Presqu’ile (‘press-keel’) is a family-owned winery in the Santa Maria Valley dedicated to crafting exceptional, cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from Santa Barbara County.
The Santa Barbara Wine Auction is a biennial event where the wine industry comes together to raise funds for Direct Relief’s work to provide essential medical resources to doctors and community health workers worldwide, regardless of politics, religion, or ability to pay.
The weekend includes a Friday night tasting event and a Gala Dinner and Live Auction on Saturday. At the Gala, guests will have the opportunity to bid on unique experiences and rare wines, and raise their paddle to support Community Health Centers, an organization that provides critical healthcare to our community, including many of our vineyard workers.
The 2024 Wine Auction celebrates its 13th year of vintners helping our community and those affected by natural disasters and other hardships.
The Saturday gala will begin with a reception featuring a ”Bubbles Bar” and canapes. Guests can browse the silent auction lots, including rare wines and wine country experiences.
Dinner will be served in the ballroom, with each course prepared by award-winning chefs Ray Garcia, Lincoln Carson and Jason Paluska. Guests may then enjoy the entertainment and live auction benefitting Direct Relief. Following the live auction is the “Stand Up and Be Counted” paddle raise, and proceeds from that portion of the event will go towards Community Health Centers of the Central Coast.
Be sure to stay for the entire weekend and take advantage of our discounted room rates at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara. And check back for more information on our Friday evening events!
This year, the Vintner’s Foundation is proud to honor Presqu’ile, a family-owned winery in Santa Maria who have exemplified the mission “Grounded in Giving” as the Honorary Winery for the 2024.
Presqu’ile winery is owned by the Murphy family, who have been steadfast in their respect for the land, dedication to the farmworker community and commitment of giving back. For more than a decade, the Murphy Family Foundation’s support of our community has been extensive; giving well over $1,000,000 to charities throughout Santa Barbara County. Their reach has been vast, including giving generous contributions for educational and local healthcare purposes while also uplifting the Santa Barbara Wine Industry as leaders, creating exceptional wine.
We will be closing early on Saturday, August 3rd, Monday, August 19, and Saturday, August 31st, for private and ticketed events.
