Shimmering sphalerite and flashy fluorite are just some of the new faces lining the halls of The University of the Pacific’s geosciences building after collectors and philanthropists (not to mention our owners) John and Gail ’58 Kautz gifted their...
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No sooner than March arrives, does daffodil fever kick in. Our curious patrons all want to know one very important thing. “Are the daffodils blooming yet?” Finally the wait is finally over! After what seems like the longest (and...
“I visited Ironstone Vineyards this past weekend with some girlfriends for a friend’s birthday. It was very special, as Cody Lane showed us a great time! He was extremely knowledgeable about the wine and the history of the vineyard...
Hello, 2019! Seems like just yesterday we were having Breakfast with Santa. Now we are celebrating a whole new year with LOTS going on! MORE wine! MORE parties! MORE giant gold nuggets (ok… that has happened yet, but we...
“Two wine caves are better than one.” – Ancient proverb (we made up for this blog) Yes, two is often better than one. Which is why we have partnered with the Stockton Arena to bring you a whole new...
October is International Merlot Month, dedicated to celebrating an often overlooked and underappreciated varietal. Ah, Merlot… A varietal that has had a few rough years, thanks to a little film called Sideways. The movie’s protagonist Miles (played by Paul...
Thursday, September 6, 2018. 6:30 a.m. The sun is beginning to rise as the harvest crew descends upon the Rous Zinfandel vineyard, located in the east side of the Lodi Appellation. Planted in 1909 on St. George rootstock, this...
Next time you have a fashion emergency, remember these two words: Bella’s Closet. Started in 2015 by the ever stylish Alycia Green, Bella’s Closet offers women a one-stop shop for their wardrobe needs. Drawing inspiration from her own closet...
Who doesn’t love a good sale? Especially when you can save up to 65%! If you haven’t been to one of our warehouse blowouts, here’s how it works: WE put together all the items in our warehouse that...
You may know Calaveras County from Mark Twain’s “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” its mystifying caverns, or as a destination for those seeking a golden payday during the Gold Rush. What most people don’t know is the...