Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 64 – Spice Market, Ramey Wine Cellars
Reception for one hundred people at Altitude in the W Atlanta Midtown with Ramey Wine Cellars, a DJ, Valet Parking, and Electric Views
Here’s your chance to stage an instant party, just add the occasion! Host a reception (wedding, anniversary, anything you’d like to celebrate or just a plain old shindig) for 100 guests in the W Atlanta Midtown’s most dazzling space, Altitude, located 27 floors above iconic Peachtree Street. Surrounded by impressive decor from Your Event Solutions and the city’s bright lights as the backdrop, your guests will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres and a Champagne toast, followed by a Jean-Georges (more…)
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 63 – Hundred Acre, Jill and Kevin Hill
A ten-year vertical, 2000–2009, of Hundred Acre in 750ml bottles, one each of every vintage ever produced AND dinner for six in Atlanta PLUS a visit to the Hundred Acre estate for six
To commemorate their 10 years, Hundred Acre offers a celebratory vertical of ten (750ml) bottles of Hundred Acre — one bottle from every vintage produced, 2000 – 2009. Virtually, every wine of Hundred Acre that Parker has rated was 90 or above, about 75% more than 95 points and at least one is 100 points. The two that were rated slightly below 90 points are NOT in this lot. James Laube and Stephen Tanzer confirm these ratings. To quote Parker: “This is an incredibly sexy, opulent, ‘pedal to the metal’ Cabernet.”
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 62 – J. Christopher Wines
An Oregon Wine Country Weekend for four including airfare, three night’s lodging, meals and ground transportation
Join J. Christopher Wines, one of Oregon’s premier artisanal wineries, for a weekend of wine indulgence in the picturesque Willamette Valley. The winery is located on Chehalem Mountain, and its wines are handcrafted in small lots, sourced from some of the best vineyards in Oregon. In 2010, winemaker Jay Somers formed a partnership with Ernst Loosen, of Germany’s famed Dr. Loosen estate, to plant vineyards and build a new winery on a 40-acre hilltop in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. Jay invites you (more…)
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 59 – Skipstone, Vineyard 29
One-night stay at Skipstone Estate with lunch and a private tour and tasting for four, a three-pack vertical of Skipstone in a wooden box for each couple AND a cooking class for six at Vineyard 29 with their Chef Austin Gallion PLUS one magnum each of 2009 Aida Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and 2009 Vineyard 29 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon to keep
One night’s stay for four at the incredible Skipstone Estate private residence tucked in between two stunning hillsides in the mountains high above Alexander Valley among the olive trees and hummingbirds. The estate is a certified organic grower. They follow sustainable practices throughout the entire 200-acre estate that includes thirty acres of vineyards, seven of olive grove and 1.5 acre of culinary gardens and orchards.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 58 – Copain Wines
A Copain Russian River Valley weekend for four including accommodations at the Farmhouse Inn, a private tasting and lunch at the winery and an All-Star dinner on September 2 or December 14 featuring a special guest chef PLUS a 3L bottle of 2004 Copain Cerise Pinot Noir Anderson Valley
Join Copain Wine Cellars for a VIP Getaway in the heart of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. The winning bidder will receive a 3L bottle of Copain’s 2004 Cerise Pinot Noir Anderson Valley signed by winemaker Wells Guthrie. Robert Parker provided a rating of 90–92, and this is confirmed by a 91 point rating from Stephen Tanzer.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 57 – Keplinger Wines, Carte Blanche
Two-night stay for up to six on Longboat Key, a Vintner/Top Chef dinner at the Allen Longboat Key Beach House PLUS two signed magnums for each couple to keep
Longboat Limousine will provide transportation to and from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Your accommodations will be at the luxurious Longboat Key Club — three Club suites with all Club amenities including two LBK renowned golf courses, two tennis centers with the new tennis expo pavilion at Harbor Side Marina, fitness with yoga and pilates, concierges, and butler and maid services. All of this for two nights for three couples. While you are there, you will receive a private chartered boat tour of beautiful Longboat Key with lunch at the historic Field Club in Sarasota.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 56 – Luc and Jodie Morlet – Morelet Family Vineyards
Saveurs and Passion with Luc Morlet. A day of touring and tasting with Luc Morlet, including top wineries in Knights Valley and Napa Valley, a picnic lunch, and a multi-course dinner at Terra Restaurant including wines from the Morlet’s private cellar — all for six PLUS wine to keep
