Brander’s 50th Winemaker Dinner – at Intermezzo by Wine Cask – Santa Barbara

Brander’s 50th Anniversary Winemaker Dinner

Saturday, August 30th | 5:00 PM
Intermezzo by Wine Cask – Santa Barbara
Tickets coming soon – check back for link

Celebrate 50 years of Brander Vineyard with an intimate winemaker dinner in downtown Santa Barbara. Join us at the historic Intermezzo by Wine Cask for a one-night-only experience featuring a five-course seasonal menu curated to pair beautifully with Brander’s estate and reserve wines.

Hosted by Fred Brander and longtime winemaker Fabian Bravo, this exclusive dinner offers guests a chance to sip, dine, and share stories with the people behind the wines — all in one of Santa Barbara’s most iconic settings.

🍷 Evening Menu + Wine Pairings

Amuse Bouche

• Black Crudo (Grape escabeche, chili, black mission fig, ricotta, pistachio, aged balsamic)

• Uni Angel Hair | Caviar
  Wine: 2023 Au Naturel Sauvignon Blanc

Course One – “Légèreté de la Chèvre”

• Heirloom tomato, burrata, mozzarella curd, pickled green strawberry, peach gelée, preserved lemon, mint
  Wine: 2024 Cuvée Natalie

Course Two – “Côtelettes côtées dorées”

• Pan-roasted halibut, corn broth, sea beans, heritage corn puffs, garlic flower
  Wine: 2023 Cuvée Nicholas

Course Three – “Raviogis Foie”

• Seared foie gras, cherries, brioche crouton, red mustard frill, foie gras mousseline, grape bruschetta, melba toast
  Wine: 2023 Le Ciel du Refugio

Course Four – “Château 1975”

• A5 Wagyu strip, black garlic truffle purée, pearl onion, barrel-aged maple-soy pan jus, pickled ramp
  Wine: 2022 Cabernet Franc Estate + 2022 Bouchet

Dessert – “Pêche Pochée”

• Pink Moscato–poached peach, lemon thyme blanc, thyme-lavender broth
  Wine: 2017 Petit Manseng

Tickets coming soon – check back shortly for the reservation link.
Space is limited for this one-night-only experience.

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