Santa Barbara Wine-Understanding your Palate: July 24, 2008 — Chilean Tasting Journey

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café Proudly Presents

John Alan

Winemaker Dinner

June 6, 2008 – 6 pm

We are pleased to announce this very special dinner introducing the new releases of 2005 vintage wines from John Alan Winery.  If you are not familiar with John Alan, they are a family run Paso Robles winery that produces fantastic small production hand crafted wines.

Winemaker Aaron Ryan Warren has selected five exquisite wines that will be paired with a five-course gourmet meal.   Every guest will also receive a signed wine bottle.  Reservations are required for this limited seating event.  $150 pp all inclusive (includes tax & gratuity).

“Understanding your Palate” Thursday’s New Educational Tasting Journeys

A new tasting experience – a fun and unique opportunity to educate your palette – Thursday at 5 p.m.  $15 per person ($5 discount for wine club members) includes all wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.

May 22 § Chianti Tasting Journey

June 26 § Burgundy Tasting Journey

July 24 § Chilean Tasting Journey

August 21 § South African Tasting Journey

“Evening with the Winemaker”   Wednesday’s Special Tastings

Rub elbows with Central Coast winemakers as they present 5 selected wines every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m.  $15 per person ($5 discounts for wine club members) includes all wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres.

May 14, 2008 § Ross Jay Rankin, Imagine Winery

May 21, 2008 § Martin & Weyrich Winery

May 28, 2008 § Cottonwood Canyon Winery

June 4, 2008 § Lane Tanner Wines & Labyrinth Winery

June 11, 2008 § Steve Russell, Prodigal Wines

June 18 § Brian Loring, Loring Wine Company

July 9 § David Hardee, Carina Cellars