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friday's @ vino
When: Fri May 29, 2026 at 05:00 PM to Fri May 29, 2026 at 07:00 PM
Where: Vino Divino, 2012 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
Why:
tasting lineup
2023 Greenwing Cabernet
2024 DeCoy Cabernet
2023 Decoy Ltd Cabernet
2023 Duckhorn Merlot
2022 Duckhorn Cabernet
* 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++++++++++++++++++++++++
Folded Hills x Alisal Ranch Rodeo
When: Sun May 31, 2026 at 02:00 PM to Sun May 31, 2026 at 05:00 PM
Where: Alisal Ranch, 1054 Alisal Rd, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
Why:
Folded Hills x Alisal Ranch Rodeo
Our first annual celebration of wine and Western tradition.
• Unlimited wine, beer + light bites
• Live rodeo performance
• Roping lessons + hands-on demos
• First taste of our new Roper Syrah (Best in Class, SF Chronicle)
• NEW Folded Hills Custom Hat Bar
Saddle up for wine, rodeo, and ranch life!
Why stop at one afternoon? Alisal Ranch is offering exclusive rates for rodeo attendees, including event tickets, an overnight stay at Alisal, dinner and drinks, and breakfast for two adults. Book here:
https://bit.ly/4edupaIAdults 21+ only. No pets.
https://www.exploretock.com/foldedhills/event/602073/folded-hills-x-alisal-ranch-rodeo++++++++++++++++++++++++
Bingo for Bottles ~ Benefitting Santa Barbara's Humane Society
When: Wed Jun 3, 2026 at 06:00 PM to Wed Jun 3, 2026 at 08:00 PM
Where: Carr Winery – Santa Barbara, 414 N. Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara, 93103, United States
Why:
Mark your calendars for a night of friendly competition and giving back! Join us at Carr Winery in Santa Barbara from 6 – 8 pm on Wednesday, June 3rd, for some friendly competition. Raise a glass to help support the Santa Barbara Humane’s mission to be champions for animals and the people who love them.
Buy a Bingo Card ($5 each) for a chance to win bottles of Carr Wine. 100% of proceeds from all bingo card sales will go directly to Santa Barbara Humane.
Free Admission, 21+
https://carrwinery.com/event/bingo-for-bottles-6326++++++++++++++++++++++++
Presidio Orchard Party (POP!)
When: Sat Jun 6, 2026 at 04:00 PM to Sat Jun 6, 2026 at 07:00 PM
Where: El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Why:
Join us for our 5th Annual POP! in the historic orchard! Home to grape vines, lemon, and orange trees, our Presidio Orchard Party will be an early evening full of tastings and bites from local favorites, interactive stations and activities, raffle prizes, a wine pull, and live music brought to you by Mezcal Martini! The proceeds of this unique fundraising event support the work and mission of SBTHP. We welcome all guests ages 21 and over!
https://www.sbthp.org/pop++++++++++++++++++++++++
Social Saturdays: TLB Block Party
When: Sat Jun 6, 2026 at 05:00 PM to Sat Jun 6, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Where: Beckmen Vineyards, 2670 Ontiveros Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441, USA
Why:
Join us for a special Social Saturday celebrating one of Beckmen’s most iconic wines: TLB.
Enjoy a glass of this flagship cuvée as we walk the vineyard block that makes this wine such a powerful and balanced favorite.
https://beckmenvineyards.com/events/social-saturdays-tlb-block-party++++++++++++++++++++++++
Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival
When: Sat Jun 6, 2026 at 01:00 PM to Sat Jun 6, 2026 at 04:00 PM
Where: Los Olivos, CA, USA
Why:
Spend a Saturday afternoon in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, tasting wine from many local wineries, listening to world-class, professional jazz musicians, and sampling different olive-themed dishes prepared by local chefs.
https://jazzandolivefestival.org/++++++++++++++++++++++++
Wine & Paint
When: Sat Jun 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM to Sat Jun 6, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Where: Grimm's Bluff Vineyard. 5400 Kentucky Road, Santa Ynez, CA
Why:
We’ve teamed up with Art Spot on Wheels for their Painting in the Vineyard series at Grimm’s Bluff. Sip on our delicious wines as a trained artist guides you step by step through creating your own masterpiece—no experience needed. Come for the wine and views, and leave with a beautiful painting and maybe a new hobby!
$93 Per Person
https://artspotonwheels.com/events/painting-in-the-vineyard-at-grimms-bluff-winery-june-6-26++++++++++++++++++++++++
Spring PMV Tour
When: Sun Jun 7, 2026 at 09:30 AM
Where: Purisima Mountain Vineyard
Why:
Join Steve Beckmen for a guided spring hike through Purisima Mountain Vineyard — Santa Barbara County’s first certified biodynamic vineyard, as well as one of the largest biodynamic estates in California. As the vineyard enters the peak of spring growth, we’ll walk through the energy of the season at Purisima Mountain Vineyard — exploring canopy development, soil vitality and the farming decisions that guide the expression of our wines long before harvest arrives.
Following the hike, enjoy sips from Purisima Mountain Vineyard as Steve shares what it means to live on and care for this land daily, stewarding the soil and encouraging an ever-diversifying ecosystem.
https://beckmenvineyards.com/events/spring-pmv-tour++++++++++++++++++++++++
The West Coast College & University Wine Festival
When: Sat Jun 13, 2026 at 01:00 PM to Sat Jun 13, 2026 at 04:00 PM
Where: Allan Hancock College
Why:
This Festival will provide an opportunity for universities and community colleges in California, Oregon, and Arizona to showcase their wines and viticulture and enology programs. Wine tastings will be provided by representatives from colleges and local wineries! Small bites will be served by local restaurants.
The festival is open to the public and will take place at Allan Hancock College.
Must be 21 or older to attend this event.
https://www.hancockcollege.edu/winery/festival.php++++++++++++++++++++++++
June Concert on the Mountain
When: Sat Jun 13, 2026 at 06:00 PM to Sat Jun 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Where: Rincon Mountain Winery Tasting Room, 4187 Carpinteria Ave Suite # 1-2, Carpinteria, CA 93013, USA
Why:
Join us Saturday, June 13 for an evening of live music, wine, wood-fired pizza, and mountain views at Rincon Mountain.
We’re excited to welcome Jackson Gillies, a Santa Barbara–based artist bringing Psychedelic Blues Rock to the mountain.
Your ticket includes shuttle transportation up to our mountain venue. Once you arrive, wine, beer, salads, and wood-fired pizza will be available for purchase.
After the concert, the vinyl keeps spinning, the fire pits stay lit, and guests can linger a little longer while they wait for their shuttle ride back down.
We’d love to have you join us for a special night of music on the mountain.
https://www.exploretock.com/rinconmtntastingroom/event/607896?date=2026-06-13&size=3&time=12:00&mc_cid=4259e8a011&mc_eid=4274de4ea6++++++++++++++++++++++++
Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation Summer Soirée
When: Fri Jun 19, 2026 at 06:00 PM to Fri Jun 19, 2026 at 09:00 PM
Where: The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Collection, 2350 Railway Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441, USA
Why:
Join us for an unforgettable summer evening as the Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation brings together our region’s top vintners, celebrated chefs, and a community that cares — all accompanied by a live performance from the incomparable Doublewide Kings Band.
https://www.sbvintnersfoundation.org/soiree++++++++++++++++++++++++
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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The Lost Art of Drinking Wine at Breakfast
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a71413044/wine-at-breakfast/Taste Communication Costs Wine Industry Seven Million New Consumers
https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/318464Santa Barbara Winery Sues County Over Wine Improvement District Assessment - edhat
https://www.edhat.com/news/santa-barbara-winery-sues-county-wine-improvement-district/
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There are two reasons for drinking wine...when you are thirsty, to cure it; the other, when you are not thirsty, to prevent it... prevention is better than cure.
- Thomas Love Peacock
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