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California Wine Festival - Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting
When: Fri Apr 25, 2025 at 06:30 PM to Fri Apr 25, 2025 at 09:00 PM
Where: Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
Why:
Guests are invited sip on fine wines and taste a variety of delicacies at the beautiful Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa overlooking the sparkling Pacific. This is an elegant VIP event for true fine wine lovers, located in one of Orange County's most beautiful coastal cities – Dana Point. The limited number of tickets sell out quickly due to the rarity of the wines being poured. A sparkling wine reception is just the prelude to an evening of sampling hard-to-find trophy wines to an adoring crowd dressed in their finest casual/elegant resort wear.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-california-wine-festival-dana-point-april-25-26-tickets-1102653118159
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friday's @ vino featuring Piro Wines
When: Fri Apr 25, 2025 at 05:00 PM to Fri Apr 25, 2025 at 07:00 PM
Where: Vino Divino, 2012 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
Why:
tasting line up
2023 Piro Chardonnay
2021 Piro Points West Pinot Noir
2020 Piro Presqu’ile Pinot Noir
2021 Piro Runway Pinot Noir
2020 Piro Sangiovese
*members enjoy for free!
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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Warehouse sale
When: Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM to Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 03:00 PM
Where: 4665 Santa Maria Mesa Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Why:
Join us for steals & deals on a curated selection of library wines, end of vintage, case specials, magnums and extra large format (3 & 5 ltr) bottles at unbeatable prices.
Whether you are a collector or just looking for a fun day with friends and a great deal,
This is an event you don't want to miss.
If you have any questions, give us a call (805)270-4900
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California Wine Festival - Beachside Wine Festival
When: Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM to Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 04:00 PM
Where: Sea Terrace Community Park, Pacific Coast Hwy & Niguel Rd, 33418 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 100, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
Why:
VIP/Early Entrance @ 12PM and General Admission at 1PM The quintessential California wine tasting experience – sun, sea, food, wine and music – all come together at this sun-splashed wine fest at our brand new grassy, palm lined venue, Sea Terrace Park. By 1:00 pm the event is in full swing at this Camelot-like white-topped tent village next to the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Wine lovers find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample including artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, chocolates and more! Upstream, a Caribbean steel band, maintains a happy beat to the day for this all-day feast for the senses.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-california-wine-festival-dana-point-april-25-26-tickets-1102653118159
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El Jabali Fest
When: Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 04:00 PM to Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 07:00 PM
Where: Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards Ranch House & Estate, 7250 Santa Rosa Rd, Buellton, CA 93427, USA
Why:
Join us for El Jabali Fest, an unforgettable afternoon of music, food, and wine at the Alma Rosa Ranch in Buellton!
On Saturday, April 26th, from 4 to 7 PM, we’re bringing the energy with live mariachi music, a DJ spinning great tunes, and delicious tacos to keep you fueled for the fun. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at our newest releases!
Come hang out, sip, dance, and enjoy!
Member Tickets: https://shop.almarosawinery.com/EJFest2025Member
Guest Tickets: https://shop.almarosawinery.com/EJFest2025Guest
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Natural Coast Wine Festival
When: Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM to Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 05:00 PM
Where: The Factory, 616 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
Why:
It’s a full afternoon of tasting, talking, and glugging with dozens of our favorite winemakers & winegrowers from the Central Coast and beyond. All your old faves and some truly exciting new additions!
Tickets are $65 and get you entry, a glass, early access to all the wines at the show in the festival shop, and a free poster from our 2013 fest! Proceeds go to supporting The White Buffalo Land Trust.
https://www.naturalcoastwinefest.com
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Shuck & Sip After Hours - National Sauvignon Blanc Day Celebration!
When: Fri May 2, 2025 at 04:30 PM to Fri May 2, 2025 at 07:30 PM
Where: The Brander Vineyard, 2401 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, USA
Why:
It’s National Sauvignon Blanc Day—and of course, being Brander, we have to celebrate! Join us for a festive after-hours courtyard event featuring live music by David Segall, freshly shucked oysters, and (naturally) a glass of our signature Sauvignon Blanc.
