Calissa in Watermill was recently awarded the Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, as their approach to wine has been described as "daring... [one that] Dionysis would approve of" (New York Times) and "bold...the equivalent of freaking to Burt Bacharach" (Eater).

Calissa sommeliers will lead a 20 minute tasting and discussion of different types of rose from around the Mediterranean and share insider knowledge on how to pick a great rose for your next dinner party or night out.

The talk will take place in one of Calissa's private rooms and include a a selection of mediterranean dips and charcuterie. Please
note this certificate is not transferable to another location.

The talk is lead by managing partner James Mallios (a former stand up comedian) who was described by Decanted as "about a hundred miles from the stereotypical sommelier - a sort of Greek version of Tony Soprano who looks more likely to kneecap you than pour you a glass of natural wine".

Package includes:

• Rose pouring freely for 2 hours.
• Ideal for parties of 8-10 people.

*Blackout Dates: All weekends Memorial Day- Labor Day, scheduling at Calissa's convenience.
*Preferred Dates: In-season; Mon-Thurs
Off-season: Weekends with advanced booking

*Timing and reservations subject to a la carte and private dining reservations. Gift certificate is not transferable to dining
credit and is exclusive of gratuity, which is suggested.

*Calissa reserves the right to reschedule the event up to 24 hours before the event. We endeavor to schedule wine tasting gift certificates on days when this is least likely to occur to avoid this possible situation from the outset of scheduling.

*If you decide to stay for dinner, we request that the party orders additional appetizers/entrees "for the table" and whatever wine is open at the time the tasting is completed will be "carried over" to your dinner and additional beverages, food, etc. will be charged at normal a la carte prices. We do ask to start the tasting within approximately 15 minutes of the scheduled start time.

*The gift certificate is valid until 1.31.23.

Donated by Calissa

New York City Ballet

Signed Ballet Pointe Shoes & Photo of NYCB dancer

The New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of 100 extraordinary dancers and an unparalleled repertory, this is your chance to own a piece of its storied history - signed pointe shoes and a signed photograph of NYCB Soloist Emily Kikta!

Package includes:

• A pair of signed pointe shoes, signed by Soloist Emily Kikta
• A signed photograph of NYCB dancer and Soloist Emily Kikta

Donated by New York City Ballet

Scratch Restaurants Group

A private, bespoke experience at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants in Los Angeles during which guests would have the pleasure of interacting with Chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee while feasting on their innovative 17-course omakase-inspired nigiri tasting menu.

The experience would also include a complete beverage pairing curated by Gavin Humes, Scratch's Beverage Director.

Scratch Restaurants Group is the innovative Los Angeles-based multiple Michelin-starred group from husband-and-wife team Chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee. Since opening Scratch Bar & Kitchen-the Lees flagship 25-course tasting menu only concept-in 2013, the group has expanded into other concepts as well with Sushi by Scratch Restaurants in Montecito (1 Michelin star), Miami, Austin, and Seattle, as well as 2 locations of Pasta Bar in both Los Angeles (1 Michelin star) and Austin, TX.

All of Scratch Restaurants Group's concepts are known for their highly curated tasting menus, intimate 10-seat tasting counters with no servers, and dedication to the artisanal "from scratch" approach to hospitality. The group is also known to champion significant change to the restaurant industry and its professionals by offering their staff salaries far above the industry standard as well as unprecedented benefit packages for all employees.

Their continued success serves as a business model for others and is evidence that a commitment to both the team and culinary artistry results in concepts that thrive in the competitive, high-turnover, low-profit restaurant industry.

Package includes:

• A private, bespoke experience with Chefs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee: a 17-course omakase-inspired nigiri tasting menu (for two to up to ten guests)

• A complete beverage pairing curated by Gavin Humes, Scratch's Beverage Director

Expires March 31, 2024

Donated by Scratch Restaurants Group

Argyle Winey (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Masters of Sparkling Class for 6 people

Visit the acclaimed Argyle Winery, located in downtown Dundee, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley.

A pioneer in the Oregon wine industry, Argyle was founded in 1987 by Rollin Soles to capture the unique terroir of the Willamette Valley in a Sparkling wine. Now Argyle produces one of the most diverse portfolios in Oregon - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sparkling wines.

This tasting is a look behind the curtain that few people ever get to see or experience. The Masters of Sparkling Class includes a tour of our Tasting House and Tirage Library, a discussion of the Sparkling winemaking process and a Sparkling wine tasting that only Argyle can provide.

It also features a dosage trial tasting that considers the final act in making world class Sparkling wine - a nuanced step in the process that requires intuition and precision. We share some perspective on the dosage's role and long term ageing of Sparkling wines. Followed by a tasting of our most prestigious Sparkling wines available.

Argyle is an exclusive wine partner of the Foundations Advocacy & Sustainability Programs

Package includes:

• A Masters of Sparkling class for 6 people

Donated by Argyle Wines and Distinguished Vineyards