oak, Petite Sirah, raspberry, vanilla, wine, wine pairing, Zinfandel
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The Gatekeeper’s Guild
Did you know there is a way to stay in “the know” on all the latest and greatest Concannon wines? It’s called the Gatekeeper’s Guild, and it is a great way to discover some of our finest wines, most of them produced in extremely limited quantities. Members are the first to try these spectacular wines before they’re released to the public, even before they enter our Tasting Room! Continue reading
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Tagged Concannon, fall, Gatekeeper's Guild, membership, spring, wine, wine club
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Happy Birthday to My Great-Grandfather, James Concannon !!!
What an incredible experience it has been launching Concannon Irish Whiskey, and how I wish my Great-Grandfather were here now so I could personally give him this Special Tribute on his Birthday… which, as luck would have it, is also on St. Patrick’s Day!! Continue reading
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Tagged birthday, Bordeaux, family, Ireland, Irish Whiskey, James Concannon, John's Journey, Petite Sirah, Rhone, St. Patrick's Day, wine
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Pairing Wine & Chocolate
Bread and butter. Cheese and crackers. Wine and chocolate. Some things are just meant for each other. If you love chocolate, and you love wine, you can’t go wrong with these delicious pairing ideas that will take your Valentine’s Day from semi-sweet to irresistible! Continue reading