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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190911T170000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T210000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191006T120000
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191117T163000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191228T203000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200126T173000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200207T203000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200213T173000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200221T173000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200229T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200229T203000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200607T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260622T233042
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SUMMARY:Virtual Wine Tasting: Jacob Toft Wines
DESCRIPTION:Jacob Toft Wine Tasting\nJoin us for a Wine Tasting with Club favorites\, Jacob and Kelly Toft! \nAs businesses are now open in Santa Barbara\, we are excited to offer both remote (Zoom) and in person registrations for the Jacob Toft Wine Tasting! \nHow does it work?\nThe Virtual Tasting Experience (ideal for 2 people): \nOn Sunday morning\, you will pick up your tasting kit which includes five 4-oz tasting bottles (total 20 oz – almost a full bottle). Yes\, that means one tasting is ideal for two people! (But why\, my friends\, would you ever want to share this wine?) \nAt 3:30pm\, you will sign into the zoom meeting where the charismatic Jacob and Kelly will lead you through an hour long tasting! Afterward\, if you do want to purchase bottles of wine\, Jacob Toft is offering free shipping on all orders. \nWant to enjoy some perfectly paired cheese with that wine..?\nAdd-on the the pairing with your registration!  Jacob and Kelly have partnered with Central Coast Creamery to feature 4 cheeses and a chocolate that pair with their current vintages. \n  \nThe In-person Tasting Experience (2 people per registration):  \nOpen to 4 registrations (or up to 8 people). Each registration allows for two people that would share the tasting kit and cheese pairing. So\, if you don’t want to share your tasting kit\, then do not bring a guest. The event will be held at a private residence in a spacious backyard\, with ample room for physical distancing. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others and maintain distance during this time! ESB will be following strict guidelines to ensure the safety of all guest\, staff and winemakers. \nWines to be featured\nMary Jane’s Cuvée 2017\nCoral Ruth’s Cuvée 2017\nSarah’s Cuvée 2017\nTessa’s Cuvée 2017\nMaggie’s Cuvée 2017\nThe cut-off for registration will is Thursday June 4th!\n\nMore About Jacob & Kelly:\nWe are honored to feature Jacob and Kelly Toft of Toft Wines\, who after receiving over 90-point scores from respected critic Robert Parker\, sold out their vintages in one day! Jacob Toft was one of the first winemakers to be featured at an ESB Winemaker Evening\, and has since made appearances at ESB’s 1st and 2nd Anniversary Events. \nThis lovely husband and wife team not only craft artisanal small batch wines\, but are kind sweet people who love to share their passion for wine with other\nenthusiasts. Toft Wines are all about the pursuit of flavor that starts with meticulous farming. With access to the premier vineyards spanning the Central Coast\, Toft wines honor the AVAs from which the grapes are cultivated. His small production allows him to focus his attention on fruit source and handcrafting his blends. Jacob has a calling to introduce regions to one another and that journey is fulfilled in his cellar; his focus is blended between the details. \nWhile studying under Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure for six years\, Jacob learned that wines of quality begin in the vineyard. Therefore\, he sources only the best fruit that the Central Coast offers. These vineyard locations span from Santa Barbara to Santa Lucia Highlands\, with deep roots in Paso Robles. \nToft wines are limited to their allocation membership twice a year. ESB is grateful for the opportunity to share Toft wines with its members through special arrangement with the Tofts. Jacob has been producing small-batch\, full-flavored wines for over 17 years. Previously a gypsy winemaker\, Jacob settled his winemaking operations in Tin City in 2015. Alongside his wife Kelly\, they continue to craft blends with huge personality & nimble feet and look forward to sharing them with you!
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/virtual-wine-tasting-jacob-toft-wines/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Epicurean Santa Barbara,Virtual / Online,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200628T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200628T173000
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SUMMARY:Warm Spicy Wines of Tuscany
DESCRIPTION:Warm Spicy Wines of Tuscany\nMore than any other region in Italy\, Tuscany has captured the hearts and palates of Americans. What’s so complicated about it? It’s just Sangiovese\, right? With over 45 designated areas of origin and 278 different grapes grown there\, 14 of which are different kinds of Sangiovese; Tuscany is far from simple. \nUnveil the world of Tuscan Wines\, from Chianti Classico to the famous Brunello. In a seated\, outdoor setting\, taste 5 wines\, and learn about the different regions of Tuscany. Join Sommelier\, Jessica Garver to unlock the secrets of the best wines of Tuscany and how to find them for yourself. Enjoy individually served regional cheeses and charcuterie throughout the experience. \nThe event will be held at a private residence\, and guests will be seated in a spacious backyard\, with ample room for physical distancing. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others and maintain distance during this time! ESB will be following strict guidelines to ensure the safety of all guests and staff. \nFeatured Wines\n2018 Istine Rosato of Sangiovese\n2017 Monteraponi Chianti Classico\n2016 Istine Cavarchione (Single Vineyard) Chianti Classico\n2013 Castell’in Villa Chianti Classico Riserva\n2013 Padelletti Brunello di Montalcino
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/warm-spicy-wines-of-tuscany/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260622T233042
CREATED:20200620T152250Z
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SUMMARY:Dish Up The Perfect Date!
