During the Spring Vintners Weekend we were lucky enough to do a Vineyard hike with Steve Beckmen at the Purisima Mountain Vineyard. Located in the new Ballard Canyon AVA this property sits at the north end of the Canyon. This...
Ballard Canyon is the newest of the AVA’s in Santa Barbara County, established in October of 2013. This relatively small AVA encompassing only 7,800 acres sits at the center of the Santa Ynez Valley with Los Olivos to the North...
It’s no secret, I’m in love with the Santa Barbara County Wine Region. It is laid back with an incredible range of variety. “Sideways” got it right. This is the best up and coming wine area in our country. Up...
We gathered in the shade just outside the Tablas Creek tasting room. You could tell why we were here by our sturdy shoes. Yes it was almost 100 degrees, but we were wine lovers ready to brave the elements to...
Zaca Mesa WIndmill foggy morning This weekend Zaca Mesa Winery will celebrate it’s 40th birthday. This winery has quite a bit of history. The property was purchased by a group of friends in 1972 and the vineyard was planted...
Hart Winery When you drive into Temecula Wine Country the very first winery you come across is Hart Family Winery. In 1974 over the weekends Joe and Nancy Hart and their 3 sons planted the first grapevines in their vineyard...
We have long been members of Wiens Wine Club. Wien’s Barrel Room from main room On our first trip to Temecula it was the last stop of our second day and we loved their wines. Not trusting ourselves, we...
Tempting Spoonfuls: Pairing single bites with glorious wines
