Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction Catalog

Welcome from the Presidents

Overview

Schedule of Events 5Honorary Co-Chairs 6 Auctioneer and Emcee 8About Sonoma County 10Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Leadership 11

Community Investments

Fund the Future 2014

Wine and Dining

Sonoma Sommelier Stars 25 Luncheon Menu and Chef Line-Up 26

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Auction Rules 33Super Silent Auction Lots 34Lot #1 David Reynolds Tribute and Sommelier for the Day 36Lot #2 The Donum Estate 38Lot #3 Silver Oak Cellars 40Lot #4 Madrone Vineyards at Valley of the Moon 42Lot #5 Deerfield Ranch 44Lot #6 Rodney Strong Vineyards: Honorary Chair 46Lot #7 Pride Mountain Vineyards 48Lot #8 Benovia Winery 50Lot #9 Kosta Browne Winery 52Lot #10 Celebrity Cruise + Winemaker's Select Collection 54Lot #11 Hamel Family Wines 57Lot #12 Magnum Force 58Lot #13 Flanagan Vineyards 62Lot #14 Trattore Estate Wines 64Lot #15 Patz & Hall 66Lot #16 Duckhorn Vineyards | Migration 68Lot #17 Dutton-Goldfield Winery | Crimson Wine Group 70Lot #18 Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards 72Lot #19 DeLoach Vineyards 74Lot #20 Ram's Gate Winery 78Lot #21 Williams Selyem 80Lot #22 Three Sticks Wines, Gary Farrell Vineyards and Winery & Price Family Portfolio 82Lot #23 Gallo Family Winery 84Lot #24 Dutton Ranch and Sangiacomo Family Vineyards 86Lot #25 Fund the Future 88Lot #26 Large Format 3-Liter & 6-Liter 91Lot #27 Moon Mountain District AVA 92Lot #28 Chateau St. Jean 94Lot #29 Buena Vista Winery | Boisset Family Wines 96Lot #30 Jackson Family Wines 98Lot #31 Gracianna Winery 100Lot #32 Hanzell Vineyards 101Lot #33 Keller Estate 102Lot #34 Ravenswood Winery 104Lot #35 Seghesio Family Vineyards 106Lot #36 Best of Sonoma Wine Collection 108Lot #37 Pinot Noir Single Vineyard Dinner and Wine Collection 110Lot #38 Head Table 111Conditions of Purpose 112

Thank You

Vintner Champions 115Participating Vintners & Growers 116Sponsors 146

Live Auction

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SCOTT ROBERTSON, AUCTIONEER

Scott Robertson is a full time professional benefit auctioneer. For more than

20 years he has assisted schools and non-profit organizations to meet or exceed

their fundraising goals. This Florida state champion auctioneer conducts

hundreds of fundraising auctions and annually raises millions

for worthy charities.

In particular, Scott enjoys wine festival auctions. He worked for several

years at the Naples Winter Wine Festival, and has served as the auctioneer

for the Southwest Florida Wine and Food Fest since the event’s inception. He and his

wife, Mary, take pleasure in fine wines, delicious food, and fundraising auctions.

Scott is one of only 150 auctioneers in the United States to receive the

designation of Benefit Auctioneer Specialists, awarded by the National

Auctioneers Association. His contagious energy and enthusiasm enhances his

ability to entertain at charity auctions and is evidenced by the percentage of

attendees remaining in their seats bidding and cheering until the auction ends.

2013 COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS

EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY: FUND THE FUTURE

We believe that if children can’t read, they can’t succeed.

Community Action Partnership: Pasitos Playgroups

United Way of the Wine Country: Schools of Hope

Sonoma Valley Education Foundation: Summer Reading Academy

MENTORING, LEADERSHIP, AND TEEN PROGRAMS

We believe in investing in the potential of the youth of Sonoma County, providing them with the tools they need to lead healthy and productive lives.

Boys & Girls Club of Central Sonoma County

Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley

Ceres Community Project

Chop’s Teen Club

Global Student Embassy

Hanna Boys Center

Sonoma Valley High School Agriculture Department

Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance

Sonoma Valley Teen Services

Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps

Sunny Hills Services

Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Worth Our Weight

Valley of the Moon Aquatics

The Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction brings vintners and growers together

with caring donors to change lives in communities across Sonoma County.

In 2013, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend distributed your contributions to

organizations that make a deep and meaningful impact on the children and

families of Sonoma County.

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MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND HOUSING SUPPORT

We believe that no one should lack access to healthcare and that supporting those most in need leads to a healthier community.

Alliance Medical Center

F.I.S.H (Friends in Sonoma Helping)

Jewish Community Free Clinic

La Luz Center

Operation Access

PDI Surgery Center

Sebastopol Area Senior Center

Sonoma Overnight Support

Sonoma Valley Community Health Center

Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation

The Children’s Village

The Living Room

Verity

WillMar Family Grief & Healing Center

YWCA Sonoma County

FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS

We believe that no child should have to go hungry.

Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa

Ceres Community Project

Food for Thought

On the Move/VOICES

Redwood Empire Food Bank

Worth Our Weight

ARTS AND CULTURE

We believe in the importance of the Arts in a healthy community.

Sonoma Community Center

Sonoma International Film Festival

Sonoma Paradiso Foundation

Transcendence Theatre Company

Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

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SONOMA HARVEST WINE AUCTION FUND THE FUTURE 2014

If Kids Can’t Read, They Can’t Succeed

Did you know that if kids cannot read by third grade, studies indicate:

• They are less likely to complete high school

• They face fewer job prospects

• They are more likely to be involved in crime

You have an opportunity to change the future for at-risk kids, which will

improve the quality of life for our community, now and for generations to come.

Today in Sonoma County, over half of all third grade students (54%) read below

proficiency levels. Teaching our kids to read provides the keys to unlock their

futures and makes our community a better place.

Closing the literacy gap is also a smart investment. It would result in nearly

$800 million of increased economic output, thousands of jobs, and $53 million

in new revenue in the next ten years.

Our multi-year Fund the Future goal is to help Sonoma County increase

the third grade literacy rate to 90% by 2018. Join us in supporting this life-

changing initiative for Sonoma County children, and make a better future for

all of us. In 2013 we set a record with over $700,000 in contributions for third

grade literacy programs through our Fund the Future. Help us this year as we

break our record again!

The Fund the Future Programs:

Fund the Future proceeds will be shared by several of Sonoma County’s most

powerful and effective children’s literacy programs, including:

• Schools of Hope (United Way of the Wine Country)

• Pasitos Playgroups (Community Action Partnership)

• AVANCE (Community Action Partnership)

• Accelerated English Program (Healdsburg Education Foundation)

• Summer Reading and Writing Academy & Grade Level Proficiency

Project (Sonoma Valley Education Foundation)

Programs were selected based on proven track records, strong metrics,

geographic coverage, and with an eye to supporting a breadth of programs

addressing both pre-reading preparation and teaching kids to read.

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Community Action Partnership Sonoma County: Pasitos Playgroups

Pasitos is an educational playgroup program designed to provide low-income,

Spanish-speaking parents, and their 3-4 year old children, an engaging and

structured learning environment that promotes parent-child interactions to

improve school readiness. Parents receive weekly book bags to encourage

daily reading, which also include tools and information that help them as their

child’s first and most important teacher. As a result of the resounding success

of the 2013 Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend

was able to fund 11 Pasitos family groups, including five new groups, which

serve more than 130 children and their parents.

Community Action Partnership Sonoma County: AVANCE

AVANCE (Spanish for progress or advancement) is a nationally recognized,

evidence-based parent education program that reaches Spanish-speaking, low-

income, and isolated families. This intensive program teaches participants

crucial parenting skills and encourages parents as their child’s first teacher.

Parents learn how to make toys and how to use them as tools to enhance

parent-child communication, stimulate language development, and teach their

children school readiness skills. Parents also learn how to access community

resources and are encouraged and supported in setting goals to increase their

own education and skills to foster their family’s economic stability.

United Way of the Wine Country: Schools of Hope

Schools of Hope is an Early Grade Reading Initiative that helps children

build the critical reading skills needed to succeed in school and life.

Through Schools of Hope, United Way of the Wine Country recruits, trains,

and places community volunteers in the schools who then work one-on-one

with Kindergarten through third grade students during the school day to

supplement the work they are doing in the classroom. Because of funding

received from Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, Schools of Hope was able to

service three additional schools and expand services at two other schools.

2014 FUND THE FUTURE PROGRAMS

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Healdsburg Education Foundation: Accelerated English Program

The Healdsburg Education Foundation (HEF) raises funds to support K-12

education for all students in the Healdsburg area public schools and directs

resources to educational programs that will have the greatest impact on

student learning. HEF also empowers the Healdsburg area public schools to

take on innovative curriculum and practices that they would otherwise not

be able to offer to their students. Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is proud

to support innovation with the addition of the Accelerated English Program,

which aims to increase the English proficiency of students thus allowing

them to fully access grade level instruction.

Sonoma Valley Education Foundation: Summer Reading and

Writing Academy & The Grade Level Proficiency Project

The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation piloted this camp-like reading

program in a district where only 30% of third graders we reading at grade

level. At the Summer Reading Academy kids spend 5 hours a day reading

books and engaging in activities that not only improve their reading skills,

but also develop a true love for reading. Sonoma Valley Teachers also learn

from the Academy through training opportunities to help students improve

their reading. In 2013 the Summer Reading Academy served only 75

children, however, because of funding from Sonoma Wine Country Weekend,

the 2014 Summer Reading Academy included 300 children.

The Grade Level Proficiency Project which was piloted and was successful in

raising reading scores in the 2013 academic year, works to ensure that every

student participating will reach or exceed grade level proficiency in reading

by the end of third grade using the advanced software application, Lexia.

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Make your way over to the Grand Lawn where four Super Silent Auction items are on display and available for your buy-in!

HERE’S A SNEAK PEEK:

Commemorative Three-Liters from our Honorary Chairs Could there be a better memento for your cellar from the Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction? These beautifully designed ‘From Sonoma to Serengeti’ three-liter bottles each contain a special wine from our Honorary Chairs. Each lot contains two bottles.

LOT INCLUDES: TWO BOTTLE COLLECTION

• 2011 Rodney Strong Vineyards Symmetry Red Meritage, Alexander Valley, 3-Liter • 2010 Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyard Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, 3-Liter

Price per Pair of 3-Liters: $1,000

Mini-Spa Day and Cooking Class at The Lodge at Sonoma Wow! Grab a best friend or two and escape for a day with an instant Wine Country Wine, Food, and Spa experience! Start with mini-spa treatments at the Raindance Spa at The Lodge at Sonoma, followed by a hands-on Cooking Class and Wine-Paired Lunch with The Lodge at Sonoma’s Chef Andrew Wilson. Wrap up your magical day as you spend the rest of the afternoon by the pool soaking up the Sonoma sun and enjoying a glass of bubbles.

$250 per reservation | 20 positions available

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Vintner Dinner with Richard & Alis Arrowood of Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery with Sondra Bernstein and Chef John Toulze at Suite DWhat a perfect pairing! Join Richard and Alis Arrowood for a special Vintner’s Dinner at Suite D featuring their highly acclaimed wines. Sondra and John have created a unique menu focusing on the best of the season to pair perfectly with the intrinsic flavors that Richard magically coerces out of the garden and the vineyard.

$250 per guest | 50 seats available

Single Vineyard Celebration with Kistler Vineyards Be the first among your friends to visit Kistler Vineyards’ new Trenton Roadhouse Vineyard for an exclusive tasting and tour. Sit down to a fresh farm-to-table lunch paired with Kistler Vineyards wines and served in the vineyard. Take home a magnum of 2011 Kistler Vineyard Trenton Roadhouse Chardonnay as your souvenir from this special day.

Lot includes:

• One Magnum 2011 Kistler Vineyards Chardonnay, Trenton Roadhouse, Sonoma Coast for each couple

$500 per couple | 5 positions available

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LOT NUMBER 1

Remembering David Reynolds: Your Own Private Sommelier for the Day

RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS, SVVGA AND SCV MEMBER WINERIES

Celebrating the life and spirit of our good friend and long-time collaborator, Auctioneer David Reynolds, this signature lot was just one of the many ideas that David brought to us over the years. As the original auctioneer for the Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction, David’s passion for wine and fundraising knowledge contributed greatly to our success. His enthusiasm, sense of humor, and irrepressible generosity will live on in our memory and we raise our glass, and our paddles, to him in thanks.

Elevate your auction day experience instantly when you win access to your own personal sommelier—and winner of the 2014 Top Sommelier Competition—to enjoy RIGHT NOW! The winning bidder and lucky guests who share his or her table will be granted an expert Sommelier to present and pour wines from our Sommelier Cellar filled with rare, interesting and hard-to-find wines for you to enjoy today. You will also bring home an 82-bottle collection of iconic Sonoma County red wines for your cellar. Raise your paddle and bid big to savor all the surprises we have in store for you.

LOT INCLUDES:

• Access your own personal sommelier for your table during today’s Harvest Wine Auction

• A case of Sonoma County wines to enjoy during the auction or take home and share with friends

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LOT NUMBER 1 CONTINUED

EIGHTY-TWO BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2011 Rodney Strong Vineyards Brothers Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 1 3 LITER

2011 Acorn Winery Cabernet Franc, Alegria Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES

2012 Balletto Vineyards & Winery Estate Pinot Noir, Winery Block, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES

2012 Balletto Vineyards & Winery Estate Pinot Noir, Burnside Road Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES

2012 Balletto Vineyards & Winery Estate Pinot Noir, Sexton Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES

2012 Benziger Family Winery Oonapais Estate Red Blend, Sonoma Mountain 2 BOTTLES

2012 Benziger Family Winery Joaquin’s Inferno Estate Red Blend, Sonoma Mountain 2 BOTTLES

2012 Calista Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES

2010 Chavez Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Ellis Alden Family Vineyard, Alexander Valley 2 BOTTLES

2007 Clouds Rest Limited Release Pinot Noir, Clouds Rest Estate Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2 BOTTLES

2012 Davis Bynum Dijon Clone 115 Pinot Noir, Jane’s Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES

2004 Garden Creek Vineyards Tesserae Estate Bordeaux Blend, Alexander Valley 3 BOTTLES IN WOODEN BOX

2012 Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir, Rochioli Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES

2010 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2 BOTTLES



2004 Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir, Trenton Estate, Russian River Valley 1 BOTTLE

2010 Joseph Swan Vineyards Pinot Noir, Trenton Estate, Russian River Valley 1 BOTTLE

2011 Kelley & Young Wines Zinfandel, Robert Young Vineyards, Alexander Valley 2 BOTTLES

2011 Kelley & Young Wines Malbec, Robert Young Vineyards, Alexander Valley 2 BOTTLES

2005 Korbin Kameron Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Korbin Kameron Vineyard,Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES

2012 Kosta Browne Winery Cohn Vineyard Pinot Noir, Kanzler, Sonoma Coast 2 BOTTLES

2007 Lambert Bridge Winery Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES



2011 Limerick Lane Cellars 1023 Zin/Syrah/Grenache Red Blend, Russian River Valley 4 BOTTLES

2011 Little Vineyards Family Winery Syrah, Sonoma Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES

2010 Mauritson Family Winery LOAM Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 2 SIGNED BOTTLES

2010 Muscardini Cellars Sangiovese, Monte Rosso Vineyards, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES

2011 Ravenswood Icon Meritage, Heritage, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES

2011 Ravenswood Old Hill Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES

2010 Rodney Strong Vineyards Brothers Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2 ETCHED BOTTLES

2010 Rodney Strong Vineyards Alexander’s Crown Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2 ETCHED BOTTLES

2010 Sanglier Cellars Boar’s Camp Rhone Blend, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES

2010 Sbragia Family Vineyards Merlot, Dry Creek Valley 2 BOTTLES

2010 Schug Carneros Estate Winery Heritage Reserve Pinot Noir, Los Carneros 1 SIGNED BOTTLE

2009 Schug Carneros Estate Winery Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux Blend, Sonoma Valley 1 SIGNED BOTTLE

2012 Selby Winery Merlot, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES

2012 Selby Winery Old Vines Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES

2008 The Calling Wine Our Tribute Réserve Spécial Bordeaux Blend, Alexander Valley 2 ETCHED BOTTLES

2011 VJB Vineyards & Cellars Dante Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES

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LOT NUMBER 37 LOT NUMBER 2

Dine with the Doyenne of Donum

THE DONUM ESTATE, CAFE LA HAYE

You and 17 guests will have an unforgettable evening out when you join Donum Estate President Anne Moller-Racke and Cafe La Haye Owner Saul Gropman for a private wine dinner at Cafe La Haye, prepared by Chef Jeffery H. Lloyd. Anne is a Sonoma Wine Country innovator, known for her meticulous management of the outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards in her care. She’ll be sharing library wines, rare finds and wines that only exist in her cellar at this sophisticated celebration. Cafe La Haye was at the heart of Sonoma Valley’s transformation into a culinary powerhouse, and its cuisine is fresh, prepared to perfection, and decidedly unfussy yet sophisticated. In addition, you’ll receive four collectible Magnums to enjoy at home. This event promises a true insider’s glimpse of what it means to achieve the ultimate in Sonoma County wine and food perfection.

