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YOUR TICKET TO THE SIDEWAYS

YEAR REUNION

Five lucky bidders will have the chance to purchase a table of ten at the reunion of the year for the Sideways ten year anniversary dinner party. Be there to celebrate Sideways, the academy award-winning movie that introduced the world to the incredible Pinot Noirs of the Santa Ynez Valley. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine with members of the film’s cast and crew, could be yours. To celebrate the movie’s 10th anniversary, Chef and Owner of Hitching Post II Restaurant, Frank Ostini, invites you back to where “Jack” and “Miles” first experienced the magic of Santa Barbara Pinot Noir. Enjoy Hitching Post 2001 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir, the same wine tasted at the Hitching Post bar in Sideways (Guaranteed to be mellow and well-aged, and not “tight as a nun’s %&*#@^!.”). Tables of ten will be sold to the high bidders, who will enjoy front row seats to the reunion of the year! Thirty of the films cast and crew members will be in attendance on this special night to reminisce about the days of filming in 2003. Sideways attendees confirmed to date: Director Alexander Payne, Producer Michael London, and actress Virginia Madsen. All of these stories flowering over a collaborative feast of Frank Ostini & Jim Clendenen, at Jim’s private ranch home Rancho La Cuna, west of Los Alamos, California, served with Sideway’s original era 2004, 2005, 2006 wines from Au Bon Climat, Hitching Post, and Clendenen Family Vineyards. Can you imagine a Rancho La Cuna view while enjoying first hand stories from the cast and crew and savoring the same wines featured in the film 10 years ago?

• One (1) table of ten (10) • Wine reception with your favorite cast and crew members of Sideways • A once-in-a-life time dinner experience provided by Hitching Post II Restaurant • Hand-selected dinner wine pairings by Hitching Post, Au Bon Climat, and Clendenen Family Vineyards • A take home commemorative Sideways Reunion bottle for each guest - a one-of-a-kind cuvee of Pinot Noir by Au/Bon Climat & Hitching Post

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Tentative Date of dinner is August 2, 2014 which is subject to change. Courtesy of Frank Ostini and Hitching Post II Restaurant, Jim Clendenen and Au Bon Climat


A TRIP OF A LIFETIME TO SOUTH AFRICA

This adventure of a lifetime will include fourteen days of luxury thrills, which are completely customizable to your desires and interests. The generous donor of this experience will work with winning bidders to create the ultimate South African Safari.

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Begin your journey with a three-night stay at the extraordinary and world-renown Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas and Spa in Johannesburg. The Saxon is the ultimate in luxury, and has been voted the World’s Best Boutique Hotel each year since 2001. During your stay in Johannesburg, you’ll have the opportunity to visit incredible local markets and museums, including the incredibly moving Apartheid Museum. If desired, you will have access to the members-only River Club, one of the most exclusive and pristinely kept golf courses in the region. You’ll also have the rare opportunity to visit the Direct Relief offices in Johannesburg, meeting with staff to learn first-hand about the work being done to improve health in South Africa. Witness the incredible accomplishments of dedicated professionals—milestone achievements made possible through your support and partnership. After your time at the Saxon, you’ll embark on the quintessential African adventure, a wild animal safari. With a personal tour guide for five days and four nights in an exclusive game lodge, you’ll see the Africa of your dreams at the Phinda Private Game Reserve—an award-winning Big Five safari destination situated in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Next, fly or take the Blue Train to Cape Town for a 3-night stay on the beach at the famous Table Bay Hotel if you wish, a magnificent 5-star accommodation with prime access to the best the region has to offer. Complete your South Africa experience with exclusive access to one of the most prestigious old wine regions in the Stellenbosch. With a 4-night stay at the Spier Hotel-—one of the most celebrated destinations in the area-—you’ll have plenty of time for the six incredible wine tastings arranged for your pleasure. *Your choice to play golf at Spier or the world-class initiation-only Leopard Creek Country Club can be included at winner’s request.

• Fourteen (14) days in South Africa, all luxury accommodations included • T he opportunity to create a completely customizable South African Safari to remember, with planning meetings alongside the mastermind behind this experience, a South Africa native!

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Three (3) nights at the Saxon Hotel, world’s best boutique hotel Four (4) nights at the Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa Three (3) nights in Cape Town at the luxury hotel of your choice Four (4) nights at Stellenbosch Additional excursions may include rounds of golf at Leopard Creek Country Club, River Club, and Spier Country Club

Airfare to/from South Africa and in-country travel not included. Trip to be scheduled for mutually-agreeable dates, ideally September to October 2014. Expires February 2015. Transportation to/from Direct Relief partner will be arranged. Safari stay includes all meals, all local drinks, teas and coffees, scheduled safari activities offered at the lodge, laundry and emergency medical evacuation insurance. Auction package donor will meet with the winning bidder to help plan the trip. Other restrictions may apply. Courtesy of the Enthoven Family


FULL FOXEN DAY IMMERSE YOURSELF IN PINOT NOIR

Bill Wathen and Dick Dore have been making wine together since 1985, when they founded Foxen at the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in northern Santa Barbara County. Their first Pinot Noir came in 1989. They create very small production, vineyard-designate wines and have become quite famous since the winery was featured in the movie Sideways. Since Foxen’s Sea Smoke Pinot Noir was reviewed by Robert Parker and given the rating of 92+ points, it continues to sell out. Ten people will be transported in style in a luxurious Mercedes Benz limo in late morning for the drive to Foxen Vineyard and Winery on the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in Foxen Canyon. Upon arrival Bill Wathen will treat you and your guests to a rare vertical tasting of Foxen’s most acclaimed Pinot Noirs, including the Sea Smoke Vineyard pinots from his favorite vintages. A special multi-course luncheon, created by Cynthia Miranda of Succulent Cafe, will follow in the Rancho Tinaquaic’s historic homestead dining room. This home, one of the oldest in Santa Barbara County, has a rich history and was originally built by Benjamin Foxen’s daughter in 1860. Following lunch, your group will be treated to more special tastings and a guided vineyard walk with spectacular views of the entire Foxen Canyon. This remarkable day doesn’t end there. Continue on as the limo transports you to the Jenny and Dick’s Santa Ynez Valley to home at the Williamson-Doré Vineyard. As you watch the sun set and warm up by the fire, Dick will prepare and serve his “famous Paella Valenciana” with more Foxen wines under the arbor. Although you’ll never want to leave, your comfy limo will be waiting to bring you back to your home nearby --safe and sound!

• R oundtrip limousine transportation for ten (10) guests from a Santa Barbara County location to Foxen Vineyard and Winery, then to Williamson-Doré Vineyard, and back • A ten-year vertical tasting of Foxen Sea Smoke Pinot Noirs and other hand selected wines by Dick Doré • Gourmet lunch for ten (10) people provided by Succulent Café • Private guided vineyard tour of Foxen Canyon with special wine tastings throughout your day • An extraordinary Paella dinner feast at the home of Jenny and Dick Doré with Foxen wines W WW. FO XE N WIN E . C O M

Must be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date, and is only available Monday thru Sunday (excluding Saturdays and harvest time). Expires May 1, 2015. Other restrictions may apply.

Courtesy of Foxen Vineyard & Winery, Succulent Café, and SB Chauffeuring & Tours


ESPERANZA CABO SAN LUCAS, AN AUBERGE RESORT

At the end of the continent lies a tranquil retreat where the body is healed, the soul is revived, and the senses are awakened. A place called Esperanza, overlooking the sea of Cortez, this highly acclaimed luxury resort offers an incomparable natural setting on 17 acres. Designed for guests who are looking for a private vacation retreat with comforts of home and award-winning resort amenities. Enjoy an enchanting week-long stay in a private 5,300 square-foot, ocean-view villa, complete with butler service, located in the exclusive Punta Ballena community in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The villa accommodates up to 8 people, with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. It includes master suites, full kitchen and dining amenities, and the very best of indoor/outdoor living to bask in the fragrant warmth of Cabo San Lucas’ signature climate. With access to an exclusive private beach, seaside hot tub, and magnificent infinity pool, you’ll wish it was the vacation going on ad infinitum…not just the water. Esperanza boasts a state of the art fitness center, with complimentary daily classes in the yoga and pilates studio. The stunning Baja peninsula also holds myriad opportunities for snorkeling, sailing, shopping, and playing golf on one of five championship-level courses…all this, just minutes away.

• W eek-long stay for up to eight (8) people in a majestic, 4-bedroom, 5,300 square-foot, ocean-view villa at the award-winning Esperanza Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico • Full-time butler service • Access to private beach, ocean-side hot tub and infinity pool, fitness center, and daily yoga classes W W W. E SP E R AN ZAR E SO RT. C O M

Expires May 5, 2015. Package does not include travel to/from Mexico. Sunday to Sunday stay in villa to be scheduled for mutually-agreeable dates. EXCLUDES all major holidays. Winning bidder must contact owner as soon as possible for preferences. Limited availability. Other restrictions may apply.

Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. William Sanger


FEST AT FIDDDLESTIX

Enjoy a magical evening under the stars with 24 of your closest friends in the heart of the idyllic Santa Rita Hills. Your evening begins in Santa Barbara at Jaffurs Winery, where hosts from Fiddlehead and Jaffurs will greet you with delicious aperitifs as you and your entourage are shuttled away to the bucolic Fiddlestix Estate Vineyard. The magical setting will inspire your experience as you gaze at the vineyard through the rustic barn door. The Lark Executive Chef Jason Paluska will expertly pair sumptuous seasonal fare with wines from Fiddlehead and Jaffurs highlighting favorite vintages and inspired wines from Santa Barbara County and beyond. Delectable hors d’oeuvres and wines will help you relax into the vineyard setting before you’re off for a ride through the vineyard in Fiddlehead’s antique flower cart. A four-course gourmet feast, each served with a carefully selected wine pairing, will greet you on your return to the historic barn. As the sun fades into the west casting its last rays into the Santa Ynez River valley, live music keeps the heat on to complete the memorable evening. Jaffurs Wine Cellars is dedicated to producing great Rhone varietal wines with a new-world independence. Wines include world renowned Syrahs, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, and Roussanne. Owner/winemaker Craig Jaffurs, produced his first professional wines during the 1994 harvest and later built the first modern winery from the ground up in downtown Santa Barbara. Production is limited with only about 5,000 cases produced each year. In 2013 Jaffurs celebrated its 20th harvest! In 2013, winemaker Kathy Joseph celebrated her 25th harvest for Fiddlehead Cellars. Kathy is renowned for her elegant Pinot Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills and the Willamette Valley and her supple Sauvignon Blanc from the Santa Ynez Valley. Fiddlehead wines are handmade, true to tradition, expressive of place and simply delicious. The Lark, named for the sleek overnight Pullman train of the Southern Pacific Railroad that serviced Santa Barbara from 1910 -1968, is a full-service restaurant located in the historic Santa Barbara Fish Market building in the heart of the Funk Zone. The Lark brings the entire Santa Barbara community together to share meals that are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant bounty available on the Central Coast.

• Meet in Santa Barbara at Jaffurs Winery • H osts from Fiddlehead and Jaffurs will greet you with delicious aperitifs before you are whisked to Fiddlestix Estate Vineyard • Transfer included for twenty-four (24) people to Fiddlestix Estate Vineyard • T he Lark Executive Chef, Jason Paluska, will prepare hors d’oeuvres and a four-course dinner with wine pairings for twenty four (24) people at the Vineyard • Live music so you can boogie the night away • Transfer included back to Jaffurs Winery • Transfer included for twenty-four (24) people by Santa Barbara Airbus to Fiddlestix Estate Vineyard W WW.TH EL A R K S B . C OM | W W W. F ID D LE H E AD C E LLAR S. C O M | WWW. JAFFUR SWIN E . C OM

The lucky winner of this lot will be given two dates in the summer of 2014 to choose from. Other restrictions may apply. The dates suggested for this lot are Sunday, June 28th or Sunday, August 3rd. Other dates may be available upon request. Courtesy of The Lark Restaurant, Fiddlehead Cellars, Jaffurs Wine Cellars, and Santa Barbara Airbus


VIP Santa Catalina Island Getaway

A Two-Day, Two Couple, Excursion to a Nearby Coastal Gem

Catalina Island is known for sun, fun and great getaways and now for wine too, thanks to the Rusack family’s Santa Catalina Island Vineyard. You’ll get to experience all of this during a fabulous excursion for two couples “26 miles across the sea.” Start with Uber transporting you from your Santa Barbara or Los Angeles home to Long Beach, where you’ll board a helicopter for your flight to Catalina. You’ll spend two nights at the recently re-designed waterfront Pavilion Hotel, where you can relax in an elegantly landscaped tropical garden just steps from the beach, and enjoy a European breakfast and wine and cheese tasting reception each day. For dinner each night, you’ll sit out over the water and have some of the best seafood anywhere (and VIP treatment!) you at the new Bluewater Avalon and the trendy Avalon Grille. A bottle of Rusack Santa Catalina Wine is included each night. To keep you busy during the day, zip from mountain to mountain on Catalina’s Zip Line Eco Tour, traveling almost three quarters of a mile while reaching speeds of up to 45 MPH, and take a Bio-Diesel Hummer Adventure to the quaint village of Two Harbors, including a drive through Rusack’s Santa Catalina Island Vineyards! Your island adventure ends with a helicopter flight back to Long Beach and Uber transportation home. And to get you in the spirit of your adventure tonight, you’ll go home with a case of this so-hard-to-get Rusack Santa Catalina Wine -- less than 400 cases were produced last year -elegantly packaged in two wooden wine cases.