Live music by David Segall
Ticket includes a half dozen oysters from Flying Colors Oyster Bar
Plus a glass of Brander Sauvignon Blanc to toast the occasion
Come enjoy golden hour in the courtyard, sip something crisp, and slurp oysters under the oaks. Limited tickets available—RSVP now and raise a glass with us!
https://www.exploretock.com/thebrandervineyard/event/547096/shuck-sip-after-hours-national-sauvignon-blanc-day-celebration
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Roar & Pour
When: Sat May 3, 2025 at 04:00 PM to Sat May 3, 2025 at 08:00 PM
Where: Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
Why:
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Cheese The Day!
When: Wed May 7, 2025 at 06:00 PM to Wed May 7, 2025 at 08:00 PM
Where: Kimpton Canary Hotel, 31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Come enjoy The Classics on May 7 at the Kimpton Canary Rooftop Hotel. Enjoy scenic views, delicious sips and bites, and learn from experts about the perfect pairings.
https://www.sbindytickets.com/events/166588904/cheese-the-day
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Rhone Rangers in Santa Barbara
When: Tue May 13, 2025 at 05:00 PM to Tue May 13, 2025 at 07:00 PM
Where: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St STE 205, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Join the Rhone Rangers for a regional event in Santa Barbara, CA!
The evening event will highlight the versatility of Rhone wines and include a selection of 100+ wines representing esoteric varietals such as Clairette Blanche, Picpoul Blanc, Cinsault, and Counoise to the more well-known Rhone varietals Viognier, Grenache, and Syrah, in addition to both white and red-Rhone blends.
Featuring 24 Rhone Ranger wineries from Santa Barbara County, Ojai, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles, including:
Santa Barbara County:
Clementine Carter
Dusty Nabor Wines
Foxen Vineyard & Winery
Jaffurs Wine Cellars
Ken Brown Wines
La Lieff Wines
Lindquist Family Wines
Peake Ranch Winery
Rancho Sisquoc
Rideau Vineyard
SAMsARA
Slouch Hat Wines
Tercero Wines
Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards
Ojai:
Doctor's Orders Natural Wine Co.
The Ojai Vineyard
San Luis Obispo:
Center of Effort
Paso Robles:
Alta Colina
Brecon Estate
Caelesta
Hawks Hill Ranch
Songs/Bodega de Edgar
Thacher Winery
Vigo Cellars
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rhone-rangers-soho-club-santa-barbara-tickets-1324790817999
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Cheese The Day!
When: Wed May 14, 2025 at 06:00 PM to Wed May 14, 2025 at 08:00 PM
Where: Kimpton Canary Hotel, 31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Come enjoy The Vanguards on May 14 at the Kimpton Canary Rooftop Hotel. Enjoy scenic views, delicious sips and bites, and learn from experts about the perfect pairings.
https://www.sbindytickets.com/events/166588904/cheese-the-day
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Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine
When: Thu May 15, 2025 at 05:30 PM to Thu May 15, 2025 at 09:30 PM
Where: Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Why:
Guests will receive a wine glass, plate, wristband, and a map highlighting 8 venues showcasing an extensive range of delicious food and drink, and of course live art (tour from 5:30 to 8:00 pm). After experiencing the culinary delights, head over to the Arlington Theatre for the Final Party from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. This event features even more local delectables, specialty drinks, and a silent auction.
With over 30 top-notch restaurants, wineries, and breweries, this is the premier Downtown Santa Barbara event you do not want to miss! Enjoy the best bites, sips, and entertainment that downtown has to offer. Join us for a delightful evening of culinary indulgence, culture, fine wines, and an unforgettable experience.
The Downtown LIVE Art & Wine Tour is The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara's biggest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds from the event will be benefiting the Downtown Public Art, Activations and Events Fund that helps support programs such as Pianos on State, 1st Thursday, Concerts on State Street, and upcoming community activations.
https://www.downtownsb.org/events/art-and-wine-tour
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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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Who’s Pouring at Natural Coast Wine Festival 2025?
Here are a few of the nearly 60 natural wine brands coming to Santa Barbara on April 26.
https://www.independent.com/2025/04/18/whos-pouring-at-natural-coast-wine-festival-2025/
Raisin prices: Tariffs suck the juice out of California's wine industry
Even the most celebrated local wineries face an unprecedented challenge from President Donald Trump’s will-they-or-won’t-they taxes.
https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/12/sonoma-county-wine-cork-bottle-barrel/
Birth of Cabernet: fine wine tells ‘the coolest story nobody knows’
Catena Zapata’s latest fine wine, Birth of Cabernet, examines the noble grape’s heritage with an early modern twist.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/04/birth-of-cabernet-fine-wine-telling-the-coolest-story-nobody-knows/
Expert Tips for Finding High-Quality Wine on a Budget
We got advice from a professional sommelier on finding a great bottle of wine on a budget.
