Buellton Winery Private Experiences

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Private Seated Deep Dive Tasting of Margerum and Barden Wines

This is a private tasting of some of our favorite wines held upstairs in the Mezzanine at our Santa Barbara Tasting Room and hosted by one of our Certified Wine Professionals. This experience includes an in-depth discussion about all things vinous including viticulture, winemaking, terroir, our Estate Vineyard and the various appellations from which we source fruit. This experience will be complimented by a curated selection of California cheeses and charcuterie with all the accoutrements.  $100/person.

Private Library Tasting

How do wines age? Because Doug Margerum is celebrating his 21st harvest, we have an incredible library of mature wines that have been aging gracefully in perfect conditions. You will enjoy a seated tasting of eight wines from the Margerum Wine Company and Barden library. Compare and contrast two Pinot Noirs, two Chardonnays, two Syrahs, plus a few bonus wines, with vintage being the only difference between each of the wines. This experience will be complemented by a curated selection of California cheeses and charcuterie with all the accoutrements.ts. $150/person.

Private M5 Blending Seminar Tasting

Ever wonder how the perfect wine blend is made? Let one of our Certified Wine Professionals guide you through the key components that make up our extraordinary M5 Red Rhône blend. This is a hands-on experience and tasting of five different red varietals that includes wide-ranging conversations about winemaking, the art of blending and viticulture. This experience will include a curated selection of California cheeses and charcuterie with all the accouterments.  $175/person.

Winemaker for the Day

Buy one barrel of wine and become the Winemaker for the day. Join owner Doug Margerum in customizing your own 25 case lot after tasting through multiple varietals and selections of our top scoring wines to make the perfect wine! 

Come witness for yourself and participate in this centuries long tradition of crafting your personal wine blend and see how nuanced and complex this process really is. Other subjects such as grape yields, farming, oak regimens and the entire winemaking process will be covered.

A special catered lunch follows the blending session along with the opening of special library wines from Doug’s cellar. 

For any questions, please email us at stephen@margerumwines.com or call us at 805.686.8500.