Auction Lot Review
The contents of the following auction lots are subject to change.
MYSTERY MAGNUMS
Auctioneer Fritz Hatton will gavel five highly rated and coveted Mystery Magnums – each of which will be sure to please the palate. Last year, the 2006 Mystery Magnums included: 1992 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001 Feudi di Sci Gregorio Serpico, 1996 Gaja Sori Tilden Barbaresco, 1992 Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, 1990 Jaboule La Chapelle, 1999 Château La Mondotte, and 1983 Château Lafite Rothschild.
This year, bid on mystery wines concealed in paper bags that come straight from the stellar cellars of well-known collectors Stanley Cheng, Bruce Fingeret, Jeff Gargiulo, Tor Kenward and Ed Weltman.
Each magnum will be delivered to your table, opened for you by a sommelier and poured into Riedel Vinum glasses.
Requisite: Wines must be consumed upon winning.
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cheng; Bruce Fingeret; Valerie Boyd and Jeff Gargiulo; Tor Kenward; Judy and Ed Weltman
LOT 1: Unrivaled Southern Comfort – Blackberry Farm, Tennessee
You and your guests will travel in luxurious private comfort aboard Peter T. Paul's new CJ3 jet. Depart and return, at your leisure, from the Napa Valley airport where Captain Bob DeYoung will take care of your every whim. for those adventurous enough to sit in the co-pilot seat, you will learn all of the nuances about how to operate a jet aircraft. For those not doing the flying, the jet will be fully catered and loaded with Peter Paul Champagne and Peter Paul Wines.
Your stay includes an invitation to join one of Blackberry Farm’s celebrated food and wine events where you will observe talented and celebrated chefs and vintners from around the world. Your guest chef for the evening will prepare signature dishes and share recipes and secrets that come from years of experience. At dinner, you will indulge in the culinary magic of the Farm’s renowned Foothills Cuisine® combined with your guest chef’s top dishes, paired with rare wine selections from a guest vintner’s private cellar.
Blackberry Farm has received some of the highest reviews internationally:
#1 Hotel for Service in the U.S. – Condé Naste Traveler
#1 Small Hotel in the United States – Zagat Travel Guide
America's #1 Country Inn - Southern Living
Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator
#1 Country Inn – Readers Choice
Orvis-Endorsed "Fly Fishing Lodge of the Year, 2003"
“Most spectacular views you will ever find” – USA Today
"God made this place perfect...and the whole family at Blackberry Farm imporved upon it!" - Blackberry Farm Guest
"An elegant haven braced by legendary hospitality, the Inn lives up to its reputation as a Ritz Carlton in the woods." - Country Inns Magazine
"From the moment you check in, you get a primer on the meaning of Southern hodpitality..." - Departures Magazine
"A haven for kikers and fly fisherman...[and] those who just want to eat well. It was teh most sybaritic experience" - Bon Appetit Magazine
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the incomparable Southern hospitality of Blackberry Farm.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability; not available during Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays. Certificate is non-refundable and expires December 31, 2008. Private plane will depart from and return to the Napa County Airport.
Donors: Blackberry Farm; Peter T. Paul
LOT 2: Calistoga on My Mind
You and three of your friends will be among the first to visit this latest addition to the prestigious line-up of Auberge Resorts. Having opened in the spring of this year, the resort features a bar and casual restaurant that both open onto large outdoor terraces, fire pits, bocce courts and views of the Palisades Mountains. Stretching across the lawn is a 130-foot pool surrounded by cabanas and lounges for your use.
At the heart of the resort is Solage Spa, a fanciful tribute to Calistoga’s origin as a frontier spa destination. Here you will be tempted to partake in a full-body mud “cocktail” at the Mud Bar. As you rest on a cool marble lounge, your body will be painted with nutrient-rich volcanic mud. Then head to the soaking tubs which are filled with Calistoga’s famed natural geothermal spring waters taken straight from the resort grounds.
Should you choose to venture out, complimentary “cruiser” bikes are provided for you to take a spin through the 25-acre property or into nearby Calistoga to browse through its charming shops and attractions.
After dark, gather around the fire pits when the pool area is magically transformed into a candlelit lounge.
And, don’t forget your canine companions for they too are welcome at Solage Calistoga. Deluxe doggie accommodations include plush dog beds and natural doggie treats.
Then feast at the stunning Tuscan-style villa of Theresa and Tom Wajnert. One of the most admired vineyard estates in Wine Country, this exquisite showpiece home is situated on 14 acres on the west side of Diamond Mountain. Designed by Michael Layne and Erin Martin, this dramatic ridge-sited retreat evokes the spirit of the Valley while harkening back to an older Tuscan village. Enjoy views of the surrounding vineyard, planted with old vine Cabernet Sauvignon as you indulge.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Redeemable Sunday through Thursday based on availability. Expires on September 29, 2008.
Donors: Solage Calistoga; Theresa and Tom Wajnert
LOT 3: L.A. Confidential – A Lavish Two Nights In Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is yours for the taking! Stroll along Rodeo Drive, or do some major damage at the hub of major fashion house boutiques that dot the “Golden Triangle” of Beverly Hills. Or, simply relax and be pampered in the totally indulgent Peninsula Spa, a rooftop garden oasis that offers an array of innovative treatments to relax the body and soothe the soul.
Then it is off to Wilshire Boulevard’s Miracle Mile to the famed Los Angeles County Museum of Art. You will be greeted at the entrance by Director Michael Govan for an “insiders’” tour of the more than 100,000 works of art – including European masterpieces, cutting-edge contemporary art, an extensive collection of American art from the United States and Latin America, a major Islamic art collection, one of the most comprehensive Korean art collections outside of Korea, and the sensational Pavilion for Japanese art.
Enjoy a special dinner hosted by COPIA Trustee Jacqueline Applebaum and her husband, Stephen Sheanin. Share the high points of your LA story, revel in what you’ll do tomorrow, or turn your attention to the latest buzz around Hollywood as you’ll be joined by Pulitzer prize-winning film critic, Joe Morgenstern. Mr. Morgenstern reviews films weekly for The Wall Street Journal in between script writing and contributing to The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, Playboy and GQ. Who knows, you might even make it into one of his next scripts for TV’s “Law & Order.”
Your stay includes Sunday brunch at The Belvedere. Long regarded as one of the finest restaurants in Los Angeles, with its impeccable service and sophisticated atmosphere, The Belvedere – showcasing Chef Sean Hardy’s modern American Cuisine – was rated “Best Hotel Restaurant in Southern California” by 2006 Zagat.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Advance reservations are required. Hotel Certificate must be presented upon arrival and does not include spa services or gratuity. Dinner will take place at a Los Angeles area restaurant if scheduled prior to May 2008. After May 2008, dinner will be hosted at the Applebaum’s home. Air travel to and from Los Angeles departs and returns to Continental United States and requires 60 day advance notice. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Jacqueline Applebaum and Stephen Sheanin; The Peninsula Beverly Hills; Los Angeles County Museum of Art
LOT 4: Go Fish with Arietta - Dinner Party with Fritz Hatton
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Dinner does not include wine and gratuity. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Caren and Fritz Hatton, Go Fish
Lot 5: North by Northwest - Exclusive Willamette Valley Getaway
As special guests of proprietors Grace and Ken Evenstad, you will have the rare opportunity to tour and stay on this incredible estate in a “private hideaway” with spectacular views of the Cascade and coastal mountain ranges. During your stay, you will take in the best of Oregon wine country touring and tasting – complete with dinner – hosted by Grace and Ken Evenstad.
Finally, the successful bidder will receive a 9-liter etched, painted and autographed bottle of the 2003 Domaine Serene Jerusalem Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir and a one-year membership to Domaine Serene’s Fleur de Lis Wine Club. The Fleur de Lis Club is limited to 300 members who receive one case per year of the coveted Domaine Serene and Rockblock wines – just enough to whet your appetites for a return visit to the wonderful Willamette Valley.
Requisite: Dates of use are to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Air travel to and from Portland, Oregon, departs and returns to the continental united States and requires 60days advance notice. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Grace and Ken Evenstad; Adelsheim Vineyard; Domaine Drouhin Oregon ; Stoller Vineyards; Willakenzie Estate
LOT 6: Big Bottle Bonanza – 23-Gun Salute!
Length of life, speed of maturity and level of ultimate quality are all in direct proportion to bottle size. Only the best wines are put into double magnums (3 liters) for the purpose of decades of aging. These bottles are an impressive site and make a great addition to special celebrations.
Ackerman Family Vineyards - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (etched bottle)
Atlas Peak - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley
Ballentine Vineyards - 2000 Integrity, Napa Valley
Beaulieu Vineyard - 2002 Reserve Tapestry Red Wine, Napa Valley
Beringer - 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Chabot Vineyard, Napa Valley
Blank - 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley (6-liter)
Chateau Souverain - 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Winemakers Reserve, Alexander Valley
Clos du Bois - 2001 Reserve Merlot, Alexander Valley
Etude - 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Geyser Peak Winery - 2001 Reserve Alexander Meritage, Alexander Valley
Grace Family Vineyards - 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley
Joseph Phelps Vineyards - 2000 Insignia, Napa Valley
Justin Vineyards & Winery - 2004 Isosceles, Paso Robles
L’Aventure Winery - 2005 Optimus Starcase, Paso Robles
Louis M. Martini - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Michael~David Winery - 2005 7 Deadly Zins, Lodi
Mumm Napa - n/v Blanc de Noir, Napa Valley
Provenance Vineyards 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley
Ramey - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Jericho Canyon, Napa Valley (etched bottle)
Sobon Estate - 2005 ReZerve Zinfandel, Amador County
Stag’s Leap - 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
St. Clement - 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Sterling Vineyards - 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Napa Valley
Requisite: The winning bidder of this lot is responsible for picking up or arranging shipping of all items in this lot. Storage and shipping expenses will be the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. This lot will be stored at WW Shipping Solutions wine warehouse through October 1, 2007. Storage charges will commence effective October 2, 2007.
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Ackerman, Jr.; Foster’s Wine Estate
LOT 7: Four-play…in Legendary Latrobe -
Luxury Weekend Golf Adventure
Following a round of golf, you will head to the clubhouse for cocktails with none other than Arnold Palmer. You may discuss your game, or perhaps his years of playing and practicing on Latrobe with his father, which he will likely confess contributed to the 92 championships that he amassed in one of the most celebrated golf careers of all time.
Then retire to your beautifully crafted guesthouse at Latrobe – a privilege usually afforded to Latrobe club members and their guests. Your guesthouse will be a true golfer’s paradise as it is located steps from the golf course and adjacent to Arnold’s historic office workshop, which today showcases the amazing memorabilia of one of golf’s true immortals.
