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:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180901T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180901T143000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180629T192901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T174229Z UID:10000146-1535803200-1535812200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Farewell to Summer Rosé Lunch DESCRIPTION:As we enter the Labor Day weekend and the coming of Fall\, let’s bid farewell to the oenophile’s summer fling in ESB style!\nLeave the pink petals and rose decor for the princess party….this event is all about discovering the versatility\, diversity\, and food friendliness of Rosé Wines. \nWith a bird’s eye breathtaking ocean view\, filled with palm trees and a gentle summer breeze\, guests will taste through 7 different styles of Rosé from Paso Robles\, Santa Barbara\, Napa Valley\, Sonoma while enjoying a spread of creative Asian\, American\, and French dishes that highlight the pairing versatility of this food friendly wine. \nVIP members join us for a special reception with Jamie Slone @ 11:30 AM! \nLunch Menu\nMediterranean Mezze Platter \nFresh Baked Pita bread\, Grilled Vegetable Spread\, Falafel\, Tabouleh\, Roasted Garlic and Chive hummus\, Marinated Olives\, Marinated Feta\, Caramelized Onion Spread\, and more\nBánh mì Two Ways: Salmon & Jackfruit\nVietnamese Slaw\, Aioli\, Cilantro\, Mint\nSmoked Cauliflower \nStrawberry\, Chipotle\, Avocado dipping sauce\nLamb Chops \nGrilled with Mint Pesto\nFilled Endive Leaves \nGreens\, Radishes\, Tarragon-Truffle Mustard Vinaigrette\, \nWhipped Ricotta\nFarmer’s Market Inspired Dessert\nRosé List\nJamie Slone “Jamie” Rosé of Grenache (Santa Barbara County)\nYoung Inglewood “Vin Clair” Rosé of Pinot Noir (Napa- St. Helena)\nLieu Dit Rosé of Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara)\nWrenhop “Joker to the Thief” Rosé of Pinot Noir (Sonoma)\nAncient Peaks Rosé of Pinot Noir (Paso Robles)\nBenevolent Neglect Rosé of Syrah (Red Hills Lake County)\nTurtle Rock “Willow’s Tickled Pink” (Paso Robles)\nBelhara “Las Madres” Rosé of Syrah (Sonoma- Carneros)\nLevo “Right to Bear Flowers” Rosé of Pinot Noir (Paso Robles) URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/farewell-to-summer-rose-lunch/ LOCATION:TBD\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Epicurean Santa Barbara,Lunch,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/https-blogs-images.forbes.com-courtneyschiessl-files-2018-05-Rose-myths.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180822T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180822T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180508T001139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T000617Z UID:10000007-1534964400-1534971600@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Pinots Around The World DESCRIPTION:Join the waitlist now! Click here to email ESB! \nAttend an enlightening tasting experience featuring this delicate and popular grape that varies widely from region to region.\nFrom Burgandy to Oregon to Chile to California\, Pinot Noir is produced all around the world\, and the wines from each region vary drastically from one another. Time for a side by side tasting! \n \nA Pinot Noir Educational Workshop\, with Ian Adamo\, Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) Level III Advanced Sommelier and Wine Consultant to The Vatican and Buckingham Palace. \nGuests will taste 5 high-rated Pinot Noirs from across the globe\, and in this seated tasting and open discussion\, will learn to identify the place of origin\, vintage\, winemaking methods and overall quality and market position. Whether novice or expert\, you’ll leave with a greater appreciation for this wonderful grape!  Appetizers are included\, and guests will have the opportunity to order the featured wines directly from Ian. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/pinots-around-the-world/ LOCATION:TBD\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/pinot-noir-sign-1024x683.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180816T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180816T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180504T203823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180731T171852Z UID:10000005-1534442400-1534453200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Pair and Share Series: New World Cabernet under $60 DESCRIPTION:Pair and Share Series: New World Cabernet!\nPair and Share Events are intimate dinners where 8-10 members come together with Amy and Keith or other ESB ambassadors as a group to share something: either a certain style of wine\, sometimes beer\, or a spirit. Each event will have a theme; for example\, Favorite California Zinfandels under $40\, Regional Brews\, or Favorite Sipping Tequilas. Dinners occur every other month. For August\, the theme is New World Cabernet Sauvignons that retail for $40-60.

 \nGuests will bring a theme appropriate bottle of wine (1 bottle per couple). A food menu will be determined by ESB and designed to pair with the wine. Guests will provide the name of their wine prior to the event. ESB will then send the proposed menu to the attendees\, and each guest will choose a dish to bring. The pairings are suggestions; but if you choose a salad course; then stick with bringing a salad\, even if it differs from the proposed menu. ESB will have staff on hand to help plate and serve the dishes. Heating\, tossing\, broiling? Just bring your instructions and we have it covered!

 Throughout the evening\, each guest will share with the group the story behind the bottle\, and enjoy the company of members with similar interests in wine\, beer\, and spirits. 

