Nothing is more romantic than this intimate two-night, three-day escape at Carmel-by-the-Sea's prestigious Carriage House Inn. Located just 10 minutes from Pebble Beach, these charming cottages are within walking distance of luxurious shopping and premier restaurants. Together with your loved one, spend hours on the Monterey Bay Whale Watch looking for whales, dolphins and even sea lions. That night, dine at Anton & Michel - the icon of romantic dining on the peninsula. The next day, enjoy a personal wine tasting experience overlooking the beautiful Carmel Valley at Bernardus Winery. Finish your enchanted getaway with dinner at Roy's Restaurant where you will enjoy creative Hawaiian fusion dishes and cocktails. To commemorate your stay, take home a plush sea otter complete with a symbolic adoption certificate that supports programs around the sea otter population at Point Lobos.

Be one of 20 guests to enjoy an exclusive evening of grand champagne tasting hosted by the acclaimed champagne expert Gary Westby of K&L Wine Merchants. A yearly visitor to the Champagne region of France, Gary is considered one of the top experts in the country and will take you through an educational tour of champagne where you will learn about all the nuances in different Champagne villages. Journey
through a tasting of champagnes based on chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier grapes, and discover the differences between vintage and non-vintage, as well as young versus aged champagnes.

A weekday date will be determined by mutual consent and the evening will include appetizers selected to complement the range of champagnes tasted. This is truly a priceless experience you don't want to miss!

Visit New York City in the fall, complete with autumn leaves and romantic strolls in Central Park. This October, you can experience a "sommelier's bouquet" and enjoy VIP Grand Tasting tickets to the 43rd Annual New York Wine Experience sponsored by the Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation. Your accommodations include a two-night stay at the Kimberly Hotel, a boutique hotel located in Midtown
Manhattan. In addition, enjoy an acclaimed culinary experience with a dinner for two at Nougatine, a sophisticated New French eatery with floor-to-ceiling windows and skyline views.

2 VIP Admission tickets to Wine Spectator's NY Wine Experience Critic's Choice Grand Tasting featuring over 200 wines rated 90+ points. October 17 or 18th, 2024

Feel like the ultimate angler in our 49th state, Alaska. Against a backdrop of breathtaking mountains, crisp blue skies and deep lakes, indulge in a once-in-a-lifetime fishing excursion near the scenic Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the country. This region of the state is more remote and less explored with less tourists - which adds to the mystique and allure of a tranquil body of water to fish for spawning salmon and halibut. A premier fishing lodge, Waterfall Resort in Ketchikan, will make all your fishing dreams come true.

*Book for June - August in either 2024 or 2025

Is the allure of the big screen and Hollywood lights calling your name? Capture your moment of entertainment fame and be a small part of an important animated film based on the novel "Tangles." The movie tells the story of a daughter coming home to her oddball family to care for her mother living with
Alzheimer's disease.

The winning bidder will be able to see their likeness transformed into a captivating animated character in a
movie produced by Monarch Media. The film is currently in production and the talented team of artists and character designers are prepared to capture your likeness for the viewing audience to enjoy. Your "avatar" will be as unique and vibrant as you are. And the piece de resistance is that your name will be listed in the movie credits and on IMDb!

Back by popular demand, experience one of the fastest-growing and highly regarded wine regions in the world, Paso Robles. This trip includes three nights at Croad Inn. Enjoy dinner at the French-inspired and highly reviewed Les Petites Canailles in downtown Paso Robles and partake in a private tasting at Daou Vineyards, offering world class wines with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Marvel in fabulous tastings at
the beautiful Niner Vineyards and Epoch Estate Wines, some of the most acclaimed wineries in the region.
Delight your palate with an exclusive dinner at Il Cortile. Wait, there's more! You'll be treated to a full day of truffle hunting and wine tasting at Caelesta Vineyards. Offered in late fall, this truffle foraging is sure to be a priceless experience and will include wine tasting and food complementing your truffle discoveries.

The world watches with adoration each February as A-list celebrities and top pros take on some of the most diverse and magnificent scenery in golf. Experience golf at its finest as you and a guest take spectator seats for the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am golf tournament. Indulge in a two-night stay in a recently updated, fully equipped Carmel Valley cottage overlooking pinot noir vineyards. The weekend will include two bottles of the owner's pinot noir; grown, produced and bottled on the estate; a vineyard tour and cellar tasting. The cottage is conveniently located two miles east of Carmel Valley Village in Sleepy Hollow. The area is surrounded with access to gorgeous hiking spots as well as to many wineries; tasting rooms and award-winning restaurants.

