The most groundbreaking winemaking work is often done by the smallest of producers, as their artisanal-sized operations tend to withstand more risk and attract more adventurous customers. The hard part is finding where to taste these wines, which is why the 3rd Annual Garagiste Festival: Southern Exposure this weekend in Solvang is a must-do for those in search of the next big (but small) thing.
To get a sense of the more than 60 wineries that will be pouring at events through the weekend, we present these three case studies of California garagistes. All three will be pouring at Sunday's grand tasting, which also includes a seminar about alcohol levels in wine.
