Find us at the Grand Wine Tasting — the signature event of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience — pouring alongside 40+ wineries from across Santa Barbara County at one of California’s most historic venues.

Held at El Presidio de Santa Barbara, the afternoon features wine from producers spanning the full breadth of the county, food from local makers, live music from the Salty Strings, and panel discussions moderated by the Santa Barbara Independent’s Matt Kettmann. It’s one of the best single afternoons to explore what Santa Barbara wine country has to offer.

Saturday, May 16 · El Presidio de Santa Barbara VIP admission: 1–5 PM · $125 | General admission: 2–5 PM · $105

Proceeds benefit local nonprofits working in Santa Barbara County’s food system, in partnership with the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts.

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