January, 2016

From the Ground Up
We started pruning in early December. It takes 35 workers about 90 days to prune our vineyards. It is one of the most tedious jobs that we do. Selection of the proper canes and spurs will determine what kind and what size of crop we have.
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Lucas & Lewellen Winemaker Megan McGrath Gates and Assistant Ian Fainer

May, 2015

From the Ground Up
We are at the beginning of what could be our earliest season yet. Little rain and warm weather have pushed the grapes early. Of course, now that they’re out about a foot, we are spending our nights watching for frost. Fortunately, each night has been borderline, but we did need to be there in case temperatures dropped near daybreak. We’re really just babysitters of the vineyard. 
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The maritime layer at Lucas & Lewellen Goodchild Vineyard

March, 2015

From the Ground Up
We already have bud break taking place.  It’s not extensive but it requires us to be prepared for the frost which we’ve seen for the past four nights with lows of 28°F
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Young grapes at harvest

January, 2014

From the Ground Up
I’m only starting my 44th year of growing grapes in Santa Barbara County.  I am more excited today than I was back then!
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A photo of Louis and Jill Lucas

January, 2013

From the Ground Up
We started pruning on about the 10th of December in our Los Alamos Vineyard. 
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Royce helps out with grape vine pruning at Goodchild Vineyard

March, 2012

From the Ground Up

It seems we farmers, “dirtmen”, either talk about the crop or we talk about the weather.  

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July, 2012

From the Ground Up

We are right in the middle of growing the 2012 grapes.  The crop is taking shape and looks promising.  We are starting to prepare for harvest mode.  It’s that time again.

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Royce Lewellen in the vineyard

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards – 2007 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

Gabe Saglie
November 2009
Santa Barbara County, CA – While discovering new wineries is terrific, I like to balance that with a look at releases from producers that I have found to be reliable over a period of time. Lucas & Lewellen is one such Winery. I became aware of them a few years ago when some selections from their sister label Mandolina were featured over at woot.com. I’ve come to like not only their wines but also the value they represent. Today I’ll look at one of their current releases of Chardonnay.

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