Hello Friends!

I have a 2020 "Silver Linings List." I try to add to it every week. Adding to this silver lining list keeps things into perspective and, quite frankly, keeps me out of the loony bin. You, my friends, have consistently been on the top of my list for 2020. Thank you for showering us with love and support week after week for the past nine months. We are abundantly grateful for your support of Transcendence!

Our TGIF wines this week are our newly released 2018 Evans Ranch Chardonnay and the 2018 Thompson Vineyard Grenache. Both of these wines will pair so wonderfully with your Thanksgiving feast. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship, or have free local delivery.

Our hours this week:
Wednesday 12-5
Thursday-Closed
Friday 12-7
Sat & Sun 12-5

Hello Friends,

Our TGIF this week will be the newly released 2018 Thompson Vineyard Grenache. If you are thinking it pairs perfectly with turkey, you are absolutely right! And our next TGIF won't be until after Thanksgiving, so definitely stock up this week.

Also, if you would like wine shipped for your Thanksgiving dinner, now is the time. Below is a link to our current releases and you can make an order in your account or email me and I can do it for you. If you place the Grenache in your order, it won't give you the TGIF price, but I will adjust the price before we settle the order.
https://store.transcendwines.com/all-transcendence-wines-c2.aspx
Next week we will be closed for Thanksgiving but open the night before and of course for Friday's TGIF, if you want to enjoy the deck with a glass of wine.

Thankful for you all!

Sara

Hello Friends,

In honor of Veterans Day, will be closed tonight. Thank you to all who have served and all those who support those that have served.

Our hours this week are Thursday 4-7, Friday 12-7, and Saturday and Sunday 12-5.

Our TGIF wine this week will be our 2018 PROVIDENCE. This is the new vintage of our Pay Dirt. We had to ditch the Pay Dirt name because of a trademark issue, but Providence is an even stronger name. We have never made enough of this wine to have it on our TGIF list, but in 2018 we were blessed to make enough for our TGIF program.

Providence-[prov-i-duhns] a manifestation of divine care or direction.

This word resonates with us because growing and making grapes into wine often feels like divine intervention. A dynamic blend of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon from Grimms Bluff Vineyard, 33% Sangiovese from Adobe Canyon Vineyard in the Los Olivos District, and 33% Syrah from Dorigo Vineyard in Ballard Canyon. In Italy, this type of blend would be called a Super Tuscan. The silky tannins, refined structure, and distinct layers are very enjoyable. Drinkable and ageable...Enjoy it either way!

Normally $45-TGIF=$25 That is a darn good deal. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship, or have free local delivery.

Enjoy these blustery Fall days with a glass of Providence.

Sara

November 5, 2020

Hello Friends,

Here is the good news, even though we aren't celebrating election results, we are celebrating TGIF! That my friends, you can count on around here! Come on in, grab a seat, and let us pour you a glass of wine.

Our TGIF wines this week are the 2018 Cork Tree Syrah and the 2019 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay. $25/bottle. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship, or have free local delivery.

If you haven't picked up your wine club and you live locally we will start delivering next week.

Wishing you all a great weekend and don't watch too much news.

Sara

Hello Friends,

It is hard to believe that it is already Halloween, and this year is wrapping up in just two months. The holiday season will certainly be a strange one this year and particularly hard for our ederly who are still in isolation.

We will be closing early on Halloween. Saturday's hours are 12-3 this week.

Our TGIF wines this week are the 2018 Cork Tree Syrah and the 2019 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship or have a free local delivery.

Wishing our country Peace next week!

Sara

Hello Friends,

The wine club is ready in the tasting room tonight at 4 pm.  You can also pick up tomorrow between 12-7 at the tasting room.

On Saturday and Sunday from 12-5, we will be having our drive-through at the winery, enter at 313 North F Street, exit on G Street.

Our TGIF wines this week are the 2019 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay and the 2018 Cork Tree Syrah. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship, or have free local delivery.

Shipments leave the winery on Monday!!!

THANK YOU ALL and have a great weekend!

Fall 2020

Hello Friends,

GOMBATTE KUDASAI!!!  When I lived in Japan, I learned this wonderful Japanese phrase full of nuance but hard to translate.  It is sort of the equivalent of when we say “good luck” or “ go for it.”  My translation would be more like, “I know you have worked very hard, you are exhausted, but keep going, I’m your biggest fan!”  I say this to Joey all the time during Harvest.  Months without a day off and doing super physically demanding work starts to tire your spirit.

I feel like all of us could use someone cheering us on and whisper in our ears, Gombatte Kudasai.  The effects of this pandemic are truly exhausting and have tired our spirits.  It is hard to keep going; it is hard to watch the impact of isolation amongst our elderly.  It is devastating to hear stories of people who have lost loved ones or friends whose health will never be the same because of the virus.  I am saddened by all the closed businesses and families whose livelihoods and dreams have been crushed. Perhaps our youth have lost the most, and when I listen to my children and their friends, my heart aches for them. Distance learning is something to endure, not enjoy. Losing the passion and love for school is a tragedy with unimaginable consequences. Being a teenager, full of hormones and, competitive drive while not connecting with people or playing sports is just downright depressing. I try every day to count my blessings and acknowledge the silver linings of COVID.  I have a long list.  Unfortunately, the list that identifies the truly messed up part of COVID is much longer.  I just want to acknowledge and thank every last one of you.  I know you have worked very hard. I know you are exhausted; keep up the good work; I am your biggest fan!  And I hear your encouragement and support back.  Thank you for taking care of us (Transcendence); your support and love are incredible.

