2016 Evening Program - Santa Barbara Wine Auction

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SANTA BARBARA
V I N T N E R S’ F O U N D AT I O N
PRESENTS
The SA NTA B AR B AR A
Wine auction
Benefitting
DIRECT RELIEF
100%
OF FUNDS RAISED TONIGHT WILL
GO TO HELPING PEOPLE IN THE
U.S. AND ACROSS THE WORLD
LIVE HEALTHY LIVES
Welcome
TO
The SANTA BAR BARA
Wine auction
Deliver a World of Good
S AT U R D AY, M A R C H 1 2 , 2 0 1 6
BACARA RESORT & SPA
BENEFITTING
The ME N U
1st Course
Pastrami Cured Salmon Tartare
Brown Butter Brioche, Dill Crème Fraiche, Fine Herbs
Wine to be paired by your Winery Host
2nd Course
Slowly Braised Wagyu Short Rib
Morel Mushrooms, Anson Mills Faro, Spring Onion Agro Dolce
Dessert
Vanilla and Luxardo Cherry Panna Cotta
Toasted Almonds, Tangerines, Basil
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2016 WI N E A U CT I ON
The I TI N E R A RY
5 – 6 P M VI P RECEP TI ON & S I LE NT A UCTI ON OP E NS
Guests are invited to arrive at 5:00 pm to walk the black carpet, register,
and enjoy an opportunity to bid early
6 P M WI NE RE CEP TION & S I LE NT A UCTI ON
All guests are invited to walk the black carpet, register, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres
while browsing silent auction lots
7: 15 P M W ELCO ME , AWA RD S CERE MONY & DI NNE R
Welcome and Opening Remarks by
JE NNY DOR É, President, Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation
Vintner of the Year Award
LOU IS A & B O B L IN D Q UIS T, Qupé
Pioneer Award
THE KL A & RI CHA RD S AN F OR D and M I C HAEL B EN EDI C T
Founders of Sanford & Benedict Vineyards
Join us in the ballroom for an evening of entertainment, food, and locally crafted wines
to benefit Direct Relief. Your extraordinary three-course dinner will be prepared by the
award winning Chef MICHAE L MI N A and Bacara’s culinary expert Chef VI N C EN T L ESA G E.
8: 30 PM LI V E AUCTI ON & S TA ND UP A ND BE COUNTE D
Bid on extraordinary travel adventures, exclusive wine experiences, and
exquisite dining packages, all benefitting Direct Relief.***
Join us for Stand Up and Be Counted to support Direct Relief.
Hosted by Auctioneer D AW N M AR IE KO TSO NIS , “The Gavel Girl”, and
CH RI S HARRISON, of ABC’s hit romance and reality series The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
***Stand Up & Be Counted is a way you can support Direct Relief’s work. Past auctions have helped provide critical
medical aid to vulnerable in all 50 states, equipped emergency medical reservists in the United States, saved children from
pneumonia, and has improved the health and wellbeing of mothers and children worldwide.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO
South Coast Emergency Medical Group, our generous program underwriter.
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The mission of Direct Relief is to improve the health and lives of people affected by
poverty or emergency situations by mobilizing and providing essential medical resources
needed for their care. Direct Relief’s humanitarian aid spans over 76 countries and all
50 U.S. states to support local health care providers without regard to race, ethnicity, politics,
religion, gender, or the ability to pay.
Since inception, the Santa Barbara Wine Auctions have raised over $3 million, which
has been leveraged into almost $100 million in medical aid to equip frontline health workers,
free clinics, and other health centers with the medical supplies and equipment needed to
treat the world’s most vulnerable people.
DI R ECT RE LIE F BOA RD OF D IRE CTORS
Rita Moya, Chair
Angel Iscovich, M.D., Vice Chair
Mari Mitchel, Secretary
Mark Schwartz, Asst. Secretary
Linda Gluck, Treasurer
Steve Ainsley
Patricia Aoyama
Bitsy Becton-Bacon
Kendall Bishop
David Brown
Les Charles
Lawrence Dam
Dante Di Loreto
Charles Fenzi, M.D.
Patrick Fitzgerald
Gregg L. Foster
Pamela Gann
Dorothy Gardner
Ernest J. Getto
David Lee Gibbs, Ph.D.
Michael Giles
Bert Green, M.D.
Beth Green, R.N.
Joanna Kerns
Nancy Walker Koppelman
Mark Linehan
Siri Marshall
Julie Rabinovitz
Mary-Louise Scully, M.D.
James Selbert
Steve Weintraub
Thomas Weisenburger, M.D.
DIR E CT RE LIEF
HONORA RY BOA RD ME MBE R S
Sylvia Karczag
Dorothy Adams
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LETTER FROM
THOMAS TIGHE
DIR E CT RE L IE F
Direct Relief is profoundly grateful for the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation’s extraordinary partnership
in arranging this evening of festivities, and for your participation tonight in Direct Relief’s work.
The ongoing support of the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation has been a powerful catalyst to expand
Direct Relief’s humanitarian work. Since the inaugural event in 2000, the Foundation’s support has totaled
over $3 million in cash that, combined with the support of companies and organizations, has translated
into critically-needed health care for millions of people throughout the U.S. and the world.
Among other things, the support and encouragement of the Vintners’ Foundation helped launch and
expand Direct Relief’s USA program. What began as a very localized effort in Santa Barbara County is
now the country’s largest charitable medicines program, serving tens of thousands of people in need each
month through a network of over 1,200 nonprofit health centers and clinics in all 50 states.
In 2015 alone, Direct Relief provided $610 million (wholesale) in medical aid to people in need across the
USA and globally, including immediate, targeted help when disasters struck – from weather emergencies
across the U.S. to the devastating earthquakes in Nepal last spring.
With your support tonight, Direct Relief can continue to bring life-changing medical resources to people
and communities affected by poverty or emergency situations. In large part because of tremendous
partnerships with the Vintners’ Foundation and others, Direct Relief continues to earn the highest
ranks nationally for efficiency – 99% or better from Forbes for 12 years running, and is among the
select organizations awarded Four Stars by Charity Navigator. The #1 rating by CNBC among nonprofits
changing the world in 2015, The CECP Directors’ award, a top 10 ranking by Fast Company for being
among the world’s most innovative nonprofits, and highest honors from the National Association of
Community Health Centers and several state primary care associations are among the other honors
Direct Relief has received for its work.
Tonight we are honored to partner with Santa Barbara’s exceptional wine community and we extend our
heartfelt thanks to each of them who organized this evening’s festivities. In particular, we wish to thank the
Board of the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation, and each of tonight’s sponsors, for their generosity and
indefatigable efforts.
And to each of you for attending and, we hope, bidding on the wonderful items that have been so
generously donated: thank you. Your support will deliver a world of good.
Thomas Tighe
President and CEO
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Since 1983, the S ANTA BA R BA R A CO U N T Y VI N T N ER S’ A SSO CIATI O N has worked to
establish and maintain Santa Barbara County as a premier wine region of the world.
Members include growers, vineyard managers, business associations and winery
members whose annual production is at least 75% Santa Barbara County labeled.
The Vintners’ Association produces festivals, seminars and tastings and provides
information to consumers and the wine and travel media.
SANTA B ARBARA COUNTY V INTNE RS ’ A S S OCIATI ON
BOA RD OF DIRE CTOR S
President
BROOK W ILLIA M S
MICHAEL BRUGHELLI
Duvarita Vineyard
The Thornhill Companies
Treasurer
C HA RLES “ AJ” FA IR BA NKS
SETH KUNIN
Dierberg / Star Lane
The Valley Project
S ONJ A MA GDE VS K I
STEVE BECK MEN
Casa Dumetz
Beckmen Vineyards
RO S S RA NK IN
C HAD MELVILLE
Imagine Wine
Melville
MATT MURPHY
Presqu’ile Vineyards & Winery
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L ETTER FROM
JENNY WILLIAMSON DORÉ
SA NTA BARBA RA V INTNE RS ’ FOUND ATI ON
On behalf of the SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS’ FOUNDATION, I welcome you to our 2016 Santa
Barbara Wine Auction to benefit Direct Relief.
Since our very first auction in 2000, I am proud to say that we have raised more than $3 million
dollars for this vitally important charity. And tonight our goal is to raise more than a million dollars –
a lofty goal indeed!
In 1999 our fledgling Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation set out to share the fruits of our labor and
make a charitable difference in the world. In that year, Direct Relief International, as it was then
known, was facing a severe budget shortfall, and our little foundation stepped up to hold our first
wine auction the following year. Our 2000 Wine Auction raised $125,000 and our partnership with
Direct Relief was born!
Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and 70 countries, with
a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. This
incredible organization’s work earns wide recognition from independent charity evaluators –
including a 100% fundraising efficiency rating from Forbes and the No. 1 spot on Charity
Navigator’s list of the “10 Best Charities Everyone’s Heard Of,” and inclusion in Fast Company’s
list of “the world’s most innovative nonprofits.”
This efficiency means that the $3 million dollars the Santa Barbara Vintners previously raised was
leveraged by Direct Relief into nearly $100 million in aid delivered in the US and worldwide. And
tonight’s goal – to net more than a million – will be leveraged by Direct Relief resulting in more than
$30 million in aid.
To conclude, I offer my sincere thanks to my fellow Santa Barbara Vintners here this evening, table
sponsors, and the countless number of volunteers. All of you helped to make this evening possible,
and ultimately successful.
Jenny Williamson Doré,
President,
Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation
FOXEN VINEYARD & WINERY
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The S ANTA BAR B A RA VINTNE R S’ F O U N DAT I O N is the charitable umbrella under
which the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association conducts its philanthropic
work. Proceeds from the Silent Auctions at April’s Santa Barbara County Vintners’
Festival and October’s Celebration of Harvest benefit a number of community
organizations. Carrying on that tradition, we are proud to sponsor the
2016 Santa Barbara Wine Auction benefitting Direct Relief. Again, this year
the foundation will donate 100 percent of the net proceeds from this fabulous
Wine Auction event to Direct Relief.
Sharing the fruits of our labor.
