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2025 Q3 Perfect Pairings
Celebrity chef and neighbor of Beckmen Vineyards, Anna Vocino has created our Q3 Perfect Pairings to complement each new wine in your release.
Aug 7, 2025
Aug 7, 2025
2025 Q3 Tasting Notes
This season’s wines capture the best of the 2023 and 2024 vintages — bold, structured reds built for the cellar alongside a fresh, vibrant white perfect for now. From the dark, powerful Purisima Mountain Vineyard Syrah Clone 1 to the pure, expressive Estate Grenache and richly layered La Finca, the reds deliver depth, complexity, and age-worthy structure. The 2024 PMV Grenache Blanc offers bright orchard fruit and a long, mineral finish, while the 2023 EXP MSC brings an intriguing mix of dark, savory Mourvèdre and lively Syrah.
Here’s to making the most of your spring and summer sipping!
Aug 5, 2025
A Bandol-Inspired Bottling with California Soul
“When we first bottled the Mourvèdre Rosé under the EXP label, we knew it was special,” says winemaker Steve Beckmen.“But the response blew us away. It was clear people were craving this style of rosé — something more layered, more serious, but still beautifully drinkable.”
Jul 28, 2025
A Study in Syrah: The Block Six Vertical
On Sunday, July 27, 2025, we conducted a vertical tasting of several standout vintages of our Purisima Mountain Vineyard Block Six Syrah. It was a special experience for the 35 attendees, who had the opportunity to taste through six vintages of Block Six, paired with in-depth insights about the vineyard, the wines, and the conditions that shaped each year.
May 10, 2025
2025 Q2 Perfect Pairings
Celebrity chef and neighbor of Beckmen Vineyards, Anna Vocino has created our Q2 Perfect Pairings to complement each new wine in your release.
May 9, 2025
2025 Q2 Tasting Notes
This season’s wines are a celebration of balance—a vibrant white for sun-soaked afternoons and bold reds built for leisurely dinners and long aging. To help you savor every bottle, we’ve included tasting notes. Also check out our seasonal pairing suggestions from local chef and cookbook author Anna Vocino.
Here’s to making the most of your spring and summer sipping!
Feb 3, 2025
Beyond Organic
At Purisima Mountain Vineyards, biodynamic farming isn’t just a practice — it’s a philosophy that transforms our entire estate into a self-sustaining ecosystem where every element plays a vital role.
Jan 31, 2025
2025 Q1 Perfect Pairings
From our biodynamic farm to your plate, use our Quarter 1 wines to enhance your meals. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a festive gathering, our thoughtfully curated food pairings elevate every sip and bite to create memorable dining experiences.
Nov 14, 2024
Our Report Card is in: Consistency and Quality Recognized
At Beckmen Vineyards, our winemaking team is always focused on producing consistently exceptional wines that capture the unique character of our two incredible vineyards. While we strive for excellence in every bottle, it’s especially rewarding for our team when critics acknowledge their hard work. This year, we’re proud to share that nearly every wine in our diverse portfolio earned top ratings and accolades.
Nov 1, 2024
Uncork Joy: A Beckmen Holiday Gift Guide
Discover the perfect holiday gift with Beckmen Vineyard’s Holiday Gift Catalog. Whether you’re sending a thoughtful token or an impressive gesture, every Beckmen wine reflects the quality and care of our biodynamic farming practices in Santa Barbara wine country.
With premium wines crafted to bring joy and celebrate the season, Beckmen has everything you need to make your gift stand out. Cheers to giving beautifully!
Oct 29, 2024
Holiday Market 2024
Open House: 10am-2pm
Our tasting room decks will be transformed into a festive Holiday Market on Saturday, December 7th. Stroll through the party while enjoying a glass of wine, shop from local artists and creators, and embrace the holiday season with us!
Sep 11, 2024
Futures: Watch & Pre-Order
Listen along as winemaker Steve Beckmen presents the six wines included in the 2024 Futures program, then, submit your annual pre-order to save up to 40% on these premium red wines.
Aug 13, 2024
Our Futures Program: The Top 6 Things You Should Know
For two decades, Beckmen Vineyards has been opening our cellar doors each fall, offering a rare opportunity to taste our limited-production red wines, as they patiently mature in oak barrels, and pre-order these wines with the biggest discounts offered all year. Discover the top 6 things you should know about this special program.
Feb 27, 2024
Beckmen on Biodynamics Part III: Organic v. Biodynamic; Biodynamic v. Regenerative Organic
There is no argument that the move towards biodynamic, organic and regenerative organic farming is a good thing for wine and the earth, but as typical in our industry, we like to make things challenging. There is little information available about what is involved in following these practices and what makes them different from each other.
In this article, we will discuss the different farming practices for each practice before moving onto the even more challenging subject of organic, biodynamic and natural wine in part 4 of this blog series.
Oct 26, 2023
How Do We Create New Wines and Blends? New La Finca Release
Winemaker Steve Beckmen presents his newest wine, the 2021 La Finca, and what his inspiration was behind the blend. Discover his process for creating and making new wines after 30 years of winemaking.