Twenty-Sixth Annual Central Coast Wine Classic
Thursday, July 8, through Sunday, July 11, 2010
The Central Coast Wine Classic Foundation is pleased to announce the grantees for funds from the 2010 Twenty-Sixth Annual Central Coast Wine Classic, to be held from July 8th through 11th, 2010, in Avila Beach, Shell Beach, San Simeon, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. From net proceeds from the Wine Classic, the Foundation funds specific projects for 501(c)3 non-profit corporations in San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County whose missions are in the Healing, Performing or Studio Arts. Over the past six years the Foundation has conferred grants totaling $1,370,025 to 62 such non-profits. Grants for 2010 will be conferred in early October in San Luis Obispo.
Events will be happening all weekend. Santa Barbara Winery will participate on Sunday at the Reserve Wine Tasting, featuring the most special wines from over 75 wineries.
Central Coast Wine Classic, Reserve Wine Tasting
Sunday, July 11, 1-4pm
Dolphin Bay Resort, Avila Beach
$45.00
Visit the Central Coast Wine Classic website to purchase tickets and find out more information.
Wine is a great accompaniment to your Fourth of July Barbeques, and summer heat calls for wines on the lighter side to keep your temperature down.
2008 ZCS is a favorite for summertime grilling because of its lighter body, soft tannins, jammy fruit forwardness, and tickling spice. This Zinfandel based blend (blended with Carignane and Sangiovese) can stand up to all sorts of spices, char, and rubs.
The 2008 Central Coast Pinot Noir is a light and fruity choice for warm day red wine sipping. Neutral barrel aging preserved the forward fruit flavors that have becomea signature for this wine.
Our 2007 Reserve Chardonnay pairs perfectly with full-flavored, fatty sheep’s milk cheese plate as well as grilled chicken topped with freshly chopped fruit salsa.
The Santa Barbara Winery and Lafond Winery tastings rooms will be open for regular business hours (10am-5pm) on the 4th.
Joanie Hudson, Director of National and International Marketing, Santa Barbara Winery / Lafond Winery & Vineyards
The winery opened in 1962 and this was one of our first ‘crushes’. The grapes were Zinfandel from a small vineyard in San Luis Obispo, at that time the closest source.
These were excellent grapes and, except for a few little known varieties, the only grapes grown in SLO.
The first vineyard in Santa Barbara County was planted that year, in Santa Maria by DeMattei and Nielson.
The quality was so good that from the first harvest, in 1968, the grapes were scooped up by large wineries in Napa and Sonoma.
Their gamble had succeeded, other vineyards followed and a whole new industry was created.
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It’s here!
Santa Barbara Winery and Lafond Wine Club Members are invited to join us for one of our favorite and heavily attended events of the year on Saturday August 7 from 1-4pm. Our Annual Wine Club BBQ will be held at Lafond Vineyard, and we will enjoy fabulous food from Pierre Lafond Bistro and wine (including barrel samples and new releases from Lafond Vineyard). Winemaker Bruce McGuire will be there to answer questions about the wines and this year’s harvest (Pinot Noir clusters are looking good!). It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the vineyard, the summer sunshine, and meet fellow club members and winery staff.
Saturday August 7, 1-4pm
50.00 per person, exclusive for club members
For reservations call the Santa Barbara Winery at 805-963-3633 or Lafond Vineyards at 805-688-7921
Lafond Vineyard (located in the Sta. Rita Hills between Buellton and Lompoc), 6855 Santa Rosa Rd. Buellton, CA 93427
Ventura & Carpinteria Wine Companies present Wine and Wishes
Sunday, June 27, 2010
2-5pm at the Ventura Wine Company (4435 McGrath St. #301 Ventura, CA 93003)
This is a grand Wine Tasting event held at The Cave inside Ventura
Wine Company. The tasting will feature over 100 of our favorite wines
(many Nick’s Picks and Nikki’s Choices) and small bites prepared by
The Cave’s Chef Gary Daniel.
There will be live entertainment from 2-4pm and then a giant check presentation at
4:30pm. Stick around to find out how much money you helped raise for
the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties.
Visit the Henry Wine Group table to taste current Santa Barbara Winery and Lafond releases.
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