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Introducing Virtuoso!
In the fall of 2013 we invited you to be a winemaker with Virtual Vintner, our first community-created wine experience. After months of aging, this limited-edition Pinot Noir is ready to release!
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Russian River History, Part 4: Prohibition to Modern Times
Thirteen years of being “dry” had effectively destroyed the U.S. wine industry. Only a handful of wineries had been permitted to make wine during Prohibition, and those were only as...
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Farm-to-Table Harvest Dinner
Megan from Freckled Italian and Courtney from Sweet C’s Designs share their secrets to a delicious, comforting meal focused on farm-fresh ingredients to celebrate an autumnal bounty and La Crema’s...
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Russian River History, Part 3: The Gold Rush to Prohibition
Following the Russians’ 1842 abandonment of California, the Pomos hardly had time to breathe a sigh of relief. With the Gold Rush kicking off 170 miles east, life in Russian...
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Russian River History Part 2: From Fog to Sun
As we saw last time, the Russians ran into problems when they settled the far Sonoma Coast, on the beaches and benchlands near what is today called (in their honor)...
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Russian River History, Part 1: The Land Before Wine
Today we begin a multi-part series on the history of the Russian River Valley, including how wine became its most important agricultural product. In part one, Steve Heimoff explores the...
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Growing Vegetables, Friendships at the La Crema Employee Garden
Calling all earthworms! Please report for duty to the garden! That would be the La Crema Employee Garden, now in its fourth year of cultivation at the winery in the...
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8 Chardonnay Fun Facts
You love Chardonnay, I love Chardonnay, we all love Chardonnay. It’s America’s favorite wine, by far. There’s something about Chard’s rich, creamy-smooth mouthfeel, unctuous flavors and honey-sweet fruit that hits...
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Why is blending wine important?
For the average wine drinker, one of the least known aspects of winemaking is blending. This vital step in the winemaking process is a team effort and assures the final...
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Pinot Noir: The perfect Valentine’s Day wine
What is it about Pinot Noir that makes people feel, well, amorous? This Valentine’s Day consider adding pinot noir to your menu for an added pleasure.
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Explore La Crema’s Appellation Series
Discover the La Crema you might not know: Our limited-quantity series of artisan Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs that capture the essence of the America’s finest grape-growing regions.
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