These events not only offer opportunities for members to experience recommendations first hand\, but it’s a great way to get to know one another on a personal basis. Our focus is food and beverage\, but after all\, we are a social club…an Epicurean social club. Registration fee for the dinner covers kitchen assistance\, setup/clean up and administration. \nDon’t want to cook? \nGreat! Call up our friends at C’est Cheese\, Tino’s or Whole Foods and have them put together a cheese\, charcuterie\, or apertivo platter; or order a dish from your favorite restaurant. \nComing on your own?\nAwesome! Don’t think for a minute that this is just for couples. \nWine? Well… what’s the price range?\nWe’ll determine this event by event. Typically for wine and spirits we’ll request a range (i.e.Under $40\, Between $100-$125\, etc.). URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/pair-and-share-series-new-world-cabernet-under-60/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/chefsdinner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180810T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180810T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180629T185458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T130840Z UID:10000145-1533922200-1533929400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:August Open House: La Place Wine Bar DESCRIPTION:Join the Epicurean team\, fellow members and guests for an Open House!\nCome and meet fellow members and member guests while enjoying beer & wine specials offered by La Place\, nibbles courtesy of ESB and good conversation! All members and non-member guest are welcome! \nLa Place Wine Bar will be offering $5-$6 specials on their house Sparkling\, Red\, White\, Rosé\, and Beer…beverages to please everyone! \nIn addition\, ESB will feature Oat Bakery’s incredible breads and vegan spreads for members and guests! Come by and enjoy a slices of Holy Shiitake & Shallot\, Sage & Garlic\, and a gluten-free Super Seed Bread\, alongside their Roasted Carrot Spread\, Garlic Aioli\, and Almond Cilantro Pesto\, (to name a few)! \nBring your event ideas and share them with the team! We are eager to know what you look forward to experiencing as an Epicurean! “VIP Member” gifts will also be available for pickup\, if you haven’t already done so. \nNo need to register\, just show up and bring a friend or two! \n \nMeet\, eat\, drink and mingle! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/august-open-house-la-place/ LOCATION:La Place\, 205 Santa Barbara Street\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Beer,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/file-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4162486;-119.6897312 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=La Place 205 Santa Barbara Street Santa Barbara CA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=205 Santa Barbara Street:geo:-119.6897312,34.4162486 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180726T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180726T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180402T182133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T024929Z UID:10000130-1532628000-1532638800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Winemaker Dinner: Matt Dees of Jonata\, Hilt\, and The Paring DESCRIPTION:Join ESB on a beautiful summer evening at a private home for great food\, wonderful wine\, and a chance to connect with a visionary winemaker.\nTo celebrate one of the top winemakers in California\, Epicurean Santa Barbara is elevating it’s monthly Winemaker Evening to a Winemaker Dinner featuring Matt Dees of Jonata (sister winery to Screaming Eagle).  We are honored that Matt is collaborating with ESB\, as his wines are not only in high demand\, but are typically allocated for club members only. \n1 Winemaker + 3 labels + 1 Amazing Ranch = A special Winemaker Dinner with ESB!\nThe evening will begin with a Reception featuring The HILT Chardonnay and The Paring Red\, at which time Matt will share his story with guests as they enjoy each wine paired with chef-crafted appetizers. The evening will then progress to a 4 course seated dinner featuring plated and family style dishes created by Chefs Nick Bodden and Ron Allen\, the guys behind the inventive Beefhearts culinary team; who will be utilizing Dees’ Estate Olive Oil\, “La Paz”\, his ranch’s local honey\, and a lamb provided by the Dee’s ranch. \nFeatured Wines\n2015 The HILT Chardonnay\n2014 The Paring Red\n2015 The HILT Pinot Noir\n2014 JONATA Todos\n2005 JONATA La Sangre Syrah\n(Standard Ticket includes all all of the above.)\nSpecial EPIC Experience\n***Limited to 10 registrants only!***\nIn addition to the standard ticket\, the EPIC ticket includes:\nEarly entry and private meet & greet with Matt Dees\nA special pour of the HILT Sparkling Blanc de Blanc\n1 take-home bottle of choice  (The Paring Red\, The HILT Pinot Noir\, or JONATA Todos)\n \nMatt Dees was born in Kansas\, schooled in Vermont; trained in Napa and New Zealand\, then settled in the Santa Ynez\, and as of 2004 has been the head winemaker of Jonata. Since then he has been received tremendous accolades for his Bordeaux style wines. Most notably\, Robert Parker rated many of his 2007 vintages 95-97 and 98-100 points\, and Dees’ winemaking philosophy and approach to quality are known to equal that of Napa Valley’s renowned Screaming Eagle Vineyards\, Jonata’s sister winery (Whose wines sell up to $18\,000). Jonata does not share the price point of Screaming Eagle\, but it could in the future. The quality of Screaming Eagle is present in the winemaking. \n“Our focus is on structure\, on acidity\, on farming the soil\, so there’s an earthy quality to our wines.” \n \nDees identifies Jonata wines as his best professional achievements\, but is also very proud of his newer Pinot Noir and Chardonnay projects\, The Hilt and The Paring\, also featured at this dinner. Epicurean Santa Barbara also reveres Dees not only for his winemaking\, sustainable farming\, and warm personality\, but also his appreciation of music. As a guitarist and mandolin player\, Matt is known to compare his wines to musical instruments and styles; from David Bowie\, to jazz\, to Bach. (Truly a conversation to be had with our musically inclined members and founders.) \n“…Music drives my life\, so it has to\, in some way\, influence my wine. That’s why our wines are classically structured\, with richness of fruit but combining an Old World feel and a New World site.” \nDedicated to expressing a range of red—and a handful of white—wines from its estate in the Central Coast of California’s Ballard Canyon appellation within Santa Ynez Valley\, Jonata is one of a new breed of