Getting to Know Cool-Climate Syrah
A backyard tasting with Central Coast winemakers reveals Rhône varietal done in a savory style.
Author: Matt Kettmann
The Death of Isla Vista?
How the Deltopia disaster threatens a once-proud partying culture.
Deltopia Party Devolves Into Isla Vista Riot
Cops injured, tear gas used, dozens arrested/hospitalized when 15000+ descend on UCSB’s college town.
Frog’s Leap Sauvignon Blanc
Review of Frog’s Leap Rutherford Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2013.
ECO:nomics Kicks Off at Bacara
Wall Street Journal‘s annual business/environmental conference is this week; updates from Thursday.
William James Cellars: Family on the Vine
Robin Bogue talks wine, Santa Ynez, and golfing the Vintners’ Fest.
Joe Pasinato Dies
Longtime Los Padres National Forest employee and Santa Barbara native Joe Pasinato died on February 16 at age 63, less than two years after retiring from the forest following 28 years of service.
Garagiste Vintners Gear Up!
The annual “Southern Exposure” show-off of small winemakers is in Solvang this weekend.
Botanic Garden Blooming Again
With controversial era over, the Mission Canyon institution breaks ground for the future.
Protecting the “Santa Barbara” of Wine
Region signs onto international declaration to protect place names.
