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Santa Barbara News-Press writeup: Bob’s Well Bread Bakery in Los Alamos sells locally made Well Bread wine made by Margerum
The Buellton-based Margerum Wine Co. has created 2018 Well Bread Pink (grenache rose), 2017 Well Bread White (sauvignon blanc) and 2018 Well Bread Red (grenache). They’re sold exclusively at Bob’s Well Bread Bakery, which Mr. Oswaks, 63, owns and operates at 550 Bell St., Los Alamos. Continue »
Nov 20, 2019 at 3:05 PM
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Margerum gets a mention from the UK's Evening Standard
What to eat, drink and do in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone Continue »
Oct 22, 2019 at 10:41 AM
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Bob's Well Bread in Los Alamos now features private label by Margerum
Bob’s Well Bread Bakery, the iconic bakery and restaurant at 550 Bell St. in Los Alamos, has released Well Bread Wines, a private label also created by Doug Margerum. The three wines — a sauvignon blanc, grenache rosé and grenache — are available to bakery guests by either the glass or bottle. Continue »
Oct 9, 2019 at 4:20 PM
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Some great scores from Vinous' Antonio Galloni
Sep 25, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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Visit California gives Margerum Tasting Room a nice mention
What's New in California - Fall 2019 Continue »
Sep 12, 2019 at 3:03 PM
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Sunset Magazine gives the new Margerum Tasting Room a mention
Aug 24, 2019 at 10:09 AM
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The Voice Magazine covering Barden Wines' launch in the Presidio Neighborhood
Aug 23, 2019 at 8:28 AM
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NBC-TV stops by the tasting room!
Rani McLean hosts the ladies from KNBC in the tasting room. Continue »
Aug 21, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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Margerum/Barden Popup in Hamptons Magazine
Destination Haus hosted a popup tasting room featuring a variety of Margerum and Barden wines in July 2019 Continue »
Aug 15, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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Barden 2017 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) reviewed by Wine Enthusiast
Jul 15, 2019 at 8:31 AM
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27 East.com Covers Margerum/Barden Pop Up Tasting Room
Santa Barbara's Margerum Wine Company Pops Up in Amagansett! Continue »
Jul 8, 2019 at 4:03 PM
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Travel by Entreé Touts Margerum's New Tasting Room at the Hotel Californian
Bill Tomicki shares his positive impressions of the new Margerum Tasting Room! Continue »
Jul 7, 2019 at 6:15 PM
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The Voice Magazine Covers the Opening of the new Margerum Tasting Room!
A story and a few shots of our ribbon cutting and opening party! Continue »
Jun 28, 2019 at 4:27 PM
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Santa Barbara News-Press covers Margerum Riviera Rosé
Tart and intriguing on the palate with flavors of strawberry, cherry, lime zest and an undeniable minerality (you know it when you taste it). Zippy with great acidity and bone dry, this will remind you of the best Provencal rose'. Mouth watering on the finish, it certainly invites another sip. Continue »
Jun 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM
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Margerum's New Tasting Room featured in Forbes Travel Guide
Margerum Also debuting a brand-new tasting room near the beach at Hotel Californian, this Buellton-based (in the Santa Ynez Valley) vineyard does white wines like no other. Make sure to sample the Sybarite Sauvignon Blanc (Barack Obama served it at the White House) and M5 White, a unique blend of five white Rhône varietals: grenache blanc, roussanne, marsanne, viognier and picpoul. Continue »
Jun 10, 2019 at 2:10 PM
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New York Post mentions Margerum about the Hamptons Rosé shortage!
