What a time to be alive! There’s a new moon in Gemini and anything is possible. The stellar Dioscuri, twin sons of Zeus and Leda, will lead you in new directions, but only if you trust your heart and allow the darkness to change your mind for the better. Consider this new moon your summer reset button, and leverage the power of the rising Sun. Speaking of the Sun, you may want to do some weeding after the week we’ve had, and know that those bananas you left out on the counter are now only fit for making bread. And do apply some extra sunscreen if you want to make it to the next new moon in Gemini. You probably know young people who are graduating from high school or university. Don’t think these dear little friends are trading domestic bliss for the horrors of reality, rather consider them caterpillars, on their way to becoming butterflies. You may feel the effects of Venus and Jupiter cavorting with the astral twins. Don't be alarmed by this foursome. The planet of romantic love holds influence over all of our social relationships, as well as our aesthetic style and appreciation of art and culture. Venus may prompt you to plan time with friends and family this weekend, to eat oysters, tacos, and takoyaki, to drink wine in the afternoon, to buy local arts and crafts, houseplants, and vintage clothing. If you are listening to the sweet nothings from the sky, love will lead you directly to Oakland Yard this Saturday. And if you’re feeling the intellectual pull of the largest body in our orbit, you’ll let Jupiter send you to Oakland Yard this evening where we’ll examine the various and immutable characteristics of two wine grape varieties: Gamay and Melon. Whatever you do, don’t look down. Look forward, spread those wings that just sprouted from your shoulders and belt it out with us: “Now, this is what I call LIVING!”

TONIGHT - THURSDAY NIGHT FLIGHTS: Gamay from Sonoma County, Beaujolais, and Bugey, and Melon de Bourgogne from the Loire and Santa Maria Valleys
2023 Lieu Dit Melon
2020 Domaine de la Fessardière La Mer Muscadet
2018 Les Bêtes Curieuses Clisson Muscadet 2023 Maison Angelot Bugey Gamay
2023 Breaking Bread Gamay
2022 Karim Vionnet Chiroubles
Tasting flights $15 from 5-9 and wines by the glass until 9pm

THIS SATURDAY JUNE 8th: OAKLAND YARD SUMMER PARTY & MARKET - 12 to 5pm
Featuring Takoyaki and Izakaya from Daruma Kiosk, Tacos Oscar serving brunch til 2, Oysters and raw bar from Casa de Kei and market delights and fantastic finds from LH Ceramics, The Plant Queen, Pablo Cristi, Rise Above, Homebody Vintage, fresh loaves and sweet treats from Eds Breads and wine & beer from Oakland Yard.

Prophetically and with love,

Max