2022  Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance Wine and Fire

The Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance

Join us for a weekend of celebrations in the Sta. Rita Hills for Wine and Fire 2022!

Sta. Rita Hills

<h2>Rick Longoria, Vintner of the Year</h2> Greetings from the Sta. Rita Hills,Make plans for August 18th - 21st to visit our wineries and tasting rooms for four days of festivities. All events have limited ticket sales to ensure an intimate food and wine experience. Tickets are very limited and on sale now as individual events, or as a Wine and Fire Combo Ticket. Our Weekend package includes all four events plus a complimentary weekend Passport. Our La Paulee Dinner will honor Rick Longoria as 2022 Vintner of the Year. Limited tickets to our Wine and Fire Grand Tasting at La Purisima Mission are on sale. These will sell out quickly so order now so you don't miss out on this very special evening.In the meantime, our tasting rooms, hotels, and restaurants are ready to welcome you and show you some Sta. Rita Hills hospitality!WINE AND FIRE EVENTS:Barn Party Kick Off Event at The Hilt Winery / 2240 Santa Rosa Road, LompocAugust 18th 5:00 - 8:00 / $90.00 Early Bird Price until June 15th, $125.00 after June 15thKick off the weekend with our annual Barn Party. This event features large format and Library wines poured by our winemakers. Enjoy BBQ buffet and a cheese and charcuterie table,catered by<a href="http://www.centralcoastspecialtyfoods.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Central Coast Specialities</a>, to enjoy during the event.This event will be held at the Hilt's beautiful new facility at their reconstructed Barn on Santa Rosa Road. You won't want to miss this Opening Event of Wine and Fire.Alma Rosa WineryBabcock WineryBardenBrewer CliftonDragonette CellarsFiddlehead CellarsFlying Goat CellarsHitching Post WinesKen Brown WinesKesler-Haak WinesLiquid FarmLongoria WinesMontemar WinesPali Wine Co.Peake RanchSanford WinerySpearStars &amp; DustStrange Family VineyardsSweetzer CellarsTemperance CellarsThe Hilt EstateDinner Honoring Rick Longoria, Vintner of the Year, La Paulee Style at Babcock WineryAugust 19th Friday Night 6:00 – 9:00 / $150.00 per person at Babcock Winery, 5175 East Hwy 246, LompocOur La Paulee Dinner will be honoring our Vintner of the Year, Rick Longoria. Last year’s dinner was such a hit we decided to do it again. A sparkling wine reception will start the evening and be followed by a delicious BBQ dinner from Brett Steffan, High on the Hog Catering. Wines for the dinner tables will be hosted by member wineries, but in the spirit of La Paulee guests are encouraged to bring their special bottles to share at their dinner table. <a href="https://www.highonthehogcatering.com/services" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dinner catered by High on the Hog Catering.</a><a href="https://longoriawine.com/our-story/rick-andres-bio/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here to learn more about Rick.</a>Speed Tasting with a WinemakerAugust 20th Saturday 9:30 – 12:00 / $75.00 per person Margerum Winery 57 Industrial Way Buellton CA 93427Speed 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 Panini boxed lunch, prepared by <a href="https://www.cupsandcrumbsoldtown.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cups and Crumbs</a>, will be served at the conclusion of the speed tasting. Winemakers:Rick Longoria, Vintner of the YearAdam Tolmach, The Ojai Vineyard / Fe CiegaAaron Walker, Pali Wine CompanyDoug Margerum, Barden WinesJustin Charbonneau, Temperance CellarsKathy Joseph, Fiddlehead CellarsMireia Taribo, Camins 2 DreamsPeter Work, Ampelos CellarsGrand Tasting at La Purisima MissionAugust 20th 5:00 - 8:00 / $120.00 per person Early Bird, $150.00 after July 15th.2295 Purisima Road, LompocEnjoy 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! Local Chefs and food vendors:<ul><li>Babe Farms</li><li>Campbell Farms</li><li>High on the Hog Catering</li><li>SRH BBQ Team</li><li>Central Coast Specialities</li><li>Cups and Crumbs</li><li>South Side Coffee Co.</li><li>The Ballard Inn</li><li>Homegrown Cowboy</li><li>LouBirds</li></ul>Participating Wineries to Date:Alma Rosa Wineryampelos cellarsBabcock WineryBardenBarden WineryBrewer-CliftonCAMINS 2 DREAMSCrawford Family WinesDragonette CellarsFiddlehead CellarsFlying Goat CellarsFoley Family WinesHitching Post WinesKen Brown WinesKesler-Haak WinesLafond Winery and VineyardsLiquid FarmLompoc Wine FactoryLongoria WinesMontemar WinesPali Wine Co.Peake RanchSanford WinerySpearStars &amp; DustSweetzer CellarsTemperance Cellarstercero winesTestarossa WineryThorne Wines / Rio Vista VineyardTomi WinesThe Hilt EstateThe Ojai Vineyard (Fe Ciega)Windrun WinesSunday 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 18th through the 21st / $40.00Visit 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. Tickets will be available June 1st.Shuttle tickets: $25.00 per event are now available from 3 Lompoc Hotels for the Barn Party, the La Paulee Dinner, and for our Grand Tasting at La Purisima Mission. Pick up at Lompoc Hotels, The Hilton Garden Inn, The Embassy Suites, and O’Cairns Inn &amp; Suites. WHERE TO STAY AND EAT IN LOMPOCSta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance Hospitality Sponsors " Be Our Guest!"Major Event SponsorExplore LompocThank you to Explore Lompoc for your support of Wine and Fire and our local wine industry. While you're here, Explore Lompoc! <a href="https://explorelompoc.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here for more adventures and information. Hotels, restaurants, and activities.</a><a href="https://explorelompoc.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Jump from a plane, enjoy a burger and walk at Jalama Beach, or hike through La Purisima Mission. And if you want to add in a day of golf, The Mission Club and La Purisima Golf courses are open to the public. Check out our restaurants, Old Town, giant murals and more.<h2> See you at Wine and Fire!</h2><h3>Photos below:</h3><h3>1. The Hilt will be the site for our Barn Party!</h3><h3>2. Babcock Winery is the location for our La Paulee Dinner honoring Rick Longoria.</h3><h3>3. La Purisima Mission is the perfect site for enjoying SRH wine and delicious foods prepared by our local chefs.</h3><h3>4 &amp; 5. Images from last years La Paulee Dinner held at Alma Rosa's Vineyard.</h3>

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