Upcoming Events Sat, Apr 11, 2009 - Sat, Oct 10, 2009 : Vineyard Walk Series
TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
LOCATION: Santa Maria Valley participating Vineyards
The Santa Maria Valley Wine Country will host a series of free vineyard walks throughout the Santa Maria Valley from April through October 2009. Explore the vineyards from fruit to harvest with vineyard managers and winemakers while enjoying the fresh country air. The walks will be held at a different vineyard on the second Saturday of each month at 10am. Locations will be posted on www.smvwc.com/VineyardWalks. For more information please contact info@smvwc.com or 1.866.480.5194.
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: info@santamariavalleywinecountry.com; 1.866.480.5194 Thu, Jul 16, 2009 : Pass the Cheese Please; So This is How The French Do It
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: The Bench Tasting Room, 2367 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
The second of our Interactive Educational Exhibits explores the world of cheese and wine. Soft, hard, subtle or pungent, cheese is the prefect accompaniement to many of the world's great wines. Join us and our cheese educator, Melissa Schilling of Praise Cheese, as we sample a selection of local and imported cheeses. Together we will learn how to match up different cheeses with our favorite bottlings.
PRICE: General Public $35, Wine Club $30
CONTACT: Please Contact the Hospitality Department Virginia Plume, virginia.plume@cambriawine.com, 805-938-1537 Fri, Jul 17, 2009 : Friday Nite Wine Down
TIME: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery, 3940 Dominion Road
Enjoy live music by local favorite the Still Evolving. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase appetizers at the winery. And don't forget Cottonwood wine favorites are available for purchase by the glass and bottle! See you there.
PRICE: Free
CONTACT: 805-937-8463 Sat, Jul 18, 2009 : Cambria Winery Farmer's Market
TIME: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Cambria Estate Winery: 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria
The longer days and warmer temperatures can only mean one thing: It’s
time for Cambria’s Annual Farmers Market. This fun event held at the
majestic Cambria Winery Estate is perfect for the whole family. We will
feature a selection of our world-class wines, along with vineyard tours, live
music, local produce and artisan crafts.
● Barrel tasting
● Vineyard tours
● Music
● Hot dog stand for the kids
PRICE: $10 nonmembers/free for wine club members
CONTACT: info@cambriawines.com; 805.938.7318 Sun, Jul 19, 2009 : “The Singing Chef”- World Class Italian Cooking, Dining and Wine Event at Addamo Estate Vineyards
TIME: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Addamo Tasting Room; 400 East Clark Avenue, Orcutt, CA
People for Leisure and Youth, Inc. (P.L.A.Y., Inc.) and Addamo Estate Vineyards are hosting “The Singing Chef”, with Andy Larusso on Sunday, July 19 from 4-7 p.m. “The Singing Chef” is known for his best selling Italian cookbook and musical ability.
There will be great appetizers and magnificent wine; an hour long cooking show, followed with an amazing dinner and dessert and more Addamo wine. As a special gift each guest will also get Andy's Italian Cookbook and complementary Italian music CD.
Tickets are on sale now for $100 and can be purchased using Visa/MasterCard by calling the Recreation and Parks Department at (805) 925-0951, extension 260 or visiting the Recreation and Parks Administrative Office at 615 South McClelland Street or at the tasting room of Addamo Vineyards in Orcutt, 400 East Clark Avenue.
PRICE: $100
CONTACT: For tickets: (805) 925-0951, extension 260; For more info: tboucher@ci.santa-maria.ca.us Sat, Aug 8, 2009 : Cambria Estate Winery, Estate Club BBQ
TIME: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Cambria Estate Winery, 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria
Enjoy live music and great Cambria Winery wine!
PRICE: Wine Club members is Free and general public $25
CONTACT: Wine Club Manager Rosella Guerrero, Rosella.guerrero@cambriawines.com and 805-938-7303 Sat, Aug 8, 2009 : First Annual Riverbench Triathlon – Bocce, Croquet and Horseshoes
TIME: 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
Join us for what is sure to be a fun filled afternoon of croquet, horseshoes and bocce. Find your partner, name your team and get ready for an exciting competition. Sign up one team that can compete in all three categories. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. Bring your friends and family, this will be a good time for all! Sign up in the tasting room or via email, info@riverbench.com.
CONTACT: 805-937-8340 or info@riverbench.com Sat, Aug 8, 2009 : Free Vineyard Walk at Costa de Oro
TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
LOCATION: Costa de Oro Tasting Room
Part of the Santa Maria Valley Wine Country's FREE Vineyard Walk Series, this vineyard walk will take place at Costa de Oro Vineyards and is hosted by owner and winemaker, Gary Burk. Please visit the website listed for more information. No reservations are needed. Please arrive at the tasting room a few minutes early.
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: info@smvwines.com Fri, Aug 21, 2009 : Byron Estate Winery, Winemaker dinner with Jonathan Nagy
TIME: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
LOCATION: Byron Estate Winery, 5250 Tepusquet Road, Santa Maria,
We've planned a very special event to commemorate a very special occasion. Winemaker Jonathan Nagy has been dilgently working on a few new Byron wines. You'll be amoung the first to taste these small pot bottling of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the extraordinary to pre-purchase our special bottling. These wines are extremely limited and will be sold out before general release. Come enjoy the future of Byron.