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/expert-tips-for-finding-high-quality-wine-on-a-budget/
Wine words: Are they useful or just a load of old nonsense?
Yes, it helps to swirl, sniff, and swoosh it around your mouth, writes Rosamund Hall – but beyond that, it should be a free-for-all of vinous pleasure
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/wine-flavour-body-descriptions-vocabulary-meanings-b2727499.html
Why Winemakers Are Trading Their Wood Vats for Glass Globes
A French company has created a new way to vinify and age wine with glass orbs. We talk to winemakers around the world about their effect.
https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/wineglobes-glass-wine-fermentation-aging-1236444163/
How looming tariffs are hurting California's wine and liquor industry
Bars, wine shops and importers are anxious about Trump's proposed tariffs, which they say will imperil an industry already facing serious challenges.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-25/trump-wine-champagne-spirits-tariffs
These Two Words Are Key to Understanding Why Your Wine Tastes Buttery
Malolactic fermentation is a naturally occurring process in wine. It helps to tame astringency in red wines and can offer stability and a creamier texture to whites. Here's how to understand exactly what "malo" is and how it can affect the wines you love and loathe.
https://www.foodandwine.com/malolactic-fermentation-wine-explainer-11699822
Here's the Real Reason You Taste Wine Before the Waiter Pours
Want to impress your friends at a fancy restaurant? Here's what you're looking for when a server offers a taste of that newly opened wine.
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/heres-the-real-reason-you-taste-wine-before-a-waiter-pours/
Trump threatens 200% tariff on European wine
President Donald Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. The European import tax, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, is expected to go into effect April 1, just ahead of separate reciprocal tariffs that Trump plans to place on the EU. Trump on Thursday called the EU among “the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities," complaining about the lack of U.S. auto sales in Europe and about lawsuits and fines against U.S. tech companies there. The European Commission says Europe wants to “negotiate to avoid tariffs.”
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-eu-whiskey-cb259623a25ca1bfdb4673262ceef85b
AI Made Its Way to Vineyards. Here’s How the Technology Is Helping Make Your Wine
Experts say the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without job losses.
https://time.com/7266310/ai-vineyards-wine/
Is red wine a healthier choice than white wine? Uncorking the cancer risks
Researchers have conducted a study that scours 'the vast and often contradictory literature on the carcinogenicity of red and white wine' to assess whether this assumption holds up, and to compare the cancer risks associated with wine type.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310131644.htm
Are California wines really full of scary additives?
For the last few years, ads on social media have been telling consumers that there’s a lot more than just grapes in the average bottle of California wine.
https://norcalpublicmedia.org/2025031197656/news-feed/are-california-wines-really-full-of-scary-additives
California wine supply drops 24%
A preliminary report from the US Department of Agriculture indicates that California's 2024 grape crush is the lowest for 20 years.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/03/california-wine-supply-drops-24/
8 of the Funniest Wine Reviews on Vivino
Founded in 2010, Vivino is an app where wine lovers can catalog and rate their favorite — and not-so-favorite — bottles. In its decade and a half of existence, the online hub has accumulated millions of wine reviews, with users sharing their own personal opinions on just about every bottle available on the market. While many of the reviews are useful for shoppers browsing store shelves or restaurant lists, others can get a bit… unhinged. Some users treat the platform as a chance to share personal stories, while others use it to test out their poetry chops.
https://vinepair.com/articles/funniest-wine-reviews-on-vivino/
Wine Gone Wrong? How to Tell If Your Bottle Has Gone Bad
Perfectly Aged or Time to Pitch It? Master sommelier shares insights about storage, aging & spoilage There’s nothing quite as disappointing as opening a
https://www.fb101.com/wine-gone-wrong-how-to-tell-if-your-bottle-has-gone-bad/
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It is better to hide ignorance, but it is hard to do this when we relax over wine.
