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!
| March 5 & 6 |
various member wineries |
World of Pinot Noir, Shell Beach
This annual event "brings extraordinary Pinot Noir producers
from around the globe together with Pinot Noir enthusiasts
for a weekend celebration and education about our collective
passion". For more information, please visit the WOPN
website. |
| March 6 |
Carina
Cellars |
New Release Tasting Party!
Carina Cellars will be tasting threir new 2008 releases before
they’re
officially on sale. Enjoy some tasty treats made by Natasha
and Carolyn! |
| March 17 |
Riverbench |
Green Wine & Pizza?
St. Patrick’s
Day is 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 – the
ultimate Irish indulgence! |
| March 19 - 21 |
Melville |
Small Lot Collection Pinot
Noir Release
The debut of
the 2008 estate small lot collection pinot noirs: Indigène,
Terraces and Carrie's. All three wines will be featured in
the tasting room while Brent Melville barbecues complimentary
tri-tip sandwiches for all in attendance on Saturday and Sunday. |
| March 20 |
D'Alfonso
- Curran |
Vineyard Tour
Come join us for
a day of education, great wine, and spectacular views! The
bus will leave around 8am, bound for the Sta. Rita Hills,
and a few of Kris and Bruno's favorite vineyards. We'll meet
at the Tasting Room and finish at the winery with
lunch, catered by New West, and barrel-tastings. |
| March 20 |
Rideau |
Mardi Gras Festival
Come celebrate
with us – Rideau style! Festivities include great food
(BBQ Ribs, Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, Red Beans & Rice,
Jalapeno Cornbread and triple Chocolate Brownies), live Zydeco
Music by T-Lou and His Rockin’ Band, Wine Glass engraving
and more! From 11 – 4:30 |
| March 27 - 28 |
several member wineries |
Rhône Rangers Tasting,
San Francisco
The thirteenth annual event
includes seminars on Saturday & Sunday, a winemaker dinner
on Saturday evening, and the grand tasting on Sunday afternoon.
For more details, visit their website. |
| April 3 |
Riverbench |
Easter Egg Hunt
Hippity, hoppity, our Easter Egg
Hunt is on its way! We are hosting a family friendly Easter
Egg Hunt with prizes for everyone. Kids who find eggs hidden
outside on our grounds will be awarded candies, including chocolate
bunnies. Wine-related prizes ranging form wine discounts to
small gift packs and more will be awarded to entrants 1 years
and older. We guarantee you’ll have something fun to
take home! |
| April 14 |
Riverbench |
National Lawyer’s
Appreciation Day
Since our tag line “Approach the Bench” seems
to be a big hit with all you lawyers, we decided to dedicate
an entire day to you. Present your business card and receive
special treatment! |
| April 16 |
Melville |
Inox 2009 and Viognier 2009 Release
With signs of spring all around, the first
whites from the 2009 harvest are released. Emphasizing
their freshness and vibrancy the stainless steel chardonnay
and the
opulently aromatic viognier will be showcased. |
| April 17 |
all member wineries |
Santa Barbara County Vintners'
Festival
A long weekend of celebration around the festival at River Park,
Lompoc.
Visit the Vintners' Festival page for more information and
to purchase tickets. |
| April 17 |
Lucas & Lewellen |
Wine & Cheese Pairing
After
the Vintners' Festival, meet us back at the Lucas & Lewellen
Tasting Room for live music, wine specials, and our annual
Vintners’ Festival Wine & Cheese Pairings. No RSVP
required. 6-8 p.m. |
| April 17 |
Mandolina |
Cal-Ital Wines and Italian
Cheese!
After the Festival, meet us back at the Mandolina
Tasting Room for live classic jazz, wine specials, and our
annual Vintners’ Festival Cal-Ital & Cheese Pairing.
No RSVP required. 6-8 p.m. |
| April 17 |
Lucas & Lewellen |
Winemaker Dinner
Join Winemaker
Megan McGrath Gates, Royce & Ann, and Louis & Jill
for Lucas & Lewellen’s
annual winemaker dinner, featuring five courses of Chef Mini
DalFuoco’s cuisine paired with Lucas & Lewellen wines.
Event will sell out so
please reserve early! At the Petersen Inn from 6-9 p.m. |
| April 29 - May 1 |
several member wineries |
Hospice du Rhône,
Paso Robles
An
exceptional 3-day event globally
regarded as the single most essential and enjoyable gathering
of international Rhône wine producers and enthusiasts.
For more information and tickets, please visit the Hospice
du
Rhône website. |
| May 15 |
Buttonwood
Farm |
Crawfish Boil
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! It's 2010 and that means the
Crawfish Boil is back. Treat yourself to a unique wine country
event in our vineyard by the pond. Don't miss this true Louisiana-style
crawfish boil complete with all the trimmings, live Zydeco
music, and our award winning estate grown wines. |
| June 19 |
Fiddlehead
Cellars |
FiddleFest!
FiddleFest returns
this year! And as our “main event”, it’s
not to be missed! It’s an exploration and celebration
of our Fiddlestix Vineyard – the place, the people, the
wines and the feeling. All of our colleagues who craft a Fiddlestix
designated Pinot Noir will pour their wines at the famous Fiddlestix
Barn located at mile marker 7.28 on Santa Rosa Rd, smack dab
in the middle of the phenomenal Santa Rita Hills. There is
fantastic food a-plenty and, of course, a fiddlin’ good
time! Contact us to get on the list. |
| June 19 |
Lucas & Lewellen |
Summer BBQ at Valley View Vineyard
Our annual Summer Barbecue is an event as unforgettable as
our host, the Dirtman himself! Visit with Louis Lucas, Royce
Lewellen, Megan McGrath Gates, and your Lucas & Lewellen
friends while savoring new Lucas & Lewellen and Mandolina
wine releases, a wine country barbecue, live music by Mike
Shelton, and the gorgeous view of the Valley View Vineyard.
Please reserve early as seating is limited. |
| December 4 & 5 |
Buttonwood
Farm |
Pomegranate Festival and Holiday
Open House
Who doesn't need some holiday cheer? Come on out and sample
fabulous pomegranate recipes, taste award winning wines
and take care of your holiday shopping in a fun and relaxed
atmosphere. |
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