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SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday at Rosewood’s Miramar Beach Bar
DESCRIPTION:Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests for our first Wine Down Wednesday at the brand new Miramar Beach Bar in the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort.\nTo continue the celebration and welcoming of Michelin Starred Chef Massimo Falsini\, ESB is hosting this event at the newly-opened location. For this private event with no-host bar\, Chef Massimo and his team will craft six appetizers to be passed throughout the evening\, and guests are welcome to order beverages from the no-host bar. ESB has hosted Chef Massimo twice since his arrival\, and now this is an opportunity to visit Chef on his home turf! This Wednesday just got a lot better. Oh\, and don’t forget to stay for the prize drawing. \nInspired by a luxurious sailing vessel\, the Miramar Beach Bar features highly varnished wood\, copper and stainless-steel detailing. The location presents a memorable oceanfront venue for guests to socialize over activities including shuffleboard and fireside conversation\, under glittering festoon lights on the outdoor deck.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/wine-down-wednesday-at-rosewoods-miramar-beach-bar/
LOCATION:Rosewood Mirarmar Beach\, 1759 S Jameson Lane\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190502T171500
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SUMMARY:May Open House at The Glass House
DESCRIPTION:Join members and guests at Santa Barbara’s newest Cocktail Garden\, the Glass House.\nThe 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. \nFor the ESB open house\, the mixologists will be preparing one of their signature cocktails\, You’re Berry Fashionable\, at a special discount for ESB to be pre-purchased through our website. This cocktail\, which is a riff on an Old Fashioned\, uses clarified strawberry juice reduced with minty Fernet Branca to offer a fresh\, sophisticated take on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail. Guests who opt for this cocktail will receive a ticket upon entry for their drink – -but please remember to tip your bartender! Otherwise\, just buy a ticket for the event\, and purchase your cocktail of choice from the menu! \nOpen House registration includes optional cocktail\, extended happy hour prices on wine and beer\, ESB snacks and our own reserved space.\nGlass House Cocktail Garden cocktail bar is amping up the spirits scene! Kyle Peet\, formerly with Alinea Group’s The Aviary\, which was recently featured on Chef’s Table\, is part of the team behind the new inventive cocktails. The cocktail menu\, decor and vibe are an homage to David Grandison Fairchild\, who is credited with introducing more than 200 exotic plants and varieties of established crops to the United States. And\, of course\, the cocktails follow suit with inspired exotic ingredients. \nStop by\, say hello\, meet members and make new friends!
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/may-open-house-the-glass-house/
LOCATION:The Glass House\, 628 State Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Beer,Cocktails,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Spirits,Wine
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SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday @ Mizza
DESCRIPTION:Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests for Wine Down Wednesday @ Mizza Artisan Pizza & Italian Cuisine.\nEvent 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; perfect for a summer afternoon. \n \nMizza features handmade artisan pizzas\, handmade pastas\, homemade sauces\, salads and a selection of carefully selected house specialties using local fresh produce\, locally caught fresh fish\, free-range chicken and Harris Ranch meats. \nJoin us for a delicious and fun evening!
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/wine-down-wednesday-may-22/
LOCATION:Mizza\, 1112 State St.\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening & Dinner: Young Inglewood Wines of Napa Valley
DESCRIPTION:…Where balance in winemaking is part of an inspired movement toward the new-old-school Napa!\nEpicurean Santa Barbara is excited to feature its first Napa Winery: Young Inglewood of St. Helena! \nYoung 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 profound depth and complexity; and balance and grace. They recently scored 93pts for their Estate Cabernet Sauvignon! \nFor this very special tasting\, ESB will host an extended Winemaker Evening that includes 6 estate wines\, a meal comprised of passed appetizers\,  a spread of harmonious antipasti\, salads\, proteins\, and dessert to accompany guests through the wine journey with Young Inglewood. Spend your Saturday evening sipping through a portfolio of Napa grown\, Bordeaux-inspired wines from their estate vineyard. Mark Simon\, the tasting room manager will be joining us as a representative for the family and the wines.  As with every winemaker evening\, enjoy incredible wines\, and go home with a bottle to drink or cellar. \nWINES\n2018 Vin Clair Rose ($36)\n2018 Aligote ($54)\n2015 Malbec ($95)\n2015 Right Bank Blend ($90)\n2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($130)\n2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($150) ~ 93 pts Wine Enthusiast \nMENU \nThe first 4 wines will be served with Cabernet friendly bites\, and passed apps\, and the Estate Cabs and blends will be poured during our seated dinner.\n~Passed Appetizers~\nEsquites – Roasted Corn with ques0 fresco\, lime\, and seasonings in corn tortilla\nSautéed Fava Beans with Dukkah and Robiola\n~Cabernet Friendly Bites~\nCocoa Bean Dipping Oil & Oat Bakery Bread | Rosemary Walnuts | Aged Gouda Biscotti\n~Dinner Spread~\nRoasted Carrots with Spiced Whipped Feta\nFarro Salad with Pistachios\, Balsamic Cherries\, Parmesan\, Rocket and Herbs\nGrilled Seasonal Vegetables with Mustard Vinaigrette\nSlab Focaccia Muffalettas 2-Ways:\nCauliflower\, Red Pepper\, Arugula\, Mediterranean Giardiniera\, Provolone\nMortadella\, Soppressata\, Capicola\, Arugula\, Mediterranean Giardiniera\, Provolone\nNew York Strip Steak Skewers with Chimichurri\n~Seasonal Dessert~\n“Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”\nYoung Inglewood is a family owned winery committed to producing wines of place\, stewarded from vine to bottle by mother and son winemakers Jacky and Scott. The realization of a longtime dream for Jim and Jacky Young\, Young Inglewood is a family winery in its truest expression. Jim runs all things operations\, while their son\, Scott\, works side-by-side with Jacky as the winemaking team. And the winemaking is what I think really sets Young Inglewood apart from the rest of the pack.  \nIn 2015\, Young Inglewood became one of the first wineries to be certified Napa Green\, a testament to our commitment to the environment. The winemakers grow and make wine from five Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon\, Cabernet Franc\, Merlot\, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Harvesting the grapes by sight\, touch and taste\, waiting for the optimal balance of sugar\, acids and flavor. Grape varieties and vineyard sections are fermented separately to promote varietal and clonal nuances. Extended aging in French oak builds complexity in their red wines and Chardonnays. Fermentation and a short aging period in stainless steel protect the purity of their Rosé. \n“Our family has always shared a love of wine – a passion first ignited when Jim and Jacky were in college together. Over the years\, wine enhanced our lives – on the dinner table at home\, and when we traveled to the world’s wine regions.” \nToday the family works together on the winemaking. They live and work onsite\, hand-crafting the limited production wines for balance and elegance\, and welcoming guests to the Napa gem that is Young Inglewood. \nYoung Inglewood is situated on the coveted benchland nestled up against the Mayacamas in the Southwestern reaches of the St Helena\, appellation. The benchland is renowned for world class Cabernet Sauvignon and other red Bordeaux varietals. The vineyard is further distinguished by seemingly bottomless gravelly loam soil punctuated by fist-sized rocks. It is part of the famed alluvial fan that fingers outward from the Mayacamas into select sites. \nThe vineyard is managed with a site-specific mix of organic and sustainable farming to enhance vine health and balance. These farming techniques\, combined with Young Inglewood’s deep well-drained soils and mountain-moderated climate\, allows them to produce Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals of profound depth and complexity. \nAligote is the second most grown white grape in Burgundy. Young Inglewood Vineyards is proud to craft the only bottling of this rare grape in Napa Valley. Jacky’s Vineyard. 1 barrel annually. \n\nAs there is a wide range of bottle selections featured\, this event offers two take home bottle options: One option for their Estate Cabernets\, and one for the additional varietals including Right Bank Blend\, Malbec\, Aligote and Vin Clair Rose. Guests may also purchase additional wine from Young Inglewood directly.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-eveningyoung-inglewood/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190619T170000
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SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday @ Djinn Library Bar
DESCRIPTION:Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests for Wine Down Wednesday @ Djinn Library Bar at the Hotel Californian.\nCelebrate 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 as Grilled Flat Bread with Preserved Lemon & Cheese Spread\, Crispy Chickpea Fries\, and Bohemian Creamery Cheeses and Charcuterie. Beverages may be purchased at the no-host bar\, and Djinn will have a special selection of wines available at a reduced priced for members\, with Sommelier Andrew Villarreal in attendance. Catch up with friends\, meet new members\, and mingle in the Library Bar and on the Paseo Patio. And be sure to stay for the raffle! \nDjinn is Hotel Californian’s newest bar\, and offers cocktails with a Moroccan Twist. The cocktail menu was designed by Devon Espinosa\, a Los Angeles–based\, mixologist\, and features stunning cocktails that are both immersive\, playful\, and complex.  Parking is available in the adjacent garage at Mason and Helena Ave.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/wine-down-wednesday-june-19/
LOCATION:Djinn LIBRARY BAR\, 36 State St.\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Cocktails,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Spirits,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190621T170000
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SUMMARY:Vermouths\, Aperitivos and Antipasti with Bordiga Spirits
DESCRIPTION: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.\nLearn about the history and production of these wines and spirits\, and taste their aromatic\, complex\, and vivid flavors. \nStart with a welcome aperitivo of muddled seasonal fruit in Vermouth\, and after a guided tasting of three different styles of Bordiga’s signature aromatized wine\, guests will enjoy a variety of Spritzes and Negronis featuring Bordiga’s spirits. Want to customize your own beverage\, or make one for a friend? Be our guest! There will be two stations where guests can create their own cocktails with the guidance of Jessica\, Riccardo\, and the ESB team! Something as simple as adding a splash of soda water to Vermouth creates a delicious and sophisticated beverage. To enjoy alongside these elegant and complex spirits will be Antipasto platters with cheese and charcuterie\, and Margarita pizzas courtesy Allison and Frank Paolino! \n  \nVermouth is an ‘aromatized wine\,’ a wine that has been infused with herbs and blended with a proportion of grain spirit. Known for their balance of sweetness and bitterness\, Vermouths and Amaros are becoming mainstays in cocktail bars around the world and are key components in classic cocktails such as Manhattans and Negronis. For more info on Bordiga click here  \n Bordiga was founded in 1888\, near Turin\, Italy. To this day they make all of their own infusions\, and many of the wild plants they use\, such as gentian\, juniper and chamomile\, are still foraged in the Alps nearby. They produce historic recipes of Vermouth\, including the classic Vermouth di Torino; Gin; and a number of other traditional Italian spirits such as Amari (herbal liqueurs with a balance towards bitterness).
