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Clairmont Lavender Farm
Los Olivos, Ca. There’s nothing like the smell of lavender. For as long as we can remember, we have always loved everything and anything with the aroma of sweet lavender. Maybe it makes us feel like we’re in France again or quite simply it could be the... read more
Rusack Vineyards
Solvang, Ca. Another area really worth exploring in Santa Ynez Valley is Ballard Canyon. It’s basically a 6 mile back road that runs from Solvang to Los Olivos, Ca. It’s very picturesque and home to some very notable Santa Barbara County vineyards:... read more
2011 Beringer Napa Valley Private Reserve Chardonnay
Drink This! We’re back…after spending a wonderful family vacation in Philadelphia with some of our closest friends. While we were there, we had an opportunity to enjoy delicious food, outstanding wines, yummy cheeses and above all…quality time with friends... read more
2010 Vogelzang Happy Canyon “Birdsong” Viognier
Drink This! One of our favorite wines to drink in the summer is Viognier. It is a white grape varietal known originally in the Northern Rhône region of Condrieu, France, but has gained popularity now around the world. We are big fans of Viognier particularly from the... read more
Somm
We just recently watched a great documentary film, Somm. A story about four sommeliers attempting to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier exam, a test with the lowest pass rate record in the world. The film takes you through their journey as they prepare themselves... read more
2010 Stolpman Santa Ynez Estate Syrah
Drink This! When it comes to California Syrah, our most memorable memories lie in Santa Barbara County. We know what we like and we know what flavors we are looking for in their Syrah. We can sit here all day and talk about our favorite Santa Barbara Syrah wine... read more
Saarloos & Sons
Los Olivos, Ca. Back when we first got into wine tasting, some of our Santa Barbara wine adventures would bring us to the small and quaint town of Los Olivos, California. A town that has a Mayberry feel to it, small shops, a couple restaurants and at the time, only... read more
2011 Foxen Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
Drink This! Calling all Santa Barbara Pinot Noir lovers…have we found a gem for you! We’ve always been big fans of Foxen Winery wines and if you follow us, you know we love their Block 8 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir. It has been our tradition to drink the Block... read more
Aspen Food & Wine Classic 2013
Aspen Food & Wine Classic 2013: If you follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, you’ve probably noticed that a lot of traveling is being done. One day there are posts from San Diego, the next day it’s Houston, the next day Santa Barbara and then... read more
“Capture Texas” Photo Contest – Finalist Announced!
Vote! Vote! Vote! One of our photos has been chosen as a finalist in the “Capture Texas” Photo Contest. Please vote and help us WIN! You can vote once a day through July 15. Click on the link here and VOTE for our photo. Here’s our picture.... read more
Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery
Healdsburg, Ca. On a map, Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery lies on the northeast corner of the Russian River Valley in the AVA of…well, Chalk Hill. Sonoma County has 12 different wine appellations (AVA’s) and Chalk Hill is one of them. It’s... read more
2010 Cargasacchi Pinot Noir Cargasacchi-Jalama Vineyard
Drink This! Since this Saturday, June 29, is the Grand Opening of their new tasting room and we just so happened to have this wine a couple days ago, it only made sense to feature Cargasacchi as our “Drink This” choice. Their new tasting room is located on... read more
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