SA NTA B ARB AR A COUNTY V INTNE RS ’ FOUNDATI ON
BOA RD OF DIRE CTORS
President
S ONJ A MA GDE VS K I
JENNY W ILLIA M SON- D ORÉ
Casa Dumetz
Foxen Vineyard & Winery
KAT I E GRA S SINI
Vice-President
Grassini Family Vineyards
STEVE FENNELL
Sanford Winery
K ATIE ROGE R S
Cambria and Nielson by Byron
Secretary
ERIC SONQUI ST
BROOK WILLIAMS
Duvarita Vineyard
Treasurer
SUSAN BECK MEN
S HE RRILL O’NE ILL
Beckmen Vineyards
Foundation Consultant
FRANK OS TINI
Hitching Post Wines
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The 2 0 16 SAN TA B AR BAR A
Wine auction
SP O N SO RS , C O MM U N I TY S U P P O R TE RS
+ UN D E RW R I TE R S
Premier Sponsor
Advocate of Health
Unilever - Vaseline
Angel & Lisa Iscovich and
The Iscovich Foundation
Beckmen Vineyards
Cambria Estate Vineyards & Winery
Foxen Vineyards & Winery
Garland & Brenda Reiter
Hitching Post
Peter & Holly Krug
Presqu’ile Winery
Sanford Winery
The Gardner, Hudnut, Jannotta,
& Schlosser Families
Tom & Carrie Cusack
Platinum Sponsor
BD
Gregg & Madelyn Foster
Paul Mitchell
Gold Sponsor
Abbott
AbbVie
Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards
Bacara Resort & Spa
Gerry & Bobbie Rubin
Montecito Bank & Trust
Community
Supporters
Silver Sponsor
AstraZeneca
Au Bon Climat
BioIQ, Inc.
Cottage Health
Belle & Daniel Cohen
Dorothy Largay & Wayne Rosing
InTouch Health
Jorian Hill Vineyards
Larry Dam & Betsy Jones
Magno-Humphries Laboratories, Inc.
Mark Linehan & Kimberly Schizas
Mark & Lynda Schwartz
Nick Pihakis
Patricia Aoyama & Chris Kleveland
Roxanna & Randy Solakian and
Deanna & Brett Williams
Siri & Bob Marshall
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Union Bank
Classic Party Rentals
Spark Creative Events
Florabundance
J. Woeste in Los Olivos
VW Floral Marketing
Underwriters
Andrew Paul,
Invitations
Pro Packing,
Auctioneer & Professional Staff
South Coast Emergency Medical Group,
Program
Westerly,
Sommeliers & Wine Service
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The 2 0 16 SAN TA B AR B AR A
Wine auction
W I N E RY S P O N SO R S
Au Bon Climat
Hitching Post Wines
Beckmen Vineyards
Jorian Hill
Cambria Estate Vineyards & Winery
Presqu’ile Vineyard & Winery
Sanford Winery & Vineyards
TA B LE H O ST S
Lafond/Santa Barbara Winery
ampelos cellars
Longoria Wines
Andrew Murray Vineyards
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards
Babcock Winery & Vineyards
Margerum Wine Company
Baehner Fournier
Martellotto Wine Productions
Brander Vineyard
Martian Ranch & Vineyard
Casa Dumetz
melville
Core
Municipal Winemakers
Dierberg & Star Lane Vineyards
Nielson by Byron
Dragonette Cellars
Palmina
Duvarita
Paul Lato Wines
Fiddlehead Cellars
Rancho Sisquoc
Refugio Ranch Vineyards
Hilliard Bruce
Summerland Winery
Hitching Post Wines
The Sanger Family of Wines
Imagine Wine
Transcendence
Jaffurs Wine Cellars
Turiya Wines
J. Wilkes Wines
Westerly
Kaena
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EV E N T S T EE R I N G C O MM I TTE E
Our special thanks to the Event Steering Committee for their passion, imagination,
enthusiasm, and leadership in making tonight the most successful auction yet.
E VE NT CH A IR
Jennifer Kocian
E V E NT COO RD INATOR
Kara Shoemaker
CO- CHA IRS
Lori Baur
Lisa Iscovich
Jen Jones
COMM ITTE E
Millie Barrett
Susan Beckmen
Helene Davison
Andy DiMizio
Julia Goggin
Eden Jasiorkowski
Hayley Jessup
Sandy Knox-Johnston
Gillian Kulp
Anne Miller
Kathy Mills
Helga Morris
Sherrill Oneill
Jill Remy
Patricia Sadeghian
Roxanna Solakian
Eric Sonquist
Linda Teasdale
Jenny Williamson-Doré
Gregg Wilson
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DAW NMARIE
KOTSONIS
AU CTIONE E R
Our auctioneer, DawnMarie Kotsonis, originally hails from
Brooklyn, NY, but now calls Southern California home.
DawnMarie’s introduction to fundraising began in the
1980’s while running a successful commercial auction
firm and with a very personal experience of raising funds
in support of Cystic Fibrosis – the disease that claimed the
lives of both her nephew and her best friend.
With nearly 30 years of auction and fund development
experience, DawnMarie has presided over countless
record-breaking auctions including Wine Spectator Top-10
charity events. DawnMarie’s high energy and fun approach
to an auction makes her equal part entertainer and fundraiser. She feels that the key to a successful benefit
auction is to make it fast, make it fun and leave everyone
feeling great for having raised a lot of money for a great
cause!
DawnMarie is particularly excited to participate in the Santa
Barbara Wine Auction in support of the amazing work done
throughout the world by Direct Relief. A true believer in the
mantra “no margin ... no mission,” DawnMarie applauds
Direct Relief’s incredible success in turning every dollar
raised into a $30 return on their supporter’s contributions.
To that end, DawnMarie invites everyone to bid with
abandon at tonight’s fundraiser in support of this most
worthy cause!
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CHE F
MI CHAEL
MI NA
I started in the kitchen when I was very young, and I am
still as intrigued with the process as I was when I was a
15-year-old Garde Manger in a small French restaurant in
my Hometown.
In 1991 at the age of 22 I was given the opportunity of a
lifetime – help design an upscale seafood restaurant in
San Francisco from scratch – and I threw myself into the
project heart and soul. It became AQUA and opened to
rave reviews in a town known for great cuisine.
Now here it is, 20+ years and many restaurants later.
I reimagined AQUA and completely restored it to create
Michael Mina. Since then, I’ve opened more than 25
destination restaurants, hired world-class executive chefs
and the best teams you can find. With their help, I am
honored to say, my restaurants have achieved a success
that has put MINA Group ahead of its class.
You could say that the key ingredient to this
accomplishment is an unwavering passion for food
combined with a commitment to phenomenal service
for our guests.
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VASELINE® IS PROUD
TO SUPPORT DIRECT RELIEF
to deliver Vaseline® Jelly, medical supplies and dermatological care to people
affected by poverty or emergencies. Learn more at Vaseline.us/TheHealingProject
CONGRATULATIONS
Direct Relief and The Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation on a great event!
©2016 Unilever LEVSKI16016
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CHRIS
HARRISON
ABC’ S THE BA CHE LOR
Chris Harrison began his television career by covering
local sports in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Dallas,
Texas native went to Oklahoma City University on
a soccer scholarship, and then made the natural
transition to sportscasting with a local station. During
his six years there, he worked his way up the ranks from part-time sportscaster to weekend sportscaster. He
also had the opportunity to cover hard news stories, including the 1995 tragedy at the Federal Building, an
event which profoundly affected his perspective on life and career.
A visit to L.A. in 1999 for an audition for a horseracing network led to a permanent move. Later that
year, Harrison landed the job as host of HGTV’s Designer’s Challenge, which was consistently one of the
network’s highest rated shows. In 2001, he became host of ABC’s hit romance/reality series The Bachelor
and The Bachelorette. He also has hosted ABC’s popular reality show, Bachelor Pad, the “all-star” reunion
from previous seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, the last two years.
Harrison continues to advance in the entertainment industry through a variety of professional endeavors.
He was just named as the new host of the nationally syndicated game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
He has joined the popular long-running franchise beginning with its 14th season the fall of 2015, while
remaining the host of the Bachelor franchise. Harrison co-hosted ABC’s live coverage of The Miss
America Pageant for the past four years, and first hosted the iconic broadcast on ABC in 2004. Additional
hosting credits include Emmys Red Carpet Live at the 2012 Primetime Emmys; ABC’s 2011 American
Music Awards Red Carpet; live television coverage of the final championship rounds of the 2010 Scripps
National Spelling Bee on ABC; ABC’s 2008 American Music Awards Red Carpet Live!, and Road to the 60th
Primetime Emmy® Awards, ABC.com’s daily coverage leading up to the 2008 Primetime Emmy Awards.
In a departure from his many broadcast endeavors, Harrison is turning to the written page, as he pens his
first book- an emotional, passionate and suspenseful novel entitled The Perfect Letter. The romantic novel,
published by Harper Collins, will be out on May 19.
The versatile Harrison has done his fair share of acting as well, with roles in the popular television series
Alias, The Practice, Six Feet Under and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. His feature film appearances include
Bounce, Showtime and portraying himself in the comedy Date Movie.
In his spare time Harrison still plays soccer and has become addicted to golf. He has developed a great
appreciation for the weather and lifestyle of Southern California, and spends as much time as possible
outdoors with 13-year-old son, Joshua, and 11-year-old daughter, Taylor.
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Pioneer Award
TH E K L A & R IC H A RD SANF O R D and MI CHAEL BENED I CT
There is a bottle of the 1976 Sanford & Benedict
Pinot Noir displayed in the Vintner’s Hall of Fame
in the wine museum at the Greystone Cellars in the
Napa Valley which recognizes the pioneering legacy
of that wine. The label on the bottle reads, “Grown,
Produced and Bottled at our vineyard in the Coastal
Hills of the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara
County by SANFORD & BENEDICT, Winegrowers at
Lompoc California”. That describes the location of
the first vineyard in what would become the Sta. Rita
Hills Appellation.
Just 24 miles from the sea, the vineyard is planted on an ancient landslide. The soils
are derived from the Monterey Formation, a miocene sedimentary sea floor deposit. The
deep well drained soils have an abundance of siliceous angular flint-like chert which
promotes good drainage. The cool, on-shore maritime winds create an ideal climate for
premium winegrapes.
“Living here and physically working the land here has been important in my own
personal, spiritual development,” says Richard Sanford. “As I reflect on the vineyard, I
believe my favorite remembrances were as Mary Oliver says ‘married to amazement’ as I
went about my daily activities nurturing my young vines through the five years of growth
before fruition. I can still identify with the smells of the earth and green grass as my plow
slipped through the moist earth. I can still feel the warmth of the manifold on my legs in
the crisp morning air as on my d-4 Caterpillar tractor, I trundled up and down the rows,
nurturing each of my 61,400 grapevines. The slightly acrid smell of a wisp of diesel
smoke from the tractor mixed with the organic smells are indelible in my memory bank.”
Thekla met Richard in time for the first vintage produced in the converted barn of the
bean farm. The inspiration was simple burgundy style winemaking, squat open- top
wooden fermenters and oak barrel aging. The farm never had electricity so working and
living were by gaslight. “Thekla and I were married here. It has been our honor to be
stewards of this land.” This year Richard and Thekla celebrate 40 vintages together.
