We love wine around here. We also love the flavor explosion that comes when it’s perfectly paired with a great meal. But we know that when you’re a beginner, it can be confusing trying to figure out what flavor combinations work best together. When you're considering a wine pairing, your very first step should be identifying the main components of the food. Is the dish heavy or light? Spicy or mild? What is the main
Inspired by his family's agricultural roots, Gerardo Espinosa began his winemaking journey by making wine using his family’s grapes. In 2008, he launched his own brand, Vinedos Aurora, which has since been rebranded to Anaya Vineyards. In 2015, he and business partner Mark Nureddine opened Lodi Crush, a custom crush facility. Since then, Gerardo has devoted his full-time attention, imagination, creativity, and talent to the art of winemaking. In April 2020, he moved Lodi Crush