Tag Archives: Bien Nacido
Chardonnay, Dream Field, Babcock Winery, Peake and Bien Nacido Vineyards, Lompoc, Sta. Rita AVA, Santa Barbara County, California, 2021, 13.9% abv., US$58
I have visited tasting rooms in seven countries, but this one nestled in the Santa Rita Hills is the most intriguing and relaxing I’ve ever been to. Take a seat outside at one of the trendy, weather-worn tables decorated with … Continue reading →
Posted in California, Chardonnay, OTHER, WHITE
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Tagged Bien Nacido, Bryan Babcock, California wine, chardonnay, James Beard Foundation, Lisa Babcock, Lompoc, Lompoc wine, Peake Vineyard, Santa Barbara Valley, Santa Barbara Wine, Santa Rita AVA, Sta Rita AVA, Tasting rooms, white wine
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Qupé, Syrah, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, California, 14.5% abv, 2005
When I started planning the brief trip to Santa Barbara, I also began to plot my assault on a bottle of locally produced Qupé. It’s challenging to find in my corner of the world and this winery owned by winemaker Bob Lindquist … Continue reading →
Posted in California, OTHER, Red, Shiraz / Syrah
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Tagged Au Bon Climat, Bien Nacido, Bob Lindquist, Buellton, california, cool climate syrah, Hitching Post 2, Qupé, red wine, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Valley
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