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Tasting the Transverse

A nod to the mountain ranges that create Santa Barbara County's unique and grape-friendly weather, this blog is the place to go for the latest news and information about Santa Barbara wine, winemakers, and wineries.

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Finding Our City's Flavor at Taste of the Town

Yesterday I visited the Arthritis Foundation's 29th annual "Taste of the Town," and am proud to report that we Santa Barbarans live in quite an epicurean city.

Posted September 14, 2010 by Chelsey

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Feast with Qupé

Sister wineries Qupé and Verdad throw a winemaker dinner at Full of Life Flatbread in Los Alamos.

Posted September 8, 2010 by Chelsey

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Wander the World with the Wandering Dog

Solvang's wine bar promises an exotic wine experience without leaving Santa Barbara County.

Posted August 10, 2010 by Chelsey

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Dine and Dance with the Central Coast Wine Growers' Association

The Central Coast Wine Growers' Association will host it's annual dinner dance on Saturday, August 14th in Arroyo Grande.

Posted August 4, 2010 by Chelsey

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Official Indy Rhone Tasting: Part One

Part one of the long-awaited official Indy Rhone tasting-- the second of our new wine tasting series.

Posted July 29, 2010 by Chelsey

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Bottle Shout Out: 2007 Ken Brown Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir

Ken Brown's 2007 Cargasacchi Vineyard Pinot Noir and why it deserves your attention.

Posted July 27, 2010 by Chelsey

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Ride Your Bike, Get Free Delivery from Municipal Winemakers

The newest downtown winery, Municipal Winemakers, offers free wine delivery for all who come on two wheels.

Posted July 19, 2010 by Chelsey

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H.R. 5034

Why I (and pretty much the entire wine industry) don't care for CARE (the Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act).

Posted July 15, 2010 by Chelsey

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Green Drinks at Kunin Winery

Social organization Green Drinks will turn Kunin Winery into its next environmentalism think tank on Tuesday, June 20th.

Posted July 14, 2010 by Chelsey

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Taste Around the World with Pierre LaFond

Pierre LaFond Bistro takes taste buds on a trip around the world with its monthly Passport to the World of Wine event.

Posted July 12, 2010 by Chelsey

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A rundown to determine which Central Coast wine fest is the best one for you. Read story.

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Island Terroir

A report from the vineyards and tasting rooms of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Read story.

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Tastings, Dinners, and More

Here's a listing of some special wine events in early 2012. Read story.

By Matt Kettmann

Elvira the Winemaker

The Mistress of the Dark teamed with Sort This Out Cellars to release Macabrenet late ... Read story.

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WineBistro Goes Montecito

Pierre Lafond and Chef Nathan Heil open second location. Read story.

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Gifts Your Wino Will Love

Being surrounded by wine country, most of us in Santa Barbara know someone who only ... Read story.

By Indy Staff

Boutique Bubbly Bash

Bringing back tradition, Doug Margerum brings the best champagne you've never heard of to the ... Read story.

By Matt Kettmann

Fine Winter Wine

More than 100 award-winning California wines on the menu at this weekend's 2011 Winter Wine ... Read story.

By Devon Claire Flannery

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