The Pioneers of Santa Barbara County will be kicking off its’ inaugural tasting on Saturday, November, 11 2017 at the . This focused tasting will feature 20 plus wineries (Foxen, Au Bon Climat, and Sanford, just to name a few) that have shaped the wine industry of Santa Barbara County. Taste not only the tried and true, but some of the newer projects of these pioneering winemakers. The event will be from 2-5pm with a champagne VIP after-party, offering participants the opportunity to mingle with winemakers and sip some palate-cleansing bubbles. Tickets for the tasting are $45 at the door or $38 in advance. Tickets for the VIP champagne after-party are $35.  For more information and tickets, visit pioneersofsantabarbaracounty.com.