Courvoisier is a brand of cognac owned by Beam Inc. The production is now based in the town of Jarnac in the Charente department of France. Although no evidence exists that Courvoisier cognac was the favorite drink of Napoleon Bonaparte, who died in 1821, before Courvoisier was officially established by Felix Courvoisier in 1835, the company website claims the following:
ON THE VINE is a four day fundraising execution on Martha’s Vineyard for life saving kidney research. This first of many to come ON THE VINE entertainment and fundraising executions is designed to bring to Martha’s Vineyard and Santa Barbara once per year, a unique experience fusing talent and social expression. ON THE VINE features a phenomenal lineup of talent, presenting R&B and jazz, a soulful evening in classic black concert, and a brunch that brings together the who’s who living and vacationing on the island for a fundraiser with a purpose.