celebrating tuscany - PAFA - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

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PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS
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128 N. BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19102 215.972.7600 PAFA.ORG
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SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL WINE GALA & AUCTION
We’re not right for everyone –
but we may be perfect for you.
Saturday, November 7
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THOMAS JEFFERSON AWARD HONOREES
Investment Management | Trust & Estate Services
Retirement Services | Nonprofit Services
haverfordquality.com
The Antinori Family
MARCHESI ANTINORI
Antonio Michael Zaccheo
CARPINETO
DAVID B. BRUNE, CFA
Vice President & Portfolio Manager
610.995.8714 • [email protected]
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES ARE NOT FDIC INSURED, ARE NOT BANK GUARANTEED, AND MAY LOSE VALUE.
Dott. Federico Carletti
POLIZIANO
GALA DINNER BY
Vetri
FAMILY RESTAURANTS
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SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL WINE GALA AND AUCTION
SUPPORTS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
For the Seventeenth consecutive year, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
(PAFA) will host the Bacchanal Wine Gala and Auction. With a 350-guest capacity,
the event features internationally distinguished winemakers and celebrity chefs. This
year’s Thomas Jefferson Award honorees will be The Antinori Family of Marchesi
Antinori, Antonio Michael Zaccheo of Carpineto, and Dott. Federico Carletti of
Poliziano. Marc Vetri and Jeffrey Michaud of Vetri Family Restaurants will design the
menu for the evening.
Bacchanal 2015 will be held Saturday, November 7 in PAFA’s Samuel M.V. Hamilton
Building and will include wine tastings, silent and live auctions of unique items and travel
destinations, a gourmet dinner, and dancing. Hugh Hildesley of Sotheby’s, New York,
will be the auctioneer for the evening.
BACCHANAL IS PAFA’S FLAGSHIP WINE AFFAIR,
RAISING OVER $550,000 ANNUALLY.
SINCE BACCHANAL’S INCEPTION, THE EVENT HAS
RAISED OVER $5.5 MILLION
TO HELP FUND PAFA’S STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
In the weeks preceding Bacchanal, a series of exclusive gourmet winemaker dinners will
take place in private homes, each pairing a distinguished winemaker with a local celebrity
chef. Bacchanal has been consistently recognized as the premier wine and auction event
in the Philadelphia region. In 2010 Haute Living Magazine cited Bacchanal as one of the
FIVE BEST GALAS in Philadelphia.
PAFA IS AUTHORIZED TO HOST BACCHANAL BY
THE PENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD
AND IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY PRESENTING SPONSOR,
THE HAVERFORD TRUST COMPANY.
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THE EVENT
At Bacchanal, PAFA’s prestigious Thomas Jefferson Award honors individuals
and wineries that have been instrumental in the wine industry.
PREVIOUS JEFFERSON HONOREES AND CHEFS HAVE INCLUDED:
2014 Passion and Joie de vivre The World of Jean Charles Boisset
Jean Charles Boisset, Boisset Family Estates
2013
Celebrating the historic 1976 Paris Tasting.
Mike Grgich, founder and winemaker of Grgich Hills Estate
Warren Winiarski, founder of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
George Taber, the author of the Judgment of Paris
And Chef Kevin Sbraga, winner of Bravo TV’s Top Chef, Season 7
2012
Tim Mondavi Family — Continuum Estate, Napa Valley, California, USA
Pio Boffa — Pio Cesare Winery, Piedmont, Italy
Jean Trimbach — Maison Trimbach, Alsace, France
Bodega Valentin Bianchi, Mendoza, Argentina
And Chef Patrick Feury, Executive Chef, Nectar, Berwyn, PA and
Chef Terence Feury, Executive Chef, Tavro 13, Swedesboro, NJ
2011
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
And Chef David Jansen, Four Seasons, Philadelphia
2010
Michael Dhillon, Winemaker & Proprietor, Bindi Wines, Australia
Grace and Ken Evenstad, Proprietors, Domaine Serene, Oregon
Jacques Lardiere, Winemaker & Technical Director, Maison Louis Jadot, France
Larry Maguire, Proprietor, En Route Winery, Russian River Valley, California
And Chef Daniel Le Guenan, Executive Chef, CuisinArt Resort & Spa, Anguilla
2009
Aurelio Montes, Chairman and Winemaker of Viña Montes
Don Alfonso Larraín Santa María, Chairman of Viña Concha y Toro
2008
10th Anniversary of Bacchanal
Ten honorees for the year of Women and the Art of Fine Wine:
Cécile Bonnefond, President and CEO, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Lisa Granik DWS, MW
Robin Lail, Winemaker and Proprietor, Lail Vineyards
Maureen Lolonis, Proprietor, Lolonis Vineyards
Cristina Mariani–May, Proprietor and co-CEO of Banfi Vintners
Margrit Mondavi, Vice President of Cultural Affairs, Robert Mondavi Winery
Martine Saunier, Founder and Owner, Martine’s Wines, Inc.
Joy Sterling, CEO, Winemaker and Proprietor, Iron Horse Vineyards
Delia Viader, Proprietor and Winemaker, Viader Wines
And Chef Lynn Crawford, Executive Chef, Four Seasons, New York
2007
Jean Michel Cazes of Chateau Lynch Bages
And Chef Jean Marie Lacroix, Lacroix Restaurant
2006
Ferdinando Frescobaldi, Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi
And Chef Dwayne LiPuma, Ristorante Caterina De’ Medici
2005
Joan & Walt Flowers, Flowers Vineyard & Winery
And Chef George Perrier, Le Bec Fin
2004
David Ramey, Ramey Wine Cellars
And Chef Marc Vetri, Vetri and Osteria
2003
Agustin Huneeus, Jr., Franciscan Estates
And Chef Charlie Trotter
2002
Brian Croser, Petaluma Wines, Australia
2001
John Mariani, Castello Banfi, Italy
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THANK YOU TO OUR VINTNER DINNER SPONSORS
Vintner
PREMIER
D I NBENEFACTOR
N E R S E RLEVEL
IES
VINTNER DINNERS
PREMIER BENEFACTOR LEVEL VINTNER DINNER
INCLUDED WITH $1,500 TICKET
Friday, October 23
Antinori Winemaker Dinner at Vetri
An evening with Marchese Piero Antinori
Dinner by Chef Marc Vetri paired with special library wines
Private dining room Vetri
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PRIVATE VINTNER DINNER SERIES
INCLUDED WITH $1,250 TICKET -ORPURCHASED SEPARATELY AT $400 PER PERSON
Thursday, November 5
Carpineto, Vino Nobile, Montepulciano
Dinner by Chef Andrew Masciangelo, Savona
Home of Drs. Donna and William McGowan
Rosemont
La Braccesca, Vino Nobile, Montepulciano
Stephen Puma
Dinner by Chef Chris Defeo
Home of Lydie and Paul de Janosi
Merion
Poliziano, Vino Nobile, Montepulciano
David Redondi
Dinner by Chef Gregorio Fierro, Savona-Stavola
Home of Diane and Richard Woosnam
Center City
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BACCHANAL COMMITTEE 2015
PREMIER BENEFACTORS
2015 BACCHANAL GALA CO-CHAIRS
Georgeann and Roger Ballou
Barbara and Richard Barnhart
Kristin and James C. Biddle
Linda Aversa-Cadlwell and Donald R. Caldwell
Pia and Richard Halloran
Susan Hendrickson
Gianna and William Jackson
Anne E. McCollum
Laura and Kenneth Mitchell
Daria and R. Anderson Pew
Ashwini and Sashi Reddi
Rebecca and Greg Segall
Stephen G. Somkuti, M.D.
Nancy Winkler and Jay Bryan
Pia M.E. Halloran
June M. Smith
William Fretz
Stephen G. Somkuti, M.D.
2015 BACCHANAL GALA COMMITTEE
Rosa Agliata Abruzzese
Jackie Allen
Georgeann Ballou
Roger Ballou
David Benway
James C. Biddle
Lydie Brown
Linda Aversa Caldwell
Donald R. Caldwell
Charlie Chase
Gregg Cotler
Ximena Coriat
Keith Cox
Joseph D.Culley, Jr.
Brian Daggett
Joshua Desmond
Cristina Desmond
Shawn Dore
Rhonda Graber
Rosemary Hankowsky
Lydia Holiat
Angela V.B. Hudson
Gianna Jackson
Rosemary B. King
Jeff Krohn
Francis Leto
Anne E. McCollum
William McGowan, M.D.
Judite Morais
Jonathan H. Newman
Norman J. Olson
Eric Orange
Robert W. Palaima
Fred Potok
Franz Rabauer
Vesna T. Sacks
Howard J. Sacks
Eddy Schoenfeld
Jay Shah
Arlen Shenkman
Timothy Patric Speiss
John Toates
Hadia Tolson
Jay H. Tolson
Becky Wein
Richard Wein
Diane Dalto Woosnam
Richard E. Woosnam
BENEFACTOR
Julie Jensen Bryan and Robert Bryan
Diane Dalto and Richard E. Woosnam
Betsy and Kevin F. Donohoe
Pam Felice
Victoria and Chris Le Vine
Norman Olson
Leah and Herbert S. Riband
Hadia and Jay Tolson
PATRON
Julie and Jim Alexandre
Carolyn and Thomas L. Bennett
Dr. Aliya F. Browne and Reginald M. Browne
Amy and R. Putnam Coes
Brandy Chieffi and Bill Farrell
Carolyn and Winston I. Lowe
Sandy and David Marshall
Judite Morais and Timothy Patric Speiss
Rosaleen and Richard Parsons
Kathryn and Edward B. Putnam
Kenneth R. Woodcock
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BACCHANAL EVENTS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
MAJOR SPONSOR
BENEFACTOR SPONSORS
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PATRON SPONSORS
WINE SPONSORS
Cross Atlantic Capital Partners
Dentons
FirstService Brands
FMC Corporation
Hersha Hospitality Trust
Liberty Property Trust
The PFM Group
Allied Beverage
Capital Wine & Spirits
Southern Wine & Spirits
FRIEND SPONSORS
The Rittenhouse Hotel
AUCTION SPONSOR
Sotheby’s
HOTEL SPONSOR
Amber Road
Corporate Responsibility Magazine
(Elliot Clark)
Delaware River Stevedores, Inc.
John Toates Architecture and Design
Morgan Stanley
SAP
Wilmington Trust
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PR AND MARKETING PARTNER
Gloss PR
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Consulate General of Italy
Philadelphia
Italy-America Business Council
& Network
Vetri Family Restaurants
with the luscious
NOBILE red wines of
VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO
Thursday, November 5
SEMINAR 2:00-3:30 PM
WALK-AROUND TASTING 3:30-5:00 PM
SHAWN DORE, DWS
US BRAND AMBASSADOR, VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building | 128 North Broad Street | Philadelphia
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THOMAS JEFFERSON AWARD HONOREES
The Antinori Family
MARCHESI ANTINORI
The Antinori family has been involved in the production of wine for over six centuries, ever
since, in 1385, Giovanni di Piero Antinori entered as a member, the “Arte Fiorentina”, the
Winemakers’ Guild of the city of Florence. During this entire long period, through twenty six
generations, the family has always directly managed this work with courageous and, at times,
innovative decisions, but always maintaining, unaltered, a fundamental respect for tradition and
for the territory in which they have operated.
Today the firm is run by Marquis Piero Antinori with the support of his three daugthers,
Albiera, Allegra, and Alessia, directly involved in the work of the house. Tradition, passion, and
intuition have been the three driving principles which have led the Marquis Antinori firm to
become a leader in Italian wine.
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CARPINETO
Son of Carpineto co-founder Antonio Mario
Zaccheo, Sr., Antonio has been immersed in
Italy’s rich wine heritage since birth. Antonio is
the latest in a long line of Zaccheo winemakers,
blending old world heritage with new world
experience in his approach.
Antonio spent much of his youth working
in viticulture, winemaking and olive oil production at the Carpineto estates throughout
Tuscany. Antonio first worked in the US with
Minneapolis-based multi national Cargill Inc, before beginning as V.P. Chief of Operations at
the Wente Vineyards portfolio of wineries in 1997, based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Antonio returned to Tuscany after several years in the States to join his family and begin
expanding Carpineto’s presence in key world markets. Spending much of the year touring many
of the 70 countries in which Carpineto wines are currently sold, Antonio relishes his time in
Tuscany and remains closely involved with operations.
Antonio holds a Bachelor of Science degree (Magna Cum Laude) from San Francisco State
University, an MBA from the University of California at Davis and speaks five languages.
Dott. Federico Carletti
POLIZIANO
As Marquis Piero Antinori likes to repeat: “ancient roots play an important role in our work,
but have never been a limit to our innovative spirit”. The Marchesi Antinori firm expresses its
passion for viticulture by a constant search for even the smallest areas for quality improvement.
For this reason, continuous experiments go forward both in the vineyards and in the cellars,
seeking new clones of local and international grape varieties, experimenting cultivation
techniques, vineyard altitudes, fermentation practices an temperatures, modern and traditional
fermentation methods, different types of oak for aging and different sizes and age for the
casks and barrels themselves, and different aging times before their commercial release for the
bottled wines as well.
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“My family’s first contact with the world of
viniculture was in 1961 when my father, Dino
Carletti, bought 22 hectares of land in the
Comune of Montepulciano. He planted the
first specialty vineyards in the region. At the
end of 1980, challenged with the economic
crisis and the decline in consumption, I
took on the challenge of directing my own
company, bringing to it a modern production
philosophy based on my personal vision of
agriculture. Passion for the art of making wine
immediately took hold and inspired me to learn
about advanced international techniques of
viticulture and oenology. My objective for the future is to consolidate the distinctive character of
the wines that will be produced from all our vineyards. To this end, I am dedicated to a continual
and passionate search for every opportunity to improve the quality of Poliziano’s wines and
create the best expression of our Terroir.” —Federico Carletti
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GALA DINNER B Y
Vetri
FAMILY RESTAURANTS
Menu
Stuzzichini
assorted italian cheeses
assorted salumi
house made bread and crackers
“schisola” polenta stuffed with blue cheese and
topped with fruit compote
Marc Vetri |
beef tartare tramezzini with black truffle
fancy giardinera, artichokes, peppers, olives
CEO
Marc Vetri is the chef/founder of Philadelphia’s critically acclaimed Vetri Family of Restaurants.
In addition to his storied career in the kitchen, Marc is also the driving force behind the Vetri
Foundation for Children, a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to help kids
experience the connection between healthy eating and healthy living.
