20+ years on, the film Sideways has had an indelible impact on the wine world: from changes in the popularity of varieties, inspiring new wine lovers, and increasing the local tourism in Santa Barbara County wine country. That’s why I call it “Sideways Country.” Continue reading
Tag: Santa Ynez
Wine Review: Best Cabernet Franc Around the World
We celebrated the 2nd anniversary of the blog last weekend with the ultimate Cabernet Franc tasting. It featured 10 different Cabernet Franc wines from 10 different regions from 5 different countries and an international group of friends/wine lovers/sommeliers from 4 continents to help us drink and evaluate them all. Continue reading