Cali Coast Wine Country

Cali Coast Wine Country California Central Coast wine country: Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara
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Cali Coast Wine Country is Liz Dodder, Certified Specialist of Wine, food & wine blogger, writer, photographer, recipe developer, web designer, social media maven, and Sparkling Wine map maker. I’m a drinker, eater and traveler living on California’s Central Coast. I’m also totally obsessed with local Bubbles – California’s Central Coast champagne! This site is all about tasting California’s Centr

al Coast: all the food, wineries, restaurants, and sparkling wine from Paso Robles, Avila Beach and San Luis Obispo on down to Santa Barbara wine country: Santa Maria Valley, Los Alamos Valley, Foxen Canyon, Santa Lompoc and the Santa Rita Hills, Santa Ynez Valley, Los Olivos, Solvang, Buellton, Santa Barbara, the Funk Zone, and Summerland.

Just a 10-mile drive east of Arroyo Grande, Willow Brook Blueberry Farm awaits with serene willow trees, a bubbling cree...
06/13/2024

Just a 10-mile drive east of Arroyo Grande, Willow Brook Blueberry Farm awaits with serene willow trees, a bubbling creek, and over a thousand blueberry bushes. 🌿🫐

Founded by Pam and Wayne Snodgrass, who met and fell in love at Cal Poly, this family-run farm has been a local gem since 2009. Despite challenges, the Snodgrass family has kept the farm thriving, even after Wayne's unexpected passing in 2021.

Today, the farm offers You-Pick weekends all summer long, where groups can enjoy the countryside and pick fresh blueberries. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics to enjoy and watch for special weekends with wood-fired pizza!

Plan a visit to their blueberry farm this weekend! https://www.calicoastwinecountry.com/beautiful-berries/

Edible San Luis Obispo Magazine | Magazine photos by Jennifer Olson Images

What a beautiful cover!! 😍 And a delicious dish...by Liz Dodder. Issue is out now, Last Bite story and recipe on the las...
06/07/2024

What a beautiful cover!! 😍 And a delicious dish...by Liz Dodder. Issue is out now, Last Bite story and recipe on the last page.

Summertime....and the eating and reading is easy.
https://buff.ly/4bNKCQ5



Yay! National Bubbly Day! Check out SLO Bubbly Map by Central Coast Bubbles Sparkling Wine!!
06/01/2024

Yay! National Bubbly Day! Check out SLO Bubbly Map by Central Coast Bubbles Sparkling Wine!!

Learn about sparkling wine and where to taste and buy local bubbles in SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County).

05/31/2024
Great news about Laetitia Vineyard & Winery re-opening soon!
05/22/2024

Great news about Laetitia Vineyard & Winery re-opening soon!

We tried 10 different Sparkling Wines at last weekend's Saunters & Sips from Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance. Held at the ...
04/17/2024

We tried 10 different Sparkling Wines at last weekend's Saunters & Sips from Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance. Held at the Carousel in Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara on April 13, we also tried new release Rosés and all the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs for which the area is famous!

This event is held every spring, so you can leisurely saunter through the charming Carousel building, sipping wines poured by the passionate winemakers of the area’s renowned vineyards. It is a great opportunity to learn more, as this intimate event fostered conversations with winery owners, winemakers and other wine connoisseurs. There were also fun mini-panels with winemakers, led by Matt Kettmann of Wine Enthusiast.

Read all about it:
https://www.calicoastwinecountry.com/saunter-sip-sparkling-wine-from-sta-rita-hills/

Can't wait to check out the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance’s spring event, Saunters & Sips, April 13th from 2:30 - 5:30.🍾...
04/10/2024

Can't wait to check out the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance’s spring event, Saunters & Sips, April 13th from 2:30 - 5:30.🍾

Saunter & Sip your way through the Carousel House, Santa Barbara's stunning oceanfront venue (in case of rain, will be inside the Carousel House). Sta. Rita Hills wineries will pour Rosés and delicious Sparkling wines, highlighting the tasting fun as over 35 Sta. Rita Hills wineries showcase their current and new release wines.

