BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Epicurean Santa Barbara - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://epicureansb.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Epicurean Santa Barbara REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200229T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200229T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20200117T155530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T001219Z UID:10000190-1582995600-1583008200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Bistro Musicale: Italian Wine Dinner and Music of Italian Cinema DESCRIPTION:Bistro Musicale: Italian Wine Dinner paired with Music from and Inspired By Italian Cinema\nJoin 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. \n…The two most delectable art forms in complete harmony: Food and Music!\nWine will be provided by sommelier Jessica Garver from The Monk’s Table and the food will be prepared by Italian chef Nicolò Maganzani. \nThe first Bistro Musical will feature Brahms Duo\, and Music from and inspired by Italian Cinema! Enjoy a 3 course Italian dinner and wine pairing inspired by the music and films\, interspersed with a multi-media performance of iconic classic and film music repertoire\, by pianist and La Piazza Founder Jacopo Giacopuzzi and Cellist Georgy Gusev. \nMusic Program:\nPart I: Classical\nJohannes Brahms: Sonata for Piano and Cello No.1 in E minor\, Op.38\nPart II: Music from Italian Cinema\nGabriel’s Oboe from the Mission\nSpeak Softly Love from Godfather\nLa Vita E` Bella Main Theme\nLove Theme from Cinema Paradiso\nPlaying Love from The Legend of 1900\nMi Mancherai from Il Postino\n\nA graduate of the famed Moscow Tchaikovsky State Conservatory in May 2012\, Georgy moved to Italy to study with Giovanni Sollima and earn a diploma of “Master of Cello” at Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Dicember 2013. He performs at major festival and venues worldwide with world-renowned musicians such as Natalia Gutman\, Giovanni Sollima\, Enrico Dindo\, Rocco Filippini\, Monika Leskovar\, Boris Andrianov\, Eliso Virsaladze and many others. As a composer\, his original works have been used as a background for various shows by the Italian national television RAI and a few films. His first solo (as a cellist and composer) album Cello Drive was released by UK label North2North. He is also a founder of the “Creative Laboratory GOSH Projects”\, an Association of young musicians of Russia and the International Music Festival “Masters of Music” held each year in Moscow since 2013. \nJacopo has performed at major festival and venues throughout the U.S. and Europe including iPalpiti Festival in Los Angeles\, the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara\, Pianofest in the Hamptons\, Harmos Festival in Oporto\, Accademia Chigiana in Siena (IT)\, and the Mozarteum in Salzburg. In 2011\, Jacopo formed the “Mephisto Piano Duo” with Sergio Baietta\, and performed throughout Italy; and also has been performing regularly in duos with violinist Anastasiya Petryshak and clarinetist Alessandro Beverari. Winner of numerous international competitions including the International Piano Competition San Dona` di Piave\, Premio Crescendo in Florence\, International Liszt Competition in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills National Auditions\, Jacopo has performed recitals throughout Europe and the United States. In 2010 Mr. Giacopuzzi worked as collaborative pianist at the Royal Conservatoire of Brussels. Jacopo has been invited to serve on competition juries and to give presentations and concerts throughout USA and Europe. He studied in Weimar at the Liszt Hochschule\, earned his first Master`s Degree in Piano performance in 2009 under the guidance of Virginio Pavarana\, Master`s in Sound Design (with Mauro Graziani) at the Conservatory of Verona in 2012\, and in 2014 obtained his diploma at the International Piano Academy of Imola “Incontri col Maestro” with Leonid Margarius. Jacopo is a graduate in Piano Performance from University of Southern California (2016). URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/bistro-musicale-italian-wine-dinner-and-music-of-italian-cinema/ LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,La Piazza,Music,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/LaPiazza_Logo_trim3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200221T173000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20191217T021721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T151011Z UID:10000049-1582306200-1582306200@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/54236680_1218627264959350_474535053745979392_o.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200213T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20200124T005127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200131T210938Z UID:10000189-1581615000-1581622200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB Open House @ Finch & Fork DESCRIPTION:Open House at Finch & Fork’s Bar at the Canary Hotel!\nJoin 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\, or glass of wine with Happy Hour pricing at the no-host bar. \nCome with your event ideas and share them with the team! We are eager to know what you look forward to experiencing as an Epicurean in 2020! Have a friend that’s been interested in ESB\, or one you think would love you join the club? Bring then along. We’d love to meet them! \nSimply RSVP here then stop by the open house to say hello and mingle with members\, friends\, the founders\, and grab a drink!\n\n \n  \n  URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-open-house-finch-fork/ LOCATION:Finch & Fork\, 31 W Carrillo St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States CATEGORIES:Beer,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Spirits,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Open-Housev7.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4204202;-119.7025333 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Finch & Fork 31 W Carrillo St Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=31 W Carrillo St:geo:-119.7025333,34.4204202 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20200125T053435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200126T160720Z UID:10000187-1581103800-1581107400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Poof! ESB at the Magic Castle Cabaret! DESCRIPTION:Join us on a night out at the Magic Castle Cabaret!\nOn 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 era of old world elegance. \nThis is limited to 6 guests\, and upon entrance there is a $25 fee and a two-drink minimum (no-host bar). There are multiple shows – We’ll arrive for the early 7:30pm show\, and guests are welcome to stay for the 2nd show\, after-hours close-up magic\, and live music! Complimentary Valet Parking is offered to guests. \nAlready a member of Magic Castle? No need to register if you want to attend. Just email amy@epicureansb.com and let us know you plan on joining us! \nRegistering for the event reserves your spot. Please notify us if you must cancel!