JUNE 18 2016 - Vintage Affaire

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JUNE §18 §2016
JUNE § 18 § 2016
benefiting
VISTA CENTER FOR THE BLIND
AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Encouraging hope, inspiring success and
empowering independence
schedule of events
JUNE § 18 § 2016
ATHERTON
4:00 PM
Silent Auction
Wine Tasting with Pouring Vintners
Hors d’oeuvre Pairings by Master Chefs
6:00 PM
Gourmet Dinner by Melons
Live Auction
featuring rare and collectible wines,
favorite get-aways and new surprises.
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table of contents
Schedule Of Events..................................................................... 2
OUR HEARTFELT THANKS
Our Generous Underwriters....................................................... 5
From The President..................................................................... 6
From The Executive Director...................................................... 7
Special Contributors................................................................... 8
Vista Center Foundation............................................................. 9
Vintage Affaire Committee......................................................... 9
Vista Center Board.................................................................... 10
Founders Award..........................................................................11
OUR MASTER CHEFS & POURING VINTNERS
Our Master Chefs...................................................................... 13
Our Pouring Vintners................................................................18
Wine Menu................................................................................ 22
SILENT AUCTION
Silent Auction............................................................................ 27
LIVE AUCTION
Conditions Of Sale.................................................................... 59
Live Auction...............................................................................61
Invest In Vision..........................................................................76
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OUR
HEARTFELT
THANKS
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our generous underwriters
Cabernet Sponsors
DPR
CONSTRUCTION
PROUDLY SUPPORTS
VISTA CENTER FOR THE BLIND
AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
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Protecting Ideas from Coast to Coast
and Around the World for 20 Years
Anonymous
Chardonnay Sponsors
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www.linkedin.com/company/patterson-&-sheridan-llp
@PSpatentlaw
Paula & Steve Smith
Anonymous
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from the president
from the executive director
Dear Vintage Affaire Guests,
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 34th annual Vintage Affaire! Each year, the proceeds
from this wonderful event benefit the clients of Vista Center for the
Blind and Visually Impaired by providing funds for our services for
individuals threatened by loss of independence due to moderate or
severe vision impairment. Since 1983, Vintage Affaire has contributed
over $8 million, helping to ensure that Vista Center can continue
its important work serving over 2,600 children, adults and family
members in our community each year.
Thank you for your generous and enthusiastic support of Vintage
Affaire 2016 – our 34th one! It means so much to Vista Center –
our clients and their families and our dedicated staff and board.
This wonderful tradition brings to you the premier wines of our participating vintners and delicious appetizers from our area’s best chefs.
We encourage you to bid generously on our spectacular auction items,
both during the silent and live auction events. Your participation
helps us support our mission to empower our clients to embrace life
to the fullest.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Kathy Ladra and Elizabeth
Lucchesi, co-chairs of Vintage Affaire, and to all the other volunteers
who have worked tirelessly for the past twelve months to make this day
a success. We would also like to thank all our underwriters, patrons,
pouring vintners, chefs and the many businesses and individuals
who have contributed to the auction this year. Please take time to
personally thank them as you see them throughout the day.
On behalf of the entire Board of Directors of Vista Center for the
Blind and Visually Impaired, I thank you for your support of the
life-changing work of Vista Center and wish you a most enjoyable day
at the 34th annual Vintage Affaire.
With sincere gratitude,
Susan Rinne Miklos
President, Board of Directors
Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Very special thank yous go to Kathy Ladra and Elizabeth Lucchesi
for their leadership of Vintage Affaire this year, and to all of the
volunteers who have given their time and talent to make it a big
success. Vista Center is very fortunate to have these dedicated
leaders and volunteers!
We thank our very generous homeowner for again welcoming us to
his gardens in this beautiful Atherton setting. We so appreciate the
generosity of those who care about giving back to the community in
this way.
We are especially grateful to each of you for helping us to fulfill
Vista Center’s mission of empowering individuals who are blind or
visually impaired to embrace life to the fullest!
As we have been since our incorporation in 1945, Vista Center is a
private, nonprofit organization that provides services for individuals
in our community who are blind or visually impaired, regardless
of their ability to pay. We rely on the ongoing support of donors,
volunteers and board members to help make this possible. The
generosity of the bidders and attendees at Vintage Affaire provides
much of our funding. Through your generous participation in
this 34th Vintage Affaire, you are helping us to empower our
clients to fully embrace life by achieving their highest potential for
independence. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Pam Brandin, Executive Director
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SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS
VISTA CENTER FOUNDATION
and
To all our donors, pouring vintners, chefs, patrons, guests and
volunteers, we thank you for being a part of our 34th Annual
Vintage Affaire.
To our generous host, Mike Murphy, who is sharing his beautiful
home for the second year, we extend our heartfelt thanks for his
generosity and warm welcome to Vintage Affaire.
VINTAGE AFFAIRE COMMITTEE
Kathryn Ladra & Elizabeth Lucchesi
Chairs
James Abernathy • Penn and Nancy Butler • Fritz Hatton
Terri Bailard • Lisa Brandin • Pam Brandin
Terri Bailard •The Collier Family Fund • Anne Dauer
Marcie Brown • Cathy Carlson • Meaux Costello
Martha Edwards and John Orcutt
(in honor of Kathy Ladra and Elizabeth Lucchesi)
Lani Dorff • Carrie Drake • Martha Edwards
Sally and Craig Falkenhagen • Melanie and Michael Freitas
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Frye •Susan Gregory
Bruce Fielding • Justine Franklin
Amanda George • Dana Griffin • Dave Heppberger
Michael Hensley Party Rentals • Leslie Howard • Derk K. Hunter
Leslie Howard • Cathy Jensen • Mary Johnson
Rachel Hunter • Mr. and Mrs. Walter Joyce
Terry Kurfess • Jean Limbach • Bridget Madigan
Kathryn and Michael Ladra • La Tavola Fine Linen Rental
Ryan Manero • Susan Martin • Nancy Merwin
Suzanne Legallet • Jean and Alan Limbach
Sonia Mitchell • Naomi Chavez Peters • Glenn Procter
Sonia Mitchell and Henry Bullock • Patrick Moore
Vanessa Roach • Lisa Tayeri • Clay Tingley • Suzi Tinsley
Beth Guillaumin and Charles Perrell • David Pratt
Stephanie von Thaden • Elizabeth Wood • Jan Woolsey
Blythe and Bob Rider • Kenneth Rosenthal
Joan and Elmo Sanders • Kris Spencer-Jones • Suzi and Ken Tinsley
Susan and Nels Westman • Marzette O. Woods
Jan Woolsey and Lora Perkins • William Zappettini
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VISTA CENTER BOARD
founders award
fritz hatton
Susan Rinne Miklos
President
Claire Biancalana
Bridget Madigan
Vice Presidents
Jovita Honor
Treasurer
Elizabeth Day
Secretary
Pam Brandin, MPA
Executive Director
Amy Andonian • Recia Blumenkranz, M.D.
Carrie Borofka • Catherine Carlton
Annie Chapin • Charles Chen
Margaret Day • Joan Desmond
Bruce Fielding • Michael Freitas
Susan Glass • David Hoffman
Glenn Johnson • Patricia Joyce
Kathy Ladra • Susan Martin
Artis Montague, M.D., Ph.D. • Mark O’Boyle
Alla Panchenko • Maria Espinosa Shipley
Susan Ure • Nels Westman
Karen Wick • Mark Wieland, M.D.
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We are pleased to honor Fritz Hatton with the
2016 Vintage Affaire Founders Award.
The Founders Award was created to honor
Mona Armistead and Bob Hockey, founders of
Vintage Affaire, and to recognize an individual
who has given extraordinary service to both
Vista Center and Vintage Affaire.
No one exemplifies this more than Fritz Hatton,
the inaugural Vintage Affaire auctioneer
who has returned for 29 of the 34 years. For 20 years, Fritz has
generously donated wine from his own family winery, Arietta, one of
Napa’s top producers of Bordeaux-style blended wines. He has given
advice and contacts whenever needed. He has been an advocate and
cheerleader for Vista Center and Vintage Affaire throughout his 34
years with the event both as auctioneer and friend.
Fritz has extensive experience in the wine auction and wine industry,
beginning with his career in Christie’s Wine Department in 1980.
He was the aucioneer for the first Peninsula Center for the Blind
auction in 1983 and has orchestrated hundreds of other charitable
organization auctions thereafter, most notably the renowned
Napa Valley Wine Auction. He was the first auctioneer to exceed
$1 million for an auction item -- a 6 L 1992 Screaming Eagle
Cabernet Sauvignon, the most expensive bottle ever auctioned. He
worked for both Christie’s and Zachys as a consultant and wine
advisor. He continues to conduct all commercial wine auctions for
Zachys, as well as numerous other charity wine auctions nationwide.
Fritz founded his own winery, Arietta, in 1996 and he and his wife
Caren became sole owners in 2005. Fritz and Caren Hatton reside
in Napa with their two daughters. Apart from family and wine, his
major interest is classical music. Fritz is just as happy playing the
piano as he is encouraging bidders to turn cash into collectible wine.
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YOU ARE A HERO.
You understand the power of togetherness.
You help strengthen the ties of community. You
use your boundless energy to enrich the lives of
those around you. For your selfless dedication,
we salute you.
Union Bank® is proud to support Vista Center
for the Blind and Visually Impaired as your
work changes the lives of people every day.
unionbank.com
The Private Bank,
Palo Alto Main
Andy Tanenbaum
Personal Trust Admin.
400 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Branch Manager
4291 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Managing Director
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San Francisco, CA 94104
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brand name of MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
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MASTER
CHEFS
& POURING
VINTNERS
our master chefs
EXECUTIVE CHEF
XAVIER SALOMON
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
One Miramontes Point Road,
Half Moon Bay
650.712.7000
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/
HalfMoonBay
is honored to support
Vintage Affaire
and
Vista Center
for the Blind
and Visually Impaired
MENLO EQUITIES
Adding Value Through Expertise
in Commercial Real Estate
Fourth in his family to earn the title
of Maître Cuisinier de France (French
Master Chef), and a fifth generation Chef, Xavier Salomon’s passion
for food began at his family’s restaurant in Savoie, France.
Chef Salomon graduated from Thonon les Bains Culinary Academy.
His European tenure includes training under Jo Rostang at his
Michelin Three-Star restaurant La Bonne Auberge in Antibes and at
Le Bateau Ivre in Courchevel. In 1991 he joined The Ritz-Carlton
Hotel Company as the Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Aspen
and in 1996, moved to Atlanta at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead.
Since joining The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay in July 2001, Chef
Salomon has overseen all dining experiences throughout the resort
including its signature restaurant Navio. His passion for utilizing
Northern California’s rich bounty of local harvests has resulted in
national recognition for The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay and its
accomplished culinary team.
Chef Salomon is a recognized ambassador for the Ritz-Carlton
Culinary division. He has participated in over 20 new Ritz-Carlton
openings and provided his expertise through out the world. In 2011
he was awarded the Chef of the Year Award for Culinary Excellence
for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company worldwide.
www.menloequities.com
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EXECUTIVE CHEF PETER RUDOLPH
Madera, Rosewood Sand Hill
2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park
650.561.1540
www.maderasandhill.com
Peter Rudolph is the Executive Chef of
Madera, the signature restaurant at Rosewood
Sand Hill in Menlo Park, Rosewood Hotels
and Resorts’ newest addition to its collection of distinctive
properties. Chef Rudolph comes to Madera following two years as
Executive Chef at famed Campton Place in San Francisco, where
he was named one of StarChef.com’s Rising Star Chefs in San
Francisco.
Chef Rudolph became interested in cooking while growing up
in Martinez, an East Bay town near San Francisco, where he was
surrounded by fresh produce that grew in his grandparents’ garden.
Spending time in his grandmother’s kitchen eventually led him
to the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, where he
graduated in 1995. Shortly thereafter, he began his culinary career as
a pastry chef at San Francisco’s Brasserie Savoy.
Chef Rudolph refocused on savory cooking by making his way into
the kitchens of fine hotels, spending 10 years with The Ritz-Carlton
Hotel Company. His career with the luxury hotel brand began at
the award-winning Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead in
suburban Atlanta. He eventually returned to the West Coast as Sous
Chef at Jer-Ne in The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, and as Chef de
Cuisine for Navio at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.
At Madera, Chef Rudolph says he is coming back to cooking the
cuisine he is most comfortable with – refined yet approachable food
that honors the many culinary traditions of the Western United
States. The well-crafted, market-driven cuisine with bold flavors
will be centered on a wood-fire grill. Chef Rudolph will highlight
his menu with sustainably harvested and produced seafood and
meats that are paired with the bountiful harvest of the surrounding
farming communities.
Chef Rudolph lives in San Francisco with his wife, Kristie and son,
Logan. In his free time, he is an avid cyclist.
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OWNER AND EXECUTIVE CHEF
GUILLAUME BIENAIME
Zola Restaurant
565 Bryant Street, Palo Alto
650.521.0651
www.zolapa.com
Growing up in both France and the
U.S., Chef Owner Guillaume Bienaime
was exposed from a young age to the conviviality brought on by good
food and wine. He first began his journey as an intern at Marché
during his culinary studies at Johnson & Wales University. Upon
graduating, he was hired on as a Sous Chef at the popular Menlo
Park restaurant. It is there that he developed his cooking repertoire,
steadily moving up the ranks to Executive Chef.
After seven years, he moved on to open Portola Kitchen, developing
the concept and menu from scratch. It was shortly after leaving
Portola Kitchen that he discovered the space that would eventually
become Zola. Small, intimate and located in the heart of downtown
Palo Alto, he couldn’t think of a better spot for a neighborhood
gathering place that could hearken to his upbringing and training,
while simultaneously filling a void. He opened Zola in fall of 2014.