Light bites will include a Thai station, an empanada station, and a BBQ slider station presented by High on the Hog and Buena Onda. Music by The Down Yonders round out our event for a lovely Spring afternoon at the beach. 🥂

Tickets: https://www.staritahills.com/events

03/31/2024
03/23/2024
Look at our girl Ashly on the big screen! She's teaching some unsuspecting travelers to SLO CAL how to do Beer Yoga when...
03/21/2024

Look at our girl Ashly on the big screen! She's teaching some unsuspecting travelers to SLO CAL how to do Beer Yoga when they Visit Atascadero! We love Saunter Yoga & Wellness in Atascadero, so excited to see new faces trying it out! She also does Baby Goat Yoga and Wine Yoga (our fave).🍷

It's part of Unpacking SLO CAL! 🧳 Three mystery suitcases. Two unsuspecting travelers. One unforgettable journey. Dive into the excitement as different social media stars pick out a surprise suitcase and embark on a whirlwind adventure inspired by what they find inside. See Ashly in Episode 1: Suzi on the Move at the SLO CAL page.

Get the Saunter Yoga & Wellness Schedule:
https://www.saunteryogaandwellness.com/

03/15/2024

We love this Wok-Fried Sweet Potato seasonal special at Na Na Thai in Buellton! They are cooking up Bangkok street food like you’ve never had, and will surprise even die-hard Thai food fans. And they’re open for lunch!

Husband and wife team Nik and Ashley Ramirez opened this spot on McMurray Road last year, after a successful run of cooking Thai food pop-ups with their friends at Bar Le Côte in Los Olivos. Na Na Thai took over the kitchen on Tuesdays nights when BLC was closed, beginning service at 4pm and frequently being sold out by 6pm. The couple’s painstaking attention to detail and commitment to traditional Thai cooking techniques paid off in flavor, and people loved it.

Read all about it, and get their recipe for this special from the local farmers in Edible Santa Barbara or below.
https://www.calicoastwinecountry.com/pad-man-thet-wok-fried-sweet-potato-at-na-na-thai/

02/02/2024
Who loves that sweet-sour-spicy-salty treat that is Thai food?? It’s the perfect comfort food, complete with these compl...
01/27/2024

Who loves that sweet-sour-spicy-salty treat that is Thai food?? It’s the perfect comfort food, complete with these complex flavors and textures, and so popular that it easily serves as the perfect date night dinner, quick take-out everyone loves, or end-of-the-weekend leftovers from the fridge. Na Na Thai in Buellton is cooking up Bangkok street food like you’ve never had, and will surprise even die-hard Thai food fans.

Read all about it, and get their recipe for this special from the local farmers: Wok-Fried Sweet Potato.
https://www.calicoastwinecountry.com/pad-man-thet-wok-fried-sweet-potato-at-na-na-thai/

From the Edible Santa Barbara magazine Winter issue. |
Discover Buellton, CA

01/20/2024

Still thinking about this spa day at the The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas! Loved this waterfall, sandstone surrounds, eucalyptus steam room, cool spritz room, and large hot tub area. I could have lounged here forever!

01/19/2024

Love this way of cutting the grass!

Going green never tasted so good! Tablas Creek Vineyard and Chamisal Vineyards have blazed the trails of sustainability ...
01/10/2024

Going green never tasted so good! Tablas Creek Vineyard and Chamisal Vineyards have blazed the trails of sustainability in the very first projects of their kind.

Many of us want to know where are food comes from, and we know sustainable farming practices are good for our food, our bodies, and our communities. Living in the midst of SLO County wine country means we can apply that same wonder and care to the wines we drink, and the wineries we support.

Read more about these 2 SLO County wineries' hero moments!
https://www.calicoastwinecountry.com/mini-forest-big-environmental-impact/

As published in Edible San Luis Obispo Magazine.