LOT INCLUDES:

• Private dinner for 18 guests at Cafe La Haye prepared by Chef Jeffery H. Lloyd hosted by Anne Moller-Racke and Saul Gropman and paired with a collection of rare Donum Estate Library Wines

FOUR BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2008 The Donum Estate Pinot Noir, West Slope, Los Carneros 1 MAGNUM2009 The Donum Estate Pinot Noir, East Slope, Los Carneros 1 MAGNUM2010 The Donum Estate Pinot Noir, Estate, Los Carneros 1 MAGNUM2011 The Donum Estate Pinot Noir, Reserve, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM

DINNER MUST TAKE PLACE ON A SUNDAY OR A MONDAY PRIOR TO AUGUST 2015 ON A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATE.

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.It’s a Vintner’s Life for MeSILVER OAK CELLARS, TWOMEY CELLARS

If it’s a vintner’s life you long for, look no further than this outstanding opportunity to immerse yourself in Sonoma Wine Country living. You and five guests will be in the hands of your own personal Wine Country Concierge, who will create a three-day weekend full of experiences unlike any other. In addition to your incredible stay at the Silver Oak Winery’s private apartment nestled amid the vineyards, your Concierge will also ensure that the festivities include the special things YOU want to see. On day one, you’ll be treated to an exclusive, personalized tour of the winery followed by a library tasting of Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernets and Twomey wines. Finish the day with classic Wine Country dinner experience expertly prepared by Winery Chef Dominic Orsini. Following dinner, indulge in a friendly sunset game of bocce or explore the grounds while admiring stunning valley and vineyard views.

Day two finds you traveling down the road to Healdsburg where a private tour of Twomey Cellars and a sit-down tasting of appellation and single vineyard Pinot Noirs, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot await. Afterwards, relax and indulge in a picture-perfect al fresco lunch on the patio overlooking the breathtaking Russian River Valley. Throughout your stay, the expert team at Silver Oak and Twomey will be your guides, sharing their favorite sites and local hangouts with you. What’s your pleasure? More wine? Golf? Spas? Cooking Lessons? Let your Concierge know how you envision your Wine Country experience, and they’ll move mountains to make it happen. And of course, you will take home some amazing wines for your cellar as mementos of this one-of-a-kind experience!

LOT NUMBER 3

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Your Personal Concierge will develop a custom wine country experience to your specifications

• Three nights’ accommodations for six people in Silver Oak’s Alexander Valley luxury apartment

• Private dinner for six people at Silver Oak Winery prepared by Winery Chef Dominic Orsini and paired with a special selection of Silver Oak wines

• Exclusive lunch for six people at Twomey Cellars in Healdsburg and paired with Twomey Cellars wines

• Luxury transportation to all events

THIRTY-ONE BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2010 Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 3-LITER2010 Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE 2009 Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE 2008 Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE 2007 Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE 2006 Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE 2005 Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE 2013 Twomey Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 6 BOTTLES2010 Twomey Cellars Merlot, Sonoma County 6 BOTTLES2012 Twomey Cellars, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 1 SPECIALLY SELECTED CASE

MUST TAKE PLACE ON MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATES PRIOR TO AUGUST 31, 2015.

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A Slice of the Sonoma Lifestyle

MADRONE VINEYARD ESTATES WINERY, CHICAGO BRICK OVEN, PURE LUXURY TRANSPORTATION

Nowhere is the Sonoma lifestyle more celebrated than at the historic Madrone Vineyards Estate Winery in the Valley of the Moon. Enjoy exclusive access to a true ‘slice’ of the Sonoma Lifestyle as you experience a private, outdoor cooking demonstration and artisan wood-fired pizza party for you and seven of your closest friends, hosted by reigning World Pizza Champion and renowned Celebrity Chef, Elizabeth Falkner. You will be flown to Northern California and stay at the luxurious MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa for this magical weekend. Following the demonstration, Chef Falkner will team with Winery Chef Peter Roodhouse to create the kind of multi-course culinary adventure that has made her the darling of network culinary competitions including Top Chef, Next Iron Chef and Chopped All Stars.

You’ll return home from this culinary weekend with your very own outdoor pizza oven from Chicago Brick Oven™, the country’s leading producer of luxury, wood-burning pizza ovens, so you can have your own ‘slice’ of the Sonoma Lifestyle wherever you live. And you will enjoy a cellar full of Madrone Vineyards Estate Wines for your own perfect pizza and wine pairings at home.

LOT NUMBER 4

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LOT INCLUDES:

• One 500-Series Chicago Brick Oven™ Outdoor Pizza Oven for your outdoor kitchen

• One Private Chef Demonstration and culinary adventure for eight, hosted and prepared by Food Network Star and Celebrity Chef Elizabeth Falkner

• Two nights’ luxury accommodations at Sonoma’s MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa

• Round-trip, business class airfare for two from anywhere in the US to SFO, OAK or Santa Rosa

• Luxury transportation provided by Pure Luxury Transportation

SEVENTY-TWO BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2012 Madrone Vineyards Estate Mixed Single Vineyard (Buyer’s Selection) 72 BOTTLES

DATES TO BE MUTUALLY AGREED UPON AND SUBJECT TO CHEF FALKNER’S AVAILABILITY. SHIPMENT OF BRICK OVEN LIMITED TO ONE LOCATION BY DECEMBER 31, 2014.

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Treasures of Tuscany

DEERFIELD RANCH WINERY

The Rex and Chimsky families of Deerfield Ranch Winery invite you on a week-long adventure to the award-winning, brilliantly restored 14th-Century Borgo di Vagli for the ultimate Tuscan getaway. This tranquil, historic destination, featured in Architectural Digest, is tucked in the hills near the quaint town of Cortona made famous by the book and film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Here in Sonoma, the Chimskys are your hosts at a Tuscan-style dinner for up to eight guests at their private home as a send-off celebration. Your authentic feast, prepared by Master Winemaker and Chef Robert Rex, will include traditional Tuscan-inspired dishes paired with Deerfield Ranch Wines.

Your Tuscan immersion will be complete with a Barrel Tasting and Blending Trial of Tuscan wine varietals for eight people at Deerfield Ranch Winery with owner and Master Blender Robert Rex. Learn the secrets of creating your own Super Tuscan wine and experience being a winemaker for a day! The winner of this lot will take home a case of their custom blended wine along with a case of Deerfield’s unique Super T-Rex wine to savor the flavors of Tuscany all year long.

LOT NUMBER 5

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Seven nights in the historic two-bedroom Tuscan Villa Borgo di Vagli in Italy, featured in Architectural Digest

• Private winemaker dinner for four in the restaurant at Borgo di Vagli

• Exclusive Tuscan-style five-course winemaker dinner for eight at Nancy and Rob Chimsky’s home, prepared by Master Winemaker and Chef Robert Rex and paired with Deerfield wines

• Private barrel tasting and insider’s blending experience for eight at Deerfield Winery

TWENTY-FOUR BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2008 Deerfield Ranch Winery Super T-REX Super Tuscan Style Blend, Sonoma County, 1 CASE2012 Deerfield Ranch Winery Super T-REX Custom Blend, Sonoma County, 1 CASE

YOUR WEEKLONG STAY MUST BE USED DURING 2015 WITH DATES MUTUALLY AGREED UPON BY THE END OF 2014, MAJOR HOLIDAY PERIODS EXCLUDED. VILLA STAY MUST BE SATURDAY TO SATURDAY.

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Rock Out with Rodney Strong

RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS

This extraordinary evening under the stars with Honorary Co-Chairs Tom Klein and family will be a sterling celebration of Rodney Strong wines and a night to remember. This buy-in lot is for the wine and music aficionado who wants to be treated to a private event at one of Sonoma County’s most beloved wineries. Your buy-in bid secures your seat at a private concert in the open-air at Rodney Strong Wine Estates. Your musical selection comes courtesy of The Big Bang, an up-and-coming alt-soul band described as a combination of Amy Winehouse, Sam and Dave and Fitz and the Tantrums. Following the concert, you will enjoy a private reception overlooking the vineyards and the winery’s beautiful new landscaped grounds before sitting down to an exclusive outdoor dinner prepared by James Beard award-winning Chef Hugh Acheson, star of Bravo’s Top Chef and a Food & Wine magazine acclaimed Best Chef. This exceptional meal will include the first pre-release tasting of the winery’s highly anticipated 2012 vintage of single-vineyard Alexander Valley Cabernets paired with Chef Hugh Acheson’s innovative cuisine. At the end of the evening, relax with a glass of port next to the winery’s outdoor fireplace and re-live the privilege of being included in this very special evening.

PRICE PER PERSON: $1,000

LOT NUMBER 6

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Private live concert performance by The Big Bang under the stars at Rodney Strong Vineyards

• Exclusive winemaker dinner for featuring Chef Hugh Acheson, star of Bravo’s Top Chef and a Food & Wine magazine acclaimed Best Chef

• Dinner includes a special pre-release tasting of 2012 Rodney Strong Vineyards Single-Vineyard Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignons

• One signed magnum of Rodney Strong Vineyards wine for each couple

• Signed Sonoma photography book by photographer Andy Katz for each couple

• A collector’s item apron personally signed by chef Hugh Acheson for each couple

EVENT TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015.

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LOT NUMBER 7

Take Pride in a Magnificent Wine and Dine Getaway

PRIDE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS, CHEF DUSTIN VALETTE AND DRY CREEK KITCHEN BY CHARLIE PALMER, FARALLON, KENSINGTON PARK HOTEL

Two couples start their adventure in San Francisco for one night at the luxurious Kensington Park Hotel. Known as fashionable Union Square’s “best address,” the hotel’s exquisitely designed rooms have every modern amenity and are heralded for their unique architecture and attention to detail assuring a quality, relaxing stay in the heart of the city. That night, the foursome dines in style at Farallon, with its dramatic underwater-themed, Chihuly-designed decor and acclaimed cuisine, which have long been focal points of San Francisco’s fine dining scene. This four-course gourmet experience includes four specially selected and perfectly paired bottles of Pride Mountain Vineyards wines.

The adventure continues high atop the Mayacamas Mountains when the two lucky couples arrive at Pride Mountain Vineyards for a two-night stay at this historic vineyard. The guest house is tucked amongst the vines next to the beautiful old ruins of the winery that dates back to 1890. Once there, you’ll experience a private tour and wine tasting through the modern winery and its caves, followed by a gourmet picnic. Throughout your adventure you’ll indulge in the wines of Pride Mountain Vineyards, which has appeared numerous times on Wine Spectator’s “Top 100 Wines” list. The “piece de resistance” occurs when a private car arrives at the guest house door to whisk the lucky foursome to a private wine dinner at Dry Creek Kitchen by Charlie Palmer on Healdsburg’s historic square, where they will be joined by vintners Suzanne Pride Bryan and Stuart Bryan. Award-winning Chef de Cuisine Dustin Valette will personally prepare a five-course gourmet menu featuring local ingredients, paired with specially selected wines from the Pride family’s private library. Chef Valette is considered a “culinary maestro” and this fine dining experience will be the perfect ending to your wine-and-dine getaway.

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This extraordinary package is topped off by one extremely limited collection of rare and large-format wines signed by Suzanne Pride Bryan, Stuart Bryan, and winemaker Sally Johnson, presented in wooden logo boxes to enhance the cellar of the discerning collector.

LOT INCLUDES:

• One night’s stay at the Kensington Park Hotel, San Francisco for two couples

• Dinner for four at Farallon with four bottles of Pride Mountain Vineyards wines

• Two-nights’ luxury accommodations for two couples at Pride Mountain Vineyards’ guest house

• Private tour, tasting and gourmet picnic at Pride Mountain Vineyards

• Dinner for four at Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Kitchen by Charlie Palmer, joined by Suzanne Pride Bryan and Stuart Bryan, paired with wines from the Pride family’s private library

• Car service to and from the Dry Creek Kitchen dinner

FIFTEEN BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2011 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 5-LITER2011 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot, Sonoma County 1 3-LITER2011 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Sonoma County 1 MAGNUM2011 Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 3 BOTTLES IN A COLLECTOR’S BOX2011 Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Claret, Sonoma County 3 BOTTLES IN A COLLECTOR’S BOX2011 Pride Mountain Vineyards Vintner Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 3 BOTTLES IN A COLLECTOR’S BOX2011 Pride Mountain Vineyards Vintner Select Merlot, Sonoma County 3 BOTTLES IN A COLLECTOR’S BOX

DATE TO BE MUTUALLY AGREED UPON. MUST BE BOOKED PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 2015. TRANSPORTATION, EXCEPT AS NOTED, NOT INCLUDED.

