Solvang Valentine's Wine Tour

The Santa Ynez Valley lacked the Russian River Valley's expanse and Napa's glitz when Alexander Payne's wine-soaked comedy "Sideways"...

A dive into Santa Barbara’s Pinot Noir country! We have designed a town-and-country trip that highlights Santa Barbara's thriving wine...

California's internationally recognized beaches and seemingly never-ending sunlight attract tourists. In the movie business, the Golden...

Stretching across a large portion of Santa Barbara County, the Solvang wine tours with Santa Ynez Valley has transformed from a sleepy ranching and wine-growing region into a premier dining and accommodation destination that's challenging Sonoma and Napa. Over the past fifteen years, I have been there several times, usually to investigate the exceptional wine scene and see how ancillary wine tourism services, such as restaurants, boutique stores, and hotels, have caught up w

Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara wine country, Los Olivos is a small town with big flavor. With over 50 wineries to choose from, it's no wonder that this charming destination has become a favorite among wine enthusiasts and weekend travelers alike. But what makes Los Olivos stand out? Perhaps it's the unique microclimate that produces some of California's best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Or maybe it's the laid-back vibe of its tasting rooms and vineyards, where vis

If you fancy yourself a wine drinker, then you know there’s no sadder sound than the “glug-glug” of a bottle being poured down the drain...

Mary Stanley was utterly surprised when she found that The Turtle Restaurant and Enoteca had been listed among the best wine lists in the...

Valentine's Day is a special occasion for couples to celebrate their love, and what better way to do that than with a romantic getaway at a luxurious hotel? From spa treatments to candlelit dinners, these properties have everything you need to make your Valentine's Loved-up wellness seekers are drawn to most romantic boutique hotel, The Reeds at Shelter Haven. The property is premiering a sexy new package for Valentine’s Day: Boudoir by the Bay. Couples can indulge in a glamo

The wedding bells are ringing, and all the preparations are in motion. It’s always a happy occasion to see two people find each other,...

This article is a part of our Matters of Taste series, essays from our favorite writers on the artifacts and abstractions they hold most...