- Heraclitus (540 BC - 480 BC), On the Universe
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Happenings
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California Wine Festival - Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting
When: Fri Apr 25, 2025 at 06:30 PM to Fri Apr 25, 2025 at 09:00 PM
Where: Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, 25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
Why:
Guests are invited sip on fine wines and taste a variety of delicacies at the beautiful Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa overlooking the sparkling Pacific. This is an elegant VIP event for true fine wine lovers, located in one of Orange County's most beautiful coastal cities – Dana Point. The limited number of tickets sell out quickly due to the rarity of the wines being poured. A sparkling wine reception is just the prelude to an evening of sampling hard-to-find trophy wines to an adoring crowd dressed in their finest casual/elegant resort wear.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-california-wine-festival-dana-point-april-25-26-tickets-1102653118159
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friday's @ vino featuring Piro Wines
When: Fri Apr 25, 2025 at 05:00 PM to Fri Apr 25, 2025 at 07:00 PM
Where: Vino Divino, 2012 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
Why:
tasting line up
2023 Piro Chardonnay
2021 Piro Points West Pinot Noir
2020 Piro Presqu’ile Pinot Noir
2021 Piro Runway Pinot Noir
2020 Piro Sangiovese
*members enjoy for free!
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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Warehouse sale
When: Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM to Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 03:00 PM
Where: 4665 Santa Maria Mesa Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, USA
Why:
Join us for steals & deals on a curated selection of library wines, end of vintage, case specials, magnums and extra large format (3 & 5 ltr) bottles at unbeatable prices.
Whether you are a collector or just looking for a fun day with friends and a great deal,
This is an event you don't want to miss.
If you have any questions, give us a call (805)270-4900
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California Wine Festival - Beachside Wine Festival
When: Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM to Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 04:00 PM
Where: Sea Terrace Community Park, Pacific Coast Hwy & Niguel Rd, 33418 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 100, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
Why:
VIP/Early Entrance @ 12PM and General Admission at 1PM The quintessential California wine tasting experience – sun, sea, food, wine and music – all come together at this sun-splashed wine fest at our brand new grassy, palm lined venue, Sea Terrace Park. By 1:00 pm the event is in full swing at this Camelot-like white-topped tent village next to the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Wine lovers find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample including artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, chocolates and more! Upstream, a Caribbean steel band, maintains a happy beat to the day for this all-day feast for the senses.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-california-wine-festival-dana-point-april-25-26-tickets-1102653118159
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El Jabali Fest
When: Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 04:00 PM to Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 07:00 PM
Where: Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards Ranch House & Estate, 7250 Santa Rosa Rd, Buellton, CA 93427, USA
Why:
Join us for El Jabali Fest, an unforgettable afternoon of music, food, and wine at the Alma Rosa Ranch in Buellton!
On Saturday, April 26th, from 4 to 7 PM, we’re bringing the energy with live mariachi music, a DJ spinning great tunes, and delicious tacos to keep you fueled for the fun. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at our newest releases!
Come hang out, sip, dance, and enjoy!
Member Tickets: https://shop.almarosawinery.com/EJFest2025Member
Guest Tickets: https://shop.almarosawinery.com/EJFest2025Guest
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Natural Coast Wine Festival
When: Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM to Sat Apr 26, 2025 at 05:00 PM
Where: The Factory, 616 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
Why:
It’s a full afternoon of tasting, talking, and glugging with dozens of our favorite winemakers & winegrowers from the Central Coast and beyond. All your old faves and some truly exciting new additions!
Tickets are $65 and get you entry, a glass, early access to all the wines at the show in the festival shop, and a free poster from our 2013 fest! Proceeds go to supporting The White Buffalo Land Trust.
https://www.naturalcoastwinefest.com
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Shuck & Sip After Hours - National Sauvignon Blanc Day Celebration!
When: Fri May 2, 2025 at 04:30 PM to Fri May 2, 2025 at 07:30 PM
Where: The Brander Vineyard, 2401 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, USA
Why:
It’s National Sauvignon Blanc Day—and of course, being Brander, we have to celebrate! Join us for a festive after-hours courtyard event featuring live music by David Segall, freshly shucked oysters, and (naturally) a glass of our signature Sauvignon Blanc.
