Tasting blind – globetrotting at home
We gathered a bakers dozen of folks for a blind tasting of 3 white wines and 3 reds. There were aroma jars and tasting sheets and lots of glasses! After the reveal for each, we had small bites to pair...
A tale of two Malvasia Biancas
Malvasia Bianca…does it sound exotic? A little Italian right? This is not a wine you come across very often, but, it is gaining ground, at least with a couple of my favorite winemakers. I first had Malvasia Bianca at a...
On the 11th Day – A Ballard Canyon Syrah from Larner & Beef Stew
We’ve come to the 11th Day in our 12 Days of Wine and we pulled a beautiful bottle of Ballard Canyon Syrah out from Larner Vineyard & Winery. 2013 Larner Estate Syrah – Reserve Larner 2013 Ballard Canyon Syrah Reserve Our...
The Syrah Clones at Larner Vineyards
Michael Larner has helped to champion Syrah in Ballard Canyon. He got the ball rolling on the Ballard Canyon AVA in Santa Barbara. We spoke with Michael last year about the Syrah planted on Larner Vineyard. We had discussed the...
Michael Larner on choosing wine grape rootstock
Last year after the fabulous Larner Fête we had a chance to sit down with Michael Larner and talk about wine grape rootstock. Michael and his family did quite a bit of research before choosing what they would plant at...
Larner Fête 2016, Santa Barbara County
Larner Fête 2016 A celebration with 7 Winemakers each making wine from fruit sourced from Larner Vineyard fête a celebration or festival from the Old French feste and the Middle English feast. Tables at the entrance to the yard held...
So you are heading to Santa Barbara and want to know where to taste wine…
I was asked recently about insights into visiting Santa Barbara. My brain goes a little crazy then, filled with all the wonderful options. It’s no secret that I love this area and it’s people. As I set out to jot...
Dedication Syrah from Larner Vineyard and Winery
Dedication Syrah is a special wine from Larner Vineyards and Winery. It is a Syrah made in limited quantities only in special vintages when the Larner’s feel strongly that the wine is exceptional. Michael’s winemaking style is influenced by his...
Syrah Seminar 2016 SB Vintners – Episode 2
Syrah Panel Santa Barbara Vintners April 2016 Episode 2 – Michael Larner The second episode of the Syrah Seminar from Santa Barbara features Michael Larner of Larner Vineyards and Winery. Michael has always been very gracious with his time when...
Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Weekend 2016
This past weekend was the time for our Annual trip to Santa Barbara for the Vintners Spring Weekend. The weekend was filled with great food, great wine and great people. We will start out with the overview here and then...
Larner Wines 2014 Malvasia Bianca
We had an opportunity to speak with Michael Larner about his 2014 Malvasia Bianca (among other things) last April during the Vintner’s Spring Weekend. Larner Vineyard & Winery have 35 acres of vineyard planted on their 134 acre property located...
April on the Central Coast
I love April. It is a month where Michael and I have a little time to travel. This year, I’m sure it will come as no surprise to you that we hit the Central Coast. This trip was about taking...
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Tempting Spoonfuls: Pairing single bites with glorious wines (On Sale Now on Amazon)!
Tempting Spoonfuls: Pairing single bites with glorious wines
Tempting Spoonfuls, Small bites with wines from around the globe. on sale now on Amazon
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