auction catalog - Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation
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auction catalog - Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation
1 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G AUCTION CATALOG The mission of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is to connect wine enthusiasts to raise money for children in need. Founded in 2005, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) has donated more than $6 million to Northwest Florida charities through hosting world class wine and culinary events. These funds have impacted the lives of over 50,000 youth, including those afflicted by health issues and abuse. 2014 Auction Catalog Second Edition *Indicates Addition/ Edit Made 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Schedule of Events Live Auction Menu 2014 Destin Charity Wine Auction Weekend By Chef Brian Cartenuto of Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox FRIDAY, APRIL 25 PATRON AND RESTAURANT DINNERS WHEN: 6:00 PM WHERE: Various homes and restaurants on the Emerald Coast ATTIRE: Resort Casual SATURDAY, APRIL 26 9TH ANNUAL DESTIN CHARITY WINE AUCTION WHEN: 1:00 PM - Reserve Tasting and Silent Auction 3:00 PM - Live Auction STARTER: Local Cured Meats, Salami & Cheese Artisanal Breads & Crackers Mostarda, Spreads & Preserves, Pickled Vegetables & Olives MAIN COURSE: Roasted Pork Loin with Hoisin BBQ on Flat Bread Crispy Chicken, Buttermilk Lime Dressing, Bacon on Brioche Bun Roasted Portabella, Roasted Garlic Hummus, Whipped Feta on Multigrain Smoked Brisket, Horsey Sauce on Sourdough PMS 208 c PMS 468 c PMS 453 c DESSERT: Assorted Sweet Bites PMS 452 c WHERE: Tents at Auction Central Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® North Park 600 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 ATTIRE: Resort Casual SUNDAY, APRIL 27 SOUTH WALTON BEACHES WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL WHEN: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Grand Tasting WHERE: Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® Town Center 600 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 *For more SWBWFF Details Visit SoWalWine.com 2 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 3 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Special Tribute What’s NEW in 2014? DAVE REYNOLDS We have several new components taking place at this year’s event! We believe each of these changes will help drive our mission to connect wine enthusiasts to raise money for children in need. In Loving Memory of Dave Reynolds DCWAF Auctioneer 2009 - 2013 By now, most of you are aware that the auctioneer that led our auction to the heights we now enjoy passed away December 7th, 2013. Dave was so instrumental to our success that when faced with changing dates or changing venues we choose to change our venue so we could keep Dave as our auctioneer. He truly was one of a kind. There were many things that made Dave special; his humor, his preparation, his knowledge and his experience. Those of us who worked directly with Dave also saw his willingness to teach, to mentor and to guide. Dave knew his audience and was a master at connecting individually with each bidder. His skill and professionalism was directly responsible for generating much of the auction revenue that found its way to the children we support. On behalf of the entire Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation family, Dave, you will be truly missed! DCWAF Celebrates the life of Dave Reynolds BidPal: http://bidpal.net/dcwaf End of Auction Raffle Credit Card Processing The first change is the addition of BidPal to the Silent and Almost Live portions of our auction. BidPal allows bidders to make bids on these items from their smart phone. Gone are sign-up sheets next to each item; no more going back to see if anyone topped your bid, no more wondering whether or not you won that coveted silent auction item. Best of all you can continue to bid on Almost Live Auction Lots through 5:00 pm without having to leave your seat! We will have plenty of experts throughout the Reserve Tasting to assist with questions. We do advise you make sure your smart phone is fully charged. No smart phone? No problem! We will have ipod touch bidding devices available on site for use throughout the duration of the event. The second change is a little bonus at the end of the Live Auction. We are raffling off a very nice collection of Paul Hobbs wine, including a 6L of 2007 Cabernet. Every person who purchased a patron package is available to win. We will draw one name and that person must be present to win. If the person selected has left the auction, we will draw again until we have a winner present. You may purchase additional raffle tickets for a suggested donation of $100 on our website or during the Reserve Tasting & Silent Auction. Stay until the end of the auction for your chance to win this beautiful selection of Paul Hobbs wine. See Silent Auction Lot 200 (pg. 178) for further details. Our third change is all about the kids. Last year, DCWAF spent over $32,000 in credit card fees as a result of purchases processed by our office. In order to send even more money to the children, we are now charging a fee of 2% on all transactions. If you wish to pay by check, you will receive a 2% discount off your purchase price. On behalf of the Auction Lot Procurement Committee and the DCWAF Board of Directors and Staff we hope you find this year’s auction lots as exciting as we do. Bid High and Often and support the children of Northwest Florida! 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Honorary Vintner Welcome PAUL HOBBS 2014 Auctioneer URSULA HERMACINSKI G AV E LG A L I would like to extend a very warm welcome to all of my fellow vintners, chefs, and especially the patrons to this year’s Destin Charity Wine Auction. I am honored and humbled to be the 2014 Honorary Chair, and I hope this year will be the most successful auction ever. It is a great inspiration to witness the collective efforts of so many people coming together to help improve the lives of children in need. At Paul Hobbs Winery we are passionate about producing the very best wines we can each and every year, and our commitment to giving back to the community goes hand-in-hand with that passion. I would like to cordially encourage each of you to bid high and bid often with the knowledge that your generosity will make a difference in a child’s life. See you in Destin! Cheers! Ursula’s auction career started long ago at Christie’s Fine Art Auctioneers where her first area of specialty and expertise was in the Toy Soldier Department. Ursula came to wine via her skills as an auctioneer in the early 1990’s when Christie’s held wine auctions in Los Angeles and Chicago. She was the first woman ever to be invited to wield the gavel at the famous Napa Valley Wine Auction, and since then has presided over most of the country’s top benefit wine auctions. Ursula has been a featured speaker at various conferences such as the Aspen Food and Wine Festival, the International Pinot Noir Celebration, the American Institute of Wine and Food and has been a guest on general news shows including CNN’s Marketplace. In 2005, Vanity Fair Magazine included Ursula as one of the “definitions” in the inaugural “Wine Snob’s Dictionary”. She works with celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse at his foundation’s annual fundraiser in New Orleans. In 1995 Ursula organized Christie’s first wine auctions in New York City. Under her direction, the newly formed wine department opened with record-setting numbers. Today Ursula continues her fine and rare wine auction association with Wally’s Wine Auctions in a role of Principal Auctioneer. From 2006 – 2010, Ursula stepped away from the auction podium to oversee the ownership transition of Napa Valley’s iconic property Screaming Eagle. Paul Hobbs Additionally, Ursula is the author of The Wine Lovers Guide to Auctions, the definitive manual on buying and selling wine at auction. Owner & Winemaker Paul Hobbs Wines Sebastopol, CA 7 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Patron & Restaurant Dinner Hosts Board Members Glenn & Dana Armentor Jim & Ann Barri Don & Janis Bishop Ken Bryant & Christine Carter Steve & Joan Carter Frank & Gwen Cartier Cory & Hillary Fosdyck Michael & Laura Granberry Havana Cafe Bar & Grill at The Pearl Don & Cathy Hay Reynolds & Stacey Henderson Doug Ingram - Chairman of the Board Cory Fosdyck - Chairman Elect Jane Solomon - Past Chairman Susan Kiley - Secretary Dan Buckner -Treasurer Dana Armentor George Brannon Jr. Chan Cox Jeanne Dailey Demetrius Fuller Bob Gelardi John Hawkins Cathy Hay Bob Kirk Fred Marks Tom Martin George & J.R. Hendricks Tom & Stephanie Lauderdale Dick & Linda Mazza Dr. Joe & Kim Pedone Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood John & Margaret Sheehan Jane Solomon Jim & Jo Stewart Jack & Candis Wilson Paul & Shelah Zmigrosky Reserve Tasting Restaurants Trustees Bake My Day Chanticleer Bakery & Eatery Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Groovy Grouper Grill Mimmo’s Ristorante Italiano Restaurant Paradis Ruth’s Chris Steak House Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood The Bistro at Courtyard The Marigny V Seagrove Wild Olives Wine ~ Cheese ~ Bistro Jim Adams Dr. Warren Amos Glenn Armentor Rob & Sabine Babcock Terry & Sandy Bartow Don & Jan Bishop Jim & Sherre Bunch Dr. Bill & Pam Burden Steve & Joan Carter Lamar Conerly Tim Creehan Dan & Jo Anne Gabbert Tim Krueger Kay Martin Richard & Demetria McNeese Mark & Lynne O’Connell Joseph & Suzanne Quinlan 8 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Kevin Mason Vicki Matthews Jack Wilson Charlie White Shelah Zmigrosky Staff John Russell, President Lauren Magli, Director of Events & Marketing Karah Fridley-Young, Fundraising Manager Michelle Capik, Spring Intern Meredith Fridley-Young, Spring Intern Cameron McNeill, Spring Intern Proal & Connie Perry Joe & Diane Rackley Bill & Rebecca Sanders Gary & Jan Serafin John & Margaret Sheehan Brian & Crystal Spencer Bert & Sue Trucksess Candis Wilson Honorary Trustees Ted Henry Dan Kosta Luis A. Pous Dave Reynolds (1953-2013) Garen & Shari Staglin 9 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Thank you 2014 Sponsors! PLATINUM SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS nationwidetents.com 10 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G FOUNDING SPONSOR 11 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Celebrity Vintners BRONZE SPONSORS Trident Construction, Inc. General Contractor Roofing Contractor HOWARD GROUP | SIMON ® Joe & Diane Rackley Jim & Sherre Bunch Jack & Candis Wilson BLacJac Investments Dan & Stephanie Buckner The Dietzen Family Don & Cathy Hay 12 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Thomas Martin Foundation Paul Hobbs Wines Paul Hobbs, Honorary Vintner Ladera Vineyards Jade Barrett Alpha Omega Robin & Michelle Baggett Le Chanceux Susan McNerney Betz Family Winery Steve Griessel O Wines Stacy Lill Castello Banfi Cristina Mariani-May PEJU Province Winery Sara Fowler DeLille Cellars Greg Lill Phifer Pavitt Wine Suzanne Phifer Pavitt Domaine Serene Ken & Grace Evenstad PlumpJack Winery & Cade Estate Winery Scot Gaffney Duckhorn Portfolio Michael Fay Pride Mountain Vineyards Stuart Bryan & Suzanne Pride Bryan Fisher Vineyards Juelle & Cameron Fisher Revana Family Vineyard Dr. Madaiah Revana Forman Vineyard Ric Forman Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery Lindy Novak Hamilton Russell Vineyards Anthony Hamilton Russell Saint Helena Winery Lesley Keffer Russell & Elizabeth Tangney Hourglass Jeff Smith Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Steve Spadarotto Jarvis Estate Winery Ted Henry V Madrone Cellars Christopher & Pauline Tilley Krutz Family Cellars Patrick Krutz Willamette Valley Vineyards Mary Joli 13 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G PAUL HOBBS WINES ALPHA OMEGA PAU L H O B B S ROBIN & MICHELLE BAGGET T 2 0 14 H O N O R A R Y V I N T N E R through today in all of his endeavors. Whether in California or Argentina, where he is the owner/winemaker at Paul Hobbs Winery and Viña Cobos respectively, Paul knows that the essence of profound wines can be traced back to care and expertise in the vineyard. Raised on a working farm in upstate New York, Paul experienced first-hand the influence of terroir on the character of grapes and apples grown on their various ranches. He also learned a deep respect for family, a love of land and the joys of collaborative effort; values that carry As a winemaker, Paul is highly regarded for his pioneering spirit working with new and historical sites and regions. His success has inspired a wealth of nicknames among the press, from quiet trendsetter to prospector to the Steve Jobs of winemaking. Hired by Robert Mondavi for his advanced study of oak aging, he went on to become the winemaker for Opus One and Simi wineries, and then a consultant to Peter Michael, Fisher, Lewis, Catena and others. He founded Paul Hobbs Winery in 1991; and Viña Cobos in 1999. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, Jr., he continues to be a leading consultant winemaker around the globe. ”I am honored to be a part of this year’s festivities in support of the DCWAF charities who help transform the lives of so many children in need.” 14 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Robin Baggett moved to Napa Valley in 2006 with his wife, Michelle, to found Alpha Omega. A third generation Northern Californian, Robin began his wine career in 1988 as a grape grower, planting over 800 acres of grapes in San Luis Obispo. In 1997, he founded Tolosa Winery and Courtside Cellars, a custom crush facility. Robin and Michelle also run a cow-calf cattle operation on their ranches in San Luis Obispo as well as their Lake Berryessa ranch in Napa. Robin attended Cal Poly on a baseball scholarship. In 1998 he was inducted into the Cal Poly Athletic Hall of Fame and in 2001 Cal Poly’s new baseball stadium was named after him. An attorney, Robin’s law career included an 8 year stint as General Counsel to NBA’s Golden State Warriors. Michelle’s more than 23 years of hospitality, wine marketing and brand development has influenced the creation of Alpha Omega’s brand. Robin is a Board member of the Wine Institute, Festival del Sole and the First Tee of Monterey County. Michelle is a Board member of the Napa Valley Film Festival and the St. Helena Hospital Foundation. Both Robin and Michelle are Board members of the Rutherford Dust Society and Event Co-Chairs for Auction Napa Valley 2014. Honored in 2011 as Vintner Grant Recipients by the V Foundation Napa, the Napa Community and Cal Poly are at the core of Robin and Michelle’s philanthropic endeavors. - Paul Hobbs 15 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G BETZ FAMILY WINERY CASTELLO BANFI C R I S T I N A M A R I A N I - M AY STEVE GRIESSEL Since our first vintage in 1997 we’ve had a single minded goal of crafting compelling wines with individual character that are approachable and age worthy, and which showcase Washington as a distinguished wine region of the world. By carving out specific vineyard blocks and being meticulous in the vineyard and cellar we are able to achieve the quality we aspire to. As importantly over the years our winery culture has become a way of life in which everyone – our growers, winery team and customers are all family. Today, Betz Family Winery is headed by our two families, both committed to be true to our heritage, our family members, and true to what Betz Family Winery embodies: wines of dimension and pleasure, wines that allow the character of Washington to shine through. They are a blend of the best elements of the new and the old worlds; full ripe fruit and yet structured for longevity. We are happy to be a limited production winery and grow patiently as quality allows. Each barrel of wine is like a child to us and we agonize over every little step and evaluate its impact on taking quality to the next level. Cristina Mariani-May, together with her cousin James Mariani, represents the third generation of family stewardship at Banfi Vintners. A graduate of Georgetown University with her masters from Columbia University’s School of Business, she entered into the company at a young age in the early 1990s. For several years she has taken a first-hand role in coordinating Banfi’s activity in Italy and the US, contributing to the development of the brand. “The Pursuit of Excellence” for Cristina Mariani represents a true personal mantra and extends to all of her activities. And her many activities have included the initiatives introduced by her, most significant and meaningful being the creation of a system of traceability and monitoring that has resulted in Banfi’s being the first winery in the world to be awarded international recognition for exceptional environmental, ethical and social responsibility as well as an international leader in customer satisfaction. This recognition underlines her long term strategic vision. Over the years we have been fortunate to build a large following from our loyal members and the trade. For the last few years our member list has been closed and we have a wait list. We release our wines twice a year and only open our winery twice a year for our member release weekends. We have been privileged to receive global acclaim and many wines have been in the Top 100 in the world. Our Cabernet has received between 95 and 97 points from Robert Parker for the last 7 years. Bob Betz our founder and winemaker has been named Winemaker of the Year by two publications in the past and is the only Master of Wine making wine in the United States. Our 2009 Père de Famille, Cabernet was awarded Washington’s Red Wine of the Year by Seattle Magazine with 3 others winning their categories. 16 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 17 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G DELILLE CELLARS DOMAINE SERENE GREG LILL K E N & G R A C E E V E N S TA D Greg can trace his roots back to 12th century Europe hailing from a family originating from the walled town of Lille, France hence their ancestral name “DeLille” from which the winery is named. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2012, DeLille Cellars has been on the forefront of blazing the wine-trail in Washington. Being the third winery started in Woodinville, WA it is composed of three labels, DeLille Cellars –Bordeaux style wines, Doyenne –Rhone style, and Grand Ceil – terroir focused wines from the winery’s Red Mountain AVA vineyard. Robert Parker Jr. of the “Wine Advocate” rated DeLille Cellars and Doyenne as two of the top twelve producers, bestowing the title of the “Lafite Rothschild of Washington State”. When Ken and Grace Evenstad bought land in the Dundee Hills of Oregon in 1989, it was generally believed that only Burgundy, France could produce exceptional Pinot Noir. California had pretty much given up on the “heartbreak grape”. In Oregon they found a tiny community of dedicated wine producers, who sold all of their wine locally. The Evenstad’s mission was to produce consistently exquisite Pinot Noir, and they believed if the wine was world class quality it would sell anywhere. Beginning with their first vintage in 1990, they sold almost all of their wine in major markets outside of Oregon, establishing for the first time a national and international market for ultra-premium American Pinot Noir. DeLille has been rated 92 points or higher for over 20 twenty consecutive years. The Institute of the Masters of Wine in London, England honored DeLille Cellars with the “Certificate of Excellence” award, the only winery from the northwest to receive this honor. For almost two decades DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Rouge was awarded scores of 91-96 points and a platinum medal from Wine Enthusiast. DeLille Cellars is the only winery in the world to be listed in the top 100 wines of the world, two years in a row, by the Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator Magazine. In 2008, DeLille Cellars set the record for the highest price paid for a lot of Washington State wine at auction ($70,000). Greg and Stacy are known as community leaders and currently serve on many boards together and individually including: the Boards of the Washington Wine Industry Foundation, Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau, Cystic Fibrosis Leadership Council and “PONCHO” Patrons of Northwest Civic Cultural Charitable Organizations, and the Auction of Washington Wines Chairman’s Committee. Greg has twice been Chair of the Auction of Washington Wines and Washington Wine Ambassador for Oregon’s Classic Wine Auction. Other past Chairmanships include PONCHO Wine Auction, Cystic Fibrosis Breath of Life Gala, Camp Goodtimes Auction for Cancer, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Gala and Washington Wines Festival to name a few. 18 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Over the years the Evenstad’s have increased their original 42 acre property to over 700 acres, more than 220 of which are planted to Pinot Noir and Dijon-clone Chardonnay. Their vineyards have been sustainably managed and dry farmed since the very beginning. Their passion for quality in the vineyards and in the bottle is unwavering. A diversity of factors, such as elevation, slope facings, soil types, root stocks and clones, all kept separated during picking, fermenting and barreling, results in over 200 different Pinot Noirs in barrel each vintage. These labor intensive techniques provide marvelous blending opportunities for layers of complexity in their flagship “Evenstad Reserve”, as well as their single vineyard and “Yamhill Cuvée” labels. Seeing a need for a beautiful, spacious place for Oregon wine industry events, and to confirm their commitment to Oregon as THE place to grow Pinot Noir, in 2001 the Evenstad’s invested in construction of a 5 level state of the art gravity flow winery and visitor center in the Dundee Hills. In an ancient industry where there is very little innovation, in 2004 Domaine Serene released, to the delight of sommeliers and consumers, an estate grown, barrel fermented White Pinot Noir; Coeur Blanc. The recognized leader in the Oregon wine industry, wine writers have called Domaine Serene the “benchmark for domestic Pinot Noir”, the “Best Oregon Pinot Noir”, and the “Chateau Laffite of Oregon.” In 2013 the Wine Spectator named Evenstad Reserve the #3 wine in the world on its top 100 list. The Evenstad’s are committed to their iconic wines and have long term sustainability at the forefront of their future plans. 19 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G FISHER VINEYARDS DUCKHORN PORTFOLIO JUELLE & CAMERON FISHER M I C H A E L F AY As a Pinot Noir specialist, and the winemaker for Goldeneye, Michael Fay is building on the valley’s reputation as one of the world’s preeminent locations for growing Pinot Noir. At the same time, his belief in a vineyardinspired, small-lot approach to winemaking is cementing Goldeneye’s status as one of North America’s great Pinot Noir wineries. Michael was born in Vicenza, Italy, near the winegrowing region of Friuli, and was raised in Southern California. While working in the restaurant industry and studying forestry management at the University of Washington in Seattle, Michael discovered a passion for West Coast Pinot Noir. In 2000, Michael transferred to Cal Poly to study enology and viticulture. He also took a job in the vineyards at Cambria Estate in Santa Maria. Moving to winemaking, Michael joined the cellar team at Firestone. His talents quickly became apparent and he was soon promoted to cellar master. Eager to focus more on Pinot Noir, in 2002 Michael returned to Cambria as enologist, where he honed his skills under noted winemaker Denise Shurtleff. In 2007, Michael became assistant winemaker. In this position, he helped to grow the winery’s Pinot program, with a focus on small-lot, clone and site-specific bottlings. He also actively helped to guide the Pinot Noir estate program, with an emphasis on vineyard planting and clonal selection. In addition to his role at Cambria, in 2007 Michael also became the winemaker for Santa Maria’s Los Alisos Wines, where he oversaw all aspects of the winery’s estate program. Juelle Lamb Fisher grew up in Salt Lake City, graduated from the University of Utah and moved to California where she spent the next ten years in the investment business as an analyst and economist. In 1983 Juelle, with two friends, founded Sonoma Country Day School, a highly acclaimed K-8 independent school in Sonoma County. She continued on the Board of Trustees for 25 years and in 2008 chaired the Search Committee that hired the second head of School. Today you will find Juelle at Fisher Vineyards in the gardens, the kitchen and the vineyards, where she adds the overall quiet subtleties that one immediately notices when visiting the mountain estate. You will also see her traveling across country, as our ambassador at large. Cameron Fisher is the youngest and final member of the family to join Fisher Vineyards. After graduating from Colby College with a BA in English, Cameron moved to San Francisco where she worked for Outside Magazine. It wasn’t long, however, before the wine industry called her name. In the spring of 2006, she moved north to St. Helena where she began working for Duckhorn Wine Company. One year later, Cameron joined the team at Fisher Vineyards where she works in sales and marketing. Cameron has been pursuing her wine studies through the Court of Master Sommeliers and recently passed the Certified Sommelier exam! In 2012, Michael became the handpicked successor to renowned Goldeneye winemaker Zach Rasmuson. Working with the valley’s most diverse and expansive estate Pinot Noir program, Michael makes terroir-inspired expressions of Pinot Noir that balance depth and power with Pinot’s natural elegance. He is also continuing the measured fine tuning of the Goldeneye style begun by Zach, picking at lower Brix and dialing back the amount of new wood used during aging. “As a winemaker,” says Michael, “my goal isn’t to speak for the wines, it is to allow the wines to speak for themselves, so that their essential Anderson Valley-ness shines through.” 20 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 21 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G FORMAN VINEYARD RIC FORMAN HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS A N T H O N Y H A M I LT O N R U S S E L L Ric Forman founded Forman Vineyard in 1983 to fulfill a dream of producing, as a sole proprietor, small quantities of classically made Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. After a three year search of the Napa Valley for the perfect location, he purchased, in 1978, the current winery/vineyard site which is perched on a ridge at the base of Howell Mountain overlooking the town of St. Helena. A remarkable site, it has produced some unusually elegant wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. A philosophy of winemaking which follows a traditional as opposed to technological approach appealed to Ric early in his career. Ric’s familiarity with European tradition has seriously influenced his style, hence the fashion which he designed and built the winery. Grapes are gently handled from harvest through fermentation. Small stainless steel fermenters for red wines and new Burgundy barrels for white allow for close attention to detail during the winemaking process. Hamilton Russell Vineyards - the most southerly wine estate in Africa and the closest to the sea - is located in the cool, maritime Walker Bay wine appellation, in a beautiful valley behind the old fishing village of Hermanus. The estate specializes in producing highly individual, terroir driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which are widely regarded as the best in South Africa and among the best in the New World. Founder, Tim Hamilton Russell purchased the undeveloped 170 hectare property in 1975, after an exhaustive search for the most southerly site on which to make South Africa’s top cool climate wines from a selection of noble varieties. His son Anthony, who took over in 1991, narrowed the range to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay only and registered Hamilton Russell Vineyards as an Estate, committing to work only with grapes from their terroir. Extensive soil research initiated in 1994 identified 52 hectares of stony, clay-rich, shale-derived soil as optimal for the individual, origin expressive style they aim for and all plantings have now been limited to this soil type. Deep caves have been constructed which maintain a cool, dark and humid environment in which to age red wine in new French oak barrels. The integration of the small stone cellar settled in the hillside surrounded by a courtyard and in touch with the deep caves below sets a mood of a tiny European estate. Thus, with a wonderfully situated vineyard and deliberately planned cellar, he is fulfilling his dream and making sure that each step is without compromise in the pursuit of producing the finest quality wine from his estate. 22 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 23 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G HOURGLASS JARVIS ESTATE WINERY JEFF SMITH TED HENRY Jeff Smith had the unique experience of growing up around the dinner tables of many prominent wine families who transformed Napa Valley into a world class wine growing region. With this unique vantage point, he noticed a paradigm shift in the early ‘90s toward small terroir driven estate wines… wines truly defined by their place. He took a small four acre family vineyard in St. Helena, replanted it to Cabernet, enlisted the help of winemaker friend Bob Foley, and launched Hourglass. From the inaugural 1997 release, the Hourglass estate bottling has evolved into one of Napa’s most esteemed Cabernets. In 2006, with the help of two partners, Mr. Smith procured the Blueline estate in the Calistoga appellation with the goal of finding a new vineyard site that could dovetail with the Hourglass estate. Since 2006 Mr. Smith has gone about building a winery at Blueline to house the Hourglass production and crafted a series of vineyard designated wines (Cabernet, Cab Franc, and Merlot) under the Hourglass label that are a reflection of their unique vineyard sites. A quick career path following graduation from the world-renown winemaking program at UC Davis led Winemaker Ted Henry to JARVIS where his job is hands-on, participatory and really about a close relationship with the wine. A fourth generation resident of California's San Francisco Bay Area, Ted was raised near San Ramon on a large cattle ranch that has been in his family since the 1940s. Immersed in agriculture since birth, he worked the ranch feeding horses, maintaining the property and even learning to drive a truck when he was just twelve. He started UC Davis as a pre-med major, not even realizing that a "degree in making wine" was possible. Completely fascinated with his viticulture and enology class, which he received an A+, Ted changed his major to Fermentation Science, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1999. Upon graduation Ted landed a harvest job with Trinchero where he soon became Associate Winemaker while the brand grew from 3,000 to 30,000 cases. That regionally-focused experience led to a position with Artesa Winery in Napa's Carneros appellation. With diverse experience with large wine companies under his belt, Ted joined JARVIS in 2008. “At JARVIS I get to work closely with William Jarvis and our long-time consultant, Dimitri Tchelistcheff,” said Ted. “I am immersed in the whole experience from the vineyard to the cellar to meeting our customers. 24 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 25 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G KRUTZ FAMILY CELLARS LADERA VINEYARDS P AT R I C K K R U T Z JADE BARRETT A true southerner, Patrick Krutz was born and bred in Jackson, Mississippi. After graduating from Ole Miss, he got the west coast bug and decided to move to California. After working in a small wine and cheese shop in Carmel for several years, be began to dabble in wine making. That experimenting would forever change his life. The first release of Krutz Family Cellars took place in 2003 with a mere 60 cases. From there, not only has every vintage year increased in production and sold out, the wines have received classic scores from Wine Enthusiast. Today the wines are made at a state of the art winery and tasting room in Santa Rosa. Although they produce many more than 60 cases these days, they are still an artisan micro-winery with total production just under 3000 cases. They truly are a family operation as Patrick’s brother Cole assists in wine making and other brother Bryan handles sales. The Krutz family owns a home in Rosemary Beach and brother Bryan lives locally in Watercolor. Born and raised on Waiheke Island New Zealand, it was there were Jade was first introduced into the wine world. What started as a summer job in the vineyard and cellar quickly led to a burning passion for all things wine. After completing Wine Science courses and working several Winemaking Internships around the world, Jade has gained a sound knowledge in Viticulture and Enology, backed with unique winemaking experiences from reputable producers alike. In 2004, Jade was hired as the Assistant Winemaker at Lewis Cellars, where he worked with some of Northern California’s most critically acclaimed vineyards and helped craft some of Napa and Sonoma Valley’s most sought after wines. In 2006, Jade joined Jericho Canyon Vineyards as the Associate Winemaker, where he helped oversee the completion of Jericho Canyon’s winery and the production of their first estate wines. In 2012, Jade joined the team at Ladera Vineyards as Winemaker, assuming the role from Karen Culler. Located in the Howell Mountain appellation of the Napa Valley, Jade oversees all Viticulture and Winemaking operations from this historic site, crafting fruit forward wines that express the quality of the vineyard and reflect the terroir with every vintage. In addition to Ladera Vineyards, Jade is also the Winemaker for Pillow Road Vineyards, specializing in ultra-premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County. 26 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 27 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LE CHANCEUX O WINES SUSAN MCNERNEY S TA C Y L I L L In 2002 Robert and Susan McNerney planted one acre of their small family estate with a French root stock of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the Coombsville region of Napa, the newest AVA in the Napa Valley. Their aspiration was to make a premium wine to share with friends and family across the country and to share a small piece of their dream in the hand crafted wine they produced. Stacy Lill is Founder & Brand Ambassador of O Wines and also owns her own consulting business, Cashmere Consulting, focusing on Wine Industry Education & Development. In 2008, they released their first vintage, “2006 Le Chanceux” (pronounced Luh Shuhn sue), French for “the lucky one”. It was a reminder to their three daughters how lucky they were to be blessed to live in the beautiful Napa Valley, a world destination where world class wines are produced. Stacy’s career includes 25 years of Sales & Marketing experience for numerous Fortune 500 companies including Ernst & Young. Stacy has received many honors including the Cystic Fibrosis Breath of Life Award, Women’s University Club Business Woman of the Year, Soroptimist Award for Outstanding Community Service, and Seattle Magazine’s Community Service Award. Most recently she received the 2013 PSBJ Woman of Influence Award. This first release brought them a Double Gold Medal from the 2010 Finger Lakes International competition. Double Gold Awards were given to only 42 out of 1500 wines entered worldwide. She serves on the boards of Cystic Fibrosis Leadership Council, Washington State University Campaign for Wine, and the Board of Governors for Seattle’s World Trade Center. The dream came to an abrupt halt when Robert was diagnosed with cancer in early 2010 and passed away after a six month battle. The dream changed with the loss of Robert, however the passion and willingness to share what the family has been blessed with has not. Finding strength and courage to continue, Susan is committed to attending fundraisers benefiting children while donating the use of the family’s guest suite in various auction lots. While pouring her small lot (200 case production) award winning wines, she loves sharing the story of how she became an accidental vintner. Stacy is involved with numerous charitable organizations including the Auction of Washington Wines Chairman’s Committee, and along with husband Greg Lill, President/CEO of DeLille Cellars was the 2012 Washington Wine Ambassador for Oregon’s Classic Wine Auction. Stacy is a known Community Leader and Wine Industry Educator. As a graduate of University of Washington, ensuring young women have an opportunity to a quality education is a pillar in Stacy’s Legacy. Le Chanceux is available through her website www.le-chanceux.com Susan’s mantra: “May you always count your blessings & know how lucky you are….” 