We were headed to the "Melville" winery that my friend reccomended. When we arrived, autumnal leaves were beautiful. "Melville" tasting room was carrying out smaller than I imagine. And it is 10 dollars of tasting seven kinds of wine per person.
After we enjoyed the "Melville" tasting room, we were headed to unusual place called Ghetto Winery where we were recommended by the person who works at "Melville". This tasting room was amazing. They have served high quality cheese and salami with wine. It's small but the most of wine we tasted were good. I really liked one kind white wine a lot. I learned the grapes of these wines came originally from Italy.
After we had a great time at Palmina tasting room, we went to the steakhouse "Hitching Post II" which in "Sideways". It took about 15min from the tasting room to arrive at the restaurant and people were overflowing outside of restaurant. We were told about 2 hours wait for the table. So, we took counter seats to dine. We ordered a bottle of Merlot 2005("Hitching Post II" brand) and Prime Top Sirloin to share. I was surprised we can choose three side dishes from salad, soup, shrimp cocktail, rice pilaf, Baked Potato or French fries. What a bargain! Baked potato, salad and soup were chosen this time.
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Prime Top Sirloin is delicious!!! The meat roasted slightly smokily is juicy and flavorful! I think it's rare to find such a delicious steak even in Los Angeles. I was impressed by remarkable delicacy. Merlot was delicious also, and I understand the reason for being so popular. After our belly were full of delicious food, we looked for the place to stay tonight near this restaurant.
The next day, we had a breakfast in Solvang. Probably it is for the first time in more than ten year since I had lived in Santa Barbara. Breakfast is a round pancake "Aebleskiver" like the large version of the octopus dumplings(OKONOMIYAKI) that it is a noted product of Denmark. We also had Denish sausage.
What a great weekend we spend. The season of autumn is also very suited for the winery visiting.
THE HITCHING POST II
406 E. Highway 246
Buellton, CA 93427 MAP
Phone:(805)688-0676
http://www.hitchingpost2.com/
Rating:★★★★
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