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Auction Item Preview: Premiere Vintner LotMore than sixty vintners are pouring wines at this year's Cabernet for Connoisseurs. In addition to their presence tonight, nearly all of these vintners have donated a bottle of wine to be included in this Vintners' Premier Collection. It is a great opportunity to acquire an impressive cellar with one bold bid. Please show your appreciation for their generosity on behalf of Family House by bidding high on this fabulous collection. |
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Auction Item Preview: Magnum Collection and Spring Mountain StayBehrens Family Winery, Drinkward Peschon, Relic Wines, and Zeitgeist Cellars share a winery situated high on the slopes of Napa Valley's Spring Mountain District, a quirky sense of humor (check out their labels) and a passion for producing hand-crafted, limited-edition wines of impressive quality. All four producers make exceptional Cabernet Sauvignons (or blends thereof) and a Magnum from each will go home with the high bidder tonight: 2009 Drinkward Peschon Entre Deux Mère Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Relic Artefact Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 Behrens Family Winery Labor of Love Napa Valley Red Wine and 2009 Zeitgeist Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The successful bidder and three guests (two couples) also will be treated to a two-night weekend getaway on Spring Mountain. The two- bedroom Behrens Family Winery guest apartment overlooks Napa Valley and features comfortable appointments, including a fully equipped and stocked kitchen. On one evening during this stay, Behrens Family Winery will host the couples for an al fresco dinner under the stars, an opportunity to meet the winemakers featured in this lot and taste their wines in their Classic 1947 Westcraft Travel Trailer. Winery stay is to be scheduled for dates convenient to both parties. Lot includes: Four 1.5 Liter Bottles, Two-Night Weekend Stay for Four. Donated By: Lisa Drinkward & Les Behrens, Behrens Family Winery, Francoise Peschon & Lisa Drinkward, Drinkward Peschon Schatzi Throckmorton & Mike Hirby, Relic Wines Jennifer Williams & Mark Porembski, Zeitgeist Cellars |
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Auction Item Preview: Cimarossa: Howell Mountain HeavenEstablished slightly more than a decade ago near the summit of Howell Mountain overlooking the Napa Valley, Cimarossa ("red hilltop" in Italian) produces miniscule quantities of exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon from three distinctive estate vineyard blocks. Cimarossa weaves vines and olive trees into a truly spectacular natural setting and four will experience that beauty for themselves during a weekend lunch, paired with rare vintage, at this VERY private (never open to the public) wine estate. Lunch is to be scheduled for a mutually agreeable date. Lot includes: Lunch for four, four 1.5 liter bottles. Donated By: Corry Dekker and Dino Dina, Cimarossa |
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Auction Item Preview: NYC Experience - The Chew, Trump and WickedMichael Symon, Iron Chef and host of ABC's The Chew will be your host as you attend The Chew as VIP guests. Michael will introduce you to his fellow hosts (Mario Batali, Carla Hall, Daphne Oz and Clinton Kelly), and present you with signed copies of their newest cookbook. Following the taping, join Michael for lunch at one of Iron Chef Bobby Flay's NYC restaurants. One night, attend the smash Broadway hit Wicked, sitting in 4 VIP house seats. After the play, receive a guided backstage tour with one of the performers. The couples will spend two nights at Trump International Hotel & Tower, in a two-bedroom Central Park Suite that features stunning Central Park views from the floor-to-ceiling windows, sumptuous appointments and amenities, a fully equipped kitchen and even a Jacuzzi. Lot includes: 4 VIP tickets to The Chew, lunch with Michael Symon at a Bobby Flay restaurant, 4 VIP house seats to Wicked and a backstage tour, 2 nights in a 2 bedroom suite at Trump International Hotel & Tower. Stay is to be scheduled for a mutually convenient date in 2013. Tickets to Wicked may be used at a separate time if desired. Donated by: Michael Symon, Dan and Kathleen Toney |
