Wine and Wineries
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Calistoga Get-Away
$5602 midweek nights in a King-bedded Superior Room at Roman Spa Hot Springs
A Charming Downtown Calistoga Hotel!
Nestled near the base of Mt. St. Helena, in the heart of Calistoga, Roman Spa Hot Springs is a refuge near the majestic Palisade Mountains. Stroll along Calistoga's main street and enjoy a blend of quaint shops, tasting rooms, local boutiques, and restaurants, surrounded by the region's sprawling vineyards. And don't forget to check out their spa packages!
A Certificate for a tasting for two guests at Davies Vineyard and a bottle of 2023 Davies Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
The first planting on what is now the J. Davies Estate Vineyard was in 1862 by Jacob Schram, representing the Napa Valley's first hillside vineyard. This and the J. Davies Estate McEachran Vineyard are the southern most vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Flanked by two cool creek canyons, Nash Creek to the north and Ritchie Creek to the south, and surrounded by dense coniferous and deciduous forests, these vines produce late-ripening, richly concentrated fruit.
Initially, the Davies planted their estate vineyards to the traditional Method Champenoise grape varieties in 1965. But over time, it became apparent that this land was better suited to the cultivation of red Bordeaux varietals.
Today, building on the knowledge gained from producing the J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamond Mountain, our collection of Cabernet Sauvignon explores new Napa Valley vineyard sites. Each vineyard site provides the winemaking team unique flavor characteristics from the varietal, allowing them the opportunity to produce a wine that is strikingly different than the J. Davies Estate wine while still delicious and singular to the vineyard or appellation from which it came.
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Golden State Getaway
$2351-night stay in a Deluxe Room, plus Valet Parking at Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel is a boutique hotel located in downtown Sacramento, California. Overlooking the Golden 1 Center, it features modern rooms, a chic rooftop pool deck, and local dining.
Enjoy a 1-night stay in a Deluxe Room with complimentary Valet Parking at The Sawyer Sacramento.
Expires 09/30/27
Wine Tasting for 6 at either The Parliament Wine Lounge in Sacramento, Herigner Estates in Clarksburg, or Portworks in Petaluma
A certificate for a tasting experience for up to 6 at Portworks Wine Lounge in Petaluma, the Parliament in downtown Sacramento, or our Heritage Barn tasting room in Clarksburg
Heringer Estates Winery is a family vineyard and winery in the beautiful Clarksburg, California Wine Country. Just 20 minutes from downtown Sacramento, you can enjoy a beautiful wine tasting experience, with a vineyard view, at the Heritage Barn on the family estate.
$100 Gift Card to Echo & Rig
Echo & Rig is your neighborhood steakhouse offering lovingly reimagined classic dishes through a modern lens.
Experience modern steakhouse dining in Sacramento with high-quality, sustainably sourced beef, private event booking, and a diverse menu including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Jarvis Estate
$300Vintage Tour and Tasting for 4.
The Jarvis Estate winemaking facility is entirely contained within 45,000 square feet of cave tunneled into the scenic Vaca Mountains, four miles east of downtown Napa. It is not only a visual masterpiece, but a technical masterpiece as well.
All Jarvis wines are produced from estate vineyards, located high above the city of Napa, in the beautifully rugged mountains between Mt. George and Milliken Canyon at the southeastern end of the Napa Valley. The vineyards are planted in gently sloping meadows one thousand feet above the valley floor.
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Sparkling Sabrage & Chardonnay
$115Sparkling Sabrage Experience + Santa Rosa Chardonnay
Complimentary tasting for four plus one bottle of Russian River Valley Chardonnay*
"Balletto Vineyards & Winery cares about their workers - so much so that back in the 2000s, when employees proposed dedicating a section of prime Russian River Valley vineyard land to an employee baseball park in the early 2000s, owner John Balletto gave an immediate thumbs up. It's the only ballfield of its kind we know of: Instead of a cornfield, the first baseline runs alongside a block of Chardonnay, and "it's outta here" home runs land right in the vines."
-Sonoma Magazine
Enjoy true wine country hospitality with one of Balletto Vineyards guided tasting experiences.
These seated outdoor engagements, presented on their vineyard terrace, feature a hand-selected flight of wines.
*Expires 9/25/27
Sabrage Experience for up to 6 people at Breathless Wines
Includes a bottle of sparkling wine and instruction on how to properly open the bottle using impact from a saber.