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Pioneer Award
TH E K L A & R IC H A RD SANF O R D and MI CHAEL BENED I CT
Michael Benedict began his career as a research botanist
directly after completing his studies in mathematics and botany
at UC Santa Barbara. In 1966 he was appointed by UCSB
Chancellor Vernon Cheadle to the UCSB faculty as a Research
Specialist and was selected to serve as the first Resident
Manager of the Channel Islands Field Station on Santa Cruz
Island (now the UC Santa Cruz Island Reserve). He followed his
tenure there with almost three decades of service as a Research
Associate with the Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens.
In 1970 Michael and Richard Sanford made an offer to lease the
land that became the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard with an option to buy in five years. The deal was
consummated and in 1971 they planted their vines on their own roots. In 1975, they made their
first wine, a barrel of Pinot Noir and a barrel of Chardonnay. It was that vintage that gave them the
confidence to move forward and buy the vineyard. In 1976 Sanford and Benedict made their first
commercial offerings, the 1976 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir
was released in 1978 and received unusually high acclaim – the first cold-weather Pinot Noir from
Santa Barbara that set the stage for the appellation we now know as the Santa Rita Hills.
From 1970 until 1990, Michael continuously operated Sanford & Benedict, growing the grapes,
selling off most of the production and making a small amount of wine. In 1990 he retired to dedicate
himself to his family, continue his research, and focus on working with non-profit organizations.
Since 1990, Michael has continued his research, conducting many botanical explorations of
the Mexican islands of the California Archipelago, researching the historical vineyards and wine
enterprise on Santa Cruz Island, climate and soil analyses with respect to winegrowing on the
Island, and has expanded his research activities to the Central California mainland.
Michael has helped to start a number of non-profit organizations (the Santa Rosa-San Julian
Wildlife Refuge, the Santa Ynez Valley Winegrowers Association, the Santa Ynez Valley Land
Trust, the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County) and has served as a trustee for the Santa Barbara
Botanic Gardens, the Waldorf School of Santa Barbara, and the Coastal Ranches Conservancy.
He is currently advising the development of four jewel-like winegrowing enterprises in the
Santa Ynez Valley.
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Vintner of the Year Award
L O U IS A & B OB L INDQU IS T OF Q UPÉ
Louisa Sawyer Lindquist is the inspiration behind Verdad Wine
Cellars. In the late 80s, while working at a retail store on Long
Island, Louisa became enamored with the beauty and finesse of
Spanish Albariño. She studied the different producers and styles
and realized that Albariño is a remarkable wine both as an aperitif
and as a great food wine. Soon Louisa was exploring other Spanish
wines, and found that Tempranillo held the same allure for her.
When she began working for a fine wine importer & distributor
in New York, she had the opportunity to work with the Classical
Wines of Spain portfolio and expanded her knowledge.
Louisa spent the early 80s studying and working in the vineyards of Long Island. Her
background in viticulture served her well when she moved to California and began working
with wineries and their vineyards. She was amazed at the similarities between the Spanish
wine country and California, and was surprised to find that there was very little Albariño or
Tempranillo planted. About the same time, Louisa began dating Bob Lindquist, the owner/
winemaker of Qupé Wine Cellars, and introduced him to the beauties of Spanish wines. In
time they began planting small blocks of the two grape varietals at the Ibarra-Young Vineyard
in the Santa Ynez Valley on the Central Coast of California, experimenting with clones and
organic growing techniques.
As the plantings at Ibarra-Young matured and began to produce fruit, Louisa went to Spain
to work harvest. She traveled to the primary grape growing regions to understand how the
top producers worked with the fruit in both the vineyards and the winery. As she talked with
the people across the country, she noticed that one of the favorite expressions, repeated on a
regular basis was “es la verdad” (that’s the truth). That became her inspiration to naming the
fledgling brand.
Today Verdad Wine Cellars produces Spanish varietal wines from organic and biodynamic
grapes. The grapes and resulting wines are minimally handled to reflect the true character of
the grape and the unique flavors of these beautiful vineyards. The wines are produced at Qupé
under Bob’s direction.
Louisa and Bob are now married and have a son, Theo. They live in San Luis Obispo where they
purchased property in Edna Valley and planted it with Rhône and Spanish varieties. Named
Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard, it was planted in 2005 and farmed using biodynamic and organic
cultivation. In 2009, the vineyard was Demeter certified biodynamic and Stellar certified organic.
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You can’t have one
without the other.
Bobbie and Gerry Rubin
are proud to support Direct Relief
Mention Syrah and the name Qupé will soon come up. An original Rhône
Ranger, veteran winemaker Bob Lindquist was one of the first to advocate
American-made Syrah and other Rhône varietals such as Grenache,
Roussanne, and Marsanne. He has been a leader in the movement
producing world class editions since the early 1980s. His passion for wine
is only equaled by his passion for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bob’s first wine encounter was as a U.C. Irvine student in the early
1970s, where he sipped quality wine for the first time and instantly was
hooked. He began frequenting Hi-Time Cellars, a well-stocked wine
shop in Costa Mesa, asking lots of vinicultural questions. In 1975, Bob moved North to pursue a career in the
wine business. His first job found him working harvest at Fortino Winery, near Gilroy. From there he went up
the ranks at San Martin Winery, and seized the opportunity to manage their new Ventura County tasting room in
1976. While working there, Bob decided his destiny lay in the wine country of Santa Barbara County.
On New Year’s Day, 1979, Bob moved to the Santa Ynez Valley to manage an innovative wine shop in the little
town of Los Olivos. The shop’s proprietor was the son of Marshall Ream, who co-owned the nearby Zaca Mesa
Winery. Through this connection, Bob became friends with Jim Clendenen, Zaca Mesa’s assistant winemaker
at the time.
Indulging his obsession for rock-and-roll, Bob bought tickets to a late summer Kinks concert. After his boss
abruptly fired Bob for attending the show, Jim Clendenen stepped in and got Bob a position as Zaca Mesa
Winery’s first tour guide. Tourists were few and far between in 1979, so Bob spent most of his time in the cellar,
learning to make wine under Jim’s tutelage.
Bob struck out on his own in 1982 and founded Qupé (which means “poppy” in Chumash), renting space in
other area wineries to make his wine. As production grew, Bob focused his efforts on Syrah and other Rhône
varieties, but continued to craft ever-popular Chardonnay, which helped to pay the bills.
In 1989, Bob joined his old friend Jim Clendenen (who founded Au Bon Climat in 1982) to build a winery of their
own under a lease agreement with Bien Nacido Vineyards. To this day, the two continue to produce their wines at
the elegant facility, located on the Santa Maria Mesa.
Bob and Jim have mentored dozens of winemakers over the years including Bob’s wife, Louisa Sawyer
Lindquist. With Louisa as winemaker, Bob partnered in a second winery, Verdad (the Spanish word for “truth”),
which specializes in Spanish varieties. To take their wines to the next level, Bob and Louisa purchased an
80-acre ranch in the Edna Valley in San Luis Obispo County in 2002. The couple installed the 40-acre Sawyer
Lindquist Vineyard, which is planted with Pinot Noir, Marsanne, Syrah, Grenache, Tempranillo, and Albariño,
and is certifiably farmed according to strict Demeter biodynamic standards. Resulting wines consistently hit the
90 point plus wine review scale.
In October 2013, controlling interest in Qupé was acquired by investor Charles Banks. Charles’ investments
include such notable wineries such as Mayacamas and Sandhi. Bob Lindquist is now a partner and remains
the winemaker. “It’s nice to have a financial partner who shares our vision. Charles is such a wine geek. He’s a
perfect fit. And he’s local,” states Bob. “This partnership allows me to focus on the vineyards and winemaking.”
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EDYTHE KIRCHMAIER’S GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT, HUMBLE SERVICE TO OTHERS,
AND JOYFUL EMBRACE OF LIFE’S WONDERS WERE AN INSPIRING EXAMPLE TO
THE ENTIRE DIRECT RELIEF TEAM AND TO PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD.
“I think if we can just love one another,
there will be less pain, less fighting,
more harmony.
I think we can win over all of
our adversities with love.”
- EDYTHE KIRCHMAIER
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Silent
AUCT ION
THE SILENT A UCTION WILL BE GIN AT 5 :0 0PM
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S I L E N T AU C TI O N R U LES
The silent auction will begin at 5:00 pm in the tent. The silent auction
and reception will close promptly at 7:30 pm and dinner will be
served shortly after in the Ballroom
1. By bidding in the silent auction, each bidder agrees to these auction rules.
2. All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds unless otherwise noted. All items are
“as is.” The Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation and Direct Relief have attempted to describe and
catalog items correctly, but neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be responsible for
the correctness of the descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance or condition of the items.
No statement made in this catalog, or made orally at the auction or elsewhere, shall be deemed
such a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability.
3. The value listed is an estimate of fair market value. Items have not been appraised unless so
noted. The amount you pay above this fair market value estimate is normally tax deductible as a
charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor to clarify amount of deduction.
4. Restaurant certificates do not include alcohol, tax, or gratuities unless specified.
5. Gift certificates and lifestyle and winery experiences cannot be resold or redeemed for cash,
unless otherwise specified.
6. Payment for items purchased must be made in full on the night of the auction to the cashier. The
Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation will gladly accept cash, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, American
Express or your check payable to the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation.
7. Following notification that you have won the silent auction lot you’ve bid on you may pick up your
items in the check-out area.
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Live
AUCTION
THE LIVE AU CTION W ILL B E GIN AT 8 :3 0P M
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COND ITI ONS OF AUCT ION
FIN A N CIN G
1. The auctioneer is not the agent for the seller (Santa Barbara Vintners
Foundation).
1. Since shipping regulations vary from state to state, any out-of-state bidder
should be familiar with his or her locality. Shipping costs and insurance are
the responsibility of the purchaser.
2. This Catalogue, as amended by addendum or oral announcements
during the sale, constitutes the entire statement of seller with respect to the
sale and purchase of wines listed herein.
2. State and Local Sales and Use Tax: state, local, and District of Columbia,
and use tax laws, may apply to sales of tangible personal property at auction.
These laws require the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation to collect from
purchasers and to pay over to the relevant tax authorities, an appropriate
amount of sales or use tax, applicable on the date of sale, unless exemption
from sales or use tax may include, for example, and without limitation: (1)
a sale of property that will be resold by the purchaser; and (2) a sale of
property that will be used by the purchaser outside the jurisdiction of the
state, district, or locality that imposes sales or use tax. The destination of
items transported to the purchaser will generally determine the jurisdiction of
use and accordingly, which laws apply. In order to qualify for exemption (1)
above, a valid seller’s permit must be submitted before the auction or a copy
of the permit must be presented at the auction.
