The Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance pulled out all the corks for an enchanted evening under the setting sun and bright stars. A record crowd of food and wine lovers enjoyed unique varieties of world class wines and wood grilled cuisine.
Photo: Brenda C. Hill
A warm sunny welcome to Hilliard Bruce Vineyard and Winery in Lompoc, California.
A welcome entrance to Bruce Winery – Photo – Brenda C. Hill
We began the weekend festivities on Vineyard View Lane in Lompoc at the charming property of Hilliard Bruce Vineyards.
The 5 o’clock shimmering hour opening on August 5 – Photo — Brenda C. Hill
Pinot Noir from Babcock Vineyards – Photo: Brenda C. Hill
Guests sipped glasses of cool, crisp Chardonnay with fig, goat and prosciutto pizzas by Bella Forno, then paired perfect Pinot Noirs with Brie cheese, cranberries, apricots, and pistachios by Central Coast Specialties.
A record crowd from all over the world – Photo – Brenda C. Hill
Peter Feldman and The Very Lonesome Trio – Photo – Brenda C. Hill
All this noshing was made more festive with the mellow music by The Very Lonesome Trio.
Fig, Goat, Prosciutto and arugula pizza – Photo – Brenda C. Hill
Le Roule (cows milk with cranberry cheese) photo – Brenda C. Hill
Delectable cheeses from Central Coast Specialties – Photo – Brenda C. Hill
Over 25 vineyards shared their small batch, rich and savory wines from more than a thousand acres of Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. The lucky ticket holders were able to meet the producers, farmers and wine growers over glasses of exclusive wine offerings from unique library stashes while feasting on gourmet cheeses and wood fired pizzas.
Guests from all over. Photo – Brenda C. Hill
I met folks from Nebraska, Nashville and London, England.
And this was only the beginning.
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Author: Brenda Hill
As a longtime food writer for Where Magazine New York City, Brenda Hill, along with her writing partner, Maralyn Hill (no relation), writes and publishes books about chefs, food and international travel. They co-authored "Our Love Affairs with Food & Travel" and joined French Master Chef Herve Laurent in writing "Cooking Secrets: The Why and How" Brenda has been active in the California Writer's Club, IFWTWA, and the Santa Barbara's Writers Conference. Brenda Hill and her partner Maralyn Hill conduct marketing and writing seminars. Maralyn and I will be heading back to Rancho La Puerta in July to give our presentation on writing and marketing your book, as well as bringing back some freshly picked off the farm nutritious and tasty recipes.
