Santa Barbara Wine Tasting

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We hired a guide and car and set off for the day. I didn't realize how far apart and back into the hills the wineries are. If you get car sick, this may not be the best drive for you. I'd only ever been on this road once before and that was so long ago that I only remember going to Solvang and eating pancakes. I'd never tried any of these wines before and I liked the Reds at Sunstone and Sanford the best.
 Cheers!
 We had a huge cheese and cracker spread for lunch. I wish I had those leftovers for breakfast today.
 The vines all trimmed and ready for fresh growth in a few weeks.

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