Cali Coast Wine Country
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, …
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 …
Many grape stomping events in Santa Barbara County have been canceled due to COVID. One of the best things about Harvest time is all the fun harvest festivals and street fairs in Santa Ynez valley and Santa Barbara wine country. The other is stomping grapes! Several wineries in the area have grape stomping parties, some …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 because my brother inspired me just a little (he’s run at least 12 real marathons)…and come to think of it, there was an ugly breakup with a two-timing boyfriend that conveniently …
