SANTA BARBARA COUNTY VINTNERS’ ASSOCIATION INVITES PUBLIC TO CELEBRATE THE REGION’S PREMIER WINES AT THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY “VINTNERS’ FESTIVAL” APRIL 20TH AND 21ST 2002 Outdoor Wine And Food Festival Will Showcase Wines From 58 Santa Barbara County Wi
For the 20th year in a row, the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association (SBCVA) will celebrate the region’s heralded wines with a premium wine and food tasting event – “Vintners’ Festival”, taking place throughout the weekend of April 20th and 21st, from 12 to 3 p. m., at Firestone Meadow, near Los Olivios, CA. Santa Barbara County is recognized as a world-class wine-producing region, based on its singular combination of geology, climate and soil, unmatched anywhere in the world. Wine aficionados have flocked to this event in increasing droves over the years to experience a taste of the region’s premier wines.
(PRWEB) January 10, 2002
Santa Barbara, CA (January 8, 2002) – For the 20th year in a row, the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association (SBCVA) will celebrate the region’s heralded wines with a premium wine and food tasting event – “Vintners’ Festival”, taking place throughout the weekend of April 20th and 21st, from 12 to 3 p. m., at Firestone Meadow, near Los Olivios, CA. Santa Barbara County is recognized as a world-class wine-producing region, based on its singular combination of geology, climate and soil, unmatched anywhere in the world. Wine aficionados have flocked to this event in increasing droves over the years to experience a taste of the region’s premier wines.
This yearÂ’s event will offer a taste of many award-winning wines from the 58 SBCVA wineries, paired with foods prepared by the areaÂ’s finest chefs. In addition, guests are invited to enjoy a barrel tasting and fine arts show, live jazz music, a silent auction benefiting Arts Outreach and community scholarship programs. In conjunction with the Festival, many wineries will hold open houses, special events and winemaker dinners throughout the weekend of April 19th-21st. A calendar of events will be available from the SBCVA (www. sbcountywines. com) in mid February.
A designated driver program is part of each event sponsored by the SBCVA. Additionally, bus service will be available from Santa Barbara, Solvang, Buellton and Santa Maria for a nominal charge. Reservations are required. General Admission tickets $75 for one day, $125 for both days. Designated Driver tickets $65 for one day, $105 for both days. Both must be purchased in advance from the SBCVA at (805) 688-0881 or (800) 218-0881. All media interested in attending or conducting interviews please contact William Ostedt of the Pollack PR Marketing Group at 310-556-4443.
About SBCVA
The Santa Barbara County VintnersÂ’ Association (SBCVA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1984. Its purpose is to support and promote Santa Barbara County, CA as a world-class wine-producing region. Its current members include 58 wineries, 28 independent vineyards and five vineyard consultant/management companies, located primarily in the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria Valley and Santa Rita Hills appellations. Santa Rita Hills is the newest of Santa Barbara CountyÂ’s three best-known and respected wine regions.
SBCVA(www. sbcountywines. com) works closely with residents, regional business, cultural and government bodies to promote and maintain the quality of life that makes Santa Barbara County so attractive to live in and visit. It awards several annual grants and scholarships, and supports many local philanthropic organizations with donations to their auctions and events. It also participates in educational displays for special exhibits and events, both in and outside of Santa Barbara County.
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