BubblyFest by the Sea: Champagne, Sparkling Wine, and Ocean Air

Champagne lovers take note: BubblyFest by the Sea, offering Champagne and Sparkling Wines from all over the world, takes place next weekend in beautiful Pismo Beach and there are still a few tickets left.  The 2015 event promises to be … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Jurassic Wine World: The 2015 Santa Barbara Wine Festival

There are tons of reasons to visit Santa Barbara but if you are looking for just one more, it’s almost time for the 2015 Santa Barbara Wine Festival™ featuring wines from over 50 premier Central Coast wineries complimented with sweet and savory … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Santa Barbara Wine Festival: Summertime+Bougainvillea+Wine+Food

Get ready to plan a trip to Santa Barbara at the end of the month because it’s time for the Santa Barbara Wine Festival.  If you haven’t been before, this is a fun outdoor event (with plenty of shade) and the … –> please click here to continue reading –>

That Bear is Watching You: The 2013 Santa Barbara Wine Festival

Back on June 29, the delightful Santa Barbara Wine Festival took place at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. It was a beautiful day and almost 90 Central Coast wineries and food purveyors poured wine and shared samples of their … –> please click here to continue reading –>

The Chardonnay Symposium: A Great Reason to Visit Santa Maria Valley

Heads up, Chardonnay fans!  The Chardonnay Symposium unfolds later this month in the Santa Maria Valley over July 19-21, 2013, and provides a rare opportunity to focus on and celebrate the golden grape.  Local wineries and restaurants will offer a variety … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Santa Barbara Wine Festival: The Best Way To End June

OK, everybody, let’s all travel to Santa Barbara and taste some wine.  The Santa Barbara Wine Festival™ is taking place at the end of this month with delicious wine, outstanding food, and hopefully a dinosaur or two.  If you haven’t been … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Dinosaur at the Door – The 2012 Santa Barbara Wine Festival

As usual, the Santa Barbara Wine Festival took place on the last Saturday in June at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.  We had a delightful time walking around the grounds outside, discovering several local wineries and restaurants we hadn’t been to … –> please click here to continue reading –>