\nPLEASE NOTE THE MAGIC CASTLE CABARET CLUB RULES – A Dress Code is Strictly Enforced!  \nReasonable conservatism of dress is expected of all members/guests. Regrettably\, those who do not meet dress code requirements will not be admitted. All members/guests are required to dress in business or evening attire that is conservative\, formal\, and elegant. \nFOR MEN\nFormal suit/coat with dress shirt\, tie\, dress slacks and dress shoes is required. No casual footwear. \nFOR WOMEN\nFormal or cocktail dresses\, elegant skirt and blouse\, or dressy tunic and slacks combinations\, pant-suits with  matching blazer. No casual footwear. \nPROHIBITED CLOTHING\nDenim clothing\, sportswear\, beachwear\, flip-flops\, and athletic shoes. \nMOBILE PHONES\nMobile phones must always be in the Off or Vibrate mode when you are in Cabaret. Calls are not permitted within the Cabaret but may be made in the outdoor Veranda away from other members/guests. \nNO PHOTOGRAPHY\, AUDIO RECORDING OR AUTOGRAPHS\nFor the privacy of our members\, guests and celebrities\nNo photography\, video recording or autographs are allowed in the Cabaret unless authorized. \nMagicians featured February 7\, 2020\nRICHARD BURR & JOSETTE\nMasters of Magic\, Richard Burr & Josette have been featured on television and live productions around the world. Richard has some of the fastest hands in magic. He is the only magician to achieve eight silver dollars rolling on both hands continuously. And\, that is just one of his five Guinness World Records! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/now-open-poof-esb-at-the-magic-castle-cabaret/ LOCATION:Magic Castle Cabaret\, 30 Los Patos Way\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States CATEGORIES:Cocktails,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Music,Spirits,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/mcc-big-masthead_orig.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4221218;-119.6572728 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Magic Castle Cabaret 30 Los Patos Way Montecito CA 93108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Los Patos Way:geo:-119.6572728,34.4221218 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200126T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200126T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20191217T015717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200126T174921Z UID:10000048-1580059800-1580070600@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Food and Wine of the Alpine DESCRIPTION:Food and Wine of the Alpine\nCome 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 leaves\, baked mushroom crespelle (crepes)\, priest stranglers (green gnocchi) in butter sauce\, venison with berries\, and more. \nChef PA Tremblay is creating an incredible 6 course menu that captures the flavors and style of this luscious cuisine\, and Sommelier Jessica Garver will provide wine parings featuring the best of the region. \nMenu\nCheese Gnocchi\, Fried Sage\, Parmigiano Reggiano\, Butter\n2017 Baron Widmann Weissburgunder (Pinot Bianco)\nSpinach Crespelle\, Goat Cheese Bechamel\, Parsely\, Garlic\, Saba Vinegar\n2018 Ignaz Niedrist Sauvignon\nBarley Soup\, Smoked Pork Shoulder\, Potato\, Celery\, Carrot\n2018 Franz Gojer ‘Alte Reben’ Vernatsch (Schiava)\nSpaetzle\, Roasted Beech Mushrooms\, Sauteed Crimini\, Shallots\, Chives\, Speck Broth\n2018 Erste + Neue Lagrein\nOxtail Stew\, Broccolini\n2016 De Vescovi Ulzbach Teroldego Rotaliano\nWalnut Pudding\, Vanilla Whip Cream\nIl Mallo Nocino\nJoin us for a wintry food and wine adventure! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/food-and-wine-of-the-alpine/ LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chef's Table,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/AlpineCook.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20191004T170156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T155128Z UID:10000043-1577554200-1577565000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Law Estate Wines Vertical Dinner DESCRIPTION:Law Estate Wines “Black & White” Vertical Dinner!\nESB 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 each wine; 13 wines total!  Three of the courses will be vertical tastings which include wines from the Black Label; which are usually available to members only. Menu just announced. See below for bottle line-up. \nMenu\nReception: Law Rosé 2018 \n1st ~ Beguiling Vertical: Cured Duck Prosciutto\nSpruce tips\, cardamom gastrique\, Jimmy Nardello relish\, Huckleberry preserves \n2nd ~ The Nines Vertical: Rosemary Cold Smoked Ocean Trout\nFennel soubise\, cape gooseberry\, Buddhas hand\, chive oil \n3rd ~ Estate Blends: Wild Boar Sugo\nGarganelli\, house made ricotta\, kumquat confit \n4th ~ Intrepid Vertical: Wagyu New York\nLocal chanterelle\, charred onion\, black current jus\, sea grass \nDessert: Truffles by Jessica Foster \n~~~ \nTo accomplish this\, the team at Law had to dig into their private library for some of their long sold-out wines\, which they are releasing exclusively to Epicurean Santa Barbara for this event. On behalf of Law\, Addie Pitts\, the Paso Robles icon\, along with the ESB team\, will be presenting the wines. \nLaw Estate Vineyards produces some of the highest rated wines in Paso Robles. Their wines are almost entirely reserved to allocation only\, yet they are sharing their some of they most sought after black label library selections with ESB just for this dinner. Law Estate Wines are on everybody’s list of the very top wineries of Paso Robles. Located on Peachy Canyon Road\, it is one of the highest vineyards in Westside Paso. As a result\, their estate fruit makes for some wonderfully intense\, yet balanced\, wines. The winery is almost completely solar-powered and it has the most beautiful tasting room. The wines emulate the styles of both the Rhone and the Priorat region of northeastern Spain. \n  \n \nServed alongside these wines will be a four-savory course dinner by Blackbird’s newest chef\, Paul Osborne. A Santa Barbara native\, Paul Osborne honed his skills in Bordeaux\, France\, and is leaving his imprint on the Central Coast’s most vibrant and cutting-edge culinary scene. Osborne most recently comes from the Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito\, California\, where he served as Chef de Cuisine managing operations for Caruso’s\, its flagship restaurant.  