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Garagiste Festival Southern Exposure
When: Fri Feb 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM to Sun Feb 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Where: Solvang Veterans’ Memorial Hall
Why:
The 12th Southern Exposure Garagiste Festival is returning to the quaint town of Solvang in February 2026 to give you rare access to the region's best small, hard-to-find winemakers. At this engaging event, you will discover and taste amazing, cutting-edge wines from our roster of high-quality, micro-production, commercial wineries from all over California’s Central Coast.
Find out for yourself why we’ve been selling out our events for ten years and why we were named the #1 Wine Festival in the Country by USA Today! Meet the winemakers and hear directly from them about the ins and outs of their winemaking styles.
https://www.garagistefestival.com/solvang-2026-fest
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friday's @ vino
When: Fri Feb 6, 2026 at 05:00 PM to Fri Feb 6, 2026 at 07:00 PM
Where: Vino Divino, 2012 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
Why:
tasting line up
2023 Ridge Grenache Blanc
2023 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel
2023 Ridge Paso Zinfandel
2022 Ridge Lytton Petite Syrah
2022 Ridge Cabernet
*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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Wine Tasting Event Featuring Dreamcote Winery - Brit Zotovich
When: Tue Feb 10, 2026 at 05:30 PM to Tue Feb 10, 2026 at 07:30 PM
Where: The Good Land Wine Shop & Bar 4177 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States
Why:
Come to the shop on Tuesday, February 10th at 530pm and meet Brit Zotovich. Her winery, Dreamcote, is a small and limited production that sources grapes from Santa Barbara's coastal vineyards, which are farmed responsibly. The wines are handcrafted with minimal intervention to highlight lively vibrancy and site expression. From the Pinot, to the Sauv Blanc, all the way to the sparkling wines...these wines continue to be best sellers in the shop. So come on by Tuesday and meet Brit and taste the amazing Dreamcote wines, have some locally made cheese, and listen to music by Vinny Berry. The Good Land provides!
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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.
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.exploretock.com/foldedhills/event/private/d0cf7afc-0441-4c1d-8034-169c24057ef2&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1d_8K9i1EpBSPjtHpjoRA3" target="_blank">https://www.exploretock.com/foldedhills/event/private/d0cf7afc-0441-4c1d-8034-169c24057ef2</a>
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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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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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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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He bought a 127-year-old bottle of wine. Then, he opened it
In the private dining room of a Michelin-listed restaurant in east-central France, a small group of the world’s foremost wine authorities gathered reverently around a rather scruffy bottle, glasses at the ready.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/06/style/domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-127-years-wine-opened-hnk-intl-dst
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The best wine is the oldest, the best water the newest.
- William Blake (1757-1827)
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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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Garagiste Festival Southern Exposure
When: Fri Feb 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM to Sun Feb 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Where: Solvang Veterans’ Memorial Hall
Why:
The 12th Southern Exposure Garagiste Festival is returning to the quaint town of Solvang in February 2026 to give you rare access to the region's best small, hard-to-find winemakers. At this engaging event, you will discover and taste amazing, cutting-edge wines from our roster of high-quality, micro-production, commercial wineries from all over California’s Central Coast.
Find out for yourself why we’ve been selling out our events for ten years and why we were named the #1 Wine Festival in the Country by USA Today! Meet the winemakers and hear directly from them about the ins and outs of their winemaking styles.
https://www.garagistefestival.com/solvang-2026-fest
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friday's @ vino
When: Fri Feb 6, 2026 at 05:00 PM to Fri Feb 6, 2026 at 07:00 PM
Where: Vino Divino, 2012 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
Why:
tasting line up
2023 Ridge Grenache Blanc
2023 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel
2023 Ridge Paso Zinfandel
2022 Ridge Lytton Petite Syrah
2022 Ridge Cabernet
*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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Wine Tasting Event Featuring Dreamcote Winery - Brit Zotovich
When: Tue Feb 10, 2026 at 05:30 PM to Tue Feb 10, 2026 at 07:30 PM
Where: The Good Land Wine Shop & Bar 4177 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States
Why:
Come to the shop on Tuesday, February 10th at 530pm and meet Brit Zotovich. Her winery, Dreamcote, is a small and limited production that sources grapes from Santa Barbara's coastal vineyards, which are farmed responsibly. The wines are handcrafted with minimal intervention to highlight lively vibrancy and site expression. From the Pinot, to the Sauv Blanc, all the way to the sparkling wines...these wines continue to be best sellers in the shop. So come on by Tuesday and meet Brit and taste the amazing Dreamcote wines, have some locally made cheese, and listen to music by Vinny Berry. The Good Land provides!
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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.
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.exploretock.com/foldedhills/event/private/d0cf7afc-0441-4c1d-8034-169c24057ef2&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw1d_8K9i1EpBSPjtHpjoRA3" target="_blank">https://www.exploretock.com/foldedhills/event/private/d0cf7afc-0441-4c1d-8034-169c24057ef2</a>
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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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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
++++++++++++++++++++++++
Visit http://livenotessb.com for a comprehensive listing of live music at wine bars, wineries, and other local venues.
++++++++++++++++++++++++
News and other Nonsense
++++++++++++++++++++++++
He bought a 127-year-old bottle of wine. Then, he opened it
In the private dining room of a Michelin-listed restaurant in east-central France, a small group of the world’s foremost wine authorities gathered reverently around a rather scruffy bottle, glasses at the ready.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/06/style/domaine-de-la-romanee-conti-127-years-wine-opened-hnk-intl-dst
++++++++++++++++++++++++
The best wine is the oldest, the best water the newest.
- William Blake (1757-1827)
++++++++++++++++++++++++
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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