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friday's @ vino
When: Fri Jun 6, 2025 at 05:00 PM to Fri Jun 6, 2025 at 07:00 PM
Where: Vino Divino, 2012 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, USA
Why:
tasting line up
2023 Les Sarrins Rosé
2023 Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Rutherford Merlot
2021 Nine Hats Malbec
2021 Harvey & Harriet Red Blend
*members enjoy for free!
non-member fee is $20
(become a member at the link below and enjoy the tasting this Friday for free!)
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Wine Tasting Event Featuring Iaon Pohlit - Rooted Vine Cellars
When: Tue Jun 10, 2025 at 06:00 PM to Tue Jun 10, 2025 at 08:00 PM
Where: The Good Land Wine Shop & Bar 4177 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, United States
Why:
This Tuesday evening, June 10th at 530pm, come meet Iaon Pohlit. Iaon is an artist at heart. He owns and operates Rooted Vine Tours, lives on a sailboat, and views winemaking as a creative expression. He is a firm believer in keeping his wines natural, with minimal intervention and a focus on organic grapes and biodynamic practices. Let me tell you that these wines are really amazing. Owning a wine shop, I have tasted almost all of the locally made wines...and Iaon's wines are at the very top of the pyramid. Come by the shop and taste his amazing Pinot Noir, Syrah and Rose, meet and chat with Iaon, eat some local cheese and crackers, and listen to some live music by Gary Heck. The Good Land provides. $25 per person
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Cars at Carr & Cutler ~ Art & Car Show
When: Sat Jun 14, 2025 at 06:00 PM to Sat Jun 14, 2025 at 09:00 PM
Where: Carr Winery – Santa Barbara, 414 N. Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara, 93103, United States
Why:
Join us on Saturday, June 14th from 6 to 9 PM at Carr Winery for Cars at Carr & Cutler.
Wander through a showcase of classic, luxury, and exotic cars from Milpas Motors and other local collectors, all set against the backdrop of Carr Winery’s iconic barrel room. Enjoy wine, beer, and spirits, plus BBQ by Cutler’s Kitchen alongside the tunes of Jack Keough & Hot Club of Santa Barbara!
Whether you're a car enthusiast, an art enthusiast, or just looking for a fun night out, this event brings together the best of Santa Barbara’s automotive, culinary, and craft beverage scenes.
Free Admission, 21+
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National Rosé Day
When: Sat Jun 14, 2025
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California Wine Festival
When: Fri Jun 20, 2025 and Sat Jun 21, 2025
Where: Carlsbad, CA, USA
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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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MSN
https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/wines/red-wines-are-getting-lighter-climate-is-the-reason/ss-AA1FN68E5 Regions Where You Can Easily Find Aged Wines
One of wine’s most alluring properties is its ability to evolve over time. While some wines can age incredibly well — like red Burgundy — that doesn’t necessarily mean the older vintages are easy to find. Since these wines are often released young (generally one or two years after harvest), most aged expressions have to be purchased from a private cellar or the buyer has to put in the meticulous work of storing it themselves (resisting the temptation to open the bottle for years and years).
https://vinepair.com/articles/wine-regions-for-aged-wines/How One California Winery Is Reinventing Wine Clubs For Millennials And Gen Z
Traditional wine clubs are losing traction with younger consumers, who increasingly seek flexible, customizable options that align with modern spending habits and lifestyles.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelking/2025/06/02/how-one-california-winery-is-reinventing-wine-clubs-for-millennials-and-gen-z/6 Genius Ways to Use Wine Corks in the Garden, From Enriching Soil to Helping Pollinators
Wine corks can be repurposed into seed markers, compost, and mulch—all of which are great for your garden. Here's how to implement these methods, as well as many others, according to experts.
https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-use-wine-corks-garden-11735146You Should Never Break One Rule When Pairing Dark Chocolate With Red Wine - Chowhound
Dark chocolate has a strong bitterness to it that can greatly affect how it pairs with red wine. Here's the rule you shouldn't break when pairing the two.
https://www.chowhound.com/1860553/dark-chocolate-red-wine-pairing-rule/Wine vending machines land in Provence, stirring debate among French producers
Vineyards in southern France are trialling roadside wine vending machines, but is it proving divisive in a country where tradition is valued?
https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2025/05/wine-vending-machines-land-in-provence-stirring-debate-among-french-producers/How to Travel With Wine (Without Shattering the Bottle)
Or any glass bottle for that matter. Because yes, we bring vinegar home from vacation too.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-travel-with-wineIs Jalapeño Sauvignon Blanc the Drink of the Summer?
TikTok has recently proclaimed the hot new drink for summer, and this time, it's literally hot: a glass of sauvignon blanc with jalapeño — aka "spicy sauvy b."
https://www.today.com/food/trends/jalapeno-wine-spicy-sauvignon-blanc-tiktok-trend-rcna207925A Wine Expert Weighs In: Should You Refrigerate Red Wine After Opening?
Opened bottles of wine perish quickly. But you can store them for a while before they go bad.
https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/a-wine-expert-weighs-in-should-you-refrigerate-red-wine-after-opening/Runners Toast Success at the 2025 Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon
The streets of Solvang came alive with cheers, clinking wine glasses, and the steady rhythm of thousands of running feet on Saturday, May 10, as the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon returned for its 18th edition.
https://www.endurancesportswire.com/runners-toast-success-at-the-2025-santa-barbara-wine-country-half-marathon/Wines by the Glass: How Some Restaurants Do It Right, and Why
For many restaurants, the wine list is a lost opportunity. But here is how a good one can help wine appeal to new audiences.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/dining/drinks/wines-by-the-glass.htmlThe Surprising Impact Music Has On Wine Tasting
The idea that playing Bach or Brahms to the barrel improves its contents was up there with the best of it.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/paulcaputo/2025/04/30/the-surprising-impact-music-has-on-wine/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/++++++++++++++++++++++++
What a man calls his "conscience" is merely the mental action that follows a sentimental reaction after too much wine or love.
- Helen Rowland (1876-1950)
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