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Mt. Vernon Wine Club members go fishing with us in Alaska!

Mt. Vernon Wine Club members go fishing with us in Alaska!

Events 🕔October 2, 2017

We went fishing – but we’re back! All of us here at Mt. Vernon circle our calendars for late summer when we embark on our Wine Club Member Alaska fishing trip. This year’s fun group, which included some of our

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Polyphenol, found in wine, fruits and vegetables promotes good health

Polyphenol, found in wine, fruits and vegetables promotes good health

Health 🕔September 25, 2017

Do you know foods rich in polyphenols, which is found in fruits, vegetables and some beverages like red wine and coffee, contain beneficial health properties? Scientists say the more color you include in your diet – the better. That’s because

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How to properly smell wine

How to properly smell wine

Auburn , Winery 🕔September 11, 2017

Have you ever gotten lost and mesmerized by the wonderful aromas inside your glass of Mt. Vernon wine? Smelling wine before drinking it is an important warm-up for the big event known as tasting. Why? We’re preparing our brain to

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September is Wine Month in California – let’s celebrate!

September is Wine Month in California – let’s celebrate!

Auburn 🕔August 28, 2017

Next month, the state will recognize its thousands of vintners, grape growers and wine culture during the 13th annual California Wine Month. Mt. Vernon Winery is proud to be among those carrying on the 250-year tradition of grape production in

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Moderate wine consumption linked to dementia prevention

Moderate wine consumption linked to dementia prevention

Health 🕔August 15, 2017

At Mt. Vernon, we know wine is good for our palates and for our soul. Wine brings us together with family and friends, completes our meals and brings cheer to some of life’s smallest and biggest moments, from weddings to

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Millennials prefer wine as beer consumption, sales fall

Millennials prefer wine as beer consumption, sales fall

Millennials 🕔July 31, 2017

Despite Northern California being a hub for great wine and beer (craft breweries have seemed to really take off in popularity over the last decade), beer sales are down and wine is more popular with millennials. According to a recent

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Auburn Journal names Mt. Vernon best winery for 15th straight year!

Auburn Journal names Mt. Vernon best winery for 15th straight year!

Wine 🕔July 20, 2017

Mt. Vernon Winery was named Best Winery by the Auburn Journal for the 15th consecutive year. Our family-owned and operated winery is honored and humbled by yet another award recognizing its commitment to excellence in wine making and customer service.

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3 great wines for the summer

3 great wines for the summer

Wine 🕔June 26, 2017

As our attention turns to the warmer months, picnics and spending more time outdoors, you may also be searching for the best summer wines. There’s nothing quite like a refreshing varietal at the end of a triple-digit day (and we’ve

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Gov. Brown declares September ‘California Wine Month’

Gov. Brown declares September ‘California Wine Month’

Travel , Wine , Wine Tasting , Winery 🕔September 16, 2016

Gov. Jerry Brown has issued a proclamation declaring September “California Wine Month.” In the official release, Gov. Brown stated the following: “While there is some dispute as to when and where the first vines were planted, it is clear that

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Mt. Vernon Winery partners with doctor to fight breast cancer

Mt. Vernon Winery partners with doctor to fight breast cancer

Charity , Wine 🕔August 31, 2016

Chances are that you or someone you know has or will battle breast cancer at some point. The numbers are staggering. One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and breast cancer

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