Established in 1989 and the 11th member to join the Vintners Association, the Fess Parker Winery has a long history in Santa Barbara Wine Country and is well known for its small-lot, vineyard-designated, and clonal selection Rhône and Burgundian varietals. Restaurant 17 is excited to welcome Elizabeth Cooper, long time National Sales Director & Advanced Sommelier for Fess Parker on Friday, November 21st. Join us in a fabulous evening, beginning with a thoughtfully paired wine and welcome canape, followed by a paired 4-course dinner from Chef Haydn Shaak. The wines from the evening will be available for purchase at a discounted price at the end of the event. ($125/person – includes taxes and gratuities).

Founded in 1996, De Maison Selections is the exclusive US importer of exceptional wines, ciders, sherries and spirits from ther family of independent producers in Spain and France. Their agricultural philosophy is rooted in a systems ecology approach, encompassing not only the health of the vineyard and its produce but also the health and prosperity of each community of growers and their surroundings. Restaurant 17 is excited to welcome Philippe Broom, the Southeast Sales Director with De Maison along with Johnny Jones, the Upstate Sales Manager for Advintage Distrbuting on Wednesday, December 3rd. Join us in a fabulous evening, beginning with a thoughtfully paired wine and welcome canape, followed by a paired 4-course dinner from Chef Haydn Shaak.The wines from the evening will be available for purchase at a discounted price at the end of the event. ($125/person – includes taxes and gratuities).

“We have a river. We have a château. We have the land. We have no vineyard. Every French château has a vineyard.” – William A.V. Cecil

Founded in 1983, The Biltmore Estate Wine Company was established to realize George Vanderbilt’s original vision of “a self-sustaining entity that thrives on the bounty of the land.” Now a beacon of sustainablity alonside quality winemaking, the Biltmore wines honor the Vanderbilt agricultural heritage and Mr. Cecil’s vision to create new opportunities for his family’s estate in harmony with Biltmore’s mission of preservation.

Restaurant 17 is excited to welcome Sharon Fenchak, winemaker at the Biltmore since 2003. Join us in a fabulous evening, beginning with a thoughtfully paired wine and welcome canape, followed by a paired 4-course dinner from Chef Haydn Shaak.

All ticketed guests will be entered into a drawing for 2 free tickets to visit and tour the Biltmore. The wines from the evening will be available for purchase at a discounted price at the end of the event. ($125/person – includes taxes and gratuities).