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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: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: 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:Virtual Wine Tasting: Jacob Toft Wines
DESCRIPTION:Jacob Toft Wine Tasting\nJoin us for a Wine Tasting with Club favorites\, Jacob and Kelly Toft! \nAs businesses are now open in Santa Barbara\, we are excited to offer both remote (Zoom) and in person registrations for the Jacob Toft Wine Tasting! \nHow does it work?\nThe Virtual Tasting Experience (ideal for 2 people): \nOn Sunday morning\, you will pick up your tasting kit which includes five 4-oz tasting bottles (total 20 oz – almost a full bottle). Yes\, that means one tasting is ideal for two people! (But why\, my friends\, would you ever want to share this wine?) \nAt 3:30pm\, you will sign into the zoom meeting where the charismatic Jacob and Kelly will lead you through an hour long tasting! Afterward\, if you do want to purchase bottles of wine\, Jacob Toft is offering free shipping on all orders. \nWant to enjoy some perfectly paired cheese with that wine..?\nAdd-on the the pairing with your registration!  Jacob and Kelly have partnered with Central Coast Creamery to feature 4 cheeses and a chocolate that pair with their current vintages. \n  \nThe In-person Tasting Experience (2 people per registration):  \nOpen to 4 registrations (or up to 8 people). Each registration allows for two people that would share the tasting kit and cheese pairing. So\, if you don’t want to share your tasting kit\, then do not bring a guest. The 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! ESB will be following strict guidelines to ensure the safety of all guest\, staff and winemakers. \nWines to be featured\nMary Jane’s Cuvée 2017\nCoral Ruth’s Cuvée 2017\nSarah’s Cuvée 2017\nTessa’s Cuvée 2017\nMaggie’s Cuvée 2017\nThe cut-off for registration will is Thursday June 4th!\n\nMore About Jacob & Kelly:\nWe are honored to feature Jacob and Kelly Toft of Toft Wines\, who after receiving over 90-point scores from respected critic Robert Parker\, sold out their vintages in one day! Jacob Toft was one of the first winemakers to be featured at an ESB Winemaker Evening\, and has since made appearances at ESB’s 1st and 2nd Anniversary Events. \nThis lovely husband and wife team not only craft artisanal small batch wines\, but are kind sweet people who love to share their passion for wine with other\nenthusiasts. Toft Wines are all about the pursuit of flavor that starts with meticulous farming. With access to the premier vineyards spanning the Central Coast\, Toft wines honor the AVAs from which the grapes are cultivated. His small production allows him to focus his attention on fruit source and handcrafting his blends. Jacob has a calling to introduce regions to one another and that journey is fulfilled in his cellar; his focus is blended between the details. \nWhile studying under Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure for six years\, Jacob learned that wines of quality begin in the vineyard. Therefore\, he sources only the best fruit that the Central Coast offers. These vineyard locations span from Santa Barbara to Santa Lucia Highlands\, with deep roots in Paso Robles. \nToft wines are limited to their allocation membership twice a year. ESB is grateful for the opportunity to share Toft wines with its members through special arrangement with the Tofts. Jacob has been producing small-batch\, full-flavored wines for over 17 years. Previously a gypsy winemaker\, Jacob settled his winemaking operations in Tin City in 2015. Alongside his wife Kelly\, they continue to craft blends with huge personality & nimble feet and look forward to sharing them with you!
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/virtual-wine-tasting-jacob-toft-wines/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Epicurean Santa Barbara,Virtual / Online,Wine
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SUMMARY:Impressive & Easy!
DESCRIPTION:IMPRESSIVE & EASY!\n\n…Did we mention delicious too? (Well that’s a given.) \nIn this hour long Zoom class ESB Co-Founder Amy Baer will demonstrate techniques for 3 incredibly easy recipes that will amaze your friends\, loved ones\, and yourself! Whether as a treat for yourself\, a stay-at-home date night with a spouse\, or a physical-distancing happy hour with your BFF\, these dishes will bring a feeling of elegance to your meal\, and deliver on flavor. And of course\, in true ESB style\, we’ll include wine pairing suggestions! \nDemonstration will include:\nNo-Knead Artisan Bread & Focaccia\nEasy Beef Carpaccio w/ Accompaniments\nBark 2 Ways: Marbled Chocolate / Dried Cherry\, Ginger\, Walnut\nBut wait\, there’s more….Want to taste what you see?\nWe have an add-on option for the pick-up of the 3 featured items\, with the opportunity to plate your own carpaccio with a variety of toppings and garnishes\, and create your own chocolate bark creation. Included in the package is a 1/4 loaf of freshly baked artisan bread\, ingredients for chocolate bark (dark and white chocolate\, dried berries\, nuts\, nonpareils and more)\, and the components for Easy Beef Carpaccio (homemade aioli\, pickled mustard seeds\, Spanish olive vinaigrette\, greens)…ready for plating when inspiration strikes. (…And there just might be a generous pat of Blue Cheese Chive butter in there too!) \nEach guest will also receive a pdf which includes the recipes and ideas! Registrants will receive a zoom link prior to the class. \nOnly one registration required per household.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/impressive-easy/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
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