ShareCategories Wine Country More ArticlesWe were thrilled to see the Travel Channel name the Santa Maria Valley as one The New Top 10 Cities for Wine Snobs. (We actually love all wine enthusiasts in Santa Maria Valley, you just need to enjoy wine!) Scar of the Sea, Presqu’ile Winery and Rancho Sisquoc are among all the wonderful wineries mentioned in this great recognition. Learn more about the Santa Maria Valley AVA & Wine Region. “The Santa Maria Valley is hot right now. Why? For starters, the cost of living and of properties in this Central Valley region are much less expensive than up north in Napa. And that is attracting many young, up-and-coming winemakers to the area. Fruit is so spectacular here that many northern winemakers are traveling south to purchase pinot grapes…”Read the full feature, here: The New Top 10 Cities for Wine Snobs
Visiting The ValleyWine Enthusiast: A Sustainability Leader, Santa Barbara County Is the Wine Region of the Year Wine Enthusiast announced the 2021 Wine Star Award honorees and Matt Kettmann gave a quick snapshot as to why Santa Barbara County was named Wine Region of the Year. Enjoy this excerpt from the article below: A Sustainability Leader, Santa Barbara County Is the Wine Region of the Year With a stunning diversity of microclimates, a […]
Visiting The ValleyForbes: Santa Barbara Is The Most Exciting Wine Destination In The U.S. Kim Westerman from Forbes took a deep dive into the Santa Barbara wine scene. Enjoy this excerpt from the article below: Santa Barbara Is The Most Exciting Wine Destination In The U.S. The major viticultural areas in the United States offer wine lovers a range of sensory experiences and aesthetic styles — from the lush […]
Local FlavorsWine Tasting Near Bakersfield Looking to Take a Trip Wine Tasting Near Bakersfield? Santa Maria Valley is the Perfect Spot Just two hours southwest of Bakersfield, Santa Maria Valley offers an extensive variety of wines and a charming atmosphere to accompany your tasting experience. If you’re looking for quaint yet charming wine tasting near Bakersfield, look no further. Santa […]
Food & Wine EventsA Guide to California Wine Regions Enjoy the best that California has to offer by visiting the many prolific wine regions in and around Santa Maria Valley. When you picture a getaway to California, you likely imagine yourself with a glass of California wine overlooking the sun-kissed golden beaches that nuzzle the glistening waves of the Pacific Ocean. The Golden State […]