2012 Catalog by Claire Petrone

A MESSAGE FROM CHIEF TASTER DICK DENNY Twenty years. I’m reminded somehow of an old country/western song “Twenty Years with the Wrong Woman.” Twenty years is the reminder because in our case, certainly my lucky case, it’s been twenty years with the right women — lots of them. Thirty-nine co-chairs; dozens, maybe scores, of able and delightful volunteers — all fun to work with; dozens of Wine Auction staff, with two outstanding beautiful girls who’ve made even the very few gritty parts of our Auction work seem pleasant and the pleasant parts like fun and frolic — I’m talking about our original Wine Auction Manager Woodie and our current gal Cate, both of whom work beautifully together with all the other girls to make our events move seamlessly along. And there have been the wonderful women from wineries, distributors and our food folk who’ve made life more pleasant, at least for me. We celebrated Women of Wine in year Ten, and we’ve paid tribute via some special women as guests of honor or special friends in wine, but I’m here to tell you we haven’t yet given them all the credit they deserve. Not only have they worked hard, they’ve played hard; they’ve consistently been our top bidders, our prime top corporate sponsor and among our top level benefactors. Look around you, fellows, and enjoy the sight of all these pretty faces in the crowd, but thank them for making the whole shebang a great success — for twenty years. From Woodie, Cindy, Wanda, Helen, Ann, Paula and Ursula our first year to Merry, Carmen, Eliza, Louise, Cate and Woodie this year and to all the others in between and some even all twenty years, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Have a good time. Enjoy all the food and wine and festivities; and fellows, at the end of the day or even as we go along, thank a pretty lady and give her a kiss.

Cheers,

Dick Denny

THE HIGH MUSEUM ATLANTA WINE AUCTION RAISES A GLASS TO OUR SPONSORS Premier Sponsors

Friday Night Fête Sponsor

Official Airline Sponsor

Culinary Partner

Automotive Sponsor

Website Sponsor

Winemaker Dinner Sponsor

Site Sponsor

Select Corporate Sponsors Four Seasons Hotel, Atlanta Sherlock’s Wine Merchant The Coca-Cola Company smartwater

The St. Regis Atlanta

THE HIGH MUSEUM ATLANTA WINE AUCTION RAISES A GLASS TO OUR GRAND CRU SPONSOR

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011–2012

Charles L. Abney III

Jada Loveless

LIFE MEMBERS

Alton Adams

Willis E. Lowe III

William Astrop*

Spring Asher

Tim Mapes

William N. Banks

Radcliffe Bailey

Joan Marmo

Elizabeth Hale Barnett

Dan S. Baldwin

Lorri McClain

Lucinda Bunnen

Carey Benham

Merry McCleary

Frances B. Bunzl

Jane C. Black

Sally S. McDaniel

Anne Cox Chambers

Daniel W. Boone III

Anna Mershon

Jacqueline F. Clark

Grant F. Boyd

James H. Morgens

Thomas G. Cousins*

Ronald M. Brill

Pratap C. Mukharji

Richard A. Denny, Jr.*

Jack Capers

Vir Nanda

David Driskell

Bert Clark

Eliza Kraft Olander

Rawson Foreman*

Grady S. Clinkscales, Jr.

Valerie Cannon O’Neal

Charlotte R. Garson

Cheryl Crawford

Sanford H. Orkin

M. Anthony Greene

Charlene Crusoe-Ingram

Judith L. Ottley

T. Marshall Hahn, Jr.

Richard H. Deane, Jr.

