Done w/hibernating - Santa Barbara bound

[cmodica]

My wife and I will be headed up there next week as well (mainly to look in on my mother-in-law who lives in Buellton and will be going in for her second vaccination shot). I’m sure most of our time will be spent housebound, but hopefully we’ll make it out to a few stops, so this is a timely thread!

We’re also going to be spending two nights in Paso Robles; have appointments at Terry Hoage (never been), Tablas Creek (long-time members), Turtle Rock (never been, but have long enjoyed Saxum wines), and Desparada (used to be on their list but dropped off after growing a bit tired of how over-the-top many of the reds were; my wife has been kicking me ever since though as they are one of her favorites).

Charles,

Hit me up if you’re going to be in Los Olivos - I’ll be around and would love to host you!

Cheers

Will do, Larry! We used to stop in frequently back when Maeapple was working for you (she and my wife have been friends for some time). I have a few of your Verbiages sitting in the cellar waiting to be opened too.

Is Moretti in Los Olivos now as well? I remember enjoying them back when they were in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto.

[Michael_Martin]

Jaffurs, Ojai

Jaffurs is great if you are going to taste in SB proper; you’ll have a bit of a detour to taste at Ojai Vineyards though . . .

Ojai is a nice stop nearby.

[T_Altmayer]

A Tribute to Grace, the best Grenache around. And definitely stop by Larry’s!

[Marshall_Manning]

Move to AZ. As of tomorrow, anyone over 18 can be vaccinated.

Move to GA. As of last May, business as usual.

Probably explains why they have a higher infection and death rate than less populous states like CA and even Texas. Not sure that’s “business as usual.”

[David_Baum]

We had a great visit at Harrison-Clarke a few years ago. Tiny producer and a great experience, particularly if you like rhones.

If you are hitting Tercero, Liquid Farm and Crawford Family are both right there in Los Olivos. Dragonette, too.

This and Jaffurs.

Jaffurs hasnt been Jaffurs for a few years. All new ownership and winemaker. Jaffurs last winemaker who was trainer by him, Matt Brady is now at Samsara. Just off the 101 in Goleta across from UCSB. Matt has done a phenomenal job building their line up and he’s a great guy. Stop by Samsara if you have a chance

[larry_schaffer]

My wife and I will be headed up there next week as well (mainly to look in on my mother-in-law who lives in Buellton and will be going in for her second vaccination shot). I’m sure most of our time will be spent housebound, but hopefully we’ll make it out to a few stops, so this is a timely thread!

We’re also going to be spending two nights in Paso Robles; have appointments at Terry Hoage (never been), Tablas Creek (long-time members), Turtle Rock (never been, but have long enjoyed Saxum wines), and Desparada (used to be on their list but dropped off after growing a bit tired of how over-the-top many of the reds were; my wife has been kicking me ever since though as they are one of her favorites).

Charles,

Hit me up if you’re going to be in Los Olivos - I’ll be around and would love to host you!

Cheers

Will do, Larry! We used to stop in frequently back when Maeapple was working for you (she and my wife have been friends for some time). I have a few of your Verbiages sitting in the cellar waiting to be opened too.

Is Moretti in Los Olivos now as well? I remember enjoying them back when they were in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto.

Moretti is - they took over most of Consilience’s old spot across the street from the market on Grand Avenue.

Please reach out and let me know when when you’ll be up so I can be sure to be there.

Cheers!

[larry_schaffer]

We had a great visit at Harrison-Clarke a few years ago. Tiny producer and a great experience, particularly if you like rhones.

If you are hitting Tercero, Liquid Farm and Crawford Family are both right there in Los Olivos. Dragonette, too.

This and Jaffurs.

Jaffurs hasnt been Jaffurs for a few years. All new ownership and winemaker. Jaffurs last winemaker who was trainer by him, Matt Brady is now at Samsara. Just off the 101 in Goleta across from UCSB. Matt has done a phenomenal job building their line up and he’s a great guy. Stop by Samsara if you have a chance

David,

Matt is a great guy - and a great winemaker indeed! Samsara now has two locations - one in Goleta where their production area is and one in Los Olivos, across the street from me!

