| 9am - 5pm |
Babcock |
Open House
Come taste the full spectrum of Babcock wines. In
addition to current releases, we will also be pouring the
full line up of Terroir Exclusives, single vineyard wines
and futures. Light hors d’oeuvres. $15 per person, Free
for wine club members.
Want to kick up your wine tasting experience? Join us Saturday
and experience the V.I.P. cellar with catered cuisine. What
could be better than experiencing the entire line-up of Babcock
wines? Having great food matched with great wine of course!
Enjoy the fine cuisine of Lori Cordova catering with heavy
hors d' oeuvres designed to go with a wide variety of wines.
Wine Club members $30/couple or $20 per person. General public
tickets are $50 per couple or $30 per person. Hurry, reservations
are limited. |
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| 9.30 - 11am |
Palmina |
Friulian Symposium
& Brunch
You are invited to join winemaker/owner Steve Clifton
in an exploration of Tocai Friulano - a white wine grape from
the Friuli region in northern Italy. Steve will pour and discuss
a number of winemaking experiments, comparing and contrasting
the newly released Palmina 2007 Tocai Friulano with lots fermented
in a variety of different ways.
You’ll finish with the newly released
2007 Tocai Friulano made in the traditional Palmina style,
complete with a Piemonte style brunch!
Limited to just 20 guests. $30 per person.
Please call (805) 735.2030 to make your reservations, which
are accepted on a first come, first served basis. |
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| 9.30am - 5.3pm |
Huber
Cellars |
The Huber Estate was established in 1986,
and the first vines were planted in 1987, making it one of
the oldest vineyards in Santa Rita Hills. The premier grapes
of the appellation, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, are grown on
the estate, as is a German red grape varietal called Dornfelder.
Visa holders are invited to sample Huber wines at the House
of Honeywood in Solvang. |
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| 10am - 5pm |
Bridlewood |
A lushly landscaped, landmark Mission-style wine
estate that welcomes its members and guests to an unparalleled
Santa Barbara wine country experience.
An additional discount on all case purchases for all Visa holders. |
|
| 10am - 6pm |
Casa
Cassara |
With amazing grapes come incredible wines. Small
production, handcrafted excellence flows from our winery that
sits in the heart of Sta. Rita Hills appellation in northern
Santa Barbara County.
15% off all wine purchases. |
|
| 10am - 6pm |
Costa
de Oro |
In addition to their line-up of estate-grown Pinot
Noir and Chardonnay wines, Costa de Oro are offering library
wine tastings, live music and 15% off all wine purchases. Food
is also available for purchase. |
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| 10am - 6pm |
Cottonwood
Canyon |
Open House
Sample wines with special food pairings. Or come out
to enjoy the view and listen to live music from 12-4 on the
patio.
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| 10am - 5pm |
Cambria |
Open house with select foods and fine wines. Complimentary
and open to the public. |
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| 10am - 5pm |
Fess
Parker |
Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard is a family
owned and operated winery producing ultra-premium, award-winning
wines including Syrah, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and
white Riesling. Visa holders are offered a 10% discount on wine
purchases. |
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| 10am - 5pm |
Firestone
Vineyard |
Firestone Vineyard wines hail from eight estate
vineyards near California’s celebrated Santa Barbara coast,
where an unparalleled marine climate and expressive soils yield
wines of extraordinary complexity and elegance. Visa holders
have wine club benefits for the weekend, including a 25% wine
discount and 10% merchandise discount.
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|
| 10am - noon |
Foley
Estates |
Vintners Chuckwagon Brunch
Stop in on your way to the Festival for a Chuckwagon
Brunch. $35 for general public, $30 for wine club members. |
|
| 10am - 5pm |
Gainey
Vineyard |
The Gainey Vineyard was the first winery to own
vineyards in both the warm, eastern end of Santa Ynez Valley,
where the family concentrates on Bordeaux varieties, and the
cool western Sta. Rita Hills, where they have planted Pinot
Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. |
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| 10am - 5pm |
Kenneth
Volk Vineyards |
Open House
A little off the beaten path, but well worth the trek –
Kenneth Volk Vineyards has one of the most extensive portfolios
of wine on the Central Coast. Sample some of Ken’s new
heirloom wines, along with exceptional Pinots and Chardonnays.
Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
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| 10am - 5pm |
Lafond |
New releases, bread & cheeses, desserts and
our famous “Taco Stand”.
