George Yatchisin
George Yatchisin writes about food, wine and cocktails from Santa Barbara, where he lives with his amazing wife, dogs and one very old chicken.
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Rachel Silkowski, the young winemaker behind Rasi Wine Company, just released her first barrel of pinot noir. She is developing her label as she continues to learn about the winemaking process working with one of Santa Barbara's best producers.
Glassware maker Georg Ridel insists that different varietals of wine require different glasses.
It only just seems like you can't throw a rock in Santa Barbara without breaking a bottle of wine made by Doug Margerum. I had him explain his busy, busy…
It's the perfect time of year for big, bold, stick-to-your-bones wines.
A small winemaker in Malibu is still making a go of it, despite recent regulations against new vineyards in the area.
Like Thanksgiving, Mardi Gras, and the Opening of Buck Season in Pennsylvania, December 5, aka Repeal Day should be one of our nation's great holidays.
It's fitting that zinfandel is often considered the only true American grape, as the wines made from it are brash, big, and bold.
The best wines to go with traditional Thanksgiving dishes -- and some pairings to avoid.
"Being of Native American descent, I feel a close understanding to nature and having that connection to the land."
Depending on the study, it seems approximately 10% of California's winemakers are women. So, winemaking is generally a man's game.
Here's a look at eight spooky, pumpkin-y, and autumnal ales, mostly from California.
"We are still successful as a winery focusing on syrah and Rhone varietal wines. These wines are obscure for most people, but that is really part of the charm."