
Silent Auction
Lot No. 101
FREEMAN VINEYARD AND WINERY
Savor the elegance and bounty of California's beautiful Sonoma Coast as you wine and enjoy an exclusive private tour of the winery. Recently hailed by Wine Spectator as "a new star using Sonoma grapes," and named one of its "Magnificent 30" Californian Pinot producers. The family-run winery crafts elegant cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay using fruit from some of the most acclaimed Sonoma Coast and Russian River vineyards. Handmade in a gentle Burgundian style, Freeman's small-lot Pinot Noirs embody the region's lush, concentrated complexity and distinctive sense of place. This enticing lot features a rare, signed, mixed case of Sonoma Coast and Russian River Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Freeman's exceptional 2005 Vintage. The lucky winner will also receive a personal tour and barrel tasting for six with the owners at the Freeman winery in charming Sebastopol.
Value: $750
Donor: Freeman Vineyard and Winery
Lot No. 102
A PERFECT BUONCRISTIANI PACKAGE
Six people will enjoy a private tour of Buoncristiani Family Winery, located in beautiful Napa, California. Your VIP tour includes an exclusive tasting with the Buoncristiani Brothers. This package also includes a
5-year vertical of Buoncristiani Napa Valley O.P.C. (1999-2003)
Value: $550
Donor: Buoncristiani Family Winery
Lot No. 103
CHALK HILL ESTATE VINEYARDS AND WINERY
All wines at Chalk Hill are estate bottled, but their philosophy goes beyond the conventional definition. Each of their 60 vineyard blocks are tended throughout the year individually. The grapes are then hand harvested, parcel by parcel and fermented in small, distinct lots. This meticulous handling of the vines, grapes and finished wine allows the ultimate expression of Chalk Hill's many and varied terroirs.
Enjoy a 2003 Chardonnay Clone Box.
Value: $1000
Donor: Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards and Winery
Lot No. 104
CHATEAU MONTELENA WINERY
In 1976 Chateau Montelena put California at the forefront of the wine world. That year a who's-who of the French wine and food establishment gathered for a grand tasting at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Paris. Four white Burgundies were tasted against six California Chardonnays. When the scores were tallied, the French Judges were convinced that the top-ranking white wine was one of their own. In fact, it was Chateau Montelena's 1973 Chardonnay, rated above all other wines.
The results proved that Chateau Montelena could produce some of the world's finest wines, and that California's wine industry had come of age.
Take home six magnum (1.5L) bottles and two double magnum (3.0L) bottles of Chateau Montelena's 2004 Napa Valley Chardonnay:
Value: $900
Donor: Chateau Montelena Winery
Lot No. 105
ROSEMARY COTTAGES
Enjoy a special night for two at Rosemary Cottages in Point Reyes, followed by a delicious breakfast the next morning.
Value: $358
Donor: Rosemary Cottages
Terms: You can reserve Sunday through Thursday, from January 15, 2007 through March 31, 2007 and the offer excludes holiday weeks. The donation is for two people for one night with breakfast makings and the option of staying a second night at 50% off the room rate. There is an additional 10% occupancy tax that must be paid by the recipient, $22.80/night.
Lot No. 106
DELICIOUSLY DALLA VALLE
Enjoy a 3.0L of 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting Notes for 2001 Vintage:
With deservedly high expectations for superb depth and longevity, the 2001 vintage promises another stellar release of wines perfect for wine collectors. A number of parallels are immediately evident when comparing the 2001 Dalle Valle wines with those from 1997 to 1995. We enjoyed a long and warm growing season and the weather during flowering and color change (veraison) was beautiful, allowing for uniform ripening during harvest. This produced grapes full of great flavor and substantial tannin development. Yields were relatively low for our Cabernet Sauvignon- about 1.85 tons per acre at the Dalle Valle Vineyards., allowing for ample concentration. The resulting wine is extremely well-structured, dense and very complex. In it's youth, this wine will greatly benefit from aeration prior to consumption- we recommend a double decant the day before and a serving temperature above cellar for optimal enjoyment.