28 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 29 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G PHIFER PAVITT WINE PEJU PROVINCE WINERY SAR A FOWLER napa valle y Sara Fowler joined PEJU as the Winemaker in the summer of 2006, bringing a wealth of knowledge and creativity into the cellar. Sara’s passion for Bordeaux varietals and knack for innovative blending make her the perfect fit to lead PEJU’s winemaking team. Sara cut her teeth in the wine industry as a seasonal member of the KendallJackson Winery staff during high school and college. Sara began to help her family plant wine grapes on their organic ranch. She took a very active role in their new venture and chose the varietals and rootstock, installed the drip tubing and eventually pruned the vineyard. At the same time, she also served as an Enologist Assistant during crush at Kendall Jackson. From these efforts, Sara decided her new focus would be in the wine industry as a winemaker. While attending Fresno State, she doubled as a student and research assistant for the Viticulture Enology Research Center (VERC). Upon completion of the program, she worked as the Associate Winemaker at Franciscan and Mt. Veeder Winery under Larry Levin, where she honed and perfected the craft. As the keystone of PEJU’s wine team, Sara’s commitment to excellence in the vineyard and in the cellar is extraordinary. In September 2007, Sara headed PEJU’s efforts to gain organic certification in the Rutherford Vineyard and she is overseeing the winery’s sustainable farming efforts in the Persephone and Wappo Vineyards with organic certification goals in the near future. “The PEJU vineyards are excellent properties,” Sara explained. “The diversity is extremely exciting. I’m enjoying having a hand in maintaining and enhancing the quality reputation of the PEJU wines.” Over the past decade, Sara has traveled the world representing the Napa Valley as a speaker, guest panelist, trainer and wine educator. Sara currently lives in St. Helena with her husband and three sons. Her interests include travel, gourmet cooking, and wine education. 30 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G S U Z A N N E P H I F E R PAV I T T Growing up in rural Georgia, Suzanne Phifer Pavitt couldn’t have imagined that she’d grow up to be a vintner in the Napa Valley, in business with her husband Shane and two young sons, in a storybook setting on the side of a mountain. She and her husband, from the beginning of their married life, created a custom of setting aside one night a week for ‘date nights,’ a romantic escape from their whirling dervish careers and hectic lives. On one date night they realized that they wanted to re-think their urban lives and head for the countryside, where they could enjoy a simpler life including a vineyard and a winery. They began by acquiring a property in Calistoga, in the northern Napa Valley. The idea for the winery building came from their commitment to sustainability: they purchased an abandoned barn and moved it---board-and-batten siding and all-to their property, then spent several years restoring and retrofitting it, from creating chandeliers with barbed wire from the property, to using Wyoming snow fencing on the walls, insulating with recycled blue jeans and using hay bales as seating. The Pavitts produce a Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc in very limited quantities. Suzanne enjoys traveling and sharing her wines, often in her native South. Who knew she’d be honored with the prestigious title of Honorary Kentucky Colonel, or that she and Shane would walk the red carpet at the premiere of the movie Date Night? Reviewing their first release, the 2005 DATE NIGHT Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine writer in the South wrote which the Pavitts treasure still today: “Almost the most notable aspect of this wine is its complete sense of confidence and presence, its liveliness and vitality, its supple expressiveness, its dark and statuesque charisma; there’s something of the ultimate reaches of the cabernet sauvignon grape about it, it’s that pure and intense. This is the best debut wine I’ve tasted from Napa in the 21st Century.” 31 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G PLUMPJACK WINERY & CADE ESTATE WINERY PRIDE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS SCOT GAFFNE Y S T U A R T B R YA N & S U Z A N N E P R I D E B R YA N As the Eastern Regional manager for PlumpJack and CADE wineries, Scot Gaffney distinguishes himself at winemaker dinners not only for providing guests with detailed information on the wines he represents, but personally providing the dinner music as well. Scot, a Certified Specialist of Wine by the Society of Wine Educators, is also an accomplished musician known for playing his saxophone at dinners. “It may not seem pertinent,” he notes, “yet it gives guests another reason to remember the wines they enjoyed with their meal and music.” A native New Yorker, the 20-year wine industry veteran is now a resident of Florida. He has traveled extensively through wine country in Italy, South America, Spain, Portugal and California, and has bittersweet memories of completing Kevin Zraly’s wine course at Windows on The World restaurant in Manhattan’s World Trade Center before the buildings were destroyed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Scot, a graduate of the State University of New York College at Oswego, currently lives in Parkland, Florida with his wife and their two young children. Pride Mountain Vineyards is uniquely situated atop the Mayacamas Mountains with the Napa/Sonoma County line running through the property at elevations up to 2,200 feet. Located at the site of historic Summit Ranch, where the first wine grapes were planted in 1869 above the town of St. Helena on the Napa side and Santa Rosa on the Sonoma side, this beautiful setting includes wine caves dug deep into the mountains and the haunting ruins of the old stone Summit Winery dating to 1890. Second-generation co-owner Suzanne Pride Bryan and her husband, Stuart Bryan, Pride’s Director of National Sales, work with Suzanne’s brother Steve Pride, co-owner and CEO to carry-on the tradition of intense, extracted mountain grown wines. Pride Mountain Vineyards is known for its exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Viognier and their unique dessert wine Mistelle de Viognier. Celebrating over two decades of outstanding vintages since its founding in 1990 by Jim and Carolyn Pride, Pride Mountain Vineyards has been named one of the “world’s greatest wine estates” by Robert Parker, Jr. joining just 156 other wineries from around the world for this distinction. The Wine Spectator has recognized Pride’s wines on their Top100 Wines of the World list six times, and the wines have been served at the White House 27 times during the last four Administrations. Stuart and Suzanne travel extensively for the winery representing Pride Mountain Vineyards at wine auctions and other charitable events, conducting wine maker dinners and trade tastings. They have two grown daughters and live in Sonoma County. 32 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 33 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G REVANA FAMILY VINEYARD SPOTTSWOODE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY D R . M A DA I A H R E VA N A L I N DY N OVA K Dr. Madaiah Revana balances a successful practice as a cardiologist in Houston, Texas with his commitment to Revana Family Vineyard. His desire to take on an additional career making Cabernet Sauvignon is rooted in his love for both wine and the rich tradition and culture of winemaking. First introduced to fine wine by friends, he quickly became fascinated with Bordeaux’s first growths. That fascination led to the Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines of Napa Valley. Dr. Revana dedicated himself to learning all he could about his new interest. He traveled the wine regions of Europe and the United States, learning along the way, and he became determined to create a vineyard estate from which he could craft his own world-class wines. Revana Family Vineyard was born of that determination. 34 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G One of the two daughters of winery owner Mary Novak who work for Spottswoode, Lindy Novak joined the winery in 1992 and oversees national marketing. She attended the University of California, first in Los Angeles, and graduated from UC Berkeley as a geography major. She worked in the clothing industry in both retail and wholesale before coming to work for the winery. An interest in preserving the integrity of the family’s winery property and a fondness for working with people has presented her with the opportunity to solidify and expand account and distributor communications and friendships. Lindy resides in the Bay Area with her husband, Jeff. Her interests include athletics, reading, writing, gardening, caring for her cats and dog, and volunteer and environmental pursuits. 35 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G SAINT HELENA WINERY STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS LESLEY KEFFER RUSSELL S T E V E S PA DA R OT TO Lesley Keffer Russell is the General Manager of Saint Helena Winery, a small estate Cabernet Sauvignon winery in Napa Valley, with wines made winemaking team, Aaron Pott and Elizabeth Tangney. Lesley started her career in the wine business in 1992 after studying wine in London. She started managing Saint Helena Winery in 2013 after 18 years in sales and marketing at St. Supery Estate in Napa Valley. Steve Spadarotto joined Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars as Vice President and General Manager on July 5, 2011. Spadarotto has more than 20 years of winery management, operations and finance experience in the California wine industry, including general manager responsibilities for Napa Valley winery Clos Pegase and Cambria Winery & Vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley. He also has held executivelevel operations roles for Jackson Family Farms and Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines. Most recently, he was Vice President of Operations and Lesley is an alumna of UC Berkeley and San Diego State University. She lives in Napa with her husband, daughters and black Labrador. Supply for Treasury Wine Estates. Saint Helena Winery has three different clones of Cabernet Sauvignon planted. The diversity of soil and clones provides the winemaking team of Aaron Pott and Elizabeth Tangney with a variety of fruit to create two estate Cabernets with distinct aromas, flavors, and textures that capture our terroir. “Steve’s leadership and operational expertise are well-suited for the responsibility of upholding the legacy of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars as a Napa Valley first growth,” said Ted Baseler, President and CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. The vineyard team has been perfecting the art of precision farming for decades and is intimately familiar with every vine on the Saint Helena Winery estate. Sustainable farming practices preserve the health of the land and its inhabitants, and the local environment including bordering waterways. A joint venture partnership between Washington’s Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Italy’s Marchesi Antinori resulted in the acquisition of the legendary winery and S.L.V. and Fay Estate Vineyards in 2007. The ambition of Saint Helena Winery is to balance the bounty of our vineyards with the unyielding focus of our winemaking team into a harmonious expression of our terroir in every bottle. We are privileged to take part in a moment with you and your friends, and we invite you to relax and savor our estate wines while contemplating the beauty that surrounds you. 36 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Spadarotto was attracted to Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars because it has a unique place in the history books for its role in building regard and prestige for the Napa Valley and his desire to build on the winery’s historic success. In addition to earning a BS in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia, Spadarotto holds a MBA from the University of CaliforniaDavis. Through 2012, he served on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. 37 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G V MADRONE CELLARS WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS C H R I S TO P H E R & PAU L I N E T I L L E Y MARY JOLI Chris and Pauline Tilley founded V Madrone Cellars in St. Helena, California at the site of a pre-prohibition winery (also known as a “ghost” winery) whose foundation was originally laid in 1887 and then shuttered before the onset of Prohibition in 1920. In 2008, the Tilley’s opened their first tasting room at the winery in the Barrel Room for private tastings and in 2013 the Tilley’s completed their 12 year restoration of the winery and opened the Main Winery House for tastings as well. In 2001, Chris and Pauline planted a 3.5 acre estate Cabernet vineyard adjoining the winery and released their very first vintage, V Madrone Estate Cabernet Sauvignon in 2004. The vineyard is situated on a slope just west of Highway 29 in the St. Helena appellation approximately two miles north of the Town of St. Helena and along a narrow bench of land that is ideal for premium cabernet sauvignon. V Madrone produces 1,500 cases of wine per year, half of which is Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, and also produce 300 cases/year each of Old Vine Zinfandel, Carneros Chardonnay and Old Vine Petite Sirah, all of which are sourced from older legacy single site vineyards in the Napa Valley. Chris, born and raised in Napa Valley, had always dreamed of being a “farmer.” He spent 28 years in the property casualty insurance business in New York, where he met his wife, Pauline. An attorney who had spent 25 years on Wall Street and other financial guaranty insurance firms practicing public finance law, Pauline, native to Dublin, Ireland left the east coast with Chris and headed to Napa in 2008. Before they knew it, they were full time “vintners” and haven’t looked back! Mary Joli is the Regional Brand Manager with Willamette Valley Vineyards in Oregon’s verdant Willamette Valley. Mary brings with her a wealth of wine knowledge and experience from over 13 years in the Oregon wine Industry, having worked in wine shops specializing in Oregon Pinots she then went on to several small wineries where she managed tasting rooms, creating wine clubs and all aspects of special wine events. It was during the early time in her career that she traveled extensively throughout Europe she first came across the elegant old world wines, tasting her way across Europe for 4 years she developed a palate and a passion for wine. After settling down and raising a family Mary returned to the work force to peruse her passion for wines, of traveling and meeting new people, working with Willamette Valley Vineyards as an ambassador to 13 states has afforded her the opportunity to do so. As an avid hiker, kayaker and organic gardener Mary feels privileged to enjoy Oregon’s endless forests, snowy mountains, rugged coastline and, of course, its elegant wines! Chris and Pauline have four children between the ages of 25 to 31, and were joined three years ago by their daughter, Charlotte, who joined the V Madrone team full-time and runs their wine club, Club V. 38 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 39 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G BRENDAN MICA R E S TA U R A N T C U V É E Celebrity Chefs AT R I V E R T E R R A C E I N N N A P A V A L L E Y, C A Brendan Mica Restaurant Cuvee at River Terrance Inn Michael Guerra Havana Café Neall Bailey Bay Colony Beach Club Cindy Hutson Ortanique on the Mile Clay Conley Būccan Nyesha Arrington Chef Nyesha Arrington Dan Vargo Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood Robert Gerstenecker Park 75 at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Holly Peterson Flourish Rolando Cruz-Taura The Dining Room at Little Palm Island Luis A. Pous Asia de Cuba Restaurants at China Grill Management Tim Creehan Cuvee Bistro, Cuvee Catering & Grill Plus Matt Baker Occidental Grill & Seafood As an esteemed member of Noble House Hotels & Resorts’ renowned culinary team, Chef Brendan Mica has held many remarkable positions, including executive chef at Hot Tin Roof at Ocean Key Resort & Spa in Key West and as executive chef at River Terrace Inn’s restaurant, Cuvée. Chef Mica began his culinary training at the California School of Culinary Arts in Pasadena, and then went on to cook in Barcelona, Spain and rural Germany to further develop his culinary prowess. Upon his return to the United States, Chef Mica went back to his hometown of Agoura Hills and opened his first restaurant as executive chef. He worked closely with a seasoned sushi chef to compose an unconventional but inspired menu. Chef Mica’s desire to expand his knowledge base encouraged him to once again take to the road and explore the culinary world. A notable stop along his journey was as Chef de Cuisine for James Beard nominated chef Andrew Kirschner, at Wilshire Restaurant in Santa Monica, California. Most recently, Chef Mica was groomed by world-renowned Chef Luis Pous of Little Palm Island fame, with Chef Pous’ personal involvement in Chef Mica’s career insuring a successful launch into the competitive world of dining. Since the start of his culinary training, Chef Mica has acquired integral knowledge and experience in the culinary industry. From Cuban influenced cuisine highlighted by French techniques at Ocean Key’s Hot Tin Roof, catering to discerning palettes at The Dining Room at Little Palm Island, and putting a new spin on high country cuisine in Napa at River Terrace Inn, Chef Brendan Mica is exceptionally well rounded. Matthew Basford Canoe 40 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 41 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G CINDY HUTSON CLAY CONLEY O R TA N I Q U E O N T H E M I L E BŪCCAN COR AL GABLES, FL PALM B E ACH , FL Cindy Hutson is a self–taught chef who developed a passion for cooking at the age of nine. After high school Hutson left New Jersey to move to the sunny skies of Miami. In late 1994 Hutson met a new life partner, Delius Shirley. With Hutson having three kids, which were her main concern, she was hesitant to go along with this new life venture. In November 1994 they opened “Norma’s on the Beach”. Norma’s was touted as “the best Caribbean restaurant in South Florida” In 1996 they were awarded the coveted “5 Star Diamond Award” for the fabulous dining at Norma’s on the Beach and has continued to hold that same prestigious award at Ortanique on the Mile. Cindy was also named “Chef of the Year” by Chef Magazine in 2011 & “Chef of the Year” by Eaters in 2012. They currently have “Ortanique on the Mile” in Coral Gables Florida, an establishment that will be 15 years young this Spring, and still going strong. The couple recently opened Ortanique on the Crescent at Camana Bay, on Grand Cayman Island November 23, 2010. The restaurant’s menu reflects the same global inspirations that created the menu of Ortanique on the Mile. The Grand Cayman location lends Hutson the ability to have a diversified Caribbean “tapas” menu along with her full moon “Caja China” pig roasts. Cindy Hutson Cuisine has recently expanded to Harbour Island, Bahamas at The Dunmore. The resort sits atop the crown of Harbour Island’s pink sands beach, offering guests some of the best views on the island. “Our location is exceptional, so we wanted to create an extraordinary luxury vacation destination,” says Gil Besing, owner of The Dunmore. “We’re thrilled to have Cindy Hutson join us. Her cuisine is a celebration of Caribbean cooking.” Now, with Cindy, Delius and their team in place, the resort brings another great dining destination to Harbour Island. “The islands are in my heart,” says Chef Cindy Hutson, “so I’m excited about bringing my love of the islands to The Dunmore’s guests and visitors. 42 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Chef Clay Conley opened the doors to būccan on the island of Palm Beach, FL in 2011. Years of planning, and decades of working, traveling, reading, eating, drinking, and cooking culminated into this space and menu. In 2012 and 2013, he received a nomination of Best Chef: South from the eminent James Beard Foundation for buccan. In February 2012, the team opened Imoto (translation: little sister), an Asian-focused, intimate expansion of būccan. A native of rural Maine, Clay grew up tending his family’s orchard and livestock. In the extremes of the New England landscape, he was introduced to the logic of seasonality, the significance of origin and the beauty of fresh ingredients. At 14, the future chef got his first taste of the business, volunteering to work in the kitchen of a local restaurant. Pursuing his calling, he eventually became a protégé of Todd English, becoming his culinary director in 2003. In 2005, Clay was selected by Mandarin Oriental, Miami, to run the kitchen at its signature AAA Five Diamond Award restaurant, Azul. Under his helm, Robb Report named Azul one of America’s finest restaurants. Clay and his restaurants have has been recognized in national and international publications including Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Complot, USA Today, NY Post, and listed as Esquire’s “Where to Eat in South FL Now.” Buccan restaurant is Forbes Travel Guide’s “hottest spot” in Palm Beach, and has received “Best New Restaurant” honors from most area publications. Clay has also cooked on Emeril Florida, The Today Show and Fox and Friends. 43 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G DAN VARGO HOLLY PETERSON SE AGAR’S PRIME STE AKS & SE AFOOD FLOU RISH CALISTOGA , CA DESTIN, FL Chef Dan Vargo joined the Seagar’s Prime Steak and Seafood culinary team in April 2012. Vargo, a native of Maryland, was introduced to the culinary world in Destin where he made the decision to pursue his passion for food. Vargo has been in the culinary industry for the last 13 years, during which time he traveled the world in search of his culinary style, aptly shaped by his journey. Vargo brings Baltimore’s traditional and historical influences, Martha’s Vineyard’s emphasis on organic produce and seasonal seafood, and the Ritz-Carlton’s world-class standards for fine dining and excellence in service to the Seagar’s experience. Prior to Seagar’s, Vargo collectively dedicated eight years to the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Fla. with titles including Executive Sous Chef and Restaurant Chef. He also spent two years as Executive Sous Chef at The Boathouse Club in Martha’s Vineyard. Graduating with honors from Baltimore International College in 2002, Vargo earned a prestigious internship through The American Studies Institute in Ireland with The Park Hotel. Vargo was also selected as a member of Ritz Carlton’s domestic and international recruiting team sent to South Africa and Peru where he cooked for orphanages and shelters. Flourish_Logo_Brown_Tagline.ai Chef Holly Peterson has been known for her work with major charity auctions and gala’s across the country. She first met the Destin Charity Wine Auction team at Camp Schramsberg, a program she worked closely with Jack & Jamie Davies in creating, and continues to this day to be the food & wine instructor for Camp Schramsberg. After graduating with a degree in viticulture and enology at UC Davis, Holly trained in Paris at La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine to become a highly Flourish_Logo_White_Tagline.ai skilled chef, cooking in many 3 star restaurants, and the American Embassy in Paris. After working in France and Germany, Chef Peterson returned home to Napa Valley where she now runs her multi- faceted business, FLOURISH. FLOURISH - Events, Edibles and Expressions is built on Chef Peterson’s rich and varied background. Her multi-dimensional approach to the culinary arts has allowed Chef Peterson to work throughout the world in every aspect of the food and wine industry. From Breathtaking “once-in-a-lifetime” events to intimate and stunning winery celebrations, Chef Peterson has the culinary expertise, discerning eye, creative touch and experience to insure the most successful events. Chef Peterson’s client list includes numerous American and French wineries, renowned cooking schools, Fortune 500 companies, resorts, Olympic athletic teams, and restaurants around the world. Her work has taken her from Air Museums to our Embassy in Paris to Mount Everest. Chef Peterson’s is also an accomplished photographer, and her food photography gives the viewer a chef’s perspective of the beauty of simple fruits, vegetables and flowers. Her photographs express her belief that the presentation of the food we eat is as important as its flavors and health benefits. Learn more about Chef Holly Peterson and view her work at ChefHollyPeterson.com 44 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 45 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LUIS A. POUS MATT BAKER A S I A D E C U B A R E S TA U R A N T S AT C H I N A G R I L L M A N A G E M E N T O C C I D E N TA L G R I L L & S E A F O O D WAS H I NGTO N , D.C . MIAMI, FL Luis A Pous is the Executive Concept Chef of Asia de Cuba Restaurants at China Grill Management. In this newly created role, Pous will oversee all Asia de Cuba restaurant operations worldwide. Pous worked previously as the Corporate Chef at Noble House Hotels and Resorts overseeing all culinary aspects for the collection, including Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Ocean Key Resort, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort and Gateway Canyons; a total of 17 properties all over the United States. Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, Pous relocated to the US in 1997, after graduating from the Cuban Culinary School. Prior to joining Noble House Hotels & Resorts, in 2006, Chef Pous manned award-winning kitchens for nearly two decades, including Turnberry Isle in Aventura, FL, and the Hotel Plaza Athenee in New York City. 46 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G What sets Chef Matt Baker apart from others in his field is his consistent passion for cuisine. In his life, food and dining have always come first. His obsession with food started early. During holidays in Houston, Texas, he assisted with preparing cookies and pies with his grandmother, which led to an enthusiastic enrollment at Johnson & Wales University in Miami, Florida. After spending time in the kitchens and wine rooms of South Beach, he fulfilled his urge to travel and in 2009, landed the opening Executive Chef position at Krish in Singapore. It was at Krish that Chef Matt began making a name for himself, being named by Time “The Country’s Hottest Chef” and by Timeout Singapore as “Singapore’s newest splurge worthy restaurant.” With a short stint at Minibar by José Andrés, Chef Matt settled in with Robert Wiedmaier at Brasserie Beck where he was the Executive Sous Chef in the fall of 2011. The summer of 2012 brought him to The Occidental Grill & Seafood as the Chef de Cuisine. With him, he brought his signature New American cooking style, and a reenergized menu with items including a SaltCrusted Porterhouse Steak for two and a Pan Roasted Yellow Fin Tuna with Fennel Pollen. Where he excels at this longtime D.C. landmark however is his exciting and intricate daily specials, where he utilizes the freshest ingredients by establishing relationships with local farmers and purveyors. Paying tribute to both his Texas and South-East Asian routes, Chef Matt’s taste for the adventurous and inspired is seen and tasted in his food. He takes plating like a contemporary artist, free-flowing ingredients on the plate like a blank canvas. This young Chef’s talent will only continue to grow in Washington as his fervor for inspired flavor and dining experience develops. 47 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G MATTHEW BASFORD MICHAEL GUERRA CANOE H AVA N A B E AC H B A R & G R I L L AT L A N TA , G A ROSEMARY BE ACH, FL Shortly after taking his first restaurant job in his late teens, Matthew Basford knew that he was headed for a career in the restaurant business. Growing up in Australia, Basford was exposed to cooking techniques that drew influence from Pan-Asian cuisine. He started his culinary journey at Pear Tree Cottage in Greenock, followed by Vintner’s Bar and Grill in Angaston. He was awarded Second Place in Tasting Australia in two consecutive competitions and placed in the Nestle Junior Chefs of Australia Competition, a yearly event that honors the top apprentices in the country. After completing his four year apprenticeship, Basford was officially a “Qualified Chef”, and travelled to the United States. In December 2002, Basford moved to New Orleans, LA and began working at Dominique’s, at the Maison Dupuy Hotel in the French Quarter. When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, Basford was relocated to Atlanta, GA. Within a week, Basford found himself in the Canoe kitchen. He started as line cook, and worked his way up the ranks from sous chef to executive sous chef, to chef de cuisine, and finally in 2013, Basford was named executive chef of Canoe. He continues the legacy of the city’s longstanding bastion of fine dining. His commitment to serving fresh, seasonal ingredients marries well with the rich tradition of Canoe. 48 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Chef Michael Guerra has joined The Pearl in Rosemary Beach, Florida as Executive Chef. Before moving to Florida Chef Guerra over saw culinary events at Montage Deer Valley as the resort’s Executive Banquet Chef and Restaurant Chef. Originally hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Chef Guerra gained an appreciation for authentic Italian cooking from his Italian-born father. Chef Guerra worked for many years at small ‘mom and pop’ Italian restaurants throughout the borough of Brooklyn. It was a love of the mountains and horses that eventually led him to Vail Resorts where he ultimately opened three properties as a member of the leadership team and was widely acknowledged at the Vail Valley Chef Showcase. He was named Banquet Chef at St. Regis Deer Crest (Utah) before joining the culinary team at Montage Deer Valley where he was a key ingredient in the property’s opening culinary success, most notably overseeing the launch of the kitchen at Daly’s Pub & Rec. and Apex restaurant the resorts fine dining outlet In his spare time Chef Guerra enjoys, fishing, golfing and riding his Harley. 49 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G NEALL BAILEY NYESHA ARRINGTON B AY C O L O N Y B E A C H C L U B CHEF NYESHA ARRINGTON NAPLES, FL S A N TA M O N I C A , C A Executive Chef Neall Bailey received his training from the Canadian Industry Training and Apprenticeship Commission at Vancouver Community College. After serving in a number of positions from line cook to sous chef, he has worked as an executive chef since 2004. His resume includes positions in hotels, resorts, cruise ships and private clubs in Canada, Switzerland and the US. He has also served as culinary host to world leaders, heads of state, international delegations and Fortune 500 corporate executives. He functioned as host chef to the Relais & Chateau World Congress which included cooking a classic President-Lincoln-Era Dinner for the Relais & Chateau Board of Directors. The guest list at that event included twelve Michelin starred Chefs. While working in Washington, DC, Neall played an active role in the opening of Cafe du Parc in the Willard Hotel under the guidance of three-star Michelin Chef Antoine Westermann. Neall organized the Willard’s inauguration festivities in 2009. The three-day event included hosting parties for a number of successful Congressional candidates, serving more than 21,000 guests. He also represented the United States at the MLA Black Box Competition held in Dubai, UAE. Hosting several Chaine de Rotisseur Wine Dinners helped him develop relationships with a number of local food growers including farmers, ranchers and gatherers. These relationships allow him to incorporate the farm-to-table concept into his menus. Neall Bailey is also a former Executive Chef at La Playa Beach and Golf Resort where he oversaw La Playa’s several distinct food operations: casual fare in the Tiki bar, southwest Florida regional cuisine in the acclaimed Baleen restaurant as well as banquet operations resort wide. During his tenure, La Playa was named to the Conde Nast Gold List as a premier food and beverage destination Neall Bailey is currently executive Chef at Bay Colony beach Club in Naples Florida where he lives with his wife Dragana and their two children Aeslin and Aiden. 50 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G From the time she was a child, Chef Nyesha Arrington has loved to cook. Arrington was born in southern California to a multi-cultural family. When she was just four years old, her Korean grandmother influenced Nyesha’s youthful palate by introducing her to diverse foods. That culinary experience has shaped Arrington’s cooking technique, inspiring her to integrate flavors from around the world and creating her individual and personal style. A graduate of the Culinary School at the Art Institute of Los Angeles in 2001, Nyesha has worked at Lemon Moon in Culver City, Mélisse in Santa Monica, the Michelin and Mobil award-winning Las Vegas restaurants, L’Atelier, The Mansion, and most recently as Executive Chef at Wilshire restaurant in Santa Monica. Arrington, an ardent believer in using fresh, seasonal products, considers several important factors in creating her menu, including the weather, what’s in season, and the availability of locally-grown food. Nyesha comes from an artistic family and her creative upbringing is reflected in her approach to cooking, which she considers an art. “Every plate is like a canvas,” says Nyesha. “Chefs must be able to do everything, from thinking about their prep, to assessing the menu and knowing their audience. I love the process.” During Nyesha’s tenure as Executive Chef at Wilshire restaurant in Santa Monica from 2010-2012, she was named a Rising Star by Brad Johnson then the restaurant critic of Angeleno. She has been featured in Restaurant Hospitality, on StarChefs.com and was a guest chef at Test Kitchen restaurant in 2011. Nyesha has also appeared on two reality cooking shows as a contestant: Bravo’s Top Chef: Texas, and Food Network’s: Chef Hunter, where she won the competition for the next executive chef at Wilshire. In 2012, Nyesha was recognized by Zagat.com as one of the 30 Under 30, and profiled in the LA Weekly’s People issue as one of the most 69 interesting people to watch in 2012. She is an enthusiastic supporter of the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market and sustainable farming. Nyesha delights in spending time outdoors with her dog, Samson. She is an avid surfer and snowboarder, enjoys camping and continues to love art. However, her greatest passion will always be cooking. 51 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G ROBERT GERSTENECKER P A R K 7 5 AT F O U R S E A S O N S H O T E L AT L A N TA ROLANDO CRUZ-TAURA T H E D I N I N G R O O M AT L I T T L E PA L M I S L A N D L I T T L E T O R C H K E Y, F L AT L A N TA , G A A 19-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Robert Gerstenecker joined Park 75 as executive chef in September 2004, a promotion he considers a culinary dream come true. A former executive sous chef at Four Seasons Atlanta from 1998-2002, he helped open Park 75 and played an instrumental role in developing the restaurant’s menu. After four years in Atlanta, Gerstenecker moved farther south to Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach where he mastered the use of tropical ingredients and cooking with seafood. In between all of his Four Seasons experience, Robert has also worked abroad in Hong Kong as the restaurant chef at Quo Quo, which he helped open and developed a French menu using Asian ingredients. A native of Ontario, Canada, Gerstenecker gained an appreciation for food through his mother. Today, one of his favorite pastimes is planting and harvesting his own crops. In fact, Gerstenecker has created a produce garden and bee apiary on the hotel’s fifth-floor terrace and uses his ‘rooftop’ produce to throughout the restaurant’s acclaimed menu. Gerstenecker is thrilled to be living out his dream of being an executive chef in his favorite city-Atlanta! In his spare time, the chef… cooks! Gerstenecker and wife Brooke are parents to daughter Heidi Rose, born in November 2010. Before arriving at Little Palm Island, Chef Roly Cruz-Taura managed the smooth function of all culinary operations throughout the Historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables especially the world-famous Sunday Brunch. At the Biltmore, Chef Roly actively enhanced and diversified the types of cuisines available. Such accomplishments included elevating the selection of food offered to guests through catered events, room service, cooking classes and re-imagining the 19th Hole Restaurant. A native of Miami, Cruz-Taura graduated with a degree in Hospitality Management from Florida International University, and began his career at the InterContinental Hotel Miami (formerly The Pavillion). In 1991 Cruz-Taura joined the Mayfair House Hotel in Coconut Grove as Saucier and by 1995 he held the dual positions of Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director. CruzTaura’s next move led him to become Sous-Chef at Mark’s in the Grove, and later Executive Chef at Shula’s on the Beach. In 1997 Cruz-Taura traveled to Ireland on a culinary excursion and, upon returning to Miami he became Executive Chef/General Manager for Kilinkere, Inc., which owns John Martin’s and O’Caseys restaurants. Cruz-Taura joined CamFam, Inc. in 1999, holding the position of Corporate Executive Chef for its 8-unit seafood restaurant chain, Cami’s, in Miami. In 2001 he joined the Miami City Club in downtown Miami as Executive Chef/ Director of Food & Beverage Operations while receiving his certification from the United States Sommelier Association. In 2004, Cruz-Taura launched his first solo act, FIFTY Restaurant & Lounge, in the SoFi district of South Beach. His cuisine featured a combination of classic American fare, presented in a contemporary style with dishes influenced by a variety of cultures and countries that found their way to the American table. Garnering such reviews as: The Miami New Times wrote, “Put simply, FIFTY is the best food on Ocean Drive.” The Miami Herald called FIFTY, “A true South Beach rarity.” 