Archive for: Santa Barbara County

Wines of the Week: Super Sips from California

Wines of the Week: Super Sips from California

Whether you have fallen for the varieties of Bordeaux, can’t get enough of Cali-Rhone, or love trying unique blends, our wines of the week have got you covered....

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2nd Annual Santa Barbara Food & Wine Weekend

2nd Annual Santa Barbara Food & Wine Weekend

To spend an entire day in a dreamy destination like Bacara Resort & Spa enjoying panoramic views while meeting with renowned chefs, vintners, authors, marketing...

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Wines of the Week:  Coquelicot Estates – Santa Barbara County

Wines of the Week:  Coquelicot Estates – Santa Barbara County

This week’s wines come to us from Coquelicot Estates in Santa Barbara County. The name Coquelicot is French for the striking red poppy flower that graces all the...

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Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 6 – Ampelos Cellars

Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 6 – Ampelos Cellars

If not for a canceled meeting at the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001, Ampelos Cellars may not exist.  Lucky for Rebecca and Peter Work,...

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Wines of the Week: “Warm Weather Whites” Part 1

Wines of the Week: “Warm Weather Whites” Part 1

Now that it’s nearly summer, we can all look forward to the warmer weather and sunshine of the months to come. And what better way to compliment these lovely...

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California Bordeaux Part 5: Santa Barbara County

California Bordeaux Part 5: Santa Barbara County

The fifth stop on our survey of California Bordeaux is Santa Barbara County. In some ways, even after all these years, the area is still experiencing the Sideways...

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SIPing the Good Life Part 3: The S.I.P Wines of Paso Robles & Santa Barbara County

SIPing the Good Life Part 3: The S.I.P Wines of Paso Robles & Santa Barbara County

  We close out our look at the Central Coast Vineyard Team and their Sustainability-in-Practice certification with the final installment of our interview with Kris...

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Thanksgiving Wines of the Week: Zaca Mesa

Thanksgiving Wines of the Week: Zaca Mesa

Home cooks across the U.S. are bringing fresh ideas to the table this Thanksgiving with dishes inspired by flavors they’ve tasted around the globe. Despite its...

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Wine Reviews of the Week: Coquelicot Estate Vineyard

Wine Reviews of the Week: Coquelicot Estate Vineyard

  This week’s wines come to us from  Coquelicot Esates in Santa Barbara County. The name Coquelicot is French for the striking red poppy flower that graces...

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Zaca Mesa’s white Rhônes: Character Driven

Zaca Mesa’s white Rhônes: Character Driven

   With one of the highest-altitude vineyards in Santa Barbara County and the oldest Syrah plantings on the Central Coast, Zaca Mesa is an estate-focused winery...

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