Summer Sips: So this Plant Walks into a Bar...

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Explore the the fascinating botany behind fermenting beverages

Although mostly botanical in perspective, the journey will interweave colorful elements of history, geography, anthropology, biochemistry (just a little!), and culture on a global tour of the human pursuit of fermented respite from the daily grind. The lecture will be followed by a garden walk that explores fermentations made with native plants.

Dr. Matt Kay

Matt Kay grew up in Santa Barbara, where he developed a love for biology and natural history. This led to biology degrees from the University of Oregon (BS and MS), and a PhD from UCSB. Matt teaches botany and biology at SBCC.

August 20 Winery Sponsor

Thanks to Riverbench Vineyard & Winery for sponsoring this month's Summer Sips.

Owners: 4 local families from Santa Maria
2 Locations: Riverbench Vineyard & Winery, 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd, Santa Maria
(805) 937-8340
Riverbench Santa Barbara, 137 Anacapa St. Suite C, Santa Barbara
(805) 324-4100

• The Riverbench vineyards were planted in 1973
• They not only harvest their own grapes, but sell grapes to local wineries.
• Continuing their hard work making wines in spired by Champagne, France, Riverbench added the third great grape varietal famous in that area, Pinot Meunier, to their vineyard in 2015.

Summer Sips Series Sponsor

Thanks to Whole Foods for sponsoring this year's Summer Sips Series.

Each lecture will include a unique tasting menu showcasing Whole Foods' new selections that pair well with the wine being poured and match the theme of that evening's lecture.

2016 Summer Sips: Wine & Cheese botanical lecture series

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