52 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 53 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G TIM CREEHAN Auction Lot Index CUVEE BISTRO, CUVEE C AT E R I N G , G R I L L P L U S LIVE AUCTION DESTIN, FL Chef Tim Creehan is the proprietor of Cuvee Bistro and Cuvee Catering in Destin, and Grill Plus™, an instant marinade he created and patented in 1997. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and spent most of his childhood and young adult life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, before settling on the Emerald Coast. Prior to Cuvee Bistro, Creehan founded Beach Walk Cafe and served as Executive Chef and founding partner of Marina Café in Destin. Creehan’s culinary legacy remains irrevocably ensconced throughout Destin’s eateries as their menus continue to capitalize on his award winning signature dishes. Dubbed Destin’s celebrity chef, Creehan’s stellar reputation of culinary excellence has landed him incalculable awards, television and radio appearances, and an array of prolific clientele, including Bruce Willis, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Rachel Hunter, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. He served as special guest Chef de Cuisine at the Sundance Film Festival, where he fed flocks of the famous at the Entertainment Tonight/Getty Images/Gibson Guitar Lodge, including Matthew Broderick, Danny Glover, Alan Rickman, Rachel Taylor, John Legend, and more. Cuvee consistently garners multiple awards annually, including Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Award, Best of the Emerald Coast, Best in Destin, Tripadvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, Finest on the Emerald Coast, and the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Recently Cuvee earned national honors as one of Opentable’s 2013 Top 100 Hottest Restaurant Bars and Top 100 American Restaurants. For the Cuvee experience beyond the confines of the restaurant, Creehan launched Cuvee Catering, both a destin based and mobile venture specializing in weddings, receptions and offsite catering. A steward of his community, Creehan supports various charities both local and national. He is a published author of three cookbooks, as well as a dynamic teacher, currently serving on the Board of Auburn University’s Hotel and Restaurant Management College, where he recruits graduates for training at Cuvee. For more information about Tim Creehan and his ventures, please visit: TimCreehan.com, CuveeBistroDestin.com, CuveeCatering.com, and ChefsGrillPlus.com. 54 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 1 LOT 2 LOT 3 LOT 4 LOT 5 LOT 6 LOT 7 LOT 8 LOT 9 LOT 10 LOT 11 LOT 12 LOT 13 LOT 14 LOT 15 LOT 16 LOT 17 LOT 18 LOT 19 LOT 20 LOT 21 LOT 22 LOT 23 LOT 24 LOT 25 LOT 26 LOT 27 LOT 28 LOT 29 LOT 30 LOT 31 LOT 32 LOT 33 LOT 34 LOT 35 LOT 36 LOT 37 LOT 38 LOT 39 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I MAGNUM FORCE...........................................................................60 RICH AND FAMOUS IN ANGUILLA FOR 6.....................................62 EMERIL PRESENTS TEN FOR 10.................................................64 SOUTH FLORIDA CRAWL FOR 4..................................................66 COUNTRY MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT: CMAS FOR 2..................68 THE HONORARY LOT BY PAUL HOBBS FOR 8...........................70 SAIL TO ST. SOMEWHERE! THE BVI’S FOR 6.............................72 ALL-STAR DUO..............................................................................74 FRENCH RIVIERA FOR 8..............................................................76 ST. MAARTEN MOUNTAINSIDE PARADISE FOR 10....................78 IT’S ALL ABOUT THE WINE FOR 4...............................................80 MAJESTIC MENDOZA FOR 4........................................................82 COSTA RICAN HILLSIDE SANCTUARY FOR 10...........................84 NAPA VALLEY INSIDER WITH STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS FOR 4...86 EXUMA BLUE FOR 4......................................................................88 PRESIDENTIAL MOLORI SAFARI LODGE IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR 4...90 PALATE TO PALETTE.....................................................................92 CLASSIC CALIFORNIA CULTS.......................................................94 FIND YOUR BALANCE AT MIRAVAL RESORT & SPA...................96 DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR 2.............................................................98 LITTLE PALM ISLAND FOR 4.......................................................100 ENCHANTING ALPHA OMEGA FOR 4.........................................102 STUNNING SANTORINI FOR 8....................................................104 DOVE ISLAND LODGE FOR 2.....................................................106 CASA DE CAMPO FOR 6.............................................................108 UNDISCOVERED WINE COUNTRY FOR 4.................................110 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH............................................................112 LAFITE ROTHSCHILD OF WASHINGTON FOR 4.......................114 “BLACK CARD” WINE DINNER....................................................116 RENOWNED REVANA FOR 4.......................................................118 JUSTIN GAFFREY LIVE................................................................120 HUMANITARIAN SAFARI AT VICTORIA FALLS FOR 4................122 BEST OF BORDEAUX...................................................................124 TRIPLE HEADER FOR 6...............................................................126 BEAUTIFUL BURGUNDY FOR 4..................................................128 ALMOST HEAVEN AT THE GREENBRIER FOR 8.......................130 PERFECT PAIR FOR 4.................................................................132 ST. EMILION FOR 8......................................................................134 PADDLE RAISE.............................................................................136 55 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G ALMOST LIVE AUCTION LOT 40 LOT 41 LOT 42 LOT 43 LOT 44 LOT 45 LOT 46 LOT 47 LOT 48 LOT 49 LOT 50 LOT 51 LOT 52 LOT 53 LOT 54 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I NEW YORK, NEW YORK!.............................................................138 HIGH STYLE WITH V MADRONE FOR 4 ....................................140 SPRING MOUNTAIN TASTING AT THE TOP FOR 2....................142 BAHAMA BREEZE AT THE DUNMORE, HARBOUR ISLAND FOR 4....144 INSTANT WINE CELLAR...............................................................146 PREMIER LAKE LANIER FOR 10.................................................148 THE VERY BEST OF HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS...........150 OH ATLANTA.................................................................................152 THE ULTIMATE PEJU NAPA VALLEY EXPERIENCE FOR 6.......154 SUNSET KEY FOR 4.....................................................................156 CASTELLO BANFI FOR 4.............................................................158 CUVEE BAYOU FOR 12...............................................................160 CHI CHI’S FINEST.........................................................................162 CARTER SEA CRUISE..................................................................164 TELLURIDE LUXURY FOR 8........................................................166 56 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 101 LOT 102 LOT 103 LOT 104 LOT 105 LOT 106 LOT 107 LOT 108 LOT 109 LOT 110 LOT 111 LOT 112 LOT 113 LOT 114 LOT 115 LOT 116 LOT 117 LOT 118 LOT 119 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I WHAT A WEEK IN WATERCOLOR.............................................168 ALYS BEACH FAMILY GETAWAY................................................169 HIS & HERS................................................................................170 BOATING BY LEGACY................................................................170 FISH. PADDLE. SURF.................................................................171 OLD WORLD NEW WORLD- FALL 11.6.14................................172 OLD WORLD NEW WORLD- SPRING 2.19.15..........................172 A CUTTHROAT DINNER FOR 12................................................173 DCWAF CUVEE...........................................................................173 KOSTA BROWNE EXPERIENCE................................................174 ROTHSCHILD..............................................................................174 CALLAWAY GARDENS COTTAGE.............................................174 GOING TO CAROLINA................................................................175 HILTON HEAD “ISLAND GETAWAY”...........................................175 CLASSIC BEAUCASTEL.............................................................175 CUSTOM 30A MADE PORCH SWING........................................176 SHOAL CREEK STAY & PLAY.....................................................176 FIVE STAR PLANTATION HUNT.................................................177 ROMANCE AT THE BEACH........................................................177 57 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G SILENT AUCTION LOT 200 LOT 201 LOT 202 LOT 203 LOT 204 LOT 205 LOT 206 LOT 207 LOT 208 LOT 209 LOT 210 LOT 211 LOT 212 LOT 213 LOT 214 LOT 215 LOT 216 LOT 217 LOT 218 LOT 219 LOT 220 LOT 221 LOT 222 LOT 223 LOT 224 LOT 225 LOT 226 LOT 227 LOT 228 LOT 229 LOT 230 LOT 231 LOT 232 LOT 233 LOT 234 LOT 235 LOT 236 LOT 237 LOT 238 LOT 239 LOT 240 LOT 241 I END OF AUCTION RAFFLE........................................................178 I KREW OF KRUTZ.......................................................................179 I 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE.........................................................179 I A SMILE SO BRIGHT...................................................................179 I A WEEK OF TREASURES...........................................................180 I A WHITE DELIGHT.......................................................................180 I AEGEAN WINE DINNER.............................................................180 I AMBROSIA TRIO.........................................................................181 I BACKYARD RETREAT.................................................................181 I BIG DADDY..................................................................................182 I BEACHSIDE & BIJOUX BUNDLE...............................................182 I BRUNELLO..................................................................................182 I BEAUTIFUL YOU!.......................................................................183 I BIG EASY....................................................................................184 I ONE OF A KIND- “BLUE DOG”...................................................184 I BOOGIE ON THE BAY................................................................185 I BUCCANEER BIRTHDAY PARTY...............................................185 I CASK 23......................................................................................185 I CAPITAL LUXURY.......................................................................186 I CASUAL CRUISIN’......................................................................186 I CORKS........................................................................................186 I INSTANT CHEF...........................................................................187 I CUSTOM STYLE.........................................................................187 I CYMBAL......................................................................................188 I DESTIN TREE HOUSE...............................................................188 I DAY ON THE WATER..................................................................188 I EMERALD GRANDE PACKAGE.................................................189 I FORE!..........................................................................................190 I FORMAN VERTICAL...................................................................190 I FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH................................................................191 I FRENCH BUBBLES.....................................................................191 I FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION...............................................192 I FRONT BEACH COTTAGE GETAWAY.......................................193 I GET FIT!......................................................................................193 I GLOWING GODDESS.................................................................194 I GRAYTON COLLECTION............................................................194 I GIGONDAS DUO.........................................................................194 I GROOVY WINE CLASS..............................................................195 I BEST OF DESTIN.......................................................................195 I HENDERSON BEACH GETAWAY...............................................196 I HIBISCUS HOUSE HIDEAWAY...................................................196 I WESTIN MAMMOTH...................................................................197 58 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 242 LOT 243 LOT 244 LOT 245 LOT 246 LOT 247 LOT 248 LOT 249 LOT 250 LOT 251 LOT 252 LOT 253 LOT 254 LOT 255 LOT 256 LOT 257 LOT 258 LOT 259 LOT 260 LOT 261 LOT 262 LOT 263 LOT 264 LOT 265 LOT 266 LOT 267 LOT 268 LOT 269 LOT 270 LOT 271 LOT 272 LOT 273 LOT 274 LOT 275 LOT 276 LOT 277 LOT 278 LOT 279 LOT 280 LOT 281 LOT 282 LOT 283 LOT 284 LOT 285 LOT 286 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I HOME COOKIN’..........................................................................197 YOUTH’S MASTERPIECE..........................................................197 MIMMO’S PIZZA DELIVERY!......................................................198 WINE CONNOISSEUR................................................................198 KEY LIME COTTAGE RETREAT.................................................198 SHORE CLUB LUXURY...............................................................199 KOSTA BROWNE VERTICAL......................................................199 MARCHING SANDERLINGS.......................................................199 LUAU RETREAT..........................................................................200 MIX IT UP.....................................................................................200 MAGICAL ORLANDO..................................................................201 MILKSHAKES ON THE BEACH..................................................201 VINTAGE MINK FUR...................................................................201 MYSTERY DINNER.....................................................................202 NAPLES RETREAT......................................................................202 NEW YOU!...................................................................................203 OLD EDWARDS INN GETAWAY..................................................203 ROLLING STONES......................................................................204 PAINT A BOARD..........................................................................204 PILATES & PURSE PACKAGE....................................................205 RALLY TIME................................................................................205 ROEDERER ESTATE..................................................................206 FUN IN THE SUN........................................................................206 SENSATIONAL SKIN..................................................................206 SLEEP IT OFF.............................................................................207 RUTH’S CHRIS ELEGANCE......................................................207 SOUTHERN RESORTS SPLENDOR..........................................208 STAND OUT WITH KATE SPADE...............................................209 STAY AT THE WHARF.................................................................209 TAKE ROOT WITH MARY HONG...............................................209 THE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE.....................................................210 TIME FOR CHANGE...................................................................210 TURBO KICK PARTY...................................................................211 TYSONS CORNER......................................................................211 WAR EAGLE................................................................................212 WEEKEND AT BARNSLEY..........................................................212 MAESTRO DINNER....................................................................212 WHITEOUT..................................................................................213 WHO DAT....................................................................................213 TRIO OF KRUTZ.........................................................................213 WATERSOUND BEACH CANVAS..............................................214 WIN WITH A BANG.....................................................................214 WYNDHAM WONDERLAND.......................................................215 CLARK-CLAUDON VINEYARDS.................................................215 ‘DEAD ZONE’..............................................................................215 59 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Live Auction D WS = Wine Spectator RP = Robert Parker nC esti harity Wine Auc LOT 1 1.5L 2010 Joseph Phelps Insignia (WS 94, RP 95) 1.5L 2012 Kosta Browne Russian River Valley Pinot Noir tion MAGNUM FORCE Own 37 autographed magnums (or larger!) from DCWAF past & present vintners and friends of the Foundation. This lot includes: 1.5L 2010 Paul Hobbs Cabernet, Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard (WS 91, RP 95) 3.0L 2005 Castello Banfi Summus 1.5L 2010 Alpha Omega ERA (WS 92) 1.5L 2011 Betz Pere de Famille, Cabernet Sauvignon (RP 93-95) 1.5L 2010 Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2009 Cakebread Cellars Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet, Howell Mountain 1.5L 2010 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 96, RP 98) 1.5L 2010 Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2011 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate (RP 93-95) 1.5L 2011 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir (WS 95) 1.5L 2010 Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Gowan Creek Vineyard (WS 93) 1.5L 1998 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2007 Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia Napa Valley Cabernet (RP 91) 1.5L 2011 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon (RP 91-93+) 1.5L 2012 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir* 1.5L 2011 Hourglass Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2006 Jarvis Lake William 60 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 1.5L 2007 Krutz Family Cellars Syrah Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley 1.5L 2006 Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 94) 1.5L 2008 Merry Edwards Meredith Estate Pinot Noir (WS 90) 1.5L 2009 Palazzo ‘Right Bank’ Proprietary Red Blend (RP 92) 1.5L 2010 Pifer Pavitt Date Night Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2004 PEJU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford (WS 92) 1.5L 2011 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2009 Revana Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2011 Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon (RP 90) 1.5L 2011 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon (RP 90) 1.5L 2008 Spring Mountain Elivette 1.5L 2008 ‘Sympa’ Reserve Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2008 Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 94, RP 90) 1.5L 2009 Stag’s Leap CASK 23 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 91, RP 94+) 1.5L 2006 V Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon* 1.5L 2010 Willamette Valley Vineyards Tualatin Estate Pinot Noir (WS 90) 1.5L 2002 Ramey Jericho Canyon Vineyard (WS 91, RP 94) 1.5L 2002 Switchback Ridge Peterson Family Vineyard Cabernet (WS 92) Donated By: Paul Hobbs Wines, Alpha Omega Winery, Castello Banfi, Betz Family Winery, Cakebread Cellars, Caymus Vineyards, Chateau de Beaucastel, Darioush, DeLille Cellars, Domaine Serene, Duckhorn Portfolio, Dunn Vineyards, Fisher Vineyards, Forman Vineyard, Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Hourglass, Jarvis Estate Winery, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Kosta Browne, Krutz Family Cellars, Ladera Vineyards, Merry Edwards Winery, Palazzo Wine, PEJU Province Winery, CADE Estate Winery, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Revana Family Vineyard, Robert Craig Winery, Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, Spring Mountain Vineyard, Saint Helena Winery, Staglin Family Vineyard, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, V Madrone, Willamette Valley Vineyards, and Friends of the Foundation 61 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 2 ion RICH & FAMOUS IN ANGUILLA FOR 6 This lot benefits: Children’s Volunteer Health Network Welcome to Villa Paradise, Anguilla, British West Indies! Villa Paradise is an exquisite 7,000 square foot, gated beachfront luxury Caribbean vacation home in Anguilla. Surrounded by 3.5 magnificently landscaped acres and its own private beach, Villa Paradise is one of the most luxurious villa rentals in the Caribbean as well as one of the most beautiful luxury home rentals in Anguilla: it is a preferred hideaway for celebrities and royalty alike. This lot includes: 7 Night Stay at Villa Paradise for 6 people Small boat with private boat man, Earl, at your service Snorkeling equipment Motorized Zodiac 25’ x 50’ Pool Seaside Infinity Hot Tub Ocean View Gym Donated By: Supporters of Children’s Volunteer Health Network Villa Paradise combines natural beauty with quiet elegance while offering unrivaled views across the crystalline Caribbean Sea to the mountains of St. Maarten, making it one of the most sought-after luxury villa rentals in Anguilla. The villa’s protected harbor with boat dock and small, private beach are located directly in front of the main vacation home. The adjacent coral reef offers some of the best snorkeling opportunities in Anguilla. Restrictions: Available June, July, and August 2014 with the exception of June 29 – July 5; Base gratuity included; extra gratuity expected for any additional services away from the villa by the villa staff during your stay. Relax by the 25’ x 50’ pool and soothing hot tub, enjoy the property’s private resort beach, or have an adventure: your boat man, Earl, can take you out on a small boat for snorkeling, catching lobster or just for fun. Go golfing at the Cuisinart Resort championship 18-hole course, watch the boat races during the summer festival, hike Anguilla’s Heritage Trail or ride horses along the beach! Visit villaparadise.com for more info. 62 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 63 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 3 ion EMERIL PRESENTS TEN FOR 10 Ten guests will enjoy the 10th anniversary of Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s Carnivale du Vin in New Orleans, November 7-8, 2014. Start the weekend off at Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s Boudin, Bourbon & Beer where you’ll sample over 40 of the nation’s best chef’s interpretation of the popular southern dish, boudin, under the stars. The following night Chef Emeril Lagasse welcomes your group to celebrate the black tie gala and wine auction Carnivale du Vin featuring celebrity guest chefs Jimmy Bannos, Jr., Jimmy Bannos, Sr., and Michelle Bernstein complete with champagne, renowned wines, and a four course signature dinner prepared by Emeril and his culinary team. The wining and dining will continue with musical entertainment by a very special guest! Your accommodations will allow you to experience the city’s Southern hospitality and unforgettable style from the edge of the French Quarter. Featuring a worldclass spa, a signature restaurant, impeccable service and exceptional amenities, the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans sets the standard for elegance while offering guests a magnificent retreat in the heart of downtown New Orleans. Enjoy an unforgettable stay in Louisiana that effortlessly combines the elegance of the South with unmatched service. This lot includes: 10 Tickets to Boudin, Bourbon, & Beer Entrance for 10 at Carnivale du Vin Black Tie Gala & Wine Auction 5 Rooms for 2 Nights at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans 5 1.5Ls Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Signed By Vintner Cristina Mariani-May* Donated By: Emeril Lagasse Foundation Restrictions: DATE SPECIFIC- Bidders must be available November 7-8, 2014. Travel is not included. 64 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 65 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 4 ion SOUTH FLORIDA CRAWL FOR 4 One of our most popular lots is back again for 2014! Thanks to former restaurateur and avid wine collector, Tom Ferraro we can once again offer this truly unique experience. Tom and a couple of good friends of ours have assembled a Miami experience like none other. Start with a seven night stay for four in a RCI South Florida property; add a cult wine dinner with Tom and his wife Teri, dinner with Chef Cindy Hutson at Ortanique on the Mile, and dinner with James Beard- Best Chef of the Southeast nominee Clay Conley at Buccan. As if you needed any more reasons- golf at your choice of six different championship courses, take in all the city has to offer during a walking tour led by Tom with plenty of stops at his favorite spots for a libation, and have a ball with four tickets to one of Miami’s professional sports teams. This lot includes: 7 Night Stay at a RCI Gold Crown Resort for 4 A full list of properties can be found at www.rci.com Private Roundtrip Jet to Miami, FL in a Phenom 100* Your private jet will depart from Destin Airport and arrive in Miami before you know it! No hassles, no security lines, or connecting flights…there is no better way to travel! Round of Golf for 4 with Choice of 6 Different Championship Golf Courses in South Florida 4 Hour Walking Tour Narrated Walking Tour in Miami with Food, Beverages and Sight Seeing 4 Course California Cult Wine Dinner with Tom & Teri Ferraro 4 Tickets for Professional Sporting Events Wine Dinner for 4 at Ortanique on the Mile Cindy Huston’s “cuisine of the sun” will truly light up the night. Each course will be paired with a wine to highlight its exciting flavors. Wine Dinner for 4 at Buccan This James Beard nominee is sure to deliver; Clay Conley’s restaurant, Buccan, was name Forbes Traveler Guide’s ‘hottest spot’ in Palm Beach. Donated By: Tom & Teri Ferraro, Pat Velasco, Cindy Hutson & Delius Shirley, and Clay Conley Restrictions: Advanced reservations required (well in advance encouraged) for all portions of this lot, based on availability and mutually agreeable dates. Lot expires 4/30/15. 66 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 67 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 5 ion COUNTRY MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT: CMA’S FOR 2 This lot benefits: Pathways for Change Join country music’s brightest stars for Country Music’s Biggest Night at the 48th Annual Country Music Awards! Expect live performances from all of your favorite singers as well as an evening full of awards. After the show, mingle with other VIP’s at Country’s Late Night Private Post Party, featuring premium cocktails, food and live entertainment. Past winners include Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Thompson Square, Eric, Church, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, Trace Adkins, and Zac Brown Band. Award winners are chosen from votes cast by industry professional members of the Country Music Association, meaning awards winners are honored by their peers in the music industry. This lot includes: 2 Bronze-level Tickets (300 level) to Country Music’s 2014 Biggest Awards Night (First week of November, 2014) in Nashville 2 tickets to Country’s Late Night Private Post Party Including premium cocktails, food and live entertainment The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Platinum Package for 2 The Museum presents the crown jewels of its vast collection to illustrate country music’s story as told through the centuries. A treasure of historic country video clips and recorded music, dynamic exhibits and state-of-the-art design. 3 Night Hotel Stay in a Standard Guest Room in Downtown Nashville American Airlines Round-trip Coach Class Airfare for 2 Valid within the 48 contiguous U.S. to Nashville, TN Winspire Booking & Concierge Service Donated By: Supporters of Pathways for Change Restrictions: DATE SPECIFIC- Date has not been set due to television programming at time of print, however guaranteed for the first week of November, 2014. Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. Ground transportation is not included. AAdvantage miles may be earned in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. Airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility of the purchaser. 68 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 69 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 6 ion THE HONORARY LOT BY PAUL HOBBS FOR 8 Our Honorary Vintner for 2014’s Auction, Paul Hobbs Wines, once again shows their support of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation with an auction lot not to be missed. Start with two nights for four couples at Hotel Healdsburg. Named by Travel+Leisure as one of the world’s “500 Best Places To Stay” (2009-2012) and “World’s Best Hotels” (2009-2011). Guest rooms are adorned with Frette linens, work desks, complimentary wireless and include gourmet harvest breakfast and valet parking. Beautiful gardens and lawns highlight the landscaped grounds. Each couple will receive a magnum of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2012 Chardonnay is a blend of fruit from three of our favorite Russian River Valley vineyards, including our Edward James Estate, Ellen Lane Estate, and Ross Station Estate vineyards. The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of the diverse terroirs of hallmark Napa Valley vineyards, including: Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, Stagecoach and Beckstoffer Las Piedras. This trip would not be complete without a chance to sit down and discuss wine with the vintner himself. The highlight of the trip- a memorable Russian River Valley experience and dinner at Paul Hobbs Winery. This lot includes: 4 Rooms for 2 Nights at Hotel Healdsburg Luxury boutique accommodations located on the historic town plaza amidst three premier wine valleys in North Sonoma County, An Evening with Paul Hobbs Paul will host eight guests for an exquisite dinner at Lindsay House, the stunning private event venue overlooking Paul Hobbs Winery and Estate Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. A sumptuous dinner will be paired with a very special selection of current releases and rare gems from the library of Paul Hobbs Winery and Vina Cobos, our winery in Mendoza, Argentina. A VIP tour of the winery and vineyard will be your prelude to the dinner experience. 4 1.5Ls 2010 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 91, RP 92+) 4 1.5Ls 2012 Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Chardonnay Donated By: Paul Hobbs Wines Restrictions: Lot must be redeemed Sunday-Thursday before 5/1/15. Advanced reservations required. Subject to availability. 70 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 71 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 7 ion SAIL TO ST. SOMEWHERE! THE BVI’S FOR 6 This lot benefits: Horizons of Okaloosa County Stephen and Louise together on Pisces create the perfect balance of charm, experience, talent and hospitality. Whether you’re looking to dive the fringing reefs of a deserted tropical island, or enjoy a relaxing massage on an isolated beach, these two have you covered! Fly into St. Thomas and take the ferry to West End in Tortola to pass through customs and meet your crew. You will spend the rest of your trip sailing the British Virgin Islands typically visiting two different islands each day. While there, don’t forget to get a Pain Killer at the Soggy Dollar Bar! Learn more at http://charterpiscesbvi.blogspot.com/. This lot includes: 4 Night, 5 Day Island-Hopping Adventure Aboard the Pisces, a 47 FT Catamaran for 6 People 3 Queen Air-Conditioned Staterooms each with Private En-Suite Bathrooms All Meals Inclusive Snorkeling, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, etc. Included Donated By: Supporters of Horizons of Okaloosa County Picture yourself and two other couples sailing the British Virgin Islands for four nights on your private 47 foot catamaran Pisces. This beautiful sailboat comes with three air conditioned staterooms, each with a queen bed and private ensuite bathroom, and a crew of two to take care of your every need. All meals on board are included as well as snorkeling, kayaks, and paddle boards. Restrictions: Based on availability, additional charges to book over holidays paid by the winning bidder. Staff gratuity not included. Meals and beverages on-shore not included. Expires 4/30/15. Captain Steve McCauley attended the University of the Virgin Islands where he attained a master’s degree in marine biology. Steve has a U.S. Coast Guard 50-ton Master Captains license and is also a Merchant Marine Officer. He likes to tell jokes and play the guitar and is a highly experienced scuba diver. First mate Louise Langello (or Lou, as Steve calls her) love for the ocean developed through years of summers’ spent along the East Coast of the U.S. boogey boarding, body boarding and building sand castles. She has a passion for boats and living on the water and has always loved cooking (and is an excellent chef by the way) and wanted to find a lifestyle where she could combine her love for the water with her talent for massage and cooking. 72 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 73 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 8 ion ALL-STAR DUO Two great Napa vintners have combined to create a great wine experience. We have reserved a beautiful three bedroom house for the dates of August 25th to August 28th in St. Helena as your base of operations for this Napa trip. This very special property is the epitome of romance and charm that has been lovingly restored with wood floors, high ceilings, industrial style windows, beam ceilings, stone fireplace and screened porch. The grounds are delightful, private and enchanting with towering redwood trees and beautiful oaks. An Irregular shaped pool and plenty of decking for chairs, chaise lounges and umbrellas sets the scene for ultimate relaxation. The separate pool house includes a large great room and fireplace plus bath room and soaking tub. Located on approximately 13 acres of land, this unique property offers a combination of serene environment and the vintage home of yesteryear. While enjoying this lovely, private home, enjoy a tour and tasting at Cade, Plumpjack and Odette wineries as well as a barrel tasting, tour and lunch at Hourglass. Add a magnum of Cade Howell Mountain and a 3L of 2011 Hourglass estate Cabernet and you have a truly memorable experience. This lot includes: 3 Night Stay in 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom House in St. Helena Visit VRBO number 485927 to learn more Tour & Tasting at all 3 Wineries: Cade, PlumpJack, and Odette Barrel Tasting, Tour, and Lunch for 6 at Hourglass 1.5L Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet 3L 2011 Hourglass Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Donated By: Supporters of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, CADE Estate Winery, PlumpJack Winery, and Hourglass Restrictions: DATE SPECIFIC- August 25-28, 2014; $100 cleaning fee not included. 