About Calwineries
Mission
Hello, my name is Ben Bicais, and I would like to personally welcome you to Calwineries. Growing up in the Napa Valley, I've seen first hand the beauty and limitations of the California wine industry. Much has been written about its beauty, but its limitations have largely been overlooked. Calwineries' mission is to address these issues, making California's wine country accessible to everyone.
Philosophy
Wine cannot be explained by one person. Each person has different tastes and preferences, and a large part of the wine experience is deciding for yourself what you like or dislike. Rather than tell you what to think about a particular wine, our aim is to introduce the major factors that make wine what it is, then allow you come to your own conclusions based on your tastes and preferences.
Community
The Calwineries community is built for, and around you. Each member has a unique outlook on wine, bringing their own preferences and experiences to share. While one person cannot explain wine, the sum total of everyone can. Even if you haven't tried a wine, someone else has. Even if you don't understand an aspect of wine, someone else does. Our community is there for you to learn, discover, discuss and enjoy California wine.
