Blown Away by the Cuyama Buckhorn
The Armenian/Iranian wine dinner was epic; plus, stories you may have missed.
Recent Stories
Get Tickets Now for Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley
This annual slate of food and drink events tends to sell out far in advance; this year features a “Sideways” celebration.
Old Vines and New Wines in Paso Robles
Part two of my recent two-day wine country romp; plus, stories you may have missed.
Ojai Mountain Estate’s Towering Terroir
The renowned NorCal winemaker Erich Bradley is crafting Olga and Mikhail Chernov’s ridgetop Rhônes and more.
Face Time with Santa Ynez Valley Farmers
The longtime Ventura and Santa Barbara Farm Day organizer Mary Maranville launches Heritage Farmland Touring Company.
Champagne’s Turn on the Big Screen
‘Widow Clicquot,’ now screening in Santa Barbara, tells the true, tragic, and ultimately triumphant tale of how one woman changed French wine.
Sta. Rita Hills to Toast Hitching Post Wines
Frank Ostini and Gray Hartley will be honored as “Vintners of the Year” by their fellow winemakers and growers during August’s “Wine & Fire” event.
Full Belly Files | Six Central Coast Wineries in 24 Hours: Part One
The first leg of a recent reporting adventure through Santa Maria Valley, SLO Coast, and Paso Robles; plus, stories you may have missed.
Tamale Class Is Back
Richard Lambert is hosting a pre-Fiesta training session on July 20.
Armenian Winemaker Coming to Cuyama Buckhorn
‘Cup of Salvation’ star Vahe Keishgerian’s wines, including the Molana from Iran, will be paired with six courses by Chef Hugo Vera on Friday, July 19.