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2012 Foxen Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir John Sebastiano Vineyard
Drink This! As you may know, we have been big fans of Foxen wines for a long time now. Some of our most memorable wine moments have happened while consuming Foxen wines. This past Father’s Day, we decided to take a 3-day family trip to Palm Springs. Our... read more
2009 Flying Goat Cellars Pinot Noir Rio Vista Vineyard Dijon
Drink This! The scene was set for a family Memorial Day in the backyard…sun, swimming, badminton, BBQ, and of course wine! Besides a delicious menu full of fantastic foods, our 2009 Flying Goat Pinot Noir Rio Vista Vineyard Dijon was an excellent bottle to compliment.... read more
Wine Country Necklaces
Sandra Lynne Design: Recently I discovered something that is so cool, that I couldn’t wait to share it with you. If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for things that represent a passion for wine country. A friend of mine, Sandra, is... read more
2010 Lincourt Lindsay’s Pinot Noir
Drink This! We are so loving this 2010 Lincourt Lindsay’s Pinot Noir right now, that we just had to pass it on. For us, it has “that thing!” The thing we often refer to as the aroma of Santa Barbara that we love so much…this perfumed-floral smell... read more
Cruciferous Crunch
We recently discovered something new at our local Trader Joe’s that is simply quite genius…Cruciferous Crunch! It’s a shredded blend of Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli and red and green cabbage, a few of our favorite veggies. This mix can easily be... read more
10 New Santa Barbara Discoveries 2014
After New Year’s, our kids still had some time off from school, so we decided to take a family trip to Santa Barbara (any chance we get to visit there, we jump on the opportunity!) The main focus of this getaway was to emphasize some good ‘ol family fun... read more
Carr Vineyards & Winery
Santa Barbara, Ca. Over the years, we’ve really had some great times at Carr Vineyards & Winery together and with our friends. Located in the town of Santa Barbara, California, this place is fun, very casual and unpretentious. The winery originally served as... read more
Sanford Winery Tasting Room – Santa Barbara, Ca
Surprise, Surprise! We hope everyone had a very happy New Year’s. We just got back from spending three wonderful days in Santa Barbara. Visited some of our favorite places, but also discovered many new places along the way. While heading to Chocolats du... read more
Chocolate Graham Toffee Bark
A Sweet Idea… With Christmas just over a week away, we have an excellent little recipe for you that is perfect for a baking gift exchange or if you’re simply just in need of a yummy holiday treat. This Chocolate Toffee Graham Bark recipe is so easy to make... read more
2011 Firestone Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Drink This! Value alert! We found this easily accessible recent release from Firestone Vineyards to be a fairly priced California Cabernet. Usually we’ll get their Syrah, but this Cabernet offers some excellent qualities…with a new label too! And if your... read more
Big Bear Lake, Ca
Big Bear Lake, Ca. We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. We sure did…lots of great food was shared, amazing wines were poured and so many memories were made! This year instead of spending Thanksgiving at home, we headed to the... read more
Cranberry Salsa with Lime
It’s almost Thanksgiving and we have been anxiously waiting to tell you about this one! This simple recipe will forever change the plate of food you eat on that fourth Thursday in November and we guarantee it will become a new Thanksgiving tradition for you. It... read more
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