Lieu Dit -- 2017 Chenin Blanc -- Santa Ynez Valley, CA a grape that has been

a grape that has been grown in the Collio/Brda re gion since at least medieval times

but spared his winery and the wines within it and the jury is still out on how much of his estate vineyards will survive

whose grapes (Grenache and Carignan) are widely recognized

this is “prickling” acidity which is so strong that it is hard to discern from slight effervescence and which makes it a great food wine

Pošip (pronounced POH-ship) is a varietal indigenous to the Dalmation Coast that has been cultivated since at least the 4th century B

Lieu Dit -- 2017 Chenin Blanc -- Santa Ynez Valley, CA a grape that has beenLieu Dit (pronounced Loo Dee) is French for said place and refers to vineyards of historical significance within an appellation. In this case it refers to a project by two long time friends and Santa Barbara natives, Eric Railsback and Justin Willett. Eric is a sommelier who has worked at a string of well known restaurants as well as starting numerous business ventures, including one of which may be familiar to those of you from Santa Barbara: Les