• Roundtrip transportation for two (2) couples, or four (4) people, from their homes to Long Beach • Four (4) seats reserved on a helicopter to take you from Long Beach to Avalon on Santa Catalina Island. • T wo (2) rooms and two (2) nights in luxury accommodations at the Pavilion Hotel, which includes continental breakfast and a daily wine & cheese reception • Dinner for four (4) at Avalon Grille with one (1) bottle of Rusack Santa Catalina Vineyard Wine • Dinner for four (4) at Bluewater with one (1) bottle of Rusack Santa Catalina Vineyard Wine • Privately escorted Hummer Adventure Tour with a drive through Rusack Santa Catalina Vineyards • Zip Line Eco Tour for everyone! • O ne (1) case of wine, including two (2) Gift Boxes featuring: three (3) Chardonnay, two (2) Pinot Noir and one (1) Zinfandel made from their extremely exclusive Catalina Island Vineyard WW W. C ATA L IN A IS L A N D VIN EYAR D S. C O M | WWW. V ISITC ATALIN AISLAN D . C O M

Transportation restrictions may apply. Non-Transferable and Subject to Availability. Expires February 1, 2015.

Courtesy of Rusack, Santa Catalina Island Vineyards and Uber


SANTA BARBARA AND SONOMA

AN EXPLORATION OF CALIFORNIA S PREMIER WINEMAKING REGIONS

Soil, sun, wine, and fun! Explore the wine country in both the Central Coast and Sonoma Valley! “Producing world-class wines that embody the spirit and character of this special place is at the core of our business, and our commitment to sustainable farming and preserving the land for future generations provides the framework for our practices.” – Barbara Banke, Chairman and Proprietor of Jackson Family Wines Explore two incredible wine regions with this auction package, which offers two couples the chance to sample their way through both the Santa Maria Valley and Sonoma Valley. First, experience the relaxed, laid-back lifestyle of the Santa Barbara region. Settle into our private estate, perched in the rolling hills along Foxen Trail. Entice your palate with exclusive barrel tastings at Cambria followed by a cheese pairing. Then enjoy a lively cooking demonstration and education about Santa Maria BBQ before dining with Cambria and Byron winemakers at the estate. You’ll also visit other wineries in the valley, complete with a picnic lunch and a driver so you can truly enjoy each sample. A guided horseback ride showcases the natural beauty of the area, and is the perfect way to spend a day before a private dinner at Hitching Post winery. Keep the feeling on Santa Maria alive with your complimentary one-year membership to our wine clubs. In addition, you’ll receive gift baskets with our most exclusive Cambria and Byron wines. If you were thinking, “I wish this would never end!” you are in luck! Your second weekend trip includes private plane transportation from Santa Barbara to Sonoma Valley, whisking your group away for a tranquil stay at the Arrowood Vineyards and Winery Guest House. During your weekend you’ll sample a selection of our limited production wines. This Sonoma County gem will be the perfect place to relax after a busy week of Santa Barbara winetasting and fun. Trip for four (4) people to include: CENTRAL COAST

• Four (4) nights at Jackson Family Wine’s private Santa Maria Valley estate

• To help you get to Santa Barbara, a $3,000 credit towards airfare and car rental to explore the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley

• While touring central coast enjoy a private Cambria winery tour and barrel tasting

• At Cambria you will have an interactive cooking demonstration, followed by dinner with Cambria and Byron winemakers

• During your central coast tour you will experience private tastings at neighboring wineries featured in Sideways, along with driver and picnic lunch on day of choice

• Saddle Up! Guided horseback riding excursion

• Dinner at Hitching Post winery

• Two (2) gift baskets of exclusive winery-only offerings

• One (1) complimentary one-year membership to both Cambria and Byron Wine Clubs

Trip for four (4) people to include: SONOMA VALLEY

• Private roundtrip jet to Sonoma Valley from Santa Barbara

• Weekend stay for four (4) people at the Arrowood Winery guest house in Glen Ellen, California

• Exclusive wine tastings throughout your stay W W W. C A M B R IAW IN ES. C O M | WWW. AR R O WO O D V IN E YAR D S. C O M

This package is sold as one lot for four people, and must be arranged on mutually agreeable dates not occurring during harvest. Santa Barbara and Sonoma legs of trip can be fulfilled separately. Other restrictions may apply. Courtesy of Barbara Banke and Jackson Family Wines


BLEND YOUR OWN BARREL A BIODYNAMIC MONSTER BLEND WITH QUPÉ & BECKMEN

Starting your own biodynamic vineyard is a dream for some. For others, the dream is knowing that the vineyard is in full bloom, the wine is ready to be made, and you will enjoy the finished product. Now your winemaking dream can come true! Leave the hard part in the hands of the experts at Qupé and Beckmen and create a biodynamic wine blend of your dreams. You will be under the watchful eye of two of the best winemakers in the region. Those in Santa Barbara County winemaking know Qupe’s, Bob Lindquist as one of the original “Rhone Rangers” – California winemakers who embraced the wines of France’s Rhone Valley and established the Rhone grape varieties in California. Back when Bob and his wife, winemaker Louisa Sawyer Lindquist, prepared to plant the Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard (SLV) in 2005, they made a commitment to sustainable farming. Their good friend Steve Beckmen of Beckmen Vineyards had been growing superior fruit at his Purisima Mountain Vineyard using biodynamics - a system devised in the 1920s that treats the vineyard as a self-contained, living organism. While growing biodynamically is difficult to understand, and even harder to execute, if done right, can produce some pretty magical results. Bob and Steve don’t make just any wine, they make some of the best Rhone wines in Santa Barbara, and now, you have the opportunity to join forces with these two wine magicians and make your own barrel! But the barrel isn’t all! Before the blending begins, Beckmen Vineyards and Qupé are opening their doors to you and three guests for a weekend to remember. Settle into the newly built Beckmen Vineyard Estate Cottage where you can sit back and soak up the beauty of Santa Ynez over breakfast in the vineyard. After you create your biodynamic masterpiece, enjoy a legendary lunch from the Au Bon Climat / Qupé kitchen, and later that evening sink your teeth into a Santa Maria-style feast at the famous Hitching Post II.

• Blend your own barrel (22 cases) of Syrah or Grenache of Beckmen/Lindquist Wines • Two (2) nights’ accommodations for four (4) people at the Beckmen Vineyard Estate Cottage; the night before and the night of blending day • Breakfast for four (4) people in Beckmen’s vineyard catered by Bell Street Farms • Lunch for four (4) people prepared especially for your group from the Au Bon Climat/Qupé kitchen • Dinner for four (4) people at the Hitching Post II Restaurant • An opportunity to feature your wine at the 2016 Santa Barbara Wine Auction. W W W. B EC K M EN V IN E YAR D S. C O M | WWW. Q UP E . C O M

Wine blending and lunch at Qupé with Bob Lindquist must occur Monday thru Friday. Stay at the Beckmen Vineyard Estate Cottage is available Monday thru Sunday. Date of barrel blending and other included activities must be coordinated by winning bidder and scheduled on mutually-agreeable days with Vintners Bob Lindquist and Steve Beckmen. Courtesy of Tom and Judy Beckmen, Steve and Susan Beckmen, Beckmen Winery, Qupé Wines, Bob and Louisa Lindquist

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STAPLES SKY BOX - L A LAKERS VS L A CLIPPERS

Go play with the Los Angeles NBA home teams, and party it up in your own sky box at the Staples Center. Experience the match-up in style with seventeen of your closest friends, settling into a private suite for hours of gametime thrills. You’ll be able to feel the tension in the room as home teams, the L.A. Lakers and the L.A Clippers, battle it out in this cross-town rivalry on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 12:30 PM. Your sky box for eighteen people has twelve seats for you to fill, plus ten more standing room only guest access passes for your buddies that want to join in on the fun. Included is VIP parking so you can arrive in style, or if you prefer to ride like an NBA superstar, cruise down the coast in an Uber limousine. These are among the most popular seats in any arena in the NBA - get them while you can! • Eighteen game tickets with exclusive access to a Staples Center Skybox Twelve (12) seats Six (6) standing room only

• Four (4) additional passes into the Sky Box with purchase of general admission tickets • Four (4) VIP parking passes • Roundtrip Uber limousine transportation from Santa Barbara or Los Angeles • Catering services available, see restrictions W W W. S TA P L ESC E N TE R . C O M | WWW. UBE R . C O M Catering is available; obligation of winning bidder. Winning bidder can contact Staples Catering Service and order from a wide assortment of food and beverages. Game is subject to rescheduling. Courtesy of Staples Inc., Bob Nakasone, and Uber

PAPAGAYO PARADISE – A FOUR SEASONS RETREAT

Get ready for a week of bliss at Peninsula Papagayo with a stay in an incredible private residence at Costa Rica’s Four Seasons Resort. Indulge in this sprawling retreat, where you and five of your closest friends will enjoy a spacious and luxurious 3-bedroom villa with a private infinity plunge pool set amid tropical trees above unspoiled beaches. Your stay includes full access to the Four Seasons extraordinary resort facilities. Peninsula Papagayo is teeming with endless beauty. Formed by volcanic activity, then sculpted by wind, rain, and sun, this jagged pair of peninsulas reaches into the warm waters of the Golfo de Papagayo, seeking protection in the deep blue Pacific. The expanse and diversity of unspoiled land in this area of Costa Rica astonishes, with fifteen miles of coastline, fourteen miles of bluff edges, and thirty-one separate beaches of white, coral, gray, and black sands. Mother Nature must consider Peninsula Papagayo one of her finest achievements.

• One (1) week-long stay in private 3-bedroom villa at Four Seasons Costa Rica, Peninsula Papagayo • Other perks and excursions available through Four Seasons Costa Rica Resort W W W. F O UR SE ASO N S. C O M/C O STAR IC A Dates must be arranged with owner of residence two months prior to travel on mutually-agreeable dates. Courtesy of Martin Gore


A WEEK OF FOOD & WINE IN NANTUCKET

Join leading winemakers, renowned chefs and wine & food enthusiasts on the island of Nantucket for a collection of over 150 prestigious events. Immerse yourself in island life: pristine beaches, picturesque villages, swanky very special food, and world class wine during the Nantucket Wine and Food festival. Travel to Nantucket, Massachusetts with your favorite food & wine-loving friends for seven days of world-class food, escapades, and sipping your way around pristine Nantucket Island. Upon landing in Boston, you will be met by a private limousine to convey your party of four to Hyannis Port where you will embark on a high speed ferry for the one hour voyage to the island. You will arrive in the heart of Nantucket Town, where you will be met and delivered to your very conveniently located home for the week. You will have time to wander the cobbled streets of colonial Nantucket Town and explore the island before five days of Festival fun. Wine lovers and foodies rejoice as this priceless experience takes you into the VIP world of the renowned Nantucket Wine and Food Festival, with tickets to the following exclusive events. Join in on the fun at the Opening Reception to welcome the chefs and winemakers to the island for the 18th Annual Nantucket Wine Festival! At the Harbor Gala with VIP access, experience 40 stations of mouth-watering dishes prepared by the best chefs in the country paired with select wines from around the world. Watch live cooking demonstrations by local, regional and national chefs at The Culinary Marketplace, while enjoying artisan food samples, author book-signings, and more. On Saturday morning, start your day off right with Breakfast on the Harbor. The Culinary Tent will be alive with the smell of fresh brewed coffee, teas, gourmet pastries and artisan samples and star chefs demonstrating their favorite breakfast recipes! Finally, attend a V.I.P. Grand Tasting held in the gardens of the elegant White Elephant Hotel where you’ll be wooed with over 150 prestigious global wineries, fabulous artisan food, and live entertainment. Add on extra wine classes, culinary seminars or demonstrations for the complete Festival package! Before and after the excitement of the Festival, be sure to explore the island and partake in countless other activities: visit the Nantucket Whaling Museum to learn about Nantucket’s maritime heritage, take your adventure off-thebeaten-path to the Cisco Brewery for a pint of Whales Tale Pale Ale and a bit of music fun, or cruise around the windswept island’s miles of bike paths on rental bikes. Your concierge will provide you with assistance and suggestions for whatever your interests might be. Whether you come for the wine, seafood or surf, romance or revelry, you’ll find Nantucket a magical retreat in the springtime.