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LOT NUMBER 8

Fly the Classic California Coastline with Benovia

BENOVIA WINERY, FAIRMONT SAN FRANCISCO

Buckle up and fly back in time to enjoy the golden age of classic San Francisco and the beautiful California coast with Benovia Winery. Three couples will start their weekend in beautiful Russian River Valley with an overnight stay in the luxuriously private Benovia Guest House, tucked amid the vineyards. You will be treated to a private, seated tasting of Benovia wines specially selected by Sonoma County’s own classic winemaker, Mike Sullivan. Following this exclusive tasting, you will enjoy a private lunch overlooking the pinot noir and chardonnay vines of this private and secluded wine estate. The next day, you will head to the private airport in Healdsburg to board Joe’s historic DC-3, a classic aircraft from another era. You will head across wine country and down the coast, with a special flyover of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Area before landing in San Francisco. At the airport, you will be picked up by your own private chauffeur and driven in a classic vintage limousine to the heart of San Francisco at the top of Nob Hill, where you will check in to your luxury accommodations for the evening at the Fairmont San Francisco. That evening enjoy a progressive cocktail stroll around to the swanky addresses of Nob Hill, starting at the very exclusive, and oh-so-private Pacific Union Club, and including the Huntington Hotel and the Top of the Mark at the Mark Hopkins. Then, you will sit down to a wine-paired, gourmet dinner with Joe Anderson, followed by drinks and dancing as you look down on the lights of the classic City by the Bay.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• 3 couples flyover by Bay Area and Golden Gate Bridge with Joe Anderson in his private DC-3 airplane

• Private, seated tasting at Benovia Winery with winemaker lunch overlooking the vineyards

• Overnight stay at Benovia Winery Guest House for three couples

• Private chauffeur in a vintage car from San Francisco Airport to the Fairmont Hotel San Francisco, Nob Hill

• Progressive cocktail stroll around classic Nob Hill starting at the exclusive Pacific Union Club, Huntington Hotel and the Top of the Mark at Mark Hopkins

• A multi-course, wine-paired gourmet private dinner with Joe Anderson

• One night’s luxury accommodations for three couples at the Fairmont San Francisco

THREE BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2010 Benovia Winery Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 3 MAGNUMS

MUST TAKE PLACE ON MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATES.

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LOT NUMBER 9

Big Night (and Day!) with Kosta Browne

KOSTA BROWNE WINERY

Raise your paddle high for this exclusive anniversary celebration with Kosta Browne. You and nine of your favorite friends will gain insider access to this celebrated winery with the founding partners leading the way. First, explore Kosta Browne’s Keefer Ranch vineyard a private tour with Dan Kosta and Michael Browne. After your picnic lunch among the vines, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at Kosta Browne Winery where you’ll see firsthand what it takes to craft ultra-premium Pinot Noir. Next, sit down with Michael and Dan to an unprecedented private vertical tasting of Kosta Browne’s library wines that spans five years and three vineyards, in honor of their 15th anniversary. There’s never been a tasting like this, and there never will be again.

Then, get ready for the Big Night! At this anniversary celebration, you’ll join Kosta Browne’s own “Primo and Secondo” for a legendary evening recreated from the film Big Night, with the menu from the film personally prepared for you by Chef Dustin Valette of Dry Creek Kitchen and paired with Kosta Browne wines. During dinner, enjoy an outdoor screening of the film in the winery’s private courtyard, and keep an eye out for a surprise celebrity guest who just may, or may not, make an appearance.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Private tour of Kosta Browne’s Keefer Ranch Vineyard hosted by Dan Kosta and Michael Browne

• Private Kosta Browne-hosted picnic at Keefer Ranch Vineyard

• First-and-only vertical tasting of fifteen Kosta Browne wines

• Outdoor movie screening of Big Night on the patio at Kosta Browne Winery

• Authentic Big Night menu from the film, paired with Kosta Browne wines

• Collector’s item etched Big Night edition 5-Liter bottle Kosta Browne Pinot Noir

• Luxury transportation for 10 to Keefer Ranch Vineyard

ONE BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2010 Kosta Browne Winery Keefer Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 ETCHED BOTTLE IN WOODEN BOX 5-LITER

DINNER MUST TAKE PLACE ON A SUNDAY OR A MONDAY PRIOR TO AUGUST 2015 ON A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATE.

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LOT NUMBER 10

Set Sail to New Zealand and Australia

CELEBRITY CRUISES, SVVGA AND SCV MEMBER WINERIES

The Antipodes provide a tantalizing blend of modern cities and wild outback wilderness. Onboard a Celebrity Cruise to Australia and New Zealand, you can see it all! Pet a koala bear, watch a kangaroo, taste world-class wines and see the New Zealand mountain ranges that have served as a backdrop to legendary films. These are just some of the experiences you’ll enjoy on your choice of any Australia/New Zealand Cruise of up to 14 nights departing from Auckland, New Zealand or Sydney, Australia, between November 3, 2014 and November 2, 2015. Your memorable cruise for two on Celebrity Cruises includes one double-occupancy Balcony Stateroom for two and an opportunity to experience the journey of a lifetime. Just board, relax and let the experts on board your Celebrity Cruise shower you with the pampering you deserve.

Celebrity Cruises radiate the elegance and ambience one would find in one of the world’s finest hotels, along with the chance to spend time in some of the world’s most inspiring port cities. Enjoy unforgettable meals, discover adventure on shore and so much more. Onboard amenities and services are all presented with the utmost taste and the inimitable Celebrity style, all designed to make you feel as if you are the most important passenger on board. When you arrive home, your stellar Sonoma County cellar awaits—112 of our best bottles offer the perfect way to toast your maritime memories!

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LOT INCLUDES:

• 14-day luxury cruise to New Zealand and Australia, where you’ll experience mountains, beaches, nightlife and wildlife

• One double-occupancy deluxe Balcony Stateroom on Celebrity Cruises with expansive ocean views

• Gourmet meals on board, on-shore adventures in some of the world’s top port cities, and VIP treatment throughout your voyage

ONE HUNDRED TWELVE BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2009 Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Amapola Creek Estate, Sonoma Valley 3 BOTTLES 2013 Balletto Vineyards & Winery Teresa’s Estate Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2013 Balletto Vineyards & Winery Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2013 Benovia Winery Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2011 Benziger Family Winery Pallas Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES 2013 Benziger Family Winery Dry Syrah Rosé, Sonoma Mountain 2 BOTTLES 2012 Benziger Family Winery de Coelo Quintus Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2 BOTTLES 2013 Benziger Family Winery Rosé, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES 2012 Bonneau Sweet Chardonnay, Los Carneros 2 375 ML2009 Bonneau Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE 2010 Bonneau Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 1 BOTTLE 2011 Bonneau Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE 2012 Bonneau Estate Chardonnay, Catherine’s Vineyard, Los Carneros 1 BOTTLE NV Breathless Wines Blanc de Noirs, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES 2009 Canihan Family Winery Exuberance Syrah, Canihan Vineyards, Sonoma Valley 3 BOTTLES 2011 Canihan Family Winery Estate Pinot Noir, Canihan Vineyards, Sonoma Valley 3 BOTTLES 2010 Chateau St Jean Reserve Chardonnay, Sonoma County 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2008 Chateau St Jean Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2008 Chateau St Jean Reserve Merlot, Sonoma County 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2011 Chavez Family Cellars Carlin’s Blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Ellis Alden Family Vineyard, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE 2013 CrossBarn Winery by Paul Hobbs Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2 BOTTLES 2012 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery Dominique Chardonnay, Vineyard Select, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2012 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery Fiorella Chardonnay, Vineyard Select, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2012 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery Emelia’s Cuvée Chardonnay, Vineyard Select, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES

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2008 Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine, Los Carneros 2 BOTTLES 2010 Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine, Los Carneros 2 BOTTLES NV Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards VA de VI Sparkling Wine, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES 2011 Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay, Los Carneros 2 BOTTLES 2012 Huge Bear Wines Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES 2012 Huge Bear Wines Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES 2010 Huge Bear Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES 2013 Inman Family Wines Endless Crush Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2013 Kelley & Young Wines Kathleen’s Rosé, Robert Young Vineyards, Alexander Valley 2 BOTTLES 2012 Kosta Browne Winery One Sixteen Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2011 Limerick Lane Cellars Hail Mary GSM Blend, Russian River Valley 4 BOTTLES 2011 Little Vineyards Family Winery Estate Petite Sirah, Sonoma Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2012 Mauritson Family Winery Zinfandel, Cemetery Winery, Rockpile 1 SIGNED BOTTLE 2012 Mauritson Family Winery Zinfandel, Jacks Cabin Vineyard, Rockpile 1 SIGNED BOTTLE 2013 Mauritson Family Winery Rosé, Rockpile 1 SIGNED BOTTLE 2013 Mauritson Family Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley 1 SIGNED BOTTLE 2012 Migration Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2 BOTTLES 2012 Mounts Family Winery Marsanne Roussanne, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2011 Mounts Family Winery The Terraces Estate Grenache, Dry Creek Valley 1 SIGNED BOTTLE 2007 Mounts Family Winery Petasera Estate Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley 1 SIGNED BOTTLE 2013 Muscardini Cellars Rosato di Sangiovese Rosé, Alice’s Vineyard, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES 2013 Orpheus Wines Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2009 Owl Ridge Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Brigden Vineyard, Sonoma County 1 BOTTLE 2008 Owl Ridge Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Brigden Vineyard, Sonoma County 1 BOTTLE 2013 Owl Ridge Wines Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley 2 BOTTLES 2013 Pedroncelli Winery Signature Selection Dry Rosé of Zinfandel,Dry Creek Valley 2 BOTTLES 2011 Ravenswood Cabernet Sauvignon, Bedrock Vineyard, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE 2011 Ravenswood Icon Meritage, Heritage, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE 2001 Robert Hunter Winery Brut de Noirs, Sonoma Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2010 Sanglier Cellars Old Camp Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2012 Sbragia Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley 2 BOTTLES 2012 Schug Carneros Estate Winery Estate Pinot Noir, Los Carneros 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2011 Schug Carneros Estate Winery Rouge de Noirs Brut, Los Carneros 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2012 Selby Winery Dave Selby Reserve Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2013 Viluko Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES 2011 VJB Vineyards & Cellars Sparkling Wine, Val Docca- Italy, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES 2013 VJB Vineyards & Cellars Chardonnay, Gabriella Ranch, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES 2013 VJB Vineyards & Cellars Rosé, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES 2012 Willowbrook Cellars JCO Limited Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES

CRUISE AND STATEROOM CATEGORY ARE BASED ON SPACE AVAILABILITY AND EXCLUDE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS SAILINGS. CRUISE SHOULD BE BOOKED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO SAILING. SEE OFFICIAL CRUISE CERTIFICATE FOR COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS CRUISE DOES NOT INCLUDE AIR TRANSPORTATION, GROUND TRANSFERS, SHORE EXCURSIONS, GRATUITIES, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SPECIALTY DINING, ITEMS OF A PERSONAL NATURE OR TAXES/FEES OF APPROXIMATELY $225 PER PERSON DEPENDING ON ITINERARY SELECTED.

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LOT NUMBER 11

Six Cooks in the Kitchen

HAMEL FAMILY WINES

How many “cooks in the kitchen” is too many? When they’re James Beard-award winning chefs, the answer is definitely “the more the merrier!”

The line-up includes chefs Gary Danko, Craig Stoll of Delfina, Nancy Oakes of Boulevard, Tory Miller of L’Etoile, Barbara Lynch of No. 9 Park; and Belinda Leong of Manresa and b. patisserie. This culinary “dream team” will collaborate for one night, and one night only to create a legendary private five course meal that you will never experience again, all accompanied by Hamel Family wines.

Each Chef will apply his or her expertise to one appetizer and one course of a six-course extravaganza in an intimate setting for just 25 couples. Hamel Family Wines is pleased to play host to this dream team during what is sure to be a magical night to benefit the children of Sonoma County. This food and wine lover’s extraordinary evening will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the casually elegant new Hamel Family Wines property in Sonoma Valley.

LOT INCLUDES:

• Intimate six-course wine dinner for just 25 couples at the elegant Hamel Family Wines in Sonoma Valley

• Each course will be personally prepared by one of six celebrity chefs: Gary Danko, Craig Stoll of Delfina, Nancy Oakes of Boulevard, Tory Miller of L’Etoile, Barbara Lynch of No. 9 Park and Belinda Leong of Manresa and b. patisserie

• Dinner to be accompanied by a specially selected collection of Hamel Family Wines

EVENT TO TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015.

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LOT NUMBER 12

A Sippin’ Safari with the Ladies of Magnum Force

SVVGA AND SCV MEMBER WINERIES

Sneak away on a showstopping Sonoma Wine Country Safari! Our lovely ladies of Magnum Force are ready to embark up on a toe-tapping trek to get YOU to bid high—giraffe high—on this magnificent collection of Magnums. These are big bottles for a big bidder, and you won’t find a finer selection of Sonoma County wines anywhere else. Plus, the winning bidder is invited to join ten of our Magnum Force performers—who lead double lives as influential Wine Country leaders—for a private lunch where you’ll learn the insider’s secrets behind the elegant Sonoma Wine Country lifestyle.

Magnum Force Ladies: Gayle Arrowood (Opes Advisors), Eva Bertran (Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards), Sharon Cohn (Breathless Wines), Vallerie Cohn (B.R. Cohn Winery), Honore Comfort (Sonoma County Vintners), Maureen Cottingham (Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers), Courtney Curti (Amorim Cork America, Inc.), Deborah Emery (Emery Estate Wines), Jamie Emery (Emery Estate Wines), Jann Forth (Forth Vineyards), Rebecca Forth (Forth Vineyards), Suzy Fridell (GlenLyon Vineyards & Winery), Chandra Friese (Des Nudos Vineyards), Terin Ignozzi (Bryter Estates), Deneice Knotts (D. Knotts Accounting/ Tax Services), Karissa Kruse (Sonoma County Winegrowers), Nancy Lily (Tallgrass Ranch), Marjorie MacLeod (MacLeod Family Vineyard), Ramona Nicholson (Nicholson Ranch), Mia Sangiacomo Pucci (Sangiacomo Vineyards), Gail Ross (Ross Vineyard), Taylor Serres (Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers), Bettina Sichel (Laurel Glen Vineyard), Sally Stone (Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa), Pat Stornetta (Leveroni Vineyards), Kari Vigeland (Two Amigos Wines)

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Director of Choreography: Suzy FridellDance Assistant: Nancy LilyPerformance Coach: Squire FridellSound Engineer: Blair Hardman ProductionsOfficial Magnum Force Photographer: Melania MahoneyCommunications, Assistant to Choreographer and Costumes: Katie Edson Special Thanks to Hanna Boys Center (Leslie Petersen) for the use of their facilities for our practices!**Honorary Magnum Force Lady: Lori Miron**Honorary Magnum Force 2013 Lot Buyers: Lori and Rick Miron

LOT INCLUDES:

• Exclusive, winemaker lunch with 10 ladies of Magnum Force, who lead double lives as Sonoma Wine Country leaders

SEVENTY BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2009 32 Winds Wine Pinot Noir, Hirsch Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 1 MAGNUM2007 Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 1 ETCHED MAGNUM2010 Anaba Wines Pinot Noir, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2012 Arista Winery Pinot Noir, Lucky Well Vineyard, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2010 B.R. Cohn Olive Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Balletto Vineyards & Winery Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 SIGNED MAGNUM 2012 Barbed Oak Vineyard Estate Chardonnay, Bennett Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Barbed Oak Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir, ZARA’s Block, Bennett Valley 1 MAGNUM2011 Benovia Winery Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2011 Benziger Family Winery Signaterra Three Blocks Red Blend, Sonoma Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Bruliam Wines Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2 MAGNUMS2012 Bryter Estates Pinot Noir, Gaps Crown, Sonoma Coast 1 MAGNUM2012 Buena Vista Winery The Sheriff of Buena Vista Red Blend, Sonoma County 1 MAGNUM2007 C. Donatiello Winery Pinot Noir, Hervey Vineyard, Russian River Valley 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2009 C. Donatiello Winery Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2010 Chateau St Jean Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 MAGNUM2012 Davis Bynum Jane’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Davis Family Vineyards Pinot Noir, Soul Patch, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2008 Dutcher Crossing Winery Mountain Terraces Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley 1 MAGNUM2011 Flowers Vineyard & Winery Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 1 MAGNUM2011 Flowers Vineyard & Winery Estate Pinot Noir, Camp Meeting Ridge, Sonoma Coast 1 MAGNUM2011 Flowers Vineyard & Winery Estate Pinot Noir, Sea View Ridge, Sonoma Coast 1 MAGNUM2005 Forth Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Rebecca’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir, Rochioli Vineyard, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2013 GlenLyon Vineyards & Winery Estate Syrah, GlenLyon Vineyards, Sonoma Valley 4 SIGNED MAGNUMSNV Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Sonoma Brut Sparkling Wine, Sonoma County 4 MAGNUMS2011 Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley 1 MAGNUM IN WOODEN BOX2009 Imagery Estate Winery Malbec, Pine Mountain 1 MAGNUM2006 Joseph Swan Vineyards Syrah, Trenton Estate, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Kosta Browne Winery Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 1 MAGNUM IN WOODEN BOX