A Philadelphia native, Marc initially pursued a career in music as a guitarist before realizing his
true passion came from cooking. Spending his formative professional kitchen life in Bergamo,
Italy, working alongside some of the region’s most noted chefs, Marc has become known the
world over for bringing a bold, contemporary sensibility to classic Italian cooking. In 1998, he
and business partner, Jeff Benjamin, opened the eponymous, fine-dining restaurant, Vetri,
to universal acclaim. Vetri’s outstanding pastas, innovative flavor combinations and artful
presentations captured imaginations and propelled Marc to the culinary forefront. Within two
years of the restaurant’s debut, he was named one of Food & Wine’s “Best New Chefs” and
received the Philadelphia Inquirer’s highest restaurant rating. In 2005, he was given the James
Beard Award for “Best Chef Mid-Atlantic.”
Following years of continued success at Vetri, Marc launched Osteria in 2007. Larger and more
casual than Vetri, Osteria’s menu of traditional Italian thin-crust pizzas, homemade pastas and
wood-grilled meats and fish quickly won over the dining public. The restaurant was nominated
for “Best New Restaurant” in 2008 by the James Beard Foundation. In 2010, it helped earn
Vetri Family chef/partner, Jeff Michaud, the James Beard Award for “Best Chef Mid-Atlantic.”
Antipasti
panzanella with marinaded mushrooms,
pomegranate and parmigiano
chicken liver alla fiorentina
Primi
squash and truffle pecorino lasagna
Secondi
•grilled fiorentina with tuscan lupini beans
Dolci
biscotti 8 cantucci 8 apple torta
The Vetri Family’s third restaurant, Amis, opened its doors in 2010. Inspired by Rome’s
neighborhood trattorias, this smaller but energetic restaurant specializes in small plates such as
handcrafted pastas and house-cured meats. Alla Spina, an Italian gastropub opened in 2012. It’s
been recognized by publications such as GQ and Zagat as being one of the top craft beer havens
polenta “budino” with gianduia mousse
and candied hazelnuts
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in the U.S., making it a must-visit destination for beer connoisseurs of all levels. The following
year saw the debut of two more Vetri Family restaurants: Pizzeria Vetri, and a second location
of Osteria in Moorestown, NJ, the group’s first restaurant outside of Philadelphia.
Marc is the author of Il Viaggio di Vetri, a collection of more than 125 of Vetri’s most-requested
dishes. His second cookbook, Rustic Italian Food, brought artisan cooking into home kitchens
and was named one of the top cookbooks of 2011 by such outlets as Bon Appetit, St. Petersburg
Times and The Huffington Post. In addition to his cookbooks, Marc’s writing can be found on The
Huffington Post where he is a regular blogger.
Outside of his restaurants, Marc is deeply passionate about giving back to the community,
in particular his hometown of Philadelphia. In 2009, he and Jeff Benjamin created the Vetri
Foundation for Children. The foundation’s signature initiative, “Eatiquette,” is a school lunch
improvement program in which children experience the connection between healthy eating and
healthy living. Additionally, Marc and Jeff are the founders of the “Great Chefs Event,” which
brings together scores of the country’s greatest chefs to raise money and awareness for the
pediatric cancer charity, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Ieff Michaud |
Culinary Director, Partner
The Executive Chef and co-owner of Osteria Restaurant and Amis Restaurant, Jeffrey Michaud
began his cooking career at the age of 13 in a pizza shop in New Hampshire, where he was raised.
Inspired by the cooking and beautiful wedding cakes made by his grandmother, Jeff attended
the Culinary Institute of America and graduated in 1998.
Upon graduation, he moved to Aspen, Colorado to join the kitchen staff at the Caribou Club,
where he worked his way up to Executive Sous Chef. After he completed his tenure in Aspen,
Jeff moved to Philadelphia to work for critically acclaimed Chef Marc Vetri at Ristorante Vetri
as the Sous Chef. Discovering his love for Italian cooking in Marc’s kitchen, Jeff decided to
further hone his skills by moving to Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy.
Brad Spence |
Culinary Director, Partner
Brad Spence developed his passion for food as a little boy cooking with his mom. It wasn’t long
before he decided he wanted to make a career of it and began working in small kitchens as a
teenager, prior to entering the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park to formalize his
studies. While at the CIA, he worked at the Fifth Floor in San Francisco under Chef George
Marrone. Upon graduation, Spence moved to New York to work for Tom Colicchio at Craftbar
and Mario Batali at Casa Mono.
In 2006, Spence relocated to Philadelphia to take the helm at Vetri. While working for Marc
Vetri, Spence has traveled to Italy to gain experience at Ristorante Loro and Taverna Colleoni
in Bergamo. In his first full year as chef de cuisine, Spence continued to hone his skills in Italian
food production, having helped construct a curing room so that all cured meats at both Vetri
and Osteria are made in-house. His culinary leadership helped promote Vetri as one of the top
Italian restaurants in the country.
Brad became chef partner at Amis, located in Washington Square at 412 South 13th Street.
Amis’ menu is seasonally driven and specializes in small plates such as handcrafted pastas and
house cured meats. In November 2010, Bon Appetit named Amis one of the top 10 places for
pasta in the country.
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His first stop was working at a family owned butcher shop, Mangilli, in the province to refine his
skills in meat fabrication, sausage, and salame making. Over the next three years, Jeff worked
his way through the top restaurants of Bergamo, including Michelin starred Frosio and La
Lucanda, as well as La Brugheria, Ristorante Loro and Ol Fa Pasticceria. His travel through
Bergamo culminated with the position of Executive Chef at Locanda del Biancospino, a small
inn in the foothills of the Alps.
After serving as the Opening Chef, Jeff returned to the United States and took several chefs’
positions throughout New England before returning to Philadelphia and rejoining the Vetri
team to open Osteria. In 2008, The James Beard Foundation nominated Osteria for “Best
New Restaurant” and in 2010, Jeff won the James Beard Award for “Best Mid-Atlantic Chef.”
He lives in Philadelphia with his wife Claudia, who is expecting their first child in the spring. Jeff
is a current member of the Vetri Foundation for Children’s Board of Directors. He is extremely
committed to the Foundation’s mission of supporting the development of healthy living habits
and styles in young people.
In the summer of 2010, Jeff joined Marc Vetri in working with the ESF Dream Camp, a fiveweek day program for at-risk children in Philadelphia. While remaining within the federal
guidelines for government subsidized school meals, Jeff and Marc designed menus, prepared
locally grown and freshly made lunches daily for campers. A special emphasis was placed on
social interaction and communication, which was done by conducting all meals in an interactive
family style manner.
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MISSION
PAFA promotes the transformative power of art and art making.
VISION
PAFA will inspire the future of American art by creating, challenging, cultivating, and celebrating
excellence in the fine arts.
HISTORY
Founded in 1805 by artist and scientist Charles Willson Peale and other civic-minded artists and
business leaders, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is the first museum and school of fine
arts in the nation. Peale’s intention was to create a school and accompanying gallery focused on casts
of antique sculptures as well as contemporary and European art where American artists could receive
training and study current work. Nearly every major American artist has taught, studied, or exhibited
at PAFA. The institution’s world-class collection of American art continues to grow and provides
what only a few other art institutions in the world offer: a rare combination of a world-class museum
and an extraordinary faculty known for its commitment to students and for the stature and quality
of its artistic work. More than 200 years later, PAFA continues to carry on its traditions of studying
the figure through rigorous training grounded in the teachings of Thomas Eakins and the great
European art academies. In 2005, it received recognition for its educational endeavors through the
National Medal of Arts, bestowed upon the Academy by the President of the United States.
THE COLLECTION
PAFA’s collection has been described by scholars and collectors as one of the three finest American
art collections in the world. The collection continues to grow and includes major works by many
distinguished American artists as well as Academy faculty and alumni, both current and historic. The
permanent collection ranges from colonial masters such as Robert Feke, John Singleton Copley,
and Benjamin West, to major contemporary artists including Alice Neel, Helen Frankenthaler, Leon
Golub, Betye Saar, H.C. Westermann, Jim Nutt, Adolf Gottlieb, Richard Diebenkorn, Red Grooms,
and Faith Ringgold. PAFA was the recipient of the Harold A. and Ann R. Sorgenti Collection of
Contemporary African-American Art (2005) and the Art by Women Collection, Gift of Linda
Lee Alter (2011). Many of the nation’s most important artists were founders, teachers, or students
at PAFA, including Charles Willson Peale, William Rush, Thomas Sully, Thomas Eakins, Thomas
Anshutz, Mary Cassatt, Cecilia Beaux, William Merritt Chase, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Charles
Grafly, Maxfield Parrish, Robert Henri, John Sloan, William Glackens, Everett Shinn, George
Luks, Violet Oakley, Arthur B. Carles, Daniel Garber, and Robert Gwathmey _ all of whom are
represented in PAFA’s collection.
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
PAFA is a recognized leader in organizing exhibitions of historical and contemporary American art
that are innovative, engaging and scholarly. Recent major exhibitions include The Artist's Garden:
American Impressionists and the Garden Movement, 1887–1920; David Lynch: The Unified Field;
Beyond the Paint: Philadelphia’s Mural Arts; KAWS @ PAFA; Jennifer Bartlett: History of the Universe,
Works 1970-2011 and The Female Gaze: Women Artists Making Their World.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
Kevin F. Donohoe, Chair
Herbert S. Riband, Jr., Esq., Vice Chair and Secretary
Thomas N. Pappas, Vice Chair
James C. Biddle, Vice Chair
Thomas L. Bennett, CFA, Treasurer
Anne E. McCollum, Assistant Treasurer
TRUSTEES
Marguerite Lenfest
Francis J. Leto
Sara Lomax-Reese
Winston I. Lowe, Esq.
Brett Matteo
J. Brien Murphy, M.D.
Jonathan H. Newman, Esq.
James E. O’Neill, Esq.
Sashi Reddi
Gretchen E. Roede
Theodore O. Rogers, Jr., Esq., National Trustee
Steven L. Sanders
William H. Schorling, Esq.
Henry B. Du P. Smith
Richard W. Snowden
Julie D. Spahr
Richard W. Vague
Kenneth R. Woodcock, National Trustee
James Alexandre
Roger H. Ballou, National Trustee
Reginald M. Browne, National Trustee
Donald R. Caldwell, Chair Emeritus
Valentino D. Carlotti, National Trustee
Charles E. Chase
Elliot H. Clark
Jonathan L. Cohen, National Trustee
Joseph D. Culley, Jr.
Monica Duvall Dilella, M.D.
Robert I. Friedman, Esq.
John A. Fry
Pia Halloran
William P. Hankowsky
Edward T. Harvey
Susan M. Hendrickson
Dorothy Mather Ix
Rosemary King, National Trustee
EMERITUS
John B. Bartlett
Robert L. Byers, Sr.
Charles E. Mather III
Samuel J. Savitz
William A. Slaughter, Esq.
Harold A. Sorgenti, Chair of Emeritus Trustees
Richard E. Woosnam
Debora C. Zug
EX-OFFICIO
David R. Brigham, Ph.D., President & CEO
Gregory J. Fox, Chair of the Board, Pennsylvania Convention Center
Helen Haynes, Director of Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy
Douglas Martenson, Faculty Representative
David Campbell Wilson, President of Alumni Association
Linda Aversa Caldwell, President of Women’s Board
HONORARY
Dorrance H. Hamilton
Frances M. Maguire
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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS/
CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE
PRICING
PAYMENT AND PICKUP
The dollar figures shown on almost all lots are an educated guess of a reasonable value; anything less is
a bargain. In almost every instance where donors or wineries have indicated values or retail prices, the
dollar figure is reflected.
1. Payment for all auction lots on November 7, 2015 shall be made that evening following the
conclusion of the auction.
AUCTION PROCEDURES
1.Neither the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Bacchanal nor Sotheby’s, Inc. [“The
Auctioneer”] is responsible for the accuracy of the descriptions of auction lots contained in this
catalogue. The descriptions incorporate, in some instances, material or descriptions furnished by
donors. In particular, prospective bidders should inspect wines contributed by individuals prior to
bidding and make their own judgment with reference to the quality and value of such wines.
2. Any trips or events comprising all or part of an auction lot shall, unless otherwise specified in the
catalogue description, be subject to convenient scheduling by the lot donors and the successful
bidder. Expiration dates are generally noted in the package description. Unless otherwise noted,
all auction items and services must be used within 12 months of the auction.
3. All wine is sold on an “as-is” basis, and neither the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts nor The
Auctioneer make any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with
respect to any property included in an auction lot.
4. The Auctioneer shall have the absolute right to withdraw any auction lot, reject any auction bid,
resolve any dispute with reference to any auction lot or any bid on an auction lot at any time
before the fall of the hammer. No bid is valid unless acknowledged as such by The Auctioneer.
5. All wines sold at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Wine Auction are subject to the
provisions of Pennsylvania law and the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.
6. Bidding on the lots offered at the silent auction on November 7, 2015 shall conclude at 9:30 p.m.
that evening.
7. Any property may be withdrawn by the Auctioneer of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
at any time before the actual sale without any liability therefore.
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from any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by The Auctioneer shall be the purchaser.
In the event of any dispute between bidders, The Auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion
either to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute
arises after the sale, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Wine Auction’s records shall be
conclusive in all respects.
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methods.
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auction site.
ABBREVIATIONS
WS
WA
AG
BS
DS LB
Wine Spectator
Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni
Bruce Sanderson
David Schildknecht
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
JL
JM
RP
ST
TF 9.ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND THERE WILL BE NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS.
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is not responsible if a restaurant or business that issued
a gift certificate fails.
TAX APPLICABILITY
Purchasers shall be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable on the date of sale.
All payments for auction lots shall be made to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)
(3). Bidders may be entitled to deduct a portion of the payments for auction lots as a charitable
contribution, but each bidder should consult his or her attorney or tax advisor regarding such
deductibility for state or federal income tax purposes. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts will
provide documentation as required by law following the auction.
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James Laube
Jay Miller
Robert Parker
Steve Tanzer
Tim Fish
BOTTLE SIZES
Wine comes in all manner of containers, from clay crocks to collapsible plastic bags. Fine wines,
however, come mostly in bottles, which vary widely in shape, size, and color. Most bottles are made
of glass: white wines generally come in clear glass and red wines in dark green glass, although there is
no absolute rule. Shapes vary as well and range from the straight-sided, high-shouldered bottle used
for Bordeaux wines, Italian Chiantis, or Valpolicellos and for most Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlots, to
the slope-shouldered bottles used for Burgundy, Beaujolais, and Rhone wines, Italian Barolos, and most
Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. There are also longer, more slender bottles used for German Alsatian wines
and for some U.S. bottlings of Chenin Blanc, Riesling, or Gewürztraminer. And there are many other
variables—again, there is no rule.
