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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Economically speaking, grapes are one of most important fruit species grown around the world. Have they always been so popular? The short answer is yes. According to archeological evidence, grapes have been enjoyed by humans for pretty much the whole of human existence. There are records of people using grapes to create fermented beverages in […]
We’re just gonna come right out and say it. Sometimes there is nothing better than an alcoholic beverage after a long day. Better yet: after a particularly hard week. Grapes (and other fruit, for that matter) are a great addition to cocktails, beers, and other beverages. They can add subtle boosts of flavor without being […]
According to research from produce industry newspaper and website, The Packer, more than 60% of consumers have added grapes to their shopping cart at least once in the last 12 months. The Packer’s Fresh Trend research also reported that grapes are especially popular among older demographics (73%) and upper class households (68%), with green seedless grapes […]
October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Like so many of you out there, breast cancer hits close to home for many of us at Pretty Lady Grapes. Far too many of our favorite pretty ladies have battled, and even succumbed to, the terrible disease. Growing evidence suggests that healthy diets can help […]
Is it just us or does it feel like summer gets shorter and shorter every year? Now that school is back in session (seriously, how did that happen?!), us parents are back to finding strategic ways to keep our kiddos well-fed without breaking the bank or monopolizing all our precious free time. Grapes are a […]
Calling all pretty ladies (and gents, for that matter)! Pretty Ladies come in all shapes, sizes, colors, genders, skillsets, etc. etc… you get the picture! Every month during our 2019 season, we’ll be celebrating a new Pretty Lady of the Month. To start things off, we’re looking for our September Pretty Lady! Do you know […]