Virtual Tasting with Golden Gate Wine Cellars
Join us for a special virtual tasting event with our friends at Golden Gate Wine Cellars. Golden Gate is putting together a special 3-pack featuring the newly released ’18 Vogelzang Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, the DEBUT of our Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, and the ’18 Seven Syrah. Sign up via Golden Gate Wine Cellars (click link below) and they will ship a 3-pack to you and send a zoom link. Brandon will see you on zoom on March 26th!
Virtual Tasting Event w/ The Bottle Shop (Sierra Madre)
Friends in Southern California, join us for a virtual tasting this Friday 7/31, at 7pm via Zoom. The Bottle Shop in Sierra Madre is hosting us for a virtual tasting event via zoom.
Contact the Bottle Shop to sign up & order your wines: Visit the shop in Sierra Madre, call (626) 355-1262, or email glira@g-ratedwines.com. They will then provide you with a link for the zoom session.
We look forward to tasting with you on Friday!
Virtual Tasting Celebrating the Sta. Rita Hills
Join John and Brandon as they converse with Matt Kettmann of the Wine Enthusiast on the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance Facebook Page. We will be tasting the 2017 Rita’s Crown Chardonnay and new 2018 vintage of Radian Pinot Noir. Order the wines in advance and taste along live (no need to purchase to join the livestream). The livestream link will be shared one week prior to the event, so check back soon.
Virtual Tasting in your own home! Golden Gate Cellars x Dragonette
Our friends at Golden Gate Cellars are hosting Brandon for a virtual tasting.
We will taste 3 new release wines including our Rose, Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir. Golden Gate Cellars will ship the wines directly to you, and you can taste along with us. Space is limited and you’ll want to secure the wines in advance, so sign up now!
Radian Vineyard Visit Livestream on Instagram Live
Join us along with the amazing vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano (aka The Grape Whisperer) for a view into the wild beauty of Radian Vineyard. We will give an overview of this amazing vineyard and talk about the growing season, live from the vineyard.
Santa Barbara Vintners Festival
Join us and our colleagues for a taste of what’s new in Santa Barbara County. The Vintners Festival is the longest running tasting celebration of Santa Barbara wines, and we have fond memories of attending the festival ourselves as we were becoming acquainted with the area. This event provides a unique opportunity to catch up with old friends and discover new favorites. The historic Rancho Sisquoc is a beautiful setting for the festival, we hope you can join us.
World of Pinot Noir
Join us for an exploration of Pinot Noir from the USA and the world.
Winemaker Dinner at Akbar
Join Brandon & Gourmet Wine Getaways’ wine expert Peter Kerr as they discuss these amazing wines, the latest from the 2019 harvest & answer all your wine & food-related questions. All the wines will be available for ordering at very special “tonight only” prices so you can stock up just in time for Thanksgiving and the December holidays. Grab some friends and join us! $85 per person plus tax and gratuity
**Seating is limited, so call today to reserve your table: (310) 574-0666**
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Scallops Balchoa:
Sauteed scallops cooked with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger and a touch of lemon
2018 Dragonette Sauvignon Blanc, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara
Chicken Tamatter:
Chicken in a coconut/tomato sauce with select Indian seasonings
2017 Dragonette Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills
Tandoori Grilled Scottish Salmon
Chef Avi’s special marinade
2017 Dragonette Pinot Noir, Duvarita Vineyard
Keema Biryani:
Spiced & curried ground lamb cooked Mughlai-style with rice
2016 Dragonette Seven (Rhone blend)
Dragonette Seminar at Meritage Wine Market
We are thrilled to return to Meritage Wine Market! Join Brandon for a tasting of our latest releases and a discussion about the wines and the recent harvest season.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate Matter of Taste Event
We are honored to have received an invite to pour at this exceptional tasting event. We will be pouring at The Grand Walkabout Tasting, features over 200 outstanding wines from around the globe, each rated 93 points or higher by Robert Parker Wine Advocate.