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/vermouths-aperitivos-and-antipasti-with-bordiga-spirits/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Cocktails,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Spirits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190622T160000
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SUMMARY:Jarring and Canning the Summer’s Bounty
DESCRIPTION: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! \n \nStart the afternoon off with a cool summer beverage and array of snacks featuring homemade salsas\, jams\, and pickles\, and other summer-worthy bites. \nThen we make jam! Starting with a palette of farm fresh macerated strawberries\, guests will choose creative ingredients such as herbs\, spices\, and liquors such as St. Germaine\, Campari\, or even Balsamic vinegar to make two flavors of jam for the event. \nOnce the jams have passed the taste test\, it is time for the canning process! Kim will demonstrate all elements of jarring including the tools\, supplies\, and process. Take home your own homemade shelf-stable jam\, as well as the recipes and detailed directions\, and use your newfound skill to fill your cupboard with all sorts of delicious summer creations.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/jarring-and-canning-the-summers-bounty/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara
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SUMMARY:The Santa Barbara Vintner Legends Series: Lane Tanner
DESCRIPTION:Our first “Santa Barbara Wine Legend” is Lane Tanner! \nFew 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.  \nAt this winemaker experience\, Lane will be pouring six wines and ESB will provide passed appetizers. \n2017 Lumen Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay\n2016 Lumen Martian Ranch Grenache\n2015 Lumen Sierra Madre Vineyard Pinot Noir\n2016 Lumen Presqu’ile Vineyard Pinot Noir\n1998 Lane Tanner J K Vineyard Syrah (Santa Ynez; poured from Magnum)\n1994 Lane Tanner Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir\nOriginally from Lake County\, Lane was putting her college chemistry degree to work by running some basic lab tests for a nearby winery when she met the legendary vintner Andre Tschelitcheff\, who began referring to her as the new enologist. Suddenly enamored with the lifestyle — seeing a strapping Jess Jackson float around the scene didn’t hurt either — Lane moved to Santa Barbara County for a job at Firestone Vineyard in 1980.  \n \nShe then made wine at Zaca Mesa and Hitching Post before starting her own brand in 1989\, making her one of the first female winemakers in the entire Central Coast to go that route. For 20 years\, she crafted vibrant\, acid-driven Pinot Noirs and fascinating Syrahs under the Lane Tanner label\, but shut it all down in 2009. “I wasn’t having fun anymore\,” she explained. \nAbout three years later\, Tanner teamed with Will Henry\, a second generation wine industry professional who owns Pico and the Los Alamos General Store. They created the Lumen brand\, focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay but also Grenache and Pinot Gris. \n  \nTo read more about Lumen and Lane Tanner\, see ESB advisory board member Matt Kettmann’s 2014 feature for The Santa Barbara Independent click here. \nContributed by Matt Kettmann\n \n 
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/santa-barbara-vintner-legends-series-lane-tanner/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190724T190000
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SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday @ The Monarch
DESCRIPTION:Relax and “Wine Down”\nRelax 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. \n \nMenu\nSourdough Bread & Butter\n‘Nduja sausage\, castelvetrano olives\, basil\nRicotta crostini\, honey\, black pepper\, chive\nVermillion crudo\, citronette\, crispy shallots\nAgnolotti\, peas\, champagne\, chives\n  \nAfter Wine Down Wednesday\, stay for dinner and experience Chef Ed’s exquisite customizable tasting menus starting at $55.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/wine-down-wednesday-the-monarch/
LOCATION:The Monarch Restaurant\, 1295 Coast Village Rd\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Cocktails,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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SUMMARY:The Santa Barbara Vintner Legends Series: Jim Clendenen & Adam Tolmach
DESCRIPTION:2 Legends\, 12 Wines\, 1 Fellowship Dinner!\nThis 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. \nJoin Legendary winemakers Adam Tolmach Jim Clendenen\, and ESB members for our first Winemaker Fellowship Dinner! Guests will come together to enjoy a “Fellowship Dinner”\, where each guest brings a food item (starter\, side\, or entree) to share family style…(i.e. Potluck) and participate in a side-by side tasting featuring 12 wines\, with Jim Clendenen and Adam Tolmach in attendance! Members will meet and sit with Jim and Adam\, who will share their stories and wine through a sit-down dinner provided by the members. Hear how Adam and Jim have shaped the landscape of wine in Santa Barbara\, as you taste through recent vintages and library wines. See guidelines for the Fellowship Dinner at the bottom of this page. \nWines included in the tasting are as follows:\nRECEPTION\nClendenen Family 2017 Tocai Friulano “Borgo Buon Natale”\nOjai Vineyard 2017 Viognier ~ Roll Ranch\nSEATED TASTING & DINNER\nAu Bon Climat 2011 Chardonnay ~ Bien Nacido Vineyard \nOjai Vineyard 2016 Chardonnay ~ Bien Nacido Vineyard\nAu Bon Climat 2010 Pinot Noir ~ Isabelle (Magnum) \nOjai Vineyard 2010 Pinot Noir ~ Fe Ciega (Magnum)\nClendenen Family 2005 Syrah/Viognier ~ Rancho La Cuna Vineyard \nOjai Vineyard 2008 Syrah ~ Presidio (Magnum)\nDESSERT\nClendenen Family 2012 Late Harvest Viognier \nOjai Vineyard “Kick On Ranch” Riesling Ice Wine\n*Take home wine options are younger vintages of the library wines featured at the event: \nAu Bon Climat 2015 Pinot ~ Noir Isabelle\nClendenen Family 2012 Syrah/Viognier ~ Rancho La Cuna Vineyard\nOjai Vineyard 2015 Pinot Noir ~ Fe Ciega\nOjai Vineyard 2015 Syrah ~ Presidio\n \nJim 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 crafted his idea of what wine should be. So when he returned\, Clendenen teamed with his friend Adam Tolmach\, also a Zaca Mesa alum\, to start Au Bon Climat inside of a Los Alamos dairy barn back in 1982.\nAs the brand grew\, Clendenen moved into a winery surrounded by Bien Nacido Vineyard and became the face of Santa Barbara County wine across the country and world — he still maintains an intense travel schedule proselytizing the region’s wines to all who will listen\, and even some who won’t. His Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays became recognized for their high-acid\, age-worthy style\, which he never wavered from even as consumer and critical tastes moved riper.In 1991\, Adam Tolmach left Au Bon Climat to start his own brand\, The Ojai Vineyard\, on a property in Ojai that his grandfather bought in 1933. He was already growing Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc on the property — although those grapes would succumb to disease in the ensuing years — so built a winery on the property that he still uses today.He developed a widely respected and critically beloved brand that’s focused on Pinot Noir\, Chardonnay\, Sauvignon Blanc\, Syrah\, and other Rhone varietals. Adam was one of the first vintners to start buying grapes by the acre rather than the ton\, allowing greater control of the farming. Most of the grapes come from Santa Barbara County\, but Adam is still focused on the Ojai Valley\, where he sources Syrah and is now growing disease-resistant hybrid grapes on his property.Both Jim Clendenen and Adam Tolmach are proponents of library wines. The tasting room for Au Bon Climat in downtown Santa Barbara regularly hosts vintage tasting events\, and The Ojai Vineyard tasting room just off of the Ojai arcade has dozens of older vintages for sale every day. \nGuidelines for the Fellowship Dinner: \n1. There will be approximately 25 members in attendance. Guests will consume small portions of your dish\, so no need to bring full size servings (i.e. 25 full-size hamburgers). Instead\, cut into thirds or quarters\, with each portion being a serving for one person.) \n2. Couples or parties of 2 have option of bringing 1 larger dish (like a main\, sandwiches\, pasta\, casserole)\, or two regular-sized dishes (like small bites\, salads\, sides). Parties of 1 bring one dish of choice. \n3. Please bring a serving utensil for your dish\, if needed. ESB will provide plates\, napkins and silverware. \n4. There is no kitchen! Your dish should be something that does not require a heat source. (It’s like a picnic…but inside…and instead of grass\, beautiful art.) Foods that can be served warm\, cool\, or at room temperature are preferred. Sorry\, fondue might not be the best idea. \nThe event will begin with a reception with two wines\, followed by seated tasting of the following 4 wines. Then there will be a break for dinner. With dinner\, the tastings will continue with two syrups and dessert wines. \nDon’t want to cook? No problem! Call up C’est Cheese\, Tino’s or Whole Foods\, etc.\, and have them put together a cheese\, charcuterie\, apertivo platter\, or something from the prepared foods. Alternatively\, you can get take-out from your favorite restaurant.
