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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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SpiritLand Bistro's BYOB Wine Dinners

A great way to (learn about) wine, dine, and mingle with other local wine lovers.

Vintners' Festival Wrap-Up

So many wines, so little time: The gems of the Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival

Wine Spectator's Grand Tour 2010

A Las Vegas Tasting Event for the Big Leagues.

When in San Francisco... Do as the Spaniards Do?

The Tempranillo Advocates, Producers, and Amigos Society's Grand Tasting event will feature domestically-grown wines from Iberian varietals.

Santa Ynez Wine Country's "Picnic at the Lake"

The Santa Ynez Wine Country Association will hold the 5th annual event at the Bridlewood Estate Winery on May 1.

Artiste Opens in Los Olivos

The new Artiste tasting room will give visitors the chance to taste wines in a working art studio.

Tasting the Future of Wine

The Winehound releases the 50-page catalog for the 2010 Santa Barbara County Wine Futures Tasting.

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir in LA Times Magazine

Link to a great read about the grape that perhaps made the SB County's wine region famous, by Clos Pepe's Wes Hagen.

Sauvignon Blanc on the Beach

A Pleasant Surprise from New Zealand's Oyster Bay

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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