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Certain wines can certainly benefit from the addition of oaking with chips. Just a few of these wines include Chardonnays, Cabernets, Pinot Noir, Chianti, Merlots, Sauvignon Blanc, Burgundy, Pinot Blanc, and Fume Blanc.

2020 Wine for the Win!

While we are not a large traffic winery, I think everyone can agree, it has been one of those years for sure! I think the Google Wine Analytics screenshot speaks volumes for one of our more popular search results.

Winemaking can be an extremely satisfying hobby with a wonderful end result that can make for a wonderful gift idea! If you have ever experimented with brewing beers you may already be familiar with many similar steps with the process of winemaking.

Main flavors of wine

The four main flavors of wine are sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. While this is the four flavors your tongue is really capable of tasting, the long-lasting impression that wine leaves in your mouth is far more complex. When drinking or tasting wine,

Making wine at home is a fun hobby, & if you have given some thought to the idea, but just haven’t quite gotten around to it yet, there is no reason to delay any longer!

Almost everyone on the planet has heard of Chardonnay. In fact, it is so popular that some people even name their children after it. Chardonnay is commonly ordered as a type of wine from bars and restaurants. But it is, in fact, the name of the most popular and possibly the most versatile grape in the world.

Now that you have brought your favorite wine home, you need to know how to store it properly to make sure that you do not spoil it.

What is Sangria?

For years now a staple to my summertime diet has been to have a glass or two of sangria while sitting out on my patio on those warm summer evenings with friends. Sangria is a wine-based punch that originates from Portugal and Spain. The word “sangria” is derived from the Spanish word “sangre” which means blood. Sangria is usually made from red wine, sliced citrus fruit, sugar, and a spirit such as brandy or triple sec.

What is Wine Collecting?

Collecting wine can be a very fun and exciting hobby – especially when you try to

Wine clubs have been sprouting up in recent years as a result of an increased interest in wine and greater wine consumption.  In fact, according to figures from the Wine Institute, sales of wine in the United States went up

While wine can certainly be made from a variety of different vegetable matters, most wines are produced from grapes. Ironically, grapes commonly grow in areas where it is difficult if not impossible to grow other crops. Bordeaux, France is known for

Moderate wine consumption produces a better balance of these two. Additionally, wine has an anti coagulation effect which makes the blood less likely to clot. The health benefits of drinking alcohol can’t

Benefits of drinking wine

Longevity interests a lot of people who aren’t ready to give up their lives, just yet. Who look to healthy alternatives to culturally defined eating patterns and

ExploreLompoc has recently come out with a very cool interactive map. In Midtown Lompoc, just a few blocks from the Wine Ghetto.

When it comes to food and wine, most people are brought up with the rule stating “red goes with red, white goes with white”, which means red wine goes with red meat while white wine goes with fish and poultry. Then came the “postmodern” maxim which says that ‘if you like the taste, the match is perfect’.

Blending wine has become a highly respected part of the process of winemaking. Many winemakers in fact view blending as a highly evolved art form. The basic idea of blending is to mix different wines. In order to create a final wine that possesses a quality that is superior to that of each of the different components singularly.

For virtually any occasion, such as special moments and holidays, wine makes a great gift. From informal meetings to wedding celebrations and bashes, wine is a gift that is truly hard to beat.

Are you in the process of planning a trip to wine country?Whether your trip involves traveling an hour to the wine country region of California or if your trip requires a cross-country flight or drive, you are sure to be pleased with your experience.

Not sure what wines to buy? Always buy the same thing? Looking for a regular supply of wines direct to your door? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then you should consider

A selection of musings on the effervescent nectar from the great and the good…

“my only regret in life is that I didn’t drink enough Champagne”
John Maynard Keynes

Even for the avid wine drinker, deciding on a bottle of wine can be a daunting task with so many varieties of wine on the market today. Wine labels don’t help either with the various terms in foreign languages and the small print.

Storage is key after your wine has been bottled you will need to take careful steps to ensure that careful temperatures are maintained in order for the wine to remain stable. In most cases, it is best to store your wine in

The first date is nerve-wracking enough without having to worry about what wine to choose to impress your new friend!

California’s Wine Country:-Do you enjoy drinking wine? Do you consider yourself to be a wine enthusiast? If so, have you ever visited California wine country? If this is a trip that you have yet to make, you will want to consider adding it to your to-do list. After all, California wine country is most well known for its large number of wineries and all of the great activities they hold.

Upcoming Events, Wine Tasting, and more at Lompoc Wine Factory!

