While our membership thrives on growing great grapes and making
superb wines, we are happiest when we are sharing our wines
and stories with friends new and old. There is always something
going on here in Wine Country – a festival, vineyard
tour, winemaker dinner, special tasting, barn dance, grape
stomping contest, live theatre …you name it.
February 11 |
various member wineries
|
American Riviera Wine Auction & Dinner
Our biannual event returns in 2012, this year
a black-tie gala at The Coral Casino in Santa Barbara.
Plan to join
us at Casino Royale for silent and live auction
hosted by Billy Baldwin and wine dinner created by
Chef Bradley
Ogden. |
February 11 |
various member wineries |
Wine Fantasy in February
Passport guests will take
a self – guided tour to
each winery where they will have the opportunity
to taste premium Santa Ynez Valley wines in intimate
wine tasting
rooms, and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres throughout
the day. The perfect getaway to celebrate Valentine’s
Day in Wine Country!! Tickets for the passport event
include tasting at all 12 wineries, hors d’oeuvres
and a Wine Country logo glass. |
February 12
|
various member wineries
|
Wine Fantasy in February continues
Each of the participating wineries will also honor
free wine tasting on the following Sunday, when the
logo glass is presented |
February 18
11am - 4pm |
Ken Brown Wines |
President’s Day Open House
Taste new releases with Ken and Deb. No
appointment necessary. |
February 18
11am - noon
|
Riverbench
|
For the Love of Archery
Will Cupid hit the mark?
Come show off your archery skills at Riverbench,
where we'll be set up with
TLC Archery for a one hour lesson and includes
a tasting. 20 person limit so reserve your
spot by calling the tasting room today!
If you're right on target, stay for an afternoon
chocolate treat with our favorite chocolatiers. |
February 18
1 - 4pm
|
Riverbench
|
Chocolats du CaliBressan
Not such a hot shot? Join us inside the tasting
room for a chocolate and wine pairing experience.
Jill from Chocolats du CaliBressan will be on
site showcasing Jean-Michel's delicious artisan
chocolates created fresh right here in Santa
Barbara. Paired with Riverbench Chardonnay and
Pinot Noir, you can't go wrong. No need to rsvp,
just show up and enjoy!
|
February 19
11am - 4pm |
Ken Brown Wines |
President’s Day Open House
Taste new releases with Ken and Deb. No
appointment necessary. |
February 26
1 - 4pm |
various member wineries |
Lompoc Rotary Wine Tasting
This annual event features more than 30 local wineries pouring their latest releases, accompanied by tasty tidbits from local food purveyors.. Make sure to bid on auction items – all proceeds help the Lompoc Rotarians fund community projects. |
February 26
1 - 4pm
|
Riverbench
|
Wine Dinner at Bell Street Farm
Bell Street
Farm & Riverbench are teaming up
to bring you a delightful epicurean experience! Limit
26 guests. |
March 2 |
various
member wineries |
World of Pinot Noir
The World of Pinot Noir (WOPN)
brings Pinot Noir producers from the most exceptional
and unique
regions
in the world together with Pinot Noir enthusiasts
for a weekend of celebration and education at the
edge of
California's beautiful Central Coast. The two-day
event features many wineries from Santa Barbara County
and
includes grand tastings, gala dinners, educational
seminars and “Pinot Adventure Camp”. |
March 2
11am - 4pm |
Ken Brown Wines |
World of Pinot Noir Open House
Taste new releases with Ken and Deb. No
appointment necessary. |
March 3
|
various
member wineries
|
World of Pinot Noir
The World of Pinot Noir (WOPN) brings Pinot
Noir producers from the most exceptional and
unique regions in the world together with Pinot
Noir enthusiasts for a weekend of celebration
and education at the edge of California's beautiful
Central Coast. The two-day event features many
wineries from Santa Barbara County and includes
grand tastings, gala dinners, educational seminars
and “Pinot Adventure Camp”.
|
March 3
11am - 4pm |
Ken Brown Wines |
World of Pinot Noir Open House
Taste new releases with Ken and Deb. No
appointment necessary. |
March 12
11am - noon
|
Riverbench
|
Vineyard Management
Learn about vineyard management
from our Vineyard Manager Jim Stollberg. Meet
at the tasting room and check in for an informative vineyard tour
and education. |
March 16 |
Melville |
Small Lot Collection Pinot Noir Release
Mark your calendars
for melville's weekend debut of their 2009 small
lot collection pinot noirs from our Sta. Rita Hills
estate vineyard: Clone
115 Indigene, Terraces, Carrie's and Sandy's. We
will feature all four wines in the tasting room.
No reservations necessary. |
March 17
|
Melville
|
Small Lot Collection Pinot Noir Release
Mark your calendars for melville's weekend debut
of their 2009 small lot collection pinot noirs
from our Sta. Rita Hills estate vineyard: Clone
115 Indigene, Terraces, Carrie's and Sandy's.
We will feature all four wines in the tasting
room while Brent Melville barbeques complimentary
tri-tip sandwiches for all in attendance between
12pm - 3pm. No reservations
necessary.
|
March 18
|
Melville
|
Small Lot Collection Pinot Noir Release
Mark your calendars for melville's weekend debut
of their 2009 small lot collection pinot noirs
from our Sta. Rita Hills estate vineyard: Clone
115 Indigene, Terraces, Carrie's and Sandy's.
We will feature all four wines in the tasting
room while Brent Melville barbeques complimentary
tri-tip sandwiches for all in attendance between
12pm - 3pm. No reservations
necessary.
|
March 19
noon - 3pm
|
Riverbench
|
St. Patrick's Day
Normally associated with beer,
but we've got a great alternative for a wine
lover's St. Paddy's celebration:
green wine with corned beef and cabbage pizza's
fresh out of our wood brick pizza oven. |
April 2
10am - 4pm
|
Riverbench
|
3rd Anniversary Celebration
Come help Riverbench
celebrate their 3rd birthday!! For this special
occasion, they will be tasting
their newest rosé release, the 2010 Pinot
Noir Rosé. |
April 21 |
all member wineries |
Vintners' Festival 2012 - save the date
Our annual rite of Spring will be held at The Carranza,
on the outskirts of Los Olivos in beautiful Santa
Ynez Valley. |
May 12 |
various member wineries |
Wine Country Marathon Wine & Music Festival
Whether you’re running or cheering a runner on, join us in Solvang Park for this post race festival featuring wine and beer tasting, exhibitor booths, massage therapists, awards ceremony, live band, product sampling, a kids play area, and more! |
May 19 |
Buttonwood Farm |
Crawfish Boil
It's back! |
June 30
3 - 7pm |
Buttonwood
Farm
Longoria Wines |
Red, White & Blues Festival
Their annual celebration of the blues.
|
August 11
|
Buttonwood
Farm
|
"All Buttonwood" Farm Dinner
A true localvore treat - everything on the table
- the food, the wine, the flowers - is raised sustainably
right there. |
October 13 |
all member wineries |
Celebration of Harvest 2012 - save the date |
