Santa Barbara County Wine Preserve Now Gathering Support
The second attempt to add a one percent fee to bottles sold would add about $1.5 million to regional marketing efforts.
Author: Matt Kettmann
Smoke Taint Concerns Linger After Santa Barbara County’s Lake Fire
Certain pockets near the summertime wildfire are reporting damaged grapes and flawed ferments.
Justin Fantl’s ‘Santa Rosae’ Celebrates the Channel Islands
The longtime commercial photographer turned his lens toward the amazing archipelago in a new book.
Cote of Paint Splashes Bright Colors Across Santa Barbara Wine Country
Why would-be doctors Kristin and Nick Luis shifted career gears to make wine more approachable.
Santa Barbara Seen: The Art of Pedro De La Cruz
The community-minded, Funk Zone–based artist’s latest work will be unveiled at the Santa Barbara Wine Auction.
Full Belly Files | From Gourmet Pork to Subsistence Farming
Why a Buellton couple is ending their Mangalitsa pig operation to focus on survival crops; plus, recent bites, super sips, and stories you may have missed.
Full Belly Files | Outstanding Outstandings in Ojai and Jalama
Back-to-back Outstanding in the Field dinners; plus, wine doc for Halloween, tasty non-alcoholic bottles, a bunch of recent bites, and stories you may have missed.
Full Belly Files | Wanna Buy a Cuyama Wine Country Icon?
The end of an era is upon us: Sagebrush Annie’s is for sale; plus, stories you may have missed.
The Sando Truck Katsu-fies the Funk Zone
Santa Barbara’s Nick Gillio brings Japanese roots to his hometown.
It’s a New Day for Del Pueblo Café
The granddaughter of the Goleta Mexican restaurant’s founders takes over the family legacy.