3. Seller, auctioneers, and auction houses do not warrant or represent,
expressly deny responsibility for, and in no event shall be responsible or liable
for, the accuracy of description of the wines offered or the correctness of the
Catalogue, including, but not limited to, the origin, rarity, age, genuineness,
attribution, authenticity, provenance, importance, size, quality, quantity,
or physical condition of the wines described. All statements by seller and
auctioneers are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied upon
by prospective purchasers as warranties or representations of fact, and
prospective bidders, by so bidding, acknowledge that they have inspected the
wines to their satisfaction and bid only as a result of their own inspection and
opinion. All wine is sold as is.
3. Full payment, in United States dollars, must be made at the conclusion
of the auction on Saturday evening, March 12, 2016, prior to the removal
of the lot. Payments may be in cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or
American Express. Seller reserves the right to resell any lot or lots for which
payment has not been made at the conclusion of the auction. Any sums
not paid by the conclusion of the event shall bear interest at the highest rate
allowed by law.
4. Seller may, at any time prior to the fall of the hammer, withdraw the lot
from sale.
5. Seller and auctioneers shall have the sole right to reject any bid, at any
time prior to the fall of the hammer, and to reject any advance not deemed
sufficient.
6. Should a dispute arise between bidders, or should the auctioneer doubt
the validity of any bid, the auctioneer shall have the absolute right to resolve
the dispute, re-offer, resell, or withdraw the lot in question.
4. Lots that have been paid for must be removed from the Bacara Resort
and Spa at the conclusion of the dinner, March 12, 2016. If the buyer
requests to have the lot shipped, shipping arrangements, costs, and
insurance are the responsibility of the purchaser. Since shipping regulations,
costs, and insurance are the responsibility of the purchaser. Since shipping
regulations vary from state to state, out-of-state bidders should be familiar
with the laws of the destination locality.
7. No bid shall be valid unless acknowledged by the auctioneer. At the
fall of the hammer, the highest acknowledged bidder shall be deemed to
have purchased the lot and thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility
therefore. Purchaser warrants that he or she will pay full price therefore
forthwith and will sign a confirmation of purchase. Seller’s sole responsibility
for non-delivery shall be to refund the purchase price.
8. All wines sold herein are subject to the provisions of the California
Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, and are offered as sold subject to the
affirmation provisions of certain states, and seller reserves the right to
implement such affirmative prices by bidding through it representatives.
S H I PPIN G PO L I C IE S AN D G U I D ELI N ES
1. Any wine items not taken away the night of the auction by the winning
bidder or their representative will be shipped to the winning bidder via FedEx
(“Two Day Air Service”) and coordinated through Vintage Logistics in Santa
Barbara County, California. No other local pickup or delivery services are
offered or guaranteed to be available.
9. Unless proof of exemption from payment thereof is presented to
seller, purchaser will be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes
applicable on the date of sale.
10. Bids which are submitted to the auctioneer in writing, by telephone
during the sale, or otherwise left with the seller prior to the sale for execution
at or below a specified price, are entertained and executed by the seller for
the convenience of the bidders, but the seller, the auctioneers and the auction
houses shall not be responsible for failing to execute such bids or for error
relating to the execution of such bids. There are no reserves accepted on lots
offered during this sale.
11. Gift certificates and lifestyle and winery experiences cannot be resold or
redeemed for cash, unless otherwise specified.
12. Travel, special events, and dinner packages expire one year from the
auction date, unless otherwise specified. Additional charges such as tax,
gratuities and beverages may apply to dinner packages. Please read the lot
description carefully. All hotel and air travel are subject to space availability,
and blackout dates may apply. The Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation and
Direct Relief are not liable for any personal injury or property damage that
may result from an auction package. Once a package has been sold, the sole
contact is between purchaser and donors.
2. Alcoholic beverages can only be shipped legally to a select list of state
jurisdictions. A winning bidder wishing to have his or her wines transported
into a disallowed state will have to make private arrangements to do so.
Typically, one desiring to accomplish such shipping will ship to another party
in a nearby, legal jurisdiction and make arrangements to receive the wines
from that party. Alternatively, arrangements could be made to have the items
shipped from the Licensed party providing the item to a Licensed entity (i.e.,
a Retailer location) in some states, but the availability of such solutions is
limited and complex.
3. All wines shipped must be shipped to an address where an adult (at least
21 years of age) will be available during typical business hours to sign for the
delivery. Ideally, delivery to commercial business address should be used.
All packages will be clearly identified as containing Alcoholic Beverages, and
require the signed release of an unintoxicated adult to assure compliance with
all state and local laws.
4. All items will be shipped insured. The winning bidder must declare
the value they wish to insure the items for, and will be charged $0.50 per
hundred dollars of insured value over and above the standard shipping
charges.
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KIN G O F T H E H AR BO R
SANTA BA RBA RA CH AN N EL C AT C R U I SE PARTY FO R 50
Climb aboard the Channel Cat, the largest
luxury sailing catamaran up and down the
Santa Barbara Coast for the corporate event,
family reunion or party for the ages. 50 guests
will board this extraordinary 85’, tri-level sailing
catamaran, one of the most exquisitely detailed
vessels in the Santa Barbara Harbor, for an
exciting two hour cruise fabulously catered by
Pure Joy Catering.
This vessel must be seen to be believed. Aptly
nicknamed “King of the Harbor”, its unique
design and sheer size make it one of the
smoothest rides on the water. See for yourself on
the Observation Deck, where it’s not uncommon
Channel Cat
to spot whales, dolphins or sea lions play, or just
cruise on by. Relax in the 3,000 sq. ft. Salon.
Wander towards the Aft Deck, with its beautiful
hand crafted arched open area. Head up to the Pilot House unlike any that you may have ever seen, or for the hardiest of
souls there’s the Upper Deck, with its bird’s eye views of our local paradise.
Pure Joy Catering will provide six scrumptious trays of yummy appetizers for your nibbling pleasure during the cruise.
Executive Chef/Owner Lynette La Mere proudly presents Pure Joy Catering as a certified farm friendly dining provider that
has provided exquisite dishes for thousands of special events in the area over the years. Pure Joy remains a perennial
favorite among all the Santa Barbara “bests” lists.
Enjoy the splendors of the central California coast while sipping on your favorite local wines. The Santa Barbara Vintners’
Association is pleased to stock your bar with three cases of specially assorted wines for the cruise!
You too can be The King of the Harbor for the day as you and 49 of your loyal subjects’ bask in the sun, the views, the
natural splendor of our beautiful harbor and coastline with food, service and ambiance to match!
Two (2) hour harbor cruise for fifty (50) guests aboard the Channel Cat
Six (6) appetizers provided by Pure Joy Catering
Three (3) cases of Santa Barbara Vintners’ wine
Channel Cat and Pure Joy Catering must be scheduled on a mutually-agreeable date.
Channel Cat cruise must be scheduled on a Monday-Thursday.
Cruise does not include the $300 dock fee or $200 bartender fee.
Channel Cat and Pure Joy Catering expires on March 17, 2017.
C OU RT E S Y OF :
CH A N N E L C AT C HA RT E RS | P URE JOY CAT ERING
W W W. C H AN N EL CAT C HA RT ERS . COM | WWW.PU RE JOY C AT E RING. COM
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BEAC H B U MMI N G
FOUR SEA S O NS ST YL E!
PR I VATE VI L L A ON T HE S PE CTAC U L AR PENI N SU L A PAPA G AYO I N C O STA R I CA
Your group of six can enjoy a luxurious week in a stunning private residence at one of Four Seasons’ most unique
resorts, set in one of Central America’s most pristine eco-friendly getaways, the Peninsula Papagayo!
Four Seasons Resorts are fabulous everywhere, but they’ve taken the eco conscience Papagayo Resort to even
higher levels. Perched on a pinched spit of the peninsula and carved out of the surrounding dry rain forest, the Four
Seasons boasts incredible views from all sides altered only by the occasional diving sea bird, breaching Humpback,
or setting sun over the azure Pacific. Pristine secluded beaches fall away on either side of the resort. If you can drag
yourself away from the secluded luxury of your surroundings, the Four Seasons is the perfect jumping off point in your
exploration of all things Papagayo.
You and five guests will enjoy this spacious well-appointed three bedroom villa set amid lush tropical flora with private
infinity pool above pristine beaches. In typical Four Seasons fashion, the Villas are designed with ultimate privacy in
mind. Spacious interiors finished with indigenous wood and stone, and boast seamless transitions between indoor and
out. Let the tropical breezes and magical views wash away your stresses as you watch monkeys swing through the
treetops. Your stay includes full access to all facilities this extraordinary resort has to offer.
The Peninsula Papagayo itself is a sparkling, miles long strand of secluded beaches, tropical bluffs, crystal water,
howler monkeys and renowned national parks, interspersed by festive beach communities, great restaurants, golf
courses and spas.
Luxury, privacy and fun amid a natural eco-paradise!
One (1) week-long stay in a private 3-bedroom villa at Four Seasons Costa Rica, Peninsula Papagayo
Other perks and excursions available through Four Seasons Costa Rica Resort
Dates must be arranged with owner of residence two months prior to travel on mutually-agreeable dates.
Please give a substantial amount of notice of dates selected.
Not available Christmas and Spring Break.
Expires Summer 2017
COU RT E SY OF :
MA RTI N & KE RRI L E E GOR E
W W W. F OURS E A SONS . COM/CO S TA RI CA
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HON O R EE’ S L O T:
M AYACA MAS AN D MAG N UMS
TW O N I GHT S TAY F O R F OU R AT TH E H I STO R I C M AYA C AMAS V IN EYARDS
H O S T E D BY HONOR E E BO B LI N D Q U I ST O F Q U PÉ & T ER R O I R LI F E
Your group of four will be guests of honor for a two night stay at the majestic, historic Mayacamas Vineyards nestled high on
the slopes of Mt Veeder above the Napa Valley. Hosted by renowned winemaker, Bob Lindquist and his wife Louisa, you’ll
be staying in the winery’s beautiful three bedroom guest house. With Mayacamas as your base expect VIP treatment as
Bob takes you on an in-depth and memorable experience of all that is Napa Valley with a rare look deep into the process of
winemaking.
Rooted deeply in California’s winemaking history and over 124 year old, Mayacamas Vineyards crafts authentic, classical
wines that faithfully reflect their vineyard origins high on the slopes of Mt Veeder. In 1976, Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon,
vintage 1971, won the famous blind “Judgement of Paris” tasting, pitting a selection of the finest American wines against a
similar collection of top French growths and thus its place among storied California wineries.
