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New Tasting experience @jamieslonewines
When: Fri Feb 1, 2026 to Fri Feb 28, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Where: Jamie Slone Wines, 23 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Red Obsession Flight*
The Wine-Making Capital of the World Takes the Lead on Sustainability
https://the-ethos.co/france-sustainable-wine-industry/
At Wine Paris, fast-growing pours come with little or no alcohol
https://apnews.com/article/france-wine-beer-heineken-health-alcohol-a21e2c7898a747e7d571f66dc66d4391
Big Grape has a message for a nation of neo-teetotalers.
https://slate.com/life/2026/02/wine-industry-new-prohibitionism-come-over-october.html
Growth Slows Across the United States
https://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/article/312712
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Wine is earth’s answer to the sun.
- Margaret Fuller
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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The information contained in this newsletter is provided only as general information, which may be incomplete or outdated.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
Happenings
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New Tasting experience @jamieslonewines
When: Fri Feb 1, 2026 to Fri Feb 28, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Where: Jamie Slone Wines, 23 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Red Obsession Flight*
2021 Grenache Portico Hills Vineyard 93 Points WE
2020 Apex Red Blend (elegant Malbec) 91 Points WE
2021 Super Tuscan 93 Points WE
2021 BoRific Red Blend (Merlot/Cab Franc/Cab Sav/Malbec) 92 Points WE
2019 Syrah Portico Hills 91 Points WE
2021 P1 Red Blend (Cab Sav/Syrah) 90 Points WE
*Members enjoy for free!
Non-member fee is $45
Add On Options:
Includes four chocolates from popular local Chocolatier Jessica Foster Confections that are perfectly paired with different wines on your wine flight. $14
Includes four thoughtfully created cheese pairings with different wines on your wine flight. $21
Includes five mini macarons from local French favorite Réve Patisserie that are specifically paired with different wines on your wine flight. $17
https://jamieslonewines.com/reservation/
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friday's @ vino
When: Fri Feb 13, 2026 at 05:00 PM to Fri Feb 13, 2026 at 07:00 PM
Where: Vino Divino, 2012 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
Why:
tasting line up
2024 Villa Sparina Gavi
2024 Post and Beam Chardonnay
2024 Post and Beam Pinot Noir
2022 Dreamcote BDX
2017 Dolce Desert Wine
*members enjoy for free!
The non-member fee is $20
(become a member at the link below and enjoy the tasting this Friday for free!)
https://www.vinosb.com
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New Sparkling Wine Tasting
When: Fri Feb 1, 2026 to Fri Feb 28, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Where: Santa Barbara Bubbly Lounge, 23 E De La Guerra St, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Sparkling Wine Tasting Flight *
2022 Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills
2021 The Bubbly Brut Sparkling
2021 F-er Vescent Sparkling
NV The Pink Affair Sparkling
2020 Apex Red Blend Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara
All Sparkling wines are Bruts: Dry, Approachable, and Festive
*Members enjoy for free!
The non-member fee is $35
Add On Options:
- Includes four chocolates from popular local Chocolatier Jessica Foster Confections that are perfectly paired with different wines on your wine flight. $14
- Includes four thoughtfully created cheese pairings with different wines on your wine flight. $21
- Includes five mini macarons from local French favorite Réve Patisserie that are specifically paired with different wines on your wine flight. $17
https://www.sbbubblylounge.com/reservations
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Pruning Experience
When: Sun Feb 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM to Sun Feb 15, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Where: Folded Hills - Winery Ranch Farmstead, 2323 Old Coast Hwy, Gaviota, CA 93117, USA
Why:
Where the Vintage Begins
This is your invitation to step inside Folded Hills... beyond the tasting room and into the vineyard, the ranch, and the decisions that shape every bottle we make.
Spend the day with us pruning the estate Grenache vines that become Lilly Rosé, our flagship wine. Winter pruning happens while the vines are dormant, and every cut matters. This is the first and most consequential moment of the vintage.
You won’t be watching.
You’ll be handed gloves and shears and guided through exactly how - and why - we prune the way we do. You’ll learn how to read a vine, where to cut, and why restraint is often the most important decision a grower makes. It’s thoughtful, hands-on work that forever changes how you understand wine.