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Auction Item Preview: Kosta Browne: Inaugural Library DinnerWhile Kosta Browne has been making wine for 15 years, it is only now building a permanent home at The Barlow, an exciting and unique business/commercial space being created (on the site of an old apple processing plant) in downtown Sebastopol. The new Kosta Browne Winery at The Barlow will be completed in June of 2013, and Allison and Dan Kosta invite the high bidder's party of eight to be among the first see it. Join them for a tour of the facility, followed by a superb dinner (or lunch, if that is the high bidder's preference) prepared by noted Chef David Bazirgan of Fifth Floor and paired with a fabulous selection of Kosta Browne Pinot Noirs, both current releases and library vintages. Dinner (or lunch) is to be scheduled for a mutually agreeable date after the winery is completed. As a reward for his or her patience during winery construction, the high bidder tonight will take home four Magnums of 2010 Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, each presented in a wood box. A generous, complex young Pinot Noir, it is a fitting successor to the 2009, with was named 2011's "Wine of the Year" by The Wine Spectator. Lot includes: Dinner for Eight, Four 1.5 Liter Bottles. Donated By: Allison and Dan Kosta, Kosta Browne Winery, David Bazirgan |
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Auction Item Preview: A Yachting Adventure for 10 Aboard the USS Alpha OmegaExperience San Francisco Bay as it is meant to be experienced; aboard the USS Alpha Omega. Ten will be treated to hors d'oeuvres and a selection of Alpha Omega Napa Valley wines as the USS Alpha Omega cruises alongside the Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz, past Treasure Island, under the Bay Bridge and perhaps into McCovey Cove. There may even be an opportunity to watch one of the America's Cup trials during July and August, 2013. To top off this adventure, the high bidder will go home tonight with a Magnum of 2010 Alpha Omega Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Read more about Alpha Omega. Lot includes: Includes: Yachting Day on the Bay for Ten, 1.5 Liter Bottle. Donated By: Robin Baggett and Michelle Fields, Alpha Omega |
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Auction Item Preview: Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards: 2007 Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards Diamond Mountain District Cabernet SauvignonAndrew Geoffrey Vineyards produces layered, structured and surprisingly supple Cabernet Sauvignon from a small estate vineyard situated on the upper slopes of the Diamond Mountain District in Napa Valley. The 2007 Andrew Geoffrey Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon shows all the hallmarks of the appellation and vintage; deep fruit, plush tannins and extraordinary complexity. In the very, VERY rare Salmanazar offered here, it may be virtually immortal! Lot includes: 9-liter bottle. Donated By: Peter R. Thompson, Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards |
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Auction Item Preview: Grand CruiseThe motto of Oceania Cruises is "Your World. Your Way." and it delivers with this fabulous ten-day Mediterranean cruise for two, featuring chef Jacques Pepin, on their newest cruise ship, Riviera. Embarking Barcelona on September 19, 2013, the Riviera offers a sophisticated, yet casual cruise experience. Riviera offers superb dining at six onboard restaurants plus epicurean enrichment opportunities, including an impressive Bon Appetit Culinary Center for hands-on learning and La Reserve by Wine Spectator, for wine tastings and pairing dinners. The ship's accommodations are truly luxurious; a Concierge Level Veranda stateroom with private furnished veranda, flat-screen TV, oversized bathroom and access to the exclusive Concierge Lounge, plus priority reservations at Riviera's restaurants. The impressive ports of call showcase the breathtaking scenery along the Mediterranean sea, with stops in Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Cartagenia, Malaga, Gibralter, Casablanca, Seville and Lisbon, Portugal where the cruise concludes September 29, 2013. In a once in a lifetime experience, the bidders will join Chef Pepin for a private dinner in one of the ships specialty restaurants. Cruise is for dates noted and is non-refundable. Transportation to and from the cruise, optional on-board beverages and services, shore excursions and gratuities are not included. Lot includes: Ten-day Mediterranean cruise for two. Donated By: Oceania Cruises |