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2012 Kosta Browne Winery Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM IN WOODEN BOX 2012 Kosta Browne Winery Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM IN WOODEN BOX 2012 Kosta Browne Winery One Sixteen Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM IN WOODEN BOX2006 Lambert Bridge Winery Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 2 MAGNUMS2009 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 MAGNUM2007 Laurel Glen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Mountain 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2010 Laurel Glen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Mountain 1 SIGNED MAGNUMNV Little Vineyards Family Winery Little Vineyards Red Blend, Sonoma County 1 HAND-ETCHED MAGNUM2010 Leveroni Vineyards Merlot, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE MAGNUM2010 MacLeod Family Vineyard Zinfandel, Indian Springs Ranch, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE ETCHED HAND PAINTED MAGNUM2012 MacRostie Winery & Vineyards Pinot Noir, Wildcat Mountain Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 1 MAGNUM2012 Mauritson Family Winery Zinfandel, Rockpile Ridge Vineyard, Rockpile 2 SIGNED MAGNUMS2011 Migration Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2009 Muscardini Cellars Tesoro Red Blend, Sonoma Valley 1 MAGNUM2008 Nicolson Ranch Estate Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley 1 MAGNUM2010 Parmelee-Hill Wines Estate Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley 1 MAGNUM2010 Parmelee-Hill Wines Block B Estate Syrah, Sonoma Valley 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2012 Paul Hobbs Winery Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2008 Pedroncelli Winery Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2006 Ravenswood Icon Meritage, Heritage, Sonoma Valley 1 MAGNUM2010 Rodney Strong Vineyards Symmetry Red Meritage Reserve Bordeaux Blend, Alexander Valley 1 MAGNUM2010 Rodney Strong Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 ETCHED MAGNUM2012 Schug Carneros Estate Winery Carneros Pinot Noir, Los Carneros 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2012 Schug Carneros Estate Winery Carneros Chardonnay, Los Carneros 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2009 Trentadue Winery La Storia Reserve Estate 32 Cuvée, Alexander Valley 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2011 Trione Vineyards and Winery Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2008 Trione Vineyards and Winery Cabernet Franc, Alexander Valley 1 MAGNUM2009 Trione Vineyards and Winery Founders Club Cabernet Franc, Alexander Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Walt Wines Pinot Noir, Gap's Crown, Sonoma Coast 1 MAGNUM2012 Winery Sixteen 600 Estate Zinfandel, Moon Mountain District 1 MAGNUM2011 Winery Sixteen 600 Dos Lemones Syrah, Sonoma Mountain 1 MAGNUM

LUNCH MUST BE SCHEDULED ON A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATE.

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LOT NUMBER 13

An Evening of Fine Wine and Dining with Flanagan

FLANAGAN WINES, FAIRMONT SONOMA MISSION INN & SPA, BURDICK VINEYARD TOURS

Kit and Eric Flanagan extend an invitation for you and seven of your friends for an unforgettable wine and food experience at their private home in the Russian River Valley. As proprietors of Bennett Valley’s Flanagan winery, the Flanagans have earned critical praise and sky-high scores for the balanced, thoughtful wines they craft in their state-of-the-art facility. Your chef for the evening is none other than Chef Douglas Keane, winner of Top Chef Masters, Season Five, and founder of CYRUS, a world-renowned Healdsburg establishment that earned two Michelin Stars. Private Sommelier Brahm Callahan of Boston’s Grill 23 will pair Keane’s dishes with a selection of Flanagan Estate wines and rare vintages of exceptional wines pulled from the Flanagan’s personal wine collection. In addition, you and your friends will be treated to two luxurious nights at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa and luxury transportation to and from your evening with the Flanagans, and you’ll go home with a coveted collection of Flanagan Vineyards Estate wines. This once-in-a-lifetime evening promises rare wines, elegant food and sparkling conversation with a gathering of Sonoma County’s wine and food leaders.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Exclusive dinner for eight at the Flanagan’s private home prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Doug Keane with exceptional wine service by Sommelier Brahm Callahan of Boston’s Grill 23

• Wines for the dinner specially selected from the Flanagan’s personal wine collection

• Two nights’ luxury accommodations for four couples at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, December 5-6, 2014

• Luxury transportation from hotel to dinner

TWELVE BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2011 Flanagan Vineyards Estate Serenity Way Proprietary Red, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County 4 ETCHED 3-LITERS2009 Flanagan Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County 4 ETCHED 3-LITERS2011 Flanagan Vineyards Estate Syrah, Bennett Valley, Sonoma County 4 MAGNUMS

DINNER TO TAKE PLACE ON DECEMBER 6, 2014 WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.

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LOT NUMBER 14

Let’s Go to the GRAMMYS®

TRATTORE ESTATE WINES AND DRY CREEK OLIVE COMPANY, GRAMMY® FOUNDATION

Trattore Estate Wines and Dry Creek Olive Company embody the ultimate expression of Sonoma County farm-to-table living. As producers of award-winning wines and olive oils, they understand the importance of freshness and flavor—and being the very best. That’s why they’re sending two people to a celebration of the ultimate in music, The 57th Annual GRAMMYS®. Tim Bucher, Owner of Trattore Estate Wines and Dry Creek Olive Company is Chairman of the GRAMMY® Foundation, and he has created an auction lot with unprecedented access to all of the GRAMMY® festivities. No one outside of the Recording Academy gets these perks!

You’ll not only join Tim for a private winemaker dinner in Los Angeles, you’ll have coveted seats in the silver section so you won’t miss a single second of each GRAMMY® performance. Your VIP tickets will also provide you access to the official GRAMMYS® after party and a private guided tour of the GRAMMY® Museum.

The Trattore Estate team wants to hear all about your GRAMMY® adventures, so they’ve invited you and three guests for a weekend stay at their incredible Dry Creek Valley estate. You’ll experience a private tour of Trattore Estate’s orchards and vineyards, as well as tastings of their wines and olive oils. Your luxury accommodations in their exclusive vineyard guesthouse add the element of relaxation and renewal to an adventure you’ll never forget.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Two Silver-Level tickets to the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 8, 2015 in Los Angeles with amazing views of the stage

• Two exclusive tickets to the GRAMMY After-Party at the LA Convention Center

• Private guided tour of the GRAMMY Museum

• Private winemaker dinner with in Los Angeles with Tim Bucher, Owner of Trattore Estate Wines and Dry Creek Olive Company and Chairman of the GRAMMY® Foundation

• Three nights’ luxury accommodations while you’re in Los Angeles

• Weekend stay for four people in the luxurious Trattore Estate Vineyard guest house

• Private tour with wine and olive oil tasting through the Trattore Estate Vineyards and Olive Groves

• One mixed case of Dry Creek Olive Company olive oils and vinegars


2011 Trattore Estate Wines 7850 Celebration GSM Rhone Estate Blend, Dry Creek Valley 3 BOTTLES 2011 Trattore Estate Wines Estate Grenache, Dry Creek Valley 3 BOTTLES 2012 Trattore Estate Wines Estate Roussanne, Dry Creek Valley 3 BOTTLES 2012 Trattore Estate Wines Estate Viognier, Dry Creek Valley 3 BOTTLES

GRAMMY® WEEKEND WILL TAKE PLACE FEBRUARY 7-8, 2015. GUEST HOUSE ACCOMMODATIONS ON TRATTORE’S ESTATE MUST BE RESERVED BY DECEMBER 31, 2014 FOR USE BY MAY 15, 2015.

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LOT NUMBER 15

Camp Patz & Hall: Escape to the Opulent Outdoors

PATZ & HALL, EL DORADO KITCHEN, SHELTER CO., BEAU WINE TOURS

Three couples will join Patz & Hall Owners Donald Patz, James Hall, Heather Patz and Anne Moses for a luxurious outdoor adventure for three days and two nights that pairs Sonoma’s famed wine and food lifestyle with the ultimate in customized ‘glamping’. Your accommodations include a spacious European canvas tent complete with full-size beds and lounge furniture. Your camping butler (let’s call him Jeeves) will provide turndown service and respond to your every whim with thoughtful attention. ZuZu Napa provides a paella feast you’ll never forget. Plus, you’ll unwind in a common area that features a fire pit while you sip Patz & Hall’s acclaimed vineyard designate wines, play games and get an insider’s glimpse of the inner workings of the Sonoma County wine lifestyle as your hosts share their personal stories.

Your hosts have also created daily “arts & crafts” activities like wine tasting, wine pairing, vineyard exploration, a chuck wagon lunch and a behind-the-scenes vineyard tour at Dutton Ranch, hosted by Patz & Hall owners and the legendary Dutton family. We’ll bring the fun indoors for a sophisticated send-off at a library wine pairing dinner in the Garden House at The Sonoma House at Patz & Hall prepared by Executive Chef Armando Navarro of El Dorado Kitchen. This unforgettable dinner will feature a selection of sought-after wines from Patz & Hall’s celebrated portfolio of single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, including bottling from some of California’s greatest vineyards and vintages.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Camp Patz & Hall by Shelter Co. for three couples for three days and two nights including European canvas luxury tents with full size beds, lounge furniture, rugs, side tables and bedside lamps

• Shelter Co. Camping Butler offers full turndown service, makes and tends campfire, serves drinks and provides on-call service

• ZuZu Napa paella dinner cooked on-site with wine pairing, hosted by Patz & Hall owners and growers

• Four course library wine pairing dinner in Garden House at The Sonoma House at Patz & Hall, hosted by Patz & Hall owners and prepared by Executive Chef Armando Navarro of El Dorado Kitchen

• Chuck wagon lunch and vineyard tour at Dutton Ranch in Russian River Valley, hosted by Patz & Hall owners and Dutton family

• Daily camp activities and merit badges include “wine tasting,” “wine pairing” and “vineyard explorer”

• “Gear Package” given to each camper upon arrival

• One-hour massage for each guest at The Lodge at Sonoma

• Luxury transportation provided by Beau Wine Tours

TWO BOTTLE COLLECTION FOR EACH COUPLE

2012 Patz & Hall Chardonnay Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Chenoweth Ranch, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM

WEEKEND MUST BE SCHEDULED ON MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATE, APRIL 1 THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2015.

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LOT NUMBER 16

Epicurean Dream in Sonoma County

DUCKHORN VINEYARDS, MIGRATION, COWGIRL CREAMERY, HOG ISLAND OYSTER COMPANY

This experience offers a luxurious three-day wine and food lovers’ odyssey for four couples, along with the opportunity to mingle with Duckhorn Vineyards/Migration President Alex Ryan. Throughout a weekend filled with food and wine-related expeditions, you’ll spend three nights at the lavish Villa Terra Nova, a 5,550 square-foot Mediterranean villa located in the heart of Sonoma Valley.

At a multi-course dinner prepared in the comfort of your villa, Alex will share behind-the-scenes stories and his winemaking philosophies. Your private chef for the evening, Glen Ellen’s own culinary star, Chef Ari Weiswasser, will prepare an innovative menu focused on locally sourced ingredients, paired with a selection of Duckhorn library wines. Choose from an array of excursions for the weekend such as a visit to a local farm or a mushroom foraging experience. You’ll take part in a cooking class featuring ingredients from the morning’s activities, and enjoy a multi-course lunch with a selection of wines from the Duckhorn portfolio, hosted by Duckhorn Wine Company’s Neil Bernardi, General Manager, Sonoma County Winegrowing.

Finally, you’ll head to the coast for a tour of Cowgirl Creamery and a wine-paired picnic at Hog Island Oyster Company. Indulge in an afternoon of the world’s freshest oysters in the serene surroundings of Tomales Bay while enjoying conversation with our local winemaking luminaries.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Three nights’ accommodations for four couples in Sonoma at Villa Terra Nova, a luxury Mediterranean Villa in the heart of Sonoma Valley

• Private dinner for four prepared by Glen Ellen Star Chef Ari Weiswasser and hosted by Duckhorn Vineyards/Migration President Alex Ryan

• Private farm tour and hands-on cooking class with ingredients gathered from the farm

• One trip to Tomales Bay’s Hog Island Oyster Company with private winemaker lunch for four couples with sweeping views of Tomales Bay

• Private tour and artisan cheese tasting at Cowgirl Creamery for four couples

• Luxury transportation to each site

FIFTY BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2011 Migration Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 6 MAGNUMS

2012 Migration Chardonnay, Searby Vineyard, Russian River Valley 1 CASE

2012 Migration Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 1 CASE

2011 Migration Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2 3-LITERS

2012 Migration Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 6 MAGNUMS

2011 Migration Pinot Noir, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley 1 CASE

MUST BE SCHEDULED ON MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATES.

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LOT NUMBER 17

Pinot and Powder

DUTTON-GOLDFIELD, SNOWBIRD SKI AND SUMMER RESORT, AND CRIMSON WINE GROUP

Snowbird Resort offers Utah’s “Greatest Snow on Earth” along with some of the most ruggedly beautiful scenery and varied skiing terrain in North America. You and one guest will be there to experience it all alongside Vintners Dan Goldfield and Pete Seghesio. The resort mountain is huge, intricate and wild, while the snowcat-accessible back country is truly epic. On our private snowcat skiing day you will bask in the pristine views and solitude of the backcountry, while reveling in untracked powder on downhill terrain chosen to suit your abilities. During your two days skiing the Resort, you can just cruise the huge array of friendly skiing that Snowbird has to offer, or join Dan on his favorite mountain to explore the incredible array of off-piste chutes and boot pack climbs, or cross over to iconic neighboring Alta. You will be staying at the luxury Cliff Lodge right at the base of the mountain and have access to their gorgeous roof top spa for apres-ski relaxation. Plus, Dan and Pete will be your hosts for a wine pairing dinner at the fabulous Aerie Restaurant featuring very special Dutton-Goldfield and Seghesio wines selected from their cellars. As a final celebration of your adventure filled experience, Dan will join you for a meal at the renowned Shallow Shaft in Alta as you recount your amazing expedition. It’s a winter wine experience for the wine lover who also craves unforgettable adventure!

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LOT INCLUDES:

• One complimentary Spa Level King or Deluxe King Mountain View room for three nights at Snowbird’s Cliff Lodge.