74 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 75 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 9 ion FRENCH RIVIERA FOR 8 This lot benefits: Emerald Coast Autism Center Vence is set in the hills of the Alpes Maritimes department in the ProvenceAlpes-Côte d’Azur region in southeastern France between Nice and Antibes. Vence is a town of artists, with painters, sculptors and writers of many nationalities living and working here. The town is full of galleries, sculptures, decorated buildings and frequent outdoor exhibits. Four couples will savor every minute of their visit to this historic city while staying in a modern and private four-bedroom villa high in the hills above Vence in the French Riviera September 13-20, 2014. This two-level home has two bedrooms on each floor and the infinity pool provides a private alternative to the beaches below. The outdoor barbeque affords you an opportunity to put on your chef’s hat to enjoy the local fish and produce. Don’t think about lifting a finger – cleaners and gardeners maintain the property throughout the week. With four king size bedrooms, the villa sleeps eight. Every air-conditioned bedroom boasts a king size bed and modern en-suite bathroom with a glass shower and/or bathtub. An easy ten-minute drive gets you to the town of Vence, a classic and bustling Provençal village that draws art lovers from around the world. A twenty-minute drive gets you to Cagnes sur Mer, home of Renoir’s estate, Les Collettes. This is the French Rivera at its best! Private Cooking Class in the Villa for 8 hosted by Chef Jean Marc Rossi Chef Jean Marc Rossi, who caters to prestigious Villas in St. Tropez, and formerly worked at the Ritz-Carlton, will provide a private cooking class focused on regional specialties. All food and wine is included. Private Wine Tasting in the Villa for 8 Chef Jean Marc Rossi will select wine and cheese pairing for a private wine tasting right in the villa. $400 gift certificate for Lunch at Alain Llorca in St. Paul de Vence Uniquely located with a panoramic view of the historic village of St. Paul de Vence, Alain Llora offers contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. $400 gift certificate for Lunch at Restaurant Pierre Reboul in Aix-en-Provence Located in the center of the historic district of Aix-en-Provence, Restaurant Pierre Reboul offers creative regional cuisine in a modern atmosphere – a perfect lunch destination during a day of touring the area. Donated By: Supporters of Emerald Coast Autism Center Restrictions: DATE SPECIFIC- Valid for September 13, 2014 – September 20, 2014 only. This lot includes: 7 Night Stay for 8 in a 4 Bedroom/4 Ensuite Bath Private Villa in Vence, French Riviera, September 13-20, 2014. The “Mas 2” Villa is a modern, private 4 bedroom/4 ensuite bath villa located high in the hills above Vence in the French Riviera. The Villa includes a fireplace, private infinity pool and outdoor BBQ. For more details or photos of the villa, please visit: http://www.luxuryretreats.com/destinations/france/ french-riviera/vence/mas-2-112742 76 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 77 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 10 ion ST. MAARTEN MOUNTAINSIDE PARADISE FOR 10 This lot benefits: Children in Crisis This lot includes: 7 Night Stay for up to 10 people in a 5 Bedroom, 7 Bath Luxury Home on the Island of St. Maarten Donated By: Bob and Polly Capps Restrictions: Available from May 1 - December 13, 2014, subject to availability. Booking is encouraged within 60 days of purchase. Enjoy seven nights of incredible views and amenities at Villa Bougainvillea, a five bedroom luxury home in the gated community of Dawn Beach Estates, Oyster Pond, on the Dutch side of the Island of St. Maarten. This beautiful home can welcome as many as ten people as it has five bedrooms, seven baths, fitness room, wet bar, wine cooler, gourmet kitchen, and a large pool with an outdoor grilling area. The property manager will meet you at the airport and escort you to the house where he will give you a full orientation to the property. Housekeeping services are provided every other day, you may make arrangements to have the pantry stocked prior to your arrival and a guide is available to help select from the many options the island has to offer. This is a spectacular home in an incredible destination. Sail, snorkel, fish or just give yourself that relaxing break you know you have earned on beautiful St. Maarten Island. To learn more and view photos please go to www.vrbo.com and enter #214580. 78 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 79 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 11 ion IT’S ALL ABOUT THE WINE FOR 4 Includes two wooden boxes and the bottles are signed by Sally Johnson, winemaker, and Steve Pride, CEO and Co-Owner. Donated By: Pride Mountain Vineyards Restrictions: Guest cottage, wine tasting, tour and lunch based on availability and must be scheduled in advance; offer expires 4/30/15. Served at the White House more than twenty-five times, featured among only twenty-two California wineries chosen for Robert Parker’s book, The World’s Greatest Wine Estates, and placing six times on the Wine Spectator’s annual Top 100 list of wines in the last 10 years, the wines of Pride Mountain Vineyards justifiably belong in every serious wine collector’s cellar. This auction lot from Pride Mountain Vineyards is designed to be the centerpiece of your collection. In addition to large formats of the winery’s flagship wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc; it includes a representative portfolio of mailing-list only Reserve and Vintner’s Select wines, all from their 2011 vintage. This lot includes: 2 Night Stay for 2 couples in the Pride Mountain Vineyards Guest Cottage Private Tour and Tasting for 4 people Private lunch for 4 people at Pride Mountain Vineyards 5L 2011 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 3L 2011 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 1.5L 2011 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc 3 Bottles 2011 Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 3 Bottles 2011 Reserve Claret 3 Bottles 2011 Vintner Select Cabernet Sauvignon 3 Bottles 2011 Vintner Select Merlot 80 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 81 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 12 ion MAJESTIC MENDOZA FOR 4 twice daily housekeeping service and all concierge services. Ride your bike through the vineyards, go for a morning run, horseback ride or take an energizing yoga lesson on your private terrace. For the most adventurous white water rafting, zip lining and hiking are only 30 minutes away in the Andes. With this much to do four nights might not be enough. Learn more at: www.cavaswinelodge.com. This would be a great trip if that was all, but there is more! Add two rooms for two more nights at luxurious Four Seasons Buenos Aires. Situated in the heart of Buenos Aires’ exclusive La Recoleta district, Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires is within easy reach of the capital’s business and cultural attractions. With masterful colonial architecture, a thriving arts scene and terrace wine bars packed with fashionably-dressed porteños, Buenos Aires embraces the best of both European and Latin American cultures. Learn more at www.fourseasons.com/buenosaires. This lot includes: 2 Andes-View Luxury Rooms for 4 Nights at the Cavas Wine Lodge 2 Nights Luxury Accommodations, 2 Rooms at Four Seasons Buenos Aires Nestled in a 55 acre vineyard, Cavas Wine Lodge is strategically located between the best known wineries and the magnificent Andes Mountain range. This beautiful resort is only 30 minutes from Mendoza, the heart of Argentina´s wine country. Over 900 wineries are located in this vast region at the foothills of the Andes. The wine route that runs through Mendoza is one of the most charming in the world, due to the beauty of the landscape and the quality and variety of the vineyards. At the foot of the Andes, Cecilia Diaz Chuit and Martin Rigal have created a splendid hotel, built in a Spanish colonial style and devoted to the joys of wine. The soul of the lodge is its wine cellar (cava), which gives the lodge its name. All guest rooms face west to highlight the spectacular views of the Andes Mountain Range, amazing sunsets and starry sky at night. Each room boasts a king bed, large private deck, spa style bathroom with a dual vanity, separate shower and vintage soaking tub. In addition all rooms have outdoor showers, a private plunge pool and wood burning fireplaces. Included with your stay is breakfast, nightly turndown service, morning wake up service, 82 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Private Wine Tour for 4 with Cavas Wine Lodge’s Sommelier 3 Winery Tours and Lunch at 1 of the Wineries Horseback Riding at Sunset Wine Dinner for 4 People at Cavas Wine Lodge Breakfast Included at Cavas Wine Lodge & Four Season Buenos Aires Donated By: Supporters of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Restrictions: Accommodations at Cavas Wine Lodge are subject to availability and are valid May-September 2014 and May-September 2015. Four Seasons is valid May 2014-May 2015. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance and is subject to availability. 83 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 13 ion COSTA RICAN HILLSIDE SANCTUARY FOR 10 This lot benefits: Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center This incredible vacation package includes meals, a full open bar, and staff to serve and pamper you. Relax by the water and explore the natural treasures Costa Rica offers. The views are spectacular and the atmosphere is slowpaced and calming. Not only can you enjoy the peaceful, private villas and beaches, you’ll find exciting activities to keep you busy. Costa Rica offers the world’s best bill fishing for marlin and sailfish, surfing, snorkeling, diving, rain forests, volcano and giant sea turtle tours, hot springs, bird watching, monkey trails, horseback riding, white water rafting, Indian pottery artists, and many other nature tours. There is something for everyone! Enjoy all of the comforts of a hotel with your own concierge, personal cook, house staff, and continual maid service. The five bedroom villa on the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by other multi-million dollars homes, is in a gated subdivision and is exclusively yours. For more information please visit www.costaricanvacationvillas.com. This lot includes: 5 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom Villa on the Pacific Ocean in Costa Rica for 6 Nights Meals and Full Open Bar Staff to Serve and Pamper Guests Donated By: Lamar & Tracy Conerly Restrictions: Booking allowed April through October. Subject to availability. Expires 10/31/2015. Ground transportation to and from Liberia Airport can be arranged, but is not furnished as part of this lot. 84 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 85 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 14 ion NAPA VALLEY INSIDER WITH STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS FOR 4 Don’t miss this opportunity to become a Napa Valley Insider for a Weekend! The lucky bidder and three guests are invited to Napa, California for a weekend of wining and dining with Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. The bidder will receive the “Keys to the House” – a 3 night stay (Thursday to Sunday) at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ Fay House for 4 people. The Fay House is a classic mid-century Ranch with two bedrooms and two baths. This is an exclusive chance to stay on the historic property – an opportunity not open to the public. You and your guests will be treated to a Private Estate and Cave tour and a VIP Tasting of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars new release wines with General Manager Steve Spadarotto or Winemaker Marcus Notaro. In addition, a dinner will be arranged at a one of the winery’s top restaurants in Napa Valley, and paired with Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars wines. This lot includes: 3 Night Stay at the Fay House for 4 Dinner for 4 People at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars with General Manager, Steve Spadoratto Wine Dinner for 4 at a Top Napa Valley Restaurant with Stag’s Leap Wines Private Tasting for 4 at the Winery with Winemaker 2 1.5Ls 2008 Stag’s Leap Cask 23 2 1.5Ls 2008 Stag’s Leap Fay Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Donated By: Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Restrictions: Advanced reservations required and subject to availability. Accommodations only available for redemption Thursday-Sunday. Offer expires 4/30/15. Tonight’s winning bidder will take home the following Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ iconic Estate-Grown Cabernet Sauvignon wines – CASK 23, and FAY – in Magnum format. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars first brought international recognition to California winemaking and the Napa Valley when the 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon won the now famous 1976 Paris Tasting, besting some of the most celebrated wines of Bordeaux. These wines from the stellar 2008 vintage are among the most highly prized and sought after Cabernet Sauvignons worldwide. 86 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 87 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 15 ion EXUMA BLUE FOR 4 Great Exuma and its Cays are the most exotic of the Bahamas Out Islands, a collection of tiny jewel-like islands set in the most beautiful mosaic of blues you’ve ever seen. World-renowned for its magnificent coral reefs, colorful sea life, and powdery white-sand beaches, Great Exuma offers the ultimate Caribbean experience. Two lucky couples will fly by priavate jet to spend six nights and seven days on this beautiful island, as guests of the Grand Isle Resort & Spa. Each couple will have their own 1,200 sq. ft. condo complete with a master bedroom that features a full en-suite marble bathroom, as well as French sliding glass doors that lead to a terrace or balcony. Each plush villa also features a spacious living room with access to the terrace, a fully appointed gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, and dining room. Enjoy a Bahamian barbeque and live entertainment at the Palapa Grill, the resort’s on-site restaurant. Indulge in a day of pampering at SeaStar Spa or soak up the sun by the resort’s infinity edge pool and private beach. Located next to the Grand Isle’s Resort & Spa, guests can arrange tee times at the 18-hole championship course designed by golf legend Greg Norman. This lot includes: Private Round Trip Jet Travel in and out of Exuma from Destin Jet Your private jet will depart from Destin Airport and arrive in Exuma before you know it with no hassles, security lines, or connecting flights. There's no better way to travel. 6 Nights’ Accommodations in Two, 1 Bedroom Marina-View Condominiums Plus 1 Golf Cart per Unit at Grand Isle Resort & Spa, Great Exuma, Bahamas $200 Resort Credit per Couple for the Spa, Restaurant or any other Service Amenities Donated By: Jack & Candis Wilson and Kevin Mason Restrictions: Based on availability, expires 4/30/15. Cancellations and/or rescheduling cannot be accommodated within 60 days prior to arrival. 88 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 89 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 16 ion PRESIDENTIAL MOLORI SAFARI LODGE IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR 4 Fill your days with private game drives in open air vehicles with expert guides tracking lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, wild dogs, and other extraordinary species. Enjoy gourmet meals prepared by the executive chef especially for you and allow yourself to be pampered in their world class spa. After each thrilling day, watch an African sunset while sipping cocktails and fine wine in the vast African landscape. A special selection of top South African wines and Betz Family wines will be hand selected for you by Steve Griessel of Betz Family Winery. This lot includes: VIP Meet & Greet on the Steps of the Plane to Clear Customs and Immigration at Johannesburg International Airport, South Africa Private Transfers to your Hotel in Johannesburg (Sandton) 2 Rooms for 1 Night at the Davinci Hotel and Suites in Sandton For more information on the Davinci Hotel visit: www.legacyhotels.co.za This is the trip of a lifetime! Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will be met at the aircraft and whisked directly through customs followed by a private transfer to the Davinici Hotel in Mandela Square, Sandton. Johannesburg’s upscale Sandton neighborhood is the city’s business center where many major international companies house their headquarters. Its heart is Nelson Mandela Square with its large, six-meter sculpture of the country’s first democratically elected president. The square also has many of the city’s best restaurants. Private Transfers to the Airstrip in Lanseria The following day travel by private charter in a Pilatus PC 12 to the 174,000 acre Madikwe Game Reserve in northwestern South Africa. Spend four nights at the breathtaking Molori Safari Lodge, a private seven star property with only five suites and thirty-five staff members. Each couple will stay in their own 6,000+ sq. ft. Presidential Suite, which combines elegance with modern African design elements, and offers a magnificent elevated view across the African landscape. Retractable floor-to-ceiling glass doors make the most of the view and give way to a spacious wooden deck, infinity pool, hot spa bath, and alfresco dining area. A Selection of Betz Family Wines and top South African Wines hand-selected for you by Steve Griessel 90 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Private Charter in a Pilatus PC 12 Directly into and out of Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa 4 Nights at Molori Safari Lodge in 2 Presidential Suites For more information on Molori Safari Lodge visit: www.molorisafari.com All Meals, Drinks, Game Drives and Activities Included at Molori Lodge Private Transfers Back to Johannesburg International Airport Donated By: Steve & Bridgit Griessel of Betz Family Winery and Molori Safari Lodge Restrictions: Advance reservations required and based upon availability. Offer expires 4/30/15. 91 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 17 ion PALATE TO PALETTE Translating the beauty of wine from palate to palette, Thomas Arvid is pleased to join old and new friends in supporting the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation with the rare opportunity to own an Arvid original. Good things come in threes and this unique mixed media composition features the perfect “Trifecta” of balance in pencil, charcoal and oil. With a bottle signed by the artist and a special dedication of your choice, this is a coveted opportunity to take home an Arvid without waiting on his five year commission list. A self-taught artist, Thomas Arvid has focused on the subject of wine for over 15 years. Arvid recently completed his first museum exhibition and has been featured in USA Today, LA Times, Wine Spectator and named “one of 50 artists you should know” by US Art Magazine. His original and limited edition works reside in homes on every continent. To see more paintings by Thomas Arvid, please visit thomasarvid.com. This lot includes: “Palate to Palette” Original Mixed Media by Thomas Arvid Donated By: Thomas Arvid Fine Art, Inc. About the Artist: Thomas Arvid continues to astonish both art and wine enthusiasts with his monumental compositions that capture the delicate beauty of wine and the evocative pleasure of its consumption. Achieving widespread success with his iconic portrayals of the wine experience, Arvid has become synonymous with the art of living graciously. Arvid conveys in vivid detail one of the most enjoyable aspects of life – getting together with friends to enjoy good conversation over the perfect bottle of wine. 92 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 93 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 18 ion CLASSIC CALIFORNIA CULTS The world of wine has always presented to the true oenophile wines so unique they are in a category all of their own. Two centuries ago the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 resulted from the 1855 Exposition Universelle de Paris, when Emperor Napoleon III requested a classification system for France’s best Bordeaux wines which were to be on display for visitors from around the world. In the new world, we take a simpler approach; we classify wines of extraordinary value as “Cult Wines”; wines that are so desirable that they are in a class all of their own. This lot includes: 2007 Hundred Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Kayli Morgan Vineyard (WS 92, RP 100) This year Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is pleased to offer for your bidding pleasure the best of the best. Expect competitive bidding on this very special lot! 2005 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville (WS 95, RP 95) 2007 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard (WS 98, RP 96) 2001 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville (WS 92, RP 99) 2009 Bond Quella (WS 94, RP 96) 2010 Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon, Tychson Hill Vineyard (WS 92, RP 96) Donated By: Supporters of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation 94 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 95 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 19 ion FIND YOUR BALANCE AT MIRAVAL RESORT & SPA FOR 4 This lot includes: 4 Nights in a Luxury 2 Bedroom Villa for 4 at Miraval Resort & Spa Round-trip Transportation from Airport $600 Resort Credit per person Get away for some rest and rejuvenation. The Miraval Spa in Tucson Arizona is world renowned for its refined and elegant service while creating an environment of wellness and a life in balance. Enjoy four nights in one of Miraval’s most exclusive villas, not available to the general public. Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona is a luxury wellness resort dedicated to opening eyes, mind and hearts. Miraval’s focus on sustainable living, casita-style guest accommodations and the spectacular Life in Balance Spa was recently named #1 Spa in the U.S. by Andrew Harper and #1 Wellness Spa in the U.S. by Travel+Leisure. For nearly two decades, Miraval has built its programming around the concept of Life in Balance™ and is committed to facilitate whatever depth and nature of experience you seek. Find balance with the most innovative spa services in the world. Learn more at miravalresorts.com. Unlimited Access to Resort Facilities & Scheduled Activities Three Gourmet Meals Daily, Unlimited Snacks, Evening Hors D’ Oeuvres Dedicated Villa Concierge Donated By: Bob Kirk Restrictions: Advance reservations required and based on availability. Offer expires 4/30/15. Each of the villas at Miraval is artfully cocooned within its own slope of earth, giving the cumulative effect that they rise organically from the desert itself. Sightlines and building heights are meticulously optimized, capturing the Sonoran desertscape. Residences are oriented and organized to capture the breeze, and maximize the theatrical interplay as sunny days dissolve into moonlit nights. Terraces and trellises offer the luxury of sleeping and showering outdoors. Every focal axis is artfully resolved, drawing energy from the flow of the space through the house and to the mountains beyond. 96 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 97 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 20 ion DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR 2 This lot includes: 2 Night Stay for 2 at Goldeneye’s Original Apple Drying House VIP Tasting of Goldeneye Pinot Noirs Picnic Lunch in the Vineyard or Dinner in Town with the Duckhorn Winemaking team 3L 2011 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Enjoy a Pinot filled weekend in the heart of Anderson Valley with a two night stay for two guests at Goldeneye’s original apple drying house. Goldeneye began making premium quality Pinot Noir from its estate winery in the Anderson Valley in 1997. Influenced by the cool climate of the Pacific Ocean, Goldeneye is nestled in the heart of the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County along Highway 128, the route to the Mendocino Coast. In addition, you can sit back and relax while savoring the Goldeneye Pinot Noirs during an intimate VIP tasting. Join the winemaking team for a picnic lunch in the vineyards or a dinner in town. Included is a 3 liter of 2011 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot, a 3 liter of Paraduxx Z Blend and two magnums of 2010 Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. 3L 2010 Paraduxx Z Blend Napa Valley Red Wine 2 1.5Ls 2010 Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Jarvis Estate Winey VIP Tour, Tasting, & Lunch with Winemaker Ted Henry 6L 2004 Jarvis Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon* 6L 2004 Jarvis Lake William* Over at Jarvis, our friends have customized a 3L of their 2004 Reserve and Lake William. Also, enjoy a personal tour and tasting with winemaker Ted Henry, followed by lunch at one of Napa’s great restaurants paired with Jarvis wines. Cheers! Donated By: Duckhorn Portfolio and Jarvis Estate Winery Restrictions: Accommodations, tours, and tastings based on availability and mutually agreeable dates. Airfare not included. Offer expires 4/30/15. 98 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 99 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 21 ion LITTLE PALM ISLAND FOR 4 Little Palm Island Resort & Spa is a piece of paradise discreetly located off the fabled Florida Keys coastline so remote it’s only accessible by sea-plane or boat. A best-kept secret for US presidents and celebrities, your escape is simply waiting to drink you in. Travel the best way we know how, by private jet where two bungalows are on hold for four lucky winners to enjoy a two night mid-week stay at this romantic hideaway. To make this trip just a little more special, we have arranged for your choice of a dinner cruise, a day charter, or Dry Tortugas tour aboard the 42 foot luxury cruiser the Gale Wins. Learn more about this beautiful yacht and her crew at www.yachttoseakeywest.com. This lot includes: Private Roundtrip Travel for 4 Your private jet will depart from Destin Airport and arrive in Key West before you know it with no hassles, security lines, or connecting flights. There is no better way to travel! 2 Bungalows for a 2 Night Mid-Week Stay for 4 at Little Palm Island 2 Rooms for 2 Nights Stay at The Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa Little Palm Island Chef’s Table 7 Course Dinner for 4 Your Choice of a Dinner Cruise, Day Charter, or Dry Tortugas Tour on Gale Wins Wine Dinner for 4 at Brendan Orr’s Roof Top Café in Key West* Donated By: Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, John & Margaret Sheehan, and Gale Wins Charter Restrictions: Expires 12/20/14. A $50 resort fee per room, per night will be additional. Subject to availability Sunday-Thursday and some blackout dates may apply. 100 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 101 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 22 ion ENCHANTING ALPHA OMEGA FOR 4 This lot includes: 1 Night at the Ritz Carlton San Francisco Club Level Rooms for 2 Couples San Francisco Bay Wine and Food Pairing Sunset Cruise on Yacht U.S.S. Alpha Omega 2 Days and 2 Nights at Vintners Robin and Michelle Baggett’s Napa Home Dinner at Celebrity Chef Michael Chiarello’s Restaurant Bottega for 4 Two couples will take an enchanting three day and three night journey exploring everything magical in the City by the Bay - San Francisco, followed by an oenophiles’ dream escape to Napa Valley for an extreme wine and food sensory explosion. First you will check in for your overnight stay at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton San Francisco Club Level. Later in the afternoon you will board Alpha Omega Vintners Robin and Michelle Baggett’s yacht, the USS Alpha Omega, for a wine and food pairing sunset tour of the San Francisco Bay. The following morning you may start your day with an early round of golf at the Olympic Club or explore the beautiful city of San Francisco. After lunch your driver will whisk you off to Napa Valley for two days and two nights at Robin and Michelle’s home. Breakfast at 5 Star Hotel & Michelin-rated Restaurant Auberge de Soleil for 4 Vineyard Lunch at Alpha Omega for 4 Private Reserve Tasting with Winemaker Jean Hoefliger at Alpha Omega for 4 2 Private Reserve Tastings at “by appointment only” Wineries for 4 Private Vintner and Winemaker Dinner at Alpha Omega for 4 1.5L Signed Alpha Omega Flagship Wine ERA Complimentary Mercedes SUV to use During Your Trip Relax and get settled joining Robin and Michelle for sunset cocktails and bocce in the vineyards before heading to dinner at popular celebrity Chef and Esquire Magazines 2013 Chef of the Year- Michael Chiarello’s restaurant, Bottega. Roundtrip Transportation to Napa and Back to San Francisco For your first morning in Napa, you will enjoy a bountiful Champagne breakfast at 5-Star Hotel and Michelin restaurant Auberge de Soleil. Afterwards you will join Alpha Omega Winemaker Jean Hoefliger at the winery for a private tasting of Alpha Omega’s reserve and allocated only wines. Restrictions: Subject to availability and mutually agreeable dates. Offer expires 4/30/15. Donated By: Alpha Omega Winery After a lunch on the terrace amongst the vineyards at the winery, you will head to private tastings at two other highly-regarded, by-appointment-only wineries. After a day of tasting the beautiful wines of Napa Valley, you will end your day at Alpha Omega. The winery is yours for the evening to enjoy a vintner and winemaker dinner where winemaker Jean Hoefliger has personally selected your wines and menu for you. Also included in this lot is a signed Magnum of Alpha Omega’s premium Flagship Wine ERA. 102 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 103 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 23 ion STUNNING SANTORINI FOR 8 This lot benefits: Shelter House of Northwest Florida Explore Santorini’s beauty and romance while sailing on a private daytime or sunset catamaran cruise. You will set sail from Marina Vlihada, sailing onwards to the tip of the island; from here you have the most awe-inspiring view of the whole Aegean Sea and the surrounding Greek islands stretching out in front of you. You will sail to the famous volcanic hot springs where you will have the chance to take a healing swim in the sulphurous waters. Explore private bays and coves of Palia Kammeni where you may relax, take a swim, and do some snorkeling in the clear blue waters. This lot also includes a private wine tour and dinner. Your group will visit two distinct island wineries and enjoy a private wine-tasting and private tour in their cellars. You will have the opportunity to taste eight different types of wine, including a precious ten year-old Vinsanto wine. The day will wind down with a three-course dinner at a renowned fine restaurant by the sea shore paired with wine and dessert served at the end. This lot includes: 5 Night Stay for 8 people in a 4 Bedroom Native Eco Lodge Villa on the Island of Santorini (October 1-6, 2014) This lot will take eight people for five nights, October 1-6, 2014, to the beautiful Greek Island of Santorini for a romantic adventure that includes a luxury villa, private catamaran cruise and exclusive wine cellar tour and dinner. Santorini is among the most idyllic of the Greek Islands. Its cliffside ocean views are some of the best in the world. Just outside your Santorini villa, you’ll find beautiful black and red-sand beaches, scattered wineries, and timeworn cathedrals whose bright white stucco is a brilliant contrast to the shimmering blue sea below. Private 5 Hour Daytime or Sunset Catamaran Cruise around the Island of Santorini Exclusive Wine Tour and 3 Course Dinner for 8 Donated By: Supporters of Shelter House of Northwest Florida Restrictions: DATE SPECIFIC- Valid only October 1-6, 2014. Airfare not included. Native Eco Villa is located on the rim of the cliff at the village of Imerovigli with the world’s most beautiful scenery. Your private villa offers four bedrooms on two floors, each with their own bathroom, offering a true Santorini experience in surroundings of understated elegance. The two fluid shaped Jacuzzi’s (one on each floor) offer relaxation for guests to embrace the beauty right in front of their eyes. Connecting the two floors is an indoor winding staircase carved inside the mountain. Technology features like Wi-Fi, a media center, an on-site manager and daily housekeeping services, access to a personal concierge and a pre-stocked kitchen complete this luxury experience. To learn more visit: http://www.native.gr/ 104 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 105 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 24 ion DOVE ISLAND LODGE FOR 2 This aircraft gives you the flexibility to carry up to seven people to remote lakes, streams, and bays sometimes not accessible by boat. Fly fishing in Alaska defines the purity of the sport, and oftentimes your only company on the trip will be bears, bald eagles, and other wildlife. This lot includes: Airfare In and Out of Sitka, Alaska on Delta & Alaskan Airlines 2 Nights at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront This lot benefits: Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast 3 Night Stay for 2 people in a 2 Room Luxury Suite with Oceanfront Balcony at Dove Island Lodge 2 Days of Flyout Freshwater or Saltwater Fishing All Meals Included with 5 Course Gourmet Dinners Fish Processing and Packing for Flight Home Airport Pickup and Delivery Access to Alaska Airline “Boardroom” lounge at Seattle Seatac Airport Donated By: Dove Island Lodge- Sitka, Alaska and Paul & Shelah Zmigrosky Sitka Alaska in Southeast Alaska offers world class King Salmon, Halibut and Steelhead Fly Fishing from a 5 Star Fishing Lodge in Alaska located on a private island near Sitka Alaska. Dove Island Lodge, Sitka Alaska is home to some of the best King Salmon, Halibut and Steelhead Fly Fishing in the world. Restrictions: Valid until September 15th, 2014 based on availability. No cash value and nontransferable. Does not include taxes, fishing license, gratuities, alcohol. Package may be extended for additional cost to buyer. Imagine the thrill of hooking a trophy steelhead while fly fishing in Alaska upon a remote wilderness stream. At Dove Island Lodge they use lightweight fly rods and spinning gear to target rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, cutthroat trout, steelhead, silver and sockeye salmon. Southeast Alaska is famous for its myriad of lakes and streams, accessible only via float plane. Dove Island is the only lodge in Sitka operating its own floatplane for fly out excursions. Their local fishing guides have cultivated their passion for fly fishing in Alaska into a profession, and combine their knowledge with a lifetime of experience. 106 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 107 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 25 ion CASA DE CAMPO FOR 6 This lot benefits: Youth Village This lot includes: 5 Night Stay for 6 in a Private 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Villa in Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Casa de Campo Was Voted The Caribbean’s Leading Golf Resort at the “Caribbean and Americas 2012 World Travel Awards” Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic is a Caribbean paradise with pristine beaches, an elite spa, acclaimed dining and a marina for water activities of all sorts. This 7,000-acre resort has all you could want including a Cygalle Healing Spa, chic boutiques, private beaches, and the Altos de Chavon village; with museums, restaurants, an amphitheater and church. However, this beautiful resort is best known for its fabulous golf. Ranked as the number one course in the Caribbean and 43rd in the top 100 courses worldwide by Golf Magazine, Pete Dye´s classic Teeth of the Dog attracts the best professional and amateur golfers in the world. To learn more visit www.casadecampo.com.do. Private Chef in Your Villa Each Night Note: Groceries at Winners Expense Private Pool and Daily Maid Service Foursome of Golf on the World Famous “Teeth of the Dog” Ranked the #1 Course in the Caribbean Round-Trip Airport Transfers to/from La Romana Airport Donated By: Supporters of Youth Village Restrictions: Available May 1 - December 1, 2014 and subject to availability, $20 resort fee per day per person responsibility of winning bidder. 