• Roundtrip limousine transportation for four (4) people to take you from Boston Logan airport to Hyannis, Massachusetts • Four (4) adult roundtrip tickets on the high-speed ferry from Hyannis to Nantucket Island with Hy-Line Cruises • Week-long stay for seven (7) nights in a charming Nantucket cottage – one queen bedroom, one twin bedroom - within walking distance of all Festival event, and stocked with basic provisions per your wishes • Personal concierge to help you find your way around the island and become oriented with Festival events • Nantucket Wine Festival ticket package, which includes four (4) tickets to the following events, from May 1418, 2014 Opening Reception on Wednesday, May 14 Harbor Gala VIP Early Access on Thursday, May 15 Culinary Marketplace on Friday, May 16 Breakfast on the Harbor on Saturday, May 17 The Grand Tastings Session 3 VIP on Sunday, May 18 • Dinner for four (4) at the famous Galley Beach Restaurant W WW. N A N T U C K ET W IN EF ES T IVA L . C O M | H Y LIN E C R UISE S. C O M | WWW. G ALLE Y BE ACH.NET Travel to/from Boston Logan airport not included. Week-long cottage stay is for any 7 nights between May 12 and 20, only over Nantucket Wine Festival weekend. Winning bidders have until April 1, 2014 to claim their Wine Festival tickets. These are NOT all access passes, and winning bidders may choose a variety of other events depending on interests and availability. Festival goers must be 21 or older to attend events that include wine or spirits. Other restrictions may apply. Courtesy of The Nantucket Wine Festival, John and Sandy Knox-Johnston, Bill and Siobhan Moore, David Silva and The Galley Beach Restaurant, Hy-Line Cruises, the Nantucket Steamship Authority


THE OLIO E LIMONE CUCINA DINNER FOR

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Enjoy a sumptuous multi-course dinner party for up to thirty people at Olio e Limone Ristorante — Santa Barbara’s best Italian eatery, offering fine dining, wine, and gourmet cuisine that will have you reminiscing about your last stroll down the streets of Sicily. Let husband-wife team Alberto and Elaine Morello treat you to a fabulous night of food paired with wines donated by participating wineries of the 2014 Santa Barbara Wine Auction! More than ten years on, Olio e Limone continues to provide only the best Italian food to Santa Barbara’s discerning diners. The private dining room, the Cucina Room, is yours for the evening to entertain and delight thirty of your nearest and dearest for the duration of your gathering. And what an event! Perfectly paired with each course will be the best Italian varietals of Santa Barbara County. Fresh pastas, carpaccio, fileto, oh my!

• Private, multi-course chef’s tasting dinner for up to thirty (30) people in Olio e Limone Ristorante’s Cucina Room • Paired wines by Santa Barbara County Vintners WWW. O LIO LIMO N E . C O M Dinner to be arranged on a mutually agreed-upon date, and on non-peak dates as per Cucina Room availability and owner’s discretion. Not valid for Saturday dinner, holidays or peak periods. May not be redeemed for cash. Courtesy of Elaine and Alberto Morello of Olio e Limone Ristorante, and Santa Barbara County Vintners

MAD FOR MELVILLE: A VIP DAY IN THE VINEYARDS

Melville Vineyards and Winery, the featured winery of 2012 Santa Barbara Wine Auction with owner Ron Melville recognized as Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation Honoree, is at it again and inviting you back to one of the most beautiful wineries in Santa Barbara County. Taste the magic of Melville and bid on this eno-venture for eight people for a day in the vineyards. Beautiful Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or Syrah - silky, complex, shy, bold, mysterious, aromatic. Perhaps evocative of that recent trip to the sea or the nascent fragrance of raspberries from your garden. This special experience includes barrel tastings and an escorted vineyard tour with Chad Melville and Greg Brewer, as well as a private catered lunch for eight people by local Chef Alfonso Curti of Trattoria Uliveto. • Roundtrip transportation for eight (8) people by Coastal Concierge to Melville Vineyards and Winery • A behind-the-scenes winery experience with Melville winemakers Chad Melville and Greg Brewer • A private vineyard tour of the blocks with barrel tastings • Al fresco gourmet lunch for eight (8) people with hand-selected pairings from Melville’s private library of wines • Private labels for bottling in commemoration of the experience • Two (2) large-format bottles of Melville wine, one of each Estate Pinot Noir Chardonnay Visit to be scheduled for mutually-agreeable date. Must be 21 to participate. Courtesy of Melville Vineyards & Winery


A SANTA BARABA DESIGN EXCLUSIVE

Everyone has style…their job is to help you find it!

Let design pros John Maienza and Gregg Wilson take the reins and create a home you will love to live in. This globetrotting dynamic duo of design, Maienza and Wilson, who are One King’s Lane Tastemakers and featured in Architectural Digest, will spend 8 hours using their collective architecture and decorating skills to enhance a sumptuously comfortable space for you. Let them help you find all manner of art and design inspiration wherever you choose to delight. With a collection of Santa Barbara-based design boutique certificates and collectibles, your home will be transformed into the perfect American Riviera escape. Celebrate your new space with a toast to the Tastemakers and a private dinner for ten people with wines at LUCKY’S in Montecito.

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Eight (8) hours of design time with designers and decorators John Maienza and Gregg Wilson One (1) Turkish Kilim Runner (circa 1920) from William Laman Furniture Garden Antiques One (1) Fortuny Journal to record your design experience One (1) $500 Botanik Gift Certificate One (1) $500 Cabana Home Certificate

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One (1) $500 Rooms & Garden Certificate One (1) $500 Santa Barbara Design Center Certificate One (1) Nobilis Paris faux fur throw Three (3) Parisian hand-embroidered down silk pillows Extravagant dinner for ten (10) people with wines at Lucky’s in Montecito M A IEN Z AW IL S O N . C O M | WWW. WILLIAMLAMAN . C O M W W W. B OTA N IK IN C . C O M | WWW. LUC KY S-STE AKH O USE . C O M

Design meetings to be scheduled on mutually-agreeable date with designers. Winning bidder must coordinate with Lucky’s for dinner reservations. Courtesy of John Maienza & Gregg Wilson, William Laman Furniture Garden Antiques, Fortuny, Botanik, Cabana Home, Rooms & Gardens, Santa Barbara Design Center, Nobilis Paris, and Lucky’s Montecito


PARTY WITH THE PROS AT INDUSTRIAL EATS

Make sure to bid high to win this dinner for twenty-four people with rare and one-of-a-kind wines provided by Cold Heaven Cellars and Au Bon Climat. There’s always a need to throw a party - graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, or maybe just because it’s Wednesday! Whatever the case may be, why not make it a fabulous, unique, and totally memorable in Santa Barbara Wine Country? The owners of Industrial Eats, the newest jewel in the culinary crown of Buellton, Jeff and Janet Olsson will dazzle your party with a 6-course dinner that includes their very own hand-made charcuterie and the finest cheeses from around the world. The menu will feature the best of what Santa Barbara has to offer from sea to land to table (we don’t need to boast about our world famous Uni or the vegetables picked that very morning, do we?) And what would a party be without the finest libations? Jim and Morgan Clendenen of Au Bon Climat (you know Jim invented Chardonnay, right?) and Cold Heaven Cellars, will be your guides and pour rare, one-of-a-kind offerings that will amaze and make you look like the host or hostess extraordinaire. But everyone knows that a party isn’t complete with great music! DJ SuZanX will be there spinning to keep everyone moving and will be sure to keep the party going all night long.

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Welcome wine reception for your party of twenty-four (24) people A six-course dinner at Industrial Eats in Buellton Hand-selected, rare wine pairings with each dinner course by Au Bon Climat and Cold Heaven Cellars Dance the night away to the sounds of DJ SuZanX I N DUS T R IA L EAT S . C OM | W W W. AUBO N C LIMAT. C O M | WWW. C O LD H E AV E N C E LLAR S.COM

Dinner must be scheduled on a mutually-agreeable date. Courtesy of Jeff and Janet Olssen of Industrial Eats, Jim Clendenen, and Morgan Clendenen, and DJ SuZanX

A PIONEER BLENDING AT TERRAVANT

Prepare yourself for a memorable evening with the 2014 Santa Barbara Wine Auction’s Honoree, Santa Barbara County Pioneer of Pinot Noir, Rick Longoria. You and your seven guests will be indulged at the Terravant Winery and Restaurant starting off with delectable appetizers. Then, guests will create their own custom blend hosted by Rick Longoria. Each guest will have their own ‘special’ blend hand bottled and labeled to bring home with bragging rights! Following the blending session, Joe Padilla, Proprietor of Terravant Winery Restaurant will present a special fourcourse menu paired to perfection with Longoria library and new release wines. This is sure to be an exceptional evening with one of Santa Barbara counties finest winemakers!

• Appetizers and custom wine blending reception for eight (8) people • Special hand-blended bottle keepsake • Four-course menu for eight (8) paired with Longoria library and new release wines W W W. T ER RAVAN T. C O M | WWW. LO N GO R IAWIN E . C O M Valid on a mutually agreed upon date between Feb. 22nd to Aug. 31st 2014. Gratuity and tax included. Expires on August 31, 2014. Donation courtesy of Terravant Winery & Restaurant and Longoria Winery


WINETASTING FLIGHT OF FANCY

Want to impress that special someone? Celebrate a momentous occasion? This wine tasting tour-of-a-lifetime is yours, and now is the time! Two passengers will experience a special wine tasting and dining experience throughout the Santa Ynez and Santa Maria valleys. Begin your day buckling in and taking off from Santa Barbara Airport. Live in the area and have enough clearance? Have the helicopter come to you and sightsee your way from home up to the Santa Ynez Valley for spectacular views and tasty treats. First stop is at Beckman Vineyards for an elegant, private brunch. Beckmen’s biodynamic methods produce some of the area’s finest Estate-grown Rhone varietals such as Syrah and Grenache. Just a short flight away is your next tasting at Foxen, the winery well known for its small-production, sustainably-farmed, awardwinning wines such as their Sea Smoke Pinot Noir. How many wonderful wines can you taste in one day? Hop back in your “chariot” and take back to the sky for your next stop at the new Presqu’ile Winery in Santa Maria, which is known for its Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. A staple sustainable vineyard at the south end of the Santa Maria Valley, Presqu’ile now boasts a showpiece tasting room, a state-of-the-art winery, and enough games to keep you entertained for hours. Your last jaunt of this spectacular day is at Cambria Estate Winery, where “Estate defines who we are and what we do.” Cambria’s tasting room pros will hand-selected their finest Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah vintages. Then, take the long flight home, down the coast, as you reminisce about your fabulous adventure!

• Helicopter wine tasting tour-of-a-lifetime for two (2) people provided by Santa Barbara Helicopter Tours, available for pick-up at your home or the Santa Barbara Airport • Brunch for two (2) people with wines at Beckmen Winery in Santa Ynez • Wine tastings for two (2) people at Foxen Winery in Santa Ynez • Al fresco lunch for two (2) people with wines at Presqu’ile Winery in Santa Maria • Wine tastings for two (2) people at Cambria Estate Winery in Santa Maria W WW. H EL IC OP T ERT OU RS OF S AN TABAR BAR A. C O M | WWW. BE C KME N V IN E YAR D S. COM W W W. F OX EN WIN E . C O M | WWW. C AMBR IAWIN E S. C O M Helicopter tour to be arranged on mutually agreeable dates with Santa Barbara Helicopter Tours and all participating wineries, Monday thru Thursday. If the winning bidder lives in Santa Barbara County and has proper clearance to land the helicopter, they can be picked up and returned to their home. Courtesy of Santa Barbara Helicopter Tours, Beckmen Winery, Foxen, Presqu’ile Winery, and Cambria Estate Winery


FASHION WEEK - the ultimate project runway experience

In fashion, it’s all about the avant-garde.

Take the excitement of the emergent fashion world to the next level by attending the long-awaited finale of “Project Runway” Season 13! After following one of TV’s hottest reality shows through a season of high fashion—and even higher drama—you and a guest will attend the exciting finale, being among the first in the nation to witness the reveal of America’s next “it” designer. To prepare you and your guest for the edge of the runway, cosmetic artist Jennifer Snowdon will use her talents to draw forth your natural beauty. Once you’re looking your best, it’s time! Held in the tents at Lincoln Center, home of the elite NY Fashion Week, the finale will feature an exclusive runway show with the most cutting-edge designs from the Season 13 finalists. Watch first-hand as the season comes to a close and the next big thing in fashion takes off. After all of the fabulous fashion, stick around for the incredible opportunity for a private meet-and greet with the one name that is synonymous with “Project Runway”: Heidi Klum!