Value: $600
Donor: Dalla Valle Vineyards
Lot No. 107
PRIVATE TASTING AND TOUR FOR TEN
AT DARIOUSH
One bidder and nine guests will enjoy a private tasting and tour at Darioush in Napa, California. In addition, the lucky bidder will enjoy a 6.0L, 2004 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon etched and signed by Darioush.
Value: $1300
Donor: Darioush
Terms: Mutually agreeable date. Expiration February 2008.
Lot No. 108
D.R. STEPHENS ESTATE
You will take home one 750 mL bottle of the following: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 D.R. Stephens Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley Vineyards.
Additionally, you and five friends will enjoy a tasting at D.R. Stephens Estate.
Value: $600
Donor: D.R. Stephens Estate
Terms: Mutually agreeable date. Expiration February 2008.
Lot No. 109
FLOWERS VINEYARDS
Enjoy a Triple Magnum Set from a winery that produces 15,000 cases of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from its two estate properties, Camp Meeting Ridge and Flowers Ranch, as well as select vineyards in the coolest regions of the Sonoma Coast AVA, which are farmed to Flowers' specifications by their own crews.
Triple Magnum Set (1.5L of each):
2003 Andreen Gale Pinot Noir
2003 Andreen-Gale Chardonnay
2003 Grand Bouquet Pinot Noir
Value: $500
Donor: Flowers Vineyards and Winery
Lot No. 110
AN EVENING AT THE OPERA
You and a guest will enjoy a night out at the opera! Attend your choice of one of the San Francisco Opera's summer productions including Giovanni, Rosenkavalier, and Iphigénie. At intermission, head up to the Intermezzo Lounge on the Box Level, exclusively for Medallion Society Donors.
Value: $290
Donor: San Francisco Opera
Terms: Tickets are subject to availability; please redeem this voucher as soon as possible. Your seats will be located in the Orchestra section of the Opera House.
Lot No. 111
RIDGE VINEYARDS
In search of the perfect wine for your dinner party? Why not share your 3.0L of Ridge Vineyards 2003 Monte Bello?
Value: $600
Donor: Ridge Vineyards, Inc.
Lot No. 112
A DAY AT ONE OF THE "TOP 20 NEW WINERIES ON THE PLANET"
Food and Wine Magazine recently named Gargiulo Vineyards as one of the "Top 20 new wineries on the planet". Six guests will enjoy a picnic lunch and exclusive tour of the vineyard, located in Napa, California. Your VIP Tour will be led by one of the Gargiulo family members. This "not open to the public" location includes a private tasting.
Also included in this fabulous lot is a vertical of Money Road Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon and Money Road Ranch Merlot from the original vintage, 2000 to the not-yet-released 2004.
Value: $1100
Donor: Gargiulo Vineyards
Terms: Mutually agreeable date. Expiration February 2008.
Lot No. 113
LANG & REED WINE COMPANY
Be the lucky bidder to take home this signed, six vintage magnum vertical of Lang & Reed "Premier Etage" Cabernet Franc- Napa Valley.
2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Value: $600
Donor: Lang & Reed Wine Company
Lot No. 114
OAKVILLE RANCH VINEYARDS
Enjoy a rare find: a 6.0L of 2002 Robert's Blend from one of Napa Valley's pioneering vineyards- Oakville Ranch.
Value: $640
Donor: Oakville Ranch Vineyards
Lot No. 115
FROM THE BOARDROOM TO THE BEDROOM
Need to unwind after a long day at the office? Why leave your bedroom after a long day when you have this lovely modern desk set to finish up your work? Relax by lighting this delicious Diptyque candle; wrap yourself in luxury with this beautiful cashmere throw and bejewel yourself in this diamond wreath necklace (which you can store in a gorgeous leather jewelry box.)
Value: $1050
Donor: Red Envelope
Lot No. 116
TANTALIZING TRES SABORES
Enjoy a Vertical of Tres Sabores Rutherford Perspective Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001-2004 and a festive lunch at Tres Sabores for four guests.
Value: $500
Donor: Tres Sabores
Terms: Mutually agreeable date. Expiration February 2008.
