…Where balance in winemaking is part of an inspired movement toward the new-old-school Napa! Epicurean Santa Barbara is excited to feature its first Napa Winery: Young Inglewood of St. Helena! […]
Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests for Wine Down Wednesday @ Djinn Library Bar at the Hotel Californian. Celebrate the return of Santa Barbara's warm summer afternoons with ESB members and guests over wine, cocktails and small bites at Hotel Californian's newest bar! Event registration includes a spread of light appetizers such […]
Our first “Santa Barbara Wine Legend” is Lane Tanner! Few winemakers are more colorful than Lane Tanner — and we’re not just talking about her hair, which is often dyed in vibrant hues of orange and purple. Known by many as “Bette Midler in a Bottle,” she’s a jukebox of hilarious and poignant stories about […]
Relax and “Wine Down” Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests on Wednesday, July 24th from 5-7pm at The Monarch Restaurant in the Montecito Inn. Event cost includes appetizers and passed hors d'oeuvres. Don’t forget to stay for the prize drawing! Valet and Street parking available. Menu Sourdough Bread & Butter ‘Nduja sausage, […]
2 Legends, 12 Wines, 1 Fellowship Dinner! This is an evening that will go down in Central Coast wine history. Having just Jim Clendenen from Au Bon Climat or Adam […]
Relax and “Wine Down” Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests on Wednesday, August 14th from 5-6:45pm at the Manor Bar in Rosewood Miramar Resort. Event cost includes appetizers. Don’t forget to stay for the prize drawing! Valet and Street parking available. The Manor Bar provides wine, handcrafted cocktails, spirits, and delectable hors […]
Most know of Jim Fox for his career as a NHL hockey player for the Los Angeles Kings and as the Kings’ television analyst for FOX Sports West. But after retiring from the NHL, Jim ventured into the world of wine and founded Patiné Cellars in 2011. PATINÉ (pa-tee-nay) means to have skated in French; […]
Relax and “Wine Down” Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests on Wednesday, September 11th from 5-7pm @ Cafe Ana. Event cost includes appetizers and passed hors d'oeuvres. Cafe Ana will offer $6 wine specials during the event. Don’t forget to stay for the prize drawing! Join us in this bright and inviting […]
Dry-Aged Wagyu Steak Tasting & Dinner! ESB is proud to feature Chef John Cox of Bear & Star and Katie Parker of Fess Parker Ranch with a Dry-Aged Wagyu Steak […]
ESB + Coterie Club Spanish Wine & Sherry Luncheon The stars align as the culinary rebels of The Coterie Club team up with Epicurean Santa Barbara for an exploration of Spanish wines & sherries paired with Chef Nick’s Creative cuisine! This afternoon culinary experience will be a 6-course meal featuring Chef Nick Bodden’s creative and globally […]
Wine Down Wednesday + Optional Black Sheep Tasting Menu Dinner Relax and “Wine Down” with ESB members and guests on Wednesday, October 16th from 5-7pm. Enjoy wine specials from The […]
Experience the fine and rare wines of Mt. Veeder! Karen Crouse, owner of Mt. Veeder Magic Vineyards, will be featuring four Napa wineries who produce wine in the Mount Veeder Appellation (Napa Valley). Some of these wines are already listed as sold out, or have been offered to ESB exclusively. Wines will be available for purchase […]
Celebrate 2 Years of Events, Experiences and Exploration! ESB's 2nd Anniversary Festival Gathering with guest of honor: Chef Massimo Falsini Executive Chef of Caruso's at Rosewood Miramar Resort The Festival Gathering is a celebration of some of the best culinary and beverage artists in our community. Limited to only 90 attendees, the event will allow members […]
Holiday Wine Down Wednesday Celebrate the the holidays with your member friends at Pearl Social, SB’s newest music and cocktail lounge. Dress up with us! Wear your holiday sparkles or your debonair dress shirt, and journey through the snow…err…brisk evening breeze, to Pearl Social: the swanky, modern, sophisticated haven of fine libations next to The […]
Law Estate Wines "Black & White" Vertical Dinner! ESB is hosting a very special Vertical Dinner with Law Estate Vineyards of Paso Robles with Chef Paul Osborne of Hotel Californian. Starting off with their Estate Rosé, the line-up of wines will include taste 6 different wines from multiple vintages, chosen to reveal the true characteristics of […]
Food and Wine of the Alpine Come explore the food and wines from the tiny magical, mountainous area of Alto Adige. Nestled in the very steep foothills of the Dolomiti alps, this region produces some of the most complex white and interesting red wines of Italy, along with incredible cheese and dishes like fried sage […]
Join us on a night out at the Magic Castle Cabaret! On select nights throughout the year ESB will attend the Magic Castle Caberet and experience the incredible magic provided by world class magicians! Like the Magic Castle Hollywood, founders Milt and Arlene Larsen designed this unique private club to transport guests to a timeless […]
Open House at Finch & Fork’s Bar at the Canary Hotel! Join members and guests for an Open House at Finch & Fork’s Cocktail Bar @ the Canary Hotel! Enjoy craft cocktails by Mixologist George Piperis, like the the Romero Lemon, with Del maguey vida mezcal, grilled lemon, rosemary, all-spice, or enjoy a French 75, […]
Join us for an evening with Arnaud Fabre of Benom Wines! For our first Winemaker evening, ESB is featuring Benom Wines in Paso Robles, a small production boutique winery located in Tin City. Winemakers Arnaud and brother Guillaume come from a family of grape growers and winemakers. After 24 years in Narbonne, he moved to Bordeaux. […]
Bistro Musicale: Italian Wine Dinner paired with Music from and Inspired By Italian Cinema Join us for the first collaboration with La Piazza and experience an evening that blends Chef-Crafted, Sommelier-helmed 3 course wine dinner with musical performances from world class music artists. This is intended to enhance the music through an intimate multi-sensorial experience. […]