• Two (2) Alaska Air coach roundtrip unrestricted system-wide tickets • Two (2) VIP tickets to the “Project Runway” Season 13 finale at Lincoln Center • A meet-and-greet with Heidi Klum for two (2) people • One (1) night stay in the Smyth TriBeCa, a Thompson Hotel that embraces the neighborhood’s vibrant history and contemporary lifestyle • One (1) complimentary makeup session or lesson with Makeup Artist Jennifer Snowdon to prepare for your big day out • One (1) complimentary hair styling session • Dinner for two (2) people at one of New York City’s finest restaurants WWW.MYLIFETIME.COM/SHOWS/PROJECT-RUNWAY | WWW.THOMPSONHOTELS.COM/SMYTH Alaska Air transportation is completely unrestricted, good on Alaska Airlines and/or Horizon Air, and does not have any blackout dates applied. Travel is good for one year from the date of issue. Experience to coincide with “Project Runway” Season 13 finale. Exact date not established at time of printing. Other conditions may apply. Please contact Smyth TriBeCA for date availability. Makeup session is valid until September 2014, with the exception of the month of August per Jennifer Snowdon’s availability. Courtesy of Jane Cha, Thompson Hotels, Alaska Air, and Jennifer Snowdon

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Silent auction items will be on display in the Foyer Loggia and Terrace until pm

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YOU RE PRIVATE RANCHO LA ZACA

Spend one unforgettable day at breathtaking Rancho La Zaca, a former Spanish land grant nestled on a rolling savanna of oaks and golden grasses. Hosted at the private home of Tom Dittmer and Frances Schultz, begin your morning with shooting sporting clays at the La Zaca shotgun range, where instructors will help you and your guests learn how to hit these fast-moving clay target. It’s like playing a round of golf with a gun! Next, an excursion through the Oak Savanna Vineyard will take you to a perfect perch where you will enjoy an al fresco luncheon, and bragging rights! Prepared by Chef Stephanie Valentine, who uses the freshest local ingredients, your gourmet feast will be served in the evergreen of surrounding oak trees.

• Sporting clays shooting with instruction for four (4) people including use of guns, ammunition, and clays La Zaca’s world-class shooting range • Outdoor luncheon for four (4) people with wines at Rancho La Zaca Guns and shells provided, but winning bidder is welcome to bring their own. Shooting day to be scheduled on a mutually-agreeable date. Expires on February 22, 2015. Courtesy of Tom Dittmer and Frances Schultz

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ADD SOME SPICE TO YOUR LIFE

Spices were among the most demanded and expensive products available in Europe in the Middle Ages; imported from plantations in Asia and Africa. Owner Dinesh Perera of The Spicy Gourmet offers premium organic and Fairtrade spices to unlock an unparalleled taste experience. Let Perera show you how to create fresh, exotic spice blends that will satisfy your desire for great-tasting meals over a dinner for six people in your home. Your guests will enjoy a delicious and aromatic culinary feast and send them home with The Spicy Gourmet Spice Blending Collections.

• Let Chef Perera come to you for a private dinner for six (6) people at your Santa Barbara County home • Premium spice packages for you and your guests

• Gift certificate to Chaucer’s Bookstore for a recipe book of your choice W W W. T H ES P IC Y G OUR ME T. C O M | WWW. C H AUC E R SBO O KS. C O M Dinner must be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date. Other restrictions may apply. Courtesy of The Spicy Gourmet, and Chaucer’s Bookstore


THE MAGIC OF DISNEY

The happiest place on earth where all your favorite Disney characters come to life. You may have been to Disneyland before, but we invite you to revisit this magical world to experience the secret world of Mickeys! The round-eared Mickey Mouse emblem is hard to miss and can be spotted all across the park. Hint: Start with the entrance! Keep track of how many “Mickeys” you spot because no one knows how many truly exists; only Walt Disney himself. Happy “Mickey” hunting!

• Four (4) Disneyland Resort park hopper tickets D ISN E Y LAN D . D ISN E Y. GO . C O M Please refer to tickets for any restrictions. Courtesy of Disneyland Resort

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AFTERNOON WINE N FLIGHT

“This is your Captain Speaking. Please buckle up and prepare for takeoff.”

Let the journey begin! We invite you to experience Santa Barbara like you’ve never seen it – by air, as you get cozy with a special guest in a Cessna 172. This one-hour flight will take you over the American Riviera and through the clouds for a breathtaking view of our pristine coastline. When you’re back on your feet, indulge in fresh seafood fare during an oceanfront lunch at Beachside Bar and Café. Feel free to dig your toes into the sand at Goleta Beach before you head downtown for a crisp Sauvignon Blanc at Margerum Wine Company for tastings and decadent hors d’oeuvres.

• One (1) hour scenic tour of Santa Barbara in a Cessna 172 for two (2) passengers, including aerial views of Santa Barbara, the Channel Islands, Lake Cachuma, Sana Ynez, and Shoreline • Beachside Café gift certificate for lunch valued at $50 • Winetasting for two (2) at Margerum Wine Company in downtown Santa Barbara with complimentary paired hors d’oeuvres from Wine Cask W W W. A B OV EA L L S BA. C O M | WWW. BE AC H SID E -BAR C AFE . C O M W W W. M A R G ERU M WIN E C O MPAN Y. C O M | WWW. WIN E C ASK. C O M Above All Aviation restrictions may apply. Courtesy of Above All Aviation, Beachside Bar and Café, Margerum Wine Company, and Wine Cask


FLY AWAY AS PILOT FOR A DAY

“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” – Leonardo Da Vinci Take full control of an aircraft under the supervision of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor. These introductory lessons are meant to give a taste of the incredible experience of flight. You will be briefed on the ground before take-off on the fundamentals of flying and the use of the basic maneuver controls. Then, you will be in the pilot’s seat for three sixty minute flights around the Santa Barbara area to put your training to the test.

• Three (3) two-hour aviation lessons in a Cessna 152 (one hour flight time per lesson) • One (1) Student Pilot Kit to include a log book, t-shirt, and cap WWW. ABO V E ALLSB. C O M Above All Aviation restrictions may apply. Courtesy of Above All Aviation

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WRAP YOURSELF UP

You have picked the cocktail dress, chosen the heels, and now all you need is something to keep you warm. Wrap yourself with Hella-Barbara Rank designer paisley shawl that will keep you comfortable on a cool evening and is guaranteed to compliment your appearance for a night out. Hella-Barbara Rank designs are exclusively made in California in limited edition. With shawls this fabulous, they are just like shoes - you can never have too many!

• Two (2) paisley shawls with suede edge for the two (2) highest bidders Courtesy of Hella-Barbara Rank


CLIMB ON AT SANTA BARBARA ROCK GYM

Push your climbing skills to the limit with nine of your closest friends at the Santa Barbara Rock Gym, a premier climbing center on the West Coast. With over 8,500 square feet of climbing terrain, certified instructors, and premier climbing walls, this is the perfect place for beginners or the experienced pros. Santa Barbara Rock Gym will provide two instructors and rental harnesses so your group can just show up and “belay on.” But the party does not end after the climb! Head over to get some gear for your crew at Mountain Air Sports before recounting the day’s adventures over pizza and treats at Pizza Mizza in downtown Santa Barbara.

• A climbing party for ten (10) people at Santa Barbara Rock Gym • Ten (10) $10 gift cards to Mountain Air Sports • A Pizza Mizza party for the entire group with pizza, cookies, and sodas W W W. S B R OC K G Y M. C O M | WWW. MO UN TAIN AIR SP O RTS. C O M WWW. P IZZAMIZZA. C O M Contact Santa Barbara Rock Gym for availability. Courtesy of Santa Barbara Rock Gym, Mountain Air Sports, and Pizza Mizza

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A PARTY FOR THE SALT LOVERS

Himalayan Salt is the finest of all sea salts and has many advantages for the mind, body and soul. The Salt has the ability to sharpen vital brain functions, improve mental clarity, anti-aging benefits, can create a relaxed quality of energy, it is detoxifying, the essential minerals replenishes our vital electrolytes, and foods cooked with this type of salt are absorbed better by the body. Santa Barbara’s underground Himalayan Salt Caves creates the ultimate experience for all you “Salt Lovers.” Partake in the health benefits of hits miracle mineral with a party for your nearest and dearest. Celebrate your friendships and reward your soul with a private two-hour large salt cave session. Sink your toes into the purifying crystals, take a seat, close your eyes, and breathe in the revitalizing aromas that surround you. Once you are feeling cleansed, treat everyone to a glass of Santa Barbara wine and a paired gourmet cupcake from Ali Riede at Sugar Cat Studio. Winner of Cupcake Wars on the Food Network, Ali is sure to whip up her very best for your fête.

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One (1) large salt cave rental for two-hours for up to twenty (20) people One (1) Salt gift basket with an assortment of salt products Forty (40) gourmet mini cupcakes by Sugar Cat Studio Six (6) bottles of assorted Santa Barbara County wines W W W. S A LT C AV ESB. C O M | WWW. SUGAR C ATSTUD IO . C O M

Winning bidder must contact Salt Cave Santa Barbara for large salt cave rental availability. Courtesy of Salt and Sugar Cat Studio


IT S A PARTY AT FIREHOUSE #

Firehouse #12 is ready for you to explore the station! If your son or daughter is dreaming of being a fire fighter, gets excited when they hear the fire trucks go by, or cannot wait to squirt you with the fire hose then here is the family’s golden ticket! Invite eight children with their chaperones or five other adults to join in on the fun! The fire department would like to remind you to stay safe and be aware of fire safety.

• Santa Barbara Firehouse party with lunch for eight (8) children with chaperones or six (6) adults • Lunch or dinner at Firehouse #12 for all guests • Eight (8) pints of McConnell’s ice cream treats for your group W W W. S B C F IR E . C O M | WWW. MC C O N N E LLS. C O M Winning bidder must contact Firehouse Captain to schedule event. See certificate for details. Courtesy of Santa Barbara Fire Department and McConnell’s Ice Cream Santa Barbara

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ESCAPE TO THE HEART OF SEVILLA

A week-long stay at Casa Palacio San José in the heart of old Seville.

In the count’s palace, fall in love with the light, the space, and infinite beautiful details.

Seville is easily Spain’s most flamboyant city. As a former Moorish capital, its streets are awash in a sultry jumble of Christian-Muslim architecture, with many grand buildings in need of a fresh coat of paint. And unlike much of Spain, Seville has resisted the urge to make its tiled courtyards and medieval sidewalks, some as narrow as a bicycle tire, sleek and trendy. Flamenco dancers, gypsy street performers and Andalusian cowboys in wide-brimmed boleros still strut in 2,000-year-old plazas shaded by orange trees and palms. On balmy nights, parties can erupt spontaneously over bottles of red wine. It’s a contagious street theater in which everyone can join. Tonight, bid on this chance to stay for one week in Casa Palacio San José, this “palacete” originally built in the XVII Century, which was completely restored in 1993 by Rafael Manzano, the first and only Spanish architect to have ever won the prestigious Richard H. Driehaus Award of classical architecture. Spend your days diving into this Spanish paradise, which is distilled into its purest and most intense form here with the most passionate and portentous Semana Santa (Holy Week), the most festive and romantic annual feria, the best tapas bars and nightlife, and the most stylish people in Andalucía.

• A one-week stay for six (6) people at the Casa Palacio San José I in Sevilla, Spain W W W. SE V ILLASAN JO SE . C O M Travel to/from Spain not included. Winning bidder must arrange stay with Casa Palacio owners by February 22, 2015, and travel to Sevilla must occur by August 22, 2015. Excluded holidays: Easter, week of Sevilla’s Spring Fair, and Christmas. Courtesy of Hache Hache Luike - Spain


FOODIE STROLL WITH THE WINE CASK

Wine Cask is a locally owned, multi-faceted restaurant with an iconic reputation as Santa Barbara’s culinary and wine landmark. It’s food and wine central for aficionados; a full sensory experience from the historic setting the restaurant occupies to the innovative cuisine balanced with the warmth of personal service. Wine Cask Chefs shop at the farmer’s market every week and feature local seafood, produce and wines in support of Santa Barbara industry. The winner of this experience will go with Chef Brandon Hughes and stroll the Tuesday Santa Barbara Certified Farmer’s Market. Hear it from the master – what looks good, what is at its peak? After purchasing only the freshest and best looking ingredients, Chef will create a culinary masterpiece, just for you, of the day’s selections. Your group will be amazed what can be done with some love! Enjoy your dinner with thoughtfully selected wine pairings.

• Foodies stroll through the Santa Barbara Certified Farmer’s Market with Wine Cask Chef Brandon Hughes • Farmer’s Market dinner for four (4) people with wine pairings WWW. WIN E C ASK. C O M Foodie Stroll dinner available on Tuesday afternoons only. Guests must book in advance by calling the reservation line at Wine Cask. Courtesy of Wine Cask

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CULINARY EVENING WITH THE CALIFORNIA WINEMASTERS

Be the lucky winner of tickets to this extraordinary benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), which showcases 50 internationally recognized chefs and 75 of California’s finest wineries. The California Winemasters gala, a Wine Spectator “Top 10 U.S. Charity Auctions,” is among the most important CFF fundraisers in States, and one of the largest single-day charity wine auctions in the world, will be held on the “Midwest Street” back lot at Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank, CA on May 17, 2014, 6:00 – 10:30pm. You and your guest will enjoy an evening under the stars for this all-green event, which including wine tastings, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and a gourmet dinner prepared by the World’s best Chefs. Additionally, you are invited to the private Sponsor, Winemaker, and Chef’s brunch on Sunday, May 18th on the Club Patio of the Hilton Los Angeles Universal City.

