Welcome to Wine Country – Gainey Vineyard January 31, 2017 by calicoastblogRead moreWelcome to Wine Country – Gainey VineyardGainey Vineyard As you approach the Santa Ynez Valley from southern California, you’ll be driving over “the pass” – if you know …
Wine Country Runs: the Only Way to Workout January 25, 2017 by calicoastblogRead moreWine Country Runs: the Only Way to WorkoutSo, the only real reason I have ever run a half-marathon is because there’s wine tasting at the finish line. Ok, ok… and maybe also …
10 Days of Sparkling Wine: Central Coast Local Bubbles! December 14, 2016 by calicoastblogRead more10 Days of Sparkling Wine: Central Coast Local Bubbles!We have so many amazing local champagnes and Sparkling Wines right here on the central coast, there’s no need to look further afield for New …
Local Food Renegade – Full of Life Flatbread July 11, 2016 by calicoastblogRead moreLocal Food Renegade – Full of Life FlatbreadAfter you finally find the place, at the very end of the lone thoroughfare in a one-stop-sign-town between Santa Maria and Santa Barbara, you climb …
Duck Consommé with Tortelonni at Pico January 7, 2016 by calicoastblogRead moreDuck Consommé with Tortelonni at PicoNote: Chef Drew has moved on, so check out the new chef at Pico. For most of us, winter means time for soup! And the ultimate soup is consommé: …
The Great Grape Stomp – Kalyra Winery January 2, 2016 by calicoastblogRead moreThe Great Grape Stomp – Kalyra Winery“Why are you all dressed alike? What’s with the polka-dots?” The slightly tipsy woman was staring at the seven of us dressed in various impersonations …
San Luis Obispo County Sparkling Wine Map January 1, 2016 by calicoastblogRead moreSan Luis Obispo County Sparkling Wine Map© CaliCoastWineCountry.com Drawn by Anna Takahashi. See all 7 SLO CAL Sparkling Wine Trails below! San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL) has over …
Santa Barbara County Sparkling Wine Map January 1, 2016 by calicoastblogRead moreSanta Barbara County Sparkling Wine Map© CaliCoastWineCountry.com Hand drawn by the lovely Anna Takahashi. See all 6 Santa Ynez Valley & Santa Barbara County Sparkling Wine Trails …