Recipes

Sunny, laid back and wine-friendly. That’s our vibe here in California and our cuisine is no exception. Enjoy these fresh, seasonal recipes that pair perfectly with your favorite California wines.

Meat

Santa Maria Tri-Tip

According to R.H. Tesene’s definitive book titled "Santa Maria Style Barbecue", “In the 1950s, a local butcher named Bob Schutz perfected the tri-tip, which is a two to three pound triangular shaped cut off the top sirloin.” And thus a new tradition was born, with tri-tip joining to...

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