Though there are plenty of great places to eat and drink in Santa Barbara Wine Country, I can really only recommend a small handful of places to stay the night.…
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Santa Barbara Wine Country hasn’t always been a foodie destination. In recent years, though, a few eateries have put towns like Los Alamos and Santa Ynez on the map. That…
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You know the saying, “Every bottle tells a story.” It may be a cheesy phrase found on wall décor and tea towels, but it’s actually true! There are so many stories…
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It’s true that Blaufränkisch is pretty hard to find outside of Europe. Most people have never heard of it, but it is one of the prominent grapes of Austria (also known as Lemberger)…
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Outside of the wine world, Jeff Fischer is known for his longtime career as a voiceover actor, most famously known for playing his alter ego TV character in the series,…
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I love having visitors, especially those who have never been to Santa Barbara or haven’t been since they were younger. It’s such a beautiful place to play tour guide and…
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If you remember my post on wine tasting in Los Olivos, you’ll know how much the town has changed. Once a dusty little western town, Los Olivos is now what…
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If you remember a couple of weekends ago, Nick and I ventured out of town and spent the day doing some wine tasting in and around Los Olivos. Back when…
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Lazy Sundays no more! Since moving back to Santa Barbara, Sundays have become more of a day of fun and exploration than R&R. It’s typically Nick’s one day off (such…