Old Vines make great Wines and so much more...

If old vines could talk the stories they could tell. Have a bit of history under your glass and create your own memories.

Let's go back through the time machine to 1907 where an Italian family was growing grapes in the prohibition era. These entrepreneurs had a collection of hot rod's where their route (eluding police along the way) extended clear from San Diego all the way up the coast to San Francisco where they sold their "grape juice". After prohibition they started selling their excess grapes to Mondavi, Gallo, and other wine families who were just starting out developing the wine industry into what it is today.

Well I want to talk about another Entrepreneur but from this era. Michael Weiss is a very talented artist whose creative eye was caught by these old vines. Each twisted old vine has it's own personality and it is Michael's aspirations to let their natural beauty out. Usually they come in forms of one-of-a-kind furniture pieces.

As a result he also created these wonderful coasters where, they too, have a natural sculptural feel where their beautiful wood grains and textures make each one a work of art. Each set comes from one piece, cut sequentially. The final step with these handmade coasters is to carefully seal them to resist even the worst of wine spills.

These can be ordered plain or for the industry where you can have your logo handed stamped on each coaster making them as individual as you are. Each set of four comes tied with a red ribbon then carefully wrapped in tissue paper and packed a handsome gift box retailing at $26.00.

All industry orders can be arranged by contacting Deborah Mills at 805.712.0203 or drop an email at landscapediva@gmail.com for prices.