It does not take much to entice my husband and me to drive up to the Central Coast to go wine tasting. Santa Barbara County has so many areas to visit, including Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, and Lompoc. The various appellations of Santa Barbara County open the door to many options for

Camins 2 Dreams: Highlighting the path to Grüner Veltliner and Syrah
As we follow the path of life, our journeys enrich us through the people we meet, the places we visit, and even the wine we taste. Recently visiting with Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribo Tena and learning about their Camins 2 Dreams winery, you know their love of wine, and each other has led them

Wine and Fire: Enjoying the wines of Sta. Rita Hills
It is always a night to remember when you come out to enjoy the wines of Sta. Rita Hills. Set against the backdrop of the La Purisima Mission and the oak trees that surround the Mission’s courtyard, one cannot help but rejoice in the pleasures of the wine of this Santa Barbara County region and

Ampelos Cellars: A winery that is cutting edge, passionate and proud
Since the Wine Institute has designated April as Earth Month, I am exploring wineries that utilize sustainable practices in most aspects of their grape growing and winemaking process. Each winery employs its own set of standards and principles to attain its goal of sustainability. One winery determined to pave the way to establishing a strong

Crawford Family Wines: Passion is the key to their wines
Is it the key to opening the door or just pushing the door ajar? In the case of Crawford Family Wines, it is both. The key is the branding symbol of the winery, but it is also the key to an opportunity to taste some fantastic wines. The door is something both Mark and Wendy