Events
Paws, Pizza & Pinot
Santa Maria Valley Humane Society Fundraiser
Friday, September 3rd, noon - 3:30 PM
Roy, the tasting room bulldog, invites you do something nice in honor of man's best friend! Grab your pup and head over to Riverbench for handmade pizzas and wine tasting on our picturesque patio.
The SMVHS will be onsite with a few shelter dogs available for adoption.
Cost: $15 includes wine tasting and pizza - 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society.
All pets on leashes, please. Last pizza will be served at 3:30
Pizzas provided by Central City Marketplace, Santa Maria
Riverbench's 3rd Annual Photo Contest
with Photo Show by Tom Poss
Saturday, September 4th, noon - 4:00 PM
We've noticed that the first thing most of you do when you drive into Riverbench is take out your cameras. And rightly so- the view is exquisite. Why not? Now through September 1, submit your own Riverbench photos for our annual Photo Contest! The winner will be revealed at our Photography Event on September 4 at the winery. The prize? A gourmet wine and food tasting for 10 at the winery! So don't hesitate to get out those cameras, then send your photos to us at info@riverbench.com. We're sorry, but photos cannot be returned. Winner will be notified by email.
Tepusquet Trio Passport Event
Friday, September 10th - Monday, September 13th
Cambria Winery, Ken Volk Vineyards and Riverbench are teaming up for a four day passport tasting.
Passports are $20 and can be purchased at the participating wineries during the event.
Summer Concert Series!
Patio Concert by The Honey Trees
Saturday, September 11th 1:00 -4:00 PM
Purchase a bottle of wine, bring a picnic and relax outside on our patio while listening to live music preformed by the Honey Trees, a local indie dream pop band. Their sound is artistic and tasteful, and will only leave you wanting to hear more.
Sorry, beer and outside wine is NOT permitted and will be confiscated.
Cost: All included in $10 tasting fee; Free for Benchmark Members.
Summer Food and Wine Festival
South Coast Plaza Village
Sunday, September 12, 1:00-4:00 PM
This LearnAboutWine event benefits the HOAG hospital of Orange County and features some amazing food and wine! For tickets and more information visit www.learnaboutwine.com.
Friday Wine Night at the SeaVenture Restaurant (Pismo Beach)
Friday, September 17th 6:00 - 7:30 PM
After a long week, cruise on over to the SeaVenture Restaurant in Pismo and 'wine' down with live music and Riverbench wine. www.seaventure.com.
Rancho Olivos Olive Oil Tasting
Saturday, September 25th 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Come out an taste local award winning olive oils produced by Rancho Olivos.
Sunset's Savor the Central Coast
October 2-3, 2010, Santa Margarita Ranch
Every event Sunset puts together is a great time for sure! We'll be pouring here and hoping to meet Chef Tyler Florence while we're there! For more information, visit www.savorcentralcoast.com.
Summer Concert Series!
Patio Concert by Nataly Plotner
Sunday, October 10th 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Purchase a bottle of wine, bring a picnic and relax outside on our patio while listening to live music preformed by Nataly Plotner. Her music is a blend of folk, pop and jazz, and her lyrics and melodies embody the spirit of Americana. www.natalylola.com.
Sorry, beer and outside wine is NOT permitted and will be confiscated.
Cost: All included in $10 tasting fee; Free for Benchmark Members.
Honey Tasting - David's Blue Ribbon Honey
Saturday, October 16th 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Back by popular demand!!
Garlic flavored honey? Sounds strange? We thought so too, until we tried it. Central Coast bee keeper and honey producer, David Maislen, will be onsite to share his unique honey and passion for producing the best quality honey. So buzz on out here to learn all you ever wated to know about honey. David's honey products will be available for purchase.
Cost: Included with $10 tasting fee, free for Benchmark Members.
Wine Dinner at Central City Marketplace
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Join us at one of our favorite local restaurants for a wonderful meal paired with Riverbench wines. More details to come.
CASA at the Vineyards 2010
Sunday, October 24, 1:00 - 400 PM
at Tres Hermanas Winery
Wine tasting, music, raffle baskets, dinner, featured speaker and a live auction.
Tickets: $100, can be purchased by calling Lisa Murray at 805-349-8709
Epicure SB's Jessica Foster and Riverbench Tasting
Thursday, October 28, 5:00-7:00 PM
The Bacara Resort
Join us for a delectable chocolate and wine pairing at the gorgeous Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara. Cost is $20 and you'll want to stay for dinner afterwards at the delicious Miro Restaurant. For reservations, click here.
Food & Wine Pairing Lunch with Pascale Beard-Groom
Saturday, October 30, 12:00-2:00
This three course lunch prepared by Pascale of Montecito Country Kitchen fame is sure to be a hit! Enjoy delicious wine and food pairings on our gorgeous lawn overlooking the vineyard. Cost is $55 per person and includes Pascale's Autumn cookbook. Limited to 25 people so book your space now!
Vino de Suenos Event
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Vino de Suenos consists of several high end producers in the area who make a special bottling of wine to be sold at this auction, benefitting farm workers throughout Santa Barbara County. For more information, please visit www.vinodesuenos.com.
Canned Food Drive
November 7th - 12th
Riverbench is partnering with the Santa Barbara County Food Bank to help fight hunger within our community. During the week of November 7th-12th Riverbench will provide a complimentary tasting for every two cans of food brought to the winery (non-perishable items only). All donations will go to the Santa Barbara Food Bank.
Heavenly Honey Tasting
Saturday, November 13th 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Local beekeeper and honey producer, Jeff Haskins, will be onsite to share his outstanding products and his passion for producing the best quality honey. So buzz on out here to learn all you ever wanted about honey.
Heavenly Honey products will be available for purchase.
Cost: Included with $10 tasting fee; Free for Benchmark Members
For more information on any events, please contact us at info@riverbench.com or call 805.937.8340.