Jarel Portman

Fay Howell

Monica Dioda

Douglas F. Reid

Donald R. Keough

Marcia Donnell

Arthur H. Richardson

Richard A. Long

Scott C. Dozier

Fred Richman

Margaret B. Perdue*

Peggy Foreman

Helen Brody Rieser

Catherine Rawson

Nancy H. Green

Sidney P. Rodbell

J. Mack Robinson

Helen C. Griffith

Ruth Rollins

John W. Spiegel*

Norvin C. Hagan

Michael J. Russell

Howard Stein

James L. Henderson III

Louise Sams

Marjorie West

Benjamin A. Hill

D. Jack Sawyer, Jr.

R. Glenn Hilliard

Henry C. Schwob

Jack K. Holland

M. Alexis Scott

Robin R. Howell

John D. Shlesinger

Bahman M. Irvani

Sharon Newell Shirley

Karen Hughes

Paul N. Steinfeld

West Johnson

F. Terry Stent*

Derek C. Johnston

Chelton D. Tanger

Baxter Jones

Mark K. Taylor

Sarah Kenan Kennedy

Henrie M. Treadwell

Michael Keough

Glenn Verrill

Jane Lanier

Rebecca Dial Warner

Elaine L. Levin

Terry R. Weiss

Matthew H. Levin

Joan N. Whitcomb

Renee Brody Levow

John F. Wieland*

Bertram L. Levy

Loraine Williams

Michael L. Lomax

Diane L. Wisebram

EX-OFFICIO NON VOTING Joe Bankoff Michael Shapiro Gudmund Vigtel * Designates Past Board of Directors Chair

HIGH MUSEUM ATLANTA WINE AUCTION SALUTES THE GLORIOUS GRAPE It is time to salute the glorious grape at the twentieth annual High Museum Wine Auction! This year, we celebrate our important milestone and salute all those who have helped to make the High’s Wine Auction such a success over the past two decades. Our trademark white tents are raised and we once again welcome the world’s best in winemaking and the culinary arts to the Museum and to Atlanta. The Wine Auction continued its success in 2011 and was named number five in a national ranking of the Top Ten Charity Wine Auctions in the country by Wine Spectator magazine. As the largest annual fundraiser for the High Museum of Art, the auction has raised more than $19 million since its inception. The dedication and support of the Auction’s benefactors and patrons is unmatched, and we are duly unparalleled in our gratitude to you. Because of you, the Museum is able to continue its role as the largest visual arts museum in the Southeast, collecting the best works of art, mounting world-class exhibitions, and providing important educational experiences. I would like to offer a special thanks to Dick Denny, founder of the Wine Auction, both for his foresight in the early 1990s to create this magnificent fundraising event and for his continued enthusiasm and unceasing hard work over the past twenty years. I also happily extend my heartfelt thanks to Marg Denny, our honorary chair and the woman whose influence has been as important as Dick’s to the success of our Auction. I hope you have had a chance to enjoy both Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters and The Art of Golf at the High. The first exhibition, as part of our multi-year collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art, New York (MoMA), features more than 100 works of art by fourteen iconic twentieth-century artists, including Picasso, Matisse, and Warhol, who redefined the very idea of art. Picasso to Warhol is the largest concentration of modern art masterpieces to ever be exhibited in the southeastern United States. The second exhibition, which continues our partnership with the National Galleries of Scotland, brings together for the first time extraordinary, rare, and even whimsical works of art to celebrate the game of golf. Looking ahead, get ready for another dose of modern art during this fall’s Fast Forward: Modern Moments, 1913 » 2013, when the High will showcase more than 150 works from six carefully selected periods of the twentieth century as part of our multi-year collaboration MoMA. The High Museum of Art’s board of directors joins me in raising our glasses to you, whose support continues to drive us to even greater heights. I look forward to celebrating twenty fantastic years with you at this year’s Wine Auction!

Cheers,

Michael E. Shapiro Nancy and Holcombe T. Green, Jr., Director

MUSEUM HIGH LIGHTS Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters Through April 29, 2012

With more than 100 world-famous works assembled exclusively for the High from the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York, this exhibition features fourteen twentieth-century artists, seen together for the first time in the Southeast. Pablo Picasso, Girl before a Mirror, 1932 Oil on canvas, 64 x 51 1/4 inches. The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Mrs. Simon Guggenheim. © 2012 Estate of Pablo Picasso/ Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

The Art of Golf

Through June 24, 2012 Explore 400 years of golf through paintings, drawings, and photographs. Featuring paintings from The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Scotland, as well as the largest collection of Bobby Jones portraits ever assembled. Wayman Adams, Bobby Jones, 1926, Oil on canvas, 80 x 47 inches Courtesy of Atlanta Athletic Club, John’s Creek, Georgia

Bill Traylor: Drawings from the Collections of the High Museum of Art and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Through May 13, 2012 Featuring more than 60 drawings in pencil, charcoal, crayon and poster paint by Depression-era artist Bill Traylor, this visual autobiography places Traylor among the most important self-taught artists in the world. Bill Traylor, Untitled, ca. 1939–1942, Poster paint and pencil on cardboard, 11 3/4 x 7 3/4 inches, High Museum of Art, Purchase with funds from Mrs. Lindsey Hopkins, Jr., Edith G. and Philip A. Rhodes, and the Members Guild, 1982.93