After pruning, you’ll taste a wonderful lineup including the Lilly, the rosé born from these very vines. You’ll taste terroir, intention, and the cumulative impact of countless choices. Lilly has earned top honors, including 98 points from Sunset Magazine and Best International Rosé... and this experience lets you understand why.
Then the ranch comes alive.
We’ll feed the animals, explore the working side of Folded Hills, and finish at the Farmstead, meeting the newest members of the family - yes, including baby lambs.
This experience isn’t about observation.
It’s about participation. Perspective. Connection.
You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for how wine is made, where it comes from, and why the smallest decisions matter most, long before the bottle is ever opened.
This is Folded Hills, from the ground up.
https://www.exploretock.com/foldedhills/event/private/d0cf7afc-0441-4c1d-8034-169c24057ef2
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Pruning Experience
When: Mon Feb 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM to Mon Feb 16, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Where: Folded Hills - Winery Ranch Farmstead, 2323 Old Coast Hwy, Gaviota, CA 93117, USA
Why:
Where the Vintage Begins
This is your invitation to step inside Folded Hills... beyond the tasting room and into the vineyard, the ranch, and the decisions that shape every bottle we make.
Spend the day with us pruning the estate Grenache vines that become Lilly Rosé, our flagship wine. Winter pruning happens while the vines are dormant, and every cut matters. This is the first and most consequential moment of the vintage.
You won’t be watching.
You’ll be handed gloves and shears and guided through exactly how - and why - we prune the way we do. You’ll learn how to read a vine, where to cut, and why restraint is often the most important decision a grower makes. It’s thoughtful, hands-on work that forever changes how you understand wine.
After pruning, you’ll taste a wonderful lineup including the Lilly, the rosé born from these very vines. You’ll taste terroir, intention, and the cumulative impact of countless choices. Lilly has earned top honors, including 98 points from Sunset Magazine and Best International Rosé... and this experience lets you understand why.
Then the ranch comes alive.
We’ll feed the animals, explore the working side of Folded Hills, and finish at the Farmstead, meeting the newest members of the family - yes, including baby lambs.
This experience isn’t about observation.
It’s about participation. Perspective. Connection.
You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for how wine is made, where it comes from, and why the smallest decisions matter most, long before the bottle is ever opened.
This is Folded Hills, from the ground up.
https://www.exploretock.com/foldedhills/event/private/d0cf7afc-0441-4c1d-8034-169c24057ef2
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BlendFest on the Coast
When: Thu Feb 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM to Mon Feb 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Where: Paso Robles, CA
Why:
Paso Robles BlendFest on the Coast – the only festival dedicated to blends – will take place Feb. 19-22, 2026, in San Simeon and Cambria with a selection of exciting events. Paso Robles’ winemakers love to blend wine, mixing varieties to craft something unique and delicious. BlendFest celebrates rule-breaking, traditional, and unconventional wine blends throughout the weekend.
https://pasowine.com/events/blendfest-on-the-coast/
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Winter Purisima Mountain Vineyard Tour
When: Sat Feb 21, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Where: Purisima Mountain Vineyard
Why:
Winter in the vineyard is a magical season. Join us for Between the Vines: PMV Winter Tour — a guided winter hike through our iconic Purisima Mountain Vineyard.
While the vines rest, the vineyard is quietly at work. On this journey with Steve Beckmen, you’ll learn why winter is essential to vine health, how biodynamic practices support a thriving ecosystem, and the stories behind the land and the people who care for it year-round.
After the hike, enjoy sips of PMV wines as Steve shares a behind-the-scenes look at Santa Barbara County’s first certified biodynamic vineyard — and the place that shapes so much of our wine’s character.
https://beckmenvineyards.com/events/winter-pmv-tour
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Vineyard & Ranch Hike with Wine Tasting
When: Sat Feb 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Where: Folded Hills - Winery Ranch Farmstead, 2323 Old Coast Hwy, Gaviota, CA 93117, USA
Why:
Join us for a guided hike through our organic vineyard to the private ranch, where you'll collect fresh eggs, mingle with George the camel and Zazu the zebra, and enjoy a serene wine tasting at the lake dock. End your excursion at the Farmstead with a chance to meet - and maybe hold - some of our newest members of the Folded Hills family: our Kunekune piglets!