You know Luc for his great winemaking skills at such laudable wineries as Peter Michael Vineyard, Vineyard 7 & 8, and Jacquelynn—not to mention his own incredible winery.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 55 – Tres Sabores, Spottswoode, Silverado Resort, Arietta, The Scholium Project
The Tres Sabores Farina Experience — a two-night stay for two couples at Silverado Resort with a round of golf PLUS a dinner, a picnic, and vineyard experiences with the winemakers AND a 3L, seven magnums and eight (750ml) bottles of Sauvignon Blanc
This, friends, is an eclectic experience–the Rutherford perspective from the (Wild) West Side. All four wineries make outstanding Sauvignon Blanc with grapes from the Farina Vineyard.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 53 – Wine Dinner for 10 at Vinings Gallery, $5000 shopping spree at the Gallery, and test drives with a Rolls-Royce “Ghost”
Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards, Arkenstone vineyards, D. R. Stephens Estate, David Arthur Vineyards, Hourglass Wine Co., Martinelli Winery, Realm Cellars, Relic Wines, 4th & Swift, Aria, Fifth Group Restaurants, La TAvola, Local Three, Muss & Turner’s, Rathbun’s Restaurants, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Christopher M, Cindy & Gary Handler, Vinings Gallery
A wine dinner for ten at Vinings Gallery with a $5000 shopping spree at the Gallery and test drives with a Rolls-Royce “Ghost”
Gary and Cindy Handler of Vinings Gallery — one of Atlanta’s iconic art galleries — have been great supporters of our Auction over the years as benefactors, high bidders and as volunteers on our art donations committee. Join them at Vinings Gallery for an unforgettable evening of ART!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 52 – Antica Napa Valley
Two nights in Napa with an Antica tour, tasting and cooking for four; dinner for four at a Napa restaurant with Antica wines; an in-your-home dinner for 10 with Antica and Antinori wines; twelve (750ml) bottles of 2010 Chardonnay; a six-magnum vertical (2003–2009) of Antica 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon PLUS one 3L bottle of Antica Napa Valley 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Townsend Vineyard
The Antinori Family has been making wine for over six hundred years, since Giovanni di Piero Antinori became part of the Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri in 1385. Throughout its long history, spanning 26 generations, the family has always personally managed the business from the offices in Florence and, today, remains entirely family owned. The Antinori Family reputation has grown throughout the (more…)
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 51 – Big Table Farm
A special day at Big Table Farm for six PLUS 12 magnums of wine to keep
This is Big Table Farm’s second year with us; they were introduced by Kristie and Charles Abney last year when they made a great and lasting impression on everyone they met. Big Table Farm is in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, about 30 miles from Portland, and is owned by Brian Marcy and Clare Carver. Brian is the winemaker and Clare is a respected artist and wine label designer, with refined tasting talent.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 50 – Kosta Browne
Kosta Browne proudly presents a grand piano of their wonderful 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir — Wine Spectator’s #1 Wine of the Year, an extra 3L to boot PLUS a private, VIP “personally crafted” experience for eight with Michael Browne AND three spots on the Kosta Browne mailing list
Michael Browne and Sam Lando have been welcome and regular fixtures at our Auction for years, pouring wine, hosting winemaker dinners and serving as the Auction’s featured winery last year. Little did we know how appropriate that was! In December, James Laube and Wine Spectator announced that Kosta Browne’s 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir was Wine of the Year.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 49 – Concentrics Restaurants, Reynolds Family Winery, Lambert Bridge Winery
Private dinner for twenty at Todd Rushing and Concentric’s new restaurant “The Spence” with celebrity chef Richard Blais AND a Karma Tequila reception PLUS Steve Reynolds of Reynolds Family and Andy Wilcox of Lambert Bridge pouring their wines paired WITH big bottles to take home
California and Mexico meet Georgia! Your own private dinner at Todd Rushing’s new location for you and 19 of your closest friends or drinking buddies. Concentrics Restaurants will pair a private five-course meal in the restaurant and have two amazing wineries show up to make the evening special. Not just any restaurant, mind you, but the brand new “The Spence” which will be opening in early May. The (more…)
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 48 – West of West Wine Festival (WOW!) PLUS Wine
