Santa Cruz County food & drink news, notes, events, recommendations and more from Lookout correspondent Lily Belli.

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, the holy trinity of Champagne, are familiar sights in the region’s great cuvées.

The walk was led by Anne.

Eleven standout American Cabernets crushed it at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards, each scoring 92+ points. Here’s a look ...

We picked a giant bowl of fresh, ripe plums and began our winter prep the old-fashioned way. This is how our hermit family lives and preserves.