As the winning bidder, you will also receive four signed Arnold Palmer putters and a 3-liter bottle of Arnold Palmer Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The Arnold Palmer putter is designed for collecting as well as playing. Its classic design replicates the putter used by Palmer during his historic eight-year, 40-win streak.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Air travel to and from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania departs and retunrs to the Continental United States and requires 60 days advance notice. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Arnold Palmer; Latrobe Country Club; Luna Vineyards
LOT 8: The One and Only Château Latour
Presented by COPIA's 2006 Collector of the Year, Greg Gregory
Tasting notes: “A truly great vintage of exceptional quality: the wines are highly colored, with an exceptionally complex nose, and a mouth that has everything: fruit, flesh, concentration, elegance, balance and harmony, and a long finish. It’s a very big wine but its softness and richness makes it already accessible.” – Chateau LaTour (June 2000)
If possible, the bottle should remain vertical half a day before opening to settle the sediments at the bottom of the bottle. It is then highly recommended to pour this wine into a decanter for aeration at least 2 hours before service.
Requisite: The winning bidder of this lot is responsible for picking up or arranging shipping of the item in this lot. Storage and shipping expenses will be the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. This lot will be stored at WW Shipping Solutions wine warehouse through October 1, 2007. Storage charges will commence effective October 2, 2007,
Donors: Greg Gregory and Jeff Murray
LOT 9: Midsummer Night’s Dream
Presented with COPIA 2006 Vintner of the Year, John Shafer
Voted COPIA’s 2006 Vintner of the Year by the distinguished panel of wine experts Hugh Johnson, Robert M. Parker, Jr. and Jancis Robinson MW, Mr. Shafer and his son Doug have been producing indisputably amazing wines for more than twenty years – among them, the highly coveted and critically acclaimed, Shafer Hillside Select Cabernets. Paired with an extraordinary tasting menu that only Julia’s Kitchen rising chef-star, Jeff Mosher, and Peter Marks, MW could imagine in their wildest dreams, you will be literally transported to another tasting dimension that will add to your memories filed under the moniker of, pride and joy.
Pride and joy around one’s palate notwithstanding, COPIA has more in store for you. Indeed, after indulging in an amazing dessert course by pastry chef extraordinaire – Debbie Yee, you will find your way to premier seating for the riveting soul music of the Bay Area’s legendary Pride & Joy. Playing timeless pop and soul music, this popular band is considered the pride of the Bay Area and a joy to anyone who loves to dance. And, don’t forget that you will have private, all-night access to the Founders Room Terrace, where you can take a break from dancing, indulge in another glass of wine or grab a late night snack.
As the very lucky winning bidder, you will take home six bottles of the outstanding 1993 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, rated 94 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.
Requisite: Date of Pride & Joy 2008 summer concert to be determined. Should winning bidder choose to schedule event on another date, it must be mutually agreed upon and subject to availability. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: COPIA: The American Center for Wine Food & the Arts; Shafer Vineyards
LOT 10: Your French Connection – Culinary Wine Tour Extraordinaire in Paris and Reims
During your Parisian stay, you will be treated to an extraordinary lunch at Guy Savoy’s extraordinary La Butte Chaillot. As one of France’s most celebrated chefs, Savoy has turned an unpromising site (a former bank) into a fashionable restaurant with a façade entirely of glass and clever contemporary décor creating an ambiance of light, warmth and comfort. You will have a hard time choosing from the ever-changing array of irresistible dishes and spectacular desserts.
Then, head northeast to the historic city of Reims where the kings of France were crowned. The most famous and cherished of these events was the coronation of Charles VII in the company of Joan of Arc. Often considered the capital of Champagne – the province world-famous for its sparkling wine (Champagne) – the city of Reims has 200 kilometers of wine cellars stretching nearly 30 meters deep and containing more than 250 million bottles of Champagne, from the most recent crus to bottles nearly a century old. Here you will stay at the exclusive L’Assiette Champenoise. Known for its gastronomic restaurant awarded two stars by the Michelin Guide, its outstanding wine cellar and its warm service, L’Assiette Champenoise excels in epicurean pleasures: guests can relax in the indoor heated pool, unwind in the sauna, chat in the bar and get a perfect night’s sleep in the bedrooms that reflect the stylish and opulent image of the hotel.
Next, you will be welcomed for another extraordinary lunch in the elegant turn-of-the 20th century Château Les Crayères. Trained by Alain Ducasse, Chef Didier Elena’s traditional yet modern cuisine combines flavors that conjure up true harmony on the plate. Didier imagines his plates to be fields of tension, a pull between two poles producing an interplay between opposites – luxurious and rustic, raw and cooked, hot and cold, sophisticated and natural –expressed as much in the flavors as in the textures, ingredients and techniques. After your feast, take a walk through the meticulously maintained gardens that surround the estate.
Finally, you will have the opportunity to taste one of the world’s legendary champagnes on a private tour and tasting through the historic cellars of Champagne Taittinger. Created in chalk mines that date back to the 4th century, the Taittinger cellars were expanded in the 14th century by local monks to provide storage for their champagnes. It is in this unique underground location that millions of bottles are aged under the meticulous supervision of experts to create world-renowned wines of unparalleled distinction.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Air travel departs and returns to the continental United States. Expires March 31, 2008.
Donors: Greg Gregory and Jeff Murray
LOT 11: Monumental Magnums - 83 and counting
Magnums are considered the preeminent bottle size for long-term aging of wine. This remarkable lot features the finest magnums from prime growing regions throughout the country. Rarely has a collection of this magnitude and magnificence been presented together. You can celebrate America’s wine culture and growing importance in the wine industry by investing in this instantaneous wine cellar.
Alpha Omega Winery - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Antucura - 2004 Red Wine, Argentina
Atalon Winery - 1999 Merlot, Howell Mountain
Arbios Cellars - 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Arbios Cellars - 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Arrowood Vineyards and Winery - 2001 Chardonnay Reserve, Carneros/Russian River
Balducci Family Vineyards – 2004 IV Sons Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
Ballentine Vineyards - 2000 Merlot, Napa Valley
Benessere Vineyards - 2003 Sangiovese, St. Helena, Napa Valley
Bonny Doon Vineyards - 2003 Le Cigare Volant, California (Signed by winemaker Randall Grahm)
Bonny Doon Vineyards - 2004 Old Telegram, California (Signed by winemaker Randall Grahm)
Cafaro Cellars - 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Cain Vineyard and Winery - 2003 Cain Five, Napa Valley
Caymus Vineyards - 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Chateau Montelena Winery - 2001 Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Clos Pegase Winery - 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Hommage, Palisades, Napa Valley (signed by winemaker, Shaun Richardson)
Col Solare Winery - 2003 Red Table Wine, Columbia Valley
Cosentino - 2004 Meritage, Napa Valley
Crocker and Starr - 2004 Cabernet Franc, St. Helena
Crocker and Starr - 2003 Stone Place Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena
Cuvaison Estate Wines - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley
Dunn Vineyards - 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
Dutton-Goldfield Sanchietti Vineyard - 2005 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Edmeades Winery - 2004 Zinfandel, Mendocino County
Elyse Winery - 2005 Petite Syrah, Rutherford, Napa Valley
Emilio’s Terrace - 2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley/Oakville, Napa Valley
Fiddlehead Cellars - 2003 Lollapalooza Estate Pinot Noir Fiddlestix, Santa Rita Hills
Firestone Vineyard - 2003 Vintage Reserve, Santa Ynez
Gargiulo Vineyards - 2004 Money Road Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley
Gloria Ferrer - n/v Sonoma Brut, Sonoma
Gary Farrell Vineyard and Winery - 2005 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Graceland Cellars - 2004 Velvet Elvis Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley
Grgich Hills Estate - 2004 30th Anniversary Chardonnay, Carneros District
Hagafen Prix - 2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Hanna Winery - 1999 Bismark Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
Hawley Winery - 2005 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Heitz Wine Cellars - 2002 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena
Heitz Wine Cellars - 2002 Bella Oaks Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena
Hendry – 2003 Block 7 Zinfandel, Napa Valley
The Hess Collection Winery - 1995 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley
Honig Vineyard and Winery - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Husch Vineyards - 2005 Chardonnay, Mendocino County
Korbel - n/v Brut Champagne, Russian River Valley
L’Aventure Winery - 2005 Optimus Stargate, Paso Robles
Lail Vineyards - 2004 J. Daniel Cuvee, Howell Mountain/Oakville, Napa Valley
Long Meadow Ranch - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Markham Vineyards - 2001 Reserve Merlot, Yountville, Napa Valley
Mayacamas Vineyards - 2000 Chardonnay, Mt. Veeder
Miner Family Vineyards - 2005 Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
Northstar Winery - 2003 Merlot, Columbia Valley
Parry Cellars - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena/Napa Valley
Pedroncelli Winery - 1994 Zinfandel Mother Clone, Dry Creek Valley
Pedroncelli Winery - 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Three Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley
Pedroncelli Winery - 1996 Zinfandel Pedroni Bashnell Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley
Pedroncelli Winery - 1997 Merlot, Dry Creek Valley
Ramey Wine Cellars - 2004 Jericho Canyon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Rosenblum Cellars - 2004 Syrah, Santa Barbara
Qupé - 2004 Syrah, Santa Maria
Qupé - 2004 Syrah, Santa Maria
Robert Sinskey Vineyards - 2006 Abraxas, Vin de Terrior Los Carneros, Napa Valley
Robert Sinskey Vineyards - 2006 Pinot Blanc Los Carneros, Napa Valley
Robert Stemmler Winery - 2001 Pinot Noir, Carneros (Signed by winemaker Kenneth Juhasz)
Rosenblum Cellars - 2004 Syrah, Santa Barbara
Saintsbury Vineyard - 2005 Brown Ranch Pinot Noir, Carneros
Saxum Vineyards - 2004 James Berry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
Schramsberg Vineyards - 1999 Reserve, Napa Valley/Mendocino County/Sonoma County/Marin (Signed by winemaker Hugh Davies)
Silverado Vineyards - 2003 Solo, Stag’s Leap
Silver Oak Cellars - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Slawson Family Vineyard - 2001 Terre Verte Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena/Napa Valley
Spring Valley Vineyard - 2004 Uriah, Walla Walla
Stone Hill Winery - 2002 Norton, Missouri
Swanson Vineyards - 2003 Alexis, Oakville, Napa Valley
Terlato Family Vineyards - 2003 Angelo’s Peak, Napa Valley
Terlato Family Vineyards - 2003 Angelo’s Peak, Napa Valley
Titus Vineyards - 2004 Zinfandel, Napa Valley
Trefethen Family Vineyards - 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll
Trinchero - 2003 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Truchard Estate - 2002 Merlot, Carneros/Napa Valley
Turley Wine Cellars - 2000 Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel, St. Helena
Viader - 2002 Proprietary Red Blend
V. Sattui Winery - 1998 Preston Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley (In wooden box)
ZD - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Requisite: The winning bidder of this lot is responsible for picking up or arranging shipping of all items in this lot. Storage and shipping expenses will be the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. This lot will be stored at WW Shipping Solutions wine warehouse through October 1, 2007. Storage charges will commence effective October 2, 2007.
Donors: Wines were donated from the wineries listed above plus Anne-Caroline and Gerardo Cartellone; Mary and Paul Slawson; Heather and Justin Smith; Anthony J. Terlato; Theresa and Tom Wajnert
LOT 12: Toast of the Town – An Unforgettable Two-Night Bite of the Big Apple
Your suite at the Trump Hotel – a name synonymous with decadent luxury – will have stunning views of the city, close to all that is quintessentially New York: Central Park, The Met, Lincoln Center, Fifth Avenue, Barney’s, Tiffany’s … the works!
