January, 2023

From the Ground Up

What is it like to have a business where every year in January, you start over? It’s called growing grapes.

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May, 2022

From the Ground Up

Now that we are all free, we are free to do as we please, and of course, drink more wine!

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Discover California's Overlooked Cabernet Sauvignon

Jim Gordon and Matt Kettmann
July 25th, 2019
Wine Enthusiast

From veteran grape grower Louis Lucas, the Lucas & Lewellen Cote del Sol allows herbs and spices to do their trick.

2016 Lucas & Lewellen Cabernet Sauvignon

November, 2018

From the Ground Up
The weather has been great. Grapes have been slow to ripen. Crop size is normal in some varieties and to the heavy side in other varieties.
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Tasting Lucas & Lewellen Wines with Michael Lewellen

Jill Weinlein
June 5th, 2017
Luxe Epicure

Up on the 71st floor of the US Bank in Los Angeles, I enjoyed an informative luncheon at the elegant 71Above restaurant overlooking the city to the mountains and sea. At my table sat Michael Lewellen, the son of Royce Lewellen from Lucas & Lewellen Winery. Michael shared with me a little bit about himself and the history of his father’s winery with Louie Lucas.

A photo of Rosé pouring into the glass

November, 2015

From the Ground Up
This harvest started the first week of August and ended the second week of October - the earliest start and finish in my 43 years of harvesting grapes in Santa Barbara County. One consolation is that we will have had time to prepare for the Harvest Party. Things should be in great shape to enjoy the festivities.
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