Cali Coast Wine Country
Located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, the charming historic town of Los Olivos is a rewarding and relaxing weekend getaway or fun-filled day. Founded in 1887 as a stop on the stage coach route from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, Los Olivos is noted for its love of the arts, wine tasting opportunities, unique shopping, epicurean restaurants, fun festivals, antiques, recreational landscapes, and friendly residents found throughout the village. Boasting expansive views of Santa Barbara County’s vineyards and horse ranches, Foxen Canyon Wine Trail starts in Los Olivos and stretches north, winding its way through the gorgeous rolling hills of California’s Central Coast.
Located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, the charming historic town of Los Olivos is a rewarding and relaxing weekend getaway or fun-filled day. Founded in 1887 as a stop on the stage coach route from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo, Los Olivos is noted for its love of the arts, wine tasting opportunities, unique shopping, epicurean restaurants, fun festivals, antiques, recreational landscapes, and friendly residents found throughout the village. Boasting expansive views of Santa Barbara County’s vineyards and horse ranches, Foxen Canyon Wine Trail starts in Los Olivos and stretches north, winding its way through the gorgeous rolling hills of California’s Central Coast.
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, …
The Last Bite — Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine If you’ve never tried the Roasted Local Vegetables at Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café, this fall is the time! And after you’ve had it cooked to perfection by him, read below to make it at home yourself. Chef Chris Joslyn sources all the vegetables …
Fesstivity sparkling wines are a collaborative effort for Parker siblings Eli Parker and Ashley Parker Snider. Their first release of Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rose and Blanc de Noirs have proven to be great expressions of their shared vision of fresh and exciting wines from the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards in the Santa …
Solminer Winery Makes Several Sparkling Pét-Nats, or Méthode Ancestrale Anna and David deLaski met in 2009 and fell in love with Santa Barbara wine country and each other. In 2012, they finally got their shot at farming and producing California wine, including some O.G. Bubbles. Let’s let them explain: “Pétillant Naturel, or Pét-Nat, for short, …
Sparkling Wine in Los Olivos, California In addition to still wine and hard cider, this effort from Brittany Zotovich’s Dreamcôte label includes three Pét-Nat sparkling wines: “Desert Flower” Sparkling Verdejo, Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, and Sparkling Riesling. Note: Pétillant Naturel, or Pét-Nat, is an even more ancient way to make sparkling wine than the widely-used méthod traditionelle …
Sparkling Wine in Los Olivos, CA Sparkling Riesling from Coquelicot is available now! Made in the Méthode-Champenoise by hand, the wine is made from organic grapes in their Solvang vineyard. “This wine is the reason why you hear Sommeliers say they are in love with Riesling. This vintage might be one of our top favorites to …
Summer | Ballard Inn has been a fixture in Santa Ynez Valley since 1985, known as a wine country getaway with romantic ambiance and award-winning cuisine. Now, it’s undergone a complete transformation, from the 15 guest rooms to the modern farmhouse dining room complete with a long, communal table in front of the fireplace. And …
This rosé of Grenache is crisp and fruity; just ask and they will pour you a taste! From Blair: “The 2014 Foxy Bubbles were disgorged, capped and labeled the last week of December 2016 of this year after resting in bins on their secondary fermentation lees for over twenty months. The lees add complexity and …