Half-Bottle
Bottle
Magnum
Double Magnum Rehoboam
or
Jeroboam
Imperial
or
Methuselah
Balthazar
or
Salmanazar
Nebuchadnezzar
BOTTLE SIZE VARIES AS WELL. The following guide to bottle sizes and barrel or case quantities may
be helpful in determining on how much wine you are bidding.
Half-Bottle375 milliliters (ml); one-half of the standard bottle size. Sometimes referred to as a “tenth.”
Bottle750 milliliters (ml). This standard size is equivalent to 4/5ths of a quart,
sometimes referred to as a “fifth,” as in a fifth of a gallon. Champagne bottles
are slightly larger because they have thicker glass, but they also contain 750 ml.
Un’AstaSilenziosa
SILENT AUCTION
MagnumEquivalent to two bottles, or 1.5 liters (L) of wine.
Double Magnum
Three liters of wine, the equivalent of two magnums or four regular 750 ml bottles.
JeroboamWhen referring to sparkling wine, a jeroboam normally holds three liters or
four regular bottles. When referring to still wine, a jeroboam equals five liters,
or 6.67 bottles.
Rehoboam
Not often seen, this oversized bottle holds approximately 4.5 liters of wine,
about six 750 ml bottles.
Imperial or
Methuselah
Both bottles hold six liters of wine, the equivalent of eight regular bottles. They
are shaped differently, and the Methuselah is normally used for sparkling wine.
SalmanazarHolds about nine liters of wine, the equivalent of 12 750 ml bottles.
BalthazarHolds 12 liters of wine, the equivalent of 16 750 ml bottles.
NebuchadnezzarThe granddaddy of them all, this designation refers to a very large bottle that
normally contains 15 liters (twenty 750 ml bottles) of wine, but can vary above
or below that size.
Case
A case of 750 ml bottles normally contains 12 bottles; a case of magnums, normally
six; and a case of half-bottles, normally 12 or 24 depending upon the winery.
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ONE MAGNUM VILLA ANTINORI ROSSO 2005
Painted by Melissa Hendrickson, PAFA Student
DONATED BY: MARCHESI ANTINORI AND THE ARTIST, MELISSA HENDRICKSON
VALUE: $500
Painted by Hayley Murphy, PAFA Student
DONATED BY: MARCHESI ANTINORI AND THE ARTIST, HAYLEY MURPHY
VALUE: $500
Painted by Tovah Smith
DONATED BY: MARCHESI ANTINORI AND THE ARTIST, TOVAH SMITH
VALUE: $500
Painted by Elnaz Abedian
DONATED BY: MARCHESI ANTINORI AND THE ARTIST, ELNAZ ABEDIAN
VALUE: $500
Painted by Ian Barkan-Ducharme
DONATED BY: MARCHESI ANTINORI AND THE ARTIST, IAN BARKAN-DUCHARME
VALUE: $500
Painted by Hillary Kursh
DONATED BY: MARCHESI ANTINORI AND THE ARTIST, HILLARY KURSH
VALUE: $500
2002 JEAN-LOUIS VERMEIL CABERNET SAUVIGNON FREDIANI
VINEYARD (RP 93)
1998 LEWIS CELLARS RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
DONATED BY: LINDA AVERSA-CALDWELL AND DONALD R. CALDWELL
VALUE: $550
2011 DOMAINE SERENE ‘COEUR BLANC’, WILLAMETTE VALLEY
6 BOTTLES
VALUE: $600
2006 ALLEGRINI PALAZZO DELLA TORRE MAGNUM
VALUE: $100
DOUBLE MAGNUM SIGNED BY WINEMAKER
DU MOL CHARDONNAY RUSSIAN RIVER
VALUE: $150
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2007 VIADER “V” (ST 91)
VALUE: $800
THREE BOTTLE VERTICAL SILVER OAK ALEXANDER VALLEY,
2003–2005
VALUE: $300
ONE TWELVE BOTTLE CASE FISHER VINEYARDS UNITY PINOT NOIR,
ANDERSON VALLEY 2012
DONATED BY: CAPITAL WINE & SPIRITS
VALUE: $500
ONE TWELVE BOTTLE CASE PETROLO TORRIONE 2009
VALUE: $400
ONE TWELVE BOTTLE CASE GUIGAL CONDRIEU 2012
VALUE: $750
ONE 3L CASTELLO BANFI TOSCANA BELNERO 2011
VALUE: $175
ONE 3L CONCHA Y TORO CASILLERO DEL DIABLO RESERVA CABERNET
SAUVIGNON
VALUE: $60
ONE 3L CHATEAU ST JEAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CALIFORNIA
VALUE: $90
VIP FINE & RARE WINE AUCTION EXPERIENCE
One-year subscription to auction catalogs, private VIP wine tasting and
complimentary buffet lunch for two at the award winning TRU Restaurant
during an upcoming Hart Davis Hart wine auction.
DONATED BY: HART DAVIS HART WINE CO.
VALUE: $750
TWO TICKETS TO A 2015-2016 ARDEN THEATRE SHOW
Two tickets to any 2015-2016 Arden Theatre show – subject to availability,
please call to reserve. No opening nights, value through June 2016.
DONATED BY: ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY
VALUE: $100
TWO TICKETS TO GAETANO DONIZETTI’S THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 at 7:30 pm
DONATED BY: OPERA PHILADELPHIA
VALUE: $300
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TWO TICKETS TO ANY SHOW AT 1812 PRODUCTIONS—
PHILADELPHIA’S ALL COMEDY THEATRE COMPANY
DONATED BY: THEATRE 1812
VALUE: $40
GNARLED OAR, 2008, OIL ON PANEL, 20 X 16 INCHES
DONATED BY: AL GURY, PAFA ALUM AND PAINTING DEPARTMENT CHAIR
VALUE: $2,000
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DONATED BY: TOPPERS SPA/SALON
VALUE: $200
ONE YEAR CONTRIBUTOR MEMBERSHIP
DONATED BY: THE BARNES FOUNDATION
VALUE: $150
ONE 6L SILVER OAK CABERNET SAUVIGNON
ALEXANDER VALLEY 2011
Winemaker Notes: Our 2011 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a harmonious
and vibrant wine. This full-bodied, classic expression of Alexander Valley Cabernet
in a cool vintage has a bright ruby-red color with purple undertones. The nose exues
aromas of black cherry, cedar and black olives. On the palate, its dried herb, cocoa
and lavender flavors are framed by dusty tannins and a savory texture. The wine
finishes with lively acidity and a lingering persistence. Given proper cellaring, this
wine should give drinking pleasure through 2029.
DONATED BY: GALLAGHER BOLLINGER
VALUE: $1,000
ONE 5L POIZEN RESERVE DRY CREEK VALLEY 2012
A jammy quaff, with ripe cherry, caramel and spice flavors. Drink now through
2017. (WS 87)
DONATED BY: GALLAGHER BOLLINGER
VALUE: $500
ROUND OF GOLF FOR THREE AND LUNCH AT MERION GOLF CLUB
Championship golf and champion golfers have long been intertwined with the
mystique of Merion Golf Club’s East and West Courses. Designed by Hugh Wilson,
Merion’s East Course has played host to more USGA Championships than any
course in America and is home to some of its greatest moments. From Robert Tyre
Jones, Jr.’s completion of golf’s elusive Grand Slam at the 1930 U.S. Amateur to
Ben Hogan’s awe-inspiring performance and now legendary one-iron on the 72nd
hole during the 1950 U.S. Open, the sculpted greens, fairways and treacherous
bunkers of Merion have shaped the game.
DONATED BY: HANK AND JUNE SMITH
VALUE: $1,000
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GLASS ART BY LOCAL ARTIST MICHAEL SCHUNKE
750 ml decanter and 6 red wine goblets
Michael Schunke is perhaps best known amongst collectors and glassmakers alike
for his contemporary, one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass goblet designs. The goblets
are his touchstone in the studio and his foundation as a maker. Schunke believes
that a good goblet exemplifies quintessential craftsmanship and is born from
practice, rhythm and skill. The artist’s goblets have gained world-wide recognition
from glass collectors and enthusiasts, and have been featured in publications
including Veranda Magazine, Traditional Home Magazine, and New York Spaces.
DONATED BY: DR. DONNA BARBOT AND DR. WILLIAM MCGOWAN
VALUE: $1,950
750 ml decanter and 6 red wine goblets
VALUE: $1,950
EXCLUSIVE CHEF’S TABLE FOR 6 PEOPLE IN LACROIX AT
THE RITTENHOUSE
Treat yourself to dinner at our Chef’s Table, designed to provide guests with frontrow seats to a lively culinary performance. Witness artistry in its most delicious
sense, as our team of chefs prepare a vibrant custom tailored menu inspired by
Executive Chef Jon Cichon, from just a few feet away. Savor each sip of wine,
selected by our expert sommelier. Chat with our culinary team as they add the
finishing touches to your dish while you dine beneath the glow of a glimmering
Phillip Starck chandelier.
DONATED BY: HERSHA HOSPITALITY AND THE RITTENHOUSE
VALUE: $1,200
ANTIQUE CRYSTAL DECANTER ACCOMPANIED BY A BOTTLE OF
CHARLES KING ZINFANDEL PORT LIMITED RELEASE XV
DONATED BY: DIANE DALTO WOOSNAM AND RICHARD WOOSNAM
VALUE: $200
TWELVE BOTTLES BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2010
Featuring:
Mastrojanni
Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
Tenuta di Sesta
Tenuta Col d’Orcia
San Felice Campogiovanni
Marchesi Antinori Pian delle Vigne
Fornacina
Citille di Sopra
Castiglion del Bosco
VALUE: $600
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THREE MAGNUMS – SPANISH WINE
2001 CVNE Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana ‘Imperial’ Gran Reserva
The 2001 Imperial Gran Reserva has a more complex, better defined nose than
the 2000, with black cherries, spice and Seville orange marmalade. The palate is
medium-bodied, with fine tannins cloaked in sweet dark cherry, bitter orange and
strawberry fruit. (RP 94)
2001 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva
Dark ruby-colored with a garnet rim, it displays a lovely nose of Asian spices,
incense, tobacco, balsamic, and blackberry. On the palate it has exceptional depth,
layers of spicy black fruit, excellent ripeness, and an elegant personality. (RP 96)
2004 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Ardanza Reserva 2004
Cedar, tobacco and spice hints frame dried cherry, berry and vanilla notes in
this silky red. The flavors mingle nicely, framed by juicy acidity and light but firm
tannins. (WS 94)
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DONATED BY: KEITH COX
VALUE: $350
THREE BOTTLES MAIDEN 2007
As outstanding as the 2008 is, it is eclipsed by the brilliant 2007 The Maiden,
perhaps the finest second wine yet made here. Sweet tobacco leaf, fruitcake,
creme de cassis, black currant and licorice aromas emerge from this round, opulent,
voluptuously textured wine. (RP 93)
VALUE: $500
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ONE PIECE OF HAND-MADE JEWELRY FROM ITALY BY
BIANCA D’ANIELLO
www.biancadaniello.com
DONATED BY: BIANCA D’ANIELLO AND ROSA AGLIATA
VALUE: $450
BELLA! A PERSONAL FASHION CONSULTATION WITH
STYLIST ROSA AGLIATA
Work with professional stylist, Rosa Agliata to identify your ideal look. Discuss your
wardrobe dilemmas and style goals. A thorough wardrobe edit will determine what
is ill-fitting, unnecessary and dated. Learn how to make outfits with what’s left and
finish with a customized shopping strategy. The result? Bella!
DONATED BY: ROSA AGLIATA
VALUE: $500
EIGHT BOTTLE MONDAVI VERTICAL, 2005 – 2011
2005 – This is a beautiful 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve from Mondavi. The wine,
a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc, has a youthful, opaque
bluish/purple color and a classic nose of lead pencil shavings, crème de cassis, licorice,
and subtle, toasty French oak. Some chocolate also makes an appearance. (RP 95)
2006 – The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve offers a beautiful perfume of violets,
black currants, and subtle oak, lead pencil shavings, and spice characteristics. This fullbodied, creamy textured Cabernet possesses superb concentration, lovely purity, and
a multilayered mouthfeel. (RP 94)
1.5L BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2004 (ST 93)
2007 – The full-bodied, powerful, pure 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is
another outstanding effort revealing notes of spring flowers, toasty oak, creme de
cassis, licorice, and graphite. (RP 95+)
1.5L BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2008 (ST 91)
2008 – The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a big wine loaded with black fruit,
cedar, licorice, grilled herbs and tar. Layers of flavor build effortlessly to the muscular,
virile finish. Despite its size, the 2008 Reserve maintains elements of classicism that
serve to balance some of the wine’s more extroverted leanings. The wine impresses for
its depth, expressive inner perfume and beautifully integrated tannins. (RP 95)
DONATED BY: BANFI VINEYARDS
VALUE: $135
DONATED BY: BANFI VINEYARDS
VALUE: $170
3 BOTTLES OF 2012 NUMANTHIA TERMES, TORO
DONATED BY: MOËT HENNESSY
VALUE: $75
2009 – Mondavi’s 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is sumptuous and beautiful.
Plums, mocha, cloves and pencil shavings are all woven together in this gorgeous,
large-scaled Cabernet Sauvignon. All the elements are in the right place. Silky,
nuanced tannins frame the voluptuous, caressing finish. (RP 94)
3 BOTTLES OF VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT
2010 – The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon,
4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc) exhibits a dense purple color, more tannin,
structure and spice, terrific richness and plenty of black currant, vanillin and loamy
soil characteristics. (RP 95)
SIP IN STYLE
Enjoy an evening with personal stylist Rosa Agliata. Private shopping sale and
style consulting for a group of four to six girlfriends exclusively, feature the Worth
Collection (cashmere and leather imported from Italy) while tasting wines from
Tuscany. Includes one gift certicate of $500 toward the Worth Collection for the
host and a small gift for each guest. www.worthnewyork.com
2011 – A wine of finesse and polish, this displays striking grace and elegance, with
firm, refined red berry, currant, black cherry and subtle vanilla oak notes. The finish
sails along smoothly. Drink now through 2022. (WS 92)
DONATED BY: MOËT HENNESSY
VALUE: $165
DONATED BY: ROSA AGLIATA
VALUE: $1,500
2012 – An iron fist in a velvet glove, this begins with a supple, rich core of currant,
black cherry, anise and sage, firming up with tannins from oak and grape. Glides
along gracefully, never losing the core fruitiness, while the tannins and gravelly earth
accents lend the flavors tension and traction. Drink now through 2029. (WS 95)
DONATED BY: DR. RICK CODY
VALUE: $1,000
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ONE SIGNED 3L BOTTLE POLIZIANO VINO
NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO
terrific purity of fruit and ripe tannin. Relatively approachable and enjoyable even
now, it should nevertheless evolve gracefully for 15-20 years. Drink 2015-2031.
