SUN VALLEY, IDAHO
07/20/2207/22/22
SUN VALLEY WINE AUCTION
41ST ANNUAL
A CELEBRATION OF WINE, A BENEFIT FOR ARTS & EDUCATION
YOUR PARTICIPATION
IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS
MAKES A DIFFERENCE
SINCE 2000
145
52
37
EXHIBITING ARTISTS WITH WORK AT MOMA
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING MUSICIANS
DANCE COMPANY PERFORMANCES & SCHOOL RESIDENCY WORK
94
10
EXHIBITING ARTISTS WHO ARE GUGGENHEIM FELLOWS
PULITZER PRIZE WINNERS
17
130
460
MACARTHUR FELLOWSHIP WINNERS
EXHIBITING ARTISTS WITH WORK AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
CONCERTS
75 EXHIBITING ARTISTS WITH WORK AT THE WHITNEY
Perhaps, most importantly
BRINGING ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS TO BLAINE COUNTY CLASSROOMS SINCE 1973
MEET YOUR CHAIRPEOPLE SUSAN & RON GREENSPAN
CHAIRS We are delighted that you are joining us at the 41st annual Sun Valley Museum of Art Wine Auction. Recognizing that there are many worthy causes and exciting places to visit, we appreciate that you are partaking in the wonderful attractions of the world-famous Sun Valley area and supporting the vital cultural experiences and arts education enabled by Sun Valley Museum of Art. We fell in love with the Wood River Valley the first time we visited in 2008—and bought a house on our third day here! Each year thereafter we spent more time in the valley and, four years ago, made Sun Valley our primary residence. Little did we know that the world would soon experience a oncein-a-century pandemic and thousands of others would also discover how idyllic life is here. One of the things that makes this rural corner of America more complete and enlightening for everyone who visits or lives here is SVMoA. It is the leading arts educator and producer of
cultural programs in the valley—in the visual arts, performing arts, humanities and education—reaching both a wide range of adults and every student in the county through its programs. Moreover, The Museum, through its BIG IDEA programming, dares to ask tough questions and challenges its audiences to open their minds, think creatively and potentially challenge the status quo—all without a preconceived position other than that each of us is a worthy individual with our own viewpoints. The Sun Valley Wine Auction provides half the annual operating budget for The Museum—and for that our entire community thanks you, our very generous patrons and contributors. In return, we hope to produce a fun, educational, and unique experience for you, our guests. We invite you to enjoy the unspoiled outdoors of our beautiful surroundings, the enhanced culinary and educational components of this year’s Wine Auction, and the artisanal products of our treasured vintners. As well as the incredible friendliness of our community.
We hope you return for many years or—perhaps— join us as grateful residents!
WELCOME. ENJOY. BE KIND. MAKE NEW FRIENDS. GIVE BACK.
THE FINE PRINT A NOTE ON HEALTH & SAFETY The Wine Auction team and Museum staff are committed to the health and safety of our patrons, participants and partners. We are working hard to ensure COVID-19 protocols are adhered to at all events throughout Wine Auction week and that the recommendations of the CDC, State of Idaho, Blaine County, Ketchum and Sun Valley will be strictly followed.
PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY Registration may be paid for by check or credit card (American Express, MasterCard or Visa).
Due to the limited availability of passes and the charitable fundraising purpose of the event, no refunds are available.
EVENT WAITLIST In the likely event of a sell-out, we will place you on a waitlist for all events.
21 OR OLDER By law, all registrants and guests attending Wine Auction-sponsored events must be at least 21 years of age. No one under 21, including infants and toddlers, will be admitted to any function over the course of the Wine Auction week. We recommend making childcare arrangements in advance.
PARKING REQUIREMENTS Valet parking will be provided for the Picnic, Live Auction & Concert evening at Trail Creek Cabin on July 21.
To arrange for a car service, please contact: Miller’s Limo 208.720.3861 Wood River Taxi 208.788.8294
CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE FOR AUCTION LOTS 1. The Sun Valley Museum of Art Wine Auction (herein the “seller”) reserves the right to refuse admission to, or attendance at the Sun Valley Museum of Art Wine Auction events. 2. The auctioneer is the agent for the seller. 3. This catalog, as amended by addendum or oral announcements during the sale, constitutes the entire statement of the seller with respect to the sale and the purchase of wines listed herein. 4. Seller does not warrant or represent, expressly denies responsibility for, and in no event shall be responsible or liable for the accuracy or description of wines offered or the correctness of the catalog, including, but not limited to the origin, rarity, age, genuineness, or quality. All statements by the seller are merely statements of opinion and are not to be relied upon by prospective purchasers as warranties or representations of fact. Prospective bidders, if so bidding, will be bidding only as a result of their own inspection and opinion. All wine is sold “AS IS.” 5. ALL bids are per lot as set forth in the catalog, unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer. 6. A suggested minimum bid price has been established on all lots. Seller reserves the right to bid on their own behalf up to and including the minimum bid price. 7. No live auction bid shall be valid unless acknowledged by the auctioneer. At the fall of the hammer, the highest acknowledged bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the lot and therein assume full risk and responsibility. Purchaser warrants that they will then sign a confirmation of purchase and will pay the full purchase price herewith. 8. Should a dispute arise between bidders, or should the auctioneer doubt the validity of any bid, the auctioneer shall have absolute right to resolve the dispute, re-offer, re-sell, or withdraw the lot in question. 9. Bids which are submitted to the seller in writing, or otherwise left with the seller prior to the sale for execution at or below a specific price, are entertained and executed by the seller for the convenience of the bidders, but the seller shall not be responsible for failing to execute such bids or for errors relating to the execution of such bids.
10. In accordance with IRS regulations, people who purchase items at a charity auction may claim a charitable contribution deduction for the excess of the purchase price paid for an item over its fair market value. Sun Valley Museum of Art will provide information about the fair market value of any auction purchase when it acknowledges receipt of payment. 11. The online auction bid closing will be announced. Online bid increments and Buy it now prices are listed electronically. 12. FULL PAYMENT MUST BE MADE AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION WEEKEND BY THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER OF ALL LOTS. The person who signs for a paddle number is solely responsible for payment if their number is the winning bid. 13. All payments from the successful bidder must be in cash, certified personal check, or by Visa, Mastercard or American Express. Sun Valley Museum of Art is required by law to charge Idaho sales tax on the fair market value of all tangible items, including purchases leaving Idaho. 14. Purchases must be picked up FRIDAY, JULY 22, between 10am and 2pm at Sun Valley Museum of Art. 15. All shipping arrangements and costs are the responsibility of the purchaser. Sun Valley Museum of Art is unable to ship wines. 16. As a condition of, and in consideration of participation in the WIne Auction, participants release Sun Valley Museum of Art Wine Auction from any liability connected with the reproduction, adaptation, display, publication and distribution, in all media, of any video, photographs, or other images taken of participants at the Wine Auction. 17. Force Majeure: If the redemption of an auction purchase becomes impossible to perform by either party due to any of the following causes, to the extent beyond its reasonable control: acts of God, war, terrorism, civil disorder, natural catastrophes, government acts or omissions, changes in laws or regulations, strikes, or generalized lack of availability, only the fair market value as recorded at the time of purchase will be refunded to the purchaser. Because SVMoA puts all donations to work quickly to enrich our community, SVMoA does not offer refunds of any donations.
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375ML This designation refers to a small bottle that holds 375ml of wine, half as much as a standard wine container.