producers throughout the world who are thriving with a non-traditional amalgam of varieties and blends. With a commitment in particular to Cabernet Sauvignon\, Cabernet Franc and Syrah\, and informed by cutting edge viticulture\, winemaking and an environmentally enhancing agriculture approach to their estate\, the Jonata wines are on the vanguard of an emerging quality movement in California wine growing. \n \nMatt Dees is what you’d call a natural winemaker. Armed with a degree in Soil Science from the University of Vermont and Vintages at Staglin in Napa\, California and Craggy Range in Hawkes Bay\, New Zealand\, Matt has an intrinsic feel for wine\, from dirt to glass. curious\, earthy and experimental by nature\, Matt’s approach to winemaking is grounded in the vineyard (pun intentional) first and foremost: attuned to the vines\, the weather\, the soil\, Matt seems almost to be a part of the vineyard itself. Not being bound by the conventions of the enological world of academia (no degree in winemaking here) has allowed Matt to come to an untethered philosophy of wine. Where Jonata is concerned\, this is an important point: Jonata is an unconventional place that requires an unconventional\, open mind to bring it to life. Lastly\, Matt has another very concrete talent: a keen feel for the shapes and dimension of tannin. Listening to him discuss the tannin elements found in Jonata wines is like listening to Buckminster Fuller describe the geodesic dome (which he invented)\, or like listening to the daring polyphonic construction of Bach’s Brandenburg concertos. Dees is a winemaker who’s emotionally and intellectually connected to structure\, texture and tannin and explores these elements deeply in his wines. \n \n \n  URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-dinner-matt-dees-of-jonata-hilt-and-the-pairing/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/mattdees-3-e1522692597720.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180712T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180316T035219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T132910Z UID:10000099-1531418400-1531429200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:The Bordeaux Experience DESCRIPTION:The Bordeaux Experience is all about France and everything Bordeaux!\nCome for an elegant dining and wine tasting experience immersing yourself in french wine and french food. Enjoy 6 Bordeaux wines representing one of the most important wine regions in France! These legendary styles and varietals of the Bordeaux region will be accompanied by an exquisite\, multi-course dinner comprised of classic French dishes prepared by Judy Astbury. \nThe wine selection has been curated by Mr. Paul Astbury himself\, some of which date back as old as the year 2000! \nMenu will include items such as Brioche\, French One Soup\, Foie Gras\, Duck Breast\, Frites\, Cheeses\, and more. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/the-bordeaux-experience/ LOCATION:Yankee Farm Private Residence\, 526 Yankee Farm Road\, Santa Barbara\, 93109\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Classic-Bordeaux.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4098995;-119.7488247 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yankee Farm Private Residence 526 Yankee Farm Road Santa Barbara 93109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=526 Yankee Farm Road:geo:-119.7488247,34.4098995 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180621T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180621T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180608T152711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180616T031827Z UID:10000144-1529600400-1529609400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:June Open House Happy Hour: Santa Barbara Wine Collective DESCRIPTION:Join the Epicurean team\, fellow members and guests for an Open House Happy Hour!\nCome and meet fellow members and member guests while enjoying wine\, food and good conversation! All members and non-member guest are welcome\, but paid registrants will receive a glass of wine from a select menu and Lucky Penny Pizza…and other bites! \nBring your event ideas and share them with the team! We are eager to know what you look forward to experiencing as an Epicurean! “VIP Member” gifts will also be available for pickup\, if you haven’t already done so. \nMeet\, eat\, drink and mingle! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/june-open-house/ LOCATION:Santa Barbara Wine Collective\, 131 Anacapa St.\, Ste. C\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States CATEGORIES:Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/file-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4144445;-119.6906718 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Santa Barbara Wine Collective 131 Anacapa St. Ste. C Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=131 Anacapa St.\, Ste. C:geo:-119.6906718,34.4144445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180609T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180609T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180402T175927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T001110Z UID:10000125-1528561800-1528569000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Russell From of Herman Story Wines DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting evening with Russell From of Herman Story Wines! \nAs this will be our final Paso Winemaker Evening for the season\, with harvest right around the corner\, what better winemaker than Russel From to end on?!?! Russell will be pouring five highly regarded wines that best represent his passion for winemaking and the superb quality of his nerdy yet creative winemaking style. Get to know Russell personally while sharing wonderfully paired passed appetizers with other ESB members. Herman Story wines are spectacular crowd pleasers and at $48\, represent a great value rivaling the best wines California has to offer! \nRussell began Herman Story Wines in 2001 with 7 barrels stashed in his employer’s cellar. What started as a modest homage to his rancher grandfather has become a beacon to those seeking opulent\, structured Syrah and Grenache. From’s dedication has held the attention of discriminating consumers and reviewers alike\, earning him a coveted position in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 List in 2014 for his On the Road Grenache and an average 90+ score on CellarTracker across all wines and vintages. \nTo maintain balance while giving flavor full stage\, Russell works with 30 top-tier vineyards in 7+ distinct growing regions between Santa Barbara and Paso Robles. Vineyards of particular note include: Bien Nacido\, Chelle Mountain\, John Sebastiano\, Larner\, Presqui’le and White Hawk.  