California Wine Harvest: An Epic Journey from Vine to Bottle
California is synonymous with wine, producing about 85% of all U.S. wine and ranking as the world’s fourth-largest wine producer. The state’s diverse climates, terroirs, and innovative winemaking techniques have made it a hub for wine lovers globally. But have you ever wondered how the California wine harvest—the most critical time in a winery’s calendar […]
The Ultimate Summer Wine List
There’s nothing like cooling off from the summer sun with a good glass of wine. A whole slew of wines fit the energy of summer and its weather. Summer wines are light, refreshing, and versatile – fitting with all those outdoor activities. So we are giving you a little help finding the perfect sunny wine […]
TTB Recognizes Colorino as California Wine Grape: Domenico Winery Celebrates Petition Success
Domenico Winery has accomplished a milestone for the California wine community – the name approval of Colorino, a legendary Italian grape variety, by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Previously, Colorino was not recognized by California consumer protection’s department of the TTB. Every California winery must go through the Certificate Of Label […]
7 Important Things to Know About Wine Harvest
Wine harvest, also known as the grape harvest or grape harvest season, is a critical and exciting time in the winemaking process. Here are seven essential things to know about wine harvest: Timing is Crucial For winemakers, harvest starts in the vineyard. Where a grape is planted and how it is taken care of leading […]
Famous California Wines 101: Merlot
When you talk about the most popular grapes in the world, you can’t skip over Merlot. This French varietal is world-famous, not just because of its infamous role in the movie Sideways (although it’s always a fantastic reference.) Merlot is one of France’s premiere grapes, bringing a very unique character to the table. Today, it’s […]
7 Amazing Wines for Labor Day Weekend
If there’s anything that will put aside the old “no wearing white after labor day” nonsense, it’s wine. Labor Day weekend is an excellent time to have the perfect glass of white wine as a party accessory. From bubbles to crisp white wines, there are some amazing bottles to share with family and friends. So, […]
Italian Grapes 101: Primitivo Grape
In California, we have Zinfandel. In Italy, they have the Primitivo grape. Primitivo is a robust, early-ripening grape that hails from the region of Puglia, otherwise known as the ‘heel’ of Italy. This region boasts an ancient winemaking history, all beginning with the arrival of the Greeks nearly 3000 years ago. But, you may be […]
Italian Grapes 101: Nebbiolo
Say hello to a very noble Italian grape – Nebbiolo. It hails from Piedmont, the mountainous Northwestern region of Italy. The Nebbiolo grape is behind the world-famous wines of Barolo and Barbaresco. That’s because this grape has a seriously impressive character and history. If you’re an Italian wine lover, then you definitely should learn all […]
Domenico Winery Wins Gold at SFIWC
With harvest wrapped up and the holidays here, there’s nothing like some good news to bring the year to a spectacular close. What could be better than discovering that our wines won gold and silver medals at the SFIWC (San Francisco International Wine Competition!) The SFIWC is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine […]
Guide to Aging Wine: How Do Wines Age?
A question you may hear bouncing around in wine bars, wine shops, or wine tastings is – how was this wine aged? Now, there are a few different ways to answer this question, as aging isn’t just one specific process. Winemakers and consumers both play a role in aging wine. Knowing the wine aging process […]