• Two (2) tickets to the 25th annual “Culinary Evening With the California Winemasters” event, a Wine Spectator “Top 10 Charity Wine Auction” • Two (2) tickets to the exclusive VIP brunch at the Hilton Los Angeles in Universal City W W W.C ALIFO R N IAWIN E MASTE R S. O R G Winning bidder must contact event organizer, listed on live auction certificate, no more than 10 days after Santa Barbara Wine Auction to receive your official invitation for the “Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters” gala. Courtesy of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation


LET THE MUSIC MOVE YOU

The easiest way to get your Sonos sound system started.

Sonos PLAY:1 is a versatile wireless speaker that offers big sound in a compact size. With two perfectly tuned Class D amplifiers, one 3.5” mid-woofer designed to faithfully reproduce mid-range frequencies and deliver deep base, and one tweeter to create a crisp and accurate high-frequency response, no other wireless speaker this size delivers such rich, clear HiFi sound. With wireless control, you can easily stream your entire music library, popular music services, and internet radio to fill your home with sound. Together with the Sonos BRIDGE, their music players can go anywhere to let the music move you.

• One (1) Sonos PLAY:1 • One (1) Sonos BRIDGE WWW. SO N O S. C O M Courtesy of Sonos

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A TASTE OF RANCHO SISQUOC

Take advantage of this rare opportunity for a private tour of the seldom-seen Rancho Sisquoc Vineyards! Located in northern Santa Barbara County on the Sisquoc River 14 miles east of Santa Maria, Rancho Sisquoc is part of an 1852 Spanish land grant. The Chumash Indians called this area “Sisquoc”, which meant “gathering place”. Today Rancho Sisquoc is again a gathering place, this time for wine lovers. What better place to gather twenty of your favorite oenophile friends to be treated to a tasting of Rancho Sisquoc’s classic pours? As one of the first wineries in the now-famous Santa Barbara County wine region, Rancho Sisquoc has been around long enough to know that great wine is born from great vineyards, which is why they treasure and cultivate over 300 acres of superb vineyards used in the creation of award-winning estate wines. You and your guests will relax under the arbor and be treated to a dozen different wines from their collection. Paired hors d’oeuvres will make the experience uniquely special.

• Winetasting for twelve (12) wines for up to twenty (20) guests hosted by Rancho Sisquoc winemaker Alec Franks • Gourmet hors d’oeuvres under the arbor R AN C H O SISQ UO C . C O M Winetasting visit to be scheduled for a mutually-agreeable date. Courtesy of Rancho Sisquoc Winery

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PASO ROBLES VACATION RENTAL BY BIDDER ( VRBB)

A week-long stay at the Jones Ridge Ranch and Vineyard for the perfect family or group getaway. Fly in style on a Cirrus SR-20 and escape to this hidden gem in Paso Robles, a wine-lovers paradise in the heart of the Central Coast, just off prestigious Vineyard Drive. Jones Ridge Ranch and Vineyard -a 118 acre property with stunning hilltop views-is your retreat for the week. Your home away from home for eight guests features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a gourmet kitchen, large dining room, and a spacious living room. During September through November, watch the crews harvest the wonderful grapes grown in the vineyard. Far out of town so the stars sparkle at night, this peaceful and relaxing home is only minutes from where your wine tasting adventures will begin. Experience the best wine Paso has to offer on a limousine tour visiting top notch vineyards and tasting rooms such as Terry Hoage, L’Aventure and Denner. Whalebone Winery and Halter Ranch. End this VIP tasting tour back at home and allow Trumpet Vine Catering to host you and your guests for delectable appetizers and tapas style dishes. Entertain your guests with the signature blends from Tablas Creek Vineyard, Magnum from Halter Ranch, and a case of wine from Whalebone selected especially for you. Continue your adventures and explore the bountiful beauty of Jones Ridge Ranch and Vineyard with hiking, biking, drinking, and games. If you are lucky you may spot a deer running through the hills of the property while enjoying the views.

• Fly two to three (2-3) people on a Cirrus SR-20, depending on luggage and weight restrictions, from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles in a Cessna and join your guests at Jones Ridge Ranch & Vineyard

• One (1) week at Jones Ridge Ranch & Vineyard in Paso Robles for eight (8) guests

• Four-hour Lush Limousine Tour for eight (8) people to experience local Paso Robles wineries

• Wine tastings for ten (10) at Denner Vineyards

• Wine tastings for ten (10) at Halter Ranch; One (1) Magnum of 2009 Syrah

• Wine tasting for six (6) and VIP tour at L’Aventure Winery

• Wine tastings and winery tour for six (6) people at Tablas Creek Vineyard; One (1) bottle of Esprit de

• Wine tastings and winery tour for four (4) at Terry Hoage Vineyards

• Wine tastings for ten (10) at Turley Wine Cellars

• Wine tasting for ten (10) at Villa Creek Cellars

• Wine tastings for ten (10) at Whalebone Winery; One (1) case of Whalebone Vineyard 2010 Cabernet

• Dinner for two (2) at IL Cortile Ristorante in downtown Paso Robles

• Party hosted by Trumpet Vine Catering for your guests at Jones Ridge Ranch with catered appetizers

Tablas 2011; One (1) bottle of Esprit de Tablas Blanc 2011

and tapas-style bites

• Pasolivo Tour for eight (8) people and keepsake gift basket with Pasolivo goods WWW. JO N E SR ID GE . C O M Flight restrictions may apply, and aircraft to subject to change. Winning bidder must contact Jones Ridge Ranch and Vineyard Owner following the event for available dates, holiday and event weekends are excluded for stay. Other restrictions may apply. Courtesy of Gordon and Jennifer Jones, Lush Limousine, Trumpet Vine Catering, Denner Vineyards, Halter Ranch, L’Aventure Winery, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Terry Hoage Vineyards, Turley Wine Cellars, Villa Creek Cellars, Whalebone Winery, Pasolivo Olive Oil


BODY MIND AND SOUL

To become an ultimate athlete, you will be assessed and worked over by Santa Barbara’s top trainers that will kick your butt into shape. This work out does not stop here. There will be unlimited fitness classes available for one month at Killer B Fitness for two people, membership to Spectrum Health Club and more. Afterwards, you can repair your body through chiropractic work and acupuncture to relax those tense muscles. When you are suitably recovered practice those yoga poses and breathe deeply to refresh your mind and soul. Relax, go with the flow, and reflect on your accomplishments!

• One (1) gift certificate for $600 of Bissell Chiropractic Sports Medicine goods and services: chiropractic therapy, shock wave or decompression therapy

• Assessment and four (4) private training sessions for up to two (2) people at Santa Barbara Training

• One (1) month of unlimited fitness classes for two (2) people at Killer B Fitness

• One (1) adult cycling helmet from Bicycle Bob’s

• Two (2) one-hour personal training sessions for two (2) people with Team PWY Fitness

• Two (2) acupuncture sessions for one (1) person with SB China Med

• Spectrum Health Club “insider” package: One (1) free training session in the Pilates Studio, One (1) free personal training session, and 1-month membership WW W. B IS S EL L C H IR O. C OM | W WW. SBTR AIN IN G . C O M | WWW. KILLE R BFITN E SS. C OM W W W. S B C H IN AME D . C O M | WWW. SP E C TR UMC LUBS. C O M See various certificates for specific donation restrictions. Courtesy of Bissell Chiropractic Sports Medicine, Santa Barbara Training, Killer B Fitness, Bicycle Bob’s, PWY Fitness, SB China Med, and Spectrum Health Club

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YOU RE A WINNER

Located in the beautiful wine country of the Santa Ynez Valley, Chumash Casino Resort is the place for excitement. This Native American casino is open daily 24 hours, 7 days a week, for round-the-clock excitement. This package includes a one-night stay, and complete with dinner for two at the Willows Restaurant, which features mouthwatering steaks and seafood with an extensive selection of local and imported wines. Come experience it all in a comfortably elegant setting. This special package also includes two spa treatments of your choosing. Come relax, dine, and play!

• One (1) night stay for two (2) people at The Chumash Casino Resort • Dinner for two (2) people at Willows Restaurant • Spa Treatments for two (2) people at the Chumash Spa WWW. C H UMASH C ASIN O . C O M Available on weekday night only, contact Chumash Casino for availability. Other restrictions may apply. Courtesy of The Chumash Casino Resort


VIVA LA FIESTA

If you are a Santa Barbara local, you know this means that the party of the year has begun! This annual event draws thousands of visitors from around the country every August and provides an array of history, customs, and traditions of the American Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and early American settlers, along with vibrant colors, delectable foods, crafts, souvenirs, mariachis, and dancing the night away. Enjoy this VIP opportunity, which includes tickets to Fiesta Piqueña, tickets to La Celebración de los Dignatarios, and reserved seating for the Fiesta historical parade, one of the largest equestrian parades in the United States in downtown Santa Barbara. After the parade, stroll the walkways of the Mercado, crack a few confetti eggs, and celebrate Fiesta like a true local. Try the corn on the cob topped with lime juice, butter, paprika, cotija cheese and salt. Exchange the words “Viva La Fiesta’ with a stranger or a friend. Get cracking! This weekend is all about authentic traditions and celebrations – including the foods and flavors of Fiesta! On the evening of your choice, enjoy the premiere Mexican cuisine of Cielito Restaurant in the historic La Arcada.

• Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara VIP Package for two (2) people • Two (2) tickets to Fiesta Piqueña • Two (2) tickets to La Celebración de los Dignatarios • Two (2) reserved seating tickets for the Historical Parade • A collection of authentic Fiesta Santa Barbara swag, including t-shirts, pins, and a signed poster by El Presidente • Dinner for four (4) people at Cielito in La Arcada • One (1) $75 gift certificate to Casa Blanca Restaurant W W W. OL D S PA N IS H DAY S-FIE STA. O R G | C IE LITO R E STAUR AN T. C O M See certificate for specific Fiesta VIP package restrictions. Courtesy of Old Spanish Day in Santa Barbara, Inc., Cielito Restaurant, and Casa Blanca Restaurant


DECK YOURSELF OUT IN COMFORT

Ugg Australia Blanche women’s robe is the ultimate in nonchalant luxury. This lavish sleepwear features luxe fabrics and fuse a snuggly feel with a flattering fit. Need a pair of slippers to go with your new robe? You can choose a pair of luxury sheepskin slippers in either pink, navy or a light grey. The choice is yours! Fun Fact: Direct Relief’s 106 year old volunteer, Edythe just received a pair of Ugg Australia slippers in pink for her birthday! Maybe you will choose pink!?

• One (1) Ugg Australia women’s luxury robe, size medium • One (1) Ugg Australia gift certificate for a pair of women’s slippers, you choose the color See individual certificate for restrictions Courtesy of Deckers Outdoor Corporation

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A LUXURY RESORT OVER LOOKING THE CHANNEL ISLANDS

Built in classic Spanish Colonial style, Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore, takes you back to Santa Barbara’s heritage. Luminous palm-lined beaches, historic charm, picturesque gardens and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean provides the perfect retreat. The winning bidder and a special guest will enjoy one evening and plenty of adventures at this coastal paradise. Leave your towel on Butterfly Beach while you experience the thrill of stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking along the Santa Barbara coastline. If you are lucky enough, you’ll be alongside friendly dolphins and sea lions, or maybe see whales from a distance. Don’t forget about dinner! The Bella Vista Restaurant at the Four Seasons specializes in innovative, locally sourced seasonal cuisine featuring the best seafood and products complemented by the region’s bounty of fresh, sustainable and organic produce. A comprehensive wine program showcases Santa Barbara County’s own winemaking talent, as well as outstanding wines from around the world. Spacious outdoor seating, fireplaces and an outdoor fire pit will be a great way to watch the sunset. The next morning, nestle yourself between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the sparkling Pacific Ocean at Montecito Country for a round of golf with your guests. For the lucky bidder, this is a perfect one night escape!

