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!
| September 4 |
Riverbench |
Riverbench's 2nd Annual Photo Contest
We've noticed that the first thing
most of you do when you drive into Riverbench is take out your
cameras. And rightly
so - the view is exquisite. Why not? Now through September
1, submit your own Riverbench photos for our annual Photo Contest!
The winner will be revealed at our Photography Event on September
4 at the winery. The prize? A gourmet wine and food tasting
for 10 at the winery! |
| September 25 |
various member wineries |
FrancFest
Calling all francphiles
for a fantastic foray into the fine features of the Cabernet
Franc grape. Food, fun and a frolic in the vineyard round out
the afternoon. The finest producers of Cabernet Franc in Santa
Barbara County will present their wines pondside in the Buttonwood
Vineyard.
From noon to 3pm. Call 805.688.3032 for tickets or information. |
| October 9 |
all member wineries |
Celebration of Harvest!
The annual Celebration of Harvest is held
in October each year, when we're in the thick of the winegrape
harvest and winery staff take a needed break to showcase their
latest wines, many newly bottled!
Click here for more details. |
| November 6 |
various member wineries |
Autumn on the Trail
Come and enjoy
the fruits of harvest with a visit to our extraordinary wineries
located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Join us on the
trail for a great day of wine tasting and savor some of California's
most outstanding wines. As you take a self-guided tour of our
14 member wineries you will sample specially selected wines
paired with tasty hors d'oeuvres. Relax and explore the autumn
beauty and bounty of the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country at
your leisure - it's sure to be a spectacular day!
Visit our
website for full details. |
| November 13 |
Lucas & Lewellen |
7th Annual Harvest Party
Live
music, barrel & tank sampling and production
tours plus, artist/photographer Mark Robert Halper for a book
signing & author meet & greet. |
| November 20 |
Rideau |
Sunlight & Water Jazz
Afternoon
Join Iris Rideau & Mark Robert Halper for an afternoon
artist and book signing event while enjoying the music of Jon
Jeffers. |
| 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. |
| January 15 |
Santa
Barbara Winery |
Sunlight & Water Book
Signing
With artist/photographer
Mark Robert Halper. |
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