Local Wine Events

Event ID #394918

Event Details

Tags:   Food   Wine   Walk Around Tasting   Music  

Thursday, July 19, 2012
Old Spanish Nights - Tapas and Wine Tasting
6 - 8:30 pm
Casa De La Guerra Adobe Courtyard

This new and exciting event precedes Santa Barbara's world-famous “Old Spanish Days” Fiesta by a few weeks, and in the spirit of Fiesta, the night is charged with exciting Spanish music, passionate flamenco dancing, and spicy tapas appetizers. Santa Barbara County's finest wines will be spotlighted along with hot Spanish imports! Don't miss this festive upscale event!

Friday, July 20, 2012
Riedel Wine Glass Seminar & Tasting | New to this year’s festival!
4:30 – 6 pm
Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort’s Reagan Room
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA

The California Wine Festival will host a Riedel "Glassware Journey" tasting/seminar where attendees will explore how the shape and size of the glass effects the perception of the wine on the palate. This educational and fun seminar and wine tasting will be conducted by an expert from the world famous Riedel Glassware Company, preeminent wine glassware manufacturer. Each attendee will receive their own set (to take home) of four varietal specific wine glasses (valued at $123) for the seminar/tasting. Guests attending this fascinating class will also get "front of the line" privileges if attending the CWF Sunset Rare & Reserve Wine Tasting immediately following the seminar just a short walk from Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort.

Each guest receives a four piece boxed set of Riedel Vinum XL wine glasses valued at $123.

Only 180 tickets available!

Friday, July 20, 2012
Sunset Rare & Reserve Wine Tasting
6:30 – 9 pm
Chase Palm Park (near carousel)

This romantic evening of rare wine tasting begins with a champagne reception under the stars at Santa Barbara's charming old-world carousel at Chase Palm Park Plaza. Extremely limited reserve level wines are matched with gourmet appetizers from top local chefs, artisan cheeses, even fresh strawberries dipped in a chocolate fountain while live bluesy jazz keeps things super cool. 

 

Saturday, July 21, 2012
Beachside Wine Festival
1 pm – 4 pm
(11:30 am entrance for VIP/Press/Trade)
Chase Palm Park Oceanside

This is the “Biggest Wine Festival Under the Sun” in Santa Barbara! A spectacular gathering of over 200 of California's finest wines from every wine region in the state – showcasing a total of over 350 fine wines at our sunny beach front location. Over 2,500 wine fans will grab their glass and start swirling and sipping just a frisbee throw away from the sparkling Pacific, while live music on stage keeps the party going.

Visit Website: California Wine Festival