The Blog
Vineyard & Winery Management: “Syrah Strikes Back”
Steve Beckmen was recently interviewed in the Vineyard & Winery Management article Syrah Strikes Back, featured in the 2015 November/December issue. Wine journalist Tim Teichgraeber discusses why the demand for Syrah is now steadily increasing after years of troubled sales, as well as identifying the general style of American Syrah.
Nov 17, 2015
Sep 23, 2015
Why is my wine shipment delayed?
You ordered the perfect wine, you’re looking forward to popping that cork, and savoring the delicious beverage inside. Or maybe you found an excellent winery, joined their wine club, and look forward to receiving consistent shipments, delivered straight to your doorstep. But, the winery tells you your order has been delayed due to weather. Why?
Sep 1, 2015
What is Wine Futures?
Once a year, wineries across the globe open their cellars for a unique sale: Wine Futures. Top customers, journalists, and wholesale buyers alike are given the exclusive opportunity to taste and purchase wine, before it’s bottled, when it is still aging in barrel.
Aug 31, 2015
Wine Tasting in Los Olivos
Named after a ranch of 5,000 olive trees, Los Olivos is a historic and quaint town located just 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara in the acclaimed Santa Ynez Valley. Los Olivos was originally a stop on the stagecoach route that ran from San Francisco to San Diego, and grew in size when the Pacific …
Jul 30, 2015
A Guide to Cabernet Sauvignon
When most people think of red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon is the first grape that comes to mind. Known as the King of Red Wine, this full bodied, dark, concentrated wine is the most popular red wine grape grown on the planet.
Jul 22, 2015
DIY Easy & Impressive Cork Planter Box
Add a touch of elegant flair to your potted plants with these do it yourself cork planter boxes. Follow along as we build a succulent-filled centerpiece, using recycled corks from our family’s winery in Los Olivos, CA.
Jul 17, 2015
Basics of Biodynamic Farming
Follow along, as we go on a basic step-by-step journey through the world of biodynamic farming, from its origin to its implementation.
Jun 9, 2015
Release of the Ladybugs
At 8:00pm last Thursday night, my wife and I wandered through Purisima Mountain Vineyard, delivering over 210,000 ladybugs to our grapevines. It was a very cool experience, hand delivering these “lucky” bugs to specific vines.
Jun 1, 2015
Randy Caparoso Lets Grenache Sing
Randy Caparoso, Editor-at-Large/Bottom Line Columnist at The SOMM Journal and The Wandering Sommelier Columnist at The Tasting Panel (among many other titles), focuses on Californian Grenache wines in his latest blog Is California Grenache on a Cusp?
May 22, 2015
We’re In Good Company with USA Today’s 10 Best List
If you are looking for some amazing Central Coast wines, make a day out of your wine tasting experience and check out some top-notch wineries just down the road from Beckmen Vineyards.
May 20, 2015
Why Soil Matters: Breaking Down Limestone at Purisima Mountain Vineyard
Purisima Mountain Vineyard is built on limestone subsoil. This calcium rich soil type is perfect for drought conditions, increased plant health, and most importantly, crafting premier wines with a distinctive minerality and acidity.
Mar 24, 2015
Why Steve Beckmen Chose Biodynamics
Find out why owner and winemaker Steve Beckmen decided to start farming Purisima Mountain Vineyard biodynamically, and why the Block Six Syrah holds a special place in the Beckmen portfolio.
Mar 20, 2015
7 Wine Buying Tips
The wine world can seem intimidating at times. Finding and selecting the right bottle can be a daunting task, especially at huge wine shops or busy tasting rooms. Are you sick of feeling like a novice? Want to be able to impress friends and family without spending time studying wine? If this sounds familiar, this blog post is for you!
Mar 15, 2015
10 Commandments of Wine Pairing
When a food is paired well with a wine, having a bite of food will make you want a sip of wine, and having a sip of wine will make you want a bite of food. You experience a wonderful seesaw reaction between the combining flavors. Finding this reaction is easy when you remember the 10 commandments below.