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750ML This designation refers to the standard-sized bottle that holds 750ml of wine, or 4/5 quarts. This size bottle, regardless of whether it has a straight or sloping neck, is used for red, white, rosé and sparkling wines. Sparkling wine bottles appear to be larger than standard because they are made of thicker glass to withstand the pressures of carbonation, but they contain 750ml of wine.
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MAGNUM This designation refers to a bottle that holds 1.5 liters of wine, the equivalent of two 750ml bottles. Sparkling wines are sometimes fermented in magnums because this method is believed to lengthen the wine’s life.
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DOUBLE MAGNUM This designation refers to a bottle that holds 3 liters of wine, the equivalent of four 750ml bottles.
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JEROBOAM
CONTAINER DESIGNATIONS
A Jeroboam of sparkling wine holds three 3 liters, the equivalent of a double magnum or four 750ml bottles. A Jeroboam of still wine is equivalent to six 750ml bottles or 4.5 liters. Because of recent U.S. regulations limiting larger bottles to even liter sizes, some modern red wine “Jeroboams” are now 5 liters rather than the traditional 4.5 liters.
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REHOBOAM This designation refers to an oversized bottle that holds approximately 4.5 liters of sparkling wine, the equivalent of six 750ml bottles.
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IMPERIAL This designation refers to an oversized bottle that holds approximately 6 liters of wine, the equivalent of eight 750ml bottles.
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METHUSELAH This designation also refers to an oversized bottle that holds approximately 6 liters of wine, the equivalent of eight 750ml bottles, shaped differently than the Imperial.
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SALMANAZAR This designation refers to an oversized bottle that holds approximately 9 liters of wine, the equivalent to twelve 750ml bottles.
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10
BALTHAZAR
CASE
This term refers to a bottle that holds approximately twelve liters of wine, the equivalent of sixteen 750ml bottles.
This term refers to a group of twelve 750ml or 4/5-quart bottles of wine. A case may consist of a single varietal and vintage year, or it may be a mixed lot of varietals with several vintage dates and/or non-vintage items.
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7, 8
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NEBUCHADNEZZAR This designation refers to an oversized bottle that holds approximately 13 to 15 liters of wine, depending on the manufacturer, date, country and region of production. It’s the equivalent of approximately seventeen to twenty 750ml bottles.
10
5, 6
4
1
MAGNUM CASE This term refers to a group of six 1.5-liter magnum bottles, each bottle the equivalent of two 750ml bottles.
HALF-BARREL A half barrel holds one hundred twenty 750ml bottles of wine, the equivalent of ten cases of twelve such bottles.
BARREL A barrel holds three hundred 750ml bottles of wine, the equivalent of twenty cases of twelve such bottles.
NEW FESTIVAL EVENTS Wednesday & Thursday, July 20 & 21
SCOUT SYMPOSIA The newest addition to Ketchum’s culinary scene, Scout Wine & Cheese will play host to this year’s symposia, a curated series of four seventy-five minute wine tastings on a range of topics. Your flight of four varietals will be hand-picked by the Scout team to showcase a specific region or winemaking technique and guided by a keynote expert. From the garden patio overlooking Ketchum’s Town Square, ticket holders will enjoy a casual but delicious (and educational!) tasting in the finest of company.
Wednesday, July 20, 5:30pm
NEW FESTIVAL EVENTS DESIGNED WITH THE WHOLE COMMUNITY IN MIND!
Scout Wine & Cheese 360 East Avenue North, Ketchum
SESSION 1 Wednesday, July 20 11am—12:15pm Chris Salvatierra of S&C Wines Talks Natural Wines SESSION 2 Wednesday, July 20 2—3:15pm Chris Olmstead of Hayden Beverage Co. Talks Piedmont
SESSION 3 Thursday, July 21 11am—12:15pm The Scout Crew Talks Pairing Wine & Cheese SESSION 4 Thursday, July 21 2—3:15pm Neil Grant from Vinspire Talks South African Wines
Sun Valley Wine Company 360 Leadville Ave North, Ketchum
YOUNG PATRONS CIRCLE TASTING
About SVMoA’s Young Patrons Circle
Join owners of the newly remodeled Sun Valley Wine Company, husband and wife duo Dexter and Crystal McKenzie, and Crystal’s parents, Jim and Gayle Phillips, for an evening of wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres featuring four notable vintners. A delightful way to kick off Wine Auction festivities for those on a budget or new to the event, the YPC tasting was designed expressly with Ketchum’s cohort of young professionals in mind.
The Young Patrons Circle (YPC) is a group of young adults dedicated to fostering passion for arts and culture in our community by hosting events and educational activities and informing other young adults about Sun Valley Museum of Art.
Private Venues throughout the valley
A WINE AUCTION VINTNER DINNER IS AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER. These small, seated gatherings held in magnificent private homes and exclusive venues throughout the Wood River Valley bring together nationally celebrated culinary talents and outstanding vintners from Washington, Oregon and California. Relax and enjoy as our guest winemakers and renowned chefs enchant you with their mastery, accomplishment and charisma.
Swig Residence SKY HORSE RANCH Hosted by Carol Swig Featuring Revana Family Vineyard, Alexana Winery & Corazon Del Sol Chef Kent Rathbun
Vintage Restaurant KETCHUM CLASSIC Hosted by Trish & Dave Wilson Featuring Lombardi Wines & Frias Family Vineyard Chef Rodrigo Herrera Gastrolab ETHEREAL EXPERIENCE Hosted by Krista Lida Simor Featuring Phifer Pavitt Wine & Senses Wines Chef Bradley Geist Nicholson Residence LANE RANCH SPLENDOR Hosted by Linda & Bill Nicholson Featuring Mauritson Wines & Grassi Wine Company Chefs Anne & Scott Mason
Gates Residence GIMLET MAGIC Co-Hosted by Ryan & Tucker Gates and Wendel & Erik Boe Featuring Williams Selyem Winery Chef Edward Higgins Long Restaurant WARM SPRINGS RESERVE Hosted by Ali Long Featuring Trefethen Family Vineyards & Vérité Wines Chef Chris Kennedy Aken Bilbro Residence BENEATH BALDY Hosted by Alexis & Jake Bilbro Featuring Limerick Lane Cellars & William Cole Vineyards Chef Taite Pearson
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR VINTNER DINNER HOSTS, WHO GRACIOUSLY SPONSOR THESE DINNERS TO SUPPORT SUN VALLEY MUSEUM OF ART.
Peed Residence BIG WOOD BOUNTY Hosted by Rosalie & Dan Peed Featuring Chappellet Wines, with Winemaker Todd Alexander of Force Majeure Vineyards, Holocene Wines, PÁŠXA WINES, and The Walls Chef John Tesar
Lewis Residence ENCHANTED ELKHORN Co-Hosted by Laura Rose-Lewis, Scott Lewis, Craig Hartzman & Jim John Featuring VGS Chateau Potelle & Three Sticks Wines Chef Evan Rich
DINNER WITH THE VINTNERS
Wednesday, July 20, 6pm
PICNIC, LIVE AUCTION & CONCERT
JOIN US FOR A REIMAGINED SUN VALLEY WINE AUCTION WITH BALDY AS THE BACKDROP. ENJOY AN EVENING ON THE LAWN OF TRAIL CREEK CABIN SAVORING INCREDIBLE WINE AND EXCEPTIONAL FOOD IN SUPPORT OF ARTS AND EDUCATION. Following the Live Auction, join in the revelry with MarchFourth Marching Band for Trail Creek After Hours!
