“I figured Lodi didn’t need another replica of a Tuscan villa. In fact, I don’t think the world needs another Tuscan villa,” explained Layne Montgomery, as we (a carload of…
Tasting Rooms and Wineries
In 2004, the movie Sideways brought notoriety to Santa Barbara wine country, but locals and wine enthusiasts have been drinking grape juice from this wine region for decades. The title…
updated May 2026 I’ve made Santa Barbara an annual destination for over twenty years now. Located on California’s Central Coast, Santa Barbara is known for five star restaurants and a…
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