Friends,

Harvest 2022 (including crush, fermentations, and barreling down) officially ended for us last week. What a marathon! We found ourselves reminiscing about an emotional line from the cult classic Sideways:

“I like to think about what was going on the year the grapes were growing. I like to think about how the sun was shining that summer, and what the weather was like. I think about all those people who tended and picked the grapes. And if it’s an old wine, how many of them must be dead by now.”

Well, it was a beautiful, unforgettable harvest here in Sonoma County, California. And everyone on our team is still alive this year, thank goodness. The grapes were truly sublime, and...

“H2O Sonoma Soft Seltzer is the perfect partner during Dry July,” Zanganas said, adding, “It’s elegant, delicious, hydrating, healthy – and a fun drink for those who are passionate about wine yet choose to abstain from alcohol. And H2O provides an enjoyable and safe 4th of July weekend! This month-long abstention from alcohol has enjoyed a significant renaissance in recent years, especially in the United States and England, with millions of impassioned adherents rising to the challenge.

“H2O is the perfect drink when you’re not drinking,” Zanganas said, adding, “H2O is an elegant, health-inspired, fun, hydrating, vitamin-enriched sparkling drink that can be savored everywhere, from lunch on the run, to a picnic at the beach, to rush hour – or pour...

The summer heat leads us to crave cooling food and drinks. Interestingly, drinking cold beverages helps our bodies combat the summer heat. 

Drinking sessions during summer are inevitable. But there are ways in which you can enjoy your summer without getting drunk. 

 Take summer as a time where you can bond with family and friends. Instead of alcohol, make non-alcoholic drinks.  You can mix and match fruits to create the perfect beverage fit to beat the summer heat. 

 Many non-alcoholic drinks are available in the market to enjoy this summer without getting drunk.  Always remember, the only way to be sure you are safe to drive is to not drink alcohol at all. Stick to soft-drinks or alcohol-free drinks under 0.5% and...