Cali Coast Wine Country
Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties are the most recent additions to the revered Michelin Guide California with newly-rated Michelin restaurants. There are now 5 restaurants in these counties which were awarded 1 Michelin star! (The 3 spots who got the very first stars in this region kept theirs). Add the very first …
The Last Bite — Fall’s Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine Want the Braised Short Rib recipe? Get it here. When cold weather rolls around in the Santa Ynez Valley, we start to crave comfort food. We want slow cooked and braised meats, long-simmered vegetables, rich sauces…like Grandma used to make. Sear Steakhouse, under the …
With so many Sparkling Wine and local champagne producers in Santa Barbara County, there are over a dozen places to taste local bubbles right in downtown Santa Barbara. 16 wineries make local Champagne you can taste and buy in downtown Santa Barbara, including 1 in Montecito and 1 in Summerland. There are also more that …
One of the most charming towns to visit in the Santa Ynez Valley is Los Olivos! This historic railroad town makes for a relaxing weekend getaway or fun-filled day. There’s plenty to do: award-winning wine tasting, fine or casual dining, great shopping and fine art. Plus, you can follow the Los Olivos Sparking Wine Trail, rent …
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 …
