I’m not normally a Chardonnay fan, and I think because I don’t care for it I am extra critical of it. Lately, though, I have found myself being pleasantly surprised…
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If you’re visiting Santa Barbara, you’re likely to miss quite a few places that are more ‘off the beaten path’ so to speak. There are SO many things to see…
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I love having visitors, especially those who have never been to Santa Barbara or haven’t been since they were younger. It’s such a beautiful place to play tour guide and…
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Last month, I started a new series on the blog called ’12 Questions With…’ — a fun, light-hearted introduction to winemakers, sommeliers and other important people in the wine industry.…
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Thanksgiving is upon us! Hard to believe another year has flown by… (I know everyone says that, but it’s true!). Thanksgiving, to me, means family time, lots of food and,…
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Jamie Slone and wife Kym may be new to Santa Barbara, but they seem to be fitting right in. When you walk into their Santa Barbara tasting room, Jamie Slone…
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Sometimes a wine is special because you bought it for a special occasion. Sometimes a wine is special because of the people you drink it with, and other times a…
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Happy new year! Despite having already rung in the new year, I can’t help but take a moment to reflect back on what a wonderful year 2015 was. Nick and…
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I am very excited to announce a new monthly addition to my blog: 12 Questions With… Once a month, a winemaker, sommelier or wine aficionado will answer twelve questions selected by…
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If you remember my post on wine tasting in Los Olivos, you’ll know how much the town has changed. Once a dusty little western town, Los Olivos is now what…