FOOD/DRINK

Over the years, Inside Wine Santa Barbara has lived up to its name by finding "insider's" winemakers who haven't made it big time yet, but are destined to do so! Join us on Saturday May 13th for a very special "Vineyard 101" lesson on terroir with a winemaker who is also a 3rd generation vineyard manager. We'll examine the fossil-filled soil, understand how topography and climate interact in characterizing terroir, hear which factors are important in establishing and successfully maintaining a vineyard. This educational experience is followed with a picnic and wine tasting.

Enjoy reverse martinis, local wines, and presidential bites at Field + Fort as we toast Alex Prud’homme’s new book, Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House.

Behind the Scenes is a series of events offered over the weekend of May 19-21 throughout Santa Barbara County’s stunning wine country. Attendees can choose from a variety of experiences including evening tastings in the vineyards, winery lunches, and in-depth winemaker discussions set in the winery barrel rooms.

Celebrate the women that make Santa Barbara County’s food and drink scene thrive! Join Cherry Bombe for an afternoon of inspiring discussions with local winemakers, chefs, and producers at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos.

Join us for the annual Taste of Santa Barbara Wines at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park! Come explore, connect, and learn what makes Santa Barbara County’s wine scene unique.

Grab your boots and join us for a tour of Las Cumbres Ranch! This Santa Barbara county ranch focuses on the holistic management of Bonsmara cattle and the land they roam on.

Come and enjoy an intimate gathering featuring the superb Dierberg Vineyard and Star Lane Vineyard wines paired with culinary delights from new Executive Chef Susanto Bhattacharya

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara–the premier oceanfront resort along the Gaviota Coast–welcomes Dierberg Vineyard and Star Lane Vineyard for the monthly wine pairing dinner series in a very special dinner celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Dierberg Family Estate. The special evening will be in the intimate and private Angel Oak Wine Cellar below Angel Oak–The Ritz-Carlton Bacara’s fine dining restaurant. The carefully curated four-course pairing menu will bring forth the tasting notes of special Dierberg Vineyard and Star Lane Vineyard wines selected by the family from the family’s cellars. The pairing menu will be created in collaboration with Chef de Cuisine of Angel Oak, Josh Kellim and will include the first vintage of Tyler Thomas, who celebrates his tenth anniversary as winemaker at the estate. It will be an evening to remember as guests enjoy a reception on the outdoor terrace, taking in the sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean before heading to the intimate cellar for dinner.

The evening’s menu is a perfectly paired culinary and wine experience; the flavor presented is carefully chosen to bring forth the tasting notes of each Dierberg Vineyard and Star Lane Vineyard wine poured. The first course features Morro Bay oysters and a rhubarb mignonette finished with nasturtium oil paired with the 2020 Dierberg Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills. It also features The Ritz-Carlton Reserve Caviar, crispy potato topped with onion crème fraîche deliciously paired with the 2020 Dierberg Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills. The second course spotlights local halibut served with braised artichoke and delta asparagus, prepared with Star Lane beurre blanc and saffron oil and is paired with 2019 Dierberg Drum Canyon Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills. The menu continues with Colorado Lamb Chop topped with date spiced lamb jus on a delectable plate including spring vegetables couscous, lemon yogurt, and fresh hummus. This course is paired with the 2020 Star Lane Vineyard ‘Faron’ White Blend, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara. Guests will then move to the fourth course featuring Tête De Moine cheese flavored with local honey and peppercorn and perfectly paired with the 2013 Star Lane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara. The culinary experience will end with a delectable, hand crafted dessert by Pastry Chef Christine Rosell. Guests will enjoy this spectacular dining experience in the private wine cellar room below Angel Oak–The Ritz-Carlton Bacara’s fine dining restaurant.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Star Lane Estate is best known for its world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, produced under the direction of second-generation owners and siblings Michael Dierberg and Ellen Dierberg Milne. Owner and Montecito resident Ellen Dierberg Milne will attend the dinner along with winemaker Tyler Thomas, who will celebrate his tenth harvest this year. Wines from the family’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Vineyard at Drum Canyon in the Sta. Rita Hills will also be featured as Thomas guides guests through the history of this famed Santa Barbara estate and his own history which included an apprenticeship with Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti fame.

The Angel Oak x Dierberg Star Lane Vineyards Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 25th. Seats are $225 per person, excluding tax and gratuity charges. Reservations can be made online via Experiences at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Events (sevenrooms.com).

For more information about Star Lane Vineyard, visit www.starlanevinyard.com. For more information about Dierberg Vineyard visit www.dierbergvineyard.com

Join Inside Wine Santa Barbara at a winemaker tasting and lunch with El Lugar winemaker Coby Parker-Garcia. Inside Wine SB is a not-for-profit educational wine tasting Meetup open to anyone 21+ years old interested in learning about wine and making new friends.

Dads & Grads Weekend Honor both the achievements of our Grads and the love for our Dads all weekend long at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara! Start your day with a special Bistro brunch, unwind with champagne flights in our tasting room or listen to live guitar paired with the finest of cigars at Cohiba Lounge - we are confident we have everything you need for the ultimate celebration by the sea.

We're thrilled to offer the following events happening at the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara!

Who: The Ritz Carlton-Bacara is a luxury resort that embodies the charm, beauty, and energy of the Mediterranean, distinctly nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains - just minutes from the center of charming and historic Santa Barbara. The resort hosts six culinary venues, including the signature Angel Oak, housing the resort’s 12,000-bottle wine collection.

RESORT GUEST + COMMUNITY OFFERINGS:
- 4th of July BBQ The ultimate 4th of July BBQ featuring all-American staples such as burgers, tri-tip, a crab boil, and so much more! 12-4 pm at the Ocean Lawn, $98 per person, $35 per child.
- Sunday Brunch at Angel Oak Enjoy a Champagne Brunch starting at 10 am, with the last seating at 1 pm, Sunday 7/2
- Spa Special Friday, 6/30 to Wednesday, 7/5, experience a special Vitamin-C facial offering that is sure to leave you looking radiant and refreshed or enjoy a special Citrus Avocado body treatment that will leave you feeling rejuvenated from head to toe. Reservations Required
- Erik & Will at The Bistro Festive live music, 5-8 pm, Friday 6/3 - Tuesday 7/4
- S’mores and Live Music at the Hibiscus Lounge at the ‘O’ Bar and Kitchen, daily from 12 pm-midnight. Fiesta Hour featuring tacos, hand-crafted tequila cocktails, and more from 2-5 pm.
- Enjoy Two New Ongoing Specials 4th of July weekend:
Angel Oak Special - Make your reservation between 5-6 pm or 8:30-10 pm to receive access to a special menu offering a cocktail and appetizer pairing of your choice for only $40.
San Setto Special - Make your reservation between 5-6 pm at our Contemporary Japanese restaurant to receive access to a special menu offering a bottle of sake and an appetizer pairing of your choice for only $50.
- Shop your favorites - Maui Jim Trunk Show and Faherty Pop-up Saturday, 7/1, 12- 4 pm at the Pool Cabanas.

RESORT GUEST-ONLY OFFERINGS:
- Get Festive! Create a Red, White, and Blue Tie-Dye Shirt Saturday, 7/1 & Tuesday, 7/4, 9 am - 2 pm.
- All Day Fun on the Lawn Cookie decorating, lawn games, and face painting all weekend, 9 am - 2 pm.
- Bubble Party at the Pool Saturday, 7/1, 12-3 pm.
- Kids’ Glow Party The ultimate glow-in-the-dark party with glow-in-the-dark face painting, Sunday, 7/2 & Tuesday, 7/4, 7-9 pm.