*Tournament dates and format formally announced in October.

Picture yourself cruising through the picturesque vineyards of Lodi in a meticulously restored 1950 Plymouth Woody Station Wagon. This vintage gem, with its classic wood-panel exterior, sets the perfect backdrop for an intimate wine tasting adventure. You and three guests select 3-5 wineries from the following: Oak Farm Vineyards, Lucas Winery, Acquiesce Winery, Bokisch Vineyards, Hamey Lane Winery, PRIE, or Heritage Oak Winery. Your chauffeur will provide you with local knowledge and a historical perspective. Charcuterie or small food bite pairings included.

2020 Sine Qua Non Distenta Grenache

99 Pts Robert Parker

98 Pts Vinous

Rich, explosive and full of energy, the 2020 possesses tremendous aromatic intensity and remarkable presence. The 2020 is vibrant, fresh and full of life. The 43% whole clusters lend captivating aromatic intensity. Dollops of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah and Viognier round out the blend

2020 Sine Qua Non Distenta Syrah

99 Pts Robert Parker

98 Pts Vinous

Opaque ruby in color, it opens significantly as it spends time in the decanter, unfolding to cassis, crème de violette, coffee and warm chocolate. The palate embodies weightless power, its concentrated, graphite-laced flavors carried by a velvety, seamless frame, while soft bursts of acidity highlight floral perfume on the long finish. Still very tightly coiled, its intense, latent flavors suggest this has much more to give as it unwinds in bottle.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2019 Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, from Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, combines the signature perfume notes of Fay vineyard with the structure and dark fruit of S.L.V. The wine opens with a rich berry medley and silky, layered aromas of dates, cocoa spice, cassis, black olive, and pomegranate. The palate is full in structure, yet balanced and persistent with a lush texture. Flavors of currant, dark cherry, and spice linger on the finish.

About the Winery

The story of CASK 23 began during the harvest of 1974. Back then, the winery enlisted the help of celebrated winemaker André Tchelistcheff. As he tasted through various lots of new wines from that year, one lot from S.L.V. was so beautiful and deliciously distinct the winery decided it should be bottled separately.

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Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2020

On the nose: Rich red and black cherry compote aromas are accented by notes of blackcurrant, lavender, anise, forest floor and graphite.

On the palate: Forward flavors of black plum, blackberry, ripe strawberry, caramel, licorice and fennel seed are further enhanced by luxurious tannins.

About the Winery

Established in 2006 in the Napa Valley's Rutherford AVA, Alpha Omega produces a range of wines that blend the Old World winemaking with the New World techniques. Alpha Omega is very universal utilizing grapes from renowned Napa Valley vineyards like Beckstoffer's To Kalon and Missouri Hopper in Oakville, Dr. Crane and Las Piedras in St. Helena, Georges III in Rutherford, Stagecoach in Atlas Peak, and Sunshine Valley in Oak Knoll District.

Jordan Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Alexander Valley

Intense aromas of cassis, black currants, blackberries and ripe cherries with a lovely floral note. The palate is rich and seductive, with concentrated flavors of blackberries and cassis interwoven seamlessly with fine tannins from new French oak barrels. Its masculine structure is harnessed by a beautiful balance of acidity and dark fruits with a long, cassis-laced finish.

This wine is only available to select members of the Jordan Estate Rewards program.

About the Winery

An homage to French wines and old-world hospitality in the 1970s, Jordan is known for its silky, elegant Cabernet Sauvignons - a perennial no. 1 on the Wine & Spirits Restaurant Poll - as well as its Burgundian-style Chardonnay. Jordan wines are crafted to pair beautifully with a broad range of foods. John Jordan says, "We focus on three things: Cabernet, Chardonnay and hospitality."

2015 Ridge Monte Bello

100 Pts James Suckling

98 Pts Vinous

Dark ruby in color. Cassis and blackberry aromas, barrel spice, fennel, scented juniper, and cedar. Rich mountain fruit on entry, violets, black olive, refreshing acidity, and elegant tannins. Strong minerality in a long finish. This highly acclaimed 2015 vintage is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest being made up of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc; explosive and powerful in the glass, it has great textural richness and complexity.

About the Winery

In 1962, Ridge made its first Monte Bello, and two years later its first zinfandel. Since that time, Ridge has championed single-vineyard winemaking, searching California for those rare and exceptional vineyards where climate, soil, and variety are ideally matched.

