March, 2020

From the Ground Up
After beautiful December rains, we had a winter drought in January and February, but our forecast for the middle of March looks good. We should be finished pruning by then - one of the more important jobs that we do.
 
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Louis Lucas with a gift that he purchased in Wickenburg, Arizona
2012 Lucas & Lewellen Pinot Noir

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Showing off aromas of dried cherries, rose petals, and a hint of dark chocolate, this is a truly extraordinary Pinot Noir.

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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. 

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First Crush at Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards - image of winemaker, owners, and Father John Finley blessing the grapes

Finley's Pairings

Father John Finley
September 14th, 2019
Santa Maria Times

Among other things, it takes a good winemaker to make a good Pinot Noir. Megan McGrath Gates has been the winemaker for Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyards since 2007. Her winemaking career was launched as an enologist for Flowers Vineyard & Winery on the Sonoma Coast, crafting Burgundian-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, while she earned a Certificate in Winemaking from UC Davis.

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. 

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The America Cruise Lines Wine Cruise to the Pacific Northwest - a photo of the ship
2016 Lucas & Lewellen wine bottle image

This wine was aged sur lees for 11 months in French oak, bringing forth the natural flavors of lively red fruit with smooth tannins and a lingering finish.

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September, 2018

From the Ground Up
Harvest has begun, a little on the late side, thanks mostly to Mother Nature.
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2016 Lucas & Lewellen Sparkling Wine bottle shot

This sparkling wine sits softly and elegantly on the tongue, delighting the palate with a subtle mélange of fruit and flowers.

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$36.00
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Lucas & Lewellen's Quality Control

Quality Grapes Yield Quality Wines

Dennis Schaefer
Sept 6th, 2018
Santa Barbara News-Press

Louis Lucas is one of the folks who pioneered grape growing in Santa Barbara County, beginning with his partnership in the historic Tepusquet Vineyard. Back in those early days, planting a vineyard was seen as a risky business. There weren't very many wineries in the county and it wasn't yet clear if the bigger North Coast wineries would be willing to purchase grapes from such a supposedly warm area in Southern California.

June, 2018

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

The grapes are in full bloom. The flowers have opened, and from the flowers will emerge the berries. This is a critical time in the vineyard.

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A photo of Royce and Louis

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