Coming soon! Picturing New York/Picturing the South June 9 through September 2, 2012 On view concurrently, these two exhibitions showcase photographs from MoMA’s collection as well as works commissioned by the High Museum of Art. Cindy Sherman, Untitled Film Still #21, 1978, Gelatin silver print, 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Horace W. Goldsmith Fund through Robert B. Menschel, © 2012 Cindy Sherman

Rising Up: Hale Woodruff ’s Murals at Talladega College June 9 through September 2, 2012

Comprising six monumental canvases, these vibrant murals portray a fresh look at key moments in African American history. The Talladega murals are considered among Woodruff’s greatest achievements. Hale Woodruff, The Mutiny on the Amistad (detail), 1939, Oil on canvas, 72 x 120 inches, Collection of Savery Library, Talladega College, Alabama, Photo: High Museum of Art/ Peter Harholdt

HIGH MUSEUM ATLANTA WINE AUCTION SALUTES THE FOUNDERS COMMITTEE

OUR AUCTION’S COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS Merry McCleary Carmen Pope HONORARY CHAIR Marg Denny CHIEF TASTER Dick Denny CATALOG CO-AUTHOR Glenn Irwin CHIEF TOASTER Bob Fleming FOUNDERS COMMITTEE Ann Colgin, Colgin Cellars Michael Davis, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Dick Denny Margaret Denny Paula Kornell, Oakville Ranch Woodie Wisebram SPECIAL FRIENDIN-WINE David Fischer, Ramey Wine Cellars FOUNDING CO-CHAIRS Cindy Fowler Wanda Hopkins Helen Rieser

PAST CO-CHAIR COMMITTEE Kristie Abney Louise Bray Nancy Bryant Crystal Cox

Michelle Edwards Crosland Margaret Denny Margaret Dozier Sarah Goodman Lee Denny Griffith Nena Griffith Nancy Hooff Robin Howell Karen Hughes Jane Hunecke Katie Johnson Liz Lazarus Joan Marmo Donna Masinter Lorri McClain Rene Nalley Karen Parker Christine Ragland Suzanne Salmon Louise Sams Jerilene Slaughter Barbara Slick Sara Steinfeld Michelle Sullivan Marsha Taylor Cary Weems Sharon Wiggins Laurie Willcoxon Elizabeth Willett Dina Woodruff WINE DONATIONS Scott Dozier, Chair Charles Abney, Co-chair West Johnson, Co-chair Doug Bryant Alan Cattier Brian Corbett Scott Creasman Dick Denny Bob Fleming Kevin Hill Glenn Irwin Becky Jackson

Joel Knox Tim Moore Chris Soluri Penn Wells COMMITTEE Erin Dickey Abernethy Andrea Belfanti Kathy and Hank Bremer Nina Cheney Gina Christman Faith Cleeter Scott Creasman Dana Dabruzzi Vicki Daughdrill Dallas Denny Catherine Donovan Susan Fron Kimbrough Gibson Kathleen Gosden Carroll and George Griffin Gary Handler Kathy and Bob Heller Christie Baty Hudgins Karen and Jeb Hughes Catherine Hutchinson Glenn Irwin Lori and Bill Johnson Sandra K. Kidd Louise Laird Ty Law Alexandra and Lawrence Leopold Kathleen Liebman Catharine Lipton Cindy Marshall Lorri and Forrest McClain Kathy and David Mobley Mary and Tim Moore

Mary S. Moore Angie Mosier Sharon O’Flaherty Myrna and Nick Orphan Emily and George Pfeil Liz Pulliam Renee Reddy Ramie Rodriguez Suzanne and Bob Salmon Jack Sawyer and Bill Torres Sharon and Chip Shirley Sara Shlesinger Holly Sims Emily Sweitzer Beth Thames Karen and Stacey Thompkins Bethany Vincent Sheridan Watson Cleve Willcoxon Amy and Jay Wilson MANAGER Cate Candler Singerman ASSISTANT MANAGER Julie Wynne COORDINATOR Claire Everts ASSISTANT Julia Bruton SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Woodie Wisebram CONSULTANTS Elizabeth McDonald Rob McDonald

HIGH MUSEUM ATLANTA WINE AUCTION SALUTES HONORARY CHAIR MARG DENNY

SPECIAL GUESTS OF HONOR AND FRIEND-IN-WINE Special Guests of Honor Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat

Jim has been a part of our Wine Auction family since the beginning so it’s only fitting to honor him and Au Bon Climat for our 20th year. As owner and winemaker of Au Bon Climat, Jim produces world famous Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc from California’s prestigious Le Bon Climat, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Los Alamos Vineyard, and Sanford & Benedict Vineyard in Santa Barbara County.

