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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" first debuted. Although it still lacks the tourist appeal of either, California wine's feisty younger sister has matured since Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church's disastrous bachelor vacation there in 2004, when they declared war on Merlot and sent Pinot Noir sales skyrocketing. Locals called it the "Sideways effect.” In the years since the

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 California’s Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley is a wine lover’s paradise, boasting picturesque vineyards, rolling hills, and a climate ideal for cultivating a diverse array of grape varietals. While the region is renowned for its world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, there are two hidden gems waiting to be discovered by wine enthusiasts: Verdot and Primitivo. Verdot, also known as Petit Verdot, is a Bordeaux varietal typically used as a blending grape

Albariño Let’s explore the sun-kissed vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley, where the grapes bask in the California warmth, and the terroir whispers tales of passion and craftsmanship. Nestled within the rolling hills of Santa Ynez Valley, the Albariño vineyards thrive. The coastal influence caresses the vines, infusing them with salty sea breezes and sun-kissed mornings. The soil, a patchwork of sandy loam and limestone, cradles the roots. Here, Albariño dances to the rhythm o

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...

The best of the eternal City’s classic dishes are deceptively simple: they are made with only a handful of ingredients. However, all of them are pristine. It is much like any other regional Italian food: streamlined. When I first moved back to New York from Rome my first Italian editor told me that if a dish has more than four or five ingredients, it is not really Italian. Those are words to live by. Thankfully Rome is a pretty international city when it comes to wine. Most o

A beloved holiday custom that dates back to the 2nd century Roman era is mulled wine. Spices were added to promote health, and wine was...

This episode of “Wine 101” is sponsored by Apothic, makers of so many red wines. We’re talking Apothic Red, Crimson, Inferno, Crush, and...

Today’s episode features Maze Row Wine Merchant’s esteemed partner, Tornatore, which is produced on Sicily’s Mount Etna. Yes, that Mount...

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