Saturday August 18 & Sunday August 19
Hit the road about 9:30 on Saturday morning for the 3 hour drive to Buellton. Turned out to be 4 & half hours. From Desoto in the valley to the City of Ventura it was stop & go at speeds no more than 10 miles an hour. Stopped at Ellen's and had lunch before venturing on down 246 to Lompoc. Ellens is great comfort food. Been around forever. Had the Patty Melt which was excellent.
Hit the Wine Getto in Lompoc for a few tastings before heading to my hotel. The big festival is Saturday afternoon at 5:00 at the La Purisima Mission. This mission has the last remaining undemolished strip of the old Camino Real road that the padres made and used to travel the length of California to establish the missions and service them.
Most of the Pinot producers in the Sta Rita Hills were pouring at the fest. Found a few new ones that I am interested in. Food was great. Shredded Pork Sliders, Mac & Cheese with Bacon, Beef Sliders. Everything was very good quality.
Saw numerous people form the LA - Orange County area that I knew. This festival brings out the Pinot lovers.
Already have penciled the date in for 2013.
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