Taste of the Vine Live Auction BUY NOW Packages

Catalina here we come…

Thank you: Hunter Rusack, Catalina Island Company, Catalina Express

Catalina here we come! Escape to paradise with someone special for an unforgettable 3-night getaway to Catalina Island!

Your island adventure begins with a ride on the Catalina Express
3-night getaway to Catalina Island for two guests
King room in newly re-opened Pavilion Hotel
Located just 14 steps from the beach
Complimentary daily wine and cheese social hour
Lush tropical courtyard fire pits
Seamless dockside luggage service
Bison Expedition or the scenic Journey to Island’s End motor tour for two
$200 gift card to the famous Bluewater Grill
$200 gift card to traveler favorite The Naughty Fox

Package Details: Three nights at Pavilion Hotel on Catalina Island between 10/1/2026 to 5/1/2027, excluding holidays. Choice between Bison Expedition or Journey to Island’s End motor tour for two. Catalina Express tickets for two. Winner is responsible for fees and taxes (which are $10 per person), round-trip. Includes $200 gift certificates to each Bluewater Grill and The Naughty Fox.

BUY NOW $3,500

Polo, Pours and Prestige for Eight

Thank you: Farmers & Merchants Bank

Grab your mallet for an unforgettable afternoon of polo at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club with eight exclusive passes to a private box for the Farmers & Merchants Bank ProAm League! A perfect blend of sport, style, and Santa Barbara charm!

Private box for (8) eight
Pick a polo match

Sunday, September 13th,

Sunday, September 20th

Sunday September 27th, 2026

Pre-game while watching the athletes warm up
Enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine
Valet parking ensures a seamless arrival
Afternoon concludes with an exciting trophy ceremony

Package Details: Eight (8) passes for exclusive private box seating for the Farmers & Merchants Bank, ProAm League on either Sunday, September 13th, 20th or 27th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. Includes a complimentary bottle of wine and valet parking.

BUY NOW $2,000

2026 Taste of the Vine Live Auction Packages

8 Days on the Kauai Shore for Four

Thank you: Nancy Crawford, Whalers Cove Resort, Kayak Kauai, Common Ground

Airfare not included
Valued at more than $7,000
Escape to Kauai’s lush North shore for FOUR guests
Seven night stay
Eight days
Whalers Cove Resort a Travelers' Choice-awarded resort
Kayaking trip for two with Kayak Kauai
Farm and food experience for two like no other
Tour the tropical food forest and enjoy an exquisite 100% Hawaii sourced meal with Common Ground

Bubble Toes at the SB Bowl with Jack Johnson

Thank you: Anonymous

Turn your weekend Upside Down with four VIP tickets to see Jack Johnson live at the Santa Barbara Bowl!

Sunday, October 4, 2026
Four VIP tickets in Section K
Terrace access
VIP parking pass

What happens here… Starts with your bid

Thank you: Aria Resort & Casino, TAO Group Hospitality, A & J Limousine

Feeling lucky? Grab your partner in crime and get ready to experience Las Vegas YOUR way!

Round-trip luxury transportation to and from your home and SBA
Round-trip luxury transportation between LAS and the Aria Resort & Casino
Two-night stay in an Aria Deluxe Room
$300 hotel F/B credit
$500 Tao Las Vegas gift card

You can’t buy happiness… but you can buy wine!

Thank you: GoGi Wines, Riverbench Vineyard and Winery, Paul Lato Wines, Native9, The Hilt Estate

Calling all wine connoisseurs! Here’s a Magnificent opportunity to fill your wine cellar with seven (7) incredible large format bottles of ultra-premium wine – handcrafted by some of the finest wine producers here on the Central Coast. Magnums include:

Riverbench 2019 ‘Cork Jumper’ sparkling (Santa Maria Valley)
Paul Lato 2022 ‘Kokoro’ chardonnay
Paul Lato 2019 ‘Cinematique’ syrah (Santa Ynez Valley)
GoGi 2018 ‘La Mer’ pinot noir (Sta. Rita Hills), signed by vintner Kurt Russell
GoGi 2017 ‘Goldie’ chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills), signed by Goldie Hawn
Native9 2016 pinot noir (Santa Maria Valley)
The Hilt Estate 2020 pinot noir (Sta. Rita Hills)

Côte d’Azur is Calling!