Live music by David Segall
Ticket includes a half dozen oysters from Flying Colors Oyster Bar
Plus a glass of Brander Sauvignon Blanc to toast the occasion
Come enjoy golden hour in the courtyard, sip something crisp, and slurp oysters under the oaks. Limited tickets available—RSVP now and raise a glass with us!
https://www.exploretock.com/thebrandervineyard/event/547096/shuck-sip-after-hours-national-sauvignon-blanc-day-celebration
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Roar & Pour
When: Sat May 3, 2025 at 04:00 PM to Sat May 3, 2025 at 08:00 PM
Where: Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
Why:
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Cheese The Day!
When: Wed May 7, 2025 at 06:00 PM to Wed May 7, 2025 at 08:00 PM
Where: Kimpton Canary Hotel, 31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Come enjoy The Classics on May 7 at the Kimpton Canary Rooftop Hotel. Enjoy scenic views, delicious sips and bites, and learn from experts about the perfect pairings.
https://www.sbindytickets.com/events/166588904/cheese-the-day
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Rhone Rangers in Santa Barbara
When: Tue May 13, 2025 at 05:00 PM to Tue May 13, 2025 at 07:00 PM
Where: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St STE 205, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Join the Rhone Rangers for a regional event in Santa Barbara, CA!
The evening event will highlight the versatility of Rhone wines and include a selection of 100+ wines representing esoteric varietals such as Clairette Blanche, Picpoul Blanc, Cinsault, and Counoise to the more well-known Rhone varietals Viognier, Grenache, and Syrah, in addition to both white and red-Rhone blends.
Featuring 24 Rhone Ranger wineries from Santa Barbara County, Ojai, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles, including:
Santa Barbara County:
Clementine Carter
Dusty Nabor Wines
Foxen Vineyard & Winery
Jaffurs Wine Cellars
Ken Brown Wines
La Lieff Wines
Lindquist Family Wines
Peake Ranch Winery
Rancho Sisquoc
Rideau Vineyard
SAMsARA
Slouch Hat Wines
Tercero Wines
Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards
Ojai:
Doctor's Orders Natural Wine Co.
The Ojai Vineyard
San Luis Obispo:
Center of Effort
Paso Robles:
Alta Colina
Brecon Estate
Caelesta
Hawks Hill Ranch
Songs/Bodega de Edgar
Thacher Winery
Vigo Cellars
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rhone-rangers-soho-club-santa-barbara-tickets-1324790817999
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Cheese The Day!
When: Wed May 14, 2025 at 06:00 PM to Wed May 14, 2025 at 08:00 PM
Where: Kimpton Canary Hotel, 31 W Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Come enjoy The Vanguards on May 14 at the Kimpton Canary Rooftop Hotel. Enjoy scenic views, delicious sips and bites, and learn from experts about the perfect pairings.
https://www.sbindytickets.com/events/166588904/cheese-the-day
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Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine
When: Thu May 15, 2025 at 05:30 PM to Thu May 15, 2025 at 09:30 PM
Where: Santa Barbara, CA, USA
Why:
Guests will receive a wine glass, plate, wristband, and a map highlighting 8 venues showcasing an extensive range of delicious food and drink, and of course live art (tour from 5:30 to 8:00 pm). After experiencing the culinary delights, head over to the Arlington Theatre for the Final Party from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. This event features even more local delectables, specialty drinks, and a silent auction.
With over 30 top-notch restaurants, wineries, and breweries, this is the premier Downtown Santa Barbara event you do not want to miss! Enjoy the best bites, sips, and entertainment that downtown has to offer. Join us for a delightful evening of culinary indulgence, culture, fine wines, and an unforgettable experience.
The Downtown LIVE Art & Wine Tour is The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara's biggest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds from the event will be benefiting the Downtown Public Art, Activations and Events Fund that helps support programs such as Pianos on State, 1st Thursday, Concerts on State Street, and upcoming community activations.
https://www.downtownsb.org/events/art-and-wine-tour
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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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Who’s Pouring at Natural Coast Wine Festival 2025?
Here are a few of the nearly 60 natural wine brands coming to Santa Barbara on April 26.
https://www.independent.com/2025/04/18/whos-pouring-at-natural-coast-wine-festival-2025/
Raisin prices: Tariffs suck the juice out of California's wine industry
Even the most celebrated local wineries face an unprecedented challenge from President Donald Trump’s will-they-or-won’t-they taxes.
https://sfstandard.com/2025/04/12/sonoma-county-wine-cork-bottle-barrel/
Birth of Cabernet: fine wine tells ‘the coolest story nobody knows’
Catena Zapata’s latest fine wine, Birth of Cabernet, examines the noble grape’s heritage with an early modern twist.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/04/birth-of-cabernet-fine-wine-telling-the-coolest-story-nobody-knows/
Expert Tips for Finding High-Quality Wine on a Budget
We got advice from a professional sommelier on finding a great bottle of wine on a budget.
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/expert-tips-for-finding-high-quality-wine-on-a-budget/
Wine words: Are they useful or just a load of old nonsense?
Yes, it helps to swirl, sniff, and swoosh it around your mouth, writes Rosamund Hall – but beyond that, it should be a free-for-all of vinous pleasure
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/wine-flavour-body-descriptions-vocabulary-meanings-b2727499.html
Why Winemakers Are Trading Their Wood Vats for Glass Globes
A French company has created a new way to vinify and age wine with glass orbs. We talk to winemakers around the world about their effect.
https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/wineglobes-glass-wine-fermentation-aging-1236444163/
How looming tariffs are hurting California's wine and liquor industry
Bars, wine shops and importers are anxious about Trump's proposed tariffs, which they say will imperil an industry already facing serious challenges.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-25/trump-wine-champagne-spirits-tariffs
These Two Words Are Key to Understanding Why Your Wine Tastes Buttery
Malolactic fermentation is a naturally occurring process in wine. It helps to tame astringency in red wines and can offer stability and a creamier texture to whites. Here's how to understand exactly what "malo" is and how it can affect the wines you love and loathe.
https://www.foodandwine.com/malolactic-fermentation-wine-explainer-11699822
Here's the Real Reason You Taste Wine Before the Waiter Pours
Want to impress your friends at a fancy restaurant? Here's what you're looking for when a server offers a taste of that newly opened wine.
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/heres-the-real-reason-you-taste-wine-before-a-waiter-pours/
Trump threatens 200% tariff on European wine
President Donald Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. The European import tax, which was unveiled in response to steel and aluminum tariffs by the U.S. administration, is expected to go into effect April 1, just ahead of separate reciprocal tariffs that Trump plans to place on the EU. Trump on Thursday called the EU among “the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities," complaining about the lack of U.S. auto sales in Europe and about lawsuits and fines against U.S. tech companies there. The European Commission says Europe wants to “negotiate to avoid tariffs.”
https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-eu-whiskey-cb259623a25ca1bfdb4673262ceef85b
AI Made Its Way to Vineyards. Here’s How the Technology Is Helping Make Your Wine
Experts say the wine industry is proof that businesses can integrate the technology efficiently to supplement labor without job losses.
https://time.com/7266310/ai-vineyards-wine/
Is red wine a healthier choice than white wine? Uncorking the cancer risks
Researchers have conducted a study that scours 'the vast and often contradictory literature on the carcinogenicity of red and white wine' to assess whether this assumption holds up, and to compare the cancer risks associated with wine type.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310131644.htm
Are California wines really full of scary additives?
For the last few years, ads on social media have been telling consumers that there’s a lot more than just grapes in the average bottle of California wine.
https://norcalpublicmedia.org/2025031197656/news-feed/are-california-wines-really-full-of-scary-additives
California wine supply drops 24%
A preliminary report from the US Department of Agriculture indicates that California's 2024 grape crush is the lowest for 20 years.
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/03/california-wine-supply-drops-24/
8 of the Funniest Wine Reviews on Vivino
Founded in 2010, Vivino is an app where wine lovers can catalog and rate their favorite — and not-so-favorite — bottles. In its decade and a half of existence, the online hub has accumulated millions of wine reviews, with users sharing their own personal opinions on just about every bottle available on the market. While many of the reviews are useful for shoppers browsing store shelves or restaurant lists, others can get a bit… unhinged. Some users treat the platform as a chance to share personal stories, while others use it to test out their poetry chops.
https://vinepair.com/articles/funniest-wine-reviews-on-vivino/
Wine Gone Wrong? How to Tell If Your Bottle Has Gone Bad
Perfectly Aged or Time to Pitch It? Master sommelier shares insights about storage, aging & spoilage There’s nothing quite as disappointing as opening a
https://www.fb101.com/wine-gone-wrong-how-to-tell-if-your-bottle-has-gone-bad/
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- Heraclitus (540 BC - 480 BC), On the Universe
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