Santa Ynez Valley Sipping into Spring

Originally Posted March 18, 2013 by www.santaynezgetaways.com The vines have been sleeping through the cool, dark winter months in the Santa Ynez Valley and now as their buds awaken, the dreams of promising new vintages unfold. Local vintners emerge revitalized and ready to pour… Celebrate the arrival of spring in the Santa Ynez Valley with [...]

The Santa Ynez Inn Wins National Award

Congratulations to our friends at the Santa Ynez Inn for being named one of the Top 25 Small Hotels in the United States by Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel site. What makes this award so exciting is that unlike any other hotel honors, TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards are based on millions of valuable reviews [...]

Restaurant Week in Santa Ynez Valley in 2013

Written & photographed by Liz Dodder I don’t know if 13 is a lucky number or not, but 2013 is turning out to be a fabulous number for hungry folks in the Santa Ynez Valley this Jan 20-26. That’s when you can get a 3-course meal at 16 restaurants throughout the valley for — get this —$20.13. [...]

Wine Country Holiday Gift Ideas

So, here we are, the third day of Hanukkah and 14 days until Christmas.  Some of you may be nearly done with your shopping, while some of us have yet to begin.  Either way, we are here to help!  Here are more great gift ideas from the Santa Ynez Valley.  Staying true to being aware [...]

Holiday Gift Ideas from the Santa Ynez Valley

Well, it’s official. With the passing of Thanksgiving, shopping season is in full force. This holiday season, Santa Ynez Wine Club would like to share with you some truly unique gift ideas from valley. Over the next several weeks we will offer you some great places to shop, gift ideas and holiday promotions happening here in the [...]

The Great Yield Debate

 Nikki Nelson, an owner of Liquid Farm, shared some of her thoughts on the 2012 harvest. Liquid Farm is producing old-world inspired, mineral driven Chardonnays exclusively out of the Sta. Rita Hills. We highly recommend you becoming familiar with this label and enjoying their unique wines before they reach cult status.     The Great Yield Debate.  [...]

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