With a higher percentage of female winemakers than most of the world's wine regions, Santa Barbara Wine Country has much to celebrate on International Women's Day, which focuses on working women. Our belief is that our wines shine with great food and good company, and we invite you to join us "at the table".

Expect more than two dozen women winemakers pouring their wines in a pre-dinner tent reception, and at the wine-paired dinner: a 4-course feast prepared by some of the area's best female chefs, restaurateurs and food crafters, including Chef Brooke Stockwell (Executive Chef, K’Syrah Catering & Events), cheesemonger Janelle McAtamney (Cailloux Cheese Shop, Solvang), baker Amy Dixon (The Baker's Table, Santa Ynez), Theo Stephan (owner of Los Olivos’ Global Gardens), Chef Cynthia Miranda (The Lucky Hen Larder, Santa Ynez), and celebrity Chef Pink (Root 246, Solvang), with additional Santa Ynez Valley chefs and food makers to be announced as the event nears.

In addition to the seated dinner portion of the evening, this year’s event will feature a tent on a closed-to-traffic street in front of K’Syrah’s downtown Solvang venue. Housed inside the tent, 20+ women winemakers who will be on-hand to pour tastes of their wines and talk with event guests, during the pre-dinner tasting reception (5:30 PM to 7:00 PM), to include passed appetizers and a cheese table, and live music by local artist, Kelly Irelan.

A VIP-level ticket for this year’s event will include both the tasting tent and the seated dinner, where guests will be treated to wine pairings by, and conversation with, an exclusive selection of some of Santa Barbara County’s female winemakers, who will also be announced in the coming weeks. A dessert reception will follow the seated dinner, where guests may continue to mingle with the winemakers.

Participating winemakers / wineries to date, include: Karen Steinwachs, Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard; Sonja Magdevski, Casa Dumetz Wines; Alison Thomson, Lepiane Wines; Lane Tanner, Lumen Wines; Adrienne St. John, Rideau Vineyard; Gretchen Voelcker, Luna Hart Wines; Jessica Gasca, Story of Soil; Tara Gomez, Kitá Wines; Angela Osborne, A Tribute To Grace; Kimberly Smith, LaMontagne Winery; Marisa Beverly, Bevela Wines; Clarissa Nagy, Nagy Wines; Sandra Newman, Cebada Wine; Angela Soleno, Turiya Wines; Brit Zotovich, Dreamcôte Wine Co.; Morgan Clendenen, Shokrian Vineyard; Anna Clifford, Terravant Wine Company; Helen Falcone, Falcone Family Vineyards; Kat Gaffney, Spear Vineyards & Winery; Sarah Holt Mullins, Rancho Sisquoc Winery; Katie Povah and Jill DelaRiva Russell, Cambria Wines (additional participating winemakers/wineries, TBA).

*** All event profits will benefit the Womens Fund of Northern Santa Barbara County.***

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Must be 21+ to enter TENT portion of the March 8 event. Must be 21+ to purchase ticket for March 8 DINNER, with Wine Pairing. Valid photo I.D. required.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Free street parking is available, as well as free public lot parking directly adjacent to K'Syrah's Solvang event venue.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please call 1.877.327.2656, or email info@stilettomarketing.com.

What's the refund policy?

All ticket types are non-refundable; tickets are transferrable.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No; either a printed ticket or e-ticket shown on your mobile device, will be accepted at event entrance.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

All ticket types are transferrable.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes; please have the new ticket holder register under original ticket holder's name at event entrance.