Top 100 wines of Santa Barbara County - Page 4

Discover the top 100 best wines of Santa Barbara County of Central Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Santa Barbara County and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Santa Barbara County

The wine region of Santa Barbara County is located in the region of Central Coast of California of United States. We currently count 443 estates and châteaux in the of Santa Barbara County, producing 1259 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Santa Barbara County go well with generally quite well with dishes .

Discover the grape variety: Counoise

Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Santa Barbara County

wines from the region of Santa Barbara County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of couscous without couscous maker, lamb parmentine with eggplant and spices or rabbit in foil.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of Santa Barbara County

On the nose in the region of Santa Barbara County often reveals types of flavors of cherry, raisin or bing cherry and sometimes also flavors of anise, ripe strawberries or perfume. In the mouth in the region of Santa Barbara County is a powerful with a nice freshness.

News from the vineyard of Santa Barbara County

Decanter magazine latest issue: December 2022

Inside the December 2022 issue of Decanter magazine: FEATURES The world’s greatest vineyards Introduced by Andrew Jefford: we take the plunge, naming our top 12 from a long list of fine candidates Winter warmers Olly Smith picks 30 great fuller-bodied wine buys South Africa’s black winemakers; building a future Tim Atkin MW Regional profile: Givry Burgundy in-depth – Charles Curtis MW Producer profile: Craggy Range, NZ With Cameron Douglas MS LEARNING Wine wisdom Expert tips to help you on your ...

Reaction as Mouton and Margaux 2021 released en primeur

Both Mouton and Margaux 2021 were released en primeur at €420 per bottle ex-Bordeaux, down 2.8% on the 2020-vintage debut last year, according to Liv-ex, a global marketplace for the trade. While the market dynamics vary between these two First Growths, their 2021 grands vins were being sold en primeur as the cheapest of the last four vintages – below current prices on 2018, 2019 and 2020. Merchants were offering Mouton 2021 and Margaux 2021 at £5,100 (12x75cl in bond). Initial signs suggested t ...

Burgundy 2022 harvest: winemaker optimism running high

It’s expected the Burgundy 2022 harvest will be bigger than the region’s five-year average, France’s agriculture ministry said this month, also noting the healthy state of vineyards in the area. Final figures on yields are not yet available, but suggestions the 2022 harvest could represent a rebound from the historically low 2021 crop could be welcome among wine lovers and producers alike. This week, it was also announced that the 162nd Hospices de Beaune auction, co-hosted by ...