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LOCATION:TBD\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday @ The Manor Bar
DESCRIPTION:Relax and “Wine Down”\nRelax 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. \nThe Manor Bar provides wine\, handcrafted cocktails\, spirits\, and delectable hors d’oeuvres. This candlelit\, wood-paneled haven is the ideal place to gather for libations and conversation. \nA selection of house Rosé\, White and Red wine will be available for $14. \nMenu will include:\nDungeness Crab Roll\nCrema Fresca Lime Salsa\, Pickled Radish\nInvictus Grilled Cheese\nGruyére\, Havarti\, Monterey Jack\, Sourdough\nFresno and Roasted Pepper Hummus\nJalapeño Olive\, Crudite\, Harissa Lavosh\nCharcuterie Platter\nMustard\, Pickles\, Sourdough\nChips and Salsa\nTres Chiles\, Guacamole\nCandied Nuts\, Olives\nMeyer Lemon Cupcakes
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LOCATION:The  Manor Bar at Rosewood Miramar Resort\, 1759 S Jameson Ln\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Cocktails,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Spirits,Wine
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SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Jim Fox of Patiné Cellars
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPATINÉ (pa-tee-nay) means to have skated in French; an act that requires both power and grace. \nKnown for producing fantastic single-vineyard designate Pinot Noir; the wine comes from three vineyards: Gap’s Crown Vineyard and Sun Chase Vineyard on the Sonoma coast and Soberanes Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Jim is making room in his busy schedule to meet ESB members for a Winemaker Evening. Patine wines are primarily only available to their mailing list\, with most if not all back vintages sold out. That said\, Jim is providing a very special opportunity for ESB. We will be the first to taste the 2017 vintage\, pre-release and taste through 3  library wines no longer available\, an “exclusive” opportunity for ESB! Six wines in total. What a treat! \nFeatured wines\n2017 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Petaluma Gap AVA)\n2017 Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands AVA)\n2017 Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir (Petaluma Gap AVA)\n2013 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (Petaluma Gap AVA)\n2014 Soberanes Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands AVA)\n2014 Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir (Petaluma Gap AVA)\n\nHockey is a game that requires strength\, endurance\, structure\, balance\, elegance and skill. It is not a surprise that these are the very same qualities that Jim and his team strives to achieve in the production of our Single Vineyard Designate Pinot Noir. They are committed to sourcing fruit from vineyards that are meticulously farmed in an effort to produce handcrafted world class wines. With their friend and Winemaker Mike Smith at the helm of the endeavor\, Patiné’s wines are receiving great accolades in the industry as.Mike Smith’s purist approach to winemaking promotes the fruit to fully reveal itself in his wines while showcasing the personality and terroir of the vineyards to their fullest extent. Mike Smith’s passion for fine wine led him to the Napa Valley in 2001 where he mentored under one of Napa’s most notorious winemaker. To learn his craft\, Mike travelled from Portland\, Oregon volunteering to work crush for three years before moving his family to Saint Helena in an effort to pursue his dream full time. Working alongside one of the great winemakers of well renowned labels\, a great foundation was established for Mike and his wife Leah to pursue their own label Myriad Cellars. Through his dedication\, passion and consistency for making some of the greatest wines in the valley\, Mike has established himself as one of the premier winemakers in the Napa Valley.  Mike’s impressive client list includes Carter Cellars\, Quivet Cellars\, 12C and Scarlett. Patiné is custom crushed alongside these great wines at the Carter–Envy winery in Calistoga\, California. \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”The Winemaker evening takes place in a very special and unique Santa Barbara home with a view like no other. This modern home\, with its large arched glass walls\, features an unusual panoramic northern view looking across the bay; from Ventura in the east\, along the mountains past the 154 San Marcos pass\, to Gaviota in the west. Truly a sight!
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-jim-fox-of-patine-cellars/
LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190911T170000
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SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday @ Cafe Ana
DESCRIPTION:Relax and “Wine Down”\nRelax 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! \nJoin us in this bright and inviting space for Chef Ryan’s California cuisine and seasonally driven bites. \nIn addition to street parking\, Cafe Ana is conveniently located between several public parking lots. The closest lots are the Granada Garage\, located at 1221 Anacapa Street\, and the Library Garage\, at 1115 Anacapa Street. \nMenu:\nSMOKED TUNA MELT SANDWICHES\nSwiss Cheese\, Pickled Mustard Seeds\, Sprouts\nEGGPLANT in LETTUCE CUPS\nHummus\, Pickled Turnip & Egg\nMEZZE\nHummus\, Baba Ganoush\, Cucumber\, Tomato\, Marinated Olives\, Labneh\, Dukkah\nCRUDITÉ\nPink Peppercorn Goat Cheese\, Herbed Oil\, Creamy Poblano\nHOMEMADE KETTLE CHIPS\nBAR NUTS\nSavory Cocoa Cashews
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/wine-down-wednesday-cafe-ana/
LOCATION:Cafe Ana\, 1201 Anacapa Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190914T210000
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SUMMARY:Smoke & Mirrors: An Evening of Cigars\, Magic and Fine Fare
DESCRIPTION:Join ESB for an evening of Cigars\, Magic & Dinner!\nBring your cigars to enjoy with friends…And the magic? A magician will be among the guests! Prepare to be amazed! \nESB 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 is also BYOB.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/smoke-mirrors-an-evening-of-cigars-magic-and-fine-fare/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Cigars,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara
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SUMMARY:Italian Spirits\, Cocktails\, and Artisan Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Italian Spirits\, Cocktails and Artisan Pizza!\n8 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 spirits\, liqueurs\, and Amari. \nJessica Garver of The Monk’s Table & spirit producer George Jerbis have designed a menu of craft cocktails featuring these unique spirits. Each guest receives tickets for two cocktails of their choice. Please note that additional cocktails will not be available for purchase at the event. This is a unique opportunity to taste over 20 of the top Amari and bitters in the industry\, with the producers themselves\, and then enjoy cocktails featuring those spirits! In the true Italian style\, ESB will provide cuisine that celebrate the culture of Italy! Ferno Grills will be preparing and serving naturally fermented artisan pizzas with a variety of toppings to our guests\, accompanied by salad and antipasti. \nCocktail Menu (2 cocktails of choice included with registration):\n“Liquore delle Sirene Spritz”\nLiquore delle Sirene\, Sorelle Bronca Prosecco\n“The Blood Moon”\nRossa Amara Bitter Fruit Liquor\, Tonic\, Lemon\, Orange Bitters\n“Mirto Manhattan”\nBourbon\, Bresca Mirto Liqueur\, Fred Jerbis Vermouth\n“Oliver’s White Negroni”\nFred Jervis Gin\, Bordiga Extra Dry Vermouth\, Bresca Dorada Mirto Verde\nTry the sultry Blood Moon\, with Rossa Amara\, a bitter fruit liqueur\, lemon\, orange bitters and tonic; or the Mirto Manhattan\, with Fred Jerbis’ Vermouth made with 3 types of Absinthe\, or perhaps a White Negroni\, made with Bresca Dorada Mirto Verde\, a botanical liqueur made with myrtle leaves and wild honey. Get spirited away with the nuances\, diversity\, and deliciousness. Enjoy the sunshine of Santa Barbara’s warm fall afternoon\, and take a break to dip your toes in the pool while you enjoy your beverages. Enlighten your senses and appreciation for these gifts brought to us straight from remote regions in Italy. \nSpirits Included:\nLiquore Delle Sirene – Bitter Liqueur\nRossa Sicily – Amara Bitter Fruit Liqueur\nBernard – Botanical Liqueur\, Gentian Liquor\, Thyme\, Chinese Rhubarb Root\, & Abricot Liqueur\nAlpe – Botanical Liqueur\, Amaros\nIl Mallo – Nocino Nut Liqueur\nBresca Dorada – Mirto Fruit\, Botanical\, Bitter Fruit\, Aràngiu\, & Limoncino Liqueurs\nNepeta – Bitter Liqueur\nFred Jerbis – Vermut\, Bitter Liqueurs\nHave a favorite that you want to purchase? \nAttendees receive a 10% discount on all spirits\, available at the Wine Grotto in Montecito.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/italian-spirits-and-the-cocktails-that-love-them/
LOCATION:The Wayfarer Hotel\, 12 E Montecito St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Cocktails,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Spirits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191016T170000
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SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday: Wine Shepherd
DESCRIPTION:Wine Down Wednesday \n+ Optional Black Sheep Tasting Menu Dinner\nRelax 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! \nAfterwards\, a group of ESB members and guests will stay at Black Sheep to enjoy Black Sheep’s family style tasting menu. RSVP if you would like to join us. The dinner is $65 a person + tax and gratuity for the Family style tasting menu. Guests will pay their individual checks at the end of the evening. \nThe Wine Shepherd is a wine bar and bottle shop that specializes in rare and vintage cellar selections\, and will be offering wine specials for members and guest. They source a careful selection of wine from the real winemakers of the world. They have a large selection of small-production wines\, from winegrowers and vintners who are committed to their craft. There is something to please every palate! \nWine Down Wednesday Menu items to include:\nRoasted Carrots\nIn duck fat with garlic and rosemary\nNiman Ranch Baby Back Ribs\nAsian style red cabbage slaw\, caramelized fish sauce\nGambas al Ajillo\nSautéed Hawaiian prawns in a spicy garlic butter sauce with lemon and Italian parsley served on grilled bread\nTacos de Papas\nPurple Peruvian potato crispy taco with tomatillo salsa\, queso fresco and crème fraiche\nFried Cauliflower\nThai vinaigrette\, Fresno chilies and micro cilantro\nPommes Frites\nHouse made fries with aioli\n(Subject to change based on availability)
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/wine-down-wednesday-wine-shepherd-black-sheep/
LOCATION:The Wine Shepherd\, 30 East Ortega Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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SUMMARY:STREET FOOD – Indian Style!