• A private, all-day guided backcountry snowcat ski experience for two with gourmet picnic lunch

• Two days of lift tickets for two people at Snowbird Resort

• A Dutton-Goldfield and Seghesio winemaker dinner for two at The Aerie

• A celebration dinner at the Shallow Shaft in Alta hosted by Dan Goldfield

• Two-day access to the Cliff Spa for two people at Snowbird Resort


2012 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir, Devil's Gulch Vineyard, Marin County 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2012 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir, Fox Den Vineyard, Green Valley 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2012 Dutton-Goldfield Zinfandel, Morelli Lane Vineyard, Russian River Valley 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2012 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir, Freestone Hill Vineyard, Russian River Valley 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2012 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir, Emerald Ridge Vineyard, Green Valley 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2012 Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay, Rued Vineyard, Russian River Valley 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2010 Seghesio Family Vineyards Cortina Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 3 SIGNED MAGNUMS2011 Seghesio Family Vineyards Rockpile Zinfandel, Rockpile 3 SIGNED MAGNUMS

TO BE REDEEMED DURING THE 2014-2015 SKI SEASON ON A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATE. DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE.

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LOT NUMBER 18

Sparkling Barcelona with the Ferrer Family

GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VINEYARDS, MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

Discover the reasons why Barcelona, Spain is now one of the top three European cities visited. Your seven-day magical journey in Barcelona is a sensory experience to savor! Your illustrious hosts who are local to this beautiful region, the Ferrer Family, will lead you and three guests on an insider’s tour of their 100 year-old Freixenet winery. You will then lunch with José and Gloria Ferrer at La Freixeneda, the Ferrer’s 12th-Century homestead farm house. Tasty tapas are on the menu as well, with a chef-led trip to La Bouqueria Market followed by a hands-on lesson in how to prepare these pequeño plates in authentic Spanish style. You’ll feast your eyes on the natural beauty of Catalonia when you hike Montserrat Mountain with Pedro Ferrer, and take a private tour of the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art accompanied by Gloria Ferrer herself. It’s a spectacular trip to Barcelona, Spain highlighted by some of Sonoma’s most sparkling personalities. And, remember and toast your days with Gloria Ferrer in Spain with membership to Gloria Ferrer’s Tête de Cuvée wine club for a year of spectacular wines. Experiences can be customized to the winning bidder's preferences to create the ultimate Barcelona experience.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Seven-day luxury trip for two couples to Barcelona, curated by the Ferrer family and filled with VIP experiences. Experiences can be customized to the winning bidder’s preferences.

• Luxury accommodations for two couples for seven days (five nights) in Barcelona

• Private tour of the Freixenet wineries with VIP considerations only available to insiders and friends of the Ferrer family

• Private lunch with José and Gloria Ferrer at La Freixeneda, the Ferrer’s 12th century homestead farmhouse in the Penedes wine region, paired with selections from their personal wine cellar

• Private, guided tour of the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art followed by lunch with Gloria Ferrer

• Private dinner with Ferrer family at one of Barcelona’s Michelin-rated restaurants and paired with a special selection of rare and hard-to-find wines

• Experience breathtaking views on a hike of Montserrat Mountain peak with Pedro Ferrer

• Chef-led tour of La Boqueria Market, a bustling destination in the heart of Barcelona known for being one of the best in the world

• Private tapas cooking class, where you’ll experience the art of creating authentic tapas

• One-year membership to Tête de Cuvée Club

TWO BOTTLE COLLECTION:

NV Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Sonoma Brut Sparkling Wine, Sonoma County 1 3-LITER, Signed by José & Gloria Ferrer

NV Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine, Sonoma County 1 3-LITER, Signed by José & Gloria Ferrer

MUST TAKE PLACE ON MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATES. AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED.

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LOT NUMBER 19

Dream Kitchen

DELOACH VINEYARDS, BOSCH

Bring the luxury of BOSCH to your kitchen through a priceless culinary adventure! This lot brings the luxury of the BOSCH Benchmark Kitchen, described as “the definitive European kitchen of America,” to your home, effortlessly. You’ll travel to New York to hand pick your appliances from BOSCH’s newest line of innovative ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, and more. After your unforgettable shopping adventure, you’ll receive expert hands-on instruction on your new appliances and dine in the to-die-for BOSCH showroom museum. Jean-Charles Boisset and Chef Michel Cornu will serve as your hosts and prepare a few of their favorite dishes just for you. In addition, your hosts have secured a private behind-the-scenes tour of the Food & Wine magazine Test Kitchen for an insider’s look at how the editorial team crafts their delectable dishes, followed by an exclusive culinary crawl of the hottest new restaurants in NYC. Plus, you’ll spend two relaxing nights at the University Club, New York’s most exclusive and most historic social club. It’s a gourmet getaway you’ll remember every time you cook in your thoroughly modern kitchen.

When you return, an 89 bottle Thermador Wine Column will arrive at your home filled with a collection of Boisset Wines.

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LOT INCLUDES:

Complete suite of BOSCH Benchmark Kitchen including:

• One BOSCH double oven

• One BOSCH French door, counter-depth refrigerator

• One BOSCH induction OR gas cooktop

• One BOSCH ventilation system

• One BOSCH steam oven OR speed microwave oven

• One BOSCH dishwasher

• Private dinner in the BOSCH New York Showroom prepared by Jean-Charles Boisset and Chef Michel Cornu

• Private, behind-the-scenes tour of Food & Wine magazine Test Kitchen

• Exclusive progressive dinner to the hottest new restaurants in New York

• Thermador Wine Column filled with an exclusive selection of 89 Boisset wines curated by Jean-Charles Boisset

• Two nights’ luxury accommodations at New York’s ultra-exclusive University Club

• Round-trip airfare to New York

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EIGHTY-NINE BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2011 Bouchard Aîne de Fils Beaune 1er Cru “Clos du Roi”, Burgundy 2 BOTTLES

2010 Jean Claude Boisset Saint Aubin, Burgundy 1 BOTTLE

2011 Domaine de la Vougeraie Vougeot “Le Clos du Prieuré” Rouge Monopole, Burgundy 1 BOTTLE

2012 Bouchard Aîne de Fils Meursault, Burgundy 2 BOTTLES

2011 Bouchard Aîne de Fils Pouilly-Fuissé, Burgundy 2 BOTTLES

2010 Bouchard Aîne de Fils Beaune 1er Cru “Clos du Roi”, Burgundy 2 BOTTLES

2010 Domaine de la Vougeraie Vougeot 1er Cru Clos Blanc de Vougeot, Burgundy 3 BOTTLES

2012 Bouchard Aîne de Fils Clos de la Roche, Burgundy 2 BOTTLES

NV JCB #33 Sparkling Wine, Burgundy 3 BOTTLES MAGNUM

2011 JCB #7 Sparkling Wine, Burgundy 3 BOTTLES MAGNUM

NV JCB #3 Sparkling Wine, Sonoma County/Burgundy 1 BOTTLE

2012 DeLoach Vineyards Pre-Release Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 4 BOTTLES

2011 DeLoach Vineyards Pennacchio Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 3 BOTTLES

2012 DeLoach Vineyards Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley 4 BOTTLES

2012 DeLoach Vineyards Riebli Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES

2011 DeLoach Vineyards Maboroshi Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 3 BOTTLES

2013 DeLoach Vineyards Our Finest Selection - Pre-Release Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 3 BOTTLES

2013 DeLoach Vineyards Our Finest Selection - Pre-Release Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 3 BOTTLES

2013 DeLoach Vineyards Our Finest Selection - Pre-Release Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 3 BOTTLES

2010 DeLoach Vineyards Forgotten Vines Zinfandel, Sonoma County 3 MAGNUMS

2011 DeLoach Vineyards Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 3 BOTTLES

2012 DeLoach Vineyards Pinot Noir, Green Valley 3 BOTTLES

2011 DeLoach Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 3 MAGNUMS

2012 DeLoach Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 3 BOTTLES

2012 DeLoach Vineyards Our Finest Selection Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 6 BOTTLES

2012 DeLoach Vineyards Our Finest Selection Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 6 BOTTLES

2012 DeLoach Vineyards Our Finest Selection Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 6 BOTTLES

2012 DeLoach Vineyards Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 3 BOTTLES

2012 DeLoach Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 3 BOTTLES

2012 DeLoach Vineyards Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 3 BOTTLES


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LOT NUMBER 20

Unparalleled Design, Woven by Wine

RAM’S GATE WINERY, WING AND BARREL, HOLLAND AND HOLLAND

Ram’s Gate Winery has crafted an unforgettable experience that features the forerunners of design in automotive, art, gunsmithing and architecture. The winner of this singular lot will experience each designer’s vision at unique Sonoma County destinations including the sprawling acreage and the vine-covered hillsides of Carneros.

Your journey begins when you drive a 2014 Ferrari off the showroom floor as your exclusive transportation to the southwest corner of Sonoma County where your adventure awaits. Your first destination will be the wild wetlands of Carneros for a clayshooting experience for twelve at Sonoma’s ultimate and highly exclusive sportsman’s club, Wing & Barrel Ranch, where you’ll experience and learn about the fine craftsmanship of Holland & Holland hunting weapons, from Britain’s Royal Gunsmiths.

Your experience continues with a series of custom-designed private events hosted for you and eleven guests at Ram’s Gate Winery and celebrating the art of fine design. Each gathering will be hosted by one of the winery’s inner circle of artisans: Celebrated Architect Howard Backen, Interior Designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy and Winemaker Jeff Gaffner. These engaging evenings will focus on the excellence of craftsmanship and thoughtful design with each host bringing a unique perspective. Prepared by Ram’s Gate Executive Chef Taylr Behnam, these dinners will feature a terroir-to-table menu, with each dish thoughtfully paired to Ram’s Gate wines. To bring the tastes of Sonoma home, you will also receive a one-year Ram’s Gate wine membership at the Celebrate level.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Private dinner for 12 hosted by Ram’s Gate Architect Howard Backen that includes five terroir-inspired courses, five wine pairings and one bottle for each guest to take home

• Private dinner for 12 hosted by Ram’s Gate Interior Designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy that includes five terroir-inspired courses, five wine pairings and one bottle for each guest to take home

• Private dinner for 12 hosted by Ram’s Gate Winemaker Jeff Gaffner that includes five terroir-inspired courses, five wine pairings and one bottle for each guest to take home

• Three days driving a 2014 Ferrari through the hills and valleys of Sonoma County

• Half-day instruction course and clay shooting activity with gourmet picnic paired with Ram’s Gate Wines at Wing & Barrel Ranch with the craftsmanship of Holland and Holland, Britain’s Royal Gunsmiths

• One-year membership to Ram’s Gate Winery


2011 Ram’s Gate Winery Chardonnay, Durell Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 1 MAGNUM

2011 Ram’s Gate Winery Pinot Noir, Ulises Valdez Diablo Vineyard, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM

2010 Ram’s Gate Winery Syrah, Parmelee-Hill Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 1 MAGNUM

ALL ACTIVITIES MUST BE SCHEDULED THREE WEEKS IN ADVANCE FOR MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATES IN 2015. LOT IS “AS-IS.” NO REVISIONS OR RESCHEDULING.

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LOT NUMBER 21

Escape to a Gourmet Hideaway

WILLIAMS SELYEM, BLACKBERRY FARM

Four guests will be over the moon in the Smoky Mountains, with three nights at the award-winning Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee. Recently named the “#1 Hotel for Food Lovers” by Bon Appetit magazine, Blackberry Farm consistently earns rave reviews, including being rated “#1 Resort in North America” by Travel + Leisure’s 2011 World’s Best Awards, among many others. Defining the farm-to-table movement, Blackberry Farm offers guests some of the most unique and extraordinary gastronomic, adventure and wellness-minded experiences in the country.

During your visit to Blackberry Farm, you’ll enjoy exclusive dinners with menus created by the James Beard Award-winning team led by Chef Joseph Lenn with Sommelier Andy Chabot pairing the perfect wines from Williams Selyem. You and your guests will each receive a custom collection of magnums of these same wines to take home to your cellar!

Not only will you indulge in James Beard Award-winning food and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, but also enjoy the picturesque estate offering one of the country’s best fly fishing programs, sporting clay course, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking and simply relaxing on the veranda enjoying the unmatched views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Plus, back in the Russian River Valley, Williams Selyem Estate opens its legendary doors to you and three of your friends for an exclusive stay on the property including a private tour and tasting of Williams Selyem wines, a farm-to-table dinner at the winery with rare vintages and special wines pulled from the extensive private cellar, and a two-night stay in the Williams Selyem Estate Guest House. Each couple will take home a collector’s edition etched five-liter bottle of Williams Selyem Pinot Noir as a memento of this incredible wine and food experience.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Three nights’ lodging for four in a Cottage Suite, one of Blackberry Farm’s most luxurious accommodations, offering a private porch, wood burning fireplace, king-size bed, sitting area and bathroom with whirlpool tub

• All meals, including breakfast, lunch at leisure and a multi-course dinner in The Barn by James Beard Award- winning Chef Joseph Lenn

• Paired dinner wines from Williams Selyem by James Beard Award-winning Sommelier Andy Chabot

• A magnum of each Williams Selyem wine served at the three dinners will also be given to each couple

• Each couple will receive a private tour and tasting at the winery and an immediate spot on the Williams Selyem mailing list

• Private wine dinner for two couples at Williams Selyem Estate, featuring special wines pulled from the extensive private cellar at Williams Selyem Estate.

• Two-night stay for two couples at Williams Selyem Guest House on the Williams Selyem Estate in Russian River Valley

• Each couple will receive a 5L bottle of Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, etched exclusively for the occasion

THIRTY BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2006 Williams Selyem Chardonnay, Allen Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 MAGNUMS

2006 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Litton Estate Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 MAGNUMS

2002 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Allen Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 MAGNUMS

2000 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Precious Mountain Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2 MAGNUMS

2009 Williams Selyem Zinfandel, Bacigalupi Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 MAGNUMS

2010 Williams Selyem Chardonnay, Drake Estate, Russian River Valley 2 MAGNUMS

2010 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Burt Williams Morning Dew Ranch, Anderson Valley 2 MAGNUMS

2012 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Weir Vineyard, Mendocino County 2 MAGNUMS

2009 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Westside Road Neighbors, Russian River Valley 2 MAGNUMS

2012 Williams Selyem Zinfandel, Bacigalupi, Russian River Valley 2 MAGNUMS

2000 Williams Selyem Chardonnay, Allen Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 MAGNUMS

2004 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Rochioli Riverblock, Russian River Valley 2 MAGNUMS

2007 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Litton Estate Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 MAGNUMS

2007 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Precious Mountain Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2 MAGNUMS

2008 Williams Selyem Cabernet Sauvignon, Haystack Peak, Napa Valley 2 MAGNUMS

EVENTS TO TAKE PLACE ON MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATES. BLACKBERRY FARM BOOKING TO EXCLUDE SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER AND ALL HOLIDAYS.

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LOT NUMBER 22

Grape to Glass Custom Crush Experience

THREE STICKS, GARY FARRELL AND PRICE FAMILY VINEYARDS

If you know Sonoma County wines, you’ll jump at this chance make your own wine from grapes farmed at the famed Durell Vineyard. Durell Vineyard is recognized as one of Sonoma County’s legendary vineyards, and the 25 cases of your own, individualized wine you’ll receive are shining examples of what this vineyard can produce. Not only are you receiving wines that are exceedingly rare, but you’ll also visit Durell Vineyard for exclusive access to one of Sonoma’s most revered vineyard sites. Spend an afternoon in the presence of the grapes that will comprise your own personalized bottling, and learn the ins-and-outs of winemaking from the ground up during a gourmet luncheon. Your host for this unique experience is General Manager & Director of Vineyard Operations, Rob Harris, who will share his philosophies on winegrowing while giving you the insider’s tour.