(RP 94)
DONATED BY: WILLIAM FRETZ & STEPHEN SOMKUTI
VALUE: $200
2010 MAGNUM SILVER OAK CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY
DONATED BY: CAMPBELL K. CULLEY AND JOSEPH CULLEY, JR.
VALUE: $300
SIX BOTTLE VERTICAL – CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL,
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, RHÔNE, 2006 – 2011
2006 – Medium to deep garnet colour. Pretty perfume of freshly crushed raspberries
/ blackberries with nuances of wet leaves, cinnamon and white pepper. The medium
to full bodied palate provides a good concentration of juicy berry fruit countered by
medium to high acidity and a medium level of velvety tannins. Wonderfully balanced.
Long finish with notes of white pepper. 13.4% alcohol. Drink 2010–2030. (RP 94)
2007 – Beaucastel’s 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape has turned out even better out of
bottle than I predicted. An inky/ruby/purple color is followed by a glorious nose of blue
and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of
acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit’s fabulous freshness and vibrancy. This
full-bodied effort still displays considerable tannin, no doubt because of the relatively
high Mourvedre content. It should resolve its tannins in 2-4 years, and last for 25 or
more. (RP 96)
2008 – The 2008 Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the few outstanding
wines produced in this vintage. More evolved than Beaucastel’s wines tend to be, it
reveals a healthy dark plum/ruby color, notes of licorice, meat juices, smoked game,
black currants and garrigue, medium to full body, silky tannins, good freshness,
surprising depth for the vintage and a long finish. Drink it over the next decade.
(RP 90)
2009 – The 2009 Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape is reminiscent of their brilliant
1985. It will be one of the rare Beaucastels that is drinkable upon release. Made
from this estate’s classic blend, it possesses soft tannins as well as a silky, open-knit
seductiveness, a dense plum/purple color and a beautiful perfume of smoky Provencal
herbs intermixed with grilled steak juices, garrigue, kirsch and blue as well as black
fruits. The wine is full-bodied, unctuously textured, and silky smooth (the latter
characteristic being somewhat atypical for a young Beaucastel). If it performs like the
1985, it will drink well young and continue to do so for 25 or more years. (RP 94)
2010 – Interestingly enough, even though many of the 2010 Perrin et Fils selections
from the southern Rhone were scheduled to be bottled right after my visit, the 2010
Beaucastel had already been put in bottle. This is a gorgeous wine, a classic blend of
30% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise and the balance the
other permitted varietals in the appellation. Deep purple, with loads of bouquet garni,
beef blood, blackberry, kirsch, smoke and truffle, this wine is full-bodied, rich and
showing even better than it did last year. I still think it needs 3-5 years of cellaring, and
it should last for 25-30 years, as most of the top vintages of Beaucastel do.
(RP 95)
2011 – Reminiscent of a lighter weight 2009, the 2011 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
offers up a sweet bouquet of spiced black cherries, plum, truffle, saddle leather
and underbrush. Coming from tiny yields (which were down 50% from 2010), this
medium to full-bodied 2011 is gorgeously textured and has solid mid-palate depth,
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DONATED BY: DR. ALIYA F. BROWNE AND REGINALD BROWNE
VALUE: $600
MAGNUM BEAUX FRÈRES RIBBON RIDGE 2005
DONATED BY: JACKIE ALLEN
VALUE: $150
AUTUMN GLORY, 2015, ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 36 X 56 INCHES
DONATED BY: GREGG COTLER AND RUSLAN KHAIS, PAFA ALUM
VALUE: $4,500
DOMAINE DE LA VIEILLE JULIENNE 2004
DONATED BY: FRED POTOK
VALUE: $80
ONE HOUR DESIGN CONSULTATION
DONATED BY: LARISA MCSHANE & ASSOCIATES
VALUE: $150
GOOGLE PORTRAIT OF THOMAS COLE, 2012
Ink on paper, 7 ½ x 15 ¾ inches
DONATED BY: MIA ROSENTHAL, PAFA ALUM AND GALLERY JOE
VALUE: $1,800
COLOSSUS, 2013
GFRC/Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete, 18 x 5 x 6 inches
DONATED BY: MIGUEL HORN, PAFA ALUM
VALUE: $2,750
TWELVE BOTTLE CASE CHAMPAGNE HENRIOT BRUT SOUVERAIN
Firm and toasty, with hints of tropical fruit mixing with notes of quince, lemon zest,
smoky mineral, ginger and white pepper. This finds a balance between its fresh,
lively character and a sweet, juicy component, ending with a long, mouthwatering
finish. (WS 93)
DONATED BY: EDDY SCHOENFELD
VALUE: $650
EIGHT BOTTLES - SELECTION OF REDS
Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyards 2007 (RP 90)
Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2008 (WE 91)
Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2008 (WE 91)
Eponymous Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2009 (WE 90)
LTU Malbec, Uco Valley 2009 (WS 92)
Henry’s Drive M Reserve Shiraz 2009 (RP 92)
Manzone Barolo Serralunga 2010 (WE 92)
Casa Bianchi ‘Enzo Bianchi’ 2010 (WS 93)
DONATED BY: QUINTESSENTIAL WINES
VALUE: $500
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MIXED CASE OF MATURE BAROLO
Altare Vigneto Arborina 1995
Paolo Scavino Barolo 1996
Prunotto Bussia 1996
Altare Barolo 1999
Paolo Scavino Cannubi 2000
Mascarello Santo Stefano di Perno 2000
Brovia Ca’Mia 2001
Luigi Pira Marenca 2001
Scavino Bric del Fiasc 2001
Clerico Percristina 2001
Giacomo Conterno Cascina Francia 2003
Mascarello Monprivato 2003
VALUE: $1,150
FIELD MAINE, 2009
Oil on wood, 12 x 16 inches
“912-15”, 2015
Oil on canvas, 12 x 13 inches
DONATED BY: MADELINE PECKENPAUGH, PAFA ALUM
VALUE: $500
ONE NIGHT STAY IN A ONE BEDROOM SUITE AT THE
LOWELL HOTEL, NEW YORK
Located on a quiet, tree-lined street off Madison Avenue, The Lowell is in the
heart of New York’s most exclusive and fashionable Upper East Side. With only 49
individually decorated suites and 23 deluxe rooms, the hotel lavishes its guests with
truly personalized service and great attention to detail. Among the many thoughtful
touches are complimentary beverages upon arrival, Voss water at turndown and a
selection of Bulgari amenities. Most suites have wood-burning fireplaces, some have
terraces, and almost all have fully equipped kitchens.
DONATED BY: DINA DELUCA CHARTOUNI
VALUE: $2,200
CLOS DU VAL “JOIE DU VIN” 2010 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California. Velvety, lush and rich with plum, cassis
and notes of spice and licorice; juicy, ripe and intense with depth and finesse; tangy
and nicely structured; long and complex; surely the best wine Clos Du Val has ever
made. (The Tasting Panel 94)
DONATED BY: MICHAEL CINQUE AND AMAGANSETT WINE & SPIRITS
VALUE: $500
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THREE BOTTLE VERTICAL OF QUILCEDA CREEK CABERNET
SAUVIGNON COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON 2006 – 2009
2006 – The most evolved of the lineup, with complex spice box, wild herbs, dried
flowers, currants and scorched earth aromas all emerging from the glass, the 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon is beautifully textured, full-bodied and seamless on the palate.
Up-front and approachable, it nevertheless has the back-end richness, depth and
structure to continue to evolve for another decade or more. Drink now-2023. (RP 96)
2007 – A monumental wine in the making, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is one
of those wines that presents such an over the top array of aromas and flavors that
it’s hard to figure out what you think about it with just a quick glance. It’s only
with the second or third sip that you really start to see how special this effort truly
is. Offering up perfumed, intense aromas of plum, violets, ink, licorice and black
currants, it flows onto the palate with a massive, incredibly full-bodied texture that
builds through the mid-palate and carries layers of polished tannins, awesome purity
of fruit and blockbuster length. Most likely not for everyone given the sheer size, it
is an incredible wine in my opinion. Still tasting like a barrel sample, it will have 30+
total years of longevity. Drink 2017-2037. (RP 100)
2008 – More pure and focused than the 2009, with a slightly closer to the vest
feel, the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon shows the cooler nature of the vintage and
has incredible detail, purity and freshness to its aromas and flavors. A blend of 98%
Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot that spent 22 months in 100% new French
oak, it offers classic black currant, spice box, coffee bean, violets and exotic spices
to go with an ethereal, layered and seamless palate that delivers massive amounts
of fruit and texture without any apparent weight. I thoroughly enjoyed it now, yet it
will age for decades. Drink now-2033. (RP 97+)
DONATED BY: DOUGLAS MARTENSON, PAFA ALUM AND FACULTY
VALUE: $1,900
Reservations must be arranged three weeks in advance. Reservations based on
availability and do not apply during the months of September through December.
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DONATED BY: LYDIE BROWN DE JANOSI
VALUE: $800
CALIFORNIA CLOSETS GIFT CERTIFICATE
DONATED BY: MIKE RENAGLIA, SR.
VALUE: $2,500
CERTAPRO PAINTERS OF THE MAIN LINE
GIFT CERTIFICATE & GIFT BASKET
DONATED BY: CERTAPRO PAINTERS OF THE MAIN LINE
VALUE: $2,000
QUEEN NEFERTITI
Welded Steel, 20 x 15 ½ inches
DONATED BY: DEIDRE SELIG, PAFA ALUM
VALUE: $400
SIX BOTTLE VERTICAL OF MARCHESI ANTINORI 1997
Tenuta Tignanello 'Marchese Antinori' Riserva, Chianti Classico (ST 90)
Marchesi Antinori Badia a Passignano, Chianti Classico (ST 92)
Marchesi Antinori Pian delle Vigne, Brunello di Montalcino (ST 90)
Tignanello (ST 93)
Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato Bolgheri
Solaia (RP 96)
DONATED BY: TOM SELIG
VALUE: $1,000
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5L JEROBOAM OF CASTELLO BANFI
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2009
DONATED BY: BANFI VINTNERS
VALUE: $1,000
ONE 3L BOTTLE PAINTED BY RUSLAN KHAIS
DONATED BY: RUSLAN KHAIS, PAFA ALUM
VALUE: $650
THREE BOTTLES IN WOODEN CASE OF THE 2005 VICE VERSA NAPA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
DONATED BY: HARDEEP CHAWLA
VALUE: $300
ONE MAGNUM AVIGNONESI VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO
Lively and fruity, with dried berry, black cherry and spices on the nose and palate.
Medium-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and a long finish. Best after 2010.
(WS 90)
DONATED BY: PIA HALLORAN
VALUE: $100
ONE NIGHT WEEKEND HOTEL ACCOMMODATION ALONG WITH
BREAKFAST FOR TWO AT LE MERIDIEN PHILADELPHIA
With a stay at the Le Meridien Philadelphia, you’ll be centrally located in
Philadelphia, steps from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. This 4-star
hotel is close to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Take advantage of
recreational opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including
complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
DONATED BY: LE MERIDIEN
VALUE: $300
CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC GIFT PACKAGE
Enjoy two tickets to a Curtis Symphony Orchestra or a Curtis Opera Theatre
performance this season, along with a Curtis music journal and a CD featuring
the 2013-2014 season selections
DONATED BY: CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC
VALUE: $200
JEROBOAM 3L OF CHAMPAGNE LANSON BLACK LABEL BRUT
DONATED BY: ANNE E. MCCOLLUM
VALUE: $250
SKIN CARE GIFT BASKET
The DermaCenter skin care basket includes a package of five microdermabrasions
or chemical peels and several physician only skin care products. Certificate is good
for one year.
DONATED BY: DERMACENTER MEDICAL SPA AT THE RITTENHOUSE WOMEN’S
WELLNESS CENTER
VALUE: $2,000
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PENNSYLVANIA BALLET NUTCRACKER PACKAGE
Voucher for two tickets to George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker in December
2015 and a backstage tour at the Academy of Music.
DONATED BY: PENNSYLVANIA BALLET
VALUE: $200
FLYWHEEL SPORTS GIFT PACKAGE : INDOOR CYCLING
Includes a five class card, Flywheel water bottle and headband. Can be used at
Center City or Bryn Mawr location.
DONATED BY: FLYWHEEL SPORTS
VALUE: $200
JCB EXPERIENCE
Two Bottles of JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset No. 69 Cremant de Bourgogne Brut
Rose and One Bottle, 2011 JCB By Jean-Charles Boisset Chardonnay No 81
accompanied by a pair of JCB’s Signature Red Socks.
DONATED BY: JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET, 2014 THOMAS JEFFERSON AWARD HONOREE
VALUE: $100
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SUITE ESCAPE! DELUXE SUITE TO INCLUDE DINNER AND
BREAKFAST FOR TWO!
For the past 25 years, family, friends and colleagues have chosen to gather at the
Desmond Hotel in Malvern which has earned a reputation for superior hospitality
and comfort. The hotel offers three on-site restaurants featuring award-winning
cuisine. Choose the stylish Hunt Room, the casual Fox & Hounds Pub or the
seasonal Sunset Grille Deck. Join us for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, dinner or
Sunday Brunch.
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CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, PAUILLAC BORDEAUX 1995
A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 19% Merlot, it
reveals an opaque purple color, and reluctant aromas of cassis, truffles, coffee,
licorice, and spice. In the mouth, the wine is “great stuff,” with superb density, a
full-bodied personality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound finish that lasts
for 40+ seconds. (RP 95)
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DONATED BY: JOSH DESMOND, THE DESMOND HOTEL
VALUE: $400
DONATED BY: JOYCE AND ROBERT BYERS
VALUE: $500
TWELVE BOTTLE CASE OF CABERNET SAUVIGNON FROM TYMPANY
VINEYARDS, 2009–2011
DONATED BY: LYNDA AND LOUIS JORDAN, TYMPANY VINEYARDS
VALUE: $500
6L ST. SUPÉRY ÉLU NAPA VALLEY 2002
Austere, with firm tannins wrapped around black olive, currant, sage, herb and
cedar notes. Finishes with a dry, tannic aftertaste.
