http://santabarbarawinetours.org/2011/wine-tours/ Santa Barbara Wine Tours | Santa barbara Wineries | Limousine Tours News and Information Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:20:55 +0000 en http://santabarbarawinetours.org/wine-pairing-tips-wines-that-pair-well-with-popular-cuisines/ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:20:55 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/wine-pairing-tips-wines-that-pair-well-with-popular-cuisines/ Wine and Food Pairing Tips Wine and food pairing is rarely a simple task, particularly with the varied diets that most folks partake of today, both in terms of ingredients and cooking styles. What kind of wine, for instance, is best to pour with tom... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/curtis-winery/ Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:20:34 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/curtis-winery/ Los Olivos Winery: California's Central Coast is known for its great Rhone-style wines, and Curtis Winery was one of the first wineries in the region dedicated exclusively to Rhone-style wines. Nothing has changed on that front at this Los Olivos... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/all-rhone-rangers-now/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:20:57 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/all-rhone-rangers-now/ The Rhone Rangers first came to prominence in the '80s, thanks especially to the efforts of Central Coast wineries like Qupe Winery and Bonny Doon Vineyards with Rhone varietals like Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier and of course Syrah. John Alban, of... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/oz-and-james-santa-barbara-wine-adventure-1/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:20:31 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/oz-and-james-santa-barbara-wine-adventure-1/ Oz and James in the California Wine Country [imaioVideo v=1] This video series, where two Brits tour the California Wine Country, is both amusing and instructive because, while Oz Clarke is a famous wine expert, his sidekick, James May, is not. He's... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/best-santa-barbara-wine-tours/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:21:35 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/best-santa-barbara-wine-tours/ [caption id="attachment_270" align="alignleft" width="300"] Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard[/caption] It's no exaggeration to say that the Santa Barbara wine country is a paradise for wine tourists, and the perfect place to go on a wine tasting... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/collecting-wine-in-a-wine-cellar/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:21:08 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/collecting-wine-in-a-wine-cellar/ Collecting wine in a personal wine cellar is a distinctive hobby. Building wine cellars is an excellent way for individuals to store their wine collection and showcase their personality, creativity, and tastes. The wines you choose to be showcased... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/santa-barbara-art-and-wine-tour/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:21:10 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/santa-barbara-art-and-wine-tour/ May is the best month for a Santa Barbara wine tour. The Santa Ynez Mountains are still a verdant green, the weather is nice and there are lots of special events happening. [caption id="attachment_619" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Santa... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/a-santa-barbara-wine-tours-limo/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:20:51 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/a-santa-barbara-wine-tours-limo/ So, what are the advantages of renting a Santa Barbara wine tours limo when going on a wine tasting tour in SB's beautiful Wine Country? Well, please allow me to start off my answer with an anecdote. [caption id="attachment_924" align="alignleft"... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/wine-tasting-tips-for-the-beginner/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:21:10 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/wine-tasting-tips-for-the-beginner/ Most folks who experiment with wine for the very first time find that, on first blush, it can be quite sour and tart to the taste. The main reason for this is that many first-time wine imbibers are used to drinking sugary soda pops so, in... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/spring-wine-tasting-tour-in-santa-barbara-county/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:20:39 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/spring-wine-tasting-tour-in-santa-barbara-county/ Solvang Wine Tasting The following press release describes a Solvang wine tasting tour package that provides the opportunity for going on Santa Barbara wine tours while spending two nights at a boutique hotel in the center of picturesque Danish... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/bien-nacido-vineyards/ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:20:52 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/bien-nacido-vineyards/ [imaioVideo v=1] This video is one of a series from Wine Taste T.V., where they embark on an "exploration of Santa Barbara's finest vineyards and wineries, one sip at a time." In this episode, Bonnie Graves visits Santa Barbara County's most famous... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/new-wine-tour-shuttle-service-for-santa-barbara-and-the-santa-ynez-valley/ Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:20:31 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/new-wine-tour-shuttle-service-for-santa-barbara-and-the-santa-ynez-valley/   [caption id="attachment_431" align="alignleft" width="241" caption="Foxen Canyon Wine Trail Sign"][/caption] Here's a new twist on Santa Barbara County Wine Tours: The "Wine Line" is a new shuttle service that will run from Los Olivos and travel... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/about/ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:20:49 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/about/ Santa Barbara Wine Tours is a site that provides all the information and resources you need to make your visit to the beautiful Santa Barbara wine country all you imagined it would be. Enjoy California wine, scenic vineyards and sunny weather as you... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/santa-barbara-wine/ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:20:26 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/santa-barbara-wine/ Santa Barbara Wine - Good Wine Along the California Coast By Glenn P Mercier Most people forget that southern California has a wine country of its own. You hear about Napa and Sonoma all the time, so it's easy to let the fact that Santa Barbara and... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/sideways-santa-barbara-wineries/ Fri, 31 May 2013 18:21:25 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/sideways-santa-barbara-wineries/ If you're interested in booking your own Sideways tour, follow the link for details. Sideways Movie Put Spotlight on Santa Barbara Wineries By Cary Ordway The big movie hit "Sideways" put the spotlight on California's Santa Ynez Valley, an excellent... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/santa-barbara-wineries/ Fri, 31 May 2013 18:20:44 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/santa-barbara-wineries/ [frame align="left"][/frame]The Santa Barbara Wine Country is home to well over 100 wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms, and that's just counting the better known places. Which means that anyone wanting to go on a wine tasting tour in Santa... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/ Fri, 31 May 2013 12:22:25 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/ [frame align="left"][/frame]I am a Santa Barbara native and wine enthusiast. I created this site, Santa Barbara Wine Tours, because I'm eager to introduce as many people as I can to the wineries of my home town, and the opportunities for fun, casual... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/wine-tours/ Fri, 31 May 2013 12:21:18 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/wine-tours/ [heading style="2"]A and J Limousine: Your Santa Barbara Wine Tour Limo Service[/heading] [caption id="attachment_753" align="alignright" width="150"] Hummer H2 Limos 14-16 Passengers[/caption] Visit the Santa Barbara Wine Country in the comfort and... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/bien-nacido-vineyard-wines/ Fri, 31 May 2013 06:21:03 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/bien-nacido-vineyard-wines/ [imaioVideo v=1] For some more on the wines from the Bien Nacido Vineyards, Nicholas Miller talks about how the Santa Maria Valley's two transverse mountain ranges suck in the cool air and fog from the Pacific Ocean, cooling the area and making it... http://santabarbarawinetours.org/wine-country-artist/ Fri, 31 May 2013 06:20:35 +0000 http://santabarbarawinetours.org/wine-country-artist/ Residents of the Santa Barbara wine country and our visitors know that there is more to this area that is intoxicating than our wines; our environment itself is just as exhilarating and just as delicious. Artist Nancy R. Wise and her husband, Randy...