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The Traditionally, Oak & Wine Forever Married!

Oak & Wine is like peanut butter & jelly! It is one of the biggest influences on the flavor of the wine. It simply affects the maturity, flavor, and subtle texture. Some people are prejudiced against oaked wine and complain of even the slightest hint of oak. It is common for experts to agree that if a wine is =carefully aged in oak it does not taste like wood, but has improved characteristics. [Read More…]

Finding Wine Deals is a skill!

Finding wine deals can leave you feeling discontent and agitated after getting a bad bottle of wine. In fact, there is an air of satisfaction just knowing that you have found true wine values in your purchases. [Read More…]

Certain Sparks Winter Youth Recital 2022

Certain Sparks Adult Recital

Cowboys and Indians Magazine has called him “the Charlie Russell of Western Music.” Western Horseman Magazine has declared his “Vaquero Song” to be one of the greatest Western songs of all time. True West Magazine named him Best Living Western Solo Musician four years in a row.

Dave Stamey has been a cowboy, a mule packer, a dude wrangler, and is now one of the most popular Western entertainers working today. He has been voted seven times Entertainer of the Year, seven times Male Performer of the Year, and Five times Songwriter of the Year by the Western Music Association, and received the Will Rogers Award from the Academy of Western Artists. He’s delighted audiences in twenty-three states and finds that he prefers this to be stomped by angry horses.

In November of 2016 Dave was inducted into the Western Music Hall of Fame.

Certain Sparks Youth Recital

Going to a wine tasting can be a very fun and enjoyable experience. However, many people do not attend for fear of not knowing exactly how to act or what to do. There is no great mystery to wine tastings, just a few things you should remember. [Read More…]

What is Wine Collecting?

Collecting wine can be a very fun and exciting hobby – especially when you try to [Read More…]

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 [Read More…]

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

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. [Read More…]

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 [Read More…]

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. [Read More…]

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. [Read More…]

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. [Read More…]