Santa Barbara Vintners Present Self-Taxing Idea to County Supervisors
The proposed 1.5 percent fee on all tasting-room sales would raise $1 million-plus annually to pay for regional marketing and advocacy.
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara–Based Shroomi Magnifies Mushrooms as Medicine
Summerland native Taylor Chavez Goggin is on a liquid quest to improve physical and mental health with wellness shots.
Santa Barbara Winemakers Fundraise for Sansum Diabetes Research Institute
Wesley Hagen and others in wine country donate bottles for virtual “Taste of the Vine.”
Saying Goodbye to C’est Cheese
Pandemic pushes out Kathryn and Michael Graham’s popular Santa Barbara Street fromagerie.
Roman-Style Pizza Hits Santa Barbara
Trained by an Italian expert, Aymiee and Kevin Ricks open Noemi Pizza Romana on upper State Street.
Artiste Winery’s Archie McLaren Bastille Day Blend
The winemaker Bion Rice and artist James-Paul Brown are collaborating to honor their late friend and fund social justice.
Mission Rose Pasta’s Pandemic Rise
After decades of noodle making, Michael Glazer’s products are ready for Santa Barbara.
First Taste of Rusack’s ‘Boundless’ Mission Grape Wine
This fresh red wine is grown in Ballard Canyon from Santa Cruz Island cuttings.
Indulge in Carole Bennett’s Divine Desserts
This serial entrepreneur’s newest venture Is baking cookies and crumbles.
Surf Fishing’s Salty Meditation
In search of halibut on Santa Barbara’s seashore with simple gear, easy access, and gentle movements.
