The annual Celebration of Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, October 11 from 1-4pm at Rancho Sisquoc Winery in the Santa Maria Valley. This is a very exciting and special time for our local wineries and winemakers as they have started the laborious process of the 2008 Harvest. The Festival showcases each wineries latest wines as well as culinary treats from local restaurants, upbeat live music, and a Silent Auction. Talk to the winemakers or winery insiders to get insight into how their harvest is going, what to look out for and what to expect from Santa Barbara County’s 2008 vintage.
A Vintner’s Visa pass is offered for those who want to extend their stay in the valley for a few days. This four-day pass is accepted at 12 participating wineries (10/10-10/13). Keep your eyes peeled for special events in the area over the weekend that surround the harvest celebration.
Santa Barbara Winery and Lafond Winery will be pouring our latest collection of recently bottled wine as well as a few of our favorites. I try not to miss my chances to attend these events because, for lack of a better way to put it, they are just fun. Everybody is out to have a good time, see what is released on the local market, meet new people, and taste some great food and wine.
Celebration of Harvest, $65
Celebration of Harvest, Designated Driver, $25
Bus to Celebration of Harvest, $25 (click here for more details on transportation)
Vintner’s Visa, $35
Combination Tickets: Celebration of Harvest and Vintner’s Visa, $90
Joanie Hudson, Assistant Tasting Room Manager, Santa Barbara Winery
Hi,
Will there be any musical entertainment?
Bill