Experience the fine and rare wines of Mt. Veeder! Karen Crouse, owner of Mt. Veeder Magic Vineyards, will be featuring four Napa wineries who produce wine in the Mount Veeder Appellation (Napa Valley). Some of these wines are already listed as sold out, or have been offered to ESB exclusively. Wines will be available for purchase […]
Celebrate 2 Years of Events, Experiences and Exploration! ESB's 2nd Anniversary Festival Gathering with guest of honor: Chef Massimo Falsini Executive Chef of Caruso's at Rosewood Miramar Resort The Festival Gathering is a celebration of some of the best culinary and beverage artists in our community. Limited to only 90 attendees, the event will allow members […]
La Piazza - Launch Event! ESB is thrilled to introduce La Piazza, a series that celebrates Italian culture, food, wine, music, arts, and community. By hosting regular events, La Piazza brings together like-minded individuals who share a passion for Italian culture and artisans who strive to inspire one another.This evening will provide a ‘taste’ of […]
Holiday Wine Down Wednesday Celebrate the the holidays with your member friends at Pearl Social, SB’s newest music and cocktail lounge. Dress up with us! Wear your holiday sparkles or your debonair dress shirt, and journey through the snow…err…brisk evening breeze, to Pearl Social: the swanky, modern, sophisticated haven of fine libations next to The […]
Join us for an evening with Arnaud Fabre of Benom Wines! For our first Winemaker evening, ESB is featuring Benom Wines in Paso Robles, a small production boutique winery located in Tin City. Winemakers Arnaud and brother Guillaume come from a family of grape growers and winemakers. After 24 years in Narbonne, he moved to Bordeaux. […]
Warm Spicy Wines of Tuscany More than any other region in Italy, Tuscany has captured the hearts and palates of Americans. What’s so complicated about it? It’s just Sangiovese, right? With over 45 designated areas of origin and 278 different grapes grown there, 14 of which are different kinds of Sangiovese; Tuscany is far from […]
Join us for an evening with Orion Stang of Dilécta Wines Live In-person & Virtual Experience! In Person...This event is open to 10 guests. Guests will have a designated space at the venue, and ESB will provide individually plated bites and cheeses to enjoy alongside the wines. This event will be held at a private residence in […]
Once you visit this zoo... you may just discover that you are the animal in a cage! On Halloween Weekend, join members for a truly unique and intimate theatrical experience....Transport yourself to Central Park, NYC where you'll hear the distant sounds of saxophone, and partake of Halloween-inspired New York bites and adult beverages in a […]
Blind Tasting & Dinner ~ Cabernet Sauvignon of Paso Robles Explore the Cabernet Sauvignons of Paso (a few Napas too!) through a blind tasting of 8 wines in a safe outdoor setting! Yes, your heard it right!...Cabernet Sauvignon and its band of blended brothers is a prime time varietal in Paso. The quality, style, value and […]
Join ESB for an evening with Nick Elliot of Nicora Wines For our final Winemaker Evening of 2020, ESB is featuring Nick from Nicora Wines, who recently became a member of the '100-Point' club! This holy grail of wine ratings was lauded to his 2018 Slide Hill Single-Vineyard Syrah, from Doug Wilder of Purely Domestic Wine […]
Join ESB for an evening with Anthony Yount of Denner Vineyards For our first Winemaker Evening of 2021, ESB is featuring Anthony Yount from Dinner Vineyards, whose 2016 Dirt Worshipper was listed as #18 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2019. Come taste why Wine Spectator has named Denner wine one of the top 20 in the world […]
Sine Qua Non (also known as SQN), known for its Rhône style blends, has become an international sensation and one of the most collected California wine labels. Winemaker Manfred Krankl started with a vision and a lot of passion and turned it into an incredible success. Sine Qua Non wine is the only American label to […]
An evening with Cris Cherry of Villa Creek A benchmark winemaker in West Paso Robles, Cris Cherry captains a beautiful vineyard and produces "straight-up and just stunning wine," as Jeb Dunnuck so eloquently put it when giving 97 points to the 2017 Villa Creek This Way That Way. Villa Creek presents wines of fruit, minerality, earth and soul handcrafted […]
ESB Happy Hour at El Encanto! To all members and friends...we are so excited to announce ESB's first happy hour in over a year! This Happy Hour will be hosted at Belmond El Encanto, who has graciously offered ESB one of their private picturesque venues! It's time to bring members together in a casual, social setting (respecting […]
Cocktails & Canapés A proper drink! Whether you enjoy the classic Old Fashioned, French 75, or Negroni, allow us to take your appreciation of cocktails to the next level. With the introduction of more obscure bitters and liquors, allow ESB to introduce you to the latest trends in mixology, while learning a bit about the […]
Join us for an evening with Jeremy Weintraub of Site Wine Co. Site Wines is the smallest winery ever to be featured at an ESB wine event. The owner and winemaker is Jeremy Weintraub and he produces just 400 cases a year. Yes, that's correct - just 4,800 bottles! Jeremy is the acclaimed head winemaker […]
ESB Happy Hour ~ "Wine Down" On a glorious summer afternoon, enjoy a glass of wine (or two...), with fellow ESB members at a special private residence of one of our very own members. The ESB team will be sharing their favorite wines from top Santa Barbara and Paso Robles wineries, alongside Cheese, Charcuterie, Antipasti and more! […]
Exploring Chateauneuf du Pape Wines ESB is taking a deep dive into Chateauneuf du Pape wines (white and red) with a selection curated by our own longtime member Henry Chaney. We will be tasting through several flights of old world Rhone wines comparing the different blends, producers, subregions and age. The educational tasting will be […]
ESB Holiday Happy Hour Celebrate the holidays with members and guests at Venus In Furs, a contemporary wine bar nestled downtown with natural wines, cocktails and provisions. Purchase a glass and a bite, then catch up with friends old & new, and hear more about ESB's plans for 2022! (No host bar and food) The […]
Join us for an evening with Ryan Pease of Paix Sur Terre ESB is delighted to showcase some of the most unique wines in all of the central coast produced by none other than Ryan Pease of Paix Sur Terre! Between the rare Ugni Blanc (commonly used in cognac) and the deep and exquisite selection […]