George Yatchisin

George Yatchisin writes about food, wine, and cocktails from Santa Barbara, where he lives with his amazing wife, dogs, and chickens.

But if you're not sure what to drink on New Year's Eve, we have some recommendations for you.

Consider leaving these spirits out for Santa when milk and cookies don't cut it.

When it comes to wine and air travel, airlines are invested in helping you arrive to your travel destination properly lubricated.

Don't hesitate to open a lot of different bottles at the dinner table -- after all, Thanksgiving is a celebration of largess.

San Luis Obispo wines don't get the respect they deserve, despite being fantastic. People are finally starting to take notice.

"Grenache on the Rise" is an educational seminar and tasting featuring Grenaches of all sorts from California producers.

Celebrate fall with deeper, darker, and spicier potent brews to commemorate the season.

Taste or not, craft or not, both parties have put up a good front about the sale.

It's not unusual for people from the film industry to get involved with wine. For filmmaker Babak Shokrian, making wine is similar to making movies.

At this weekend's Celebration of Harvest Weekend in Santa Barbara, winemakers and guests can share wine at a fall feast.

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