As Chef de Cuisine at Hotel Californian\, Osborne creates new menu concepts and oversees F&B operations across all culinary outlets. Menu to come! \nReception\nLaw Rosé 2018\n80% Grenache\, 12% Graciano\, 8% Syrah\nThe dinner will feature a vertical of wines spanning 7 vintages:\nCourse 1 ~ Beguiling Vertical\nCured Duck Prosciutto\nSpruce tips\, cardamom gastrique\, Jimmy Nardello relish\, Huckleberry preserves\n2013 BEGUILING / 85% Grenache\, 15% Syrah\n2015 BEGUILING / 85% Grenache\, 15% Syrah\n2016 BEGUILING / 86% Grenache\, 14% Syrah\nCourse 2 ~ The Nines Vertical\n2011 THE NINES / 100% Grenache\n2012 THE NINES / 100% Grenache\n2016 THE NINES / 100% Grenache\nCourse 3 ~ Estate Blends\n2012 INTREPID / 95% Syrah\, 5% Grenache\n2014 BEYOND CATEGORY / 75% Syrah\, 13% Petit Verdot\, 12% Petite Sirah \n2016 ASPIRE / 86% Syrah\, 14% Grenache\nCourse 4 ~ Intrepid Vertical\n2013 INTREPID / 100% Syrah\n2015 INTREPID / 100% Syrah\n2016 INTREPID / 100% Syrah\nContinue your holiday celebrations with this incredible experience! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/law-estate-wines-vertical-dinner/ LOCATION:Hotel Californian\, 36 State Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Law_Black-Label_Bottle-Only.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4132794;-119.6898862 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hotel Californian 36 State Street Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=36 State Street:geo:-119.6898862,34.4132794 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20191018T161748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T024909Z UID:10000044-1576083600-1576090800@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/WDW-Holiday-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4144445;-119.6906718 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pearl Social 131 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=131 Anacapa Street:geo:-119.6906718,34.4144445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191117T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190715T224823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191117T194657Z UID:10000174-1574008200-1574019000@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/FINAL_WIDE2.jpeg GEO:34.4144516;-119.6851791 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Chase Palm Park 236 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=236 E Cabrillo Blvd:geo:-119.6851791,34.4144516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191101T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190928T160329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T220943Z UID:10000042-1572629400-1572638400@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Mount-Veeder-_-Greenpng.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191016T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191016T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190914T150044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T004232Z UID:10000041-1571245200-1571252400@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wd-SB-logo-4_Artboard-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4194068;-119.6968234 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Wine Shepherd 30 East Ortega Street Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 East Ortega Street:geo:-119.6968234,34.4194068 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191006T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190809T183928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T040639Z UID:10000176-1570363200-1570374000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB + Coterie Club Spanish Wine & Sherry Luncheon DESCRIPTION:ESB + Coterie Club Spanish Wine & Sherry Luncheon\nThe 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 inspired cuisine and winemaker and curator Alex Russan’s unique wine portfolio from around the world. Sherries and Spanish wines are known to pair well with everything from seafood\, to asian cuisine and Spanish fare\, and the menu will be an exploration of all styles! Rather than the traditional Rioja and Tempranillo\, this event will explore lesser known\, unique grapes\, such as Mencia\, Carrasquín\, and Palomino. These wines are elegant\, complex\, perfect for a warm Santa Barbara Fall afternoon. Alex will be in attendance to enlighten guests on unique varietals\, the winemakers\, and the world of Sherries. \nMenu to come\, but wines have been chosen!\nWelcome Beverage\n2018 Metrick Albariño (Paragon Vyd\, Edna Valley)\nLuncheon\nKumiai Oyster/ Canary Melon/ Cucumber/ Chili Pepper\n2016 Moraima “Aba de Trasumia” Albariño\nBraised Artichoke Hearts/ Brown Butter/ Hazelnuts\nAlexander Jules Manzanilla Sherry 9/41\nCacio De PePe\n2017 Siete Vidas Tinto\nMarinated Cucumbers/ Buttermilk/ Sumac/ Herbs\nAlmaroja “Pirita” Crianza\nBraised Short rib/ Snap Peas/ Horseradish\nAlexander Jules Amontillado Sherry 3/10\nCheese Course\nPiñero Cream Sherry\n\nMore about Alex…\nAlexander Russan’s career started in the coffee industry in Latin America\, where he spent ten years working with a well respected importer\, tasting thousands of coffees every year\, and importing exceptional coffees from producers in Brazil and in Colombia. His focus eventually turned towards the exploration of Spanish sherries\, whose unique aromas fascinated him. Eager to work with wine\, he founded Alexander Jules\, a company with a focus on importing Spanish Sherries and Wines. \nHis sherries are meticulously selected after tasting hundreds of barrels\, selecting only a few for blending and bottling. They have received many notable accolades from the New York Times and Los Angeles Times. The Spanish wines Alex showcases are from lesser-known\, underrepresented regions. They are small producers\, farming gently\, organically or biodynamically\, tending to rare and unique grapes\, some in far flung corners of the country. These grape varietals are slow gaining popularity\, and in the next 20 years they could be the foundation of Spanish Wines! Alex will also pour an Albariño from his label\, Metrick. Metrick wines are elegant and precise\, made gently but intentionally\, with the goal of aromatic complexity\, freshness\, and showing with as much transparency as possible\, a time and a place. \nAlex is also the Advanced Winemaking columnist for WineMaker Magazine\, and a contributor for SevenFifty Daily’s science section. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/coterie-club-sherry-luncheon/ LOCATION:TBD\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chef's Table,Lunch,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/coterie-club_no-date.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190712T173809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190914T142252Z UID:10000040-1569175200-1569186000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Wagyu Steak Tasting & Dinner with Chef John Cox and Katie Parker DESCRIPTION:Dry-Aged Wagyu Steak Tasting & Dinner!