Everyone remembers the trauma that year — when the Great Rosé Shortage wreaked havoc on the Hamptons. It was basically our version of the oil shortage of the ’70s, except it caused more panic. Continue »
Jun 10, 2019 at 1:21 PM
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The New Margerum Tasting Room gets a nice mention in the June 2019 issue of 805 Living Magazine
The Drinks issue spotlights the new tasting room, AMARO, and AMARO Ice Cream Continue »
May 31, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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Noozhawk covers new Margerum Tasting Room at the Hotel Californian
Link to article here: https://www.noozhawk.com/article/margerum_wine_company_toasts_new_tasting_room_in_funk_zone Continue »
May 16, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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Margerum Estate Syrah gets a nice write up by George Yatchisin
The first Syrah produced from the Margerum Estate Vineyard gets a rave review in the Santa Barbara Independent! Continue »
Mar 14, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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Esther Mobley of the San Francisco Chronicle gives Margerum Café Red a nice mention!
Café Red anyone? Continue »
Mar 7, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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Food and Home Magazine Profiles Doug Margerum
The Passionate Winemaker Continue »
Mar 1, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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International Wine Review spotlight on Margerum and Barden
Margerum’s estate vineyard consists of 18 acres planted exclusively with Rhone varietals on limestone hillsides and gravelly alluvial flatlands. The wines are made with great attention to detail at a state-of-the art winery in Buellton. They are well-made and well-priced, which explains why Margerum is such a highly successful and popular winery. Continue »
Feb 25, 2019 at 9:30 PM
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Jeb Dunnuck - Santa Barbara Report: Margerum and Barden Highlights
Santa Barbara County: The Classic 2014s and the Variable 2015s Continue »
Feb 25, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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Margerum M5 White makes the Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 list
M5 White makes the list at number 54 and is awarded 92 points! Continue »
Feb 15, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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The SOMM Journal highlights the Margerum/Gelsons project
We have worked with Gelsons to create some great wines for their branded collection Continue »
Nov 15, 2018 at 3:41 PM
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Great piece on Doug by Lauren DiSantis covering his gig with the Rhone Rangers in D.C. June 2018
The Rhone Rangers converged on our nation's capital in June of 2018 to share their knowledge, personalities and wine over a series of dinners and events. Continue »
Jul 26, 2018 at 2:43 PM
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Doug Margerum on Julia Child Foundation Advisory Council
May 17, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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Margerum M5 White makes the cover of Wine Spectator!
Featuring top buys rated 90+ under $30 Continue »
Mar 15, 2018 at 2:03 PM
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Sybarite Sauvignon Blanc featured at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party!
We are honored to have our wine poured at this A-Lister Oscar Party. We heard it was a crowd favorite! Continue »
Mar 5, 2018 at 12:01 PM
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Sunset Magazine awards 2014 ÜBER Syrah Silver Medal
In their annual Wines of the Year issue, Sunset Magazine recognizes Margerum 2014 ÜBER Syrah in the New World Reds category. Continue »
Nov 7, 2017 at 9:29 AM
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Margerum Wine Company voted Best Santa Barbara Winery
Santa Barbara Independent voters award Margerum top winery in the County Continue »
Oct 19, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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Margerum M5 Featured at James Beard Dinner at Herringbone in Las Vegas
Five Course Dinner - October 25th 2017 Continue »
Oct 19, 2017 at 10:57 AM
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LATFusa article on Margerum Wine Company
No Gossip, Just News magazine features Margerum Continue »
Oct 17, 2017 at 3:26 PM
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Vinous scores from Antonio Galloni
Some nice reviews of Margerum wines! Continue »
Sep 18, 2017 at 1:19 PM
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Doug is interviewed on 805 Connect
Find out all you need to know about Doug Margerum! Continue »
Sep 15, 2017 at 10:40 AM
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Jeb Dunnuck Scores for Margerum wines
Some nice reviews from the esteemed Jeb Dunnuck Continue »
Sep 1, 2017 at 1:30 PM
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Jeb Dunnick Notes and Scores for Margerum 2014 and 2015 wines
Sep 1, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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Field to Vase Dinner in Sunset Magazine
Flowers, Food, and Margerum wine! Continue »
May 7, 2017 at 9:34 AM
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Santa Barbara Magazine features Doug and Marni Margerum!