Food and sustenance during your stay will be provided of course, with one night dining hillside at the winery and something a
little more adventurous in town for the other.
You won’t be going home empty handed, however, as Terroir Life has included one magnum from each of the 12 wineries in
the Terroir Life portfolio including: Qupé, Mayacamas, Sandhi, Wind Gap, Whetstone, Agartha, Mulderbosch, Fable Mountain
Vineyards, Leviathan, Trinity Hill, Marvelous and Maison L’Orée.
But wait, there is more! Bob and Louisa would like to present to you with a special one of a kind 5-liter etched and
autographed bottle, as a thank you for all that your generous donation will accomplish.
Two (2) night stay at the majestic, historic Mayacams Vineyards–hosted by Bob Lindquist and his wife Louisa
Food and sustenance during your stay will be provided by your hosts
One (1) night dining hillside at the winery
One (1) other adventurous dining experience
Twelve (12) magnums from each of the wineries
Special one of a kind 5-liter etched and autographed by Bob and Louisa
Honorees Lot must be scheduled on a mutually-agreeable date.
COU RT E SY OF :
BO B & L O U I SA L I N D Q UI S T | CHA R L ES & A LI BA NK S | T ERR OI R L I FE
W W W. Q UP E. C O M | W WW. MAYACA MA S . COM | WWW. T E RRO I RL IF E . COM
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THE U LT IM AT E PAIR IN G !
PA RT Y F O R 40 AT N EXT D O O R N EI G H B O R S,
A L MA RO SA WI N ERY & I N D U ST R I AL EATS
Visionary vintner Richard Sanford meets innovative Chef Jeff Olsson is this offering designed to whet the palate, excite the
senses, and sedate the appetite of our lucky winner along with 39 grateful friends at this newest must-stop dual location
in the Santa Ynez Valley! Situated side by side in Buellton at the gateway to the Santa Rita Hills AVA, you’ll find a perfect
setting of rustic contemporary spaces with a touch of hip that could be Burgundy, Manhattan, or HERE, with food and wine
that’s a perfect match!
Legendary winemaker Richard Sanford’s pioneering vision proved that Pinot Noir grapes could flourish in the western
end of the Santa Ynez Valley. He and wife Thekla founded Sanford Winery in 1981 and spent the next 24 years making
some of the best-regarded Pinot Noir from the region. The first certified organic winegrowers of the county, the Sanfords
left their namesake winery in 2005 to found Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards and continue their commitment to agriculture
in harmony with nature. Richard was inducted into the prestigious Vintners’ Hall of Fame in 2012, the first Central Coast
inductee ever.
Jeff and Janet Olsson together bring more than 30 years of experience with some of most acclaimed restaurants and chefs
in the country. Mark Miller, Dean Fearing and Bobby Flay are a few names foodies might know! Their innovative restaurant/
retail/charcuterie carved into their well-known New West Catering space, has become the go-to spot for valley epicureans
looking for inventive takes on tapas style dishes, creative flavors, home cured meats, and pizza’s drawn from perfectly
patina’ d wood burning ovens.
The super cool Alma Rosa Tasting Room will be yours for the night. Kick off the evening, cocktail style, toasting with Alma
Rosa Sparkling Wine paired with savory hors d’oeuvres by Industrial Eats. This will be followed by a fabulous family-style
meal specially created for the event by Jeff and Janet, and a selection of current and library wines by Alma Rosa.
Visionary, legendary, and super hip will be just a few of the accolades you’ll receive from your friends after you throw your
most memorable party with these two special next door neighbors!
Welcome wine reception for your party of forty (40) people, catered by New West Catering
Family-style meal at Industrial Eats
Current and library wines by Alma Rosa
Must be scheduled in advance on mutually agreeable date.
C OU RT E SY OF :
J E FF & J A N ET O L S SO N O F I N D UST R I A L E AT S A ND N EW WES T CAT E RI NG | RI CH A RD & THE L K A S ANF OR D OF A L MA RO SA WINERY
W W W. IN D U S TR I AL EAT S. C O M | WWW. NEWWE S T C AT ERI NG. COM | WWW.A L MA RO S AWI NE RY. COM
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BLEND YO U R OW N B AR R EL
W ITH QU PÉ & B EC KMEN
WI NE MA KI NG WIT H A L L TH E PLEAS U RE, N O N E O F TH E PA IN !
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! 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
Lunch for four (4) 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 2018 Santa Barbara Wine Auction
Blend your own Barrel with Qupe & Beckmen must be scheduled in advance on mutually agreeable date.
COU RT E SY OF :
BEC KM E N W I N ERY | B OB & L OU I S A L INDQU S T | HIT CH ING P O ST I I
Q UPÉ W INE RY | S US A N & S T EV E B E CK ME N
W W W. B EC KM E N V IN E YA RD S . COM | WWW. HIT CH I NG POS T 2 . COM | WWW. QUP E . COM
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RARE AFR IC AN A D V E N T U R E
IN A WAY THAT FE W W IL L EVER S EE!
1 4 DAY S OUT H A FRI CAN AD V EN TURE O F LU XU RY, W IN E, EXC LUSI VE G O L F,
W O R LD C L A S S C I T I ES AND T HE MO S T A MAZI N G SAFAR I TH I S SID E O F… AN Y WH ER E !
For several years, this travel package has been Direct Relief’s Piece de Résistance, a 14 day adventure for two encompassing
the best that South Africa has to offer in a way that only a select few ever get a chance to experience.
Stay at ultra-exclusive hotels in cosmopolitan, world class enclaves like Johannesburg and Cape Town. Revel in South Africa’s
renowned Stellenbosch wine region. Play golf at some of the world’s top golf courses, where you might hear a hippo snort in
your back swing or find a lion peeking back at you from beyond the fence! All highlighted by a personally guided Safari of a
lifetime at the award winning Phinda Private Game Reserve!
As always, this extraordinary trip is completely customizable to your own desires and interests. Our generous donor has extensive and intimate knowledge of all things South Africa and will consult with the winning bidders to create a personal African
experience of a lifetime!
Here are a few highlights you might want to include on your adventure:
J O H A N N E S B U R G : Stay at the multi-awarded uber luxurious Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa. Let your private butler cater to your every
need, while the master chef plucks fresh veggies and herbs from the garden for that day’s menu. Explore sophisticated Johannesburg or “Joburg” to the locals. Visit the Maropeng Centre which showcases the Cradle of Humankind and its development. Take in
the moving Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill which chronicle the rise and fall of apartheid and rebirth of equality in South
Africa. Play golf at the private River Club or luxuriate at the spa. Shopping, theater, and nightlife are all at your fingertips.
You’ll also have the rare opportunity to visit the Direct Relief offices in Johannesburg. Meet the staff and 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.
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Y O U R S A FA R I : Let &Beyond, a world leading luxury experiential travel group provide your personal tour to see the Africa
of your dreams in the award winning Phinda Private Game Reserve, situated in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa.
With seven distinct ecosystems, it is not only home safari’s Big Five (African lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, and
white rhino) but also harder to spot species such as the elusive cheetah or the rare black rhino. With over 415 species of
birds, it’s a birder’s paradise as well. There are several luxurious eco lodges to choose from for your recommended five
day four night stay, including very private, all glass cabins set on the rainforest floor! This is guaranteed to be one of the
most unforgettable experiences of your life!
S T E L L E N B O S C H C A P E W I N E L A N D S : When you stay at the renowned Spier Hotel, you’ll base out of the oldest (1692)
and most celebrated estate wine farm in Stellenbosch. Explore South Africa’s most famous wine region while we sprinkle
your stay with several special tasting experiences. Throw in a round of golf at one of the exclusive clubs in the region,
enjoy the spectacular food that always accompanies a great wine region and prepare for your next adventure!
C A P E T O W N : Considered South Africa’s most sophisticated and urbane city, Cape Town has a European vibe that makes it
unique in South Africa. Here, you’ll stay at the grand 5 star Table Bay Hotel. Sitting at the heart of the waterfront with unbelievable 360’ views, the Table Bay is perfectly situated to explore all that the city and spectacular peninsula have to offer.
SA MPLE ITINE RA RY:
Five days and Four (4) nights at the Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Five days and Four (4) nights at the Spier Hotel, Stellenbosch
– You will have access to one of the most prestigious old wine regions in the Stellenbosch.
This is 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.
– At your request, you can choose to play golf at Spier Country Club, River Club or the
world-class invitation-only Leopard Creek Country Club.
Seven days and Six (6) nights at either the Saxon Boutique Hotel or Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town.
Or experience three nights at each property!
– The Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas and Spa in Johannesburg is the ultimate 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.
– The Famous Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town is a magnificent 5-star accommodation with prime
access to the best the region has to offer.
Airfare to/from South Africa and in-country travel not included. Trip to be scheduled for mutually-agreeable dates,
ideally September - October 2016.
Expires February 2017.
Transportation to/from Direct Relief partner will be arranged. Safari stay includes all meals, 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.
COU RT E S Y OF :
T HE E NT HO VE N FAMI LY
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VINEYARD TO TAB L E - A CEL E BR AT IO N !
A U G UST 2 0 , 2 0 1 6 - RE V EL IN 40 YE AR S O F SA N FOR D & BEN EDI C T
VI NE YA RD A ND 3 0 YEAR S O F H I TC H I N G POST I I AT TH I S
VI NE YA R D T O TA B LE AN N I VE R SARY C ELEBR AT I O N !
40 years ago, we were watching the first Star Wars, Jimmy Carter was President, and Disco was the big thing. 30 years
ago we were watching the first Back to the Future while Ronald Reagan tussled with Gorbachev and that wall! That’s
the perspective we’re bringing to this once in a lifetime anniversary celebration of two of the Central Coast’s most iconic
entities, the fabled Sanford and Benedict Vineyard and the legendary Hitching Post II Restaurant!
Spend the day of August 20th at the famous vineyard that set out to prove that the finicky Pinot Noir could not only
survive but flourish in the cool, sun splashed but fog shrouded western slopes of the Santa Ynez Valley. We will gather at
the rustic, historic Sanford & Benedict Barn, which served as the winery in the late 70’s & 80’s, overlooking this fabulous
vineyard in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills. Mingle with many of the winemakers that have made wines from S&B,
including Steve Fennell, Jim Clendenen, Rajat Parr, Dick Dore, Bill Wathen, Frank Ostini, Gray Hartley, and others.
Hosts Sanford Winery and Hitching Post II offer tables of ten or individual seats at this historic retrospective tasting and
anniversary celebration of the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard that includes a barbecued dinner by Hitching Post II, itself
celebrating 30 years in the Santa Ynez Valley. Taste through 30 years’ worth of history with a once in a lifetime retrospective
tasting, plus the newest and brightest wines, all sourced from the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, curated by our own
resident wine critic from the Santa Barbara Independent and the Wine Enthusiast Magazine Matt Kettmann. Each vintage
tells a story, and all together portrays the history of the vineyard that put Santa Barbara on the Wine World Map.
