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Lompoc Opts Out of Wine Country [Corrected]
The members voted 2-1 in favor of countywide assessment but needed three votes to pass.
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Laetitia Winery Bought by Longtime Winemaker
Eric Hickey partners in a deal to restore the historic Arroyo Grande winery alongside 101 to popular acclaim.
Frinj Coffee Declares Bankruptcy to Restructure
The pioneering Santa Barbara coffee growing and roasting company files for Chapter 11 and is also being sued by investor-employee.
Sea Smoke Sells to Global Wine Giant
Constellation Brands acquires the iconic Santa Barbara County estate vineyard.
Presqu’ile Winery Buys Former Cannabis Ranch in Sta. Rita Hills
The Santa Maria Valley–based, family-owned company will plant vineyards on the 1,100-acre ranch west of Buellton.
Buttonwood Farm & Winery Sold to Hospitality and Ag Group
Farm stay cottages will be proposed for the historic Santa Ynez Valley estate.
Epic Brewing Buys Santa Barbara’s Telegraph Brewing Company
The Utah-based company plans to expand the Santa Barbara brewery’s staff and beer offerings.
Santa Barbara Wines: Big in Beijing
A look at some of the Santa Barbara vintners who have started exporting their wines to China.
Wine Importer Terry Theise Discusses the Land’s Influence on Wine Flavor
“Something in the land imparts flavor: Wine from one site will taste different from its neighbor.”
Whitcraft’s New Digs
Do something for 30 years and you’re bound to get pretty good at it. During his three decades in the wine business, Chris Whitcraft has learned just about every aspect, from selling to reselling to writing. And finally, Chris Whitcraft the winemaker has a roof over his head that’s all his own.
