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Cheese the Day
When: Mon May 11, 2026 at 05:30 PM
Where: Kimpton Canary Hotel, 31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Get ready to indulge in the perfect pairing of two of life’s greatest pleasures—wine and cheese—at Cheese the Day!, our event held on the breathtaking rooftop of the Kimpton Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara. Produced by The Santa Barbara Independent and The Cheese Shop, this exclusive gathering brings together top winemakers, renowned chefs, and celebrated cheese experts to guide you through an unforgettable journey of flavor. Limited VIP space is available which includes reserved front row seating and 30 minutes early access to mix and mingle with the hosts and speakers. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a cheese enthusiast, you’ll savor the ultimate pairings as you sip and nibble with the experts on May 11, 2026.
VIP Entry at 5:30pm
General Admission Entry at 6pm
https://www.sbindytickets.com/events/183049797/cheese-the-day
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Pizza & Pinot
When: Tue May 12, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Where: Alisal Ranch, 1054 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
Why:
Hands-on pizza-making experience that celebrates the flavors of Spring. Guided by our culinary team, participants learn the art of hand-stretching dough, layering fresh seasonal toppings, and baking pizzas to perfection. Guests also enjoy tasting Central Coast wines throughout the class, perfectly paired to complement their creations.
https://www.sbindytickets.com/events/183674556/pizza-pinot
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Wine Tasting Event Featuring Amy Whiteford & Chris Hussey, Our Lady of Guadalupe
When: Tue May 12, 2026 at 05:30 PM to Tue May 12, 2026 at 07:30 PM
Where: The Good Land Wine Shop & Bar 4177 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States
Why:
In 2015, Dave Phinney (of The Prisoner and Orin Swift fame) set his eyes on an extreme property just outside the town of Lompoc. The abandoned row crop farm was on the western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, known for its sandy silica-rich diatomaceous earth soils and cool windy climate that produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay unlike anywhere else.
After years of hard work planting the 133-acre Our Lady of Guadalupe vineyard, Dave and his team (Amy Whiteford and Chris Hussey) decided to start a new brand focused exclusively on producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The vineyard and wine are just known as 'OLG'. This is the only project where Dave makes wine from a vineyard he owns. These are stunning wines, guaranteed to expand your mind on what styles of wine are possible from the Sta. Rita Hills.
So come on by and meet Amy and Chris, have some local cheese and listen to live music by Vinny Berry...the Good Land provides!
$25 per person
RSVP to do...@goodlandwineshop.com. Prost!
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Paso Wine Fest
When: Fri May 15, 2026 at 06:00 PM to Sun May 17, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Where: Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA 93446, USA
Why:
Enjoy the best that Paso Robles Wine Country has to offer across one weekend full of incredible wine events. From winemaker dinners and an event all about food and wine pairings, brunch-time bubbles and of course the Grand Tasting featuring 100+ wineries, you don’t want to miss this once-a-year experience.
https://pasowine.com/winefest/
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Grand Wine Tasting
When: Sat May 16, 2026 at 01:00 PM to Sat May 16, 2026 at 05:00 PM
Where: 123 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Why:
Come soak up the atmosphere and enjoy all that Santa Barbara Wine Country has to offer at one of California’s most historic venues.
Produced by the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience in partnership with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts.
Event net proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations making a difference in Santa Barbara County’s food system.
https://sbce.events/grand-wine-tasting/
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Chocolate de Vine
When: Sat May 16, 2026 at 04:00 PM to Sat May 16, 2026 at 07:30 PM
Where: 1205 San Antonio Creek Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, USA
Why:
Chocolate de Vine returns for an unforgettable evening of community, storytelling, and impact in support of STESA. This year’s theme, From Silence to Justice, highlights the power of courage, advocacy, and accountability in creating meaningful change. At a time when institutions across the country continue to face scrutiny for how they fail to protect those in their care, these conversations feel more urgent than ever. We are honored to welcome Timothy Hale, a Santa Barbara–based attorney whose work has contributed to landmark cases that have shaped national conversations around institutional accountability and survivor justice.
https://stesacdv.wixsite.com/chocolatedevine/event-info
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Visit http://livenotessb.com for a comprehensive listing of live music at wine bars, wineries, and other local venues.
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Happenings
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Cheese the Day
When: Mon May 11, 2026 at 05:30 PM
Where: Kimpton Canary Hotel, 31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Get ready to indulge in the perfect pairing of two of life’s greatest pleasures—wine and cheese—at Cheese the Day!, our event held on the breathtaking rooftop of the Kimpton Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara. Produced by The Santa Barbara Independent and The Cheese Shop, this exclusive gathering brings together top winemakers, renowned chefs, and celebrated cheese experts to guide you through an unforgettable journey of flavor. Limited VIP space is available which includes reserved front row seating and 30 minutes early access to mix and mingle with the hosts and speakers. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a cheese enthusiast, you’ll savor the ultimate pairings as you sip and nibble with the experts on May 11, 2026.
