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Roar and Pour Wine Festival
May 5, 2018 @ 5:00 am PDT
The animals stay out late and the wine and beer flows at the Santa Barbara Zoo’s “Roar & Pour” Wine Festival, held Saturday, May 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests can stroll through the scenic Zoo after hours as they sample Central Coast wines and beers, enjoy zookeeper talks, free giraffe feedings and Zoo Train rides, laid-back live music, and dine on tasty offerings from food trucks or a pre-ordered picnic box.
“I’d say it’s a robust event, with the right balance of complexity and crispness, hints of grass and oak, and a delightful finish,” said Zoo CEO Rich Block. “Throw in gorgeous views, Zoo Train rides, and wild animals – it’s a great blend.”
Roar & Pour tickets are $80 general admission, which includes unlimited tastings and a Riedel commemorative glass. VIP tickets are $115 and also include early entry at 4 p.m., appetizers, and special animal encounters. Tickets are on sale online only at www.sbzoo.org/roar-and-pour. This event is for adults aged 21 and over only, and is held rain or shine.
Central Coast Wineries, Breweries, and More
More than 30 wineries from the California Central Coast are pouring samples at “Roar & Pour,” along with local beers, hard ciders and cocktails.
Confirmed to date:
Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards
August Ridge Vineyards
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly
Boochcraft
Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyard
Cass Winery
Clos des Amis
Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery
Fiddlehead Cellars
J. Dusi Wines
Kalyra Winery
Lions Peak Vineyards
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards
Margerum Wine Company
Martian Ranch & Vineyard
MCV Wines
Melville Winery
Municipal Winemakers
Nielson Wines
Opolo Vineyards
Potek Winery
Santa Barbara Wine Therapy
Talley Vineyards
Temperance Cellars
Turiya Wines
Windrun Wine
Beer, Cider, and Cocktails:
Cutler’s Artisan Spirits
Enterprise Fish Co.
Jean Marie Cidery
M. Special Brewery
Naughty Oak Brewing Co.
Rincon Brewery
White Claw Hard Seltzer
Dining & Live Music
Picnic Boxes with food for two are available from Rincon Catering by advance purchase only, by May 1, at www.sbzoo.org. Three choices are offered: a Specialty Cheese for Two ($38), Cheese & Charcuterie for Two ($53), and Picnic Dinner with Salmon for Two ($58).
Several food trucks will be parked at the Zoo’s hilltop and offering food and treats for sale including (to date) the Grilled Cheese Truck, Heat Culinary, and McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream.
Santa Barbara’s One Two Tree will provide a blend of old school reggae and laid-back Hawaiian music.