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Feb 18, 2020 In: Press Food & Dining
2020 Santa Barbara Wine Auction
We were proud to continue supporting the farm workers and their families of Santa Barbara County’s wine industry, Direct Relief International, and Community Health Centers at the 11th Santa Barbara Wine Auction! As a table host — and previous sponsor — we loved seeing how our community can rise together to help those in need, specifically when it comes to healthcare services.
Jan 31, 2020 In: Press
Food & Wine: Best Winter Rosés
Tom and Steve Beckmen, the owner and winemaker/general manager, both say Rosé is their favorite wine and the wine they gravitate towards no matter the setting. Generally speaking, however, more Rosé is consumed during warmer months than during the winter, which was why we were so pleasantly surprised for our 2018 PMV Grenache Rosé to be included in Ray Isle’s latest article in Food & Wine magazine, 10 Pink Wines That Are Perfect for Winter Nights.
Jan 7, 2020 In: Press
Robb Report: 20 Stellar Wines Under $100 — and 5 Secrets for How to Find Them
At the the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020, American wine buyers were seriously concerned that a 100% tariff on wines from the European Union would create a major shift in the US wine industry. Winophiles knew this would affect their ability to purchase and enjoy European wines on a day to day basis. So, Sara Schneider, writer for the Robb Report, put together a list of incredible American wines that can hold their weight against classic European wines. We were so incredibly happy to find our 2017 PMV Block Six Syrah included in this list!
Nov 15, 2019 In: Press
Forbes: Holiday Gift Guide 2019: The Top Biodynamic Wines
We’ve always recommended gifting wine during the holiday season. Who wouldn’t want to unwrap a bottle from a hard-to-find producer, or try a new varietal or style you’ve never tasted before? Better yet, what if the winery was certified biodynamic and you were able to enlighten the receiver to the most natural way of farming in the world? A great wine like this is impressive to receive as a gift, plus you know the receiver will be creating wonderful memories as they savor the bottle’s contents.
Sep 10, 2019 In: Press
Decanter: Ballard Canyon AVA and must try wines
Decanter is one of the oldest and most prominent wine publications in the world. Since they are based in the UK, it is not often our wines or vineyards are featured in their articles. Thus, we were ecstatic to find not only one but three of our wines included in their recent piece “Ballard Canyon AVA and must try wines”, written by Matthew Luczy.
Aug 25, 2019 In: Press
Visit California Highlights Beckmen as #1 Winery Experience
There are over 3,600 wineries in the state of California. Narrowing that number down to a few wineries you can visit on one wine country weekend getaway is a tough decision, especially when you consider the vast array of wine varietals and styles produced across the state. Thankfully, our friends over at Visit California created a list of 14 Amazing California Winery Experiences… and we are listed as the #1 choice!
Jul 9, 2019 In: Press
“Celebrate the coming of Slow Food Nations to Colorado with some slow wine”
We were excited to hear that Rich Mauro of the Colorado Springs Gazette included our wines as his top Slow Wine recommendations to drink in preparation of Slow Food Nation, Slow Wine’s highly anticipated travelling foodie festival, hitting Denver this July.
Jul 3, 2019 In: Press
Forbes: American Rosé: Pink, Patriotic and Pleasing
Our 2018 Purisima Mountain Vineyard Grenache Rosé was just selected as a top Californian Rosé in the Forbes article, American Rosé: Pink, Patriotic and Pleasing! We are proud to say we have been making our Grenache Rosé since 1995 and that it plays an integral part of our portfolio.
Jun 28, 2019 In: Press
Allison Levine, Please The Palate: Beckmen’s biodynamic farming in Santa Barbara County
Dive deeper into our biodynamic farming philosophy and see reviews of our latest wine releases as you read Allison Levine’s latest article in the Napa Valley Register.