Participants will sample six of Sparks’ wines, including a chilled Grenache Stoa Wine Bar & Market will host a six-wine tasting event with winemaker James Sparks of King’s Carey Winery on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 4210 Via Marina.

Sparks, who is known for crafting small-lot wines that highlight Santa Barbara County vineyards, will lead guests through a tasting and discussion focused on his minimalist approach to winemaking. Participants will sample six of his wines, including a chilled Grenache recently featured on Stoa’s menu.

Sparks began his career in Santa Ynez Valley after leaving the Mormon faith and later worked as assistant winemaker at Dragonette Cellars before joining Liquid Farm, where he helped expand the boutique label’s portfolio. He launched his own brand, Ki

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