Flavors are made of either – sweet, salty, sour, and bitter are all your tongue is really capable of tasting, the long-lasting impression that wine leaves in your mouth are far more complex. When you drink or taste wine, your taste buds and your sense of smell are

There are a few definitions of wine enthusiasts, & most would consider you a wine enthusiast if you go to lots of wine tasting events such as the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival and World of Pinot. There are many more events in wine regions all over the world. At these events, wine enthusiasts can go to taste the new

Our easy guide to choosing the right wine will make your life so much easier when the decision time comes.

Wine is a perfect way to enjoy your favorite dinner. It makes the dinner even more enjoyable. The taste and the experience one enjoys via

There is no better way to get to experience a variety of wine than going to a wine tasting. It’s a unique opportunity to taste wines, have an expert guide you through the tasting, give them points according to your own tastes. By the end of the evening, have a great idea of the type of wine that is your favorite.

Book your band at a unique venue, off the beaten path in wine country located in Lompoc, CA, 1 hr North of Santa Barbara.

If you have given some thought to the idea of making home wine, but just haven’t quite gotten around to it yet, there is no reason to delay any longer.

Wine makes the perfect gift for the holidays, whether your gift list includes a family member, a beloved friend or new boss, wine is sure to be a hit when presented with some flair.

Almost everyone on the planet has heard of Chardonnay, in fact, it is so popular that some people even name their children after it.

There are many red wine benefits & is generally good for you, but it is important to know the specifics of these benefits because you can then

After a recent visit, one of our customers sent us a nice email about their adventures in discovering wine tasting. 

My wife and I and our close friends recently discovered wine tasting. We had never thought to spend a day touring the many wineries that surround our hometown. We made the necessary arrangements and embarked on an unknown adventure for a day of wine tasting upon our out-of-town friends’ suggestion.

If you are visiting Spain, be sure to try the sangria recipe at your favorite restaurant or bar. This is a traditional Spanish drink and you will find it served in most bars and restaurants. Recipes vary from

Are you looking for the perfect vacation destination?

Whether you are planning a day trip or a weeklong trip, Lompoc is the place to be.

Five reasons why you should visit Lompoc, California!

Red wines have been very popular lately, thanks to medical reports about their antioxidant and heart-protecting properties. It’s true that red wines are amazing, but that doesn’t mean the other less noticed kinds of wine are bad. White wines are in fact divine, when it comes to their subtle aroma and taste it’s more than the senses with a right amount of sweetness and delicately combined with mild sources.

Last year Christmas came early for me when my fiance gave me my presents early. As I sat opening my many attractively wrapped packages, the one that excited and intrigued me was an attractive

First, it needs to be established that, yes, there are calories in wine. Indeed, almost anything you eat or drink contains calories unless it is made of almost entirely of water or chemicals. However, calories should be considered fuel for the body and a body will not function well without an adequate supply of

If you want to create your own home wine cellars take note of the following considerations.

Wine connoisseurs often spend a lot of money on wines, and they naturally want to protect their investment by purchasing home wine cellars.

Aging wine allows many of the components of the wine to mellow out over time, and bring a harmonious balance to the flavor.

Wine is a complex substance. Open a bottle of it now, and it may taste fine. Open a bottle of the same wine several years from now, and the wine becomes something else entirely. Rough edges in the flavor will have smoothed out and the overall flavor of the wine will be more balanced and mellow.

Most American wines are mass-produced general wines; often having the brand name of the region where these are produced.

About 90 percent of American wines are produced in the California region. Cold areas like Napa Valley, Sonoma Country, etc are the primary wine-producing regions. The most prestigious wine in California is the Pinot & Chardonnay from the central coast area of Lompoc. This wine is almost equal to any classic European wine. California wines have higher alcoholic contents, aroma & flavor compared to any European wine.

How about teaming up your favorite meal with the best of wine this weekend? It sounds like a great idea but you might overindulge, and, well, you may not mind this but what about the wine hangover you have to face, the other morning. How about spending your entire Sunday afternoon sitting inside the bathroom, with one hand on your forehead and the other on your stomach? Scary isn’t it?

Alright, the holidays have passed and needless to say youíre tired of turkey, ham or roast beef or whatever and now you maybe watching your diet after indulging yourself. So here are some quick and easy food ideas that keeps calories in mind but are still good and are a nice change of pace. If youíre really trying to watch your calories then try to keep the wine to only one glass a day and not too late at night the reason for this is that wine contains alcohol which will slow your bodyís ability to burn calories. Of course, you can always forget the wine but just remember you might not enjoy your meal as much.

We hope that you enjoy these food recipes and they give a nice change to your meal ideas and nice change of pace. There can be many benefits to adding wine to your meal it can enhance your dining experience with the proper wine food matching.

When you are serving a bottle of wine you might find it is difficult at first, but following these tips, you will look like a pro.