DONATED BY: ST. SUPÉRY VINEYARD
VALUE: $350
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TWO BOTTLES 2009 DOMAINE CARNEROS BY TAITTINGER BRUT
CUVEE SPARKLING WINE
DONATED BY: TAITTINGER
VALUE: $75
GRAND CRU CHAMPAGNE BL0ANC DE BLANCS BRUT SOTHEBY’S 1.5L
DONATED BY: ANGELA HUDSON
VALUE: $100
TWELVE BOTTLES CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE ST.-JULIEN 1989
There is so much tobacco and red fruit on the nose of this wine. Exotic and
decadent. Full-bodied, with a sleek and racy tannin structure and fresh acidity.
Refreshing and clean, yet mature and wild. (WS 93)
DONATED BY: FRIEND OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS
VALUE: $1,100
ONE MAGNUM MORONE VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPLUCIANO 2012
ACCOMPANIED BY PALAZZO BANDINO EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
DONATED BY: WILLIAM FRETZ AND STEPHEN G. SOMKUTI, MD
VALUE: $250
ONE MAGNUM DALLA VALLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON ESTATE 1993
Although closed, the 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon is crammed with so much sweet,
blackcurrant fruit that it does not take a genius to figure out what this wine is all
about. It offers an opaque garnet/purple color, a moderately intense, cassis, smoky,
herb, and earthy nose, fabulous concentration, good muscle, and a boatload of sweet
tannin. (RP 93)
VALUE: $275
CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA CASE
Two Bottles Badia A Passignano Chianit Classico Grand Selectione 2009
Two Bottles Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Tenute Tignanello 2011
Two Bottles Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2011
DONATED BY: MARCHESI ANTINORI
VALUE: $200
ONE BOTTLE CHÂTEAU D’YQUEM 1982
Served from an ex-chateau bottle. Sauternes only produced two exceptional wines
in 1982: Suduiraut and Yquem. Although I have encountered the 1982 Chateau
d’Yquem on three occasions, this is the finest bottle. It was an early vintage,
physiological ripeness reached on September 16. Rainfall interrupted the harvest
that really could not start in earnest until November 2, for just four days. It has
a lucid amber color, and a fully mature bouquet with mandarin and marmalade
aromas that are pure and well-delineated. Yes, there is a sense of conservatism
here, yet you cannot but help be seduced by its exquisite balance and linearity. It
gently builds to a lovely apricot and orange zest finish, with just a hint of rosewater
lingering on the aftertaste. Drink now–2025. (RP 92)
VALUE: $400
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ONE 3L JCB BY JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET PINOT NOIR NO. 7 2011
ACCOMPANIED BY A PAIR OF JCB’S SIGNATURE RED SOCKS
DONATED BY: JEAN-CHARLES BOISSET, 2014 THOMAS JEFFERSON AWARD HONOREE
VALUE: $200
TWO BOTTLES RUINART CHAMPANGE BRUT ROSÉ
DONATED BY: MOET HENNESSY
VALUE: $175
THREE BOTTLES CHÂTEAU CLIMENS SAUTERNES-BARSAC 1986
A totally compelling Climens and every bit as good as the 1988. It is probably the best
Climens made since their spectacular 1971. Still light gold in color, it has an expansive
bouquet of new oak, oranges, pineapples, and other tropical fruits. In the mouth, there
is great richness that seems all the more impressive because of the wine’s remarkable
clarity and definition. There is as much botrytis in the 1986 as in the 1988. Despite the
intensity and extract levels, this sweet wine comes across as crisp and relatively light.
The 1986 is a stunning example of Climens at its very best. (RP 96)
VALUE: $350
CREATIVE CLOSETS GIFT CERTIFICATE
DONATED BY: GLORIA ELLIS, CREATIVE CLOSETS
VALUE: $250
ONE MAGNUM PIPER-HEIDSIECK RARE MILLESIME BRUT 1998
DONATED BY: JUDITE MORAIS AND TIMOTHY PATRIC SPEISS
VALUE: $400
TYMPANY VINEYARDS PRIVATE TASTING AND TOUR IN
SONOMA, CA
DONATED BY: LYNDA AND LOUIS JORDAN
VALUE: $350
ONE 3L DEI VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO
BOSSONA RISERVA 2008
DONATED BY: WILLIAM FRETZ AND STEPHEN G. SOMKUTI
VALUE: $250
DISCOVER MY ITALY: CUSTOMIZED TRAVEL ITINERARY
CONSULTATION
DONATED BY: GIOVANNA CHITI
VALUE: $500
ITALY-AMERICA BUSINESS COUNCIL & NETWORK (IABCN)
MEMBERSHIP & TICKET TO IABCN DINNER
DONATED BY: MARCO CIRCELLI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IABCN
VALUE: $600
AHUMADOS, 2015
Archival inkjet print, charcoal, and graphite on rice paper, 22 x 30 inches
DONATED BY: MIGUEL HORN, ARTIST & PAFA ALUM AND RACSO FINE ARTS
VALUE: $1,900
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Mr. Hildesley | SOTHEBY'S
Mr. Hildesley joined Sotheby’s in 1961 and played an integral role in Sotheby’s formative
years in New York. From 1964–1970 he was the first Head of the Old Master Paintings
Department in New York, going on to form Sotheby’s Appraisal Company in 1970.
Educated at Sherborne School, Dorset, and Brasenose College, Oxford, Mr. Hildesley
studied Dutch and Flemish Old Master paintings at the Rijksbureau Voor Kunsthistorische
Documentatie in the Hague. From 1973–1976, Mr. Hildesley was responsible for the Jack
R. Dick Sale of Sporting Paintings in London, a record-breaking sale that sparked a renewal
of interest in this area of collecting.
As Vice Chair, he has conducted some of Sotheby’s most prestigious sales, including the
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Sale, the sale of the Property of the Duke and Duchess
of Windsor, and The Barry Halper Sale of Baseball Memorabilia. He was the auctioneer
responsible for the sale of the Guennol Lioness, of 3000 B.C., which sold for $57 million—a
record for any sculpture sold at auction at the time. He was also the auctioneer for the sale
of Paul Kane’s Scene in the Northwest: Portrait of John Henry Lefroy, which sold for $5.2
million in 2002 and remains the record for any Canadian painting.
Asta Dal Vivo
LIVE AUCTION
Mr. Hildesley trains Sotheby’s new auctioneers, and conducted 60 benefit auctions in 2011,
raising over $9 million for charitable purposes. He has lectured widely on the art market and
is author of The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling at Auction. Mr. Hildesley is Trustee
of the Royal Academy America, a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (F.R.S.A.), and
Trustee Emeritus of the Royal Academy in London.
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BIONDI-SANTI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO VERTICAL
(Il Greppo Vineyard) Four Bottles each: 2006 | 2007 | 2008 (OWC)
Four Bottles Biondi Santi Brunello di Montalcino Annata 2006
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably harmonious at this young stage, quite a
departure at Biondi-Santi. The 2006 shows dazzling richness and integrity in its powerful
fruit in a totally captivating, sensual style. This is a beautifully centered, complete
Brunello with a bright future ahead of it. The Brunello was fermented in cement and
aged for three years in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2036. (AG WA 94)
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is gorgeous. The estate’s preference for picking on the
early side is one of the factors that help balance some of the fleshiness of the vintage.
This is an especially silky, supple Brunello from Biondi-Santi. The overt personality of the
year comes through, but not at the expense of the house’s style. Floral notes reappear to
frame the elegant, expressive finish. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2037. (AG WA 94)
The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Annata is quite pretty in this vintage. It displays a
classic profile of underbrush, tobacco, smoke, licorice and black cherries. The tannins
are firm but nicely balance. I expect the 2008 will drink well with minimum cellaring. It
is one of the more open Brunellos I can remember tasting here. Still, there is plenty of
Biondi-Santi kick in the wine’s acidity and tannin profile. Anticipated maturity: 20162038. (AG WA92)
DONATED BY: ROSEMARY AND MARTIN KING
VALUE: $2,050
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UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN — Spend a week enjoying the food, wine, and
secluded beauty of the Italian countryside.
This trip includes a stay in la terazza, a 3 bedroom private home, nestled in the historic
center of the ancient hill top town of cetona, named as one of the most beautiful towns in
italy. Italian, not foreign languages will be heard from the people walking the streets and
sitting in the Piazza enjoying a café. Decidedly not touristy, Cetona has embraced fine
dining and shops to cater to the locals and the wealthy romans who maintain second homes
in the town as an escape from the heat and noise of Rome. Just a few minutes from the A1
Autostrade, cetona is perfectly situated for convenient trips all over Tuscany and Umbria.
at La Terazza, dine al fresco in the private stone courtyard, cozy up to the fireplace, or sip
wine on the upper terraces as you enjoy the view over the valley and countryside. There’s
even a private garden where guests are invited to pick fresh vegetables when in season.
When you’re ready to venture out on your own, travel the country roads that link Cetona
with the Southern Tuscan wine trail between Montepulciano, Pienza and Montalcino,
along with multiple other less known beautiful villages. Montepulciano is a short 20-30
minute drive away.
For those that want to stay put in Cetona, you can soak in the history and natural beauty
of the area with visits to the Piazza Garibaldi and the Beveldere archeological and Natural
Park where Bronze age artifacts have been found. or, if culinary exploration is more your
style, take your pick of one (or all) of the many wine destination restaurants in the area.
During your stay you’ll be treated to: a private vineyard and cellar tour and a “bistecca
alla fiorentina lunch” with only older vintages at Carpineto owner and winemaker
Antonio Zaccheo, Thomas Jefferson Award Honoree 2015.
No blackout dates. Property is available year round, but the house is subject to availability.
The rental week is a Saturday to Saturday, but longer stays are possible.
DONATED BY: LIZ DENNEY, JOHN TOATES, AND ANTONIO ZACCHECO, PROPRIETOR,
CARPINETO, THOMAS JEFFERSON AWARD HONOREE 2015
VALUE: $3,000
CALIFORNIA DREAMING
Enjoy a two night stay for two couples at the luxurious Harvest Inn, nestled in the heart
of California’s wine country. Your stay includes tours of Antinori’s Antica Winery, and
Stag’s Leap Winery, along with a special tasting and lunch. While you’re there, be sure
to take advantage of Harvest Inn’s secluded outdoor pools, Chardonnay Golf Course,
Sculpture Garden, Garden Sanctuary Spa, and the intimate-dining experience at
Harvest Table where Chef Charlie Palmer serves up fresh and creative menus inspired by
locally-sourced ingredients. This is an opportunity not to be missed! Weekdays only.
DONATED BY: CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE AND
THE ANTINORI FAMILY,
THOMAS JEFFERSON AWARD HONOREE 2015
VALUE: $5,000
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12 BOTTLES CARPINETO VINO NOBILE RESERVE
Two bottles each: 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1993 | 1995 | 1997
This exceptional red wine derives its name from the Renaissance town of Montepulciano,
located in the province of Siena. The term "Nobile" seems to originate from the fact that
in the past its production was reserved exclusively for the aristocratic, noble families of the
town. From vineyards planted to a minimum of 70% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) and a
maximum of 30% of Canaiolo and other authorized grape varietals. This wine is aged two
years in large 5,500 liter Slavonian oval oak barrels, with a small part in French oak barrels.
After bottling, the wine is aged in our temperature controlled cellars for at least 6 months
before release. In order to deliver the highest quality, Carpineto has chosen to age this wine
one year longer than the 3 years required by appellation rules for a Riserva wine. It exhibits
a brilliant ruby red color, with ethereal, extraordinarily elegant with hints of violet and wood.
It has a dry, harmonic, fruity and velvety flavor, with an elegant texture and long finish.
DONATED BY: ANTONIO ZACCHECO, PROPRIETOR, CARPINETO
VALUE: $1,500
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HAMPTONS HIDEAWAY
Enjoy a one-week stay in beautiful Amagansett, NY for up to four (4) couples. Guests
will enjoy the luxurious accommodations of this summer retreat including the outdoor
pool, sauna, and outdoor shower, as well a pool table room, and exercise room. Located
five minutes away by car from East Hampton, this lovely property is within walking
distance of the beach, a nature conservancy, and the town of Amagansett. Availability
runs from November 2015 to May 2016.
DONATED BY: PIA AND RICHARD HALLORAN
VALUE: $10,000 PER NIGHT
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THREE BOTTLES HARLAN ESTATE NAPA VALLEY RED 2007
The prodigious 2007 Harlan Estate reminds me of a hypothetical blend of the 2002
with a touch of the controversial 1997. Dense plum/purple-colored with sweet aromas
of barbecue smoke, blueberries, blackberries, cassis, licorice, hot rocks and subtle oak,
it is a splendidly opulent, pure wine with a skyscraper-like texture as well as stunningly
deep fruit that expands gracefully across the palate. The finish lasts nearly a full minute.
