William
Sansum Diabetes Center Taste of the Vine 2016
The
14th Annual William Sansum Diabetes Center
Taste of the Vine & Auction was held at the QAD, overlooking
the picturesque bluffs of Summerland. The afternoon opened with
a VIP reception on the balcony, followed by a welcome from Ellen
Goodstein, Executive Director. "Here at William Sansum
Diabetes Center we are working hard to stem the tide of this
terrible disease, but we need your help," said Goodman.
The William Sansum Diabetes Center is dedicated to the prevention,
treatment and cure of diabetes through research, education and
care.
Entrance Easel Taste of the Vine
A
silent auction and tasting was enjoyed to the music of The Collins
Jazz Toic Band, and John Palminteri of KEYT3 did a grand job
handling the live auction, which included Jump on the School
Bus eight-hour wine or boor tour for up to 30 guests stopping
in breweries or wine rooms for Carpenteria to the Santa Ynez
Valley, a four day and three night stay at a Mammoth Condo at
the Village in the Grand Sierra Lodge, a 3 night sty for 2 in
the Motecito Orchid Oasis Luxury Guest House, Six night African
Photo Safari for Two, 5 night stay at Beach Resort Andaz Peninsula
Papagayo in Costa Rica, special item donated by Santa Barbara
Eye Glass Factory.
Bacara Pulled Pork on Mini Buns
Delicious
mini pulled pork sandwiches from Bacara Resort, Via Maestra
42 iconic pasta, and Brenda Simon's Cafe 142 outstnding Bruchetta
were just a few of the gourmet items on the menu that were paired
well with amazing sips from Brander, Lucas & Lewellen, Silver
Wines and others.
Brander Vineyard Wines
Wine
& Brewery purveyors included Ascendant Spirits, Cambria
Wines, Carina Wine Cellars, Demetria Estate Wines, DePaola Vineyard,
Giessinger Winery, Island Brewing Company, Jaffurs Winery, J.Wilkes,
Lucas & Lewellen, Pure Order Brewing, Riverbench Winery,
Sanger Family of Wines, Silver Wines, Smashberry Wines, Toucan
Wines, Turiya Wines. Food Purveyors included Angel Oak at Bacara
Resort, Borello's Pizza & Pastaria, C'est Cheese, Chez Vous,
Gadolfo's Deli, Le Sorelle, LunchBox, Max's Restaurant, Nothing
Bundt Cakes, Outer Aisle Gourmet, The Secret Ingredient and
Via Maestra 42.
View From The QAD Balcony
State
Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson mingled with a mileau of media and
sponsors including representatives from Robobank, Montecito
Bank & Trust, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation,
Union Bank, Anchor Point IT Solutions, Boyd Communication, Cottage
Health System, The Mosher Foundation, First Republic Wealth
Management, Northern Trust Bank and countless additional friends
and supporters of William Sansum Diabetes Clinic.
For
information or to make a donations to William Samsum Diabetes
Center please visit www.sansum.org.
By Bonnie Carroll
About Bonnie Carroll
Bonnie Carroll has been a food/travel/lifestyle writer since
1983. She is the founder & publisher of Bonnie Carroll's
Life Bites News - www.lifebitesnews.com,
does travel and food reporting on KZSB1290 radio, and contributes
to a variety of national and international travel/lifestyle
publications. Her first children's book C.C. Charles was published
in 2002 and she is currently working on a second book. Contact
her at Contact her at writebc@aol.com.