Thursday, July 21, 5:30pm
THIS SOLD-OUT EVENT IS ANCHORED BY AN INCREDIBLE WINE LIST AND MENU OF ELEVATED MEZZE FARE. The evening begins with a cocktail reception from 5:30-6:30pm, after which guests will be seated for dinner and the live auction and paddle raise will begin. The live auction culminates in a celebration with live music featuring the infectiously theatrical marching band MarchFourth. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! 2022 marks the 15th year auctioneer Greg Quiroga has taken the stage at the Sun Valley Wine Auction. A member of the National Auctioneers Association with a Benefit Auction Specialist designation, Greg is a gifted public speaker and storyteller who regularly conducts workshops on fundraising auctions. “Nothing compares to the joy of being with people,” says Greg, “especially the friends and family in Sun Valley.” Greg is looking forward to taking this year’s Wine Auction to new heights. Thank you to our vintners, donors and patrons for your generous contributions. Your investment in arts education in the Wood River Valley is an investment in a better future. We couldn’t do it without you.
Trail Creek Cabin 300 Trail Creek Rd, Sun Valley
Participating Wineries 32 Winds Alexana Winery Canard Vineyard Canihan Family Winery Chappellet Corazon Del Sol Cornell Vineyards DAOU Vineyards Frias Family Vineyards Force Majeure Wines Gautreau Family Estate Wines Grassi Wine Co. Holesinsky Winery Holocene Wines Limerick Lane Cellars Lombardi Wines Mauritson Wines Paradigm Winery PÁŠXA WINES PATEL Winery Phifer Pavitt Wine Quivira Vineyards Ram’s Gate Winery Retzlaff Vineyards Revana Family Vineyards Revelshine Wine Ring’s End Senses Wines Three Sticks Wines Trefethen Family Vineyards Vérité Winery VGS Chateau Potelle The Walls William Cole Vineyards Williams Selyem ZD Wines
Food prepared by Chef Ken Pratt of Sun Valley
RIVER RANCH WINE WALK
WANDER THROUGH THE STUNNING BACKYARD GARDENS OF FOUR RIVERFRONT PROPERTIES AS YOU TASTE YOUR WAY THROUGH NAPA, SONOMA, WILLAMETTE AND WALLA WALLA.
Friday, July 22, 3-6pm
With a trail map in hand, wander through gardens of four riverfront properties as you taste your way through Napa, Sonoma, Willamette and Walla Walla, to the far regions of Argentina and beyond. Each residence will present a distinct group of regional vintners with food pairings by Sun Valley Culinary Institute, charcuterie provided by Atkinsons’ Market and yard games galore.
THANK YOU TO OUR GRACIOUS HOSTS, THE GREENSPANS, HULLS, LEMMENS AND DILLONS.
River Ranch Road, Ketchum
Participating Wineries 32 Winds Alexana Winery Atkinsons’ Market Canard Vineyard Canihan Family Winery Chappellet Corazon Del Sol Cornell Vineyards Frias Family Vineyards Force Majeure Wines Gautreau Family Estate Wines Grassi Wine Co. Holesinsky Winery Holocene Wines Limerick Lane Cellars Lombardi Wines Mauritson Wines Paradigm Winery PÁŠXA WINES PATEL Winery Phifer Pavitt Wine Quivira Vineyards Ram’s Gate Winery Retzlaff Vineyards Revana Family Vineyards Ring’s End Senses Wines Terrazas de los Andes Three Sticks Wines Trefethen Family Vineyards Vérité Winery VGS Chateau Potelle The Walls William Cole Vineyards Williams Selyem ZD Wines
Food prepared by Sun Valley Culinary Institute Atkinsons’ Market
SUN VALLEY WINE AUCTION HONOREE
THIS YEAR THE SUN VALLEY WINE AUCTION RAISES A GLASS TO MARILYN HARRIS OF PARADIGM WINES We want to recognize her profound generosity over the years, her deep understanding of the importance of place, and her belief in protecting and stewarding those places where we feel a sense of belonging.
Marilyn & Ren Harris
Thank you for all that you do and for being a friend to the Sun Valley Wine Auction for so many years!
41ST ANNUAL SUN VALLEY WINE AUCTION
LIVE LOTS
MANY GENEROUS THANKS TO THE DONORS WHO MAKE THESE ONE-OF-A-KIND, ONCE-IN-ALIFETIME OPPORTUNITIES POSSIBLE. To view our Online Auction Lots, scan the code below.
sunvalleywineauction.org/online-lots
FLIGHT OF FANCY JET SET WITH SCHRAMSBERG X AERO It’s time for takeoff, and nothing kicks off a rousing and raucous live auction like the tradition of a saber and a Salmanazar! Raise those paddles high for a chance to win this bold and beautiful 9L bottle of 2015 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs accompanied by roundtrip travel for two to L.A., Aspen or Cabo San Lucas courtesy of Aero. Not your average airline, Aero is the seamless travel experience you’ve been waiting for. Launched in 2019, this semi-private jet company has reimagined private air travel with direct, low-contact flights between crowd-free private terminals in Sun Valley and Los Angeles. Guests can expect exceptional personalized service and an intimate, laid-back vibe. On the ground, Aero’s dedicated concierge team can secure accommodations with exclusive hotel partners and assist with transportation to help make your trip one to remember.
Includes
Donors
• (1) 9L bottle 2015 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs
Schramsberg Vineyards Aero
• Two round-trip tickets between Sun Valley and L.A., Aspen or Cabo San Lucas
Terms & Restrictions Travel to be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date on or before June 30, 2023. Blackout dates apply. Wine to be picked up at SVMoA or redeemed on experience. Winning bidder is invited to pop open the Blanc de Blancs on auction night or save for later—the choice is all yours!
Live Lot 1
Opening Bid: $4,000
PARTY IN A BOX #1 SENSES WINES X SAMMY MILLER & THE CONGREGATION A boutique winery founded by Sonoma County natives, Senses Wines is the realized dream of three childhood friends. In 2011, co-founders Christopher Strieter, Max Thieriot and Myles Lawrence-Briggs partnered with critically acclaimed winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown—the youngest winemaker to score two 100-point ratings from Robert Parker and the first American winemaker to receive 100 points from Wine Spectator—to produce world-class wines from renowned vineyards owned by their families. This Valentine’s Day, Christopher, Max and Myles want you to join them for an evening of righteous wine and riotous entertainment alongside the ineffable Sammy Miller & The Congregation. A seven-piece band on a mission to put the generosity back in jazz and bring art back to the people, Sammy Miller & The Congregation brought the house down at the 2021 Picnic, Live Auction and Concert. Merriment defined, this Party-in-a-Box for 40 guests is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day: feasting and fête-ing with the ones you love most!
Includes
Donors
• Senses Wines with heavy passed apps compliments of Sun Valley Culinary Institute for 40 guests at Gail Severn Gallery with musical stylings of Sammy Miller & The Congregation
Senses Wines Sammy Miller & The Congregation Gail Severn Gallery Sun Valley Culinary Institute
Terms & Restrictions To be redeemed February 15, 2023.
Live Lot 2
Opening Bid: $5,000
GAME ON FALL HUNT & GAME DINNER AT GASTROLAB FEAT. PHIFER PAVITT WINES A hunting and dining extravaganza! This fall, enjoy a guided game fowl hunt for two guests with Lost River Outfitters followed by a game dinner at Gastrolab. Then, delight in the bounty of the fall hunt with a multi-course feast for 14 guests prepared by Gastrolab and accompanied by a specially curated selection of Phifer Pavitt Wines. Founded by husband-wife duo Suzanne Phifer Pavitt and Shane Pavitt, Phifer Pavitt Wines have an inspired story full of passion and tenacity, resilience and character. Through their deep respect for the land, Suzanne and Shane are passionately committed to sustainable and organic farming, and their outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc are a reflection of these practices. Founded by chefs Bradley and Anna Geist with operations directed by the sartorial Daniel Leeds, Gastrolab is where food and experience marry to create memories. Gastrolab is a best-in-class luxury commercial kitchen and event space that can seat up to 50 people. From private intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations, the physical space and team take great pride in the level of hospitality and imagination they provide.
