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A Chef’s Dream Companion: Acquiesce Winery

Valerie Stride, WSET ADV Certified

September 2, 2016

Lodi may be full of Zinfulness, and be the largest grape growing area in California at 110,000 acres, but Acquiesce Winery is breaking down preconceived notions about the AVA, and is surrendering itself to being a stand-alone, small-production winery. What Does it All Mean? According to dictionary.com, the word “acquiesce” is a verb meaning to “submit or …

#WBC14 Santa Barbara Vintner’s Lunch: Rhone Inspired Artistry

Valerie Stride, WSET ADV Certified

3 comments

July 22, 2014

Wine is art. There is no debate on that. I refuse to even entertain the idea that it is not. First Let’s Talk Santa Barbara Wine Country With the nickname The American Riviera, how could you not want to travel here? Santa Barbara County is a vigorously growing grape region. (See what I did there?) …