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    Sparkling Wine in Santa Ynez, Solvang & Buellton

    January 17, 2023 by calicoastblog

    The towns of Buellton, Solvang and Santa Ynez are charming in their own right: amazing restaurants, plenty of craft beer and wine tasting, lots of things to do for families and opportunities for outdoor adventures. And they have 14 sparkling producers in total. Santa Ynez 1. Buttonwood Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard is a small …

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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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    Visit Los Olivos, California: #1 Wine Town

    August 21, 2022 by calicoastblog

    One of the most charming towns to visit in the Santa Ynez Valley is Los Olivos! This historic railroad town makes for a relaxing weekend getaway or fun-filled day. There’s plenty to do: award-winning wine tasting, fine or casual dining, great shopping and fine art. Plus, you can follow the Los Olivos Sparking Wine Trail, rent …

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    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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    Homemade (Popcorn) Ice Cream at peasants FEAST

    Homemade (Popcorn) Ice Cream at peasants FEAST

    June 4, 2021 by calicoastblog

    The Last Bite — Summer’s Don’t-Miss Dish in Edible Santa Barbara Magazine Want the recipe? Get it here. By now, we all know many COVID stories. The year 2020 brought immeasurable disruption, heartbreak and hard times, as well as surprising stories of survival, love and hope. In early March, 2020, local chef and caterer Michael …

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    Crispy White Sea Bass with Summer Corn & Shishito Peppers at The Gathering Table

    July 9, 2019 by calicoastblog

    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 …

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    House Spring Maltagliati with Fava Beans at root 246 in Solvang

    House Maltagliati with Fava Beans, Smoked Guanciale & Garlic Soubise

    January 4, 2019 by calicoastblog

    Spring  | New roots. Spring brings them every year, along with some delicacies that can only be enjoyed during these warming days…like fresh fava beans. Spring is the time these legumes behave, and taste, more like fresh new peas than later in the year after they mature, when they firmly join the bean clan (mostly …

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    Rose wine: summer in a glass

    Summer Wines: Rosé from Provence, Rioja & Santa Ynez

    May 15, 2017 by calicoastblog

    My favorite summer wine is rosé. Its lovely pink hue and delicate flavor win me over at almost every meal, as it flirts with me from the bottle; I just can’t’ say no to it. It’s as refreshing as a crisp white on a hot day, but slightly big enough with a few tannins and …

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