Enjoy these wines, gather safely, and cheer on the people in your life whose spirits are tired.

GOMBATTE KUDASSAI!!

Sara & Joey

October 14, 2020

Hello Friends,

You should have received your wine club order and most of you have already made changes and customized it the way you want. You have until this Sunday 10/18 to make changes. 

Here is the schedule for next week:

**Credit cards will be charged on Monday, 10/19
**Wednesday & Thursday 10/21-22 from 4-7, wine club pick up at the tasting room
**Friday 10/23, wine club pick up at the tasting room from 12-7
**Saturday & Sunday 10/24-25 DRIVE THROUGH PICK UP at the WINERY. Enter at 313 North F Street, exit on G Street, from 12-5 pm
**Shipments leave the winery on 10/26 
**10/27 we will start doing free local wine club delivery
**We will be closing early on Halloween, 12-3 pm

This week's TGIF is 2018 Cork Tree Syrah, feel free to email me if you would like to pick up, add to your wine club order, or have free local delivery.

Thank you all ESPECIALLY right now for your support and for keeping us so busy! 

Sara

October 8, 2020

Hello Friends,

We are happy to announce the 2020 Fall Release! Here are the new wines that are currently in the tasting room and will also be released for wine club:

2018 Evans Ranch Chardonnay
2018 Thompson Vineyard Grenache
2017 La Paloma Syrah, Larner Vineyard
2018 Providence (Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah Blend)

I highly recommend making an appointment for the tasting room or coming in when it is not so busy.  For example if you all show up on Friday night, we won't be able to accommodate everyone because of COVID restrictions.

Our TGIF wine this week is the 2018 Cork Tree Syrah. TGIF=$25/bottle. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, add to your wine club or have free local delivery.

Our tasting room is open the following hours:

Wednesday and Thursday from 4-7
Friday 12-7
Saturday and Sunday from 12-5

Within the next few days, you will receive your wine club email.  You will have a week to make changes before credit cards are charged.  

Have a great weekend!

Sara

Otober 1, 2020

Hello Friends,

There are two types of harvests; Fast and furious and long and drawn out.  This harvest is the fast and furious version, what sometimes takes three months is taking a month!!  

Even though Santa Barbara is now in the Covid Red Zone, we, unfortunately, are not able to open with reduced capacity.  However, our beautiful deck remains open and hopefully, the air quality will not be too bad.  Restaurants can accommodate indoor dining, so make sure you support a local restaurant and enjoy a nice meal out this weekend!

TGIF this week will be the 2018 Cork Tree Syrah and our 2019 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay. $25/bottle, Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship, or have free local delivery??

Wine club comes out in 2 weeks, we are so excited to share some new wines with you!!!

FYI-our tasting room will be open tomorrow at 2pm instead of noon.

Much love to you all,

Sara

September 25, 2020

Hello Friends,

When you get to try the Rose´ next year, you can thank our Beautiful and hardworking Tina because she made it yesterday!! Not only does Tina host an amazing tasting room experience, but she also is an incredible home school mom AND a fantastic winemaker!

Let's see...so far we have brought in Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Grenache for the Rose´, and we will be getting in more Pinot Noir next week as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo.  Joey is definitely in that mode where there is no way he can complete everything he has to do in a day.  All he can do is wake up as early as he can, work as hard as he can for as long as he can and start over the next day.  But he is totally in his groove and loving every exhausting minute.  If you do stop by the winery, remember to bring food, because he can't consume enough of it right now...LOL!!!

This week we are pouring the 2018 Cork Tree Syrah for TGIF, $25/bottle.  Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship with your October wine club, or have free local delivery.  We are more than happy to deliver wine locally to anyone!

See you on the deck this weekend!

Sara

September 18, 2020

Hello Friends,

We are very close to releasing our Fall Wine Club.  Of course, our labels are lagging due to COVID, so another bonus for you!!  This week we are releasing one of our wine club wines at our special TGIF price—$ 25/bottle for our 2018 Thompson Vineyard Grenache. The 2017 Grenache was a real favorite of mine, and I am very much looking forward to getting to know this vintage. 

Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship, ship with your next wine club, or have free local delivery.

Also, my brother in law works for Master Class, and they have a fantastic promotion.  $1 for a year subscription for college students.  Follow this link and sign up.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFM6APDHT5r/?igshid=q8x6j6vzhyvk

Have a great weekend. Hopefully, I will see many of you on Friday!

Sara

Hello Friends,

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!  I have so many reasons to be thankful.  First, thank you for buying wine during a pandemic.  Thank you for sitting on our deck during 100 plus degree weather while a cold tasting room sits empty.  Thank you for sitting outside while ash pours down on you and the air quality completely sucks.  Thank you for supporting local and keeping our economy going here in Lompoc.  Thank you for all the outpouring of love and support when we lost Joey's stepbrother this summer.  If it weren't for all your positivity these past seven months, I would not be able to hold on to my positivity.