Visit this special vineyard on August 20th, and taste the grapes as the new vintage hangs ready for harvest. Taste new
and old wines that represent some of the best work by growers and makers of Santa Barbara wines, while hobnobbing
with historic as well as the newest winemaking stars of our region. Enjoy the barbecue cuisine of the Hitching Post
II that will perfectly complement the wines. Each guest will leave with a commemorative magnum of a one-time
collaborative blend of Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir from hosts Sanford & Hitching Post.
A 40th anniversary celebration of the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard at the Historic S&B Barn in the Sta. Rita Hills
A retrospective tasting spanning 30 years of Sanford & Benedict wines from Sanford, Au Bon Climat,
Hitching Post, and others
Hobnob with historic as well as newest winemaking stars of Santa Barbara County
Enjoy an exceptional meal by Hitching Post II Restaurant, celebrating 30 years in the Santa Ynez Valley
Take home a special commemorative magnum of S&B Pinot Noir crafted by hosts Sanford & Hitching Post
Tables were available for pre-sale. Date of event is August 20, 2016.
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A “ SUITE” L IFE AT T H E MER ITAG E CO L L EC T IO N
LU X U R I O U S CAL I F O R NIA ESCA P E PA C KAG E O F FO U R N IG H T STAY S IN A S U I T E AT
F OU R DI F F E R EN T EXC LUSI V E R ESO RT S
F ROM SANTA BA RBA RA TO N EW P O RT A N D LA J O LLA TO N APA
Escape in super suite style to four of California’s premier destinations. The Meritage Collection is rolling out the red carpet
and white glove treatment for you and a guest with this exclusive package at four of their award winning properties. Two
travelers will experience four nights at each of the following 4 star properties: The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa
Valley, Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa in La Jolla, Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, and the Bacara Resort and Spa
in Santa Barbara. These ultimate getaways will have it all: private movie screening, couples massages, boat excursion,
and wine tastings.
T H E M E R I TA G E R E S O R T A N D S P A is set amid the rolling vineyards of Carneros, at the southern end of the Napa Valley.
The Meritage Resort illuminates with unrivaled amenities, culinary delights, and a wine and spa experience that you’ll
never forget. This AAA Four-Diamond Resort is home to North America’s first underground full-service spa. Built into
The Meritage’s magnificent Estate Cave, Spa Terra features special steam grottos, soaking pools, water walls, and lavishly
appointed private treatment rooms for individuals and couples. Complete the experience with a visit to the Trinitas Cellars
Tasting Room built into the cave as well for custom flight of Trinitas wines. The Meritage is the perfect base for your fabulous Napa Valley experience. Included within your stay are two 50 minute massages at Spa Terra and two reserve tastings
inside the Trinitas Cellars Tasting Room.
E S TA N C I A L A J O L L A H O T E L & S P A in La Jolla, another of Meritage Collection’s 4 diamond properties, features 10-acres
of beautiful rancho-style architecture and award-winning gardens amid temperate climate of San Diego County. Think
Carmel with better weather! This 3-story hacienda style resort offers the perfect setting for rest and relaxation. Enjoy the
sun-drenched charm and relaxed elegance at one of the top boutique hotels in San Diego. Estancia Hotel guests can also
experience complete rejuvenation of mind, body, and soul at their award-winning hotel spa. Included are two 50 minute
massages and wine taste for two at the Trinitas Wine Bar.
B A L B O A B AY R E S O R T in Newport Beach, perfectly situated on 15 waterfront acres, mirrors the casual but elegant
Southern California lifestyle of its community. This truly one-of-a-kind AAA Four-Diamond Resort distinguishes itself as
the only full-service waterfront resort in Newport Beach, and features 159 newly renovated guestrooms and suites, each
with a private balcony and modern furnishings. Enjoy waterfront dining at Waterline, the resort’s signature and A&O
Kitchen+Bar, a waterfront gastropub and bar. Amenities include a full-service spa and salon, heated swimming pool and
whirlpool and 24 hour fitness studio. The stay also includes an electric Duffy boat ride for two around Newport, accompanied with a bottle of wine and artisan cheese plate.
B A C A R A R E S O R T & S P A in Santa Barbara is nestled along Santa Barbara County’s most spectacular stretch of coastline,
between the Pacific Ocean and Santa Ynez Mountains. Covering 78 acres, Bacara Resort & Spa features a sun-drenched
setting of blue skies and sparkling seas and incredible ambience that must be experienced to fully realize. Experience the intimacy and aesthetics of a Mediterranean-style resort, complete with flower-filled courtyards and red-tiled
roofs. Unwind in the 42,000-square-foot spa, relax beside one of three zero-edge swimming pools, and savor one of
three different restaurants. Bacara Resort guests can also experience world-class golf courses nearby. Included within
your stay in a suite overlooking the ocean are a private film viewing in Bacara’s state of the art screening room, rooftop
couples massage at the legendary Spa at Bacara, and a reserve wine tasting experience in the Foley Tasting Room.
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Bacara Resort & Spa
How are you going to plan your sixteen nights of pure luxury? Let the Meritage Collection be your guide.
MERITA GE RE SORT AND S PA IN NAPA , CA
Four (4) night stay in a suite for (2) people
Two (2) reserve tastings at the Trinitas Wine Tasting Room
Breakfast daily
ES TANCIA LA JOLL A HOTEL & S PA IN LA JOLLA , CA
Two (2) 50-min Swedish massages in the Couples Bungalow
Wine Tasting for two (2) at the Trinitas Bar
BALBO A BAY RESORT IN NEWPORT BEACH, C A
Duffy boat ride for two (2) people around Newport. Including wine and cheese by the Executive Chef
BACARA RESORT & SPA IN S ANTA BARBARA , CA
Rooftop couple’s massage at the legendary Spa at Bacara
Reserve wine tasting in the Foley Wine Tasting Room
Private film viewing at the resort’s own 211-seat Screening Room
Contact the individual properties for date availability. All sixteen nights need not be taken consecutively.
Each location can be booked as a separate getaway. Must be used within 12 months
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A D AY O F S IM P AT IC O
A U NI Q U E F UL L DAY WINE E ME R SIO N EX PER I EN C E FOR 12 LI KE N O O TH ER !
Simpatico means to be harmoniously in sync, which sums up this auction lot experience from two of the county’s best wine
producers, Foxen and Melville, along with the iconic Wine Cask Restaurant.
For twelve harmonious people, the day will begin in the morning with private transportation to Foxen Winery in Foxen
Canyon. There, winemakers, Chad Melville and Bill Wathen will lead you through a blending trial of your very own Foxen/
Melville “Simpatico” Pinot Noir blend. You twelve lucky souls will get a one-of-a-kind, hands-on wine blending experience
as you learn what two top winemakers consider when creating a perfect blend. The end result will produce six cases of
your very own specially labeled unique Pinot blend to share in “simpatico” fashion. Your wine will be bottled, labeled and
delivered at a later date. The blending experience will be followed by a Foxen wine tasting and luncheon created by coowner and “Paella aficionado”, Dick Doré, at his family’s historic Rancho Tinaquaic “Big House”.
After lunch, you will be driven in sync to Melville Winery for a special tour of their winemaking facility in the Santa Rita
Hills. Then roll up your sleeves and head for the winery’s beautiful gourmet kitchen for a hands-on cooking demonstration
led by Wine Cask Chef, David Rosner. Watch and assist as he demonstrates cooking techniques employed in preparing
your evening’s dinner menu, created specifically for the line-up of wines. Learn about the creative method behind menu
development and the decision-making process in pairing cuisine with wines. Chad Melville will then personally lead a
vertical tasting of Chardonnay and a horizontal tasting of Pinot.
But much more simpatico a waits! As you relax into the harmony of the evening and are treated to a delicious, candlelit;
Chef Rosner created four-course dinner, your hosts the Melville, Doré and Wathen families will pair the meal with library
wines from deep within the families’ personal cellars. Live musical entertainment will add simpatico ambience to the end of
this special day.
After dinner, you will be transported safely back to your original pick-up location in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez Valley.
Rest up for this extraordinary day of Simpatico!
Private transportation for twelve (12) to Foxen Winery in Foxen Canyon for a blending trial of your
very own Foxen/Melville “Simpatico” Pinot Noir blend
Six (6) cases of your very own specially labeled unique Pinot blend
Luncheon created by co-owner and “Paella aficionado”, Dick Doré, at his family’s historic
Rancho Tinaquaic “Big House”
Continue to Melville Winery for a hands-on cooking demonstration led by Wine Cask Chef, David Rosner
Four-course dinner, your hosts the Melville, Doré and Wathen families will pair the meal with library wines
Live musical entertainment
A Day of Simpatico must be scheduled on a mutually-agreeable date.
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BE THE BIG K AH U N A AT R AN C H O L A CU N A
A SA NTA BA RBAR A WI N E AN D F O O D TR IFEC TA:
D I N N ER F O R 2 5 P RES E NT ED B Y AC C L AIM ED C H EF M IC H A EL M IN A,
WINE MA K ER E X TRA OR D IN AI R E JI M C LEN D EN EN , AN D N O T E D
SO M M E L I ER/WINE M AK E R RA JAT PAR R AT JI M ’S MAG I C AL R AN C H O LA C U N A E STAT E
Take a world renowned chef whose empire spans over 25 critically acclaimed restaurants, add an equally legendary
winemaker/legendary raconteur plus one highly regarded sommelier, mix in an unbelievable setting, and experience a huge
wave of pleasure and entertainment as only these three gentlemen can provide.
Rancho la Cuna is Jim Clendenen’s rustic escape in the heart of the Los Alamos foothills. Think Tuscany here at home as
you relax in the magnificent living area or walk the scenic grounds of this 50 acre renovated olive ranch and vineyard. Take
in the majestic views as sunset spreads across the valley and spend a memorable and entertaining evening in the hands of
these three charming and fascinating gentlemen.
The large open kitchen is perfect for watching celebrated chef Michael Mina ply his wares as he prepares the night’s
feast. From flagship Michelin starred, James Beard award winning Michael Mina in San Francisco, to DC’s classic
American steakhouse with a modern twist Bourbon Steak, to RN 74, named for the main road that runs through the
heart of Burgundy, and all his great foodie spots in between, Mina has found his place at the forefront of today’s culinary
consciousness. Best of all, his food is built for the great wines you will be sharing.