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Auction Item Preview: Barbour Vineyards, The Supper ClubCindy Pawlcyn pioneered fresh, local, seasonal and sustainable wine country cuisine when she opened Napa Valley's legendary Mustards Grill in 1983. She played important roles in opening Fog City Diner, Roti and Tra Vigne, and she is the founder/owner of three of Napa Valley's most beloved restaurants: Mustards Grill, Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen and Cindy Pawlcyn's Wood Grill and Wine Bar (CP's). To commemorate her newest cookbook,Cindy's Supper Club: Meals from Around the World to Share with Family and Friends, the winning bidder ␣ accompanied by three guests - will enjoy a luncheon featuring a menu of his or her choosing from the book. This one-of-a-kind lunch will be hosted at CP's by Chef Cindy Pawlcyn and Winemaker Jim Barbour, noted Napa Valley viticulturist and producer of Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon. To complete the culinary experience, Jim Barbour will pair the meal both with his own wines and some from his highly regarded clients. Luncheon is to be scheduled for a mutually convenient date. As mementos of this private "supper club," the high bidder also will take home an autographed copy of Cindy's new book and a vertical collection of Barbour wines: one Magnum each of 2005 through 2009 Barbour Vineyards St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon. Lot includes: Luncheon for Four, One Book, Five 1.5 Lite.r Bottles Donated By: Jim Barbour, Barbour Wines, Cindy Pawlcyn |
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Auction Item Preview: Aloft: We Have Liftoff!Aloft brings together a Napa Valley "dream team" - Proprietors Marc Mondavi and Peter Mondavi, Jr. (Charles Krug Winery), Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown (Schrader Cellars and Revana) and Vineyard Manager Jim Barbour (DR Stephens and Hundred Acre) - to produce a classic Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. Now discover Aloft for yourself; first with an autographed Magnum of the very impressive debut 2008 Aloft Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon to take home the night of the event, and later with a dinner for six hosted by Janice and Marc Mondavi at their home next to Aloft's Cold Spring Vineyard on Howell Mountain. Dinner is to be scheduled for a mutually convenient date. Lot includes: 1.5-liter bottle, dinner for six. Donated By: Janice and Marc Mondavi, Aloft |
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Auction Item Preview: New Girl Los Angeles ExperienceNew Girl is one of television's wittiest and smartest comedies. Taking a modern look at friendship and romance, New Girls follows exploits of a smart, spirited and single young woman, her three male roommates and her beautiful best friend. Star Zooey Deschanel was nominated for portraying Jess Day as Best Actress in a comedy in 2012 and 2013 by the Golden Globes and in 2012 by the Primetime Emmy. Two guests will have the extraordinary experience of seeing New Girl "up close and personal." On a visit to Los Angeles during February 2012 or during next year's Season 3 production, the couple will travel to Fox Studios in Culver City to attend a "table read" as the cast of the series tackles the first, informal read- through of the script to be filmed later that week. In addition, the guests will have the opportunity to visit the set of New Girl. As a souvenir, the couple will take home a copy of the script, personally autographed by the cast. The couple's stay in Los Angeles will be as special as well: accommodations for two nights at the luxurious SLS Hotel and dinner for two at Jose Andres' restaurant, Bazaar. Dates for the New Girl Experience are to be determined by shooting schedule and accommodations availability, and transportation is not included. Your visit to Los Angeles will be February, March, or August of 2013. Lot includes: Two-night stay, dinner, set visit and table read for two, autographed script. Donated By: 20th Century Fox Television, SLS Hotel, Jose Andres and Bazaar |
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Auction Item Preview: Bali Villa StayStay for 7 nights at Villa Paradiso, an exquisite, private 4-bedroom home on the eastern coast of Bali in the village of Amed. Recently constructed, this luxurious villa is only a few hundred meters from the beach, and has stunning views of both the ocean and the lush river valley and mountains beyond. The main house has 3 bedrooms (2 with king beds and one with 2 twin beds), and there is a separate, fully self-contained 1-bedroom cottage by the pool. The air-conditioned property with daily housekeeping service features beautiful marble bathrooms, an outdoor shower, a private 40-foot swimming pool with separate shallow wading pool, and complete modern amenities (flat screen TV with satellite and DVD, washer/dryer), as well as access to the full service restaurant and dive center at the sister hotel, Apakabar Villas. |
