Get in the spirit of the season with a heartwarming, yuletide experience of yesteryear. On Saturday, Dec. 3rd, the town will be decked out for the holidays and bubbling with excitement. Each business will have their version of yuletide cheer with Bell Street lined with glowing luminarias and wandering carolers, along with Santa greetings, and plenty of festive treats. Bedford Winery will have our annual Holiday Cookie Exchange – bring some, take some on both Dec. 3 & 4th.
Santa Barbara County has the climate and terroir to allow many varietals not well known to thrive and become something more, unexpected. Pinot Blanc, although not the most glamorous member of the Pinot family, has proven its worth. The 2019 keeps on evolving from delicious and fresh at release, to a richer more complex wine with age. The grapes are carefully handpicked and sorted in the vineyard. After harvesting, the grapes are whole cluster pressed, and juice is quickly settled and chilled to begin barrel fermentation. The wine is dry and completed malo-lactic fermentation. After a year in French oak barrels, 25% new, it was bottled. This is a rich, Chardonnay-esque white with notes of apple and almond backed by gentle toasty oak. The palate is viscous and the finish goes on and on. Bottle Price: $39.00
It’s back! A Prairie Home Companion comes to Los Alamos – with a twist! The original production embraces the excitement and spontaneity of an old-time, live radio show of yesteryear – but updated and with a quirky sense of humor. This year’s theme – “Unmasked”. The event includes a Harvest Dinner created by winemaker Stephan Bedford and his Culinary Crew, with Bedford wines. $75. Tickets available now! Call 805-344-2107. More info HERE.
We are open for tasting everyday 11 am to 5 -6 pm. Enjoy the warm weather and fresh air, and take advantage of our outdoor garden patio for wine tasting or your special get together. Reservations suggested but walk-ins welcomed. Call 805-344-2107 or email winemaker@bedfordwinery.com. See you soon!
For those with a penchant for edible fungus, this is a culinary event not to be missed. The afternoon event unites mushroom and wine lovers alike to revel in the gustation of mushroom-centric dishes and Bedford wine. Stay tuned!
Our Best! One bottle each 2017 Chardonnay Dear Prudence, 2017 Cellar Select Blend (Bordeaux Blend); 2020 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County. Call for substitutions. Regular Price $123.00 – HOLIDAY SPECIAL $110.00 – Wine Club: $98.00
From Santa Maria Valley (Bien Nacido) and Los Alamos (Kick-On and Los Alamos Vineyard) fruit, this Pinot has the best of both worlds. Santa Maria provides the cranberry/cherry fruit notes with sage and spice overtones in the nose that carries through to the palate. Los Alamos increases the richness and depth. The wine was fermented and aged for about 10 months in French oak barrels. Beautiful now and will continue to develop for years to me. Bottle price: $45.00
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot are not the usual grape varieties associated with Santa Barbara County, but there are microclimates where they thrive. Thoughtful blending elevates character. This wine is that thoughtful blend of Bordeaux varieties that was aged for 20 months in french oak barrels. The wine is deeply colored and well structured showing a very berry quality with hints for cedar and sage. It is a full bodied red that will benefit with further age, but is so enjoyable now. Bottle Price: SOLD OUT
Come on by the tasting room from noon to 6 pm Saturday for our Cookie Exchange – bring a dozen, take a dozen. And eat a few while you’re at it! No charge. We will be showcasing new releases. Also, this is the Los Alamos Holiday Stroll weekend, so shops should be open late.
Our first event since the pandemic! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 30th at the tasting room courtyard for a spirited Halloween treat. We will be telling “Ghost Stories from Olde New Orleans” along with Mississippi Blues music by Joe Payne. Dinner will feature a New Orleans Gumbo along with traditional regional fare. Costumes are encouraged. There will be prizes! At $30 per person, it’s the best deal around. Reservation requested. See events.