VIP Entry at 5:30pm
General Admission Entry at 6pm
https://www.sbindytickets.com/events/183049797/cheese-the-day
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Pizza & Pinot
When: Tue May 12, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Where: Alisal Ranch, 1054 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
Why:
Hands-on pizza-making experience that celebrates the flavors of Spring. Guided by our culinary team, participants learn the art of hand-stretching dough, layering fresh seasonal toppings, and baking pizzas to perfection. Guests also enjoy tasting Central Coast wines throughout the class, perfectly paired to complement their creations.
https://www.sbindytickets.com/events/183674556/pizza-pinot
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Wine Tasting Event Featuring Amy Whiteford & Chris Hussey, Our Lady of Guadalupe
When: Tue May 12, 2026 at 05:30 PM to Tue May 12, 2026 at 07:30 PM
Where: The Good Land Wine Shop & Bar 4177 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States
Why:
In 2015, Dave Phinney (of The Prisoner and Orin Swift fame) set his eyes on an extreme property just outside the town of Lompoc. The abandoned row crop farm was on the western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, known for its sandy silica-rich diatomaceous earth soils and cool windy climate that produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay unlike anywhere else.
After years of hard work planting the 133-acre Our Lady of Guadalupe vineyard, Dave and his team (Amy Whiteford and Chris Hussey) decided to start a new brand focused exclusively on producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The vineyard and wine are just known as 'OLG'. This is the only project where Dave makes wine from a vineyard he owns. These are stunning wines, guaranteed to expand your mind on what styles of wine are possible from the Sta. Rita Hills.
So come on by and meet Amy and Chris, have some local cheese and listen to live music by Vinny Berry...the Good Land provides!
$25 per person
RSVP to do...@goodlandwineshop.com. Prost!
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Paso Wine Fest
When: Fri May 15, 2026 at 06:00 PM to Sun May 17, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Where: Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA 93446, USA
Why:
Enjoy the best that Paso Robles Wine Country has to offer across one weekend full of incredible wine events. From winemaker dinners and an event all about food and wine pairings, brunch-time bubbles and of course the Grand Tasting featuring 100+ wineries, you don’t want to miss this once-a-year experience.
https://pasowine.com/winefest/
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Grand Wine Tasting
When: Sat May 16, 2026 at 01:00 PM to Sat May 16, 2026 at 05:00 PM
Where: 123 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Why:
Come soak up the atmosphere and enjoy all that Santa Barbara Wine Country has to offer at one of California’s most historic venues.
Produced by the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience in partnership with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts.
Event net proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations making a difference in Santa Barbara County’s food system.
https://sbce.events/grand-wine-tasting/
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Chocolate de Vine
When: Sat May 16, 2026 at 04:00 PM to Sat May 16, 2026 at 07:30 PM
Where: 1205 San Antonio Creek Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, USA
Why:
Chocolate de Vine returns for an unforgettable evening of community, storytelling, and impact in support of STESA. This year’s theme, From Silence to Justice, highlights the power of courage, advocacy, and accountability in creating meaningful change. At a time when institutions across the country continue to face scrutiny for how they fail to protect those in their care, these conversations feel more urgent than ever. We are honored to welcome Timothy Hale, a Santa Barbara–based attorney whose work has contributed to landmark cases that have shaped national conversations around institutional accountability and survivor justice.
https://stesacdv.wixsite.com/chocolatedevine/event-info
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Visit http://livenotessb.com for a comprehensive listing of live music at wine bars, wineries, and other local venues.
++++++++++++++++++++++++
News and other Nonsense
++++++++++++++++++++++++
How Northwest winemakers are appealing to consumers in a changing market
TV Santa Barbara Launches 2026 Online Auction Featuring Local Experiences, Fine Wine, Art, Travel and Sports Memorabilia
Why Do Wine Bottles Have Those Fancypants Indentations At The Bottom?
How Stolpman Vineyards Is Turning Wine Into A Force For Human Dignity
What Are the Best White Wine Substitutes?
Should You Refrigerate Wine After Opening?
How To Reuse Wine Corks In Your Garden In Surprisingly Smart Ways
How Technology Is Transforming No- and Low-Alcohol Wine
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In wine there is truth.
- Pliny The Elder [A.D.23-79]
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DISCLAIMER: The information in this newsletter is provided as a public service, for informational purposes only. All information in this newsletter is presented without any representation, guarantee, or warranty whatsoever regarding the accuracy, relevance, or completeness of the information.
The information contained in this newsletter is provided only as general information, which may be incomplete or outdated. Please note that readers of this newsletter are responsible for independently verifying all information. The inclusion of links in this newsletter does not imply endorsement or support of any of the linked information, services, products, or providers.
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Live event and news updates can be found at www.sbwino.org. Please send corrections to in...@sbwino.org
In wine there is truth.
- Pliny The Elder [A.D.23-79]
++++++++++++++++++++++++
DISCLAIMER: The information in this newsletter is provided as a public service, for informational purposes only. All information in this newsletter is presented without any representation, guarantee, or warranty whatsoever regarding the accuracy, relevance, or completeness of the information.
The information contained in this newsletter is provided only as general information, which may be incomplete or outdated. Please note that readers of this newsletter are responsible for independently verifying all information. The inclusion of links in this newsletter does not imply endorsement or support of any of the linked information, services, products, or providers.
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Live event and news updates can be found at www.sbwino.org. Please send corrections to in...@sbwino.org
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