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|
| 10am - 5pm |
Lincourt |
Once a dairy farm, Lincourt offers charming atmosphere
and award winning wines including estate and vineyard designated
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah and Pinot Noir. Visa holders
are offered a 15% discount on wine purchases. |
|
| 10am - 5pm |
Rancho
Sisquoc |
Special library selections, light foods. Art
show featuring Betsy Jones. |
|
| 10am - 5pm |
Roblar |
Roblar Winery is located in the beautiful Santa
Ynez Valley. The rustic tasting room and winery are set on a
beautiful 38 acre vineyard. Roblar Winery is an experience.
The entire facility was designed to reflect the owners’
passion for quality living.
Visa holders receive 10% off all purchases. |
|
| 10am - 5.30pm |
Royal
Oaks |
One of the Valley's best kept secrets. A boutique
winery known for its handcrafted wines at reasonable prices,
we offer wines for every palate. The wines are elegant and
complex.
Visa holders receive 10% off all purchases. |
|
| 10am - 5pm |
Santa
Barbara Winery |
The winery produces Pinot
Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah varieties that have
excelled in the micro climate of the western end of Santa Ynez
Valley which is strongly influenced by the cool breezes from
the Pacific, the foggy mornings and the warm days. |
|
| 10am - 5pm |
Tres
Hermanas |
Tres Hermanas with winemaker Luke Lindquist
at the helm, is focused on the creation of fine French and
Italian style wines using fruit from some of the leading vineyards
on the Central Coast as well as from our own estate grown
Syrah. |
|
| 10am - 4pm |
Zaca
Mesa |
An estate winery dedicated to Rhône varieties.
|
|
| 10.30am - 5.30pm |
Curtis
Winery |
Curtis Winery is exclusively committed to the
crafting of Rhône-style wines. We are inspired by the
extraordinary terrain of Santa Barbara County’s Santa
Ynez Valley, which is today recognized as one of the world’s
leading appellations for Rhône varietals. |
|
| 11am - 4pm |
Andrew
Murray Vineyards |
Annual Spring Release Open House
Not usually open to the public, come on out to the
winery at 5095 Zaca Station Road in Los Olivos. We will be providing
light hors d’oeuvres and at least ten different wines
to sample. $10 per person. |
|
| 11am - 5pm |
Alma
Rosa |
Celebrating Earth Day with great wine, great food,
great music and great people. Enjoy the captivating music of
Francisco Gonzalez a founder of the well known "Los Lobos"
who has been part of our open house entertainment for over 20
years along with his colleague Roberto who plays several styles
of Mexican style guitars. Francisco joins us in celebrating
Alma Rosa Winery's 1st annual open house back on our Rancho
el Jabalí! With Francisco here we feel the "family"
is together again....sooooo come "Listen to the Music".
$15 per person and $10 for designated drivers. No charge for
Wine Club members. |
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| 11am - 5pm |
Artiste |
Join us for an Open House!
Enjoy a future’s tasting of our new dessert wine
Le Bec Sucre and a special library wine tasting – Plus
Live Music from 1-4pm! |
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| 11am - 5pm |
Bedford
Thompson |
Open House Along with current releases, a vertical
tasting of Syrah and Cabernet Franc, and light hors d’oeuvres.
Visa holders receive a 20% discount; Wine Club members with
Visa receive a 35% discount. Light hors d’oeuvres served.
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|
| 11am - 5pm |
Buttonwood
Farm |
Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Betty, Garden, Trevin,
Music, Fun, Bret, Cabernet Franc, Devin, Seyburn, Art, Marsanne,
Syrah, Imbibers Club, Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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| 11am - 5pm |
Carina
Cellars |
The goal at Carina Cellars is a simple one: to
produce top-quality Rhône wines that showcase and emphasize
terroir above all else. The current line-up of wines includes
both vineyard-designated and Santa Barbara County bottlings
of Viognier, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre and Grenache. |
|
| 11am - 5pm |
Consilience |
Open House
Special release wines, library wines offered with
tasting. |
|
| 11am - 6pm |
Daniel
Gehrs |
Since our start in 1990, our focus has remained
the same - creating small lots of high quality wines, offered
at reasonable prices. White wines include Chenin Blanc and Viognier;
the red wine focus is on Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Visa holders are offered a 10% discount. |
|
| 11am - 4pm |
Demetria |
Not normally open to the public, the winery on
Foxen Canyon Road is open this weekend and invites you to taste
their Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhone wines. Visa holders are
offered a 10% discount on select wine purchases. |
|
| 11am - 4pm |
Fiddlehead
Cellars |
Kathy Joseph established Fiddlehead Cellars to
capture the pure essence of the two grape varietals that she
loves best – Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. As “Head
Fiddle”, Kathy continues to passionately pursue her goal
of creating stylistic Sauvignon Blancs and silky, intense Pinot
Noirs.
|
|
| 11am - 4pm |
Foxen |
The Foxen boys have been making wine together
for 20 years at the historic Rancho Tinaquaic tasting room. |
|
| 11am - 4.30pm |
Longoria |
Production Facility Open House
Our winery in the Lompoc "wine ghetto",
which is normally closed to the public, will be open this weekend
only. Light hors d'oeuvres and our newest releases will be available
for tasting. |
|
| 11am - 4pm |
Michael
Grace |
Specializing in the unique wines of southern Rhone,
most notably Grenache and Syrah. Their fine wines are handcrafted
with limited production ensuring their primary objective: quality.
