If on our trip through the west coast of united states We make a stop in the coastal city of Santa Barbara, we must know that we are in the heart of one of the most important wine areas in California.
Specifically, if we like to appreciate wines, it will be interesting for us to get closer to the Santa Ynez Valley, where some of the most important wineries are concentrated, and was the scene of the famous movie “Sideways” (original title, Sideways), winner of an Oscar in 2004, and which popularized wine tasting trips.
La California wine history It dates back to the 18th century, when Spanish missionaries planted vineyards next to the missions they were establishing.
But its current fame It is much more recent, when in 1976. , during a wine tasting in Paris, Californian wines outperformed the best French wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy.
The vineyards in California They extend for more than 1.100 kilometers, with the vineyards occupying more than 1.700 square kilometers.
When we travel by car through the interior of California, we find spectacular landscapes where vine plantations disappear into the horizon.
Of the four California wine regions, although in the north, near San Francisco, are the famous Napa and Sonoma Valleys, the largest area is the Central Coast region.
And this is where the Santa Ynez Valley, northwest of Santa Barbara inland, less than 50 kilometers.
In this area there are numerous wineries that we can visit on our own to do California wine tastings.
Or if you prefer, you can also sign up for a organized excursion by an agency.
In the attached link you have a list of wineries in the Santa Barbara area, including those of the famous Santa Ynez Valley, with their locations, information on their wines and tasting schedules.
And as a curiosity, you can also come and see the tourist Danish village of Solvang, where is the Mission Santa Inés, from the year 1804.
I liked the places you present as options to visit, especially because it is a mix of the classic sites with other options such as visiting the Microsoft offices and wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley.
In addition, traveling by road is a very special opportunity to get to know the small towns and cities of the United States in a different way.
But I also believe that it is very important to have safety measures, so that the trip does not become a problem, unfortunately accidents cannot be avoided 100%, sometimes, even if we drive with the greatest care, we can have some mishap. And especially if we are a tourist in this country, it is important to have car insurance and medical insurance that protects us, since the costs, in the event of an accident, can be very high.
I found this infographic on the internet that talks about the importance of insurance and hospitalization costs, it is worth it.
http://www.sandiegopersonalinjuryattorneys.com/accidente-de-auto-y-es-turista-infographic
I am a boy from Spain who has a family winery and I would like to make the campaign this year in California.