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August 2018
Pair and Share Series: New World Cabernet under $60
Pair and Share Series: New World Cabernet! Pair and Share Events are intimate dinners where 8-10 members come together with Amy and Keith or other ESB ambassadors as a group to share something: either a certain style of wine, sometimes beer, or a spirit. Each event will have a theme; for example, Favorite California Zinfandels under $40, Regional Brews, or Favorite Sipping Tequilas. Dinners occur every other month. For August, the theme is New World Cabernet Sauvignons that retail for $40-60. Guests will…
Find out more »Pinots Around The World
Join the waitlist now! Click here to email ESB! Attend an enlightening tasting experience featuring this delicate and popular grape that varies widely from region to region. From Burgandy to Oregon to Chile to California, Pinot Noir is produced all around the world, and the wines from each region vary drastically from one another. Time for a side by side tasting! A Pinot Noir Educational Workshop, with Ian Adamo, Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) Level III Advanced Sommelier and Wine…
Find out more »September 2018
Farewell to Summer Rosé Lunch
As we enter the Labor Day weekend and the coming of Fall, let’s bid farewell to the oenophile’s summer fling in the ESB style! Leave the pink petals and rose decor for the princess party….this event is all about discovering the versatility, diversity, and food friendliness of Rosé Wines. In a casual social setting, guests will taste through 5 different styles of Rosé from Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Napa Valley, Sonoma; with palm trees, sunglasses, and a spread of creative…
Find out more »Ladies n’ Reds
Join the waitlist now! Click here to email ESB! Step aside, gentlemen, this event is for the ladies... Science has proven that women have better palates than men, but sometimes in the midst of a group setting, women don’t have the opportunity to show that. It’s time to discover your wine palate in the company of other friendly female members. Whether you are a beginning taster just now recognizing your appreciation of Santa Barbara Pinots, or an seasoned wine enthusiast…
Find out more »October 2018
Monday Night Wines with Friday Night Burgers
We Epicureans enjoy our fine wine, but let’s be honest, it doesn’t make sense to drink 90+ point, $80 wines every night of the week. That level of hedonism leaves us with little to aspire to in life, so at times we must show some restraint. ...So we bring you 'Monday night' wines. Wines that exhibit body and flavor, but are also reasonably priced. These wines are from the Langeudoc-Roussillon region. The area stretches along the south coast of France, from the…
Find out more »November 2018
[SAVE THE DATE] Epicurean SB 1st Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 1 year of culinary experiences, exploration and education with the entire Epicurean Santa Barbara family! This is an all member event not to be missed, so mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. Pre-sale event coming soon!
Find out more »[SAVE THE DATE] Winemaker Evening: Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure Winery
A cellar-worthy winemaker evening with Stephan Asseo, owner & winemaker of L'Aventure wines! Stephan Assseo, originally from France, was already known for pushing the limits of winemaking. After making wine for 17 years in France, Stephan got tired of the French regulations, known as Apellation Controlée, which limited his desire to make creative blends. In 1997, Stephan and his wife Beatrice made the decision to start a new "adventure"! They had a few ideas on where to go, California being…
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