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CHEF ANTON VOKEL
Palace Café Catering
139 South Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale
408-774-6111
Being a San Francisco Bay Area native
and raised in Lake Tahoe, Chef Anton
was bitten by the culinary bug early on
working in an apprentice position as Chef de Partie on Lake Tahoe’s
North Shore with legendary Chef Douglas Dale at WOLFDALES.
Chef Anton feels this experience gave him the skills, appreciation,
understanding and eventually the opportunity needed to foster his
career today.
After time spent in San Francisco at the California Culinary
Academy and learning from some of the Bay Area’s most influential
chefs, Vokel was quickly recruited by Graham Rock of Chambers
Landing and Backstage Bistro as Chef, where Graham mentored
Chef Anton in the culture and history behind food.
Since then, Chef Anton has expanded his career working in
different aspects of the food industry, leading kitchens and
consulting with new restaurant and catering company owners.
Now settled in where both his love of food and customer satisfaction
meet, Chef Anton is the Culinary Director working with proprietor
and Palace Café Catering founder and owner Donna Eaton-Busse.
Together they have assembled an impressive team and continually
treat their clients to fresh, consistent, quality driven ideas and
culinary adventures.
As a chef, Vokel strives to make the experience of eating a
memorable one, whether in a daily corporate setting, intimate
dining occasion or large-scale event celebration, his appreciation for
great flavors and his desire to put the client first resonates with each
occasion.
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CHEF/OWNER CRAIG STOLL
Delfina Restaurant Group
651 Emerson, Palo Alto
650-353-2208
James Beard Award Winner and
critically acclaimed chef, Craig Stoll,
might be a New York native and a San
Franciscan at heart, but it's his love
and respect for soulful Italian cooking that have come to define
him. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America and
working through some of San Francisco's finest restaurants, Craig
was awarded a scholarship to attend the ICIF cooking school in
Torino, Italy. There it was an externship at Tuscany’s one-Michelinstar restaurant Da Delfina that paved his vision. He returned to
San Francisco and in 1998, along with his wife Annie Stoll, opened
Delfina, a relatively casual 50-seat restaurant located in the still upand-coming Mission District, serving rustic Italian food infused with
San Francisco’s local and sustainable values.
Delfina quickly became a major dining destination, bringing people
from all over to try Craig’s cooking including signature dishes like
the Fresh Grilled Calamari, Insalata di Campo and Spaghetti and
demanding the restaurant's expansion to 85-seats. This ultimately
garnered him a place as one of Food & Wine’s “Best New Chefs”
in 2001 and Best Chef: Pacific from the James Beard Foundation
in 2010. In 2005, the Stoll’s opened their first Pizzeria Delfina next
door, following up with a second location in Pacific Heights in 2009
and two more down on the Peninsula in Burlingame and Palo Alto
in 2014. And with the addition of Locanda, an upscale Roman
Osteria & Bar complete with artisanal cocktails, Craig solidified his
reputation as one of the country’s most dynamic and influential
chefs.
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our pouring vintners
THE COUNCIL
SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS
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P H I F E R PAV I T T
( D AT E N I G H T )
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WINE MENU
Alpha Omega Winery
Tasting: Dinner:
2010 The Council
2010 Anti Council
2014 Sauvignon Blanc
2012 Proprietary Red
Dinner:
2013 Chardonnay
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Arietta
Tasting:
2014 “On the White Keys”
2013 Arietta Merlot
2013 Arietta H Block
Dinner:
2012 Arietta Artists’ Reserve
2011 Arietta H Block
2010 Arietta Variation One
Darioush Winery
Tasting:
2015 Signature Voignier
2013 Signature Cabernet
DeSante
Tasting:
2014 Old Vine Chardonnay,
Napa Valley
2013 The Old Vines, Napa Valley White Field Blend
2013 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
2013 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Dinner:
Bell Wine Cellars
Tasting:
NV Blanc de Noir, North Coast Brut
Dinner:
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
The Council
Santa Lucia Highlands
Tasting:
2012 Council
2012 Anti Council
2011 The Council
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2014 Old Vine Chardonnay,
Napa Valley
2013 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Duckhorn Vineyards
Tasting:
2013 Merlot, Three Palms Vineyard
2013 Goldeneye Pinot Noir,
Anderson Valley
2013 Migration Chardonnay,
Russian River Valley
Dinner:
2013 Migration Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
2013 Goldeneye Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
2012 Hall Jack’s Masterpiece
Cabernet Sauvignon
Dinner:
2012 Hall Jack’s Masterpiece Cabernet Sauvignon
Gary Farrell Vineyards
& Winery
Tasting:
Liquid Sky
Tasting:
2014 Baciagalupi Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian
River Valley
2014 Rochioli Vineyard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
2014 Hallberg Vineyard, Dijon Clones Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
2014 Bien Nacido Vineyard
Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley
Dinner:
Dinner:
2008 Liquid Sky Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Liquid Sky Vineyards Syrah
2014 Liquid Sky Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
2008 Liquid Sky Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Liquid Sky Vineyards Syrah
2014 Liquid Sky Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
2014 Russian River Selection
Pino Noir, Russian River Valley
Mindego Ridge Vineyard
Tasting:
Freemark Abbey
2014 Chardonnay
2014 Pinot Noir
Tasting:
2014 Chardonnay, Napa Valley
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé,
Napa Valley
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford
Dinner:
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
HALL and WALT Wine
Tasting:
2014 Hall T Bar T Ranch
Sauvignon Blanc
2014 Walt Blue Jay Pinot Noir
Dinner:
2014 Pinot Noir
Phifer Pavitt
Tasting:
2015 Date Night Sauvignon Blanc
2012 Date Night Cabernet Sauvignon
Dinner:
2015 Date Night Sauvignon Blanc
2012Date Night Cabernet Sauvignon
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Ramey Wine Cellars
Tasting:
Spring Mountain Vineyard
Tasting:
2013 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2012 Sauvignon Blanc
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Elivette
Dinner:
2014 Syrah, Sonoma Coast
Dinner:
2010 Chardonnary, Hudson Vineyard, Napa-Carneros
2012 Cabernet Sauvgnon
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon “Annum”, Napa Valley
Ridge Vineyards
Tasting:
2014 Estate Chardonnay
2014 Zinfandel, Geyserville Blend
Dinner:
2013 Estate Merlot
Rombauer Vineyards
Tasting:
Testarossa Winery
Tasting:
2014 Chardonnay, Sierra Madre Vineyard
2014 Pinot Noir, Doctor’s Vineyard
2012 Meritage, Santa Cruz Mountains
ZD Wines
Tasting:
2014 Carneros Chardonnay
2012 Carneros Merlot
2014 Rombauer Zinfandel
2013 Napa Cabernet
2015 Rosa Lee Grenache Blanc, Sonoma Coast
2014 Chardonnay
2014 Pinot Noir, Carneros
2013 Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley
Dinner:
Dinner:
2012 Carneros Merlot
2014 Rombauer Zinfandel
2014 ZD Reserve
2014 ZD Founder’s Reserve Pinot Noir, Carneros
Skipstone
Tasting:
2014 Viognier
2013 Faultline
Dinner:
2013 Oliver’s Blend
Callan is proud to sponsor
Vintage Affaire,
benefitting the
Vista Center for the Blind.
Atlanta
Chicago
Denver
New Jersey
San Francisco
www.callan.com
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Menlo Charity Horse Show
benefiting Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
August 9-14, 2016, 7 am to 7 pm
190 Park Lane, Atherton, CA 94027
$10 per day
(children under 12 complimentary)
• Over 600 of the West Coast’s top riders and their
horses competing in Olympic-style open-field
jumping
• Non-stop competition in 3 arenas daily
• Over forty equestrian boutiques
• Refreshments available on the grounds
• Over $150,000 in prize money and awards
and the Horse Show Committee
salute our exhibitors and sponsors for their generosity.
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For futher information call: (650) 701-0542
www.menlohorseshow.org
SILENT AUCTION
silent auction
categories
Indulge
Paula & Steve
Smith
PROUDLY SUPPORT
Lots 101 - 110
Enhance your life with services, products and
experiences that tempt, pamper and treat you.
Pouring Vintners
Lots 201 - 213
In addition to their generous offering for your tasting
and dining pleasure, our Pouring Vintners have
contributed experiences and wines created expressly for
our Vintage Affaire guests.
Special Moments
Vista Center
for The Blind and
Visually Impaired
Lots 301 - 312
Includes short local get-aways, fun experiences, sports
packages and above all, unique opportunities you won’t
be able to resist.
Winning Wines
Lots 501 - 520
As is always the case, you have many outstanding
opportunities to enhance your own wine cellar and take
home a bounty of special and rare wines generously
provided by our Vintage Affaire donors.
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SILENT AUCTION
INDULGE
LOT 101
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR YOUR FINE WINES
Your investment in fine wines is only as good as their proper storage.
Let The WineBank in Menlo Park protect your collection with a
locker holding up to 20 cases for one year. This state-of-the-art
facility offers convenient and secure temperature-controlled storage
of your finest vintages. The value of this lot may be applied to the
rental of a locker already occupied.
1 20-Case Locker for 1 Year
1 Gift Certificate in all
Donated by The WineBank
LOT 102
UP THE WOW FACTOR IN YOUR GARDEN!
Give your garden a facelift! Work with Suzanne Legallet, local
horticulturist and gardener extraordinaire to add sparkle to your
garden. She will share 6 hours of consulting time to offer plant
suggestions and improvements that will give your garden a lush and
inviting look. Use this certificate before June 18, 2017.
Donated by Suzanne Legallet
LOT 103
SUMMER STUNNERS
Carmen Priolo honed her extraordinary design skills throughout
Europe – Italy, Germany and England – before moving to the U.S.
where she fell in love with the beauty and serenity of Carmel and
moved there in 1989. Her pieces are one of a kind. You will be the
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SILENT AUCTION
proud owner of this stunning necklace and coordinating earrings
featuring 8mm pearls and turquoise.
1 necklace and 1 pair of earrings in all
Donated by Carmen Priolo Design
LOT 104
CAPTURE THE BEAUTY OF YOUR FAMILY Joshua Ets-Hokin has been photographing Bay Area families for over
25 years. He guarantees that you will not only be happy with your
photographs but thrilled. He will spend all the time necessary to
understand and create photographs of you and your family that will
be keepsakes forever. Voted “Best of the Bay” by the San Francisco
Chronicle, Joshua gives you a $500 gift card or a hand-printed black
and white photograph matted to 16 x 20. This package is nontransferable. Weekend and holiday upgrades are available. Mail
your activation card within 30 days to activate your certificate.
Donated by Ets-Hokin Studio
LOT 105
LUXE LUX EYEWEAR FOR HIM AND HER
Lux is the Peninsula’s premier destination for eyewear, offering
the finest optical materials with uniquely iconic, artisan designs.
Decorated with Austrian crystals, sunglasses for her by Judith Leiber
are sure to add elegance to everyday wear. David Yurman for him
features a handsome titanium detail. Each creation is executed with
a meticulous attention to detail.
Two Sunglasses in all
Donated by Lux Eyewear
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SILENT AUCTION
LOT 106
BREW YOUR OWN BEER AT DIVING DOG
Brew and bottle your own beer at Uptown Oakland’s hottest
brew house. The Diving Dog is located at 1802 Telegraph
Avenue, across from the Fox Theater and next to the 19th Street
Bart Station. Diving Dog provides the recipes, ingredients and
instructions to brew and bottle your own beer. You choose one of
the 20 recipes covering all major styles. Your beer then ferments
onsite in a temperature-controlled room for a few weeks (timing
dependent on the style chosen). Once fermented, your beer is then
filtered, carbonated, kegged and ready for your follow-up bottling
appointment. One brew-session (kettle) yields approximately 6 cases
of 12 / 22-oz bottles of beer. Provide the artwork and Diving Dog
will provide you with your own custom labels. Make a party out of
it and bring your friends or office mates! Your brew session must be
scheduled online at www.divingdogbrew.com. Must be used by June
30, 2017.
1 Gift Certificate (Mounted on Bottle) in all
Donated by Terri and Tom Bailard
LOT 107
DESIGN CONSULTATION WITH MICHAEL MERRILL
Michael Merrill Design Studio is one of San Francisco’s premier
residential interior designers. Let Michael come into your home
for a 2-hour site evaluation, consultation and budget discussion to
assess your needs and desires, and to offer his vision. Appointment
to be scheduled for a mutually convenient date and time. Expires
June 18, 2017.
Donated by Michael Merrill Design Studio
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SILENT AUCTION
LOT 108
SAY CHEESE FOR A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY PORTRAIT
Enjoy a weekday family portrait session from Eric Schumacher Fine
Photography. Specializing in fine art, black and white, one-of-a-kind
documentary-style photographs, Eric focuses on the relationships
among family members and the joy they bring each other. Eric will
personally review your images and curate the perfect photographic
collection for your home. This includes a signed museum quality,
black and white photograph matted to 16 x 20 or a $500 print
credit. This is non-transferable and must be used by June 18, 2017.
Donated by Schumacher Photography
LOT 109
FUN AND FUNCTIONAL PLADRA PLAID
These fun, fashionable and functional shirts (one women’s and one
men’s) are sure to become your favorites. You’ll feel good wearing
it at your favorite Giant’s game or when you’re out about town.
Pladra, founded in 2013, is built on the foundation of quality of
construction and materials. Traditional design combined with
distinctive details make a Pladra shirt stand out from the traditional
flannel. Additional sizes available. 2 shirts in all
Donated by Kathy and Michael Ladra
LOT 110
CARRY ME AWAY!
Carry your wine in style with this handy two-bottle tote made of
salvaged, old-growth redwood. Pairs well with red or white!
