- The Santa Barbara Independent

Bottles & Barrels By Matt Kettmann | Thu Dec 30, 2010 | 7:00am

Clarifying Santa Maria Valley’s Wine Zone

Region renowned for pinot noir and chardonnay gets new American Viticultural Area borders.

Bottles & Barrels By Laura Sanchez | Thu Dec 30, 2010 | 6:00am

What Santa Barbara County bubblies to toast with on New Year’s Eve.

Bottles & Barrels By Laura Sanchez | Wed Dec 29, 2010 | 6:00am

An interview with the men behind Dragonette Cellars, from the Santa Ynez Valley.

Bottles & Barrels By Chelsey Steinman, Laura Sanchez | Fri Dec 24, 2010 | 6:00am

Here’s which Santa Barbara County wines to drink on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

Bottles & Barrels By Laura Sanchez | Wed Dec 22, 2010 | 6:00am

By the Sip looks at Santa Barbara’s first Grüner Veltliner.

Food & Drink By Indy Staff | Tue Dec 21, 2010 | 6:00am

David Cecchini’s new spot will offer pies and more.

Food & Drink By Indy Staff | Mon Dec 20, 2010 | 6:00am

Los Olivos’s small business is a food giant.

Bottles & Barrels By Chelsey Steinman | Sat Dec 18, 2010 | 6:00am

A look at three books about wine and winemaking.

Bottles & Barrels By Chelsey Steinman | Sat Dec 18, 2010 | 6:00am

A report from The Indy‘s eclectic December wine tasting.

Food & Drink By Joanie Hudson | Fri Dec 17, 2010 | 6:00am

When a late night slice is nice.