Grape Stomping Parties on California’s Central Coast
Updated September 2023
One of the best things about Harvest time is all the fun harvest festivals (October is Harvest Wine Month in Paso Robles and …
Vega Vineyard & Farm
Visiting Vega Vineyard and Farm in Buellton, CA is more than wine tasting; it’s an adventure. Not only will you taste wines made by Steve …
Rusack Vineyards in Ballard Canyon
Best Vineyard Deck in Santa Barbara County
Looking for a place to relax with stellar wine and enjoy lovely vineyard views? One of our favorite …
Mezze Picnic + Wine at Presqu’ile Vineyard & Winery
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 …
National Rosé Day Means Wine Tasting in Los Olivos
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 …
It’s Not Too Late for Summer Wines
It’s still summer in San Luis Obispo County, especially in north county where it’s still hitting over 100 degrees every day! And for …
Bloody Rosé Sangria – Buttonwood Syrah Rosé
If you live near the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara’s wine country, then you’ve heard of Buttonwood Farm & Winery‘s peaches. …
Bien Nacido Vineyards
Bien Nacido Vineyards in Santa Maria Valley
Bien Nacido Vineyards are some of the most well-known vineyards in the world. 12 different grape …
Cheese & Wine Pairing: a Primer on Matching Wine with Cheese
Pairing wine with cheese is not as easy as it seems! An easy guideline we’ve all used before is to match the wine and cheese regions, …
Welcome to Wine Country – Gainey Vineyard
Gainey 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
So, 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 …
The 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 …