Goldwater Institute Attacks Santa Barbara County’s One Percent Wine Fee
A letter to the Board of Supervisors claims the new assessment is unconstitutional; the Vintners Association says the law is abundantly clear.
Recent Stories
Winning Firestone Walker Anniversary Ale Battle
How I won the 30th anniversary ale in Paso Robles.
Full Belly Files | Stumbling Into a French National Treasure
A quietly epic lunch at the end of a busy week of reporting in southern France; plus, Jake Beckett’s memorial service announced and stories you may have missed.
Bold Aromas, Complex Flavors, Zero Alcohol: Introducing Glasrose
Max Hoetzel and Sara Hershkowitz produce herbally enhanced verjus in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Remembering the Ruskeys, California’s Most Adventurous Farmers
Jay and Kristen Ruskey, pioneers of growing coffee, caviar limes, and more in California, died together last Sunday.
Will Santa Barbara County Vintners Benefit When ‘Michelin Guide’ Does Wine?
Here are some initial reactions to news that the globally impactful restaurant reviewing outfit is coming to wine country.
Travel the Wine World via The Factory’s Portfolio Tastings
How to taste globally renowned brands in a casual setting on Santa Barbara’s East Haley Street.
Goleta Farming Visionaries Jay and Kristen Ruskey Die in ‘Tragic Accident’
The owners of Good Land Organics and founders of Frinj Coffee pioneered California’s coffee-growing movement; they leave behind three children.
Nalla’s Indian Cuisine Enters Star Lane’s Wine Caves
Shekar Sathyanarayana brings his immersive experience to the Santa Ynez Valley.
Full Belly Files | Introducing Bob Wesley’s Pour Judgment
This familiar face from Lazy Acres, the Winehound, and Meritage will be showcasing Santa Barbara County wines on these pages; plus, stories you may have missed.
