Grand Wine Tasting
Santa Barbara Culinary Experience
Come soak up the atmosphere and enjoy all that Santa Barbara Wine Country has to offer at one of California’s most historic venues.
Produced by the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience in partnership with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts.
Event net proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations making a difference in Santa Barbara County’s food system.
This Can’t Miss, Wine-Forward, Signature Event Features:
•One stop wine tasting from wineries all across Santa Barbara County
•More than 40 renowned wineries pouring
•Beloved and rare grape varietals from all around the world
•Wisdom from some of Santa Barbara’s top winemakers
•Panel discussions moderated by the Santa Barbara Independent’s Matt Kettman
•Food from local makers including avocado and olive oil tastings
•Live music from the Salty Strings
•VIP Access: Beat the crowd with VIP Access early admission one hour before general admission
Come soak up the atmosphere and enjoy all that Santa Barbara Wine Country has to offer at one of California’s most historic venues.
Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Time: 2 – 5 pm | VIP Admission: 1 – 5 pm
Tickets
General Admission: $105
VIP Access: $125
Event Information
Produced by the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience in partnership with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts.
Event net proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations making a difference in Santa Barbara County’s food system.