Donated by Peter Moore
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POURING VINTNERS
LOT 201
MAGNIFICENT MONTE BELLO
The exotic, flamboyant Ridge Vineyards 2013 Monte Bello, a
3-decade wine for longevity, is voluptuous, layered, seamless and
concentrated yet still elegant. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon,
with a small amount of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, it
offers great polish and depth, with mountain briar and cassis fruit,
licorice, flowers, wet stone mineral and sweet toasted oak. The wine
is full, richly structured, with firm acidity and tannins and a long,
intense finish. Since its first commercial release in the early 1960s,
Ridge Monte Bello has remained one of the most pedigreed wines
in the U.S.
Ridge Vineyards 2013 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains (1 3-liter
bottle)
1 3-liter bottle in all
Donated by Ridge Vineyards
LOT 202
MINDEGO RIDGE TOUR, TASTING AND DINNER IN THE
VINEYARD FOR SIX
Six friends will enjoy an exclusive visit to Mindego Ridge Vineyard,
a private vineyard gem in the Santa Cruz Mountains on a bucolic
estate with 10-acres planted to vine. Wines are made by acclaimed
vintner, Ehren Jordan, of Turley and Failla pedigree. Mindego Ridge
Vineyard is not open to the public so take advantage of this unique
opportunity to tour Mindego Ridge’s beautiful site with proprietors
Dave and Stacey Gollnick and enjoy their single vineyard, estate
grown wines, both library and current releases. Then enjoy a four
course farm-to-table dinner in the vineyard. This lot includes a
1-year complimentary membership to Mindego Ridge Vineyard’s
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Collector’s Club, which includes Spring and Fall shipments of 6
bottles each and other special members-only vineyard events.
Tour, Tasting and Dinner for 6
2 Gift Certificates in all
Donated by Mindego Ridge Vineyard
LOT 203
VINEYARD VIEW TOUR AND TASTING AT ZD FOR FOUR
Visit ZD Wines and enjoy a Vineyard View Tour for 4
guests. Following a behind-the-scenes tour of ZD’s cellar and a
barrel sampling, you will enjoy a private, seated tasting of reserve
wines in the Vineyard View Room. Each wine is complemented
with artisan cheese and charcuterie, finishing with a decadent
chocolate truffle. The winning bidder will receive a magnum
of ZD’s 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon and a magnum of ZD’s 2014
Chardonnay.
Tour and Tasting for 4
ZD 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1 magnum)
ZD 2014 Chardonnay (1 magnum)
1 Gift Certificate and 2 magnums in all
Donated by ZD Wines
LOT 204
PHIFER PAVITT TOUR AND TASTING FOR FOUR
The winning bidder will enjoy a tour and tasting for 4 at the Phifer
Pavitt Winery. This lot also includes 3 bottles of Phifer Pavitt 2012
Cabernet Sauvignon Date Night, a rich, wild, and densely layered,
with focused, silky flavors and velvety tannins, structured to afford
delicious drinking through 2035. The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc is
vibrant and lively, showcasing citrus, peach and melon, with an
elegant minerality.
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Phifer Pavitt 2012 Date Night Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (3)
Phifer Pavitt 2015 Date Night Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley (3)
1 Gift Certificate and 6 bottles in all
Donated by Phifer Pavitt Winery
LOT 205
RAMEY – A CALIFORNIA WINE PIONEER NOTED FOR
BENCHMARK CALIFORNIA STYLE
David Ramey is widely acknowledged to be among the wine pioneers
whose efforts helped raise the bar for all California winemakers. He
produces handcrafted wines in an Old World tradition, coupled
with New World innovation and California terroir. His traditional,
artisan techniques create the elegance and richness of Ramey
wines. Ramey Chardonnay shows great depth of flavor, aromatic
complexity and a fine balance between richness and delicacy. Ramey
Cabernet is velvety textured, weighty and balanced, with lots of fruit
and tannin.
Ramey Wine Cellars 2008 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard Carneros (1
etched 3-liter bottle)
Ramey Wine Cellars 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon “Annum” Napa
Valley (1 etched 3-liter bottle)
2 etched 3-liter bottles in all
Donated by Ramey Wine Cellars
LOT 206
DISTINCTIVE DESANTE
DeSante produces wines that are fresh, fragrant, elegant and
flavorful and this lot is solid affirmation of that. The Oakville
Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold red capable of aging 15-20 years.
The fruit is from the prestigious 100-point Fortuna Vineyard. The
Rutherford Cabernet offers mild, smooth tannins and is full and
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sweet. The Old Vine Chardonnay, from vines planted in the early
60s, is fruit-driven, with a stripe of minerality. It is crisp, with a
toasty note on the long finish. The Old Vines White is produced
from heritage grape varieties, dry farmed since the mid-50s, with
vines ranging from 50-90 years of age. It is fresh, broad and focused.
DeSante Wines 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville (2 magnums)
DeSante Wines 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford (2 magnums)
DeSante Wines 2013 The Old Vines White Napa Valley (2
magnums)
DeSante Wines 2014 Chardonnay Old Vine Napa Valley (2
magnums)
8 magnums in all
Donated by DeSante Wines
LOT 207
BELL WINE TASTING AND TOUR FOR EIGHT
Established in 1991, Bell Wine Cellars is a small family-owned
winery in Yountville dedicated to producing handcrafted Napa
Valley wines. You will be the lucky recipient of a Grape to Glass
Tasting and Tour for 8 guests. Greeted with delicious sparkling
wine, you will have the opportunity to take a tour of the vineyard
and winemaking facility and receive an in-depth history of the
winery. Appreciate a taste of 5 of their current wines along with a
yummy cheese pairing.
Grape to Glass Tasting and Tour for 8 guests
Donated by Bell Wine Cellars
LOT 208
PRIVATE TOUR AND TASTING AT TESTAROSSA FOR TWELVE
Enjoy a private tour and wine and cheese paired tasting for 12 guests
at Testarossa’s 19th century stone winery in the heart of Los Gatos.
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The beautiful winery, on the site of the caves and cellars of the old
Novitiate winery, was founded in 1993 by Diana and Rob Jensen.
Experience the rustic elegance of the historic winery and a salonstyle wine tasting of some of Testarossa’s acclaimed single-vineyard
Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs paired with a selection of artisan
cheeses. The winning bidder will also receive a magnum of the
Testarossa 2013 Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir and a magnum of the
Testarossa 2013 Dos Rubios Vineyard Pinot Noir.
Testarossa 2013 Pinot Noir Garys’ Vineyard (1 magnum)
Testarossa 2013 Pinot Noir Dos Rubios Vineyard (1 magnum)
Donated by Testarossa Winery
LOT 209
A TASTE OF HALL CULINARY PROGRAM EXPERIENCE FOR EIGHT
Tour the HALL 33-acre property in St. Helena, the historic
150-year-old Bergfeld Vineyard, and lush gardens. Enjoy a cooking
demonstration in the St. Helena demo kitchen, followed by a
multi-course, seasonal food pairing with a generous flight of current
release HALL wines. HALL Wines is a critically acclaimed producer
of artisan Napa Valley Cabernets in two locations, St. Helena and
Rutherford. The winning bidder will take home a 3-liter bottle of
the HALL 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet.
Private Taste of Hall Culinary Program Experience
HALL 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet (1 3-liter)
1 Gift Certificate and 1 3-liter bottle in all
Donated by HALL Wines
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LOT 210
FREEMARK ABBEY – EXCELLENT NAPA VALLEY WINE Freemark Abbey’s Bosché Vineyard has been regarded as one of
California’s leading vineyards for over 40 years and the Bosché
Cabernets are legendary. Named for John Bosché, the San
Francisco attorney who planted the 21-acre vineyard in Napa’s
Rutherford Bench, the Cabernet Bosché was one of Napa’s first
vineyard-designate wines. The 1999 Cabernet Bosché is balanced,
complex, elegant and long, showing black cherry, plum, currant,
spice, earth and sage, with good acids and tannins and a chocolatetinged finish. The 1999 Sycamore Cabernet is very flavorful, fruit
flavors abound, hinting of berries, cranberries, black cherries, plums
and raisins, accented by dried bay leaves, cedar, vanilla, pepper and
spicy oak.
Freemark Abbey 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Bosché Vineyard
Rutherford (2 magnums)
Freemark Abbey 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyard
Rutherford (2 magnums)
4 magnums in all
Donated by Freemark Abbey
LOT 211 SKIPSTONE TOUR AND TASTING FOR SIX
Six guests will enjoy a private tour at Skipstone, a 200-acre estate
situated between two hillsides in the mountains overlooking the
Alexander Valley. Skipstone makes exceptional terroir-driven wines
from their organically farmed vineyards. Following your tour, taste
the wines paired with a luncheon. After the tour, take home 6
bottles of the 2013 Oliver’s Blend. Tour and tasting to be scheduled
Monday through Friday only.
Private estate tour and paired lunch for 6
Donated by Skipstone
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LOT 212 GARY FARRELL SENSE OF PLACE TERROIR TASTING FOR SIX
Come to Gary Farrell’s private tasting salon to explore the renowned
Russian River Valley vineyards by sampling a flight of current and
library release wines. Personally hosted by an estate ambassador, this
educational experience features 6 highly allocated releases of single
vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, highlighting the elegance,
balance and natural acidity that is their winemaking hallmark.
Included is a wooden box containing a bottle of the Gary Farrell
Rochioli Chardonnay from 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Sense of Place Terroir Tasting Experience for 6
Gary Farrell 2011 Chardonnay Rochioli (1)
Donated by Gary Farrell
LOT 213 DUCKHORN VINEYARDS TASTING FOR TWO AT THEIR
THREE WINERIES
Enjoy the “Elevated Tasting Experience” for 2 guests at 3 wineries:
Duckhorn Vineyards, Paraduxx and Goldeneye. Duckhorn has
been crafting distinctive Bordeaux varietals, especially top-notch
Merlot wines, since the late 1970s, maintaining their tradition of
quality and excellence. The Duckhorn family includes Duckhorn
Vineyards in St. Helena, Paraduxx Winery on the Silverado Trail
near Yountville in the center of Napa Valley and Goldeneye Winery
on Hwy 128 in Philo, the heart of Anderson Valley. The lot also
includes 2 wines from 2012. The Duckhorn Merlot, in a 3-liter
bottle, offers rich, soft, spicy red and blue fruit, supported by
structured tannins, accented with notes of chocolate and cedar. The
Goldeneye Pinot Noir, in magnum, is rich and robust, with sweet
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and savory elements, hinting of earth, leather, lavender, cherry,
plum, black currant, chocolate and oak.
Elevated Tasting Experience for 2 guests at 3 Wineries
Duckhorn Vineyards 2012 Merlot in Original Wood Box (1 3-liter)
Goldeneye 2012 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley (1 magnum)
1 Gift Certificate, 1 magnum and 1 3-liter bottle in all
Donated by Duckhorn Vineyards
SPECIAL MOMENTS
LOT 301
TRUMP, NO TRUMP – IT’S BRIDGE, NOT POLITICS
Suzanne Legallet and Cynthia Hockey will be your hostesses for
two tables at party-style bridge at the Menlo Circus Club. You and
5 friends will play bridge in style, situated in a lovely setting and
enjoying a fabulous luncheon as well. Prizes and party favors will
add flair to this special afternoon. Arrange for a mutually agreeable
date before June 1, 2017.
Donated by Suzanne Legallet and Cynthia Hockey
LOT 302
MARINE MAMMAL CENTER – TIME TO GO HOME
The core work of the Marine Mammal Center is the rescue and
rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals. Every year,
the Center helps roughly 600 distressed marine mammals, rescuing
them and rehabilitating them at their state-of-the-art hospital
facilities in the Marin Headlands. Release back to the wild is the
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ultimate goal for every animal treated by the Center. The winning
bidder and 3 friends will participate in a release event to send a
lucky Center patient back to its home in the wild. Release event to
be scheduled in the Spring-Summer of 2017.
Donated by The Marine Mammal Center
LOT 303
TOUR AND TASTING FOR FOUR AT GLORIA FERRER
CAVES & VINEYARDS
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards is a renowned sparkling wine
house located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Sonoma Carneros
region of Northern California. One of their Wine Educators will
take the 4 of you on a private tour, where you will taste a selection
of their award-winning wines, learn about the intricate traditional
méthode champenoise winemaking process, as well as the Ferrer
families’ century-old rich winemaking history. Afterward you will
have access to Gloria Ferrer’s exclusive Wine Club area to enjoy
breathtaking panoramic views from the Vista Terrace overlooking
their estate vineyards. To commemorate the event, you will take
home a magnum of the Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut after the tour.
This crisp, toasty, elegant wine is lively, with creamy Asian pear and
citrus aromas and crisp apple, yeasty cinnamon and mineral flavors.
Donated by Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
LOT 304
IDYLLIC OCEANSIDE RETREAT AT THE INN AT SPANISH BAY
Enjoy a 2-night stay in a garden view room at The Inn at Spanish
Bay and golf for 2 players (including cart) on The Links at Spanish
Bay. Non-golfers may use the golf credit for spa, restaurant or other
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Inn amenities at Pebble Beach Company properties. Located on
the scenic 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, the Inn is renowned for
legendary service, luxurious accommodations and elegant dining.
Relax in the beautiful setting among the Monterey Pines and the
Pacific Ocean. Use after June 30, 2017 may be subject to a rate
increase.
Donated by Barb and Ron Peyton
LOT 305
FABULOUS FILOLI GARDENS AND HOUSE TOUR FOR
TWELVE
Enjoy a private tour of Filoli’s Gardens and House for 12 people
and be transported to another era. The 654-acre estate, situated
30 miles south of San Francisco on the eastern slope of the Coast
Range, has 16 acres of magnificent formal gardens surrounding the
historic house. It is one of the finest remaining country estates of
the early 20th Century. Knowledgeable docent Suzanne Legallet
will guide you through Filoli on a specially arranged tour of this
beloved Peninsula landmark. Available Tuesday through Sunday on
a mutually agreeable date, to be used before June 18, 2017. Please
schedule at least 3 months in advance.
