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Thanksgiving, But Make It Grape: Why Grapes Deserve a Spot on YourHoliday Table

Posted on November 25, 2025 (November 25, 2025) by Neptune

Thanksgiving is all about gathering, gratitude, and great food. But between theturkey, stuffing, and pies, one humble hero risks being overlooked: grapes.Pretty Lady™ grapes, to be exact.They’re sweet, snackable, and stunning on the table, basically the triple threat ofholiday hosting. Whether you’re setting out appetizers, building a charcuterieboard, or planning a show-stopping dessert, grapes bring […]

Sweet Remembrances: Día de los Muertos-Inspired Pretty LadyGrapes

Posted on October 24, 2025 (October 24, 2025) by Neptune

As autumn paints the world in orange and purple, we also approach a time of memory and celebration:Día de los Muertos. What if your snack table could speak both of sweetness and remembrance? EnterPretty Lady™ grapes. Bright, crisp, and full of life, nature-made perfection for honoring ancestorswhile treating your kids (and yourself) to something beautiful, […]

Vibrant, Sweet, and Full of Life: Pretty Lady™ Grapes for Día de los Muertos

Posted on October 24, 2025 (October 24, 2025) by Neptune

As fall approaches and families honor loved ones, Día de los Muertos adds bold color,meaningful traditions, and a celebration of life. Pretty Lady™ grapes fit beautifully intothat spirit by offering vibrant hues, pure flavor, and premium presence… everythingretailers need to connect with customers seeking festive, fresh ingredients.Why Shoppers Reach for Pretty Lady Grapes […]

Give Your Produce Aisle the Standing Ovation It Deserves

Posted on August 19, 2025 (August 25, 2025) by Neptune

Applause is Pretty Lady™’s newest premium grape, available in vibrant red and crispgreen. This exclusive Sun World variety offers bold flavor, beautiful color, and reliablequality. Sweet, seedless, and always fresh, Applause is a snackable star that will keepshoppers coming back. Why Shoppers Love It Season & Shelf Appeal Merchandising Tips for Maximum Applause Promotional Support […]

Grapes and Chill This Holiday Season

Posted on December 13, 2024 (December 13, 2024) by Neptune

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s the perfect time to cozy up and unwind with all the festive cheer. Picture this: a blanket draped over the couch, a classic holiday movie on the screen, and a bowl of the most delicious snack you can imagine—Pretty Lady grapes. Yes, you heard that right. This […]

Grateful for Grapes

Posted on November 14, 2024 (September 25, 2024) by Neptune

As the crisp autumn air settles in, it’s time to gather around the table and reflect on the things we’re truly thankful for. Thanksgiving is a celebration of family, food, and the simple joys that bring us together. This year, why not add a touch of elegance and flavor to your holiday feast with Pretty […]

EERIE-SISTIBLE PRETTY LADY GRAPES!

Posted on October 24, 2024 (September 25, 2024) by Neptune

Hello, my autumn lovers! As the crisp air, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and the brilliant colors of fall begin, it’s time to celebrate with a spooky-sweet treat that’s perfect for the season: Harvest Hobgoblin grapes by Pretty Lady Vineyards. And let me tell ya, we’re absolutely thrilled about the return of our Harvest Hobgoblin […]

Cool recipes for cooler weather

Posted on September 9, 2024 (September 9, 2024) by Neptune

As September arrives and the leaves begin their colorful transformation, there’s a crispness in the air that signals the beginning of autumn. It’s a season for creating memorable moments: taking walks amidst the falling leaves, watching children play joyfully, and infusing everything with the comforting aroma of pumpkin spice. Among the many reasons to adore […]

A Grape Education

Posted on August 6, 2024 (August 6, 2024) by Neptune

The first few weeks back to school can be a whirlwind for you and your little ones. From last-minute back-to-school shopping to getting back into a routine for regular sleep schedules, it’s a wild ride! And of course, there’s the challenge of finding something healthy and delicious to feed your hungry scholars after a long […]

