August 2020
Getting Juiced for Harvest 2020!
Ever wonder what goes through a winemaker's mind at harvest? What factors and key indicators mean that the grapes are ready to be picked and made into wine? Join Matt and Lily and the winemaking team on this fun and interactive ZOOM about Harvest kick-off for insight into the decision making! We'll be tasting some of the Summer Sipper wines, too. REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM EVENT HERE : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucemopj0uGNx38BGx8D_C1bJ-xku3yNvF
Find out more »September 2020
SAMsARA Wine Co. IG Live Happy Hour with Jessica G from Story of Soil!
Join Matt and Jessica on IG Live @samsarawineco as they chat about the fun and adventure of utilizing experimental techniques in the cellar and making wine with new varietals - they'll cover what inspires them and keeps things fresh year after year!
Find out more »Stars of Pinot – At Home Edition
Join us for the annual Stars of Pinot from the comfort of your home this year. This outstanding line-up will be available live on ZOOM, Saturday, September 26th at 7:00 PM!
Find out more »October 2020
2020 Santa Barbara Vintners Festival
Santa Barbara's original wine festival! Enjoy new release wines from over 70 participating member wineries, food sampling from more than twenty food purveyors, live music, wine and culinary demonstrations, local artisans, and a silent auction. Not to be missed! Throughout the weekend, wineries will host their own events as well! Both our Goleta and Los Olivostasting rooms are ticket pick-up spots!
Find out more »November 2020
Virtual Holiday Wine Club Party: LIVE COOKING CLASS and Interactive Wine Pairing Talk Featuring Chef Jeffrey Scott, the Holiday Wine Club Wines, and Team SAMsARA!
We are excited to have partnered with wine club member and the super talented Chef Jeffrey Scott for our Holiday Recipes and LIVE ZOOM cooking class!Chef Jeffrey Scott has created three recipes to pair with your club wines with the idea of holiday entertaining in mind. Our ZOOM on November 21st will feature a live cooking demonstration and interactive discussion on food and wine pairing featuring the perspectives of a chef, a somm, and a winemaker. Don't miss it!Please note…
Find out more »March 2021
You’re invited: SAMsARA + Larner Vineyard together on ZOOM ⚡
We are elated to host a conversation between winemakers Michael Larner and Matt Brady on Thursday, March 11th over ZOOM. Larner Vineyard is a second-generation, family-run vineyard focused on growing Rhône varietals in Ballard Canyon. The carefully tended, certified organic fruit grown on sandy soils by geologist-turned-winemaker Michael Larner is prized in our region and can be found in not only our wines but also those of Paul Lato, Herman Story, Andremily, and others.Our winemaker, Matt, has worked with Larner Vineyard since…
Find out more »April 2021
RANCHO LA VIÑA – VIRTUAL VINEYARD SPOTLIGHT + ZOOM INFO
SAMsARA winemaker MATT BRADY will host DAVE POTTER of POTEK WINE and ERIK MALLEA, ranch manager of RANCHO LA VIÑA to discuss why RLV is able to produce such magical fruit year in and year out and how the move to organic farming figures to make that fruit even better.Matt and Dave will be tasting Rancho La Viña wines made by each winemaker from the 2014, 2015, and 2017 vintages. To taste along with the winemakers, you’ll find specially priced…
Find out more »June 2021
Experimental Varietals Winemaker Event – LIVE at our Winery
Join winemaker Matt Brady and sommelier Lily Hays to explore the production and inspiration behind our 2020 experimental varietals: Clairette Blanche, Gamay, and Carbonic Syrah. We will sample all three wines along with lite bites and a discussion of how they're made, the origin of the grapes, and the history of traditional production methods. Tasting fee will be refunded with the purchase of three bottles.$40 for non-member, $30 for wine club members
Find out more »August 2021
Wine and Fire Festival, Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Sta. Rita Hills
Our favorite AVA, the Sta. Rita Hills turns 20 this year!Celebrate with us by participating in the Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance Wine and Fire Festival August 12th - 15th. This 4-day festival includes several events featuring Sta. Rita Hills winemaking legends and also offers a Wine Tasting Passport good for 2-for-1 tastings at several wine tasting rooms, check out the Festival details HERE. SAMsARA will have a special library flight showcasing Sta. Rita Hills wines from several vintages available at…
Find out more »September 2021
Wine Club Harvest Pickup Party @ The Stow House
Let’s get together!Join us for SAMsARA Wine Co.'s Harvest 2021 Wine Club Pick-up Party, September 19, 2021 at 1:00 PM.Come taste through your 2021 Harvest Wine Club wines with the SAMsARA team, including our winemaker Matt Brady, Lily Hays, Devon DeFazio, Sarah Newell, and our winery proprietors Joan and Dave Szkutak.This party will be 100% outside on the shady lawn of the beautiful and historic Stowe House, just one minute down the road from SAMsARA! The event will include all the…
Find out more »Looking to book your own event at SAMsARA winery and tasting room? From an office party to a bridal shower, we would be honored to have you! Contact [email protected] and let us know what you’re looking for.