Jim’s background as Founder/Winemaker at Au Bon Climat since its inception in 1982 has brought him accolades
worldwide. Robert Parker named Au Bon Climat one of the 50 best wineries in the world as far back as 1989-90. The
winery has cultivated an international reputation for its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Jim Clendenen,
the “Mind Behind” Au Bon Climat, is recognized around the world for his classically styled wines.
Aside from his duties as Wine Director for the Michael Mina group, Sommelier Rajat Parr produces fine Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay from his Sandhi Winery, a noted small production house focusing on select vineyards from the Sta. Rita Hills in
Santa Barbara County.
Needless to say, your meal will be created by one of America’s greatest chefs, and it will be paired with the wines of one of
California’s greatest winemakers.
There can be no better way to spend a most memorable evening than this, regaling in great conversation as you partake in
an amazing repast, sharing some of the prodigious adventures of these three leading lights of food and wine, while relaxing
in one of the Central Coast’s great rustic environs.
A private dinner party for twenty five (25) at the majestic Rancho La Cuna
An exquisite multi-course dinner prepared by the renowned Chef Michael Mina
To perfectly match this great meal, an array of stunning Au Bon Climat wines from cellar of Jim Clendenen
Dinner must be scheduled in advance on a mutually agreeable date.
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BE THERE W IT H T H E L EG EN DS
AS THE Y A R E I N D U C T E D
TO THE ROCK & R O L L H AL L O F FAM E!
2 - DAY T RIP T O NEW YOR K C I TY TO TAKE PA RT I N TH E 31ST AN N U AL
ROCK & ROCK HALL O F FA M E I N D U C T IO N C E REM O N Y!
You and a friend will be a part of the 31st annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony, in coveted floor seats as personal guests of Hall of Fame
Board Member, Gregg Foster.
As part of this rock-filled excursion, you will also receive two tickets to the exclusive
Chairman’s Club Dinner on Thursday night, April 7th, two passes to the artist
rehearsals (some rehearsals are closed at the artist’s request) and entrance to
the onsite pre-concert cocktail reception and dinner. This year, the band Chicago
took 37 million ballots from fans — more than 23 percent — to become fan
favorite. Deep Purple, Cheap Trick, Steve Miller, and N.W.A. (a hip hop group
featuring Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella) will also be inducted into
the Hall of Fame, and you’ll be a part of this magical night.
LIMITED EDITION Rock Hall
Nightview Epiphone Guitar
You will stay in a suite at the official hotel for the event, The Roxy (formerly Tribeca
Grand), located on a prime cobblestone corner in one of downtown Manhattan’s
most sought-after neighborhoods. On the border of SoHo and TriBeCa, the
boutique hotel is steps from the chicest restaurants and the most stylish shopping
including antique stores, designer boutiques, furniture showrooms and art galleries,
not to mention dozens of New York nightlife locales. Shuttle transportation from The
Roxy to the Hall of Fame events at the Barclays Center is included.
Don’t miss your chance to witness the Class of 2016 Rock and Rollers take
their place in history!
ABO U T TH E 2 0 16 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FA ME INDUCTE E S:
C H E A P T R I C K (Bun E. Carlos, Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, Robin Zander)
Cheap Trick had perfected an extremely individual yet classic rock and roll band sound by the time it released its first album
in 1977. It has never changed it much. It didn’t need to. Cheap Trick’s records and concerts display a singular musical consistency over almost 40 years. Remaining interesting, sometimes hilarious, in that way is also pretty much unparalleled – and
indispensable to understanding them. Their American breakthrough, Live At Budokan, is in the running for best live album of
all time. And they will all rock you ’til your eyes bulge out. Promise.
C H I C A G O (Peter Cetera, Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine)
Fusing jazz and rock together in a time when the Beatles were still crashing onto the American shores and psychedelic rock
was taking over the basements of teenagers; Chicago Transit Authority broke onto the scene unapologetically in 1969 with
their self-titled double album, Chicago Transit Authority. With over 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive number one albums, 11
number one singles – fans stretch across the globe. Countless bands have followed in their wake, Chicago’s legacy is unquestionable.
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D E E P P U R P L E (Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, Rod Evans, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Glenn Hughes, Jon Lord, Ian Paice)
Deep Purple combined outstanding musicianship with dozens of FM radio smashes. Three separate incarnations of the
band have made spectacular albums culminating with Deep Purple In Rock, which along with Led Zeppelin II and Black
Sabbath’s Paranoid, CREATED the genre of hard rock music. Deep Purple are and were a band of supremely talented
musicians and songwriters. They are one of the titans and pioneers of their genre, and one of the hardest pillars in the
Temple Of Rock. Their groundbreaking albums and ear drum breaking live shows are the stuff of legend and make them
long overdue for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
N . W. A . (DJ Yella, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Ren)
Unexpected. Shocking. Flawed. Revolutionary. Worthy. N.W.A.’s improbable rise from marginalized outsiders to the most
controversial and complicated voices of their generation remains one of rock’s most explosive, relevant and challenging
tales. From their Compton, California headquarters Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella would — by force of
will and unrelenting tales of street life — sell tens of millions of records, influence multiple generations the world over and
extend artistic middle fingers to the societal barriers of geography, respectability, caste, authority and whatever else happened to get in their way. Five men, at least twice that many opposing points of view among them and well over a hundred
million records collectively sold over the last 29 years, N.W.A. helped set the stage for hip hop’s emergence as one of this
planet’s most dominant musical life forms.
S T E V E M I L L E R Steve Miller was a mainstay of the San Francisco music scene that upended American culture in the late
Sixties. With albums like Children Of The Future, Sailor and Brave New World, Miller perfected a psychedelic blues sound
that drew on the deepest sources of American roots music and simultaneously articulated a compelling vision of what music – and, indeed, society – could be in the years to come. Then, in the Seventies, Miller crafted a brand of pure pop that
was polished, exciting and irresistible – and that dominated radio in a way that few artists have ever managed. In recent
years, Miller has immersed himself in the blues once again. And, as always, whether he was riding the top of the charts or
exploring the blue highways of American music, he is playing and singing with both conviction and precision, passion and
eloquence, and making records that, quite incredibly, are at once immediately accessible and more than able to stand the
test of time.
First Class Airfare for two (2) to/from New York, NY (from within the continental U.S.)
Accommodations for two (2) nights at The Roxy (formerly Tribeca Grand), a boutique hotel located in
downtown Manhattan
Two (2) tickets to the exclusive Chairman’s Club Dinner on Thursday, April 7th, 2016
Two (2) passes to the VIP Inductee Party on Thursday night, April 7th, 2016
Two (2) passes the artist rehearsals/sound checks (some rehearsals are closed at the artist’s request) and
entrance to the onsite pre-concert cocktail reception and dinner on Friday, April 8th, 2016
Two (2) tickets to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 31st Annual Induction Ceremony on Friday, April 8th, 2016
Rock Hall Nightview Epiphone Guitar (pictured)
Auction package donor will meet with the winning bidder to help plan the trip and will accompany them
during their stay in New York
***Option to reschedule for attendance at the 2017 Induction Ceremony instead of the 2016 ceremony,
if the timing for the 2016 Ceremony is not amenable.***
Expires February 2017.
Other restrictions may apply.
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STA N D U P A N D B E C O U N TE D
T O S UP PORT A ME R I C A’ S H E ALT H CAR E SAFETY N E T
Nonprofit health centers and clinics are a critical part of America’s healthcare safety net. These facilities provide
comprehensive, culturally competent health services to more than 23 million U.S. residents each year—one in 13
people across the country. More than 72% of patients at these facilities have incomes below the federal poverty
level and roughly 35% lack health insurance. To support the health needs of these patients, Direct Relief operates
the largest Charitable Medicine Program in the United States.
Launched in 2004, Direct Relief’s USA program aims improve the health of vulnerable people throughout the
United States by equipping healthcare providers with donations of medicines, supplies, and basic equipment
for people who otherwise would not be able to afford them. Today, Direct Relief supports more than 1,200
community clinics, free clinics, and health centers across the country with donated medications, medical
supplies, and other resources.
Last year, Direct Relief sent nearly 6,500 shipments of needed medicines and supplies to nonprofit health centers
and clinics across the U.S. This year, Direct Relief is committed to sending more shipments to community clinics,
free clinics, and health centers in the United States than ever before in Direct Relief’s history. You can help.
S TA N D UP FOR HE A LT H IN THE U NITE D STAT ES – S TAND UP T O HELP PEOPL E ACROSS T HE COUNTRY
GA IN A CCE SS T O T HE MEDI CAT ION S T HEY NEED.
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TA B L E C E N TE R P I E C ES
THE TABLE CENTE RPI ECE THIS EV E N ING IS IN S P IRE D BY DIR E CT RE LI E F’S
SH I PPI NG PALLETS A ND W INE M AK ERS’ WI NE CRATES
This design serves to remind us that the Direct Relief pallets have been used by receiving
communities in remarkable ways; even when pallets are simply a means of organizing and containing
the medicines and other supplies donated, they play a critical role. The silent auction display and
the centerpieces tonight have been custom built by a Direct Relief volunteer, Andy DiMizio,
and assembled by the Event Steering Committee and volunteers.
"We want to express our thanks and deep emotion for the support
they have given us and will continue to give us."
“Queremos manifestarles nuestro agradecimiento y profunda emoción por
el apoyo que nos han dado y que continuarán dándonos.”
– R O N A L D O S I M I L O X , Presbiterio Kaqchikel
For example, members of a small church in Chimaltenango, Guatemala,
make furniture and other wood projects from Direct Relief’s shipping pallets;
sales of these items allow the church to cover expenses for their community.
“Nothing is wasted and everything is useful.”
– R O N A L D O S I M I L O X , Presbiterio Kaqchikel
We welcome a guest at each table to take home the centerpiece.
Thank you for your generous support!
– THE EVE NT S TE E RI NG C OMMI TTE E
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Our DONOR S
A Tropical Affair
Above All Aviation
AC Miller Designs
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
(Sponsored by Mark Collier)
Allora By Laura
Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara
American Musical Supply
ampelos cellars
Andrew Murray Vineyards
Aquasports
Artiste
Ascendant Spirits
Au Bon Climat
Audrey Johnson
Babcock Winery & Vineyards
Bacara Resort & Spa
Baehner Fournier
Barre3
Beachside Bar Cafe
BeautyCounter
Beckmen Vineyards
Bell Street
Belmond El Encanto
Bhudi Harlow
Blue Apron
Blush Restaurant and Lounge
Bob and Louisa Lindquist
Bob Nakasone
Brander Vineyard
Brewer - Clifton
Brian McClintic
Byron Winery
Cafe Poca Cosa
CAMA Community Arts Music Assoc.
of Santa Barbara
Cambria Estate Vineyard and Winery
Cambria Inns Collection
Carbon 2 Cobalt
Casa de Herrero
Casa Dumetz Wines
Castle Coffee Roasters
Catering Connection
Celebration Cruises of Santa Barbara
C’est Cheese Santa Barbara
Chandler Men’s Salon
Chocolate Maya
Circle Bar B
CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc.
