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Cadillac Zack Blues Band performed at the Red, White and Blues Festival in June 2008.
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August 8th and 9th - Discover What North American Winegrowers are Creating from Native Spanish and Portuguese Grapes.
Longoria Wines will be part of the most extensive tasting of domestically produced Iberian varietal wines ever offered in America. This event, put on byTAPAS* (Tempranillo Advocates, Producers and Amigos Society), will be held at The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts, 500 First Street, Napa, CA on August 8th and 9th.
This two-day Fiesta includes informative seminars and features walk-around tastings of wines made from grape varieties indigenous to Spain and Portugal that are now cultivated in America. These new and delightful domestic wines originate in Arizona, California, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, and range from crisp, refreshing whites, through big full-bodied reds, to elegant port style wines. This is a unique opportunity to sample wines from more than 40 participating wineries and learn about varieties like Tempranillo, Albariño, Garnacha, Graciano, Mourvedre, Touriga, Verdejo, Bastardo and more.
At noon on Saturday there will be informative consumer oriented seminars and guided tastings. From 1 to 3pm you'll have an opportunity to taste all these same wines in a delightful walk-around tasting where you may chat with the TAPAS growers and producers. We will be pouring our 2007 Albarino and 2005 Tempranillo.
Tickets are available from COPIA: Toll free (888) 512- 6742 or www.tapasociety.org.
Saturday, September 20th - FrancFest
The best producers of Cabernet Franc in Santa Barbara congregate at Buttonwood for a celebration of this fantastic red varietal. Come and see what excellent wines and blends can be made from this food-friendly grape. A small barbecue will be included. For tickets or other information, call 805.688.3032
Price: TBA
Time: TBA
Saturday, October 11th - Celebration of Harvest
The annual Celebration of Harvest is held in October each year, when we're in the thick of the winegrape harvest and winery staff take a needed break to showcase their latest wines, many newly bottled! This year's Celebration of Harvest will be held on October 11th, and once again on the beautiful grounds of Rancho Sisquoc Winery in the Santa Maria Valley.
Local restaurants, caterers and food suppliers showcase their talents and produce by providing delicious samples. Live music from several bands keeps your toes tapping. An important part of the Celebration of Harvest is the Silent Auction - your chance to own some very special bottles of wine. And as it’s always a great idea to include a designated driver in your party, we also offer a special designated driver ticket. DD’s can enjoy the event, complete with all the food, the entertainment, non-alcoholic beverages and our sincere thanks for keeping our roads safe.
Price: $65; to purchase tickets visit http://www.sbcountywines.com/events/celebration.html
Time: 1-4pm
Location: Rancho Sisquoc Winery 6600 Foxen Canyon Santa Maria, CA 93454
Sunday, October 12th - Longoria Open House
Join us in our Tasting Room and Garden for our Open House. Meet Rick and Diana Longoria and sample our newly released 2006 Blues Cuvee along with other special selections. Reservations not required.
Price: Complimentary for Club Members and up to 3 of their guests; $10 for non-Club Members
Time: 11 - 4:30
Location: Longoria Wines Tasting Room & Garden
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