Because of its overwhelming richness and sweet tannins, this brilliant wine seems to be
approachable now, but I suspect further nuances and complexity will emerge after 4-5
years in the bottle. This wine will still be going strong at age 25-30. Like the offerings
from its sister estate, Bond, these Harlan Estate offerings are uncompromisingly brilliant
examples of Napa viticulture and winemaking at its finest. (RP 100)
Quella
The 2011 Quella Proprietary Red Blend is performing better from bottle than it did
last year from barrel. Lots of black raspberry and blueberry fruit intermixed with notes
of wet rocks and spring flowers jump from the glass of this medium-bodied, fleshy,
beautifully evolved 2011 that is already showing secondary nuances and complexity. This
vintage offers immediate gratification and drinkability. (RP 93)
Melbury Proprietary Red Wine
The medium to full-bodied 2011 Melbury Proprietary Red Blend exhibits lots of
blueberry and blackcurrant fruit, sweet tannin, an evolved, open-knit, friendly style,
good purity and a long finish. Drink it now and over the next 10-15 years. (RP 92)
VALUE: $2,000
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SIX BOTTLE CASE CONTINUUM 2010
This has been an impressive, serious wine since the debut vintage, and Tim Mondavi’s
estate high on Pritchard Hill has fashioned a 2010 blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon,
14% Cabernet Franc, 11% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot. Gorgeously ripe, intricate and
nuanced, with aromas of spring flowers and red and black fruits, a stunning texture,
sweet tannin, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and undeniable elegance and finesse, this complex
beauty cascades over the palate without a hard edge to be found. It is a tribute to
Mondavi's long resume of skillful winemaking. Black currants, blueberries and a touch of
raspberries are all compelling and persistent. Drink this gorgeous Napa red now and over
the next 15+ years. (RP 97)
VALUE: $3,300
VALUE: $1,700
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Vecina Proprietary Red Wine
The 2011 Vecina Proprietary Red Blend possesses Pauillac-like notes of scorched earth,
new saddle leather, spice box, vanillin and blackcurrants. With great fruit, stunning depth
and a distinctive earthiness, this open-knit, opulent, juicy, fleshy 2011 should drink well
for 15-20 years. (RP 94)
Umbria – 1998 Arnaldo-Caprai Sagretino di Montefalco 25 Anni (AG 93)
FIVE BOTTLE CASE OF BOND 2011
Pluribus Proprietary Red Wine
Displaying plenty of blueberry and black raspberry fruit, the soft, luscious 2011
Proprietary Red Blend Pluribus has more depth and concentration than it did from
barrel. Full-bodied, opulent and complex, this beauty should drink nicely for 15-20 years
(RP 95)
St. Eden
One of the superstars of this much maligned vintage, this beauty offers up notes of
forest floor, Christmas fruitcake, cedar, blackcurrants and sweet cherries. Broad, savory,
full-bodied and opulent, it is already complex and delicious, and should continue to
provide immense pleasure for 10-15 more years. (RP 95)
TWELVE BOTTLE CASE – BEST OF TUSCANY
Campania – 2006 Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro (RP 97)
The 2006 Terra di Lavoro presents an intriguing combination of compelling inner
sweetness wrapped around a firm, imposing frame. This is a very Barolo-like Terra di
Lavoro that gradually opens up to reveal is pedigree, with endless layers of fruit and an
eternal finish. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2036.
Umbria – 1999 Lamborghini Campoleone (RP 96)
A dense opaque purple color is accompanied by scents of new saddle leather, blackberry
and cassis fruit, licorice, roasted meats, and graphite. Full-bodied and sweet, with a
fabulous texture, ripe tannin, adequate acidity, and brilliant definition, this is a tour de
force in winemaking. It should drink well for 10-15 years.
Tuscany – 1995 Antinori Solaia Toscana IGT (AG 96)
Always a voluptuous and rounded red. Gorgeous blackberry, black currant and lead
pencil aromas. Full-bodied, with well integrated, soft tannins. Long, fruity aftertaste.
Tuscany – 1997 San Guisto a Rentennano Percarlo Toscana IGT (RP 98)
The 1997 Percarlo impresses for its pure seduction. It is also impossibly young. Dark
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red cherries, flowers and mint wrap around the palate in this sensual, inviting wine. In
keeping with the qualities of the warm year, the 1997 emphasizes textural depth and
richness rather then the more aromatic, firm style that defines cooler years such as
1996. The 1997 is drop dead gorgeous today.
Tuscany – 2007 Montepeloso Gabbro Toscana IGT (RP 96)
Layers of dark fruit, smoke, cured meat, cassis and grilled herbs come to life as this
powerful, muscular wine gradually reveals the depth of its pedigree and sheer class.
Despite its size, the 2007 Gabbro possesses exquisite complexity and a long, nuanced
finish. Scents of tar, licorice and smoke provide the final exclamation points on what is
truly a memorable wine. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027.
Piedmont – 2004 G. Mascarello e Figlio Barolo Monprivato (RP 96)
Raspberry, citrus fruit and sandalwood aromas, with hints of fresh herbs. Full-bodied,
with silky tannins. Soft and subtle, with pretty fruit. This is like a fine, old-style
Burgundy.
Piedmont – 2005 Gaja Barbaresco (R 94)
Floral aromatics give way to bright spiced red fruits, menthol and licorice as the 2005
Barbaresco opens in the glass. This is a firm, classically built wine of notable elegance.
The tannins are substantial yet beautifully woven into the wine’s mid-weight frame. This
is another beautiful Barbaresco from Angelo Gaja, but it will require patience as it is
tightly wound today. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030.
Lombardi – 2001 AR.PE.PE Valtellina Superiore Grumello Buon Consiglio Riserva
(100% Nebbiolo aged 4 years in chestnut and oak 560 cases made (NR)
Veneto – 1991 Quintarelli Amarone (WS 92)
Here’s an example of why Amarone is unique in the world of wine. A beauty, from the
deep, espressolike color and smoky, exotic aromas to the overripe berry and botrytis
flavors. Glycerinlike in texture, yet muscular and high in alcohol, with a lingering finish.
Veneto – 2005 Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore (AG 95)
Firm, sturdy tannins frame blackberries, blueberries, violets and new leather in the 2005
Valpolicella. This is an especially structured, shut-down wine, even within the context
of Dal Forno. The wine’s gorgeous inner perfume and sheer depth suggest that all that
is required is patience. With time in the glass the tannins soften just enough to get a
glimpse of what is in store for those who can wait a few years. Bittersweet chocolate,
graphite and tar are layered into the authoritative finish. Anticipated maturity: 20152025
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TWELVE BOTTLE CASE – KISTLER 2008
Two bottles – Kistler Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard (RP 96)
The stunning 2008 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard reveals an intense bouquet of tropical
fruits, white currants, white peaches, pineapple and citrus oil followed by a full-bodied
white that lives up to its exquisite aromatics. It should drink beautifully for 7-8 years.
Two bottles – Kistler Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard (RP 94)
The 2008 Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard reveals copious aromas of white peaches,
crushed rocks, nectarines and citrus blossoms in a grand cru Chablis-like style. Drink this
beauty over the next 7-8 years.
Two bottles – Kistler Chardonnay Durell Vineyard (RP 93+)
Subtle smoke, orange marmalade, quince, white peach and brioche aromas emerge from
the light gold-hued 2008 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard. This cuvee is made in a medium
to full-bodied, slightly restrained, tighter style than the Dutton Ranch or the McCrea
Vineyard, but it reveals considerable potential.
Two bottles – Kistler Pinot Noir Kistler Vineyard (RP 93)
The 2008 Pinot Noir Kistler Vineyard exhibits lots of wild berry fruit intermixed with
graphite, herb and spring flower notes in its medium-bodied, luscious style.
Two bottles – Kistler Pinot Noir Cuvée Natalie (ST 95)
The 2008 Pinot Noir Cuvee Natalie Silver Belt, all from the Joseph Swan clone of
Pinot Noir, offers rich forest floor, raspberry, spice box and earthy notes in a style that
reminds me of a Burgundy premier cru from Volnay. This beautiful Pinot can be drunk
now or cellared for a decade.
Two bottles – Kistler Pinot Noir Cuvée Elizabeth Bodega Headlands (RP 96)
From the coldest parcel of four cool terroirs, the stunning 2008 Pinot Noir Bodega
Headlands Cuvee Elizabeth boasts copious aromas of boysenberries, black raspberries,
spring flowers, sweet earth and hints of graphite as well as spice box. Broad, savory and
full-bodied with impressive purity, this 2008 Pinot should drink well for a decade or more.
DONATED BY: VESNA AND HOWARD SACKS
VALUE: $2,000
Trentino – Alto Adige – 1997 Foradori Granato Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT (WS 96)
Even better than I remember. Still very ruby, with a black center. It’s rich with berry,
tar and black licorice aromas and hints of mint and spice. Full-bodied. Tannins are
polished and refined, giving the wine a silky texture. Long and flavorful yet subtle. It’s
just beginning to be ready but I would give it a few more years.--1997 Italian blind
retrospective. Best after 2009.
DONATED BY: VESNA AND HOWARD SACKS
VALUE: $2,200
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SPANISH SPLENDOR 12 BOTTLE CASE OF THE BEST FROM SPAIN
2001 Rotllan Torra Tirant 2001
Inky/purple-colored to the rim, it boasts a spectacular bouquet of blueberries,
blackberries, and the region’s classic crushed stone minerality. This full-throttle yet
remarkably elegant 2001 possesses tremendous intensity and texture as well as layers of
flavor, but comes across as not over the top, overripe, or overly heavy. The 60-second
finish reveals more noticeable tannin than the other cuvees. Give it 1-2 years of cellaring
and drink it over the following 10-15. (RP 98)
2002 Bodegas El Nido El Nido
This stunning Spanish red further demonstrates what can be accomplished in Jumilla
with modern winemaking and relatively old vines. It boasts an inky/blue/purple color to
the rim as well as an extraordinary nose of lead pencil shavings, blackberries, creme de
cassis, smoke, chocolate, and hints of tobacco as well as cedar. (RP 96)
2003 Rotllan Torra Tirant
The purple/black color is followed by aromas of melting tar, blueberries, blackberries, and
a touch of vanillin. The wine is dense and rich with layers of flavor, the tannin well hidden
by the fruit. Give this bad boy another 4-6 years of cellaring and drink it for 15 years
thereafter. (RP 96)
2003 Mauro Terreus Pago de Cueva Baja
Purple/black in color, it offers a superb perfume of smoky oak, pencil lead, mineral, spice
box, black cherry, and blackberry liqueur. Opulent, thick, and layered, it has gobs of
spicy, ripe black fruits, and licorice and espresso notes which emerge on the palate. The
wine is beautifully balanced and very lengthy. It will reward extended cellaring and drink
well through 2030. (RP 96)
2003 Numanthia Termanthia
The palate is rich and full-bodied with eucalyptus-tinged red berry fruit, sage, cloves and
white pepper. It exhibits better freshness and balance than the aromatics suggest and is
probably superior to a lot of Right Banks in this vintage. Though the 2002 demonstrates
more vitality, the 2003 appears to be maturing well, even if the palate is leaving the
aromatics behind. Drink now-2018. (RP 90)
2004 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva
This 2004, from a superb vintage shows a beautiful light red color with a brick rim and
a superb nose redolent of balsamic woods, spices, leather, well-hung meat, incense and
truffles. The light to medium-bodied palate shows fully resolved tannins, great acidity
and pure, pungent flavors that linger in the mouth forever and that can only be Rioja.
(RP 96)
2004 Vinedos Alonso del Yerro Alonso del Yerro Maria
The more expressive 2004 Maria has a bouquet that soars from the glass. Already
complex, it effortlessly combines elegance and power. Give it 6-8 years of additional
bottle age and drink it from 2016 to 2034. (RP 96)
2004 Pintia
There is an air of confidence about the bouquet on the 2004 Pintia, with scents of
dark cherry, Indian ink, wild strawberry and a touch of raspberry preserve, all with fine
delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet core of red berry fruit. The
tannins are strong and quite robust, although it is counterbalanced by plenty of fresh
red fruit mingling with dried herbs, white pepper and a touch of sage. There is a touch
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of astringency on the finish, but otherwise this powerful Pintia should age over several
more years. (RP 94)
2003 Mauro Terreus Pago de Cueva Baja
2004 Mas Romani (Mas Alta) La Basseta
Dark ruby/purple, the wine has a spectacular perfume of mineral, scorched earth,
violets, lavender, kirsch, and blueberry pie. Full-bodied, the wine is opulent with a velvety
texture, layered flavors, a beautiful integration of oak, tannin, and acidity, and a welldelineated, long finish. Drink this pleasure-filled wine over the next 10-12 years. (RP 96)
2004 Merum Priorati Osmin
The wine was aged for 12 months in new French oak. Opaque purple-colored, the wine
offers up a fragrant nose of scorched earth, spice box, cherry, raspberry, and blueberry
liqueur. Full-flavored and opulent on the palate, this chewy wine has an extroverted
personality with layers of supple fruit, ripe tannin, superb balance, and a 60-second
finish. This sensuous wine can be enjoyed now and over the next 15 years. (RP 97)
2004 Celler Cal Pla Mas d’en Compte Planots
The wine was aged for 16 months in new French oak. Inky purple, the wine has an
extraordinary bouquet of damp earth, truffle, creme de cassis, and kirsch. Thick and
opulent on the palate, this powerful effort is a pure pleasure machine. Already easyto-drink, the wine has a well-concealed structure and superb balance. It should drink
well for the next 10-12 years. (RP 97)
2004 Mas Romani (Mas Alta) La Creu Alta Inky purple, the wine has an ethereal
nose of spice box, scorched earth, truffle, graphite, kirsch, and wild blueberries.
Already complex on the palate, the wine is plush and silky with impeccable balance
and an exceptionally long finish. Drink this hedonistic effort over the next 10-12 years.
(RP 97+)
DONATED BY: KRISTIN AND JAMES BIDDLE
VALUE: $2,000
lot 12
VIVA L’ITALIA – ULTIMATE TUSCAN EXPERIENCE
Accommodations at their exclusive property, lunch, tours and tastings
Soak up the romance of the Italian countryside with a tour, tasting, and lunch for two
couples at Antinori nel Chianti Classico Cellars – Bargino Winery.
Accommodations will be provided for two nights in Fonte de’ Medici, a hamlet dating back
to 1400, which was once resting place for pilgrims on their way from Florence to Rome.
Enjoy the best the region has to offer, from food and wine, to local culture, mountain bike
trekking, and the steam bath and sauna. Relax and let your cares melt away.
Viva l’Italia!
DONATED BY: THE ANTINORI FAMILY,
VALUE: $4,000
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lot 13
12 BOTTLE CASE OF FRENCH WINE
an oily-textured yet brightly citric palate that borders on austerity. This points toward
ample underlying extract, yet is not at all heavy. (WA 91)
N/V Domaine Xavier Vignon Châteauneuf-du-Pape VII/IX/X Reservée
Non-vintage blend of 2007, 2009, and 2010. Fabulously full-bodied and decadent,
with loads of lavender, incense, black raspberry and cured-meat nuances, it’s still youthful and vibrant, with notable freshness and purity. Enjoy this brilliant wine through 2028.
(WA 96)
2009 Les Pallieres Terrasse du Diable Gigondas
It exhibits a light ruby color along with fresh cherry and raspberry notes intermixed with
a striking minerality. Fresh, lively and refreshing, with notions of strawberry fruit on the
palate, this mid-weight red should be drunk over the next 5-7 years. (WA 93)
2005 Paul Pernot Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
2005 Geantet-Pansiot Chambolle-Musigny 1e Cru
This displays black and red raspberry with smoked meat in the nose, comes to the palate
bright, brash and intense in its vivid fruit acids yet with emerging creaminess of texture
and hints of vanilla. (RP 91)
2005 Ch. Fargues Sauternes
The 2005 Château de Fargues has a rich and intense bouquet with layers of honey,
dried peach, beeswax and acacia that soar from the glass. The palate is powerful and
authoritative: intense botrytis-rich honeyed fruit with compelling mineralité underneath.