Fort Ross Vineyard, Freeman Winery, Littorai Winery, Peay Vineyards, Failla Wines, Freestone Vineyards, Martinelli Winery, Red Car, Flowers Winery, Hirsch Vineyards, Patz & Hall, Small Vines Wines
Four all-weekend passes to the West of West Wine Festival (WOW!) in Occidental, CA, August 3–5, 2012 PLUS a dozen limited-edition magnums
As a follow up to their highly successful lot last year, the West Sonoma Coast Vintners have again donated all-access passes to this summer’s 2012 WOW! Festival (a sold-out event in 2011) in picturesque Occidental, CA and limited-edition magnums paired with tours and tastings from select member wineries.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 47 – Taylor Fladgate, Delta Air Lines
A Taylor Fladgate experience in Portugal for two including two nights in Portugal’s leading luxury hotel WITH roundtrip, international business elite airfare from Delta PLUS a bottle of the world’s oldest and rarest Port — SCION
Here is a lot from one of the oldest wine regions in the world. The Fladgate Partnership oversees the famous family vineyards of Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca and Croft, the most recognized wineries for consistently producing top scoring Vintages. The Yeatman family is still involved in the production of these great Ports and they have invited a couple to visit the historic town of Oporto to experience Portugal’s most famous wines and to stay in Portugal’s leading luxury wine hotel, the Yeatman, for two nights.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 46 – Arkenstone Vineyards, Markham Vineyards, Oakville Ranch Vineyards
Three-night stay at Markham Vineyards’ guest house for four including a tour, tasting and lunch in the cellar with Bryan Del Bondio and winemaker Kimberlee Nicholls PLUS one 3L bottle of 2008 Arkenstone Obsidian, six (750ml) bottles of 2009 Estate Sauvignon Blanc WITH a tour, tasting and lunch for up to ten at Arkenstone AND a tour, tasting and picnic lunch at Oakville Ranch with General Manager Paula Kornell, Winemaker Anne
Vawter, et al.
Markham Vineyards is pleased to invite you and another couple to spend three wonderful nights in their beautiful Yountville Vineyard guest. Included is a private tour and tasting with Bryan Del Bondio, president and general manager and Kimberlee Nicholls, the winemaker, plus lunch together in Markham’s 132-year-old Stone Cellar prepared by an accomplished Napa Valley Chef. Cellar selections will be included with the lunch, including a bottle of Markham’s first vintage ever, the Markham 1978 Cabernet Sauvignon. Now that’s pretty special! (Mutually agreed upon dates. Expires two years after the auction date.)
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 45 – Château Boswell, Jacquelynn Wines, Chef Ashley Christensen
A Few of Our Favorite Things. An in-home dinner for eight prepared by Chef Ashley Christensen and paired with Château Boswell and Jacquelynn wines PLUS eight magnums to keep for each couple
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction, Château Boswell and Jacquelynn Wines have partnered with Ashley Christensen of Raleigh, North Carolina to craft a dinner in the winning bidder’s home that will highlight the winery’s favorite vintages paired with dishes from one of the South’s premier chefs. Dishes from Ashley’s three restaurants, Poole’s Dinner, Beasley’s Chicken + Honey and Chuck’s, will make Josh homesick for his South Carolina roots as the dinner for eight proceeds through each course of Deep South perfection. Multiple vintages of Château Boswell and Jacquelynn Wines will be plucked from the winery’s private cellar to ensure the evening has all of the “Southern Hospitality” one can possibly stand.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 43 – Antica Terra
A weekend of wine and food for three couples in the Pacific Northwest curated by Antica Terra including a two-night stay in the Inn at Red Hills
The package includes two nights at the Inn at Red Hills, centrally located in Dundee just down the street from the winery.
The first day will begin with a private tasting at Antica Terra with winemaker Maggie Harrison. This tasting will include barrels from the 2011 vintage, bottled wine from both current and older vintages, and a bottle of Sine Qua Non from one of the vintages when Maggie worked there as assistant winemaker.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 42 – Kevin and Jill Hill, Celia Welch – Corra Wines, Mimi de Blasio and Bret Lopez – Scarecrow, Pam Starr – Crocker & Starr Wines, Helen Keplinger – Keplinger Wines, Delta Air Lines, Silverado Resort
Tickets to a Madonna concert, a two-night stay at Silverado Spa & Resort for three couples, a Women Rockstars of Wine Dinner PLUS wine to keep AND six Delta first class, roundtrip tickets
MADONNA! Did that get your attention? First, six tickets to a Madonna concert anywhere in the USA. There are no blackout dates on the tickets, but it does have to be a concert in the U.S. The North American dates are listed online (Madonna.com) and include cities close by (New Orleans, Charlotte, D.C.) and those more distant (Seattle, Los Angeles, NYC or Chicago).
