Thank you for making Taste of the Vine 2026 an evening of true and lasting impact. With 280 guests gathered in shared purpose, we raised over half a million dollars to accelerate discoveries that defy the limits of diabetes.
Every gift — no matter the size — plays a vital role in advancing SDRI’s mission to improve the lives of people impacted by diabetes through research, education, and clinical care.
Your presence and support reflect the power of community, and we are deeply grateful.
Want to relive the moment? Check out Kyle London Photography's full gallery from Taste of the Vine 2026 HERE.
We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did and look forward to seeing you next year on Saturday, September 18, for Taste of the Vine 2027!
With heartfelt appreciation,
Wendy Thies Sell and Tamara Free
Taste of the Vine Co-Chairs
on behalf of the entire Taste of the Vine Committee
Taste of the Vine 2026 Committee Members
| Event Co-Chairs | Joan Arnold | Christian Menard |
| Wendy Thies Sell | Phil Carpenter | Alex Parraga |
| Tamara Free | Kimberly Danek Pinkson | Nicole Pinkson MacNaughton |
| Â | Jamie Dufek |
Natalie Rowe
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Taste of the Vine 2026 Committee Members
Event Co-Chairs
Wendy Thies Sell
Tamara Free
Joan Arnold
Phile Carpenter
Kimberly Danek Pinkson
Jamie Dufek
Christian Menard
Alex Parraga
Nicole Pinkson MacNaughton
Natalie Row
Thank you to all of our Taste of the Vine 2026 Sponsors
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American Riviera Bank
Anonymous
Joan Arnold and Chuck Beattie
Banc of California
Linda and Doug Boyd
Vince Caballero
Tim and Louise Casey
Thomas and Nancy S. Crawford
Jamie Dufek
Jan and David Edwards
Elena Engel and Andrew Konigsberg
Eyman Parker Insurance Brokers, Inc.
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Dr. and Mrs. Ken Faulk
Tamara and Eric Free
Frank Schipper Construction Co.
Michael and Laura Hamman
High High Productions
Janice Hornbuckle
Hub International
INFAB Intermediate Holdings LLC
Chana and Jim Jackson
Mr. Steven Jung and Dr. Lois Barnes
Mike and Carolyn Karmelich
Fran and Neal Kaufman
MannKind Corporation
Mechanics Bank
Mosher Foundation
Mullen & Henzell, L.L.P
The Ogle Family
Ontario International Airport
Rate Mortgage
Raymond James & Associates
The Redman Family
Dr. and Mrs. Andy and Deana Rhinehart
Scott and Brenda Rhinehart
Melville Sahyun
Charles and Patti Shear
The Sloan Family
Middleton and Carol Squier
Thrive Foundation
Thank you our Taste of the Vine 2026 In-Kind Sponsors
















































