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Blue Tavern’s Pisco Sour features Porton Pisco, angostura bitters and cinnamon tincture. (courtesy photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! by\u00a0Leslie Dinaberg<\/a>\u00a0|<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winemaker Doug Margerum<\/a>‘s first\u00a0release from his new brand, BARDEN<\/a> came out earlier this month. Margerum says, “The BARDEN collaboration is the pairing of my dream to make the ultimate expression of Santa Barbara County grapes and winemaker Jason Barrette<\/a>\u2019s acute craftsmanship and skill. BARDEN showcases a fusion between Jason\u2019s southern hemisphere and worldwide winemaking experience, our access to the top vineyards and the philosophy and knowledge we both share in what makes a wine world-class. The BARDEN trade name is my middle name and its English meaning is ‘Lives near the boar’s den’ \u2026 thusly we have adorned the label with an image of the wild boar that is pervasive in the vineyards of Santa Barbara County.” The wine, which retails for $87,\u00a0\u00a0received 92-93 points from Tanzer and can be ordered by emailing tastingroom@margerumwines.com. |<\/p>\n

Acclaimed mixologist Deysi Alvarez<\/a> at the hot new restaurant Blue Tavern<\/a>\u00a0(119 State St., 805\/845-0989) utilizes a unique blend of cultures as inspiration for her cocktail menu, which features classic drinks made with housemade tinctures and small-batch spirits. The Margarita features Espolon tequila, house orange reduction, fresh lime Juice, agave nectar, and Gusano salt; the Mojito de Martinique showcases Clement Rhum VSOP and clement cane syrup; and the Old Fashioned takes a trip to South America with the replacement of bourbon with mezcal. Blue Tavern\u2019s wine list \u00a0focuses on local vintners, many of whom have tasting rooms in the Funk Zone, just blocks from the restaurant.|<\/p>\n

Nikki and Jeff Nelson<\/a>,\u00a0owners\u00a0of\u00a0Liquid Farm<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0small production wine project\u00a0focused on\u00a0Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay\u00a0and\u00a0Happy Canyon AVA Ros\u00e9, are plowing through\u00a0this year\u2019s\u00a0early\u00a0harvest in\u00a0a\u00a0boutique winery space\u00a0within\u00a0the\u00a0newly-established,\u00a0local coop facility, the\u00a0Buellton Wine Center (65 Los Padres Way, Buellton)\u00a0with\u00a0the help of\u00a0friend and winemaker,\u00a0James Sparks<\/a>.\u00a0Located just half of a mile north of Firestone Walker Brewing Company <\/a>and Taproom Restaurant,\u00a0Liquid Farm joins seven\u00a0other\u00a0Santa Barbara County wine producers\u00a0in\u00a0the Coop, including\u00a0Bonaccorsi Wine Company<\/a>,\u00a0Larner Winery<\/a>,\u00a0Casa Dumetz Wines<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Municipal Winemakers<\/a>. Michael Larner<\/a>, the visionary behind the new Coop, has transformed two adjacent industrial buildings into private, individually walled-off wine production spaces outfitted with communal harvest equipment and resources, as well as cooperative common areas. |<\/p>\n

As part of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival<\/a> celebration, from\u00a0January 30 \u2013 February 9,\u00a0Film Feast 2014 <\/a>will take you and your taste buds on a culinary journey of cuisine and libations, made famous in Santa Barbara. Local talents and ingredients have come together to produce award-worthy tasting flights. Nominees include \u201cThe Graduate\u00a0<\/i>Wine Flight\u201d at\u00a0Au Bon Climat Wine Tasting Room<\/a> and The Jim Clendenen Wine Library\u00a0(813 Anacapa St.) which includes eight wines comprised of four sets \u2013 one older and one younger vintage of the same wine.<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

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Originally published in\u00a0Santa Barbara SEASONS<\/a>\u00a0on December 27, 2013<\/p>\n

\"Leslie<\/a>

Leslie Dinaberg<\/p><\/div>\n

When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS<\/a>, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a \u201cgoal-oriented drinker.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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