(WA 95)
2006 Raveneau Chablis 1e Cru Montee de Tonnerre
The Raveneau 2006 Chablis Montee de Tonerre features ripe pineapple, lychee,
grapefruit, and brown spices; piquant, pithy, yet deeply sweet nuttiness; an almost
tactile sense of chalk dust; formidable sheer density; and a brothy richness that can only
be compared with a bone-rich meat stock reduction. It finishes with citric brightness,
richness of fruit, and profundity of minerality, and should reward up to 10-12 years of
cellaring. (WA 93-94)
2007 Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reservée
It exhibits a dense plum/purple color along with a big, sweet bouquet of beef blood,
grilled herbs, barbecue smoke, lavender, sweet cassis and kirsch and a hint of Asian
soy. The wine possesses a fabulous texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel and a seamless
integration of tannin, acidity and alcohol. Certainly the alcohol level is pushing 16% in
this wine. With extraordinary texture and unctuosity, this remarkable effort should drink
well for 20+ years yet be very appealing in its youth given the glycerin, velvety texture,
and remarkable complexity. (RP 95)
2007 Vieux Telegraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Dense ruby/purple-tinged with an exquisite nose of salty sea breezes, licorice, ground
pepper, jammy black cherries, black currants, figs, and plums, this is a full-bodied, rich,
Provencal-styled offering with lots of sweet, ripe tannin. It is surprisingly accessible for
a Vieux Telegraphe (this wine normally shuts down several years after bottling), but it
should have great longevity (25+ years) given its power, full-bodied mouthfeel, and
enormous length and richness. (RP 96)
2010 Santa Duc Prestige des Hautes Garriques Gigondas
Its inky/purple color is accompanied by glorious aromas of creme de cassis, kirsch,
blackberries and a cornucopia of roasted herb, meat and licorice smells. It possesses
fabulous intensity, a multidimensional mouthfeel and a tremendously long finish that
lasts 40+ seconds. This beauty should drink well for two decades. (WA 97)
2012 Domaine Xavier Vignon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
It gives up great aromas of quince, almond paste and white currants that are carried by
a salty minerality that keeps you coming back to the glass. Medium-bodied, textured
and rich, this nicely balanced, classy white should drink nicely for 2-3 years. Drink now2017. (RP 92)
2012 Louis Latour Corton Grand Cru (WS 94)
DONATED BY: NORMAN OLSON
VALUE: $2,000
lot 14
MY HOUSE IN UMBRIA
Join the chairs of Bacchanal 2015 for the ultimate evening filled with wine, fine dining,
imported olive oils from Umbria, and an exclusive performance from the Academy of
Vocal Arts, Philadelphia.
Hosted at the home of Pia and Richard Halloran in Haverford, ten guests will join our
co-chairs for an unforgettable evening celebrating northern Italy. Your evening will
begin with an exclusive private concert by a student from the AVA, followed by a dinner
prepared by Chef Chris DeFeo. Guests will also have a unique educational opportunity
to learn about and taste the olive oils of Monte Viniano alongside their fantastic wines.
This will truly be a one-of-a-kind dinner experience.
DONATED BY: BACCHANAL 2015 CO-CHAIRS, PIA HALLORAN, JUNE SMITH, WILLIAM
FRETZ, STEPHEN SOMKUTI, MD
VALUE: PRICELESS
2007 Vincent Girardin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Lemon zest and white pepper, ripe peach and chalk dust inform the nose and segue into
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CALIFORNIA CLASSICS
2003 Colgin IX Estate, Syrah
Aromas of crushed berry, succulent wild berry, violets and loads of white pepper character
turn to a sweet ripeness, folding together in a seamless presentation. The finish is long and
lingering, with hints of beef carpaccio, mocha and espresso, and it just keeps getting better.
A magnificent wine that makes a huge statement about Syrah in Napa. 313 cases made.
(WS 98)
2003 Araujo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Eisele Vineyard
Absolutely superb, this 2003 is drinking beautifully. Gorgeously fresh black currant and
black raspberry notes intermixed with spring flowers and forest floor jump from the glass
from one of the most aromatically complex wines of the vintage. Medium to full-bodied
with sweet fruit, velvety, melted, integrated tannin, a round, generous mouthfeel and no
evidence of oak, this is a classy, elegant as well as substantial beauty that continues to age
well. Bravo! (RP 98)
2009 Dominus, Bordeaux Blend
A seamless classic, it offers a symphony of red and black currants, Asian plum sauce,
lavender, and underbrush. Sweet Christmas fruitcake characteristics emerge from this
magnificent. The seamless integration of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol, the brilliant
length and overall compelling complexity and richness make it one of the great classics
from this historic estate. It should drink well for 20-25 years. (RP 97)
2012 Dominus, Bordeaux Blend
Flirting with perfection, the 2012 Dominus is composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon,
5% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Five thousand cases were produced, a relatively
modest amount from this large vineyard’s big crop. This wine’s opaque plum/purple color is
accompanied by a beautiful nose of sweet crème de cassis, a touch of background oak (only
40% new oak is used), spice box, cedarwood, black cherries and a hint of spring flowers.
This 2012 can be drunk in its exuberant youthfulness or cellared for another 20-25 years.
(RP 99)
2012 Opus One Proprietary Red Wine
Rich, powerful and seductive, the 2012 Opus One blossoms in the glass with superb
textural richness and volume. Dark red and black fruit, smoke, cedar, new leather and
tobacco all meld together as the 2012 shows off its personality. Fine, silky tannins support
the huge, creamy finish. 96 points Antonio Galloni)
2013 Kistler: Chardonnay, McCrea Vineyard
Pretty and open-knit, the 2013 Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard graces the palate with a
lovely sense of understatement. Rich yellow stone fruits take on light tropical and honeyed
inflections in the glass. Rich, voluptuous yet quintessentially medium in body, the 2013
should drink well with minimal cellaring. (92-94 Antonio Galloni)
2013 Aubert: Chardonnay, Larry Hyde and Sons
The 2013 Chardonnay Larry Hyde & Sons reveals a greenish hue to its gold color as well
as crisp acidity, hints of orange blossom, white peach, white currants and mangoes. This
fresh, beautifully fruited, medium to full-bodied, rich wine should drink well for 10-12 years.
Production from this four-acre vineyard is generally around 1,000 cases. (92-96 RP)
2013 Araujo: Viognier, Eisele Vineyard
The 2013 Eisele Viognier shows an exceptional liveliness that carries through the expansive
palate. While loaded with peach, orange and honeysuckle, itfinishes with fresh, clean
minerality – this wine is at once rich, intense and precise. (winemaker notes)
2013 Peter Michael "Ma Belle-Fille" Knights Valley Chardonnay
The 2013 possesses an attractive smoky nuttiness intermixed with notions of wet rocks,
tangy caramelized citrus, apple blossoms and nectarines. If one considers the total production
of all the Peter Michael cuvées (which must be approaching 30,000 cases) and the diversity
of their wines, including six cuvées of Chardonnay, four of Pinot Noir, three Bordeaux
blends, and lastly Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, Peter Michael Winery may be the best-run
winery of its size for world-class quality. There has been a succession of brilliant minds and
craftspeople who have gone through these doors, from the early days with Helen Turley and
Mark Aubert, to Luc Morlet and now his brother, Nicolas Morlet. For the last two decades,
they seem to go from strength to strength, and the 2012s and 2013s may be the finest group
of wines Peter Michael has ever produced. Drink now-2023 (96-98 RP)
2014 Kistler: Chardonnay, Sonoma Mountain
Pure and focused, with a vivid core of white peach, nectarine and tangerine flavors. Tangy
acidity gives this a chalky, minerally edge and a long, persistent and captivating finish. Drink
now through 2022. (WS 93)
DONATED BY: JUDITE MORAIS AND TIMOTHY PATRIC SPEISS
VALUE: $2,200
2012 Joseph Phelps Insignia
This vintage was of such high quality and quantity that 17,500 cases were produced. A
magnificent Insignia, it boasts an opaque purple color as well as fabulous notes of graphite,
blackberries, blackcurrant liqueur, camphor, barbecue smoke and spice box. Rich, fullbodied and opulent with plenty of tannin and structure lurking beneath the extravagant
generosity of fruit, this stunning 2012 should drink well for 25-30+ years. (96-100 RP)
2010 Aubert: Chardonnay, Larry Hyde and Sons
The 2010 Chardonnay Larry Hyde and Sons is wonderfully textured in the glass. Vivid and
layered, the 2012 flows across the palate with hints of Chamomile, lemon curd, mint, wild
flowers and a hint of honey. The 2012 was aged in 70% new French oak barrels, all of which
it handles with grace. The finish is long and exceptionally polished. (94 points Antonio
Galloni)
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THE PERFECT SCORE: A COLLECTION OF 100 POINT WINES
1946 Bodegas Toro Albala Don PX Convento Selection
The 1946 Don PX Convento Seleccion produced with Pedro Ximenez grapes dehydrated
under the sun at the time of the Second World War, was only bottled in September 2011. This
is an extreme wine, my first descriptor was ultra-mega-super concentrated. It is unbelievably
powerful, both in the nose and the palate, full of umami, with sweet cinnamon, Christmas
cake, camphor, petrol, lemongrass, Belgian chocolate and butter. Incredibly complex and
rich, sweet, balanced and smooth in the palate, it is both very sweet and somehow salty, and
with time it develops a black olive note. It combines the texture of the 1962 and the elegance
of the 1949. It is as decadent as it gets. 825 bottles were produced. Drink it if you ever have
the privilege to do so from 2013-2060. (RP 100)
1997 Joseph Phelps Insignia
An inky/plum/purple color is accompanied by a stunning bouquet of violets, charcoal, creme
de cassis and a hint of toast. Prodigious when it hits the palate with a full-bodied expansiveness,
there is not a hard edge to be found in the 1997, only velvety tannins, compelling depth and
fruit intensity, and stunning purity. It is a perfect expression of Napa viticulture and wine that
should continue to age effortlessly for two decades or more. (RP 100)
2004 Benjamin Romeo Contador
The 2004 Contador is even better than the 2003 if that is possible. More expressive
aromatically (a characteristic of 2004) this wine is more tightly wound and backward than
the 2003. Unlike the 2003 it demands a minimum of a decade of cellaring and could well
last for 75-100 years if well stored. (RP 100)
2005 Château Leoville Las Cases
This is breathtaking. Black in color, with incredible aromas of crushed blackberry, mineral,
licorice and lead pencil. Full-bodied, with a mind-blowing texture of seamless tannins that
coat every millimeter of the palate. Goes on and on, with licorice, currant and flowers.
Time will tell if it's better than the 2000. Best after 2017. (WS 100)
2007 Colgin Cariad Proprietary Red Wine Cariad Napa Valley Red
One of northern California’s watershed vintages for Bordeaux varietals, according to
Allison Tauziet, this wine revealed great potential from the day the first grapes were
crushed. It possesses a dense purple color, massive fruit, soft but high tannin, and a
structural profile somewhat similar to the 2002. There appears to be more underlying
minerality in the 2007, but the sweetness of the tannin, the enormous concentration
of fruit (blackberry, blueberry, cherry) intermixed with graphite, chocolate, coffee and
crushed rock characteristics is striking. (RP 100)
2009 Clos Fourtet
Inky blue/purple with notes of camphor, forest floor, blackberry, cassis, sweet cherries,
licorice, the wine has stunning aromatics, unctuous texture and an almost inky
concentration, but without any hard edges. With considerable tannin and just enough
acidity to provide definition, this wine transcends even its premier grand cru classe terroir.
It is certainly the finest Clos Fourtet ever produced. Give it 5-7 years of cellaring to allow
some of its baby fat to fall away. There is certainly enough structure underneath to keep
for 30-50 years. Bravo! (RP 100)
DONATED BY:
JAMES ALEXANDRE, KRISTIN & JAMES BIDDLE, STEPHEN SOMKUTI, MD, AND
JUDITE MORAIS & TIMOTHY SPEISS
VALUE: $4,000
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lot 17
17TH ANNIVERSARY
A collection in celebration of our 17th Annual Bacchanal donated by Bacchanal
Committee Members and Friends.
1982 Château Gruaud Larose
A broodingly dense, thick, unctuously textured, inky/plum/garnet/purple color offers
up scents of beef blood, steak tartare, cassis, herbs, tobacco, and underbrush. One of
the most concentrated wines of the vintage (as well as one of the most concentrated
Bordeaux’s I have ever tasted), it is a huge, full-bodied, weighty, rich wine whose tannins
are getting silkier and silkier. It appears set for another 30-40 years of life. (RP 98)
1988 Château d’Yquem
The 1988 d’Yquem has an incredibly profound nose of orange marmalade, dried apricots,
honeycomb, musk and dried pineapple with hints of marzipan and crystallized ginger. The
palate is seamless with a great line of crisp acid cutting through the densely packed dried
tropical fruit and honeyed flavour layers. The finish just goes on and on. (RP 98)
1989 Penfolds, Grange Hermitage South Australia Bin 95
Amazingly ripe and lush, this bubbles with vibrant fruit like a mouthful of cassis syrup,
concentrated, elegant and remarkably silky in texture. Blackberry, currant and vanilla
flavors ooze over palate, making for a thoroughly hedonistic drink. (RP 96)
1997 Peter Michael Winery Les Pavots Estate Red
A blue/black/purple color is followed by an extraordinary bouquet of toast, blackberries,
creme de cassis, licorice, and cedar. Full-bodied, with silky tannin, low acidity, and layers
of concentrated, pure black fruits judiciously wrapped in subtle toasty oak, this wine
can be drunk early, but promises to hit its peak in 5-7 years, and last for two or more
decades. (RP 96)
1998 Château Pavie Macquin Saint Emilion
Nearly exaggerated levels of intensity, extract, and richness are apparent in this
opaque blue/purple-colored wine. Sumptuous aromas of blueberries, blackberries,
and cherries combine with smoke, licorice, vanillin, and truffles to create a compelling
aromatic explosion. The wine is fabulously dense, full-bodied, and layered, with multiple
dimensions, gorgeous purity, and superbly integrated acidity as well as tannin. (RP 95)
1999 Isole & Olena Toscana Cepparello
Incredibly well-crafted red. Complex aromas of raspberries, vanilla and coffee. Mediumbodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long, silky finish. A beauty. Best after 2004.