Learn more about Herman Story! \n \nFeatured Wines\n(all retail for $48)\n2016 Tomboy Viognier\n2015 Casual Encounters GSM\n2016 Nuts & Bolts Syrah\n2016 Milk & Honey Tempranillo Blend\n2015  Bien Nacido Syrah ***Tasting Only***\nPassed Appetizers\nBurrata Toasts with Spring Pea and Mint Pesto\nDuck Rilletes on Brioche with cherry compote\nMini Popovers with Asiago\nSlow Roasted Pork Belly Skewers with Korean BBQ\n\n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!” \n\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-russell-p-of-herman-story-wines/ 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/2018/04/Hermanstory-2.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:20180520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180520T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180208T220018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180619T193015Z UID:10000094-1526839200-1526850000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Taste of Thailand ~ Chef P.A. Tremblay DESCRIPTION:Join the waitlist now! Click here to email ESB! \nEpicurean Santa Barbara’s Taste of Thailand! If there is anything we are missing in Santa Barbara\, it’s Thai food. Adventure into the rich and exciting flavors of Thai cuisine with P.A. Tremblay’s four-course Thai Dinner (includes a welcome beverage). Choose from one of two optional beverage pairings: a wine pairing or a creative beverage pairing featuring a wine\, a beer\, and a Thai-inspired cocktail!  \n  \n \n  \nMenu\nTom Ka Gai\nHot and Sour Coconut Milk Soup\, Lemongrass\, Shrimp\, Beech Mushrooms\, Bok Choy\, Cilantro\nPeanut Green Papaya Salad\nTomato\, Cucumber\, Mint\, Carrot\, Lime Fish Sauce Vinaigrette\nPad KraPow Gai\nThai Basil Chicken Sautee\, Crispy Thai Basil\, Jasmine Rice\, Sexy Egg\nThai Tea Mousse\n Chocolate Ribbon\, Whip Cream\, Cocoa Powder\nBeverage Pairing\nWines Pairing or Creative Beverage Paring\n\nFrench Canadian born\, raised in Santa Barbara California; Pierre has always passionately loved food. With a Culinary Arts degree from SBCC\, he took a cook’s position at Julienne and climbed to become chef de cuisine. His ambition took him internationally to cook\, and eat in France\, Greenland\, Lebanon\, Thailand\, and more. Now working as the Food Administrator for Santa Barbara Middle School Pierre teaches the importance of food to 6-9th graders. Currently Pierre is passionate about Thai flavors and how to use local ingredients to create the incredible array of flavors he discovered when traveling in Thailand. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/taste-of-thailand/ LOCATION:TBD\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Cocktails,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/maxresdefault.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180402T170038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T130331Z UID:10000101-1526664600-1526671800@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Scott Hawley of Torrin Vineyard DESCRIPTION:A special evening with Scott Hawley\, winemaker of Torrin & Lagom wines! \nTorrin wines are currently sold via Allocation and Mailing List only! They are not open to the public for tasting as their wines sell out on release to their lists. This is a rare opportunity to drink Torrin wines\, including some library selections. Lagom wines are not on allocation or list limited\, rather a new label offering delightful Burgundy varietals to contrast the Rhones of Torrin. Epicurean Santa Barbara is grateful for the opportunity to host Scott in Santa Barbara to share his beautiful wines\, his winemaking journey and his creative artistic approach to winemaking with our members. \n\nWe are artists\, farmers\, chemists\, parents\, and friends.\n We are grateful. We are small but on the verge of something big. We are believers in sustainability. We are in awe of our children. We are optimistic\, passionate and curious. We are laborers\, visionaries\, and good dinner guests. We are aware we should be doing more. We are dedicated to creating beautiful wines from the ground up. We are up for the challenge. We are Scott and Viquel Hawley and our two boys Reece and Gage. \n We are family and together we are Torrin.\n\n“Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!” \nScott and his wife Viquel founded Torrin together with a family centric philosophy that begins with the nurturing of their two boys\, Gage and Reece\, and carries over to the cultivation of their other children\, the vines in their vineyard. Their deep passion for wine making is self-evident and reflected through their love of family and the their wine. Scott has been creating highly regarded wines from some of Paso Robles most significant vineyards for over 16 years and when it comes to winemaking\, he believes “his role is to simply create an environment throughout the grape growing process where the fruit is given the greatest opportunity to perform to its potential”. \n \nMeaning “of the hills”\, Torrin Vineyard is aptly located in the hills of the Santa Lucias west of Paso Robles in an area commonly referred to as the Templeton Gap. Originally part of the Booker Vineyard\, planted by Eric Jensen and Justin Smith\, Torrin is landlocked between L’Aventure and Booker Vineyards. With ten acres planted on rugged hillsides of high lime calcareous shale and siliceous shale they are located in one of California’s wine growing sweet spots. \nScott and Viquel  have recently ventured from their Rhone Varietal roots to create an exciting companion brand in the wines of “Lagom.” These wines focus on the inherent grace and finesse of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from select cool-climate vineyards in unique pockets of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. \n\nLAGOM: “Just the right amount”… The archetypical Swedish proverb “Lagom ar bast”\, literally “The right amount is best”; also translated as “Enough is as good as a feast.”