Visa holders are offered a 25% discount on
wine purchases. |
|
| 11am - 5pm |
Oreana
Winery |
Devoted to the production of Pinot Noir, Syrah
and micro-batches of sparkling wine at Santa Barbara's downtown
winery. |
|
| 11am - 4pm |
Palmina |
Palmina is a Californian celebration of the rich,
wonderful lifestyle and attitude toward food, wine, friends
and family that exists in Italy.
|
|
| 11am - 6pm |
Presidio |
Producing Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay from
their cool climate estate vineyard west of Santa Rita Hills. |
|
| 11am - 4.30pm |
Rideau |
Creole Open House
Join us in celebration of Vintners Festival weekend.
You will be treated to a festive day of wine tasting and live
music. New releases and award-winning reserve wines will be
available for tasting and purchase. A hand-selected Rhone wine
will be paired with one of Iris' famous Creole specialties.
Bring a picnic, a blanket, a few of your close friends and family
and relax with us under a lovely blue Santa Ynez sky!
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| 11am - 5pm |
Sanford |
Open House
Come try our current wines, barrel tastings and appetizers
while enjoying the sounds of the Agin Brothers Band. Admission
is only $15 per person with a souvenir glass to take home. $5
for Wine Club members.
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|
| 11am - 5pm |
Scott
Cellars |
The winery produces small lots of handcrafted
Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and a Zinfandel/Syrah
blend. This weekend there will be special food pairings. |
|
| 11am - 5pm |
Silver |
Crafting superior Rhône, Italian, Burgundian
and Bordelaise varietals from local vineyards carefully chosen
for the production of terroir driven wines.
Tasting is at Wine Country in Los Olivos. |
|
| from 11am |
Stolpman |
Established in 1977, Stolpman Vineyards produces
estate grown fruit from our vineyard off Ballard Canyon. Syrah,
Sangiovese and Roussanne are our primary varietals. Visa holders
receive 10% discount on wine purchases and 20% on a case or
more. |
|
| noon - 4pm |
The
Brander Vineyard |
Open House
Come taste Fred Brander's award-winning Sauvignon
Blanc wines and latest releases, complemented by appetizers
in the courtyard. |
|
| noon - 4pm |
Jaffurs |
Small and highly acclaimed, the family-owned winery
produces limited quantities of handcrafted Rhone varietal wines:
Syrah, Grenache, Roussanne and Viognier. |
|
| 6pm |
Foxen |
Winemaker Dinner
Join “the Foxen Boys” for an evening of
fun and entertainment by Rob Rio. At the Alisal Guest Ranch
in Santa Ynez. $125 per person. |
|
| 6pm |
Lucas
& Lewellen
Mandolina |
Wine & Cheese Pairing
Celebrate the Vintners’ Festival with a wine
and cheese pairing set to live jazz! $20 per person, free to
wine club members.
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|
| 6.30 - 9pm |
Palmina |
Winemakers Dinner
Combine the beautiful setting of the Santa Ynez Inn
and the culinary skill of Chef Heather Henry, with the food
loving Palmina wines, and you have an dining experience! $125
per person.
Call the Santa Ynez Inn for reservations at (805) 688-5588. |
|
| 7pm |
Buttonwood
Farm |
"Taste the Futures" Winemaker
Dinner
Winemaker Karen Steinwachs debuts the fruits of her first harvest
at Buttonwood Farm accompanied by an elegant feast prepared
by jeff & Janet Olsson of New West Catering. Sample
new releases of Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah Rosé as well
as barrel samples of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
in the barrel room. A small number of futures will be available
for sale only at this dinner.
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|
| 7pm |
Core |
Winemaker Dinner
Chef Willie Martinez of Ono Hawaiian BBQ will
pair his island-inspired fare with Dave and Becky Corey's wines
in this intimate winemaker dinner limited to 28 people. At Wine
Country in Los Olivos. |
|
| 7pm |
Longoria |
Winemaker Dinner
Enjoy the creative cuisine from Chef Budi Kazali and
the award-winning wines from winemaker Richard Longoria at the
Ballard Inn. Very limited seating. Phone 805 688-7770
for reservations.
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