\nESB is proud to feature Chef John Cox of Bear & Star and Katie Parker of Fess Parker Ranch with a Dry-Aged Wagyu Steak Tasting and Dinner! Chef John and Katie will lead guests on a tasting of Wagyu with different stages of aging; from fresh\, to aged\, and super dry-aged. Known for his acclaimed ventures in micro-regional cuisine\, Chef Cox earned accolades for his work at Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur and La Bicyclette in Carmel. Now\, the all-encompassing ecosystem of The Bear and Star is shepherded under Cox’s passion and vision. Note worthy\, John Cox competed against Chef Bobby Flay on The Food Network “Beat Bobby Flay” show. \nMENU\nWagyu Beef Heart Tartare with Pickled Mustard Seeds and Garden Herbs\nWagyu Bone Broth with Ginger\, Lime Leaves and Coriander\nA Tasting of Wagyu:\n100 Day Dry Age Rib Eye\nNew York\nJapanese A-5\nServed with Garden Greens\,\nOnions and Heirloom Tomatoes Roasted with Bone Marrow and Caramelized Garlic Vinaigrette\nDark Chocolate Lumpia\, Burnt Orange\, Smoked Wagyu Fat Caramel\n Guests will learn about the production of wagyu beef\, as well as what to look for in texture\, flavor\, smell; and most importantly\, compare meat aged for different durations. The tasting will be incorporated into a multi-course dinner; and event will be BYOB. You’ll definitely want some nice red wine to accompany the rich red meats. Don’t know what wine to bring\, reach out to ESB for suggestions and options. \nCLICK to see the recent video on Tastemade which features Chef Cox & the Fess Parker Ranch! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/wagyu-steak-tasting-dinner-with-chef-john-cox-and-katie-parker/ LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chef's Table,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/deep-seasoned-steak-14.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190911T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190911T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190823T161624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T190320Z UID:10000180-1568221200-1568228400@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wd-SB-logo-4_Artboard-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4243818;-119.7035713 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cafe Ana 1201 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1201 Anacapa Street:geo:-119.7035713,34.4243818 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190906T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190712T172205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190831T133231Z UID:10000038-1567791000-1567798200@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Gaps-Jim-Vineyard-Rows-Posed-2-1-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190814T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190814T184500 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190802T132836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T161510Z UID:10000178-1565802000-1565808300@epicureansb.com 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 URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/wine-down-wednesday-the-manor-bar/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wd-SB-logo-4_Artboard-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4209163;-119.6286405 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Manor Bar at Rosewood Miramar Resort 1759 S Jameson Ln Montecito CA 93108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1759 S Jameson Ln:geo:-119.6286405,34.4209163 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190808T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190808T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190524T191916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T012220Z UID:10000032-1565285400-1565292600@epicureansb.com 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. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/santa-barbara-vintner-legends-series-jc-at/ LOCATION:TBD\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Screen-Shot-2019-05-24-at-12.17.58-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190724T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190724T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190701T134744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T230744Z UID:10000037-1563987600-1563994800@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wd-SB-logo-4_Artboard-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4212447;-119.640407 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Monarch Restaurant 1295 Coast Village Rd Santa Barbara CA 93108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1295 Coast Village Rd:geo:-119.640407,34.4212447 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190710T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190710T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190510T223942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T213054Z UID:10000169-1562779800-1562787000@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/10022014-Lumen-Wines-07.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190619T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190619T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190611T160046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T224853Z UID:10000034-1560963600-1560970800@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wd-SB-logo-4_Artboard-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.413249;-119.6899547 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Djinn LIBRARY BAR 36 State St. Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=36 State St.:geo:-119.6899547,34.413249 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190328T120016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190611T210909Z UID:10000165-1560618000-1560628800@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_6395.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190605T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190413T151237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T192604Z UID:10000167-1559757600-1559768400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Mollydooker Winemaker Dinner DESCRIPTION:ESB is bringing the award-winning wines of Australia to Santa Barbara!