Robert Bower of Taylor Fladgate

As the 8th generation of the Yeatman family through his grandmother, Robert represents a long and distinguished line of port producers from one of the most historic and well respected port houses. Robert is the Export and Sales Manager for the Fladgate Partnership, comprised of Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca, and Croft, and continues to lead the family-run company responsible for some of the world’s finest port.

Miguel Torres, Jr. of Miguel Torres Chile

Miguel is the son of Miguel Agustin Torres, making him the fifth generation in the Torres winemaking family. He currently resides as the Executive Chairman of the company’s Chilean subsidiary located in Curicó, Chile where the focus is on Fair Trade wines and Organic Viticulture. Miguel’s family has cultivated vineyards in Penedés, Spain for the last 300 years and has been producing wine for the last 140 years.

Special Friend-in-wine David Fischer of Ramey Wine Cellars

David has been a friend of the Wine Auction for many years, going back to his days at Jordan. He hosted our Wine Donations committee in the Jordan guest houses on their annual cultivation trips in November. Now the VP of Sales and Marketing and the right-hand man of another David — David Ramey — he spends a lot of time traveling and telling others about the brand.

WINE INDUSTRY DONORS 32 Winds A to Z/Rex Hill Adelsheim Adobe Road Alexander Valley Amuse Bouche Andrew Geoffrey Antica Napa Valley Antica Terra Arietta Arkenstone Vineyards Au Bon Climat B Cellars Barbour Family Vineyards Beckstoffer Bergström Bethel Heights Bevan Cellars Big Table Farm Blackbird Vineyards Brittan Vineyards Captûre Wines Carte Blanche Cass Winery Chalk Hill Estate Chappellet Winery

David Arthur Vineyards

Le Cadeau

Saxon Brown

LIOCO

Scarecrow Wine

Dobbes Family Estate

Littorai Winery

Scott Harvey Wines

Elizabeth Spencer Wines

Long Meadow Ranch

Seamus Wines

Markham Vineyards

Skipstone

Martinelli Winery

Small Vines Wines

Melka Winery

Soléna Estate

Miguel Torres Chile

Spottswoode

Miner Family

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars

Elyse Winery Epoch Failla Wines Fiddlehead Cellars Flowers Winery Fort Ross Vineyard Frank Family Vineyards Freeman Vineyard & Winery Freestone Vineyards Gemstone Grgich Hills Cellar Groth Gruet Henry Estate Hestan Hirsch Vineyards Hourglass Wine Co. Hundred Acre HUNNICUTT Winery

Château Boswell

Iron Horse Vineyards

Château D’Esclans

J. Christopher Wines

Château Moncontour

J. Rickards

Château Palmer

Jacquelynn Wines

Chehalem

Jarvis Winery

Clif Family Winery Cliff Lede

Jordan Vineyard and Winery

Colgin Cellars

Keplinger Wines

Continuum

Kosta Browne

Copain Wines

Laird Family Estate

Corra Wines

Lancaster Estate

Crocker & Starr Wines

Lambert Bridge Winery

Croze Napa Valley

Lange

D. R. Stephens Estate Daedalus Cellars

Mirror Wine Company Montagna Montinore Estate Morlet Family Vineyards Niner Wine Estates NO Winery Numanthia Oakville Ranch Vineyards ONEHOPE Wine Ovid Panther Creek Patz & Hall Paul Hobbs Winery Peay Vineyards Peirson Meyer

Staglin Family Vineyard Stuhlmuller Vineyards Taylor Fladgate Terra Valentine The Hess Collection Winery The Scholium Project Thomas George Estates Tiger Mountain Vineyards Trefethen Family Vineyards Trellis Beverage Alliance

Ponzi

Tres Sabores

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Tricana Imports Trisaetum Vineyards

