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The Ultimate Guide to Sparkling Wineries on California’s Central Coast
More than 150 producers. Six distinct wine regions. One golden question: where do you start? If you’ve been sleeping on California sparkling wine, consider this your wake-up call — poured into a chilled flute, of course. California’s Central Coast is a hub for sparkling wine lovers, with over 150 local sparkling wineries crafting exceptional bubbles …
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Serial Wines in Paso Robles + John Anthony La Dame Michele Sparkling Wine
In the heart of downtown Paso Robles, where wine tasting rooms line walkable streets and every corner invites discovery, Serial Wines offers something a little unexpected—in the best possible way. Equal parts stylish lounge and elevated tasting experience, this is a place where bold reds meet refined bubbles, and where indulgence is not only encouraged, …
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Asparagus with Pea and Mint Ricotta + Ginger Sparkling Wine at Pico
Chef Kali Kopley at Pico Los Alamos celebrates spring dishes with husband Will Henry’s perfectly balanced Lumen wine – in Edible Santa Barbara. Want the Asparagus with Pea and Mint Ricotta recipe? Get it here. Signs of spring show up early in Santa Barbara County with hillsides glowing green and more produce appearing at markets. At …
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The Hatch & Della’s: Paso’s Dynamic Duo on 13th Street
Two restaurants, one beloved local couple, and an 13th Street block that changed downtown Paso Robles forever. There’s a particular kind of magic that happens on 13th Street in downtown Paso Robles on a Friday evening. Tasting room doors are swinging shut, the oak trees are casting long shadows over the town square, and somewhere …
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Central Coast California’s 10 Best Sparkling Wineries
French-Style Sparkling Wine Houses on California’s Central Coast So, Raise a Glass to Central Coast California’s Sparkling Wine Made the Champagne Way on California’s Central Coast If Champagne, France is the gold standard for sparkling wine, then California’s Central Coast is quietly — and deliciously — becoming its most exciting rival. Tucked into the fog-kissed …
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Clean Slate Pours Heart into Cajun Nights, with Bocce Ball Sparkling Wine
Chef Melissa brings Louisiana love & Cajun soul to Solvang, from red beans & rice to Jambalaya and vegan gumbo, all paired with Jason’s rotating wine pours – in Edible Santa Barbara. Solvang is fast becoming the SYV’s ethnic food center. With Indo-French, Japanese ramen, Italian and Mexican restaurants in the mix (plus a new …
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Sparkling Wine Santa Barbara County Events
Bubble Lounge with Santa Barbara Vintners, Sta. Rita Hills Sparkling Wine Tastings, Santa Barbara County has long-standing expertise in Bubbles from their many Sparkling Wineries, and they throw some of the best Sparkling Wine events! Check out the top 3 Sparkling Wine Events in this region. Spring 2026 Sparkling Wine Event – Sta. Rita Hills …
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Sparkling Wine Paso Robles Events
Paso Robles Bubble Lounge & Sparkling Brunch Pairing Paso Robles Wine Country has 2 main Sparkling Wine events each year: the Sparkling Brunch during the Paso Wine Festival each May, and the Bubble Lounge at the Paso Downtown Vibe in February. Sunday Sparkling Paso Tasting at Paso Wine Fest Get ready to enjoy the best …
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Bubbles, Handcrafted: A Sparkling Tradition Takes Root in Santa Barbara County
Local Sparkling Wine Explodes in Popularity in California: Santa Barbara County Spotlight Sparkling wine may have its historic roots in Champagne, but in Santa Barbara County, it’s taken on a life—and a sparkle—of its own. What began as a handful of winemakers experimenting with méthode champenoise has grown into a full-blown movement: today, more than …
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Where to Taste Sparkling Wine Flights & Bites on California’s Central Coast
Where to join a Bubbles Club, or get oysters, caviar or fried chicken with your Bubbly! And…mimosas anyone? In San Luis Obispo and San Barbara Counties, we have over 175 producers of sparkling wine! That’s right—our own local champagne. Much of this is made in the traditional method used in Champagne, and some are Pét-Nats, …
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Laetitia Winery: A Central Coast Celebration, 43 Years in the Making
Laetitia’s tasting room in Arroyo Grande is open! Visit Laetitia Winery for Valentine’s Day Brut Rose and Oysters, or get their Sparkling Brut Rosé Pomegranate Mignonette recipe and have your love date, or gal pals, at home. Some wineries feel like destinations. Others feel like traditions. Laetitia Vineyards & Winery has always been a bit of …
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Sparkling Wines in Santa Barbara County’s SRH: Loubud
Spotlight on Santa Barbara County Bubbles in Edible Santa Barbara – read the whole article. Most of Santa Barbara County’s sparkling wine grapes come from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, where producers like Flying Goat and Sanford—among many others—have long crafted high-quality bubblies. The region is also celebrated for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, thanks to …