July 21 - 23: Santa Barbara, Wineries & Ostriches!!

Margie and I had a great time visting Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding area. We used a tour map from the movie Sideways as our starting point and found some incredible places for winetastings! However, after just a few "sips" you begin to forget where you are. And after 5 wineries I wasn't sure if the ostriches we saw on the drive home were real or not! Notice how I looked at the Fess Parker winery (stop #3) and how Margie "glowed" at the Firestone Vineyard (stop #4). Needless to say, we didn't touch the stuff for the rest of our time in Santa Barbara!

On The Beach

Shoestring Winery

Margie at the Fess Parker Winery
David at the Fess Parker Winery

Margie and a new friend at the Firestone Winery

Grapes!

Margie and David after visiting 5 wineries (actually Ostrich Land in Solvang, CA)

Here are some links to our favorite spots

Shoestring Winery
Fess Parker Winery
Foley Estates Winery
Firestone Vineyard
Ostrich Land