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Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour is a tour in Santa Barbara. Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour has a rating of 5.00/5.00.

California’s Santa Ynez Valley, made famous by the film Sideways (2004), is a scenic wine region and film pilgrimage site. On this 90-minute self-guided driving tour, explore iconic movie locations, award-winning vineyards, and charming towns. Highlights include:

• Learn about the “Sideways Effect” on Pinot Noir and Merlot

• Discover five distinct wine trails, including Foxen Canyon and Los Olivos Promenade

• Visit Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café and the Firestone Vineyard barrel room

• Explore biodynamic, sustainable wineries producing estate wines

• See which wineries earned gold and platinum medals for quality and accessibility

• Discover rich local history, from Spanish missions to celebrity residents

A perfect mix of cinematic nostalgia and wine-country discovery.

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$19.99 per person

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Santa Ynez Valley (SYV)

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