California's South Central Coast region, from San Miguel down to Santa Barbara, now boasts well over 200 wineries and vineywards, plus a variety of inns, hotels

"The winemaking region encompassed by Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties is hot among those in the know -- and with good reason. A huge variety of the f

In comparative tastings, wines from California's Central Coast rival those from such renowned regions as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Napa, yet they also offer super

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