\nMollydooker Wines is located in the beautiful scenic McLaren Vale wine region\, which is one of Australia’s oldest wine regions and home of some the most iconic wines. They are known for producing some of the highest rated Rhone varietal wines in the world. Robert Parker has rated Mollydooker wines #1 and #2 in the world! Owner Sarah Marquis will be leading guests through 11 Mollydooker wines; paired with appetizers and a multi-course family style dinner designed by the Chef Peter McNee and the culinary team at Convivo Restaurant. \n\nStart the evening with a splash of Euphoria Sparkling\, and end with…You guessed it…the famed Velvet Glove Shiraz. Oh yes\, and let’s not forget the Carnival Of Love & Enchanted Path! Paired with Mollydooker Wines will be a multi-course dinner starting with a reception of passed appetizers\, followed by a Convivo family style feast with antipasti\, entrees\, sides\, and dessert\, from Convivo’s Chef Peter McNee. Convivo’s food can be described as ‘nomad Italian’\, with inspiration from around the globe\, combining multi-cultural cooking with coastal Italian cuisine. Simple ingredients shine in the hands of Chef McNee.  Event also includes free valet parking.  \nMenu\nReception / Passed Apps\nPesce crudo | sashimi of raw local fish\, avocado\, radish\, cracker\ndeviled eggs | fried capers\, pickled jalapeño\nWines served\nThe Violinist – Verdelho\nEuphoria – Sparkling Verdelho\nFirst Course\nHouse cured salmon pastrami | cucumber\, horseradish\nRoman artichoke | labneh\nMargherita | fresh mozzarella\, tomato\, basil\, sea salt\nBrussel sprouts | herbed tehina\, chicken skin scratchings\, Aleppo chile\nLamb meatballs | chickpea\, pickled rhubarb\nWines served\n1st wine – Scooter Merlot\n2nd wine – Maitre’d Cabernet\n3rd wine – Two Left Feet Shiraz/Cabernet/Merlot\n4th wine – The Boxer Shiraz\nMain Course\nRoasted New York strip| red wine jus\nPotato | gratin\nInsalata mercato | SB market & Parmigiano salad\nFocaccia | basil oil\, onion\, caciocavallo\nWines served\n1st wine – Gigglepot Cabernet\n2nd wine – Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz\n3rd wine – Enchanted Path Shiraz/Cabernet\n4th wine – Carnival of Love Shiraz\nDessert\nThree artisanal cheeses | honeycomb & candied hazelnuts\nWines served\nVelvet Glove Shiraz\nThis is a very special event for ESB as our own Jeremy Allen spent many years with the Mollydooker winery and introduced us to Sarah\, Luke and these fantastic wines! THANK YOU Jeremy!\nThe winery was founded by Sarah and Sparky Marquis\, who had worked together at every stage of their wine careers. They started as winemakers at Fox Creek (in which her parents were partners) in 1991\, then later as partners in Marquis Philips\, before launching Mollydooker in 2005.In June 2006\, Robert Parker reviewed their very first vintage for Mollydooker. He rated The Boxer as the ‘Best Value Red Wine in the World’\, Two Left Feet as the second\, and Maitre D’ as the fourth. Their Violinist was also chosen as the ‘Best Value White Wine in the World’. The wines sold out in nineteen days. \nIn August 2006\, when the Carnival of Love (WA:99) and Enchanted Path (WA:96) were released\, they sold out in five days. \nThe following year\, their Velvet Glove Shiraz became their fifth wine to be awarded 99 points by The Wine Advocate and the Carnival of Love has been listed in Wine Spectator’s ‘Top Ten wines in the World’ three times\, including being #2\, and has also been #1 in Australia two times! \nIn 2017\, Sarah Marquis took over sole ownership of Mollydooker Wines\, and in 2018 was voted Owner/Operator of the Year at the Australian Women in Wine Awards. She works closely with her son\, Luke\, for whom “The Blue Eyed Boy” was named. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/mollydooker-winemaker-dinner/ LOCATION:Convivo Restaraunt\, 901 E. Cabrillo Blvd\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MDWLogo_Black.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.417396;-119.672195 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Convivo Restaraunt 901 E. Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA 93103 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=901 E. Cabrillo Blvd:geo:-119.672195,34.417396 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190525T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20181130T165155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T192300Z UID:10000157-1558800000-1558810800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Bien Nacido Vineyard Tour & Dinner DESCRIPTION:Take a journey to Santa Maria with ESB members and learn about the famous Bien Nacido Vineyard.\nWant an excursion for Memorial Day Weekend?  Here’s an idea… Imagine wandering through a blossoming vineyard in the warmth of an early summer afternoon with a winemaker and master sommelier as your guides.  As you take in the glorious rolls of vineyard hills\, sip the wines as you walk through the block from which the grapes were grown. Then finish the afternoon with a seated winemaker dinner and artisan chef. \nSound good?  We think so too!  But it gets better… \nThis tasting will take place at the famous Bien Nacido Vineyard.  \nBien Nacido in the Santa Maria Valley is as famous as the Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Napa. The grapes find their way into a large number of the great wines of California\, including Herman Story\, Torrin\, Lagom\, Jacob Toft\, Sanguis\, Au Bon Climat\, Ken Brown\, Foxen\, Tyler\, Twomey and many more… \nBien Nacido and Solomon Hills are the only family owned wineries in the Central Coast of California to employ a Master Sommelier as well. \nOn this tour\, Master Sommelier Will Costello and Winemaker Trey Fletcher would lead a tour the Bien Nacido Vineyard through the different blocks\, educating guests about the vineyard\, fruit\, farming\, winemaking\, ect. With each block guests will taste the corresponding wine from Bien Nacido and Solomon Hills. The tour will be followed by a winemaker dinner prepared by Chef P.A. Trembley\, and library wines tasted during the event. Chef P.A. will be creating a scrumptious multi-course family-style meal. The group will be dining al fresco in Bien Nacido’s beautiful picnic area. It will be fun\, social\, and delicious culmination to this very special day. Transportation and lodging not included. Optional group transportation and lodging available\, see below*. \nWinemaker Dinner\nMenu\nParmesan\, Gruyere Pull Apart Bread\, Chive Butter\nAsparagus & Spinach Puree\, Roasted Garlic Custard\, Lardons\nDuck Duo\nSous Vide & Seared Duck Breast\, Roasted Mushroom & Duck Sausage Spring Roll\, Grilled Broccolini\, Frisee\, Apple Gelee\, Duck Demi\nTriple Chocolate Torte\, Raspberry Puree\nThe Bien Nacido vineyard is one of the crown jewels of the California wine world. Located in Santa Maria Valley\, approximately 30 miles north of the town of Los Olivos (where Miles yelled to Jack “I’m not drinking any f’n Merlot!”). Bien Nacido is the source of some of the top grapes of Santa Barabara County. \n\nThe vineyard was planted in 1973.\nBob and Steve called it Bien Nacido\,\nmeaning well born in Spanish\,\nbecause of the passion and commitment\nthey shared in bringing it to life.\n\nVineyard Accolades\nTop Grand Cru Vineyards in California ~ Wine Enthusiast\nTop Five California Vineyards ~ Wall Street Journal\nVineyard of the Year ~ California State Fair\nTop 25 Vineyards in the World ~ Wine & Spirits\nCalifornia’s Best Single Vineyards ~ Wine Enthusiast\nTop 10 California Vineyards to Watch ~ Sacramento Bee\nTop 5 Vineyards You Can Trust ~ Pinot Report\nTen Best Vineyards ~ Food & Wine\nTop 12 Legendary California Vineyards ~ Wine News\nGM & Winemaker\nTREY FLETCHER \nTrey joined Bien Nacido Estates in 2011 as Winemaker and General Manager. He studied enology & viticulture at California State University Fresno.Trey has made wine and grown grapes in Europe\, New Zealand\, Argentina and California. Upon returning to the United States\, Trey worked several vintages in the Napa Valley\, Sonoma Coast and Central Coast of California. Prior to taking over at Bien Nacido\, Trey was Associate Winemaker at Littorai Wines on the Sonoma Coast. \nWill Costello MS\nEstate Ambassador \nWill Costello was named master sommelier in North America through the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2015. From the Somm Journal: “Costello joins the winery with an impressive resume in the world of fine wine\, most notably his distinction as a Master Sommelier by the American Chapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers. He has since earned great recognition\, being named one of the “Top New Sommeliers 2013” by Wine & Spirits Magazine. Costello has competed in numerous wine-related competitions\, including The Court of Master Sommelier’s TOP|Somm\, The Chaine de Rotisseurs “Young Somm Competition\,” and the Ruinart Champagne Challenge. He is an educator for New Zealand wines and teaches at the Society of Wine Educators National Conference … As a Master Sommelier\, Costello has held impressive positions as Wine Director and Maître D’ for some of America’s most notable restaurants. He ran the wine program as Wine Director for the Mandarin Oriental\, Las Vegas which included Chef Pierre Gagnaire’s TWIST\, and worked as Maître D’ for San Diego’s Grand Del Mar restaurant\, Addison. “Some of the first wines I ever learned about were the wines of Bien Nacido Vineyards. To see my career coming full circle to represent the Estate as the ambassador is a dream come true\,” says Costello.”Solomon Hills Vineyard \nNeed a ride? Don’t want to drive? \n*To all attendees of Bien Nacido Tour and Dinner\, we have acquired transportation to and from the Vineyard.\nOur passenger van will depart at 2:45pm from La Cumbre Plaza Parking Lot. We will arrive by 4:00pm.The van will then depart after dinner\, and will drop guests off at La Cumbre Plaza parking lot a little after 9:00pm.  Registration is per person.\n \nPrefer to stay the night?  \nWe have acquired guest rates at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria (20 min from Bien Nacido Vineyards).\nThere is limited availability due to the West Coast Kustoms Car Show\, and the holiday weekend\, so act fast if this is your preference. Interested parties can call the front desk at 805-928-8000 and mention that they are with Epicurean to get the discounted rate of $259/night. This rate will expire on May 1st. \nGuests can also reserve a room at www.radisson.com/santamariaca and use the Promo code EPICSB.  URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/bien-nacido-vineyard-tour-dinner/ LOCATION:Bien Nacido Vineyard\, 4705 Santa Maria Mesa Rd\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Travel,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/BienNacido.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.8935975;-120.2996262 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bien Nacido Vineyard 4705 Santa Maria Mesa Rd Santa Maria CA 93454 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4705 Santa Maria Mesa Rd:geo:-120.2996262,34.8935975 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190522T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190522T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190503T193756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T142024Z UID:10000170-1558544400-1558551600@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wd-SB-logo-4_Artboard-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4228637;-119.703516 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mizza 1112 State St. Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 State St.:geo:-119.703516,34.4228637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190502T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190502T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190421T173102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T015745Z UID:10000172-1556817300-1556825400@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/file-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4185038;-119.6974501 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Glass House 628 State Street Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=628 State Street:geo:-119.6974501,34.4185038 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190114T234359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T154812Z UID:10000162-1555437600-1555444800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Ladies n’ Whites DESCRIPTION:Step aside [again]\, gentlemen\, this event is for the ladies…\nBack by popular demand is another Women’s only wine tasting! This time\, we are featuring single varietal white wines! \nScience 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 a seasoned wine enthusiast looking to add to your collection\, come and take part in a fun\, girls only evening\, and let your palate take the lead! \nThe evening will start with a Rosé toast and a lite dinner (suitable for all diets)\, and will follow with a blind tasting and open conversation of three highly-rated single varietal white wines led by Debby Allen. Through the evening we will discuss the defining factors behind three varietals or regions\, using the textbook wine tasting criteria: see\, swirl\, smell\, sip…(and then sip some more). \nDebby Allen\, who is leading the tasting\, was a key figure in Cencibel\, a women only wine group in Philadelphia\, PA; (named for the grape as well as for its intended “sensible” meaning). Cencibel was dedicated to the appreciation of Fine Wine And Food in the company of other passionate women\, and today Debby continues to foster friendships and wine appreciation through her group led tastings in Santa Barbara. \nGreat wine\, great company\, lots of fun…and a few giggles. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/ladies-n-whites/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/636399858100186288-06-wine-women-shoes-76750414-horiz.