Red, White and Grape

Posted on July 3, 2024 (July 3, 2024) by Neptune

Hey there, party people! It’s that time of the year again, where we throw on our red, white, and blue gear and celebrate the land of the free! That’s right, it’s 4th of July- the most patriotic and hottest day of the year! But fear not, we’ve got the secret weapon to help you beat […]

Pretty Grape summer

Posted on June 13, 2024 (June 13, 2024) by Neptune

Hello, summer enthusiasts! Can you feel the excitement in the air? It’s that time of the year again – SUMMERTIME! Whether you’re doing the happy dance at the thought of long days at the beach or silently wishing for the mercy of air conditioning, one thing’s for sure: Summer brings its own kind of magic. […]

Cool Recipes for Cooler Weather

Posted on October 12, 2023 (October 12, 2023) by Neptune

As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, there is nothing like cozying up indoors with a delicious meal. When it comes to Fall recipes, we’re all about embracing comfort food that warms both your body and your soul, but who says comfort food can’t come with a touch of elegance? Enter- Pretty […]

All Things Holigrapes

Posted on September 23, 2022 (September 23, 2022) by Neptune

Let’s talk merchandising; specifically, let’s talk the merchandising crunch that is summer through the new year. Back-to-school, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.—before you know it, it’s January first and, sooner than you think, the whole cycle will start once again. Pretty Lady grapes are a go-to snack/ingredient/charcuterie-board-enhancer for just about everyone (well, everyone with taste), so it’s […]

No Labor Required

Posted on August 16, 2022 (August 16, 2022) by Neptune

Two things we know about Labor Day: 1) the holiday celebrates American workers and their achievements—and we celebrate, specifically, by not working, and 2) for many of us, the temps are still going to be unspeakably hot. So, when planning the spread for your awesome Labor Day gathering, address both issues and focus on easy […]

Get Ready for Grapes

Posted on June 16, 2022 (June 15, 2022) by Neptune

It’s time to get ready for grape season. Bountiful fruit salad (red and green and black/mixed varieties, please and thank you), frozen grape “cubes,” and refreshing smoothies await. Can’t you just taste them? It’s what summer is all about. And, of course, Pretty Lady grapes are delicious all on their own—crisp and cool and fresh […]

Your Grapes Are in Good Hands

Posted on May 18, 2022 (May 18, 2022) by Neptune

You know Pretty Lady grapes are delicious, that your shoppers can’t get enough of them. But, do you ever wonder why? As with many superior products, the Pretty Lady story begins with the passion of a single person, followed by the passion of the children who grew up steeped in the family business. The unbelievable […]

“Fall” in love with these transitional cocktails

Posted on September 22, 2021 (September 22, 2021) by Neptune

I don’t know about you, but over here at Pretty Lady, we’re all about wringing the last droplets of summer fun out of the cozy scarf that is fall. That’s where transitional cocktails come in. September to early October is the perfect timeframe to start adding fall flavors into your refreshing, icy drinks. And if […]

We won’t belabor the point…

Posted on September 3, 2021 (September 3, 2021) by Neptune

… but Labor Day will be here before we know it! Whether it’s a picnic with family or a quiet day at home, your Labor Day plans will be all the more sweet if they involve a big bunch of Pretty Ladies. Our succulent grapes are not only delicious to eat, they’re delightful to decorate […]

Un-boring Your Brown Bag!

Posted on August 5, 2021 (August 5, 2021) by Neptune

It may not feel like fall, but fall is, I assure you, bearing down on us like a pumpkin-spice-latte-bedecked freight train. Visions of PB&Js and baby carrots are dancing through our heads as we try to unlock the secret formula that will keep our crafty kiddos from dropping a half-eaten lunch into the wastebasket. Fruit […]

The grapes are coming! The grapes are coming!

