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Champagne is Bubbling Again. Let’s Pop Some Corks!

A recent article from the Wall Street Journal says Champagne is “bubbling again” which is music to the ears of bubble hounds around the globe.  We love the fizz here at IWA, of course, as it is an integral part of the rich and cultured wine country lifestyle we all embrace.  While most known as [...]

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How It’s Made: Hand-Etching Personalized Messages on Decanters and Stemware

Take a look at the IWA in-house state of the art etching facility to see first hand how stemware and decanters are hand-etched by highly trained craftsmen and women.

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Winemaker Series – Anthony Austin of Sonoma Coast Vineyards

Welcome to Part 4 of our Winemaker Series.  Our goal with this series is to introduce you to our winemakers via video vignettes and blog posts and have them tell you about the scientific art (or is it artistic science?) of making wine as well more personal insights.  You will want to be sure you are [...]

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Share Photos of Your Halloween Costume and Win!

It’s never been easier to get into the spirit of all Hallow’ Eve than to share one of your sinister Halloween party snapshots with your friends at IWA on our Facebook page for a chance to win a 3-bottle gift pack of wine that includes: 2010 Girard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2009 Cosentino Winery Napa Valley THE Pinot and [...]

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A New and Delicious Story of the 3 Little Pigs – from Chile

You may have thought the 3 Little Pigs was a great story, but then you haven’t met these special pigs hand-made in Chile. This precious earthenware serving set is sure to bring a smile to all at your next dinner party.  The Pig Faced Pot with ladle will serve up your favorite soups and stews [...]

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