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Second Generation Winemaker Analyzes the First

Drake Whitcraft looks at how Santa Barbara wines, including those made by his dad, are ageing. Read story.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Pali Wine Co. Contracts Huber Vineyard

Winemaker Aaron Walker discusses why and what the future plans are for the Sta. Rita Hills property. Read story.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Cultivating Condor's Hope Wine

Steve Gliessman grows zinfandel, shiraz, and Pedro Ximenez grapes in the Cuyama Valley. Read story.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Condor's Hope Wines at Botanic Garden

Steve Gliessman grows zinfandel, shiraz, and Pedro Jimenez grapes in the Cuyama Valley. Read story.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Happy Trails

S.B.'s Downtown Art & Wine Tour returns. Read story.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Winemakin' Mommas

Here are five women from Santa Barbara wine country simultaneously raising babes and barrels. Read story.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Resetting Radar on Paso Cab

New collective hosts event to remind region and world of roots and future. Read story.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The Coming of Caveau

Funk Zone wine bar/bottle shop-to-be hosts futures tasting on May 18. Read story.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Vintners’ Fest Welcomes New Leader

Morgen McLaughlin takes over Vintners Association in time for annual bash, this time at Mission Santa Inés. Read story.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

CAB-tivating Paso

The CAB Collective, whose first event is next weekend, refocuses Paso Robles on cabernet sauvignon. Read story.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

From Finger Lakes to Santa Ynez

A brief chat with Morgen McLaughlin, the S.B. County Vintners Association's new director. Read story.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Wine 101: The Buds Are Breaking

Peter Work on the season when his Ampelos Vineyard comes to life. Read story.

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Vintners Fight Over Terroir-itory

Blair Pence's proposal to expand the Sta. Rita Hills appellation angers neighbors. Read story.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Jaffurs Paired with Wine Cask

A course-by-course examination of Saturday's winemaker dinner. Read story.

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Cali Whites, Big Reds, and into the Douro

Central Coast chardonnays, big California reds, and Portuguese wines, with an Italian twist. Read story.

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Skylar Learning Center Dedication

The Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary will dedicate a new learning ... Read More