Located in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of California, Twisted Oak is a terroir-based winery that specializes in delicious handcrafted wines made in the shadow of a 350-year old California Blue Oak tree. Not only is the tree the winery’s namesake, but its likeness appears on the label of Twisted Oak bottles. But it’s not just good wine that has made Twisted Oak so successful, but Stai’s clever use of a bit of “The Princess Bride” influenced themes in creating and promoting a wine persona that includes pirates, debauchery and rubber chickens.
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Asparagus and Wine
2010 Wine Blog Awards: Nominations Open
The 2010 Wine Blog Awards’ nominations are now open. Check out the criteria and nominate your favorite wine blog. Nominations run through April 7th.
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