Plus, you’re invited to join Gary Farrell Winemaker Theresa Heredia for a tasting seminar of your wine to gain insight on the winemaker’s role in the process. When your wine is bottled and you’ve received your 25 cases, you’ll celebrate your good fortune at a party hosted by Three Sticks Winery and Price Family Brands Owner Bill Price at the historic Vallejo-Casteñada Adobe, where you’ll be treated to a vertical of Durell Vineyards wines and an unforgettable meal prepared by Chef Armando Navarro of El Dorado Kitchen.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• One-half ton premium Chardonnay grapes from Durell Vineyard vinified and bottled into a 25-case collection

• Private behind-the-scenes tour of Durell Vineyard to see your personal grapes, followed by a gourmet luncheon

• Private tasting seminar with winemaker Theresa Heredia at Gary Farrell to experience your wine as it’s being made

• Private wine dinner to celebrate the bottling of your grapes hosted by Three Sticks and Price Family Vineyard owner Bill Price at the Adobe with Three Sticks and a vertical Durell wine tasting with food prepared by Chef Armando Navarro

TWENTY-FIVE CASE COLLECTION:

2014 Gary Farrell/Three Sticks Chardonnay, Durell Vineyard, Sonoma Valley 25 CASES

EVENTS MUST BE SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE. THE EVENT AT THE VINEYARD TO SEE THE GRAPES WILL BE EITHER IN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER OR IN SPRING/SUMMER 2015. EVENT TO VISIT GARY FARRELL WILL TAKE PLACE IN DECEMBER OR JANUARY OR SPRING 2015. PARTY AT THE ADOBE WILL TAKE PLACE POST-BOTTLING IN FALL OF 2015. SHIPPING OF WINES NOT INCLUDED.

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LOT NUMBER 23

Amazing Africa

GALLO FAMILY, BUSHTRACKS EXPEDITIONS

Your once-in-a-lifetime luxury African safari for two will be custom designed and operated by Bushtracks Expeditions, a Sonoma County-based luxury safari operator. For over 20 years David and Carolyn Tett of Bushtracks have been trusted travel partners for National Geographic, Lindblad Expeditions, Smithsonian Journeys and the African Wildlife Foundation. Your adventure is designed to showcase Africa’s varied wildlife habitats, and will include stays at two of the best, private, big game reserves in the world, where you’ll be treated to sightings of elephants, lions, rhinos and hundreds of other species. Luxury camps and lodges will ensure that you enjoy adventure by day and indulge in the pleasure of fine dining in remarkable settings in the evenings before you retire to your comfortable bed. Your adventure includes many unique experiences that only a local can arrange, such as a helicopter tour over Victoria Falls, a gourmet dinner in the dining car of a vintage steam train chugging across the veldt, opportunities to meet local dignitaries and throughout your voyage you will enjoy wonderful local wines, and Matt Gallo will personally select additional wines provided by the Gallo Family.

As a final toast to your African Safari, you are invited to La Motte, one of South Africa’s best-known and historic wine estates outside of Cape Town, internationally acknowledged for the quality of its wine portfolio as well as the exceptional standard of its wine tourism. The visit to La Motte includes an exclusive tour of the estate and a wine tasting presented by awarded Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche, followed by a fine dining experience in the estate’s Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant, recognized as one of the Top 10 restaurants in South Africa by the 2013 Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards. Explore the majesty and beauty of Cape Town during the final three days of your visit, before heading back home.

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Prior to your trip, you will be sent off in style with a private dinner for 10 guests hosted by the iconic Gallo Family with a personal safari preview by David Tett, owner of Bushtracks Expeditions.

LOT INCLUDES:

• 10-day luxury safari including Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta with all travel and luxury accommodations included

• Additional, personalized add-on experiences such as a private wine dinner in the bush, helicopter tour over Victoria Falls, travel in a vintage steam train including a gourmet wine dinner, VIP reception with local dignitaries and private tours

• Private send-off dinner for 10 hosted by the Gallo Family with a personal safari preview by David Tett, owner of Bushtracks

• Visit to historic African Wine Estate La Motte with a private tasting hosted by Cellarmaster Edmund Terblanche followed by a fine dining experience

• Wines throughout the voyage personally selected and provided by Matt Gallo

• Round-trip airfare to Johannesburg

• One-night stay in luxury boutique hotel in Johannesburg

• Luxury transportation to and from airport in Johannesburg

• One-way flight from Maun to Cape Town

• Three-night stay in luxury hotel in Cape Town

• Six-case custom wine collection selected by Matt Gallo for your personal cellar

SIX CASE COLLECTION:

Gallo Signature Series Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1 CASEMacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 CASEMacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Winemaker’s Block, Russian River Valley 6 BOTTLESFrei Brothers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 CASEErnest & Julio Gallo Estate Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 6 BOTTLESErnest & Julio Gallo Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Northern Sonoma County 6 BOTTLESLouis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Monte Rosso Vineyard, Sonoma Valley 6 BOTTLESLouis M. Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 CASE

TRAVEL MUST TAKE PLACE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014-DECEMBER 15, 2015. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

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LOT NUMBER 24

Indy 500 Thrills with the Three Steves

SANGIACOMO FAMILY VINEYARDS, DUTTON RANCH, STEVE PAGE, KIMBALL RACING

Buckle your seatbelt! With VIP passes, you’ll have an absolute blast at The 2015 Indianapolis 500 alongside your hosts, the Three Steves: Steve Sangiacomo, Steve Dutton and Sonoma Raceway President Steve Page. Get revved up—your hosts will ensure that you’re close to all the action with VIP hospitality experiences, insider access and an array of other surprises along the way. In addition, Steve Page will escort you on an insider’s tour of the pits and garages—a unique chance to see the actual nuts and bolts of the racing experience!

Plus your hosts know how to throw a winemaker dinner, and they’ll do just that, providing an unforgettable dining experience paired with their world-class vineyard designate wines along with the opportunity to meet the families behind some of the world’s best-regarded vineyards. Plus, you’ll receive the winner’s package of 10 magnums each of Sangiacomo Family Vineyards and Dutton Ranch wines. But you’d better be fast. This lot’s going to go quickly!

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Travel to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 2015 Indianapolis 500 with the Three Steves: Steve Sangiacomo, Steve Dutton and Steve Page from May 22, 2015 to May 25, 2015

• Meet and Greet with Indy 500 Driver Charlie Kimball

• VIP passes for two couples for races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 24

• Pre-race credentials for access to the Indy 500 Pre-Race Ceremony

• Behind the scenes tour of pits and garages with Sonoma Raceway President, Steve Page

• Police motorcade escort into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the race

• Tickets for two couples to the 500 Festival Parade Saturday, May 23

• VIP hospitality during races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

• Three-nights’ accommodations Friday, May 22 – Monday, May 25, 2015 for two couples

• Winegrower dinner at St. Elmo’s Steakhouse with the Three Steves and their families as well as president of AJ Foyt race team, featuring Sangiacomo Vineyard and Dutton Ranch designate wines

TWENTY BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2012 La Follette Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2 MAGNUMS2012 L’Ultimo Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2 MAGNUMS2011 MacPhail Family Wines Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2 MAGNUMS2011 Neyers Pinot Noir, Roberts Road, Sonoma Coast 2 MAGNUMS2011 Sojourn Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2 MAGNUMS2013 Sonoma Loeb Pinot Noir, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2013 Chappellet Pinot Noir, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 MacPhail Family Wines Pinot Noir, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Lewis Cellars Chardonnay, Barcaglia Lane, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Chateau Boswell Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch Rued Vineyard, Green Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Dutton Estate Karmen Isabella Pinot Noir, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Dutton Estate Kyndall’s Reserve Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Dutton Goldfield Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Patz & Hall Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM

TRIP TO TAKE PLACE FRIDAY, MAY 22-MONDAY, MAY 25 2015. NO EXCEPTIONS. AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED.

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LOT NUMBER 25

FUND THE FUTURE: If Kids Can’t Read, They Can’t Succeed

Did you know that today in Sonoma County, 54 percent of all third grade students read below proficiency levels? This little-known fact is having an impact on our entire community.

STUDIES INDICATE THAT IF KIDS CANNOT READ BY THIRD GRADE:

• They are less likely to complete high school

• They face fewer job prospects

• They are more likely to be involved in crime or have serious health issues

Our 2014 Fund the Future supports essential reading programs that foster literacy skills and reading comprehension for our at-risk elementary school kids. We believe that every child deserves to know how to read, and a chance to build a better future for us all.

Help Fund the Future for our community, and your donation will help increase the number of Sonoma County children who learn to read, and then succeed! By simply raising your paddle, you can create a ripple effect in a child’s life that leads to a better future for each of them and for our community as a whole.

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THE FUND THE FUTURE WILL BENEFIT THESE OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS:

• Schools of Hope (United Way of the Wine Country)

• Pasitos Playgroups (Community Action Partnership)

• AVANCÉ (Community Action Partnership)

• Accelerated English Program (Healdsburg Education Foundation)

• Summer Reading and Writing Academy & Grade Level Proficiency Project (Sonoma Valley Education Foundation)

HERE’S HOW YOUR DONATION CAN BE PUT TO WORK:

• $50,000 – Adds five NEW schools to Schools of Hope Program

• $25,000 – Provides a summer reading program to 80 students

• $10,000 – Funds a weekly Pasitos Playgroup for 15 families for a FULL YEAR

• $5,000 – Funds one semester of tutoring for 15 families

• $1,000 – Buys book bags for 30 families with five books in both English and Spanish

• $500 – Buys educational toys and supplies for a Pasitos Playground

Your donation directly affects the futures of our local children. If kids can’t read, they can’t succeed - this is your chance to make a difference!

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LOT NUMBER 37

Big Bottle Bonanza


Celebrate Sonoma in every season with this sensational assortment of large format bottles! These rare finds include award-winning, limited edition selections from Sonoma County’s most sought-after wineries—a cellar-stocking collection that guarantees you’ll have a lineup of luxury wines that will last celebration after celebration. We promise you’ll be the only one on your block with these amazing bottles. Plus, each time you uncork you’ll remember how your generosity continues to help Sonoma County’s most valuable charities.

TWENTY-SIX BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2012 Beltane Ranch Estate Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 1 SIGNED 3-LITER2010 Benovia Winery Bella Una Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 SIGNED 3-LITER2012 Buena Vista Winery The Sheriff of Buena Vista Red Blend, Sonoma County 1 3-LITER2006 Dry Creek Vineyard Endeavour Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley 2 Hand-Painted ETCHED 3-LITER2007 Dry Creek Vineyard Endeavour Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley 2 Hand-Painted ETCHED 3-LITER2008 Dry Creek Vineyard Endeavour Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley 2 Hand-Painted ETCHED 3-LITER2009 Emeritus Vineyards La Combette Estate Pinot Noir, Hallberg Ranch, Russian River Valley 1 SIGNED 3-LITER2006 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery PreVail West Face Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 3-LITER IN WOODEN BOX2006 Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery PreVail Back Forty Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 3-LITER IN WOODEN BOX 2013 GlenLyon Vineyards & Winery Estate Syrah, GlenLyon Estate, Sonoma Valley 1 ETCHED 6-LITER2006 Hidden Ridge Vineyard 55% Slope Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 3-LITER IN WOODEN BOX2011 Highway 12 Vineyards & Winery Highwayman Reserve Bordeaux Blend, Sonoma Valley 1 3-LITER2008 Imagery Estate Winery Barbera, Sonoma County 1 3-LITER2009 Imagery Estate Winery Obsidian Point Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Mountain 1 3-LITER2003 Kenwood Vineyards Artist Series Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 SIGNED 3-LITER2010 Korbin Kameron Cuvée Kristin Estate Bordeaux Blend, Moon Mountain District 1 HAND-ETCHED 3-LITER2012 Kosta Browne Winery Keefer Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 3-LITER IN WOODEN BOX1994 Laurel Glen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Mountain 1 6-LITER IN WOODEN BOX 2011 Pedroncelli Winery Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley 1 SIGNED 3-LITER2005 Ravenswood Old Hill Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 1 ETCHED 3-LITER2010 Rodney Strong Vineyards Alexander’s Crown Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 ETCHED 3-LITER2004 Schug Carneros Estate Winery Heritage Reserve Carneros Merlot, Los Carneros 1 SIGNED 6-LITER2009 Schug Carneros Estate Winery Carneros Pinot Noir, Los Carneros 1 SIGNED 3-LITER2008 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 3-LITER2011 Stryker Sonoma Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 HAND-ETCHED 3-LITER2011 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Rochioli Riverblock, Russian River Valley 1 3-LITER

LOT NUMBER 26

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LOT NUMBER 27

The Stars of Moon Mountain

MOON MOUNTAIN DISTRICT VINTNERS, ROSSO WINE TOURS

Your experience begins in San Francisco where you’ll be treated to a private dinner hosted by Sommelier Christophe Tassan at the exclusive Battery Club, a private venue owned by Michael & Xochi Birch of Moon Hollow. This dinner will feature an array of wines produced within the Moon Mountain District appellation. Following dinners, guests will retire to luxury accommodations at The Battery Club for the night.

On day two you’ll be treated to a VIP tour of the Moon Mountain District that includes luxury car service by Rosso Wine Tours, a thrilling private helicopter adventure, a gourmet winemaker’s lunch at Repris wines, a private cave tour and tasting at B. Wise Vineyards, and a tasting at Moon Hollow Estate followed by an all-terrain vehicle tour and ride to Kamen Estate. Vintner Robert Kamen, Winegrower Phil Coturri and Winemaker Mark Herold will treat you to an insider’s look at the property, after which you’ll sit down for a catered dinner at Robert’s home, where the food, wine and conversation will make you feel like one of the family. You’ll retire to the luxury accommodations at the Mt. Pisgah Guest House, where you will be hosted by Stone Edge winemaker and long time Moon Mountain District resident, Jeff Baker.