On your first day, Andrea Robinson will welcome you to her weekend intensive wine course at the French Culinary Institute. Ms. Robinson is one of the country’s leading wine educators and one of only 14 women in the world who have been appointed Master Sommelier by the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers. She was also the first woman to be selected for the distinction of “Best Sommelier in America,” and was named the “Top Wine and Spirits Professional” by both the James Beard Foundation and Bon Appétit magazine. As the first appointed Dean of Wine Studies for The French Culinary Institute, Andrea helped establish the wine programs, adding new dimension to the world-class faculty and range of exceptional training programs offered to professionals and beginners alike.
Scheduled in between, you’ll be invited to be an audience member during the taping of The Martha Stewart Show and then, get ready for “Lights, Camera, Action!” when you all enjoy cameo roles in the television show, Local Flavor, produced by Andrea Immer Robinson and her husband, John.
To top off your “toast of the town” extravaganza, you will enjoy dinner at New York’s hottest restaurant: Thomas Keller’s Per Se – complete with transcendent wine service provided by none other than your weekend host and America’s premier sommelier … Andrea (of course!).
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Air travel departs and returns to the continental United States. Reservations at Per Se must be made at least two months in advance; certificate does not include beverage and service charges, not redeemable for cash. Tickets for The Martha Stewart Show can be redeemed between January-December 2008, all audience participants must be at least 10 years of age, taping occurs Monday-Friday on select days. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Delta Air Lines; Sandra and Tom Jordan; Martha and Thomas May; Per Se; Andrea Robinson and John Robinson; The Martha Stewart Show; Theresa and Tom Wajnert
LOT 13: Lord of the Manor – Four Days of Royal Treatment in London and Bordeaux
As Lord Rothschild’s guests, you will experience Waddesdon Manor in a most privileged way. Your day will include a private guided tour of the manor and an exclusive winetasting in the manor’s cellars. In the evening, you will enjoy dinner at the manor, paired with superb wines selected from Lord Rothschild’s private cellar (with vintages from both Chateau Lafite and Chateau Mouton Rothschild dating back to the mid-19th century). After this remarkable repast, you will retreat to your private chambers for an aristocratic night’s rest. The following morning, you will greet the day with an appropriate English country breakfast, and then luxuriate in the thought that this charmed and noble Manor is yours for one more day.
Bidding farewell to Waddesdon Manor, you will return to London where a private jet awaits to take you across the Channel to Bordeaux. Accompanied by Waddesdon Manor’s resident wine expert, Christopher Campbell, you will tour the magnificent and legendary estates of Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Lafite, sipping your way among the finest wines the world has ever seen. A regal dinner follows shortly thereafter at one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated Michelin starred restaurants with Château Mouton Rothschild wines and tasteful accommodations for the evening in Bordeaux.
Lord of the Manor is an absolutely smashing auction lot, offering an unprecedented collection of experiences not likely to be seen or made available again.
*Continental Airlines’ award-winning BusinessFirst service provides the highest levels of comfort and finest quality of service throughout the flight. This service offers the comfort of sleeper seats and a variety of entertainment options, and includes a wide variety of delicious menu selections, premium wines and champagne. BusinessFirst passengers are also welcome to visit the Presidents Club, which offers personalized service and a relaxing oasis.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon, available for use April - May of 2008.
Donors: Waddesdon Manor, The Rothschild Collection (The National Trust); Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Ackerman, Jr ; Mr. and Mrs. William Price, III
LOT 14: Napa Valley Dreamin'
Rock Star Fantasy Weekend
We’ve assembled celebrity hosts, movie-star accommodations, dreamy wines, inspired cuisine and amazingly hot wheels for the kind of Napa Valley glam-weekend (for four) you usually can only read about. For starters, Shari and Garen Staglin, founders and owners of the renowned Staglin Family Vineyards, will host you at what Robert Parker has hailed as the pre-eminent estate winery in Rutherford. Featured most prominently in the smash movie hit The Parent Trap and the scene of Christina Aguilera’s chi-chi 2005 wedding, this Tuscan estate in Rutherford is the epitome of Napa Valley elegance – replete with breathtaking valley vistas, stunning artwork and all the appointments of glorious Wine Country living.
From your elegant Rutherford country quarters, you will make your way in style to all your weekend destinations behind the wheel of a new Bentley Continental Flying Spur. With a top speed of 195 mph, the Flying Spur is the fastest four-door in the world – marrying the excitement, power, refinement and craftsmanship of the Continental GT with enhanced luxury and space to provide a supreme combination of performance, style and comfort.
Flying through the valley (but within the posted speed limit), you will set your sights on Rubicon Estate, Francis Ford Coppola’s winery on the site of the famed Inglenook Winery for a private tour and tasting. Upon arrival, you will meet wine taster extraordinaire and Rubicon’s general manager, Larry Stone – the first American to be named ”Best Sommelier in the World.” Larry will guide you through remarkable Rubicon and, moreover, through an exclusive tasting of the estate’s most exceptional wine offerings.
In the evening, you will be treated to an exquisite private dinner for eight (you may invite four additional friends to join your foursome) at the other-worldly Darioush Winery – described as “phenomenally original and exotic” and evocative of the illustrious ancient Persepolis of owner, founder –Darioush Khaledi’s Persian heritage. Dinner will be paired with the exceptional wines of Darioush, praised by the Wine Spectator and the Robb Report.
After a sumptuous dinner, you'll find your way back to your elegantly appointed quarters at the Staglin estate - where slumber awaits you in anticipation of yet another dreamy day in wine country.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Vehicle must be picked up at British Motor Car Distributors in San Francisco and can only be driven 300 miles from the dealership. You must be 25 years of age or older and hold a valid United States Drivers License and insurance. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Bentley San Francisco; Darioush; Rubicon Estate; Staglin Family Vineyard
LOT 15: South American Splendor – Santiago and the Spectacular Wine Country of Zapallar, Mendoza
The adventure moves from Chile to Argentina’s famed Mendoza wine country. Under the gracious hospitality of co-founders Anne-Caroline Biancheri and Gerardo Cartellone, you will enjoy three unforgettable nights at their famed Antucura Vineyards and Lodge. The marvelous Lodge houses eight uniquely stylish rooms, each equipped with personal design touches, and features an extensive library (boasting over 7,000 volumes in various languages), a swimming pool, hot tub, a charming home theatre and a grand wine cellar. And if that isn’t enough, your stay will also include horse shows, winery visits and exceptional dining, plus (Ka-boom!) your own private fireworks display!
Finally, your stay in Mendoza will conclude with a trip to the intriguing wineries and vineyards of Michel Rolland’s extraordinary Clos de los Siete – at the foot of the snow-capped Andes Mountains.
After these glorious seven South American days, as you make your way home, you will glow with how Chile has inspired you, and understand better the passion that makes us all cry for Argentina.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability between March - May 2008. If travel coincides with Mr. Huneeus’ travel plans, dinner will be planned with him one night at Zappallar. Air travel to and from South America, departs and returns to the continental United States and requires 60 days advance notice. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Valeria and Agustin Huneeus; Anne-Caroline and Gerardo Cartellone; Ritz Carlton, Santiago
LOT 16: The Grandest Crus of them All: Domaine de la Romanée Conti
The famed French wine-growing region of Burgundy is only about a fourth of the size of Bordeaux, but is home to wines of exceptional character and ageability, making them some of the most revered and sought-after wines in the world. Burgundies are classified on four levels, with Grand Cru being among the world’s finest. Grown and crafted from the best vineyard sites in the Côte d’Or, only 33 vineyards have the privilege of carrying the classification of Grand Cru.
At the very top of this coveted classification is Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanée Conti. This extraordinary producer has enjoyed worldwide renown since the early 17th century for crafting wines of inimitable style.
Preeminent wine critic Clive Coates has said that “Domaine de la Romanée Conti is the scarcest, most expensive and frequently the best wine in the world… This is the purest, most aristocratic and most intense example of Pinot Noir you could possibly imagine. Not only nectar: a yardstick with which to judge all other Burgundies.”
On the yearly release of Domaine de la Romanée Conti’s new vintage, Wilf and Judi make a habit of organizing a special tasting in which they compare the vineyard-designate wines of Domaine de la Romanée Conti against other Grand Crus of the same or adjacent vineyards.
This year, as the winning bidder, you are invited to join them. And to entice you further, they will uncork wines from the exceptional 1978 vintage.
Selected wines:
Whites
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Montrachet
1978 Domaine Ramonet, Montrachet
Reds
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Echézeaux
1978 Domaine Dujac Echézeaux
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Grands Echézeaux
1978 Mongeard Mugneret Grands Echézeaux
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Richebourg
1978 Domains Jean Gros Richebourg
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant
1978 Arnoux R. Romanée Saint-Vivant
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti La Tâche
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti La Grande Rue
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Romanée Conti
1978 Bouchard Pere & Fils La Romanée
Requisite: Date to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Expires September 29, 2008
Donors: Judi and Wilf Jaeger
LOT 17: The Music City
Rhapsodic VIP Weekend - Nashville, Tennessee
You will travel by plane to Nashville and arrive to find plush accommodations at the exclusive five-star Hermitage Hotel, one of the finest small luxury hotels in the world. As the gathering place of socialites, dignitaries, and celebrities since opening in 1910, The Hermitage’s guest list has seen the likes of Steven Spielberg, Bette Davis, the Dixie Chicks, Randy Travis, and Oprah Winfrey, and six US Presidents, including John F. Kennedy.
During your weekend stay, your plans will take the form of a prized itinerary for a visiting head of state. With tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum, the Grand Ole Opry, (and if lucky enough, maybe even a backstage tour), … you’ll experience why this iconic city along the Cumberland River is so often showcased as one of the crossroads of American popular culture.
In the evenings, you will be the honored guests of Nashville’s celebrated Tom Black – who will lavish upon you the all the appointments of southern hospitality. One evening you’ll be dining at F. Scott’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar – a hallmark of Nashville’s finest contemporary American cuisine. For this exquisite occasion, Tom has selected the perfect complements: 1996 Dom Perignon Champagne, 1999 Chave Hermitage, 1989 Rayas Chateauneuf de Pape, 1989 Beaucastel Chateauneuf de Pape, and 1983 D'Yquem.
The night following your dinner sequel, will transpire at Tom Black’s home – where one of Nashville’s acclaimed chefs will prepare an extraordinary dinner – to be accompanied by the equally exceptional: 1985 Salon Champagne, 1991 Morey Montrachet, 2000 Colin Corton Charlemagne, 1988 DRC Grand Echezeaux, 1982 Mouton Rothschild, and 1985 Suduiraut.
Come to Nashville, and set a spell.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability, 60 days notice required; possible activities listed above are subject to advance notice. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Anonymous; Tom Black Center for Selling; Theresa and Tom Wajnert
LOT 18: Naples Winter Wine Festival…Like no other in the world
On Friday, you will attend your vintner dinner of choice, where you will indulge in a spectacular meal prepared by one of the nation’s finest chefs in tandem with a world-renowned vintner, creating a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. The next day, you’ll have the chance to “Meet the Kids” – with a tour of several of the local charities who benefit from the auction’s proceeds.
