Events
Central City Market Wine Dinner, Santa Maria Town Center
Featuring Clarissa Nagy, Riverbench's new Winemaker!Tuesday, January 31st, 5-7pm
Enjoy a five course dinner prepared by chef Ryan Gromfin paired with Riverbench wine.
First Course-
Raspberry Sorbet Salad, Yellow Beets, Walnut Oil
Second Course-
Butter Poached Lobster, Cauliflower 2 ways, Chanterelle Mushroom Gremolata
Third Course-
Smoked Elk Hamburger Slider, Fried Quail Egg, Truffle Steak Fries
Fourth Course-
Veal Scaloppini Roulade, Portobello & Bacon Stuffing, Buttered Brussels Sprouts, Cherry Demi Glace
Dessert
Sourdough French Toast, Vanilla Rum Ice Cream, Banana's Foster
Space is limited so please make your reservation at (805)925-7766 Cost: $75 per person
Benchmark Pick Up Party
Luau in February!
Saturday, February 11th, 5-7pm
Attention all Benchmark Members...Don't miss the Luau in February catered by Zoe's Hawaiian BBQ; featuring new wine releases. Enjoy an evening at the vineyard with good friends, good fare and live Hawaiian music. Cost: $15 per person
Reservations Required (805)937-8340
For the Love of Archery
Saturday, February 18th, 11-12noon
Will Cupid hit the mark? Come show off your archery skills at Riverbench, where we'll be set up with TLC Archery. $15 per person for a one hour lesson and includes a tasting. 20 person limit so reserve your spot by calling the tasting room today! Kids welcome, $10 per child.
If you're right on target, stay for an afternoon chocolate treat with our favorite chocolatiers...
Chocolats du CaliBressan
Saturday, February 18th, 1-4pm
Not such a hot shot? Join us inside the tasting room for a chocolate and wine pairing experience. Jill from Chocolats du CaliBressan will be on site showcasing Jean-Michel's delicious artisan chocolates created fresh right here in Santa Barbara. Paired with Riverbench Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, you can't go wrong. $5 for members, $15 for non members, includes tasting. No need to rsvp, just show up and enjoy!
Bell Street Farm Wine Dinner, Los Alamos
Friday, February 23, at 6:30 PM
Bell Street Farm & Riverbench are teaming up to bring you a delightful epicurean experience. Stay tuned for the menu!
$100 per person, includes wine.
Contact amber@riverbench.com or call 805-937-8340 to reserve your spot. Limit 26 guests.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration- Green Chardonnay with Corned Beef & Cabbage Wood Oven Pizzas
Saturday, March 17th, 12-3pm
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's fresh out of our wood brick pizza oven.
$10 for Benchmark members, $15 for non members. Includes tasting fee and 2 slices of pizza.
Saturday, March 17th, 12-3pm
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's fresh out of our wood brick pizza oven.
$10 for Benchmark members, $15 for non members. Includes tasting fee and 2 slices of pizza.
New! Food & Wine Pairing Series #1- Pork & Pinot
Saturday, March 31st, 5-7pm
We will be hosting four local restaurants at Riverbench throughout the year to pair their specialties with our wine. For the first event we will be featuring Los Alamos's Bell Street Farm, because they know pig best! Hopefully pigs never do fly, but this March they will soar to new heights of culinary excellence! Petite pork bites will be paired with Riverbench Pinot-Oh, the lavish pleasure of vine & swine! Space is limited. Please make your reservation at (805) 937-8340. Cost: $35 per person
Ongoing! 2012 Photo Contest
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 equisite. Why not? Now through September 1, submit your own Riverbench photos for our annual Photo Contest! The winnery will be revealed at our Concert on the Lawn on September 15th. The prize? A private lunch and 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.
For more information on any events, please contact us at info@riverbench.com or call 805. 937.8340