3 6 TH D E T R O I T I N T E R N A T I O N A L W INE AUCTION SATU R DAY, O C TO B E R 21 , 20 17
DAN IALLE AN D PETE R K ARMAN OS , J R . PRESENTED BY
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PETE R K A R MA N OS , J R . C O R D I A L LY I N V I T E YO U T O AT T E N D T H E
3 6 TH D E T R O I T I N T E R N A T I O N A L W INE AUCTION SATU R DAY, O C TO B E R 21 , 20 17
A B E N E F I T F O R T H E C O L L E G E F O R C R E AT I V E S T U D I E S
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The Art of Wine supports student scholarships and provides free art programs for Detroit youth.
WINE AUCTION LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIRS DAN IALLE K AR MAN OS PETER KARMANOS, JR. Mary and Tony Barra Richard Brown Kimberly and Frank Campanale Kay and Gary L. Cowger KC Crain Karen and Matthew P. Cullen Gretchen and Ethan Davidson Jennifer and David T. Fischer Cathy and Nathan M. Forbes Mara and Ambassador Yousif Ghafari Robert S. Kaiser Mindy and Rick Lopus Don Manvel Mary Beth and James M. Nicholson Vivian R. Pickard Chet Ricker Elizabeth and Sydney L. Ross Mona and Matthew Simoncini James H. Vandenberghe Edward T. Welburn, Jr. Kevin Wertz
6: 30 P. M . V I N T N E R ’ S P R I VAT E R E C E P T I O N Enjoy the best wine, cuisine and first glimpse of silent and art auction items.
7:15 P. M . S I L E N T AU C T I O N A N D R E C E P T I O N Browse the fabulous array of silent auction items and a curated exhibition of alumni art while enjoying wine and hors d’oeuvres.
8 P. M . G A L A D I N N E R A N D L I V E AU C T I O N Savor an exquisite multi-course meal with carefully selected wine pairings, and participate in the Live Auction featuring an array of exclusive wines, travel and luxury lots.
1 0 : 30 P. M . A F T E R - PA R T Y SP O NSO R ED BY M E TRO D E TRO IT CAD I LL AC D E ALERS Stay and enjoy late night festivities.
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MOBILE BIDDING Use your smartphone to participate in the Silent Auction and Art Auction. Any phone that can receive a text message and connect to the Internet is all that is required (including iPhone, Android and Windows — all smartphones work with this platform).
O L D H O L LY W O O D G L A M B L A C K T I E
C O M P L I M E N TA R Y VA L E T PA R K I N G Porters will deliver purchases to your vehicle prior to your departure.
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For more information, to purchase tickets or to sponsor, call 313.664.7464, email diwa@collegeforcreativestudies.edu or visit collegeforcreativestudies.edu/diwa.
2017 HOT LOTS FE ATU RE D VI NTN E R ’S G R AN D LOT S E V E N D AY S A N D S I X N I G H T S S PA N I S H W I N E E X P E R I E N C E F O R F O U R D O N AT E D B Y B O D E G A S T O R R E S A N D M O R L E Y C O M PA N I E S , I N C . Torres, Spain’s famous winemaking family, has been making wine in Catalonia, near Barcelona, since the 1700s. Today, the fifth generation has led the renaissance and resurgence of Spanish wine across the globe. Four guests are invited to Barcelona for a Spanish Wine Experience of a lifetime. Six nights of lodging will be provided in Barcelona and Priorat, the crown jewel of Catalan wine country. Immerse yourselves in Spanish wine with private tours and tastings at historic Torres estates, and enjoy special gourmet, wine-pairing dinners and lunches. See some of the region’s dramatic vineyards, and visit some of the country’s historic cities as well as the masterpieces of famed architect Antoni Gaudi. Enjoy lunch on the shores of the Mediterranean. To commemorate this fabulous trip, take home 12 bottles of Torres wines. Business-class airfare and accommodations included.
