Legacy Meets Innovation: Alma Rosa’s 2022 Sta. Rita Hills Wines Guided by Samra Morris

I first became familiar with Alma Rosa Winery more than eleven years ago. I was at a wine conference when Richard Sanford, the founder and one of the early pioneers of the region, addressed us at a Wine Bloggers Conference in 2014. Recently, I had a chance to try their wine […]
Exploring The Hilt’s Wines: A Testament to the Rugged Beauty of Sta. Rita Hills Valley

Understanding The Hilt’s wines means exploring the rugged Sta. Rita Hills Valley. Divided into four quadrants, their vineyards sit in the northern, ocean-facing quadrant. Despite being challenging for growers, these sites yield wines of exceptional depth and complexity, shaped by the harsh coastal elements. I had the chance […]