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Auction Item Preview: Anomaly Vineyards: An Evening at Anomaly Vineyards, Plus 2009 Anomaly St. Helena Cabernet SauvignonSix will experience a glorious evening at this Napa Valley gem. Begin with a private tour of Anomaly Vineyards' beautifully designed stone winery and then descend to the aging cave beneath for a candlelight dinner hosted by Proprietors (the "accidental vintners") Linda and Steve Goldfarb, and their friends, Karen and Neil Aldoroty. This sumptuous dinner will be paired with sumptuous wines, both selections from Anomaly Vineyards' wine library and bottles from the Goldfarbs' private cellar. A cellar treasure also will go home with the high bidder tonight; a rare and beautifully etched Double Magnum of the harmonious and complex 2009 Anomaly St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon. Dinner is to be scheduled for a mutually agreeable date. Lot includes: Tour, Tasting and Dinner for Six, 3 Liter Bottle. Donated By: Linda and Steve Goldfarb, Anomaly Vineyards |
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Auction Item Preview: A Villa in ItalySpend a week at the spectacular Villa San Lorenzo di Bonvicino, a meticulously renovated 17th century home, blending the traditional stone structure with luxurious modern comforts. The 6 bedroom, 6 bath villa offers privacy, a beautiful new swimming pool, and spectacular views in a peaceful setting nestled in the Alta Langa hills. Cook in your fully equipped kitchen or in the outdoor traditional stone pizza oven. Dine al fresco at one of the handmade stone tables, or choose from one of the region's many delicious and authentic restaurants. Amenities in the home include WiFi, flat screen televisions with satellite, wood burning fireplace, separate washer/dryer room and new premium linens. In addition to the home, there is a salon with floor to ceiling windows and sliding glass doors. Inside, a traditional handcrafted dining table seats 12 to 14 people. Upstairs you will find a second living room overlooking the courtyard and pool. This lot includes a day of wine tasting at 3 of the areas wineries, and a second day learning to make pasta, followed by a lunch at a local restaurant and visit to a local chocolate shop. Lot includes: One week vacation stay for 12, winery visits, pasta class, visit to chocolate shop, and local lunch. Stay is to be scheduled for a mutually convenient date in 2013. Donated by Tamar and Clay Mclachlan |
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Auction Item Preview: Jaffe Estate: The Ultimate Surf, Turf and Stargazing in Napa Valley with Guest Chefs Ari Rosen and Bruce AidellsPam and Gary Jaffe of Jaffe Estate invite 20 to join them at their vineyard home near St. Helena in the Napa Valley for an evening of good fun, great food, fine wines and extraordinary views of the cosmos. The evening begins with a game of bocce as you feast on the ultimate "surf," a seafood antipasto table prepared by Chef Ari Rosen of Scopa and Campo Fina restaurants in Healdsburg and author Bruce Aidells. As the sun begins to set, enjoy the ultimate "turf;" porchetta, a whole boned baby heirloom pig stuffed with a pork-herb-sausage blend made by Bruce in his home kitchen, served with traditional sides. For dessert, author Susie Heller joins in with large, fresh-baked fruit galettes. When the sky is suitably dark, the party will adjourn to Jaffe Estate's domed observatory, equipped with one of the largest (16-inch aperture) and finest home telescopes in the country. Planets, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies will all on view. It promises to be a magical evening. In addition to memories, every couple will take home a memento of the evening; a copy of Bruce Aidells new book, The Great Meat Cookbook, personally autographed by the author. Evening is to be scheduled for a mutually convenient date. Lot includes: Dinner and star party for 20 and 10 autographed cookbooks. Donated By: Pam and Gary Jaffe, Jaffe Estate, Ari Rosen, Scopa and Campo Fina, Bruce Aidells, and Susie Heller |
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Auction Item Preview: Jardiniere Wine DinnerExpect a memorable evening of wine and food when Elizabeth and Bill Shea host 10 for dinner at Jardiniere, San Francisco's perennially popular Hayes Valley restaurant. Under the supervision of Chef/Owner Traci Des Jardins, Jardiniere celebrates California's finest seasonal bounty in classic French style. This wine dinner in Jardiniere's private dining room will feature a special menu created to showcase wines selected by the Sheas from their fabulous 32,000-bottle (!) cellar. A total of 10 great wines will be served, including legendary vintages, rare collectibles and a couple of surprises. Dinner is to be scheduled for a date mutually convenient to all parties. Lot includes: Wine Dinner for Ten. Donated by Jardiniere, Elizabeth and Bill Shea |