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One (1) night deluxe accommodation at Four Seasons Santa Barbara, The Biltmore Dinner for two (2) people in the Bella Vista Restaurant at Four Seasons Two (2) one hour stand up paddle or kayak rentals at Butterfly Beach provided by SB Fitness Tours Round of golf for four (4) people at Montecito Country Club W W W. F OU R SE ASO N S. C O M/SAN TABAR BAR A W W W. S A N TA B A R B A R A F ITN E SSTO UR S. C O M | WWW. MO N TE C ITO C C . C O M

Contact Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore and Montecito Country Club for date availability. The SB Fitness Tours is redeemable from April 1st to September 15th. Courtesy of Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore, Santa Barbara Fitness, and Montecito Country Club


GET YOUR CAMERAS READY FOR A COASTAL GETAWAY

For one night be a guest at the Fogcatcher Inn, one of Cambria’s most enchanting hotels offering the charm of English seaside village, just steps from Moonstone Beach. With its rounded thatched-style roof, flower-lined brick paths and fireplace in every room, Fogcatcher Inn is the perfect couple’s hideaway. This romantic getaway will take you to a place where people travel from all over the world just to experience Hearst Castle. In just minutes you will be able to join the Grand Rooms Tour of Hearst Castle to see what it was like to be a guest of W.R. Hearst. You will gather in the grand social rooms of Casa Grande-the largest house at Hearst Castle to experience what it was like to be at this hilltop retreat. Some of the tour highlights include Assembly Room, Refectory, Billiard Room, Theater, Gardens, Neptune Pool and Roman Pool. After the excitement from the day drive to downtown Cambria for dinner at Madeline’s. The restaurant invites you to try some of the fantastic local boutique wines of the central coast or simply enjoy your intimate American-French influenced dinner! Or both! If you’re not quite ready to leave the stunning Cambria coastline behind, keep your bags packed for two more nights at the White Water Inn. With the ocean just a short stroll away, extend this romantic vacation with spectacular sunset sights you won’t want to miss.

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One (1) night stay for two (2) people at the Fogcatcher Inn Two (2) night stay for two (2) people at White Water Inn Hearst Castle Grand Rooms tour complimentary pass for two (2) people Dinner for two (2) at Madeline’s Restaurant W W W. F OG C AT C H ER IN N . C O M | WWW. WH ITE WATE R IN N . C O M W W W. H EA RS T C A STLE . O R G | WWW. MAD E LIN E SC AMBR IA. C O M

Contact Fogcatcher Inn, White Water Inn, Hearst Castle and Madeline’s for date availability. Courtesy of Fogcatcher Inn, White Water Inn, Hearst Castle, and Madeline’s Restaurant


THE LUCKY FAMILY

“Such a charming place that [it is] worth a visit whether you have the kids in town or not.” Insider’s Guide to Santa Barbara Giraffes with an ocean view! The Santa Barbara Zoo is just two miles from State Street set on the grounds of a former private estate. This gorgeous sanctuary cares for rare, beautiful and endangered animals including lions, giraffes, penguins, elephants, gorillas, snow leopards, and California condors. Your package includes four tickets to get up close and personal with the tallest residents of the Zoo! Hand feed Masai giraffes or take a ride on the train - have the experience of a lifetime. Amongst all the fun, do not leave the zoo without meeting the Penguin “Lucky”! Thanks to Teva’s design team creating a new shoe, Lucky can walk, jump and swim just like the others. To top off the day, join a Segway Tour and let your last stop be Yogurtland. You deserve a treat after all to design and create your favorite creation with your favorite flavor or flavors.

• Four (4) passes to the Santa Barbara Zoo for general admission, train rides, and Giraffe Feed

• Yogurtland Gift Card valued at $30

• Segway Tour for two (2) people W W W. S B Z OO. OR G | W W W. Y O G URT-LAN D . C O M| WWW. SE G WAY O FSB. C O M See individual tickets for restrictions. Courtesy of Santa Barbara Zoo, Segway of Santa Barbara, and Yogurtland

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LEARN TO TASTE WINE LIKE A SOMMELIER

Gather up your friends for a rare opportunity to learn how to taste wine like a pro, from two of the country’s most celebrated Sommeliers. Master Sommelier Brian McClintic, Santa Barbara County’s Only MS, and Sommelier Eric Railsback, named to Forbes magazine’s 2014 “30 Under 30” List (both men also starred in the award-winning 2013 documentary, “SOMM”) have opened Les Marchands Wine Bar & Merchant in the much-hyped Santa Barbara Funk Zone, and now they open their doors to you for a private wine tasting for twenty people. This 90-minute “Introduction to Blind Tasting” course will feature six wines along with appetizers and will be held in the Pullman Room at The Lark, taught by the masters themselves! With Les Marchands offering wines from not only the Santa Barbara Country terroir, but from France, Italy, Austria, Germany and beyond, along with a locally inspired menu, you will be swirling, sipping, savoring the finest wines like a pro!

• A 90-minute wine tasting course for twenty (20) people taught by two of the most promising rising stars in the wine industry, Brian McClintic and Eric Railsback • Appetizers paired perfectly for your wines at The Lark Date of wine tasting course must be scheduled on mutually-agreeable dates with Sommeliers and The Lark management. Courtesy of Les Marchands and The Lark


ARE YOU THERE VODKA? IT S ME CHELSEA

Chelsea Handler will have you in stitches.

Four lucky Chelsea Handler fans are cordially invited to be VIP guests at a taping at Chelsea Lately for a behind-the-scenes experience full of laugh-out-loud comedy. E!’s late-night half-hour sensation Chelsea Lately features quick-witted commentary, celebrity news and refreshing pop-culture perspective from comedians and TV personalities who will have you barreling over with laughter. Then, get googly-eyed for the A-list celebrities featured for what is sure to be a “TMI” conversation with their hilarious host. To complete your VIP Hollywood evening, let Uber whisk you away to a chic dinner where you will be in the hands of world-class chefs, sip on intoxicating cocktails, and taste exquisite wines to pique any aficionado’s interest. At the end of this exciting day, settle in to you’re a-list digs for the night at the famous Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Sunset Boulevard.

• Four (4) VIP tickets to a live taping of Chelsea Lately, with host Chelsea Handler • One (1) night stay for two (2) couples at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel for each couple • Roundtrip Uber Transportation from Santa Barbara to L.A. • A collection of mementos and goodies to help you to enjoy this good time: a signed photo of Chelsea Handler, a bottle of Vodka, cocktail shaker, and a martini glass to shake up the night! • Dinner gift card valued at $100 for the Lexington Social House W W W. EON L IN E. C OM | U BE R . C O M | WWW. LE XIN G TO N SO C IALH O USE . C O M Please contact the Hotel Roosevelt for date availability. Additional VIP pass restrictions may apply. See certificate for details. Tickets for this show are recommended for mature audiences only. Courtesy of Chelsea Lately, Uber, Thompson Hotels, Lexington Social House, and Betsy Jones

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DRINK WINE AND TAKE NOTES

Keeping a Graphic Image wine journal is not only proof that you have tasted the fine wines of Santa Barbara County, but that you also do it in style! Additionally, you can make your wine journal more eyecatching by incorporating a few of your scrapbooking ideas. As far as what to write in your journals there are no rules. You can evaluate the wine, indicate where you where and when you bought the wine, best to write down the region, country, vintage, color and even the price if you so desire. Jot down your favorite memories from the day, sketch a drawing of the sprawling oak you sipped your Pinot Noir under – whatever it is, let the wine add to your imagination and allow the pen to do the writing!

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Tabbed Graphic Image garnet goatskin wine journal Professional Graphic Image brown crocodile print leather wine reference Miniature Graphic Image garnet goatskin wine notes Three (3) bottles of Santa Barbara County wines W WW. GR AP H IC IMAGE . C O M

Courtesy of Graphic Image


SURFIN U S A IN STYLE

Riding the perfect wave is every surfers dream! To some it may be to ride the biggest wave, ride on the current, and for some it’s a matter of becoming inspired. This package will get any beginner surfer excited! This “rad” day start with a private, one-on-one surf lesson from a pro at Pike Surf School. The lesson will be customized to meet your specific needs, skill level, and all equipment necessary will be provided. All you need to do is arrive in your new pair of classic short Ugg boots, your Direct Relief T-Shirt signed by all The Beach Boys and you are ready to catch a wave! Thinking about relaxing after this day? No need to bring your beach towel for afterwards, we have arranged a 90-minute Sports Massage for you. We want your muscles feeling like new before your next time you are in the water.

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Private Surf Lesson provided by Pike Surf School in Santa Barbara One (1) gift certificate for a pair of UGG Australia luxury sheepskin classic short boots One (1) 90-minute sports massage by Rachel Douglas at Bissell Chiropractic Sports Medicine Two (2) large Direct Relief t-shirts signed by members of The Beach Boys W W W. P IK ES U RF S CH O O L. C O M | WWW. UGGAUSTR ALIA. C O M WWW. BISSE LLC H IR O . C O M

See individual vouchers for restrictions Courtesy of Pike Surf School, Ugg Australia, Bissell Chiropractic, and The Beach Boys

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DINE AROUND SANTA YNEZ

Some of you know the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara’s most well-known wine tasting region, as where the 2004 Sideways was set and filmed. Other movies that have been filmed in the Santa Ynez Valley include indie film Flying Lessons, Michael Jackson: The Untold Story of Neverland, Uncorked, Bad Girls, It’s Complicated, Inside Luxury Travel, The Othersiders, More to Love, Back in Wedding Shape,You’re Hired, Kathy Griffin Season 2, and many others. Besides all the fame, Santa Ynez is truly all about the wine with over 70 wineries and tasting rooms! Alongside the award-winning vineyards and beautiful wine tastings rooms, there are plenty of top-rated restaurants to love and we are giving you a head start. Happy dining!

• Dos Carlitos Gift Restaurant & Tequila Bar gift card for $75 • S.Y. Kitchen Gift dinner for four (4) people, including a wine • Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn gift certificate for $100 W W W. D OS C A R L IT OS R E STAUR AN T. C O M | WWW. SY KITC H E N . C O M W W W. BR O TH E R SR E D BAR N . C O M Please see individual gift cards for restrictions. Courtesy of Dos Carlitos Restaurant & Tequila Bar, S.Y. Kitchen, and Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn


OPENING NIGHT AT THE AHMANSON THEATER

Located in the Los Angeles Music Center, the Ahmanson Theater is not to be missed!

Featuring the #1 Musical of the Year, the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess are coming to you live on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 with award-winning members of the Broadway cast in this stunning and stirring new staging! Accompanied by a lush 23-piece orchestra, this re-envisioned Broadway production includes such legendary songs as “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing.”. First performed in 1935, it’s a gripping story of grief, temptation and love. Set in an African-American South Carolina community, it incorporates aspects of classical, gospel, jazz, and blues music in a truly original and innovative form, and remains one of the most important American musical works ever written. Get your Porgy and Bess tickets today and witness this piece of history.

• Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Opening Night Dinner and Performance of The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess • Opening night is April 23, 2014 • Dinner will begin at 5:30pm with performance at 8:00pm • Ticket bearer and guest to enjoy One (1) complimentary beverage each in the Ahmanson Theatre-Founder’s room W W W. C E N TE RTH E ATR E GR O UP. O R G Please see individual tickets for restrictions.

Courtesy of Ahmanson Theatre

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AMERICA S GOT TALENT AT RADIO CITY LIVE

A true Hollywood experience goes to New York.

NBC’s primetime TV show, America’s Got Talent, is back and better than ever. This is your chance to see a taping of the hit show, live at the famed Radio City Music Hall! Come be a part of the studio audience to watch the country’s best performers compete live on stage...and all of the behind the scenes action. Join host Nick Cannon and judges Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Mel B as they rate the best and wildest entertainment that America has to offer.

• Two (2) tickets to a taping of America’s Got Talent at Radio City Music Hall WWW. R AD IO C ITY. C O M Airfare to/from New York and accommodations not included. Taping will take place in New York from July 23, 2014 thru September 18, 2014. Please see individual tickets for restrictions. Courtesy of Jane Cha


ARTISANS OF THE WORLD

From Africa to North America, the exquisite hand-crafted items in this package symbolize the beauty of the continent and the people who live there. Handmade by rural women in the southwestern district of Kabale in Uganda, this package includes an authentic brown handbag with beaded detail, beautifully crafted wooden bowl with rhinoceros carving, handmade wooden salad tossers, custom coin purse made by Sandra Hganda from Nairobi, Kenya, grey and silver beaded elephant, brown and silver beaded giraffe, and two long traditional beaded necklaces. The proceeds from the original purchase of these crafts benefited the Hope Foundation and Aidchild, two local organizations providing medication and food to children and adults living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Direct Relief is working in Uganda and 21 other countries in sub-Saharan Africa to increase access to needed medications and healthcare services, particularly for women and children. Part of this effort includes supporting the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula-a devastating injury caused by obstructed childbirth-by equipping hospitals with materials and infrastructure needed to perform fistula repair surgery. Direct Relief supports eight fistula repair hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa, which provide fistula repair to approximately 4,000 women each year.

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Authentic brown handbag with beaded detail Beautifully crafted wooden bowl with rhinoceros carving Handmade wooden salad tossers Custom coin purse made by Sandra Hganda from Nairobi, Kenya Grey and silver beaded elephant Brown and silver beaded giraffe Two (2) long traditional beaded necklaces

Courtesy of Lindsey Pollaczek


HAWAII HOLLYWOOD & WINE

Live like star on your next trip to Honolulu!