The weekend’s highlight is the celebrated Naples Wine Auction, featuring an all-star lineup of world-renowned vintners, celebrity chefs, wine aficionados and celebrities. Among the vintners already confirmed are: Ann Colgin, proprietor of Colgin Cellars; Bill Harlan, proprietor of Harlan Estate; and Paul Hobbs, proprietor of Paul Hobbs Winery. Not to be outdone, celebrity chefs Tom Colicchio of “Top Chef,” and Craft and Lee Hefter of Spago will also be on hand to dazzle you with a nonpareil epicurean experience you’re not likely to forget
And, of course, once this penultimate auction begins, you can join the fun by raising your paddle to bid on an array of outstanding lots, including rare wines, exceptional food experiences and one-of-a-kind luxury packages. Among the 70 auction lots to choose from will be two “super-fantasy lots” that feature Hollywood up close and personal, including: a walk-on role in a hit ABC-TV show, plus four tickets to the Academy Awards ceremony and the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscar Party; or a walk-on role in the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning TV Show “24” starring Kiefer Sutherland. If neither of these get your heart pounding, think about becoming the one lucky bidder who will drive home a specially inscribed Maserati Gran Turismo Coupe!
Finally, after you’ve watched or helped make history at the biggest wine auction in the world, find your way to the after-auction “Wine Down” party in the heart of downtown Naples. The weekend concludes on Sunday with a salute to Southern hospitality at a farewell celebration brunch prepared by WCI Communities’ renowned chefs.
Requisite: Travel and accommodations must occur during January 25 - 27, 2008. Ground transportation is not included, with the exception of travel to and from the Friday Charity Tour & Luncheon and to the chosen Vintner Dinner. Air travel departs and returns to the continental United States. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donor: Naples Children & Education Foundation
Lot 19: Ravishing Red - Colgin's Best
Tasting notes: "The 2003 IX Proprietary Red WIne, a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and a dollop of Petit Verdot, demonstrates how fabulous the fruit from the estate vineayrd can be. Beautiful scents of crushed rocks, spring flowers, licorice, charcoal, blackberries, and cassis are stunningly pure and complex. This opulent, intense, wellbalanced, compelling, full=bodied wine appears to have softened considerably over the last year. It can be drunk now or cellared for 20-25 years. 95 Pts. Drink 2006 - 2031." Wine Advocate #168 Dec 2006
Requisite: The winning bidder of this lot is responsible for picking up or arranging shipping of all items in this lot. Storage and shipping expenses will be the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. This lot will be stored at WW Shipping Solutions wine warehouse through October 1, 2007. Storage charges will commence effective October 2, 2007.
Donor: Colgin Wine Cellars
Lot 20: Fund-a-Need: COPIA Edible Garden – Youth Programs
Among COPIA’s most unique and compelling elements is the Edible Garden – whose educational, interactive garden squares, groves, orchards, green house, and outdoor kitchen make up the largest, most dynamic, and most visited exhibitions on the COPIA campus.
While many of the key focal points of our garden and its attendant programs focus on particular and fascinating aspects of viticulture, and wine discovery; the inherent storyline around sustainable agriculture, horticulture, …and ultimately, how and where food comes from, is of enormous and on-going interest to visitors of all ages. In this regard, in spite of cutbacks that have affected COPIA’s ability to provide school age children with programs that address their curiosity and interest (curricular and otherwise), the COPIA staff has cobbled together piece-meal approaches to keeping this outreach minimally intact, even if only to signal the broader community of our earnest intentions.
This year’s fund-in-need is a request for support that will take the symbolic form of purchasing individual bricks* that will form the base of a teaching classroom in the Edible Garden. With the $100,000 in garden-related funds that we hope to raise this evening, we will be able to:
Conditions of Purchase
All lots offered in the Live Auction are subject to the following conditions:
1. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be made.
2. COPIA and the COPIA Auction (herein, “Seller”) reserve the right to refuse admission to, or attendance at the Rock Garden Roll event.
3. Lots are non-transferable and may not be re-gifted, except in the case of wine or other products.
4. The Auctioneer is the agent for the Seller.
5. The Seller is not responsible for the accuracy of lot descriptions written in the catalog or verbally stated during the auction, including statements relating to origin, age, rarity, condition or general quality of wines. All statements by the Seller pertaining to lots are statement of opinion and are not to be considered warranties or representations of fact. Bidders, by bidding, acknowledge that they bid on the basis of their own evaluation.
6. Any changes, additions or revision of lots will be announced by the Auctioneer or written in the Seller’s addendum.
7. All bids are per person or per lot. The Seller or Auctioneer reserves the right to divide or combine lots as seen fit.
8. The Auctioneer will have the right to withdraw a lot or reject a bid at any time for any reason prior to the fall of the gavel.
9. Should a dispute arise between bidders, the Auctioneer will have the right to resolve the dispute, re-offer the lot or withdraw the lot in question.
10. No bid will be valid unless acknowledged by the Auctioneer. At the fall of the gavel, the highest acknowledged bidder will be deemed to have purchased the lot and will then be solely responsible for full payment and pickup.
11. Seller’s sole responsibility for non-delivery will be limited to refund of the purchase price.
12. Bids submitted to the Seller in writing, or otherwise left with the Seller prior to the sale for execution at or below the specified price, will be entertained and executed by the Seller for the convenience of the bidders, but the Seller will not be responsible for failing to execute such bids or for errors relating to the execution of such bids.
13. All alcoholic beverages sold herein are subject to the provisions of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, and are offered and sold subject to its provisions. Any offer or sale will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
14. The Auctioneer will determine the opening bid, which may or may not reflect the full value. The Auctioneer may change the bid at his or her discretion.
Payment
15. Each successful bidder is responsible for the full price of the lot.
16. It is mandatory that payment in full be made the evening of the sale.
17. Successful bidders will be charged for each lot they win and the amount of the final bid will be applied to their account for payment.
18. Full payment must be made in cash, by check, or by credit card: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA. A company or personal check will be accepted at the discretion of Seller. Full payment in United States dollars must be made at the conclusion of the Auction on Saturday evening, September 29, 2007, and prior to removal of the auction items. Seller reserves the right to resell or otherwise dispose of any lots for which payment has not been made at the conclusion of the auction.
19. No representative or employee of Seller will have the right to waive or modify any of the terms/conditions set forth herein, except that the Seller’s authorized representative may do so by general announcement at the auction.
Collection of California Sales Tax
20. Unless a valid resale permit is presented to Seller prior to the sale, or shipment to an out-of-state, direct-shipping approved state is specified, the purchaser will be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable on the date of the sale. Seller’s permits will be accepted only from businesses reasonably expected to buy or sell wine.
Federal Income Tax Information
21. For Federal income tax purposes, COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts, beneficiary of the COPIA Auction, is classified as a tax-exempt organization. Bidders may be entitled to deduct a portion of their payments for the Auction as a charitable contribution. Each bidder should consult his or her tax advisor regarding deductibility for state and federal income tax purposes.
Lot Fulfillment, Pickup and Shipping
22. The purchaser is responsible for picking up or arranging shipping of all Auction purchases on the evening of the event. Storage and shipping expenses will be the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Wine lots become the sole responsibility of the purchaser as of midnight, September 29, 2007.
23. All lots that include travel arrangements must be booked and redeemed before September 29, 2008, unless otherwise stated. Reserving airfare and lodging early is advised in order to increase the likelihood of securing preferred travel dates. Please note the travel restrictions stated in the auction catalog. Other restrictions, such as availability, may apply.
24. Items, including gift certificates, may not be redeemed for cash or have expiration dates extended. Note that goods, services and travel packages have various expiration dates specified by the donor.
25. Air transportation is not included in a trip package unless otherwise specified. All airline travel is coach unless otherwise specified.
26. Reservations for trips and accommodations must be mutually arranged between buyer and donor; and unless otherwise specified, it is the responsibility of the buyer to make all arrangements.
27. Gift certificates cannot be replaced and must be presented to the donor in order to claim items and services purchased.
28. All sales are final and there are no exchanges or refunds on items except where specified.
29. Items may be claimed upon presentation of a paid receipt at the auction table at the end of the evening.
MYSTERY MAGNUMS
Auctioneer Fritz Hatton will gavel five highly rated and coveted Mystery Magnums – each of which will be sure to please the palate. Last year, the 2006 Mystery Magnums included: 1992 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001 Feudi di Sci Gregorio Serpico, 1996 Gaja Sori Tilden Barbaresco, 1992 Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, 1990 Jaboule La Chapelle, 1999 Château La Mondotte, and 1983 Château Lafite Rothschild.
This year, bid on mystery wines concealed in paper bags that come straight from the stellar cellars of well-known collectors Stanley Cheng, Bruce Fingeret, Jeff Gargiulo, Tor Kenward and Ed Weltman.
Each magnum will be delivered to your table, opened for you by a sommelier and poured into Riedel Vinum glasses.
Requisite: Wines must be consumed upon winning.
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cheng; Bruce Fingeret; Valerie Boyd and Jeff Gargiulo; Tor Kenward; Judy and Ed Weltman
LOT 1: Unrivaled Southern Comfort – Blackberry Farm, Tennessee
- Round trip air travel via Peter T. Paul's private CJ3 jet for six from Napa, California to Alcoa/Maryville, Tennessee
- Six guests will enjoy one of Blackberry Farm’s 2008 Food and Wine Cooking Schools and Epicurean Experiences that includes a three-night stay
You and your guests will travel in luxurious private comfort aboard Peter T. Paul's new CJ3 jet. Depart and return, at your leisure, from the Napa Valley airport where Captain Bob DeYoung will take care of your every whim. for those adventurous enough to sit in the co-pilot seat, you will learn all of the nuances about how to operate a jet aircraft. For those not doing the flying, the jet will be fully catered and loaded with Peter Paul Champagne and Peter Paul Wines.
Your stay includes an invitation to join one of Blackberry Farm’s celebrated food and wine events where you will observe talented and celebrated chefs and vintners from around the world. Your guest chef for the evening will prepare signature dishes and share recipes and secrets that come from years of experience. At dinner, you will indulge in the culinary magic of the Farm’s renowned Foothills Cuisine® combined with your guest chef’s top dishes, paired with rare wine selections from a guest vintner’s private cellar.
Blackberry Farm has received some of the highest reviews internationally:
#1 Hotel for Service in the U.S. – Condé Naste Traveler
#1 Small Hotel in the United States – Zagat Travel Guide
America's #1 Country Inn - Southern Living
Award of Excellence – Wine Spectator
#1 Country Inn – Readers Choice
Orvis-Endorsed "Fly Fishing Lodge of the Year, 2003"
“Most spectacular views you will ever find” – USA Today
"God made this place perfect...and the whole family at Blackberry Farm imporved upon it!" - Blackberry Farm Guest
"An elegant haven braced by legendary hospitality, the Inn lives up to its reputation as a Ritz Carlton in the woods." - Country Inns Magazine
"From the moment you check in, you get a primer on the meaning of Southern hodpitality..." - Departures Magazine
"A haven for kikers and fly fisherman...[and] those who just want to eat well. It was teh most sybaritic experience" - Bon Appetit Magazine
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the incomparable Southern hospitality of Blackberry Farm.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability; not available during Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays. Certificate is non-refundable and expires December 31, 2008. Private plane will depart from and return to the Napa County Airport.