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Auction Item Preview: Train, Up Close and PersonalSince forming in 1994, Train has become one of the most successful bands to come out of San Francisco in recent years. Winners of three Grammy Awards, the band has enjoyed Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum sales for albums like Drops of Jupiter, My Private Nation and Save Me, San Francisco, and produced a slew of hit singles, including "Meet Virginia," "Drops of Jupiter," "Calling All Angels," "Hey Soul Sister," and "Drive By." Train also ␣ quietly and without fanfare, has become a generous supporter of Family House. Proceeds from sales of the band's award-winning Save Me, San Francisco wines and Save Me, San Francisco Ghirardelli chocolate bars are donated to Family House. Tonight Train has donated a VIP package for four to its next San Francisco Bay Area concert, on August 11th at the America's Cup Pavillion. Included are four prime tickets to the show, a meet and greet with band, a CD personally autographed by the members of Train and three bottles of Save Me, San Francisco wine, also autographed by the members of Train. Includes: Four Concert Tickets, Four Meet and Great Passes, One Autographed CDs, Three Bottles. Donated By: Train |
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Auction Item Preview: Amelia Island EscapeSituated just off the northern coast of Florida, Amelia Island encompasses abundant sunshine, beautiful beaches (13 miles worth!), intriguing history, spectacular nature, grand resorts, extraordinary outdoor recreation, superb restaurants and world class shopping. In short, Amelia Island is the ultimate getaway. A private, expansive beachfront home on Amelia Island awaits the high bidder and his party (four couples) - their getaway destination for a week. Combining beautiful architecture, lovely appointments and a private backyard pool, it is a great place to relax and unwind. The house boasts a chef's kitchen, 7 fireplaces and is steps from the beach. On one evening during this stay, a private chef will take over the kitchen to create a memorable gourmet Italian dinner - a delightful addition to a truly wonderful escape from the everyday. Transportation is not included. Stay is to be scheduled for a mutually convenient date between September 1, 2013 and September 1, 2014; some restrictions may apply. Lot includes: One week vacation stay and dinner for eight. Read more about Amelia Island. Donated By: Kathryn Kelly |
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Auction Item Preview: Meteor Vineyard Pizza and Wine ExtravaganzaPie in the Sky - Learn to create splendiferous pizza from an eleven-time world champion pizza maker and enjoy the results with some great Napa Valley wines. Tony Gemignani of Tony' Gemignani's International School of Pizza in North Beach will show eight guests how to make great traditional pizza; preparing and tossing the dough, the secrets of toppings and the time-honored tradition of baking in a wood burning pizza oven. He'll even have a few tips on getting the best results from a regular oven. Barry and Tracy Schuler of Meteor Vineyard will host this special event at their truly spectacular Cutler Anderson-designed home in the Coombsville region of Napa Valley, an event that will culminate with a pizza dinner under the stars, accompanied by superb Meteor Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Event is to be scheduled for a date of mutual convenience during 2013. Lot includes: Pizza and wine event for eight. Donated By: Tony Gemignani, Tony Gemignani's International School of PizzaBarry and Tracy Schuler, Meteor Vineyard |
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Auction Item Preview: Viking Professional 36" Wide Dual Fuel Range - 6 burnersA home chefs dream range! Viking Ranges are commercial-type ranges specifically designed, engineered, and certified for home use. This beautiful range maximizes surface area with 6 burners, and offers the best of cooking with gas and baking with electric. The electric oven has the largest capacity available on the market, is equipped with 3 oven racks, and is self-cleaning. The gas burners offer up to 18,500 BTU's, yet allow you to simmer with their exclusive VariSimmer settings.
Lot includes: 36" wide dual-fuel range, delivery and installation. Value: $8,100. Donated by Viking Range Corporation |
