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 […]
G2 Vineyard Bottle Tasting with Bill Gibbs! ...with special guest Don Burns Join us as we taste through the celebrated G2 Vineyard, 1 winery at a time, in a rare, "once a lifetime" tasting hosted by the ESB team and Bill Gibbs himself. No vineyard on the Central Coast has produced more 100 point wines than […]
ESB Social (Friday) Kick off Labor Day weekend with ESB members! New to the club? Want to catch up with your OG member friends? Come on by! Spend some time with ESB members and founders Amy and Keith Robinson. Grab a glass and bite, and bid farewell to the summer season with good company! We'll offer […]
ESB 5 yr Anniversary Social Hour Join us for a casual holiday 5 year Anniversary Social Hour with members and guests! Connect with members old and new over appetizers, wine, beverages and celebrate Santa Barbara's unique food and beverage social club! It is because of our members that we have thrived through fires, shutdowns, pandemics […]
Join us for an evening with Mark Adams of Ledge Vineyards Mark makes exceptional and approachable Rhone wines while farming his own home vineyard on the west side of Paso. Musician turned winemaker, he is taking critics and consumers by storm, quickly blazing a trail to stardom. Beginning as Saxum's first-ever employee, he has become […]
ESB April Happy Hour Join the Epicurean team, fellow members and guests for a spring time Happy Hour at an awesome gallery downtown! Although ESB centers itself around culinary experiences, we are first and foremost a social club, so come and meet fellow members and member guests while enjoying wine, food and good conversation! All […]
"Cult" Syrahs of The Central Coast Experience some of the most sought after “Cult” wines in the world right here from our own backyard: Sine Qua Non, The Third Twin, Next of Kyn, Fingers Crossed and Andremily. Never before have the entire Manfred Krankl Family Wines been tasted side by side along with two special […]
Winemaker(s) Evening: Chris Kiranbay & Cameron Stoffel Saint K & Ultima Tulie Wines At this event we break all boundaries and bring you two incredibly talented and charismatic winemakers who represent the cornerstone of Paso's winemaking spirit with the best boutique small production wines that overdeliver on value and quality. Join us for an evening […]
Let's enlighten our palates with a Blind Wine Tasting! Perfect for beginners, novices, and educated wine enthusiasts alike, this seated tasting will highlight Rhone Varietals from different regions around the world. Led by member, advisor and wine lover Jeremy Allen, Members will gather, taste three single varietals (alongside wine friendly bites); learn the differences between […]
Join us for an evening with Duncan Harmon of Terre et Sang ESB is excited to debut one of Santa Barbara County's most exciting wineries to come online in recent years! The mother and son duo (Dalita and Duncan Harmon) are ready to carry the torch for SB that Paso has been doing so well […]
ESB Happy Hour Join Members and Friends at the Santa Barbara Wine Collective for beverages, snacks and good company. This event will have a no-host bar, and food will also be available for purchase. Santa Barbara Wine Collective will be offering a variety of local wines by the glass, (or bottle), and canned beer options. […]
Fancy Farmer Winemaker Dinner Jacob & Kelly Toft of Toft Wines Get ready for an evening filled with delectable wine, scrumptious food, and endless fun alongside the beloved duo, Jacob and Kelly Toft! Indulge in a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Amy Baer accompanied by 8 magnificent Toft wines with a special focus on the beloved […]