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Courtesy Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club<\/p><\/div>\n

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sublime Summer Sips are on the menu with a variety of opportunities to wine down on those long summer days.<\/h4>\n

Pony up for Happy Hour at Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club<\/strong>. The club now welcomes visitors to take in the excitement of world-class polo competition combining the beauty and speed of thoroughbred horses with the thrill and skill of team competition on Friday nights, as well as every Sunday during the summer. Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, 3375 Foothill Rd., Carpinteria, 805\/684-5819, sbpolo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Les Marchands is the place to be on Tuesday\u00a0June 24,\u00a0when\u00a0“the King of Rheingau Riesling<\/strong>,” Johannes Leitz<\/a>, will sit down to dinner and pour four\u00a0of his wines. \u00a0The German winemaker is considered a modern master by people in the know, and Chef Weston Richards<\/a> will pair\u00a0stunning Riesling-friendly dishes\u00a0such as\u00a0crispy pig ear salad with\u00a0frisee, avocado\u00a0and\u00a0herbs;crab bisque, red curry and puffed rice;\u00a0housemade ramen, pork belly, spicy garlic pork broth, brussel sprouts\u00a0and\u00a0scallions; and\u00a0pittig aged gouda, lavender honey\u00a0and\u00a0apricots for dessert. Space is limited, so click here<\/a> for reservations. Les Marchands, 131 Anacapa St. 805\/284-0380,\u00a0lesmarchandswine.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Santa Barbara Wine Festival <\/strong>on Saturday,\u00a0<\/strong>June 28, is a wonderful way to appreciate being out in nature underneath the oaks along Mission Creek at the museum, while enjoying more than 50 tantalizing wines from the Central Coast’s premier wineries\u2014everyone from Alma Rosa<\/a> to Zaca Mesa<\/a> is there, often with the winemakers themselves pouring and chatting up the crowd\u2014complemented by fitting pairings of savory and sweet delights from local chefs, caterers, bakers and restaurateurs. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta de Sol, 805\/682-4711, sbnature.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Local winemaker and owner of\u00a0Larner Vineyards and Winery<\/a>, Michael Larner is teaming up with Chef Jason Paluska<\/a> at The Lark for a Local Treasures\u00a0dinner<\/strong>, which should be amazing! Expect a complete six-course dining experience,\u00a0pairing locally sourced ingredients with wines from Ballard Canyon in the\u00a0Santa Ynez Valley. Seating is limited, so please contact\u00a0mkremzar@thelarksb.com<\/a>\u00a0for reservations. The Lark, 131 Anacapa St., 805\/284-0370,\u00a0thelarksb.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tickets must be purchased by June 22 for the 29th annual Central Coast Wine Classic<\/strong>, a weekend in Avila Beach<\/a> (July 10-13) centered around\u00a0fine wine and cuisine that features local wineries and restaurants, and\u00a0draws crowds from across the country and around the world. Many charities on the Central Coast will be awarded gifts, including the Rona Barrett Foundation<\/a>,\u00a0a local nonprofit that\u00a0seeks to provide a solution to affordable housing and supportive services for seniors in need with the development of the Golden Inn & Village, where seniors may access a variety of care that meets their needs as they age in place. Various Avila Beach locations,\u00a0centralcoastwineclassic.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for more cocktail corner columns.<\/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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