"Champagne: in victory, one deserves it; in defeat, one needs it." -NAPOLEON
We love all the rituals of champagne, from the release of the wire cage to that first effervescent pour. But the most exciting ceremony is the traditional art of sabrage, using an authentic saber to open a bottle of sparkling wine.
The legend behind sabrage is connected to The French Revolution when Napoleon, a noted fan of Champagne, would take victorious rides through the countryside. As he and his cavalry passed through the towns, villagers lined the streets to toss them bottles of Champagne in celebration. Unable to open the bottles by hand from their horses, the soldiers simply struck them open using their sabers.
In the Breathless sabrage experience, receive one-on-one instruction from our experienced guide who will teach you the proper technique of opening a bottle of Champagne using impact from a saber. You'll also receive that same bottle of Breathless Sparkling Wine, newly opened by your own hand, to enjoy on the property.
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South Bay Wine Tasting
$235A Byington Winery Tour and Tasting for 10 people
Enjoy a tasting of 5 Byington wines during your tour of Byington Vineyard & Winery. Your tour guide will escort you into our Estate Vineyard where, with a glass in hand, you and your guests will learn about Byington and the Santa Cruz Mountains. You also will tour our production facility and unique wine cave. During the tour, your guide will present you with a selection of current releases. Tasting and tour time is approximately 45 minutes.
About Byington: Located 20 minutes from downtown Los Gatos, Byington Vineyard & Winery is the gem of the Santa Cruz Mountains, sitting on 95 mountainous acres surrounded by redwood forests with a view of the Monterey Bay. Byington produces award-winning Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay wines and other exciting varietals that highlight the diversity of Northern California. The winery is an 18,000 square foot Italian-style villa, housing our winemaking facilities, spectacular cave, and elegant event facilities.
Tour & Tasting Reservations: Tours take place on Saturdays at 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early. You must reserve your tour in advance. To reserve your tour please call us at (408) 354-1111.
Expiration and Cancellation Policy: This gift certificate is valid for one year after the charity auction date of 9/25/26. Due to the popularity of this experience, cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable.
Tasting for 4 at House Family Vineyards
Enjoy a tasting experience at House Family Vineyards in Saratoga. Taste through a curated flight of House Family wines while taking in panoramic views of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Pride Mountain Tasting + Wine
$320A certificate for a tasting experience for up to 6 guests + a bottle of Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 2023
Pride Mountain Vineyard's Summit Experience offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a seated tasting in an unparalleled environment, completely removed from the main visitor area. Included in this special experience are both current and limited release offerings, such as library, Vintner Select or Reserve wines. Summit Experiences are available by appointment Wednesday - Monday and are approximately 90 minutes in length.
Fruit is at the forefront of Pride Mountain's 2023 Merlot. Brimming with aromas of black cherry and sun-ripened blackberries, the intense fruit gradually ebbs to reveal enticing hints of nutmeg, shaved dark chocolate and fresh summer savory.
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Livermore Wine Trolley
$50
Certificate good for $100 toward a Sunday Sip & Savor Wine Pairing Tour.
The Livermore Wine Trolley Tour includes a full wine-tasting flight along with delicious savory bites at each winery, plus traveling through the beautiful Livermore Wine Country on Livermore's iconic and memorable Trolley!
Expires 09/25/27
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Platypus Wine Tours
$140Certificate for two adults for a small group wine tour.
Platypus Tours' daily join-in wine tours are a fun and social way to experience the best Napa and Sonoma wineries with a small group of like-minded wine lovers! We visit 3 hidden-gem wineries, taste incredible wines, enjoy lunch at a scenic winery, and make friends along the way! Our knowledgeable tour guides have fostered strong relationships with the wineries and can offer great deals on tastings. You'll learn about the wine industry in a snob-free fashion, and we guarantee you will love every moment! Discover California wine tours like never before with our join-in tours!
*You can choose from one of the three legendary wine growing regions: Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, or Northern Sonoma County.
*A picnic lunch will be served at one of the wineries, as well as chilled water.
*Valid for join-in tour only. Saturday, & Holiday weekends excluded. Value not transferable towards a private tour.
*The only things not included are tasting fees, which are about $20-$25 per person at each stop, and any gratuity the guest chooses to leave for their tour guide.
*Expires: 12/31/2027