Steve Beckmen.
When Steve Beckmen co-founded Beckmen Vineyards with his parents, Tom and Judith, in 1994, he embarked on a journey that would not only elevate Santa Barbara County’s reputation in the wine world but also position the vineyard as a pioneer in biodynamic farming there.
Today, Beckmen Vineyards is recognized for its commitment to the environment and producing among the best wines in California’s Central Coast region.
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The picturesque Santa Ynez Valley.
Santa Barbara wine country, located in Southern California, has earned a reputation for producing world-class wines, thanks to its unique climate, diverse soils, and talented winemakers. One of its standout regions is the Santa Ynez Valley, a sprawling AVA (American Viticultural Area) known for its varied microclimates and distinct sub-AVAs.
Here, winemakers produce everything from elegant Pinot Noir to robust Syrah, offering a remarkable diversity in styles. Let’s take a closer look at the Santa Ynez Valley and its AVAs, uncovering what makes this area a must-visit for wine lovers.
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One of the first things that become apparent when you meet winemaker Sonja Magdevski is her insatiable curiosity. It is this inquisitiveness that brought her into the wine industry and the same eagerness and passion that is put into the wine at Casa Dumetz.
We often get asked to make winery recommendations to friends or clients visiting various wine country regions throughout the Pacific Northwest. One of the first things we try and find out is whether the person going is looking for the best wine they can find in the area, or are more interested in a destination winery where they can sit and enjoy a glass of wine with a view. Once in a while you find a combination of both that really stand out: Daou Vineyards in Paso Robles, Soter Vineyards in the Willamette Valley and St. Francis Vineyards in Sonoma certainly come to mind. On a recent trip to Santa Barbara’s wine country we added Sunstone Vineyards and Winery to that list.
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Santa Barbara County is the southern half of California’s Central Coast wine region. It takes in almost 10,000 km2 moving north from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria and then inland from there. It combines stunning beauty, from gorgeous coastlines to beautiful interior rolling hills. And as we recently discovered, it is making some outstanding wines at very fair prices.
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