Margerum Wine Company www.MARGERUMWINES.COM Try the 2019 Riviera Rosé ($24.50) for a special dinner or try the 2018 Riviera Rosé in 375ml cans (12.50) for outdoor dining or relaxing by the pool when the weather is hot. Discounts on ordering 12 or more bottles.
Lo-Fi Wines www.LOFI-WINES.COM Although not all their offerings are available online, it’s a well-curated selection. Their Cab Francs are particularly noteworthy— 2018 Cabernet Franc Clos Mullet ($32) and 2018 Cabernet Franc Coquelicot ($28). And don’t miss the opportunity to grab some of their Chardonnay, Malbec and Syrah. 2018 Cabernet Franc Clos Mullet: “Hand-harvested and organically grown; 100% de-stemmed. Pumped over once daily. No sulfur used at harvest. Fermented on the native yeasts, followed by full malolactic by naturally occurring bacteria. The wine was fermented for two weeks then pressed to tank, settled, then racked to barrel the following day. Total of 20 ppm so2 added without filtration in keeping with our minimalist (lo-fi) philosophy.”
“Riviera Rosé, called ‘Riviera’ as Santa Barbara is known as the American Riviera based on its’ southern-facing, Mediterranean climate. This is the perfect wine to accompany the picnics, dinners, and BBQs. Enjoy Riviera Rosé on the lake or by the pool. You can take this can of rosé just about anywhere. Our winemaker, Doug, worked at a winery in the south of France for 4 years where this style of rosé is made and Margerum Wine Company makes the private-label rosé for Auberge de Soleil and other top properties.”
Lumen Wines www.LUMENWINES.COM You’ll find a good selection of Lumen’s handcrafted wines on their website, and what’s more they offer a large outdoor space ideal for tasting if you’d like to stop by their Los Alamos tasting room. Shipping is free on orders of six or more bottles. Some Pinot Noirs are club member only, but anyone can pick out the stellar combination of the Lumen Pinot Noir 2016 ($36) and the Pinot Gris 2018 ($30). Lane Tanner’s Pinot Gris could single-handedly cause you to fall in love with this varietal. From the tasting notes:“This Pinot Gris offers aromas of canteloupe, white peach and honeysuckle. On the palate it offers fresh melon, butterscotch and peach flavors focused around a striking acidity and minerality. The finish is long and lingering... Drink now through 2035.” As if we could keep it that long without drinking it… 10 | EDIBLE SANTA BARBARA SUMMER /FALL 2020
Riverbench Vineyard www.RIVERBENCH.COM After perusing the great selection of Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, be sure not to miss their lineup of sparkling wines—Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Demi Sec, Brut Rosé and Pinot Meunier (see description below). Discounts on ordering 12 or more bottles. “This rare grape is famous in Champagne, France, but has yet to make itself known in California; we are, in fact, the first to grow it for sparkling wine here in Santa Barbara County. We jumped in with both feet