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 38 – Staglin Family Vineyard, Delta Air Lines
Rutherford Rendezvous for six! VIP Tours & Tastings, two dinners, a cooking class and a three-night stay at the historic Steckter House PLUS a 3L etched bottle to keep AND roundtrip, first class Delta airfare
Past auction supporters, Shari and Garen Staglin, invite you to be their guests for a memorable experience on their historic 64-acre vineyard estate in Rutherford, Napa Valley. Three couples will be treated to a luxurious three-night stay in the newly designed guest suites in the Steckter House, the original homestead on the property. This 148-year-old transformed home is nestled among the vineyard where spectacular views abound.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 37 – Jim Clendenen – Au Bon Climat, Pardis and Frank Stitt – Chez Fonfon – Highlands Bar and Grill – Bottega and Cafe Bottega, The Hotel Highland – Birmingham, Cooper-Atlanta Transportation
A two-day, two-night Birmingham weekend for eight with Jim Clendenen and Frank and Pardis Stitt — food, wine, art, golf, motorcycles, accommodations and roundtrip transportation from Atlanta via Cooper-Atlanta
Jim Clendenen’s live lot last year with Mario Batali went so well that we suggested to Jim that he do another one this year — maybe a little closer to Atlanta but far enough away to add a little adventure to the mix. Jim named a couple of his favorite chefs in our area, and one was Frank Stitt. When we told him that Frank Stitt is to be one of our celebrity chefs for our Friday Night Fête, the sparks began to fly, and even over the phone we could sense Jim’s creative juices flowing. And they didn’t need to flow far because Frank and Pardis, as your Birmingham hosts, may be as creative as Jim. It’s their territory, and they’ll be sure your tour is complete.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 36 – Au Bon Climat, Delta Air Lines
An Au Bon Climat experience for two couples: two-night stay at Rancho
La Cuna, tour and lunch at Au Bon Climat, two dinners AND first class Delta
airfare to get you there and back PLUS five 5L bottles of wine
Special Guest of Honor Jim Clendenen has been showing off at our High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction for every one of our twenty years. He’s missed being with us only twice. His lots have always drawn high bids, and when Jim is with us there is merriment in the air. This lot will be no exception. Here’s a capsule description.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 30 – Miguel Torres Chile, Delta Air Lines
A spectacular week-long trip to Chile with Miguel Torres, Jr. for two PLUSn roundtrip Business Elite airfare from Delta Air Lines
Board Delta Air Lines for your exciting trip to Santiago, Chile, leaving in the evening and arriving the next morning — 4,700 miles later — outside beautiful Santiago. You will then be transported into town to check into the Hotel Atton El Bosque. Award-winning Santa Digna Sparkling Wine will be waiting in your room. Rest from the long flight, swim in the pool, sightsee and go shopping during the day. Have dinner a short walk from the hotel at Miguel Torres Restaurant of Wines where Torres wines from all over the world are served. Although it is not yet confirmed, it is likely that you will be joined by someone from the winery for this occasion.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 26- Bevan Cellars, Katie and West Johnson, Park 75, Chef Robert Gerstenecker
Dinner for ten at the home of Katie and West Johnson prepared by Chef Robert Gerstenecker of Park 75 PLUS wines from Bevan Cellars AND wine to keep
Parties at Katie and West’s house are legendary with this crowd. They have been gracious hosts for numerous Winemaker Dinners and auction lot dinners over the years. Katie is a past Co-chair and West is an active leader on the Wine Donations Committee. They are high bidders, generous donors, cheerleaders and all around champions of the Auction and the High.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 25 – Paul Hobbs Winery, Tiffany & Co.
It’s Time to Celebrate Life with Paul Hobbs and Tiffany & Co.: 20th Anniversary Celebration in Wine Country with his/her watches PLUS three nights for two couples at the Hotel Healdsburg with a sensational Paul Hobbs Winery experience AND wine to keep
First, It’s About Time! Two sets of his and hers Tiffany & Co. watches from Tiffany’s Mark Collection. For her, a stainless steel strap watch, small size, with a round, white and brushed steel, layered dial, applied Roman numeral hours, silver tone railroad index hour and minute hands and a quartz movement. For him, a stainless steel strap watch, large size, with a round, white and brushed steel, layered dial, applied Roman numeral hours, silver tone railroad index hour and minute hands, date window at 3 o’clock, subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, power reserve indicator and a quartz movement.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 24 – Lambert Bridge Winery, Charlie Palmer, Delta Air Lines
East Coast/West Coast with Lambert Bridge Winery, NY Yankees, and Charlie Palmer for four: two nights in New York City and another two nights in Healdsburg, CA at the Lambert Bridge estate guest cottage PLUS four first class, roundtrip tickets from Delta Air Lines — for your travel either to NYC or SFO
This bicoastal adventure involves our most favorite things — good friends, incredibly good food, sublime wine, and baseball. You and your friends will spend two nights in New York City. One evening, you will dine in the splendor that is Charlie Palmer’s East Coast gem, Aureole, beautifully situated in the spectacular Bank of America Tower. Throughout his celebrated career, Charlie Palmer has received critical acclaim for his signature Progressive American Cuisine. Palmer’s team at Aureole will host you and your group for an unforgettable meal with plenty of their favorite Lambert Bridge wines to make sure your first night is more than just a warm-up!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 22 – Whetstone Wine Cellars
Whetstone Napa Valley Wine and Film Festival for four, a two-night stay at the White House Inn in Napa PLUS a lunch and tasting with Michelle and Jamey Whetstone at their new Chateau
Jamey Whetstone has been a hit at our Auction since his arrival in 2008, as have his wines. He’s a Charleston, SC native and he knows a thing or two about having fun and throwing a party. This time, it’s the Napa Valley Wine and Film Festival. Film. Food. Wine. Catalysts for Conversation!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 21 – Blackbird Vineyards, Bardessono Napa Valley, Delta Air Lines, Michael Polenske and Kim Miller, Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley, Lexington Cancer Foundation
Blackbird Vineyard’s Ultimate Kentucky Derby experience including four
nights for two PLUS a three-year, 2006–2008, 6L hand-etched collection of
Blackbird’s Illustration Proprietary Red Wine; a two-night stay for six at
Bardessono Napa Valley AND a private, hosted gallery tour and tasting for
six at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley WITH six roundtrip, first class tickets on Delta
Hold on to your fancy hats, here is the ultimate Kentucky Derby Experience! From the fabulous
fashions to the potent mint juleps; from the iconic Twin Spires overlooking the homestretch to
the exquisite blanket of roses; it is non-stop excitement blended with tradition! Find out why it’s
called “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” — and it’s just one component of your amazing
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 19 – Frank Family Vineyards, Serpas True Food, Meadowood Napa Valley, Delta Air Lines, Michael Mina, Four Seasons Hotel – San Francisco, Andrea Immer Robinson
A Frank Family and Serpas True Food experience in San Francisco and Napa Valley for two couples WITH a five-year vertical, 2003–2008, Frank Family Winston Hill Red wine in magnum PLUS a special food and wine pairing experience with noted author and Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson AND roundtrip, first class airfare from Delta for four
Frank Family Vineyards invites two couples to experience the finest San Francisco and Napa Valley have to offer, pouring the ultimate in luxury activities into a fun-filled four-day trip to California. Two couples will start their adventure with a two-night stay at the Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco. While in San Francisco, enjoy dinner for four at the iconic Michael Mina restaurant, named Esquire magazine’s Restaurant of the Year 2011.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lot 17 – D.R. Stephens, HUNNICUTT Winery
A reverse vintage piano of D. R. Stephens Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley Vineyard PLUS a two-night stay for six at Meadowood Napa Valley Resort, lunch paired with wine at D. R. Stephens Estate and a tour, tasting and barrel sampling at HUNNICUTT Winery
The reverse vintage piano of D.R. Stephens Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley Vineyard is comprised of one bottle each: 375ml–2009; 750ml–2008; 1.5L (magnum)–2007; 3L–2006; and a 6L–2005. Parker rated these wines: 91, 90, 90, 90, 91, respectively. All of Parker’s tasting notes for the piano vintages echo his description: “The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley is a big, rich wine bursting with dark red fruit, spices, licorice and tobacco. There is plenty of depth and fleshiness in this extroverted, inviting Cabernet Sauvignon.”
