SYV Vintner Weekend events

Flying Goat Cellars Winemaker Dinner at the Mission

Friday, April 15, 6pm

Norm Yost’s annual winemaker's dinner Flying Goat’s full line of wines and Santa Barbara-based Bouchon Restaurant at the historic La Purisima Mission.

Fiddlehead Cellars Pinkie and Paella!
Friday, April 15, 7pm

It's our second annual sit-down paella dinner at FiddleHeadquarters, our Lompoc Winery, to celebrate the release of our 2010 Pink Fiddle! Get in the spirit and come dressed in PINK - prizes will be awarded for the most creative costumes in the following categories (and there is sure to be tough competition!): Best Overall Male, Best Overall Female, Best Overall Couple, Best Accessories, Best Headgear, Best Shoes, Most Creative/Unique. Dinner is limited to just 40 guests, so reserve your spot today. Big Discounts on wine purchases this night for attendees only.

Foley Estates Chuck Wagon Brunch
Saturday, April 16, 10am - noon

While you're in Lompoc  for this year's famous Vintner's Festival, we invite you to drop by Foley Estates winery for our 5th Annual Chuck Wagon Brunch. You'll be able to feast on a hearty brunch featuring all of our favorite local breakfast dishes. Plus each guest in attendance will receive a complimentary tasting of the current Foley Estates releases and a 30% discount on all wine purchased at the event!

Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival
Saturday, April 16, 1 - 4pm

Held just on the outskirts of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association is celebrated the arrival of Spring with this annual festival. Many of our members will be there pouring their wines, joined by dozens of local caterers and specialty food purveyors, two live and lively bands and local artists. Plus, a silent auction to benefit local charities – a grand afternoon at River Park!

Longoria Wines Winemaker’s Dinner at The Ballard Inn
Saturday, April 16, 6pm

Join Rick Longoria and Chef Budi Kazali for their annual Vintners' Festival Winemaker's Dinner. The food and wine pairing is always spectacular. Seating is very limited. Contact The Ballard Inn for details and reservations: 805-688-7770

Fiddlehead Cellars Tasting in the Cellar
Sunday, April 17, 11am - 4pm

Don’t miss this opportunity to taste with Kathy (Head Fiddle) and “Doyle” (Second Fiddle) as we pour a great line-up! We expand our Tasting Room into our quaint cellar and share the “ins” and “outs” of how Fiddlehead wines are made. For the first time ever we will likely be tasting a barrel sample of Pinot Noir from the 2010 vintage as well as a pre-release taste of the 2008 vintage (with a “futures” offering on this 2008 wine, this day only!).

Flying Goat Cellars Open House
Sunday, April 17, 11am - 4pm

Annual Vintners Festival Open House in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Enjoy tasting our sparkling wines, single vineyard Pinot Noirs and library wines. Light appetizers will also be served.

Longoria Wines Open House
Sunday, April 17, 11am - 4pm

Join us for our annual Open House featuring our newest releases; 2010 Pinot Grigio and 2009 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard along with artisan cheeses and live music by local Santa Barbara musicians Ben and Ash. Special discounts will be available during the weekend. At the tasting room in Los Olivos.

Prodigal Open House
Sunday, April 17 11am - 4pm

Please join us at our new tasting room and winemaking facility. We will be pouring our 2007s as well as our soon-to-be-released 2008s.