Events
Benchmark Pickup Party & Sparkling Wine Release Saturday, February 13, 5:00-7:00
*Benchmark Members Exclusive*
As Chardonnay and Pinot Noir growers, we decided to try our hands at champagne-style wines in 2008! That first experiment, Cork Jumper, is ready for release, so we're celebrating with an oyster bar! This members-only event will be a great opportunity to pick up your February wine shipment, featuring two new wines, as well as to taste the Cork Jumper before anyone else! Cork Jumper is not included in the wine club shipment, but you'll have first dibs on the 118 cases we made. Due to space constraints, we are limiting this event, two people per membership, so RSVP immediately as it will fill up quickly! $10 per member. RSVP Required by February 4th.
Valentine's Day
Chocolate and Wine
Sunday, February 14th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Chocolate, wine and Valentine's Day- sounds like the perfect date! Join us for some delectable chocolate and wine pairings, and get your own box of chocolates to take home with your purchase of our 2007 Reserve Pinot Noir. Also try our sparkling wine by the glass!
Riverbench at Dolphin Bay
Tuesday, February 16th, 5:30 - 6:30
Join us at the Lido Restaurant for a wine tasting featuring Riverbench wines. Chef Evan Tredwell will provide sumptous hors d'oeuvres to compliment our wines. $12 per guest.
St. Patrick's Day
Green Wine & Pizza
Wednesday, March 17th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
St. Patrick's Day is normally associated with beer, but we've got a great alternative for a wine lover's St. Paddy's celebration: green wine with corned beef and cabbage pizza - the ultimate Irish indulgence.
$10 for pizza and wine tasting.
6th Annual Taste for Justice and 2nd Annual Gourmet Gavel Award hosted by the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara
Saturday, March 6th, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
At the Loading Dock in Orcutt
A food, wine and beer tasting. Chef's competition and live and silent auction featuring some of the finest wineries, restaurants and breweries on the Central Coast.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3rd at 11:00 AM
Hippity, hoppity, our Easter Egg Hunt is on its way. We are hosting a family friendly Easter Egg with prizes for everyone.
Kids who find eggs hidden outside on our grounds will be awarded candies including chocolate bunnies. Wine related prizes ranging from wine discounts to small gift packs and more will be awarded to entrants 21 years and older. We guarantee you'll have something fun to take home.
Cost: Included with tasting fee; free for children and Benchmark Members.
Lawyers who love to WINE
National Lawyer's Appreciation Day
Wednesday, April 14th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Since our tag line "Approach the Bench" seems to be a big hit with all of you lawyers, we decided to dedicate and entire day to you. Present your business card and receive a free tasting and special discounts on wine and merchandise.
Vintners' Festival
Saturday, April 17th, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
River Park in Lompoc
The festival features the wines of our 100+ members of the Association, live and lively music, a silent auction and wine country cusisine by the area's finest chefs. For more information and tickets visit, www.sbcountywines.com.
Benchmark Pickup Party - Rose Release
Saturday May 1st
*Benchmark Member Exclusive*
This event is open to Benchmark members and their guests; in fact, sign up a friend to our Club and receive a special gift! Please let us know if you plan to attend.
Vineyard Tour with Jim Stollberg
Saturday, May 8th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
If you drive by our vineyard and wish you were able to jump out of your car and take a stroll through the lush rows of grapevine growth, now is your chance. The tour will provide a firsthand look at different viticulture techniques and stages of grapevine growth. The vineyard walk is free to the public; a great way to get some fresh air, excercise, and education without emptying the pocketbook. With money saved, why not treat yourself to a wine tasting or bottle of wine for a picnic on our patio? Take a break from the city and avor authentic wine country.
Cost: Free
Santa Barbara Wine Festival
Natural History Museum
June 26, 2010
For more information, please visit
Second Annual Riverbench Triathlon
Bocce, Croquet and Horseshoes
Saturday, July 31st, noon - 4:00 PM
It was such a hit last year, we'd be crazy not to do it again. Join us for what is sure to be a fun filled afternoon of croquet, horseshoes and bocce. Find your partner, name your team and get ready for an exciting competition. Sign up one team that can compete in all three categories. Prizes will be awarded to winning teams. Bring your friends and family, this will be a good time for all!! Sign up via email info@riverbench.com.
To sign up, please provide the following information: Players names (two people per team), each players e-mail address and one team name. Children over 10 years old are welcome to participate.
For more information on any events, please contact us at info@riverbench.com or call 805.937.8340.