Wineries

Like everyone, my travel schedule has significantly changed during 2020 — way less flying, more road trips. However, I feel fortunate to live in a place where there’s still a…

I have to admit, I’m still in shock about all that is going on right now. These are strange, uncertain and unnerving times, but I’m trying to stay positive that…

A friend was giving me a hard time the other day. She said I write so much about Santa Barbara wineries for magazines and cover them on my Instagram, but rarely…

I’ve been to a lot of wineries… many more than I could ever capture on this blog or on Instagram. Some have stunning views, some have impressive architecture and some…

As you can probably tell from this blog, I am a big fan of summer and all that comes with it. Those long summer days just beg for us all…

A couple of months after our daughter was born, Nick and I decided to take advantage of free babysitting while we had family in town and ventured to the Santa…

Situated close to the coast, the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara is a cool wine region ideally suited for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. While these varieties make…

If you live in Santa Barbara, you’ve probably heard of or have met winemaker Seth Kunin. There’s a good chance he’s poured his wines for you at one of his two…

When visiting Santa Barbara to taste wine, it’s easy to just hit up the cluster of tasting rooms in Los Olivos or stick to the urban wineries downtown. Even I…

Located in the northern part of Napa Valley, Calistoga is a great place to experience all there is to do in wine country. Surrounded by world-class wineries, you’ll find mineral…