2018 World of Pinot Noir: It’s a New Day

It’s time to indulge and celebrate when Pinot Noir producers and lovers from around the world converge at the 2018 World of Pinot Noir at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara on March 2nd and 3rd.  Au Bon Climat, Freeman Winery, Maison Louis … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Pinot Noir Recommendations: Favorites from the 2017 World of Pinot Noir

If you’re looking for Pinot Noir recommendations, or winery suggestions for your next wine tasting trip, we spent a few days tasting wines from over 200 wineries earlier this month at the World of Pinot Noir and we’re eager to … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Ba Ba Land: The 2017 World of Pinot Noir

Santa Barbara turns into the City of (Pinot Noir) Stars on March 3rd and 4th when Pinot Noir producers and lovers from around the world converge at the 2017 World of Pinot Noir (WOPN) at Bacara Resort & Spa on the … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Finding New Favorites: Recommendations from the 2015 World of Pinot Noir

We had a wonderful time at the 15th annual World of Pinot Noir (WOPN) earlier this month, enjoying copious amounts of high quality Pinot Noirs enhanced by delicious food and classic Southern California weather. Pinot Noir producers and lovers from around the world converged … –> please click here to continue reading –>

“Honey, Let’s Go…”: 2015 Pinot Noir Events

Are you crazy about Pinot Noir?  Do you like to travel?   Well, we’ve got almost 20 suggestions below on where you can go to satisfy both of those cravings during 2015. You’re probably not surprised to find Pinot Noir-centric events in … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Time to Travel: 2014 Pinot Noir Wine Tasting Events

Are you crazy about Pinot Noir?  Do you like to travel?   Well, we’ve got over a dozen suggestions below on where you can go to satisfy both of those cravings during 2014.   With destinations including Santa Barbara, Sonoma Valley, Washington … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Eating Well In Santa Barbara County

It’s fairly easy to eat well in Santa Barbara County.  Some very lucky people actually live here with the rolling hills, red tile roofs, and easy beach access.  The rest of us tend to come here for work, pleasure, or higher education.  Food and wine … –> please click here to continue reading –>