April 20, 2026 (Buellton, CA) — Stefan Mutalich, president of Alma Rosa Winery, a leading producer of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhône varietal wines from Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills AVA is pleased to introduce a new series of events designed to bring people together through shared experiences centered around wine, place and community. Events will be available at the Alma Rosa Tasting Room located in downtown Solvang, as well as at the breathtakingly scenic Alma Rosa Estate located in the Sta. Rita Hills.
In Solvang, held on the first Friday of each month from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Alma Rosa’s “First Fridays” invites the community to gather at the winery’s tasting room, located at 1623 Mission Drive, for an evening of wine, live music and themed experiences. Each event is free to attend and features special offerings on wine by the glass and bottle for on-site enjoyment.
Upcoming “First Fridays” events include:
- May 1: Live music by Nataly Lola, with a Mother’s Day card-making station
- June 5: Live music by Shawn Jones, alongside a local food offering
- July 3: Live music by Will Breman, complemented by a classic summertime pairing of hot dogs and watermelon
- August 7: Live music by Jineanne Coderre, celebrating the season with a playful back-to-school theme
In Buellton, at Alma Rosa’s “El Jabali” Estate nestled in the Sta. Rita Hills, the winery is rolling out intimate quarterly dinners. These small gatherings will take place at the winery’s private residence, offering guests rare access to the modern home that overlooks the vineyards, met with a curated, multi-course menu prepared by one of the region’s top chefs, thoughtfully paired with Alma Rosa’s estate wines.
The next dinner will be held on Saturday, June 20, from 4-7 p.m., in celebration of the summer solstice. Guests will enjoy an elegant, seasonal menu designed to reflect the vibrancy of early summer, with each course paired to highlight the nuance and character of the wines. Tickets are available for purchase here.
“Creating opportunities for guests to connect—with our wines, our estate and each other—is at the heart of what we do at Alma Rosa,” says Matulich. “First Fridays are designed to be relaxed and welcoming, inviting guests to gather over a glass of wine, while our estate dinners offer a more immersive experience, a chance to slow down, explore the wines in greater depth and enjoy this gorgeous property in a more personal setting.”
For more information about Alma Rosa’s hospitality experiences at the Solvang tasting room and El Jabali estate, please visit almarosawinery.com/events.
About Alma Rosa Winery
Alma Rosa Winery, a leading wine producer from Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills, is dedicated to making Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines that express the unique terroir of the appellation. Alma Rosa’s wines are layered, vibrant and balanced, reflecting the cool climate impact of the Pacific Ocean breezes that are funneled through the east-west transverse mountain range of the region. The winery was founded in 2005 by Richard Sanford, who was the first to plant Pinot Noir in the Sta. Rita Hills in 1971. Today the winery is owned by Bob and Barb Zorich, who purchased the winery in 2014. In 2019, Samra Morris took the helm as winemaker, and has become a dynamic voice in Santa Barbara County, crafting some of the Sta. Rita Hills most distinctive and critically acclaimed wines.
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