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2022 Harvest Update from Happy Canyon Vineyard

Happy Canyon Vineyard presents the 10th annual Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic

July 9, 2022

10:30am till 3:30pm

Piocho Ranch, Happy Canyon Vineyard
Santa Ynez, CA

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Wine Club Members and your guests, please join us

Wine Club Members (Max of two tickets per member): $95 per person

Guest of Wine Club Members: $105 per person

Children under 12 are FREE!

PURCHASE TICKETS

FULL EVENT DETAILS BELOW

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EVENT TICKET INCLUDES:

• Parking
• Reserved Tented Seating
• California inspired Argentine BBQ lunch (Vegetarian options available)
• Selection of Happy Canyon Vineyard Wines
• Local Beer
• Water & Soft Drinks
• 3 Polo Matches
• Half Time Divot Stump during the Feature Polo Match
• Hat Contest
• Kids tent.

EVENT TIME

July 9, 2022, 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Gates open at 10:30 AM, there is no early admittance)

EVENT LOCATION

Happy Canyon Vineyard at Piocho Ranch.  1100 Secretariate Road, Santa Ynez, CA 93460.

OVERVIEW

By bringing world-class polo to the Santa Ynez Valley, the Happy Canyon Vineyard presents the SYV Polo Classic.  The mission is to raise much-needed funds for People Helping People’s programs, which are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children in the Santa Ynez Valley and Los Alamos by addressing emergency and basic needs.

WINE CLUB VENUE

We offer shaded seating with perfect viewing for the Polo matches.

EVENT SCHEDULE

• 10:15 A.M. | Wine Club Gates Open
• 10:30 A.M. | JUNIOR POLO MATCH 
• 11:15 A.M. | WOMENS POLO MATCH
• 12:15 P.M. | CA style Argentine BBQ Luncheon paired with Happy Canyon Vineyard Wines
• 1:15 P.M. | Parade of Players, Flag Presentation by Sherriff's Mounted Unit and National Anthem
• 1:30 P.M. | FEATURE POLO MATCH 
• 1:45 P.M. | 1st Intermission and Divot Stomp
• 2:15 P.M. | 2nd Intermission and Hat Contest Winners Announced/Silent Auction Closes
• 2:45 P.M. | Conclusion of Feature Match
• 3:00 P.M. | Presentation of Awards

THE MATCHES

The SYV Polo Classic will feature three matches: A preliminary match of junior players, a women's match, and a post-lunch game featuring high goal professionals with an intermission divot stomp.

AWARDS CEREMONY

At the conclusion of the featured match, an awards ceremony is conducted at midfield for guests to safely gather, mingle with the players, and view the presentations of the Perpetual Winner’s Trophy, Carlos Gracida Sportsmanship Award, Most Valuable Player, Best Playing String of Ponies, and Best Playing Pony.

HAT CONTEST

Guests are invited to dress for a hat contest with fabulous gift baskets for the winners. 

ATTIRE

Guests are encouraged to dress for the day! There is a hat contest in each ticket section with fabulous gift baskets for winners. Weather varies but high temperatures are expected. To access current weather at event: www.weather.com and use zip code 93460. Sunscreen, hats and light-weight clothing are recommended. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes (flats, sandals or wedges for women) as there is a 5 minute walk to and from event parking. There is cart transportation for the mobility-impaired.

**** Please, no outside alcohol and no pets (with the exception of service animals) are allowed. ****

DONATE TODAY 

Our needs have multiplied many times over as a result of COVID-19’s economic impact. This signature event is our banner fundraiser and your support ensures we can help local families in need year-round. Please consider adding a special donation to your ticket purchase.

MAIL A DONATION

If you would like to mail a donation, please make a check payable to "Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People" and send it to P.O. Box 1478, Solvang, CA 93464

Happy New Year - 2022

The 2021 harvest brought huge yields with high quality fruit coming from the vineyard.  As is our preferred style, the vintage was restrained with lower sugars and higher acids, resulting in wines that will truly take on a classic sensibility. The Bordelaise feel of the 2021 vintage is sure to shine through, with structured yet soft tannins, earthy tones, bright acidity and low alcohol wines.  I am beyond excited to see how these wines age and evolve in the barrel.  