Friday, March 16, 2012
Lot 15 – A Tour de Force in Oregon Wine Country
The Allison Resort, Chehalem Glenn Golf Course, Delta Air Lines, Marsh Guest Facility, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Estate
A to Z/Rex Hill
Adelsheim
Antica Terra
Bergstrom
Bethel Heights
Brittan
Chehalem
Daedalus
Dobbes
Lange
Le Cadeau
Montinore
Panther Creek
Ponzi
R. Stuart
ROCO
Solena
Trisaetum
Van Duzer
Witness Tree
Friday, March 16, 2012
Lot 13 – Peay Vineyards
Two-night stay for up to six at Peay Vineyards Vineyard Barn House PLUS
a wine dinner with library wines and a tour and tasting AND a case of 2009
mixed Peay Vineyard wines
Andy Peay is at it again! He has been a great addition to the Auction in recent years, and he comes through with yet another incredible lot.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Lot 11 – Ramey Wine Cellars
A twenty-bottle collection of Ramey wines in sizes varying from 750ml to 6L,
an incredible assortment PLUS dinner for ten in your home featuring the
winery Chef Paul Smith, VP of Winemaking Cameron Frey, and VP of Sales
David Fischer
Twenty bottles, consisting of eight (750ml) bottles, seven magnums, three double magnums and two jeroboams. This is the definitive “best of” collection of Ramey wines, both Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, from their best bottlings in the first decade of the new millennium. It includes four great vintages of their Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay, universally accepted as one of the great Chardonnay vineyards in Northern California; five Cabernet Sauvignons from the Jericho Canyon Vineyard; and two verticals from Ramey’s two current prestige Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings — the first is Annum, a (more…)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lot 10 – Continuum, Ovid Chappellet, David Arthur, Montagna
A Continuum/Ovid/Chappellet/David Arthur/Montagna weekend for six on Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley WITH wine to keep
Come experience a fabulous weekend visit for three couples to one of the least known yet most elevated and elegant wine regions in all of Napa Valley. Begin your Pritchard Hill experience at Ovid’s rustic and peaceful guesthouses, where you can relax, swim, cook and stargaze during this weekend getaway. Start your Saturday morning with an in-depth look at Ovid Napa Valley, on the far western side of Pritchard (more…)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lot 9 – Blackberry Farm, Colgin Cellars
Four couples for two nights at Blackberry Farm with all meals including two special dinners hosted by Ann Colgin and Joe Wender of Colgin Cellars with Mary Celeste and Sam Beall of Blackberry Farm — date specific: Friday, November 30–Sunday, December 2, 2012
Celebrate all the best of Southern Hospitality and Napa Valley Red Wine when Blackberry Farm and Colgin Cellars join together to create an unforgettable experience for adventurous gourmands — a weekend at Blackberry Farm with the very best in food, wine, service and relaxation. More than 9,200 acres of farmland and private wilderness; a wine cellar that boasts more than 160,000 bottles; three days and two nights with vintner extraordinaire Ann Colgin and her husband Joe Wender. Hosted by proprietors Sam and Mary Celeste Beall, this getaway at Travel + Leisure’s #1 Resort in North America is sure to invigorate the spirit, involve all of your taste buds and provide plenty of thrilling memories.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lot 8 – Qupé Wine Cellars
Twenty-year vertical, 1990–2009, of Qupé Syrah Bien Nacido Hillside Estate PLUS the 2001 20th and the 2006 25th Anniversary Bien Nacido X Block, all in both magnums and 750ml bottles — forty-four bottles
Bob Lindquist, one of the original Rhone Rangers, is an initial and longtime friend and a huge supporter of this Auction. Bob has been with us since the very beginning, providing awesome lots and tremendous energy all throughout. He and his winery compatriot Jim Clendenen were our Special Guests of Honor in 1999.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lot 7 – Hirsch Vineyards, Hot & Hot Fish Club
Six-course dinner for six in your home hosted by Jasmine Hirsch, prepared by Chef Chris Hastings of Hot and Hot Fish Club and paired with Hirsch Vineyard wines WITH wine to keep and gifts with dinner PLUS a tour, tasting and lunch at Hirsch Vineyards for six
Hirsch Vineyards is recognized as one of the premier sites for Pinot Noir in the new world. David Hirsch planted his vineyard overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the Sonoma Coast in 1980, and since then it has become one of the leading sources for premium Pinot Noir grapes, providing fruit to Littorai, Williams Selyem and Kistler, among others. Since 2002, David has been producing his own estate Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from this complex, cool-weather site. In 2010, Ross Cobb joined as winemaker, bringing his experience as head winemaker at Flowers Winery. (more…)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lot 6 – Red Car
