It has taken me longer to get started then I had originally planned, but I have finally begun my exciting plan of trying wines from all 50 United States. Alcohol laws vary from state to state so much that it can get very frustrating and somewhat…
In the 1800s, wine in Southern California was a fast growing industry. From Santa Barbara to what is now downtown Los Angeles, much of the croplands were covered in grapes and lots of them were bound for wineries. Imported varietals were just as much of the…
In 2004 my interest in wine had finally grown beyond just what was found at the local supermarkets. Having only been in Southern California for a few years, I had yet to explore the Santa Barbara area much at all. My need for exploration wanted me…