Get in the island spirit on the way to Honolulu as you read an autographed copy of a Hawaii Five-0 authentic script, sporting your logoed T-shirt, and donning a Hawaii Five-O hat! Once you arrive, go behind the scenes and receive a VIP welcome to the set of the hit TV drama, “Hawaii Five-O”. Once you have the “Hollywood” out of your system, enjoy the rest of this island paradise and bask in the sunny splendor of Waikiki. Despite its epic popularity, the best of Honolulu still fulfills the Pacific promise of easy breezes, slow days, perfect beaches and lots of flowery drinks and shirts. During your stay, let two of Hawaii’s most adored Chefs treat you and your guest to special dinners you’ll be writing home about. Roy Yamaguchi, of the famous Roy’s of Hawaii restaurants, has planned a VIP dinner with specially-paired wines by Santa Barbara Vintner, Greg Brewer. Let the “VIP” treatment continue for another evening out. Dine at Chuck Furuya’s island treasure, Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas, winner of Gourmet Magazine’s “Hot Ten Restaurants” and a “Top Tables” award from Bon Appetit. Would this dinner be complete without the fine wines paired to perfection by Greg Brewer? No way. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience some of the best things Honolulu has to offer!

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Visit the set of the hit show “Hawaii Five-0” with a VIP welcome and a behind-the scenes tour A special Hawaii Five-0 swag bag and bragging rights VIP dinner at Roy’s Restaurant, Honolulu, for two (2) people with paired wines from Greg Brewer VIP dinner at Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas for two (2) people with paired wines from Greg Brewer One (1) $500 Occhiali gift certificate and two (2) Occhiali t-shirts One (1) strand of cultured pearl necklace with authenticity card from Truong & Company WW W. C B S . C OM | W W W. RO Y SR E STAUR AN T. C O M | WWW. H IR O SH IH AWAII. C O M W W W. OC C H IA L I E Y E WE AR . C O M| WWW. TTR UO N G . C O M

Airfare to/from Hawaii not included. Hawaii Five-O will wrap production on this season approximately March 21 and resume for next season approximately July 14. Accommodations may be included, but cannot be guaranteed at time of catalog printing. Other restrictions may apply. Courtesy of Hawaii Five-O/Eye Productions, Roy Yamaguchi and Roy’s Restaurant, Chuck Furuya and Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas, Occhiali Fine Eyewear, and Truong & Company


SURF SKY AND SWING

Sea Kayak to the Channel Islands, Paraglide to New Heights, and Get a Hole in One SURF California’s Channel Islands, located just off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura, are a National Park dream-come-true for marine nature lovers. The crystal clear Pacific channel waters, many mysterious and eerie sea caves, breathtaking cliffs, abundant wildlife, and mild weather combine to lure expert kayakers and novices alike to explore their natural wonders. Each encounter with the caves, tunnels, arches, grottos, and blow holes is a unique blend of sights and sounds created by submarine fissures and openings, and the contorted volcanic island formations. The adventurous winner of this package will enjoy a low rigor but high fun and adventure introductory kayaking lesson. You and your partner will travel by boat from Ventura to Santa Cruz Island, where you will pick up your kayaks and gear and meet your guides who will accompany you along the cliffs, exploring the sea caves as you go. When you return to the beach, enjoy lunch with your crew and explore the canyon or along the cliff-tops, or maybe get in a little snorkeling. SKY See the Santa Barbara like never before—from a paraglider! Celebrate the beauty of the Central Coast with a view that has thrilled glider enthusiasts from around the world for over fifty years. Now is your chance to experience the magic. The winner of this package (no experience necessary) will get a full day to discover paragliding! In a fully-certified glider, courtesy of Eagle Paragliding, you’ll reach new heights as you soar silently above Santa Barbara. Choose between a one-day paragliding lesson or a mountain tandem ride. How far will this experience take you? Local flights along the coastal range from Santa Barbara to Ojai are common. Paragliding is the simplest and most serene way to fulfill man’s oldest dream - free flight! SWING La Cumbre Country Club is, indeed, a peak experience. For members, it is a warm and welcome home away from home. For guests, it is an experience to cherish. Truly an oasis of serenity and satisfaction apart from the pressures of modern living, the Club combines a rich tradition with a dedicated vision of the future, assuring an incomparable balance of privilege and pleasure. Enjoy a round of golf for four people at the great 18-hole regulation course located at the La Cumbre Country Club.

• One (1) Eagle Paragliding certificate for either a one-day lesson or mountain tandem flight • A full-day guided sea kayaking tour for two (2) people through Santa Cruz Island’s sea caves, includes cross channel passage, guides, kayaks and gear; Lunch for two (2) provided by Aquasports • One round of golf at La Cumbre Country Club for four (4) people, includes carts and lunch W W W. EA G L EPA R A GLID IN G. C O M | WWW. AQ UASP O RTS. C O M WWW. LAC UMBR E C C . O R G Eagle Paragliding may have weight restrictions on the tandem flight. Please see certificate for details. Courtesy of Eagle Paragliding, Aquasports, and La Cumbre Country Club


A DAY AT MONTECITO COUNTRY MART

A day of shopping and indulging for you and your friends at the best new boutiques in the Montecito Country Mart and the upper village. You will be spoiled with a generous shopping allowance, gift certificates, facials, and champagne as you shop and play at the best that Montecito has to offer. With selections from Coast to Coast, you can accessorize yourself, help dress up your friends and have a great time doing it. Come on, you know you want it!

• One (1) Julianne $500 gift certificate • One (1) James Perse $300 gift certificate • One (1) Malia Mills $100 gift certificate • Calypso St. Barth private shopping party with sips and snacks for and your friends, the hostess will be treated to a VIP 20% discount during the event on full-priced merchandise • A Space NK private evening of beauty and spa services for five (5) people • Intermix private shopping party with champagne for up to ten (10) people, including a $50 gift card for each guest upon arrival • One (1) Kendall Conrad leather bracelet W WW. C A LY P S OS T B A RT H . C OM | US. SPAC E N K. C O M | WWW. IN TE R MIXO N LIN E . C OM W W W. M A L IA MILLS. C O M | WWW. JULIAN N E N Y. C O M W W W. KE N D ALLC O N R AD D E SIG N . C O M For restrictions please see individual certificates. Courtesy of Calypso St. Barth, Space NK, Intermix, Malia Mills, Julianne, Kendall Conrad, and James Perse

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THE COLBERT REPORT – LIVE IN NEW YORK

If you need a little “truthiness” in your life, don’t pass up these tickets to see Stephen Colbert live! The Colbert Report isn’t just a funny, Emmy award-winning show on TV, but a joy to witness in person. The brilliant Stephen Colbert and his writers will provide your daily dose of satirical political pop culture with a side of silliness that will have you in stitches. Featuring the screen persona of news anchor Stephen Colbert, the character of Colbert himself can be best described as a Strawman Political of a news pundit, a megaconservative who embodies all the stereotypes about conservative people in one convenient shell. Indeed, most of Colbert’s political jokes are little more than strawman-arguments of the opposition.

• Two (2) tickets to a taping of The Colbert Report in New York City W WW. C O LBE RTN ATIO N . C O M Airfare to/from New York and accommodations not included. The Colbert Report tapes Monday thru Thursday, and is on hiatus in August. Please see individual tickets for restrictions.

Courtesy of Jennifer Snowdon


ROCK N ROLL AT THE SANTA BARBARA BOWL

If you’re a Santa Barbara local, you know the plan for a night of great music at “the Bowl” – a fabulous dinner and a nice stroll to the show! Begin your night at the Hungry Cat Santa Barbara. It’s not only the hippest place in town to slurp oysters, but it also serves some of the most delicious local seasonal dishes and cocktails around, which are sure to get you ready for some dancing at the show. After a star-lit stroll or a quick cabbie ride, find yourself nestled in the hillsides above Santa Barbara, swaying to the sweet tunes of a-list artists at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Choose from a selection of shows from in the 2014 concert season, and rock the night away. If a rock concert, or just plain chic, is your thing, bring along your new Leather Libra Jacket by Remixx Bespoke. Part of the Bespoke collection, the Libra jacket is personally designed by Allison Fox + SuZanX, and carefully crafted in the United States. This is the perfect accessory for your night out on the town.

• Two (2) tickets to a show in the 2014 concert season at the Santa Barbara Bowl • One (1) ReMixx Bespoke leather Libra jacket • One (1) Hungry Cat $100 gift card WW W. S B B OW L . C OM | W W W. TH E H UN G RY C AT. C O M | WWW. R E MIXXBE SP O KE . C OM Santa Barbara Bowl concert tickets must be arranged through Gregg Wilson for a selection of available shows and dates. Courtesy of Gregg Wilson, Hungry Cat Santa Barbara, and Remixx BeSpoke

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A FAITH PORTER JEWELRY COLLECTION

“I try to create a philosophy, not a piece of jewelry. Make somebody feel beautiful, and they start acting nicer to everybody around them.” – Faith Porter As many of her wearable works are done as grand-scale sculptures, Porter sees herself as a sculptor first, with a taste for the esoteric. Her fabulous work has been featured in tens of publications, museums, and stores, including being featured for two decades in Neiman Marcus stores everywhere. This is your chance to own exclusive and one-of-a-kind works of art by Faith Porter.

• One (1) 16” delicate, clear choker of 3mm Swarovski lead crystals with an aura-borealis crystal solitaire, and sterling clasp • One (1) 16” delicate chocker of black Swarovski lead crystals with one inch stations of silver crystal roundels and sterling clasp • Pierced earrings with triple drops from one to three inches long, created with 14-carat gold filled components & clear Swarovski clear lead crystals shaped as moons, stars, & hearts Courtesy of Faith Porter


GATHER YOUR GIRLFRIENDS

BEAUTY SHOPPING AND WINETASTING- THE BEST GIRLS DAY EVER

It’s always time for a girl’s getaway, and when you’re ready for the next one, the planning is done! So get your Mom and your daughter, gather your bridesmaids or your best friends and get ready for some serious pampering. How else would you start this day? Let Salon U pour you and your girls a glass of bubbly while everyone is treated to makeup and hair styling. Next, head on down to American Colors, the new luxury clothier making the finest women’s casually chic apparel to get outfitted by your personal shopper. Then, get whisked away by Coastal Concierge for a luxury wine tour. Knowledgeable guides will pick up the group and lead all of you into the beautiful Santa Ynez for a day of up to five private wine tastings and the great memories that will flow with them. When you’re ready for a break from the fun, kick off your shoes and get your toes in the grass for a gourmet picnic lunch overlooking a gorgeous vineyard vistas. It is the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable day. Last but not least, being the host of this “Girl’s Getaway,” we want you to look the part so we are spoiling you with a collection of exquisitely crafted luxury goods from Graphic Image. Don’t forget your Occhiali designer shades for a stroll through the vineyards! DAY OF BEAUTY, SHOPPING AND WINETASTING INCLUDES: • One (1) $800 gift certificate to American Colors with a custom gift bag • One (1) five-hour Coastal Concierge luxury winery tour for four (4) people with private tastings and gourmet picnic lunch provided • Hair, makeup, and champagne for four (4) girls by Brianna Stewart at Salon U • A collection of leather goods from Graphic Image • One (1) pair of Ladies Chrome Heart Glasses from Occhiali Fine Eyewear W W W. A M ER IC A N C OL ORS . C O M | SALO N U. IN FO | WWW. GR AP H IC IMAGE . C O M W W W. OC C H IA L IEY EW EAR . C O M | WWW. SBC O ASTALC O N C IE R GE . C O M Please contact Coastal Concierge for date availability. Meals can be tailored to taste and preference, accommodating vegetarian or other requirements. Courtesy of American Colors, Salon U, Graphic Image, Occhiali Fine Eyewear, Coastal Concierge

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DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

Spend a week at a stunning home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - a city that manages to be both quaint and cosmopolitan. With its narrow cobblestone streets, leafy courtyards, fine architectural details and sumptuous interiors, San Miguel de Allende is arguably the prettiest town in Mexico. Once an important stop on the silver route between Zacatecas and Mexico City, its historic center is filled with well-preserved buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. In 2008, UNESCO recognized San Miguel de Allende and the neighboring Sanctuary of Jesus de Atotonilco as World Heritage of Humanity sites, citing the town’s religious and civil architecture as a demonstration of the evolution of different trends and styles, from Baroque to late 19th century Neo-Gothic. This incredible history, along with its beautiful architecture and eclectic shops, paired with the sophisticated culture and cuisine, makes it a destination that should not be missed. Although this breathtaking city will have you in awe, your stay at the Villa Allegria just may be the highlight of your trip. This bright, newly-remodeled villa has five cozy fireplaces and huge picture windows that frame fabulous180-degree views of the Parroqiua, Centro and the Altiplano. Other amenities include two large terraces, a garden, heated pool, garage, and master bedroom suite with three additional guest bedrooms. The house is also minutes from the Jardin inside a tranquil gated community with a tennis court. Upon request, weekend housekeeping service, a professional chef, and in-house spa services are all available. All you need to do is get packing!