Includes
Donors
• Guided hunt for two people courtesy Lost River Outfitters
Lost River Outfitters
• Wine-paired dinner for fourteen guests at Gastrolab with host Suzanne Phifer Pavitt
Phifer Pavitt Wine
Gastrolab
Terms & Restrictions Hunt to be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date in 2022; dinner to be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date in 2022/2023.
Live Lot 3
Opening Bid: $6,000
VINO, VIDI, VICI A WEEKEND IN NAPA
Legendary winemakers Marilyn and Ren Harris invite you to experience the best of Napa Valley. Your home base during your visit will be the beautifully appointed guest house at the Harrises’ Paradigm Winery, where you and three friends will enjoy a tasting of hand-crafted wines exclusively from the Harris Family Vineyards. Next, join Raj Patel in sampling some of the highest-scoring, most exclusive vintages and varietals from PATEL’s wine library over a family-style dinner at the world-famous Charlie Palmer Steakhouse in Napa. Sourced from some of the finest vineyards in Atlas Peak, Coombsville, Rutherford and Napa Valley, PATEL Wines are passionately crafted to express the uniqueness of their terroir and exhibit a distinct individual personality. Spend the following day becoming acquainted with master winemaker Julien Fayard’s terroir-driven techniques at Covert Estate in Coombsville, delighting in a private tasting of highly allocated wines produced by Covert Estate, Nicholson Jones and Fayard’s eponymous label. Afterward, the four of you will jaunt over to Somnium for a private vineyard tour and sip on the stunning Somnium Estate Vineyard, hidden along the switchbacks of Howell Mountain at 1300 feet above sea level, just below the Howell Mountain appellation. Latin for “dream,” Somnium is the brainchild of longtime racecar driver and wine enthusiast Danica Patrick, whose 2008 win in the Indy Japan 300 remains the only win by a woman in an IndyCar Series race. And as if all this weren’t enough, cap off your weekend with dinner at The French Laundry, the world-renowned three-Michelin star restaurant led by famed chef Thomas Keller.
Includes
Donors
• Two dinners, three tastings & two-nights accommodations for four guests
Fayard Wines Covert Estate Nicholson Jones Somnium Wine
Terms & Restrictions To be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date. In case of inclement weather. Somnium will host guests at an alternate location.
Live Lot 4
Charlie Palmer Steakhouse Napa Paradigm Winery The French Laundry PATEL Napa Valley
Opening Bid: $6,000
THE ULTIMATE SONOMA WINE PACKAGE FEAT. WILLIAMS SELYEM, VÉRITÉ, CORNELL & WAYFARER Delight in an out-of-this-world Sonoma County experience! This lot features four iconic and rising labels: Williams Selyem, Vérité Winery, Cornell Vineyards and Wayfarer Vineyard. In the course of a two-night stay at the Williams Selyem Westside Road Estate Winery cottage followed by two nights at Cornell Vineyards Guest House, the winning bidder and three friends will be treated to a private tour and tasting at each wine estate. Courtesy of Jackson Family Wines, guests will enjoy a private multi-course winemaker’s luncheon at Vérité along with a special allocation for each couple. Once settled at Cornell Vineyards, take in a unique view of wine country on a helicopter tour of Sonoma County care of Helico Sonoma. You’ll stop off for lunch at Wayfarer Vineyard before returning to Cornell for a curated vineyard dinner. Add to this a critically acclaimed dinner at SingleThread with complimentary wines from each winery, and we guarantee: you’ve never experienced wine country quite like THIS!
Includes
Donors
• Accommodations for four guests at the Williams Selyem Guest House
Williams Selyem
• Tour & small allocation tasting at Williams Selyem for four guests
Vérité Winery
• Accommodations for four guests at Cornell Vineyards Guest House
Cornell Vineyards
• Tour & small allocation tasting at Cornell Vineyards followed by dinner for four
Wayfarer Vineyard
• Private multi-course luncheon & small allocation tasting for four guests at Vérité Winery
Helico
- Vérité La Muse, Merlot Blend - Vérité La Joie, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend - Vérité Le Desir, Cabernet Franc Blend • Wine lunch for four guests at Wayfarer Vineyard • Dinner for four guests at SingleThread • Helicopter tour
Live Lot 5
Terms & Restrictions To be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date by June 30, 2023.
Opening Bid: $10,000
GOLDEN GATE WEEKEND THREE DAYS OF ART, FOOD & WINE IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH THREE STICKS WINES & RAM’S GATE WINERY
“No city invites the heart to come to life as San Francisco does. Arrival in San Francisco is an experience in living.” — William Saroyan Who doesn’t love San Francisco in the fall? And this fall, San Francisco will be celebrating the legacy of famed Mexican muralist Diego Rivera in the city he loved. Join SVMoA and Sun Valley Wine Auction for an exclusive weekend of art, wine-tasting and gastronomy, including a private tour of the blockbuster exhibition “Diego Rivera’s America” with the exhibition’s curator and preeminent Rivera scholar, Dr. James Oles, at SFMOMA. This behind-thescenes tour of the exhibition and Rivera murals throughout the city will kick off a weekend to remember, including visits to private collections and more with Wine Auction Director Peter Burke and former Artistic Director Kristin Poole. Take up residence at the Fairmont San Francisco, explore SFMOMA in depth, dine at the beloved Rich Table paired with Library Selections from Three Sticks Wines, all before heading out to Sonoma for a continued vinophile experience with Ram’s Gate Winery and more!
Donors
Includes
Three Sticks Wines
• Private curated tour for six guests of SFMOMA’s exhibition Diego Rivera’s America led by exhibition curator Dr. James Oles
Fairmont San Francisco, courtesy Carol Swig Sarah & Evan Rich, Rich Table Ram’s Gate Winery
• Wine tasting dinner for six guests at Rich Table with pairings by Three Sticks Wines • Cooking demonstration for six guests at Ram’s Gate Winery in Sonoma
Terms & Restrictions Experience to take place the first week of October 2022.
Live Lot 6
• Oysters and chardonnay tasting for six guests at Three Sticks Wines’ historic Adobe followed by dinner for four • A curated tour for six guests of private collections led by SVMoA’s former Artistic DIrector Kristin Poole • 3-night stay for three couples at the Fairmont San Francisco courtesy Carol Swig
Opening Bid: $6,000
BORDEAUX, CHÂTEAUX, FOURMEAUX! SEVEN DAYS TOURING & TASTING THE CROWNED JEWELS OF FRENCH VITICULTURE Oenophiles, rejoice! Jean-Noël Fourmeaux, owner of VGS Chateau Potelle in Napa Valley, wants to introduce you to his best friends in Bordeaux. One couple is cordially invited to join Jean-Noël next September for seven days and six nights touring and tasting their way through the crowned jewels of France’s most prized wine region. From Angelus and Haut-Bailly to Pontet Canet and Margaux, you’ll enjoy incredible wine-paired meals at such wineries as Léoville-Poyferré, Clos Fortet, Château Beychevelle and Pichon Longueville. Along the way, you’ll be invited to spend a little R&R at the world-renowned Caudalie Spa, made famous by the use of grape seeds in their skincare and beauty products. At every stop along the way, this luxury trip will feature exquisite food paired with phenomenal wines from the current not-yet-released vintage to older ones directly from the cellars of the châteaux. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime séjour!
