January 2nd, 2026

 

Hello, my wine and food friends,

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It’s with the biggest broken heart; I am announcing today that Urban Press Winery is officially suspending operations. Not closing.

UPW version 1 has run its course. With today's financial climate, it's becoming more and more difficult to keep the doors open.

But like my dad always told me, don't be a quitter.

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It’s been 9 years, my friends. It's now time to focus on UPW version 2.   We love Burbank and we ain't going anywhere.

We started as an urban Sonoma wine tasting room. Do we all remember the GRAPE STOMPING PARTIES? OMG, go find the videos. We’ve had so many great times.

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Then, we grew and added a kitchen, one of the best authentic Italian restaurants in Burbank and I will be bold and say, in all of L.A as well.

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Let’s not forget we have the BEST PATIO IN BURBANK. What more can you ask for?  Italian food, great wines at a great price, and the location. Come on… And, we still have free parking in Burbank.

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It’s a very sad day, to announce this, but we had no choice so it is time to take the best and make it even better. I have made so many friends from this experience and cherish every moment we have spent enjoying a glass or a bottle or two of wine together.

We are not leaving you, only taking time to give the place a new facelift. Seriously, stay tuned! More great times are not far away.

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Thank you so, so much,

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Giovanni

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P.S. We are working through a lot of things but the plan is to continue La Famiglia D’Andrea Wine Membership. Please check your emails for more details.