Experience the flavors of Santa Barbara during the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, May 11–17. Seven Delicious Days of events across the county celebrate the legacy of Julia Child, from farm tours and wine tastings to chef-led dinners and hands-on workshops. There’s something delicious for everyone.

THE GRAND WINE TASTING

May 16, 2 PM - 5 PM

The Grand Wine Tasting brings together an incredible lineup of wineries and food purveyors from Santa Barbara County’s distinct AVAs. Guests can meet the makers, discover new favorites, and experience the full range of the county’s food and wine scene in one place. 

Get ready to treat your taste buds with returning partners Longoria Wines, Dinklebort Delights, Tyler x Lieu Dit, and Curso's Creamery. Stay tuned for more exciting participant announcements coming soon!

MUST TRY TASTING TASTING ROOMS IN THE FUNK ZONE

Our partners really know how to throw down!

Paradise Springs Winery -   210 State St, Santa Barbara

Paradise Springs is tucked into Santa Barbara's iconic Funk Zone, just steps from the ocean. Known for their exceptional reds and balanced whites, this family-run tasting room is also the perfect gathering spot, featuring a putting green and hosting everything from bingo nights to DJ sets.

Visit Paradise Springs Winery during SBCE 2026!

Join Sommelier Stephen Goularte on May 14 (6:00–7:30 pm) at Paradise Springs Winery for an expert-led deep dive into the unique terroir and Bordeaux varietals of Happy Canyon. Enjoy featured wines, curated snacks, and surprise pours during this exclusive exploration of regional expressions.

Santa Barbara Wine Collective – 131 Anacapa St C, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Wine Collective is a shared tasting room in the Funk Zone featuring some of Santa Barbara County’s best family-owned wineries. Visitors can enjoy flights from multiple producers, explore a variety of local wines, and compare styles side by side. The space offers both indoor and outdoor seating and hosts events as well as private tastings, making it a relaxed spot for small groups or larger gatherings.

Visit the Santa Barbara Wine Collective for a sip during SBCE 2026!

Margerum Wine Company – 19 E Mason St, Santa Barbara

Margerum Wine Company brings handcrafted Rhône-inspired and Santa Barbara County wines to Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. The tasting room features both indoor lounge seating and a sunny outdoor patio, creating an inviting space to relax with friends or host a casual gathering. Guests can explore flights highlighting small-lot Syrah, Grenache, and white Rhône varietals, all sourced from top Central Coast vineyards.

Visit Margerum Wine Company at the Grand Wine Tasting on May 16, 2026!

Pali Wine Co. – 205 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara

Pali Wine Co. is a family-owned Central Coast winery crafting small-lot, terroir-driven wines, with a focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills and beyond. Their tasting room in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone offers curated flights, natural and wild-fermented bottlings, live music, and relaxed patio seating

Visit Pali Wine Co. at the Grand Wine Tasting on May 16, 2026!

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