The Blog
Jeb Dunnuck’s 2020 Santa Barbara County Tasting
Colorado based wine writer Jeb Dunnuck tastes a selection of our new releases during his annual wine tasting in Santa Barbara County.
Aug 4, 2020
Jul 3, 2020
Tasting Room Reopening
We are very excited to announce the reopening of our tasting room on July 10, 2020! In order to provide a safe and excellent experience, we will be accepting customers by reservation only and asking guests to follow our tasting room and gazebo rules while visiting our estate.
Jun 1, 2020
Inaugural Release of 1NGREDIENT
1NGREDIENT wine represents an evolution that combines our past 25+ years of winegrowing and winemaking knowledge with our passion for the Biodynamic farming principles. As its name implies, 1NGREDIENT is wine made from one ingredient, Biodynamically certified wine grapes. Because there are no additives or preservatives utilized, this is our first wine which can be classified as a “natural” wine in most circles.
May 12, 2020
2020 Spring Wine Releases
Discover more about the five new wines released in May of 2020: 2018 SYV Chenin Blanc, 2018 PMV Grenache, 2018 PMV Syrah, 2018 PMV Clone #1 Syrah, and 2018 EXP PMV Whole Cluster Syrah.
May 1, 2020
Just Added: Biodynamic Calendar Symbol
The Biodynamic Calendar allows farmers to proactively focus their work on the part of the plant that is most responsive on a day to day basis. The calendar breaks down each day as a fruit, flower, leaf, or root day, the four main components of a plant. We have added a symbol to the top of our website to easily show you the type of day.
Apr 15, 2020
Food & Wine Includes Our Grenache for Earth Day
We’re excited to share that Food & Wine just included our 2017 PMV Grenache in their recommendations for the top 10 wines to drink from eco-friendly and sustainable wineries this Earth Day.
Mar 18, 2020
Updated Vineyard Maps
Beckmen Vineyards consists of two separate vineyards with dramatically different soils and climates. We have created two maps of each of our vineyards to help our customers better understand how our wines were crafted. One version of the maps shows the various plantings of varietal clones and rootstocks, the other version lists the final wine the grapes are sourced for. These maps were just updated in February 2020.
Feb 18, 2020
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.
Feb 12, 2020
2020 Winter Wine Releases
Watch videos of winemaker Steve Beckmen presenting the four new wines released in the first quarter of 2020: 2018 PMV Chardonnay, 2018 Estate Grenache, 2018 Cuvee le Bec, and 2017 TLB.
Feb 1, 2020
Wintertime Vineyard Update
With the vines dormant, things look pretty quiet in the vineyard during the winter, but there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes to ensure the quality of next year’s vintage. Discover what our vineyard crew is up to this time of year with our latest blog post.
Jan 31, 2020
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 28, 2020
Video: 2020 Winter at our Vineyard & Winery
The hectic harvest and holiday seasons have ended. The New Year has brought a sense of serenity to our estate — along with beautiful, lush green views — which reminds us why we love the cycle of winemaking so much. Watch what’s happening this time of year in our winter vineyard and winery update.
Jan 7, 2020
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 21, 2019
2019 Fall Releases
Watch videos of winemaker Steve Beckmen presenting the four new wines released in the fourth quarter of 2019: 2018 PMV Viognier, 2018 SYV Grenache, 2017 Barrel Select Cuvee, and 2017 PMV Block Six Syrah.
Nov 15, 2019
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.