Donors: Blackberry Farm; Peter T. Paul
LOT 2: Calistoga on My Mind
- Two-night stay for four at Solage Calistoga
- Private dinner for four at the home of COPIA Trustee Theresa and Tom Wajnert in Calistoga
You and three of your friends will be among the first to visit this latest addition to the prestigious line-up of Auberge Resorts. Having opened in the spring of this year, the resort features a bar and casual restaurant that both open onto large outdoor terraces, fire pits, bocce courts and views of the Palisades Mountains. Stretching across the lawn is a 130-foot pool surrounded by cabanas and lounges for your use.
At the heart of the resort is Solage Spa, a fanciful tribute to Calistoga’s origin as a frontier spa destination. Here you will be tempted to partake in a full-body mud “cocktail” at the Mud Bar. As you rest on a cool marble lounge, your body will be painted with nutrient-rich volcanic mud. Then head to the soaking tubs which are filled with Calistoga’s famed natural geothermal spring waters taken straight from the resort grounds.
Should you choose to venture out, complimentary “cruiser” bikes are provided for you to take a spin through the 25-acre property or into nearby Calistoga to browse through its charming shops and attractions.
After dark, gather around the fire pits when the pool area is magically transformed into a candlelit lounge.
And, don’t forget your canine companions for they too are welcome at Solage Calistoga. Deluxe doggie accommodations include plush dog beds and natural doggie treats.
Then feast at the stunning Tuscan-style villa of Theresa and Tom Wajnert. One of the most admired vineyard estates in Wine Country, this exquisite showpiece home is situated on 14 acres on the west side of Diamond Mountain. Designed by Michael Layne and Erin Martin, this dramatic ridge-sited retreat evokes the spirit of the Valley while harkening back to an older Tuscan village. Enjoy views of the surrounding vineyard, planted with old vine Cabernet Sauvignon as you indulge.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Redeemable Sunday through Thursday based on availability. Expires on September 29, 2008.
Donors: Solage Calistoga; Theresa and Tom Wajnert
LOT 3: L.A. Confidential – A Lavish Two Nights In Beverly Hills
- Round trip air travel for two to Los Angeles
- Two-night stay for two at the Beverly Hills Peninsula Hotel in a Superior King Guest Room
- Brunch for two at the Belvedere Restaurant at the Peninsula Hotel
- Private V.I.P. tour for two of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Private dinner for two with hosts COPIA Trustee Jacqueline Applebaum and Stephen Sheanin and guest movie critic Joe Morgenstern
Beverly Hills is yours for the taking! Stroll along Rodeo Drive, or do some major damage at the hub of major fashion house boutiques that dot the “Golden Triangle” of Beverly Hills. Or, simply relax and be pampered in the totally indulgent Peninsula Spa, a rooftop garden oasis that offers an array of innovative treatments to relax the body and soothe the soul.
Then it is off to Wilshire Boulevard’s Miracle Mile to the famed Los Angeles County Museum of Art. You will be greeted at the entrance by Director Michael Govan for an “insiders’” tour of the more than 100,000 works of art – including European masterpieces, cutting-edge contemporary art, an extensive collection of American art from the United States and Latin America, a major Islamic art collection, one of the most comprehensive Korean art collections outside of Korea, and the sensational Pavilion for Japanese art.
Enjoy a special dinner hosted by COPIA Trustee Jacqueline Applebaum and her husband, Stephen Sheanin. Share the high points of your LA story, revel in what you’ll do tomorrow, or turn your attention to the latest buzz around Hollywood as you’ll be joined by Pulitzer prize-winning film critic, Joe Morgenstern. Mr. Morgenstern reviews films weekly for The Wall Street Journal in between script writing and contributing to The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, Playboy and GQ. Who knows, you might even make it into one of his next scripts for TV’s “Law & Order.”
Your stay includes Sunday brunch at The Belvedere. Long regarded as one of the finest restaurants in Los Angeles, with its impeccable service and sophisticated atmosphere, The Belvedere – showcasing Chef Sean Hardy’s modern American Cuisine – was rated “Best Hotel Restaurant in Southern California” by 2006 Zagat.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Advance reservations are required. Hotel Certificate must be presented upon arrival and does not include spa services or gratuity. Dinner will take place at a Los Angeles area restaurant if scheduled prior to May 2008. After May 2008, dinner will be hosted at the Applebaum’s home. Air travel to and from Los Angeles departs and returns to Continental United States and requires 60 day advance notice. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Jacqueline Applebaum and Stephen Sheanin; The Peninsula Beverly Hills; Los Angeles County Museum of Art
LOT 4: Go Fish with Arietta - Dinner Party with Fritz Hatton
- Four course dinner for six with Caren and Fritz Hatton at Go Fish in St. Helena
- 3-liter 2006 Arietta On the White Keys White Wine (engraved)
- One Case 750 ml. Bottles 2006 Arietta On the White Keys White Wine
- 1.5-liter bottle 2005 Arietta H Block Hudson Vineyards Red Wine, Napa Valley
- 1.5-liter bottle 2005 Arietta Variation One Red Wine, Napa Valley
- 1.5-liter bottle 2005 Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 1.5-liter bottle 2005 Arietta Claret, Napa Valley
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Dinner does not include wine and gratuity. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Caren and Fritz Hatton, Go Fish
Lot 5: North by Northwest - Exclusive Willamette Valley Getaway
- Round trip air travel for four to Portland, Oregon
- Three-night stay for four in a private hideaway on the grounds of Domaine Serene in Dundee, Oregon
- Dinner with Domaine Serene Proprietor Grace and Ken Evenstad
- 9-liter etched and painted bottle of 2003 Domaine Serene Jerusalem Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir, signed by Proprietors Grace and Ken Evenstad and winemaker Tony Rynders
- One-year membership for Domaine Serene Fleur de Lis Wine Club for the winning bidder
- Wine Country adventure for four featuring VIP tour and tasting at Adelsheim Vineyard , Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Stoller Vineyards and Willakenzie Estate, and lunch at Adelsheim Vineyard
- Magnum of 2005 Adelsheim Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
As special guests of proprietors Grace and Ken Evenstad, you will have the rare opportunity to tour and stay on this incredible estate in a “private hideaway” with spectacular views of the Cascade and coastal mountain ranges. During your stay, you will take in the best of Oregon wine country touring and tasting – complete with dinner – hosted by Grace and Ken Evenstad.
Finally, the successful bidder will receive a 9-liter etched, painted and autographed bottle of the 2003 Domaine Serene Jerusalem Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir and a one-year membership to Domaine Serene’s Fleur de Lis Wine Club. The Fleur de Lis Club is limited to 300 members who receive one case per year of the coveted Domaine Serene and Rockblock wines – just enough to whet your appetites for a return visit to the wonderful Willamette Valley.
Requisite: Dates of use are to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Air travel to and from Portland, Oregon, departs and returns to the continental united States and requires 60days advance notice. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Grace and Ken Evenstad; Adelsheim Vineyard; Domaine Drouhin Oregon ; Stoller Vineyards; Willakenzie Estate
LOT 6: Big Bottle Bonanza – 23-Gun Salute!
Length of life, speed of maturity and level of ultimate quality are all in direct proportion to bottle size. Only the best wines are put into double magnums (3 liters) for the purpose of decades of aging. These bottles are an impressive site and make a great addition to special celebrations.
Ackerman Family Vineyards - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (etched bottle)
Atlas Peak - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley
Ballentine Vineyards - 2000 Integrity, Napa Valley
Beaulieu Vineyard - 2002 Reserve Tapestry Red Wine, Napa Valley
Beringer - 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Chabot Vineyard, Napa Valley
Blank - 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley (6-liter)
Chateau Souverain - 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Winemakers Reserve, Alexander Valley
Clos du Bois - 2001 Reserve Merlot, Alexander Valley
Etude - 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Geyser Peak Winery - 2001 Reserve Alexander Meritage, Alexander Valley
Grace Family Vineyards - 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley
Joseph Phelps Vineyards - 2000 Insignia, Napa Valley
Justin Vineyards & Winery - 2004 Isosceles, Paso Robles
L’Aventure Winery - 2005 Optimus Starcase, Paso Robles
Louis M. Martini - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Michael~David Winery - 2005 7 Deadly Zins, Lodi
Mumm Napa - n/v Blanc de Noir, Napa Valley
Provenance Vineyards 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley
Ramey - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Jericho Canyon, Napa Valley (etched bottle)
Sobon Estate - 2005 ReZerve Zinfandel, Amador County
Stag’s Leap - 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
St. Clement - 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Sterling Vineyards - 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Napa Valley
Requisite: The winning bidder of this lot is responsible for picking up or arranging shipping of all items in this lot. Storage and shipping expenses will be the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. This lot will be stored at WW Shipping Solutions wine warehouse through October 1, 2007. Storage charges will commence effective October 2, 2007.
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Ackerman, Jr.; Foster’s Wine Estate
LOT 7: Four-play…in Legendary Latrobe -
Luxury Weekend Golf Adventure
- Round trip air travel for four to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Cocktails for four with Arnold Palmer
- Lunch for four at Latrobe Country Club
- Round of golf for four at Latrobe Country Club
- Two-night stay for four in a guest cottage at Latrobe Country Club
- Four signed Arnold Palmer golf putters
- Autographed 3-liter bottle of Arnold Palmer Reserve Cabernet for the winning bidder
Following a round of golf, you will head to the clubhouse for cocktails with none other than Arnold Palmer. You may discuss your game, or perhaps his years of playing and practicing on Latrobe with his father, which he will likely confess contributed to the 92 championships that he amassed in one of the most celebrated golf careers of all time.
Then retire to your beautifully crafted guesthouse at Latrobe – a privilege usually afforded to Latrobe club members and their guests. Your guesthouse will be a true golfer’s paradise as it is located steps from the golf course and adjacent to Arnold’s historic office workshop, which today showcases the amazing memorabilia of one of golf’s true immortals.
As the winning bidder, you will also receive four signed Arnold Palmer putters and a 3-liter bottle of Arnold Palmer Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The Arnold Palmer putter is designed for collecting as well as playing. Its classic design replicates the putter used by Palmer during his historic eight-year, 40-win streak.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Air travel to and from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania departs and retunrs to the Continental United States and requires 60 days advance notice. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Arnold Palmer; Latrobe Country Club; Luna Vineyards
LOT 8: The One and Only Château Latour
Presented by COPIA's 2006 Collector of the Year, Greg Gregory
- One 5-liter bottle of 1982 Chateau Latour
Tasting notes: “A truly great vintage of exceptional quality: the wines are highly colored, with an exceptionally complex nose, and a mouth that has everything: fruit, flesh, concentration, elegance, balance and harmony, and a long finish. It’s a very big wine but its softness and richness makes it already accessible.” – Chateau LaTour (June 2000)
If possible, the bottle should remain vertical half a day before opening to settle the sediments at the bottom of the bottle. It is then highly recommended to pour this wine into a decanter for aeration at least 2 hours before service.
