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July 11-12
Celebrate Bastille Day weekend in Santa Barbara, at the 22nd annual French Festival. A local favorite, the free event runs July 11 and 12 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Don your best beret and join 20,000 Francophiles celebrating French wine and cuisine under the shady trees of Oak Park. Oak Park, 300 W. Alamar Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93105, 805-564-7274.
Mondays
The Perch at Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara is offering a weekly wine and cheese tasting this summer. Monday evenings between 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., indulge in cheeses from around the world paired with local wines and take in breathtaking views from the Perch, a rooftop terrace overlooking downtown Santa Barbara and the waterfront. The cost is $20, with advance reservations recommended. Canary Hotel, Canary Hotel, 31 W. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, 805-884-0300.
Tuesdays
Expanding upon a day-of-the-week theme, Los Olivos Café & Wine Merchant now offers an educational series of wine-tasting classes---"Understanding Your Palate: Tuesdays"---in addition to its popular "Wine Teaser Wednesdays." No reservations are required; $15 per person includes all wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres. Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café, 2879 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93463, 805-688-7265.
Wednesday-Monday
Every week, the wine attendant at the Wine Cottage Bistro will choose from several bottled wines and offer them by-the-glass. It's an opportunity to try high-end wines that are normally only offered by the bottle. Pricing varies. The wine-by-the-glass runs from Wednesday to Monday, 11:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. Wine Cottage Bistro, 285 S Broadway St., Santa Maria, CA 93455, 805-934-4546.
Fridays
East Beach Wine Co. hosts an urban wine tasting and cheese pairing every Friday evening from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The wines poured are either from a specific winery or have a unique wine theme. Winemakers or qualified representatives are on hand each evening to help foster education. Local gourmet shop, C'est Cheese, supplies the fromage that pairs with the varietals being offered. $8-$10 admission fee. For more information, visit www.eastbeachwine.com. East Beach Wine Co., 201 S. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, CA 93103, 805-899-1537.
Fridays
Epicurean Picnic, located in the heart of Solvang's Danish village, is a new gourmet cheese shop. Every Friday night, the fromagerie hosts a cheese and wine pairing event, with six different cheeses and a glass of local wine. The "happy hour" styled tasting runs from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Epicurean Picnic, 1582 Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463, 805-693-9212.
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WINE SHOP
For additional information
on wine events, please contact:
Renegade
Wines
417 Santa Barbara St., Ste. A-6
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-568-1961
www.renegadewines.com
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