Blackthorn After Dark is our favorite place to unwind and share stories while sipping wine. We unravel mysteries and explore a variety of subjects we pull out of the shadows.

Allie shares a true story about an ancient treasure and the men whose obsession lasted their lifetimes. Tonight, we explore the Dead Sea Scrolls, and one particular scroll sparked a decades-long treasure hunt

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Some sparkling wines feel like a celebration. This one feels like a secret. Victorine de Chastenay’s Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé is a perfect example of Burgundy’s quiet brilliance—delicate, refined, and far more elegant than its price suggests. It’s the kind of bottle you open when you want bubbles that feel thoughtful rather than loud; joyful, but with a wink.

A perfect addition to any holiday table, sparkling wine always adds something to a celebration. Cheers!

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December at Blackthorn is all about two things we’re usually terrible at: slowing down and actually letting ourselves shine. This is the month where rest meets celebration, where quiet winter mornings sit right alongside the clink of something bubbly. It’s the season of looking back, taking stock, and letting the year settle before we step into the next one with intention.

In Blackthorn fashion, we’re treating rest as rebellion. Choosing to pause is its own kind of magic. And of course, we’re pairing that stillness with sparkle—because even witches, rebels, and rule-breakers deserve a bit of glitter in the dark.

Pop open your go-to bubbly and sip along with us.

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As we approach the holidays, we often have more gatherings than normal, but whether you are hosting Thanksgiving Dinner or just having a mixed group dinner party, it can be difficult to decide how to pick wines that you think your guests will enjoy. Especially if you aren’t sure what they will like.

We are here to help you choose wine for a crowd without losing your mind or budget. My first bit of advice is not to overthink it.

Grab a glass of your favorite find and sip along with us. Cheers!

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We often look to the stars for inspiration, guidance, and the spectacular movements of the stars and planets. Space is often referred to as the final frontier, and man has been using space exploration to experiment with a variety of plants and animals.

As recently as 2021, a certain Bordeaux wine and its vines were sent up to space. Julie brings you all the details on how wine and space intersect.

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Allie went deep into the Blackthorn Cellar for one of our favorite finds. Crafted by husband and wife winemaking partners Peter Hunken and Amy Christine aren’t afraid to be out of step with fads in the wine business. They made a Pinot Noir that is delicious, and doesn't take itself too seriously. Their wine are proof that craft and care still matter.

Cozy up with your favorite Pinot Noir and join us. Cheers!

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This is the season of togetherness — of pulling another chair up, of pouring the good stuff even if the meal is humble. It’s about the generosity that comes from opening a bottle you love and saying, “Here, taste this.”

For this Fall season, we are sharing a favorite sparkling red with you, Lambrusco. With wild and deep origins in Italy, this wine can be made from light, slightly sweet bubbly to serious, dark, and dry versions.

We pair this wine with a culture that has given us an endless legacy, but has long since disappeared from history. The Etruscans didn’t divide life into sacred and secular the way we do. To them, everything was sacred. They believed the universe was a conversation — one between humans and the divine — and their job was to listen.

Grab a glass of your favorite beverage to share with friends and join us. Cheers!

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We couldn't think of a better way to close out spooky season than some wine-inspired ghost stories.

Julie gathered a few short stories of haunted wineries and tasting rooms, with opinionated ghosts that love a little wine in their glass.

Allie tells the tale of one of the oldest wineries in California with its haunted tunnels and houses. The winery is famous for its very active ghosts.

Get your go-to Fall beverage ready and join us. Cheers!

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