Don’t discount Jaffurs, though - Stephen is a very good winemaker and they are continuing to source where they have from the past.

Cheers

[Tim_Bond]

I’m living in (city of) SB right now for the next few weeks in case anyone is ever looking for someone to go tasting with. My less wine enthusiastic wife is starting to get tired of me dragging her to tasting rooms…

[larry_schaffer]

I’m living in (city of) SB right now for the next few weeks in case anyone is ever looking for someone to go tasting with. My less wine enthusiastic wife is starting to get tired of me dragging her to tasting rooms…

Tim,

Come on up!

Cheers

[Merrill_Lindquist]

No trip advice, but like you, done hibernating. Wife and I are headed to Napa tomorrow for a belated 15 year wedding anniversary celebration

Also done hibernating! Went to Santa Cruz to enjoy my daughter’s birthday and report card with her last weekend. A month after my 2 doses of Moderna, I am ready to go - anywhere!

[Michael_Martin]

We had a great visit at Harrison-Clarke a few years ago. Tiny producer and a great experience, particularly if you like rhones.

If you are hitting Tercero, Liquid Farm and Crawford Family are both right there in Los Olivos. Dragonette, too.

This and Jaffurs.

Jaffurs hasnt been Jaffurs for a few years. All new ownership and winemaker. Jaffurs last winemaker who was trainer by him, Matt Brady is now at Samsara. Just off the 101 in Goleta across from UCSB. Matt has done a phenomenal job building their line up and he’s a great guy. Stop by Samsara if you have a chance

I loved Craig’s wine, but I think Stephen Searle’s wines at Jaffurs are actually better made, more balanced. In some ways, the wines are better today, no diss to Craig.

[JeremyMullman]

We had a great visit at Harrison-Clarke a few years ago. Tiny producer and a great experience, particularly if you like rhones.

If you are hitting Tercero, Liquid Farm and Crawford Family are both right there in Los Olivos. Dragonette, too.

Harrison Clarke is no more - sold the vineyard and a new producer named Piazza Family now owns it.

Crawford Family moved out of Los Olivos and is now in downtown Solvang.

Cheers

That’s too bad about H-C. Nice people making nice wines.

Thx, Larry.

[KenL]

Also heading down to Santa Barbara next weekend to take a look at UCSB with our Daughter. Will try to sneak in a quick tasting somewhere. 15 months since we’ve been out of our area, ready for a little road trip.

[larry_schaffer]

This and Jaffurs.

Jaffurs hasnt been Jaffurs for a few years. All new ownership and winemaker. Jaffurs last winemaker who was trainer by him, Matt Brady is now at Samsara. Just off the 101 in Goleta across from UCSB. Matt has done a phenomenal job building their line up and he’s a great guy. Stop by Samsara if you have a chance

I loved Craig’s wine, but I think Stephen Searle’s wines at Jaffurs are actually better made, more balanced. In some ways, the wines are better today, no diss to Craig.

Stephen will be on a couple of upcoming Zooms with me for the SBC Rhone Rangers - looking forward to it…

[Tim_Bond]

I’m living in (city of) SB right now for the next few weeks in case anyone is ever looking for someone to go tasting with. My less wine enthusiastic wife is starting to get tired of me dragging her to tasting rooms…

Tim,

Come on up!

Cheers

My wife and I are going to head up there tomorrow morning!

[ToddFrench]

How was the trip? It’s great to see some wine tourism back…

[larry_schaffer]

It’s been getting busier and busier up in our neck of the woods. I did see a couple of Berserkers over the last couple of days - and look forward to seeing more of you soon!

Cheers

[Markus_S]

Move to AZ. As of tomorrow, anyone over 18 can be vaccinated.

Move to GA. As of last May, business as usual.

Heck, go to Brazil: they have some nice variants.

[Bob_C]

Melville. If you want to go big—Crown Point.

[T_Altmayer]

If you want to go big—Crown Point.

Wow, $100 for a tasting plus a 2 bottle minimum purchase. Total price $400. Whew