Last night Santa Barbara Winery hosted a benefit for Heal the Ocean put on by Mom’s In Motion, which is a social network connecting Moms through fitness and philanthropy. What began in 1999 as a group of Moms training together to complete a local triathalon is now a global network with members all over the world. Each MIM team supports a local philanthropy in their community.
A $30 ticket helped to raise funds for Heal the Ocean, but the real money raiser was the silent auction held at white linen tablecloth covered tables in the barrel room. Heal the Ocean is a very relevant charity for those of us Santa Barbara locals as its main concern is keeping the ocean clean. The organization focuses on wastewater infrastructure - sewers and septic systems (ie. reduction in use of septics and elimination of ocean dumping).
Trips to Mexico, Jaqua bath product gift baskets, and personalized initial necklaces made by our neighbor and owner of the Italian Pottery Outlet (19 Helena Ave.), were auctioned off while guests nibbled on hors d’oeuvres and sipped wine from our tasting list. Wines poured included our 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 Chardonnay, 2007 Rose of Syrah, 2005 Sangiovese, 2006 Syrah, and 2005 Lagrein. The Sauvignon Blanc and the Sangiovese were most popular among guests.
With harvest coming up in September we will not have access to the barrel room for events as the grapes are top priority, but these summertime events are fun to do while we can. If you are interested in hosting private events in our facility call the tasting room to schedule (805-963-3633).
Joanie Hudson, Assistant Tasting Room Manager, Santa Barbara Winery.
Bottling is no one’s favorite part of winemaking - but it could be the most satisfying. Getting the wine into bottles safely is a sort of accomplishment. It is not the end of the road — it still needs to get into the hands of the consumer.
These were all bottled in the classical high shoulder Bordeaux bottle. Six wines, five of Italian origin and one, Cabernet Sauvignon, of French origin. They have all spent 16 to 18 months in 60 liter barrels and are being bottled without filtration.
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