This past fall turned out to be a great season for local vineyards across the region. Thanks to months of dry weather, ...
Matt Dees, winemaker for The Hilt/Jonata and Mail Road wines, calls this season’s weather similar to that of 2021 and 2023 — but colder. Credit: Laurie Jervis / Noozhawk photo Santa Barbara County’s ...
Cool, dry 2025 growing season in SLO County led to extended grape ripening. Winemakers avoided major weather issues, improving fruit health and flavor. Low rainfall challenged vines, but mild ...