Wine & Spirits
Lynn Dubinsky Crowned Whiskey Queen
Her “Master Cleanse Redux” takes first place in Independent's cocktail contest. Read story.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Wine of the Week: Legacy
Famous vintners combine forces for multi-vintage, multi-varietal blend to benefit Santa Ynez Valley Family School. Read story.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Siduri, Balance, and World of Pinot Noir
Tasting Adam Lee’s acclaimed wines to preview this weekend’s 13th annual Pismo pinot fest. Read story.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Wine 101: The Powers of Pruning
Peter Work of Ampelos Cellars discusses the importance of chopping vines at the start of each season. Read story.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Native Gone Wine
Santa Barbara–born Justin Willett of Tyler Winery opens tasting room in Lompoc's Wine Ghetto. Read story.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Paul Lato Dinner @ Wine Cask
The celebrated winemaker is pairing magnums with Chef Brandon Hughes's menu this Friday. Read story.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Small But Serious Winemakers
This Saturday's Garagiste Festival in Solvang brings vintners who keep quantity low but quality high. Read story.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Whiskey Rebellion Amateur Cocktail Contest
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, The Santa Barbara Independent hosts a bartending battle. Read story.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Upping the Urban Ante
Seth Kunin doubles down with Anacapa Vintners, his second Funk Zone tasting room. Read story.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Syrah from the Streets
Urban Wine Trailers to discuss their impressions of the Rhône-rooted grape; grand tasting follows. Read story.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
In Search of Silver Wines
Compared to the buzz of the Funk Zone, Benjamin Silver’s one-man show on Reddick Street keeps the calm on Santa Barbara’s Eastside. Read story.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
A Tale of Two Valleys
Can Santa Barbara's booming wine country continue to grow while keeping the peace with neighbors? Read story.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Digestif as Your New Leaf?
Introducing Doug Margerum's Amaro, an herb-, root-, bark-enhanced digestif inspired by Italy. Read story.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
As Wine Harvest Ends, County Talks Ramp Up
As a potentially record-breaking harvest winds down, winemakers wonder what county ordinance update means. Read story.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Drink and Be Merry
No cocktail party would be complete without cocktails. Here are three festive, easy, and delicious drinks that'll have you and your guests decking the halls. Read story.
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