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Louis Villard

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Decanter.com, Wine Writer

Louis Villard is an experienced wine writer based in Santa Barbara, California. Besides Decanter, he has contributed publications such as Imbibe, Wine-Searcher, Catavino, Zester Daily, Edible Magazine and The Santa Barbara Independent. He also writes a wine blog called Spiltwine. Formerly, he assisted winemakers at Domaine de la Sauvageonne in Languedoc and Rusack Vineyards in Santa Barbara. He was a sommelier at the Savoy Grill for Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing.

Winemakers rally to oppose ban on new vineyards in newly-created Malibu Coast AVA

Only months after the creation of the new Malibu Cast AVA, winemakers are battling with local authorities to stop a ban on new vineyard plantings coming into force.

Randall Grahm to receive first Rhone Ranger award

Bonny Doon founder Randall Grahm is about to be awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Rhone Rangers organisation.

By Louis Villard Last updated 26 May 15
Au Bon Climat founder to receive award

The founder of iconic estate Au Bon Climat, Jim Clendenen, is to receive an award honouring his contribution in promoting Santa Maria Valley.

By Louis Villard Last updated 26 May 15
Former Screaming Eagle owner buys Mayacamas

Mayacamas, the historic Napa vineyard and winery, has been purchased by former Screaming Eagle owner Charles Banks.

By Louis Villard Last updated 26 May 15
Duo buy Evening Land vines in Santa Rita Hills

Sommelier Rajat Parr and winemaker Sashi Moorman plan to create a new 'domaine' in the Santa Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County.

By Louis Villard Last updated 26 May 15