It seems that our 2018 Cork Tree Syrah was a big hit last week.  We will have the Cork Tree Syrah on TGIF again this week as well as our 2019 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay.  $25/bottle. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, or ship with your next wine club or have free local delivery.

THANK YOU!

Sara

Hello Friends,

We have a new wine to share with you for TGIF this weekend.  This is our 2018 Cork Tree Vineyard Syrah.  We made this wine to service a large restaurant account in Los Angeles but as you know that side of our business is currently non-operational.  Lucky you though, another Covid silver lining! $25/bottle. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship with your wine club in October, or have free local delivery.

As you know, masks are not required while dining or sipping wine and I realize this may make some of you uncomfortable about tasting on our deck. If you would like to come in before we open, we would be happy to set up a private outdoor table for you to enjoy a glass of wine. Just let me know!

Unfortunately, Joey and I will be in Arizona for a funeral this weekend, but I wish you all a wonderful Labor Day.  Syrah pairs perfectly with a day off!

Much Love,
Sara

Wed/Thu 4-7
Fri 12-7
Sat/Sun 12-5
Closed on Monday

August 28, 2020

Hello Friends,

I had such a great week!  All of the angst about starting school sort of dissipated and it was such a relief for our entire house.  There is a saying that a momma is only as happy as their saddest child.  This week everything seemed to just work.  I hope you all are in a good place too.

Last night Joey brought home the 2017 La Paloma Syrah that we are releasing next month.  I can hardly describe how amazing this wine was.  For all you Syrah fans out there, you won't be disappointed!

The Dorigo Grenache and the Zotovich Chardonnay will be on TGIF this week and Joey will be in the tasting room on Friday for the last time before harvest.  And yes, our harvest is right around the corner. 

Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship, or have free local delivery.


My best to you all!

Sara

August 21, 2020

Hello Friends,

We just released our 2016 Sparkling, which was made from Chardonnay grapes at Zotovich Vineyard.  We have it in the tasting room by the glass or the bottle.  $55/bottle plus your wine club discount. We are happy to ship as well!

Because Grenache is such a versatile varietal, I was thinking it would pair perfectly with the smokey aromas in our state this week.  LOL!!  TGIF this week is the 2018 Dorigo Grenache and the 2019 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay.  Please let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship, or have free local delivery.

In the coming weeks, we will start to release our Fall wines, in the meantime, enjoy the last tastes of the Spring release.

Much love to you all!!

Sara

August 14, 2020

Hello Friends,

Or is it over?  I'm the mom that loves her kids home during the summer.  I love watching them sleep-in all day, eat when they want, hang with friends, beach and pool days, or do absolutely nothing at all.   A COVID silver lining for me is that I got an extra dose of summer this year.  It is such a strange and sad vibe around my house.  Neither of my kids has any excitement about the first day of school, nobody is talking about what they will wear, or hoping who will be in their classes. How can an extra six hours of screen time a day be an option?

Thank God Friday keeps coming around and we can celebrate each other and toast to the silver linings.  This week our TGIF wines are the 2018 Dorigo Grenache and the 2019 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay.  $25/bottle. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship, or have free local delivery.

Much love to you all!!!

Sara

August 7, 2020

Hello Friends,

I totally get it, it is freezing and windy in Lompoc, and not that hospitable on the deck.  We would be happy to deliver wine right to your home at no charge so you can enjoy some local wine while you cuddle up and binge your favorite shows.

Our TGIF this week is the 2018 Tempranillo Regularly $40, and or the 2019 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay, regularly $36. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship, or have free local delivery. TGIF=$25/bottle.

There are heaters on the deck and we will do our best to make you comfortable. 

Getting through pandemics and freezing summers together,

Sara

July 31, 2020

Hello Friends,

Our TGIF wines this weekend are the 2019 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay and our 2018 Dorigo Vineyard Grenache.  Each wine is just $25/bottle. Let me know if you would like to pick up, stash, ship, curbside pick up, or free local delivery.

keep up with your positive attitudes, stay active, thank you for supporting us and all local businesses, and most importantly... don't stop drinking during a pandemic!!!

LOVE!!!!!

Sara

July 23, 2020

Hello Friends,

Over a year ago when we were bottling the 2018 La Pareja, we ran out of labels. So those cases got pushed to the back to deal with another day. That day was today while Joey was prepping the winery for harvest, he uncovered 14 cases of the 2018 La Pareja.

Sooooooo, the 2018 La Pareja will be on our TGIF special this week.  Regularly $40, TGIF=$25. Let me know if you would like to stash, pick up, ship, or receive free local delivery.  

We are still conducting business outdoors, outdoor seating is limited so reservations are recommended but not necessary.

Vivid Financial Management is having a free document shredding event tomorrow (Friday) from 8 am - 3 pm.  511 North H Street, Suite G.  Bring anything you want to shred and they will take care of it for you.  What a great service!!!

Take Care friends!!!

Sara