I grew up seeing wine as a symbol of joy, holiness and a tool for elevating the mundane. From the weekly Kiddush (a blessing said over a wine cup) on Shabbat to holidays like Purim, Passover and ...
Here's a little known fact about the City of Angels: The Blood of Christ - the sacramental wine served during some Eucharist rituals at Catholic Mass - has been made in DTLA for more than a century.