Small batch producers are the rage in Santa Barbara County, with Habit holding the top spot in my book of those who are breaking new ground. Workman/Ayer is another one of them who are bringing more of that Garagiste mentality to the region. 2014 Workman/Ayer ipso facto Viognier, Central Coast The first of three wines … Read more
Français : Feuilles de Vignes – Grenache Blanc (Photo credit: Wikipedia) I'm not so much a white wine buyer these days, but the wine I'm very excited about and thankful that I bought two cases of is the 2011 Michel Gassier Nostre Pais Blanc, a delightful blend made from three Rhone grapes. The wine is … Read more
Image via Wikipedia Every once in a while I get alerted to some fun events. Three are coming to mind right now, and one is just around the corner. Rhone Discovery Week, or in French, Decouvertes du Vallee du Rhone, is March 1-6 and starts this time in the Northern Rhone town of Ampuis. That … Read more
