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worker harvesting grapes from a vineyard with a small tractor pulling the bins

Occasio News

Harvest Arrives Early

Occasio’s earliest harvest begins with Russian River Valley Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer juice showing mild natural browning as it collects in the press pan at Occasio Winery.

Livermore Valley

Why Brown Juice Can Make a Brighter Wine

A little natural browning during pressing helps create a stable, aromatic white wine.

Vintage collage with a sidewinder pocket watch, steam locomotive, Cresta Blanca medals, and historic winemaking scene representing Livermore Valley wine history.

Livermore Valley

Occasio: Wine, Place & Community

A pocket watch, a railroad, and a valley shaped by wine, craft, and community

Occasio Pinot Noir overlooking the vineyard where it was grown, reflecting the connection between wine, place, and shared experiences.

Livermore Valley

Wine Without Rules: Why Great Wine Should Be More Welcoming

Why we believe great wine should be more welcoming

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Guests enjoying wine at Occasio Winery's tasting room

Sorting grapes during harvest at Occasio Winery

Selection of Occasio Winery wines

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