Includes
• All-inclusive trip for two guests (including accommodations, meals, wine, ground transportation & tips) to Bordeaux for 7 days, 6 nights
Donors VGS Chateau Potelle
Terms & Restrictions To be redeemed either September 3-9, 2023 or September 10-16, 2023.
Live Lot 7
Opening Bid: $10,000
#CHEFSKISS WINEMAKER DINNER & CELLAR RAID WITH GRASSI & LA PELLE WINES A multigenerational, family-run winery in Napa Valley’s eastern benchlands, Grassi Winery is located on a beautiful sprawl of 14 acres just south of the Stags Leap District AVA. With five acres of carefully tended Cabernet Sauvignon and Ribolla Gialla, this is the place three generations of Grassis call home. With longtime roots in the Wood River Valley, Jami and Mark Grassi are opening their Sun Valley home and inviting you and eleven guests to raid their private wine collection and gather for a feast like no other. With select pairings from both the Grassi and La Pelle wine vaults, you and your guests will sit down to an irresistible meal prepared by Roger Riccardi, former Managing Director of the Culinary Institute of America, and Ketchum’s own chef and longtime restaurateur Scott Mason of Mason Family Restaurants. Kick off the evening with woodfired appetizers and first course offerings from beloved Diavola, the famous red Mason Family pizza truck. Following these delightful amusebouches, Roger Riccardi will curate a family-style seasonal menu to complement the Grassi and La Pelle wine offerings with such succulent, locally-sourced dishes as whole rotisserie local lamb compliments of Kathleen and Brian Bean and Lava Lake Lamb, Meyer lemon and lobster risotto and a variety of fresh vegetables from Lookout Farm. This oncein-a-lifetime meal is sure to be a fan favorite!
Includes
Donors
• Dinner & wine pairings for 12 guests at the Sun Valley home of Jami & Mark Grassi with gastronomical stylings courtesy Roger Riccardi & Scott Mason
Jami & Mark Grassi of Grassi Wines La Pelle Wines Roger Riccardi Scott Mason of Mason Family Restaurants
Terms & Restrictions
Lava Lake Lamb
To be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date before June, 2023.
Live Lot 8
Opening Bid: $8,000
¡VIVA ARGENTINA! 9 DAYS TOURING & TASTING MENDOZA WINE COUNTRY WITH DR. REVANA & ESSENTIALIST If you believe there’s a difference between simply visiting a place and truly getting to know it, this nine-day, eight-night tour through Argentina’s wine country was made for you! Graciously provided by Dr. Madaiah Revana and Revana Family Wines & Essentialist, the private members’ service for passionate travelers, this curated journey for four will showcase the many gems of the Mendoza region, from tours and tastings at such wineries as Corazon del Sol, Bodega Catena Zapata, Terrazas de los Andes and Ring’s End, to obligatory spa time at Entre Cielos Luxury Wine Hotel & Spa, the region’s first authentic Turkish hammam, and a fixed balloon flight above Santa Julia’s Finca Beltrán vineyards. You and three of your friends will enjoy what promises to be an exceptional and unforgettable harvest tour.
Includes
Donors
• 9-day, 8-night tour through Argentina’s wine country for four people with highlights
Essentialist
that include:
Corazon del Sol
- A curated lunch & tour for four guests at Terrazas de los Andes
Ring’s End Winery
- A tour & tasting for four at the private estate of Ring’s End Winery
Terrazas de los Andes
- A tour & tasting for four at Corazon del Sol Winery - Dinner for four at Abrasado at Los Toneles Winery • 3 nights in Lujan de Cuyo • 4 nights in Uco Valley • 1 night in Mendoza • Transfers • Does not include airfare, additional meals
Live Lot 9
Terms & Restrictions To be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date during harvest season in spring 2023. Blackout dates apply.
Opening Bid: $20,000
A WINE AUCTION TRADITION ATKINSONS’ MARKET ETCHED BOTTLE SERIES This commemorative jewel of a lot features five imperial
(6L) bottles from award-winning Northwest winemakers etched with a sprawling vista of beautiful Baldy. Now in its 27th year, this delightful lot offering from Sharon and Tom Pyle of Atkinsons’ Market is a beloved and longtime favorite at the Sun Valley Wine Auction and is sure to go quickly! Don’t miss the chance to take a piece of Wine Auction history home with you.
Includes
Donors
Terms & Restrictions
• (1) etched 6L bottle, 2018 L’Ecole N° 41 Seven Hills Red Blend, Yakima Valley
Atkinsons’ Market
• (1) etched 6L bottle, 2018 Côte Bonneville Estate Bordeaux Blend, Yakima Valley
Côte Bonneville Winery
• (1) etched 6L bottle, 2018 Col Solare Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Va Piano Vineyards
Col Solare Winery L’École N° 41
Wine to be picked up at SVMoA on Friday, July 22.
Woodward Canyon Winery
• (1) etched 6L bottle, 2019 Woodward Canyon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley • (1) etched 6L bottle, 2019 Va Piano Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley
Live Lot 10
Opening Bid: $3,000
TAKE ME TO CHURCH 4 DAYS IN THE FRANK CHURCH WILDERNESS WITH LOMBARDI WINES & MIDDLE FORK RAFTING Enjoy camping under the sun and the stars as you paddle your way down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. On this gorgeous 3-night, 4-day rafting excursion courtesy of Sonoma’s own Lombardi Wines and Middle Fork Rafting, owned and operated by the historic Middlefork Lodge, you and seven of your friends are invited to join winemaker Tony Lombardi in discovering the rugged beauty of the Frank Church Wilderness, a 2.3 million acreage nestled in the heart of central Idaho. Along the way you’ll imbibe some of Tony’s most beloved cellar selects, including the very rare and extremely coveted Lombardi Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, a 60-bottle annual allotment not sold on the open market. This one-of-a-kind river experience accommodates eight guests and includes chartered airfare for your party in addition to food and wine pairings for all meals. Here, in the heart of the undiscovered American West, you’re guaranteed to find your highest self.
Includes
Donors
• 4-day, 3-night luxury rafting trip for eight guests down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River with winemaker Tony Lombardi courtesy Middle Fork Rafting & Lodge
Lombardi Wines Middlefork Lodge
• Chartered flight for eight from Friedman Airport to Indian Creek Airstrip, Frank Church Wilderness • All meals & wine pairings, including (12) magnums of Lombardi’s one-of-a-kind Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (multiple vintages)
Terms & Restrictions To be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date in Summer 2023.
Live Lot 11
Opening Bid: $25,000
CHEZ MAURITSON MOUNTAIN GETAWAY IN THE SIERRAS WITH CARRIE & CLAY MAURITSON Nestled among the peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the grandeur of the largest alpine lake in North America lies Carrie and Clay Mauritson’s Northstar Tahoe home.
Donors Carrie & Clay Mauritson
There, you and three friends are invited to join the Mauritsons for a three-day weekend at their Sierran cottage, seconds away from The Village at Northstar California Resort and minutes from downtown Truckee and Lake Tahoe. During your stay, you and your guests will be pampered with wine and adventure bookended by beautiful breakfasts and dinners prepared by your hosts to begin and end each day. Curated dinner menus will feature special selections of Clay’s faves from the Mauritson wine library. Looking for a summertime outdoor adventure? Spend your days with activities at Lake Tahoe and enjoy a complimentary round of golf at one of the many area courses enveloped by the beauty of the mountains. If shredding snow is more your jam, enjoy a day of complimentary lift tickets to Northstar Ski Resort. With diverse terrain and more than 100 trails, there is sure to be something for every level of downhill skier or snowboarder. At the end of your stay, you’ll take home two magnums of Mauritson Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon as a memento of your mountain getaway.
Terms & Restrictions
Includes
Valid through September 2023. Dates to be mutually agreed upon by all auction lot partners and guests at least 75 days in advance. Air and ground transportation and any additional meals, gratuities, activities or beverages shall be at the sole expense of the winner. Lot may not be assigned, transferred or sold in whole or in part, nor may it be divided or used differently than described. Wine to be redeemed on experience; transportation of all gifts from the winery is the sole responsibility of the winner. Must be at least 21 years of age to redeem.
• Accommodations and experiences as specified for four guests for a 3-night stay at Clay & Carrie Mauritson’s home located in the Northstar at Tahoe Resort
Live Lot 12
• Breakfasts and dinners prepared by your personal chefs, Carrie & Clay Mauritson; wines curated by your personal sommelier, Clay Mauritson • Available in either summer or winter - Summer option includes a complimentary round of golf for four guests - Winter option includes a day of complimentary lift tickets for four guests to Northstar Ski Resort • (1) 1.5L Mauritson Wines 2014 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon • (1) 1.5L Mauritson Wines 2016 Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon
Opening Bid: $5,000
“THE ARTS BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER WHEN THE REST OF THE WORLD WANTS TO TEAR US APART.” – Josie Koeplin, SVMoA Scholarship Recipient
CULTURAL CONVERSATIONS ARE THE WAY WE CHANGE THE WORLD
THE RAISE THE PADDLE FOR ART SUPPORTS SVMOA’S MISSION OF ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. At SVMoA, almost everything we do throughout the year, whether offering classes for teens or scholarships to area teachers, curating exhibitions featuring newly commissioned artwork or presenting music in the school, requires subsidy. Even our big concerts rarely generate income. By Raising the Paddle, you allow us to keep ticket prices low, provide programs to all the valley’s students for free, and make classes, lectures and workshops available at a reasonable cost. Our Museum is open and free to all. We believe the arts are essential—not extra. They are what makes us human. SVMoA is committed to Arts Education and fostering LIFELONG Learning for the whole community. Your gift creates the opportunity for others to experience and engage in the arts and arts education.
In 2021, SVMoA exceeded $1 million in cumulative giving for arts scholarships.
WHAT DOES RAISE THE PADDLE FOR ART SUPPORT? • Year-round free and reduced-cost arts education programs and exhibitions for lifelong learners throughout the whole Wood River Valley • Four unique in-school and in-museum programs serving all area schools, more than 4,000 K–12 students annually • Multiple scholarships awarded each year for local students and educators, enabling them to continue their passion for and exploration of the arts • Arts education classes for Spanish-speaking families, adults and students • New and expanded partnerships with local nonprofits including The Community Library, the Hunger Coalition, the I Have a Dream Foundation, and more • Cultural celebrations that honor traditions and histories of native, resident and immigrant populations
PLEASE JON US IN IMPACTING YOUR COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING CONTINUED ACCESS TO THE ARTS. BID HIGH, BID OFTEN, BID PROUD!
MOON RIVER ROMANTIC EIGHT-DAY EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE FOR TWO WITH AMAWATERWAYS With nearly 20 years of experience on the world’s rivers, family-owned and operated AmaWaterways provides their guests with innovative and unforgettable travel experiences across Asia, Europe and Africa. The company has received countless honors and accolades, including the 2019 Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards for Best River Cruise Line, TIME magazine’s 2019 World’s Greatest Places designation and USA Today’s 10 Best Award for Best River Cruise Ship in 2020. With dozens of river cruises on tap for the remainder of this year and all of next, you are invited to experience the rich culture and history found along the banks of the world’s most iconic rivers. Select a seven-night European river cruise of your choosing and set sail on an adventure of a lifetime with the one you love. Along the way, your adventure will offer the highest quality locally sourced food and wine, elegantly appointed ships with staterooms that offer maximum views from which to enjoy the ever-changing countryside, and a crew that goes above and beyond.
Includes
Donors
• 7-night, 8-day river cruise for two (Europe itineraries only)
AmaWaterways
Terms & Restrictions Offer is based on availability and is valid for one 7-night cruise in a Category E stateroom, based on double occupancy. Cruise is valid on 2022 or 2023 European cruise itineraries (excluding the AmaMagna and Portugal). Complimentary stateroom must be booked within 90 days of embarkation. Port charges, gratuities and onboard incidentals are not included and are the responsibility of the passenger(s). Optional land programs, stateroom upgrades, transfers and flights may be purchased at an additional cost and will be subject to the AmaWaterways cancellation policy; please ask
Live Lot 14
for details. The cruise certificate is not exchangeable against other cruises; offer is not combinable with any other promotions and/or discounts; certificate is non-transferable and has no cash value. To redeem your cruise, please send a copy of cruise certificate along with your complete contact information via email for verification to fams@amawaterways.com. Based on the specifications listed on your cruise certificate, please provide up to 3 cruise choices in order of preference. Should all 3 choices be unavailable, we will suggest an alternative cruise date based on the same specifications.
Opening Bid: $7,500
RIP & VAN WINKLE WITH THE CLAYVILLES PAPPY VAN WINKLE FEAT. YELLOWSTONE STAR COLE HAUSER “Always fine bourbon” was the modus operandi of famed Pappy Van Winkle when he founded his eponymous distillery nearly 100 years ago. Four generations later, the Van Winkle name is still synonymous with perfection. Beloved by the likes of Anthony Bourdain, Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery Company produces an extremely limited release of only 7,000 cases a year. But this September, you could be one of the lucky few to imbibe and enjoy the coveted whiskey! The extremely rare, near impossibleto-come-by bourbon will be front and center at a delightful tasting and dinner hosted by beloved Wine Auction committee members Corry and Mike Clayville at their home north of Ketchum, Elk Run Ranch. Also in attendance will be the Van Winkle triplets, Louise, Carrie and Chenault, the collective brains, brawn and beauty behind Pappy & Company, a collection of fine bourbon-inspired products that range from barrel-aged pantry staples to small-batch cigars and thoughtfully made homegoods. Horseback rides on the Clayville property will be available for attending guests, and a cameo by Cole Hauser, the actor who plays Rip Wheeler on the hit television series Yellowstone, will serve as perfect complement to the evening’s festivities.
Includes
Donors
• 12 seats at Van Winkle whiskey tasting dinner at Elk Run Ranch, the home of Corry and Mike Clayville, on September 25, 2022.
Corry & Mike Clayville Pappy Van Winkle Cole Hauser WHIP Fundraising
Terms & Restrictions To be redeemed on September 25, 2022.
Live Lot 15
Opening Bid: $5,000
VEGAS VACATION JOIN WINEMAKER FERN FRIAS AT THE 58TH ANNUAL ACMAS AND A DAY AT SPEEDVEGAS The Academy of Country Music Awards is Country Music’s Party of the Year. First held in 1966, the ACM Awards honor and showcase the biggest names and emerging talent in the industry and is the longest-running country music awards show in history. This lot is an unprecedented opportunity for two lucky couples to snag celebrity seats to the 58th Annual ACMAs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Alongside winemaker Fern Frias of Frias Family Vineyards, start your evening out with a gorgeous meal at Nobu Las Vegas, recognized the world over for pioneering a new style of Japanese cuisine, where you will enjoy wines hand selected by Fern himself. Following dinner, you and your friends will be privately transported to Allegiant Stadium, where you’ll settle in among the likes of Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton and Carrie Underwood for a night of nonstop music and partying. The next day, you’ll head to Speedvegas, the coolest playground on the planet, where you’ll experience firsthand what it’s like to race a supercar on the best track in all of Nevada. The ultimate Vegas stopover, this lot was made for your inner rockstar!