4,250 cases made. (WS 92)
2003 Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep, bright ruby-red. A real potpourri of a nose: clove, cinnamon, sandalwood, orange
peel and licorice. Then sweet, round and rich, but with very strong, if not exotic, oak
spices; I was reminded of mulled cider. Fairly large-scaled for a cabernet from this estate.
Finishes with a note of chocolate and supple tannins that coat the entire mouth. The
Grace cabernet appears to be sacrificing some floral delicacy in favor of more sweetness
and weight, partly through the use of a higher percentage of new oak. (ST 90)
2005 Greenock Creek Seven Acre Shiraz 2005
Tar, mineral, earth notes, smoked meat, and blueberry scents jump from the glass of
this full-bodied but restrained (relatively speaking) Shiraz. On the palate it is a bit more
austere than its siblings with a bit more structure and apparent acidity. As a result, it will
require longer cellaring and should offer prime drinking from 2015 to 2030.
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2006 Sloan Rutherford, Napa Valley Red
An extraordinary effort, very tightly wound with a wealth of detailed flavors, exhibiting
tiers of black cherry, plum, currant, berry jam, cedar, cigar box, black licorice and tobacco
leaf. Full-bodied and well-structured, ending with tapered flavors that retain their focus.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2011 through
2025. 700 cases made. (WS 97)
2006 Harlan Estate
Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by classic aromas of creme de cassis, melted licorice,
smoked meats, burning embers, and graphite. It has thrown off some of the tannic clout it
displayed last year, revealing great balance. A candidate for “wine of the vintage,” this dense,
full-bodied effort has 25+ years of life ahead of it. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2035. (RP 96)
2007 El Nido, Jumilla Spain
It has a splendid, nearly ethereal perfume, a full-bodied, voluptuous personality, and
unrestrained power. It is a bit more structured than the Clio bottling and will offer a drinking
window extending from 2013 to 2025. (RP 96)
2008 Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Sweet, rich, lush and layered, yet also remarkably light on its feet, the 2008 Brunello di
Montalcino dazzles from start to finish. Sweet roses, red berries, flowers, mint and orange
peel all take an appearance in this utterly impeccable polished Brunello. I imagine the 2008
will still be a special wine at age 30. The aromas are naturally still quite primary, so some
cellaring is advisable. The brutal August hailstorm took with it a full 40% of the production,
but left behind a strikingly beautiful Brunello endowed with seemingly endless layers of fruit
and fabulous overall balance. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2038. (RP 94)
2008 Quinta do Vale Meão, Douro
Very fresh and pure-tasting, displaying a minerally essence to the concentrated dark plum,
cassis and dark cherry flavors that are broad, dense and rich. Medium-grained tannins
emerge with plenty of fresh acidity. The balanced finish features mocha and spice, with hints
of chocolate. (WS 95)
2009 Dalla Valle Maya Proprietary Red Wine
It exhibits notes of sweet creme de cassis, camphor, bouquet garni, spice box and a hint of
road tar. Full-bodied with remarkable density as well as a multidimensional personality, and
abundant, well-integrated tannins, this 2009 can be approached now, but it should be even
better in 5-7 years. It should last for three decades or more. (RP 98+)
2010 Beau Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon Cult
Blackberries, blueberries, menthol, licorice and new leather wrap around the palate as the
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Cult shows off its considerable personality. In 2010, the Cult has
a level of inner sweetness and perfume that isn’t found in the other wines. Layers of toasty,
ripe fruit continue to blossom all the way through to the resonant, expressive finish. The
blend is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.
Anticipated maturity: 2014-2020. (RP 92)
DONATED BY:
JAMES ALEXANDRE, JACKIE ALLEN, JAMIE BIDDLE, LYDIE BROWN DE JANOSI, LINDA AVERSACALDWELL AND DONALD R. CALDWELL, KEITH COX, WILLIAM FRETZ, PIA HALLORAN, ANNE
MCCOLLUM, NORMAN OLSON, VESNA AND HOWARD SACKS, EDDY SCHOENFELD, STEPHEN
SOMKUTI, MD, JUNE M. SMITH, JUDITE MORAIS AND TIMOTHY SPEISS, AND JOHN TOATES
VALUE: $4,000
lot 18
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 1989
The 1989 Haut-Brion is a seamless, majestic classic, and a tribute to this phenomenal terroir
and its singular characteristics. The wine still has a very thick, viscous-looking ruby/purple
color, a spectacular, young but awesome smorgasbord of aromas ranging from scorched
earth, liquid minerals, graphite, blackberry and black currant jam to toast, licorice, and spice
box. The levels of fruit, extract, and glycerin in this viscous, full-bodied, low-acid wine are
awe-inspiring. The brilliant symmetry of the wine, extraordinary purity, and seamlessness are
the hallmarks of a modern-day legend. (RP 100)
DONATED BY: CARTER MURDOCH
VALUE: $1,700
lot 19
ACCOMPANIED BY ONE 3L FATTORIA DI FÈLSINA
BERARDENGA FONTALLORO 2007
1.5L decanter with 6 wine glasses and one 3L Bottle
A talented draftsman and artist from a young age, Michael Schunke was drawn to
glassblowing as a student at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. His early influence
of drawing and mark-making is visible in his approach to engraving and incorporating fine
lines in his distinctive glasswork. A former professor at the Toyama Institute of Glass Art in
Toyama, Japan, he continues to teach glassmaking around the world. Schunke has recently
been recognized as a resident artist at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA, and the Toledo
Museum of Glass in Toledo, OH. His work, both functional and sculptural, is housed in
museum collections world-wide.
Michael Schunke is perhaps best known amongst collectors and glassmakers alike for his
contemporary, one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass goblet designs. The goblets are his touchstone
in the studio and his foundation as a maker. The artist’s goblets have gained world-wide
recognition from glass collectors and enthusiasts, and have been featured in publications
including Veranda Magazine, Traditional Home Magazine, and New York Spaces.
2011 Aubert Lauren Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Aubert’s 2011 Chardonnay Lauren Vineyard flows across the palate with hints of butter,
marzipan, spices, nectarines and dried apricots. Rich, voluptuous and creamy, the 2011 is
another of the more overt wines in this range. Still, there is more than enough underlying
minerality to balance the fruit. (RP 95)
The 2007 Fontalloro is round, sweet and inviting, very much in keeping with the style of the
vintage. The fruit tends towards the redder end of the spectrum vis-a-vis the Rancia and
the Fontalloro seems to possess a touch more freshness. Floral, spiced notes add lift on the
finish. As attractive as the 2007 Fontalloro is, and it is very pretty, the wine does not have a
particularly bright track record of developing the noblest aromas and flavors in bottle. (RP 93)
2011 Podere Poggio Scalette Alta Valle della Greve Il Carbonaione
Dark and inky, yet lively, exuding flavors of blackberry, plum and spice, with hints of
chocolate and iron. The tannins are tucked into the rich texture. Finishes long and assertive.
Needs time. Best from 2017 through 2025. (WS 92)
VALUE: $3,000
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lot 20
CHAMPAGNE AND THE CITY
Champagne is for celebration, and with our stunning “Champagne and the City” lot, you
will have a lot to celebrate! The experience will start on Friday, December 4th with an
exclusive dinner in New York City for 6 lucky guests hosted by Philadelphia native Jamie
Pollack, Managing Director of Zachys Wine Auctions and legendary chef de cave, Charles
Philipponnat, featuring an astonishing lineup of his phenomenal Champagnes. Wine
enthusiasts around the world know Philipponnat’s famed “Clos de Goisses” as one of the
greatest Champagnes made today, which comes from one of the smallest “clos” or walled
vineyards in Champagne. The dinner will showcase a stunning tasting of library vintages of
Clos de Goisses, plus the premium cuvée 1522, and the single-plot wines of Le Léon and
Mareuil. A true champagne lover’s dream!
Featured Champagnes:
Blanc de Noirs 2008 (en magnum)
Léon 2006
Mareuil 2006
Clos de Goisses 2005 (en magnum)
Clos de Goisses 2006
1522 rosé 2003 (en magnum)
The following day, our 6 guests will join the Zachys team at a VIP reserved table at their
famous “Holiday Wine Auction” in New York City, for an all-inclusive lunch where fine
and rare wines will be flowing. Get a paddle and bid on hundreds of lots of Bordeaux,
Burgundy, Champagne and more, or just enjoy the atmosphere of one of the most fastpaced auctions in the industry today!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LOT WILL BE SOLD AS “BUY-A-SPOT” FOR UP TO 6 SEATS.
DONATED BY: ZACHYS
VALUE: $7,500
lot 21
AFRICAN GAME PRESERVE VACATION OF A LIFETIME
Vacation for Four People: Five Days and Four Nights!
The winner of this trip will travel to Namibia with an unforgettable, all-inclusive, 5 days/4
nights for a group of four on safari in the exclusive Ongava Game Reserve (www.ongava.
com) located next to Etosha National Park in Namibia. The winning bidder will have the
choice of staying at Ongava Tented Camp or at Ongava Lodge. A combination of both
properties is also possible. Both tented and lodge accommodations include the “creature”
comforts of private baths, luxury suites, and cooling units – all with fabulous view looking
out at the preserve and waterholes. Meals are served either in the main dining room under
thatch with a view, or on the dining deck under the stars. Namibia has become a most
sought-after safari destination. Activities include game drives in open jeeps, guided hikes
and walks giving you the unique opportunity to see resident elephants, cheetahs, lions,
and the unique resident white and black rhinos as well as to visit the Ongava Research
Center (http://www.orc.com.na/) which is sponsored in part by the Philadelphia Zoo.
Ongava has been listed on the Conde Nast Traveler Gold Reserve List. Bid now for
this luxury trip and create memories that will last forever. Special Notes: Internation
and intra-Africa flights to get to/from Ongava reserve are not included. All travel
arrangement may be made through Premier Tours (www.premiertours.com)
DONATED BY: JOHN H. MCFADDEN AND LISA D. KABNICK
VALUE: $5,000
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lot 22
BID NOW FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIP TO ALMERIA,
SPAIN!
This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Enjoy a week at this fabulous villa,
Casa Fuentecica, which is nestled into the hillside of Almeria in southeastern Spain,
overlooking the Mediterranean. Start your day by walking to the local village of Bedar
and enjoying a flaky croissant, shopping, and grabbing dinner at one of three authentic
Spanish restaurants. Don’t forget your camera for the breathtaking views or beautiful
blooming Bougainvillea. The large popular resort of Mojacar with its long sandy beaches,
bars, and shops is only 20 minutes away. The nearest golf course, Golf Valle de Este,
is located in Desert Springs, Cortijo Grande. This three-bedroom villa comfortably
sleeps six and includes air-conditioning, private pool, washing machine, TV, and modern
comfortable furniture. Walk out on the terrace overlooking the beautiful mountain and
sea views and enjoy your dinner each evening. Should you require the services of a cook
during your stay this can easily be arranged on a time plus material basis. All travel is not
included. Please visit: www.casafuentecica.com.
Please note: It is highly likely your week will not be a high season week (July/August)
and more likely be a low season or out of season week due to availability in spring or fall.
However, the owners will do their best to accommodate your specific week requirements.
DONATED BY: JOHN H. MCFADDEN AND LISA D. KABNICK
VALUE: $3,500
lot 23
ARE YOU GAME FOR A FEAST?
Enjoy an evening of delicious wine and game dinner prepared by Chef Danny Profita,
paired with wines from Hentley Farm, Barossa Valley, Australia, recently voted winery
of the year by Australian wine critic James Halliday! This intimate dining experience for
ten guests will have you dining fireside in the historic cottage at the Merion cricket club.
Savor traditional european-style game dishes such as pheasant, quail, and venison, paired
with wines from Hentley Farm. Dinner to be scheduled during the fall season.
DONATED BY LINDA AVERSA-CALDWELL AND DONALD R. CALDWELL AND FRANK LETO
VALUE: $3,000
lot 24
GONE FISHIN’
Enjoy an offshore fishing trip leaving from Cape May, NJ for up to five (5) people. A
professional captain and mate will oversee your trip on a Viking 50. Overnight and early
morning departures are available. Pack a picnic to enjoy while you fish. Available dates
are weekdays during the summer of 2016 (dependent on the weather).
DONATED BY CHARLES CHASE
VALUE: $3,500
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lot 25
ART IN MOTION
Meet at the historic Haverford mansion of Louis S. Clarke, who founded the Autocar
Company in the late 1800s in Pittsburgh before moving it to Ardmore and growing
it into one of America’s largest vehicle producers. Experience a chauffeured ride in
an original Autocar from 1907, the Type XV Runabout, which will be kept below its
top speed of 35mph as it safely navigates back roads, including the unique Avon Road
segment which is still unpaved and runs along remnants of of the original Merion Golf
Club. Upon returning to the Clarke House, the successful bidders will be offered a wine
and cheese pairing put together by our MC Dr. Steve Somkuti, and taken on a private
tour of the current owners’ art conducted by PAFA’s Curator of Historical American
Art, Dr. Anna Marley. This collection includes works by Louis Tiffany, John LaFarge,
and Hudson River School artists (including pieces that were part of PAFA’s acclaimed
Artist’s Garden Exhibition).
Note: Timing by mutual agreement
DONATED BY JAMES ALEXANDRE
VALUE: $4,000
lot 26
ONE MAGNUM CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1986
Deep garnet-black colour. An incredible array of aromas on the nose: blackberry, black
cherry, tobacco, espresso, leather, black olive and loam. The palate is absolutely seamless
from first impression to finish, effortlessly building layers of complexity in the mouth
and leading to a very long, earth and spice finish. I can’t see how this could possibly be
improvement so have no alternative but concede perfection. Drink now to 2045+.
(RP 100)
VALUE: $2,000
lot 27
TWELVE CALIFORNIA REDS FROM THE 1990’S
1993 Beringer Merlot Bancroft Ranch (RP 93)
1994 Joseph Phelps Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 93)
1995 Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon (RP 95)
1995 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection (RP 90)
1996 Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve (WS 94)
1996 Peter Michael Winery Les Pavots Proprietary Red Wine (RP 96)
1996 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Georges de Latour Private Reserve (WS 91)
1997 Fisher Cabernet Sauvignon Lamb Vineyard (RP 95)
1997 Seavey Cabernet Sauvignon (RP 96)
1997 Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (RP 95)
1997 Pahlmeyer Merlot (RP 96)
1999 Behrens and Hitchcock Cabernet Sauvignon Ink Grade (RP 95)
DONATED BY NICHOLAS J. AND KAREN J. KOVICH
VALUE: $1,700
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WINE
NOTES

celebrating tuscany - PAFA - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

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