Inside the Santa Ynez Valley is a variety of climates, grapes and quality to be found. This diversity is what influences local winemaker and industry leader Wes Hagen to describe the Santa Ynez Valley as, “…the Loire Valley of California.”
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Inside the Santa Ynez Valley is a variety of climates, grapes and quality to be found. This diversity is what influences local winemaker and industry leader Wes Hagen to describe the Santa Ynez Valley as, “…the Loire Valley of California.”
2020, what a vintage to be alive. During this time, the wine industry is fluctuating between the dejection and fear felt by many and the optimism of hope that defines the hospitality spirit.
An overview of Mission Santa Barbara, an educational wine, food and cultural immersion into Santa Barbara County put on by the Santa Barbara Vintners. Featuring the great wines, winemakers and vineyards of Santa Barbara.
While on the tour our group of wine industry professionals were able to experience firsthand the climatic influences that gives SLH their distinctive tasting style for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This article highlights some of the great wines, history, producers and vineyards of the region.
Catena Zapata has branched out in many new directions since its founding in 1902. Now customers can expect a quality Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc among its different labels along with fan favorite high elevation Malbec.
Challenges to make great wine here are plentiful as climate, viticulture, and economic forces have kept the Texas wine industry from living up to its potential in the past but the future of Texas wine remains as big and bright as their stars at night.
The responsibility for success would soon fall to Alfred, enthusiastic and eager to expand the past achievements of the Château by incorporating organic and biodynamic viticulture methods to create an impressive Bordeaux Estate for the future.
Producers and lovers of the Zinfandel grape come together at the Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP) Grand Tasting to celebrate Zinfandel in all its glory. An overview of the wines, winemakers and producers at ZAP 2019
