Member Events

Friday, March 8th 6-10pm

Sips and She-Nanigans – A Sassy Soirée

Fess Parker Winery

It’s a dressy Friday Night – think fancy wine/cocktail party. This evening,we will laud those behind-the-spotlight lady heroes that make winemakers and chefs look so good! Sous chefs, Assistant Winemakers, Viticulturists, Winery and Restaurant Owners.

The evening’s entertainment features a lineup of talented female comics including Jessica Keenan and Mav Viola.  Jessica is a Mexican/Lebanese comedian who was born and raised in Las Vegas and is now based in LA. She has appeared in HBO Max’s Ha Festival: The Art of Comedy, and she was also a finalist for Standup NBC.  In 2021, her first special was released on HBO Max’s What She Said. Mav is a standup comedian based in Los Angeles by way of Virginia Beach, VA. Mav can be seen on Comedy Central Featuring, and you can catch her live May 8th headlining for Netflix Is A Joke.

The emcee for the evening will be valley local Anna Vocino, comic, cookbook author, and founder of Eat Happy Kitchen, a premium food company that makes no sugar added pasta sauces and spice blends.

Guests will enjoy lite bites from Sassafras Food Truck and a fabulous selection of Santa Barbara County’s finest local wines.

Be prepared to bid on a terrific selection of silent auction items, all benefitting the She Raised Her Hand initiative.


Sunday, March 10th, 10am to Noon
Bubbly Bash
Mattei’s Tavern

Embarking on a weekend of vinous celebration, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern proudly hosts the Women Winemakers’ Bubbly Brunch, a tribute to the visionary women shaping the world of winemaking. The festivities kick off with a sparkling wine tasting, where the effervescence of carefully crafted bubbles takes center stage. The morning transitions into a brunch, expertly curated by Executive Chef Rhoda Magbitang with a selection of white, rosé, and red wines.  Winemakers pouring (so far!) include those from Alma Rosa, Amber Rose Wines, Future Perfect, Kunin, Lavender Oak, Loubud, Luna Hart, Seagrape and Story of Soil.  It’s a weekend where each pour tells a story, and every bite is a testament to the artistry of these remarkable winemakers. 10% of the proceeds will support Women Veterans at She Raised Her Hand.

10:00 AM Sparkling Wine Tasting

11:00 AM Stationed Brunch with white, rosé and red wines

Caella Wines "Welcome Spring" 

 

Saturday, March 9, 2024
1:00 PM and 3:30 PM Tastings
Live Music by: Xenia Flores
$25 per person. Reservation Required. 
Fixed price includes 5 wine tasting 




Peake Ranch Viticulture Series

Viticulture Workshop Series - Shoot Selection

Join us for the second in a series of visits to the Peake Ranch Vineyard. During four visits throughout the year, we will follow the annual stages of grapevine growth and development from dormancy to harvest. Along the way we will learn a bit about how grapevines grow and apply our knowledge in the vineyard. The goals are to have fun and gain insight into the activities in a vineyard.

The series continues on March 30th, 2024 at 9:30 am with a discussion of shoot thinning principles.  Why do we shoot thin and how?  We will gather at the Peake Straw Bale House for an educational session and then move to the vineyard for hands-on application!

Workshop includes wine and a picnic lunch.  Membership discounts apply when booking with membership associated email.  Limited seats available