Classic Party Rentals
Clif Bar & Company
Cloud Climbers Jeep & Wine Tours
Coastal Concierge
Core
Cost Plus World Market
Country Catering
Coveted Cakery
Crossbow Leather
Cutler’s Artisan Spirits
Dan Smith
Deckers Brands
Dick Godfrey
Dierberg & Star Lane Vineyards
Disneyland
Downey’s Restaurant
Dr. & Mrs. Angel Iscovich
Dragonette Cellars
Drake + Chatter Tasting Room
Duvarita
DV8 Cellars
Eat This Shoot That
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar
Ensemble Theatre Company
Ernie Getto
Eureka! Burger
Evolutions Medical Spa
Fiddlehead Cellars
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
Finch & Fork: Corner Grill Cocktails
Float Luxury Spa
Florabundance
Four Seasons Houston
Four Seasons Santa Barbara
Frank Ostini
Frias Properties of Aspen
Ganna Walska Lotusland
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Granada Theatre
Green Star Coffee
Gregg & Madelyn Foster
Gregg Wilson
Harbor View Inn
Helga Morris
Henry Chaney
High Sierra Grill
Hilliard Bruce
Hitching Post II
Hitching Post Wines
Hotel Esencia, Mexico
Ice in Paradise
il fustino
Imagine Wine
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Industrial Eats
Intermezzo
Isaac Hernandez
J. Wilkes Wines
J. Woeste in Los Olivos
Jaffurs Wine Cellars
Jane Restaurant
Jeanne Newman
Jeffrey Aaronson
Jen Jones
Jenny Williamson Doré
Jessica Foster Confections
Jorian Hill
Juice Ranch
Julienne Restaurant
Just Folk
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass
Resort & Spa
Kaena
Kahuna Grill
Kanaloa Seafood
Kathy Mills
Ken Brown Wines
Les Marchands Wine Bar & Merchant
Liquid Farm
Lole
Longoria Wines
Los Olivos Cafe & Wine Merchant
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards
Lucky’s Steakhouse
Lure Fish House
Madelines Restaurant
Maienza Wilson
Margerum Wine Company
Mark Linehan & Kim Schizas
Market Forays
Martellotto Wine Productions
Martian Ranch & Vineyard
Martin & Kerrilee Gore
Mary Sadeghian
Melville Winery
Meritage Collection
Metropolitan Theatres
Mishay Salon and Spa
Moby Dick Restaurant
Morgan McLaughlin
MOXI The Wolf Museum of
Exploration + Innovation
Municipal Winemakers
Nancy and Larry Koppelman
NBC
New West Catering
Nielson by Byron
Norwegian Cruise Line
Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara
Olio e Limone
Opal Restaurant
Opus One
Outrigger Canoe Club
Palmina
Patricia Guerrera
Patrick Enthoven
Paul Lato Wines
Paul Mitchell
Pizza Mizza
Porch
Potek Winery
Presqu’ile Vineyard & Winery
Pure Joy Catering
Qupe
Rancho Sisquoc Winery
Recipes Organic Bakery
Redbury Hotel
Refugio Ranch Vineyards
Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro
Rick and Diana Longoria
Rodney’s Grill
Room & Board
S.Y. Kitchen
Salt Cave
Sandra & Sam Tyler
Sandy Knox-Johnston
Sanford Winery & Vineyards
Santa Barbara Adventure Co.
Santa Barbara Airbus
Santa Barbara Beach Rides
Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens
Santa Barbara Fit Tours
Santa Barbara Hot Rod Limo
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara Passport
Santa Barbara Rock Gym
Santa Barbara Soaps
Santa Barbara Symphony
Santa Barbara Trolley Company
Santa Barbara Zoo
Sappo Hill
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara Signs
Seagrass
SeaVees
Segway of SB
Sherry Villanueva
Shutters By The Beach
Silvergreens & Kyle’s Kitchen LLC
Silverhorn Jewelers
Sisley Signature Spa
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Snake River Farms
Sonos
Spark Creative Events
Stagecoach
Su Nido Inn
Succulent Café
Summerland Winery
SurfAir
Susan Beckmen
Sustainable Vine Wine Tours
Tahoe Mountain Club
Terravant
The Bay Club
The Black Sheep
The Brander Vineyard
The Channel Cat
The Frameworks
The French Press
The Good Lion
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The Goodland Hotel
The Hotel Jerome
The Magic Castle
The Mex Authentic
The Motorsport Lab
The Natural Cafe
The Olive House
The Painted Cabernet
The Palace Grill
The Real McCoy Spirits Company
The Sanger Family of Wines
The Santa Barbara Beekeeper
The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
The Spicy Gourmet
The Upham Hotel & Country House
The Walking Company
The Westin Maui
Theater League
Tiffany Jewelers
Tim Brown
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positive change for a brighter future.
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Because hospitality and community service
go hand in hand
We are honored to support Direct Relief
and wish you continued success ahead.
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Cheers to Bob & Louisa Lindquist,
Richard & Thekla Sanford,
Michael Benedict, Direct Relief,
and the board of the
Santa Barbara Vintners Foundation!
A Toast...
To Direct Relief,
an organization that’s
changing the world.
Keep up the incredible work.
Mark Linehan & Kim Schizas
Mark & Lynda Schwartz
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2/2/16 8:13 PM
Congratulations
Bob and Louisa Lindquist
Honorees of the
2016 Santa Barbara
Wine Auction
Bob, the original RhÔne Ranger, was also the first
president of the Santa Barbara County Vintners’
Association. His calm, steady leadership, and passion
for fine wine, put Santa Barbara on the track to be the
wildly successful, winegrowing region it has become.
Cheers to you both,
Jim Clendenen, Jim Adelman
and the entire staff at CLV Winery
“Days after my heart procedure
I was ready to go dancing!”
EVELYN HAD NONSURGICAL AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT
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What
science
can do
AstraZeneca
is proud
to support
Direct Relief
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DIRECT RELIEF
&
SANTA BARBARA
VINTNERS...
you and your
honorees are...
We’re proud to support
Direct Relief!
The giving continues online!
Order your favorite wines at
GrassiniFamilyVineyards.com and
enter the code “DirectRelief2016.”
We’ll donate 10% of all sales
to Direct Relief!
Pete & Holly Krug
Our Congratulations to the
Wine Auction Steering Committee
for another great event!
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John Maienza
813 Anacapa St. #6 (805) 897-3366
In Safe Hands
Coming together to improve the health and
lives of those affected by emergencies is
a critical part of maintaining the strength
of a community. We are proud to support
Direct Relief in their efforts to help people
prepare for and recover from disasters.
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BETSY JONES ZWICK
REPRESENTING REAL ESTATE BUYERS
& SELLERS IN SANTA BARBARA FOR OVER 25 YEARS.
Thank you to Direct Relief for bringing
smiles to the faces of beautiful
children all over the world. When
medical or disaster aid is needed, you
are always there.
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Thank You
CHEERS
DI RE C T RELI EF
and heartfelt thanks to the
&
AUCTION STEERING COMMITTEE!
T H E S A N TA BA RBA RA
VI NT NERS F O UN DAT I ON
Your enthusastic support helped us make
this our most successful auction, ever.
W E S A LU T E YO U R D ED I C AT I O N
A N D EXC ELLEN C E
P ROV I D I N G F O R A WO R LD
O F G O O D.
– DR . AN G EL & LI S A I S COV I C H
Sharing the fruits of our labor
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PROUD TO
SUPPORT
DIRECT RELIEF.
Private Banking
George S. Leis
Regional Director, Central Coast Division
805-564-6271
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Union Bank is a registered trademark and brand name of MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
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Cheers to the Change Makers
BioIQ raises a glass to the Santa Barbara
Vintners Foundation and Direct Relief for
providing essential medical resources to
treat the world’s most vulnerable people:
the uninsured and those affected by
poverty and emergency situations.
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Santa Barbara’s Premiere Real Estate Agents
Randy Solakian
&
Deanna Solakian
Proud supporters of
Direct Relief
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www.montecitoestates.com
We are PROUD to support the exceptional work of Direct Relief.
Peace, Love & Happiness,
Eloise & John Paul DeJoria
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A NEW HOME FOR DIRECT RELIEF
OPENING IN 2018
Tonight, these members of the Direct Relief Board of Directors
want to thank the Santa Barbara Vintners
and the Event Steering Committee for their continued support
of Direct Relief’s programs and growth.
Dorothy Largay & Tom Cusack,
Co-Chairs, The Campaign for Direct Relief
Patricia Aoyama, Bitsy Becton-Bacon, Larry Dam, Pamela Gann,
Dorothy Gardner, Ernie Getto, Dick Godfrey, Bert Green, Angel Iscovich,
Mark Linehan, Siri Marshall, Rita Moya, John Romo, Nancy Schlosser,
Mark Schwartz, George Short
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“Presqu'ile is quite simply the most
exciting new winery I've come
across in several years.”
– Alder Yarrow, Vinography
Tonight's
Snake River Farms
Natural Wagyu Beef
Is Provided By
Set on a hilltop among sustainably
certified grapevines and pristine
pastures, and featuring some of
alifornia s most exciting inot oirs
and hardonnays, res u ile offers
Santa aria Valley s most spectacular
wine tasting experience.
PRESQU'ILE WINERY
& TASTING ROOM 11-5 Saturday through Thursday
11-6 on Friday
Direct Relief
Thanks SRF
For Tonight's
50% Donation
5391 Presqu'ile Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455
www.presquilewine.com - (805) 937-8110
Thank you
for attending the 2016 Santa Barbara Wine Auction
Benefiting Direct Relief! Your participation in this exciting
event ensures Direct Relief is able to continue its work to
improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or
emergency situations by mobilizing and providing essential
medical resources needed for their care.
On behalf of everyone at Direct Relief and, more
importantly, the people who will receive help because of
your support, please accept our deepest gratitude.
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597 Avenue of the Flags, Ste. 102
Buellton, CA 93427
805-688-0881 | [email protected]
For questions regarding your tax receipt
please call the Santa Barbara Vintners’
FoundationTax ID: 91 – 2132001
SB C O U N T W I N ES.C O M
27 S. La Patera Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
805-964-4767 | [email protected]
For questions regarding your auction
item please contact Jennifer Kocian
at [email protected]
D I R EC T R EL I EF.O R G

2016 Evening Program - Santa Barbara Wine Auction

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