\n \nLagom is a perfect mantra for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. These varietals produce some of the world’s most sought after wines and manage to do so with an uncanny simplicity. They are rarely blended with other varieties\, often expressions from a single site\, and seldom heavy handed in their production yet they are capable of remarkable depth\, complexity and impeccable balance. The finest examples are impressive without being overwhelming\, they embrace the notion that enough is indeed “just the right amount”. \nTwo wine labels means more varietals! \nScott will be pouring two library wines from Torrin and two current releases from Lagom! Guests will enjoy these four highly regarded wines along with wonderfully paired passed appetizers. \nLagom 2015 Chardonnay ($62)\nLagom 2014 Pinot “Bien Nacido Vineyard” ($68)\nTorrin 2013 Banshee – library wine ($80) *tasting only*\nTorrin 2014 Tsundere – library wine ($80)\n \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-scott-hawley-of-torrin/ 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/2018/04/258296_206062792858494_619242425_o.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:20180509T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180509T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180413T050052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180505T154118Z UID:10000137-1525885200-1525894200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:May Open House: Armada Wine & Beer Merchant DESCRIPTION:Join the Epicurean team\, fellow members and guests for an Open House!\nEnjoy extended happy hour and drink specials offered by Armada Wine & Beer Merchant\, nibbles courtesy of ESB\, and meet new\, veteran and future ESB members! Bring your event ideas and share them with the team! We are eager to know what you look forward to experiencing as an Epicurean! “VIP Member” gifts will also be available for pickup\, if you haven’t already done so. \nNo need to register\, just show up and bring a friend or two! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/may-open-house-member-gift-pick-up/ LOCATION:Armada Wine & Beer Merchant\, 1129A State St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States CATEGORIES:Beer,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/file-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4230137;-119.7043232 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Armada Wine & Beer Merchant 1129A State St Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1129A State St:geo:-119.7043232,34.4230137 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180422T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180422T143000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180110T212436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T025139Z UID:10000105-1524396600-1524407400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Barrels & BBQ DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with BBQ and Great Wine…live music too!\nESB will be cooking up an All-American inspired buffet while the hip and cool winemaker Brett Urness of Levo Wines will be pouring his latest vintages. Eat some ‘cue\, meet Brett\, drink his wines and hookup with his winery. Tap your foot to live music as you make your own Pulled Pork Plates & Sandwiches with slow roasted juicy pork\, as well as a slew of hill country hometown sides and fixin’s!  There will also be slow-smoked chicken and lots of vegetarian options to go around!Come and enjoy an afternoon in the sun with great people\, all you can eat BBQ and never-ending wine! All food\, drinks and fun are included in your ticket! \nPicnic tables\, Live music\, Great Wine and Santa Barbara Sunshine!  Maybe a bootlegger lurking around too?!?! What else could one ask for?\n\nGet your tickets today! Member guests welcome!\n  \nAbout Levo Wines and Brett Urness: \nBrett 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.\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \nMatt Kettmann of Wine Enthusiast states that Brett 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.”\n\nBret Urness of Levo Wines / Photo by Dina Mande \n  URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/barrels-bbq/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:BBQ,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Lunch,Music,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/PorkSandy.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180411T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180411T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180110T211220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T132011Z UID:10000106-1523467800-1523475000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Jacob Toft of Toft Wines DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with Jacob and Kelly Toft of Toft Wines\, who after receiving over 90-point scores from respected critic Robert Parker\, sold out their vintages in one day!\n \nThis lovely husband and wife team not only craft artisanal small batch wines\, but are kind sweet people who love to share their passion for wine with other \nenthusiasts. Toft Wines are all about the pursuit of flavor that starts with meticulous farming. With access to the premier vineyards spanning the Central Coast\, Toft wines honor the AVAs from which the grapes are cultivated. His small production allows him to focus his attention on fruit source and handcrafting his blends. Jacob has a calling to introduce regions to one another and that journey is fulfilled in his cellar; his focus is blended between the details. \nWhile studying under Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure for six years\, Jacob learned that wines of quality begin in the vineyard. Therefore\, he sources only the best fruit that the Central Coast offers. These vineyard locations span from Santa Barbara to Santa Lucia Highlands\, with deep roots in Paso Robles. \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!” \n \nGuests will enjoy 4 highly rated wines (1 white and 3 reds) with Jacob & Kelly and other like-minded club members\, along with wonderfully paired passed appetizers. Toft wines are limited to their allocation membership twice a year. ESB is grateful for the opportunity to share Toft wines with its members through special arrangement with the Tofts. Jacob has been producing small-batch\, full-flavored wines for over 17 years. Previously a gypsy winemaker\, Jacob settled his winemaking operations in Tin City in 2015. Alongside his wife Kelly\, they continue to craft blends with huge personality & nimble feet and look forward to sharing them with you! \n“We handcraft big\, red blends using the best fruit sources along the Central Coast. Rhone\, Bordeaux\, Petite Syrah\, Zinfandel\, and sometimes a white.”