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    Grape Stomp in Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, photo courtesy Solvang CVB

    Grape Stomping Parties on California’s Central Coast

    September 11, 2022 by calicoastblog

    One of the best things about Harvest time is all the fun harvest festivals (October is Harvest Wine Month in Paso Robles and the Santa Barbara Vintners October festival is a must) and Fall street fairs in California’s Central Coast wine country. The other is stomping grapes! Several wineries in the area have grape stomping …

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    Mezze Picnic + Wine at Presqu’ile Vineyard & Winery

    July 20, 2022 by calicoastblog

    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! …

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    Larner rose wine

    National Rosé Day Means Wine Tasting in Los Olivos

    June 8, 2022 by calicoastblog

    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, …

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    It’s Not Too Late for Summer Wines

    August 29, 2021 by calicoastblog

    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 awhile yet—there’s no relief in sight. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite refreshing wines: aromatic white wines, crisp rosés and even a fresh, carbonic red wine. Food: One spot has burgers …

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    Buttonwood Rose Syrah Sangria

    Bloody Rosé Sangria – Buttonwood Syrah Rosé

    April 18, 2019 by calicoastblog

    If you live near the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara’s wine country, then you’ve heard of Buttonwood Farm & Winery‘s peaches. As you drive up Alamo Pintado between the charming towns of Los Olivos and Solvang (where we’re known for both wine tasting and Danish kitsch) you can’t miss the sign on the side …

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    Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Barbara wine country

    Bien Nacido Vineyards

    April 17, 2018 by calicoastblog

    Bien Nacido Vineyards in Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyards are some of the most well-known vineyards in the world. 12 different grape varieties grow there and are famous for their ability to make high-quality, award-winning wines. It’s also the most-named vineyard across all branded labels in the world. If you’ve never seen the vineyard, get a peek in …

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    Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Artisan Wines in Santa Barbara Wine Country

    Cheese & Wine Pairing: a Primer on Matching Wine with Cheese

    March 28, 2018 by calicoastblog

    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, body-weight or flavor profile. Or to do the opposite of body and flavors (fatty cheese with crisp acid); either way seems to work. Keeping it local/regional also always makes sense …

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    Welcome to Wine Country – Gainey Vineyard

    January 31, 2017 by calicoastblog

    As you approach the Santa Ynez Valley from southern California, you’ll be driving over “the pass” – if you know what’s good for you. Meaning, if you drive like a local. And, as you make that final stretch after all those gorgeous winding turns, you’ll make a left onto route 246 (not to be confused …

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