DESCRIPTION:Dish Up The Perfect Date!\nFeaturing Samsara Wines & Epicurean Santa Barbara\nAt a private residence setting with ocean views limited to 12 guests\, taste through Samsara’s current and library vintages with Winemaker Matt Brady and Sommelier Lily Hays\, and observe and enjoy an elegant three-course dinner by ESB Founder\, Amy Baer Robinson. A perfect evening whether you are with a friend\, a loved one or dining solo! \nSamsara Wine Co. produces small lots of Pinot Noir\, Syrah\, Grenache and Chardonnay from carefully selected micro-sites within Sta. Rita Hill’s most distinctive vineyards. Their low-intervention\, pure approach to winemaking creates complex\, textural wines that perfectly balance power and elegance.\n \nGuests will be seated in a spacious backyard\, with ample room for physical distancing. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others and maintain distance during this time! ESB will be following strict guidelines to ensure the safety of all guests and staff. \nEach course will include both a conversation about the wine\, and a culinary demonstration of the featured dish. The event will cover even the finer details\, such as how to create an easy and attractive table-scape\, how to pick and pair appropriate wines\, and how to plan\, prepare\, and create a meal that brings the fine-dining restaurant experience to your own home (without the stress and extra clean-up!) At this seated\, interactive experience\, guests will enjoy three courses with four different wines\, and will take home recipe packets and preparation lists\, so that you\, too\, can recreate this date-worthy meal for a loved one! \n \n \nMenu\nPoached Lobster Salad with Vanilla Citrus Vinaigrette\nFarmer’s Market Stone Fruit\, Spring Mix\, Avocado\n2019 ROSÉ of MOURVÉDRE and GRENACHE\, SANTA BARBARA COUNTY\nHarissa Roasted Chicken Thigh with Tahini-Carrot Puree\nStewed Summer Vegetables\, Crispy Chickpeas\, Watercress\, Feta\n2014 PINOT NOIR – RANCHO LA VIÑA VINEYARD\, STA. RITA HILLS\nand 2014 SYRAH – MELVILLE VINEYARD\, STA. RITA HILLS\nWarm Camembert and Accoutrements\nThyme-Infused Honey\, Miso Glazed Cashew Corn\, Fresh Peaches\, Brioche\n2018 CHARDONNAY – STA. RITA HILLS\n*Menu Subject to Change based on ingredient availability\nMatt Brady first fell in love with Santa Barbara wine country as a college student at the University of California Santa Barbara. During that time\, He used available weekends to explore all that Santa Barbara County has to offer including\, of course\, wine tasting and wine education. Matt joined SAMsARA Wine Co. and took over winemaking duties in 2016\, after serving as Head Winemaker at Jaffurs Winery. His winemaking philosophy of minimum interference and maximum patience were a perfect match for SAMsARA’s award winning style. He especially loves spending time in the vineyards working with the farmers and vineyard managers to maximize the potential of the esteemed growing sites. \n\nLily Hays is the Director of Hospitality and Education for SAMsARA. She grew up in Santa Barbara and has always loved the wines of the area. After college\, she moved to Lake Tahoe to ski for a winter and then stayed there for 9 years during which time she completed her Certified Sommelier certification and UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Extension Certificate\, while working at the Lone Eagle Grille as a sommelier. Sommelier life made her realize how much she loves educating people about wines from around the world and continuing to learn with every new bottle opened. \nAmy Baer Robinson is currently enrolled at Institute of Culinary Education in Pasadena\, and was recently chosen to work with Wolfgang Puck and his culinary team for the 92nd Governor’s Ball and Oscars Red Carpet\, as well as James Beard Award winning chef Chef Kwame Onwuachi. In addition\, she has created and helmed meals and hors d’oeuvres for several ESB events and provides Meal Preparation and Private Chef services to members of Epicurean Santa Barbara.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/dish-up-the-perfect-date/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200724T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200724T183000
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SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Orion Stang of Dilecta Wines
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Orion Stang of Dilécta Wines\nLive In-person & Virtual Experience!\nIn Person…This event is open to 10 guests. Guests will have a designated space at the venue\, and ESB will provide individually plated bites and cheeses to enjoy alongside the wines. This event will be held at a private residence in a spacious backyard\, with ample room for physical distancing. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others and maintain distance during this time! \nThe Virtual Tasting Experience (ideal for 2 people): If you opt for the virtual experience\, on Friday afternoon\, you will pick up your tasting kit which includes four 4-oz tasting bottles and paired bites. One tasting is ideal for two people! (But why\, my friends\, would you want to share?) At 5:30pm on Friday\, July 24th\, you will sign into the zoom meeting where Orion will lead you through the hour long tasting! Afterward\, if you wish to purchase bottles Orion will take orders directly\, and additional wine can be purchased at the event. \nDilecta is a boutique winery of handcrafted Rhone Wines. Utilizing his culinary background\, Orion found a way to bridge the culinary education he received in Italy and at the CIA into the world of wine. Starting in Vineyard Management\, Orion began his winemaking career working under the guidance of Eric Jensen at Booker Vineyards where he eventually took on the position of Assistant Winemaker. With the completion the 2011 vintage\, he decided to leave Booker to start his own label. His bottles and interior facade of his tasting room feature incredible post-modern artwork by his mother. \n  \n \nFeatured Wines\n2018 MADDIE\n100% VIOGNIER\nBIEN NACIDO + LA VISTA + CALIZA VINEYARDS\n2017 TILLER\n100% GRENACHE\nBIEN NACIDO + MURMUR VINEYARDS\n2017 MATCH\n51% SYRAH 49% GRENACHE\nHARRISON CLARKE + BIEN NACIDO + MURMUR VINEYARDS\n2017 COOKIE\n85% PETITE SIRAH 15% SYRAH\nFRENCH CAMP + BIEN NACIDO VINEYARDS\n\n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-orion-stang-of-dilecta-wines/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Virtual / Online,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200724T213000
DTSTAMP:20260622T233042
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SUMMARY:Winemaker Dinner: Orion Stang of Dilecta Wines
DESCRIPTION:Private 4-Seat Winemaker Dinner\n Orion Stang of Dilécta Wines\nFollowing the live Dilécta wine tasting.  Join Orion for an even more exclusive and elevated experience with a 5-Course Wine dinner\, limited to 4 guests. ESB Founder Amy Baer Robinson will design with Orion (who also has a culinary background) a dinner featuring beautiful flavors of gourmet cuisine that will pair in perfect harmony with Dilécta Wines\, bringing out the best of both. The dinner will also include additional current and Library vintages from Dilécta\, not featured in the tasting. \n \nFeatured Wines\n2018 MADDIE\n100% VIOGNIER\nBIEN NACIDO + LA VISTA + CALIZA VINEYARDS\n2017 TILLER\n100% GRENACHE\nBIEN NACIDO + MURMUR VINEYARDS\n2017 MATCH\n51% SYRAH 49% GRENACHE\nHARRISON CLARKE + BIEN NACIDO + MURMUR VINEYARDS\n2017 COOKIE\n85% PETITE SIRAH 15% SYRAH\nFRENCH CAMP + BIEN NACIDO VINEYARDS\n…and more!\n  \nAmy Baer Robinson is currently enrolled at Institute of Culinary Education in Pasadena\, and was recently chosen to work with Wolfgang Puck and his culinary team for the 92nd Governor’s Ball and Oscars Red Carpet\, as well as James Beard Award wining chef Chef Kwame Onwuachi. In addition\, she has created and helmed meals and hors d’oeuvres for several ESB events.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-dinner-orion-stang-of-dilecta-wines/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200919T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T233042
CREATED:20200731T180844Z
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SUMMARY:Blind Syrah Tasting & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Blind Syrah Tasting & Dinner\nExplore the world of Syrahs (shiraz too!) through a blind tasting of 8 wines in a safe outdoor setting!\nLearn about this luscious full-bodied varietal\, and taste through the various regions and styles\, and discover your favorites among a selection of 100% Syrahs without the bias of labels\, or price. Following the blind tasting will be a bottle reveal and Dinner Entree to continue the celebration of Syrah. (limited to 9 attendants)  \nThe Menu for this event will feature the vibrant flavors of Spain! \nThe afternoon will start with individually plated platters of Spanish Tapas\, including Spanish Charcuterie and Cheeses\, Croquettes\, Empanadas\, Grilled and Braised Vegetables\, and more\, prepared by ESB’s Amy Baer Robinson. Spanish food and it’s full\, bright flavors play deliciously well with the smokey\, fruity intense characteristics for Syrah. The dinner portion will feature Spanish-Style Grilled Steak\, Seasonal Vegetables\, and Sides inspired by the Cuisine. Salud!
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/blind-syrah-tasting-dinner/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201010T203000
DTSTAMP:20260622T233042
CREATED:20200907T211013Z
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SUMMARY:Food & Wine of Italy's Campania Region
DESCRIPTION:Food & Wine of Italy’s Campania Region\n“I am head over heels about the food and wine of Campania! From made-that-morning bufala mozzarella to eggplant parmesan\, fritto misto\, to drooling over ragu Napoletana. And then there’s the wine! The noble\, incredibly age-worthy and enigmatic Fiano and Taurasi; as well as Piedirosso\, Falanghina\, Greco di Tufo and other crazy things that nobody knows about. Until now” … says the enthusiastic Sommelier Jessica Garver. \nThere are two options\, so choose your own adventure:\n1. Interactive Wine Class\nSommelier Jessica Garver will lead guests through an in-depth afternoon tasting of the wines from Campania\, paired with individually plated cheese\, charcuterie and antipasti from the region. \nFeatured Wines\nCiro Picariello Brut Contadino Fiano\n2018 Ciro Picariello Fiano d’Irpinia\n2009 Perillo Taurasi\n2017 Contrade di Taurasi Aglianico\n2. Four Course Dinner with Wines\nSommelier Jessica Garver and Chef PA Tremblay are reuniting once again to share traditional dishes and wines of the exotic Campania region with you. We are extremely excited to have Chef PA Tremblay once again share his talent with ESB members\, this time pairing his creative approachable style with the distinctive flavors of the Campania Wine Region. 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. \nFeatured Wines & Dinner Menu\nCiro Picariello Brut Contadino Fiano\nToasted Baguette\, Fresh Ricotta\, Melted Caciocavallo\, Preserved Meyer Lemon\, Edible Flowers\n2018 Ciro Picariello Fiano d’Irpinia\nSeared Spot Prawns (or Ridgeback Shrimp)\, Grilled Corn\, Black Pepper\, Citrus Butter\n2009 Perillo Taurasi\nSmoked & Roasted Stuffed Pepper\, Boar\, Apple\, Garlic\, Fennel\, Greens\n2017 Contrade di Taurasi Aglianico\nMaccaronara Ragu Napoletana\, Braised Boar\, Raisin & Pine Nut Salsa\, Grated Ricotta Salata\nOnly 12 seats available for each! \nBoth events will be held at a private residence\, and guests will be seated in a spacious backyard\, with ample room for physical distancing. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others and maintain distance during this time! ESB will be following strict guidelines to ensure the safety of all guests and staff.
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/food-wine-of-italys-campania-region/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T183000
DTSTAMP:20260622T233042
CREATED:20201016T161213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T204027Z
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SUMMARY:Blind Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Blind Tasting & Dinner ~ Cabernet Sauvignon of Paso Robles \nExplore the Cabernet Sauvignons of Paso (a few Napas too!) through a blind tasting of 8 wines in a safe outdoor setting!\nYes\, your heard it right!…Cabernet Sauvignon and its band of blended brothers is a prime time varietal in Paso. The quality\, style\, value and sheer satisfaction is off the charts and ready to challenge your palette! There’s a whole lot more to Paso Robles than Zinfandel and Rhone varietals. Learn all about the Cabs of Paso and how they stack up to their Northern cousins in Napa and beyond. Discover your favorites among a selection of wines without the bias of labels\, or price. We’ll be tasting Paso blind with a few Napa “ringers” to keep us honest. These are serious wines for connoisseurs and beginners alike with price points ranging from $75-$165. Following the blind tasting will be a bottle reveal and curated dinner by Chef Amy Baer Robinson to continue the celebration of Cabernet Sauvignon. (limited to 9 attendees). \nThe Menu will celebrate the Steakhouse Experience with a dash of the Central Coast! \nThe Menu\, prepared by Chef Amy Baer Robinson will feature reinvisioned ‘vintage’ and contemporary bites for the appetizer course\, and classic steakhouse flavors for the main course following the Cabernet tasting. It’s an appropriate combination of luscious flavors to pair with the bold\, full-bodied wines; yet still approachable for a fun-filled evening of excellent wine drinking with friends. Cheers! \nDinner Menu\nAppetizer Course\nNut & Herb Cheese Spread\n(Goat Cheese\, Muenster\, Cultured Butter\, Toastlets)\nLamb Bacon\nWarm Flatbread\nCured Meats\nGrilled & Chilled Autumnal Vegetables\nPlated Dinner\nButcher’s Choice Steak\nSwiss Chard Cacio e Pepe\, Cabernet Jus\, Crispy Mushroom Slices\nserved with Battered Onion Ring Stack and Blue Cheese Sauce\nDessert du Jour
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/blind-cabernet-sauvignon-tasting-dinner/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Dinner,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Virtual / Online,Wine
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SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Nick Elliot of Nicora Wines
DESCRIPTION:Join ESB for an evening with Nick Elliot of Nicora Wines\nFor our final Winemaker Evening of 2020\, ESB is featuring Nick from Nicora Wines\, who recently became a member of the ‘100-Point’ club! This holy grail of wine ratings was lauded to his 2018 Slide Hill Single-Vineyard Syrah\, from Doug Wilder of Purely Domestic Wine Report! \nThis is a live in-person outdoor event limited to 18 guests. Guests will have a designated space at the venue\, and Chef Amy Baer Robinson will provide paired appetizers to enjoy alongside the wines. This event will be held at a private residence in a spacious backyard\, with ample room for physical distancing. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others and maintain distance during this time! \n \nNick Elliott arrived in Paso Robles in 2001\, when he was 19 years old\, and four years later began working alongside winemaker Scott Hawley (Torrin Vineyards and Law Estate Wines). Nicora is the blend of two names. The first\, Nick\, is mine\, and the second\, Ora\, is that of my great-grandfather. Many years ago\, my great-grandfather built a business\, starting with little more than passion\, a dream\, and an entrepreneurial spirit. His achievements have been the inspiration behind Nicora. It is my hope our efforts of crafting wines from sought-after Central Coast vineyards will live up to the standards he set. \nNicora was started with little resources\, and has been built from the ground up. It truly began in the cellar\, where I learned from mentors such as Scott Hawley (Torrin)\, Eric Jensen (Booker)\, and Bob Tillman (Alta Colina). I worked for the funds to buy grapes and barrels\, and spent many hours with purple hands and wet boots. My dream was to hand craft wines that would be both a personal expression and a reflection of the unique vineyards found within Paso Robles. And now\, years later\, I’ve also found my way into sought-after vineyards from the Santa Maria Valley.  \nAt Nicora\, I make wine using traditional techniques that are both time and labor intensive. Each year\, I try to expand a bit more\, whether it be searching out new-to-me vineyards or bottling just a little bit more\, if Mother Nature allows. The hope is to not only provide Nicora enthusiasts with unique and exceptional wines\, but to give you opportunities to experience the excitement and joy that is found while crafting the wines. I strive to create something so memorable that the wine may make it to your kitchen table to share with friends and family. \nGrowing up Nick was taught the value of hard work\, and you can bet the lessons learned as a child have guided his passion for Nicora. He understands that to do something right one must start at the source. For Nick\, and the philosophy behind his wines\, the first source is the vineyards. More often than not\, Nick can be found in the vineyards he farms. He takes great pride and care for each vine\, knowing eventually the fruit will be the source for his bottled wines. \nEach wine Nick crafts for Nicora\, is comprised of Rhône varieties from noteworthy vineyards that lie on the hills of west Paso Robles. These vineyards – La Vista\, Russell Family Vineyard and Shadow Canyon Vineyard – contribute to the lush and bold characteristics found with his small-lot wines. Each vineyard\, hand selected not only for the soils that bear the fruit but also for the farmers behind the vines\, as they too know great wine starts in the vineyard. These farmers afford Nick the ability to be involved with the fruit from the very start\, allowing Nick to create wines that showcase the vineyards he farms\, be it a single bottling or by blending together to highlight their individualities as one. \nNick has the opportunity to wear many hats\, whether\, he likes it or not. From scrubbing floors to blending his wines\, Nick will tackle any job to ensure his wines are crafted and cellared with the utmost care. So\, it is not a surprise\, that every now and again\, when the work is done\, Nick ventures away from the vineyards and cellar. When he does this\, he does this by hitting the open-roads in an RV within the great United States. From quick weekend trips up the breathtaking coast of California to trips through multiple states\, he is always up for an adventure. Come on\, he isn’t a winemaker or a forklift driver by chance! His adventurous spirit\, and affinity for unique flavors are the main inspiration for the wines of Nicora. \nFeatured Wines\n2018 Nicora The Undisclosed\n50% Viognier\, 50% Roussanne / $45 Retail\n2016 Nicora Euphoric\n90% Grenache\, 10% Syrah (Library) / $75 Retail\n2018 Nicora SGM\n65% Syrah\, 30% Grenache\, 5% Mourvedre / $60 Retail\n2018 Nicora Buxom\n72% Syrah 24% Cabernet Sauvignon\, 4% Grenache (current release) / $60 Retail\n\n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-nick-elliot-of-nicora-wines/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Virtual / Online,Wine
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SUMMARY:Blind Tasting & Dinner: "Châteauneuf-du-Pape" of Paso
DESCRIPTION:Blind “Châteauneuf-du-Pape”of Paso Tasting & Dinner \nExplore the “Châteauneuf-du-Pape” of Paso Robles through a blind tasting of several Rhône Blends (Grenache\, Syrah\, Mourvèdre)  in a safe outdoor setting! \nLearn all about the diversity and beauty of these thriving central coast varietals and how they compare to their French roots. Taste through some of the best Paso has to offer (and a couple of French ringers too) and discover your favorites among a selection of wines without the bias of labels or price. Following the blind tasting will be a bottle reveal and dinner entree to continue the celebration of the Antipope’s gift to the world\, “Châteauneuf-du-Pape“. (This is an outdoor event limited to small number of guests to provide a safe curated experience.) \nThe Menu for this event will feature the delectable flavors of Italy!\nThe afternoon will start with individually plated Italian-inspired appetizers\, including freshly baked Focaccia\, Cacio-e-Pepe Pasta Bites\, Fregola Sarda\, and Italian Charcuterie and Cheeses\, prepared by ESB’s Chef Amy Baer Robinson. The dinner portion will feature individual Sicilian Grandma Pizza Pies with a bounty of toppings\, and Truffle Infused Caesar Salads. Buon Appetito! (Pies will feature both proteins and vegetables!)
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/blind-rhone-blends-tasting-dinner/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Education,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T170000
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SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Anthony Yount of Denner Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:Join ESB for an evening with Anthony Yount of Denner Vineyards\nFor our first Winemaker Evening of 2021\, ESB is featuring Anthony Yount from Dinner Vineyards\, whose 2016 Dirt Worshipper was listed as #18 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2019. Come taste why Wine Spectator has named Denner wine one of the top 20 in the world twice over the last decade. Meet Anthony and learn all about his winemaking journey and experience the beautiful\, complex\, terroir driven Rhone and Bordeaux varietals that have made this westside Paso vineyard one of the region’s best. Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle! \nThis is an outdoor event limited to small number of guests to provide a safe curated experience. Guests will have a their own designated space at the venue\, and Chef Amy Baer Robinson will provide paired appetizers to enjoy alongside the wines. This event will be held at a private residence in a spacious backyard\, with ample room for physical distancing. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others and maintain distance during this time! \n \nAs a kid Anthony always wanted to be a Cattle Rustler or a River Pirate. Unfortunately\, neither of those professions were hiring when he graduated from Cal Poly. So Anthony “cut his teeth” in the wine industry here at Denner working as cellar rat for two vintages. Later\, he moved up the road to become Cellar Master at Villa Creek\, where he continued to work with Denner fruit. Coming full circle\, Anthony returned to Denner as Winemaker in 2009. His winemaking philosophy is simple: “If you provide the grapes and wine with an environment where they can thrive and express themselves\, they will do just that.” \nFeatured Wines\n2018 Viognier\n100% Viognier / $50 Retail\n2018 Ditch Digger\n45% Grenache\, 20% Mourvèdre\, 20% Syrah\, 5% Cinsaut / $80 Retail\n2018 Dirt Worshipper\n98% Syrah\, 1% Viognier\, 1% Roussane / $80 Retail\n2018 Mother of Exiles\n68% Cabernet Sauvignon\, 22% Petit Verdot\, 6% Merlot\, 4% Cabernet Franc / $80 Retail\nAbout the Winery… \nAfter traveling the state for years searching for the perfect piece of dirt to grow grapes that would produce highly-acclaimed wines\, Ron Denner finally found exactly what he was looking for in the far western reaches of Paso Robles in 1997. He began planting the first few acres in 1999\, which has now grown to a total of 130-acres\, consisting of 20 different grape varieties and counting. We designed our estate winery to fit into the rolling hills of the surrounding vineyard — allowing us to exercise only the gentlest touch on the incoming grapes. Through our gravity flow process\, we can showcase exactly what the vineyard and the vintage give us and produce wines that are both powerful and finessed. \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-anthony-yount-of-denner-vineyards/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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SUMMARY:Sine Qua Non Experience
DESCRIPTION:Sine Qua Non (also known as SQN)\, known for its Rhône style blends\, has become an international sensation and one of the most collected California wine labels. Winemaker Manfred Krankl started with a vision and a lot of passion and turned it into an incredible success. Sine Qua Non wine is the only American label to have received eight perfect scores from critic Robert Parker. Their wines start in the high $100s and go well over $200 a bottle — if you can get one! Individuals can buy it only if they are on the 1\,475-member mailing list (there’s a six-year wait to join). Not only do they sell out\, but the wines skyrocket in price shortly after release\, some selling for over $1\,000 per bottle! The ultimate cult wines!!! \n\nOne of the world’s most creative wineries\, Sine Qua Non is turning out world-class wines of extraordinary complexity and individuality.\n~Robert Parker\n\n\nThe tasting experience..!\n6 Glasses\, 6 Wines\, and a blind! Each guest will receive a pour of each label. In total\, each guest will receive 15oz of SQN wine throughout the event. The experience is limited to 10 guests. ESB Founder Keith Robinson will lead guests through the tasting with notes supplied by SQN. After every 2 wines\, there will be an intermezzo\, with hors d’oeuvres\, cheese\, charcuterie\, and house made breads & spreads that will compliment the wines (food by ESB Chef Amy Baer Robinson)\, permitting guests to enjoy every sip of these vintages\, and allowing everyone to remain “steady” throughout the tasting. Guests will be able to revisit their favorites following the tasting with the remaining wine. Following the SQN wines\, there will be a 6-8 bottle blind tasting featuring select winemakers whose style is similar to\, or inspired by SQN. These are wines that deserve all the time in the world to enjoy\, and with the blind tasting\, we consider this an EPIC experience. Thus\, there is no event duration. This is an experience to remember for a lifetime. \nDo the producers pick the grapes at night under the full moon? \nDo they make it under a secret oath or while sacrificing a small farm animal? \nNo one will ever know. But at least now\, you have an opportunity that thousands of other wine enthusiasts could only dream of having… Join us\, won’t you?\nThis experience has been made possible by Elaine and Manfred Krankl\, who after speaking with Keith and Amy\, graciously allocated wine from SQN to be shared with members of Epicurean Santa Barbara in support of our mission to offer unique and educational experiences for individuals in the Santa Barbara community. We thank them for their support! See the SQN website click here! \nFeatured SQN Wines\n2011 Dark Blossom – Grenache2011 Dark Blossom – Syrah  2014 Shakti – Grenache2014 Piranha Waterdance – Syrah 2017 The Gorgeous Victim – Grenache2017 The Hated Hunter – Syrah\n \nWhat makes it a “cult wine”?\nSine Qua Non has sometimes been lumped with other California cult wines such as Screaming Eagle\, Colgin and Harlan Estate by the media\, but Krankl’s winery is the only winery that isn’t located in Napa Valley and doesn’t produce Cabernet Sauvignon. Instead it is from Ventura County\, and the wines are from Rhone varietals. The wines demand Napa-level prices due to the limited production (just 3\,500 cases a year) and the ridiculous scores by the critics.  Manfred Krankl is one of the most revered winemakers in the world\, and the wines he produces are considered to be the finest expression of native Rhône varietals in the new world. In total The Wine Advocate has rated 16 of his wines perfectly\, with Guigal (31) and Chapoutier (34) receiving more. These ultra expensive\, hard to find wines from California just have more customers than they do bottles to go around. SQN wines defy all odds and Manfred changes the names and varietals of the wines\, the bottle shapes\, and artistically expressive labels (which are designed by Krankl)\, every year. \nWho is Mandred Krankl?\n \nOur wines were born of pure passion and a wishful dream – to make something that is so distinctive and so delicious as to make it indispensable to wine lovers the world over. Clearly a rather lofty\, even unrealistic notion\, but one we decided to pursue anyway. And so\, with the 1994 vintage  started\, made a whopping four and a half barrels of Syrah that we called ‘Queen of Spades.’ \nThe dangerous life of Manfred Krankl\, the man behind Sine Qua Non\, the most coveted California wine you’ve never heard of (or\, maybe you have)–turns out to be pretty seductive. In 1994 an Austrian émigré set about purchasing fruit from three leading ‘Rhone Ranger’ California vineyards – Alban\, Stolpman\, and Bien Nacido. Manfred Krankl\, and his wife Elaine\, then set about producing 100 cases of what is now the winery Sine Qua Non’s (SQN as it is often known) maiden vintage –named ‘Queen of Spades’. This predominantly Syrah based wine was the first in a now world renowned and sought after list of individually named\, bottled and labelled cuvees primarily produced from the Syrah or Grenache varietals. The winery has also grown since 1994\, and they now produce wine from grapes grown across four different California vineyards\, with the main property situated in Ventura. Krankl’s eccentric\, unique\, and often brilliant approach to winemaking is one of the fundamental reasons that these wines are amongst the most collectable in the world; comparable to the very top wines produced in the Cote d’Or\, Bordeaux and Napa Valley. \n“That first wine was a much greater hit than we could have ever imagined and it literally changed our life. What started as a hobby\, more or less on a whim\, has become not only our full-time occupation\, but indeed our life. It is now a part of just about everything we do. These first four and a half barrels have grown into four different vineyard sites\, a new winery building and a simply amazing number of loyal wine lovers the world over. In fact\, there are so very many lovely folks interested in our wines that we don’t have enough to go around and instead had to create something as annoying as a waiting list. We are humbled by all the positive feedback we continuously receive\, as well as critics and journalists from all corners of the earth. We take that as our mandate to forever strive to get better\, to never compromise and to stay true to ourselves and by extension to all those who have supported us and believed in us since those first 100+ cases of wine left our cellar…now so many years ago.” \n“Although at heart we are a Rhone (Ranger) house where Syrah and Grenache play top fiddle…supported by Mourvedre\, Roussanne and Viognier\, we have an aversion to labels and dogmas\, or mindless rituals that are sometimes called tradition. And so\, we also grow non-Rhone-origin grapes such as Petit Manseng\, Touriga Nacional\, Graciano and Petite Sirah. Varieties we believe can work well on a Rhone canvas.” – Manfred & Elaine Krankl
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/sine-qua-non-experience/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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SUMMARY:Winemaker Evening: Cris Cherry of Villa Creek
DESCRIPTION:An evening with Cris Cherry of Villa Creek\nA benchmark winemaker in West Paso Robles\, Cris Cherry captains a beautiful vineyard and produces “straight-up and just stunning wine\,” as Jeb Dunnuck so eloquently put it when giving 97 points to the 2017 Villa Creek This Way That Way. Villa Creek presents wines of fruit\, minerality\, earth and soul handcrafted on Cris and JoAnn Cherry’s organic and biodynamic West Paso Robles estate. Cris and JoAnn originally moved to Paso Robles in 1996 to open a restaurant called Villa Creek in downtown Paso Robles. They grew fond of the grapes and style of Paso Robles winemaking\, and eventually started to produce their own wines for their restaurant. Taste through a wonderful selection of Villa Creek’s wine with Cris himself. Hear the charismatic stories\, learn about the philosophy\, and taste some great juice accompanied by fantastic bites by Chef Amy. \n \n“One of our great pleasures is preserving a moment in time in a bottle and enjoying it for years to come”. \nIn 2003\, they purchased a 60-acre property in the hills of Peachy Canyon and built their winery\, making about 3\,000 cases a year from such iconic properties as the James Berry Vineyard. Beginning in 2012\, the Cherrys started planting Rhone varieties on their property\, called the Maha Estate\, as well. Today they focus solely on winemaking\, with most of their wines being dominated by Grenache and Syrah. Villa Creek wines capture the vintage of the best biodynamic and organically farmed vineyard sites on the west side of Paso Robles and the Central Coast of California. Their wines are made with grapes grown on their home estate\, MAHA\, and with grapes from vineyards that meet our growing criteria of being certified organic and/or biodynamic or practicing organic farming methods. Currently our vineyard sources are MAHA\, James Berry\, Luna Matta and Slide Hill. \n \n“Most of our Villa Creek wines are dominated by Grenache and Syrah. We began working with Grenache in 2002. Grenache brings vibrance\, round red fruits and an amazingly complex mouthfeel. Syrah brings an entirely different component; dark and brooding\, delicious and meaty. Our west Paso Robles limestone imparts freshness and vitality to Syrah taking it to another dimension of complexity and cellar worthiness. Each vineyard’s microclimate adds it own nuances that we do our best to capture. Our Villa Creek red wines also include Mourvèdre\, Carignan and Petit Sirah as blending components and occasionally as special release single varieties. We work with Roussanne\, Clairette\, Fiano and Grenache Blanc in our white wine program\, both as blends and single varieties. While our Villa Creek wines represent a few different places\, MAHA represents one; the place that we raised our kids\, built our winery and planted our vineyard. When we first laid eyes on this estate in 2003\, we knew it was destined for greatness. Our best barrels from MAHA Estate grapes are reserved for the MAHA branded wines. Grenache\, Syrah\, Petit Syrah\, Mourvèdre and Carignan grow on the MAHA. \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”\nFeatured Wines\n2018 Fiano (Certified Organic)\n100% Fiano / $55 Retail\n2018 Garnacha (Certified Organic)\n100% Grenache / $75 Retail\n2017 This Way That Way\n50% Grenache / $50 Mourvèdre / $85 Retail\n2018 High Road\, James Berry Vineyard\n60% Grenache\, 20% Syrah\, 20% Mourvèdre / $85 Retail\n…and a special MAHA wine\n\nAppetizer Menu\nParmesan-Panko Zucchini Rounds with Mint and Ginger-citrus Aioli\nTarragon-Fava Bean Compote with Fresh Truffled Ricotta on Crostini\nExtra Crispy New Potatoes with Smokey Romesco\, Bacon Crumble\nPizza Meatballs with Tomato-confit marinara\, Oregano drizzle\, Scamorza\n\nAbout the Winery…\nThe idea of making wine seemed like an unreachable dream when we moved to Paso Robles in 1996. We were brimming with passion about wine and the industry\, and arrived with a cellar of inspirational wines from around the globe. We began with our Villa Creek label in 2001\, and came to better understand the environment\, the process and how the two communicate. Now\, with greater knowledge\, a clear vision and a deep respect for nature and its influence on making the finest wine\, MAHA Estate has gracefully fallen into place.\n \nThis is an outdoor event to provide a safe curated experience. All guests will attend together\, but have their own designated space at the venue with ample room for physical distancing\, and Chef Amy Baer Robinson will provide paired appetizers to enjoy alongside the wines. We ask that all guests respect the personal space of others! \n \n “Come for the wine\, stay for the winemaker\, leave with a bottle!”
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/winemaker-evening-cris-cherry-of-villa-creek/
LOCATION:Private Location\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Epicurean Santa Barbara,Wine
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SUMMARY:ESB Happy Hour at El Encanto!
DESCRIPTION:ESB Happy Hour at El Encanto!\nTo all members and friends…we are so excited to announce ESB’s first happy hour in over a year! This Happy Hour will be hosted at Belmond El Encanto\, who has graciously offered ESB one of their private picturesque venues! It’s time to bring members together in a casual\, social setting (respecting each other’s space of course!) and catch up after a loooong year! RSVP REQUIRED. \n\nBelmond El Encanto’s Fireside Lounge and Balcony has been reserved for the club. The event will have a no-host bar\, and appetizers available for purchase. El Encanto has designed a new cocktail menu\, and will have wines by the glass. Simply RSVP and stop on by to spend time with new and old friends! \nFor those attending ESB’s happy hour\, don’t let the fun end!\nEl Encanto has a new Chef and a delicious looking menu. Make a night of it and stay for dinner! Reservations highly recommended. Corkage is $45/bottle. Call ahead of time and to reserve a table with El Encanto’s host: 805-845-5800. \n \nMark your calendars! We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://epicureansb.com/event/esb-happy-hour-at-el-encanto/
LOCATION:Belmond El Encanto\, 800 Alvarado Place\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Appetizers,Beer,Cocktails,Spirits,Wine
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