Quivira Vineyards & Winery

Van Duzer Vineyards

Qupé Wine Cellars

Vibrant Rioja

R. Stuart & Co.

Vineyard 29

Ramey Wine Cellars

Vineyard 7 & 8

Realm Cellars

Wagner Family of Wine

Red Car Relic Wines

Wente family Estates

Revana Family Vineyard

Whetstone Wine Cellars

Reynolds Family Winery

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Robert Mondavi Winery

Witness Tree

Larkin Wines Laurel Glen Vineyard

ROCO

ZD Wines

DONORS

INDIVIDUAL DONORS Kristie and Charles Abney Donald Blum Louise Bray Kathy and Hank Bremer Nancy Bryant John Carlos Alan Cattier Paige and Scott Creasman Michelle Edwards Crosland Marc Cohodes Richard L. Coleman Brian Corbett Crystal Cox Michael Davis Allan Dragone Marg and Dick Denny Margaret Perdue Denny Scott and Margaret Dozier David Fischer Pam and Bob Fleming Cindy Fowler Sarah Goodman Holcombe Green Nena Griffith Lee Denny Griffith Cindy and Gary Handler Allison and Bill Hill Jill and Kevin Hill Nancy Hooff Wanda Hopkins Robin Howell The Sara and Fred Hoyt Charitable Trust Karen Hughes Jane Hunecke Dottie and Glenn Irwin Katie and West Johnson Joan Marmo and Joel Knox Renee and Jamie Kranking Liz Lazarus Donna Masinter Lorri McClain Merry McCleary Sally and Allen McDaniel

Mary and Tim Moore Rene and Jim Nalley Myrna and Nick Orphan Eliza Kraft Olander and Brian McHenry Karen Parker Emily and George Pfeil Katie Phelps and Cindy Brazell Carmen Pope Christine Ragland Jean Ann and Richard Raymer Helen Rieser Mitch Suzan Suzanne Salmon Louise Sams and Jerome Grilhot Bob Singer Jerilene and Nat Slaughter Barbara Slick Kathy and Tom Smith Chris Soluri Sara Steinfeld Terry Stent Michelle Sullivan Marsha Taylor Cary Weems Penn Wells Dina Woodruff Sharon Wiggins Laurie Willcoxon Elizabeth Willett Woodie Wisebram SPECIAL EVENT DONORS 4th & Swift Andrea Immer Robinson Aja Alma Cucina Aqua Blue Aria Atlanta Tennis Championships Atlantic Station Bandon Dunes Golf Resort Bardessono Bistro Niko Blackberry Farm BLT Steak, W Atlanta-Midtown Briza Restaurant

Canoe Charlie Palmer Chicken and the Egg Christopher Forbes Concentrics Restaurants Cooper-Atlanta Transportation Delta Air Lines Druid Hills Golf Ecco Fifth Group Restaurants Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Gerry Klaskala Hennessy Rolls Royce High Museum of Art Hot & Hot Fish Club Iberian Pig/Double Zero Intercontinental Hotel La Tavola Les Dames D’Escoffier Lexington Cancer Foundation Livingston Local Three Loews Atlanta Hotel Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley Winery Market W Atlanta-Buckhead Meadowood Michael Mina Michael Polenske and Kim Miller Muss & Turner’s Ocean Prime Paradigm Associates Pardis and Frank Stitt Park 75 Papillon Select Tours Poole’s Diner Portofino Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association Pumpkin Ridge Golf Estate Rathbun’s Restaurants Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel Restaurant Eugene Seasons 52 Seed Kitchen & Bar Serpas True Food Sheraton Hotel, Puerto Rico Silverado Resort

Southern Art Spice Market St. Regis Bahia Beach Table 1280 Taqueria del Sol Terra Terroir The Allison Resort The Heathman Hotel The Hotel Highland, Birmingham The Knoxville Museum of Art The Preservation Society of Newport County The Shed at Glenwood Twist Two Urban Licks U Restaurants — Escorpion MERCHANT DONORS Anolon Cookware Culinary Outfitters Mercedes-Benz Sweet Grass Dairy Tiffany & Co. ART DONORS Vanessa and Thomas Arvid Friedman Benda C. G. Boerner Sabre Esler Ralph Gibson Jean Glenn James Goodfriend Tracey Hartley George Lowe Mike Luckovich Christopher M Grainger McKoy Nendo O.M. Norling Martin Parr Dawne Raulet Wanda Ruzicka Felice Sharp Chip Simone Beau Smith Kiki Smith Duane Stork Photography Steven Quartly Suzanne Sullivan Vinings Gallery