An intimate glimpse of Doug and Marni entertaining at home. Continue »
Feb 26, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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Nice Riviera Rosé review from Karen MacNeil of WINESPEED
"This might be the most sophisticated rosé you drink all spring and summer." Continue »
Feb 26, 2017 at 7:21 AM
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Planet Grape Reviews - Margerum Wines
Catherine Fallis reviews Margerum Wines Continue »
Jan 25, 2017 at 2:37 PM
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Planet Grape Reviews - Barden Wines
Susan Fallis reviews Barden Continue »
Jan 25, 2017 at 2:26 PM
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Amaro gets 94 points from Planet Grape!
Amaro gets 94 points from Planet Grape! Continue »
Jan 14, 2017 at 1:57 PM
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SB Independent covers Margerum at White House!
Margerum Sybarite served at White House State Dinner Continue »
Aug 17, 2016 at 11:51 AM
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Margerum Sybarite Sauvignon Blanc featured at White House State Dinner!
Paired with the First Course of Maryland Blue Crabs. Dinner for Prime Minister Lee of Singapore. Continue »
Aug 2, 2016 at 12:59 PM
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Margerum Riviera Rosé Rocks and Wine Enthusiast magazine agrees!
Get it while you can; this wine will be sold out soon! Continue »
Jul 19, 2016 at 4:03 PM
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Wine Spectator features Doug and Marni's home
Winemaker Doug Margerum and his wife, interior designer Marni Blau, created a sunlit kitchen with Calacatta marble and hand-forged black iron drawer pulls that echo their home’s Spanish architecture. Continue »
Jul 7, 2016 at 10:37 AM
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Recent Scores from Wine Enthusiast
Have a look at some nice ratings by Wine Enthusiast Magazine! Continue »
Jun 17, 2016 at 10:44 AM
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A Star from Santa Barbara - San Diego Union Tribune
M5 - Wine of the Week Continue »
May 25, 2016 at 9:06 AM
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Vail Daily on M5
A short blurb gets what is best about our flagship Rhone blend Continue »
May 15, 2016 at 10:40 PM
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The Lowdown on Sinful Cinsault
The San Jose Mercury News writes about Cinsault and quotes Doug Continue »
Apr 22, 2016 at 2:40 PM
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Doug and Mitchell on the cover of Food & Home
Mar 1, 2016 at 12:00 PM
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'Beg Your Barden' in the Dec/Jan SOMM Journal
Mar 1, 2016 at 12:00 PM
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Margerum Wine Company Signs Long-Term Lease on Honea Vineyards
Margerum Wine Company has signed a long-term lease with Honea Vineyards for Margerum’s Rhône varietals wine production... Continue »
Mar 1, 2016 at 9:00 AM
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Nice scores from Wine Enthusiast!
Wine Enthusiast recently rated and reviewed Margerum wines, which received... Continue »
Oct 12, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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Comments (2873)Wine Enthusiast Scores are impressive!
Once again Wine Enthusiast awards Margerum wines with... Continue »
Jun 5, 2014 at 11:57 AM
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Wine Enthusiast Scores for Margerum and Happy Canyon Vineyards
Wine Enthusiast can't get enough Margerum! Continue »
Jan 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM
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Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Margerum Wine Company By Josh Raynolds I tasted through this year's set of releases with Doug Margerum's... Continue »
Dec 1, 2012 at 12:00 PM
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Rhone Report Raves
2010 Margerum Grenache Blanc Camp Four Vineyard White 89 2008 Margerum Grenache Santa Barbara County Red 91 2009 Margerum Grenache... Continue »
Dec 31, 2011 at 12:00 PM
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Wine Spectator Values Wish List
With a rating of 87, our... Continue »
Sep 20, 2010 at 12:00 PM
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Wine Spectator 01.09
Wine Spectator touts our 2006 M5 and scores it a 92! Continue »
Jan 1, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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Wine Spectator 03.2007
Wine Spectator reviews the 2005 Margerum Syrah and scores it a 93! Continue »
Mar 3, 2007 at 12:00 PM
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