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190411T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190411T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20181129T183112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T150235Z UID:10000159-1555003800-1555011000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Stanley Barrios of TOP Winery DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Stanley Barrios of TOP Winery! \nEnjoy a fantastic evening of wine and appetizers with one of California’s rising stars\, winemaker Stanley Barrios of TOP Winery. TOP specializes in hand crafted Rhone varietal wines from westside Paso Robles. \nStanley Barrios was born and raised in Los Angeles\, California. He was influenced by music\, art\, and food and could have easily entered into any of those occupations; until he discovered wine. His love for wine began with Napa Valley Cabernets\, but after being introduced to the Rhone varietals of Paso Robles\, he was a changed man. He admired the people\, culture and energy of Paso Robles\, and eventually the region became his primary focus in wine collecting. \nBy his mid-twenties\, Stanley had become a wine connoisseur and collector. While traveling\, he would seek the opportunity to speak with winemakers\, picking their brains on the winemaking process; how clone selections\, elevations\, soil types\, trellising systems\, and yields play a roll on a wines identity. The fascination of such complex nuances was intriguing to him. Realizing wine collecting was more than a hobby\, his love and respect for wine inspired him to make his own. \nAfter working in the cellar for Nick Elliott at Nicora Winery in Paso for a year\, Stanley put into practice the skills he garnered from his apprenticeship\, his travels\, as well as what he had learned himself as a connoisseur\, to craft the wines for TOP. In just a few short years\, Stanley has already made an impression on the Paso wine community\, with his 2014 vintage of wines all scoring above 92+ points from Jeb Dunnuck! Not bad for his first release! TOP wines are gaining tremendous popularity with nearly every bottle spoken for by his member list\, and at only 800 cases of his 2016 vintages produced\, enthusiast and collectors alike are taking note of his wines.   \n \nStanley also works closely with wife Elena Martinez. Elena was first introduced to wine while working in hospitality. While living in Oregon\, she developed an understanding and appreciation for the diversity and expressiveness of different wine regions. Stanley and Elena named the winery TOP because the spinning top symbolizes their life together and the goals they wish to achieve. It is a metaphor reminding them to keep their balance. This concept signifies the bumps in the road or challenges each of us encounters trying to achieve our aspirations. This path that is always in motion represents not only Stanley and Elena’s life but also the balance and interpretation they choose for their wines. \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!” \n \nWines\n2017 Axis | Grenache Blanc\n75% Grenache Blanc\, 25% Roussanne – $42 Retail\n2016 Inertia | GSM\n45% Grenache\, 41% Syrah\, 11% Mourvedre\, 3% Roussanne – $62 Retail\n2015 Syrah | Edna Valley | Adelaide District \n100% Syrah  – $57 Retail\n2016 Exert | Syrah\n95% Syrah\, 3% Roussanne\, 2% Tannat – $62 Retail\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-stanley-barrios-top/ LOCATION:La Coronilla Private Residence\, La Coronilla Drive\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93109\, United States CATEGORIES:Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1491968443106.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.406543;-119.7137061 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=La Coronilla Private Residence La Coronilla Drive Santa Barbara CA 93109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=La Coronilla Drive:geo:-119.7137061,34.406543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190215T200554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T135354Z UID:10000023-1553882400-1553896800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:ESB and The Coterie Club Dinner Collaboration DESCRIPTION:The sounds of a piano and distant conversation swell as you walk towards an unmarked entrance…Candles are flickering\, wine is flowing\, aromas of sensory delights wafting in the air….welcome\, my friends…to…\nThe Coterie Club!\nThe Coterie Club is an underground restaurant pop-up founded by Nick Bodden whose events range from Fine dining avant-garde\, to mid-century modern haute cuisine\, to nostalgic soul food cook outs. The Coterie Club is collaborating with Epicurean Santa Barbara to offer an exclusive\, contemporary and elegant experience for our members supported by an all-star winemaker\, Bret Urness of Levo Wines. A progressive and chic\, yet refined and enlightening dining experience like no other in Santa Barbara. \nAt the start of the evening\, you might delight in a raw bar with freshly shucked oysters upon request. You may swoon to the tunes of live musicians in the corner\, and of course\, relish in a five course dinner\, with dishes like charred cabbage with horseradish\, almonds\, and fennel pollen\, scallops with sumac\, green tomatoes\, and apple balsamic\, or NY Sstrip with charred leeks\, and demi-glace; paired with free-flowing wine\, and and more…Winemaker Bret Urness will be in joining us for the dinner\, pouring his latest vintages for the event. \nIn this celebration of food & thought\, you will not only enjoy delicious food and wine\, but also a unique atmosphere\, exquisite ambience\, and other sundry elements that make The Coterie Club a noteworthy enterprise…\nJoin us\, won’t you?\n  \nChef Nick Bodden has Michelin-starred kitchen experience and has worked closely with notable restaurants and talent including Chef Jonas Offenbach (NYC’s Gramercy Tavern/Contra); and was a driving force behind the development of Anejo TriBeCa for Angelo Sosa (Top Chef/Iron Chef) and Meta Singapore. His professional career includes working in restaurants such as April Bloomfield’s The Breslin\, Bouchon Santa Barbara\, and Jimmy Tchnnis’s Swallow East in Montauk Long Island.\n \nLevo Wines recently received marks in the high 90’s from Jeb Dunneck. Bret crafts his wines in Tin City\, Paso Robles\, where he concentrates on buying the best fruit possible\, mainly focusing on Ballard Canyon & surrounding Rhone vineyards of  the Santa Ynez Valley\, Los Alamos\, and Santa Maria. In addition to making great juice\, Levo is know for their creative and fun labels that exemplify his excitement for soulful winemaking. Matt Kettmann of Wine Enthusiast states that Bret Urness is among “A group of cult winemakers are flouting tradition and pioneering their own path. The result? Some of the most interesting wines being made in California.” URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-and-the-coterie-club-dinner-collaboration/ LOCATION:The Coterie Club\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chef's Table,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/original-b4b5fe4876da46af.