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May Open House at The Glass House

The Glass House 628 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Join members and guests at Santa Barbara's newest Cocktail Garden, the Glass House. The Glass House features incredibly creative cocktails that are complex and inventive, as many feature infused spirits, lesser known liquors, and several executions involve crowd-pleasing smoking apparatuses, siphons, and beautiful glassware. Their menu also includes craft beer and wine. For the ESB open […]

$6.00 – $16.00

Wine Down Wednesday @ Mizza

Mizza 1112 State St., Santa Barbara, CA

Relax and "Wine Down" with ESB members and guests for Wine Down Wednesday @ Mizza Artisan Pizza & Italian Cuisine. Event cost includes buffet of Mizza’s artisan pizzas, pastas, salads and other signature dishes. Beverages can be purchased at the no-host bar (cash preferred!). ESB will have a private room and an outside bar area; […]

$25.00 – $35.00

Winemaker Evening & Dinner: Young Inglewood Wines of Napa Valley

Private Residence Santa Barbara, CA

…Where balance in winemaking is part of an inspired movement toward the new-old-school Napa! Epicurean Santa Barbara is excited to feature its first Napa Winery: Young Inglewood of St. Helena! Young Inglewood is known for their old world non-interventionist winemaking practices, and the estate's signature character in their Bordeaux varietals is transformed into wines of […]

$80.00 – $188.00

Wine Down Wednesday @ Djinn Library Bar

Djinn LIBRARY BAR 36 State St., Santa Barbara, CA

Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests for Wine Down Wednesday @ Djinn Library Bar at the Hotel Californian. Celebrate the return of Santa Barbara's warm summer afternoons with ESB members and guests over wine, cocktails and small bites at Hotel Californian's newest bar! Event registration includes a spread of light appetizers such […]

$20.00 – $25.00

Vermouths, Aperitivos and Antipasti with Bordiga Spirits

Private Residence Santa Barbara, CA

Join Sommelier Jessica Garver of The Monk’s Table, and Riccardo Molinero, owner of Bordiga Spirits from Cuneo, Italy, for an afternoon tasting of skillfully crafted vermouths, followed by elegant cocktails. Learn about the history and production of these wines and spirits, and taste their aromatic, complex, and vivid flavors. Start with a welcome aperitivo of […]

$28.00

Jarring and Canning the Summer’s Bounty

Private Residence Santa Barbara, CA

Join Member Kim Natzel to learn how to make homemade jam with summer fruits, and then participate in a hands on demonstration of jarring and canning. Once you’ve familiarized yourself with this easy process, you’ll be able to preserve your own jams, pickles, jelly, salsas, and even BBQ sauces! Start the afternoon off with a […]

$50.00

The Santa Barbara Vintner Legends Series: Lane Tanner

Private Residence Santa Barbara, CA

Our first “Santa Barbara Wine Legend” is 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 […]

$45.00 – $85.00

Wine Down Wednesday @ The Monarch

The Monarch Restaurant 1295 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Relax and “Wine Down” Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests on Wednesday, July 24th from 5-7pm at The Monarch Restaurant in the Montecito Inn. Event cost includes appetizers and passed hors d'oeuvres. Don’t forget to stay for the prize drawing! Valet and Street parking available. Menu Sourdough Bread & Butter ‘Nduja sausage, […]

$20.00 – $26.00

The Santa Barbara Vintner Legends Series: Jim Clendenen & Adam Tolmach

TBD Santa Barbara, CA

2 Legends, 12 Wines, 1 Fellowship Dinner! 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 […]

$59.00 – $94.00

Wine Down Wednesday @ The Manor Bar

The Manor Bar at Rosewood Miramar Resort 1759 S Jameson Ln, Montecito, CA

Relax and “Wine Down” Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests on Wednesday, August 14th from 5-6:45pm at the Manor Bar in Rosewood Miramar Resort. Event cost includes appetizers. Don’t forget to stay for the prize drawing! Valet and Street parking available. The Manor Bar provides wine, handcrafted cocktails, spirits, and delectable hors […]

$20.00 – $26.00

Winemaker Evening: Jim Fox of Patiné Cellars

Private Residence Santa Barbara, CA

Most know of Jim Fox for his career as a NHL hockey player for the Los Angeles Kings and as the Kings’ television analyst for FOX Sports West. But after retiring from the NHL, Jim ventured into the world of wine and founded Patiné Cellars in 2011. PATINÉ (pa-tee-nay) means to have skated in French; […]

$45.00 – $100.00

Wine Down Wednesday @ Cafe Ana

Cafe Ana 1201 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Relax and “Wine Down” Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests on Wednesday, September 11th from 5-7pm @ Cafe Ana. Event cost includes appetizers and passed hors d'oeuvres. Cafe Ana will offer $6 wine specials during the event.  Don’t forget to stay for the prize drawing! Join us in this bright and inviting […]

$16.00 – $22.00

Smoke & Mirrors: An Evening of Cigars, Magic and Fine Fare

Private Location Santa Barbara, CA

Join ESB for an evening of Cigars, Magic & Dinner! Bring your cigars to enjoy with friends…And the magic? A magician will be among the guests! Prepare to be amazed! ESB will provide a welcome beverage and Judy Astbury will be preparing passed appetizers and a spread of seasonally-inspired Italian-Californian specialties perfect for this fall evening. This event […]

$47.00 – $55.00

Italian Spirits, Cocktails, and Artisan Pizza

The Wayfarer Hotel 12 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA

Italian Spirits, Cocktails and Artisan Pizza! 8 Italian Spirit producers who specialize in Amari, Aromatized Wines, Liqueurs, and Spirits are traveling to Santa Barbara  to share their high-quality Italian spirits with our members and guests. Start the afternoon with La Sirena Spritz, and make your way through 4 stations of Spirit producers to taste 20 different […]

$45.00 – $55.00

Wine Down Wednesday: Wine Shepherd

The Wine Shepherd 30 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA

Wine Down Wednesday + Optional Black Sheep Tasting Menu Dinner Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests on Wednesday, October 16th from 5-7pm. Enjoy wine specials from The Wine Shepherd. Event cost includes appetizers by Chef Robert of The Black Sheep. Don’t forget to stay for the prize drawing! Afterwards, a group of […]

Free – $22.00

STREET FOOD – Indian Style!

TBD Santa Barbara, CA

Judy Astbury’s appetizers inspired by Indian Street food! On a warm fall afternoon, taste a variety of Judy Astbury’s appetizers inspired by Indian Street food! Savor Bhelpuri, Tandoori, Spicy Shrimp, Vegetable Bhajias with chutney and more, while enjoying the company of those who also appreciate layers of flavor and spice! The Gin & Tonic, a “veddy British […]

$45.00 – $56.00

Karen Crouse’s Mt. Veeder Magic Vineyards & Friends

TBD Santa Barbara, CA

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 […]

$60.00 – $80.00

ESB 2nd Anniversary Festival Gathering & Prize Drawing

Chase Palm Park 236 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA

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 […]

$85.00 – $120.00

La Piazza – Launch Event

Oppi'z 1026 State St, Santa Barbara, CA

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 […]

Free – $16.00

Holiday Wine Down Wednesday: Pearl Social

Pearl Social 131 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA

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 […]

$12.00 – $17.00