We love wine around here. We also love the flavor explosion that comes when it’s perfectly paired with a great meal. But we know that when you’re a beginner, it can be confusing trying to figure out what flavor combinations work best together. When you're considering a wine pairing, your very first step should be identifying the main components of the food. Is the dish heavy or light? Spicy or mild? What is the main
Inspired by his family's agricultural roots, Gerardo Espinosa began his winemaking journey by making wine using his family’s grapes. In 2008, he launched his own brand, Vinedos Aurora, which has since been rebranded to Anaya Vineyards. In 2015, he and business partner Mark Nureddine opened Lodi Crush, a custom crush facility. Since then, Gerardo has devoted his full-time attention, imagination, creativity, and talent to the art of winemaking. In April 2020, he moved Lodi Crush
Romance is in the air - Valentine’s Day cards and roses are on full display at the grocery store, and partners everywhere are nervously Google-searching “Ideas for the Perfect Valentine’s Day.” We get it - there’s a lot of pressure to have a flawless Valentine’s Day. That’s why we put together our ideas for not-overly-cliché ways to celebrate the day of love. Have a picnic Whether it’s your first Valentine’s Day or your 30th, nothing says romance
When one glass just isn’t enough… You’re cordially invited to join our WINE CLUB. Who We Are Campos Family Vineyards is a beautiful 44-acre vineyard/tasting room and event/concert venue located in a prime location in Contra Costa County. From vine to barrel, our grape clusters are hand harvested. Our award-winning, premium wines are available for purchase in our tasting room, through our online store, and at select restaurants throughout California. With a glass of wine in hand, enjoy our
Whipped Goat Cheese with Warm Candied Bacon and Dates Ingredients: 6-8 slices bacon, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, using more or less to taste 12 plump Medjool dates, pitted and torn 1 log (10 ounce) creamy goat cheese, at room temperature 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil sea salt Instructions: Preheat the oven to
Indoor tastings are back, and Dueling Pianos returns to the vineyard. Learn more about our latest wine release ‘Zinfandelta’, say hello to our new Brand Ambassador Amy G, and grab a bite with Chef Roberto Rose’s new food truck - Foodie Call. Download our latest newsletter for more information.
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When you make a donation, 100% of your donation will go to ALS CURE PROJECT What is ALS? ALS aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease is a horrendous disease attacking the neuromuscular system of the body, slowly and systematically rendering the person paralyzed and unable to breathe. ALS is classified as a rare disease with a much smaller population (20,000 US) of people affected than that of cancer (2 million US). Thus, the profit potential of an ALS drug
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It was an amazing night as we danced the night away to all the great 80s hits. What an honor to host this Farewell show for the talented band, The Breakfast Klub. Big thanks to our guests who came out from Brentwood, Antioch, Oakley, Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasanton, Livermore, and beyond! We hope to see you again at our next concert. Here are images by Savannah Luy from Discovery Bay Studios