Kinsale Crystal decanters are cut in the signature Kinsale Crystal patterns of Pineapple and Harmony. A decanter is always a well received gift, either on its own or with some stemware. See our Decanter Sets page for some combinations. This elegant wine decanter will look outstanding on your home or office bar or drinks cabinet.

Waterford Crystal wine decanter and stopper, Kinsale pattern.

12.5" tall with the stopper

9.75" tall without the stopper

Made in Ireland

San Francisco has long been known to have some of the best sailing experiences in the world and every sail is unique! Enjoy a day at sea on a beautiful 47-foot sailboat complete with your own captain. Depart from Loch Lomand Marina in San Rafael and enjoy a full day of sailing, spectacular views and lunch for up to six people.

Shake up your evenings with this gift basket from Chopin Vodka. This carefully curated collection has everything you need to craft the perfect martini and elevate your cocktail game.

• Fferrone Designs: Rila Medium Martini Glass - Set of 2
• Viski Gold Art Deco Cocktail Picks, Stainless Steel, set of 4
• A Jar of Divina Organic Castelvetrano Pitted Olives
• A Bottle of Chopin Family Reserve Vodka
• A bottle of Dos Deus White Vermouth
• A Bottle of Bartenders Choice Chocolate Liquor
• One Box Set of Sugarfina

Elevate your spirits with our exclusive Mezcal Connoisseur's Basket - a treasure trove for the agave aficionado in you! This meticulously curated collection brings the essence of Mexico's artisanal spirits to your home.

• One Package of Small Batch Cocktail - Dehydrated Lime Garnish
• Historically Modern Designs, The Oaxaca Tequila & Mezcal Glass - Set of 4
• One Bottle of Agalima Organic Authentic Margarita mix
• 1 Zulay Lime Squeezer
• A 5-Pack LAVA Premium Cocktail Rimmers - Variety pack
• 1 Ceramic Marg Salt Rimmer Set with Lid
• 1 Bottle of Koch El Mezcal Ancestral Maguey Coyote Oaxaca 750ML
• 1 Bottle of Maguey Burrito Fiestero Ancestral Tepemete 750ml
• 1 Bottle of Senor Maguey Agave Syrup

Transform your home into a sophisticated haven for whiskey lovers. This meticulously curated collection is a toast to sophistication, bringing together everything you need for crafting the perfect bourbon cocktails.

• Fferrone Designs: Rare Whiskey Glass - Set of 2
• 1 Cocktail Kingdom Copper Plated Barspoon
• 1 Cocktail Kingdom Copper Plated Tongs
• 1 Cocktail Kingdom 55mm Ice Ball Maker
• 1 Package of Small Batch Cocktail - Dehydrated Orange Garnish
• 1 Jar of Filthy Black Amarena Cocktail Cherries
• 1 Bottle of Botanika Angelica Bitters
• 1 Bottle of Cedar Ridge Barrel Proof Bourbon

Score the ultimate slam dunk in entertainment with two coveted tickets to witness the Golden State Warriors in action! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for an unforgettable night out, these tickets are your golden pass to an evening filled with excitement and sportsmanship. You also take home an officially licensed Klay Thompson Tiki Mug. Show off your team spirit and enjoy your favorite beverage in style.

• Two tickets to a Golden State Warriors game in the 2024-25 season.
• Klay Thompson Tiki Mug

This carefully curated collection features four bottles of unique and distinct libations, promising to elevate your cocktail game and tantalize your taste buds.

Salish Sea Organic Hibiscus Liqueur

Crafted from petals of red hibiscus flowers imported from Egypt to create a versatile flavor that's sweet and tart at the same time. Pair with lemonade and citrus cocktails, or use as a grenadine substitute.

Interrobang White Vermouth No. 73

Interrobang is made with Pacific Northwest wine grapes and fortified with locally produced brandy, our carefully selected botanicals and production processes add the aromatics and flavors that few vermouths can obtain. Based on a traditional Southern French recipe, this white semi-dry vermouth includes Cinchona, Cinnamon and 5 other organic or sustainable botanicals.

Driftless Glen Vodka

Driftless vodka is distilled with corn and sugar cane and blended with crisp Driftless Area water. It is effortlessly smooth, soft, and enjoyable without strong characteristics, in the tradition of neutral spirits.

Wieser Uuahouua Gin

Pronounced juniper and citrus notes. Elegant and gentle on the palate. The long finish brings out the variety of aromas to their best advantage. Its clarity and unique taste make the distillate the perfect partner for gin & tonic and many cocktails. A few drops of water in the glass really bring out the character of this distillate.