Donated by Suzanne Legallet
LOT 306
MELT STRESS AWAY AT SEA RANCH
Escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and unwind on
the beautiful and rugged Mendocino/Sonoma Coast. You will
enjoy a 4 day, 3 night stay in a newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath
house at Sea Ranch, located along a spectacular 10-mile stretch of
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the Pacific Coast. Delight in the ocean view and beautiful sunsets
from a private, outdoor hot tub. De-stress in the serenity of the
redwood groves, grassy bluffs and lovely meadows. Enjoy golf,
fishing, kayaking, tennis, swimming, hiking and picnicking. Dates
must be mutually agreeable and used by June 18, 2017.
Donated by DPR Construction
LOT 307
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME
San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies
Stay for the most spectacular fireworks in the Bay Area
Monday, July 4, 2016 at 1:05 pm
4 tickets in LB 104, Row 25, Seats 5-8
Donated by Patterson + Sheridan
LOT 308
BATTER UP
San Francisco Giants vs Baltimore Orioles
Gaylord Perry Statue Dedication
Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 6:05 pm
LOT 309
BATTLE OF THE TWO CALIFORNIAS
San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Willie Mac Award Presentation
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7:15 pm
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LOT 310
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Sunday, October 23, 2016 Levi Stadium
4 tickets: Section C239, Row 7, seats 13-16
These tickets are on the 45-yard line, in the shadow of the suite
tower (i.e. not on the sunny side). Enjoy premium seating at the
world’s top sports venue as the Niners take on the Buccaneers just
about mid-season under new coach Chip Kelly.
Donated by an Anonymous Donor
LOT 311
THE ESTATE COLLECTION FROM FAR NIENTE INCLUDING
TWO WINERY VISITS FOR FOUR
For those who want a taste of everything they make, The Estate
Collection contains 4 bottles, presented in a custom-made wooden
box, each an iconic wine representative of Far Niente’s family of
wineries. Established in 1979, Far Niente specializes in making
luxury class wines that consistently deliver beautiful depth and
structure with an elegant touch. This lot also includes winery tours
and tastings for 4 at both Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel Wineries.
At Far Niente, visit the historic tri-level winery built into the hillside,
with its 13 acres of stunning gardens and see the 400,000 square
feet of wine aging caves, followed by a tasting of current releases
and wines from the Cave Collection with seasonal cheese pairings.
At Nickel & Nickel, see the classic barns, Queen Anne style home
and historic 1880s farmstead winery on 42 acres, as well as the
underground barrel aging cellar, followed by a seated, guided tasting
of wines paired with artisanal cheeses.
Far Niente 2014 Chardonnay Napa Valley (1)
Nickel & Nickel 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Branding Iron Oakville (1)
EnRoute 2013 Pinot Noir Les Pommiers Russian River Valley (1)
Dolce 2009 Late Harvest Napa Valley (1 375ml)
2 Winery Tours and Tastings for 4
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2 Gift Certificates and 4 bottles in a custom-made wooden box in all
Donated by Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel, EnRoute Wineries and Dolce
LOT 312
ORACLE TASTING FOR FOUR -- INSPIRATION AND
REVELATION AT MINER FAMILY WINERY
Four guests will enjoy a special cave tour and barrel tasting of
The Oracle, Miner’s flagship wine at Miner Family Winery in
Oakville. The Oracle is an exceptionally balanced, full-bodied red
blend produced from grapes grown at the Stagecoach Vineyard in
the eastern hills of Napa Valley. The wine features all 5 Bordeaux
family wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit
Verdot and Malbec. The 2011 Oracle, Merlot-driven, is decadent yet
reserved, with lush aromatics and flavors of fruit. Acids and tannins
are beautifully balanced and the wine is structured for graceful aging.
Oracle 2011 Red Napa Valley (1 magnum)
1 Gift Certificate and 1 magnum in all
Donated by Miner Family Winery
WINNING WINES
LOT 501
CHILEAN CHARM
A joint venture between France’s Baron Philippe de Rothschild and
the Chilean powerhouse of Concha y Toro, Almaviva, a blend of
Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère, is a seductive, smooth, lush
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wine. Scents and tastes are rich, velvety and balanced nuanced with
berries, cherries, plums, cocoa, incense, oak and leather.
Vina Almaviva 2004 Puente Alto Chile (1)
1 bottle in all
Donated by the Walsh Family
LOT 502
SOUTHERN STARS – BORDEAUX-STYLED AUSTRALIAN WINES
The Shiraz-based, Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale wines are
big, full-bodied and rich. Torbreck, which has a small amount of
Viognier in the oak-aged blend, offers blackberries, truffles, flowers
and savory tannins. The Rockford wine shows a delightful array of
sweet fruit and oak, leather, spice and earth. Burge is a full-throttle,
complex wine that is still refined and focused. Lindemans wines
are made from older vines, full of berries, spice and mocha notes.
Limelight is aromatic and packed with sweet, dark fruit. Larrikin is
mouthfilling and fleshy, with lovely black fruit. Paxton is beautifully
scented, with good fruit intensity.
Torbreck 2004 Descendant Shiraz-Viognier Barossa Valley (1)
Rockford 2002 Basket Press Shiraz Barossa Valley (1)
Burge 1996 Shiraz Reserve Draycott Barossa Valley (2)
Lindemans 1997 Shiraz Cabernet Limestone Ridge (1)
Lindemans 1991 Shiraz Cabernet Limestone Ridge (1)
Limelight 1998 Shiraz McLaren Vale (2)
Larrikin 1998 Shiraz Barossa Valley (1)
Paxton 1998 Shiraz McLaren Vale (2)
11 bottles in all
Donated by the Walsh Family and the Haley Family
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LOT 503
PRODIGIOUS PORTS FROM THE CLASSIC VINTAGES OF
1977, 1985 AND 1997
The vintages of 1977, 1985 and 1997 are among the greats of the
20th century. Most houses declared and the wines have aged
amazingly well, yielding outstanding wines that are elegant and
complex. The 1977 Graham is elegant, balanced, vibrant and fullbodied, offering cherry, mulberry, blueberry and spice, ending in a
long finish. The 1985 Graham is still youthful, showing great color,
extract, fruit intensity and depth, accented with sweet plum, spice
and sandalwood. Acidity is crisp and tannins are soft. The 1997
Fonseca is smooth, elegant and complex, with a floral nose, etched
with berries, tobacco, cedar and spice. It has great depth, rich fruit,
round tannins and excellent length.
W & J Graham 1977 Vintage Port (2)
W & J Graham 1985 Vintage Port (2)
Fonseca 1997 Vintage Port (2)
6 bottles in all
Donated by the Walsh Family and Dr. and Mrs. James Losito
LOT 504 CLOS DE LA TECH – UNCOMPROMISING PINOT NOIR
Clos de la Tech, an artisan winery located in the Santa Cruz
Mountains, only released its debut vintage in 2000. But the winery
has already developed a stellar reputation for making lovely, elegant
Pinots, renowned as one of the most ambitious and innovative
Pinot producers in California. They have adopted the winemaking
process used at Domaine de la Romanée Conti in Burgundy as the
baseline for how to make wine. They produce 5 exciting, terroirdriven Pinots from 3 estate vineyards. They are lovely, elegant, silky
and smooth, with excellent aging potential, arguably among the top
Pinots grown outside France.
Clos de la Tech 2009 Pinot Noir Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge (1)
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Clos de la Tech 2009 Pinot Noir Domaine Valeta Sunny Slope (1)
Clos de la Tech 2009 Pinot Noir Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud (1)
Clos de la Tech 2010 Pinot Noir Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud (3)
Clos de la Tech 2010 Pinot Noir Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge (3)
Clos de la Tech 2010 Pinot Noir Domaine du Docteur Rodgers (2)
Clos de la Tech 2010 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountain Estate (2)
Clos de la Tech 2010 Pinot Noir Domaine Valeta Sunny Slope (2)
15 bottles in all
LOT 505 BEWITCHING BANDOL – BEAUTIFUL WINE WITH CLASS
AND AGEABILITY
With every swallow of Bandol, you will imbibe the spirit of Provence
– lavender, rolling hills, olive trees, steep and terraced vineyards and
incredible cuisine. Domaine Tempier, producing wines since 1834
in the heart of Provence, is the archetype of an Old World winery,
an icon of deep history and tradition. Bandol is a little tourist town
on the Mediterranean coast. The winery is owned by the Peyraud
family, among the finest producers in Provence. Bandol’s Cuvée La
Tourtine, a blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan,
is redolent of blackberry, dark cherry, cassis, cedar, leather and spice,
with good acidity, moderate tannins, and an underlying minerality.
The La Migoua, a blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault and
Syrah is deep, structured, concentrated and refined, with notes of
blackberry, plum, cherry, flowers, mocha and spice. The wines,
sourced from 40+ year old vines, are full, balanced and well-defined,
ending in long, rich finishes, with a potential for aging of 20+ years.
Domaine Tempier 2004 Bandol La Tourtine (1)
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Domaine Tempier 2004 Bandol La Migoua (1)
12 bottles in all
Donated by the Vintage Affaire Cellar
LOT 506
FAILLA WINES – A REFERENCE POINT WINERY FOR THE
SONOMA COAST
Failla is noted for producing elegant, cool-climate, finesse-styled
wines influenced by European rather than New World models. The
Chardonnay is crisp, vibrant, and tangy, showing notes of lemon
oil, flowers, citrus, mineral and spice. The Pinot Noir is elegant,
textured and supple, ending in a lingering, sweetly spicy finish.
Failla Wines 2014 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay (1 magnum)
Failla Wines 2014 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (1 magnum)
2 magnums in all
Donated by Failla Wines
LOT 507
POWERFUL, COMPLEX WINES FROM MARCASSIN AND
PETER MICHAEL
Marcassin wines are produced by Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer,
renowned winemakers, entrepreneurs and consultants. Their
Chardonnays are consistently among the finest anywhere and their
Pinots are very highly-rated. The Marcassin Chardonnay is fullblown, mature, layered and complex, with zesty acidity, redolent of
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anise, smoky oak, fig, apricot, honeysuckle, citrus, peach and gravel. Marcassin’s Pinot, with a floral/savory character, reveals red and
black fruit including pomegranate, plum, cassis and dark cherry,
etched with crushed flowers, herbs, tobacco, anise and a note of
foresty underbrush. Peter Michael wines, prized for their luscious
mountain-grown fruit, are elegant and powerful, yet graceful and
harmonious. Sir Peter Michael, a London-born computer engineer,
attributes his vinous success to mountain vineyards, classical
winemaking and limited production. Les Pavots, his flagship wine, a
Bordeaux blend, shows lovely fruit concentration, blackberry, cassis,
plum and cherry. The wine is full, dense, seamless and supple,
with added notes of espresso, spice and vanilla, culminating in a
long, sweet finish. Peter Michael’s Chardonnay has a heady, exotic
perfume of pear, peach, lemon, lees, smoke and flowers. It is rich,
weighty and zesty, with flavors of citrus, butterscotch, tropical fruit, a
mineral underpinning and a complex finish with touches of fig and
melon.
Marcassin 2009 Estate Chardonnay Sonoma Coast (1)
Marcassin 2010 Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard Sonoma Coast (1)
Peter Michael 2009 Ma Belle-Fille Chardonnay Knights Valley (1)
Peter Michael 2009 Les Pavots Estate Red Knights Valley (1)
4 bottles in all
Donated by Marla Stark and Doug Collom
LOT 508
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PINOT NOIR These seven producers are noted for making delicious cool climate
wines. Drew Family is one of the popular Pinot producers in
Anderson Valley. Freeman makes wines approachable on release
but structured to allow additional development over the long term. Sojourn is a Sonoma-based artisan winery, following a hands-off
natural winemaking style. Small Vines makes pure, balanced wines
that are silky and sexy with dark palate notes from its estate vineyard
near Sebastopol. Londer Vineyard, one of the coolest of the area,
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makes highly acclaimed wines. Peay Winery, also located on the
west Sonoma coast, makes Pinots of rare intensity and precision.
Twomey Cellars grows grapes in the coastal regions of California
and Oregon believing the maritime influence creates the ideal
environment for growing the finest grapes. Drew Family 2011 Pinot Noir Morning Dew Ranch Anderson Valley (1)
Drew Family 2012 Pinot Noir Balo Anderson Valley (1)
Drew Family 2012 Pinot Noir Fog Eater Anderson Valley (1)
Freeman 2009 Pinot Noir Akiko’s Sonoma (1)
Small Vines 2012 Pinot Noir Rosé Sonoma (1)
Small Vines 2011 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (1)
Sojourn 2007 Pinot Noir Windsor Oaks Sonoma (1)
Sojourn 2007 Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Sonoma (1)
Sojourn 2011 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (2)
Sojourn 2011 Pinot Noir Wohler Vineyard Russian River Valley (1)
Londer 2009 Pinot Noir Corby Anderson Valley (2)
Londer 2009 Pinot Noir Paraboll Anderson Valley (1)
Londer 2010 Pinot Noir Londer Vineyard Anderson Valley (1)
Londer 2010 Pinot Noir Ferrington Anderson Valley (1)
Peay 2009 Pinot Noir Scallop Shelf Sonoma (2)
Twomey Cellars 2012 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (1)
19 bottles in all Donated by Serl Zimmerman and Steven Lipson, Linda and Anthony Meier
and an Anonymous Donor
LOT 509
SWEET SEDUCTION FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
The NV Cockburn’s Port is lush, velvety and flavorful in a lighterstyled, casual Port. The 1983 Ficklin, aged in oak, is aromatic and
lush. The NV Ficklin Tawny Port offers aromas of fine cognac
and a finish of rich vanilla and wood. The 1998 Rutherford Hill
Zinfandel Port reveals pleasing aromas and flavors that are only
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aged and fortified with brandy.