Includes
Donors
• Dinner for four guests at Nobu at Paris Las Vegas
Frias Family Vineyards
• Four Celebrity Seats to the 58th Annual ACMAs in Las Vegas
Speedvegas
• Racecar driving experience for four guests at Speedvegas
WHIP Fundraising
Nobu
• Ground transportation • 1-night hotel stay for two couples
Includes To be redeemed in 2023.
Live Lot 16
Opening Bid: $12,000
BIG, BOLD, BRILLIANT AN AFTERNOON AT GRUMPY’S WITH CHAPPELLET & TREFETHEN Methuselah, they say, lived more than 900 years – and it’s probably because he knew the key to longevity was good wine and lots of it. Channeling that oh-so-Methuselahian, oh-so-Sun Valley tradition is this incomparable extension of the 2022 Wine Auction, a Sunday afternoon on the deck of Grumpy’s imbibing large format wines and soaking up the late July sun. Everything about this lot is big and bold, from the 6L Methuselah cellar gems courtesy Chappellet Winery and Trefethen Family Vineyard to the juicy quarter pounders slung by the sassiest (and classiest) burger joint in town. If wine is sunlight held together by water, this lot is the perfect coda to a week of Bacchanalia spent in august company. Approval matrix says: highbrow brilliant!
Includes
Donors
• Two seats at Grumpy’s for late lunch and large-format wines from Chappellet & Trefethen wineries on Sunday, July 24, 2022
Chappellet Winery Trefethen Family Vineyard Grumpy’s
Terms & Restrictions Buy-in at $500 per couple, maximum 100 guests. To be redeemed on Sunday, July 24, 2022.
Live Lot 17
BUY IT NOW—$500/couple
WHERE EVERY DAY IS CHRISTMAS BONE FISHING ON CHRISTMAS ISLAND FEAT. WILLIAM COLE VINEYARD Christmas Island, a coral atoll located on the equator 1,300 miles south of Honolulu, has long been considered one of the world’s finest saltwater fly-fishing destinations. And Christmas Island Lodge, newly renovated and remodeled, offers adventurous anglers the top lodging and outfitting experience available in this bonefish and giant trevally mecca. The winner of this eight-day, seven-night package will receive four allinclusive reservations to fish the 150 square miles of hard sand flats for the numerous target species that call the island home. Also included are two verticals of William Cole Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013–2018. Located just north of St. Helena, William Cole produces approximately 800 cases and is dedicated to making world class wines. The perfect offering for the oenophile-angler; raise your fin and cast that winning bid!
Includes • (2) 2013–2018 verticals of William Cole Cabernet Sauvignon • Bone fishing in Christmas Island for 4 guests or 2 couples • Reservations include oceanside bungalow lodgings, two-on-one guiding, three daily meals, all beverages including bottled water, sodas, beer and wine, wifi, laundry services, fishing licenses and associated taxes and fees
Terms & Restrictions
Donors
To be redeemed on mutually agreeable dates after February 2023, within the 2023 calendar year. Reservations include lodging, guiding, three daily meals, beverages, and other amenities as outlined above. Does not include airline transportation to/from CXI airport or gear, flies or lures.
Christmas Island Lodge
Live Lot 18
William Cole Vineyards
Opening Bid: $8,000
WINES OF WALLA WALLA TWO DAYS AND TWO NIGHTS IN THE BEAUTIFUL WALLA WALLA VALLEY WITH WINEMAKER TODD ALEXANDER Take a trip to beautiful Walla Walla Valley for two days and two nights. Join famed winemaker Todd Alexander as you taste your way through The Walls, Force Majeure and more. Dedicated to producing wines that tell the story of their roots and illuminate the true place from which they come, Todd’s passion lies in crafting terroir-driven wines that showcase the unique characteristics of specific sites through uncompromising, meticulous work in both the vineyard and winery. Enjoy a complimentary private tour and private wine lunch at The Walls Vineyards and PÁŠXA Wines, including a tour of the vineyard in The Rocks District of the neighboring Milton-Freewater AVA. Later, enjoy a wine tasting dinner at Passatempo for six guests and a private tour and tasting at Force Majeure Vineyards.
Includes
Donors
• Two-nights accommodation for six guests
Force Majeure Wines
• Dinner for six guests at Passatempo
The Walls Vineyards
PÁŠXA Wines
• Tours and tastings for six guests at The Walls Vineyards, Force Majeure Wines and PÁŠXA Wines
Terms & Restrictions To be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date before July 2023.
Live Lot 19
Opening Bid: $4,000
PARTY IN A BOX #2 INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT FEAT. CANARD VINEYARDS & CHEF SARENA STERN
All the facets of an unforgettable dinner party— ambience, food, drink and entertainment—come together in this ultra-luxe, über fun Party-in-a-Box for 20 guests. With wine from Canard Vineyards, a multi-course family-style meal prepared by Chef Sarena Stern and a private concert performed by the wildly popular International Guitar Night, this specially curated event will be the height of taste and culture for you and your friends. Alongside a tour, tasting and lunch for four guests at the Canard Estate in Napa, the winning bidder will also take home a vertical of the winery’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, ALLUVIA, an expression of the tension between Old World restraint and the vibrancy of the fruit produced from its historic dry farmed vineyard in Calistoga. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and the Natural Gourmet Institute, Sarena Stern has worked in homes, wineries, and restaurants across the country including The Herbfarm in Washington, Primo in Maine and two-Michelin star Cyrus in California. She has spent time as a sous chef for multiple Sonoma County wineries, as well as been a partner in creating Harvey and Thistle, a pop-up fine dining restaurant creating a unique communal experience that paired seasonal dishes with local wineries.
Includes
Donors
• Wine dinner & private concert for twenty guests featuring International Guitar Night, Canard Vineyards & Chef Sarena Stern
Canard Vineyard
• Private tour, tasting & lunch for four guests at the Canard Estate in Calistoga
Chef Sarena Stern
International Guitar Night
Terms & Restrictions Private dinner and concert to be redeemed on either March 2, 2023, or March 3, 2023. Tour, tasting and lunch to be redeemed on a mutually agreeable date. Wine to be redeemed on experience.
Live Lot 20
Opening Bid: $5,000
ADVENTURE IN THE ALPENGLOW FULL MOON DINNER X SUN VALLEY GUIDES & REVELSHINE Sun Valley Guides leads winter and summer adventures with exclusive access to the pristine wilderness of Central Idaho. With years of training and experience coupled with an intimate knowledge of the local mountainscape, Sun Valley Guides raises its glass to adventure of all kinds, in all seasons and by all means. This year, SVG has partnered with Revelshine Wines to offer Wine Auction bidders a fabulous trek-in, trek-out wintertime yurt dining experience for twenty guests. The brainchild of fourth-generation Sonoman winemaker Jake Bilbro, Revelshine is a serious level-up from boxed or canned alternatives. Packaged in unbreakable aluminum bottles that slip easily into any mesh pocket of a backpack, each aluminum bottle holds 500ml (approximately three glasses) of wine and weighs 15x less than its glass counterpart. With the setting sun and snow-capped mountains as the backdrop, you’ll sip world-class wine over a beautiful meal alongside your fellow winelovers. Outfitted by Blister, this wintertime adventure and dining experience beckons to intrepid oenophiles everywhere: Go live beyond the boundaries. Your playground awaits.
