Santa Ynez Wineries

[gkashmira]

I just wanted to let people know about some really beautiful places in Santa Ynez Valley (20 miles north of Santa Barbara)! I love this place - this is an amazing option for So Cal or other peeps who want to have a Napa/Sonoma type wedding down here in SoCal! I have no idea what the prices are (though I imagine they aren't cheap) but the wine is delicious, it's convenient to both LA and Santa Barbara there's tons of hotels, the countryside is simply breathtaking... sigh... I love it. My favorite place is:

 

Sunstone Vineyards - $7500 location fee: Weddings

 

Gainey Vineyard - $5500 and below (depending on day of the week)

http://www.gaineyvineyard.com/events/weddings.asp

 

My friend went and checked out (but the location fee is >$10K!!!) The Crossroads Estates at Firestone Vineyards - Firestone Vineyard | Visit Firestone | Private Special Events

[gkashmira]

Also my favorite restaurant in the area (I wonder if they cater? They are SO, SO, SO good!): Los Olivos Cafe

 

California Wine at the Los Olivos Cafe - 1-888-WINES4U - Buy Wine Online :: Best Restaurant for Wines - Santa Barbara County, CA

[nathanielthompsonphoto]

The Crossroads is the best! Rustic - Chic! But also try Fess Parker's Winery

 

For a romantic, intimate dinner I like the Ballard Store

[starchild]

Thanks for sharing Kash....we should all go one Saturday. Love wine country.

 

And I've heard of Fess Parker's, they give it away as a prize on Regis and Kelly. Looks great!

[cheese_diva]

Thanks Kash. I looked into the area originally. We live really close so that would have been perfect .. I always wanted to get married at a vineyard under a large oak tree and have my reception in a wine cellar, but when I saw the prices (that doesn't include anything but location) I thought.. oh, the beach would be nice. lol

[starchild]

I know, I'm willing to bet that facility/set-up fees are more than both of our weddings combined!

[foxytv]

Alright, no fair that you ladies are so close to wine country!

 

Tom and I are going to be doing some serious wine touring soon ... so be ready for us when we come!!!

[Yari]

Quote:

Originally Posted by starchild Thanks for sharing Kash....we should all go one Saturday. Love wine country. And I've heard of Fess Parker's, they give it away as a prize on Regis and Kelly. Looks great!

That would be so much fun!!

[sohappy]

I can't agree more with your choices Kashmira. I don't know if they still make it but Sunstone vinyards had a great merlot marinara sauce.

[DreaW]

Sorry to bring this thread back but any So.Cal. girls want to do a group meeting and go to wine country, either SB, here, or Temecula....or anywhere else? I'm up for it on a Sat.