The Carr Blog - Carr Vineyards and Winery

September 8, 2021

We're elated to share that our 2018 Carr Grenache from Paredon Vineyard was featured in 805 Living's September issue! This food and wine focused publication sheds light on wines that 'push the coastal extreme,' showcasing the magic found in growing...

May 28, 2021

James Hill, creator of travel and lifestyle blog 'Mantripping' makes his way through all that the Urban Wine Trail has to offer. Reaping the true Santa Barbara wine tasting experience, he hits the nail on the head, stating that...

May 28, 2021

Host Dora Wu of 'Caliwine on the Road' documents her wine tasting experience in Santa Barbara, stopping into Carr Winery to learn more about our story and wines. Click here to view the full video, Carr's feature debuts in the...

July 6, 2020

Dark ruby. All that woody CF goodness we love the variety for streams out of the glass, dark and ripe. It's an amazing nose, part Bordelais, part something far more vegetal and savory.

June 1, 2020

Thank you to Winery Reflections for the wonderful review of our 2017 Carr Cabernet Franc. Be sure to read the review in full on Instagram at @wineryreflections. "Silky dark cherry, roasted poblano pepper, ripe blueberry. Plush boysenberry, bay leaf, black...

April 29, 2020

Though whole cluster fermentation is not a new winemaking technique -- and was, in fact, the primary way of making wine for centuries before modern winemaking machinery -- the average wine-drinker today is unfamiliar with this unique method. How...

Let's Talk About Cabernet Franc

April 29, 2020

Let's Talk About Cabernet Franc Cabernet Franc is one of our favorite varietals to make (and drink) at Carr Winery. We have been producing a single-varietal Cabernet Franc wine since 2000 and it has become our #1 seller. Typically Cabernet...

April 22, 2020

Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! April 22, 2020 What makes a winery green? You may be surprised how earth friendly a winery can be. In order to truly produce an ultra premium wine a winery has to be...

April 10, 2020

Carr Winery’s 2017 Carr Syrah from Kaerskov Vineyard in the Los Olivos District has received 90 points from Matt Kettman with Wine Enthusiast. “Slightly tarry on the nose, this bottling starts with aromas of charred meats, blistered elderberry and crumpled violets....