Requisite: The winning bidder of this lot is responsible for picking up or arranging shipping of the item in this lot. Storage and shipping expenses will be the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. This lot will be stored at WW Shipping Solutions wine warehouse through October 1, 2007. Storage charges will commence effective October 2, 2007,
Donors: Greg Gregory and Jeff Murray
LOT 9: Midsummer Night’s Dream
Presented with COPIA 2006 Vintner of the Year, John Shafer
- Winetasting and dinner for six couples hosted by COPIA’S 2006 Vintner of the Year, John Shafer, COPIA Senior Vice President of Wine, Peter Marks, and COPIA President, Arthur Jacobus
- Vertical tasting of renowned wines from Shafer Vineyards
- Dinner on COPIA’S Founders Room Terrace
- Premier seating to COPIA’S Summer Outdoor Concert featuring Pride & Joy
- Concert-long access to wine and food on the Founders Room Terrace
- Six 750 ml. bottles of the 1993 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon for the winning bidder
Voted COPIA’s 2006 Vintner of the Year by the distinguished panel of wine experts Hugh Johnson, Robert M. Parker, Jr. and Jancis Robinson MW, Mr. Shafer and his son Doug have been producing indisputably amazing wines for more than twenty years – among them, the highly coveted and critically acclaimed, Shafer Hillside Select Cabernets. Paired with an extraordinary tasting menu that only Julia’s Kitchen rising chef-star, Jeff Mosher, and Peter Marks, MW could imagine in their wildest dreams, you will be literally transported to another tasting dimension that will add to your memories filed under the moniker of, pride and joy.
Pride and joy around one’s palate notwithstanding, COPIA has more in store for you. Indeed, after indulging in an amazing dessert course by pastry chef extraordinaire – Debbie Yee, you will find your way to premier seating for the riveting soul music of the Bay Area’s legendary Pride & Joy. Playing timeless pop and soul music, this popular band is considered the pride of the Bay Area and a joy to anyone who loves to dance. And, don’t forget that you will have private, all-night access to the Founders Room Terrace, where you can take a break from dancing, indulge in another glass of wine or grab a late night snack.
As the very lucky winning bidder, you will take home six bottles of the outstanding 1993 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, rated 94 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.
Requisite: Date of Pride & Joy 2008 summer concert to be determined. Should winning bidder choose to schedule event on another date, it must be mutually agreed upon and subject to availability. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: COPIA: The American Center for Wine Food & the Arts; Shafer Vineyards
LOT 10: Your French Connection – Culinary Wine Tour Extraordinaire in Paris and Reims
- Round trip business class air travel for two to Paris, France on American Airlines
- Two-night stay at Hotel Le Bristol
- Lunch for two at Guy Savoy’s La Butte Chaillot in Paris
- Two-nights stay at L’Assiette Champenoise in Reims
- Lunch for two at Château Les Crayères
- Private tour and tasting at Champagne Taittinger Cellars
During your Parisian stay, you will be treated to an extraordinary lunch at Guy Savoy’s extraordinary La Butte Chaillot. As one of France’s most celebrated chefs, Savoy has turned an unpromising site (a former bank) into a fashionable restaurant with a façade entirely of glass and clever contemporary décor creating an ambiance of light, warmth and comfort. You will have a hard time choosing from the ever-changing array of irresistible dishes and spectacular desserts.
Then, head northeast to the historic city of Reims where the kings of France were crowned. The most famous and cherished of these events was the coronation of Charles VII in the company of Joan of Arc. Often considered the capital of Champagne – the province world-famous for its sparkling wine (Champagne) – the city of Reims has 200 kilometers of wine cellars stretching nearly 30 meters deep and containing more than 250 million bottles of Champagne, from the most recent crus to bottles nearly a century old. Here you will stay at the exclusive L’Assiette Champenoise. Known for its gastronomic restaurant awarded two stars by the Michelin Guide, its outstanding wine cellar and its warm service, L’Assiette Champenoise excels in epicurean pleasures: guests can relax in the indoor heated pool, unwind in the sauna, chat in the bar and get a perfect night’s sleep in the bedrooms that reflect the stylish and opulent image of the hotel.
Next, you will be welcomed for another extraordinary lunch in the elegant turn-of-the 20th century Château Les Crayères. Trained by Alain Ducasse, Chef Didier Elena’s traditional yet modern cuisine combines flavors that conjure up true harmony on the plate. Didier imagines his plates to be fields of tension, a pull between two poles producing an interplay between opposites – luxurious and rustic, raw and cooked, hot and cold, sophisticated and natural –expressed as much in the flavors as in the textures, ingredients and techniques. After your feast, take a walk through the meticulously maintained gardens that surround the estate.
Finally, you will have the opportunity to taste one of the world’s legendary champagnes on a private tour and tasting through the historic cellars of Champagne Taittinger. Created in chalk mines that date back to the 4th century, the Taittinger cellars were expanded in the 14th century by local monks to provide storage for their champagnes. It is in this unique underground location that millions of bottles are aged under the meticulous supervision of experts to create world-renowned wines of unparalleled distinction.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Air travel departs and returns to the continental United States. Expires March 31, 2008.
Donors: Greg Gregory and Jeff Murray
LOT 11: Monumental Magnums - 83 and counting
Magnums are considered the preeminent bottle size for long-term aging of wine. This remarkable lot features the finest magnums from prime growing regions throughout the country. Rarely has a collection of this magnitude and magnificence been presented together. You can celebrate America’s wine culture and growing importance in the wine industry by investing in this instantaneous wine cellar.
Alpha Omega Winery - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Antucura - 2004 Red Wine, Argentina
Atalon Winery - 1999 Merlot, Howell Mountain
Arbios Cellars - 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Arbios Cellars - 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Arrowood Vineyards and Winery - 2001 Chardonnay Reserve, Carneros/Russian River
Balducci Family Vineyards – 2004 IV Sons Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
Ballentine Vineyards - 2000 Merlot, Napa Valley
Benessere Vineyards - 2003 Sangiovese, St. Helena, Napa Valley
Bonny Doon Vineyards - 2003 Le Cigare Volant, California (Signed by winemaker Randall Grahm)
Bonny Doon Vineyards - 2004 Old Telegram, California (Signed by winemaker Randall Grahm)
Cafaro Cellars - 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Cain Vineyard and Winery - 2003 Cain Five, Napa Valley
Caymus Vineyards - 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Chateau Montelena Winery - 2001 Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Clos Pegase Winery - 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Hommage, Palisades, Napa Valley (signed by winemaker, Shaun Richardson)
Col Solare Winery - 2003 Red Table Wine, Columbia Valley
Cosentino - 2004 Meritage, Napa Valley
Crocker and Starr - 2004 Cabernet Franc, St. Helena
Crocker and Starr - 2003 Stone Place Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena
Cuvaison Estate Wines - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley
Dunn Vineyards - 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
Dutton-Goldfield Sanchietti Vineyard - 2005 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Edmeades Winery - 2004 Zinfandel, Mendocino County
Elyse Winery - 2005 Petite Syrah, Rutherford, Napa Valley
Emilio’s Terrace - 2003 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley/Oakville, Napa Valley
Fiddlehead Cellars - 2003 Lollapalooza Estate Pinot Noir Fiddlestix, Santa Rita Hills
Firestone Vineyard - 2003 Vintage Reserve, Santa Ynez
Gargiulo Vineyards - 2004 Money Road Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley
Gloria Ferrer - n/v Sonoma Brut, Sonoma
Gary Farrell Vineyard and Winery - 2005 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Graceland Cellars - 2004 Velvet Elvis Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley
Grgich Hills Estate - 2004 30th Anniversary Chardonnay, Carneros District
Hagafen Prix - 2002 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Hanna Winery - 1999 Bismark Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
Hawley Winery - 2005 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Heitz Wine Cellars - 2002 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena
Heitz Wine Cellars - 2002 Bella Oaks Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena
Hendry – 2003 Block 7 Zinfandel, Napa Valley
The Hess Collection Winery - 1995 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley
Honig Vineyard and Winery - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Husch Vineyards - 2005 Chardonnay, Mendocino County
Korbel - n/v Brut Champagne, Russian River Valley
L’Aventure Winery - 2005 Optimus Stargate, Paso Robles
Lail Vineyards - 2004 J. Daniel Cuvee, Howell Mountain/Oakville, Napa Valley
Long Meadow Ranch - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Markham Vineyards - 2001 Reserve Merlot, Yountville, Napa Valley
Mayacamas Vineyards - 2000 Chardonnay, Mt. Veeder
Miner Family Vineyards - 2005 Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands
Northstar Winery - 2003 Merlot, Columbia Valley
Parry Cellars - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena/Napa Valley
Pedroncelli Winery - 1994 Zinfandel Mother Clone, Dry Creek Valley
Pedroncelli Winery - 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon Three Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley
Pedroncelli Winery - 1996 Zinfandel Pedroni Bashnell Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley
Pedroncelli Winery - 1997 Merlot, Dry Creek Valley
Ramey Wine Cellars - 2004 Jericho Canyon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Rosenblum Cellars - 2004 Syrah, Santa Barbara
Qupé - 2004 Syrah, Santa Maria
Qupé - 2004 Syrah, Santa Maria
Robert Sinskey Vineyards - 2006 Abraxas, Vin de Terrior Los Carneros, Napa Valley
Robert Sinskey Vineyards - 2006 Pinot Blanc Los Carneros, Napa Valley
Robert Stemmler Winery - 2001 Pinot Noir, Carneros (Signed by winemaker Kenneth Juhasz)
Rosenblum Cellars - 2004 Syrah, Santa Barbara
Saintsbury Vineyard - 2005 Brown Ranch Pinot Noir, Carneros
Saxum Vineyards - 2004 James Berry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
Schramsberg Vineyards - 1999 Reserve, Napa Valley/Mendocino County/Sonoma County/Marin (Signed by winemaker Hugh Davies)
Silverado Vineyards - 2003 Solo, Stag’s Leap
Silver Oak Cellars - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Slawson Family Vineyard - 2001 Terre Verte Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery - 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena/Napa Valley
Spring Valley Vineyard - 2004 Uriah, Walla Walla
Stone Hill Winery - 2002 Norton, Missouri
Swanson Vineyards - 2003 Alexis, Oakville, Napa Valley
Terlato Family Vineyards - 2003 Angelo’s Peak, Napa Valley
Terlato Family Vineyards - 2003 Angelo’s Peak, Napa Valley
Titus Vineyards - 2004 Zinfandel, Napa Valley
Trefethen Family Vineyards - 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll
Trinchero - 2003 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Truchard Estate - 2002 Merlot, Carneros/Napa Valley
Turley Wine Cellars - 2000 Hayne Vineyard Zinfandel, St. Helena
Viader - 2002 Proprietary Red Blend
V. Sattui Winery - 1998 Preston Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley (In wooden box)
ZD - 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Requisite: The winning bidder of this lot is responsible for picking up or arranging shipping of all items in this lot. Storage and shipping expenses will be the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. This lot will be stored at WW Shipping Solutions wine warehouse through October 1, 2007. Storage charges will commence effective October 2, 2007.
