Central Coast

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary...

California is one of the New World's truly great wine producing countries, and within the state, there are few regions quite as enduringly popular or successful as Santa Barbara. Santa...

Pinot Noir?is the dominant red wine grape of?Burgundy, now adopted (and extensively studied) in wine regions all over the world. The variety's elusive charm has carried it to all manner...

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary...

California is one of the New World's truly great wine producing countries, and within the state, there are few regions quite as enduringly popular or successful as Santa Barbara. Santa...

Pinot Noir?is the dominant red wine grape of?Burgundy, now adopted (and extensively studied) in wine regions all over the world. The variety's elusive charm has carried it to all manner...

A fifth generation Californian originally from San Jose, Matt Kettmann covers California?s Central Coast and South Coast for the magazine. He is also the senior editor of The Santa Barbara...

The Herzog family has been making wine for a long time. They trace their winemaking origins back to Philip Herzog, who made wine in Slovakia for the Austro-Hungarian court more...

We harvested early in the morning so the fruit would arrive at the winery while the grapes were still cool to preserve their vineyard-fresh flavors. After de-stemming, but not crushing,...

We harvested early in the morning so the fruit would arrive at the winery while the grapes were still cool to preserve their vineyard-fresh flavors. After de-stemming, but not crushing,...

Broadside produces wines focused on purity and true varietal expression. We favor balance and simplicity, giving consumers a window to the promise of the central coast and varietal character void...

Whether it?s playful and fun or savory and serious, most ros? today is not your grandmother?s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy,...

Rather than following the recommended path, Josh Jensen became a pioneer in American Pinot Noir. Taking his cue from the great domaines of Burgundy, which have grown grapes in limestone...

A fifth generation Californian originally from San Jose, Matt Kettmann covers California?s Central Coast and South Coast for the magazine. He is also the senior editor of The Santa Barbara...

One of the most finicky yet rewarding grapes to grow, Pinot Noir is a labor of love for many. However, the greatest red wines of?Burgundy?prove that it is unquestionably worth...

Pinot Noir?is the dominant red wine grape of?Burgundy, now adopted (and extensively studied) in wine regions all over the world. The variety's elusive charm has carried it to all manner...

\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOur Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the sun-drenched vineyards of California where warm days slowly ripen our grapes to ensure a bold,...

The?Central Coast?AVA?in California covers the long stretch of coastline from San Francisco Bay south to Santa Barbara, and reaches inland from the Pacific Ocean to the borders of the?Central Valley....

\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOur Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the sun-drenched vineyards of California where warm days slowly ripen our grapes to ensure a bold,...

The?Central Coast?AVA?in California covers the long stretch of coastline from San Francisco Bay south to Santa Barbara, and reaches inland from the Pacific Ocean to the borders of the?Central Valley....

European winemakers have long recognized that the quality and character of a wine depends largely on the grapes from which it is made. Grape quality is primarily a function of...

European winemakers have long recognized that the quality and character of a wine depends largely on the grapes from which it is made. Grape quality is primarily a function of...

One of the world?s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World, especially...

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most prominent dark-skinned grape varieties except Merlot in terms of area under vines, but which comprises our largest selection of wines. Grown in just...

The?Central Coast?AVA?in California covers the long stretch of coastline from San Francisco Bay south to Santa Barbara, and reaches inland from the Pacific Ocean to the borders of the?Central Valley....

A fifth generation Californian originally from San Jose, Matt Kettmann covers California?s Central Coast and South Coast for the magazine. He is also the senior editor of The Santa Barbara...

Merlot?is a red wine grape variety with strong historic ties to?Bordeaux?and the southwest of France. It is the predominant variety in most wines from?Saint-?milion?and?Pomerol, the area in which the variety...

As the first of the Hess Family Wine Estates wineries, Hess Wines is now releasing its 30th Mount Veeder vintage from vineyards first planted in 1978. True to his vision...

Making Rose used to be an afterthought. But it is different now. We take rose making very seriously, and pick grapes with the specific intention to make a naturally lively...

The?Central Coast?AVA?in California covers the long stretch of coastline from San Francisco Bay south to Santa Barbara, and reaches inland from the Pacific Ocean to the borders of the?Central Valley....

One room school houses were once centers of knowledge and community in early rural America. In this spirit, Liberty School pays respect to the tradition of honest work, dedication and...

Jim Gordon has been covering the wine industry as an editor and reporter for more than 30 years. In 2006 he became editor of?Wines & Vines, the media company for...

Jim Gordon has been covering the wine industry as an editor and reporter for more than 30 years. In 2006 he became editor of?Wines & Vines, the media company for...

A fifth generation Californian originally from San Jose, Matt Kettmann covers California?s Central Coast and South Coast for the magazine. He is also the senior editor of The Santa Barbara...

A light gossamer gold opens with clean, fresh scents of kiwi, citrus zest and nectarine. A mineral character calls to mind the rock formations found inside caves. Crisp entry leads...

One of the most finicky yet rewarding grapes to grow, Pinot Noir is a labor of love for many. However, the greatest red wines of?Burgundy?prove that it is unquestionably worth...

Syrah also plays an important component in the canonical Southern?Rh?ne blends?based on?Grenache, Syrah and?Mourv?dre, adding color, depth, complexity and structure to the mix. Today these blends have become well-appreciated from...

Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over,?Napa Valley?is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though?Cabernet Sauvignon?dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive...

For three hundred years now, the United States has been leading the New World in wine production, both in regards to quantity and quality. Wine is actually produced in all...

With hundreds of red grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in...