We're dreaming of last winter's Don't-Miss-Dish in Edible Santa Barbara magazine from Bettina in the Montecito Country M...
01/05/2024

We're dreaming of last winter's Don't-Miss-Dish in Edible Santa Barbara magazine from Bettina in the Montecito Country Mart: Passion Fruit Pavlova with candied coriander. This winter, try their new Pavlova: Pluot & Pinenut Pavlova with chantilly cream & olive oil...yum! 😋

Owners Rachel Greenspan and Brendan Smith opened this Cal-Italian joint in 2018, after a catering stint in the Santa Ynez Valley and multiple eating trips to Italy. They became known for their fresh and inventive toppings and naturally leavened breads and pizza dough (they both used to work at the renowned Roberta’s Pizzeria in Brooklyn). And their zeal for farmers markets and local food means we all get to reap the delicious rewards.

https://www.calicoastwinecountry.com/passion-fruit-pavlova-at-bettina/

12/31/2023

Such a fun year of travel in 2023! Looking forward to the next year of adventures. 🥂

12/30/2023
12/24/2023

The most wonderful time of the year is here! It's when I open my Ultimate Tapas from La Española Meats, Inc. It has the best Spanish Chorizo, Manchego, Reserva Tinto wine, more Chorizo, cured pork, Rabitos Royale (chocolate-covered figs), more Chorizo, Olive-essence, pickled peppers and more!

Thank you Cindy and John! So glad you came from Spain. 🇪🇸❤️

11/23/2023
11/22/2023
With the holidays fast approaching, it's time for Pie 101! Check out this lovely Pie Chart :) from Edible Santa Barbara ...
11/18/2023

With the holidays fast approaching, it's time for Pie 101! Check out this lovely Pie Chart :) from Edible Santa Barbara to learn all about the differences in pies, tarts, and galettes (French), as well as crostatas (Italian).

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Illustration by Bambi Edlund

11/13/2023

Don't miss the gorgeous and grounding holiday events at FABLERUNE this season! 🎄✨

This Central Coast Botanical Wellness company in Los Osos is holding 3 more fun events, where you can indulge in:
💗 self-care
🧖 beauty & wellness
🎁 gift-giving/wrapping
🍷 wine tasting
🌿⁠ home scents.

I love Fablerune's all-natural, handcrafted skincare products. And I can energize or calm my day with their natural home fragrances and candles. Plus they look so pretty!

The Fable ladies have been making these fresh, holistic, beauty and home atmosphere products with love in California for 10 years! 🤍🌿⁠

See you there! 🍾
https://fablerune.com/

10/30/2023

Don't forget to Visit Atascadero for another fun, family event: Trick or Treat on Entrada Halloween night!

Get spooked in Downtown Atascadero:
🎃Family-friendly Trick-or-Treating
🚜Hay maze for kids (and adults) of all ages
👻Costume contests for children, adults, and pets
🎵Live music on the street
🧟‍♂️Haunted house at The Haunt
🚒Atascadero Police and Fire vehicles!

Get more info:
https://www.visitatascadero.com/events/index.php?id=572

10/23/2023

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The Central Coast’s Only Sparkling Wine Map

If you love Champagne, Sparkling Wine, Prosecco, Cava and Bubbles, we’ve got you covered! Check out the Central Coast’s only Sparkling Wine Map for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Wine Country.

California's Central Coast has more than 50 sparkling wine producers! Now you can drink local "champagne" from Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles wine country.

In Santa Barbara County, the map includes tasting trails in downtown Santa Barbara, the Lompoc Wine Ghetto, the charming town of Los Olivos, plus Solvang, Santa Ynez and Foxen Canyon.

In San Luis Obispo County, the map includes tasting trails in downtown Paso Robles, westside and eastside Paso, Templeton, Morro Bay, Creston, Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo’s Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande.


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