Donors: Wines were donated from the wineries listed above plus Anne-Caroline and Gerardo Cartellone; Mary and Paul Slawson; Heather and Justin Smith; Anthony J. Terlato; Theresa and Tom Wajnert
LOT 12: Toast of the Town – An Unforgettable Two-Night Bite of the Big Apple
- Round trip first class air travel for four on Delta Airlines
- Two-nights stay for four at the Trump International Hotel
- Attend Andrea Immer Robinson’s weekend intensive wine course at the French Culinary Institute
- Four tickets to a taping of The Martha Stewart Show
- Possible cameo role on Local Flavor being taped by John and Andrea Robinson
- Dinner for four with sommelier service by Andrea Robinson at Per Se
- 1.5 liter bottle of 2001 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County for winning bidder
- 1.5 liter bottle of Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon for winning bidder
Your suite at the Trump Hotel – a name synonymous with decadent luxury – will have stunning views of the city, close to all that is quintessentially New York: Central Park, The Met, Lincoln Center, Fifth Avenue, Barney’s, Tiffany’s … the works!
On your first day, Andrea Robinson will welcome you to her weekend intensive wine course at the French Culinary Institute. Ms. Robinson is one of the country’s leading wine educators and one of only 14 women in the world who have been appointed Master Sommelier by the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers. She was also the first woman to be selected for the distinction of “Best Sommelier in America,” and was named the “Top Wine and Spirits Professional” by both the James Beard Foundation and Bon Appétit magazine. As the first appointed Dean of Wine Studies for The French Culinary Institute, Andrea helped establish the wine programs, adding new dimension to the world-class faculty and range of exceptional training programs offered to professionals and beginners alike.
Scheduled in between, you’ll be invited to be an audience member during the taping of The Martha Stewart Show and then, get ready for “Lights, Camera, Action!” when you all enjoy cameo roles in the television show, Local Flavor, produced by Andrea Immer Robinson and her husband, John.
To top off your “toast of the town” extravaganza, you will enjoy dinner at New York’s hottest restaurant: Thomas Keller’s Per Se – complete with transcendent wine service provided by none other than your weekend host and America’s premier sommelier … Andrea (of course!).
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Air travel departs and returns to the continental United States. Reservations at Per Se must be made at least two months in advance; certificate does not include beverage and service charges, not redeemable for cash. Tickets for The Martha Stewart Show can be redeemed between January-December 2008, all audience participants must be at least 10 years of age, taping occurs Monday-Friday on select days. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Delta Air Lines; Sandra and Tom Jordan; Martha and Thomas May; Per Se; Andrea Robinson and John Robinson; The Martha Stewart Show; Theresa and Tom Wajnert
LOT 13: Lord of the Manor – Four Days of Royal Treatment in London and Bordeaux
- Round trip BusinessFirst Class* air travel for four on Continental Airlines from San Francisco to London
- Two-night stay for four at Waddesdon Manor, including breakfast
- Winetasting for four in the cellars at Waddesdon Manor
- Dinner for four at Waddesdon Manor with Rothschild wines (Lord Rothschild will join you if he is in residence)
- Private guided tour for four of the Manor
- Private round trip air travel for four from London to Bordeaux, accompanied by Christopher Campbell of Waddesdon Manor
- Tour for four of Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Lafite
- One-night stay for four in Bordeaux
- Dinner for four at Michelin restaurant with Rothschild wines
As Lord Rothschild’s guests, you will experience Waddesdon Manor in a most privileged way. Your day will include a private guided tour of the manor and an exclusive winetasting in the manor’s cellars. In the evening, you will enjoy dinner at the manor, paired with superb wines selected from Lord Rothschild’s private cellar (with vintages from both Chateau Lafite and Chateau Mouton Rothschild dating back to the mid-19th century). After this remarkable repast, you will retreat to your private chambers for an aristocratic night’s rest. The following morning, you will greet the day with an appropriate English country breakfast, and then luxuriate in the thought that this charmed and noble Manor is yours for one more day.
Bidding farewell to Waddesdon Manor, you will return to London where a private jet awaits to take you across the Channel to Bordeaux. Accompanied by Waddesdon Manor’s resident wine expert, Christopher Campbell, you will tour the magnificent and legendary estates of Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Lafite, sipping your way among the finest wines the world has ever seen. A regal dinner follows shortly thereafter at one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated Michelin starred restaurants with Château Mouton Rothschild wines and tasteful accommodations for the evening in Bordeaux.
Lord of the Manor is an absolutely smashing auction lot, offering an unprecedented collection of experiences not likely to be seen or made available again.
*Continental Airlines’ award-winning BusinessFirst service provides the highest levels of comfort and finest quality of service throughout the flight. This service offers the comfort of sleeper seats and a variety of entertainment options, and includes a wide variety of delicious menu selections, premium wines and champagne. BusinessFirst passengers are also welcome to visit the Presidents Club, which offers personalized service and a relaxing oasis.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon, available for use April - May of 2008.
Donors: Waddesdon Manor, The Rothschild Collection (The National Trust); Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Ackerman, Jr ; Mr. and Mrs. William Price, III
LOT 14: Napa Valley Dreamin'
Rock Star Fantasy Weekend
- Two-night stay for two couples in the guest apartments at the fabulous Staglin family home
- Private tour and tasting for four at Rubicon Estate, hosted by Larry Stone
- Dinner for eight at Darioush Winery
- Use of a Bentley Flying Spur for the weekend
- 3-liter 2003 Rubicon Estate Rubicon, Rutherford, Napa Valley for winning bidder
- 3-liter 2004 Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley for winning bidder
- 3-liter 2003 Staglin Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford for winning bidder
We’ve assembled celebrity hosts, movie-star accommodations, dreamy wines, inspired cuisine and amazingly hot wheels for the kind of Napa Valley glam-weekend (for four) you usually can only read about. For starters, Shari and Garen Staglin, founders and owners of the renowned Staglin Family Vineyards, will host you at what Robert Parker has hailed as the pre-eminent estate winery in Rutherford. Featured most prominently in the smash movie hit The Parent Trap and the scene of Christina Aguilera’s chi-chi 2005 wedding, this Tuscan estate in Rutherford is the epitome of Napa Valley elegance – replete with breathtaking valley vistas, stunning artwork and all the appointments of glorious Wine Country living.
From your elegant Rutherford country quarters, you will make your way in style to all your weekend destinations behind the wheel of a new Bentley Continental Flying Spur. With a top speed of 195 mph, the Flying Spur is the fastest four-door in the world – marrying the excitement, power, refinement and craftsmanship of the Continental GT with enhanced luxury and space to provide a supreme combination of performance, style and comfort.
Flying through the valley (but within the posted speed limit), you will set your sights on Rubicon Estate, Francis Ford Coppola’s winery on the site of the famed Inglenook Winery for a private tour and tasting. Upon arrival, you will meet wine taster extraordinaire and Rubicon’s general manager, Larry Stone – the first American to be named ”Best Sommelier in the World.” Larry will guide you through remarkable Rubicon and, moreover, through an exclusive tasting of the estate’s most exceptional wine offerings.
In the evening, you will be treated to an exquisite private dinner for eight (you may invite four additional friends to join your foursome) at the other-worldly Darioush Winery – described as “phenomenally original and exotic” and evocative of the illustrious ancient Persepolis of owner, founder –Darioush Khaledi’s Persian heritage. Dinner will be paired with the exceptional wines of Darioush, praised by the Wine Spectator and the Robb Report.
After a sumptuous dinner, you'll find your way back to your elegantly appointed quarters at the Staglin estate - where slumber awaits you in anticipation of yet another dreamy day in wine country.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Vehicle must be picked up at British Motor Car Distributors in San Francisco and can only be driven 300 miles from the dealership. You must be 25 years of age or older and hold a valid United States Drivers License and insurance. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Bentley San Francisco; Darioush; Rubicon Estate; Staglin Family Vineyard
LOT 15: South American Splendor – Santiago and the Spectacular Wine Country of Zapallar, Mendoza
- Round trip air travel for four
- Two-night stay for four at the Ritz Carlton Santiago
- Roundtrip vehicle transfer for four from Santiago to Zapallar
- Two-nights stay for four at the beachfront property of Agustin Huneeus in Zapallar
- Lunch for four at Veramonte Winery Estate with activities that include horseback riding and winetasting
- Air travel for four from Santiago, Chilé to Mendoza, Argentina
- Three-night stay for four at Antucura Estate in Mendoza, Argentina
- Includes meals, winery tours and tastings, horseback riding in the Andes Mountains, Mendoza city tour, and other artistic and gastronomic activities
- Tour for four of Michael Rolland’s Clos de los Siete wineries
- 3-liter bottle of 2005 Antucura for the winning bidder
The adventure moves from Chile to Argentina’s famed Mendoza wine country. Under the gracious hospitality of co-founders Anne-Caroline Biancheri and Gerardo Cartellone, you will enjoy three unforgettable nights at their famed Antucura Vineyards and Lodge. The marvelous Lodge houses eight uniquely stylish rooms, each equipped with personal design touches, and features an extensive library (boasting over 7,000 volumes in various languages), a swimming pool, hot tub, a charming home theatre and a grand wine cellar. And if that isn’t enough, your stay will also include horse shows, winery visits and exceptional dining, plus (Ka-boom!) your own private fireworks display!
Finally, your stay in Mendoza will conclude with a trip to the intriguing wineries and vineyards of Michel Rolland’s extraordinary Clos de los Siete – at the foot of the snow-capped Andes Mountains.
After these glorious seven South American days, as you make your way home, you will glow with how Chile has inspired you, and understand better the passion that makes us all cry for Argentina.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability between March - May 2008. If travel coincides with Mr. Huneeus’ travel plans, dinner will be planned with him one night at Zappallar. Air travel to and from South America, departs and returns to the continental United States and requires 60 days advance notice. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Valeria and Agustin Huneeus; Anne-Caroline and Gerardo Cartellone; Ritz Carlton, Santiago
LOT 16: The Grandest Crus of them All: Domaine de la Romanée Conti
- Dinner and wines for eight guests at the Portola Valley home of Judi and Wilf Jaeger
The famed French wine-growing region of Burgundy is only about a fourth of the size of Bordeaux, but is home to wines of exceptional character and ageability, making them some of the most revered and sought-after wines in the world. Burgundies are classified on four levels, with Grand Cru being among the world’s finest. Grown and crafted from the best vineyard sites in the Côte d’Or, only 33 vineyards have the privilege of carrying the classification of Grand Cru.
At the very top of this coveted classification is Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanée Conti. This extraordinary producer has enjoyed worldwide renown since the early 17th century for crafting wines of inimitable style.
Preeminent wine critic Clive Coates has said that “Domaine de la Romanée Conti is the scarcest, most expensive and frequently the best wine in the world… This is the purest, most aristocratic and most intense example of Pinot Noir you could possibly imagine. Not only nectar: a yardstick with which to judge all other Burgundies.”
On the yearly release of Domaine de la Romanée Conti’s new vintage, Wilf and Judi make a habit of organizing a special tasting in which they compare the vineyard-designate wines of Domaine de la Romanée Conti against other Grand Crus of the same or adjacent vineyards.
This year, as the winning bidder, you are invited to join them. And to entice you further, they will uncork wines from the exceptional 1978 vintage.