108 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 109 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 26 ion UNDISCOVERED WINE COUNTRY FOR 4 Experience the tranquility of Oregon wine country from Domaine Serene’s luxurious guesthouse retreat. This beautifully appointed “home away from home” is the perfect place to start your wine country vacation and the ideal sanctuary at the end of a memorable day among the vines. Perched at the top of the Dundee Hills, Oregon’s premiere wine-growing region, you’ll enjoy picturesque views and close proximity to some of the best wines in the world. Discover this unique and unspoiled region, relax and recharge in your private retreat and enjoy life.... the Domaine Serene way. The Heathman Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Portland, will be your first stop on the way to Oregon wine country. The Heathman Hotel offers impeccable service and modern amenities with a dash of style. Named one of the “World’s Best Places to Stay” by Conde Nast Traveler, this property has a 30 year strong AAA Four-Diamond Award and earned the highly coveted four-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. To kick things off, we’ve thrown in dinner and Portland’s Epicurean walking tour- a unique and delicious walking tour where you’ll taste the foods and sip drinks, while discovering Portland’s amazing culinary scene. Domaine Serene Winery VIP Tour & Tasting for 4 Go behind the scenes for a private tour through the landmark five-level gravity flow winery and learn the intricacies of winemaking where guests will see first hand how ultra-premium, hand-crafted boutique wine is made. After the tour, enjoy a private tasting of exclusive single vineyard offerings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the beautiful cave. 2 Gift Boxes of Award-Winning, Flagship Wine 2011 Evenstad Reserve and 2010 Single Vineyard Chardonnay* A Bottle of Domaine Serene Chardonnay and Domaine Serene Pinot Noir to enjoy during your visit Willamette Valley Vineyards Blending Seminar or sub-AVA seminar and Barrel Tasting 1 Night Stay at The Heathman Hotel in Portland Two $100 Gift Certificates to The Heathman Restaurant & Bar 4 Tickets to Portland’s Epicurean Excursion Walking Tour Donated By: Ken & Grace Evanstad of Domaine Serene, The Heathman Hotel, Willamette Valley Vineyards, and Joan & Steve Carter Restrictions: Based on availability and mutually agreeable dates, offer expires 4/30/15. This lot includes: 4 Night Stay at Domaine Serene’s Winery Hill House for 4 A Domaine Serene concierge will assist you as you plan your trip to Oregon wine country and will make sure the guesthouse is stocked with continental breakfast items. Wine Reception at the Home of Ken & Grace Evanstad Enjoy an early evening reception with hors d’oeuvres and select Library Wines from the Evanstad’s cellar while surrounded by the vineyards that produced them. 110 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 111 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 27 ion ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH This Lot Benefits: Habitat for Humanity of Walton County Come to a place where the shadow from the starlight is softer than a lullaby, high up in the Rockies in Breckenridge, Colorado. This beautiful 5,500 square foot home is yours for a full week. With five bedrooms and five and a half baths, take the whole family or a large group of friends. Situated on eight acres of forest, but just five minutes from quaint downtown Breckenridge, this home offers the perfect base for skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, hiking, fishing, and much more. Included with your stay $1000 credit to the activities of your choice- lift tickets and snowmobile tours in the winter, or hiking and tee times in the summer. Make your choice and we will take care of the rest! This lot includes: 7 Night Stay in a Private Mountain Home in Breckenridge, Colorado $1000 Credit to the Activities of Your Choice 112 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Donated By: Sam and Barbara Reda Restrictions: Cleaning fees included. Activities are limited to $1000 value. Advanced reservations required. This home is available the following dates at the time of publication: 2014: 12/5/2014-12/19/2014 2015: 2/6/2015-3/06/2015; 4/3/2015-5/1/2015 113 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 28 ion LAFITE ROTHSCHILD OF WASHINGTON FOR 4 This lot includes: 2 Rooms for 3 Nights in Luxury Accommodations at Willows Lodge A luxurious experience awaits at Willows Lodge boutique hotel in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country. The Lodge is innovative, stylish and recently awarded #12 Best Hotel in US & Canada and #80 Best Hotel in the World by Travel & Leisure Magazine. Dinner for 4 at the Barking Frog with Greg & Stacy Lill of DeLille Cellars Enjoy a multi-course meal paired with wines from DeLille Cellars. 6L DeLille Cellars 2011 Chaleur Estate One of 8 Produced – Inlayed with 24K Gold DeLille Cellars Tour for 4 with Greg Lill & Visit to the Chihuly Art Studio Dale Chihuly has led the avant-garde in the development of glass as a fine art and his much-honored and sought after pieces are included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide. Donated By: DeLille Cellars Restrictions: Subject to availability. Advance reservations required. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Expires 4/30/15. Enjoy the best of Washington State with DeLille Cellars, which was recognized by Robert Parker as the “Lafite Rothschild” of Washington state wineries. Two couples will enjoy luxurious accommodations, a tour and tasting at DeLille with Greg Lill, dinner with Greg and his wife, Stacy, an art studio visit, and last but certainly not least, a 6L of DeLille Chaleur Estate. If desired, the winning bidders may schedule use of this lot during the Auction of Washington Wines, August 14-16, 2014 which includes complementary attendance for two couples and two lunches with The Lills in lieu of dinner to accommodate the weekend’s events. 114 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 115 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 29 ion “BLACK CARD” WINE DINNER The wine community of Northwest Florida is comprised of a special group of people that come together and do great work while enjoying spectacular wine and true gourmet meals. This year Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation supporters have created a very special dinner to raise money for the children’s charities of Northwest Florida. Our very own Tim Creehan will lead a team of regional chefs that have supported DCWAF in past dinners. Each Chef will create and produce one course for this exceptional dinner. Chef Creehan’s restaurant, Cuvee Bistro, has won the coveted Wine Spectator Award of Excellence seven times and is regularly chosen as the top restaurant in its market, will be the location for the dinner. This dinner will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Cuvee Bistro in Destin. The wines however are the highlight of this unique dinner, and our team of culinary experts will create a menu to match these extraordinary wines. Only TWO tables left for this dinner, the other four tables are sold! Gather your friends and get your paddles ready- you don’t want to miss this incomprable wine dinner. The top two bidders representing a total of eight attendees per table will win this lot and attend the dinner of the year! This lot includes: 5 Course Wine Dinner for 24 Couples led by Chef Tim Creehan and a Lineup of Culinary All-Stars Dinner Wines Include: Krug Grande Cuvee NV 2011 Paul Hobbs Richard Dinner Vineyard Chardonnay (RP 92-94) 2010 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir (WS 95) 2009 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 96) 2010 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon (RP 98) 2010 Dominus Napa Red (RP 100) 2009 Chateau Coutet Barsac Sauternes Donated By: Chef Tim Creehan and Supporters of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Restrictions: DATE SPECIFIC- This is a date specific lot Sunday 10/19/14. Each winning bidder is responsible for a table of 8 at the dinner. 116 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 117 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 30 ion RENOWNED REVANA FOR 4 This lot includes: 3 Nights at the Revana Family Vineyard Guest House for 2 Couples Tour, Tasting and a Private Dinner at the Winery for the 2 Couples 3L 2011 Revana Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 6 Bottles 2011 Sitar Pinot Noir in Wooden Collector’s Box An exceptional vineyard site, meticulous farming and masterful winemaking result in world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. The Revana Estate Vineyard is situated in a prime part of St. Helena where deep, well-drained alluvial soils pair with warm days and cool nights to provide an ideal terroir for Cabernet Sauvignon. Hands-on vineyard management ensures that the natural potential of each vine is realized and only perfect Cabernet grapes are brought into the winery. Donated By: Revana Family Vineyard Restrictions: Guest house is subject to availability. Two months advance reservations requires. Expires 4/30/15. Once in the winery, Thomas Brown’s artfully restrained approach to winemaking allows for pure expression of the Revana Estate Vineyard. Employing natural yeasts, gentle maceration and attention to every detail, Thomas crafts wines of purity, depth, character, and elegance. Revana Family Vineyard will host two couples for three nights at their guest house overlooking the beautiful estate vineyard. Located just north of St. Helena, the guest house is also close to other wineries, great restaurants, and shopping. The winning bidders will also enjoy dinner at the winery, a tour and tasting, and a great selection of wines to go home with. 118 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 119 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 31 ion Beginning with primitive, “folk art” style works, Justin soon moved to a much more textured, classically impressionistic style of work. He credits a viewing of Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” as the epiphany that sent him searching for a medium, and a technique that would allow him to achieve the deeply textured, multidimensional work he crafts today. JUSTIN GAFFREY LIVE This lot benefits: Food for Thought Witness the magic happen before your eyes. Justin Gaffrey will create a one of kind piece LIVE at Saturday’s Reserve Tasting & Walkabout. Immediately following, this original work of art will be auctioned off, on stage, at our Live Auction. Stop over and join the fun, who knows you might be some inspiration! About the Artist: It was as a renowned chef and restaurant owner that Justin first expressed his creative drive. The love he felt for the act of creating was what ultimately drove him from the daily grind of the restaurant business, to the purely creative life of the visual artist. Working now exclusively with pure acrylic paints (no fillers are used) and using mostly the palette knife, he produces works of breathtaking beauty and complexity. His technique might best be described as “sculpting with paint.” Most works utilize colors that are extraordinarily vibrant, but he also produces wonderful soft palettes of muted tones, sometimes working entirely in white. While the subject matter is varied, his works are all reflections of the beauty he finds in the natural world that surrounds him daily along Highway 30-A. His work is now widely collected and graces venues throughout the United States. Justin creates only original works and sells them exclusively through his Galleries in Seaside, Florida and his Gallery/Studio in Blue Mountain Beach, Florida. This lot includes: Justin Gaffrey Original Created LIVE at the 9th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction Reserve Tasting Donated By: Justin Gaffrey 120 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 121 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 32 ion HUMANITARIAN SAFARI AT VICTORIA FALLS FOR 4 This lot benefits: Opportunity Inc. This lot includes: 7 Night Stay for 2 Couples at The Islands of Siankaba Luxury Lodge Helicopter Tour over Victoria Falls Elephant Back Safari Transfer to and from Livingstone Airport Complimentary Meals, Local Drinks, and House Wines Sunset Cruise and Fishing on the Zambezi River Mokoro Trips and Guided Nature Trail Walks Donated By: The Islands of Siankaba Luxury Lodge, and Opportunity Inc. This lot includes seven glorious nights at the “Seventh Wonder of the Natural World,” Victoria Falls, Zambia South Africa. Stay at The Islands of Siankaba luxury lodge, ranked #1 of the twenty-seven specialty lodging locations in Livingston. The lodge is located on two private islands in the middle of the mighty Zambezi River situated between the magnificent Victoria Falls, and the world famous Chobe National Park. The lodge has been developed as a luxurious five star retreat with outstanding cuisine and uncompromising levels of personal service to exclusively sleep just fourteen guests. Each of Siankaba’s seven secluded chalets has been uniquely designed to maximize comfort and privacy while boasting spectacular views of the Zambezi River. The unique feature of the lodge is the series of walkways and bridges that link the two islands together. Restrictions: Advance reservations required and based upon availability. Offer extended through 4/30/15. This lot offers a very special option for the winners traveling to the Islands of Siankaba. Near the resort are several native villages with a significant number of children. We encourage the winners of this lot to meet with the teachers and tribal elders in these villages to find a way to carry the DCWAF mission to these distant shores. When you are ready to book your accommodations the DCWAF staff will put you in touch with the resort owner to facilitate arrangements. Learn more at: http://www.siankaba.net/ 122 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 123 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 33 ion BEST OF BORDEAUX Every year, Destin Charity Wine Auction turns to Michel Thilbault of Chan’s Wine World to select for our auction rare wines from the land where it all began centuries ago. It is with great pride and a tip of the hat to Michel that we present this year’s collection of old world stunners. This lot includes: 2010 Chateau Clos l’Eglise (WS 94, RP 95) 2010 Chateau Branon (WS 94, RP 97) 2010 Chateau Pichon Lalande (WS 93, RP 95+) 2009 Chateau Lynch Bages (WS 96, RP 98) 2009 Chateau Pavie Decesse (WS 96, RP 98) 2008 Chateau Montrose (WS 91, RP 95) 2008 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou (WS 92, RP 96-98) 2009 Chateau Coutet (WS 95, RP 96-98) Donated By: Supporters of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation 124 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 125 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 34 ion TRIPLE HEADER FOR 6 We have combined three of the finest winemakers in Napa Valley to create a very special auction lot. Longtime DCWAF supporters Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery teamed up with Forman Vineyard and Ladera Vineyards, to form a true triple header of Napa’s finest wines. Enjoy a lunch for six with wines from Spottswoode Estate and Forman on day one and a lunch, tour and tasting with Ladera on day two. Three lucky couples will also enjoy the extraordinary wines from these top producers. The wines included with this lot are a great addition to anyone’s cellar. Each couple receives one magnum of Spottswoode Cabernet and a 3L of Forman Chardonnay. Only a few of the 3Ls are released each year, so these bottles are very rare. Finally, each couple receives two magnums of 2006 Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet. This trip will create memories that will last a lifetime! This lot includes: Wine Lunch for 6 at Spottswoode paired with Spottswoode and Forman Wines VIP tour, tasting and wine lunch for 6 at Ladera Vineyards 3 1.5Ls 2011 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon (RP 90) 3 1.5Ls 2012 Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc* 3 3Ls 2011 Forman Chardonnay 6 1.5Ls 2006 Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (RP 91) Donated By: Spottswoode Estate Vineyard, Forman Vineyard, and Ladera Vineyards Restrictions: Subject to availability, expires 4/30/15. 126 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 127 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 35 ion BEAUTIFUL BURGUNDY FOR 4 This lot includes: 2 Rooms for 5 Nights at L’Hotel de Beaune VIP Tour & Tasting for 4 at Domaine Champy, with a Visit to Historic and Picturesque Clos de la Chapelle VIP Tour & Tasting for 4 at 2 Additional Wineries Chosen by Mark O’Connell of Domaine Champy There is no better way to learn about wine then to visit the origin of its birth. For the truest of wine lovers, a trip to Burgundy must be on your bucket list of places to visit. The domains of Burgundy will open their doors and share their secrets with four lucky winners of this lot. $200 Gift Certificate to L’Hotel de Beaune Bistro Your base to explore this beautiful region is the city of Beaune, the geographical, commercial and historical capital of the region. First founded as one of Julius Caesar’s encampments in 52 BC, Beaune is the tourist and wine center for the Cote D’Or. Spend 5 nights at L’Hotel de Beaune with a $200 gift certificate for meals at L’Hotel de Beaune Bistro. Enjoy a VIP tour and tasting at Domaine Champy with a visit to historic and picturesque Clos de la Chapelle. Mark O’Connell, a significant and longtime supporter of DCWAF and owner of Domaine Champy, will select two other wineries for a tour and tasting based on the personal preference of the winning bidders. Don’t miss your chance for a wonderful trip to the land of Domaine Drouhin, Bouchard Pere et Fils, Jadot and Latour. Restrictions: Based on availability, advance reservations required, expires 4/30/15 128 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Donated By: Mark and Lynn O’Connell 129 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 36 ion ALMOST HEAVEN AT THE GREENBRIER FOR 8 Round of Golf for 8 on The Snead, the Members-Only Course The Snead is an 18-hole, Tom Fazio-designed course. Your day is inclusive of green, cart fees, and taxes. Lunch for 2 Days at Your Choice of The Lodge or The Summit $25 Match Play Voucher for use in the Casino Club Access to Members-Only Spa and unlimited activities at the Greenbrier Resort Your wish is our command, this year our generous donors have gifted us with an additional night! This is your chance to indulge in the history and luxury of the renowned Greenbrier, all while experiencing the exclusivity found only at The Greenbrier Sporting Club, the members-only residential enclave. This once-in-a-lifetime offer provides you a glimpse into the Sporting Club homeowner lifestyle as you enjoy a rare opportunity to access several of their private amenities. Donated By: Jim and Sherre Bunch This lot includes: 4 Nights Accommodations at The Greenbrier Sporting Club Home of Jim & Sherre Bunch for 4 Couples A charming mountain home with exceptional views, this four bedroom retreat overlooks a pond and timeless grist mill. The home is 3,200 square feet and nestled within Howard’s Creek, a village of only 44 homes. 130 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Restrictions: The certificate is valid through 4/26/15, excluding holidays, and cannot be used for any meetings or conventions. Reservations will be accepted depending on the availability at The Greenbrier Sporting Club and the cottage owner’s availability, Jim and Sherre Bunch. Cottage/House cleaning fees are to the guest. Blackout dates do apply during June 29- July 6, 2014, due to the Greenbrier Classic. Access to spa and unlimited activities and limited to 3 nights, 4 days of your stay. 131 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 37 ion PERFECT PAIR FOR 4 This lot includes: 3 Night Stay at Saint Helena’s 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Estate Cottage Wine Tasting & Tour for 4 at Saint Helena Winery Vertical for Each Couple: 1.5L 2006 Saint Helena Winery Sympa Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L 2007 Saint Helena Winery Sympa Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Fisher Vineyards and Saint Helena Winery have teamed up for a stellar wine experience. Saint Helena Winery welcomes the winners of this lot for three nights at their Estate cottage, a tour and tasting of the property, and an outstanding vertical of Saint Helena’s Sympa Reserve Cabernet. The manicured vineyards surround this oasis, shelter it from the crowds, and give voice to this historic estate. Pairing up to complete your experience is Fisher Vineyards. Enjoy a night at Farmhouse Inn, one of Travel + Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Hotels 2013’. Spend a day with Fisher Vineyards, with a VIP tour and tasting followed by a lunch amidst the serene setting of Madrone Grove and overlooking Wedding Vineyard. The meal, prepared in a Tuscan wood-burning oven, will include fresh produce from the family garden, and will be paired with Estate wines. Following this is a tour and tasting at neighboring Bellwether Farms. Their cheeses are used by many of the finest restaurants across the country and have been featured in The New York Times, Martha Stewart, Sunset Magazine, Williams Sonoma, Fine Cooking and other gourmet food magazines. Finally take home a generous helping of Fisher Vineyards finest! 1.5L 2008 Saint Helena Winery Sympa Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1 Night Stay for 4 at Farmhouse Inn, Sonoma County VIP Lunch, Tour, & Tasting at Fisher Vineyards for 4 paired with Estate Wines and Hosted by a Fisher Family Member Tour and Tasting at Bellwether Farms 3L Etched & Signed 2007 Fisher Vineyards Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L Signed 2007 Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L Signed 2007 Fisher Vineyards Mountain Estate 1.5L Signed 2007 Fisher Vineyards Wedding Vineyard 1.5L Signed 2007 Fisher Vineyards Cameron Fisher Donated By: Saint Helena Winery and Fisher Vineyards Restrictions: Advance reservations required, based on availability and mutually agreeable dates. Offered March-October 2014 & 2015. 132 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 133 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 38 ion ST. EMILION FOR 8 This lot includes: 5 Nights’ Accommodations in a Luxury Villa for 4 Couples in St. Emilion Cooking School, Dinner, Winery Tour & Tasting at Chateau Ambe Tour Pourret Winery Tour, Tasting & Dinner with Owner Helene Garcin Levesque at Chateau Barde Haut Tour & Tasting at Chateau Mouton Rothschild This lot benefits: Children’s Volunteer Health Network Saint-Emilion is one of the principal red wine areas of Bordeaux along with the Médoc, Graves and Pomerol. Saint-Emilion’s history goes back to prehistoric times and the area is a World Heritage site, with fascinating Romanesque churches and ruins stretching all along steep and narrow streets. Tour & Tasting at Chateau Haut Brion Tour & Tasting at Chateau Pontet Canet Four couples will savor all Bordeaux has to offer while staying in your luxury villa for five nights November 1st to November 6th, 2014. Your villa comes with four bedrooms, all with ensuite baths, a two sided fireplace, heated swimming pool, and a large gourmet kitchen. What really makes this trip special are the arrangements we have made on your behalf. Chateau Ambe Tour Pourret is providing a cooking class and wine dinner along with a tour and tasting one evening and Chateau Barde Haut is also offering a tour and tasting and a wine dinner. To top it off, enjoy tours and tastings at Château Mouton Rothschild, Haut Brion & Pontet Canet. Donated By: Supporters of Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Helen Garcin Levesque, Francoise Lannoye, and Anthony Moses Restrictions: DATE SPECIFIC- Arrival is 11/1/14 and departure is 11/6/14. 134 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 135 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 39 ion RAISE YOUR PADDLE TO SAVE A LIFE! This lot benefits: Pathways for Change The Clinton Cox Memorial Fund was established by Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation to support Pathways for Change. The mission of this fund is to save the lives of young people plagued with substance abuse. This faith based addiction treatment program has a very high success rate. Many of the individuals supported by this fund are parents; this fund provides the treatment needed to keep families together. Please raise your paddle to save a life! 136 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 137 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 40 ion NEW YORK, NEW YORK! This lot benefits: Emerald Coast Autism Center Car Service transportation to and from LaGuardia, Kennedy or Newark airports Deluxe Helicopter tour for 2 over New York City Experience a 30-minute aerial tour of The Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero, Midtown, Central Park, Hudson River, New Jersey, Harlem, Yankee Stadium (on non-game days), George Washington Bridge and the Northern tip of Manhattan. Orchestra seating for 2 to a Broadway show of your choice Includes matinee or evening performances Orchestra seating for 2 to a Lincoln Center performance of your choice Introduction to Vinotherapie Spa Ritual for 2 at the Caudalie Spa at the Plaza Hotel Half day spa ritual includes: Caudalie Wrap of your choice, Caudalie Massage, Caudalie Facial of your choice, Wine lesson in French Paradox Wine Lounge with Wine & Cheese Festival pairing for two. $200 Dinner Gift Certificate to Gramercy Tavern Located on 42 E. 20th Street, between Park Ave. South and B’way. Gramercy Tavern offers renowned contemporary American cuisine. $200 Dinner Gift Certificate to Robert Restaurant – Columbus Circle Robert Restaurant is located atop the Museum of Arts & Design and offers an expansive view of Columbus Circle, Central Park, Broadway and Central Park West. Donated By: Ellen Marks & Monica Boll, and Supporters of Emerald Coast Autism Center This trip offers the best of New York City! Accommodations, airfare, car service, and all the bright lights and night life that the city that never sleeps has to offer. Need more? Also included is a helicopter tour of the city, dinners, Broadway shows, and Carnegie Hall. Restrictions: Show tickets subject to availability. Offer expires 04/30/15, and to be scheduled upon mutually agreeable dates. Advance reservations required. Spa certificate does not include 20% service charge or 4.5% tax. This lot includes: 4 Night Stay for 2 in 1-Bed/1-Bath Private NYC Apartment on the Upper West Side The Endicott is located in the heart of the Upper West Side between 81st and 82nd Street on Columbus Avenue, one block away from the Museum of Natural History and the Planetarium, as well as Central Park. 2 Roundtrip Domestic Flights to New York Two coach tickets on any United Airlines (or comparable airline) operated, published, and scheduled service between New York (LaGuardia, Kennedy or Newark) and any city within the United Airlines (or comparable airline) system. 138 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 139 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 41 ion HIGH STYLE WITH V MADRONE FOR 4 Chris and Pauline Tilley might be the most determined winemakers in the Napa Valley. Despite challenges that would have stopped a lesser couple, the Tilley’s have overcome much to create their own piece of paradise in Napa Valley. As might be expected, the wines produced at V Madrone are extraordinary and we are honored to include our friends in this year’s auction. And good friends they are! Two lucky couples will enjoy their trip to the wine country in world class style. Start with individual valley view suites at Auberge du Soleil, simply one of the most luxurious resorts in the country. Add a five course chefs tasting menu dinner at the Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil with wines from the V Madrone library, and breakfast at the resort both mornings. Finish with a tour of the V Madrone winery with barrel and library tastings, catered lunch, and gift box including 2012 V Madrone Chardonnay, 2012 Zinfandel Old Vines, 2010 Petite Sirah Old Vines, and 2011 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon for each couple. This is high style indeed! This lot includes: 2 Valley View Suites for 2 Nights at Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley Chef’s Tasting Dinner Menu at the Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil with selected wines from V Madrone for 4 Breakfast Both Mornings at Auberge du Soleil for 4 A Gift Box of Wine for Each Couple, which includes: 2012 V Madrone Chardonnay 2012 V Madrone Zinfandel Old Vines 2010 V Madrone Petite Sirah Old Vines 2011 V Madrone Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Donated By: Christopher & Pauline Tilley of V Madrone Restrictions: Based on availability, Expires 4/30/15. 140 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 141 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 42 ion SPRING MOUNTAIN TASTING AT THE TOP FOR 2 To insure you have the proper wine to relive this incredible experience add a 12 magnum vertical of the finest Spring Mountain Vineyard has to offer. This lot includes: 2 Night Stay in a Riverview Deluxe Suite with Daily Breakfast River Terrace Inn is a tranquil retreat nestled along the River Trail and the Oxbow Park. The hotel is overlooking the Napa River in the heart of downtown 1.5L 1998 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Founded in 1873 and commemorating 140 years of Cabernet Sauvignon in 2013, Spring Mountain Vineyard has left its mark on Napa Valley as one of its most beautiful, historic and well-respected wine estates. 1.5L 1999 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 92) “Tasting at the Top” is a one-of-a-kind exploration of the private, 845 acre Spring Mountain Vineyard estate by Pinzgauer, a classic WWII troop carrier. You and your guest will meader up the mountain through steep terraces and stands of redwoods , and stop to explore the 140 year old La Perla Vineyard. 1.5L 2001 Elivette (WS 91) When the Pinzgauer reaches the vineyard’s highest elevation of 1,600 feet, guests will be greeted with a breathtaking view of the Napa Valley below and an al fresco wine and cheese tasting. Next stop is the elegant 1885 Villa Miravalle Victorian for an unforgettable chef-prepared lunch partenered with rare library vintages of Elivette, the estate’s signature wine, and other limited production wines. 1.5L 2000 Elivette 1.5L 2002 Elivette (WS 93) 1.5L 2003 Elivette 1.5L 2004 Elivette 1.5L 2005 Elivette 1.5L 2006 Elivette 1.5L 2007 Elivette 1.5L 2008 Elivette 1.5L 2009 Elivette Private Pinzgauer Tour for 2 Al Fresco Wine and Cheese Tasting for 2 Catered Wine-Paired Lunch for 2 Donated By: Spring Mountain Vineyard and River Terrace Inn Restrictions: Subject to availability and mutually agreeable dates. Travel between November and May, advance reservations required. 142 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 143 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 43 ion BAHAMA BREEZE AT THE DUNMORE, HARBOUR ISLAND FOR 4 2 Junior Suites or Suites for 3 Nights 5 Course Wine Dinner for 4 Prepared by Chef Cindy Hutson at the Restaurant at The Dunmore Donated By: Tricia and Gil Besing, Chef Cindy Hutson & Delius Shirley, Destin Jet Restrictions: Blackout dates include Christmas, New Year’s, and the month of March (Note: the hotel is closed each year from August 15-November 15) based on availability, expires 4/30/15. The Dunmore located in Harbour Island, Bahamas is a uniquely special place. First built in 1963 atop the crown of Harbour Island’s pink sand beach, the property has been lovingly renovated by a loyal following of long term guests who bought the property in 2010. The refreshed clubhouse, 13 cottages and grounds are ideal for the most discriminating traveler. Two lucky couples will each enjoy a three night stay in two luxurious accommodations. To make this just a little more special, Chef Cindy Hutson, a longtime supporter of DCWAF, will prepare a five course dinner with specially selected wines from the extensive Dunmore wine cellar. Learn more about this special resort at: www.dunmorebeach.com One last important feature; fly there and back from Destin on your own private jet! This lot includes: Private Round Trip Jet Service for 4 Your private jet will depart from Destin Jet and arrive in the Bahamas before you know it and without the hassle of parking, security lines, or connecting flights. This is the only way to travel! 144 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 145 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 44 ion INSTANT WINE CELLAR If the saying “One can never have enough wine” is true then this lot is for you. Not only will the winner receive 48 bottles of incredible wine, they will receive a True Dual Zone 24 Series stainless steel and glass wine cellar to store their winnings. True’s dual-zone wine storage system has two independent zones allow that for complete flexibility with a temperature range from 40°F to 65°F. This unit works as well in your outdoor summer kitchen as it does inside, even in the middle of a steamy Florida summer! What wine will you store in your new wine storage system? We have a great answer for that question. This wine and a wine system for storage will turn any collection in to a true wine cellar. This lot includes: True’s Dual Zone 24 Series Stainless Steel and Glass Wine Cellar 6 Bottles 2011 Hourglass Blueline Estate Merlot (Not Yet Rated) 6 Bottles 2010 David Arthur Elevation 1147 Cabernet (WS 92, RP 95) 6 Bottles 2008 Sitar Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Prelude (WS 91) 6 Bottles 2006 Poesia (RP 94) 6 Bottles 2011 Alto Moncayo Camp de Borja Garnacha (RP 95) 6 Bottles 2011 Concha y Toro Gran Reserva Chardonnay (WS 90) 6 Bottles 2005 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 6 Bottles 2011 Henri Boillot Pommard Rugiens Donated By: Bay Breeze Patio, Don & Cathy Hay, Steve & Joan Carter, Jack & Candis Wilson, and Glenn & Dana Armentor 146 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 147 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 45 ion PREMIER LAKE LANIER FOR 10 Enjoy five magical days and nights on beautiful Lake Lanier, just one hour north of Atlanta. This expansive family compound has just about every extra that can be imagined; large decks overlooking the lake, a pool and hot tub, boat dock, billiard room and a huge stack stone fireplace in the main family room. To make your trip even more special, we have recruited two great chefs to come to the house to prepare an in-home five course wine dinner. Chef Matt Basford of Canoe and Chef Robert Gerstenecker of the Four Seasons in Atlanta will cater a dinner that will make this trip truly memorable. Add to your fun with a round of golf and lunch for five at Hawks Ridge, a full day pontoon rental, and a half day guided bass fishing excursion. What a way to get away! This lot includes: A Five Night Stay in a Luxurious Private Home on Lake Lanier for 10 This 9,200 square foot house has seven bedrooms, six and a half baths and sits on two and a half acres on Lake Lanier. More information can be found at www.vrbo.com/279736 Five Course Wine Dinner Prepared in house by Chef Matt Basford and Chef Robert Gerstenecker These two friends will prepare a meal sure to delight all; just hope there is some left over for the following day! The wines to be poured at the dinner include: 2 bottles 2004 Dom Perignon (WS 95, RP 95) 2 bottles 2007 Kistler Vineyard Chardonnay (RP 94-96) 2 bottles 2001 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape (WS 93, RP 96) 2 bottles 1999 Shafer Hillside Select (WS 94, RP 97) 2 bottles 2000 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron (WS 93, RP 97) OR 2 bottles 2000 Chateau Pichon-Longueville LaLande (WS 95, RP 96) 2 bottles 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio (WS 96, RP 92) A Round of Golf for Five and Lunch at Hawk’s Ridge Golf Club Hawks Ridge Golf Club is unmatched in its ability to unite old world elegance with present-day luxury in a picturesque golf course setting. In 2005 Hawk’s Ridge was rated as one of the top 100 Golf Courses in America by Golf Digest magazine. A Full Day Pontoon Rental on Lake Lanier Half Day Guided Bass Fishing Excursion Donated By: Jim & Vicki Matthews, Bill & Rebecca Sanders, Kevin Mason, Canoe Restaurant and The Four Seasons Atlanta Restrictions: Based on availability and not available from the weekend of Memorial Day through the weekend of Labor Day. 90 day advance notice requested to allow for scheduling of the in-house wine dinner. Dinner gratuity not included. All offers expires 4/30/15. 