Cali Coast Wine Country
This modern estate vineyard and winery in Santa Maria Valley produces 5 different sparklers, all the in Champagne method. However, 4 of them are only for Presqu’ile’s wine club members. And this is just 1 reason to join the club. They also offer discounts on their food (a scrumptious Meze feast) and their elegant, cool-climate …
The Last Bite — Summer’s Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine Want the Summer Tomato Gazpacho recipe? Get it here. At Presqu’ile Vineyard & Winery, food and wine are symbiotic. This modern winery was established in 2007, specializing in cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from Santa Barbara County. They also make sparkling wine! …
In Santa Barbara County, the only place to taste a flight of sparkling wine every day is Riverbench Winery‘s tasting room in downtown Santa Barbara, or at the winery in Santa Maria Valley on Foxen Canyon Road. They make 8 different sparklers in the traditional Champagne method! Riverbench winery is located right near the Sisquoc River …
Adelaida Vineyards & Winery has a long history in Paso Robles; Pinot Noir was planted on the the land it occupies on Adelaida Road in 1964. That land was purchased in 1971 by Adelaida founders Don and Elizabeth Van Steenwyk, who later established the winery and more grape plantings over the years. Adelaida made its first …
When National Rosé Day rolls around each June (this year it is Saturday, June 11!) it’s time to head to Los Olivos. There are 30 rosé wines to taste right in town, all withing walking distance of each other. And this year, there are plenty of cool new options! You’ll find all styles of Rosé, …
If you love Champagne, you know there are many different kinds of sparkling wine. A Pétillant Naturel is a sparkling wine made in the Méthode Ancestrale, as opposed to the Méthode Champenoise. Pét-Nats are fun and popular, because they are easier and cheaper to make than traditional sparkling wines made in the Champagne method. Winemakers …
The Last Bite — Spring’s Don’t-Miss-Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine What is Santa Barbara’s food story? From recent history’s beginnings of the Chumash people living off the land to becoming a farmer/foodie/winemaker destination today, Santa Barbara County’s culinary story is wide and varied. Of course, it includes authentic street tacos, fresh Pacific seafood, beach …
This is Paso Robles’ first winery to specialize in estate grown, sparkling wines crafted in the méthode champenoise style, and also made in-house. They currently make 9 different sparklers, plus a Sparkling Negro Amaro. Opened in 2017, Rava Wines + Events is located in the El Pomar American Viticulture Area (inside the bigger, Paso Robles …
