SANTA BARBARA WINE COUNTRY BLOG

Health Benefits of Red Wine to Be Aware Of: Part 1

At Silk Road Transportation, it is no secret how much we love wine from Santa Ynez Valley. Living in wine country allows us to taste some of the best wines and enjoy it within our own backyard. Not only do we love the taste of wine, but we also love all the health benefits it…

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Health Benefits of Red Wine to Be Aware Of: Part 2

If you have been keeping up with our blog, we have been going over all the benefits of drinking red wine. While red wine is delicious and unique, it is also great for our overall health. At Silk Road Transportation, we want to let you know why you should be coming on wine tours with…

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Tarek El Moussa Does Santa Barbara Wine Country

You probably have seen this guy on HGTV over the last few years turning trash into treasure on the hit show, Flip or Flop. But what does Tarek do when he’s not flipping homes? At any given time he could be leading one of his real estate seminars, running his real estate business or spending time…

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RED WINES TO TRY IN SANTA YNEZ VALLEY!

Welcome to our blog, where we go over all the benefits of touring wine country, using our transportation service, and drinking delicious wine, of course. In our last post, we went over the different white wines that you may see on your Santa Ynez Wine tour. Not only that but also what white wines pair…

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Come To Wine Fantasy February 17th-20th!

With a holiday weekend right around the corner, do you have exciting plans yet? Holiday weekends usually mean an extra day off from work and this also means you should either plan a fun weekend getaway or an enjoyable day to spend doing something relaxing and interesting. Well, you happen to be in luck because…

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White Wines to Try in Santa Ynez Valley!

When you are touring wine country, it is helpful to be educated about what kind of wines are available and, more importantly, what you would like to be tasting. In our last blog we discussed the difference between red and white wine. In this next post, we will be going over the difference in types…

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Santa Ynez Valley!

Now that we have the new year underway, it is time to start thinking about the next big romantic holiday: Valentines Day. Valentines is celebrated by couples all over the world. This holiday you can adorn your loved one with chocolate, flowers, thoughtful gifts, and anything enchanting. If you have been struggling to come up…

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Know the Difference Between Red and White for Your Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tour

When you go to a fancy dinner, wine tour, or a dinner party do you ever feel pressure as to what you should be drinking? If someone asks you red or white do you secretly cringe? Does the thought of drinking wine intimidate you? You are not alone! Wine is one of the more complex…

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Celebrate With a Wine Tour in Santa Ynez Valley

In wine country, we believe there is always a reason to come try some delicious wines and enjoy the beautiful California countryside. Special occasions and holidays are no exception. With Silk Road Transportation by your side, they will always have you covered so you can get to your wine tour. You will always be riding…

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Wine Tips For Your Wine Tour In Santa Ynez: Part 2

If you have been keeping up with our blog, you noticed how we have been giving you all kinds of tips and tricks so you look like a professional on your wine tour. With a beautiful backdrop of green rolling hills and grapevines for days, you will love being on this wine tour of Santa…

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