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Countdown to Wine Flair SF is on, and we are thrilled that Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribo from Camins 2 Dreams will be joining us! 🍾

Camins 2 Dreams is a family-owned winery founded in 2017 by the wife winemaking duo, Tara Gomez, a member of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, and Mireia Taribó, hailing from Catalunya. Together, they craft wines that celebrate their diverse heritage while embracing a philosophy of minimal intervention—fermented with natural yeast and low levels of SO2. Committed to showcasing the distinct character of each vineyard, they exclusively partner with organic, biodynamic, and regenerative vineyards in San Benito and Santa Barbara County, with a focus in Sta. Rita Hills AVA, all of which uphold a deep respect for the land and its workers.

In addition to their delicious wines made from Gruner Veltliner, Carignan, and a host of other grapes, Camins 2 Dreams made a Guardian Vital Syrah in 2023. Tara Gomez is on The Vinguard’s advisory board, and both she and Mireia have joined us at Wine Flair in Austin, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. We’re so happy to have them back in the Bay!

Tickets for Wine Flair SF are live now via the link in our bio! 🍇

📸 by @emmakcreative

#wineflair #thevinguard #womeninwine #lgbtqcommunity #naturalwine taken in San Francisco, California by @the.vinguard

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4 days ago

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Mark your calendars. Wine Flair is back!

Join The Ruby and The Vinguard, in partnership with The National Center for LGBTQ Rights, as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ winemakers! This hella queer wine fete features wines from @bscene_in_wine @camins2dreams @caryqwines @etteilla.wines @francherewine @kareenwine @gay.gulp along with delicious bites from Singapore-inspired @finsnfeathers.jc and music by @irishnelle75!

Date: Wednesday, October 28th
Time: 5pm-8pm
Place: The Ruby, SF

*Portion of the proceeds benefit @nclrights.

Link in our bio for tickets.

#thevinguard #therubysf #queerwinefestival” by @the.vinguard

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12 days ago

Wine Flair is returning to @therubysf on October 28 for a wine festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ winemakers @bscene_in_wine @camins2dreams @caryqwines @etteilla.wines @francherewine @kareenwine

Please join for this hella queer féte, with a pop-up from @finsnfeathers.jc and music by Deee J Nell @irishnelle75

10% of proceeds benefit the National Center for LGBTQ Rights. @nclrights

See link in bio for tickets or go to
https://givebutter.com/wine-flair-san-francisco-a-queer-wine-festival-dvnc02 by @the.vinguard

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23 days ago

We’ve been getting some questions about our wine school so we wanted to share a little more about what to expect each week- swipe through to learn more!

The Vinguard’s varietal comparison series kicks off on Monday with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at our friends @foxandlionbread . You’ll have a chance to try Chablis alongside Jura-style Chardonnay from Oregon and other regions in France and the US, and Pinot Noirs from Burgundy, Central Europe, Australia, Oregon and more. As of now, we’re slated to taste 12 wines, with the list still growing.

You can sign up via the link in our bio - we can’t wait to see you there!

#naturalwine #wineschool #wineeducation #pinotnoir #chardonnay taken in San Francisco, California by @the.vinguard

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Love Wine and Hate Tests? Then The Vinguard wine classes are for you. Our classes are all about making you fall in love with wine, if you haven’t already. And if you have, you’ll fall a little deeper. At least 10 wines are tasted in each class, and there is discussion of the history and origins of regions and grapes, as well as current trends.

We’re having a series of varietal comparison classes starting September 14, and a one-off on Tuscany.

All classes will be at Fox & Lion Bread Co. Here’s the schedule.