G E TAWAY T O G R E E C E FOR A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR SIX D O N AT E D B Y G R E E K A M E R I C A F O U N D AT I O N A N D M O R L E Y C O M PA N I E S , I N C . Spend one week on the Greek Island of Crete, staying in three luxurious suites in Scalani Hills Residences within the Boutari Winery, situated close to the picturesque village of Skalani in Crete. Set in the Archanes wine region near the archaeological site of Knossos, this is a unique experience amid classical antiquity and viticulture for a truly exclusive getaway or celebration. Private terraces give three couples or six people the opportunity to unwind amidst the spectacular views of vineyards and olive gardens. Each dwelling is named after a grape varietal, and wine-tasting is included as part of each stay. Business-class airfare and accommodations included. — Continued on reverse —
A O N C E- I N - A - L I F E T I M E E X P E R I E N C E I N R U S S I A N R I V E R VA L L E Y F O R F O U R D O N AT E D B Y W I L L I A M S S E LY E M W I N E R Y, M A R T I N E L L I W I N E R Y, A R I S TA W I N E R Y, G A R Y FA R R E L L W I N E R Y, D U T T O N G O L D F I E L D , J O S E P H S WA N W I N E R Y, K O S TA B R O W N E W I N E R Y Spend three perfect days in the Russian River Valley motoring around the Sonoma County wine country, enjoying tasting experiences as legendary as the families who planted vineyards here as early as 1880. Each stop on this amazing excursion is an opportunity to discover the art of winemaking, learning how terroir and “sense of place,” when crafted with passion and precision, can transform a bottle of wine from basic to extraordinary! Visit winery superstars Martinelli, Arista, Gary Farrell, Dutton Goldfield, Joseph Swan, Kosta Browne and Williams Selyem. At each stop, both couples will receive a magnum of Pinot Noir. Lodging for three nights will be at Martinelli Winery’s Vineyard House. Accommodations included.
C L A S S I C B O R D E AU X L U M I N A R I E S FRO M 20 0 0 — MAG N U M FO RC E D O N AT E D B Y F R I E N D S O F C C S (2) 1.5 L 2000 Chateau Leoville-Barton St. Julien (3) 1.5 L 2000 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac (1) 1.5 L 2000 Cos d’Estournel St. Estephe
C H AT E AU D ’ YQ U E M — T H E K I N G O F S AU T E R N E S , L I Q U I D G O L D I N A G L A S S D O N AT E D B Y F R I E N D S O F C C S (1) 375 ML 1996 Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes (1) 375 ML 1997 Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes (1) 375 ML 2003 Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes (1) 375 ML 2004 Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes (6) 750 ML 2008 Chateau d’Yquem Ygrec “Y” Sauternes (in original wood case)
H A R L A N E S TAT E — C A L I F O R N I A F I R S T G R O W T H A N D N A PA VA L L E Y R OYA LT Y D O N AT E D B Y J A M E S M . A N D M A R Y B E T H N I C H O L S O N (1) 750 ML 2013 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Napa Valley For more Hot Lots and to bid early, visit collegeforcreativestudies.edu/diwa.
SPONSORS
DA N IA LLE A N D PETE R K A R M A N OS , J R . PRESENTING SPONSOR Lear Corporation LEAD SPONSOR Cadillac D O U B LE MAG N U M SP O NSO RS AVL Americas Ghafari/G-TECH Suburban Collection — Jennifer and David T. Fischer A F T E R - PA R T Y S P O N S O R Metro Detroit Cadillac Dealers T R AV E L S P O N S O R Morley Companies, Inc. MAG N U M SP O NSO RS Ally Financial Campbell Ewald Crain Communications Inc Dynamic Aerospace and Defense FCA US LLC The Forbes Company/Somerset Collection Ford Motor Company Fund Gallagher-Kaiser Great Lakes Wine and Spirits Nancy and James Grosfeld Kenwal Steel — Continued on reverse —
SPONSORS MAG N U M SP O NSO RS (CO NTI N U ED) The Miller Law Firm, P.C. Roger Penske PVS Chemicals, Inc Quicken Loans and Family of Companies Soave Enterprises Urban Science Zausmer, August & Caldwell, P.C. B E N E FA C T O R S P O N S O R S Beaumont Health Citizens Bank Jeff and Jennifer Farber Plante Moran Kerr Russell UAW-GM Center for Human Resources G A L A TA B L E S P O N S O R AAM PREMIUM SPONSORS Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Comerica Gretchen and Ethan Davidson Grimaldi Honigman JMC Steel Waltraud E. Prechter and Alphonse S. Lucarelli The Schostak Family Shinola DETROIT VENUE SPONSOR Downtown Boxing Gym MEDIA SPONSOR SEEN Media Sponsor list as of September 1, 2017