148 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 149 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 46 ion THE VERY BEST OF HAMILTON RUSSELL VINEYARDS Hamilton Russell Vineyards, one of the most southerly wine Estates in Africa and one of the closest to the sea is located in the beautiful, cool, maritime Hemel-en-Aarde Valley appellation, just behind the old fishing village of Hermanus. The Estate specializes in producing highly individual, terroir driven Pinot noir and Chardonnay, which are widely regarded as the best in South Africa and among the best in the New World. This auction will give those who have yet to discover the tremendous wines of Hamilton Russell an opportunity to get to know them in spectacular fashion. Olive and Anthony Hamilton Russell, all the way from South Africa, will be your hosts for a Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir vertical dinner hosted in the Destin area during their upcoming October trip to northwest Florida. Invite three other couples because this dinner is for eight. This lot includes: Hamilton Russell Wine Dinner hosted by the Hamilton Russell Family for 8 Featuring a Vertical of Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir Wines Two 1.5L 2012 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir Two 1.5L 2012 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay Two 2005-2009 Verticals Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir Two Signed Copies of Olive Hamilton Russell’s Cookbook “Entertaining at Hamilton Russell Vineyards” Donated By: Hamilton Russell Vineyards and Vineyard Brands Restrictions: Mutually agreeable dates at the end of October of 2014 for the dinner date. DCWAF Trustee Chef Gary Serafin will be your chef for the evening. For year’s along Florida’s Emerald Coast, the Serafin name has been synonymous with fine dining and he pairs food with wine like none other. The winning couple will also receive a great sampling of Hamilton Russell wines with a magnum of the 2012 Pinot Noir, a magnum of the 2012 Chardonnay, and a vertical of Pinot Noir from 2005 to 2009. 150 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 151 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 47 ion OH ATLANTA This lot includes: 4 Nights in a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo at Gallery Residences in Buckhead $200 Buckhead Life Group Restaurants Includes: 103 West, Atlanta Fish Market, Bistro Niko, Buckhead Diner, Chops Lobster Bar, Corner Cafe, Kyma, Pricci, Veni Vedi Vici Wine Dinner for 4 at Canoe Just a short drive north, Atlanta calls to all of us with its incredible restaurants, shopping and night life. This lot offers four nights in a beautiful two bedroom, two bath luxury condo located in the heart of Buckhead. Discover Gallery Residences, a home like no other. A distinctive marriage of classic and contemporary architecture forged from a collaboration of two nationally recognized, award-winning Atlanta firms: architects Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart & Associates Inc., and residential designer, William T Baker. These are spacious, magnificently appointed residences, complete with a wide range of amenities and services made to suit your lifestyle. Amenities include a fullservice, 24-hour concierge, fully-equipped fitness facility with cardio & weight training equipment, plasma TVs & ambient sound, a luxurious swimming pool & landscaped sun deck and tennis court. Sunday Brunch for 4 at Marlow’s Tavern Tickets for 4 to Georgia Aquarium Pizza Dinner at Fellini’s for 4 Donated By: Don & Cathy Hay, Canoe Restaurant, Marlow’s Tavern, and Joan & Steve Carter Restrictions: Based on availability; all offers expire 4/30/15. This lot comes with great culinary experiences as well. Enjoy a world class wine dinner at Canoe, Sunday Brunch with bottomless Mimosas at Marlow’s Tavern, your choice of Buckhead Life Group’s restaurants, and a pizza dinner at Fellini’s. 152 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 153 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 48 ion ULTIMATE PEJU NAPA VALLEY EXPERIENCE FOR 6 The Peju family has been making wine in Rutherford for more than thirty years. With more than twenty estate grown wines available in their landmark tasting room tower and pristine gardens surrounding the winery, the PEJU experience is a feast for the eyes as well as your palate. Pope Valley is a section of the Napa Valley Appellation a few miles to the northeast of Rutherford and St. Helena separated from them by Howell Mountain and the Vaca range. It is here the Peju family purchased a second vineyard named, Persephone, after the goddess of Greek mythology. Six lucky winners are going to have the ultimate Napa experience. Three rooms for two nights at the luxurious Westin Verasa in Napa, a balloon ride out of PEJU’s Persephone Ranch in the Eastern Hills of Napa Valley, a VIP barrel and reserve tasting, and cooking class and lunch at the PEJU kitchen with winemaker Sarah Fowler. Of course, a lot like this should have wine to top it off and the Peju family has donated a 1.5L of their 2003 Reserve Cabernet for each couple along with a commemorative copy of the beautiful book “Napa Valley Iconic Wineries.” This lot includes: 3 Rooms for 2 Nights at the Westin Verasa Napa Balloon Ride out of PEJU’s Persephone Ranch in the Eastern Hilld of Napa Valley for 3 Couples PEJU VIP Barrel and Reserve Tasting for 6 Cooking class & Lunch at the PEJU kitchen for 6 with winemaker Sara Fowler Three Commemorative Books- Napa Valley Iconic Wineries 3 1.5Ls 2003 PEJU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Donated By: PEJU Province Winery and Westin Verasa Napa Restrictions: Based on availability, advanced reservations required. Offer expires 4/30/15. 154 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 155 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 49 ion SUNSET KEY FOR 4 This lot includes: Private Roundtrip Air for 4 Your jet will depart from Destin Airport and arrive in Key West in less than two hours with no parking hassles, security lines, or connecting flights. This is how to travel! 6 Night Stay for 4 in a 2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Ocean View Home on Sunset Key Dinner for 4 at Latitudes Imagine a secluded 27 acre tropical paradise just a five minute boat ride from Key West with every possible amenity and you’ve thought of Sunset Key. The lucky winners of this lot will arrive by round trip private plane from Destin to Key West. Four people will spend six nights in a two bedrooms, 3 bath ocean view private cottage at the exclusive Sunset Key Guest Cottages. Dinner for 4 at Ocean Front Dining Room, Little Palm Island While living the island life, enjoy a wine dinner at the Ocean Front Dining Room at Little Palm Island and dinner at the Westin Key West’s Restaurant Latitudes. Donated By: Jane Solomon, John & Margaret Sheehan, Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, and Latitudes Restrictions: Based on availability and advance reservations required. Blackout dates apply 12/15-1/15, Little Palm Island certificate expires 12/20/14, and all others expire 4/30/15. 156 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 157 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 50 ion CASTELLO BANFI FOR 4 Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, Il Borgo will pamper you with its luxurious rooms and its manicured gardens ideal for enjoying the comfortable tranquility of the Tuscan countryside. You can completely relax, enjoying discrete attention or take advantage of complete involvement to help you intensely discover a more authentic Tuscany. Set on a hilltop six miles from Montalcino overlooking its vineyards, Castello Banfi - Il Borgo has beautiful, elegant rooms. Two couples will have a unique Tuscan experience for three nights. The hotel features an outdoor pool, gym and its own winery and cellar. Offering views of the Ombrone valley and the vineyards, each room comes with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with Sky satellite channels, and a walk-in rain shower. Rooms are furnished with wood-beam ceilings and Tuscan-style interiors. A classic Tuscan restaurant in the shade of the medieval castello, Taverna Banfi is positioned beneath the vaulted arches of the former barrel cellars of the castle where Brunello once rested in large oak casks. The menu offers the traditional dishes of Montalcino and Tuscany, enhanced by the freshness and simplicity of local ingredients. With stone arches and antique chandeliers, the restaurant provides local specialties for lunch and dinner. A four course wine-paired luncheon and a five course wine-paired dinner are included with this lot. This lot includes: 3 Night’s Stay for 2 Couples at Castello Banfi – Il Borgo Private Tour of the Castello Banfi Winery, Glass Museum and Balsameria Flight Tasting of Montalcino Super Tuscans at Castello Banfi – L’Enoteca Exclusive Winemaker’s Tasting of Select Castello Banfi Brunellos 4 Course Wine Pairing Luncheon for 4 at Castello Banfi – La Taverna 5 Course Wine Pairing Dinner for 4 at Castello Banfi – La Taverna 5L of Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino for Each Couple Donated By: Castello Banfi Restrictions: Airfare and ground transportation are not included. Dates and venues subject to availability. Black out dates include November 2014- March 2015. Offer expires 10/31/15 Enoteca Wine Bar recreates the atmosphere of a true Tuscan wine shop where, alongside estate still and sparkling wines, grappa, extra virgin olive oil and Salsa Etrusca, you will find numerous local artisan food and crafts. A flight tasting of Montalcino Super Tuscans at Castello Banfi – L’Enoteca for four is included with this lot. Learn more about this incredible Tuscan experience at www.castellobanfiilborgo.com. 158 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 159 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 51 ion CUVEE BAYOU FOR 12 It’s back and better than ever- Candis and Jack Wilson are the hosts for you and 11 of your friends as you enjoy an afternoon and evening living the good life, Destin style. Your afternoon starts with a sunset cruise aboard the 61 foot Maritimo Yacht with wine and appetizers. When you arrive back at the dock, a five course gourmet meal prepared by Cuvee Bistro owner and executive Chef Tim Creehan is waiting. A night like this is why we choose to live in our little corner of paradise! This lot includes: A Sunset Cruise on a 61 Foot Yacht for 12 Cruise the beautiful Destin area waters on this luxurious yacht while enjoying the a beautiful sunset with appetizers, wine and the company of good friends and extraordinary hosts. 5 Course Wine Dinner for 12 at the Home of Jack and Candis Wilson prepared by Chef Tim Creehan While you are cruising the Destin waters, Chef Creehan will be preparing your five course wine dinner back the Wilson’s home. Step off the yacht and walk in to the Wilson’s beautiful waterfront home and enjoy a wine and culinary experience that is certain to be unforgettable. Dinner wines include: 3 bottles 2012 Habit Sauvignon Blanc, California 3 bottles 2007 Maison Remoissenet Les Perriers, Puligny-Montrachet (RP 91) 3 bottles 2008 Kistler Cuvee Elizabeth 3 bottles 2001 Domaine Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape (WS 92, RP 95) 3 bottles 2003 Araujo (WS 91, RP 96) OR 3 bottles 2003 Shafer Hillside Select (WS 93, RP 100) 2 bottles 2005 Chateau Guiraud (WS 97, RP 93) Donated By: Jack & Candis Wilson, Chef Tim Creehan, and Bill & Rebecca Sanders Restrictions: Based on mutually agreeable dates and expires 4/30/15. 160 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 161 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 52 ion CHI CHI’S FINEST This lot benefits: Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Every year Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is honored to accept a hand selected case of wine from our friends Mike and Valerie Thompson. This generous couple continues to support the children of northwest Florida through their hard work and generous donations and it is with great pride that we once again offer Chi Chi’s finest selection of California wine. This lot includes: 2003 Joseph Phelps Insignia (WS 90, RP 95+) 2005 Joseph Phelps Baccus (WS 92, RP 94) 2007 Williams Selyem Litton Estate Pinot Noir (WS 91) 2009 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 96, RP 98) 2007 Realm Beckstoffer To Kalon (WS 95, RP 96) 2010 Schrader Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet (WS 96, RP 99) 2007 Colgin IX Estate Napa Valley Red Wine (WS 97, RP 100) 2009 Tor Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 95, RP 94) 2009 David Arthur Elevation 1147 Cabernet Sauvignon (RP 94) Donated By: Mike and Valerie Thompson 2009 Saxum James Berry Vineyard - #21 Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year 2012 (WS 97, RP 98) 2009 Kosta Brown Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast - Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year 2011 (WS 95) 2007 Revana Cabernet Sauvignon - #4 Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year 2010 (WS 96) 162 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 163 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 53 ion CARTER SEA CRUISE Six lucky people will join past DCWAF Presidents Joan and Steve Carter for lunch and an afternoon cruising the Destin waters aboard a 35 foot cruiser piloted by Captain Steve. Once the boating has ended, join Joan and Steve in their spectacular penthouse overlooking the Gulf of Mexico for an incredible Italian dinner prepared by the culinary team from Mimmo’s Ristorante Italiano in Destin. The Italian wines for this dinner will be hand selected from the Carter’s personal cellar. There is no better way to spend a summer day in Destin then spending it with good friends, great food and wonderful wine! This lot includes: Boat Cruise and Lunch for 6 on 35 Foot Cruiser Catered Wine Dinner for 6 by Mimmo’s Ristorante Italiano Italian Wines Selected Personally from Steve & Joan Carter’s Cellar Donated By: Steve & Joan Carter and Mimmo’s Ristorante Italiano Restrictions: Must be scheduled in advance on a mutually agreeable date. Expires 4/30/15. 164 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 165 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G st i n De Charity Wine Auct LOT 54 ion TELLURIDE LUXURY FOR 8 This lot includes: 6 night stay in a 4 bedroom, three bath home for up to 8 people in Telluride, Colorado Enjoy a six night stay in a beautiful three story, four bedroom, three bath home in Telluride, Colorado located within the community of Ski Ranches. Amenities include a gourmet kitchen, sauna, Jacuzzi, and elevator. Ski Ranches provide privacy with convenience to all major aspects of the Telluride area. Western exposure and amazing sunsets awaits! The Ski Ranches development is overflowing with nature due to its close proximity to the Uncompahgre National Forest. The development offers hiking trails, biking, and a sunny location with comfortable surroundings just calling your name to this large family compound. 166 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Donated By: Steve and Lynn Dugas Restrictions: No blackout dates, based on availability, advanced reservations required. Expires 4/30/2015. 167 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Almost Live Auction WS = Wine Spectator RP = Robert Parker THIS SECTION CLOSES AT 5:00 PM The Almost Live Lots stay open longer than the Silent Lots and will close during the LIVE Auction at 5:00pm. Bidding will continue via your smartphone, so you may bid from the comfort of your seats. LOT 101 I WHAT A WEEK IN WATERCOLOR Enjoy a five night stay in a beautiful WaterColor, Florida beach home. WaterColor Resort is the Emerald Coast’s favorite family destination. Guests will enjoy a wide range of resort activities and the best selection of beautiful vacation homes, townhomes and cottages located within the 499 acres of pristine parks, coastal dune lakes and wooded serenity. This uniquely Southern resort offers seven neighborhoods each with a distinct character and amenities. Enjoy all the nearby WaterColor amenities along with its close proximity to Seaside. This lot includes: 5 Night Stay at 4 Bedroom WaterColor Vacation Rental Home $200 Gift Certificate to Fish Out of Water Round of Golf for 2 at Camp Creek Golf Club Round of Golf for 2 at Shark’s Tooth Golf Club LOT 102 I ALYS BEACH FAMILY GETAWAY When you first glance at the massive white pillars as you enter the town limits of Alys Beach, you will feel as if you’ve crossed into a Caribbean village or an Antiguan hideaway. The intricate pathways, green spaces, and white masonry homes are a peaceful world away from the busy life you’ll leave behind. This lot includes: 4 Night, 5 day Stay for 6-8 guests in a 3 Bedroom Courtyard Home at Alys Beach Beach Cruiser Bike Rental for 6 Guests for the Duration of Your Stay 4 Weekly Beach Chair Rentals and 2 Weekly Umbrella Rentals $250 Gift Certificate to Caliza Restaurant Beach Bonfire for 8 The bonfire includes a personal attendant, s’mores, 8 beach chairs, 8 tiki torches, and beach music. Designer Family Portrait Session and One 11x14 Gallery Portrait Donated By: Alys Beach Resort and Alys Beach Properties, Shades Beach & Pool Services, RentGearHere.com, and Tim Allen Photography Restrictions: Alys Beach Certificate valid through 4/26/15. Reservations are subject to availability. Blackout dates do apply. Donated By: St. Joe Clubs & Resorts Restrictions: Dates are restricted to available weeks between September 1, 2014 – February 1, 2015. Dining certificates do not include alcohol or gratuity. Room tax and resort fees includes. Advance reservations required and upon mutually agreeable dates. 168 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 169 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 103 I HIS & HERS We couldn’t dream up a better play date! Two couples will enjoy a his and hers day- the ladies will enjoy the best Avantgarde’s spa has to offer followed by a customized cut and color by owner Joseph Rogers. Meanwhile, Club Champions Bryan Keifer and Gary Stroup will host a round at Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club. After cleaning up, rendevous for dinner at Vintij Wine Boutique & Bistro in style! This lot includes: Spa Day for 2 and Customized Cut & Color by Avantgarde Owner Joseph Rogers Round of Golf for 2 with Club Champions at Regatta Bay Golf Limousine Service for the Evening Wine Dinner for 4 at Vintij Wine Boutique & Bistro with wines paired by McNeese Distributing Donated By: Avantgarde Salon & Spa, Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club, Sunshine Shuttle, Vintij Wine Boutique & Bistro, and McNeese Distributing Restrictions: Based on availability and mutually agreeable dates by all parties. Advance reservations required. Expires 4/30/15. LOT 105 I FISH. PADDLE. SURF Founded in Destin, FL in 2009, BOTE’s roots were very modest. BOTE literally grew from the simple concept of developing a standup paddle board that is designed to be fished from–a board that would justly serve fisherman, surfers and paddle enthusiasts alike. BOTE paddle boards have become known nationally as some of the most versatile water crafts on the market. BOTE’s ability to meet the needs of both paddle surfing and fishing cultures has bridged the gap and advanced the next evolution of the paddle board. The Drift inflatable paddle board by BOTE is a fistful of firsts, featuring the first ever wood inlay deck on an inflatable paddle board, BOTE’s first Tackle Rac compatible inflatable and the first inflatable to come in its own waterproof bag. This go anywhere, do anything paddle board is an uncompromising design bringing together all of the best features of the solid boards, with ease of a flexible board, and with its beautiful zebra wood deck, the BOTE Drift does it in style. This lot includes: “Drift” 11.5 Ft Inflatable BOTE Board 3 Piece Paddle, Waterproof Gear Bag, and Pump & Pressure Gauge Donated By: Corey and Magda Cooper of BOTE LOT 104 I BOATING BY LEGACY Legacy Boating Club is designed for people who enjoy boating but prefer not to own a boat. The Club owns and professionally maintains a fleet of beautiful boats including fishing, sport, and cruisers. Members own unlimited adventures on the water while Legacy handles insurance bills, storage, maintenance, boat payments, and cleaning. This lot includes: 9 Month Members-Only, Private Boat Club Membership (boats up to 26’) at Legacy Boating Club Donated By: Legacy Boating Club Restrictions: Membership runs from September 8th, 2014 to May 21st, 2015. Includes boats up to 26’. Winning bidder will be required to sign membership paperwork and select a home port in Destin. 170 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 171 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 106 I OLD WORLD NEW WORLD- FALL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2014 An old favorite is back, and double the fun! Eight couples will be treated to a four course wine dinner by Chef Tim Creehan. Each course will be paired with an incredible “old world” and “new world” wine. This lot will be sold to the top 8 bidders on each date, with each winning bidder receiving two seats at the dinner. This lot includes: 8 Couples for a 4 Course Wine Dinner by Chef Tim Creehan paired with Old World and New World Wines Dinner wines includes: 3 bottles 2008 Kistler Hyde Chardonnay (WS 93, RP 96) 3 bottles 2008 Chave Hermitage Blanc (WS 95, RP 92) 3 bottles 2000 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 95, RP 93) 3 bottles 2000 Chateau Monbousquet (RP 93) 3 bottles 2005 Rusden Black Guts Shiraz (RP 97) 3 bottles 2005 Clos des Papes (WS 98, RP 95) 3 375ml bottles Trevor Jones Barossa Old Tawny (RP 98) 2 bottles 1994 Croft Vintage Port (WS 96, RP 90) LOT 107 I OLD WORLD NEW WORLD- SPRING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 2015 This lot includes: 8 Couples for a 4 Course Wine Dinner by Chef Tim Creehan paired with Old World and New World Wines Dinner wines includes: 3 bottles 2008 Kistler Hyde Chardonnay (WS 93, RP 96) 3 bottles 2008 Chave Hermitage Blanc (WS 95, RP 92) 3 bottles 2000 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 95, RP 93) 3 bottles 2000 Chateau Monbousquet (RP 93) 3 bottles 2005 Rusden Black Guts Shiraz (RP 97) 3 bottles 2005 Clos des Papes (WS 98, RP 95) 3 375ml bottles Trevor Jones Barossa Old Tawny (RP 98) 2 bottles 1994 Croft Vintage Port (WS 96, RP 90) LOT 108 I A CUTTHROAT DINNER FOR 12 Both press and foodies alike consider Brian Cartenuto, Executive Chef of Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox and two-time winner of the Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen, to be at the forefront of the culinary up-and-coming stars in Florida— if not the US. Born and raised in Niceville, Cartenuto grew up in an Italian and Venezuelan family that was passionate about cooking and celebrated the joys of food. Chef Brian has agreed to host a dinner for 12 in your home or at one of his restaurants, indulge in a six course tasting menu featuring 100% local and sustainable food sources. This lot includes: Craft Cocktails and Passed Hors d’Oeuvres In-Home 6 Course Tasting Menu for 12 Featuring Local and Sustainable Sourced Foods Donated By: Brian Cartenuto LOT 109 I DCWAF CUVEE Bottled and custom etched for DCWAF’s 2010 Auction, this bottle is back in action and with a partner in crime. This lot includes: 3L Etched & Signed 2007 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Cuvee, Russian River Valley 2007 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir, Vista Verde Vineyard Donated By: Charles & Betty White Donated By: Chef Tim Creehan and Bill & Rebecca Sanders 172 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 173 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 110 I KOSTA BROWNE EXPERIENCE For over 15 years Kosta Brone has crafted intensly flavored and balanced wines from the finest regions in California. Kosta Browne’s dedication to quality, stewardship and committment to customer relationships has propelled the brand to an industry leader, producing some of the most sought after new world Pinot Noirs. This lot includes: 1.5L Etched & Signed 2012 Kosta Browne Russian River Valley Pinot Noir LOT 113 I GOING TO CAROLINA This four bedroom, four and a half bathroom house in Sapphire, North Carolina is close to Cashiers and Highlands. Guests at this home in the mountains of Western North Carolina areas have access to many amenities including- pools, Sapphire Mountain Golf Course, lakes, fishing and boat rentals, seasonal snowboarding and bunny-slope skiing; as well as excellent restaurants, and horseback riding. 2015 Dinner for 6 hosted by Kosta Browne Winery This lot includes: 7 Night Stay in Private Home in Sapphire, NC Private VIP Tour & Tasting for 6 in their new home ‘The Barlow’ $1000 Credit for Activities in Saphhire, NC Donated By: Kosta Browne Winery Donated By: Neal Nash & Anthony ‘Bubba’ Tamparay Restrictions: The winery only produces a small amount of large formats for charity auctions only, does not have a tasting room, and is closed to the public. Subject to availability and upon mutually agreeable date through 5/1/15. Restrictions: Black out dates include week of July 4th, last two weeks in October, and Thanksgiving week. Expires 4/30/15. LOT 111 I ROTHSCHILD This is a Lafite at its peak! A gorgeous Lafite that is among the best vintages and best bottles with a symphony of flavors. This lot includes: 1961 Chateau Mouton Rothschild (WS 92, RP 98) Donated By: Alan & Connie Bookman LOT 112 I CALLAWAY GARDENS COTTAGE Nestled in a gorgeous woodland setting, the smoke-free Southern Pine Cottages offer guests a relaxing home-away- from-home in an inviting neighborhood atmosphere. Each of the cottages featuring queen beds, private dwellings,spacious living and dining areas, a full kitchen and a cozy fireplace. This lot includes: 1 Week Stay in a Southern Pine Cottage at Callaway Gardens LOT 114 I HILTON HEAD “ISLAND GETAWAY” Seven night stay (Saturday to Saturday) in “Island Getaway”, a 7 bedroom, 5.5 bath home just a one minute stroll from the Atlantic Ocean in Hilton Head, SC. This beautiful home sleeps up to 20 people and features a private heated pool with swim-up bar and hot tub, shuffleboard court, ping pong table and a small 4-hole putt-putt course. This lot includes: 7 Night Stay in a 7 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath Home “Island Getaway” Donated By: Five Star Properties Restrictions: This home is available between October 4, 2014 to December 13, 2014, excluding Thanksgiving week and subject to availability. LOT 115 I CLASSIC BEAUCASTEL This double magnum speaks for itself! Donated By: Penny Polk This lot includes: 3L 2004 Chateau de Beaucastel Hommage A Jaques Perrin (WS 96, RP 96) Restrictions: Subject to availability. Certificate valid 5/1/14 - 5/1/15. Donated By: Jerry & Louise Neff 174 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 175 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 116 I CUSTOM 30A MADE PORCH SWING Made on 30A features handcrafted, reclaimed wood furniture and accessories for the home. Located in Santa Rosa Beach off Scenic Highway 30A, Coastal Craftsman Brett Martin is the creative mastermind behind the functional and stunning furniture designs. This lot includes: 30A Made Custom-Made Porch Swing Bed $1000 towards Custom Bedding & Pillows for Custom Swing Bed Donated By: 30A Made LOT 118 I FIVE STAR PLANTATION HUNT Have you been on the “hunt,” for the perfect outdoor activity excursion? Look no further! Nestled among 5,000 acres of east central Alabama’s broom sage fields, mixed hardwood and longleaf pine forests you will find Five Star Plantation. The plantation has been in existence as a hunting preserve since 1919, and the charming, fully-restored lodge and many other buildings date from that time or earlier. You and a friend will be able to go on an afternoon Quail hunt, dinner and lodging provided, and also breakfast and another hunt the following morning. This lot includes: 1 Night Accommodations for 2 at Five Star Plantation with Breakfast and Dinner Included 2 Guided Hunts- Morning and Afternoon Donated By: Bradford Building Company, Inc. Restrictions: Subject to availability, expires 4/30/15. LOT 119 I ROMANCE AT THE BEACH LOT 117 I SHOAL CREEK STAY & PLAY Recently renovated, and a perennial favorite, escape for some alone time to the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa with everything you need to reconnect or just relax right on the beach. Time to embark on one of the most exciting and scenic golf journeys of your life! Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club, is an invitation-only private golf club which opened in 1977 and has only gotten more beautiful since. The course was designed by professional golfer Jack Nicklaus and is rated as the top golf course in the state of Alabama. You and three friends will enjoy two rounds of golf, lodging, and all meals. This lot includes: 3 Nights, 4 Day Stay at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa This lot includes: 1 Night Accommodations for 4 at Shoal Creek Country Club with Breakfast and Dinner Included Donated By: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa 2 Rounds of Golf at Shoal Creek Country Club- Afternoon and Morning Donated By: Bradford Building Company, Inc. $300 Dining Credit to Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood $300 Spa Credit at Serenity by the Sea Spa at the Sandestin Hilton Restrictions: Valid only 9/1/14 - 12/30/14 and 1/1/15 - 2/28/15 and is not valid on Holidays or Holiday weekends. Reservations must be made within 30 days of stay, and is subject to availability. Seagar’s certificate excludes alcoholic beverages and gratuity. Restrictions: Subject to availability, expires 4/30/15. 176 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 177 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Silent Auction WS = Wine Spectator RP = Robert Parker THIS SECTION CLOSES AT 3:00 PM This year, all Silent Auction Bidding will take place through BidPal on your smartphone. No smartphone? No problem! We will have bidding devices available on site for use throughout the duration of the event. Tip: We strongly recommend fully charging your phone prior to arrival! LOT 200 I END OF AUCTION RAFFLE* Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is proud to present for the first time a wine raffle at the end of the auction. The rules are very simple; we will draw one name from all of the registered patron package buyers at the auction. The winner must be present to win. Only the individual whose name is drawn is the winner; spouses, relatives, friends of relatives, long lost brothers or sisters don’t count! If the individual whose name is drawn has left the auction, we will draw another name until we have a winner. Increase your chances with additional Raffle entries at www.DCWAF.org/tickets for a suggested donation of $100. The winners will take home the following from our 2014 Honorary Vintner, Paul Hobbs, of Paul Hobbs Wines: 6L 2007 Paul Hobbs Cabernet, Napa Valley (WS 92, RP 93) 3L 2010 Paul Hobbs Cabernet, Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard (WS 91, RP 95+) 1.5L 2008 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir, Katherine Lindsay Estate (WS 94, RP 95) 1.5L 2012 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir, Hyde Vineyard, Carneros (RP 92) 2011 Paul Hobbs Ellen Lane Estate Chardonnay (RP 92) 2011 Paul Hobbs Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2011 Paul Hobbs Ross Station Estate Chardonnay (WS 90, RP 91) 2011 Paul Hobbs Edward James Estate Chardonnay (WS 90, RP 90) 2011 Paul Hobbs Richard Dinner Vineyard Chardonnay 2011 Paul Hobbs Ulises Valdez Vineyard Chardonnay *NO PURCHASE, CONTRIBUTION, OR DONATION IS NECESSARY TO WIN, A DONATION WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The 2014 Destin Charity Wine Auction “End of Auction Raffle” starts on April 1, 2014 and ends April 26, 2014 at 5:00 pm CST. Must be 21 to enter. Winner will be randomly selected via a Drawing (the “Drawing”) that will take place at the 9th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction (the “Auction) to be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Only holders of a purchased ticket to attend the Auction (each such person a “Patron”) are eligible to be entered into the drawing. Both holders of tickets purchased by sponsors and holders of tickets purchased by the holder are eligible to enter to win. All Participants must be at least 21 years of age on the date of the Drawing and must be present at the Auction during the time of Drawing to win. Entries are non-transferable. Odds of winning depend of total number of entries received. This ad is for information purposes only. For official rules and entry details visit www.DCWAF.org/tickets. The Sponsor, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, is a 501(c)3 organization located at 215 Grand Boulevard, Suite 101, Miramar Beach, FL 32550. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. 178 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 201 I KREW OF KRUTZ Focused aromatics of espresso bean, mountain sage and raspberry immediately jump out of the glass. Firm, wild forest blueberries along with a campfire smoked bacon, black pepper and spice. Brushy tannins round out the finish with a fresh, balanced acidity This lot includes: 5 Bottles 2009 Krutz Family Cellars, Stagecoach Vineyard Syrah Donated By: Krutz Family Cellars LOT 202 I 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE This mixed media piece made of a collection of kiln fired glass, bottle openers, caps, and corks displayed in a reclaimed window that was salvaged from a North Georgia School House. Angela Stevenson of Big Orange House Designs likes using recycled materials in her artwork. The capstone of this piece is a vintage alarm clock....of course it is set to 5:00! This lot includes: “5’OCLOCK SOMEWHERE” Original mixed media piece by Angela Stevenson Donated By: Angela Stevenson of Big Orange House Designs LOT 203 I A SMILE SO BRIGHT Great Florida Smiles and Orthodontics is proud to offer dental services that can benefit you! From braces to cosmetic dentistry, they stand by their work and relationships with their patients. In their facilities, they are able to both fix problems and create the smiles of your dreams! This lot includes: $1000 towards Orthodontic or Cosmetic Treatment and Free Consultation from Great Florida Smiles and Orthodontics Donated By: Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics Restrictions: This gift certificate is redeemable for a single patient, new or existing, for Complimentary Consultation on Sleep Apnea, cosmetic restorations, or orthodontics. This certificate is valid for 1 year from date issued. Appointments must be scheduled prior to the one year expiration date. 179 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 204 I A WEEK OF TREASURES Enjoy a week stay at the beautiful Cape San Blas in the beach community of Barrier Dunes. Partake in the outdoors with complementary bikes and boogie boards, and soak up the pristine natural setting. As a result, after a week at the Cape, you’ll return home with a treasure chest of memories and smiles. This lot includes: Vacation Home for 1 Week on Cape San Blas Large master bedroom with futon for extra sleeping complete with a full bath. Colorful guest bedroom with 2 twin beds and an adjacent full bath. 4 Adult Bikes and Several Boogie Boards Donated By: Opportunity, Inc. Restrictions: Information at http://www.vrbo.com – enter booking number 403241 LOT 205 I A WHITE DELIGHT Treat yourself to a two hour Zoom 2 Advanced teeth whitening! This lot includes: ZOOM 2! In-Office Teeth Whitening - Includes Custom Bleaching Trays Donated By: Dr. Richardson- Parkway Dental Associates LOT 206 I AEGEAN WINE DINNER The Aegean Restaurant is a family owned friendly neighborhood Greek restaurant located by the shore in Miramar Beach, Florida. Our menu offers a variety of authentic Greek and American dishes to please any palate. Come and experience the food and hospitality of The Aegean Restaurant and let yourself be transported to the sunny lands of Greece. LOT 207 I AMBROSIA TRIO This lot includes: 3 bottles 2010 Ambrosia de Tupungato Malbec Reserva Donated By: Jeff & Doreen Eckmann LOT 208 I BACKYARD RETREAT If you are looking for a getaway of your choice, we have just what you want! Enjoy a two night stay at one of the many deluxe condominiums from Gulf Shores, Alabama to Panama City Beach, Florida. Take the time to enjoy your own backyard in luxury! This lot includes: 2 Night Stay in a Luxurious 1 bedroom Deluxe Condominium along the Gulf Coast Donated By: Wyndam Vacation Rentals Restrictions: Valid for 2 night stay in a 1 bedroom unit at one of the many deluxe condominiums from Gulf Shores, Alabama to Panama City Beach, Florida, all located along the beautiful Gulf Coast. Expires 9/27/14 | For reservations, please call 800-380-4716 and reference the certificate number provided on front of the certificate. All reservations are made on a complimentary, space available basis and must be taken within 12 months of date certificate is issued (9/27/13). Restrictions apply at certain locations. Unless otherwise specified, complimentary stays are not redeemable during Spring Break, Peak Season and/or Major Holidays. Reservations cannot be made more than 30 days prior to arrival. Cancellations and/or changes must be made at least 7 days prior to arrival. Certificate is non-transferable and has no monetary value. Original certificate must be turned in at check-in. Lost certificates cannot be replaced. Reservations are subject to all Rules & Conditions set forth by ResortQuest. This lot includes: Family Style 5 Course Greek Wine Dinner for 8 at Aegean Restaurant, Miramar Beach Donated By: Sacred Heart Hospital Restrictions: Please provide 48 hour reservation, expires 12/31/14 180 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 181 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 209 I BIG DADDY This bike is perfect for your everyday cruise in the neighborhood or beach. Experience the outdoors in style and comfort. This bike makes great transportation for memorable moments along the scenic 30A! This lot includes: Dark Green Electra SS Cruiser Bike with Basket and Bell Donated By: Big Daddy’s Bike Shop LOT 210 I BEACHSIDE & BIJOUX BUNDLE Just a stroll from the sugar-white sand beaches we are famous for, Beachside II is conveniently located to enjoy time in the sun. Also savor the fantastic cuisine at Bistro Bijoux featuring the freshest Gulf seafood, prime steaks and extensive award winning wine list and Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood. This lot includes: $250 Gift Card to Bistro Bijoux $250 Gift Certificate to Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood 3 Day 2 Night Stay at Sandestin Beachside II – Unit 4326 This beautiful unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 and ½ baths, and sleeps 4 Donated By: Bistro Bijoux, Hilton Sandestin, and Don & Betty Hefner LOT 212 I BEAUTIFUL YOU! Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology is proud to offer the latest generation of Fraxel laser technology, the Fraxel Re: Store Dual to their patients. There is no finer way to non-surgically rejuvenate skin! Dr. Adams, Dr. Kulow, and Dr. Papajohn use this laser skin resurfacing system to treat acne scars, reduce wrinkles, and diminish the appearance of sun spots and age spots. If this isn’t enough the lucky winner also gets a deluxe skin care basket overflowing with all the essentials. This lot includes: 1 Fraxel Re:Store DUAL Laser system Treatment Grape Wine Peel for Recipient and 2 Guests Clarisonic Pro for Face and Body Neoctis Bio-Restorative Starter System with cosmetic bag Includes: Neo-cleanse gentle skin cleanser, Bio-cream Bio-restorative skin cream with PSP, Journee Bio-Restorative Day Cream with PSP SPF 30+, Hyalis Hydrating Serum. PCA Skin Facial Wash PCA Skin Perfecting Neck & Decollete Cream PCA Skin Weightless Protection SPF 45 PCA Skin Collagen Hydrator LOT 211 I BRUNELLO Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona is one of Montalcino’s premiere wine estates, famous for its special 12 hectare, rocky marl Pianrosso vineyard and for the sumptuous single vineyard and reserve wines it produces. This lot includes: 1.5L 1997 Brunello Piccolomini d’Aragona, Brunello di Montalcino Vigna di Pianrosse it its Original Wooden Box (WS 97, RP 96) EltaMD Skin Care UV Sport SPF 50 Donated By: David C. Adams, MD – Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology Restrictions: Treatments subject to availability. Expires 4/30/15. Donated By: Van & Cindy Geeker 182 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 183 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 213 I BIG EASY Enjoy the beautiful scenery and view of the French Quarter and the Port of New Orleans from the river as your Captain entertains you with a detailed narration of New Orleans landmarks, history, vessel information, and river lore! Also, have a chance to listen to a navi-“gator,” transport you through one of the most majestic nature preserves in Louisiana and return to your luxurious club-level room at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton New Orleans. This lot includes: 2 Night Club Level Stay at Ritz-Carlton New Orleans Wine Paired Dinner for 2 at the Grill Room at Windsor Court Hotel Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Riverboat Cruise for 2 When night falls, the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen rises to the occasion. Step on board and cruise with us into the night when the sleepless activity of America’s busiest port buzzes. The sounds of a lively jazz band fill the air as you enjoy a lavish Creole dinner in elegantly appointed dining rooms. Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour for 2 Located only 25 minutes from New Orleans, Jean Lafitte Swamp and Airboat Tours explore Louisiana’s back country along its meandering bayous. Trained navigators escort you into the murky waters of Louisiana swamps where you will come face to face with the beauty of beasts of nature. Donated By: Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, The Grill Room at Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans Paddlewheels, and Jean Lafitte Swamp Tours Restrictions: Not valid during any dates designated as Special Events. Gratuity not included. Reservations required, Both expire 12/30/14. LOT 214 I ONE OF A KIND- “BLUE DOG” Inspired by DCWAF’s signature silent auction item, George Rodrigue’s “Blue Dog” Paintings, Youth Village student Gabrielle Layco-Mitchell has created her own. Celebrate the creativity and philanthropy of our youth with this ‘one of a kind’ piece! The lot includes: “Blue Dog” painted by 10 Year Old Youth Village student Gabrielle Layco-Mitchell LOT 215 I BOOGIE ON THE BAY Glide across our beautiful emerald waters in a spacious, comfortable pontoon boat! This four hour pontoon boat rental can be for you and your friends, or used as family time to relax on a sunny day. Pontoon boats are perfect for big groups to spend quality time together while soaking up the sun! This lot includes: 1/2 Day Boogies Watersports Pontoon Rental Donated By: Boogies Watersports Restrictions: Expires 4/30/15 LOT 216 I BUCCANEER BIRTHDAY PARTY Arghh mini-Mates! Unlock the treasure of your heart and let your dreams come true. Celebrate your birthday steering your ship on the great seas with 14 of your best mates. The lot includes: A Birthday Party Package ABOARD Buccaneer Pirate Ship for 15 Passengers Donated By: Maritime Chartering Inc- Buccaneer Pirate Cruise Restrictions: Not valid in June or July and expires 4/30/15 LOT 217 I CASK 23 The story of CASK 23 began during the harvest of 1974. Back then, the winery enlisted the help of celebrated winemaker André Tchelistcheff. As he tasted through various lots of new wines from that year, one lot from S.L.V. was so beautiful and deliciously distinct, the winery decided it should be bottled separately. It was named CASK 23 for the large wooden cask in which it was aged. Today, the wine is a blend of the most distinctive fruit from the S.L.V and FAY vineyards, resulting in a wine of extraordinary depth and elegance. The lot includes: 3 Bottles 2003 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars CASK 23 Donated By: Van & Cindy Geeker Donated By: Gabrielle Layco-Mitchell 184 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 185 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 218 I CAPITAL LUXURY Located off a private street in-between prominent K Street and Wisconsin Avenue, The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. exemplifies the new standard in modern luxury. The boutique hotel’s guest rooms and suites provide the perfect destination in the heart of Washington, D.C’s affluent neighborhood. Chef Matthew Baker’s restaurant, The Occidental, is just blocks from the White House, Washington Monument and the National Theater, and provides the ideal location for DC dining either inside among portraits of politicos, celebrities and athletes or al fresco on the expansive patio. Experience all of this with a two night stay at the Ritz-Carlton and dinner at The Occidental! LOT 221 I INSTANT CHEF Chef’s should be pampered too! This basket of goodies is to die for, and will quickly bring your culinary skills to the next level. Enjoy Chef Creehan’s signed cook books, and make your very own delectable cuisine. This is a package you will enjoy for years to come! Pampered Chef Package 4 Stemware Glasses,4 Small Beverage Glasses, Dot Medium Bowl, Dots Oval Platter, Cosmopolitan Itty Bitty Beverages, Margarita Itty Bitty Beverages, White Rectangular Baker, Bamboo Fiber Bowls, Easy Read Measuring Cups, Large Cutting Board w/Juice Wells, and Stainless Mixing Bowl Sets This lot includes: 2 Nights Luxury Accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown Signed Copies of Chef Tim Creehan’s “Chef Creehan’s Simple Cuisine” and “Chef Creehan’s Flavors of the Gulf Coast” 5 Course Dinner for 2 Paired with Wines at The Occidental in Washington, DC Donated By: Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown and Matthew Baker of The Occidental Chef Creehan’s oil/vinegar cruet, Cuvee baseball cap, Chef Creehan’s Grouper Vince Special Pecan Flour, 4 jars of Chef Creehan’s Instant Marinade & Cooking Sauces Restrictions: Subject to availability, blackout dates apply, and expires 4/30/15. Donated By: Chef Tim Creehan and Joe & Chris Manion LOT 219 I CASUAL CRUISIN’ LOT 222 I CUSTOM STYLE Think of this bike as your vehicle for discovery. Even if your mission is nothing more than riding to a friend’s house or strolling down 30A, this bicycle will fill the experience with memorable moments. This lot includes: Teal Single Speed Electra Bike with Wicker Basket Judith March is an exciting new collection of young contemporary clothing inspired by bohemian styles of yesterday and modernized for today’s trend conscious women. What’s trendier than a Judith March Spring Collection dress? Nothing, besides a custom-made Judith March dress of course! Pair that with a gift certificate to Déjà vu shop in Seaside, and you are instantly the ultimate fashionista. Donated By: Big Daddy’s Bike Shop This lot includes: Custom Designed Judith March Dress LOT 220 I CORKS $100 Gift Certificate to Déjà Vu in Seaside This photo was taken by Chandler Williams of Modus Photography at DCWAF’s Seeing Red Wine Festival last year and turned it into something special. Donated By: Stephanie Carter of Judith March & Déjà Vu The lot includes: Large Modus Photography Photo on Wood of Corks Donated By: Chandler Williams of Modus Photography 186 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 187 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 223 I CYMBAL LOT 226 I EMERALD GRANDE PACKAGE This lot includes: A Signed Cymbal by IP Casino Resort & Spa’s 2013 Fall Lineup- Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Bill Cosby, Dierks Bentley, Kris Kristofferson, Thompson Square Band, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Dwight Yoakam After these outdoor activities, relax and indulge in a one-hour custom massage, a Heavenly Treat manicure and pedicure, and a six-month Fitness Membership. Book your Spa Day, arrive early, and enjoy all the amenities, such as the steam room, dry sauna, and his and her lounges with complimentary tea. This is most certainly a one of a kind! No one else will ever have piece of memorabilia more perfect for your music collection. The Fall 2013 entertainment line-up of performers at DCWAF’s sponsor, IP Casino Biloxi, signed this drum cymbal JUST for this Destin Charity Wine Auction! Signed by Bill Cosby, Dierks Bentley, Kris Kristofferson, Thompson Square Band, Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam and Charlie Daniels, and included in the shadow box pictures from their night this fall at the IP Casino Biloxi! Donated By: IP Resort & Casino LOT 224 I DESTIN TREE HOUSE Select your choice of tree or plant for the wonderful variety of foliage at the Destin Tree House. The lot includes: $250 Gift Certificate to Destin Tree House Donated By: Destin Tree House Have the perfect getaway at one of Destin’s premier locations! Enjoy a two night stay at the Emerald Grande and enjoy the beautiful views from every angle. During your stay, take part in a complimentary round of golf for two at Regatta Bay, one of the most picturesque golf courses you’ll ever see. Also included in this great package is a fishing trip for two aboard the “Swoop.” Put your fishing skills to the test and take in the stunning views of Destin’s emerald gulf waters! Last but not least, delight in the delicious food from the famous McGuire’s Irish Pub! Dine in and enjoy gourmet Irish food and drinks… and don’t forget to “kiss the moose” and leave a dollar bill on the wall! This lot includes: 2 Night Stay at the Emerald Grande Hotel 1-Hour Custom Massage at Emerald Grande’s Spa When you book your Spa Day arrival early to enjoy all the amenities, such as the steam room, dry sauna, his and her lounges with complimentary tea. Manicure and Pedicure at Emerald Grande’s Spa LOT 225 I DAY ON THE WATER Glide across our beautiful emerald waters in a spacious, comfortable pontoon boat! This four hour pontoon boat rental can be for you, your friends, and family to relax on a sunny day. Pontoon boats are perfect for big groups to spend quality time together, while soaking up the sun! This lot includes: 1/2 Day Pontoon Rental from Discount Watersports Donated By: Discount Watersports, INC. Restrictions: Expires 4/30/15 188 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Round of Golf for 2 at Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club 6 Hour Fishing Trip for 2 Aboard The Swoop $50 to McGuire’s Irish Pub Donated By: Emerald Grande Hotel & Spa and McGuire’s Irish Pub Restrictions: Reservations must be made within two weeks of use. Reservations based on availability and are not valid over Holidays, Holiday weekends, or peak season. Valid until 12/31/15. 189 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 227 I FORE! Golfer lovers rejoice, we have what you’re looking for! Enjoy the Emerald Coast from the fairways with three of the best courses this area has to offer; and after dine at the club house for a perfect finish to a day on the green. This lot includes: Round of Golf for 4 at Kelly Plantation Round of Golf for 4 at BlackStone Golf Course LOT 229 I FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology is proud to offer the latest generation of Fraxel laser technology, the Fraxel Re: Store Dual to their patients. There is no finer way to non-surgically rejuvenate skin! Dr. Adams, Dr. Kulow, and Dr. Papajohn use this laser skin resurfacing system to treat acne scars, reduce wrinkles, and diminish the appearance of sun spots and age spots. If this isn’t enough the lucky winner also gets a deluxe skin care basket overflowing with all the essentials. Round of Golf for 4 at Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club This lot includes: 1 Fraxel Re:Store DUAL Laser system Treatment Lunch for 4 at Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club Grape Wine Peel for Recipient and 2 Guests Donated By: Kelly Plantation Golf Club, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club, and BlackStone Golf Course Clarisonic Pro for Face and Body Restrictions: Call in advance to schedule tee times. Expires 4/30/15. This gift card may be used to purchase goods & services at the Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club only. LOT 228 I FORMAN VERTICAL This lot includes: 2004 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (WS 90, RP 91) 2005 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (RP 93+) 2006 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (RP 93) 2007 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (WS 92, RP 95) 2008 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (WS 93, RP 91) 2009 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (RP 95) Donated By: Stephen & Joan Carter Neoctis Bio-Restorative Starter System with cosmetic bag Includes: Neo-cleanse gentle skin cleanser, Bio-cream Bio-restorative skin cream with PSP, Journee Bio-Restorative Day Cream with PSP SPF 30+, Hyalis Hydrating Serum. PCA Skin Facial Wash PCA Skin Perfecting Neck & Decollete Cream PCA Skin Weightless Protection SPF 45 PCA Skin Collagen Hydrator EltaMD Skin Care UV Sport SPF 50 Donated By: David C. Adams, MD – Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology LOT 230 I FRENCH BUBBLES This lot includes: 6 Bottles 2012 Francois Montand Brut Champagne Donated By: Supporters of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation 190 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 191 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 231 I FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION This lot includes: 2010 DeLille Chaleur Estates White (WS 90, RP 94) 2006 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir, Yamill Cuvee (WS 90, RP 90) 2010 Hourglass Blueline Vineyards Merlot (WS 94) LOT 232 I FRONT BEACH COTTAGE GETAWAY A true treasure of the gulf coast, added to Garden and Gun Magazine’s list of “Top 10 Inns to Visit in the South”, this is a two night weekend stay at Front Beach Cottages. Bike down to the beach and numerous parks, or stroll under huge old magnolias. Walk down to the downtown area and shop some of the most unique stores around. Eat and drink the nights away at the local restaurants and bars. Bonus- It’s just a few miles away from the casinos! 2007 Spring Mountain Vineyard Syrah This lot includes: 2 Night Weekend Stay at the Front Beach Cottages in Ocean Springs, MS 2010 Pride Mountain Vineyards Syrah (RP 93) Free Bike and Beach Gear Rentals for the Duration of Your Stay 2009 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 93, RP 93) Welcome Wine and Front beach Cottages Wine Glasses 2003 Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 92, RP 93) Donated By: McKenzie Properties 2008 Robert Craig Affinity Cabernet Sauvignon Restrictions: Any weekend except holidays and festivals, subject to availability. 1986 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon (WS 93, RP 92) 1998 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino (WS 92) 2008 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley (WS 95) 2006 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Donated By: Jim & Peggy Adams and Supporters of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation LOT 233 I GET FIT! Spring has sprung, and so have you! If you are looking for a fantastic and fun way to get in shape for bikini season, this is just for you! Destin Pilates Center provides an array of classes from traditional yoga and barre, to aerial and hoop fit. You’ll be looking good in no time! This lot includes: 5 Hoop Fit Classes + 5 Yoga Classes at Destin Pilates Center. 5 Barre Classes + 5 Barre with equipment classes at Destin Pilates Center. 5 Aerial Silks Classes + 5 Barre Classes at Destin Pilates Center. Donated By: Destin Pilates Center Restrictions: Certificate valid May 1, 2014 – April 30, 2015. Classes must be used within 3 months of start date. 192 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 193 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 234 I GLOWING GODDESS Skin care and fitness is essential, and we have all the goods to keep your skin young and you healthy! This Aesthetic Clinique basket will provide you with all the products to protect and repair your skin for a perfect glow. Also enjoy a 90-day fitness pass at the Emerald Grande Spa. This is your time to shine! This lot includes: Skin Medica Skin Care Package Includes Essential Serum & Dermal Repair Night Cream (SPF 30) LOT 237 I GROOVY WINE CLASS Have you ever wanted to further your education about wine? Well, here is your chance! You and nine friends can expand your knowledge while having fun at this wine class at Groovy Grouper in Destin. This class, given by Sommelier Kevin Moran will allow you the chance to gain a truly professional understanding and heightened appreciation within a specific field of wine. Who knew learning could be so fun? 90 Day Fitness Pass, Fitness Bag, and Free Smoothie from the Spa at Emerald Grande This lot includes: Wine Class for 10 People Taught by Sommelier, Kevin Moran at Groovy Grouper Grill in Destin Donated By: The Aesthetic Clinic and Emerald Grande Hotel & Spa Donated By: Kevin Moran and Groovy Grouper Grill Restrictions: Expires 7/31/14 Restrictions: Expires 4/30/15 LOT 235 I GRAYTON COLLECTION LOT 238 I BEST OF DESTIN Golden in the morning sun, silvered by moonlight, Grayton Beach has consistently been ranked among the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the United States. The beach provides an idyllic setting for swimming, sunbathing, and surf fishing. A nature trail winds through a coastal forest where scrub oaks and magnolias, bent and twisted by salt winds, have an eerie “Middle Earth” look. James Valentine has captured Grayton Beach like never before in these four beautiful photos. This lot includes: 4 Florida Environmental Certified Photos of Grayton Beach State Park by James Valentine Donated By: Stephen and Kay Bonn LOT 236 I GIGONDAS DUO Enjoy the best seat in the house, with a bird’s eye view of Destin! Scout out sharks and bask in the peaceful view of such a bustling beach town. Afterwards, relax with dinner for 4 at Destin’s newest favorite restaurant. Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, located on the beautiful Destin harbor, will spoil you with spectacular sunsets, sensational “Gulf to Table Southern Cuisine”, and family-friendly service all in a fun, relaxed casual atmosphere. This lot includes: Helicopter Tour over Destin for 4 Dinner for 4 at Boshamps with Wine Pairings Donated By: Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House and Beach Helicopter Restrictions: Expires 4/30/15 This lot includes: 1.5L 2003 Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas Hominis Fides 1.5L 2004 Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas Hominis Fides Donated By: Van & Cindy Geeker 194 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 195 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 239 I HENDERSON BEACH GETAWAY Just imagine waking up to the sounds of the waves hitting the beautiful white sandy beach, or sitting out on a beach chair and seeing the sun glisten on the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico like a thousand diamonds. Henderson Park Inn Bed & Breakfast is a longtime favorite of visitors and locals looking for a quiet and romantic vacation or quick getaway. Henderson Park Inn has been voted the most romantic hotel in North America and rated #1 in a list of the best beachfront hotels in Destin. This is a great place to relax and escape all your worries and enjoy a bike ride or two, with complimentary beer and wine each night! This lot includes: 3 Night Stay at Henderson Park Inn (December and January Only) Breakfast, lunch, wine/grapes/flowers, beach chairs, bicycles, snacks, complimentary beer and wine each night, and more. Donated By: Henderson Park Inn Restrictions: Must be redeemed in December 2014 or January 2015 LOT 240 I HIBISCUS HOUSE HIDEAWAY The hand-painted sign on the side of the road sums it up: “Nice Dogs, Friendly Folks.” Grayton Beach is about as laid-back and organic as a beach town can get. From the old-style wooden beach bungalows to the “hippie kitsch” feel of the iconic Red Bar, this place is sure to be everything you could want in a hideaway weekend. This lot includes: 3 Night Stay at Hibiscus Coffee and Guesthouse in Grayton Beach Donated By: Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse Restrictions: Expires 5/1/15. For Sunday – Thursday only. Not redeemable for cash. (Romance or Tropical Bird Suites only). LOT 241 I WESTIN MAMMOTH Located in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, The Westin Monache Resort Mammoth is Mammoth’s first and only luxury, full service hotel and offering gracious hospitality in a majestic mountain setting. This lot includes: 3 Night Stay in 2 Bedroom Suite at The Westin Monache Resort Mammoth in Mammoth Lakes, CA Donated By: The Westin Monache Resort, Mammoth Restrictions: Expires 4/1/15. Not valid Friday and Saturdays. Blackout Dates include: 12/20/14-1/4/14, 1/17/15-1/20/15, 2/13/15-2/23/15. LOT 242 I HOME COOKIN’ Gather your friends or family and enjoy a delicious five-course dinner paired with wonderful wines prepared in the comfort of your home! Chef Dan Pettis is sure to provide an unforgettable culinary experience. This lot includes: 5 Course Dinner for 6 People Prepared by Chef Dan Pettis in Your Home and Paired with a Wonderful Selection of Wines Your meal will be created and prepared by Chef Dan Pettis – voted Best Chef on the Emerald Coast three years in a row Donated By: Dan Pettis of One20 a Modern Bistro LOT 243 I YOUTH’S MASTERPIECE Celebrate the creativity and philanthropy of our youth with this ‘one of a kind’ piece! This lot includes: “Wine and Bread” painting by 12 year old Youth Village student Trinity Gause Donated By: Trinity Gause 196 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 197 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 244 I MIMMO’S PIZZA DELIVERY! Are you starving each year during the LIVE Auction? No need to worry- we will deliver as many large pizzas as you want from Mimmo’s during Saturday’s Live Auction. We wouldn’t want you growing weak from all that paddle raising! This lot includes: 1 Large Pizza- Your Choice of Margarita, Pepperoni, or Veggie to be Delivered to Your Table During the LIVE Auction Donated By: Mimmo’s Ristorante Italiano Restrictions: No additions or substitutions. Must be seated for delivery. LOT 245 I WINE CONNOISSEUR Become an instant wine connoisseur! Keep your wine at the perfect temperature with this dual zone wine cellar. The upper and lower zones can be set to two temperatures and holds 6 bottles on the bottom and 12 on the top. Also included is a full set of wine glasses to enjoy your new collection! LOT 247 I SHORE CLUB LUXURY Shore Club brings a fresh, modern vibe to the dynamic energy of South Beach, offering a luxurious playground for the jet-set at this boutique oceanside resort hotel. Shore Club is located just steps from the excitement and shopping of the Art Deco District, Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, South Beach nightlife and Espanola Way. This lot includes: 2 Night Stay in an Oceanfront King Room at Shore Club Donated By: Shore Club Restrictions: Based on availability and not to be used over special event or holidays. Expires 4/30/15 with no extensions. LOT 248 I KOSTA BROWNE VERTICAL With a taste of each of Kosta Browne’s appellation, you won’t want to pass up this lineup. This lot includes: Dual Zone Wine Cellar- Holds 18 Bottles This lot includes: 2008 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast (WS 90) Riedel Wine Glass Set featuring 4 of Each Cabernet, Riesling, and Champagne 2009 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir, Rosella’s Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (WS 93, RP 90) Donated By: Children in Crisis and Shelter House of Northwest Florida 2010 Kosta Bowne Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast (WS 92) LOT 246 I KEY LIME COTTAGE RETREAT “Key Lime” is very bright and the decor is very beachy. This vacation home has parking for two cars, community pool and gas grills just out the back door. Palm trees and cobblestone paved streets line the neighborhood. Inside you will find a modern two story home. The kitchen has a dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave, and refrigerator with ice maker. Relax, kick back, and enjoy your stay! This lot includes: 1 Week Stay at Key Lime Cottage in Santa Rosa Beach for 6 Donated By: Ron & Lauren Romano Restrictions: Not available March, April, Memorial to Labor Day. Expires 4/30/15 198 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 2011 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Donated By: Steve & Joan Carter LOT 249 I MARCHING SANDERLINGS Jeff Waldorff is an award winning nature and wildlife photographer whose photos have been featured in Outdoor Photography Magazine, Delta Skymiles, and Canoe & Kayak Magazine. This lot includes: 16x30 Giclee Fine Art Canvas Wrap “Marching Sanderlings” Donated By: Waldorff Photography 199 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 250 I LUAU RETREAT Located across from Elephant Walk and just a short stroll from Sandestin’s world-renowned pristine beaches, Luau Condo combines elegance and simplicity with its Asian-inspired feel. We’ve also got two delicious dinners to compliment your stay! This lot includes: 1 Week Stay at Luau Condo on Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Full Day Power Boat Rental Dinner for 2 at Cantina Laredo at Grand Boulevard Town Center Dinner for 2 at Bonefish Grill With your choice of amazing menu options like their famous Bang Bang Shrimp and Lily’s Chicken. Donated By: Mike & Valerie Thompson, Mid Bay Power Rentals, Cantina Laredo, and Bonefish Grill Restrictions: Advanced reservations requires and based on availability. Expires 4/30/15 LOT 251 I MIX IT UP LOT 252 I MAGICAL ORLANDO You are the winning bidder, what are you going to do next? Go to Disney World of course! Dreams really do come true! This lot includes: 4 One-Day Park Hopper Passes to Disney World Donated By: Walt Disney World Restrictions: Tickets are valid during normal operating hours. The passes are valid for two years from the date issued and cannot be upgraded nor can they be applied towards a package to meet eligibility requirements. Tickets for use at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom park in Orlando. LOT 253 I MILKSHAKES ON THE BEACH Self proclaimed as SOPHISTICATED GUTTER, awarded and scooped up by emerging collectors and the seasoned art crowd, Christon Dee Anderson, from mild to wild, has clearly developed a recognizable style. Using a variety of traditional mediums, stand alone and meld, he creates visionary, intuitive, abstract, three dimensional works of ART. This lot includes: Canvas “Milkshakes on the Beach” by artist Christon Anderson This lot includes: 2010 Per Cazo Cellars Epi Telos Donated By: Christon Anderson 2009 Brocelle Cabernet Sauvignon, Russian River Valley LOT 254 I VINTAGE MINK FUR 2010 Domaine Champy Pernard Vergeleses Les Combottes 2012 Tensley Syrah, Santa Barbara Valley 2010 La tarasque Pinot Noir, Cotes Du Rhone 2010 Domaine Chanta Cigale Chateuneuf-Du-Pape Donated By: Supporters of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation No one but Saga can deliver the warmth and the elegance of the luxurious mink fur coat. The sleek microfiber interior paired with the plush sheared mink exterior provides the ultimate indulgence. The generous length also gives you added warmth and grace. Saga Mink is the pioneer in refining the core practices of ethical fur production, and delivers the assurance of quality, transparency and sustainability consumers demand. So indulge, keep warm, and stay glamorous! This lot includes: Vintage Saga 52’ Long Mink Fur Coat Donated By: Anonymous 200 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 201 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 255 I MYSTERY DINNER Performing together for thousands of guests in a wide variety of venues since 2003, ACT4MURDER is made up of professional actors presenting hilarious, original murder mysteries written by Paula Hilton and performed for you during a four course meal. ACT4MURDER will come to your home, clubhouse or venue of your choice and perform one of their delightful mysteries while your group is served a four course meal prepared for you by Chef Mark Clutter of Chef’s at Your Door (www.chefsatyourdoor.webs.com). You may contact ACT4MURDER’s Paula Hilton with small details about your guests, and she will customize the show! Truly a one of a kind, priceless evening! This lot includes: 4 Course Catered Dinner in your Home for up to 20 people and a Murder Mystery Performance by ACT4MURDER LOT 257 I NEW YOU! Bigger is better, and this package has some big items you don’t want to miss! Feel like changing up your hair? Salon del Mar has provided NYC stylist Tara Steele to create a whole new look for you. Paired with your new hair we have a sterling silver cuff bracelet and coach watch to take the new you to the next level! This lot includes: Sterling Silver Statement Cuff Bracelet Salon del Mar Hair Makeover Includes hair cut and color service by NYC stylist Tara Steele Signature Fabric and Mahogany Coach Watch Donated By: ACT4MURDER Donated By: Tara Steele, Youth Village, and Children’s Volunteer Health Network Restrictions: Valid 4/27/2014 to 04/27/2015, subject to availability. Restrictions: Gratuity not included, offer expires 4/30/15. LOT 256 I NAPLES RETREAT LOT 258 I OLD EDWARDS INN GETAWAY An elegant entrance benefitting a hotel ranked among the finest in the world. Escape to Naples, FL where the gentle Gulf breezes dance among cypress, mangrove, and palm trees at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. This lot includes: 3 Night Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, FL Donated By: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Restrictions: Based on availability, advanced reservations required, and blackout dates apply. Old Edwards Inn and Spa sits atop the scenic southwest plateau of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, offering many different opportunities for relaxation, recreation and adventure. It’s perfect for any type of getaway! Surrounded by pristine mountains with lakes, streams and waterfalls, Old Edwards Inn is also in the heart of the fun and artsy walking downtown of Highlands, NC. Just step out the front door for live music and theater, great boutique shopping, award-winning dining, museums and galleries. This lot includes: 2 Night Stay for 2 in a Deluxe Room and a Champagne Arrival Donated By: Supporters of Habitat for Humanity of Walton County Restrictions: Certificate Expires 12-31-2014. Blackout dates include July, August, October, Holidays, Friday or Saturdays 202 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 203 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 259 I ROLLING STONES You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you may find, you get what you need. This autographed electric guitar by the English rock band the Rolling Stones is exactly what you need! They’ve been called the Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World, and for good reason: Nobody has done it better, and for as long, as the Rolling Stones. They started out as a British blues band that copied their American R&B idols but quickly evolved into one of the 60s’ most important groups. By the end of the decade they were in the middle of a hot streak that included many of the best albums ever made. Even after their 1972 double-album masterpiece ‘Exile on Main St.’ almost ripped them apart, they rebounded with two more classics, 1978’s ‘Some Girls’ and 1981’s ‘Tattoo You.’ In 2013 they embarked on a 50thanniversary tour, showing they still rank among the greats. They have given us youth, inspiration, and passion; it’s time to remember the good ole’ days! This lot includes: Autographed Electric Guitar by the Rolling Stones - Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood and Bill Wyman. Complete with Certificate of Authenticity. Donated By: Supporters of Opportunity Inc. LOT 260 I PAINT A BOARD Meyer Boarding Company has been building skim, skate, SUP and surfboards here in Miramar Beach since 1985. Now their hi-quality skimboards & skateboards are available to you unpainted ready for your art! They will help you choose the right board for your size, weight and experience and then help you art it up! When you’re done painting you get your choice of a glossy or gripped skimboard finish or customize your skateboard with brand name trucks, wheels, bearings & grip tape. This party is perfect for all ages! LOT 261 I PILATES & PURSE PACKAGE With Pilates, you can expect an increase in strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness all while having a great time! Pilates has recently become one of the most popular forms of exercise and here is your chance to get that jumpstart on your fitness. This package also comes with a gorgeous Michael Kors purse, so not only will you feel great on the inside after your workout, but you can have a new fabulous accessory to use as well! This lot includes: MICHAEL Michael Kors Large Weston Pebbled Shoulder Bag 3 Pilates Private Lessons at Destin Pilates Center Donated By: Destin Pilates Center and Michael Kors Restrictions: Certificate valid May 1, 2014 -April 30, 2015. Classes must be used within 3 months of start date. LOT 262 I RALLY TIME Take a “whack,” at tennis and relaxation in the same weekend! This package offers a three bedroom, three night condo stay in the Lakeside Villa Rentals of Sandestin, along with a Wilson tour tennis bag, and a Sandestin tennis tote. Tennis courts are within walking distance of whichever location you choose. The Lakeside villa rentals in Florida showcase Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort’s natural beauty, while offering a superb location near the resort’s hot spots. Uniquely situated along the Baytowne Loop in Lakeside you can either ramp up the fun or turn it down a notch. This lot includes: 3 Night Stay in a 3 Bedroom Condo provided by Sandestin Tennis This lot includes: Paint-a-Board Workshop Birthday Party with Mini Paintable Skimboards for up to 20 Kids 1 Adult Clinic and 1 Mixed Round Robin Donated By: Meyer Boarding Company Donated By: Sandestin Tennis and Food for Thought Restrictions: Limited to 20 kids, expires 04/30/15. Restrictions: Reservations must be made at least 14 days prior to arrival. Accommodations are based on a space-available basis at the time of booking, and black-out dates may apply. Expiration: 11/01/14 204 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Wilson Tour Tennis Bag, Sandestin Tennis Tote, & Food for Thought Tennis Visor 205 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 263 I ROEDERER ESTATE LOT 266 I SLEEP IT OFF This lot includes: 6 Bottles Roederer Estate Brut, Anderson Valley This lot includes: Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics - $700 towards a Sleep Apnea Appliance and Free Consultation Gift Certificate Donated By: Supporters of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Donated By: Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics Roederer Estate Brut is the first California sparkling wine to be produced by Champagne Louis Roederer, further building upon a 200-year tradition of fine winemaking from this family owned company. The Roederer winemaking philosophy has guided the development of Roederer Estate, located 125 miles north of San Francisco near the Mendocino Coast. Since 1982, Roederer Estate winery has been quietly developing its own vineyards and crafting fine wines from the Anderson Valley. Enjoy this wonderful collection! LOT 264 I FUN IN THE SUN Already live here, but want to live like a tourist? We have the activities you want. Enjoy a helicopter ride for two and a full day power boat rental from Legendary Marina. This lot includes: Full Day Power Boat Rental Helicopter Tour over Destin for 2 Donated By: Mid Bay Power Rentals and Beach Helicopter Restrictions: Weight limits and restrictions apply. Expired 4/30/15. LOT 265 I SENSATIONAL SKIN Pamper yourself with an Aesthetic Clinique Product Basket. Show your skin some love with Medica skin care and chemical peels, and feel refreshed for your new adventure! This lot includes: Medica Skin Care Line & 2 Chemical Peels Skin Medica TNS Recovery complex, TNS Illuminating Eye Cream & gift card for two vitalize peels with dermaplaning Do you feel sleep deprived resulting in daytime sleepiness, slow reflexes, and poor concentration? Now is the time to take care of YOU for a change. Great Florida Smiles has experience, education, facilities, and the technology at hand to provide the best in oral health care. With this gift card and free consultation for sleep apnea, you are sure to be on your way to a more energetic, productive you! Restrictions: This gift certificate is redeemable for a single patient, new or existing, for complimentary consultation on sleep apnea cosmetic restorations, or orthodontics. This certificate is valid for 1 year from date issued. Appointments must be scheduled prior to the one year expiration date. Gift certificate has no cash value and cannot be used on an existing balance. LOT 267 I RUTH’S CHRIS ELEGANCE When you visit Ruth’s Chris, you understand that this is no ordinary restaurant. From U.S. Prime steaks, broiled to perfection at 1,800 degrees, to the expertly executed seafood, New Orleans-inspired appetizers, and unforgettable desserts this is a steakhouse to which others aspire. You and seven lucky winners will enjoy a three-course wine dinner at this premier steakhouse. This lot includes: 3 Course Dinner for 8 at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Destin, FL Dinner Wines Paired from DCWAF’s Cellar Donated By: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse of Destin and Supporters of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Restrictions: Advance reservations required and based on availability. Expires 4/30/15. Donated By: Supporters of Children’s Volunteer Health Network 206 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 207 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 268 I SOUTHERN RESORTS SPLENDOR Glide across our beautiful emerald waters in a spacious, comfortable pontoon boat! This four hour pontoon boat rental can be for you and your friends and family to relax on a sunny day. Pontoon boats are perfect for big groups to spend quality time together, while soaking up the sun! Also, included is a Glass Bottom Boat ride. While aboard get educated with our sea school which includes underwater viewing, dolphin encounters, bird feedings, sightseeing, crab trap discussions, and shrimp net operations where everyone can check out and identify our catch. This package also offers a three night stay at any one or two bedroom beach access Southern Resort property along the beautiful Emerald Coast from Pensacola Beach to Port St. Joe, Fl. Imagine yourself waking up and being able to walk out onto the beach and feel the sand between your toes and just RELAX! This lot includes: 3 Night Stay at Any 1 or 2 bedroom Beach Access Southern Resort Property, from Pensacola Beach to Port St Joe, FL 1/2 Day Boogies Pontoon Rental Glass Bottom Boat Ride for 2 Adults and 2 Kids Donated By: Southern Resort Properties and Boogies Watersports Restrictions: Stay must be taken during our Fall, Winter, or Spring Seasons. Certificate must be used within one year and cannot be extended through Summer, Spring Break or Holidays. Reservation cannot be made more than 30 days prior to arrival. Subject to availability, in participating properties/max. occupancy of 6 people, must be 25 years of age to rent. LOT 269 I STAND OUT WITH KATE SPADE Be the talk of the town with this authentic Kate Spade signature leather tote. Features include trim detailed with 14-karat gold plated hardware. This handbag is the Little Minka style in “Love Pink” from Kate Spade’s Cobble hill collection. The perfect addition to your everyday look! This lot includes: Kate Spade Soft Pebbled Leather Bag with Matching Trim Donated By: Supporters of Emerald Coast Autism Center LOT 270 I STAY AT THE WHARF Truly the area’s first destination marina, the Wharf Marina’s covetable location is readily accessible by land, sea and air and is fully protected. Everything is available at The Wharf Marina from slip rentals and marina service to fishing excursions, and the onshore amenities make for an exciting marina destination for even the most discriminating boater. The Amphitheater at The Wharf is an entertainment venue unlike any other of the Gulf Coast. With a capacity of just under 10,000 seats, the Amphitheater is a host to national and regional performers throughout the year. This lot includes: 3 Night, 4 Day Condo Stay at The Wharf, Orange Beach, AL Donated By: Galati Yachts LOT 271 I TAKE ROOT WITH MARY HONG Visit South Walton’s 2014 Artist of the Year has taken this year’s auction theme ‘TAKE ROOT’ and created a priceless piece with the help of her two children. With Midwestern roots and a lifetime of travel behind her, Mary Hong has found her niche in a unique form of glass mosaic and recycled glass artwork. Think: mosaic meets canvas. This lot includes: Mary Hong Original Custom Made for the 9th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction Donated By: Mary Hong 208 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 209 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 272 I THE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE Imagine room-filling sound of your favorite soundtrack. Expand your system for more listening options with your iPod, Bluetooth devices, computers, smartphones, or tablets. With the Bose Wave radio III, you will be sure to have the best musical experience in the convenience of your own home! This lot includes: Bose Wave® Radio III Lifelike, room-filling sound from a compact FM/AM radio. Expand your system for more listening options: music from your iPod and Bluetooth® devices like smartphones, computers or tablets, clock display, touch-top snooze control and dual alarms for two different wakeup times Donated By: Supporters of Shelter House of Northwest Florida LOT 273 I TIME FOR CHANGE Invicta is led by innovation and nurtured with the consistency of quality and brand personality. Founded more than a century ago in 1837 in Chiasso, Switzerland, with the belief that supremely crafted timepieces can be offered for modest sums, Invicta holds true to this objective today. Invicta has set a timing precedent as masters of case complications. We have taken the meticulous art of case construction to new levels. The expertise and execution in design and case construction is intrinsic to our innovative reputation and style. This watch is sophisticated and a staple in your wardrobe! This lot includes: Invicta Men’s Atomic Silver Watch Japanese quartz movement, a mineral crystal, and day, date and 60 second subdials. Donated By: Supporters of Shelter House of Northwest Florida LOT 274 I TURBO KICK PARTY Turbo Kick is an intense and fun cardio program designed to awaken your inner athlete and help you get your sexy back! This class combines kickboxing drills, and aerobic exercises at intense intervals perfectly choreographed to the hottest music, so you stay motivated to push hard . This will be a great private experience just for you and up to 10 of your best friends. This lot includes: Private Turbo Kick Party with Valerie Bogar Donated By: Supporters of Youth Village, and Val’s Star Fitness Restrictions: Must be evenings after 6:00 or weekends. Expires 4/30/15. LOT 275 I TYSONS CORNER Enjoy a three night stay with Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner. It is situated in a prime location near two international airports and amidst an endless array of diversions. Less than a half-hour drive from Washington, D.C. and mere minutes from many corporate and government headquarters, Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner is a great choice for business. It is conveniently located near Tyson’s Corner Mall, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, and all of the monuments and cultural events that the nation’s capital has to offer, including the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. Offering a shuttle service within the immediate area, visitors are able to access all of the excitement and intrigue of the D.C.-Northern Virginia region. This lot includes: 3 night weekend stay (club level floor) and applicable taxes in our Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed with the finest linens, duvet, and down pillows Complimentary breakfast, afternoon hors d’oeuvres and a variety of beverage options in the club lounge. Complimentary Parking and Shuttle Access to full-service Fitness Center programmed by Core Performance Donated By: Supporters of Sacred Heart Foundation, and Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner Restrictions: VALID from January 2014 – January 2015. 210 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 211 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 276 I WAR EAGLE 2013 SEC Champions, Auburn University football team have something for their biggest fan! Commemorate 2013’s SEC Championship victory with a team-signed Auburn helmet! Signatures include Auburn team players and Coach, Gus Malzahn. This is truly one of a kind for all you Tiger Fans, WAR EAGLE! This lot includes: 2013 Auburn University, SEC Championship Head Coach and Team Signed Football Helmet Donated By: Supporters of Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center LOT 277 I WEEKEND AT BARNSLEY LOT 279 I WHITEOUT A beautiful smile can help you display confidence in every aspect of your life. Take advantage of this Home Whitening System, and enjoy your brand new smile! This lot includes: Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics - $300 Home Whitening Gift Certificate Donated By: Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics Restrictions: System includes upper and lower trays with 1 syringe of Whitening Gel. Appointments must be scheduled prior to the one year expiration date. LOT 280 I WHO DAT Your southern weekend getaway awaits! Barnsley Gardens Resort, Georgia is located within an European style village inspired by architecture of Andrew Jackson Downing. Relax with a two night stay in a lovely cottage suite. Your accommodations include king bedding, a period-inspired bathroom with claw-foot soaking tub and tiled shower, and a private porch overlooking a unique garden. For the true Saints fan, a mixture of past and present, with some of the best, and the most colorful players there has ever been. Encased in glass, this ball is signed by; Michael Lee “The Beer Man” Lewis #84, Deuce McAllister, #26, Pierre Thomas #23, Keyunta Dawson #55, Glenn Foster #97, Scott Shanle #58, Kenny Vaccaro #32, John Jenkins #92, Nick Toon #88, Jed Collins #45, and Marcel Jones #70. We have also included a Drew Brees signed jersey to complete your collection! This lot includes: 2 Night Stay in a Cottage Suite at Barnsley Gardens Resort This lot includes: Encased New Orleans Saints Autographed Football Donated By: Barnsley Gardens Resort Drew Brees signed New Orleans Saints Jersey Restrictions: Advance reservations required and subject to availability. Expires 2/28/2014. Donated By: Ritz Carlton New Orleans and Horizons of Okaloosa County LOT 278 I MAESTRO DINNER This lot sings! Maestro Demetrius Fuller will prepare a 5 course meal in the comfort of your own home. This dinner for 8 will be paired with wines selected to match your menu from DCWAF’s cellar. To top it off, take in this harmonious duo with the musical talents of Sinfonia. This lot includes: 5 Course Dinner for 8 with Wines Paired from DCWAF’s Cellar and Entertainment by Sinfonia Gulf Coast Donated By: Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Demetrius Fuller, and DCWAF 212 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 281 I TRIO OF KRUTZ Krutz Family Cellars offers the serious wine lovvers an unparalled trio! This lot includes: 1.5L 2006 Krutz Family Cellars Chardonnay, Sleep Hollow Vineyard 1.5L 2006 Krutz Family Cellars Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 1.5L 2006 Krutz Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Stagecoach Vineyard Donated By: Ritz Carlton New Orleans and Horizons of Okaloosa County 213 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G LOT 282 I WATERSOUND BEACH CANVAS LOT 284 I WYNDHAM WONDERLAND This lot includes: 27X12 Gallery Wrap Canvas Print “Watersound Beach” This lot includes: 2 Night Stay in a 1 Bedroom Unit at the Wyndham Donated By: Jamie Conley- JCONLEY IMAGES, LLC Donated By: Supporters of Emerald Coast Autism Center, and Wyndham Hotel & Resorts LOT 283 I WIN WITH A BANG Restrictions: All reservations are made on a complimentary, space available basis and expires 4/30/15 Unless otherwise specified, complimentary stays are not redeemable during Spring Break, Peak Season and/or Major Holidays. Reservations cannot be made more than 30 days prior to arrival. Nestled among the towering dunes along what has long been regarded as one of the most stunning stretches of coastline in Northwest Florida lies the WaterSound® Beach community. Celebrate its naturally picturesque landscape with this canvas print. This is a lecture course covering the NRA Basic Pistol curriculum with up to one hour of range time. These are state requirements in order for you to obtain your concealed weapons permit, so the course duration and material will generally be the same from any instructor in the state. Your purchase price covers the classroom lecture and all materials, including your completion certificate and a copy of the very useful and well-composed “NRA Guide to the Basics of Pistol Shooting,” an excellent informational book by any measure. We teach the Louisiana CCW licensing course OR the Florida resident or nonresident licensing course. A Florida non-resident permit will allow you to carry in ~30 states, even if you are NOT a Florida resident. This lot includes: Louisiana and Florida (Resident or Non-Resident) Concealed Weapons Permit Courses Attorney and owner of Pelican Handgun Instruction will teach the concealed weapons permit course in the comfort of your home or office for up to 10 people (in New Orleans, Pensacola or Destin area) Donated By: Supporters of Pathways for Change Restrictions: Required Materials- 50 rounds of ammunition. If you plan on bringing your own pistol, bring factory-manufactured ammunition in the proper caliber for your handgun. If you need to rent a pistol, either bring 50 rounds of 9mm, or you can buy a box from PHI for $15.00 per box of 50 rounds. Leave all guns and ammunition in your vehicle. DO NOT bring either into the area where the lecture is taught, or you will be ejected. Guns and ammo are only to be brought to the shooting range for the shooting portion of the class. Unwind for a 2 night stay in a one bedroom unit at one of Wyndham’s many deluxe condominiums from Gulf Shores, AL to Panama City Beach, FL. A perfect romantic getaway awaits you. So soak up the sun, kick back, and enjoy the world renowned white sand beaches! LOT 285 I CLARK-CLAUDON VINEYARDS Located on the north east side of Howell Mountain, Clark-Claudon is a beautiful place to enjoy nature, peacefulness, family and friends. From season to season it produces exceptional fruit and feeds their family’s soul as they practice the age-old art of wine growing. This lot includes: 1.5L 2002 Etches Clark-Claudon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard Tour & Tasting for 4 at Clark-Claudon Vineyards Donated By: Clark-Claudon Vineyards LOT 286 I ‘DEAD ZONE’ This photo was taken by photographer Jeff Waldorff near Navarre Beach. The tree was originally killed by Hurricane Opal, in early 2012 the tree fell in the sound and this was its very last photo. This lot includes: 24x36 Canvas-wrapped Photograph “Dead Zone” Donated By: Jon Goyert and Karen Daniels 214 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 215 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Beneficiary Charities Beneficiary Charities Continued Children in Crisis, Inc. Youth Village Children in Crisis (CIC) is a nonprofit, community charity of caring people providing homes and establishing hope to our children. The Children’s Neighborhood will provide an emergency shelter for children that are removed on short notice from unsafe or abusive environments. CIC will keep siblings together, reduce out of county placements, minimize the disruption of multiple foster home placements and provide a stable, nurturing home for children in a local neighborhood environment. Youth Village, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed in 1999 to create a safe place to provide various educational and recreational services during non-school hours to the children of our community. Thus far, our after-school program and summer camp has served over 500 children. More information can be found at: childrenincrisisfl.org Our vision is to see our children grow into responsible, self-sufficient adults by providing them with the tools needed to help them develop constructive practices and goals. We firmly believe that “it takes a village to raise a child.” More information can be found at: nelliesyouthvillage.org Sacred Heart Foundation Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast is a 58-bed hospital located in Miramar Beach, Florida. Since opening its doors to patient care in January 2003, the nonprofit hospital has grown steadily and continues to fulfill its mission to improve the health of the community at large, with special attention to service of the poor. Founded by the Daughters of Charity, they are called to provide healthcare that works, healthcare that is safe, and healthcare leaves no one behind, which is why our highly trained physicians and staff are dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to all. More information can be found at: sacredheartemerald.org Children’s Volunteer Health Network Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Inc. is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance the lives of uninsured and underinsured school-aged children by facilitating free immediate access to medical, dental and mental health care so that all children have the opportunity to be healthy and reach their potential. Their newest initiative is the Just for Grins Mobile Dental Clinic, which will provide 1,100 underserved elementary school children with preventive dental care and education. Shelter House of Northwest Florida Shelter House, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide shelter and supportive services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Children who witness domestic violence are at a high risk for suicide, truancy, delinquency, substance abuse, health problems, nightmares, low self-esteem, aggression toward peers, and intergenerational abuse as either the victim or perpetrator of domestic violence. Shelter House provides children (and their moms) with services to keep them safe and to meet their emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs. More information can be found at: shelterhousenwfl.org Habitat for Humanity of Walton County Habitat for Humanity of Walton County is a nonprofit Christian ministry dedicated to the elimination of substandard housing. We provide opportunities for the community to show God’s love in action, in partnership with people in need as we help break the cycle of poverty by building decent, affordable housing and improving the quality of life of our partner families. More information can be found at: cvhnkids.org More information can be found at: waltoncountyhabitat.org 216 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 217 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Beneficiary Charities Continued Beneficiary Charities Continued Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Emerald Coast Autism Center The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center is a nonprofit agency that, along with our partner agencies, provides services in Okaloosa and Walton Counties which prevent child abuse, reduce the trauma of sexual and physical abuse, protect and treat child abuse victims and their families while holding offenders accountable, restore the lives and futures of abused, neglected, and drug-endangered children and their families. The Emerald Coast Autism Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and improving the lives of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Northwest Florida. Autism affects a child’s ability to communicate, understand language, and socialize with others. ECCAC connects children and families traumatized by abuse with needed community resources under one roof in a child-friendly environment. ECAC was created in 2009 as a therapy-based, year-round private school that serves the needs of children with autism, through providing effective education options for during the critical early years. One of the fundamental goals of ECAC is to provide services to children with autism regardless of their families’ economic situation. More information can be found at: eccac.org More information can be found at: ecautismcenter.org Pathways for Change Hope, direction, and stability seem out of reach to young people caught in the revolving door of criminal behavior. Often they are jailed and then released without having addressed the root causes of their actions, only to repeat an offense and find themselves back in the judicial system. Pathways for Change (PFC) is an addiction treatment program dedicated to helping inmates realize and overcome the destructive behaviors, attitudes, and habits that prevent them from a life free from crime and incarceration. Through a strict program of recovery, personal accountability and discipline, PFC helps to restore hope, provide direction, and foster stability. More information can be found at: pathwaysforchange.org Horizons of Okaloosa County Horizons is your local ARC Agency providing care for those with Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and other developmental disabilities. Our mission is to create a path from disability to capability by providing exceptional services so people of all ages can work, play, learn, achieve personal goals, and live meaningful lives. We serve 130 children ages 0-5. Our accredited, inclusive Children’s Center provides a safe and creative environment for children who have disabilities to play and learn from children who do not have disabilities. More information can be found at: horizonsfwb.com Food for Thought At Food For Thought, our mission is to enable children to focus on their development and education by removing the fear and insecurity that comes from not knowing if they will get enough to eat, and, in some cases, knowing that they will not. When school is out on the weekends, many children must fend for themselves because their families cannot afford to provide balanced meals. This is where we begin. By providing these children with a simple backpack filled with healthy, easy-to-prepare food, we bridge the weekend gap, supporting their physical development and empowering them to grow into productive students and healthy, happy children. More information can be found at: foodforthoughtfl.org Opportunity Inc. Opportunity, Inc. is dedicated to creating a community without homelessness, with children as our first priority. Opportunity Place is an emergency shelter serving families, providing 90 days of rent-free living and intensive case management leading to self-sufficiency. While parents are learning the tools necessary to gain and maintain employment, budget appropriately, and parent effectively, their children are given unique services to help them heal and flourish. Children’s Services are designed to assist children with academic outcomes, physical fitness, emotional health and social stability, with the greatest emphasis on scholastics. More information can be found at: okaloosawaltonhomeless.org 218 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 219 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G , d e s i a r e l d d a p A is a child saved. Thank you ort. for your supp Founding sponsor of the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation. 9 locations across Florida. Visit www.ChansWineWorld.com. 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G A dining experience as rare as our wines. • Over 650 labels and over 5,000 bottles of wine • Five-year winner Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” • Thirty-Two Steaks and Seafood voted Best Fine Dining & Culinary Cuisine - 2013 Covey Awards John J. Sheehan, Jr. President john@ocoeefoundation.org 3555 Keith Street, Suite 101 Cleveland, Tennessee 37312 Phone: 423-618-1488 Fax: 423-614-3490 “Whether you prefer to pair a modest sweet red, a creamy and rich domestic Chardonnay or even a great Bourbon on the rocks with your entrée, we want to make everyone’s meal a masterpiece.” Stephen P. Morgan, CFBE Director of Food & Beverage Services Don’t Let The Game Get Out Of Hand. Gambling Problem? Call 1-888-777-9696. 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These companies are responsible for contributing to DCWAF through in-kind and other methods of support: With retail stores along the Emerald Coast, Beach Liquor and Wine Merchants specializes in great wines, spirits, and craft beers from around the world. Our love and passion for the wine and spirits industry and charitable support in our communities are the seeds of our growth and will always be the foundation of our endeavors. Tito’s Handmade Vodka is produced in Austin at Texas’ first and oldest legal distillery. It’s made in small batches in an old fashioned pot still. Tito’s Handmade Vodka is designed to be savored by spirit connoisseurs and everyday drinkers alike. SB Video Productions is a full services production company based in NW Florida. We provide production support for Broadcast, Corporate Communications, Home Video and Web Content for virtually every Network in the alphabet, Fortune 500 companies, artists and individuals locally, across the country and around the world. Facetime Photobooth provides a fresh, interactive way to engage event attendees and party-goers. Our state-of-the-art photo booths produce professionalgrade, branded take-home photos for guests. And real-time social media sharing adds a fun element to the party that will certainly get your event the additional exposure it deserves! Scurto Marketing is an online marketing company specializing in website development and promotion in the travel/hospitality industry. Our team of innovative and experienced developers, designers, writers and consultants are ready to serve your business. 234 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Thank You and Special Recognition to: 2014 Honorary Vintner, Paul Hobbs of Paul Hobbs Wines DCWAF Board Members, Trustees, Sponsors, Committee Members, Donors, Volunteers, Celebrity Vintners and Chefs, Patron Dinner Hosts, Restaurant Dinner Hosts, Reserve Tasting Restaurants, Patrons, Our 12 Benefiting Charities, their staff & supporters, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® Town Center, Howard Group, Keith & Laura Howard, Myra Williams, Stacey Brady, South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, Bill Bubel, Wine World, Chan Cox, Michel Thibault, Randy Hayden, Tina Roberson, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Angelina Covington, Chef Dan Vargo, Image Printing & Digital Services, Inc, John W. McLane, Lori McLane, Nita McCain, Marvin McCain, Susan Ozbirn, Todd Vucovich, SB Video Productions, Steve Baker, Nationwide Tents ‘N’ Events, Trey Pippin, Adam Shiland, Rob McDonald, Kevin Boyle, Ashley Roberts & the Rogue Events staff, Mike Kelley & Kelley’s Beach Liquors & Wine Merchants, Vicki Guennewig, Tracy Louthain, Chandler Williams, Sterling Schaefer, Jim Matthews, Scurto Marketing, Joe Scurto, Austin Rodgers, Facetime Photobooth & Jeff Provinse, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Duane S. Wildridge, Fred Marks & Miracle Strip Wireless, Coastal Accounting, Newman Dailey, Courtyard Marriott, My Vacation Haven, Scott Russell, Visit South Walton, Jim Bagby, Kelli Carter, Jon Ervin, Angela Vaughn, Seaside, Republic National Distributing Company, Augustan Wine, Premier Beverage, Southern Wine and Spirits, McNeese Distributing, Coastal Wine and Spirits, Transatlantic Wine and Spirits, Atlantic Wine & Spirits, Selected Brands, Grayton Beer, Emerald Coast Magazine, Zandra Wolfgram, Emerald Ladies Journal, Sandy & Greg Buckley, The Walton Sun, Deb Wheeler, Northwest Florida Daily News, 30A Review, The Destin Log, VIE Magazine, Destin Magazine, Courtney Murray, Inside the Gates, Hilary Butler, 30A TV, Paul Vizard & Redd, Wine Spectator Magazine, Happy Hour Restaurants: Cuvee Bistro, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Bistro Bijoux, SoWal.com, Lisa Comeau, Amanda Bonne, Michelle Capik, Meredith Fridley-Young & Cameron McNeill Thank you Catalog Team! DCWAF Staff: John Russell, President Lauren Magli, Director of Events & Marketing Karah Fridley-Young, Fundraising Manager Michelle Capik, Spring Intern Meredith Fridley-Young, Spring Intern Cameron NcNeill, Spring Intern 2014 Catalog Printed by: Image Printing & Digital Services, Inc. Layout & Design: Lauren Magli & Karah Fridley Young Cover Design: Angela Vaughn & Lauren Magli Content & Editing: John Russell, Karah Fridley-Young, Michelle Capik, Meredith Fridley-Young, Lauren Magli, Susan Kiley & Todd Vucovich Hashtag #DCWAF Facebook Facebook.com/DCWAF Twitt e r Twitter.com/DCWAF Instagra m @DCWAF 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G Terms & Conditions Lots may be added, amended or deleted by the published addenda to the catalog, by notice posted on the lot display, or by verbal announcement during the auction. Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy of the descriptions of the wines offered in the catalog or on bid sheets. Such information and notes about each lot are statements of opinion or references from published wine sources or experts. There is no warranty, express or implied, as to any sale lot’s quality, value or suitability for any purpose whatsoever. All wines and tangible merchandise are sold “As is, Where is.” Wine and other tangible lots are on display and available for your examination. By bidding on any lot, you acknowledge that you have inspected the lot, and find it in satisfactory condition to warrant your bid. Lots made up of trips, dinners or other intangible services are represented in good faith in the catalog. By bidding on a lot, you acknowledge that you have read the description of that lot, and find the description satisfactory to warrant your bid. Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is not liable for loss of use of any lot if restrictions specified are not adhered to by winning bidders and is not liable for omission of any restrictions enforced by donors of auction lots. Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation makes every effort to maintain and store wine responsibly. Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is not responsible for the provenance of any wine or for the condition of its storage and handling before being placed in the position of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation. Bids on lots will be accepted only from registered person using a current bidding number issued by Destin Charity Wine Auction. Bidding methods and rules may vary for certain lots. This information will be given in the catalog, on the bid sheet or display, or by the Auctioneer. Bids may be rejected, if the stated requirements are not met by the bidder. A live auction bid is only valid when it is recognized by the Auctioneer. At the word “Sold,” the acknowledged bidder is deemed to have purchased the lot and thereupon assumes responsibility to pay the price announced by the Auctioneer. 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Therefore, it is necessary for each bidder to remain at his/her assigned able throughout the evening. 2. If the lot has been paid for, the buyer will receive a refund of the bid amount only. In case of a bid dispute in the live auction, either among individual bidders or between bidders and the Auctioneer, the Auctioneer will have the sole and final authority to resolve the dispute. Such resolution may include, but is not limited Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is classified as a taxexempt corporation (Tax. I.D. Number is 20-4475403) under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)3. 1. If the lot has not been paid for, the exact amount of the bid amount will be subtracted from the buyer’s bidding account. The goods sold at this event have no evaluation beyond the amount of the final bid. Therefore, such credit or refund is the sole remedy which will be made for such losses. 236 2 0 1 4 A U C T I O N C ATA L O G BENEFITING CHARITIES Since 2005, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation has donated more than $6 Million to Northwest Florida charities, impacting the lives of over 50,000 youth in critical need! 2014 Charities: Children in Crisis Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Children’s Volunteer Health Network Emerald Coast Autism Center Food for Thought Habitat for Humanity of Walton County Horizons of Okaloosa County Opportunity, Inc. Pathways for Change Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast Shelter House of Northwest Florida Youth Village DCWAF.ORG 215 Grand Boulevard, Suite 101, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 facebook.com/DCWAF I 850.650.3732 I info@dcwaf.org 2014 AUCTION CATALOG ADDENDUM Live Auction WS = Wine Spectator RP = Robert Parker LOT 1 I MAGNUM FORCE (Page 60 & 61) Add: 1.5L 2012 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir Change Vintage: 1.5L 2006 V Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon LOT 3 I EMERIL PRESENTS TEN FOR 10 (Page 64) Add: 5 1.5Ls Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Signed by Vintner Cristina Mariani-May LOT 4 I SOUTH FLORIDA CRAWL FOR 4 (Page 67) Add: Private Roundtrip Jet to Miami, FL in a Phenom 100 Your private jet will depart from Destin Airport and arrive in Miami before you know it! No hassles, no security lines, or connecting flights…there is no better way to travel! Donated By: Pat Velasco LOT 20 I DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR 2 (Page 99) Change Bottle Size: 6L 2004 Jarvis Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 6L 2004 Jarvis Lake William 2 2014 ADDENDUM LOT 21 I LITTLE PALM ISLAND FOR 4 (Page 101) Add: Wine Dinner for 4 at Brendan Orr’s Roof Top Café in Key West LOT 26 I UNDISCOVERED WINE COUNTRY FOR 4 (Page 111) Change: 2 Gift Boxes of Award-Winning, Flagship Wine 2011 Evenstad Reserve and 2010 Single Vineyard Chardonnay LOT 34 I TRIPLE HEADER FOR 6 (Page 127) Add: 3 1.5Ls 2012 Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc 3 2014 ADDENDUM Silent Auction WS = Wine Spectator RP = Robert Parker Add: LOT 287 I RITZY SOUTHERN CHARM (NEW LOT) Make memories at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, where southern charm, magnificent scenery and casually elegant surroundings exemplify the gentle ambience of this barrier island’s luxury beachfront resort. Located on a grand stretch of pristine coastline, this North Florida resort is the perfect place for families to reconnect and for couples to retreat. This lot includes: 1 Night Stay in Coastal View Accommodations at Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island $100.00 Spa Credit to the Treatment of your choice $75.00 Credit towards Dinner at Salt Donated By: Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Restrictions: $100 off the 2nd night at the time of booking. Not valid over holidays or special event weekends. Add: LOT 288 I JAZZ HOUSES PAINTING (NEW LOT) Enjoy this signed and numbered Cara Roy original “Jazz Houses”. Cara Roy is a renowned local artist whose work hangs in the private collections of Jimmy Buffet and movie producer Ed Feldman and had several of her works appeared in the Paramount Pictures movie The Truman Show. This lot Includes: Framed, Signed and Numbered Print called “Jazz Houses” Donated By: Cara Roy 4 2014 ADDENDUM