Cockburn NV Porto Special Reserve (1)
Ficklin 1983 Special Bottling #6 Central Valley (1)
Ficklin NV 10 Years #9 Tawny Port (1)
Rutherford Hill 1988 Zinfandel Port (1)
V. Sattui NV Madeira Reserve (1)
5 bottles in all
LOT 510 RHONES RULE!!
The Châteauneuf du Pape, a stunning, world renowned Rhone is
produced by Château de Beaucastel, owned by the Perrin brothers.
The 2000 vintage is dense, dark, packed with layers of fruit, tannin
and a multitude of delightfully enticing aromas and flavors of black
fruit, wood, spice, leather, earth, smoke and chocolate. The wines
have fine tannins, good acidity and excellent length.
Perrin & Fils Château de Beaucastel 2000 Châteauneuf du Pape (4)
4 bottles in all
LOT 511 SILVER OAK – LIFE IS A CABERNET!
Silver Oak, long one of California’s most successful wineries,
produces highly collectible Cabernets prized for their deep,
concentrated, powerful ripe fruit. Sourced from both Napa and
Alexander Valleys, the wines are richly textured and opulent on
the day of release as well as after 20+ years of aging, attributable to
extended aging in both barrel and bottle.
Silver Oak 1993 Napa Valley (1)
Silver Oak 1994 Alexander Valley (1)
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6 bottles in all
Donated by the Walsh Family, Dr. and Mrs. James Losito, the Taube
Family and Glenn Procter
Noir grape, includes Santa Rita Hills, an area renowned for complex
and balanced wines full of finesse. Pinots from the Santa Lucia
Highlands are consistently outstanding, rich and flavorful. The
Chalone AVA is warmer and the wines tend to be more robust. Sea Smoke 2009 Pinot Noir Southing Santa Rita Hills (1)
Sea Smoke 2009 Pinot Noir Ten Santa Rita Hills (1)
Roar 2009 Pinot Noir Garys’ Santa Lucia Highlands (1)
A.P. Vin 2011 Pinot Noir Rancho Ontiveros Santa Maria Valley (1)
Fulcrum 2011 Pinot Noir Brosseau Vineyard Chalone (1)
Roar 2007 Pinot Noir Garys’ Santa Lucia Highlands (1)
Testarossa 2011 Pinot Noir Fogstone Santa Lucia Highlands (1)
7 bottles in all
Donated by Serl Zimmerman and Steven Lipson, and an Anonymous Donor
SILENT AUCTION
LOT 512
BUY! BUY! BLACKBIRD – LUSTY AND DECADENT ARTISAN WINES
Blackbird Vineyards produces Pomerol-inspired Merlot from its
location in the Oak Knoll District in Napa Valley. This ultrapremium label is part of the Bespoke Collection of limited
production, artisan wines led by Proprietor Michael Polenske and
President Paul Leary. Renowned winemaker Aaron Pott makes
these innovative, masterly blended, elegantly styled and beautifully
balanced, very age-worthy wines. The Illustration is the most
decadent of Blackbird wines, packed with dark fruit, chocolate,
flowers, licorice, mint and coffee notes, richly textured and opulent,
offering a luscious mouthfeel, and a long, lingering finish.
Blackbird Vineyards 2013 Illustration Red Blend Oak Knoll (2
magnums)
2 magnums in all
Donated by the Taube Family
LOT 513 PLUSH PINOTS FROM CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST
Central Coast Pinots are noted for dark richness, minerality and
a great potential for aging. These are some of California’s most
talented Pinot Noir producers with tremendously impressive wines.
The Santa Barbara region, called the “promise land” of the Pinot
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LOT 514 OREGON PINOTS
It takes a great deal of care and skill to make Pinot Noir perform
and its elusive charm has earned adoration from wine-lovers all over
the world. While many try to emulate Burgundian style, different
regions in California, Washington, New Zealand and especially
Oregon have their own individual expression and interpretation
of the varietal. Patricia Green Pinots are delicious, terroir-driven,
sweet, velvety and very aromatic, tinged with cherries, violets,
oak, herbs, earth and berries. Auteur, who also makes wines in
Northern California, produces Pinots in Oregon that are big,
structured, with lively acidity and a vivid intensity of fruit. Owen
Roe Pinots showcase bright red fruit with delicate floral and spice
notes. Domaine Serene makes Pinot from 6 vineyard sites that are
complex, balanced, elegant and very age-worthy. Bethel Heights
makes Pinot Noir on some of the oldest vines in the Willamette
Valley. Their gnarly old vines and hillside soils produce wines with
firm backbones, depth of character and distinct personality.
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Patricia Green 2008 Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge (1)
Patricia Green 2010 Pinot Noir Ana (1)
Patricia Green 2010 Pinot Noir Bonshaw (1)
Patricia Green 2010 Pinot Noir Durant (1)
Patricia Green 2010 Pinot Noir Etzel (1)
Patricia Green 2010 Pinot Noir Balcombe (1)
Patricia Green 2010 Pinot Noir Whistling Ridge (1)
Auteur 2008 Pinot Noir Shea (1)
Auteur 2008 Pinot Noir Ophelia (1)
Owen Roe 2008 Pinot Noir (1)
Domaine Serene 2011 Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve (1)
Bethel Heights 2012 Pinot Noir Casteel Reserve Eola Amity Hills (1)
12 bottles in all
Donated by Serl Zimmerman and Steven Lipson, and Linda and Anthony Meier
LOT 515 RIDGE MONTE BELLO – CALIFORNIA’S CHÂTEAU LATOUR
California’s first growth Ridge Monte Bello, the classic reference
point for top quality California Cabernet, is sourced from the Santa
Cruz Mountain appellation at 2,600-foot elevation. California’s
Premier Cru, formerly all Cabernet, is now a Cabernet-dominant
Bordeaux blend. The 1971 Monte Bello achieved international
renown when it placed fifth in the famous Judgment of Paris. In the
30th anniversary of the Paris tasting in 2006, the 1971 Monte Bello
was awarded first place. Award winning Paul Draper has been the
chief winemaker at Ridge since 1969, making big and muscular yet
graceful and elegant wines. Noted for their exceptional structure,
complexity, and balance, Monte Bellos are generally 20 to 30 year wines.
Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2008-2012
5-Bottle Vertical (1 bottle each)
5 bottles in all
Donated by Polly and Eric Fox
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LOT 516
CALIFORNIA ZINS AND SYRAHS
Ridge Vineyards is renowned for making lovely, delicious,
immensely fruity and flavorful Zins that drink beautifully on release
and are very age-worthy. Linne Calodo, a reference point for top
Paso Robles wines, produces compelling, innovative blends, with
Zinfandel as their core component, combined with Rhone varietals
of Mourvèdre and Syrah for added complexity. Delectus is a small,
family-owned winery handcrafting luxury red wines, especially
Syrahs that are very expressive, big, bold and consistently excellent.
Ridge 2013 Zinfandel 3 Valleys Sonoma County (4)
Linne Calodo 2007 Zinfandel Blend Outsider Paso Robles (1)
Linne Calodo 2009 Zinfandel Blend Outsider Paso Robles (1)
Linne Calodo 2012 Zinfandel Blend Cherry Red Paso Robles (1)
Delectus 2008 Syrah Napa Valley (4)
11 bottles in all
Donated by the Haley Family and the Vintage Affaire Cellars
LOT 517
FABULOUS FAIVELEY
Faiveley, a highly successful négociant and vineyard owner, is one of
Burgundy’s great sources for top-quality wines. This wine is elegant,
rich, concentrated and sumptuous, with velvety-textured, oak-tinged
fruit. It is perfumed, balanced, rounded yet muscular, revealing
lovely red fruit, leather, tobacco and spice and is very age-worthy.
Domaine Faiveley 1993 Latricières Chambertin (2)
2 bottles in all
Donated by The Walsh Family
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LOT 518 THE NAPA VALLEY RESERVE WINES
The Napa Valley Reserve wines are produced by a private wine club
started by famed cult winemaker Bill Harlan in the 1980s. The
Reserve winemaking team is led by Harlan Estate winemaker Bob
Levy. The 2001 Napa Valley Red is smooth, balanced, layered and
firm, with rich red and black fruit, good depth, integrated tannin,
notes of cedar, lead pencil and spice and an underlying minerality. The 2006 Napa Valley Red is aromatic, flavorful, velvety, vibrant
and long, edged with currant, berry, cherry, plum, cedar, spice, earth
and vanilla. Both wines are very age-worthy.
The Napa Valley Reserve 2001 Napa Valley Red (1)
2 bottles in all
Donated by Lynn and Tom Meredith
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2013 Caymus Cabernet, a blend of 8 out of 16 sub appellations,
represents complexity through judicious blending. The wine is
beautifully aromatic with notes of dark cherry, blackberry and
vanilla that segue to a bright, balanced, explosive palate. Cassis fruit
is at the center, edged with cocoa and sweet tobacco, culminating in
a long, lingering and fruit laden finish.
Caymus Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1 3-liter
bottle)
1 3-liter bottle in all
Donated by Caymus Vineyards
LOT 519
AWESOME ARIETTA – WINES THAT SING
Arietta, the super-premium artisanal winery owned by Fritz Hatton,
the nation’s foremost wine auctioneer, means short aria or art
song. “On The White Keys,” a white Bordeaux-inspired blend
of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, is refined, elegant, bright and
vibrant, laced with white flowers, orange peel, lemon zest, subtle
oak, honey and vanilla.
Arietta 2013 “On The White Keys” (8)
8 bottles in all
LOT 520
CLASSIC CABERNET FROM CAYMUS
Caymus is one of the world’s best selling Cabernets and the 2013
vintage is one of the greatest vintages in recent memory. The
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T H E B AY C L U B
Somewhere between work and home,
T H E R E ’ S A P L AC E W H E R E YO U
C A N C R E AT E H A P P I N E S S .
It’s a place where you’re welcome
any day of the week, a place you can
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LOT 701
HEAVENLY HARLAN – NAPA’S ORIGINAL CULT WINE
Bill Harlan’s Harlan Estate wine has been called the “single most
profound red wine” by Robert Parker, calling to mind the proverbial
iron fist in a velvet glove. This rare, highly collectible Bordeaux
blend is intense, voluptuous, rich, lush, highly extracted and very
age-worthy. The 1994 Estate wine is mind-blowing from the first
sniff, swirl and sip. It is beautifully perfumed, with youthful dark
fruit, coffee, smoke, spice and earth, showing Pomerol-like silkiness,
with rich, deep, concentrated, textured layers and a finish that goes
on forever.
Harlan 1994 Estate Proprietary Red Napa Valley (3)
3 bottles in all
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shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency plus all costs of
resale and incidental damages.
Payment may be made with cash, MasterCard, VISA or personal
check. All checks should be made payable to Vintage Affaire.
The Buyer must pay California State and local sales taxes on the
purchase price up to the catalog value of the item, unless exempted
by law.
Payment must be made and the Buyer must have an auction receipt
before taking possession of the purchase.
Dates for services, trips, vacation homes and any other items that
must be used on a particular date or dates are to be arranged by
mutual agreement between the donor and the Buyer. If the Buyer
has difficulty scheduling such items, please call Vista Center for the
Blind and Visually Impaired at 650.858.0202, extension 125. Unless
otherwise specified, all auction items MUST be used prior to
June 18, 2017.
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connection with such use, including any claim to compensation,
invasion of privacy, right of publicity or to misappropriation.
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LOT 702
PAUILLAC POWERHOUSES
The wines of Pauillac are often considered the quintessence of
Bordeaux. While fifth growth in status, Lynch-Bages has often
produced wines equivalent to a second growth. The 1986 is big
and weighty, with black currant, edged with earth, leather, oak and
cedar. The 1989 Lynch-Bages, arguably a 50-year wine, is lovely,
vital, rich, seamless and voluptuous, drinking beautifully after
resolution of formidable tannins. The 1996 Latour is spectacular,
sweet, pure and intense, with very high extract, redolent of cassis,
mineral and spice. Powerful, rich, and very aromatic, it has great
aging potential for another 25+ years. Second growth Pichon
Lalande wines are renowned for their long life and remarkably
consistent high quality, regardless of vintage conditions. The 1983
is still aging gracefully, redolent of lovely, sweet black fruit, accented
with tobacco. The 2000 is a dramatic effort, full, opulent, silky
and long, packed with cassis, espresso, violet and toast. The 1986
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Mouton, rich, dense and opulent, is nuanced with cedar, cigar
box, lead pencil and lovely black fruit. The 1987 Lafite is typically
elegant yet still powerful, with intense flavors, great concentration
and length.
Château Lynch Bages 1986 Pauillac (1)
Château Latour 1996 Pauillac (1)
Château Lynch Bages 1989 Pauillac (3)
Château Pichon Lalande 1983 Pauillac (3)
Château Pichon Lalande 2000 Pauillac (1)
Château Mouton Rothschild 1986 Pauillac (1)
Château Lafite Rothschild 1987 Pauillac (1)
11 bottles in all
Donated by the Walsh Family, Dr. and Mrs. James Losito, the Vintage
Affaire Cellars and an Anonymous Donor
LOT 703
EIA MAKOU HAWAII! Here we are, Hawaii! Take your friends or family to enjoy 7 nights
in a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on the Big Island of
Hawaii in North Kohala with gorgeous views of both the ocean
and mountains. Blessed by a Hawaiian Kahu, it is furnished in
Hawaiian style with every modern amenity blended with the spirit
of Aloha. You can enjoy these spectacular views on the lanai by the
40 foot solar heated salt water pool or its accompanying hot water
spa. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, close to the best
beaches of the Kona coast and the charming town of Waimea. You
will feel like a native as you head in the morning to the Fish Truck
or Da Fish House for fresh fish to BBQ that evening. Don’t want
to cook? Pop down to a bevy of great casual restaurants (Seafood
Bar, Pesto, Kohala Burger & Taco, Hawaiian Style Café). And don’t
miss Adventure X for whale watching and dolphin adventures.
