TTB Recognizes Colorino as California Wine Grape: Domenico Winery Celebrates Petition Success

Close-up of a bunch of ripe dark purple grapes growing on the vine with green leaves.

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 […]

The Best Tips for Becoming a Winemaker

Making wine may seem like some distant dream, especially when we only have so much time in the day to do laundry. But, what if we told you there were ways to make your winemaking dreams come true sooner than you think? With these how to become a winemaker tips, you can start making your […]

7 Wine Harvest Facts You Should Know

September is here and you know what that means – grape harvest! Of course, harvest can begin before this, especially with the 2022 summer heat. Either way, September is a busy month for wineries all over the Northern Hemisphere. Grapes are coming in fast and need TLC. As a wine lover, you should know these […]

Domenico Winery Wins Gold at SFIWC

Bottle of Domenico Cabernet Sauvignon red wine next to a filled wine glass in a winery cellar

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 […]

5 Reasons Why you Can Become a Winemaker Easily

We all have dreams. Some wish they could see every country on the planet, while others dream of making one great bottle of Pinot Noir. We’re here to tell you to stop downplaying your dreams. Winemaking doesn’t have to be just a fantasy. In fact, many established winemakers didn’t start off making wine out of […]

How to Make Wine with Bacchus Winemaking Club

Bacchus — the god of the grape harvest, winemaking, and above all, wine. You know his name, but you don’t have to travel back to ancient Rome to enjoy the fruits of his labor. In fact, you don’t even have to visit the Napa Valley or any other traditional wine country for an authentic experience. […]