March Newsletter

Central Coast Home Vintners’ Association

Here is your March Newsletter. Sadly I don't have any photos for you because we had some amazing activities the last couple of month. Be sure to visit the website if you want to see the pictures that go with the narrative. Anyway, a few events are coming up and a few changes are reported as well. Enjoy.

FreddyC


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