Selected wines:
Whites
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Montrachet
1978 Domaine Ramonet, Montrachet
Reds
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Echézeaux
1978 Domaine Dujac Echézeaux
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Grands Echézeaux
1978 Mongeard Mugneret Grands Echézeaux
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Richebourg
1978 Domains Jean Gros Richebourg
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant
1978 Arnoux R. Romanée Saint-Vivant
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti La Tâche
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti La Grande Rue
1978 Domaine de la Romanée Conti Romanée Conti
1978 Bouchard Pere & Fils La Romanée
Requisite: Date to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability. Expires September 29, 2008
Donors: Judi and Wilf Jaeger
LOT 17: The Music City
Rhapsodic VIP Weekend - Nashville, Tennessee
- Dinner for four at Tom Black’s magnificent 19th century home, prepared by a local chef
- Round trip air travel for four to Nashville, TN
- Two-night stay for four guests at The Hermitage Hotel
- Tickets for four to the Grand Ole Opry
- Other possible activities may include attending a Tennessee Titans home game and private tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum
You will travel by plane to Nashville and arrive to find plush accommodations at the exclusive five-star Hermitage Hotel, one of the finest small luxury hotels in the world. As the gathering place of socialites, dignitaries, and celebrities since opening in 1910, The Hermitage’s guest list has seen the likes of Steven Spielberg, Bette Davis, the Dixie Chicks, Randy Travis, and Oprah Winfrey, and six US Presidents, including John F. Kennedy.
During your weekend stay, your plans will take the form of a prized itinerary for a visiting head of state. With tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum, the Grand Ole Opry, (and if lucky enough, maybe even a backstage tour), … you’ll experience why this iconic city along the Cumberland River is so often showcased as one of the crossroads of American popular culture.
In the evenings, you will be the honored guests of Nashville’s celebrated Tom Black – who will lavish upon you the all the appointments of southern hospitality. One evening you’ll be dining at F. Scott’s Restaurant and Jazz Bar – a hallmark of Nashville’s finest contemporary American cuisine. For this exquisite occasion, Tom has selected the perfect complements: 1996 Dom Perignon Champagne, 1999 Chave Hermitage, 1989 Rayas Chateauneuf de Pape, 1989 Beaucastel Chateauneuf de Pape, and 1983 D'Yquem.
The night following your dinner sequel, will transpire at Tom Black’s home – where one of Nashville’s acclaimed chefs will prepare an extraordinary dinner – to be accompanied by the equally exceptional: 1985 Salon Champagne, 1991 Morey Montrachet, 2000 Colin Corton Charlemagne, 1988 DRC Grand Echezeaux, 1982 Mouton Rothschild, and 1985 Suduiraut.
Come to Nashville, and set a spell.
Requisite: Dates to be mutually agreed upon and are subject to availability, 60 days notice required; possible activities listed above are subject to advance notice. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donors: Anonymous; Tom Black Center for Selling; Theresa and Tom Wajnert
LOT 18: Naples Winter Wine Festival…Like no other in the world
- Round trip air travel for two to and from Naples, Florida
- Three-night stay for two at the Ritz Carlton, Naples
- Two tickets to the 2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival Events to include:
- the VIP Party (Thursday);
- “Meet the Kids” with tour of several local charities, followed by a luncheon and a Vintners Dinner (Friday);
- the Auction (Saturday) followed by the Wine Down after-party that night;
- ...and last but not least, Sunday’s Celebration Brunch
On Friday, you will attend your vintner dinner of choice, where you will indulge in a spectacular meal prepared by one of the nation’s finest chefs in tandem with a world-renowned vintner, creating a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. The next day, you’ll have the chance to “Meet the Kids” – with a tour of several of the local charities who benefit from the auction’s proceeds.
The weekend’s highlight is the celebrated Naples Wine Auction, featuring an all-star lineup of world-renowned vintners, celebrity chefs, wine aficionados and celebrities. Among the vintners already confirmed are: Ann Colgin, proprietor of Colgin Cellars; Bill Harlan, proprietor of Harlan Estate; and Paul Hobbs, proprietor of Paul Hobbs Winery. Not to be outdone, celebrity chefs Tom Colicchio of “Top Chef,” and Craft and Lee Hefter of Spago will also be on hand to dazzle you with a nonpareil epicurean experience you’re not likely to forget
And, of course, once this penultimate auction begins, you can join the fun by raising your paddle to bid on an array of outstanding lots, including rare wines, exceptional food experiences and one-of-a-kind luxury packages. Among the 70 auction lots to choose from will be two “super-fantasy lots” that feature Hollywood up close and personal, including: a walk-on role in a hit ABC-TV show, plus four tickets to the Academy Awards ceremony and the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscar Party; or a walk-on role in the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning TV Show “24” starring Kiefer Sutherland. If neither of these get your heart pounding, think about becoming the one lucky bidder who will drive home a specially inscribed Maserati Gran Turismo Coupe!
Finally, after you’ve watched or helped make history at the biggest wine auction in the world, find your way to the after-auction “Wine Down” party in the heart of downtown Naples. The weekend concludes on Sunday with a salute to Southern hospitality at a farewell celebration brunch prepared by WCI Communities’ renowned chefs.
Requisite: Travel and accommodations must occur during January 25 - 27, 2008. Ground transportation is not included, with the exception of travel to and from the Friday Charity Tour & Luncheon and to the chosen Vintner Dinner. Air travel departs and returns to the continental United States. Expires September 29, 2008.
Donor: Naples Children & Education Foundation
Lot 19: Ravishing Red - Colgin's Best
- 3-liter (Double Magnum) 2003 Colgin IX Estate Red Wine
Tasting notes: "The 2003 IX Proprietary Red WIne, a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and a dollop of Petit Verdot, demonstrates how fabulous the fruit from the estate vineayrd can be. Beautiful scents of crushed rocks, spring flowers, licorice, charcoal, blackberries, and cassis are stunningly pure and complex. This opulent, intense, wellbalanced, compelling, full=bodied wine appears to have softened considerably over the last year. It can be drunk now or cellared for 20-25 years. 95 Pts. Drink 2006 - 2031." Wine Advocate #168 Dec 2006
Requisite: The winning bidder of this lot is responsible for picking up or arranging shipping of all items in this lot. Storage and shipping expenses will be the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. This lot will be stored at WW Shipping Solutions wine warehouse through October 1, 2007. Storage charges will commence effective October 2, 2007.
Donor: Colgin Wine Cellars
Lot 20: Fund-a-Need: COPIA Edible Garden – Youth Programs
Among COPIA’s most unique and compelling elements is the Edible Garden – whose educational, interactive garden squares, groves, orchards, green house, and outdoor kitchen make up the largest, most dynamic, and most visited exhibitions on the COPIA campus.
While many of the key focal points of our garden and its attendant programs focus on particular and fascinating aspects of viticulture, and wine discovery; the inherent storyline around sustainable agriculture, horticulture, …and ultimately, how and where food comes from, is of enormous and on-going interest to visitors of all ages. In this regard, in spite of cutbacks that have affected COPIA’s ability to provide school age children with programs that address their curiosity and interest (curricular and otherwise), the COPIA staff has cobbled together piece-meal approaches to keeping this outreach minimally intact, even if only to signal the broader community of our earnest intentions.
This year’s fund-in-need is a request for support that will take the symbolic form of purchasing individual bricks* that will form the base of a teaching classroom in the Edible Garden. With the $100,000 in garden-related funds that we hope to raise this evening, we will be able to:
- Keep in operation the in-demand Garden-Walk-Table-Talk education program – that teaches school-age children key seed-to-table concepts
- Provide for the annual salary of a garden educator – for one year
- Support community outreach programs to school-age children
Conditions of Purchase
All lots offered in the Live Auction are subject to the following conditions:
1. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be made.
2. COPIA and the COPIA Auction (herein, “Seller”) reserve the right to refuse admission to, or attendance at the Rock Garden Roll event.
3. Lots are non-transferable and may not be re-gifted, except in the case of wine or other products.
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10. No bid will be valid unless acknowledged by the Auctioneer. At the fall of the gavel, the highest acknowledged bidder will be deemed to have purchased the lot and will then be solely responsible for full payment and pickup.
11. Seller’s sole responsibility for non-delivery will be limited to refund of the purchase price.
12. Bids submitted to the Seller in writing, or otherwise left with the Seller prior to the sale for execution at or below the specified price, will be entertained and executed by the Seller for the convenience of the bidders, but the Seller will not be responsible for failing to execute such bids or for errors relating to the execution of such bids.
13. All alcoholic beverages sold herein are subject to the provisions of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, and are offered and sold subject to its provisions. Any offer or sale will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
14. The Auctioneer will determine the opening bid, which may or may not reflect the full value. The Auctioneer may change the bid at his or her discretion.
Payment
15. Each successful bidder is responsible for the full price of the lot.
16. It is mandatory that payment in full be made the evening of the sale.
17. Successful bidders will be charged for each lot they win and the amount of the final bid will be applied to their account for payment.
18. Full payment must be made in cash, by check, or by credit card: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA. A company or personal check will be accepted at the discretion of Seller. Full payment in United States dollars must be made at the conclusion of the Auction on Saturday evening, September 29, 2007, and prior to removal of the auction items. Seller reserves the right to resell or otherwise dispose of any lots for which payment has not been made at the conclusion of the auction.
19. No representative or employee of Seller will have the right to waive or modify any of the terms/conditions set forth herein, except that the Seller’s authorized representative may do so by general announcement at the auction.
Collection of California Sales Tax
20. Unless a valid resale permit is presented to Seller prior to the sale, or shipment to an out-of-state, direct-shipping approved state is specified, the purchaser will be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable on the date of the sale. Seller’s permits will be accepted only from businesses reasonably expected to buy or sell wine.
Federal Income Tax Information
21. For Federal income tax purposes, COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts, beneficiary of the COPIA Auction, is classified as a tax-exempt organization. Bidders may be entitled to deduct a portion of their payments for the Auction as a charitable contribution. Each bidder should consult his or her tax advisor regarding deductibility for state and federal income tax purposes.
Lot Fulfillment, Pickup and Shipping
22. The purchaser is responsible for picking up or arranging shipping of all Auction purchases on the evening of the event. Storage and shipping expenses will be the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Wine lots become the sole responsibility of the purchaser as of midnight, September 29, 2007.
23. All lots that include travel arrangements must be booked and redeemed before September 29, 2008, unless otherwise stated. Reserving airfare and lodging early is advised in order to increase the likelihood of securing preferred travel dates. Please note the travel restrictions stated in the auction catalog. Other restrictions, such as availability, may apply.
24. Items, including gift certificates, may not be redeemed for cash or have expiration dates extended. Note that goods, services and travel packages have various expiration dates specified by the donor.
25. Air transportation is not included in a trip package unless otherwise specified. All airline travel is coach unless otherwise specified.
26. Reservations for trips and accommodations must be mutually arranged between buyer and donor; and unless otherwise specified, it is the responsibility of the buyer to make all arrangements.
27. Gift certificates cannot be replaced and must be presented to the donor in order to claim items and services purchased.
28. All sales are final and there are no exchanges or refunds on items except where specified.
29. Items may be claimed upon presentation of a paid receipt at the auction table at the end of the evening.