Lot No. 117
SHAFER VINEYARDS
Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon is Shafer's signature wine, each vintage produced from selected blocks of the family's hillside vineyards. A true wine of a place, it consistently expresses all the rich fruit and velvety texture that have become synonymous with Stags Leap District Cabernets. Produced in very limited quantities, this 100% Cabernet ages beautifully and is coveted by collectors worldwide.
Take home one Double Magnum (3.0L) of Shafer Vineyards 2001 Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District, presented in a branded wood box case.
Value: $960
Donor: Shafer Vineyards
Lot No. 118
SILVER OAK
In the early 1970's Silver Oak emerged as a dream tied to an intrepid idea: to create a Cabernet Sauvignon of fully developed flavors and velvety soft textures on the day it was released for sale.
Enjoy a 3.0L 2002 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Value: $500
Donor: Silver Oak
Lot No. 119
SWANSON'S SALON
Head up to Swanson Vineyards and Winery to enjoy a "Harvey" Tasting for six guests at Swanson's Salon at the Winery.
You will also take home with you a signed 3.0L of Swanson Alexis.
Value: $780
Donor: Swanson Vineyards and Winery
Terms: Mutually agreeable date. Expiration February 2008.
Lot No. 120
JAMBA JUICE
In search of a great gift for your staff, or in need of party favors for your child's birthday party? Gift cards from Jamba Juice are a great idea.
Value: $1200 (Fifty $25 cards)
Donor: Jamba Juice
Lot No. 121
VIADER VINEYARDS AND WINERY
"When you taste wine from a great vineyard it has a distinct personality: a taste, a feel, a look; something that makes it different from any other vineyard in the world." –Viader Vineyards and Winery
Enjoy twelve 750mL bottles of 2002 Viader Syrah.
Value: $720
Donor: Viader Vineyards and Winery
Lot No. 122
EXCLUSIVE EHLERS ESTATE GETAWAY
Spend two nights at the exclusive Ehlers Estate guest house. While there, sip on one of your six bottles of Ehlers 2004 St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 1886.
Value: $1,150
Donor: Ehlers Estate
Terms: Mutually agreeable date. Expiration February 2008.
Lot No. 123
PLUMPJACK WINERY
You can now enjoy wine's finest flavors and discover rich Cabernet, teased with hints of figs, licorice, black currants and new oak. Discover why PlumpJack Winery's selection of wine has earned the reputation for full-bodied richness, aromatics and ripeness from the toughest critics.
This 3.0L of 2004 PlumpJack Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is all yours!
Value: $700
Donor: PlumpJack Winery
Lot No. 124
PARADIGM WINERY
(par' - a - dime) noun. An example that serves as a pattern or model. A pattern for perfection.
Enjoy this 3.0L of Paradigm's 2001 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Value: $500
Donor: Paradigm Winery
Lot No. 125
LORI BONN DESIGN- I
This triple drop pendant features a diamond prong set oval cognac quartz gemstone with a diamond pave cushion and cognac quartz briolette drop, all set in 14 karat gold and sterling silver. The chain is an extendable 16"- 18" handwoven sterling silver snake chain.
Value: $1055
Donor: Lori Bonn Design
Lot No. 126
CHAPPELLET WINERY AND VINEYARD
Enjoy a VIP deluxe tour for eight at Chappellet Winery and Vineyard, including lunch in the Chappellet picnic area on scenic Pritchard Hill in the Napa Valley overlooking Lake Hennessey. Also enjoy a 3.0L Bottle of 2004 Signature Cabernet.
Value: $1000
Donor: Chappellet Winery and Vineyard
Terms: Valid through 2/28/2008 (Springtime or good weather permitting)
Lot No. 127
GEMS FROM GEMSTONE
Enjoy a magnum (1.5L) of Gemstone 2003, signed by both Suzie and Paul Frank while wearing your new 14 karat gold diamond neckchain with four full-cut diamonds.
Value: $1100
Donor: Gemstone
Lot No. 128
VÉRITÉ VERTICAL
French for "truth", Vérité reflects the winery's commitment to crafting the most authentic expression of the vineyard.