PRICE: General Public $85 and Wine Club $80
CONTACT: Hospitality Department Virginia Plume, virginia.plume@byronwines.com, 805-938-1537 Sat, Sep 5, 2009 : Riverbench Photo Contest 2009
TIME: 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
We've noticed that the first thing most of you do when you drive into Riverbench is take out your cameras. And rightly so- the view is exquisite. Why not? Now through September 1, submit your own Riverbench photos for our annual Photo Contest! The winner will be revealed at our Photography Event on September 5 at the winery. The prize? A gourmet wine and food tasting for 10 at the winery! So don't hesitate to get out those cameras, then send your photos to us at info@riverbench.com. We're sorry, but photos cannot be returned. Winner will be notified by email.
CONTACT: 805-937-8340 or info@riverbench.com Sat, Sep 12, 2009 : Free Vineyard Walk at Rancho Ontiveros Vineyards
TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
LOCATION: Rancho Ontiveros Vineyards
Part of the Santa Maria Valley Wine Country's FREE Vineyard Walk Series, this vineyard walk will take place at Rancho Ontiveros Vineyards and is hosted by owner and winemaker, James Ontiveros. Please visit the website listed for more information. No reservations are needed. Please arrive a few minutes early.
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: info@smvwines.com Sat, Sep 19, 2009 : Sustainablity is the Future; How we're Farming for Tomorrow
TIME: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Byron Estate Winery, 5250 Tepusquet Road, Santa Maria,
The third installment of our Interactive Educational Exhibits details how our vineyard managers are farming for tomorrow. Join us as we take an in-depth look at the proprietary sustainable farming methods we use at all of our estate vineyards. Learn and understand what we do to help the environment while growing the best vines possible. The event will be educational and fun and yes, there will be food and wine. Lunch is included.
PRICE: General Public $50 and Wine Club $45
CONTACT: Hospitality Department Virginia Plume, virginia.plume@byronwines.com, 805-938-1537 Sun, Oct 11, 2009 : Byron Estate Winery, Harvest Bash
TIME: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Byron Estate Winery, 5250 Tepusquet Road, Santa Maria,
This is our second open house of the year. We don't open our doors too offten, so when do, we get a little excited. Plus we love toasting the harvest as part of the annual Santa Barbara Vintners' Celebration of Harvest. Amoung other activities, we'll be firing up the grill and serving up a feast. We'll also be tasting an array of Byron wines adn relaxing to live music
PRICE: Tasting Fee $10, Wine Club Complimentary. Tasting and Food $15 and Wine Club $5
CONTACT: Hospitality Department Virginia Plume, virginia.plume@byronwines.com, 805-938-1537 Sun, Oct 11, 2009 : Cambria Winery Open house
TIME: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Cambria Estate Winery, 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria
We love toasting the harvest as part of the annual Santa Barbara Vintners' Celebration of Harvest. Come and Enjoy the Cambria Winery open house.
PRICE: Tasting Fee $7.00 and Wine Club Complimentary
CONTACT: Hospitality Department Virginia Plume, virginia.plume@byronwines.com, 805-938-1537 Fri, Nov 13, 2009 : The Bench An Unconventional Discussion of Wine; Wine and the Arts
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: The Bench Tasting Room, 2367 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
The fourth installment of our Interactive Educational Exhibits teaches patrons how to use the arts to describe wine. Have you ever enjoyed a wine and compared it to your favorite jazz vocalist? Maybe described a Pinot or Chardonnay in the lexicon of pottery, oil-painting or photography? It's an unconventional, but effective way to personalize your wine tasting experience and also to remember your impressions. The event will feature local artists, local chefs and local wines (ours). You will have a good time!
PRICE: General Public $30 and Wine Club $25
CONTACT: Hospitality Department Virginia Plume, virginia.plume@byronwines.com, 805-938-1537 Sat, Nov 28, 2009 : Signature Laser Engraving Event
TIME: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
Signature Laser Engraving Event, Saturday, November 28, 10:00-4:00PM
Looking for a special holiday gift? A local engraver will be on hand to create a truly unique and personalized gift. Purchase a Riverbench wine bottle or glass and have it engraved right before your eyes.
Etching Fee: $5-$15 per bottle/glass.
PRICE: $5 - $15 per glass/bottle
CONTACT: 805-937-8340 or info@riverbench.com Wed, Dec 9, 2009 : The Bench Holiday open House
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: The Bench Tasting Room, 2367 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441
We hope you can join us for our Holiday Open House at The Bench tasting room. It's our chance to personally thank you for your support throughtout the year. As part of the festivities, we will be introducing our new Byron Cuvee wines. These limited production wines are inpired by the holiday season and the times we share with family and friends. There will also be music, appetizers and maybe a special guest or two.
PRICE: General Public $10 & Wine Club is Complimentary
CONTACT: Hospitality Department Virginia Plume, virginia.plume@byronwines.com, 805-938-1537
To join our mailling list please email: info@santamariavalleywinecountry.com
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