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Sep 7, 2016 In: Wine 101
2016 Harvest: Day 4
On the fourth day of our 2016 harvest, August 26th, we give you a glimpse of what happens in the winery before we decide to pick a section (known as a block) of our vineyard…
Aug 31, 2016 In: Wine 101
2016 Harvest: Day 1
This year, we decided to give our fans an insider’s look into what it takes to turn grapes into wine. We’ll be posting videos here every week showing you what we’re up to in the vineyard and in the winery, breaking down the winemaking process and explaining how we create such delicious wine…
Aug 17, 2016 In: Press
2016 Beckmen Futures Pre-Sale Begins
One time a year, we open our cellar doors and allow the public to taste and pre-order six wines that have not yet been released. This opportunity is called “Futures”, as the wines will be released in the future, whether that’s a few months down the road or one year later. Learn more about this special wine sale here.
Aug 3, 2016 In: Press
Beckmen Ranks #55 in The Daily Meal’s 101 Best Wineries in America 2016
We are honored to be included as #55 in The Daily Meal’s list of the 101 Best Wineries in America 2016! A group of 50 wine experts throughout America nominated up to 10 of their favorite wineries in the country, narrowing the selection down to an impressive list of 101 wineries in 14 different states. This is the third year in a row Beckmen Vineyards has been included!
Jun 22, 2016 In: Food & Dining
Beckmen: A Beautiful Place to Picnic
Enjoying a meal outdoors reminds you of the simpler pleasures of life: of good food and drink, the people we spend our time with, and the beauty surrounding us that we tend to overlook. At Beckmen Vineyards, with our four gazebos and two ponds surrounded by lawns, we’ve done our fair share of picnicking. Read on to learn our tips and tricks, food ideas, and nearby places to pick up your goodies.
Apr 20, 2016 In: Press Wine 101
Sierra Club’s 5 Great Biodynamic Wines
We are honored to have our 2013 Cuvee le Bec included in the Sierra Club Magazine’s recent article, 5 Great Biodynamic Wines, written by lifestyle editor Avital Andrews. Hugh Preece, the operating partner of Salt Creek Grille in Princeton, New Jersey, manages the restaurant’s list of more than 75 wines. One of his favorites is Beckmen Vineyards’ 2013 Cuvee Le …
Mar 18, 2016 In: Press Entertainment
2016 Santa Barbara Wine Auction Breaks Records
Beckmen Vineyards was proud to be a returning sponsor of the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation’s 2016 Santa Barbara Wine Auction, held at the stunning Bacara Resort & Spa on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Although the final number has not yet been tallied, the Auction surpassed the previous record of $1.1 million raised in 2014 for Direct Relief, an …
Feb 27, 2016 In: Press
Food & Wine Names Beckmen the #3 Best Winery in Santa Barbara
We were honored and excited to be recently named the #3 best winery to visit in Santa Barbara by Food & Wine Magazine. Food & Wine contributor Richard Nalley recommends attending one of our daily, 11:00am vineyard and winery tours to gain a deeper understanding of our biodynamic farming practices.