Together, We Raise
the First Glass.
This limited-edition release brings together eleven rising artists from Laguna College of Art + Design and transforms their original works into collectible wine labels. Each bottle is a moment in their journey — from studio to spotlight — and an opportunity to support emerging creative talent while enjoying exceptional, small-production wines crafted in Santa Barbara County. The artists directly benefit financially from every bottle sold, making each purchase a tangible investment in their future.
This isn’t just a wine purchase.
It supports the next generation of working artists.
FUTURES OFFER
These wines are offered now as a futures allocation, with official release on April 15, 2026 — World Art Day — a fitting moment to launch a collection built to support working artists. Reserve early. Support boldly. To encourage meaningful backing of the full collection:
• 15% off 3–5 bottles — Code: LCAD15
• 20% off 6–11 bottles — Code: LCAD20
• 20% off + shipping included on 12+ bottles — Code: LCAD12
• Members: 20% off – No Code Needed, just login for discount!
Katherine DiMartino
Drawing & Painting Department
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Bardo is a contemplative Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc blend from Santa Ynez Valley, layered with black currant, violet, graphite, and dark cherry over fine, steady tannins. Paired with Katherine “Kat” DiMartino’s threshold-driven painting, the wine mirrors her vision of transformation—strength meeting surrender, structure dissolving into light. Rooted in classical influence yet boldly contemporary, both wine and artwork invite you into that suspended space between presence and passage, where becoming begins.
Anna Olson
Drawing & Painting Department
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Toska is a limited Santa Barbara County Bordeaux-style blend layered with black currant, wild sage, graphite, and fine-grained tannins that linger with earthy elegance. Produced in just ten cases, the wine mirrors Anna Olsons’ figurative charcoal drawing—an exploration of longing, nostalgia, and quiet emotional complexity. Rooted in academic realism yet touched by modern abstraction, this release balances tradition and introspection, inviting you into a suspended space where depth and restraint unfold slowly.
Xiaosy Chen
Drawing & Painting Department
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Golden is a vibrant 2024 Grenache Rosé from Santa Barbara County, alive with wild strawberry, white peach, citrus blossom, and a soft coastal lift. Fresh yet quietly textured, it mirrors Xiaosy’s luminous oil painting—an exploration of warmth, curiosity, and possibility. Just as her layered light invites reflection and wonder, this Rosé balances brightness with refinement, capturing the optimism of first releases and long afternoons meant to be shared.
Megan Graham
Game Design Department
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Uni Deer is a 2023 Santa Ynez Valley blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc layered with black cherry, cassis, violet, and velvety depth. Produced in just ten cases, the wine reflects Megan Graham’s imaginative world—where nature and fantasy quietly intertwine. Her wide-eyed mythical creature feels both mystical and grounded, echoing the wine’s balance of structure and enchantment. Atmospheric and expressive, this limited release invites you into a place where storytelling and nature meet.
Darius Jover
Game Design Department
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The Talangan Shores is a 2023 Santa Ynez Valley blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, offering juicy red berries, soft plum, autumn spice, and silky tannins that flow with quiet warmth. Produced in just ten cases, the wine reflects Darius Jover’s immersive coastal vision—where Palawan shores and bahay kubo heritage meet storytelling and memory. Grounded yet expressive, this release captures culture, landscape, and craft in one evocative pour.
Julia McQuaid
Game Design Department
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Crow Runner is a 2023 Santa Ynez Valley blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc layered with black cherry, cassis, violet, and polished tannins that linger with velvety depth. Produced in just ten cases, the wine reflects Megan Graham’s darkly enchanting vision—where starlight, ancient forests, and quiet mystery unfold. Rooted in fantasy yet grounded in nature, this limited release captures atmosphere and imagination in equal measure, inviting you into a world where magic moves just beneath the surface.
Momoe Ando
Graphic Design Department
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OUO is a 2024 Santa Barbara County Grenache Rosé bursting with strawberry, white peach, citrus zest, and a crisp mineral finish shaped by coastal influence. Produced in just ten cases, the wine reflects Momoe Ando’s vibrant, purpose-driven design—where bold color and intricate net imagery speak to ocean conservation and intentional living. Elegant and focused, this limited release unites freshness and awareness, proving that craft, culture, and environmental responsibility can share the same glass.
Claire Sheridan
Graphic Design Department
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Splash is a 2024 Sta. Rita Hills Sauvignon Blanc alive with white peach, citrus blossom, green apple, and bright mandarin, carried by zesty acidity and clean coastal minerality. Produced in just ten cases, the wine mirrors Claire Sheridan’s bold, movement-driven design—where vibrant color and spontaneous energy take shape. Crisp, layered, and expressive, this limited release captures the feeling of motion and discovery, inviting you to taste the vitality that surrounds us.
Em Cates
Illustration Department
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Fall is a 2024 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay layered with Meyer lemon, green apple, chamomile, and a quiet mineral thread shaped by marine influence and ancient seabed soils. Produced in just ten cases, the wine mirrors Em Cates’ nostalgic illustration—where warmth, stillness, and gentle storytelling unfold in soft autumn light. Crisp yet calmly textured, this limited release captures comfort and refinement, inviting you into a moment that feels timeless, reassuring, and quietly luminous.
Phoebe Eddy
Illustration Department
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Atropicapocalypse is a 2023 Santa Ynez Valley blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc layered with black plum, cassis, warm spice, and structured depth. Produced in just ten cases, the wine mirrors Phoebe Eddy’s vividly textured vision—a tropical dreamscape where nature reclaims the everyday. Bold yet composed, this limited release balances beauty and tension, inviting reflection on what we cherish, what we protect, and what quietly endures.
Bianca LoCascio
Illustration Department
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Vermin Family Photo is a 2023 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir layered with ripe cherry, raspberry, rose petal, and a whisper of forest floor, carried by silky tannins and a quietly savory edge. Produced in just ten cases, the wine mirrors Bianca LoCascio’s whimsical, offbeat portrait—where the strange feels intimate and belonging takes unexpected form. Familiar yet slightly untamed, this limited release invites you to embrace the beautiful oddities that make a family.