Fri 17 May 2013
By Kira Cooper
One of the many reasons why I love living in the Bay Area is the abundance of fun and well-run indie music events. Last weekend, I ventured out to Napa Valley wine country to attend first annual BottleRock Music Festival. BottleRock is a 5-day music… Read more.
Tue 7 May 2013
By Kimberly Charles
As a young undergraduate in Washington DC way too many years ago, I learned a valuable lesson about career building. I knew I wanted to be in the wine business, so I set my sights on the companies whose work I admired and contacted the top marketing… Read more.
Thu 21 Mar 2013
By Kira Cooper
And now for a Part II posting about my culinary travels in Europe…
After a lovely time exploring the northwest of Spain, it was time for my next stop: Portugal. The highlight of my visit was the city of Oporto as the locals call it, or Porto to everyone else,… Read more.
Fri 8 Mar 2013
By Skye Morgan
Even after living in San Francisco for close to two years and being fully immersed in the food and wine world, there still seems to be an infinite amount of restaurant and bar options available to the gourmand. Over the past couple weeks, I happened to stumble… Read more.
Fri 22 Feb 2013
By Kira Cooper
Since I started working at Charles Communications Associates at the beginning of 2013, I’ve been immersing myself in food and wine culture with every possible opportunity—and what better way to dive further into the culinary and beverage world than by exploring Europe? To bring in… Read more.
Thu 14 Feb 2013
By Kimberly Charles
On this Valentine’s Day, I thought it a propos to celebrate with the most romantic libation that is truly universal with its symbolism, champagne. Many countries have their distinctive beverage be it ouzo in Greece, grappa in Italy but champagne from France is something one can find… Read more.
Thu 31 Jan 2013
By Drew Damskey
It has been quite some time since Super Bowl XXIX, where Steve Young (my childhood idle) torched the Chargers… It’s been a long road back to greatness, and one that has tested the mettle of the 49er Faithful. This year’s 49ers Super Bowl team is as diverse… Read more.
Tue 4 Dec 2012
By CCA Staff
Thanksgiving is a holiday rich in tradition that has been refined to a time to celebrate and give thanks with loved ones. The CCA staff endulged in extraordinary food and wine this year surrounded by friends and family.
This year, Kimberly celebrated with her… Read more.
Mon 5 Nov 2012
By Kimberly Charles
Since moving to California from New York almost 15 years ago, one of the many aspects of living here that I love is the tradition… Read more.
Tue 2 Oct 2012
By Drew Damskey
Being a fairly recent member of the CCA team, I’ve had the opportunity to explore the best city in the country (according to Bloomberg Businessweek): San Francisco. I grew up an hour and a half away in Alexander Valley, so it was a special treat to… Read more.