BENEFACTORS 20 FOR 20 BENEFACTORS AVYVE Joseph F. Best, III, Quality Wine and Spirits Marg and Dick Denny Sally Goza Karen and Jeb Hughes Louise Sams and Jerome Grilhot Sharon and Chip Shirley SELECT BENEFACTORS AVEC Capital/Nina Lesavoy BNY Mellon Aubrey R. Burleson Marcia and John Donnell Jennifer and Marty Flanagan Lori and Bill Johnson Lorri and Forrest McClain Merry McCleary Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Emily and George Pfeil Recall Kelly Loeffler and Jeff Sprecher PREMIER BENEFACTORS Sandra and Dan Baldwin Boog and Sam Candler Ginny and Charles Brewer Chris Casey and Douglas Weiss Amanda and Chris Clare Cathy and Bert Clark Melinda and Brian Corbett Michelle and David Crosland Robin Delmer Johanna and Cathy Ellis Aimee and Nick Franz Nena Griffith Wanda Hopkins Christie and Fraser Hudgins Catherine and Rob Hutchinson

Allison and Michael Ingram Dottie and Glenn Irwin Katie and West Johnson Barb and Chuck Kowal Louise and E.T. Laird Valerie and David Love Sally and Allen McDaniel Akilah and James Mason Anne Morgan and Jim Kelley Eliza Kraft Olander and Brian McHenry Victoria and Howard Palefsky Carmen and Geoff Pope Danielle Rollins Elise and Nick Spina Sara and Paul Steinfeld Kathie and Paul Thodeson Marilynn and Carl Thoma Vinfolio Laurie and Cleve Willcoxon Diane Wisebram and Doc Jewell Gay and Kurtis Wolff Margo and Nat Woodson XS International, Inc. BENEFACTORS Kristie and Charles Abney Katy Barksdale Susan Been Carey and Doug Benham Steve Birkett Carol Anne and Jeff Brinkley Al Cochran, CFO Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc. Crystal Cox Paige and Scott Creasman Margaret and Dallas Denny Margaret and Scott Dozier Cindy and Bill Fowler Carroll and George Griffin Burch and Mark Hanson Deborah and Bill Harrison Robin and Hilton Howell

Laurie and Chad Hood Becky Jackson Mary and Neil Johnson Vicky and Baker Jones Terri and Craig Justice Jill and Kevin Hill Jane and Bert Hunecke Stacey and David Kaufman Jinny and Michael Keough Dr. William D. Knopf Joan Marmo and Joel Knox Liz and Mark Lazarus Anne and Michael Loftus Katie Marcet and Steven Marcet, MD Ken Meltzer and Dr. Carolyn Meltzer National Distributing Co. Myrna and Nick Orphan Page Powell Jennifer and Anthony Rabb Christine and Bill Ragland Patty and Doug Reid Carla and Graham Roberts Katie and Mike Russell Jerilene and Nat Slaughter Barbara and Chuck Slick Janet and Eric Slusser Dr. Scott Small Caryl and Kendrick Smith Les Stumpff and Sandy Moon Chelton D. Tanger Hugh M. Tarbutton, Jr. Marsha Taylor Patricia Todd Caroline and Jeff Tucker Jana Unterman and Dr. Marc Unterman Kate and Brandon Verner Helen and Ray Weeks Elizabeth and Chris Willett Jodi Allardice and Gavin Zeigler (as of 3/5/12)

ARTIST DINNER, OREGON DINNER, DINE AROUND DINNERS The Artist Dinner For Refined Palates and Palettes Wednesday, March 28, 6:30 p.m. (bus departs at 5:30 p.m.) The Cabin Limited Seating A Wine Auction favorite, Thomas and Vanessa Arvid will once again host an enchanting evening of art, wine, culinary adventures and elegant entertainment. Michael Browne will pair the exquisite wines of Kosta Browne with a sumptuous six course Cochon du Lait feast by Chef Joe Truex of Watershed. This celebration of the 10th Artist Dinner will be full of surprises…you just never know who may stop in for a glass of wine. To be sure the evening is unforgettable, each couple will leave with an Arvid created to commemorate this event. Transportation provided to and from Buckhead.

