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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

October, 2017

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

We are nearly 75% of the way through harvest. So far, we’ve only had an inch of rain, two heat waves, two fires, and a near frost. Thankfully, the weather was good before and after each of those events so, believe it or not, everything is looking good in the vineyard.

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A photo of Louis Lucas

Roses' In full bloom in Santa Barbara County

Dennis Schaefer
August 10, 2017
SANTA BARBARA NEWS PRESS
 
Rose' has become an overwhelming choice for summer sipping over the last few years. In California, with the temperate climate, we drink it year-round. But the fly-over country between the two coasts is finally catching on to how refreshing a delicious rose' can be. It would seem that the popularity of rose' has reached critical mass. I mean, you know that when Apothic, Kendall-Jackson, Menage a Trois, Noble Vines and Dark Horse jump on the rose' bandwagon, the bloom just might be off the rose, so to speak. I'm not saying any of these bottlings are bad; several of them are quite tasty. But in the great scheme of things, many of them are mass produced, marketed to appeal to a certain customer profile and price point. 
 
Wouldn't you rather indulge yourself with a rose' from a Santa Barbara County producer who makes rose' in a style that the winemaker simply likes to drink? No corporate committees or targeted ads; just the best darn rose' that he or she can make every year. Here are some from this year's crop that I enjoyed.
 

 

Notre Dame Wines Collection

Lucas & Lewellen

Lucas & Lewellen

Proud Notre Dame alum Louis Lucas talks about Pinot Noir and the Notre Dame Wine Academy.

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August, 2016

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

Harvest is in the air. It has been a very good growing season. Our crop looks to be twice the size of what we saw in 2015. A good chance to break even! There were some issues with water but we have had enough to make the crop. Last year our Pinot Grigio crop was almost non-existent. This year, I would say it is back to normal.

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Louis Lucas at the Summer BBQ

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

Pea and Bacon Risotto

Pea & Bacon Risotto
pair with 2013 Lucas & Lewellen Pinot Noir, Goodchild Vineyard

6 ounces lean bacon, diced
2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
2 cups arborio rice
1/2 cup 2013 Lucas & Lewellen Goodchild Pinot Noir
7 cups simmering chicken stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups small pea shoots

 

In a skillet, cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp, 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels; reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.

June, 2015

Toccata - A Little Bit of Dust from the Dirtman

Just returned from a wonderful trip to Bordeaux, France. It was a great experience to see some of the finest vineyards in the world. We were accompanied by the nicest people you could ever meet. When you think of Bordeaux, you think of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon but Merlot really dominates with over 60% of all the plantings. As a grape grower, I was surprised at how cool and wet it can be. I’m always amazed at the variety of conditions under which people can grow grapes. I was impressed with the care given to their vines and with the 500 years of history.

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Royce Lewellen with friends at L&L's Summer BBQ overlooking Valley View VIneyard

13th Annual Pinot Noir Summit

Saturday, July 25, 2015
11 am to 9:30 pm

Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa

The 13th annual Pinot Noir Summit! Join Michael Hartmann and Jacob Reitzen of Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards to celebrate all things Pinot Noir!

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May, 2014

From the Ground Up
We have had a different kind of a winter with not much of anything in the way of frost, rain, or cold.  Our vines look great.  Our water supply so far is holding steady, and it looks like we’re going to have an early harvest.  
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Andy Moore and Louis Lucas on the 2014 Lucas & Lewellen Wine Cruise

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