Women Winemakers & Culinarians Celebration Serves ‘Sunday Supper’
Winemaker Karen Steinwachs, left, with chef Brooke Stockwell, center, and chef Anna Vocino of “Eat Happy Kitchen” fame address attendees of the Sunday Supper fundraiser. Steinwachs and Stockwell are co-founders of the Women Winemakers & Culinarians Celebration. Deborah Chadsey Photography photo
The Santa Barbara County-based Women Winemakers & Culinarians Celebrationhosted a “Sunday Supper” on Jan. 18 to raise funds for the nonprofit organization’s season of upcoming events, starting with the March 6-7 “Sips and SHE-Nanigans” at Fess Parker Winery and the Grand Tasting at 27 Vines.
At the Sunday Supper, more than 50 guests enjoyed wines from three producers — all members of the WW&CC — and a meal prepared by two area chefs, Brooke Stockwell, co-founder of WW&CC with winemaker Karen Steinwachs, and Anna Vocino of “Eat Happy Kitchen” fame.
Winemakers Samra Morris of Alma Rosa, Christi Heck of Lavender Oak Vineyard and Natalie Albertson of Native Bloom Winery paired their respective wines with the three-course meal (plus dessert).
The Friday evening “Sips and SHE-Nanigans” event will honor Judy Adams, “a wonderful lady who has been hauling grapes for us for 50 harvests now,” Steinwachs said. The event will include wines and appetizers by member winemakers and chefs and three to four comics to provide “some needed hilarity.”
The Grand Tasting on Saturday will return to 27 Vines and, as in prior years, feature dozens of winemakers and culinarians.
“These will be the actual producers, and not simply representatives of the wineries, restaurants or catering companies,” Steinwachs noted.
Following the March events will be “Denim & Diamonds” on Saturday, April 11 and the Buellhouse at Zaca Creek Tavern, 1297 Jonata Park Road in Buellton.
Get your sparkle on with your best fancy dress and snazzy cowboy boots for a stroll down the red carpet. The event will feature complimentary wine and cocktails, followed by a four-course meal paired with wines from Santa Barbara County’s women winemakers.
The honorees of the evening will be the 2026 “Winds Beneath Our Wings,” with the proceeds helping to fund the initiative.
The mission of the WW&CC is to empower and support female winemakers and culinarians by fostering a community that champions their craft, creativity and leadership.
More information and tickets are available at sbwomenwinemakers.com/.
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