Red Car WHOLE BARREL winemaking lot — experience as much or as little in harvesting/winemaking either Pinot or Syrah — and receive 150 custom bottles
Become a winemaker at your own West Sonoma Coast micro-winery, and leave with an entire barrel of Pinot Noir or Syrah custom made to your specifications. Have you ever dreamed of hanging it all up, selling the house, and heading west to the pastoral serenity of vineyards and barrel rooms and long sunsets? Life as a winemaker sure is sweet, and
with this lot, you can experience as much (or as little) of the winemaker’s life as you wish. From bud-break to harvest to racking the barrels, you will partner with Red Car winemaker Carroll Kemp to craft your own barrel of exceptional quality Pinot Noir or Syrah (your choice), sourced from some of the finest cool-climate vineyards in the West Sonoma Coast.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lot 5 – ZD Wines
One 3L bottle of ZD’s Abacus XIII, six (750ml) bottles of 2008 ZD 40th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon AND a lobster boil lunch for 10 at the winery with tour/tasting/barrel samples
Take home a rare 3L bottle of Abacus XIII! Abacus is ZD’s ultimate premium wine, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon unlike any other produced in the world. It is a “solera-style” blend of every ZD Reserve Cabernet ever produced dating back to 1992 — nineteen consecutive vintages of 100% Napa Valley Cabernet, including ZD’s organically certified Rutherford Estate vineyard. How rare? Only 20 3L bottles were made! Curious about the Reserve Cabernet?
Not to worry, six bottles of the “40th Anniversary” are included in this lot, as well! (more…)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lot 4 – Bergström Wines
Three 5L bottles of 2010 Bergström flagship wines. One each: Sigrid Chardonnay, Shea Pinot Noir and Bergström Vineyard Pinot Noir PLUS a tour, tasting and library wine dinner for up to five people at the winery in Newberg, Oregon
Last year, Josh Bergström attended the Auction for the first time, co-hosting a winemaker dinner and providing a great lot. This year he is upping the ante with three 5L bottles of flagship Bergström wines. Bergström is truly a family affair. You’ll enjoy their website and learning about the family — John and Karen Bergström and their five children, all involved with the winery. Josh started the winery in 1999 after returning from a postgraduate program in Burgundy with his fiancée Caroline. The accolades from (more…)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lot 3 – Terra Valentine
Four nights at Villa Valentine for six with a private tour and tasting PLUS a six-course dinner with wine prepared by winemaker Sam Baxter, guest passes to Meadowood Resort for two days AND a signed 3L bottle of Terra Valentine’s 2008 Marriage
Here is how the folks at Terra Valentine described this food, wine, and golf visit to Napa:
Journey to the Villa at Terra Valentine winery located at the summit of the Spring Mountain District in Napa Valley. You will have the entire 75-acre estate at your leisure to explore the vineyards, harvest fruit in the orchard, or just take a peaceful stroll through the forest. Upon arrival, you will be treated to a private tour of the winery grounds with a tasting of the best estate Cabernets that Terra Valentine has to offer paired with artisan cheeses. Taking your choice of your favorite wines with you, you will be escorted down to your private villa overlooking the entire Napa Valley. Here you will experience an (more…)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lot 2 – Pride Mountain Vineyards
Three large format bottles (one 5L, one 3L, one magnum) and twelve (750ml) bottles of 2008 Pride Mountain wines; all signed with the (750ml) bottles in wooden boxes
Served at The White House more than twenty-five times, featured among only twenty-two California wineries chosen for Robert Parker’s book, The World’s Greatest Wine Estates, and placing six times on the Wine Spectator’s annual Top 100 list of wines in the last ten years, the wines of Pride Mountain Vineyards justifiably belong in every serious wine collector’s cellar.
This auction lot from Pride Mountain Vineyards is designed to be the centerpiece of your collection. In addition to large formats of the winery’s flagship wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it includes a representative portfolio of the mailing-list-only Reserve and Vintner Select wines. You will receive: (more…)