A Toast to Oregon’s Terroir Thursday, March 29, 7:00 p.m. Terra Terroir This evening is really all about a sense of place. Join 17 Oregon winemakers for an evening of powerful Pinot Noirs and delectable dishes from Terra Terroir, a restaurant that has been serving up a tantalizing menu with an oenophile’s wine list to match. Owners Mary and Tim Moore, long-time Wine Auction friends and supporters, are closing their restaurant to the public for this special occasion you will not want to miss. The participating list of wineries at their fabulous and new Bar Terroir includes R. Stuart & Co., Van Duzer, Trisaetum, Bergström, Adelsheim and more!

Dine Around Dinners The Cure for Curious Epicures Wednesday, March 28, times vary by restaurant This is a chance to experience Atlanta’s best restaurants as you’ve never experienced them before. Enjoy specially prepared meals by the Chefs and drink amazing wine poured by some of the world’s best winemakers who’ve been working in collaboration to make these dinners unforgettable. Your table is waiting!

Prix-fixe dinner reservations will be available at the following: BLT Steak Chef Cyrille Holota Adobe Road, Peirson Meyer 404-577-7601

Livingston Chef Zeb Stevenson Arkenstone, HUNNICUTT 404-897-5000

Sotto Sotto Chef Riccardo Ullio Lachini, The Scholium Project 404-523-6678

Iberian Pig Chef Chad Crete Peju 404-371-8800

Murphy’s Chef Ian Winslade Markham, R. Stuart & Co. 404-872-0904

Valenza Chef Matt Swickerath Cass, J. Rickards 404-969-3233

La Pietra Cucina Chef Bruce Logue Antica Terra, Skipstone 404-888-8709

Ocean Prime Chef Jason Shelley Antica Napa 404-846-0505

Woodfire Grill Chef Kevin Gillespie Bethel Heights, Van Duzer 404-347-9055

PREMIER TASTING SEMINARS First Class Wine Classes Friday, March 30, The St. Regis Atlanta These are not your average wine tastings my friends. Oh no. These are the best of the best. Delicious and rare wines poured by the experts for you to savor, compare and then brag about to your jealous friends. Earn a Masters in Merlot or a PHD in Pinot. You’ll never skip class again.

A Blind Tasting Challenge featuring 20 Oregon Wineries 11:00 a.m. This is not your ordinary seminar. In fact, we’ve never had one quite like this. Get your game face and taste buds ready! Join 20 Premier Oregon wineries for an event that is equal parts competition, class and mingling with winemakers. Teams will blind taste wines from six Oregon wineries and compete for the highest number of correct wines. Each member of the winning team wins a prize! Once the game is over, you’ll have the chance to meet the winemakers and explore the wines from 14 other Oregon wineries. The wines will span the entire range of vintages and terroirs that can be experienced in the Willamette Valley and will be a tremendous opportunity to build upon the knowledge gained in the Oregon Pinot Noir Challenge.

Discover Your Alter Ego with Château Palmer 1:00 p.m. Vintage after vintage, the wines of Château Palmer express the estate’s unique terroir, long history, and commitment to excellence. With precision and concentration, Palmer’s wines are wines of finesse, elegance and emotion that are among the pinnacle of Bordeaux wines. JeanLouis Carbonnier, US Manager of Château Palmer, will share insights into the history of this acclaimed estate and conduct a tasting of six vintages of Château Palmer and Alter Ego.

Travel to where the land ends with Torres 2:00 p.m. Some say the word Chile may have been derived from a word that means “where the land ends.” What we do know is that this South American country has a long history of winemaking, dating back to the 16th century when the Spanish conquistadores brought vines with them as they colonized the region. Miguel Torres founded his Chilean winery in 1979. Join his son, Miguel Torres, Jr., on a journey through the origins of Chilean viticulture featuring wines from Torres: 2011 Torres “Santa Digna” Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 Torres “Santa Digna” Carmenere, 2008 Torres “Cordillera” Cariñena and 2007 Torres “Manso de Velasco” Cabernet.”

