Brander’s 50th Anniversary Winemaker Dinner

Saturday, August 30th , 6PM | 
Intermezzo by Wine Cask – Santa Barbara
Reservations Now Open on Opentable-Experience!

Celebrate 50 years of Brander Vineyard with an intimate winemaker dinner in downtown Santa Barbara. Join us at the historic Intermezzo by Wine Cask for a one-night-only experience featuring a five-course seasonal menu curated to pair beautifully with Brander’s estate and reserve wines.

Hosted by Fred Brander and longtime winemaker Fabian Bravo, this exclusive dinner offers guests a chance to sip, dine, and share stories with the people behind the wines — all in one of Santa Barbara’s most iconic settings.

The Evening’s Menu: 

Reception:
Halibut Crudo | Grape escabeche, chili
Black Mission Fig| Ricotta, sicilian pistachio, aged balsamic
Uni Angel Hair| Caviar
(2023 Au Naturel, Sauvignon Blanc)

Teaser:
Kumomoto Oyster| Melon yuzu granita, shiso
Comte French Omelet| Chive&tarragon
Crottin de chavignol | Turmeric raisin crostini, apricot

Scene One:
Heirloom Tomato| Burrata mozzarella curd, pickled green strawberry, peach gelee, preserved
lemon, mint
(2024 Cuvee Natalie)

Scene Two:
Halibut Roulade | Confit ramp bulbs, sea beans, heritage corn espuma, caviar beurre blanc
(2023 Cuvee Nicolas)

Scene Three:
Mary’s Chicken | Pommes aligot, stuffed morels, cassis mustard veloute, red frill
(2023 Le Cul de Refugio)
Climax“ 1976”
Wagyu Strip Loin | Black garlic-truffle puree, pearl onion, barrel aged maple-soy pan jus
(2022 Cabernet Franc, Estate) (2020 Bouchet)

Resolution:
“Pink Stripe”Pouched Peach | Lemon scented mascarpone, thyme-lavender broth
(2017 M.R. B, Late Harvest Semillon)