Taste of the Vine

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Join Us for Taste of the Vine 2026

Taste of the Vine, Sansum Diabetes Research Institute's signature fundraising event, returns to the Santa Barbara Historical Museum on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Guests will enjoy exceptional local wines, craft beverages, live music, elevated cuisine, a live auction, and an unforgettable dinner experience—all in support of SDRI's mission to improve the lives of people living with diabetes.

New for 2026: Taste of the Vine After Dark

When the main event concludes, the celebration continues with our inaugural after-party experience featuring a live DJ, specialty sips, late-night bites, and exclusive sponsorship opportunities.

By sponsoring Taste of the Vine, you help advance groundbreaking research, education, and clinical care that impact millions of people living with diabetes.

Explore sponsorship opportunities below and join us for an evening of celebration, community, and purpose.

Questions? Contact Jessikah Fechner at jfechner@sansum.org.

Explore highlights from last year's event →

Individual tickets are now available for purchase!

Taste of the Vine 2026 — $250 each

Taste of the Vine After Dark — $100 each
(must attend main event to attend After Dark)

Taste of the Vine 2026 Committee Members

 

Event Co-Chairs Joan Arnold Christian Menard
Wendy Thies Sell Phil Carpenter Alex Parraga
Tamara Free Kimberly Danek Pinkson Nicole Pinkson MacNaughton
  Jamie Dufek
Natalie Rowe

Taste of the Vine 2026 Committee Members

Event Co-Chairs
Wendy Thies Sell
Tamara Free
Joan Arnold
Phile Carpenter
Kimberly Danek Pinkson
Jamie Dufek
Christian Menard
Alex Parraga
Nicole Pinkson MacNaughton
Natalie Row

Estate Sponsor $25,000

$22,500 Tax Deductible

• Dedicated table for 10 with preferred placement
• VIP service throughout dinner
• Exclusive wine service during dinner
• Recognition and signage at event
• Name included on event website
• Verbal recognition from stage
• Taste of the Vine After Dark Suite for 10

Become a Sponsor

Magnum Sponsor $15,000

$15,000 Tax deductible

• Dedicated table for 10 with preferred placement
• 2 local premiere Magnum bottles tableside
• Exclusive wine service during dinner
• Recognition and signage at event
• Name included on event website
• Verbal recognition from stage

Become a Sponsor

Vintage Sponsor $10,000

$7,500 Tax deductible

• Dedicated table for 10 with preferred placement
• Exclusive wine service during dinner
• Recognition and signage at event
• Name included on event website
• Verbal recognition from stage

Become a Sponsor

Cabernet Sponsor $7,500

$5,500 Tax deductible

• Dedicated table for 8
• Exclusive wine service during dinner
• Recognition and signage at event
• Name included on event website
• Verbal recognition from stage

Become a Sponsor

Rosé Sponsor $5,000

$3,000 Tax deductible

• Dedicated table for 8
• Recognition and signage at event
• Name included on event website

Become a Sponsor

Chardonnay Sponsor $2,500

$1,500 Tax deductible

• Reserved seating for 4 guests at shared table
• Recognition at event
• Name included on event website

Become a Sponsor

Patron Sponsor $1,000

$500 Tax deductible

• Reserved seating for 2 at shared table
• Name included on event website

Become a Sponsor
Individual entry passes available soon!

Suite Sponsor $2,500

Only 8 available
$1,500 Tax deductible

• 10 VIP entry passes
• Private guest suite with wine bottle service
• Taste of the Vine After Dark Wine Tasting Bar
• Taste of the Vine After Dark Specialty Sips Bar
• Elevated comfort food
• Two+ hours of dancing to a live DJ
• Signage at event
• Name included on event website

Become a sponsor

Dance Like Nobody’s Watching $2,500

$1,500 Tax deductible

Underwrite the dance floor!

• 4 VIP entry passes
• Taste of the Vine After Dark Wine Tasting Bar
• Taste of the Vine After Dark Specialty Sips Bar
• Elevated comfort food
• Two+ hours of dancing to a live DJ
• Prominent recognition at event
• Name included on event website

Become a sponsor

Hey DJ, Bring That Back $1,500

$750 Tax deductible

Be the hero(ine) of the night by sponsoring the tunes!

• 2 VIP entry passes
• Taste of the Vine After Dark Wine Tasting Bar
• Taste of the Vine After Dark Specialty Sips Bar
• Elevated comfort food
• Two+ hours of dancing to a live DJ
• Recognition from DJ at event
• Name included on event website

Become a sponsor

Guest Gift Sponsor $1,500

$750 Tax deductible

Underwrite co-curated guest gifts
• 2 VIP entry passes
• Taste of the Vine After Dark Wine Tasting Bar
• Taste of the Vine After Dark Specialty Sips Bar
• Elevated comfort food
• Two+ hours of dancing to a live DJ
• Recognition at event
• Name included on event website

Become a sponsor

Cheers To You! $1,000

$500 Tax deductible

Co-create the recipe for a specialty sip and name it!

• 2 VIP entry passes
• Taste of the Vine After Dark Wine Tasting Bar
• Taste of the Vine After Dark Specialty Sips Bar
• Elevated comfort food
• Two+ hours of dancing to a live DJ
• Your name/logo on all beverage signage
• Recognition at event
• Name included on event website

Become a sponsor

Thank you to all of our Taste of the Vine 2026 In-Kind Donors