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. The following is a calendar
of events held by member wineries. But check back often, as this
calendar is constantly being updated!
| May 11 |
Rideau |
Mothers Day
Brunch
An extraordinary gourmet Southern Feast will be prepared by
Iris Rideau and one of our renowned Valley Chefs! |
| May 11 |
Riverbench |
Mother's Day Gracious Gourmet
Sampling
This line of organic specialty food products includes
sauces, spreads, and chutneys that will wow your tastebuds!
Join us in our Cellar Room to sample these fun treats with our
wines. Recipes and food pairing recommendations will be provided.
Samples are included with the purchase of our wine tasting. |
| May 14 |
Imagine |
Wednesday Evenings with
the Winemaker at Los Olivos Café
Come meet Ross Jay Ranking, owner/winemaker for Imagine,
who will be presenting five of his current release wines, all
complemented by tasty hors d’oeuvres from the talented
kitchen staff at Los Olivos Café. From 5pm, reservations
not required, but call 805 688-7265 for more information. |
| May 17 |
Buttonwood
Farm |
Crawfish Boil!
Come join us for our somewhat annual Louisiana-style
Crawfish Boil. Come out to our vineyard and devour some little
mud-bugs and other grub, listen to JT & the Zydeco Zippers,
and drink some delicious Buttonwood wine. |
| May 24 |
Artiste |
Wine Release and Art Exhibit
We are delighted to welcome the art of Daniel Bayless
to Artiste with three new wines featuring his incredible new
paintings: Les Fleurs, Attuned, and Boulevard. Join us for the
opening celebration from 6-8 pm. Savor passed hors d'oeuvres
by Mondial of Santa Barbara, live music, and sample the new
wine releases. Members $50 / Non-members $55 |
| May 24 |
Riverbench |
Memorial Day Wine, Cheese,
and Summer Games,
Join us to start summer off with a bang and celebrate
your Memorial Day weekend in style! We've got the bocce, horseshoes,
and croquet; you bring your team and show us how it's done.
We've paired a line of elegant and unique cheeses to go with
our wines, so you won't want to miss this one. All this is included
in the price of your wine tasting. |
| May 30 |
Fiddlehead
Cellars |
Friday Night Tasting
Head to East Beach Wines in downtown Santa Barbara
for a great way to start your weekend. Owner/Winemaker Kathy
Joseph of Fiddlehead Cellars will be pouring her current releases
of Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Oregon Pinot Noir and
Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir from her Fiddlestix Vineyard. From
4-7. Contact East Beach Wines at 805.899.1535 for more information. |
| May 31 |
The
Brander Vineyard |
Spring
Open House
Sample the newly released 2007 white, a tasting
and sale of 30 Library Wines as well as an opportunity to
taste and purchase a selection of Futures at a fraction of
their release price. There will also be a selection of light
appetizers. $25 includes a Brander logo glass - no charge
for Vintage Club members. noon to 4pm |
| June 7 |
Cambria |
Farmer's Market
Join us at the estate for locally harvested produce, eye-catching
artwork, and our always award-winning wines. Enjoy the sounds
of the band Still Evolving, and top it all off with a sample
of wine straight from the barrel. 10-3 p.m. |
| June 13 |
Bridlewood |
Friday Night Tasting
Head to East Beach Wines in downtown Santa
Barbara for a great way to start your weekend. Winemaker David
Hopkins of Bridlewood will be pouring their newest releases.
From 4-7. Contact East Beach Wines at 805.899.1535 for more
information. |
| June 14 |
Addamo |
Salmon Bake
A neo-traditional Salmon Bake, held under the clear
summer sky above the Santa Maria Valley appellation, on the
grounds of the Tuscan-style Addamo Estate. Portfolio of award-winning
Pinot Noirs paired with wild-caught salmon. Baked over open
fires and served in abundance. |
| June 14 |
Riverbench |
Winemaker Meet & Greet
and Barrel Tasting
Come hang out and taste wine with our winemaker, Chuck
Ortman. Ortman’s winemaking career extends over nearly
40 years, during which he cultivated his signature “Ortman
style” of winemaking. This casual event will include wine
and cheese pairing as well as a barrel tasting. |
| June 28 |
Buttonwood
Farm
Longoria
Wines |
Red, White & Blues
Buttonwood Farm Winery and Longoria Wines invite to
to an afternoon of Blues, Red & White wine, and bright sunshine.
Bring a picnic lunch and blankets for the grass. Supported by
the Santa Barbara Blues Society. |
| July 10 - 13 |
various member wineries |
Central Coast Wine Classic
The 24th Annual Central Coast Wine Classic will once
again be a comprehensive food, wine and lifestyle event featured
a broad spectrum of activities, including Dinner at Hearst Castle
and multiple fine wine-oriented educational symposia, luncheons
and winery dinners. For the 2008 schedule, visit their website. |
| July 5 |
Riverbench |
Rancho Olivos Oil Tasting |
| August 16 |
Cottonwood
Canyon |
Summer BBQ
Join us for our annual Summer BBQ on the patio overlooking
our vineyard. From 4pm. Details are in the works, please check
our website as they will be posted when finalized. |
| October 11 |
all member wineries |
Celebration of Harvest
Join the 100+ members of the Vintners’ Association
as we take a short break from the 2008 harvest to celebrate
the vintage and the bounty of our county! Save the date, as
more details and tickets will be available by Labor Day. |
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