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Franciscan Estate Winery Continues its Path to Excellent Wine

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ranciscan Estate Winery Continues its Path to Excellent Wine

When we learned that Constellation Brands, a large corporate wine company, had purchased Franciscan Estate Winery we were concerned that Franciscan would loose its identity and stop making its distinctive wines. The fact is that Franciscan has only benefited from the corporate acquisition. We learned this by visiting the winery and interviewing key people there. […]

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Celebrate the Central Coast – Enjoy Savor Fest, Stay in Pismo Beach

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Each year Sunset magazine sponsors SAVOR The Central Coast, an extended weekend—offered at the end of September—designed to spotlight the rich cultural and agricultural contributions of the Central Coast of California. Each year the slate of activities and events grows and adds breadth and depth to our understanding and appreciation for all that the Central

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Visit the Great Outdoors at the Quaint Glen Oaks Big Sur

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Driving on Highway 1 to Big Sur is a must-do, for good reason. The spectacular views rounding each curvy bend are a treat and a thrill for both the driver and the passenger. Experiencing Big Sur should be on more bucket lists; because who wouldn’t want to spend a couple nights in this rarified atmosphere

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Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach

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If you’re California dreamin’, you’ve probably got Newport Beach in mind. Beachgoers love the range of activities–including swimming, surfing, bodyboarding, fishing, beach walking and yacht ogling–just to name some of the most popular pastimes. Newport Harbor, the largest recreational boat harbor on the West Coast offers all manner of world-class boating pursuits, including the most

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Balboa Bay Resort at Newport Beach Offers Up the Quintessential Southern California Lifestyle

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Think quintessential Southern California, and Newport Beach comes to mind. From sun, surf, sand and water, to yachts, cottages and mega-mansions, this small strip of pricey coastal real estate has something for everyone. Boasting the world’s largest small-boat harbor, there is ample opportunity to paddle, kayak, sail or cruise, even if it’s just for the

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