another win at our shop!

{mr denny and his wife k. cherry}
mr denny is know for his i.t. experience, expertise and charming wit. he's one of our wine club members and it is our honor to announce one of his career awards:

Mr. Denny Cherry , MCSA, MCDBA, MCTS, MCITP

Primary Profile:Denny Cherry has over a decade of experience managing SQL Server, including MySpace.com’s over 175 million user installation, one of the largest in the world. Denny’s areas of technical expertise include system architecture, performance tuning, replication and troubleshooting. Denny uses these skills on a regular basis in his current role as a Sr. Database Administrator and Architect at Awareness Technologies. Denny currently holds several Microsoft Certifications related to SQL Server as well as being a Microsoft MVP. Denny is a longtime member of PASS and Quest Software’s Association of SQL Server Experts and has written numerous technical articles on SQL Server management.

published article in: SQL Server Magazine

"Planning and Implementing an SQL Server"

December 2008
great job, mr denny!

unofficial vacation!

well lovelies, i apologize that i have been away for a bit. i was just completely caught up with my 9-5pm {not really} career and ending my sales year on a high note!. And so now that my vacation from the 9-5pm has begun,... i know have the time to dedicate to our personal business. imagine that!

so for those of you who wonder how a woman can handle and juggle such a crazy life... all i can say is determination, passion, dedication, and most important, maintaining a spiritual relationship with the man upstairs. ultimately, HE's the only prayer that keep me grounded, when i feel like my world is spinning out of control. He keeps me true to myself, and my core.

when life puts you in the spot light for doing what you love, {wine, food, and entertainment...}there are many people looking at you as either a role model, to crap on you because something in their world has upset them, to simply give you constructive criticism, pass judgement on every move you make {because you mentioned that you believe in JC...BAM!...spotlight, and... SHEEEEWM...microscope},

or just come in to see you as their refuge from it all!

either way, both of my careers are paying huge personal dividends.

so, when in doubt that you can't handle the pressures of what life brings you...come in and we'll make you smile. that our job. right? {wink}

Merry Christmas to All!

So the economy has plummeted at a time we decided to open our doors and welcome the opportunity to become entrepreneurs.
Perfect Timing! Is it?
We say, "Absolutely!"
These last 6 months have been the best of times! And our neighbors, customers, and supporters all around us have been such a blessing.
Is this time bittersweet? Yes!
Bitter because, the retail businesses are suffering all around us, and we are in that market, so of course we are affected. However, if we can weather the storm, keep our faith and hope alive, we can only go up from here.
Sweet, because although people are not shopping as they did before, everyone is eating and celebrating the holidays with great dinners and great, affordable wines {that's where we come in...smile}.
There are still blessings to celebrate. We can actually enjoy, through these trying times, the true meaning of Christmas! Not the pressure to give a gift but quality time with spouses, family & friends presence, and not so much pressure to give presents!
So, with that said, from our house to yours, we wish you all a

Merry Christmas!
And, Thank You All For Your Continued Support And Presence!

VIHUELA WINERY

CEJA WINERY

joxeus affair!

joxeus affair was a blast. it is so hard to believe that 12 hrs of my day went to socializing, fellowshiping, networking, and last but not least, creating! it was so much fun.

Kim Caldwell did such an amazing job of host this event at her home in culver city, ca. seriously, this was so well oreganized and just a treat for creative minds. here are some pictures.