Eia Makou is the perfect base for exploring the diversity of the Big
Island, from beaches to volcanoes. E komo mai! (Please come in!)
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Note you have 2 years to schedule your winning stay. Expires June
18, 2018.
Donated by Sylvie and Don Way, Elizabeth and Steve Lucchesi
LOT 704
ICONIC CHEVAL BLANC – ONE OF BORDEAUX’S
LONGEST LIVED WINES
A nearly 50/50 blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with a very
small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cheval Blanc offers a
complex, powerful perfume, polished silk and velvet textures and is
very rich but never heavy. The 1982 Cheval Blanc is elegant, silky
and polished, with cherries and other sweet dark fruit. The 1983
Cheval Blanc shows depth and richness, with explosive aromatics of
smoke, Asian spice and coffee-etched plums and black currants, a
seductive wine with velvety tannins and a silky texture. Both wines
are fully mature, beautifully aged and deliver great drinking pleasure.
Cheval Blancs are renowned for their long aging capabilities.
Château Cheval Blanc 1982 St. Émilion (3)
Château Cheval Blanc 1983 St. Émilion (2)
5 bottles in all
Donated by the Walsh Family and Laura and Guy Conger
LOT 705
ALPHA OMEGA WINES TOUR & TASTING FOR EIGHT
Alpha Omega, a boutique winery from the Rutherford AVA,
creates a balance between Old World and New World styles in their
handcrafted, finesse-driven wines that are full, complex and fruit
forward. Alpha Omega’s Flagship wine, ERA, is a handcrafted
and barrel-fermented blend of Cabernet Sauvignon highlighting
various terroirs in Napa Valley. The unique style of blending results
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in a wine with the perfect balance of depth, intensity and elegance. This lot includes a bottle of Alpha Omega’s 2013 ERA and a Single
Vineyard 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Box of 6 bottles of 100%
Cabernet Sauvignon, each from an iconic and historic vineyard. The
selected vineyards include: Beckstoffer Georges III, Sunshine Valley,
Beckstoffer To-Kalon, Beckstoffer Las Piedras, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane
and Stagecoach. These vineyards highlight the exceptional diversity
of Napa Valley terroir and are components of ERA.
Alpha Omega 2013 ERA Napa Valley (1)
Alpha Omega 2013 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon in
Original Wood Box (6)
Single Vineyard Tour & Tasting for 8
Donated by Alpha Omega Wines
LOT 706
UNE SOIRÉE MERVEILLEUSE French Chef, Annie Nunan, former owner and chef of Nouveau
Trattoria in Palo Alto, will provide a gourmet, 4-course French
dinner for 12 in your own home. Annie will work with the winning
bidder to create a memorable menu. The evening will begin with
light hors d’oeuvres and will continue with mouthwatering delights.
A trio or harp player will add the perfect backdrop to the evening.
Annie has hosted Hillary and Bill Clinton, Amy Tan and a variety of
other well-known celebrities. She is returning to Vintage Affaire as
one of the original auction donors!
The Council 2011 Grand Cuvée Rosella’s Vineyard (3)
Rombauer 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Carneros (3)
Kistler 2010 Chardonnay Vine Hill Sonoma (3)
Anaba 2012 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (3)
Spottswoode 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon (3)
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Grgich Hills Violetta Late Harvest (2 375ml bottles)
1 Gift Certificate, 15 bottles and 2 375ml bottles in all
Donated by Annie Nunan, The Council, the Haley Family, the Walsh
Family, the Vintage Affaire Cellars and an Anonymous Donor
LOT 707 DELICIOSO! HOT REDS FROM ITALY
The Super Tuscans are among the most enthralling and diversified
wines in Italy. Highlighted in this varied collection of Italian
beauties are wonderful bottles from Marchesi Antinori, and Tenuta
San Guido. Antinori is one of Italy’s most important and worldrenowned wine producers and his Tignanello is arguably the
bottle that changed Italian wine forever. It is a Super Tuscan cult
wine, along with his Solaia and Guado al Tasso. The Sassicaia
is another of Italy’s trail-blazing Italian wines. The 1997 Solaia,
aging beautifully, is fresh and focused, with red and black fruit,
earth, cassis and plum. The 1986 Tignanello, evolving gracefully,
is nuanced with blackberry, raspberry, tobacco and leather. The
1998 Sassicaia is thick and mouthfilling, showing body, grip and a
lovely flavor of blackberry jam, earth and spice. The 2006 Guado
al Tasso, full, racy and refined, offers toasty vanilla, blackberry,
currant, pepper and dried flowers, with a minerally undertone.
Ruffino is a paragon for Chianti and the 1988 Chianti Classico
Riserva Ducale, still vibrant from its excellent acidity, hints of
assorted red fruits, with resolved tannins. The Barbera d’Alba
Carolina has a big frame and generous fruit, laced with smoke,
licorice, toasted oak and dark cherries. Meleto’s Chianti Classico
Riserva is round and velvety, with violets, cherries, berries, spice,
coffee, mocha and toast. Ceretto’s Chianti Classico is robust, with
good acids and tannins, dark red fruit and a full body. The 1997
Paneretta has a lovely textural richness, with red berries, rose petals
and savory herbs. The Chianti Classico from Castello d’Albola is
silky, balanced, elegant, vibrant and long, with appealing cherries,
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strawberries and minerals. Ricasoli, a benchmark winery for
Chianti Classico, made another elegant wine in 1997, showing sweet
fruit, toast, cherries, berries, violets, vanilla and spice. Firriato’s
Santagostino is soft, textured and concentrated with cherries,
berries, cloves, herbs, licorice and tobacco.
Marchesi Antinori 1986 Tignanello Toscana (2)
Marchesi Antinori 1997 Solaia Toscana (1)
Marchesi Antinori 2006 Tenuta Guado al Tasso Toscana (1)
Tenuta San Guido 1998 Sassicaia Bolgheri (1)
Ruffino 1988 Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale (1)
Canonica a Cerreto 2004 Chianti Classico (1)
Cascina Val del Prete 2003 Barbera d’Alba Carolina (2)
Castello d’Albola 2008 Chianti Classico Estate (2)
Castello di Brolio 1997 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico (2)
Castello di Meleto 2001 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna Casi (1)
Castello della Paneretta 1997 Chianti Classico (1)
Firriato Santagostino 2004 Rosso Baglio Soria Sicilia IGT (1)
16 bottles in all
Donated by Dr. and Mrs. James Losito, the Walsh Family and the Haley Family
LOT 708
VIVA L’ITALIA!
Get away from it all and live like a native at La Quercia, a beautifully
restored stone farmhouse that is a part of Altabella Italian
Properties. You will stay 7 nights in this stunning 4 bedroom,
4 bathroom villa which sleeps up to 8 people and is ideal for 4
couples. The picturesque Niccone Valley is the perfect central point
from which to explore the hill towns of both Umbria and Tuscany.
It is located midway between Rome and Florence, just north of Lake
Trasimeno and close to many historic Italian cities. This farmhouse
boasts spectacular views and is surrounded by wild cherry trees and
sheltering oaks, from which the house takes its name. Restored in
the late nineties, La Quercia is a blend of old materials and modern
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comforts. Rentals are from Saturday to Saturday. Winning bidder
has 3 years (until June 18, 2019) to book a mutually convenient date.
Airfare and ground transportation not included. This is a true
country living experience and a car is needed to get to the property.
Donated by Altabella Italian Properties
LOT 709
GO GIANT OR GO HOME! Gather 19 of your friends and come cheer on the Giants towards
another winning season from this luxury box ideally situated behind
home plate! A $750 credit is included toward the purchase of food
and beverages for you and your guests. Opening Day and all playoff
games are excluded. Call after the 2017 season schedule is released
and before April 2017 to schedule a mutually agreeable date. Must
be used before September 1, 2017.
LOT 710
ARIETTA PRIVATE TASTING WITH THE WINEMAKER AND
WINE
In honor of Arietta’s long association with Vintage Affaire and
in celebration of its 20th Anniversary, you and 7 of your friends
will be entertained by vintner and auctioneer Fritz Hatton for a
musical tasting of Arietta wines in Napa. You will also receive two
signed and engraved imperials (6-liter bottles) of Arietta’s most
popular wines: Arietta White Wine “On The White Keys” 2013
and Arietta’s flagship wine, Arietta Red Wine H Block Hudson
Vineyards 2013. The White Keys is a barrel fermented blend of
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, and the H Block is Arietta’s flagship
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co-fermented blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, first produced
in 1996. Only 5 imperials of each wine were produced, and the
2013 vintage is hailed by wine critics as the finest ever in Northern
California. Tasting to be scheduled on a mutually convenient date to
occur by June 18, 2018.
Arietta Private Tasting for 8
Arietta 2013 “On the White Keys” (6 liter), engraved
Arietta 2013 H Block (6 liter), engraved
1 Gift Certificate and 2 6-liter bottles in all
Donated by Arietta Wine
LOT 711
WINTER WONDERLAND AT CHRISTMAS
Northstar is the premier destination for skiing and snowboarding.
This private home, with magnificent vistas, can sleep up to 14
people with 4 bedrooms/3 baths, a spacious deck with a hot tub, a
sleeping loft, and access to all Northstar Village recreation facilities.
It is ideal for 4 couples. Enjoy Northstar for your own winter
wonderland during the week between December 17-27 or choose
a mutually agreeable week before June 18, 2017. Please schedule
before October 2016.
Donated by Suzanne Legallet, Frank Galli III and Peter Galli
LOT 712
SKI WEEK WONDERLAND Northstar is the premier destination for skiing and snowboarding.
This private home, with magnificent vistas, can sleep up to 14
people with 4 bedrooms/3 baths, a spacious deck with a hot
tub, a sleeping loft, and access to all Northstar Village recreation
facilities. It is ideal for 4 couples. Enjoy Northstar for your own
winter wonderland during February ski week or choose a mutually
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agreeable week before June 18, 2017. Please schedule before October
2016.
Donated by Suzanne Legallet, Frank Galli III and Peter Galli
LOT 713
BORDEAUX BEAUTIES
The 1989 Angélus is rich, full-bodied, soft and opulent, with aromas
and flavors of cassis, cedar, spice and vanilla. The 1995 Angélus is
charming, supple, rich and full of lovely black fruit, layered with
truffles and toast. The 1997 Cos d’Estournel, a second growth,
offers great drinking now, with its deep fruit intensity, blackberries
and cherries, edged with herbs. The wine is rich, rounded, fruity
and flavorful, packed with charm. The Ducru Beaucaillou, a second
growth, is the essence of elegance, symmetry and balance with class
and distinction. The Smith Haut Lafitte is among the finest of
Pessac Léognan wines, rich, elegant, complex and aromatic. The
1989 Gruaud Larose is rich, ripe and sweet, with lovely scents and
tastes of cedar, tobacco, red and black fruit and earth.
Château Angélus 1989 St. Émilion (2) Château Angélus 1995 St. Émilion (2) Château Cos d’Estournel 1997 St. Estèphe (4) Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1999 St. Julien (1)
Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2003 Pessac Léognan (1) Château Gruaud Larose 1989 St. Julien (1)
11 bottles in all
Donated by the Walsh Family, Dr. and Mrs. James Losito and the Vintage
Affaire Cellars
LOT 714
CALIFORNIA CULTS AND CLASSICS
Beaulieu Vineyards world-class Cabernets are aromatic, beautifully
balanced, smooth, silky, richly textured and long, with red and
black fruit, spice, vanilla, earth, cedar and oak. Beringer’s Cabernet
is bold, rich, complex, highly extracted and full of lovely fruit,
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accented with leather, spice, herbs and wood. A French-styled wine
made from ripe Napa fruit, Dominus, owned by Christian Moueix,
is lush and lovely, rich and concentrated, offering dark fruit, earth,
pepper, spice and oak. Gemstone is a richly textured red wine from
Bordeaux varietals. Staglin’s Cabernet, structured and long, with
medium tannins, a polished core and fine, rich fruit etched with
Rutherford dust, should keep well for years. Robert Mondavi’s
Cabernets are reflective of the California icon’s energy, vision and
innovation. They are elegant, structured, balanced and focused,
hinting of black fruit, spice, herbs, flowers, soft tannins and toasty
oak. Spottswoode, owned by the Novak family, is renowned for
producing exceptional, classic, elegant, concentrated, age-worthy
wines that consistently showcase the unique terroir of their St.
Helena vineyard. Viader is one of Napa’s first growth wineries. Delia Viader is noted for her consistently reliable production of top
quality wines. Jason Pahlmeyer makes wines of power and finesse,
beginning with his iconic Napa Valley Red Bordeaux blend.
BV 1985 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve (4)
BV 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve (2)
Beringer 1989 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (1 3-liter)
Dominus 1991 Estate (1)
Gemstone 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (1)
Staglin 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (4)
Robert Mondavi 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon (6)
Spottswoode 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon (4)
Viader 1999 Red Blend (2)
Pahlmeyer 2006 Red Blend (2)
Pahlmeyer 2010 Red Blend (1)
27 bottles and 1 3-liter in all
Donated by the Walsh Family, the Haley Family, Serl Zimmerman and
Steven Lipson, the Taube Family, the Vintage Affaire Cellars and an
Anonymous Donor
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LOT 715
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS . . .
IN ATHERTON!
Be transported back to Paris, 1976 and Bottle Shock! Think
luscious food together with award winning wines. Organized by
Steven Spurrier in 1976, French wine judges did a blind tasting,
known as the Judgment of Paris, of both French and California
wine. To the French judges’ chagrin, 1973 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon was rated superior to all the Red Bordeaux and
the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay (made by Mike Grgich)
was also rated superior to all the white Burgundies. Steven Spurrier
is a British wine expert and champion of French wines who wanted
to promote the expansion of wine production in the U.S. Now
you and 15 friends will be treated to a blind tasting hosted by a
knowledgeable professional. Wines from the winning vineyards will
be paired with delicious treats set in a French ambiance.
