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Billy Norris , September 24, 2026
Wines across Santa Barbara County reached impressive heights once again in 2024, but not always in the ways you might expect. Though the region has long been broadly synonymous with high-quality Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills, the Chardonnays, Syrahs and Cabernets coming out of the county’s many subregions have exploded in quality in recent years. This year, the spotlight turns to these other players, setting the stage for the region’s very bright next chapter.
Vinous Table
Impala, London, United Kingdom
Neal Martin, September 2026
Impala is your new favourite restaurant. One of London’s most exciting new openings, its menu showcases traditional ingredients and recipes not commonly found outside their countries of origin. Executive Chef Meedu Saad translates them with authenticity a
Vinous Favorites
2025 Mendel Semillon, 93 points
Mendel’s 2025 Semillon comes from the Uco Valley. It opens with herbs and white flowers, chamomile and grapefruit, accented by a lightly reductive edge. Driven and energized, the 2025 derives texture and creaminess from partial aging in barrel. A long, fresh, slightly herbal finish wraps it up. (JH)
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Cellar Favorites
1949 Stellenrood Full-Bodied Burgundy
Neal Martin, September 2026
The 1949 Full-Bodied Burgundy from Stellenrood that I tasted may well have been the last remaining bottle in existence. Privileged to have drunk this rarity, I must dutifully document it for posterity.
2014 Petrus
2013 Keller Riesling Westhofener Kirchspiel Grosses Gewächs
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