• One (1) week stay at the Villa Allegria for four (4) people – family of four or two couples • Airport transfers to and from the airport at Leon included • Walking tours of San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato W WW. V ILLA-ALE GR IA-MX. C O M Airfare to/from San Miguel de Allende no included. Dates of stay at Villa Allegria must be arranged with owner of residence on mutually-agreeable dates. Villa Allegria occupancy must conclude before August 31, 2014. Courtesy of Jim and Patricia Selbert

No. S -39

AN EVOLUTION OF PAMPERING

At Evolutions Medical & Day Spa, the perfect fusion of the clinical and luxurious is offered. Whether you are looking for state-of-art medical treatments or a relaxing getaway from life’s stresses, everything you need is in their 6,000 square foot facility in downtown Santa Barbara. The highly-trained medical staff, overseen by owner and respected cosmetic surgeon Dr. Terry J Perkins, will help you achieve the results you desire for acne, wrinkles, sun damage, and much more. Their full service day spa provides a serene atmosphere for facials, massage, waxing, and body treatments. You can take a vacation and feel rejuvenated without even leaving town!

• One (1) $300 gift certificate for medical or day spa services • One (1) gift basket collection of medical grade skin care products • One (1) luxurious spa robe W W W. E V O LUTIO N SME D IC ALSPA. C O M The certificate is not valid for products, Dysport, Botox, or with other offers. The certificate may be used for services only in either the medical spa or day spa. Please see individual gift certificates for restrictions. Courtesy of Evolution Day Spa

No. S -40

DOWNEY S & THE GRANADA – AN EVENING AT TWO OF SANTA BARBARA S FINEST

Thinking about planning a night out on the town? This package is for you! Start your evening at Downey’s, a French restaurant in downtown Santa Barbara, where Chef John Downey has been creating “the very best meal of your life” since 1982. After your locally-sourced feast, stroll under the stars to the Granada for a show to remember. The beautifully restored Granada is a landmark theatre and year-round performing arts venue featuring some of the finest entertainment in the region. From classical to pop culture, The Granada is the city’s premier entertainment venue. Your chance to take a seat in the beautifully restored Granada will be on Wednesday, May 21st to see American Idiot, a critical sensation on Broadway and in London. This smashhit musical tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Their quest for true meaning in a post 9/11 world leads them on the most exhilarating theatrical journey of the season.

• Two (2) tickets to American Idiot at the Granada Theater

• Dinner for two (2) at Downey’s W W W. G R A N AD ASB. O R G | WWW. D O WN E Y SSB. C O M See certificates for specific donation restrictions. Courtesy of Downey’s and the Granada Theater

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ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS

Passionately focused on Rhône varieties, Andrew Murray has consistently crafted highly-acclaimed red and white wines in the Santa Ynez Valley for twenty years. His Viogniers, single-vineyard Syrahs, and blends have led Robert Parker, Jr. to refer to Andrew Murray Vineyards as “…one of the shining stars in the Santa Barbara firmament.”

• One (1) Magnum of 2011 Syrah Watch Hill Vineyard • One (1) Magnum of 2011 Syrah Stolpman Vineyard • One (1) Magnum of 2011 Syrah Reserve W W W. A ND R E WMUR R AY V IN E YAR D S. C O M Courtesy of Andrew Murray Vineyards

FOXEN

Scoring 92 points in Wine Spectator, the 2011 Sea Smoke Vineyard Pinot Noir is a beauty. Sea Smoke Vineyard is situated on south facing hillside bluffs above the Santa Ynez River in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills appellation. Winemaker Bill Wathen was instrumental in the planning and planting stages of this Santa Rita gem. Ten different Pinot Noir clones are represented on the 200 acre site. The bottle itself comes with an etched and hand painted label.

• One (1) 3 liter 2011 Sea Smoke Vineyard Pinot Noir W WW. FO XE N V IN E YAR D . C O M Courtesy of Foxen

BREWER-CLIFTON

Brewer-Clifton’s mission is to present wines that convey the characteristics inherent to each of their Sta. Rita Hills appellation sites with uncompromising quality. The success of this mission is apparent from first sip. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate has called Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton “brilliant winemakers, symbolic of the present and future of California’s high-quality wine production.”

• Six (6) bottles of Brewer Clifton Mount Carmel Vineyard Pinot Noir – a six-year vertical, including the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 vintages W W W. BR E WE R C LIFTO N . C O M Courtesy of Brewer-Cliffton

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GRASSINI FAMILY VINEARDS

The Grassini Family Winery is as singular as the wines crafted inside. Borrowed and adapted from 17th century Southern European approaches, the winery itself is embedded in a prominent hillside with the rear opening into spectacular wine caves. The beauty of the vineyard is reflected in this 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, both in character and presentation. The bottle itself comes in a gorgeous wooden box.

• One (1) Magnum of 2011 Happy Canyon Sauvignon Blanc W W W. GR ASSIN IFAMILY V IN E YAR D S. C O M Courtesy of Grassini Family Vineyards

REEVES RANCH

The three terraced vineyards of Reeves Ranch range from 1000’ to 1200’ in elevation, providing unique growing conditions that give the grapes a distinctive flavor not found in other areas of the Santa Ynez Valley. The vines typically yield under two tons per acre, from which they produce 400 cases of wine each year. Their philosophy is to put the vineyard into the bottle with the least amount of interference. The bottle itself comes with an original label by Robert Burridge.

• One (1) Magnum of 2005 Pinot Noir Commemorative Cuvee W W W. R E E V E SR AN C H V IN E YAR D . C O M Courtesy of Reeves Ranch

MALIBU FAMILY WINES

Mailbu Family Wines, producers of Semler Wines and Saddlerock Wines, has joined with Santa Barbara scene with a new tasting room in Los Olivos. Haven’t been there yet? Now you can experience six of their award-winning vintages! • Three (3) bottles of Semler Wines • Three (3) bottles of Saddlerock Wines W WW. MALIBUFAMILY WIN E S. C O M Courtesy of Malibu Family Wines

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COLD HEAVEN CELLARS

Cold Heaven Cellars was founded in 1996 by owner and winemaker Morgan Clendenen, who pioneered the cool-climate Viognier style that the winery has become famous for producing. Using fruit from top-quality vineyards from three separate appellations in Santa Barbara County, Cold Heaven highlights wines from the Le Bon Climat Vineyard, a Clendenen family-owned property that is farmed organically and the historic Sanford and Benedict Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills. In 2008, pinot noir was added to the program, and currently Cold Heaven boasts two separate pinots, using fruit from the Sta. Rita. Hills and Santa Maria Valley AVA’s.

• One (1) Magnum 2009 Nevertell Pinot Noir W W W. C O LD H E AV E N C E LLAR S. C O M Courtesy of Cold Heaven Cellars

KOEHLER WINERY

Situated on the celebrated Foxen Canyon Wine Trail in the Santa Ynez Valley, Koehler Winery is located in one of California’s most diverse and distinctive growing regions. The micro-climatic diversity on the 100 acre estate results in a superb quality of fruit, and Koehler’s 30 year old vines are recognized as among the best in the Santa Ynez Valley and surrounding area.

• One (1) 1.5 liter bottle of 2009 Syrah Reserve, Santa Ynez Valley • One (1) 1.5 liter bottle of 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Santa Ynez Valley • One (1) 1.5 liter bottle of 2009 “Rebel” Red Wine, Santa Ynez Valley WWW. KO E H LE RWIN E RY. C O M Courtesy of Koehler

FLYING GOAT CELLARS

Inspired by their pet Goats, Norm Yates and Kate Griffith started their winery and named it after them in 2000. After 30 vintages for other vintners, Norm and Kate felt that they wanted to share their vintages and dreams with their own label. These celebrated Vintners specialize in Pinot Noir and custom Sparkling Wines. Their philosophy is to ‘Pour a glass of wine, kick back and join their mission of merriment’. With that spirit and Joie De Vivre, they have assembled a 3-year vertical of Magnums of their highly acclaimed Pinot Noir to share with you from 2009, 2010, and 2011.

• One (1) Magnum of 2009 Pinot Noir • One (1) Magnum of 2010 Pinot Noir • One (1) Magnum of 2011 Pinot Noir W W W. FLY IN G GO ATC E LLAR S. C O M Courtesy of Flying Goat Cellars

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SIERRA MADRE VINEYARD

The histories of Sierra Madre Vineyard and Santa Maria Valley have been entwined for over 30 years. Santa Barbara’s finest winemakers have long prized Sierra Madre Pinot Noir for its earth, mineral, and spice characteristics and its long aging potential. Tonight, bid on the chance to win the Sierra Madre Vineyard Pinot Noir, owner Doug Circle’s celebration of the history of this fine vineyard as well as its unbounded future potential.

• Four (4) people will spend the day at Sierra Madre Vineyard with owners, Doug and Jan Circle, and Winemaker, Lane Tanner • Private vineyard tour for your group • Gourmet picnic lunch provided by Sierra Madre Vineyard • One (1) signed Magnum of 2008 Sierra Madre Vineyard Pinot Noir W W W. SIE R R AMAD R E V IN E YAR D . C O M Courtesy of Sierra Madre Vineyard

GAINEY VINEYARD

With over 40 years of farming experience behind them, the Gaineys have a connection to the land that has led to the incredible success of Gainey Vineyards. Since the original vineyard planting in 1983, Daniel J. and son Daniel H. Gainey have added 32 acres to their “Home” Ranch, and more recently their 120 acre parcel which would later become the Santa Rita Hills AVA, where they grow delicious grapes, including Syrah. These “Limited Selection” magnums are among their small production label collection, which receive the highest accolades in Gainey’s wine ratings.

• One (1) Magnum of 2008 Limited Selection Syrah • One (1) Magnum of 2009 Limited Selection Syrah W WW. G AIN E Y V IN E YAR D . C O M Courtesy of Gainey Vineyard

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SILVER WINES

At Silver, it’s all about the terroir! The unique sandstone and loam soils of Santa Barbara County paired with plenty of sunshine and a coastal location prove to be ideal conditions for growing a wide range of grape varietals well. Many of those - from Syrah to cabernet franc to Viognier to Sangiovese Super Tuscan blends - are being produced by the ultra-talented Benjamin Silver. The ability to purchase worldclass quality fruit, which produce wines with intense flavor and complex regional character, keeps Benjamin, a “one-man show,” committed to Santa Barbara County wines.

• One (1) Magnum of 2001 Silver Sangiovese • Five (5) bottles of Silver Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir – a vertical of vintages 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, and 2005 • Four (4) bottles of 2008 Silver Saviezza • Two (2) bottles of Silver Sangiovese, one from each vintage 2000 and 2001 • One (1) bottle of Silver 2002 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir (100% Julia’s Vineyard) WWW. SILV E RWIN E S. C O M Courtesy of Silver Wines

BAEHNER FOURNIER VINEYARDS

Five acres of steep, beautiful hillside in the Santa Ynez Valley AVA are home to Baehner Fournier Vineyards. Clones from Bordeaux provide the fruit for this outstanding estate winery. Winemakers Dr. Bob Baehner and Vickie Fournier Baehner believe the soil makes the vine and the yeast makes the wine. This simplicity has guided the winery from day one. From an annual wine production of about 20 barrels, Baehner Fournier bottles pure varietals of each grape variety plus their signature Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend “V3.”

• Set of two (2) 1.5 liter bottles in an engraved wooden box, includes the 2009 V3 and the 2009 Petite Verdot WWW. BFWIN E . C O M Courtesy of Baehner Fournier Vineyards

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SANFORD WINERY

In Santa Barbara wine country, it all started with Sanford. In 1971 Sanford Winery and Vineyards discovered an overlooked, grape-growing treasure in the Santa Rita Hills. Recognizing a magical combination of climate and soil conditions much like those in France’s famed Burgundy province, Sanford planted the area’s first Pinot Noir in its Sanford & Benedict vineyard. Pinot Noir has thrived in the Santa Rita Hills ever since, and so has Sanford Winery. The pioneering winery’s Pinot Noir ranks among the best and most distinctive in the world. And Sanford’s leadership helped put Santa Barbara and the Santa Rita Hills on the map of the world’s great wine regions.

• One (1) signed Magnum of 2011 La Rinconada Pinot Noir • One (1) signed Magnum of 2011 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir W W W. SAN FO R D WIN E RY. C O M Courtesy of Sanford Winery

BECKMEN VINEYARDS

Tom Beckmen purchased a stunning, unplanted 365-acre hillside property overlooking the Santa Ynez Valley in 1996. This land would soon become Purisima Mountain Vineyard, possessing all of the necessary elements to produce world-class Rhone varietals. With elevations reaching 1250 feet, the initial planting and farming of Purisima Mountain Vineyard represented one of the most ambitious hillside vineyard endeavors in the history of the Santa Ynez Valley. The 2011 TLB Estate Cuvee with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah from Santa Ynez Valley was rated 91 points.

• Three (3) Magnums of Beckmen Vineyards 2011 TLB Estate Cuvee Courtesy of Beckmen Vineyards