DESCRIPTION:Judy Astbury’s appetizers inspired by Indian Street food!\nOn 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! \nThe Gin & Tonic\, a “veddy British cocktail”\, and local beers will pair perfectly with the aromatic spiciness of the cuisine! With a variety of herbs\, and garnishes and tonics\, guests will customize their own Gin & Tonics with the help of a beverage specialist. \nPrefer wine? You are welcome to bring your own. It so happens that Indian food pairs will with Off-dry Rieslings\, Rosé\, light-bodied Syrahs\, or earthy\, acidic Loire Valley Cabernet Franc 

…And it’s October in Santa Barbara\, which means it’s still sunny enough to dip your toes in the pool\, compete at Bacci\, while enjoying a cool creamy dessert to round out the sensation of flavors in the light of a setting sun!
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/street-food-indian-style/
LOCATION:TBD\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Beer,Chef's Table,Cocktails,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Spirits
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SUMMARY:Karen Crouse's Mt. Veeder Magic Vineyards & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Experience the fine and rare wines of Mt. Veeder!\nKaren 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 at the event. \nRobert Craig Winery\n2012 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon\n2016 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon \nProgeny Winery\n2016 Trinity Blanc\n*A very limited wine and Progeny is offering ESB access to it exclusively. It will be released in Spring 2020\n2015 Progeny Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon \nHess Collection Winery\n2017 Hess Collection Mount Veeder Chardonnay\n2017 Hess Collection Gruner Veltliner.\n2016 Hess Collection 19 Block Cuvee \nMount Veeder Magic Vineyards\n2014 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon\n2015 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon\n2016 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon \nLibrary wines:\n2010 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon\n*Sold out to the public\n2012 Hess Collection Mount Veeder Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon \nIn a reception style setting\, ESB members will taste through these 12 extremely limited production wines with representatives from the wineries. Mount Veeder wines are rare\, comprising a mere 1% of the total production of Napa Valley.  These top-rated wines reflect the distinctive flavor profiles of this one-of-a-kind region. The hosts are principals from iconic vineyards and wineries in the Mount Veeder Region\, and these vintners are honored to share their wines with you. Many of these rare and “sold out” wines will also be available for purchase at this event. Also\, see the very special Magic Vineyards wine opportunity at the bottom of the page* \nFor this special experience\, Chef Pierre “PA” Tremblay will be crafting appetizers for all to enjoy along with the wines. We are extremely excited to have Chef once again share his talent with ESB members\, this time pairing his creative approachable style with the distinctive flavors  of Mt. Veeder wine. Chef has been a special part of the ESB family events including Winemaker Dinners\, Cooking Classes\, and Private dinners for members. Chef PA was the Chef de Cuisine of Julienne\, and is currently in charge of the SBMS Culinary Department. \nMenu \nWarmed Baguette with Truffle Butter\, St. Agur\, Primadonna Gouda\, and Charcuterie \nSmoked Sockeye\, Pistachio Gremolata\nPastrami Seasoned Seared Carrot\, Caraway\, Dill\, Pickled Mustard Seed\nBraised Shortrib Dumpling\nLamb Tartare\, Pine Nut\, Basil\, 63 Egg Yolk\, Potato Chip \nWhipped Cheesecake\, BlackBerry\, Grated Dark Chocolate\, Shortbread \nThe wines of Mount Veeder share the attributes of the vintners that grow them: a common deep expressive character\, passion\, and diversity. It is the varying mountain exposures and the individual craftsmanship of the winemakers that give each wine its own personality and style. The grapes’ distinctive profile is formed by the famous Mount Veeder terroir that gives each wine its natural structure and brings together the deep spice and rich fruit flavors that hold with age. \nMount Veeder red wines carry a deeply spiced\, vividly floral\, bramble berry\, and minerality\, while white wines share a mineral edge that is softened by rich stone fruit\, often with a hint of citrus. \nCabernet Sauvignon\, Chardonnay and Syrah predominate on Mount Veeder. However\, there are at least 18 varieties grown on the mountain including uncommon plantings such as Carignane and Mataro \n  \n  \nAbout The Mount Veeder Appellation\nMount Veeder\, in the Napa Valley\, is a one-of-a-kind appellation with wine production severely limited by nature. West of Napa and Yountville\, Mount Veeder has been producing richly intense\, age-worthy wines since the 1860’s. Mount Veeder grapes are rare and highly sought after in the wine industry. Mount Veeder wines are rare\, comprising a mere 1% of the total production of Napa Valley. \nThe wines of Mount Veeder share the attributes of the vintners that grow them: a common deep expressive character\, passion\, and diversity. It is the varying mountain exposures and the individual craftsmanship of the winemakers that give each wine its own personality and style. The grapes’ distinctive profile is formed by the famous Mount Veeder terroir that gives each wine its natural structure and brings together the deep spice and rich fruit flavors that hold with age. Mount Veeder red wines carry a deeply spiced\, vividly floral\, bramble berry\, and minerality. White wines share a mineral edge that is softened by rich stone fruit\, often with a hint of citrus.Cabernet Sauvignon\, Chardonnay and Syrah predominate on Mount Veeder. However\, there are at least 18 varieties grown on the mountain including uncommon plantings such as Carignane and Mataro. \n \nTerrain\nHere can be found some of the most rugged and difficult vineyard terrain in California\, naturally limiting the number of acres planted on Mount Veeder. Vineyards are carved in small sections of the side of the mountain\, with exposures in every direction available to the grower.\nThe steep\, winding slopes (approaching 30° in many places) render shallow topsoil – a mere 12” to 24” – with minimal water retention in many areas\, and low nutrient content\, due to the steep runoff. The harsh setting demands that vintners and growers sacrifice all for their craft\, with minimal help from machinery\, significantly higher farming costs\, and heartbreaking low yields (about 2 tons/acre). These conditions induce a stress into the vines that results in wines with pronounced depth\, complexity\, intensity\, and variety that are unique to this appellation. \n \nAbout Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards\nA Rare Cabernet For Your Private Cellar\nMount Veeder Grapes are rare and highly sought after in the wine industry. Of all the wines produced in The Napa Valley\, only about 1% comes from the Mount Veeder Region. A boutique Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon with your personal brand and your story is even more rare. Become one of a select few that have a Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards Cab in their private cellar. Only 25 memberships available per vintage. Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards is the only vintner offering authentic Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon with your personal brand and story. Your wine is hand crafted from 30-year old vines on Karen’s premium hillside vineyard. Karen is involved in every step of the process. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is on every wine lover’s bucket list. \nTwo levels of membership are available. Both options allow you the opportunity to add a premium Mount Veeder Cab to your collection. Membership is limited and designed for avid collectors and red wine lovers seeking to add a single vineyard Mount Veeder Cab to their cellar. \nMVMV Membership Options \nThe Winemaker Membership – Purchase full (24 cases)\, half (12 cases) or quarter (6 cases) barrel’s worth of Karen’s single-vineyard Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon. Finished product is bottled ultra-premium Mount Veeder Cab with your bespoke label – Only 25 memberships per year available \nThe Collector Membership – A vertical selection of Karen’s Mount Veeder Magic Vineyards Cabernet is reserved for biannual allocation to MVMV Members – only 60 cases per year available \n“My clients are well established in business with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Several are Forbes Gentlemen. They enjoy the finer things in life like excellent food and rare wines. They are from around the globe and from varying industries ~ banking\, energy\, entertainment\, finance\, insurance\, medicine\, and real estate. They all wish to have a rare wine with their bespoke label.\nI truly enjoy working with each of my clients to create a Mount Veeder Cab that is worthy of their private cellar\, a wine that they are proud to share selectively with clients\, family and friends.” Karen Crouse\nThe Winemaker Membership Pricing: \nFull Barrel (288 bottles)\n$25\,000 USD \nHalf Barrel (144 bottles)\n$12\,500 USD \nQuarter Barrel (72 bottles)\n$6\,250 USD \nThe Collector Membership Pricing: \n3-Bottle Offering – One bottle of each vintage $375\n6-Bottle Offering – Two bottles of each vintage $750\n12-Bottle Offering – Four bottles of each vintage $1500 \nKaren will make some of her library (sold out) vintages available to ESB. These wines will come from her personal cellar.ESB has been given early access to MVMV Winemaker Memberships and Collector Memberships!\n \n  \n 
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-mount-veeder/
LOCATION:TBD\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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SUMMARY:ESB 2nd Anniversary Festival Gathering & Prize Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 2 Years of Events\, Experiences and Exploration! \nESB’s 2nd Anniversary Festival Gathering with guest of honor:\nChef Massimo Falsini \nExecutive Chef of Caruso’s at Rosewood Miramar Resort \n \nThe 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 to interact personally with these artisans\, while enjoying delicious food\, beverages\, and more…The chefs will entertain and inspire. The food will impress. The winemakers will share their favorite bottles. The cocktails will be visually stunning and expertly crafted. And the company? That’s up to you! We’ll provide an awesome atmosphere designed for our members; individuals who share a passion for food\, wine\, and spirits yet desire something more than the status quo; rather to be challenged and enlightened\, and to surround themselves with others that share those desires. Space is limited so join us. This is all for you! \n…A prize drawing that puts the “Epic” in Epicurean!\nIn celebration of our 2nd Year Anniversary\, ESB is offering the ultimate prize drawing! Open to everyone: members and non-members\, this drawing offers 3 incredible prizes for food and beverage enthusiasts. Prize drawing tickets can only be purchased online! \n $100/Ticket 3 Chances to win! Only 200 tickets are available! \nThe 3 winners will be drawn at random at the 2nd Anniversary event on November 17th\, and will also be announced in our newsletter! Winners do not have to be present to win. You will be notified if you are a lucky winner! \n \nGRAND PRIZE\n \nEPICUREAN GOLDEN PASS: All Access Membership (value $5000)\nOne Membership. All Events.\nCLICK HERE TO SEE 2019 EVENTS\, and 2020 PROSPECTIVE EVENTS. \nWinner is entitled to one registration for every event held in 2020! *See exclusions at bottom of webpage.\n2ND PRIZE\nESB CELLAR COLLECTION (value $1000)\nA collection of 15 bottles of premium wine from ESB Inventory. Selections include wines from Paso Robles\, Santa Barbara\, Napa\, and Sonoma.\n3RD PRIZE\nTHE ESB NAPA EXPERIENCE (value $800)\nGift package with 4 bottles of wine from Outpost Wines & Domaine Chandon\nPicnic Lunch with sparkling wines for up to 4 guests at Domaine Chandon\nTasting and Tour for up to 4 guests at Outpost Wines\n$100 Gift Certificate to Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bistro\n*Exclusions: Prize is non-transferable. Singles Membership (value of $195) is included. Prize is applicable to all club events including Winemaker Evenings\, Chef’s Table Dinners\, Tastings\, Classes\, Cocktail events\, and Wine Down Wednesdays\, and the 2020 Annual Festival Gathering. Travel and excursions\, take-home bottle options at Winemaker Evenings\, and online purchases of goods do not apply. \nThe 2nd anniversary experience…\nUpon arrival guests will be welcomed with a glass a sparkling wine and a spread of Santa Barbara’s Bounty\, and engage in a afternoon filled with playful culinary demonstrations followed by unique dishes\, warmhearted winemakers\, Craft cocktails and spirits\, and of course great company comprised our fellow members\, guests\, and artisans: \nPART I- Chef Demonstrations\nEngage with chefs as they demonstrate stunning culinary techniques and unique ingredients aimed to enlighten our guests. There will be 5 of these “Chef Showcases” throughout the evening\, including one by Michelin-starred chef Massimo Falsini. \n \nPART II – Featured Artisans\nDine on a bounty of foods created by our featured chefs and local artisans. \n \nPART III\nEnjoy glasses\, (no\, not tastings) of highly-rated wines from Napa (Domaine Chandon)\, Santa Barbara (Samsara) and Paso Robles (Jacob Toft)\, and meet winemakers Jacob Toft & Matt Brady! \nPART IV\nTry an expertly-mixed cocktail created by specialists Jessica Garver and Sean Riley. Seeking a spirit that is a little more….mature? Well\, for that you’ll have to ask the right question.   \nESB is partnering with Out of The Box Theatre Company on this event\, and 3% of proceeds will go towards their productions of contemporary musicals.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-annual-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:Chase Palm Park\, 236 E Cabrillo Blvd\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Celebration,Cocktails,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Music,Spirits,Sweets,Wine
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SUMMARY:La Piazza - Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:La Piazza – Launch Event!\nESB 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 “La Piazza”: a little live Italian Music\, Delicious pizzas and appetizers from Oppi’z\, specials on Italian wine\, and little Pugliese Olive Oil tasting! Meet our talented\, passionate team members and we’ll tell you more about this exciting series\, and what to look forward to next year! \n…And we invite you to stay for dinner! RSVP through our website if you plan to stay for dinner\, and Oppi’z will extend 20% off your check.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/la-piazza-launch-event/
LOCATION:Oppi’z\, 1026 State St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Dinner,La Piazza,Music
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SUMMARY:Holiday Wine Down Wednesday: Pearl Social
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Wine Down Wednesday\n\nCelebrate 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 Lark. Imbibe in one of their beautifully balanced cocktails\, wines by the glass\, or beer\, taking in the mirthful atmosphere that says “it’s the holidays…be happy”. \nDrink and be merry….Live\, laugh\, love….and celebrate the spirit of the holidays ESB style!\nEvent cost includes appetizers. Don’t forget to stay for the prize drawing and scrumptious holiday treat! Complimentary Valet and Street parking available.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/wdw-dec-11/
LOCATION:Pearl Social\, 131 Anacapa Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Cocktails,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Arnaud Fabre of Benom Wines
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Arnaud Fabre of Benom Wines! \nFor our first Winemaker evening\, ESB is featuring Benom Wines in Paso Robles\, a small production boutique winery located in Tin City. \nWinemakers Arnaud and brother Guillaume come from a family of grape growers and winemakers. After 24 years in Narbonne\, he moved to Bordeaux. Both regions famous for their wines\, but are also very different from each other. It requires some grape growing and winemaking experience to switch from one to the other\, such as different climates\, soil types\, vine sicknesses and more. \nBenom is the phonetic translation of the French word binôme\, which translates to “a project together.” Guillaume and brother are French\, and for them making wine is a heritage. \n\nArnaud and Guillaume Fabre moved to California for Love. For Guillaume\, it was his love of winemaking and farming without limits that brought him to Paso Robles\, where he began making wine for one of the most prestigious wineries in Paso Robles\, L’Aventure. This passion eventually lead him to start his own brand of immaculate wine\, Clos Solene. \n \nArnaud’s story is much more like that of a movie scene. His move to California was to follow the love of his life\, Chloe. This is how the two brothers -Les Deux Freres Fabre- ended up in Paso Robles. The story gets far more interesting\, but you will have to come find out for yourself!​ \nA tribute to the extensive Fabre legacy in both the Languedoc-Roussillon and Bordeaux regions; as multi generational stewards\, farmers and winemakers from birth; the essence of everything Benom\, is the utmost quality and infinite expression of what the central coast of California has to offer in harmony with the innate skilled craft of the Fabre bloodline. \n \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”\nThe Winemaker evening takes place in a very special and unique Santa Barbara home with a view like no other. This modern home\, with its large arched glass walls\, features an unusual panoramic northern view looking across the bay; from Ventura in the east\, along the mountains past the 154 San Marcos pass\, to Gaviota in the west. Truly a sight!