We recommend dressing in layers, with boots and long pants such as jeans or leggings.
This is an easy-to-moderate three-mile hike. If you prefer to keep it shorter, we can give you a ride back at the halfway point.
https://www.exploretock.com/foldedhills/event/529310?date=2026-02-21&size=1&time=10:00
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Ojai’s Winter Wine Walk
When: Sat Feb 28, 2026 at 02:00 PM to Sat Feb 28, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Where: 201 S Signal St, Ojai, CA 93023
Why:
Celebrate the cooler climes of the season with the clinks and cheers of wine glasses at Ojai’s Winter Wine Walk on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets include 12 tastings at more than 10 locations and entry to the kickoff and after-parties at 1 and 6 p.m., respectively.
Advance tickets are $45 per person until Friday, Feb. 20, and $55 from Feb. 21 to 28 online at: square.link/u/J0mnWQrn. Email in...@ojaichamber.org for more information.
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Carr Winery Cellar Raid
When: Sat Feb 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM to Sat Feb 28, 2026 at 04:00 PM
Where: Carr Winery – Santa Barbara, 414 N. Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara, 93103, United States
Why:
Taste the History of Carr Winery ~ Saturday, February 28th | 12 – 4 pm
We will be offering the opportunity to taste and buy over 90+ exclusive library wines, with potential savings of up to 80%!
Most wines will sell out! It will be first come, first served.
Enjoy bites by White Caps food truck paired with your library tasting.
Wine List to be Announced Soon
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Entrance + Wine Tasting
$30 General Admission | $10 Wine Club Members
Flat rate pricing on 3, 6, & 12 packs of wine
3 bottle pack = $125
6 bottle pack = $250
12 bottle pack = $500
21 and over, No dogs please
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How it Works:
• On Saturday, February 28th the winery doors will open at noon
• Receive a glass & 12 bottle case box as you enter
• Stroll the barrel room and taste each of the wines
• Fill your case as you find your perfect library wines
• Check out at the bar once you’ve made the rounds
If you cannot attend the event, you may also call the winery at 805.965.7985 or email in...@carrwinery.com no sooner than 12pm on Saturday, Feb. 28th to place an order.
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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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News and other Nonsense
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How To Choose The Perfect Wine for Every Stage of Love - https://wgntv.com/daytime-chicago/how-to-choose-the-perfect-wine-for-every-stage-of-love/
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friday's @ vino
When: Fri Feb 13, 2026 at 05:00 PM to Fri Feb 13, 2026 at 07:00 PM
Where: Vino Divino, 2012 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
Why:
tasting line up
2024 Villa Sparina Gavi
2024 Post and Beam Chardonnay
2024 Post and Beam Pinot Noir
2022 Dreamcote BDX
2017 Dolce Desert Wine
*members enjoy for free!
The non-member fee is $20
(become a member at the link below and enjoy the tasting this Friday for free!)
https://www.vinosb.com
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New Sparkling Wine Tasting
When: Fri Feb 1, 2026 to Fri Feb 28, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Where: Santa Barbara Bubbly Lounge, 23 E De La Guerra St, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Sparkling Wine Tasting Flight *
2022 Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills
2021 The Bubbly Brut Sparkling
2021 F-er Vescent Sparkling
NV The Pink Affair Sparkling
2020 Apex Red Blend Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara
All Sparkling wines are Bruts: Dry, Approachable, and Festive
*Members enjoy for free!
