Donor Spotlight: Murphy Foundation/Presqu’ile Wines

We are proud to recognize our longtime partners, the Murphy Foundation and Presqu’ile Wines. Since An Edible Evening began in 2011, the Murphy Foundation has served as lead sponsor, with Presqu’ile as our exclusive wine purveyor.

Presqu’ile is a multigenerational family winery in Santa Barbara County’s Santa Maria Valley, founded in 2007 by Madison and Suzanne Murphy and their adult children—who also lead the Murphy Foundation. The winery’s name, pronounced press-KEEL, comes from a French/Creole word meaning “almost an island,” a tribute to the Murphy family’s former gathering place on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Presqu’ile embraces a minimalist approach to farming and winemaking. Just 16 miles from the Pacific Ocean and located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the hilltop estate offers a warm, welcoming retreat steeped in Southern hospitality. The Murphy family’s commitment to creating a memorable guest experience reflects their deep spirit of generosity.

FirstLine Schools and ESYNOLA are grateful for the longtime partnership and support of the Murphy Foundation and Presqu’ile Wines–which has helped to elevate our annual garden party and the ESY program for nearly 15 years.