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-benom-wines/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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SUMMARY:Warm Spicy Wines of Tuscany
DESCRIPTION:Warm Spicy Wines of Tuscany\nMore 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 simple. \nUnveil the world of Tuscan Wines\, from Chianti Classico to the famous Brunello. In a seated\, outdoor setting\, taste 5 wines\, and learn about the different regions of Tuscany. Join Sommelier\, Jessica Garver to unlock the secrets of the best wines of Tuscany and how to find them for yourself. Enjoy individually served regional cheeses and charcuterie throughout the experience. \nThe event will be held at a private residence\, and guests will be seated in a spacious backyard\, with ample room for physical distancing. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others and maintain distance during this time! ESB will be following strict guidelines to ensure the safety of all guests and staff. \nFeatured Wines\n2018 Istine Rosato of Sangiovese\n2017 Monteraponi Chianti Classico\n2016 Istine Cavarchione (Single Vineyard) Chianti Classico\n2013 Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico Riserva\n2013 Padelletti Brunello di Montalcino
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/warm-spicy-wines-of-tuscany/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Orion Stang of Dilecta Wines
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Orion Stang of Dilécta Wines\nLive In-person & Virtual Experience!\nIn 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 a spacious backyard\, with ample room for physical distancing. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others and maintain distance during this time! \nThe Virtual Tasting Experience (ideal for 2 people): If you opt for the virtual experience\, on Friday afternoon\, you will pick up your tasting kit which includes four 4-oz tasting bottles and paired bites. One tasting is ideal for two people! (But why\, my friends\, would you want to share?) At 5:30pm on Friday\, July 24th\, you will sign into the zoom meeting where Orion will lead you through the hour long tasting! Afterward\, if you wish to purchase bottles Orion will take orders directly\, and additional wine can be purchased at the event. \nDilecta is a boutique winery of handcrafted Rhone Wines. Utilizing his culinary background\, Orion found a way to bridge the culinary education he received in Italy and at the CIA into the world of wine. Starting in Vineyard Management\, Orion began his winemaking career working under the guidance of Eric Jensen at Booker Vineyards where he eventually took on the position of Assistant Winemaker. With the completion the 2011 vintage\, he decided to leave Booker to start his own label. His bottles and interior facade of his tasting room feature incredible post-modern artwork by his mother. \n  \n \nFeatured Wines\n2018 MADDIE\n100% VIOGNIER\nBIEN NACIDO + LA VISTA + CALIZA VINEYARDS\n2017 TILLER\n100% GRENACHE\nBIEN NACIDO + MURMUR VINEYARDS\n2017 MATCH\n51% SYRAH 49% GRENACHE\nHARRISON CLARKE + BIEN NACIDO + MURMUR VINEYARDS\n2017 COOKIE\n85% PETITE SIRAH 15% SYRAH\nFRENCH CAMP + BIEN NACIDO VINEYARDS\n\n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-orion-stang-of-dilecta-wines/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Virtual / Online,Wine
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SUMMARY:The Zoo Story ~ Intimate Theatrical Production with Food and Beverage
DESCRIPTION:Once you visit this zoo…\nyou may just discover that you are the animal in a cage!\nOn 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 walk around setting\, until you are seated\, and transported into a captivating narrative. The Zoo Story\, as bitingly funny as it is shocking\, is a one-act play by Edward Albee\, widely considered the foremost American playwright of his generation. The production features Broadway alums Matt Shingledecker\, Wicked (Fiyero)\, West Side Story (Tony)\, and Bill English (Anything Goes\, Twentieth Century). Performance is limited to 13 guests. \nCan’t attend but want to support the production and the artists?\nMake a donation in support of this cause in increments of $50! 10% of all donations will go to The Actor’s Fund\, and the rest goes directly to the actors\, who have lost employment and all performance opportunities during the pandemic. \n \n\nMENU\nDRINKS\nCitrus & Peppercorn Gin & Tonic\nBlack Manhattan \nFeatured Wine\nFOOD\n“Gone Nuts!” – NYC’s Iconic street nuts\nPeanuts\, Honey\, Sage\, Cayenne\nUpper West Side Salmon \nSous-Vide Citrus Salmon\, Whipped Herb Cream Cheese\, Cucumber Relish\, Everything Bagel Toast\nBlackened Dogs To Order!\nActivated Charcoal Brioche Buns\, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog\nToppings of Choice:\nCurried Persimmon Salsa\nSmoked Red Pepper Aioli\nSyrah-Caramelized Onions \n“Munster” Cheese Sauce\nKetchup/Mustard\nAFTER HOURS\nParakeet Ice Cream Cones:\nPistachio Ice Cream\, White Chocolate\, Corn Cookie Crumbles\nCoffee & Adult Beverages\n \n  \nPeter\, a publishing executive\, is reading on his favorite bench in New York City’s Central Park. Suddenly he is approached by a stranger named Jerry\, who makes his entrance with the announcement “I’ve been to the zoo…” Do you want to know what happened at the zoo? Then join us\, won’t you? Once you visit this zoo\, you may just discover that you are the animal in a cage… \nThe event will be held at a private residence\, and guests will be seated in a spacious backyard\, with ample room for physical distancing. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others and maintain distance during this time! ESB will be following strict guidelines to ensure the safety of all guests and staff. \nProfits from these performances and the benefit concert go directly to the artists\, creating our version of an “Artist Relief Fund” to support these incredible individuals\, who like our colleagues in food and beverage\, have lost all employment and performance opportunities during the pandemic. \nMatt Shingledecker is delighted to be working with Epicurean SB again after last year’s developmental reading of Private Lives. Prior to the pandemic\, he was touring North America as Enjolras in the Musical Phenomenon Les Miserables\, and he recently mounted his first concert: Matt Shingledecker and Friends “From Charleston to Broadway and Back Again” in his hometown of Charleston\, South Carolina. Broadway credits include Wicked (Fiyero)\, West Side Story (Tony – Featured in Arthur Laurent’s Memoir “The Rest of the Story: A Life Completed)\, and Spring Awakening. Off-Broadway credits include Rent (Roger – Original Revival Cast) and Amy Baer and Keith Robinson’s Standby (Jonathan). Other touring credits include Wicked and Spring Awakening. London: Homemade Fusion. Immersive: Dani Girl\, Michael Arden’s Adaptation of La Ronde\, The Golden Lotus\, and For Madmen Only. TV/Film: Blue Bloods\, Regis & Kelly (Regis’s Farewell Episode)\, Seaside\, Future 38\, Sweet Parents\, Grind\, Eugenia & John\, and Barflies. Other Credits include numerous developmental projects in NYC and LA as well as a number of regional productions. BFA Elon University. Twitter/Instagram: @m_shingledecker \nBill English’s Broadway credits include Anything Goes\, Twentieth Century. His Off Broadway/Regional credits include Into the Woods (Flint Rep)\, The Music Man (Arizona Theatre Co.)\, Streamers (Roundabout)\, The Full Monty\, A Christmas Carol (NSMT)\, The Shaggs (NYMF)\, The Times (Sonnet Rep)\, Dracula (Triad Stage)\, The Man Who Came to Dinner (ACC). He was made several television appearances in series including Madam Secretary\, The Good Wife\, Elementary\, Person of Interest\, Family Guy\, Outnumbered\, Cavemen\, Melrose Place.  Bill received his BFA from University of North Carolina School of the Arts\, and is a proud member of Actors Equity and SAG/Aftra. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you for supporting ESB and our artists! Take this opportunity to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve in a new delicious and devilishly entertaining way.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/the-zoo-story/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Music,Theatrical
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SUMMARY:Blind Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Blind Tasting & Dinner ~ Cabernet Sauvignon of Paso Robles \nExplore the Cabernet Sauvignons of Paso (a few Napas too!) through a blind tasting of 8 wines in a safe outdoor setting!\nYes\, your heard it right!…Cabernet Sauvignon and its band of blended brothers is a prime time varietal in Paso. The quality\, style\, value and sheer satisfaction is off the charts and ready to challenge your palette! There’s a whole lot more to Paso Robles than Zinfandel and Rhone varietals. Learn all about the Cabs of Paso and how they stack up to their Northern cousins in Napa and beyond. Discover your favorites among a selection of wines without the bias of labels\, or price. We’ll be tasting Paso blind with a few Napa “ringers” to keep us honest. These are serious wines for connoisseurs and beginners alike with price points ranging from $75-$165. Following the blind tasting will be a bottle reveal and curated dinner by Chef Amy Baer Robinson to continue the celebration of Cabernet Sauvignon. (limited to 9 attendees). \nThe Menu will celebrate the Steakhouse Experience with a dash of the Central Coast! \nThe Menu\, prepared by Chef Amy Baer Robinson will feature reinvisioned ‘vintage’ and contemporary bites for the appetizer course\, and classic steakhouse flavors for the main course following the Cabernet tasting. It’s an appropriate combination of luscious flavors to pair with the bold\, full-bodied wines; yet still approachable for a fun-filled evening of excellent wine drinking with friends. Cheers! \nDinner Menu\nAppetizer Course\nNut & Herb Cheese Spread\n(Goat Cheese\, Muenster\, Cultured Butter\, Toastlets)\nLamb Bacon\nWarm Flatbread\nCured Meats\nGrilled & Chilled Autumnal Vegetables\nPlated Dinner\nButcher’s Choice Steak\nSwiss Chard Cacio e Pepe\, Cabernet Jus\, Crispy Mushroom Slices\nserved with Battered Onion Ring Stack and Blue Cheese Sauce\nDessert du Jour
