Not much has changed in the town of Los Olivos since I visited in the summer of 2009. The charming town in California’s Santa Ynez Valley is just as picturesque as I remember it. Strolling along Grand Avenue, popping into the boutiques and enjoying delicious wines at some of the numerous tasting rooms continues to […]
Los Olivos
A Taste of Los Olivos & Solvang
After a great time at Blackjack Ranch, I headed into downtown Los Olivos. “Main drag” would be a better way to describe it. All the action is on Grand Avenue, a cute few blocks of restaurants, tasting rooms, boutiques and a market. I stopped for lunch at Los Olivos Cafe. The menu is a mix […]
Wine Tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley: Blackjack Ranch
From Santa Barbara I headed northwest into the Santa Ynez Valley to kick off my first full day of wine tasting. It’s about a 45 minute drive on a two lane road that winds up and down the mountains with gorgeous — and sometimes scary — views of the valley below. My first stop was […]