Monthly Archives: June 2009

Ridge Montebello

Montebello is perched in the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking Silicon Valley.  Many of the world’s most esteemed commentators and winemakers are of the opinion that this vineyard produces America’s greatest wine.  Its reputation has grown steadily for fifty years under … Continue reading

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Gypsy Canyon Angelica

While researching Santa Barbara I came across a very small winery that only produces three hundred and fifty cases per year called Gypsy Canyon.  The draw was one of the two wines made here – a dessert wine called Angelica. … Continue reading

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Arcadian Winery

Due to my choice of route and my penchant for the grapes, Pinot Noir  and Chardonnay have been my primary focus thus far on my journey.  Arcadian is producing wines that outshine many of the producers in Burgundy, France, where … Continue reading

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