Arrange on mutually agreeable date and to be used by June 18, 2017.
Donated by Kathy and Michael Ladra, Elizabeth and Steve Lucchesi and
the Vintage Affaire Cellars
LOT 716
BURGUNDY SUPERSTAR
Henri Jayer, one of Burgundy’s greatest winemakers, produced wine
from his small Vosne-Romanée property, the greatest Pinot Noir
village in the world. Jayer’s wines are still on collectors “must-have”
lists despite his death in 2006. They vie with DRC and Pétrus
for wine auctions’ most expensive wines in the last few years. The
1982 Echezeaux still shows vibrant fruit, good depth, lovely flavor,
a refined texture and excellent color. Rich blackberries, black
cherries, roasted plums, dark chocolate and Indian spice permeate
the nose and palate, carrying through to the lingering finish. The
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wine is balanced with moderate, integrated acids and tannins.
Domaine Henri Jayer 1982 Echezeaux (1)
1 bottle in all
LOT 717
WORLD CLASS PINOT FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Names synonymous with brilliantly crafted Pinots, Williams Selyem
and Kistler are renowned for their consistently excellent and
exceptional high quality, cool climate wines. Their Pinots, offering
true Burgundian character, are highly sought after for their lovely
hedonistic style, complex fruit profile, refined tannins and generous
oak. A.P. Vin specializes in handcrafted, vineyard-designate,
limited production wines. Aubert is considered one of California’s
cult Pinot producers, making full-blown, hedonistic wines. Auteur
is rich, vibrant, firm, tight, savory, complex and concentrated
with dried berry and herb flavors, edged with spice and a licorice
note. Benovia makes superbly balanced, artisan wines sourced
from cool climate vineyards. Chasseur is dedicated to small lot,
handcrafted wines in the old French tradition. Kanzler, located in
Sebastopol, makes wines from 20-year-old vines based on Pommard
Pinot clones. Fulcrum is a very small operation in Napa, making
wines in Anderson Valley, Carneros, Sonoma Coast, Russian River
Valley and Chalone. Drew makes Pinot Noir and Syrah from its
vineyards at California’s northern coastal edge. Littorai is owned
by Ted Lemon, the first American ever selected as winemaker and
vineyard manager of the Burgundian estate of Domaine Roulot. Martinelli has grown grapes in Sonoma County since the 1880s
making wines from their family owned and operated estate. Sojourn
is a Sonoma-based artisan winery making Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
and Cabernet, using a hands-off natural winemaking style. Merry
Edwards, called the Queen of Pinot, makes her critically acclaimed
wines in the Russian River Valley that are prized for their pure fruit
character, elegance and charm.
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Kistler 2007 Pinot Noir Kistler Vineyard Sonoma (1
Kistler 2007 Pinot Noir Cuvée Natalie Sonoma (1)
Kistler 2007 Pinot Noir Cuvée Elizabeth Sonoma (1)
Kistler 2007 Pinot Noir Cuvée Catherine Sonoma (1)
Williams Selyem 2011 Pinot Noir Burt Williams Morning Dew Ranch
Anderson Valley (1)
Williams Selyem 2007 Pinot Noir Weir Vineyard Yorkville
Highlands Mendocino (1)
Williams Selyem 2007 Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard San Benito (1)
Williams Selyem 2011 Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Russian River Valley (1)
A.P. Vin 2011 Pinot Noir Kanzler Sonoma (1)
Aubert 2007 Pinot Noir UV Sonoma (1)
Auteur 2013 Pinot Noir Manchester Ridge Mendocino (2)
Benovia 2011 Pinot Noir Bella Una Russian River Valley (1)
Benovia 2011 Pinot Noir Cohn Russian River Valley (1)
Chasseur 2011 Pinot Noir Freestone Russian River Valley (2)
Chasseur 2011 Pinot Noir Umino (1)
Chasseur 2011 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (1)
Kanzler 2011 Pinot Noir Sonoma (1)
Fulcrum 2011 Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Sonoma (2)
Drew Family 2012 Pinot Noir Balo Anderson Valley (1)
Drew Family 2012 Pinot Noir Fog Eater Anderson Valley (1)
Littorai 2011 Pinot Noir Mays Canyon (1)
Martinelli 2011 Pinot Noir Lolita Ranch Sonoma (1)
Martinelli 2011 Pinot Noir Moonshine Ranch Sonoma (1)
Martinelli 2011 Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge Sonoma (1)
Sojourn 2011 Pinot Noir Campbell Ranch Sonoma (1)
Sojourn 2011 Pinot Noir Silver Eagle Sonoma (1)
Sojourn 2011 Pinot Noir Ridgetop Sonoma (1)
Merry Edwards 2011 Pinot Noir Olivet Lane Russian River Valley (1)
Merry Edwards 2011 Pinot Noir Coopersmith Russian River Valley (1)
Merry Edwards 2009 Pinot Noir Georganne Russian River Valley (1)
34 bottles in all Donated by Serl Zimmerman and Steven Lipson, Stephanie and Gregg von
Thaden and an Anonymous Donor
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LA FOLIE MAGNIFIQUE!
Chef Roland Passot’s La Folie has continued its excellent service
and fantastique food throughout its years on Russian Hill in
San Francisco. La Folie is an elegant family run restaurant that
continues to be rated 4 stars by the San Francisco Chronicle. 12
guests will enjoy appetizers and a 4-course French Contemporary
dinner in their intimate private dining area. Corkage fees will be
waived for this dinner. Any extra wine purchased at the dinner is
the responsibility of the buyer. Use by June 1, 2017 on a mutually
agreeable date. Not valid on Fridays, Saturdays, the month of
December or holidays. Gratuity and tax are not included.
Kistler 2013 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard Sonoma (3)
Anaba 2012 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (3)
Pahlmeyer 2006 Red Blend Napa Valley (3)
Grgich Hills Violetta Late Harvest (1 375ml bottle)
Bonny Doon NV Marion (1 375ml bottle)
1 Gift Certificate, 15 bottles and 2 375ml bottles in all
Donated by La Folie, The Council, the Walsh Family, the Taube Family
and the Vintage Affaire Cellars
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Subject to availability and blackout dates will apply. This certificate
cannot be combined with any promotional packages. It will not be
replaced in case of loss nor extended beyond the expiration date
of June 18, 2017. It will not be redeemable for cash. Airfare is not
included.
Donated by Four Seasons Resorts
LOT 720
SERENE SILVERADO
Silverado Resort and Spa, in the heart of Napa Valley, offers tennis
courts, swimming pools, a deluxe spa, bicycle and jogging trails, and
award-winning fine and casual dining. Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights in
a luxurious 3 bedroom private home at The Residences at Silverado
and a foursome of golf during your stay. With over 400 wineries
in close proximity, you’ll want to wend your way through the wine
country, enjoying tastings and perhaps a tour or two. Please use
before June 18, 2017.
LOT 719
FABULOUS FOUR SEASONS HUALALAI IN HAWAII
Enjoy a 4 day, 3 night stay for 2 in an Ocean View room at the
premier hotel on the Big Island, Four Seasons Hualalai. Nestled
along the legendary Kona-Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island, Hualalai
is a Hawaiian destination unlike any other. Blessed with 863 acres
of lush oceanfront beauty, authentic Hawaiian artistry and the
highly customized services of the award-winning Four Seasons,
Hualalai is a holistic, sustainable and globally renowned community
that continues to set the standard by which all other resorts are
measured.
Please note the following conditions that apply to this certificate:
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invest in vision
Every dollar raised at tonight’s Fund A Need will benefit
Vista Center’s Technology Program.
Open up new worlds for visually impaired individuals that were only
available to the sighted community before accessible technology. The
future of access technology is not only exciting but seems limitless
in light of the development of such products as driverless cars and
interactive voice control of television, smart phones, appliances,
computers and other consumer devices.
Our program includes:
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Access Technology Lab Days
Tech Users Groups
Access Technology Training
New: Technology for Youth
Annual Cost is $240,000
Please raise your paddles and join us in changing lives!
Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired
3200 Hillview Avenue, Suite 120
Palo Alto, California 94304
www.vistacenter.org
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ULTIMATE 49ER EXPERIENCE: 49ERS VS. PATRIOTS,
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Enjoy the ultimate view of Suite 526 with 15 of your friends or
family (16 tickets total with 4 parking passes) in the finest premium
seating at the world’s top sports venue. Revel in fully upholstered
theater seating with incredible sight lines, multiple flat screen
monitors and internet access. Both traditional and upscale catering
menus are available for your dining pleasure. Catering is not
included in package. Yes, Tom Brady will be back on the field as the
49ers attempt to erase memories of the last season as they began a
new era with Coach Chip Kelly and the Patriots attempt to recover
from last year’s “deflate-gate” and Tom Brady’s suspension.
LOT 722
EXPLORE HAWKE’S BAY – NEW ZEALAND’S BORDEAUX
WINE COUNTRY
Hawke’s Bay is the oldest wine region in New Zealand, with a
maritime climate similar to Bordeaux on the North Island. It is
the leading producer of full-bodied red wines in New Zealand. The
region also specializes in rich and complex Chardonnays, Pinot Gris
and Viognier.
This personalized tour for 4 people includes 3 fantastic days
with Grape Escape New Zealand’s “Chief Wine Tasting Officer”
Greg Beachen. Greg will be your personal escort for the tour.
Accommodations will be in an apartment with gorgeous sea
views. You will visit and taste at 9 of the top wineries of the region. Included meals are 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner plus
sightseeing trips to include Napier’s Art Deco district, the Tuki Tuki
River Valley and the Te Mata peak. Please use by June 18, 2017.
Airfare not included.
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Also included is a very special selection of 15 Hawke’s Bay wines for
winning bidders to take home and sample in anticipation of their
visit to New Zealand.
2014 Elephant Hill “Reserve” Sauvignon Blanc Hawke’s Bay (1)
2013 Millton “Te Arai Vineyard” Chenin Blanc Gisborne (1)
2013 Quarter Acre Viognier Hawke’s Bay (1)
2012 Craggy Range “Kidnappers Vineyard” Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay (1)
2013 Terraces Chardonnay Hawke’s Bay (1)
2013 Trinity Hills Sauvignon Blanc Hawke’s Bay (1)
2013 Trinity Hills Gimblett Gravels – The Gimblett – Hawke’s Bay (1)
2013 Trinity Hills Pinot Noir Hawke’s Bay (1)
2014 Trinity Hills “The Trinity” Red Blend Hawke’s Bay (1)
2013 Trinity Hills Gimblett Gravels Syrah Hawke’s Bay (1)
2013 Elephant Hill “Le Phant Rouge” Gimblett Gravels Hawke’s Bay (1)
2012 Cypress “Terraces” Syrah Hawke’s Bay (1)
2013 Quarter Acre Merlot-Malbec (Bordeaux Blend) Hawke’s Bay (1)
2010 Craggy Range “Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Syrah Hawke’s Bay (1)
2013 De la Terre Tannat “Reserve” Hawke’s Bay (1)
Donated by Dr. Joe Aita and Greg Beachen
LOT 723
VOULEZ VOUS DÎNER AVEC MOI?
Cercle De L’Union, a.k.a. “The French Club” was established
over 100 years ago as a dining club for the French businessmen of
San Francisco. It is now a private club where you and 19 guests
will enjoy a celebration of fine dining and exquisite wines in the
French version of Downton Abbey hosted by Kirsten and Jok
Legallet. Accompanying the dinner will be a fabulous array of
wines. Begin the evening with sparkling wines and Sauvignon
Blancs. Accompanying the main courses will be a selection of
California Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs and Red Bordeaux from
France. Finish the meal with a French Sauternes and a Port. 88
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Available Tuesday through Friday evenings only on a mutually
agreeable date prior to June 18, 2017.
Miner 2013 Chardonnay Napa Valley (6)
Sojourn 2011 Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Sonoma (4)
Château St. Georges Pavie 2000 (3)
Couvent des Jacobins 1985 St. Émilion (3)
Château Filhot 2001 Sauternes (1 375ml)
Niepoort NV 20-Year Old Tawny Port (1)
1 Gift Certificate, 31 bottles and 1 375ml bottle in all (wine will be
cellared until the dinner)
Donated by Kirsten and Jok Legallet, Bette and Jon Legallet, the Walsh
Family, The Council, Serl Zimmerman and Steven Lipson and the Vintage
Affaire Cellars
LOT 724
DARIOUSH TOUR & TASTING FOR EIGHT
Visit Darioush Winery for a destination like no other. Founded
by Darioush Khaledi in 1997, the 120-acre estate is noted for a
limited production of Bordeaux-styled wines, utilizing Old World,
labor-intensive, micro-vineyard management and New World stateof-the-art technology to make fine wines from southern Napa Valley
and the rock slopes of Mt. Veeder. The Elevated Experience, “By
Invitation Only” for 8 people, offers a guided tour and a visit to
Khaledi’s private wine cellar, where you will sample the rare and
exclusive offerings from his estate featuring the crown jewel Darius
II Cabernet Sauvignon and limited and winery-only releases in an
intimate and engaging setting. As you enjoy the wines, indulge in
small bites crafted by the estate’s private chef. This lot includes 6
bottles from Darioush Signature Series, the most celebrated of his
portfolio. The Cabernet offers concentrated, powerful and complex
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blue and black fruit, laced with espresso, anise, sage and cigar box. The Merlot has an exotic nose of lavender, plum and incense that
segues to a juicy core of black cherry and blackberry liqueur, with
hints of cola, graphite and tobacco. The Viognier offers bright fruit
with floral and tropical toned flavors, citrus and stone fruit, with
refreshing acidity ending in a finish of crème brulée.
