Wine & Fire 2024
GET READY FOR THE HOTTEST WINE EVENT ON THE CENTRAL COAST!
August 15th - 18th visit Sta. Rita Hills wineries and tasting rooms for four days of festivities. Tickets are very limited and on sale now as individual events or as a Wine and Fire Combo Ticket.
See details below!
BARN PARTY KICKOFF
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
5PM-8PM
Our Wine & Fire festivities will kick-off at the historic Sanford & Benedict Barn which was home to the first winery in the Sta. Rita Hills. This event features large format and library wines poured by our winemakers. Enjoy fire grilled flatbreads and cheese tables by Bello Forno. You won't want to miss this opening event of Wine and Fire.
Location: Sanford Winery & Vineyards
5010 Santa Rosa Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436
LA PAULÉE DINNER
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
5:30PM-9:30PM
Our La Paulée Dinner will be honoring our Vintners of the Year. A sparkling wine reception will start the evening and be followed by a delicious BBQ dinner by High on the Hog catering. Wines for the dinner tables will be hosted by member wineries, but in the spirit of La Paulée guests are encouraged to bring their special bottles to share at their dinner table.
Location: Babcock Winery
5175 CA-246, Lompoc, CA 93436
SPEED TASTING
SATURDAY AM, AUGUST 17
9:30AM-12:30PM
Speed Tasting with a Winemaker is an opportunity to talk with the participating winemakers while tasting their wines. The winemakers rotate to a different table every ten minutes giving guests an opportunity to have focused conversations with 8 of our winemakers. A casual lunch prepared by the Hitching Post will be served at the conclusion of the speed tasting.
Location: Hitching Post Restaurant
406 East Hwy 246, Buellton
GRAND TASTING
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
5:00PM-8:00PM
Enjoy a magical evening under the oaks at La Purisima Mission sipping fine Sta. Rita Hills wines, snacking on tasty treats, and mingling with smiling faces! Our members and chefs are excited to welcome you to our favorite tasting event of the year. Tickets are very limited, order now so you don't miss out. As an added bonus your ticket includes a passport ticket too!
Our favorite local Chefs and food vendors will be serving up local specialties!
Location: La Purisima Mission
2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc 93436
SUNDAY FUNDAY
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
Sunday Funday - Make it your own! Check with your favorite winery for special events or enjoy the benefits of our weekend passport (Wine and Fire Passport -August 15th - 18th / $40.00).
Visit our participating tasting rooms and enjoy 2-for-1 tasting benefits. A Passport is included in the price of the Weekend combo tickets and Grand Tasting tickets.
Plan your visits as days and hours may vary.
