WTF WINE SERIES DINNER - SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WINES
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7 P.M.
TICKETS GO ON SALE TO GENERAL PUBLIC ON 10.19.26
Join award-winning Chef Alison Milwe Grace and Host Charlie Tarzian for the second in a series of intimate wine dinners celebrating notable wine regions and locally grown seasonal fare.
Proceeds from the dinner series will benefit the renovation of the Wakeman Town Farm Town Farm Barn into a community educational center to serve local children, adults and underprivileged neighbors.
Price is $200 per guest, and includes wines, full meal and service.
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WINES
In this fall-inspired multi-course menu with wine pairings, our host introduces you to Santa Barbara, CA wines to complement each course. The concept is to present new and exciting, up-and-coming winemakers to a local audience. These are amazing winemakers, passionate about their craft and come from working for some of the most famous Santa Barbara wineries. The two we have selected for November are Amevive Wine: https://amevivewine.com/) and DeFoe Wine https://dafoewines.com/.
LATE FALL MENU
STARTER
Baked Goat Cheese Crostini with Hot Honey
2024 Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre (Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre, an homage to the classic Rhône GSM: Stunning aromatics with plush, velvety mouthfeel)
SALAD
Arugula, Baby Kale, Toasted Almonds, Green Apples and Honey Chevre with Lemon Vinaigrette
2025 Roussanne (Rare, full-bodied white wine grape – Los Olivos District )
MAIN COURSE (CHOOSE ONE)
Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, Potato “Gratin”, Roasted Baby Carrots
Or
Rustic Lentil and Mushroom Ragu Served Over Pappardelle
2023 Syrah (Bold, Spicy Red)
DESSERT
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt and Rosemary Pudding
2024 Blanc de Noirs - Sparkling Grenache Blanc (Bright sparkling greets with flavors of lemon-lime, green pear, green apple, and a bit of spice)