Events

What’s New at Wandering Dog

Blind Tasting Thursdays
Come by anytime between 4-7pm!
Challenge your palate and learn about wine at the same time! Every week we feature different varietals, regions, etc. Cost is $15/person, no reservations required.
Upcoming Weekly Themes:
July 29th-Lighter Bodied Reds
August 5th-Unique Varietals
August 12th-European Wine Basics
August 19th-High End Wines (Tasting is $20 Wine Society/$25 General)
August 26th-White Wine Basics
September 2nd-Old World vs. New World
September 9th-Heavier Reds
September 16th-Rhone Varietals
September 23rd-Southern Hemisphere
September 30th-Sommelier

Tuesday Evening Wine Classes
Fall Session starts in September!
Learn about specific wines and regions in a fun, tasting focused environment. Each class will include educational handouts, guided tasting of 4-6 wines, and light snacks. Reservations required.
6-7:30pm. Cost is $25/Wine Society, $35/General Public. Save $5 per class when you register for 3 or more at once!
Click here to reserve online.
September 14th-New vs. Neutral Oak
September 21st-Old World vs. Central Coast
September 28th-Effects of Aeration/Decanting
October 5th-Riesling
October 12th-Unique Varietals
October 19th-Dessert Wines
October 26th-Aussies & Kiwis
November 2nd-High End Wines ($35/Wine Society, $45/General)

Wandering Dog World Tour
Saturday, October 2, 2010
1-4pm @ Santa Ynez Valley Carriage Museum
Go on tour with Wandering Dog Wine Bar as we sample the best of the best from wine regions all over the world! We will be featuring our favorite wines from a dozen or so countries along with beer from England and Germany. Gourmet appetizers and desserts are included as well as live classical guitar by Santa Barbara local Chris Fossek.
Tickets are $35/Wine Society, $45/General Public Wandering Dog World Tour Flyer
Click here to purchase tickets online!

Santa Barbara County Vintner’s Association “Celebration of Harvest”
Visa Passport Event-Friday, October 8th-Monday, October 11th
Harvest Festival-Saturday, October 9th 1-4pm

Haunted Hollywood Halloween
Saturday, October 30th 7-10pm
Walk the red carpet, smile for the paparrazzi, strut your celebrity stuff! Dress up like your favorite celebrity or movie character and enjoy a night of hollywood glamour. Appetizers and desserts provided along with games and costume “look-alike” contest. Entrance fee includes one glass of wine.
Cost is $45/Wine Society, $60/General Public
Click here to purchase tickets online!

Photography by Kari Crist
On Exhibit August-October 2010
Crist specializes in 1950s pin-up images, but with an avant garde twist. She uses photoshop to manipulate each file and impose it onto a Catholic prayer card, commenting on sexuality and its role in religion and modern society. She prints each piece using a solvent transfer to achieve a grainy, pulpy quality reminiscent of older printing processes.

Port Tasting with Cheese & Chocolate
Saturday, November 13th & Sunday, November 14th
Get ready for the holidays with five lovely ports, all paired with a gourmet cheese and artisan chocolate.

Solvang Julefest Events
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 4th
Enjoy a glass of wine along with a sampling of artisan chocolates. Pick up some great holiday gifts with a 15% discount on all merchandise including wine, beer, clothing and food items. Cost is $10 for glass of wine and chocolate pairing.

Tawny Port & Toffee Tasting
Saturday, December 11th 12-6pm
Enjoy a glass of Tawny Port while sampling a selection of toffee from The World’s Best Toffee Company! Special holiday packages available for port and toffee. Cost is $15/Tasting With Wine, $6/Toffee Only Tasting

Sparkle & Shine Tasting
Saturday, December 18th 11-7pm
Browse for Christmas gifts from local jewelers while sampling five festive sparklings, each paired with a gourmet cheese. $15/Wine Society, $25/General Public

Christmas Eve Hours-11-5pm
Closed Christmas Day