The non-member fee is $35
Add On Options:
- Includes four chocolates from popular local Chocolatier Jessica Foster Confections that are perfectly paired with different wines on your wine flight. $14
- Includes four thoughtfully created cheese pairings with different wines on your wine flight. $21
- Includes five mini macarons from local French favorite Réve Patisserie that are specifically paired with different wines on your wine flight. $17
https://www.sbbubblylounge.com/reservations
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Pruning Experience
When: Sun Feb 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM to Sun Feb 15, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Where: Folded Hills - Winery Ranch Farmstead, 2323 Old Coast Hwy, Gaviota, CA 93117, USA
Why:
Where the Vintage Begins
This is your invitation to step inside Folded Hills... beyond the tasting room and into the vineyard, the ranch, and the decisions that shape every bottle we make.
Spend the day with us pruning the estate Grenache vines that become Lilly Rosé, our flagship wine. Winter pruning happens while the vines are dormant, and every cut matters. This is the first and most consequential moment of the vintage.
You won’t be watching.
You’ll be handed gloves and shears and guided through exactly how - and why - we prune the way we do. You’ll learn how to read a vine, where to cut, and why restraint is often the most important decision a grower makes. It’s thoughtful, hands-on work that forever changes how you understand wine.
After pruning, you’ll taste a wonderful lineup including the Lilly, the rosé born from these very vines. You’ll taste terroir, intention, and the cumulative impact of countless choices. Lilly has earned top honors, including 98 points from Sunset Magazine and Best International Rosé... and this experience lets you understand why.
Then the ranch comes alive.
We’ll feed the animals, explore the working side of Folded Hills, and finish at the Farmstead, meeting the newest members of the family - yes, including baby lambs.
This experience isn’t about observation.
It’s about participation. Perspective. Connection.
You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for how wine is made, where it comes from, and why the smallest decisions matter most, long before the bottle is ever opened.
This is Folded Hills, from the ground up.
https://www.exploretock.com/foldedhills/event/private/d0cf7afc-0441-4c1d-8034-169c24057ef2
++++++++++++++++++++++++
Pruning Experience
When: Mon Feb 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM to Mon Feb 16, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Where: Folded Hills - Winery Ranch Farmstead, 2323 Old Coast Hwy, Gaviota, CA 93117, USA
Why:
Where the Vintage Begins
This is your invitation to step inside Folded Hills... beyond the tasting room and into the vineyard, the ranch, and the decisions that shape every bottle we make.
Spend the day with us pruning the estate Grenache vines that become Lilly Rosé, our flagship wine. Winter pruning happens while the vines are dormant, and every cut matters. This is the first and most consequential moment of the vintage.
You won’t be watching.
You’ll be handed gloves and shears and guided through exactly how - and why - we prune the way we do. You’ll learn how to read a vine, where to cut, and why restraint is often the most important decision a grower makes. It’s thoughtful, hands-on work that forever changes how you understand wine.
After pruning, you’ll taste a wonderful lineup including the Lilly, the rosé born from these very vines. You’ll taste terroir, intention, and the cumulative impact of countless choices. Lilly has earned top honors, including 98 points from Sunset Magazine and Best International Rosé... and this experience lets you understand why.
Then the ranch comes alive.
We’ll feed the animals, explore the working side of Folded Hills, and finish at the Farmstead, meeting the newest members of the family - yes, including baby lambs.
This experience isn’t about observation.
It’s about participation. Perspective. Connection.
You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for how wine is made, where it comes from, and why the smallest decisions matter most, long before the bottle is ever opened.
This is Folded Hills, from the ground up.
https://www.exploretock.com/foldedhills/event/private/d0cf7afc-0441-4c1d-8034-169c24057ef2
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BlendFest on the Coast
When: Thu Feb 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM to Mon Feb 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Where: Paso Robles, CA
Why:
Paso Robles BlendFest on the Coast – the only festival dedicated to blends – will take place Feb. 19-22, 2026, in San Simeon and Cambria with a selection of exciting events. Paso Robles’ winemakers love to blend wine, mixing varieties to craft something unique and delicious. BlendFest celebrates rule-breaking, traditional, and unconventional wine blends throughout the weekend.
https://pasowine.com/events/blendfest-on-the-coast/
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Winter Purisima Mountain Vineyard Tour
When: Sat Feb 21, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Where: Purisima Mountain Vineyard
Why:
Winter in the vineyard is a magical season. Join us for Between the Vines: PMV Winter Tour — a guided winter hike through our iconic Purisima Mountain Vineyard.
