Welcome to our “Meet the Team” blog post series! Each month, we'll shine the spotlight on a different team member bringing you insider scoop on all things wine. From their personal favorites to unbeatable pairings and even tips on maximizing your wine experience, they've got you covered. Up next: our awesome tasting room associate, Brandon! What made you want to work at a winery? I have been an avid wine taster for years, have taken a
Beginner’s Guide to Wine Tasting: A Guide By Campos Family Vineyards If you’re new to the world of wine, you might be feeling unsure about your first trip to the tasting room. We’ve got your back with a few easy-to-follow guidelines so you can feel comfortable and confident. Let’s get sipping! Dress Comfortably Comfortable clothes pair well with a day of drinking wine. Jeans or flowy dresses are always good options, but always double-check the weather. Comfortable
Meet the Team: Jamie Garza Welcome to our “Meet the Team” blog post series! Each month, we'll shine the spotlight on a different team member bringing you insider scoop on all things wine. From their personal favorites to unbeatable pairings and even tips on maximizing your wine experience, they've got you covered. Up next, our General Manager, Jamie Garza! What's your favorite wine that we make and why? I absolutely love our Sparkling Brut. Not only is
Welcome to our “Meet the Team” blog post series! Each month, we'll shine the spotlight on a different team member bringing you insider scoop on all things wine. From their personal favorites to unbeatable pairings and even tips on maximizing your wine experience, they've got you covered. Up next, our Director of Guest Relations, Sean Farley! What is your favorite part about working at Campos Family Vineyards? My favorite part of working at Campos Family Vineyards
It’s warming up, and you know what that means: time to drink wine in the courtyard! This summer, Campos Family Vineyards has a jam-packed calendar of events to get you outside, including our popular Wine Down Fridays, kickball, pop-up shops with various local vendors, Biggie’s Blues Festival, and more. You can also join us during tasting room hours, where you can taste our award-winning wines while enjoying our beautiful courtyard. Consider us to host your next
Welcome to our “Meet the Team” blog post series! Each month, we'll shine the spotlight on a different team member bringing you insider scoop on all things wine. From their personal favorites to unbeatable pairings and even tips on maximizing your wine experience, they've got you covered. Up first: our awesome tasting room associate, Mia Camp! What's your favorite wine that Campos Family Vineyards makes, and why? My favorite wine we make here at Campos would
At Campos Family Vineyards, we hold a special place in our hearts for autism awareness and related causes. In this blog post, we are honored to have two of our beloved employees, who are also parents of children with autism, share their personal journeys with us. They share their challenges and offer valuable insights into the various resources and programs that have helped them along the way. Through their reflections, we’re reminded of the
We’re thrilled to introduce our new tasting room manager, Bryan! He may have started his career wielding a whisk in the kitchen, but during the pandemic, he traded it in for a wine glass and never looked back. As our new tasting room manager, Bryan's mission is to make every guest feel welcome and have a fun, memorable experience. With his warm smile and killer wine knowledge, you'll leave with a newfound appreciation for wine. Get
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