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/blind-cabernet-sauvignon-tasting-dinner/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Dinner,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Virtual / Online,Wine
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SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Nick Elliot of Nicora Wines
DESCRIPTION:Join ESB for an evening with Nick Elliot of Nicora Wines\nFor 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 Report! \nThis is a live in-person outdoor event limited to 18 guests. Guests will have a designated space at the venue\, and Chef Amy Baer Robinson will provide paired appetizers to enjoy alongside the wines. This event will be held at a private residence in a spacious backyard\, with ample room for physical distancing. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others and maintain distance during this time! \n \nNick Elliott arrived in Paso Robles in 2001\, when he was 19 years old\, and four years later began working alongside winemaker Scott Hawley (Torrin Vineyards and Law Estate Wines). Nicora is the blend of two names. The first\, Nick\, is mine\, and the second\, Ora\, is that of my great-grandfather. Many years ago\, my great-grandfather built a business\, starting with little more than passion\, a dream\, and an entrepreneurial spirit. His achievements have been the inspiration behind Nicora. It is my hope our efforts of crafting wines from sought-after Central Coast vineyards will live up to the standards he set. \nNicora was started with little resources\, and has been built from the ground up. It truly began in the cellar\, where I learned from mentors such as Scott Hawley (Torrin)\, Eric Jensen (Booker)\, and Bob Tillman (Alta Colina). I worked for the funds to buy grapes and barrels\, and spent many hours with purple hands and wet boots. My dream was to hand craft wines that would be both a personal expression and a reflection of the unique vineyards found within Paso Robles. And now\, years later\, I’ve also found my way into sought-after vineyards from the Santa Maria Valley.  \nAt Nicora\, I make wine using traditional techniques that are both time and labor intensive. Each year\, I try to expand a bit more\, whether it be searching out new-to-me vineyards or bottling just a little bit more\, if Mother Nature allows. The hope is to not only provide Nicora enthusiasts with unique and exceptional wines\, but to give you opportunities to experience the excitement and joy that is found while crafting the wines. I strive to create something so memorable that the wine may make it to your kitchen table to share with friends and family. \nGrowing up Nick was taught the value of hard work\, and you can bet the lessons learned as a child have guided his passion for Nicora. He understands that to do something right one must start at the source. For Nick\, and the philosophy behind his wines\, the first source is the vineyards. More often than not\, Nick can be found in the vineyards he farms. He takes great pride and care for each vine\, knowing eventually the fruit will be the source for his bottled wines. \nEach wine Nick crafts for Nicora\, is comprised of Rhône varieties from noteworthy vineyards that lie on the hills of west Paso Robles. These vineyards – La Vista\, Russell Family Vineyard and Shadow Canyon Vineyard – contribute to the lush and bold characteristics found with his small-lot wines. Each vineyard\, hand selected not only for the soils that bear the fruit but also for the farmers behind the vines\, as they too know great wine starts in the vineyard. These farmers afford Nick the ability to be involved with the fruit from the very start\, allowing Nick to create wines that showcase the vineyards he farms\, be it a single bottling or by blending together to highlight their individualities as one. \nNick has the opportunity to wear many hats\, whether\, he likes it or not. From scrubbing floors to blending his wines\, Nick will tackle any job to ensure his wines are crafted and cellared with the utmost care. So\, it is not a surprise\, that every now and again\, when the work is done\, Nick ventures away from the vineyards and cellar. When he does this\, he does this by hitting the open-roads in an RV within the great United States. From quick weekend trips up the breathtaking coast of California to trips through multiple states\, he is always up for an adventure. Come on\, he isn’t a winemaker or a forklift driver by chance! His adventurous spirit\, and affinity for unique flavors are the main inspiration for the wines of Nicora. \nFeatured Wines\n2018 Nicora The Undisclosed\n50% Viognier\, 50% Roussanne / $45 Retail\n2016 Nicora Euphoric\n90% Grenache\, 10% Syrah (Library) / $75 Retail\n2018 Nicora SGM\n65% Syrah\, 30% Grenache\, 5% Mourvedre / $60 Retail\n2018 Nicora Buxom\n72% Syrah 24% Cabernet Sauvignon\, 4% Grenache (current release) / $60 Retail\n\n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-nick-elliot-of-nicora-wines/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Virtual / Online,Wine
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SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Anthony Yount of Denner Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:Join ESB for an evening with Anthony Yount of Denner Vineyards\nFor 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 twice over the last decade. Meet Anthony and learn all about his winemaking journey and experience the beautiful\, complex\, terroir driven Rhone and Bordeaux varietals that have made this westside Paso vineyard one of the region’s best. Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle! \nThis is an outdoor event limited to small number of guests to provide a safe curated experience. Guests will have a their own designated space at the venue\, and Chef Amy Baer Robinson will provide paired appetizers to enjoy alongside the wines. This event will be held at a private residence in a spacious backyard\, with ample room for physical distancing. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others and maintain distance during this time! \n \nAs a kid Anthony always wanted to be a Cattle Rustler or a River Pirate. Unfortunately\, neither of those professions were hiring when he graduated from Cal Poly. So Anthony “cut his teeth” in the wine industry here at Denner working as cellar rat for two vintages. Later\, he moved up the road to become Cellar Master at Villa Creek\, where he continued to work with Denner fruit. Coming full circle\, Anthony returned to Denner as Winemaker in 2009. His winemaking philosophy is simple: “If you provide the grapes and wine with an environment where they can thrive and express themselves\, they will do just that.” \nFeatured Wines\n2018 Viognier\n100% Viognier / $50 Retail\n2018 Ditch Digger\n45% Grenache\, 20% Mourvèdre\, 20% Syrah\, 5% Cinsaut / $80 Retail\n2018 Dirt Worshipper\n98% Syrah\, 1% Viognier\, 1% Roussane / $80 Retail\n2018 Mother of Exiles\n68% Cabernet Sauvignon\, 22% Petit Verdot\, 6% Merlot\, 4% Cabernet Franc / $80 Retail\nAbout the Winery… \nAfter traveling the state for years searching for the perfect piece of dirt to grow grapes that would produce highly-acclaimed wines\, Ron Denner finally found exactly what he was looking for in the far western reaches of Paso Robles in 1997. He began planting the first few acres in 1999\, which has now grown to a total of 130-acres\, consisting of 20 different grape varieties and counting. We designed our estate winery to fit into the rolling hills of the surrounding vineyard — allowing us to exercise only the gentlest touch on the incoming grapes. Through our gravity flow process\, we can showcase exactly what the vineyard and the vintage give us and produce wines that are both powerful and finessed. \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-anthony-yount-of-denner-vineyards/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210410T180000
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SUMMARY:Sine Qua Non Experience