On day three, awaken to be escorted to the beautiful Silver Cloud vineyard property where a decadent brunch awaits, prepared by the winery’s culinary team and paired with Stone Edge Farm wines. It’s an ideal weekend of indulgence that offers an unforgettable view of Moon Mountain District, one of Sonoma County’s newest stars.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Wine dinner and luxury overnight accommodations for four (two rooms) at The Battery, a private social club in San Francisco owned by Michael & Xochi Birch of Moon Hollow

• Helicopter tour for four over Moon Mountain District

• Private tour, tasting and winemaker lunch for four at Repris featuring Erich Bradley

• Private tour and tasting for four at B. Wise Vineyards

• Moon Hollow Estate tour and tasting for four with Winemaker Erich Bradley and Phil Coturri

• ATV tour for four with Phil Coturri to Kamen Estate

• Private Kamen Estate Vineyard tour for four with Vintner Robert Kamen, Winegrower Phil Coturri and Winemaker Mark Herold

• Exclusive winemaker dinner for four at Robert Kamen’s home featuring a unique selection of Kamen Estate Wines

• Deluxe accommodations for four at Mt. Pisgah Guest House

• Gourmet brunch for four prepared by a top chef, and Stone Edge Farm wine tasting in the Silver Cloud Vineyard

• Luxury Transportation for the weekend including service to San Francisco or Oakland airport provided by Rosso Wine Tours

THIRTY BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2010 Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District 1 MANGUM 2010 Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery Zinfandel, Monte Rosso Vineyard, Moon Mountain 1 MAGNUM2012 B. Wise Vineyards BRION Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District Sonoma Valley 2 MAGNUMS2012 Carlisle Zinfandel, Monte Rosso Vineyard, Moon Mountain District 2 MAGNUMS 2011 Charlie Smith Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District 2 MAGNUMS2012 Gundlach Bundschu Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District 2 MAGNUMS2013 Hamel Family Wines Nun’s Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District 1 MAGNUMS 2012 Kamen Estate Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District 2 MAGNUMS 2009 Korbin Kameron Cuvée Kristin Estate Red Blend, Moon Mountain District 1 3-LITER2010 Ledson Mountain Terraces Lex’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District 1 MAGNUM2010 Ledson Mountain Terraces Taylor’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District 1 MAGNUM2012 Petroni Poggio Alla Pietra Estate Sangiovese, Moon Mountain District 2 MAGNUMS 2011 Repris Wines Right Bank Red Blend, Moon Mountain District 1 MAGNUM2011 Repris Wines Left Bank Red Blend, Moon Mountain District 1 MAGNUM2011 Stone Edge Farm Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Pisgah Vineyard, Moon Mountain District 2 MAGNUMS 2014 The Calling Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District 2 MAGNUMS 2012 Winery Sixteen 600 Estate Zinfandel, Moon Mountain District 1 MAGNUM

MUST BE BOOKED IN MAY/JUNE/JULY 2015 WITH 30 DAYS ADVANCE NOTICE.

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LOT NUMBER 28

Getaway to the Great White Way

CHATEAU ST. JEAN, TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE COMPANY

Whether you’re ready to rock out at Rock of Ages or book your seats to Book of Mormon, you’ll escape for a weekend in New York City to see the Broadway Show of your choice. Plus, Chateau St. Jean will bring the spirit of Broadway to the West Coast with a 2014/2015 season pass SHN Theatrical Company Membership. This membership includes two Saturday evening tickets for all four of the top-notch Broadway shows performed in San Francisco.

If you’re a Broadway buff like Chateau St. Jean’s Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren, you may still haven’t gotten your fill of song and dance. That’s why this lot also includes two season tickets for the entire 2015 performances of Transcendence Theatre Company’s “Broadway Under The Stars” held at the Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen—all performed in a spectacular setting outdoors and under Sonoma’s starry skies.

In addition, you’ll get the chance to share with your friends how theater thrills you at a winemaker dinner for 10 guests at Chateau St. Jean hosted by Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren. Your gourmet dinner paired with fabulous Chateau St. Jean wines will delight your senses before you and all 10 of your guests are dazzled by one of the Transcendence Theatre Company’s performances.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Round trip airfare for two to New York from any domestic airport

• Two-night stay at Westin Times Square Hotel

• Two tickets to the Broadway show of bidder's choice

• Two Saturday evening tickets to each of the four following Broadway shows in San Francisco; Kinky Boots, Newsies, Matilda and The Phantom of the Opera

• Two season tickets to each 4 shows at Transcendence Theater Company in 2015

• Eight additional tickets to one of the shows to be used in conjunction with the winemaker dinner at Chateau St. Jean

• Winemaker dinner with Chateau St. Jean Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren for 10 people


2011 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 SIGNED MAGNUM 2010 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2009 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2008 Chateau St .Jean Cinq Cépages Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2011 Chateau St. Jean Reserve Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 4 BOTTLES SIGNED2010 Chateau St. Jean Reserve Chardonnay, Sonoma County 4 BOTTLES SIGNED2009 Chateau St. Jean Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 4 BOTTLES SIGNED2009 Chateau St. Jean Reserve Merlot, Sonoma County 4 BOTTLES SIGNED2012 Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay, Robert Young Vineyards, Alexander Valley 4 BOTTLES SIGNED

60 DAYS NOTICE NEEDED PRIOR TO WEEKEND REQUESTED FOR TRIP. NYC TRIP TO TAKE PLACE BETWEEN NOVEMBER 5, 2014 AND AUGUST 31, 2015.

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LOT NUMBER 29

Holiday in Hong Kong and Macau with Jean-Charles Boisset and Buena Vista

BUENA VISTA WINERY, HONG KONG WINE SOCIETY

Asia’s most cosmopolitan destinations become your playgrounds with this unforgettable adventure hosted by Jean-Charles Boisset. The experience begins at the historic Buena Vista Winery, where you and your guest will indulge in a wine dinner featuring Buena Vista wines and cuisine crafted by a world-class Dim Sum chef from New York.

In Hong Kong you’ll experience a private helicopter tour over Victoria Harbor, savor a private lunch at the historic Airport Club and immerse yourself in elegance at high tea the Peninsula Hotel! You will spend a day exploring the city and sightseeing from the comfort of your private Mercedes-Benz limousine with your personal driver and you will be invited to dinner at the home of one of Hong Kong’s leading wine professionals, Master of Wine Debra Meiburg. Your accommodations at Hong Kong’s Langham Hotel promise the ultimate in luxury, service and pampering. Plus, you’ll be invited join host Jean-Charles Boisset at an exclusive Private Collector’s tasting and winemaker dinner with the Hong Kong Wine Society in one of Hong Kong’s private dining clubs.

Next, head to Macau aboard your private yacht that will bring you there quickly and comfortably. You’ll overnight in a sumptuous luxury suite at the MGM Grand Macau, where you’ll enjoy a private wine dinner with a personal sommelier. Macau is a shopper’s paradise, and your private concierge will ensure that you’ll have insider’s access to all of the most exclusive shopping destinations. This sophisticated sojourn is for the bidder who accepts only the best—and Jean-Charles guarantees this expedition will more than live up to your high standards.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Three nights’ luxury accommodations at The Langham Hotel in Hong Kong

• Private helicopter tour of Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong Island and the surrounding area

• Private lunch at the historic Airport Club in Hong Kong

• One day of sightseeing around Hong Kong in a private car with a personal driver

• Invitation to a wine dinner at the home of Debra Meiburg, Master of Wine

• Invitation to a Private Collector’s tasting and dinner with the Hong Kong Wine Society hosted by Jean-Charles Boisset

• Exclusive winemaker dinner paired with Buena Vista and Boisset wines

• High Tea at the Peninsula Hotel, the ultimate in Colonial elegance

• Private high-speed cruise to Macau aboard a luxury yacht

• Two nights’ stay in luxury suite at the MGM Grand Macau

• Private wine dinner with personal sommelier at the MGM Grand Macau

• World class spa treatments in both Hong Kong and Macau

• Pre-departure wine dinner at historic Buena Vista Winery

• Private barrel tasting and tour of Buena Vista Winery

NINE BOTTLE COLLECTION

2012 Buena Vista Winery The Count Founders Red Blend, Sonoma County 1 MAGNUM2013 Buena Vista Winery The Count Founders Pre-Release Red Blend, Sonoma County 1 MAGNUM2013 Buena Vista Winery The Sheriff of Buena Vista Pre-Release Red Blend, Sonoma County 1 MAGNUM2012 Buena Vista Winery Private Reserve Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 1 MAGNUM2013 Buena Vista Winery Private Reserve Pre-Release Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 1 MAGNUM2012 Buena Vista Winery Private Reserve Chardonnay, Sonoma County 1 MAGNUM2013 Buena Vista Winery Private Reserve Pre-Release Chardonnay, Sonoma County 1 MAGNUM2012 Buena Vista Winery Private Reserve Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2 MAGNUMS

MUST BE SCHEDULED ON A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATE AND BOOKED TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO TRIP DATE.

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LOT NUMBER 30

Savor the Flavors of CYRUS

JACKSON FAMILY WINES

An amazing weekend of wine and food, and support of a great cause, awaits the winner of this very special experience from the Jackson Family. First, a private table awaits you at the exclusive Worth Our Weight benefit dinner being hosted by the Jackson Family and Marcy Smothers on November 20, 2014 at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens. This CYRUS-inspired ”pop-up” dinner will be prepared by none other than reigning Top Chef Master, James Beard Award-winning and Two-Star Michelin Chef Douglas Keane, all to benefit Worth Our Weight. This organization apprentices young people from 16-24 years old who have faced major challenges in their lives, including foster care, difficulties with the law, homelessness and significant family disruption. Worth Our Weight provides tuition-free culinary and foodservice training, and guarantees employment for all graduates.

This package also includes a private pre-event tasting in the garden, a VIP-hosted winemaker dinner the following night and luxury accommodations and transportation for the weekend.

LOT INCLUDES:

• Private table for eight guests hosted by two Jackson Family hosts at the CYRUS-inspired “pop-up” dinner on Thursday November 20, 2014 at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens

• Private wine tasting with Wine Master Randy Ullom followed by a VIP Winemaker dinner hosted by Executive Chef Justin Wangler and Wine Master Randy Ullom on Friday November 21, 2014

• Exclusive garden tour and private tasting with Winemaster Randy Ullom and Master Gardener Tucker Taylor

• Collector’s Item 3L bottle signed by Barbara R. Banke, Marcy Smothers, Wine Master Randy Ullom, and Chef Douglas Keane

• Jackson Family Wines Proprietor Barbara R. Banke will match the winner’s bid with all proceeds benefiting Worth Our Weight

• Three nights’ luxury lodging for two couples in Sonoma County

• Private luxury transportation for the weekend

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Collector’s item 3L bottle signed by Barbara R. Banke, Marcy Smothers, Wine Master Randy Ullom and Chef Douglas Keane

2005 Arrowood Vineyards & Winery Réserve Spécial Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 BOTTLE

2010 Arrowood Vineyards & Winery Smothers-Remick Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE

2010 Arrowood Vineyards & Winery Justi Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 BOTTLE

2009 Hartford Family Winery Seascape Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 1 BOTTLE

2009 Hartford Family Winery Arrendell Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 BOTTLE

2009 Hartford Family Winery Zinfandel, Hartford Vineyard, Russian River Valley 1 BOTTLE

2010 Kendall-Jackson Winery Hawkeye Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE

2009 Kendall-Jackson Winery Trace Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE

2012 Kendall-Jackson Winery Jackson Estate Piner Chardonnay, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE

2012 Kendall-Jackson Winery Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1 BOTTLE

2011 La Crema Nine Barrel Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1 BOTTLE

2011 La Crema Nine Barrel Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 BOTTLE

2012 La Crema Shell Ridge Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 BOTTLE

2012 La Crema Pinot Noir, Bennett Valley 1 BOTTLE

2010 Stonestreet Legacy Red Blend, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE

2010 Stonestreet Monolith Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE

2010 Stonestreet Rockfall Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE

2012 Matanzas Creek Winery Helena Bench Sauvignon Blanc, Knights Valley 1 BOTTLE

2012 Matanzas Creek Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Bennett Valley 1 BOTTLE

2012 Matanzas Creek Winery Journey Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 1 BOTTLE

2013 Murphy-Goode Winery Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County 1 BOTTLE

2013 Murphy-Goode Winery Minnesota Cuvée Chardonnay, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE

2012 Murphy-Goode Winery Single Deck Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE

2011 Murphy-Goode Winery Terra a Lago Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE

EVENTS TO TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 20-21, 2014. NO EXCEPTIONS. WILL MATCH BID UP TO $50,000.

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LOT NUMBER 31

Rocking Westside with Bill Champlin of SONS OF CHAMPLIN and CHICAGO

GRACIANNA WINERY & JOHN ASH & CO.

Get ready for one of the most memorable musical evenings you will experience in Sonoma County! Invite up to 20 couples to an intimate, private concert at the stunning home at the Gracianna Winery Estate in the Russian River Valley. This gorgeous property overlooks the prized Mercedes Riverblock vineyard and rests on Sonoma County’s own “Miracle Mile” on Westside Road in Healdsburg. The magnificent architecture, soaring ceilings, majestic views and private art collection set a perfect backdrop for the evening. Your hosts, Lisa and Trini Amador have invited their friend and relative, the legendary Bill Champlin, founder of the Bay Area’s own SONS OF CHAMPLIN and lead singer/musician for CHICAGO, to perform a private, unplugged concert along with his wife Tamara a world-class singer-songwriter herself. You and your guests will enjoy a sit down multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Thomas Schmidt of John Ash & Co. featuring locally grown produce and paired with Gracianna Winery wines while overlooking rows of pinot noir in this private corner of the Russian River Valley. What could be better than plenty of wine, amazing music, and good friends in a fantastic Russian River setting? Don’t miss it!

Lot Includes:

• Private concert featuring Bill and Tamara Champlin for up to 20 couples

• Hosted at the private Gracianna Winery estate in Russian River Valley on the “Miracle Mile”

• Sit-down, multi-course dinner featuring Chef Thomas Schmidt of John Ash & Co.

• One signed bottle of Gracianna Pinot Noir presented to each couple

WINES

2011 Gracianna Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, 750 ml – 12 BOTTLES

2012 Gracianna Estate Russian River Pinot Noir 1 MAGNUM

MUST TAKE PLACE IN SUMMER 2015 ON MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATES THAT WILL BE SET BY MARCH 31, 2015.

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LOT NUMBER 32

Hanzell Heritage Tribute to Winemaker Bob Sessions

HANZELL VINEYARDS

Hanzell is one of Sonoma County’s treasured heritage wineries. It’s a place steeped in history, and it continues to thrive because of its commitment to study, research and examination of every detail of its winemaking processes, both past and present. This magnificent 3-liter collection retrospective is a memorial tribute Winemaker Bob Sessions, a wine pioneer who oversaw 28 vintages at Hanzell, and led the team in their shared dream of crafting wines equal to the finest in the world. This lot is uniquely suited to the connoisseur who appreciates authenticity and expertise, and who will be honored to receive this gift in exchange for a donation to our beloved local charities.


1999 Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley 1 3-LITER

1998 Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley 1 3-LITER

1997 Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley 1 3-LITER

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LOT NUMBER 33

Just Your Speed: Vintage Cars and Fine Wines

KELLER ESTATE AND VISA SIGNATURE

If you’re crazy about cars, this auction lot will start your heart racing! The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the most thrilling classic car competition in the world, and the Keller family wants you to enjoy the experience of classic cars as much as they do. Their own award-winning collection is extensive, and they have shown their cars at this event in the past. Your classic car quest begins with the Pebble Beach exhibits and auctions, which are the most anticipated events of Pebble Beach Automotive Week. You’ll then join other enthusiasts to view a rare collection of classic cars on the fabled golf course’s 18th fairway—with special access only available to insiders, collectors and VIPs. Your time at Pebble Beach Resorts will be luxurious, with a four night stay and a round of golf at The Inn and Links at Spanish Bay and dinner and a spa package for two at the restaurants and The Spa at Pebble Beach – a Forbes Five-Star spa – all courtesy of Visa Signature.