As we look forward to the year ahead, I’m excited to release the 2021 Piocho Rosé and the 2021 Piocho Sauvignon Blanc in early February.  The Block 11 Cabernet Franc remains true to its veracity and provided us with plentiful fruit, resulting in a Rosé wine that is as breathtaking and beautiful as any previous vintage.  Our Block 5 Sauvignon Blanc Vineyard, known as “Davey’s” block once again has produced rock star fruit, with bright varietal characteristics, yet also supple, round and magical.  Going forward in the year, we look forward to continuing our wine club gatherings at the tasting room, having our annual Polo Classic event in July, and enjoying wines with our community. 

Here’s to good health, good friendships and great wine.  Let’s all go be awesome in 2022!

Sean D. Pitts

Executive Winemaker

9th Annual SYV Polo Classic

Happy Canyon Vineyard presents the 9th Annual Santa Ynez Polo Classic.  Benefiting Santa Ynez People Helping People.  October 2nd, 2021.

Tickets on sale now for all wine club members

We look forward to hosting another great event for our wine club members.

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2017 Barrack Family Estate Ten-Goal

2017 BARRACK FAMILY ESTATE TEN~GOAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Click video link below for virtual tasting experience with Executive Winemaker, Sean Pitts.  The 2017 Barrack Family Estate Ten~Goal is our luxury Cabernet Sauvignon from Block 8 “Jodi’s Block”.  This is a truly special vineyard; head trained vines produced from cuttings of the legendary To-Kalon vineyard in Napa valley.  The vines are planted to a steep southwest facing hillside.  Due to the steepness of the slope the vineyard is entirely hand done and the terrain has been untouched by machine.   Wine Enthusiast rated this wine 93 points, stating: "This is an extremely structural wine, starting with aromas of blackberry, cedar, black olive and black pepper. The dark-fruit flavors meet with cedar spice on the palate, where the tannins and acidity will smooth out and reveal more character with time." LOCAL PICK-UP AVAILABLE 805-203-0749, Option 3     2017 BARRACK FAMILY ESTATE TEN~GOAL 93 POINTS, WINE ENTHUSIAST  Current Offering: $89.00 Wine Club: $75.65 Click here to learn about or join our wine club HappyCanyonVineyard.com 805-203-0749  |  info@happycanyonvineyard.com

Happy Canyon Vineyards - Happy New Year 2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Our Happy Canyon Vineyard Tasting Room may not be  hosting wine tastings, but we are here to serve you. Click on the video below to see a New Year message and update from Executive Winemaker Sean D. Pitts.  Unfortunately, our in-person wine tastings are currently unavailable due to the COVID-19 Pandemic surge in southern California.  However, we remain committed to excellence and serving our customers. We are offering private and group live virtual tastings.  We are flexible in our offerings and would love to host you.  Contact us for details and we will be happy to put together something that works best for you.  Our Tasting Room is still available for wine pick-up and curb side delivery! 30 El Paseo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. We are open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday under modified hours.  Click here to see details. Please call: 805-203-0749, Option 3 or email: info@happycanyonvineyard.com 2021 NEW YEARS PROMOTIONS STARTS TODAY - 10% Off All Wines - - Up to 30% Off for Wine Club - - Shipping included on 6 bottles or more - HappyCanyonVineyard.com 805-203-0749  |  info@happycanyonvineyard.com

2019 Happy Canyon Vineyard Piocho Sauvignon Blanc Virtual Wine Tasting and Food Pairing

2019 Piocho Sauvignon Blanc, Happy Canyon Vineyard. Virtual Wine Tasting and with Executive Winemaker Sean Pitts and food pairing with Jodi Pitts. The bright and crisp Sauvignon Blanc blended with the ripe, rich Sémillon pairs wonderfully with the spicy salmon roll. Find the recipe at this link: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a26950912/spicy-salmon-bowl-recipe/

Hugs, Handshakes and High Fives

Although we can't hug, handshake or high-five you in person, we wanted to show you our love in a different way. Click on the video above to see how we are going through our daily life.  The video also includes a look at the current state of our beautiful vineyards.  We made this video as a virtual hug, handshake, and high-five.  Enjoy!

Happy Canyon Vineyard Wine Tasting Hosted by Santa Barbara Vintners

Happy Canyon Vineyard Wine Tasting Hosted by Santa Barbara Vintners. 2019 Piocho Rosé wine, 2017 Piocho Patrón Red Wine Blend, 2015 Barrack Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine.