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The Aurora Cellars Estate: Winslow, The Grand Willow

The Aurora Cellars Estate: Winslow, The Grand Willow In addition to having access to our beautiful, Victorian Farmhouse and gorgeous wedding lawn space, couples who hold their wedding at the Aurora Cellars Estate will be able to exchange their vows in front of our iconic grand Willow, Winslow. Winslow is approximately 60 years old. The […]

Residual Sugar: What Is It and What Does It Indicate in Your Wine?

When wine tasting or buying wine, you may have become familiar with the term ‘Residual Sugar’. But what is it and what exactly does it indicate when it comes to wine? Residual Sugar (RS) is the natural grape sugar leftovers in a wine after the fermentation finishes. According to Wine Folly, the sugar in grapes […]

New Vintages and New Releases This Season at Aurora Cellars

Aurora Cellars is gearing up for a new season and with this comes several new vintages and releases to our tasting room. This coming season, you will see some varieties the Aurora Cellars tasting room hasn’t seen before and a couple that will be returning after a short hiatus. Released in April will be the […]

Aurora Cellars Brings Home Golds From 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Aurora Cellars Brings Home Golds From 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Aurora Cellars brought home multiple gold medals from the largest competition of North American wines in January. During the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Aurora Cellars was awarded two Double Gold medals and one gold medal. Double Gold means it was a […]

The Aurora Cellars Estate: The Farmhouse

The Aurora Cellars Estate: The Farmhouse Looking to add a Victorian and rustic feel to your wedding weekend? Look no further than the Aurora Cellars Estate. Our beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath Victorian farmhouse was built in the late 1800s. Guests can enjoy a full kitchen with dine-in banquette seating, large dining room and gathering areas. When […]

Show Your Love to Teachers with Aurora Cellars

Aurora Cellars wants to work with you to spread love and appreciation to teachers through the month of March. Become a wine club member between Wednesday, March 1 and Friday, March 31, and Aurora Cellars will send a gift certificate to the teacher of your choice. Become a member of The Somm club, and your […]

Aurora Cellars’ Taylor Simpson Shares Her Journey in the Wine Industry

We are honored to have our very own Taylor Simpson featured in Authority Magazine. She shares her journey into the wine industry as part of their “Wisdom from the Women Leading the Wine & Spirits Industry” series! Taylor and her brother, Sam Simpson, have co-owned Aurora Cellars since 2014.  The siblings have a long heritage […]

What Is A Concrete “Amphorae” and How Is It Used In Winemaking?

Fermentation is one of the most important parts of winemaking. To help with the fermentation process, there are several types of vessels that can be used.  The three most popular types are stainless steel tanks, oak barrels and clay tanks. Steel tanks and oak barrels are found in most wineries around the world. The use […]

Sulfites in Wine: Why They Are Important and How Do We Test For Them?

Importance of Sulfites in Wine What are sulfites (SO2) and why are they an important part of winemaking? Sulfites are inorganic salts that can act as preservatives and antioxidants in many types of food and drinks. Sulfites like sulfur dioxide, sodium bisulfites, and meta-bisulfites help reduce browning on fruits and vegetables and stabilize the potency […]