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20190315T143716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T225833Z UID:10000164-1553704200-1553711400@epicureansb.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wd-SB-logo-4_Artboard-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4207142;-119.6257641 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rosewood Mirarmar Beach 1759 S Jameson Lane Montecito CA 93108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1759 S Jameson Lane:geo:-119.6257641,34.4207142 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190227T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20181129T181407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T043245Z UID:10000160-1551288600-1551295800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Matthias Pippig of Sanguis DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Matthias Pippig of Sanguis Wines!\nKickstarting our 2019 Winemaker Evening series is Matthias Pippig\, owner and winemaker at Sanguis Wines\, Santa Barbara. Sanguis is a premier boutique winery that specializes in an eclectic Rhône and Bordeaux style blends. Pippig changes blends yearly in his wines\, hand sorts each wine and never makes the same wine twice. Many of his wines weigh in at over 15% alcohol\, but they do not present as highly alcoholic. These wines are sourced from some of the best vineyards in the Santa Barbara and Central Coast area.Most recently the 2015 “Bossman” earned Sanguis 97 pts from Jeb Dunnuck!  \nLatin for blood\, Sanguis was founded by the German-born Matthias Pippig. Pippig has previously worked as a wine importer for Marc DeGrazia Selections\, and Estate Wines\, winemaker at Grassini Family Vineyards\, as well as a stint at the famous Le Brea Bakery. A food-industry marketing consultant by training\, Pippig’s operation is quite similar to that of his motorcycle-riding buddy and former La Brea Bakery boss Manfred Krankl\, the celebrated cult winemaker of Sine Qua Non. If you haven’t had the chance to try his wines\, you are in for a serious treat. What many do not know is that Matthias is a skillful chef in his own right. At his own Winemaker Evening\, Matthias will not only be featured as Winemaker\, but also as Chef\, as he is collaborating with ESB to create his ideal food pairings for his wines. \n\nSuperstar winemaker\, Mattias Pippig\, crafts some stunning wines out of Santa Barbara County. – Washington Wine Blog \n\n\nWines for the evening:\n2015 See Through ($50 retail)\n2015 Verve – 95 pts – ($80 retail)\n2015 The Modern – 95 pts – ($80 retail)\n2015 Bossman – 97 pts – ($80 retail) \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”\nIn 2004\, when Jamie and I decided to start Sanguis\, there was just the two of us\, and a shared vision for making wines that aim to capture nature’s beauty through our sense of aesthetics. Today\, we are fortunate to share this vision with our motley but tight crew working with us in the vineyards and the most beautifully functional converted warehouse in Santa Barbara’s industrial zone and with the many enthusiastic supporters who have joined our club and mailing list since then.  Learn more about Sanguis Wines! \n\n  \nWine of extraordinary character\, complexity\, and balance is a product of place\, time\, and the people who engage in the process of growing and making it\, their discipline and willingness to take risks and improvise. When you play a wrong note\, it is the next note that makes it good or bad.\n—Miles Davis \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-matthias-pippig-sanguis/ LOCATION:La Coronilla Private Residence\, La Coronilla Drive\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93109\, United States CATEGORIES:Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/logo_sanguis_home.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.406543;-119.7137061 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=La Coronilla Private Residence La Coronilla Drive Santa Barbara CA 93109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=La Coronilla Drive:geo:-119.7137061,34.406543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T084349 CREATED:20181228T181354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190127T235539Z UID:10000155-1550167200-1550176200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Champagnes\, Cremants and Raclette DESCRIPTION:Celebrate February 14th with two essential Valentine’s day traditions: Champagne and Oooey Gooey\, Cheese…\n No\, Not Fondue\, but Raclette!…Ah\, two of Europe’s Greatest imports tangled together for a ESB Valentine’s day Rendezvous…How lovely….and delicious.\nStart the evening off with a tasting of boutique Champagnes and cremants\, hand-selected by ESB founders and board members (all available for purchase). The sparkling wines are from highly rated purveyors from the Champagne region\, with many producers who are certified from the European Union as Organic or Biodynamic. In addition they represent of wide range of styles and price points. These small batch champagnes are all elegant and approachable\, yet each have distinguishing flavors and mouthfeel based on their grape varietals and winemaking techniques. \nCremants/Champagnes include:\nChâteau de Brézé – NV Cremant de Loire\, Blanc ($24)\nThierry Richoux – NV Cremant de Bourgogne ($35)\nRemi Leroy – NV Champagne\, Brut Rose ($68)\nGratiot-Pillière – NV Champagne\, Brut Tradition ($37)\nVincent Charlot – 2011 Champagne\, L’Or des Basses Ronces ($98)\n\nAt some point in the evening\, proceed towards the Raclette….\nRacelette is a Swiss cheese known just as much for its nutty\, full sweet \, and ridiculously creamy flavor as it is for its visual appeal. A half wheel of this cow’s milk cheese is placed in a Raclette Melter\, where a heat source melts the top of cheese into a bubbly\, oozy\, and crusted layer. \n \nLong ago Swiss laborers placed their cheese close to the fire until the cheese started to melt. Closely imitating this is the heating unit in a Raclette Melter.\nGuests will build a plate from a variety of vegetables\, breads\, meats\, cornichons\, and fruit. Once the cheese is ready\, it is then scraped off with a knife\, and cascaded over the accompaniments. ESB will have its own “Racletteur” present from C’est Cheese to serve guests a creamy scrape of cheese over their plates. \nThis event is an educational tasting\, a communal\, social dining experience\, and an indulgent and fun way to celebrate Valentine’s day. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/champagnes-cremants-and-raclette/ LOCATION:Private Home\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/champagne.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR