January 2021
Blind Tasting & Dinner: “Châteauneuf-du-Pape” of Paso
Blind "Châteauneuf-du-Pape"of Paso Tasting & Dinner Explore the "Châteauneuf-du-Pape" of Paso Robles through a blind tasting of several Rhône Blends (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) in a safe outdoor setting! Learn 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…
Find out more »[2 SEATS LEFT!] ESB “TRUST” Dinner: Chef Justin Werner
ESB "TRUST" Dinner: Chef Justin Werner ESB's First TRUST Dinner features Orange County based Chef Justin Werner, the Executive Chef at Porch and Swing in Irvine, CA. Originally from New York Justin cut his teeth in some of Manhattan’s top tier restaurants. He spent half a decade working at Craft for Tom Colicchio where he gained a passion for quality produce and forging relationships with farmers. This lead him to spend a few years at Thomas Keller’s Per Se before moving…
Find out more »February 2021
[NOW OPEN] Fast, Easy Comfort Food at Home
Fast, Easy Comfort Food at Home Sometimes, after cleaning your home, doing your taxes, or enjoying your lasted binge-worthy show or new movie release, you just want to order your favorite comfort foods; whether it be pizza, pasta or your go-to Asian takeout. But what if you had a collection of some simple, fast, and delicious recipes at your fingertips for times like these? Recipes that require only a few tools, minimal prep, and that deliver those full, comforting flavors…
Find out more »Winemaker Evening: Anthony Yount of Denner Vineyards
Join ESB for an evening with Anthony Yount of Denner Vineyards For 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…
Find out more »April 2021
[RSVP NOW] Sine Qua Non Experience
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. The hallmark is its estate Syrah, which sells for $200 a bottle -- if you can…
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