Tag : Central Coast
Wine Trip to Carmel By The Sea and Monterey
Written by shawn on date 30 November 2015 in Central Coast, Food , Wine Dinners, Wine Pairing , Wine Regions, Winemakers
Bien Nacido Vineyards - J.Wilkes
Written by shawn on date 30 May 2013 in Central Coast, Santa Barbara County, Wine Reviews
If you have had the pleasure of drinking wine from the famed Bien Nacido Vineyards in Santa Maria Valley of Santa Barbara County, then you know the fruit coming out is exceptionally special. Winemakers from all over California are lined up just waiting for the chance to obtain some of the States very best fruit.
The Unknown Santa Barbara
Written by shawn on date 16 February 2012 in Central Coast, Happy Canyon, Santa Barbara County, Wine Regions
The movie "Sideways" seems to be a beaten dead horse amongst the wine industry, so much so, it could be called the "S-word." They say perception is reality and many people's knowledge base sometimes falls on a simple movie. As exasperated as the discussions might be, the impact has been a lasting one. A well known winemaker called it the "Sideways bump." The Santa Barbara region was heavily blessed with a lot of wine travelers seeking the much talked about Pinot Noir with cash in hand. While Santa Barbara county may produce some of the best Pinot Noir in ...
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