Lyons Vineyard

06/10/2026

The first set of vines in this video are head-trained sometimes that’s also called gobelet. There’s no wires or trellis, just a freestanding vine with one trunk and the arms (aka canes) reaching up to the sky. This is a traditional method to train Granache vines in the southern part of France, where the grape variety is found. The bushy canopy from the Canes help shade the grapes from the harsh sun and can help protect against too much heat.
Whereas the second set of vines in the video is called Core Dan trained where the vine grows up and then horizontally along a wire and we create a permanent arm. Then we prune the canes that grow out of that arm each year. This canopy also helps shade the grapes, but rigorous canopy management is needed to make sure the grapes get dappled sunlight, but not too much sunlight.
And there are actually many other ways to train a grape vine, with differences found around the world.

06/07/2026

We’re happy no matter how people enjoy our wine. We actually love our 2023 rosé as a spritz when the day requires something lighter. You know, those picnics or pool parties where you start early and need to last all afternoon.🏝️
Our 2023 Rosé has structure to hold up over ice and soda, so it stays crisp instead of watery. Drink it however, makes you happy. 🌸 That’s the whole point! And we’re happy if you’re happy! ✨
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06/03/2026

Just thought I’d throw in a fun fact from the vineyard this week. All of our grapes are growing just feet apart, but some varieties are weeks ahead of the others. So a few of our grape varieties like Syrah have little grape berries that are barely bigger than a peppercorn. Whereas some of our Grenache is already forming larger clusters. Most people might not think about the growing cycles, but different varieties not only set their fruit on their own schedule, but they also ripen on different timelines. That’s why harvest time runs months long, because you’re picking each variety at a different time over the course of September and October. Based on this, which one do you think we pick first? Put your answer in the comments!

05/30/2026

05/20/2026

Something we’ve been working on drops Saturday, and our Club Members get it first. 🌸
Two vintages. Two very different Rosés. And we need your help deciding what comes next for the 2026 harvest.

The Rosé Challenge offer goes out to Club Members Saturday. ✨Not a member yet? Link in bio.

05/19/2026

We poured at the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience this weekend, and I had the chance to share our story on a Wine Talks panel called Fresh Faces (since our wine brand is newly launched and all).
We didn’t expect what happened after. Many people sought us out at our table to say our story resonated with them! We got to share more wines, and have great conversations.
That’s what we love about this wine journey!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by. And a huge thank you to and for including us on the panel!

05/14/2026

We made something new. Now we need your help on what to do next.

Stay tuned. 🌸 Details dropping soon.
Club Members get first access. Not a member yet? Link in bio.

05/13/2026

Most people think wine starts at harvest. It actually starts now!

These tiny clusters are grapevine flowers. Each one will self-pollinate and become a single grape berry. No bees needed. The vine does on its own with the help of gentle breezes.

What you’re looking at right now is the beginning of our 2026 vintage.

If all goes well over the next few months, these little flowers will become Viognier you’ll be opening at your dinner table this time next year. Grenache is also flowering, Syrah and Mourvèdre will flower next.

Watching each step of the vintage is the part of farming that never gets old.

🌿 Follow along as we take you through the full growing season at our Santa Barbara Wine Country vineyard.

05/09/2026

One of our favorite things is when we get messages out of the blue from our club members and customers, telling us how much they’re loving the wine and how & where they’re enjoying it. Here’s a taste of that joy! 🍷

05/06/2026

There’s something special about watching someone taste your wine for the first time.

The pause before the sip.
The smile and a nod after.
Sometimes even an “oh!” of delight.
The conversations that happen across the table afterward.
Even people bringing over their other friends to try.

That’s the part of wine we love most.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us at Roar & Pour this weekend . We supported a great cause, and we met a lot of really wonderful people. 🍷🦁 Now that’s a perfect day!