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RESTAURANTS

The Hitching Post A steak house that makes its own Pinot Noir and has an 80-bottle list of local wines. DETAILS 406 E. Hwy. 246, Buellton; 805-688-0676.

Los Olivos Café A Mediterranean restaurant and winemakers' hangout. DETAILS 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos; 888-WINES4U.

WINERIES + TASTING ROOMS

Andrew Murray Vineyards This Los Olivos winery makes a great Syrah and has a tasting room. DETAILS 6701 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos; 805-686-9604.

Tantara This up-and-coming winery holds open houses in April and October. DETAILS 4747 Ontiveros Lane, Santa Maria; 805-938-5050.

Los Olivos Wine & Spirits Emporium Here, visitors can sample wines from small local wineries that don't have their own tasting rooms, including Fiddlehead Cellars. (Call ahead to ensure that specific wines are available for tasting.) DETAILS 2531 Grand Ave., Los Olivos; 805-688-4409.

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