Author: Dennis
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Almost Budbreak!
The sun is shining here in Antioch. After two weeks of much-needed rain, the vineyard cover crops are growing fast. The vines, though still appearing dormant, are just a couple of weeks away from budbreak. Budbreak is one of the most exciting times of the year for winemakers—it marks the true beginning of the season.…
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Welcome
Welcome to Antioch Garagiste. Follow along with me as create wonderful wines here in Contra Costa County. After making wine at home for years, in 2018 I enrolled in the UC Davis Winemaking Certificate program. From the time I moved back to California from Japan in 2020, I have been sharpening my skills through hands-on…