Vega Vineyard & Farm April 30, 2023 by calicoastblogRead moreVega Vineyard & FarmVisiting 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 April 17, 2023 by calicoastblogRead moreRusack Vineyards in Ballard CanyonBest Vineyard Deck in Santa Barbara County Looking for a place to relax with stellar wine and enjoy lovely vineyard views? One of our favorite …
Grape Stomping Parties on California’s Central Coast September 11, 2022 by calicoastblogRead moreGrape Stomping Parties on California’s Central CoastOne 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 …
Mezze Picnic + Wine at Presqu’ile Vineyard & Winery July 20, 2022 by calicoastblogRead moreMezze Picnic + Wine at Presqu’ile Vineyard & WineryThe 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 June 8, 2022 by calicoastblogRead moreNational Rosé Day Means Wine Tasting in Los OlivosWhen 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 August 29, 2021 by calicoastblogRead moreIt’s Not Too Late for Summer WinesIt’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 April 18, 2019 by calicoastblogRead moreBloody Rosé Sangria – Buttonwood Syrah RoséIf 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 April 17, 2018 by calicoastblogRead moreBien Nacido VineyardsBien 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 March 28, 2018 by calicoastblogRead moreCheese & Wine Pairing: a Primer on Matching Wine with CheesePairing 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 January 31, 2017 by calicoastblogRead moreWelcome to Wine Country – Gainey VineyardGainey 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 January 25, 2017 by calicoastblogRead moreWine Country Runs: the Only Way to WorkoutSo, 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 January 2, 2016 by calicoastblogRead moreThe 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 …