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• Annual Spring Potluck

  • When
    May 30, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Providence Landing Clubhouse, 699 Mercury Avenue, Lompoc
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  CCHVA Wine Spring Potluck

  Wine, Sunshine & Weekend Vibes

  Let’s kick off summer weekend together with wine, food, friends, and a little poolside fun.

  Join us for a CCHVA Wine Member Potluck on:

  Saturday, May 30
  12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  Providence Landing
  699 Mercury Avenue
  Lompoc, CA 93436

  Bring your favorite bottle of wine and a dish to share. The more festive, the better. Think easy, crowd-friendly, and sunshine-approved.

  Potluck ideas:

  • Charcuterie board or cheese plate

  • Fresh salad or pasta salad

  • Sliders, sandwiches, or wraps

  • Chips, dips, salsa, guacamole, or hummus

  • Fruit platter or veggie tray

  • BBQ-friendly sides

  • Cookies, brownies, cupcakes, or anything sweet

  • Sparkling water, lemonade, or other non-wine options for the responsible humans among us

  Come ready to relax, laugh, snack, sip, and enjoy a festive afternoon with the wine club crew.

  Cheers to long weekends, good wine, and food we did not have to make all by ourselves.

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• Allan Hancock Wine Competition

  • When
    June 14, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Allan Hancock
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  The 2026 West Coast College and University Wine Festival will be hosted by Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria on Saturday, June 14, 2026.

  Central Coast Home Vintners’ Association will be providing the judges, record keeping, and awards determination for this third year of the event. The wine judging will be the morning of the event, from about 9:30 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m.

  The wine festival will feature food and wine from local restaurants and wineries, and all judges and other volunteers will receive admission to the festival.

  Many thanks to all who have helped in the past, and to others who have volunteered to help this year!

  Please contact Rhona Cardinal (jcardinal@msn.com) or John Larson (chemdem@sbcglobal.net) if you are interested in helping with this event. 
  https://www.hancockcollege.edu/winery/festival.php
  

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• Santa Barbara County Fair Homemade Wine competition

  • When
    June 28, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Santa Maria Fairgrounds
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Central Coast Home Vintners’ Association will be providing the judges, record keeping, and awards determination for this third year of the event. The wine judging will be the morning of the event, from about 9:30 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m.

  Please contact Rhona Cardinal (jcardinal@msn.com) or John Larson (chemdem@sbcglobal.net) if you are interested in helping with this event. 

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• Wine Blending Seminar – “Play Mad Scientist”

  • When
    July 18, 2026
  • Location
    4335 Carolyne Way, Santa Maria
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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   Wine Blending Seminar

   "Play Mad Scientist"

  Date: Saturday, July 18

  Hosted by Fred Carbone

  Back by popular demand, Fred is hosting a wine blending seminar where members can experiment and refine their wines.

  Participants are encouraged to bring:

  • Extra carboys
  • Topper wines or unused batches
  • Bottles and corks (optional, for taking blends home)

  During the session, members will work on creating balanced blends by adjusting:

  • Acidity
  • Fruit expression
  • Oak influence
  • Mouthfeel and structure
  • Finish

  This interactive session is designed to help winemakers better understand how components come together to create a finished wine.

  Additional details will be shared as the event approaches.

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• Crush Equipment Demonstration

  • When
    August 01, 2026
  • Location
    TBD
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Crush Equipment Demonstration

  

  Timing: Late August or Early September (TBD)
  Hosted by Fred Carbone

  If the crush pad is relocated to Fred’s property this year, he will host a hands-on demonstration of the equipment available for member use.

  This session will cover:

  • How to properly use shared crush equipment
  • Best practices during harvest processing
  • Practical tips based on real harvest workflows

  Fred’s home winery setup, including vineyard, cellar, and equipment, provides a comprehensive environment to learn the full winemaking process from grape to glass.

  Final details will be confirmed once harvest logistics are finalized.

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• Pizza Party @ Bentivegna's (Save the Date)

  • When
    September 11, 2026
  • Location
    3540 Pinewood Road, Santa Maria

   CCHVA Pizza Party Alert! 

  Mark your calendars, wine friends. Jim and Noris Bentivegna are opening their home for a fun CCHVA pizza party on Friday, September 11th.

  Expect good pizza, good wine, good people, and the kind of excellent judgment that only comes from pairing carbs with Cabernet. Naturally.

   Hosted by: Jim & Noris Bentivegna
  3540 Pinewood Road, Santa Maria
   Date: Thursday, September 11th
   Guest limit: 50 people

  This event will be capped at 50 guests, so once registration opens, don’t treat it like your unread emails. Jump on it.

  Pricing will be confirmed after the next board meeting, but for now, save the date and get ready for a relaxed, delicious evening with CCHVA.

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