Several reliable sources - including NASA - predict that 2020 will be the warmest year on record. One of the worst fire seasons in history has once again ravaged vineyards in Northern California and Oregon, drought is surging to extreme levels along much of the West Coast, and temperatures are growing more extreme around the [...]
In what was once an old, rundown industrial area just west of Santa Barbara's bustling shopping district, the Funk Zone has emerged as a hub of unique art, culture, food & artisan wine. In my opinion, it's one of the best things to happen to Santa Barbara in a long time. With a number of shops, galleries, [...]
When people ask for winery recommendations in the Santa Maria area, I never hesitate to recommend Rancho Sisquoc Winery. Located at the north end of the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, Rancho Sisquoc is not only in a gorgeous setting, but it seems to have a wine for just about every palate. One of the first [...]
Wine-ding Road 