Share Categories Wine Country More Articles We 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
Wine Country Get to know the 7 Wine-Growing Regions of Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara wine country, located along the beautiful, temperate, California Central Coast, is a world-renowned wine-growing region. Known for its cool, Mediterranean climate, transverse geography and Rhône varietals, Santa Barbara wine country is favored among vino connoisseurs. The unique geography of the Central Coast allows for multiple American Viticultural Areas (or AVAs) that are unique […]
Visiting The Valley Prepare for California Wine Month, #SantaMariaStyle Here in Santa Maria Valley wine country, September is our favorite month of the year – California Wine Month! All September long, we celebrate the fruits of the labors of winemakers across the state. From harvest to bottle, California Wine Month is all about indulging in delicious wines and learning more about the winemaking process. […]
Recreation California Agritourism in Santa Barbara County Wine Country: Discover Santa Maria Valley Santa Maria Valley is known for exquisite cool-climate wines and traditional Santa Maria Style barbecue. But there’s a new family-friendly activity that’s growing in popularity in the valley and across California: agritourism. Agritourism is the practice of traveling to visit farms and learn more about the way produce is grown. This trend has blossomed over […]
Barbecue Pat the Plover Keeps a Bird’s Eye View on Wine Country The Western Snowy Plover may be a vulnerable bird on the Central Coast, but not Pat. While the Santa Maria Valley’s usual guests have been safely social distancing at home, Pat has spread his flappers and is keeping an eye on the vineyards, restaurants, beaches, and more while our residents and guests stay sheltered. Peel […]