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Exploring the Wines of the Livermore Valley Part 2 – Fenestra
Fenestra has a long history in the Livermore Valley, as it has been in operation for over thirty years. Their recently promoted head-winemaker, Meredith Miles,...
Exploring the Wines of the Livermore Valley Part 1 – Mitchell Katz Winery
At Mitchell Katz Winery, the focus is on producing single vineyard wines. Owner and winemaker Mitch Katz has formed relationships with growers throughout the Livermore...
Wines of the Week: Coquelicot Estates – Santa Barbara County
This week’s wines come to us from Coquelicot Estates in Santa Barbara County. The name Coquelicot is French for the striking red poppy flower that graces all the...
Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 7 – Nottingham Cellars
Nottingham Cellars winemaker Collin Cranor is one of the youngest in the Livermore Valley. In fact, he looks like most 20-something guys these days in his flat...
Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 6 – Ampelos Cellars
If not for a canceled meeting at the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001, Ampelos Cellars may not exist. Lucky for Rebecca and Peter Work,...
Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 5 – Alpha Omega Winery
Alpha Omega winery is a special place. Year after year, they produce wines of very impressive quality. Their winemaker, Jean Hoefliger was born in Switzerland...
Learning About Santa Barbara Wines
Santa Barbara’s Best in Class Two sommeliers, one of them a star of the new documentary Somm, teach the basics of Santa Barbara’s wine by focusing on three...
Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 4 – Wrath Wines
At Wrath, they are all about place. Their winemaker, Sabrine Rodems, strives to illuminate the terroir of their vineyards in all of her wines. Part of that mission...
Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 3 – Bryan Kane (Red Wines)
Bryan Kane is a winemaker that really deserves more attention than he’s getting. His commitment to sustainable farming practices, natural winemaking, and...
Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 2 – Bryan Kane (Rosé & White Wines)
Bryan Kane is a winemaker that really deserves more attention than he’s getting. His commitment to sustainable farming practices, natural winemaking, and...
