Why not leave the malls and congested parking lots behind this weekend and head out to the vineyards to do your shopping? The first weekend of December is always packed full of activities, jovial tunes, and the first holiday parties of the year. This special weekend (December 5-7) the Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance has put together a lengthy list of open houses and tastings to entice visitors to spend the weekend in the beautiful energy and rolling hills of the appellation.
Lafond Winery and Vineyard extends open arms to visitors looking to get in on the holiday cheer and can provide an assortment of gift ideas for your loved ones (all while tasting through a selection of our most recently released Chardonnays, Pinots and Syrahs). Christmas shopping doesn’t have to stressful at the winery gift shop.
This is a great weekend to come up to the Santa Ynez Valley and enjoy the crisp, clean air while touring your favorite vineyards as well as vineyards that only open their doors to the public a couple of days a year. For example, Pali Wine Company and Flying Goat in Lompoc will hold open houses and join the Sta. Rita Hills in toasting the holiday season. So make your list of vineyards to visit, check it twice, and get out there and enjoy.
For more information on events and our appellation/growing region, please visit and join the Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance website. Sign up for the email list to receive updates on events and happenings (or just regularly check my blog!).
Joanie Hudson, Assistant Tasting Room Manager, Santa Barbara Winery
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