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What is Roussanne? A type of Vitis vinifera grape with beautiful golden skin that burnishes to copper during ripening, Roussanne is one of the four
Rosé FAQ
Why do we call this pink wine ‘rosé’? Rosé is the French word for the color pink, and English-speaking wine regions are historically rather francophilic
Beyond the Bottle: Exploring the World of Wine Packaging
A bottle of wine by any other name… Like most good things in life, wine comes in all shapes and sizes. The grocery store stocks 5
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Malbec
We gathered the top questions searched about this special varietal to put together a primer with all the basics in one place. What is
Oak Cooperage and Winemaking
The Timeless Tradition of Oak Cooperage in Winemaking Oak has been used in winemaking for thousands of years. It’s a durable water- and rot-resistant wood
Sparkling Wine: In history, in the cellar, in the glass.
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Maureen O'Callaghan
Assistant Winemaker
Hi my name is Maureen!
I attended wine school at the Institute of Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College from 2014-16. Professionally I started out in the industry on the growing side, working as a harvest intern and then viticulturist on Red Mountain. I joined Merry Cellars as the assistant winemaker in 2021.