Includes
Donors
• Wintertime evening adventure & dinner for twenty guests with Sun Valley Guides, Revelshine Wines & Blister Review
Sun Valley Guides Revelshine Wines Blister
• (10) one-year Premier memberships to Blister Review
Terms & Restrictions To be redeemed on a mutually-agreeable date during Winter 2023.
Live Lot 21
Opening Bid: $5,000
SVMOA VIP PACKAGE X 32 WINDS PRIVATE ART INSTRUCTION & WINE LUNCH WITH 32 WINDS Experience the legacy and power of Sun Valley Museum of Art through a year of art, music and education, culminating with a day of plein air painting led by renowned local artist Bob Dix. Enjoy a catered lunch paired with award winning wines from 32 Winds at the riverside homes of Betsy Lawrence and Anne Winton. Also included in the package are two VIP Passes to SVMoA’s 2022-2023 Performing Arts Residency & Concert Series. The Performing Arts Residency & Concert Series brings world-class music, dance, and film to the Wood River Valley through public performances and residencies in local schools. Concerts vary in genre and are an opportunity to hear new, exceptional artists. The film series includes a curated selection of awardwinning documentaries and feature films linked to the ideas and topics in The Museum’s current BIG IDEA projects.
Includes
Donors
• Lunch and private plein air instruction for ten guests with 32 Winds Wine and SVMoA
32 Winds Wine
• (2) VIP Tickets to 2022-2023 Performing Arts Residency & Concert Series, Films & Concerts
Betsy Lawrence, Anne Winton,
Sun Valley Museum of Art Bob Dix Katie Craig
Includes 32 Winds lunch to be scheduled for mutually agreeable date and time before August 2023. Tickets should be reserved by contacting Development Coordinator Conor Boyle, cboyle@svmoa.org.
Live Lot 22
Opening Bid: $4,000
2022 RAFFLE 31-BOTTLE STARTER CELLAR FEATURING CURATED WINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD 31 Bottle Cellar Starter generously donated by Eugene Cheston & Family Featuring outstanding varietals and a diverse selection of reds, whites and sparkling wines from around the globe. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity—buy your raffle ticket today!
• 2008 Château Pape Clément Bordeaux Blend, Bordeaux, France • 1999 Tri Leopard Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, California • 2010 Delas Frères St. Joseph Cuvée François de Tournon, Rhône, France • 2007 Azienda Agricola San Giuseppe Brunello di Montalcino Stella di Campalto, Tuscany, Italy • 2008 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis, Piedmont, Italy
Includes
• 2001 Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
• 2019 Montevertine Red Tosca Wine,Toscana, Italy
• 2007 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
• 2010 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon Aïeul, Rhône, France
• 2009 Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, Burgundy, France
• (2) 2014 Lynmar Estate Anisya’s Blend Susanna’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California
• 2006 Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Vignolo, Piedmont, Italy
• (2) 2006 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia Cicala, Piedmont, Italy
• 2004 Giuseppe E. Figlio Mascarello Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
• 2009 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Bordeaux Blend, Bordeaux, France
• 2005 Giuseppe E. Figlio Mascarello Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
• 1976 Château Laballe Bas Armagnac Ugni Blanc, Gascony, France
• 2008 Giuseppe E. Figlio Mascarello Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
• Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Chalumeaux Chardonnay, Bourgogne, France
• 2006 Azelia Barolo di Luigi Scavino Margheria, Piedmont, Italy
• 2009 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes, Rhône, France
• 2006 Château Lynch-Bages Bordeaux Blend, Bordeaux, France
• (2) 2001 Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda, Piedmont, Italy
• 2007 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
• 2010 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Corton-Rognet Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France
• 2011 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series, Walla Walla, Washington
• 2008 Château Haut-Bailly Bordeaux Blend, Bordeaux, France
• 2006 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
Only 200 Tickets will be Sold! Drawing will take place Thursday, July 21 at 9pm. Wines must be picked up at SVMoA!
Raffle Ticket: $50
PARTICIPATING WINERIES
32 Winds
Mauritson Wines
Alexana Winery
Nicholson Jones
Anakota
Paradigm Winery
Boars’ View Vineyard
PÁŠXA Wines
Chappellet
Phifer Pavitt Wine
Chateau D’Esclan
Ram’s Gate Winery
Canard Vineyard
Retzlaff Vineyards
Canihan Wines
Revana Family Vineyards
Col Solare Winery
Revelshine Wine
Corazon Del Sol
Ring’s End Winery
Cornell Vineyards
Schramsberg Vineyard
Côte Bonneville
Senses Wines
Covert Estate
Somnium Wine
DAOU Vineyards
Terrazas de los Andes
E & J Gallo Winery
Three Sticks Wines
Force Majeure Wines
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Frias Family Vineyards
Va Piano Winery
Harlan Estate
Vérité Winery
Holocene Wines
VGS Chateau Potelle
Idlewild Wines
The Walls
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Wayfarer Vineyard
Klein Constantia
Whispering Angel
La Pelle Wines
William Cole Vineyards
L’Ecole N° 41
Williams Selyem
Limerick Lane Cellars
Woodward Canyon Winery
Lombardi Wines
ZD Wines
SVMOA STAFF & BOARD SVMOA STAFF JENNIFER WELLS GREEN—Executive Director KAGEN ALBRIGHT—Summer Events Coordinator JIMMY AVILA—Summer Events Assistant GRACE BLOOMFIELD — Summer Events Intern HOLLY BORNEMEIER—Marketing Director CONOR BOYLE—Development Coordinator KRISTINE BRETALL—Performing Arts & Lectures Director PETER BURKE—Development & Wine Auction Director ALLISON FLUETSCH—Administrative Assistant BROOKE FULLMER—Financial Officer COURTNEY GILBERT—Chief Curator SUE HEAPHY—Finance Associate DAVID JANESKI—Database Administrator KRISTEN KENT—Education Associate JEANNE KNOTT—Adult Education Coordinator SOPHIE SAWYERS—Education Director KATHERINE STOECKLEIN—Operations Manager HOPE WORCESTER—Summer Events Intern
SVMOA WINE AUCTION COMMITTEE
SVMOA ADVISORY COUNCIL Kathy Abelson Ruth Bloom Michael Engl Marybeth Flower Philip Isles Glenn Janss Carol Nie Van Gordon Sauter Roselyne Swig Patricia Wilson Jeri L. Wolfson
SVMOA WINE AUCTION COMMITTEE ANDREA (ANDIE) LAPORTE—President JIM REID—Vice President ELLEN JAMES—Secretary LINDA NICHOLSON—Treasurer Kelly Corroon
CHAIRS Susan & Ronald Greenspan
Adam Elias Ellen Gillespie
COMMITTEE Alexis & Jake Bilbro Colleen Buckley Reynolds Corry Clayville Kelly Corroon Amy Edgy Bradley Geist—Sommelier Rodrigo Herrera Andie Laporte
Nancy Goldstein Constance Lawton Katie Lewis Krista Lida Simor Jeanne Meyers Tedde & Jim Reid Allison Speer Carol Swig Trish & Dave Wilson
Ron Greenspan Anita (Kay) Hardy Caroline Hobbs Barbara Lehman Wendy Pesky Trina Peters Joanie Swift Sarah Woodward
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