\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/toft/ 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/2018/01/toft2.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:20180327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180327T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180207T213531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T215848Z UID:10000108-1522177200-1522184400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Secrets of A Somm Revealed! ~ Ian Adamo DESCRIPTION:Join Sommelier Ian Adamo from Somm’s Kitchen\, as he leads an enlightening tasting experience which will leave you with skills that will impress your friends!\nTake your wine identification skills to the next level through Ian Adamo’s eye-opening explanations of the taste\, aroma\, and color of different varietals. Guests will be led through a seated tasting of 5 highly rated wines from around the world. With each wine he will teach members how to identify the varietal(s) in the wine\, geographical origin\, winemaking techniques and quality.  Whether novice or expert\, you’ll be enlightened.  Each guest will receive a plate of bites; a little something to enjoy during the tasting. \n \n  \nIan Adamo\, founder of Vintage Deliveries\, is a Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) Level III Advanced Sommelier and in his fourth year of the exclusive Institute of Masters of Wine program. He’s worked at fine-dining establishments from coast to coast\, and early on in his career realized that wine is his true passion. He is the chef-owner of Somm’s Kitchen in Paso Robles\, and specializes in wine education. His travels as a wine consultant have taken him to locations such as Buckingham Palace and the Vatican\, and currently leads workshops at Cambridge and Oxford\, teaching their wine tasting teams how to blind taste American wines. \n  \nPlease note that the event is being held in a historic building…There is one flight of stairs\, and no elevator! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/secrets-of-a-somm-revealed/ LOCATION:Karpeles Manuscript Library\, 21 W Anapamu St.\, 2nd floor\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Somm01439.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4225574;-119.7047959 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Karpeles Manuscript Library 21 W Anapamu St. 2nd floor Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=21 W Anapamu St.\, 2nd floor:geo:-119.7047959,34.4225574 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180207T175552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T025226Z UID:10000109-1521741600-1521752400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Chef’s Table: Upscale Comfort Food! ~ Chef Drew Terp DESCRIPTION:Epicurean Santa Barbara kicks off the Chef’s Table Series with Chef Drew Terp of PICO\, Los Alamos.\nJoin other ESB members for an intimate dinner with Chef Drew Terp\, as he brings a menu featuring “upscale comfort food!” \nChef Drew’s style of cooking is a tribute to the symbiotic farmer-restaurant relationship\, and incorporates his love of charcuterie and pasta making. Get a taste of not only Chef ’s favorite items from his restaurant\, but also unique dishes designed specifically for Epicurean Santa Barbara as a five-course tasting menu\, including a welcome glass of wine. \nWhat better way to enjoy culinary artistry than with fantastic local wines? For the full epicurean experience\, be sure to choose the optional wine pairing\, featuring 4 wines from Babcock Winery and Vineyards. Winemaker Bryan Babcock has hand selected wines with Chefs for the optional pairing\, and will be joining ESB Members at the dinner! Babcock Winery and Vineyards is a Santa Barbara focused 10\,000-case winery located in the Sta. Rita Hills. \n\nPeople who are in this county are excited about food. … We’re excited to be part of that conversation. – Drew Terp\n\n  \n \nChef Drew has cooked in and helmed at Michelin-Starred kitchens from Napa (Auberge du Soleil) to New York City (Alain Ducasse at the Essex House\, Masa and BarMasa)\, to Spain (under Chef Pedro Subijana at Akelare). He also opened and served as Executive Chef for\, Las Vegas restaurants BarMasa and Shaboo\, and worked under José Andrés at Jaleo\, in Washington\, D.C.\n\n  \n  \n \nChef’s Table Series: Wine\, Dine and Let the Chef Shine!\nThe “Chef’s Table” events are intimate dinners held at either private homes or in restaurants and feature an acclaimed chef.  The chef has the opportunity to express his/her personal style of cooking\, all to the benefit of our members!  He/she will feature favorite dishes\, ingredients\, and techniques\, and will greet guests throughout the evening\, providing stories\, descriptions\, and conversation!  These dinners are limited to 10-24 guests\, and will always include an optional beverage pairing\, (Wine\, cocktails\, beer\, or all three!).\nMenu \n\nCelery Root Soup\, pine nut crumble\n2016 Sauvignon Blanc “Simpatico”\n\nRoasted Cauliflower\, house aged linguica\, 63º egg\, grana\n2016 Chenin Blanc “The Stoic”\n\nMushroom Salad\, house bacon\, peeled Manchego\n2009 Pinot Noir “Ocean’s Ghost”\n\nSeared Scallop\, Squid Ink spaghetti alla chitarra\, crispy guanciale\n2016 Chardonnay “Top Cream”\n\nBone-in Short rib\, braised local collard greens\, yukon potato risotto\n2005 Syrah “Nook & Cranny”\n\nCaramel Pot de Creme\, house marshmallow\, toffee crumble\n2014 Late Harvest Pinot Gris “Naughty Little Nectar”\n\n\nWine Pairing \nBabcock Wines ~ Santa Barbara\, CA\n\nCome For Food. Hang with Chef! