The 2021 Vintage Growing Season – A Santa Barbara County Retrospective
The anticipation for the release of our 2021 wines is palpable. Head Winemaker Matt Brady shares insights into the unique growing season... Read More
Matt’s 2023 Harvest Update
We are finally in the throes of harvest! The 2023 vintage got off to a very slow start, and now that it’s... Read More
2022 Harvest Update
As you recall, Miles and I discussed “Winemaking in Times of Drought” in late June of this year, reflecting on the driest... Read More
Winemaker Report – February 10, 2021
Hey Matt. Thanks for joining me. Would love to check in with you and get an update on what’s happening in the... Read More
Winemaker Report – June 23, 2020
SAMsARA winemaker, Matt Brady, recently sat down with team member Martial Chaput for a little Q&A. Read the interview here!
Winemaker Report – September 6, 2019
Here’s what happening in the vineyards! I went out to the vineyards, a couple days ago, and checked everything. The fruit is... Read More
Winemaker’s Update – May, 2019
A very successful vintage despite the challenges “We just bottled the remaining 2017 wine that we had in the barrel – a... Read More
Winemaker’s Update – January 18, 2019
2018: One of the Best Vintages of the Decade “I’m still really excited about the 2018 vintage. I think its safe to... Read More
Winemaker’s Update – November 2, 2018
The Makings of An All Time Vintage “It was really long, cool, growing season . . . probably the most moderate temperatures... Read More
Winemaker’s Update – September 21, 2018
On September 21, SAMsARA winemaker Matt Brady was interviewed by John Henigin from Santa Barbara’s Cork & Fork Radio. Check out the... Read More
Winemaker’s Update – August 31, 2018
As close to perfect as we can ask for “The past two weeks, the weather’s been close to optimal. It’s just been... Read More
Winemaker’s Update – July 31, 2018
A slightly later harvest “What’s been happening in the past two weeks: we’re getting to that critical time of the year when... Read More