Louis Lucas | Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards

September, 2019

From the Ground Up

It has been a cool summer with sporadic heat and morning fog. We don’t usually see fog past June but this year has been different. As a result, the crop is late by about 10 days.

June, 2019

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

This has been a cold, wet spring but we avoided frost on the new growth. Now we are hoping for some heat and no more rain. The grapes are trying to bloom and they are dragging behind, which could make for problems later.

July, 2019

From the Ground Up

Sixty days until harvest. It seems like yesterday that we were pruning and being thankful for the terrific rains that we had. The vines this year are a little larger than normal thanks to the wet winter.

August, 2019

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

When it comes to growing a crop, the most influential factor for the grower is putting up with the weather. This has been a good year weather wise.

Discover California's Overlooked Cabernet Sauvignon

Jim Gordon and Matt Kettmann

July 25th, 2019

Wine Enthusiast

From veteran grape grower Louis Lucas, the Lucas & Lewellen Cote del Sol allows herbs and spices to do their trick.

Festival of the Vines, honoring pioneering vintner Louis Lucas

Friday, June 14, 2019

5:00 pm

3690 Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, California

Join Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards at the 2019 Festival of the Vines, an evening of wine, food, and music at the Gainey Vineyard, honoring 2019 Pioneer Vintner Louis Lucas and 2019 Pioneer Wine Family, the Gainey family.

May, 2019

From the Ground Up

Spring is definitely upon us. Today is probably the warmest day of the year so far with temperatures in the upper 80’s. The vines are reaching for the sky thanks to the abundant rain and perfect growing weather.