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/chefs-table-drew-terp-of-pico/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Chef's Table,Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/eats.terp_.headshot.8-10.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180308T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180308T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180207T214120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T204347Z UID:10000095-1520530200-1520537400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:March Open House & Member Gift Pick-Up DESCRIPTION:Join the Epicurean Team and fellow members for an open house!\nOur March open house is at the Margerum Reserve Tasting Room. Enjoy drink specials\, nibbles courtesy of ESB\, and meet other ESB members and guests! You can also pick up your special member gift if you haven’t already. \nBring your event ideas and share them with the team! We are eager to know what you look forward to experiencing as an Epicurean! \n\nNo need to register\, just show up and bring a friend or two! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/march-open-house-member-gift-pick-up/ LOCATION:Margerum Reserve Tasting Room\, 32 El Paseo\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States CATEGORIES:Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/file-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4202386;-119.6997212 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Margerum Reserve Tasting Room 32 El Paseo Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=32 El Paseo:geo:-119.6997212,34.4202386 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180302T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180302T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180110T201953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180302T222528Z UID:10000103-1520011800-1520019000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Eric Jensen of Booker DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with Eric Jensen of Booker Wines\, whose Oublié Paso Robles 2014 was listed among Wine Spectator’s Top 10 Wines in 2017. \nEpicurean Santa Barbara is honored to welcome Eric Jensen to our hometown for this event. He has graciously allocated wine to Epicurean Santa Barbara\, even though bottles are only available to members of Booker’s wine club. Eric’s wines are effectively sold out due to the overwhelming thirst for his wines by his club members. Don’t miss this rare chance to taste and take home a bottle with our special tasting and bottle program… \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!” \nGuests will enjoy 4 highly rated 95+ point  wines with Eric Jensen and other like-minded club members\, along with wonderfully paired passed appetizers. (Booker wines retail from $54 – $106+ a bottle.)   \n \nWe will be featuring:\n2016 White (white blend)\n2016 Ripper (100% Grenache)\n2016 Vertigo (52% Syrah\, 30% Grenache\, 18% Mourvedre)\n2016 Fracture (100% Syrah)\nThis evening is a special opportunity to meet\, great\, eat\, and celebrate great wine with one of the world’s “larger than life” characters. With his beginnings as a music event promoter in LA to his move to Paso Robles to grow grapes and make wine\, he now describes himself in only the way he can… “I used to hire yard guys\, now I actually am one!”  \n \nEric and Lisa Jensen purchased 100 acres of the property in 2001 with the intent of growing the best fruit for some of the best wineries in the area. After making wine with Justin Smith (of Saxum) for five years and Stephan Asseo (of L’Aventure Wines) for two years\, the Jensens decided it was time to create their own expression with Booker Vineyard. The 2005 Vintage was Booker Vineyard’s first release with the wines being made by owner Eric Jensen. \n\nFrom Jeb Dunnuck\, of Wine Advocate:\n“While certainly the character of Paso’s winemaking motley crew\, Booker Vineyard’s Eric Jensen is dead serious when it comes to wine. Creating the estate in 2005 (they planted their vineyard in 2001)\, today he farms one of the greatest vineyards in the appellation and his wines consistently rank in the top two or three produced in a vintage. The only drawback here is the wines are made in tiny quantities and are moved almost exclusively through his mailing list.” \n“Created in 2005\, owner/winemaker Eric Jenson has pushed Booker Vineyard into the top 2-3 estates in the region…the wines…are some of the most impressive releases coming out of California. While in the past\, they relied on pure fruit and texture to impress\, today they possess layered\, elegant and complex characters paired with serious depth\, richness and structure.”\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! On the evening of this event\, there will be another special event courtesy of mother nature: a spectacular moonrise over Ojai and the mountains above Carpentaria\, which will light up the water of the bay\, coinciding with our enjoyment of these fine wines. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/booker/ 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/2018/01/BookerVineyardEricJensen.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:20180216T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180216T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180107T005730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180216T222833Z UID:10000121-1518802200-1518809400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Don Burns of Turtle Rock DESCRIPTION:The Epicurean Santa Barbara Winemaker Evening series continues with one of the rock stars of the Paso wine industry: Don Burns of Turtle Rock! \n  \nJoin ESB and Don Burns\, owner and winemaker at Turtle Rock Vineyards and assistant winemaker at Saxum Vineyards\,  for an intimate evening of wine exploration. Experience the superior quality of Don’s highly rated wines that demonstrate one of the best expressions of Grenache\, Syrah\, and Mourvedre in Paso Robles. Sourcing only the finest fruit from the sustainably farmed James Berry vineyard\, G2 vineyard and the Kruse vineyard\, Don’s Rhone-varietal wines have repeatedly earned scores in the mid 90’s from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. \n \n“Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!” \nWith no glass going empty\, members will personally enjoy 4 wines with Don Burns and his wife Claudia\, along with 4 wonderfully paired passed appetizers. In addition to the great wine and delectable food\, each guest will take home a very nice bottle of Turtle Rock wine to cellar or drink at home. \n  \n \nWines to be featured\n\n2016 Willow White ($41)\n\n63% Grenache Blanc\, 28% Roussanne\, 5% Picpoul\, 4% Viognier\n\n\n2015 Plum Orchard ($56)\n\n60% Grenache\, 40% Mourvedre\n\n\n2015 Willow’s Cuvee ($58)\n\n46% Grenache\, 34% Syrah\, 15% Mourvedre\, 5% Carignon\n\n\n2015 G2 Syrah ($70) – tasting only.