Darioush Elevated Experience “By Invitation Only” Tasting for 8
Darioush 2013 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon (2)
Darioush 2013 Signature Merlot (2)
Darioush 2015 Signature Viognier (2)
Donated by Darioush Winery
LOT 725
AN EVENING WITH THE “POKER BRAT” PHIL HELLMUTH
Spend an evening with 14-time World Series of Poker champion
Phil Hellmuth, the Poker Brat. This is your chance to discuss
strategy and techniques to raise your game to the next level. Gather
your poker -playing friends at your home to play a few hands with
commentary and coaching by Phil and learn the unique qualities it
takes to be a successful poker player. You plan the evening and Phil
will provide the poker wisdom and entertainment. Schedule on
a mutually agreeable date that works into Phil’s busy schedule at a
location on the Peninsula.
Donated by Phil Hellmuth
LOT 726
SPRING MOUNTAIN TOUR AND TASTING FOR SIX
This is a one-of-a-kind exploration of the private 845-acre Spring
Mountain Vineyard estate in Napa Valley. Four guests will travel
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by Pinzgauer, a classic WWII troop carrier, up the mountain
through terraced vineyards, stopping to explore two 19th century
architectural gems – the “ghost” wineries of La Perla and Chateau
Chevalier – that still grace the landscape. Reaching the vineyard’s
highest elevation, guests will be greeted with a breathtaking view of
the Napa Valley. The next stop is the elegant 1885 Villa Miravalle
Victorian for a rare, vertical tasting of the estate’s signature wine,
Elivette. Spring Mountain Vineyard is an historic, family-owned and
sustainably farmed estate, primarily devoted to the Bordeaux grape
varieties that produce distinctive, low yield wines of concentration,
elegance and longevity. The winning bidder will take home a 3
vintage vertical of Elivette in magnums, including the outstanding
2007, 2008 and 2009 vintages.
2007 Spring Mountain Elivette (1 magnum)
Donated by Spring Mountain Vineyard
LOT 727
DELIGHTUL DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Enjoy 5 days and 4 nights at Caleton 16, a privately owned luxury
villa situated on the 16th hole of the Punta Espada Golf Course in
Cap Cana. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Punta Espada is the #1 rated
course in the Caribbean. The villa has 3 bedrooms with 6 beds,
sleeping up to 12 people. Airport transfers to/from Punta Cana
airport, the services of a maid, chef/butler, concierge, and a $600
activity voucher to be used for resort activities (including golf) are all
included.
Bookings are subject to availability, and the following blackout
dates apply: Christmas Week, Valentine’s Week, Easter Week,
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and November 6-9, 2016. Please use by June 18, 2017. Airfare not
included.
LOT 728
THE NAPA VALLEY RESERVE WINES The Napa Valley Reserve is a private wine club founded by William
Harlan, owner of Harlan Estate Winery, Napa’s first cult wine. It
is located on 80 acres in St. Helena near the Meadowood Resort
and its members pay a significant entry fee of more than $135,000
and help with certain winemaking activities, such as harvesting
grapes. Members also pay for allotments of wine, which are not
available for sale from the club. About 500 couples share interests
in grape growing and winemaking. The Reserve winemaking team is
led by Harlan Estate winemaker Bob Levy and resident winemaker
Marco Gressi. The 2009 vintage of The Napa Valley Reserve is big,
powerful, oaky, rich, chewy, dense and extracted. The wine is fullbodied, balanced, opulent and very long.
12 bottles in all
Donated by Matthew Powers
LOT 729
DIVINE WINE – SUN VALLEY WINE AUCTION
ON JULY 20 – 25, 2016
Attend the 2016 Sun Valley Wine Auction in style with a Premier
Cru Package for two! (The auction dates are July 21-23, 2016.) This
package includes Dinner with the Vintners, the Wine Auction
Gala, plus early access to Vine & Dine. Dinner with the Vintners
consists of a private sit-down dinner at a host home with renowned
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winemakers and fabulous chefs. The Wine Auction Gala takes place
in the Dollar Mountain Lodge Tent, featuring wines, food and live
entertainment. Vine & Dine is a lawn party with wines, tapas, live
music and dancing at the Dollar Mountain Lodge. Also included
is a 5-night stay at the Knob Hill Inn. Well-appointed guestrooms
have king-sized beds and offer spectacular views of the surrounding
mountains. Sun Valley Wine Auction tickets valid for 2016 only.
Knob Hill Inn reservation valid for July 20 - 25, 2016 only.
2 Gift Certificates in all
Donated by Sun Valley Wine Auction, Susan Martin, and Knob Hill Inn
LOT 730
REGAL RHONES INTERNATIONALLY PRIZED AND BUILT
FOR AGING
Château de Beaucastel, owned by the Perrin brothers, produces a
stunning, world-renowned Châteauneuf du Pape that is dense, dark,
packed with layers of fruit, tannin and a multitude of delightfully
enticing aromas. The Châteauneuf du Pape from the family estate
of Beaurenard is complex, soft, round and very attractive. Vieux
Télégraphe, another of Châteauneuf du Pape’s most famous estates,
is exceptionally rich and long-lived with an attractive sweetness and
lushness.
Domaine de Beaurenard 1990 Châteauneuf du Pape P. Coulon (9)
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe 1992 Châteauneuf du Pape La Crau
H. Brunier (3)
Perrin & Fils Chateau de Beaucastel 2004 Châteauneuf du Pape (1)
23 bottles in all
Donated by Elizabeth and Stephen Lucchesi, Cindy and Buff Miller, and
the Walsh Family
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LOT 731
A RARE RHONE OPPORTUNITY
Marius Gentaz is one of Côte Rôtie’s greatest winemakers and his
wines, marvels of finesse and richness, are almost impossible to find.
His last vintage before retiring was 1993. Marius was a supreme
artisan, making wines by hand in a tiny cellar from his 2.9 acres
of 60+ year old vines. He kept his wines in wood barrels, some
of which were 100 years old, for 18-24 months, then fined each
barrel with egg whites and bottled the wines by hand. The GentazDervieux 1991 Côte Rôtie Cuvée Réservée Côte Brune, laced with
black raspberry, roasted meat, damp earth and saddle leather, is
muscular, full-bodied and exceptionally concentrated, with a velvety
texture and a long, sweet finish. Gentaz-Dervieux 1991Côte Rôtie Cuvée Reservée Côte Brune (2)
2 bottles in all
LOT 732
AUTHORITATIVE CABERNETS & RED BLENDS
Delectus makes big, bold expressive wines that are not overpowering
but show balance and a sense of terroir. Marke, located in the
Coombsville area of Napa Valley, emphasizes aromatics and balance
in achieving a true expression of fruit. Aida is a Bordeaux blend
produced by famed Vineyard 29 estate, with Cabernet Sauvignon
as its backbone. Oracle, a full-bodied, exceptionally balanced red
Bordeaux, is the flagship wine of Miner, a dynamic, family-owned
winery in Oakville. Captûre Wines Alliance, a Bordeaux-style
blend, is sourced from their mountain vineyard high upon Spring
Mountain. The Merlot Prince of Hearts Rosé from Blankiet in
Paradise Hills is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, made
in 100% new French oak then aged for one year before bottling,
for a unique, elegant Rosé. Liquid Sky, located in the Moon
Mountain AVA on a ridge high above the Sonoma Valley, makes
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single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, noted for depth, character and
elegance from their intensely flavored grapes. Skipstone’s Oliver’s
Blend is a blend of Cabernets from up to 20 individual small lots,
with Merlot and Cabernet Franc added to embellish the Cabernet
for a fully layered and complex blend. ZD Reserve Cabernet is
produced from several Napa Valley vineyards to achieve a layered,
balanced, exceptionally flavorful wine. Rombauer Cabernets are
big, rich and extracted yet elegant and graceful, capable of long-term
aging. Carhartt Winery’s Grenache from the Happy Canyon AVA
in Santa Ynez Valley is richly textured with tannins and structure,
promising years of delicious drinking. The lush mountain-grown
grapes from the hillside vineyards of Howell Mountain are the
source of Teres, made by famed winemaker Philippe Melka, in the
structure of classic Bordeaux. Elizabeth Spencer’s Special Cuvée
is a blend of fruit sourced from growers in premier vineyards in St.
Helena, Rutherford, Oak Knoll, Calistoga, Coombsville, Atlas Peak
and Mt. Veeder.
Delectus 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Bear Crossing (1)
Marke 2012 Red Coombsville (4)
Vineyard 29 2011 Aida (5)
Miner 2009 Oracle (1 magnum)
Miner 2010 Oracle (1 magnum)
Captûre Wines 2010 Alliance Red Sonoma (6)
Blankiet 2010 Merlot Prince of Hearts Rosé (3)
Liquid Sky 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (1)
Skipstone 2011 Oliver’s Blend (1 magnum)
ZD 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary Reserve (3)
Rombauer 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (1 magnum)
Rombauer 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Selection (1 magnum)
Carhartt Vineyard & Winery 2013 Grenache (1)
Adamus 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Teres (1)
Elizabeth Spencer 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Cuvée (1)
26 bottles and 5 magnums in all
Donated by the Vintage Affaire Cellar, the Haley Family and Linda and
Anthony Meier
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LOT 733
TOP FLIGHT CHARDONNAYS
These are delicious Chardonnays from Northern, Central and
Southern California. Dutton Goldfield is firmly structured
with lovely extracted fruit, a creamy mouthfeel and is fresh and
lively. Kistler’s Chardonnays are consistently excellent. The wines
are rich and vibrant, fruity and flavorful, offering apple, pear,
lemon and fig, with notes of nuts, spice, flowers, honey and an
underlying minerality. Rombauer’s Chardonnays are rich, with
juicy fruit, rounded, balanced, creamy textured and delicious. Roar’s
Chardonnays are sweet, aromatic and minerally, with stone fruit,
creamy oak and a crisp finish. Sea Smoke is sumptuous and rich,
offering exotic fruit, buttery caramel, stony mineral and lemony
acidity. Rochioli offers clean, fresh fruit intensity, a lovely vibrancy
of citrus and orchard fruit. Freeman is richly structured, with fine
acidity and laced with honey-tinged orchard and passion fruits. The
elegant Kosta Browne Chardonnay is richly textured, full-bodied
with vibrant acidity and lovely notes of stone fruit, mineral and
toast. Sourced from low-yielding vineyards in the Napa Valley,
Miner offers crisp apple, melon and citrus, balanced with toasty oak
and bright acidity. Dutton Goldfield 2010 Chardonnay Russian River Valley (3)
Kistler 2010 Chardonnay Vine Hill Sonoma (4)
Kistler 2010 Chardonnay Cuvée Cathleen Sonoma (2)
Kistler 2010 Chardonnay Trenton Roadhouse Sonoma (1)
Kistler 2010 Chardonnay Hyde Sonoma (1)
Rombauer 2011 Chardonnay Carneros (1)
Rombauer 2012 Chardonnay Carneros (1 magnum)
Rombauer 2013 Chardonnay Carneros (1)
Roar 2011 Chardonnay Sierra Mar Santa Lucia Highlands (1)
Sea Smoke 2011 Chardonnay Gratis Santa Rita Hills (1)
Rochioli 2011 Chardonnay Estate Russian River Valley (1)
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Freeman 2011 Chardonnay Ryo-Fu Russian River Valley (3)
Kosta Browne 2011 One Sixteen Russian River Valley (1)
Miner 2013 Chardonnay Napa Valley (6)
32 bottles and 1 magnum in all
Donated by Serl Zimmerman and Steven Lipson, the Taube Family and an
Anonymous Donor
LOT 734
PINOT AFICIONADOS – DON’T MISS THE COUNCIL’S
HANDCRAFTED WINES!
The Council, an exceptional Pinot Noir, was created in July of
2005 in the caves of Santa Lucia Highlands’ Pisoni Vineyard. The
wine represents the collective efforts of renowned winemakers and
winegrowers, Jim and Bob Varner, Gary Pisoni, Gary Franscioni,
Jerry Yang, Kyle Ditzler and Paul Brown. The wine is a blend of
Pisoni clones from the vineyards of Pisoni, Garys’ and Rosella’s.
The Council’s handcrafted wines show ripe, supple, engaging fruit,
edged with spice, cedar and oak and are complex, concentrated,
balanced and long. The Council decides the final blend and the
Anti-Council works its magic with the rest.
The Council Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2010-2014 Vertical
(2 bottles/year)
Anti-Council Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands 2010-2014 Vertical
(2 bottles/year)
20 bottles in all
Donated by The Council
LOT 735
OLDIES BUT GOODIES – SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
Have you ever wanted to stroll through a wine cellar and pull a
beautifully aged dusty bottle off the shelf and taste it? Here’s your
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chance! We are continuing to explore Bill and Jane Walsh’s cellar
and are adding some rare and collectible wine from our other
donors. Most are drinking beautifully and there are likely to be a
few surprises. A gourmet menu of elegant pairings will accompany
the rare and collectible wines. A wine professional will lead us
through the tasting, educating and enlightening guests. Please join
hosts, Karin and Paul Wick, on Sunday, September 18, 2016 for
this unique opportunity to enjoy good company, good wine and
delectable food – all while supporting an extraordinary organization.
Bidding will be $250 per person.
Donated by the Walsh Family, Karin and Paul Wick and Vintage Affaire
LOT 736
SWEET DREAMS IN ULTIMATE COMFORT
You’ve heard others rave about them, now you can have your own!
Locally made, McRoskey mattress and box spring sets are prized by
generations of loyal customers. Extraordinary workmanship using
quality materials and refined construction techniques make this
mattress a true dream. Enjoy this $6,000 gift certificate towards
a McRoskey mattress of your choice and discover what McRoskey
owners love about sleeping. You’ll never be happy sleeping on
anything else! Gift certificate expires June 18, 2017.
Donated by McRoskey Mattress Company
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Benefiting
Encouraging hope, inspiring success and empowering independence
by enabling individuals who are blind or visually impaired
to embrace life to the fullest.
INVEST IN VISION
WWW.VISTACENTER.ORG

JUNE 18 2016 - Vintage Affaire

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