Events
Restaurant week in the Santa Ynez Valley: January 22-28
The Ballard Inn and Restaurant
Come sample some Santa Barbara wine country cuisine January 22-28. Many of our local restaurants are offering 3-course tasting menus for $20.12 (exclusive of tax, tip, and beverages) to celebrate the new year. You can find a listing of participating Santa Ynez Valley restaurants by clicking this link.
Dec. 4: Winter Wine Classic – Santa Barbara
What: Santa Barbara Wine Classic
When: Sunday, December 4, 2011
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Grand Ballroom, 633 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103
The Details: Andrew will be pouring his 2008 Espérance, 2008 Syrah Tous les Jours, 2008 Syrah Terra Bella Vineyard, and 2008 Syrah Reserve. Nearly 100 premium wineries will be pouring, coupled with gourmet morsels from notable chefs; all in a gorgeous beach-side setting! Tickets are $100/person in advance, and $150/person at the gate. Click here to purchase tickets.
Have a Glass of Wine with Us at Old-Fashioned Los Olivos Christmas
Come join us this Saturday at the Los Olivos Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration. Kristen and Andrew will NOT be dressed in Dickensian garb, but they will be serving complimentary glasses of wine and some sweet treats and apple cider at the Los Olivos tasting room.
When: Saturday, December 3, 2011, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Center of Los Olivos and Andrew Murray Vineyards Tasting Room (2901-A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA)
What: Complimentary glasses of wine and holiday treats
Details: Tree lighting at 6 p.m. and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. - sing-alongs, live music, popcorn, and roasted walnuts too!
Nov. 12 – Annual Harvest Party at the Winery
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011
Where: The Winery – 5095 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos, California, 93441: See below for video directions.
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Details: Enjoy live music, library wines, vertical flights, barrel and fermentation tastings, and Flatbread pizza hot off the grill! Free to wine club members and their guests…Save the Date!
RSVP: To Kristen@AndrewMurrayVineyards.com or call us at (805) 686-9604 and be sure to let us know how many will be in your party.
Celebration of Harvest Oct 8 & 9
When: Sat. and Sun., October 8 and 9
Where: The Winery – 5095 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos, California, 93441
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Details: Celebration of Harvest at the winery: Sample wine-in-the-making while enjoying light hors d’ oeuvres and our new releases! Free to wine club members, all others $10/person.
Savor the Central Coast – Sunset Magazine
When: September 29 – October 2, 2011
Where: Santa Margarita Ranch midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco
Time: Various
Prices: Vary depending upon events – use the WINEAWARDS discount code to get 10% off ticket prices! Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.
Details: Sunset Magazine will be hosting Savor the Central Coast – taste wines from 200+ Central Coast wineries plus Washington State wines, and sample food from 30+ exceptional chefs. Our 2008 Esperance Red Wine Blend is a finalist in Sunset’s Western Wine Awards…winners will be announced at the gala on Friday night, September 30th!
Chez Melange Winemaker Dinner – Redondo Beach
When: Sunday, October 2, 2011
Where: Chez Melange, 1617 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach, 90277
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Details:
Andrew will be joining a number of winemakers for an afternoon and evening of select wines and delicious dining at Chez Melange. Tickets are all inclusive and cost $95 per person. Call 310-540-1222 or email at Michael@chezmelange.com to purchase tickets. To purchase tickets online, use this link: http://www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/385100. We hope to see you there!
Santa Barbara Wine Tasting – East Beach Wine Company
What: Winemaker Tasting at Santa Barbara’s largest specialty wine store.
When: Friday, October 14, 2011
Time: 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: East Beach Wine Company in the La Arcada Mall downtown
1114 State Street, Suite 24, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Details: Tasting Fee = $12.00/person…last tasters in by 6:45 pm
Virginia Dinner and Tastings
What: Winemaker dinner in conjunction with Cobblestone Cellars (Sorry, sold out)
When: Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Where: Virginia Beach, VA
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What: 4th Annual Forbidden Fruit Tasting
When: Monday, August 29th, 2011, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: The Blue Goat, 5710 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226, (804) 288-8875
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What: 4th Annual Forbidden Fruit Tasting
When: Tuesday, August 30th, 2011, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: 2941 Restaurant, 2941 Fairview Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042, (703) 270-1500
Los Angeles Rhone Rangers Tasting Event
When: Sunday, August 7, 2011…2-5pm General Admission, 12-5 pm VIP Admission
Where: Pier 59 Studios West, 2415 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404
The Scoop:
Andrew will be pouring his wines at this Rhone Rangers event. Guests will be able to sample over 200 American Rhones from a wide range of vintners. To receive a $5 discount on General Admission tickets, enter the coupon code: SDK 8711
Stop by and ask Andrew for a discount coupon on AMV wines as well!
Featured Vintage
- 2009 Grenache – Terra Bella Vineyard
Even better than the critically acclaimed 2008 vintage!