\n\n100% Syrah\n\n\n\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! The breathtaking north facing vistas set the stage for a wonderful evening of enjoying great wine\, food and socializing with club members.\nWe hope you will join us for this special evening with Don Burns and Turtle Rock! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/turtle-rock/ 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/2018/01/21557465_1616216465097879_4905227363305864810_n.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:20180125T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20180106T231042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T181152Z UID:10000122-1516899600-1516910400@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Open House & Member Gift Pick Up @ Armada Wine & Beer Merchant DESCRIPTION:We have rescheduled because of the situation in Montecito. Our hearts go out to those affected by this tragedy.   \nCome pick up your special member gift and bring a friend.  Enjoy drink specials from Armada Wine & Beer Merchant\, nibbles courtesy of ESB\, and meet other ESB members and guests! \nBring your event ideas and share them with the team! We are eager to know what you look forward to experiencing as an Epicurean! \nNo need to register\, just show up! URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/open-house-margerum/ LOCATION:Armada Wine & Beer Merchant\, 1129A State St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States CATEGORIES:Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/armada.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4230137;-119.7043232 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Armada Wine & Beer Merchant 1129A State St Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1129A State St:geo:-119.7043232,34.4230137 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180120T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20171103T022128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T181042Z UID:10000132-1516464000-1516471200@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Bodega de Edgar DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with Winemaker Edgar Torres of Bodega de Edgar. Meet one of the up and coming stars of the Paso Robles wine scene whose passion for Spanish winemaking\, family and his Hispanic heritage are prominent in his wines. Edgar will be pouring four of his wines for this tasting to be enjoyed alongside passed appetizers by Chef Judy Astbury. \nBodega de Edgar is a boutique winery that produces only about 2\,500 cases per year. Their focus is on sourcing the highest quality fruit to produce the best wines\, while still maintaining an affordable price point. \n“A journey into the coastal town of Cambria\, CA opened the eyes of my father\, a young immigrant\, to a better life for his family. Sure enough\, my father was right\, a whole world was out there for his children to embrace. Welcome to my journey.” \n– Edgar Torres\, winemaker \nThe evening includes meeting the winemaker\, wine tasting\, paired appetizers\, and one bottle of wine to take home per guest (with a standard ticket). The event will be hosted in a private home in Santa Barbara. \nHere are the wines you can choose from for inclusion in your ticket price: \n\n2012 Mis Pasos / 50% Merlot\, 25% Syrah\, 25% Tempranillo / 91 points from Wine Advocate / $52.00\n2013 E-squared / 50% Grenache 50% Syrah / in short supply: only 250 cases produced / $52.00\n2013 Toro de Paso / 65% Tempranillo\, 25% Grenache\, 5% Cabernet\, 5% Merlot / in short supply: only 250 cases produced / $52.00\n2013 La Guerra / 80% Albarino\, 20% Chardonnay: only 125 cases produced / $41.00\n\n  URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/bodega-de-edgar/ LOCATION:Private Residence\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93110\, United States CATEGORIES:Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/654dfe_f84e4e374a0049de8accbf48f15e5b9a.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ESB":MAILTO:support@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4208305;-119.6981901 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171118T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T101427 CREATED:20171012T103942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171118T193834Z UID:10000114-1511020800-1511028000@epicureansb.com SUMMARY:Epicurean Sensory Experience DESCRIPTION:Test your nose and enlighten your palate!  Join members for this unique and engaging event\, designed to enhance your ability to identify aromas found in food and wine. The event will involve a sensory experience\, a guided wine tasting\, and food tastings utilizing unusual ingredients\, herbs and spices. URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/epicurean-sensory-experience/ LOCATION:Gray Space Gallery\, 219 Gray Ave\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States CATEGORIES:Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://epicureansb.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sensory-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Robinson":MAILTO:amy@epicureansb.com GEO:34.4158987;-119.6907707 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gray Space Gallery 219 Gray Ave Santa Barbara CA 93101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=219 Gray Ave:geo:-119.6907707,34.4158987 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR