The Blog
Apr 8, 2019
Wine-Searcher: Weighing Up the Value of Biodynamic Wine
There are differing global perspectives on biodynamic farming. Is it “worth the trouble and cost of conversion”, as Vicki Denig proposes? Read the full article to see how Beckmen compares to other biodynamic farms around the world.
Apr 2, 2019
Forbes: Talking Natural, Biodynamic Wine With Santa Barbara Pioneer Steve Beckmen
Biodynamic farming has been an intrinsic part of Beckmen wines since we started farming this way in 2003. Jill Barth, Food and Drink contributor for Forbes, recently discussed this philosophy of winegrowing and other natural winemaking practices with winemaker Steve Beckmen.
Apr 1, 2019
California Grapevine: 2016 PMV Syrah
Nick Ponomareff of The California Grapevine, the oldest continuously published private wine newsletter in the U.S., recently tasted and reviewed our 2016 Purisima Mountain Vineyard Syrah.
Mar 28, 2019
Good Life Report: The Real Rosé Season Starts Now
We were elated to see our 2018 PMV Grenache Rosé selected as a recommendation in the Good Life Report’s The Real Rosé Season Starts Now article. Whit Cook makes a couple of great points about buying Rosé and we encourage you to read his article.
Feb 9, 2019
2019 Winter Wine Releases
Watch videos of winemaker Steve Beckmen presenting the four new wines released in the first quarter of 2019: 2017 PMV Chardonnay, 2017 Cuvee le Bec, 2017 PMV Block Eight Grenache, and 2017 PMV Clone #383 Syrah.
Feb 1, 2019
Video: 2019 Winter at our Vineyard & Winery
Watch our winemaker, Steve Beckmen, discuss what keeps him and his teams busy in the winery and vineyard during the winter months of 2019.
Nov 10, 2018
2018 Fall Wine Releases
Watch videos of winemaker Steve Beckmen presenting the four new wines released in the fourth quarter of 2018: 2017 PMV Viognier, 2016 Cuvee le Bec, 2017 Estate Grenahce, and 2016 PMV Block Six Syrah.
Nov 1, 2018
Video: 2018 Harvest & Winemaking Process
Learn about our 2018 harvest and watch our winemaker, Steve Beckmen, discuss what keeps him and his teams busy in the winery and vineyard during the fall months. Discover our step-by-step winemaking process for crafting both white and red wines.