DESCRIPTION: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 have received eight perfect scores from critic Robert Parker. Their wines start in the high $100s and go well over $200 a bottle — if you can get one! Individuals can buy it only if they are on the 1\,475-member mailing list (there’s a six-year wait to join). Not only do they sell out\, but the wines skyrocket in price shortly after release\, some selling for over $1\,000 per bottle! The ultimate cult wines!!! \n\nOne of the world’s most creative wineries\, Sine Qua Non is turning out world-class wines of extraordinary complexity and individuality.\n~Robert Parker\n\n\nThe tasting experience..!\n6 Glasses\, 6 Wines\, and a blind! Each guest will receive a pour of each label. In total\, each guest will receive 15oz of SQN wine throughout the event. The experience is limited to 10 guests. ESB Founder Keith Robinson will lead guests through the tasting with notes supplied by SQN. After every 2 wines\, there will be an intermezzo\, with hors d’oeuvres\, cheese\, charcuterie\, and house made breads & spreads that will compliment the wines (food by ESB Chef Amy Baer Robinson)\, permitting guests to enjoy every sip of these vintages\, and allowing everyone to remain “steady” throughout the tasting. Guests will be able to revisit their favorites following the tasting with the remaining wine. Following the SQN wines\, there will be a 6-8 bottle blind tasting featuring select winemakers whose style is similar to\, or inspired by SQN. These are wines that deserve all the time in the world to enjoy\, and with the blind tasting\, we consider this an EPIC experience. Thus\, there is no event duration. This is an experience to remember for a lifetime. \nDo the producers pick the grapes at night under the full moon? \nDo they make it under a secret oath or while sacrificing a small farm animal? \nNo one will ever know. But at least now\, you have an opportunity that thousands of other wine enthusiasts could only dream of having… Join us\, won’t you?\nThis experience has been made possible by Elaine and Manfred Krankl\, who after speaking with Keith and Amy\, graciously allocated wine from SQN to be shared with members of Epicurean Santa Barbara in support of our mission to offer unique and educational experiences for individuals in the Santa Barbara community. We thank them for their support! See the SQN website click here! \nFeatured SQN Wines\n2011 Dark Blossom – Grenache2011 Dark Blossom – Syrah  2014 Shakti – Grenache2014 Piranha Waterdance – Syrah 2017 The Gorgeous Victim – Grenache2017 The Hated Hunter – Syrah\n \nWhat makes it a “cult wine”?\nSine Qua Non has sometimes been lumped with other California cult wines such as Screaming Eagle\, Colgin and Harlan Estate by the media\, but Krankl’s winery is the only winery that isn’t located in Napa Valley and doesn’t produce Cabernet Sauvignon. Instead it is from Ventura County\, and the wines are from Rhone varietals. The wines demand Napa-level prices due to the limited production (just 3\,500 cases a year) and the ridiculous scores by the critics.  Manfred Krankl is one of the most revered winemakers in the world\, and the wines he produces are considered to be the finest expression of native Rhône varietals in the new world. In total The Wine Advocate has rated 16 of his wines perfectly\, with Guigal (31) and Chapoutier (34) receiving more. These ultra expensive\, hard to find wines from California just have more customers than they do bottles to go around. SQN wines defy all odds and Manfred changes the names and varietals of the wines\, the bottle shapes\, and artistically expressive labels (which are designed by Krankl)\, every year. \nWho is Mandred Krankl?\n \nOur wines were born of pure passion and a wishful dream – to make something that is so distinctive and so delicious as to make it indispensable to wine lovers the world over. Clearly a rather lofty\, even unrealistic notion\, but one we decided to pursue anyway. And so\, with the 1994 vintage  started\, made a whopping four and a half barrels of Syrah that we called ‘Queen of Spades.’ \nThe dangerous life of Manfred Krankl\, the man behind Sine Qua Non\, the most coveted California wine you’ve never heard of (or\, maybe you have)–turns out to be pretty seductive. In 1994 an Austrian émigré set about purchasing fruit from three leading ‘Rhone Ranger’ California vineyards – Alban\, Stolpman\, and Bien Nacido. Manfred Krankl\, and his wife Elaine\, then set about producing 100 cases of what is now the winery Sine Qua Non’s (SQN as it is often known) maiden vintage –named ‘Queen of Spades’. This predominantly Syrah based wine was the first in a now world renowned and sought after list of individually named\, bottled and labelled cuvees primarily produced from the Syrah or Grenache varietals. The winery has also grown since 1994\, and they now produce wine from grapes grown across four different California vineyards\, with the main property situated in Ventura. Krankl’s eccentric\, unique\, and often brilliant approach to winemaking is one of the fundamental reasons that these wines are amongst the most collectable in the world; comparable to the very top wines produced in the Cote d’Or\, Bordeaux and Napa Valley. \n“That first wine was a much greater hit than we could have ever imagined and it literally changed our life. What started as a hobby\, more or less on a whim\, has become not only our full-time occupation\, but indeed our life. It is now a part of just about everything we do. These first four and a half barrels have grown into four different vineyard sites\, a new winery building and a simply amazing number of loyal wine lovers the world over. In fact\, there are so very many lovely folks interested in our wines that we don’t have enough to go around and instead had to create something as annoying as a waiting list. We are humbled by all the positive feedback we continuously receive\, as well as critics and journalists from all corners of the earth. We take that as our mandate to forever strive to get better\, to never compromise and to stay true to ourselves and by extension to all those who have supported us and believed in us since those first 100+ cases of wine left our cellar…now so many years ago.” \n“Although at heart we are a Rhone (Ranger) house where Syrah and Grenache play top fiddle…supported by Mourvedre\, Roussanne and Viognier\, we have an aversion to labels and dogmas\, or mindless rituals that are sometimes called tradition. And so\, we also grow non-Rhone-origin grapes such as Petit Manseng\, Touriga Nacional\, Graciano and Petite Sirah. Varieties we believe can work well on a Rhone canvas.” – Manfred & Elaine Krankl
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/sine-qua-non-experience/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Cris Cherry of Villa Creek
DESCRIPTION:An evening with Cris Cherry of Villa Creek\nA 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 on Cris and JoAnn Cherry’s organic and biodynamic West Paso Robles estate. Cris and JoAnn originally moved to Paso Robles in 1996 to open a restaurant called Villa Creek in downtown Paso Robles. They grew fond of the grapes and style of Paso Robles winemaking\, and eventually started to produce their own wines for their restaurant. Taste through a wonderful selection of Villa Creek’s wine with Cris himself. Hear the charismatic stories\, learn about the philosophy\, and taste some great juice accompanied by fantastic bites by Chef Amy. \n \n“One of our great pleasures is preserving a moment in time in a bottle and enjoying it for years to come”. \nIn 2003\, they purchased a 60-acre property in the hills of Peachy Canyon and built their winery\, making about 3\,000 cases a year from such iconic properties as the James Berry Vineyard. Beginning in 2012\, the Cherrys started planting Rhone varieties on their property\, called the Maha Estate\, as well. Today they focus solely on winemaking\, with most of their wines being dominated by Grenache and Syrah. Villa Creek wines capture the vintage of the best biodynamic and organically farmed vineyard sites on the west side of Paso Robles and the Central Coast of California. Their wines are made with grapes grown on their home estate\, MAHA\, and with grapes from vineyards that meet our growing criteria of being certified organic and/or biodynamic or practicing organic farming methods. Currently our vineyard sources are MAHA\, James Berry\, Luna Matta and Slide Hill. \n \n“Most of our Villa Creek wines are dominated by Grenache and Syrah. We began working with Grenache in 2002. Grenache brings vibrance\, round red fruits and an amazingly complex mouthfeel. Syrah brings an entirely different component; dark and brooding\, delicious and meaty. Our west Paso Robles limestone imparts freshness and vitality to Syrah taking it to another dimension of complexity and cellar worthiness. Each vineyard’s microclimate adds it own nuances that we do our best to capture. Our Villa Creek red wines also include Mourvèdre\, Carignan and Petit Sirah as blending components and occasionally as special release single varieties. We work with Roussanne\, Clairette\, Fiano and Grenache Blanc in our white wine program\, both as blends and single varieties. While our Villa Creek wines represent a few different places\, MAHA represents one; the place that we raised our kids\, built our winery and planted our vineyard. When we first laid eyes on this estate in 2003\, we knew it was destined for greatness. Our best barrels from MAHA Estate grapes are reserved for the MAHA branded wines. Grenache\, Syrah\, Petit Syrah\, Mourvèdre and Carignan grow on the MAHA. \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”\nFeatured Wines\n2018 Fiano (Certified Organic)\n100% Fiano / $55 Retail\n2018 Garnacha (Certified Organic)\n100% Grenache / $75 Retail\n2017 This Way That Way\n50% Grenache / $50 Mourvèdre / $85 Retail\n2018 High Road\, James Berry Vineyard\n60% Grenache\, 20% Syrah\, 20% Mourvèdre / $85 Retail\n…and a special MAHA wine\n\nAppetizer Menu\nParmesan-Panko Zucchini Rounds with Mint and Ginger-citrus Aioli\nTarragon-Fava Bean Compote with Fresh Truffled Ricotta on Crostini\nExtra Crispy New Potatoes with Smokey Romesco\, Bacon Crumble\nPizza Meatballs with Tomato-confit marinara\, Oregano drizzle\, Scamorza\n\nAbout the Winery…\nThe idea of making wine seemed like an unreachable dream when we moved to Paso Robles in 1996. We were brimming with passion about wine and the industry\, and arrived with a cellar of inspirational wines from around the globe. We began with our Villa Creek label in 2001\, and came to better understand the environment\, the process and how the two communicate. Now\, with greater knowledge\, a clear vision and a deep respect for nature and its influence on making the finest wine\, MAHA Estate has gracefully fallen into place.\n \nThis is an outdoor event to provide a safe curated experience. All guests will attend together\, but have their own designated space at the venue with ample room for physical distancing\, and Chef Amy Baer Robinson will provide paired appetizers to enjoy alongside the wines. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others! \n \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-cris-cherry-of-villa-creek/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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