Thank you: Amy and Jim Sloan, Dodo Limousine & Transportation

Experience a 5-night stay along the French Riviera, in the magical seaside village of Villefranche-sur-Mer, enjoying your own private apartment by the bay!

Six days, five nights
Luxury roundtrip transportation to LAX for six passengers
Three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on the Côte d’Azur
Comfortably sleeps six
Multiple beaches within walking distance

All Aboard the Good Life: Yacht + Steak Dinner for 10

Thank you: Christian Menard with Rate Mortgage, Vega Vineyard & Farm, Third Window Brewing Co.

Anchors up for an unforgettable 3 hours aboard a luxury power yacht for 10 total passengers while sipping on wine by Vega Vineyard & Farm. Ashore, a private steak dinner accompanied with award-winning craft beer awaits your group at Third Window Brewing Company

Three-hour charter on GratSea, a luxury 50-foot Italian Azimut power yacht
Group of 10
Two bottles of 2024 Happy Canyon Sauvignon Blanc by Grassini
Two bottles of 2025 Vermentino, Los Olivos District; 2 bottles of 2025 Rosato, Los Olivos District, by Vega Vineyard & Farm
Third Window Brewing Company private steak dinner
Paired with award-winning craft beers
Private area at restaurant

La Dolce Vita - A Trip to Tuscany!

Thank you: Anonymous

Rarely available to the public, this Tuscan abbey from the 11th century, the epitome of luxury, in San Quirico, Italy, is back ONLY for Taste of the Vine guests! Consider bidding on behalf of a group for this fabulous opportunity of a lifetime!

Seven nights in the heart of Tuscany
Gorgeous fully-renovated abbey
Sleeps up to twelve guests
Private house manager will organize activites
Property includes:
- - - Six bedrooms
    - Marble swimming pool
    - Medieval chapel
    - Expansive flower gardens
    - Fully-functioning olive orchard
    - Pristine romanesque style architecture
Set on 28 private acres
Enjoy house-grown and prepared olive oil
Two nights of in-home catered dinner prepared by a local Italian chef
Daily breakfast
Daily housekeeping

Batter Up — Giants Suite for 12

Thank you: San Francisco Giants, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero

The bases are loaded, and with this amazing package from the San Francisco Giants home game, you’ll be sure to hit a home run!

Enjoy the excitement of Major League Baseball from a private suite for 12 at Oracle Park in San Francisco
San Francisco Giants vs Minnesota Twins on Monday, September 21, 2026 @ 6:45pm
$500 in-suite food and beverage credit
Custom-signed bat by Giants legend Brandon Crawford
Two-night stay for two at the 5-star, luxury Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero
Deluxe City View Room
Rare SF Giants MLB x John Geiger 'Misplaced Series' 2.0 New Era 59FIFTY baseball cap

Vineyard Feast for 20 at The Hilt Estate

Thank you: The Hilt Estate, duo Catering & Events

Twenty guests will enjoy a private wine tasting experience and casual yet upscale dinner in The Barn at The Hilt Estate prepared by the chefs of duo Catering & Events. Paired with exceptional wines from JONATA and The Hilt, two of the region's finest estate vineyards.

Private culinary adventure for 20 in The Barn at The Hilt Estate
Located in the picturesque Sta. Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County
Gourmet dinner provided by renowned chefs of duo Catering & Events
Curated menu will reflect local Central Coast growers and their seasonal harvest
Perfectly paired with premium wines from both JONATA and The Hilt
Includes (1) 2020 The Hilt Estate Pinot Noir Magnum (1.5L)