Cali Coast Wine Country

07/18/2025

🍷+🎡 = Yes Please! Wine isn't just for dinner parties...fair food is some of the best food for wine! Pair your favorite fair food with the perfect wine and taste the magic! 💫

Eating at the Fair is easy with these Wine Tips:
🌭 Corn Dogs + Sparkling Wine
🧀 Cheese Dogs + Rosé (and Fair Frozé!)
🍰 Funnel Cake/Cotton Candy + Sparkling Rosé
🦞 Lobster Fries + Chardonnay
🍚 Chicken Teriyaki Bowl + Viognier
🍢 Chicken Veggie Skewers + Pinot Noir
🌽 Grilled Corn-on-the-Cob + Grenache
🐖 Pulled Pork Sandwich/Fries + Tempranillo

If your fair evening ends with heartier fare—think turkey legs, beefy sandwiches, or a second round of BBQ—don’t shy away from a Cabernet Sauvignon. Its bold tannins and dark fruit can stand up to the richest flavors on the midway.

DM "Fair Food" and get our cheet sheet! Or get the whole guide here:
https://www.calicoastwinecountry.com/sip-savor-wine-pairings-for-your-favorite-fair-foods/

07/10/2025

Sweet summer corn and chilled local wine—name a better summer duo. 🌽🍷

Santa Barbara County is serving up peak summer vibes with farm-fresh produce and crisp coastal sips. Whether you're grilling by the beach with fare from the local market or picking a restaurant or winery, this is the season to savor it all.

Find out the best spots in the County with Edible Santa Barbara's Local Guides!

https://ediblesantabarbara.com/local-guides/

07/04/2025

Summer tomatoes are showing off—and we’re here for it. 🍅☀️ One favorite is Shakshuka: peak-season tomatoes and peppers simmered with just the right spices, topped with eggs and fresh herbs. It’s the kind of dish that tastes like summer feels.

This vibrant North African–style dish features farm-fresh tomatoes simmered with peppers, onions, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and paprika. You crack in a few eggs and let them poach right in the sauce, then top it all with fresh herbs and serve it up with crusty bread for dipping. Rich, comforting, and full of flavor—it’s the ultimate summer brunch.

One of the best is at at Field + Fort in Summerland, CA (right outside Santa Barbara).
https://www.calicoastwinecountry.com/shakshuka-at-field-forts-feast-cafe/

07/02/2025

Why do we love cool-climate vineyards of SLO Coast Wine? Since the very first harvest, Jespersen Ranch in San Luis Obispo has proven to be a stellar vineyard in the Edna Valley, only 4 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Niner Wine Estates is proud to be the steward of this land.

What started as a humble hay and dairy farm in the 1800s has transformed into an exciting cool-climate vineyard. Jespersen Ranch is located on the coastal side of the Santa Lucia Mountains, just outside of San Luis Obispo. This unique site in the Edna Valley AVA boasts dark clay soils and a maritime influence that make it ideal for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Albariño, and other cool-climate varieties.

Christian & Anna Jespersen immigrated to California from Denmark in 1867, and bought 342 acres of the Canada de Los Osos y Laguna Rancho in 1874. The Jespersen Ranch vineyard sits on 113 acres of these original holdings. Over the next century, three generations of Jespersens farmed hay and dairy on the land.

After various owners of the ranch, the first grapes were planted around 2006, despite being told that the site was too extreme for grapes. Seven different grape varieties were planted, and they thrived in the challenging environment. While the Edna Valley AVA had been formed back in 1982, once planted, Jespersen Ranch became the most western site in the entire AVA.

The Niner family bought the property in 2011, and current plantings at Jespersen Ranch include 57 acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other cool-climate grape varieties. Winemaker Molly Bohlman makes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Wine, Rose, Syrah and Grenache from Jespersen Ranch each vintage.

https://slocoastwine.com/

06/27/2025

✨ Pop the bubbles at ALMA ROSA WINERY! 🥂 Nestled in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills, this legendary estate—founded by wine pioneers Richard & Thekla Sanford—is serving up sunshine-ready sparkle in every bottle of sparkling wine. 🍾

Alma Rosa was founded by the legendary Richard Sanford and his wife, Thekla. Richard isn’t just a winemaker—he’s a pioneer, having planted some of the first Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara County. Their estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, every sip tells a story of place, passion, and precision. The 3 méthode champenoise Sparklers are layered and vibrant, reflecting the cool-climate, coastal vineyards in northern California.

Bonus: they are committed to sustainable farming practices, and their annual “Peace of Mind” walk supports mental health initiatives—wine with purpose? Yes, please.

🥂 Read more on the blog → https://www.calicoastwinecountry.com/pop-the-bubbles-sparkling-wine-at-alma-rosa-winery/

06/25/2025

A wonderful weekend of Open Farms in SLO County, with FARMstead ED!

06/20/2025

Our Kicks off TOMORROW night with a FREE Friday Night Marketplace in Downtown City Park Paso Robles! Come check out what the SLO Co Farm Trail + Friends is all about.

SLO County Farm Trail farmers, makers and friends will be showing off their locally grown and made for you to get an idea what’s in store for the rest of the weekend out on the trail.

Brittany App : App's Photography
Hambly Farms
Harvestly
Life Elements
Mighty Cap Mushrooms
Sierra Honey Farm
SLO CAL
Talley Farms Box
Templeton Olive Oil
The Groves on 41
Root Elixirs
At Her Table / Chef Candice
Yes Cocktail Co.
Giving Tree Family Farm
DW Farms Native Plant Nursery
MJ Family Farms
San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau
Kiler Ridge Olive Farm
Leo Leo Gelato
Couleur de la vie
North County Farmers Markets
San Luis Obispo County CattleWomen
Olive Ewe Ranch
Santa Margarita Baking Co.
American Riviera Bank

https://farmsteaded.com/pages/ofd2025

📸by Brittany App : App's Photography

06/20/2025

06/20/2025