STARS of Santa Barbara
Join us and a number of our friends at one of the best tastings of the year. Dedicated to keeping the populous current on the developments growing out of Santa Barbara, this Annual Tasting Event features the namesakes, owners, winemakers pouring some of the best wine made in California. Santa Barbara continues to make smaller production wines that need a story to be told and we deliver on that promise. Come and meet the winemakers, passionate owners, and the farmers and see why Santa Barbara deserves a bigger part of your wine budget and why you should plan a number of visits in the months ahead.
Winemaker Dinner at Sam’s by the Beach
Our friends at Gourmet Wine Getaways have teamed up with Sam’s for a fantastic evening of food and wine. Join us for a 5 course feast expertly paired with our wines. We will discuss the recent harvest along with each of the featured wines. Seating is limited, so call (310) 230-9100 to make your reservation.
Winemaker Food & Wine Paring at 3rd Corner Ocean Beach
Join us for a winemaker pouring and food paring at this terrific spot where our wines will be expertly matched with a delicious 3 course tasting menu.
Santa Barbara Vintners Road Trip, Barbareño Santa Barbara
We are joining our friends and fellow producers of Grenache and Syrah for an afternoon and evening in Santa Barbara. Barbareño is one of our favorite spots in Santa Barbara, and their regional cuisine is perfect match with SYV wines. Come enjoy a taste and an update of harvest activities.
Winemaker Pouring at Enoteca La Storia
One of the great gems of the South Bay, Enoteca La Storia is an authentic Italian-styled enoteca; that is a wine shop, marketplace and gathering spot, where old world inspired food (small plates, charcuterie and cheeses) are served with hand selected, handcrafted wines and beers. Mike and Joe have created a truly marvelous experience here, and we are proud to be a featured winery. We will pour through our line up with some small bites and lots of good cheer.
Fall Wine Club Pick Up Party
We are planning a pick up party at the bucolic Duvarita Vineyard. We will taste new releases, have some terrific bites, and you can pick up (and add to) your wine club shipment! Details will be provided soon.
Celebration of Harvest Grand Tasting
The grand tasting showcases over 100 local wineries, food from the area’s best chefs, live music and a festive mid harvest atmosphere.
Winemaker Dinner at The Ballard Inn
Chef Budi Kazali and his Ballard Inn are Santa Ynez Valley legends, and we are thrilled to pair our wines with Budi’s brilliant culinary creations. The event is held during the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Celebration of Harvest weekend, so demand will be high and tables scarce. You will want to make reservations soon!
Sta. Rita Hills Wine & Fire Grand Tasting
Join us and fellow Sta. Rita Hills producers for an evening celebrating one of the coolest AVA’s in America.
Institute of Masters of Wine: Global Syrah Tasting
We are excited to be part of this epic Syrah tasting put together by the Institute of Masters of Wine at The Wine House.
The tasting will focus on a broad scope of top quality old world and new world Syrahs from regions including the Rhône, California, Washington, and the Southern Hemisphere. Selections include: Arnot-Roberts, Betz Family Winery, Copain, Craggy Range , Gangloff, La Barbarine, Côte Rôtie, Gilles Robin, Crozes-Hermitage , Guigal, Chateau d’Ampuis, Côte Rôtie, Henschke, Hill of Grace, Holus Bolus , Louis Barruol, La Boisselée, Côte Rôtie, Mark Sorrel, Hermitage, Paul Jaboulet Aîné, La Chapelle, Hermitage, Penfolds Grange, Saxum, Shaw & Smith , Dragonette Cellars, Stolpman and Windgap just to name a few of the over 130 wines that will be presented.