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Club Newsletter - June 2026
You've Opened a Bottle of Rosé, Here's How Long You Have To Finish It Some bottom-shelf rosés are liable to taste "off" even after they've been freshly uncorked. But when viticulturalists shell out for a high-quality bottle such as Epoch Estate or Donum should be able to get the most out of every drop. One of the most common mistakes everyone makes with leftover wine is improper storage. Not unlike food brought home from a restaurant, using leftover wine within a reasonabl

Gary Parker
6 days ago


Club Newsletter - May 2026
It was not quite the Louvre heist, but for a village in northeastern France, the recent theft of more than $100,000 worth of escargot from a local farm, just as prime holiday snail-eating season begins, was pretty close.

Gary Parker
May 1


Club Newsletter - April 2026
Here are some excerpts from an interview I had from Canvas Rebel Magazine.

Gary Parker
Apr 1


Club Newsletter - March 2026
Here are some excerpts from an interview I had from Canvas Rebel Magazine. Thought you might like to get to know me and how we got here a little better.

Gary Parker
Mar 1


Club Newsletter - February 2026
There’s a particular kind of betrayal that occurs when you bring a bottle home....

Gary Parker
Feb 1


Club Newsletter - January 2026
Yes, there's actually a fantastic wine scene in the American heartland.

Gary Parker
Jan 3


Club Newsletter - December 2025
That said, for all the immense influence these critics wield, they seem curiously allergic to the matter of wine.

Gary Parker
Dec 1, 2025


Club Newsletter - November 2025
Even though we just had Halloween, it’s the right time to delve into the world of wine and uncover some spine-tingling.....

Gary Parker
Nov 1, 2025


Club Newsletter - October 2025
For any wine region to advance from being backwatered to center stage, it requires serious financial investment in vineyards, wineries, tasting rooms and event spaces, plus people experienced in making and marketing.
Teresa Martain
Oct 1, 2025


Club Newsletter - September 2025
Terence Stamp and the Fine Wine He Never Drank In the 1960s, the late actor Terence Stamp bought several dozen cases of Château d’Yquem, the legendary Sauternes. He never drank them, but decades later, the bottles kept him afloat when his career stalled. The Rise of Terence Stamp At the height of his fame in the 1960s, Terence Stamp was the epitome of swinging London. He appeared in films such as Billy Budd , Far from the Madding Crowd , and Theorem . His striking looks made
Teresa Martain
Sep 1, 2025


Club Newsletter - August 2025
A regular-sized bottle is the equivalent of four beers. If you show up to a dinner with four beers, you’re a dick.
Teresa Martain
Aug 1, 2025


Club Newsletter - July 2025
I found some light-hearted wine stories submitted to various web sites I thought I would share . . .
Teresa Martain
Jul 1, 2025


Club Newsletter - June 2025
All oak is not created equal. Here’s why the type of barrel used to age your wine matters and how it impacts what’s in your glass.
Teresa Martain
Jun 1, 2025


Club Newsletter - May 2025
The San Diego County Vintners Association (SDCVA), a trade organization dedicated to supporting the San Diego winemaking community, released the State of San Diego Wine Industry 2025 report today.
Teresa Martain
May 1, 2025


Club Newsletter - April 2025
In the end, the result of these tariffs will be, in the wine space, economic hardship for many U.S. wine business owners...
Teresa Martain
Apr 1, 2025


Club Newsletter - March 2025
U.S. imports of Italian sparkling wine — 90% of that prosecco — skyrocketed by 41% in November
Teresa Martain
Mar 1, 2025


Club Newsletter - February 2025
Vineyards uprooted and workers displaced as demand for wine falters in California
Teresa Martain
Feb 1, 2025


Club Newsletter - January 2025
I want to stand up for the beauty and joy of wine, which has been embraced by humans since the dawn of civilization.
Teresa Martain
Jan 4, 2025


Club Newsletter - December 2024
Record number of properties are up for sale in area as retirement and rising debt are creating challenges
Teresa Martain
Dec 1, 2024


Wine Club Newsletter - November 2024
Where Does English Wine Stand Today?
Once a skeptic, Tom Stevenson has come to love his home country's dramatically improved wines.
Teresa Martain
Nov 1, 2024
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Welcome to our YouTube Playlists, where you can enjoy monthly wine club notes read by our owner, Gary Parker. Dive into Gary's insightful commentary and expert recommendations as his passion for wine guides you through our latest selections. Join us each month for a unique blend of knowledge and enjoyment that will enhance your wine-tasting experience.
Cheers to discovering new favorites together!
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