While the vines rest, the vineyard is quietly at work. On this journey with Steve Beckmen, you’ll learn why winter is essential to vine health, how biodynamic practices support a thriving ecosystem, and the stories behind the land and the people who care for it year-round.
After the hike, enjoy sips of PMV wines as Steve shares a behind-the-scenes look at Santa Barbara County’s first certified biodynamic vineyard — and the place that shapes so much of our wine’s character.
https://beckmenvineyards.com/events/winter-pmv-tour
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Vineyard & Ranch Hike with Wine Tasting
When: Sat Feb 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Where: Folded Hills - Winery Ranch Farmstead, 2323 Old Coast Hwy, Gaviota, CA 93117, USA
Why:
Join us for a guided hike through our organic vineyard to the private ranch, where you'll collect fresh eggs, mingle with George the camel and Zazu the zebra, and enjoy a serene wine tasting at the lake dock. End your excursion at the Farmstead with a chance to meet - and maybe hold - some of our newest members of the Folded Hills family: our Kunekune piglets!
We recommend dressing in layers, with boots and long pants such as jeans or leggings.
This is an easy-to-moderate three-mile hike. If you prefer to keep it shorter, we can give you a ride back at the halfway point.
https://www.exploretock.com/foldedhills/event/529310?date=2026-02-21&size=1&time=10:00
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Ojai’s Winter Wine Walk
When: Sat Feb 28, 2026 at 02:00 PM to Sat Feb 28, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Where: 201 S Signal St, Ojai, CA 93023
Why:
Celebrate the cooler climes of the season with the clinks and cheers of wine glasses at Ojai’s Winter Wine Walk on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets include 12 tastings at more than 10 locations and entry to the kickoff and after-parties at 1 and 6 p.m., respectively.
Advance tickets are $45 per person until Friday, Feb. 20, and $55 from Feb. 21 to 28 online at: square.link/u/J0mnWQrn. Email in...@ojaichamber.org for more information.
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Carr Winery Cellar Raid
When: Sat Feb 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM to Sat Feb 28, 2026 at 04:00 PM
Where: Carr Winery – Santa Barbara, 414 N. Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara, 93103, United States
Why:
Taste the History of Carr Winery ~ Saturday, February 28th | 12 – 4 pm
We will be offering the opportunity to taste and buy over 90+ exclusive library wines, with potential savings of up to 80%!
Most wines will sell out! It will be first come, first served.
Enjoy bites by White Caps food truck paired with your library tasting.
Wine List to be Announced Soon
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Entrance + Wine Tasting
$30 General Admission | $10 Wine Club Members
Flat rate pricing on 3, 6, & 12 packs of wine
3 bottle pack = $125
6 bottle pack = $250
12 bottle pack = $500
21 and over, No dogs please
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
How it Works:
• On Saturday, February 28th the winery doors will open at noon
• Receive a glass & 12 bottle case box as you enter
• Stroll the barrel room and taste each of the wines
• Fill your case as you find your perfect library wines
• Check out at the bar once you’ve made the rounds
If you cannot attend the event, you may also call the winery at 805.965.7985 or email in...@carrwinery.com no sooner than 12pm on Saturday, Feb. 28th to place an order.
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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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News and other Nonsense
++++++++++++++++++++++++
How To Choose The Perfect Wine for Every Stage of Love - https://wgntv.com/daytime-chicago/how-to-choose-the-perfect-wine-for-every-stage-of-love/
The Wine-Making Capital of the World Takes the Lead on Sustainability
https://the-ethos.co/france-sustainable-wine-industry/
At Wine Paris, fast-growing pours come with little or no alcohol
https://apnews.com/article/france-wine-beer-heineken-health-alcohol-a21e2c7898a747e7d571f66dc66d4391
Big Grape has a message for a nation of neo-teetotalers.
https://slate.com/life/2026/02/wine-industry-new-prohibitionism-come-over-october.html
Growth Slows Across the United States
https://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/article/312712
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Wine is earth’s answer to the sun.
- Margaret Fuller
++++++++++++++++++++++++
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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