Enjoy this vertical of Vérité of La Muse, 1998-2003
Value: $750
Donor: Vérité
Lot No. 129
RAMEY WINE CELLARS
Traditionally Crafted…Classically Styled. Enjoy a signed, 1.5L of each of these wines:
2004 Larkmead Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2004 Jericho Canyon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2004 Pearegal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley
Value: $680
Donor: Ramey Wine Cellars
Lot No. 130
LORI BONN DESIGN- II
This triple drop pendant features a diamond prong set oval cognac quartz gemstone with a diamond pave cushion and cognac quartz briolette drop, all set in 14 karat gold and sterling silver. The chain is an extendable 16"- 18" handwoven sterling silver snake chain.
Value: $1055
Donor: Lori Bonn Design
Lot No. 131
A PERFECT WAY TO END THE WORK WEEK
You and a guest will enjoy Beethoven's Second Symphony, part of the Friday 6.5 Series, on Friday, May 4, 2007 at 6:30pm. What a treat!
Value: $180
Donor: San Francisco Symphony
Terms: Tickets received are valid for date of issue only. No exchanges, no refunds. Specific program information can be obtained from the website www.sfsymphony.com
Lot No. 132
FLEMING JENKINS VINEYARDS AND WINERY
Enjoy a 3.0L Bottle of 2004 Fleming Jenkins Livermore Valley Syrah, Madden Ranch, autographed by Peggy Fleming Jenkins and John Madden.
Value: $500
Donor: Fleming Jenkins Vineyards and Winery
Lot No. 133
HOPPER CREEK
Enjoy a 3.0L Jeroboam 2002 Hopper Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Chamizal Vineyards.
Value: $500
Donor: Hopper Creek Winery
Lot No. 134
CLOS DU VAL
One magnum of Clos Du Val 2003 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and a gift certificate for a VIP tour and tasting for four is yours!
Value: $170
Donor: Clos du Val
Live Auction
Lot No. 1
ONE NIGHT IN, ONE NIGHT OUT
Looking for a big night out in the city? Enjoy two exclusive invitations to the Grand Opening part for Waterbar and EPIC Roasthouse, the new Pat Kuleto restaurants at Rincon Park slated to open in Fall 2007. Also included is an evening for two at Rincon Park. Start with cocktails and appetizers from Chef Jan Birbaum at EPIC and finish with dinner from Chef Mark Franz at Waterbar.
Tired from your city adventures? Stay in for the night and enjoy wine from this amazing vertical of 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jericho Canyon Vineyard, Napa Valley wine from Ramey Wine Cellars (all signed). Ramey's "seventh vintage from this vineyard (counting the three made at Rudd), we consider 2004 to be among the best, comparable to 2002—showing a bit less baby fat, with more classic elegance" will surely keep you happy on those nights you decide to stay home.
(6) 750 mL bottles
(1) 1.5L bottle
(1) 3.0L bottle
(1) 6.0L bottle
Value: $3200
Donors: Pat Kuleto Restaurants
Ramey Wine Cellars
Terms: Exact date of opening not yet determined. Cocktails, appetizers and dinner may not be redeemed on night of Grand Opening, Friday or Saturday.
Lot No. 2
ENJOY A SUNSET AND SOME GREAT WINE
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the pages of beautiful Sunset Magazine? How does everything look so perfect? You and seven friends will find out. Tour the Sunset Magazine headquarters and lunch on their Entertainment Patio overlooking the gardens.
How better to finish your day than with a glass of great wine? Or a 3.0L? Hartford Court has donated a 3.0L of their 2005 Lands Edge Vineyards Pinot Noir and a 3.0L of their Four Hearts Vineyards Chardonnay for you to enjoy.
Value: $2900
Donors: Hartford Family Winery
Sunset Magazine
Terms: Timing of the luncheon is based on availability. All holidays are considered black-out dates. Date preferences must be approved by Sunset before confirmation. Certificate valid through February 2008.
Lot No. 3
AN EVENING AT PARADUXX WINERY
Celebrate an important event in your life by winning this delicious auction lot! You and seven friends will enjoy a multi-course dinner prepared by a wonderful local chef at one of the hidden tables in the Napa Valley…the Paraduxx winery in beautiful Napa, California.
The winning bidder will also receive four 3.0L bottles: