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July 2019
The Santa Barbara Vintner Legends Series: Lane Tanner
Few winemakers are more colorful than Lane Tanner — and we’re not just talking about her hair, which is often dyed in vibrant hues of orange and purple. Known by many as “Bette Midler in a Bottle,” she’s a jukebox of hilarious and poignant stories about a full life in the wine business, and has produced some of the most age-worthy Pinot Noirs ever made in Santa Barbara County. Originally from Lake County, Lane was putting her college chemistry degree…
Find out more »ESB Pizzas, Brews and BYOB!
Gather round for a summer pizza party! We’ll have two pizza ovens cranking out homemade pizzas, calzones, and other treats, and Topa Topa will be showcasing three of their popular brews! Don’t like beer? That’s fine- it’s BYOB as well! Bring youR favorite bottle or beverage to enjoy or share during the event. And stay for the dessert pizza with Nutella and Bananas! In the true ESB fashion there will be a variety of traditional and modern toppings, cheeses, veggies,…
Find out more »French-Canadian Brunch with Chef P.A. Tremblay
Chef P.A. Tremblay is sharing his French-Canadian heritage with ESB members through a beautiful summertime Brunch! The meal will start with a culturally inspired beverage and will continue with a partially plated, partially family style meal. It will showcase the flavors of Chef P.A.’s childhood, finessed with his formal culinary training and joie de vivre. Expect Maple Syrup to make an appearance more than once. Menu to come, and BYOB welcome, eh! Optional: During a pre-brunch reception, taste through the four…
Find out more »August 2019
[SAVE THE DATE] The Santa Barbara Vintner Legends Series: Jim Clendenen & Adam Tolmach
This is an evening that will go down in Central Coast wine history. Having just Jim Clendenen from Au Bon Climat or Adam Tolmach from The Ojai Vineyard by themselves would be a magical night, but having them both together — which was Jim’s idea! — is incredibly special. Jim Clendenen landed in UCSB to study pre-law, but ditched that after working a harvest at Zaca Mesa Winery in 1978. It was a fateful trip to Burgundy in 1981 that…
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