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Tasting the Transverse

A nod to the mountain ranges that create Santa Barbara County's unique and grape-friendly weather, this blog is the place to go for the latest news and information about Santa Barbara wine, winemakers, and wineries.

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Finding Our City's Flavor at Taste of the Town

Yesterday I visited the Arthritis Foundation's 29th annual "Taste of the Town," and am proud to report that we Santa Barbarans live in quite an epicurean city.

Feast with Qupé

Sister wineries Qupé and Verdad throw a winemaker dinner at Full of Life Flatbread in Los Alamos.

Wander the World with the Wandering Dog

Solvang's wine bar promises an exotic wine experience without leaving Santa Barbara County.

Dine and Dance with the Central Coast Wine Growers' Association

The Central Coast Wine Growers' Association will host it's annual dinner dance on Saturday, August 14th in Arroyo Grande.

Official Indy Rhone Tasting: Part One

Part one of the long-awaited official Indy Rhone tasting-- the second of our new wine tasting series.

Bottle Shout Out: 2007 Ken Brown Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir

Ken Brown's 2007 Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir and why it deserves your attention.

Ride Your Bike, Get Free Delivery from Municipal Winemakers

The newest downtown winery, Municipal Winemakers, offers free wine delivery for all who come on two wheels.

H.R. 5034

Why I (and pretty much the entire wine industry) don't care for CARE (the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act).

Green Drinks at Kunin Winery

Social organization Green Drinks will turn Kunin Winery into its next environmentalism think tank on Tuesday, June 20th.

Taste Around the World with Pierre LaFond

Pierre LaFond Bistro takes taste buds on a trip around the world with its monthly Passport to the World of Wine event.

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Cultivating Condor's Hope Wine

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

Condor's Hope Wines at Botanic Garden

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

Happy Trails

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

Winemakin' Mommas

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

Resetting Radar on Paso Cab

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

The Coming of Caveau

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

Vintners’ Fest Welcomes New Leader

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

CAB-tivating Paso

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

Antiques Vintage Show & Sale to Benefit CALM

Spend an afternoon enjoying memories of the past with eighty ... Read More