BBQ Wine Pairing
Ultimate Guide to BBQ Wine PairingAlthough pairing wines with barbeque can seem like a daunting task it is still quite simple. Follow... Read More
How to Chill Wine FAST – 5 Quick Methods for Chilling Wine & Champagne
Think you know the FASTEST way to chill wine? Our team will show you 5 ways to chill wine FAST without time, preparation, or special equipment . . . and you can show your friends too!
How to Store Wine
SAMsARA Vintner/Owner and WSET Level 4 Diploma holder, Dave Szkutak, wants nothing more than to rid the world of unsafe wine storage... Read More
The Magic of Rainwater
Folks in the wine business in Santa Barbara County are breathing a little easier since the rains we received in February and... Read More
Opening Older Wines: What You Need To Know
You may have wondered how to handle opening wines of a distinguished age. Our Director of Education, Lily Hays, has put together a short guide to help you get the absolute best from your long-kept and most cherished bottles of wine.
The Educated Grape + SAMsARA Wine Co. Masterclass
JUNE 25th, 4 PM PDT, 7 PM EST - Facilitated by George Staikos and led by winemaker Matt Brady and Certified Sommelier Lily Hays, the masterclass will take you on a journey through the Sta. Rita Hills and adjacent AVAs to explore the most extreme, cool climate sites in the region.
Whole Cluster Fermentation: Why, What & How
Matt Brady, winemaker for SAMsARA Wine Company, discusses stem inclusion and whole cluster fermentation with Coastal Vineyard Care Associates. CVCA: So, why... Read More