Monday, September 14: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Monday, September 21: Tuscany and a Little Umbria Rescheduled

Monday, September 28: Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc

Monday, October 5: Riesling and Gamay

See link in bio to sign up or go to https://www.thevinguard.com/wineschool. Dm or email info@thevinguard.org for more info or questions. taken in Fox and Lion Bread by @the.vinguard

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Thank you to @the.vinguard for once again hosting a wine fare in San Francisco and inviting Lideres Campesinas to be a part of it and engage with both natural wine makers and consumers alike. Our members from Napa and our organizer were able to participate on a panel and share their experiences working in the vineyards and we also got to share more about the “Guardian Vital” Open Source Wine label in collaboration with The Vinguard. Please visit the GV site to inquire where you can purchase some wine. You can also check out our policy priorities and help us we continue to advocate for fair, safe and more environmentally friendly work environments. #GuardianVital #AlwaysEssential #wine by @the.vinguard

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3 months ago

TWO KILLER EAST BAY TASTINGS THIS WEEKEND

The second go-round of Unfiltered is at Donkey & Goat on July 25 & 26. Several women winemakers who poured at Wine Fare will be there, including @driftwoodcottagewines Cottage, @intertidalwineco, @itslulaseason, @maisondpwine, @nativebloomwinery, @ruby_blanca_wines Blanca, and others. @unfilteredwinefestival, @donkeyandgoat. For more info or to get tickets, go to https://www.donkeyandgoat.com/unfiltered/.

Hangtime, a new fair, is at Oakland Yard on Sunday, July 26. You'll find familiar faces from Wine Fare there as well, including @bscene_in_wine, @isa.wines, @kareenwine, @laughing_gems_wine, @matthiasson_wine, @terahwinecompany, and @trash__wine https://luma.com/g76q9q3m #californiawine, #womenandwine, #naturalwine by @the.vinguard

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3 months ago

IWP Ep112 Regenerative Agriculture Panel from WINeFare SF Moderator : Tiffani Patton - Laughing Gems, Prudy Foxx - Foxx Viticulture, Jill Matthiasson - Matthiasson Wines, Matt Walsh - Paicines Ranch. Today we have the recording of a panel on Regenerative Agriculture from the recent @winefaresf festival run by @the.vinguard Since 2018, The Vinguard has been organizing WINe Fare, a wine tasting focussed on women who make and import natural wine. Before the tasting begins, they have forums on social and environmental issues concerning the wine industry.This year, board member Tiffani Patton @tiffani.kyong of @laughing_gems_wine wines moderated a panel on regenerative viticulture with Prudy Foxx, of Foxx Viticulture, Jill Matthiasson of @matthiasson_wine , and Matt Walsh @mwalsh24 of @paicinesranch The discussion took place on May 30 at the Catharine Clark Gallery. Follow the podcast @indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. If you’d like to support the podcast further, please tell your wine friends about it. by @the.vinguard

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3 months ago

Vinosmith is super excited to be able to be a sponsor with Wine Fare London after an amazing event in San Francisco, well done by @the.vinguard for bringing across the pond! by @the.vinguard

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4 months ago

Miss your chance to grab some swag at WINeFare? Want to support The Vinguard and look good doing it?

Check out our pop-up shop open now- but only for a limited time! We have our cuuuuute WINeFare and WineFlair shirts available, as well as our grape uterus pins and aprons available online through Friday! 🥹

Your purchase supports our projects at the Vinguard and 10% of proceeds on the grape uterus aprons and pins will be donated to the National Network of Abortion Funds! 🍇

Link in bio to shop- buy act fast as this is a limited run!

#thevinguard #winefare2026 #wineflair #pride🌈 #womenwinemakers by @the.vinguard

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4 months ago

A huge thank you to everyone who turned up for WINeFare 2026! We’re re-living the weekend thanks to these fantastic shots from @grandiosegracie

What was your favorite part?? Let us know in the comments! ☺️

We can’t wait to see you all at some of our other upcoming events soon! 💃

#winefare2026 #womeninwine #naturalwine #womenwinemakers #winefair by @the.vinguard

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4 months ago

🚨 50% OF TICKETS ALREADY SOLD 🚨

Expect incredible sustainable and low-intervention wines, amazing women winemakers from around the world, and an all-day atmosphere filled with great wine, music, food, and fun.

🗓 11th July 2026
📍Hoxton Arches, Cremer St, E2 8HD

Whether you’re a wine lover, industry insider, or just here for a good time, WINE FARE London is your excuse to sip, discover, and celebrate 🍇💥

🎟️ Grab your ticket now — link in bio 🎉 by @the.vinguard

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