The second part of your exhilarating pursuit takes place in scenic Sonoma County. You and 11 friends will spend the day with Ana Keller of Keller Estate, exploring her family’s passion for vintage cars followed by a wonderful meal elegantly paired with Keller Estate wines. Afterwards, you’ll indulge in a bountiful dinner at Keller Estate Winery complemented by Keller Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Your final experience finds you zooming around Sonoma Raceway, where you and a friend will spend half a day driving the fastest karts on the longest track while exploring the fundamentals of racing, then refuel with a pit stop at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, a Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection property. Hurry—this lot’s about to speed by.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Two tickets and VIP access to 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as Keller Winery guests with benefits only available to an exclusive few

• 5 day luxurious getaway to Pebble Beach, courtesy of Visa Signature, partner of Pebble Beach Resorts

-Four-night stay for 2 guests at the world-famous Inn at Spanish Bay

-Additional tickets to other 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance events

-One unforgettable round of golf for 2 guests at The Links at Spanish Bay

-Wine dinner for 2 at any Pebble Beach Resorts restaurant featuring Keller Estate wines

-Luxury spa package for 2 with world-class treatments at The Spa at Pebble Beach

• Private winemaker dinner at Keller Estate for 12, paired with Keller Estate wines

• Half-day driving experience at Sonoma Raceway

• Two-night stay for 4 guests at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, a Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection property

FOUR BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2010 Keller Estate Precioso Pinot Noir, La Cruz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 1 MAGNUM




PEBBLE BEACH EXPERIENCE MUST BE SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE ON MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATES DURING THE 2015 PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE AUGUST 13 – 17, 2015. ADDITIONAL TICKETS TO BE CONFIRMED ONCE 2015 SCHEDULE IS ANNOUNCED AND AT THE DISCRETION/AVAILABILITY OF PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE. THE SONOMA EXPERIENCE MUST BE SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE ON MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATES. ALL ACTIVITIES MUST BE COMPLETED BY AUGUST 31, 2015..

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LOT NUMBER 34

Cast Your Line for an Exclusive Fly-Fishing Expedition

RAVENSWOOD WINERY

Prepare to get waist-deep in wine and natural wonders when you and three guests travel to Montana for an ultra-exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime fly-fishing expedition created by Joel Peterson and Will Bucklin. Not only are Joel and Will fanatic fly-fishermen who crafted this experience just for you, they are each undisputed wine masters of Sonoma County—Joel is the man-about-Zin, and Will, along with his family, is at the helm of Old Hill Ranch, one of the oldest and most prestigious Zinfandel vineyards in California. These longtime friends are sending you off to the protected and private Teller Wildlife Refuge in Bitterroot Valley, Montana following a wine dinner and overnight stay at the Old Hill Ranch Guest House in the heart of Sonoma Valley with a special selection of limited-production Ravenswood and Old Hill Ranch wines to take home.

Teller Wildlife Refuge is known throughout the world as one of North America’s premier fly-fishing destinations, and access is granted only by special permission. Joel and Will have called in a personal favor to create this exclusive experience, offering you and your three guests access to some of the most beautifully dramatic and remote fly-fishing destinations on the planet. Will and Joel have crafted a dream trip just for you! Raise your paddle to join them on a getaway that combines world-class wine and awe-inspiring adventure and time spent with two of Sonoma’s favorite sons.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Three nights’ lodging and luxury fly fishing package for two couples at the ultra-exclusive Teller Wildlife Refuge in Bitterroot Valley, Montana

• Private winemaker dinner at Old Hill Ranch with Joel Peterson and Will Bucklin featuring rare Ravenswood and Old Hill Ranch Wines

• One-night stay at the charming Old Hill Ranch Guest house in Sonoma Valley for two couples

TWO BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2010 Ravenswood Zinfandel, Old Hill, Sonoma Valley 2 SIGNED MAGNUMS

MUST BE SCHEDULED ON MUTUALLY AGREEABLE DATES. AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED.

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LOT NUMBER 35

Old World Family Traditions, New World Style

SEGHESIO FAMILY VINEYARDS

The Seghesio Family is committed to keeping the Old World Italian traditions alive and well in the New World! You and five guests will visit Seghesio Family Vineyards and go behind the scenes for an intimate experience at one of Sonoma County’s most historic wineries. You’ll start in their historic winery with a cellar tour, barrel tasting and tasting of rare library wines personally selected for you by Winemaker Ted Seghesio.

You’ll join Winery Chef Peter Janiak for a hands-on cooking class demonstrating classic family recipes from the Seghesio’s culinary collection, before you dive in to a family-style meal served on the Tuscan terrace. You’ll indulge in wood-fired pizzas, each one hand prepared with fresh ingredients and paired with Seghesio wines. You and your friends will engage in the classic Italian tradition of a friendly bocce ball tournament with an opportunity to perfect your skills with a lesson from a Bocce Master, and conclude your day sipping world-class Zinfandels around the fire pit. Next day, if unforgettable views appeal to you, take a guided hike to the top of Rattlesnake Hill, overlooking the family’s historic 1895 homestead in the heart of Alexander Valley, for a family style picnic prepared by Chef Peter. The weekend getaway also includes luxury accommodations in Healdsburg and spa treatments for all of your guests. Bring home an impressive 30-bottle collection of Seghesio wines to remember your New World take on an Old World experience.

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LOT INCLUDES:

• Library tasting of Seghesio Zinfandels from historic vintages to new releases selected by Winemaker Ted Seghesio

• Private wine dinner on the terrace for six guests featuring wood-fired pizzas and regional specialties from the outdoor kitchen

• Private cooking demonstration with Seghesio Chef Peter Janiak featuring traditional recipes from the Seghesio family

• Private tour of the historic Seghesio Family Homestead

• Hike Rattlesnake Hill to the picnic grounds overlooking Alexander Valley

• Private picnic lunch for six featuring Seghesio wines

• Hands-on Bocce lesson and private Bocce tournament with instruction from a Master Bocce Player from the Marin Bocce Federation

• One-night luxury lodging for three couples

• Certificate for spa treatments

• Private luxury transportation for the weekend

THIRTY BOTTLE COLLECTION

2011 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel, Rockpile 6 BOTTLES 2011 Seghesio Family Vineyards Cortina Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 6 BOTTLES 2011 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel, Pagani Ranch, Sonoma Valley 6 BOTTLES 2010 Seghesio Family Vineyards Venom Red Blend, Alexander Valley 6 BOTTLES 2011 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel, Home Ranch, Alexander Valley 6 SIGNED MAGNUMS


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LOT NUMBER 36

A Superior Sonoma Sipping Safari


The lucky winner of this wine lover’s lot will have instant access to the most superlative Sonoma wine cellar ever created! This treasure trove of Sonoma sips is filled with 125 bottles that have earned 90+ scores, gold medals and double gold medals, “Best Of” awards and every other accolade you can imagine. This selection celebrates the spirit of Sonoma in every sip! Bid big, and raise a glass to toast-worthy donation to our local charities.

ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE BOTTLE COLLECTION:

2011 Acorn Winery Medley Estate Red Blend, Alegria Vineyard, Russian River Valley 1 SIGNED BOTTLE 2010 Acorn Winery Estate Axiom Syrah, Alegria Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2011 Acorn Winery Old Vines Zinfandel, Alegria Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2012 Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Cabernet Franc, Alexander Valley 2 BOTTLES 2010 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Estate Red Blend, Alexander Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2011 Auteur Wines Chardonnay, Durell, Sonoma Coast 2 BOTTLES 2012 Auteur Wines Chardonnay, Durell, Sonoma Coast 2 BOTTLES 2012 Balletto Vineyards & Winery Estate Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 1 SIGNED BOTTLE 2011 Benovia Winery Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2011 Benovia Winery Cohn Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2011 Benziger Family Winery Cabernet Franc, Pine Mountain 2 BOTTLES 2012 Benziger Family Winery de Coelo Pinot Noir, Quintus, Sonoma Coast 2 BOTTLES NV Breathless Wines Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES 2010 Canihan Family Winery Exuberance Estate Syrah, Canihan Vineyards, Sonoma Valley 3 BOTTLES 2009 Canihan Family Winery Exuberance Estate Syrah, Canihan Vineyards, Sonoma Valley 3 BOTTLES 2010 Carol Shelton Wines Rocky Reserve Zin Zinfandel, Florence Vineyard, Rockpile 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2009 Dane Cellars Zinfandel, Los Chamizal, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES 2012 Davis Bynum Pinot Noir, Jane’s Vineyard, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2012 Davis Bynum Jane’s Vineyard Dijon Clone 667 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2012 Davis Family Vineyards Pinot Noir, Soul Patch, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2010 Deering Wine Zinfandel, Maus Vineyard, Northern Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES 2011 DeLoach Vineyards Our Finest Selection Pinot Noir, Sonoma County 2 MAGNUMS2011 Draxton Heliodoro Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 BOTTLE 2012 Draxton Heliodoro Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 1 BOTTLE 2011 Dunstan Wines Pinot Noir, Durell Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2 BOTTLES 2011 Fausta Family Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2010 Francis Ford Coppola Winery Archimedes Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES

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2006 Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Royal Cuvee Sparkling Wine, Los Carneros 2 BOTTLES 2008 Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Brut Rosé, Los Carneros 2 BOTTLES 2003 Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Cuvée Sparkling Wine, Los Carneros 1 BOTTLE 2003 Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Cuvée Sparkling Wine, Los Carneros 2 BOTTLES NV Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine, Los Carneros 2 BOTTLES 2006 Hidden Ridge Vineyard 55% Slope Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES 2011 Highway 12 Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 3 BOTTLES 2013 Highway 12 Vineyards & Winery Nueva Chardonnay, Los Carneros 3 BOTTLES 2012 Kopriva Wine Chardonnay, Los Carneros 2 BOTTLES 2012 Kosta Browne Winery Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2009 Kosta Browne Winery Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2010 Laurel Glen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Mountain 2 BOTTLES 2011 Limerick Lane Cellars 1910 Block Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 4 BOTTLES 2009 Little Vineyards Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2010 Mayo Family Winery Old Vines Zinfandel, Ricci Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2009 Mayo Family Winery The Barnstormer Zinfandel, Old Vines, Russian River Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2010 Mayo Family Winery The Gypsy Rhone Blend, Sonoma Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2008 Muscardini Cellars Fortuna Bordeaux Blend, B Wise Vineyards, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES 2010 Muscardini Cellars Rancho Salina Red Blend, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES 2011 Orentano Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2 BOTTLES 2010 Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir, Nunes Vineyard, Russian River Valley 1 MAGNUM2011 Parmelee-Hill Wines Darcy Estate White Blend, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE 2011 Parmelee-Hill Wines Estate Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE 2011 Parmelee-Hill Wines Estate Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE 2010 Parmelee-Hill Wines Estate Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE 2010 Parmelee-Hill Wines Block B Estate Syrah, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE 2012 Pedroncelli Winery Mother Clone Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 2 SIGNED BOTTLES 2013 Pedroncelli Winery East Side Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley 2 BOTTLES 2008 Pride Mountain Vineyards Vintner Select Merlot, Sonoma County 2 BOTTLES 2012 Ravenswood Zinfandel, Barricia Vineyard, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES 2011 Ravenswood Belloni Vineyard Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 1 BOTTLE 2011 Ravenswood Old Hill Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE 2011 Ravenswood Barricia Vineyard Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 1 BOTTLE 2011 Ravenswood Teldeschi Vineyard Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 1 BOTTLE 2009 Rodney Strong Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 MAGNUM2011 Rodney Strong Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Brothers Ridge, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE 2011 Rodney Strong Vineyards Symmetry Red Meritage Bordeaux Blend, Alexander Valley 1 MAGNUM2010 Rodney Strong Vineyards Brothers Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE 2011 Rodney Strong Vineyards Symmetry Red Meritage Reserve Bordeaux Blend, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE 2011 Rodney Strong Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1 BOTTLE 2010 Schug Carneros Estate Winery Heritage Reserve Estate Carneros Pinot Noir, Los Carneros 1 MAGNUM2012 Schug Carneros Estate Winery Heritage Reserve Carneros Chardonnay, Los Carneros 1 SIGNED MAGNUM2011 St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Dry Creek Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 2 BOTTLES 2011 Trombetta Family Wines Pinot Noir, Gaps Crown Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2 MAGNUMS2012 Valley of the Moon Winery Old Vines Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 2 BOTTLES

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LOT NUMBER 37

A Perfect Night with Our Top Pinot Producers

AUTEUR, GARY FARRELL WINERY, FARMHOUSE INN & RESTAURANT, HANZELL VINEYARDS, HARTFORD FAMILY WINERY, AND WILLIAMS SELYEM

This private and oh-so-exclusive event for five couples allows lucky guests up-close-and-personal time with five of Sonoma County’s renowned winemakers, as well as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste iconic Pinot Noirs with their creators. Jeff Stewart of Hartford Family Winery, Jeff Mangahas of Williams Selyem, Michael McNeill of Hanzell Vineyards, Theresa Heredia of Gary Farrell Winery and Kenneth Juhasz of Auteur will share five very special single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from the region’s most thrilling Pinot vineyards. You’ll dine on perfectly paired dishes at the Michelin-starred Farmhouse Inn Restaurant, where farm-to-table cuisine is elevated into an unforgettably elegant experience. To commemorate this very special evening, you’ll receive a five-case collection of single vineyard designate wines from Hartford Family Winery, Williams Selyem, Hanzell Vineyards, Gary Farrell Winery, and Auteur.

LOT INCLUDES:

• Once-in-a-lifetime vertical tasting of single vineyard designates presented by your hosts and winemakers Jeff Stewart of Hartford Family Winery, Jeff Mangahas of Williams Selyem, Michael McNeill of Hanzell Vineyards, Theresa Heredia of Gary Farrell Winery, and Kenneth Juhasz of Auteur

• Private dinner for five couples at the Farmhouse Inn’s Michelin star-rated restaurant in the Russian River Valley

• Five (5) case collection of single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from Auteur, Gary Farrell Winery, Hanzell Vineyards, Hartford Family Winery, and Williams Selyem

NOT VALID ON HOLIDAY OR EVENT WEEKENDS. DOES NOT INCLUDE TAXES OR GRATUITY. MUST BE BOOKED FOR A TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY EVENING AS A PRIVATE EVENT. THE FARMHOUSE INN REQUIRES AT LEAST THREE WEEKS ADVANCE NOTICE WITH DESIRED BOOKING DATE. CANNOT BE EXCHANGED FOR CASH OR OTHER ITEMS. EXPIRES MAY 1, 2015.

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LOT NUMBER 38

Be a Star at Sonoma Wine Country Weekend 2015


You’ve been a big player at the Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction, but now you’ve got the chance to take center stage at all of the events at Sonoma Wine Country Weekend 2015! You and your friends will relax in your private deluxe accommodations, plus you’ll be squired to the Auction in a private limo. Your all-access pass includes luxury lodging for four nights, tickets to every single spectacular event where you’ll receive insider treatment, special meet-and-greets, a personal sommelier at the 2015 Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction and other surprises too numerous to mention!

LOT INCLUDES:

• Deluxe accommodations for four couples for four nights during the 2015 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend

• Tickets for eight to an exclusive VIP Party on Thursday, August 27, 2015

• Tickets for eight to a Winemaker Luncheon on Friday, August 28, 2015

• Tickets for eight to Winemaker Dinner on Friday, August 28, 2015

• Tickets for eight to Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Estate Vineyards on Saturday, August 29, 2015

• Tickets for eight to a Winemaker Dinner on Saturday, August 29, 2015

• Tickets for eight to the Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction including seating at the Head Table with a personal tableside sommelier

• Your choice of Sonoma reserve wines served at the Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction

• Round-trip limousine service transportation for the Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction on Sunday, August 30, 2015

EVENTS TO TAKE PLACE ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND, AUGUST 27-31, 2015. DATES AND LOCATIONS OF EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PREFERRED CHOICES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

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Check out the online auction at BiddingForGood.com/SonomaWineCountryWeekend/OnlineAuction Online auction closes September 12, 2014.

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