There are few places more beautiful and serene than the Santa Ynez Valley. It was a place I first visited in my early twenties and decided it was where I wanted to retire. The food up here is amazing and fresh. You can sense that everything out here is farm to table. And it also holds my favorite wines in all of this world. If you are a lover of Pinot, Chardonnay, Grenache, and many other varietals this is your place. There is something magical about this valley and it’s a place where we should all aim to spend a little bit more time. I’m out here 2-3 times a month. If you see me in downtown Los Olivos or out and about at an estate along Foxen Canyon, please say hi.