Posted on June 9, 2021 (June 9, 2021) by Neptune

Okay, so maybe there won’t be a Paul Revere-esque horseman riding through the streets heralding the coming of Pretty Lady grape season, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared. Start thinking bountiful fruit salad, frozen “grape-sicles,” and refreshing smoothies now so you’ll be all set to purchase and pop ’em in your mouth when […]

Even Better Than That Flying Nanny

Posted on November 10, 2020 (November 10, 2020) by Neptune

As Mary Poppins somewhat boldly announces, she’s practically perfect in every way. Well, Pretty Lady grapes are entirely perfect in every way. Don’t believe us? Well, then, you’ve just admitted to never having tried one! We recommend you rectify that travesty toot sweet! (Tout suite if you’re fancy…or simply French.) But, if you’re one of […]

It’s Back-to-Schome Season!

Posted on August 21, 2020 (August 21, 2020) by Neptune

For the full effect, read the following à la Friends’ Chandler Bing: Could this Back-to-School season BE any more bonkers? And, at this point, would it even be that strange if Mr. Chandler Bing himself strolled into your living room and uttered the above statement himself? Isn’t that what 2020 has been all about—completely weird […]

What it takes to grow a great grape/CA Grapes-Pretty Lady is Here!

Posted on June 30, 2020 (June 30, 2020) by Neptune

It’s July and do you know what that means? *drumroll please 🥁* The Pretty lady Season has begun! That’s right, the moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. Now you can look forward to finding our delicious Pretty Ladies at your local grocery stores for the rest of the year. From our flagship […]

Top Seals-Top Focus on Safety Shipping Fresh Table Grapes

Posted on June 4, 2020 (June 4, 2020) by Neptune

Those of us who love grapes (which should be every one of us because they’re so delicious) knows what a perfectly crisp, juicy, and sweet grape tastes like and once you start eating them, it’s sometimes really hard to stop. Picking out the perfect bunch of fresh grapes at our favorite grocery store always brings […]

How Grapes are Grown – Farming Behind the Scenes

Posted on May 20, 2020 (May 20, 2020) by Neptune

It’s almost harvesting season here at Pretty Lady Vineyards and we could not be more excited. As we speak, our little Pretty Ladies are on the vine and just about finished with their flowering stage. Wait…you didn’t know that grapes bloom? Yes, dear friend, much like many other fruits, grapes bloom and little baby grapes […]

California Grapes (The BEST Grapes in the world. According to us at the VERY least)

Posted on January 14, 2020 (January 14, 2020) by Neptune

Californians have been cultivating grapes for almost 200 years. That might seem like a long time, especially to those of us who, every so often, might feel like even certain work weeks take forever and a day (😂). But in the grand scheme of things, our state is actually fairly new to the grape-growing business. […]

The Twelve Grapes of Luck (Las doce uvas de la suerte)

Posted on December 19, 2019 (December 20, 2019) by Neptune

At Pretty Lady Vineyards, we find great joy, luck, and prosperity come from working with grapes throughout the year. But there’s an old Spanish tradition that insists grapes and luck truly go hand in hand: right at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. The tradition has been around since the turn of the […]

Grape Reasons to Feast

Posted on December 13, 2019 (December 13, 2019) by Neptune

The holiday season is here and, with it, many opportunities for sit-down meals with family and friends. Wintertime, in general, seems to work better than summertime for staying in and enjoying home-cooked food. At Pretty Lady Vineyards, we know that grapes have long been revered as a healthy snack the world over, and we love […]

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A Grape Twist on the Traditional

Posted on November 25, 2019 (December 10, 2019) by Neptune

Tradition is a double-edged sword. Sometimes it makes for great memories or feelings of warm-and-fuzzy nostalgia, but other times it means sticking with boring for the simple sake of “that’s the way it’s always been done”. We acknowledge there are some things that should always remain constant and true, but we’re big advocates for switching […]

Grape Party Foods for Friendsgiving (and other Holidays)

Posted on November 22, 2019 (December 10, 2019) by Neptune

Celebrating Friendsgiving? Here are some grape party foods to try out! These offerings work well for potluck-style meals or hosting at home. We’re not gonna lie, sometimes these recipes make their way into our regular at-home meal rotation, too. They’re that tasty. Whether you try them out once a year or eat them on the […]