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THE 20TH ANNUAL VINTNERS’ RECEPTION AND LIVE AUCTION The Ultimate Expression of The Art of Wine Saturday, March 31 Vintners’ Reception, 11:00 a.m. Live Auction, 1:00 p.m. This is it! Twenty years in the making and worth every minute! The 20th High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction is the total package. It starts with scores of wineries pouring their best into your glasses while you enjoy plates of greatness from dozens of Atlanta’s best restaurants. Then the paddles go up on lots and lots of rare and collectible wine, fabulous trips, fine art and other one-of-a-kind opportunities you can only find under the tents at the 20th Wine Auction. We welcome Special Guests of Honor, Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat, Robert Bower of the Fladgate Partnership, Miguel Torres, Jr. of Torres, and David Fischer of Ramey Wine Cellars, our Special Friend-in-Wine. Experience The Art of Wine with us! Seating for the Live Auction will be assigned. Please note your seating requests on the back of your registration form.

Thanks to our Auctioneers: Michael Davis and Ben Ferdinand of Hart Davis Hart Wine Co., Chicago

VINTNERS’ RECEPTION WINES BY 32 Winds A to Z/Rex Hill Adelsheim Adobe Road Amuse Bouche Andrew Geoffrey Antica Napa Valley Antica Terra Arkenstone Au Bon Climat B Cellars Beckstoffer Bergström Bethel Heights Bevan Cellars Big Boat Wine Co. Big Table Farm Blackbird Brittan Captûre Carte Blanche Cass Chateau Boswell Château D’Esclans Château Palmer Chehalem Cliff Lede Colgin Cellars Continuum Copain Wines Crocker & Starr Wines Croze Napa Valley D. R. Stephens Estate

Daedalus Cellars Dobbes & Wines By Joe Elyse Epoch Frank Family Vineyards Groth Gruet Hestan Hirsch Vineyards Hourglass Wine Co. J. Christopher J. Rickards Jarvis Winery Kosta Browne Laird Family Estate Lambert Bridge LIOCO Linne Calodo Long Meadow Ranch Markham Martinelli Melka Miguel Torres Chile Miner Family Mirror Wine Co. Montinore Morlet Family Vineyards Niner Wine NO Winery Numanthia Oakville Ranch ONEHOPE Wine Ovid Paul Hobbs

Peay Peirson Meyer Peju Pride Mountain Qupé R. Stuart & Co. Ramey Wine Cellars Realm Cellars Red Car Reynolds Family Winery ROCO Saxon Brown Seamus Selby Silver Oak Skipstone Soléna Estate Staglin Family Taylor Fladgate Terra Valentine The Scholium Project Thomas George Estates Tiger Mountain Vineyards Tres Sabores Trisaetum Van Duzer Vibrant Rioja Vineyard 29 Wagner Family of Wine Wente Whetstone Wine Cellars Willamette Valley ZD Wines

LAGER BY Stella Artois

SPARKLING SOFT DRINKS AND BOTTLED WATER COURTESY OF

VINTNERS’ RECEPTION GOURMET FOODS BY 4th & Swift Chef Jay Swift

Holeman & Finch Chef Linton Hopkins

Restaurant Eugene Chef Linton Hopkins

Aja Chef Marlyn Hernandez

Horseradish Grill Chef Daniel Alterman

Seasons 52 Chef Melissa Louty

Alma Cocina Chef Chad Clevenger

Iberian Pig Chef Chad Crete

Seed Chef Doug Turbush

Aqua Blue Chef John Metz and Chef Anthony Gailetta

La Tavola Chef Brent Banda

Serpas Chef Scott Serpas

Livingston Chef Zeb Stevenson

The Shed at Glenwood Chef Lance Gummere

BLT Steak Chef Cyrille Holota

Local Three Chef Chris Hall and Chef Todd Mussman

Sotto Sotto Chef Riccardio Ullio

Briza Chef Janine Falvo

Market Chef David Gross

The Café at the Ritz Carlton Buckhead Chef Todd Richards

Miller Union Chef Steven Satterfield

Atmosphere Chef Jean Marc Metairie

Canoe Chef Carvel Grant Gould Chicken and the Egg Chef Joseph Ramaglia and Chef Marc Taft Coast Chef Quentin Donnaud Double Zero Chef Chad Crete Eleven Chef Olivier Gaupin Haven Chef Stephen Herman

Murphy’s Chef Ian Winslade Ocean Prime Chef Jason Shelley One Flew South Chef Duane Nutter ONE. midtown kitchen Chef Drew VanLeuvan Parish Chef Joe Schafer Portofino Chef Paul Sidener

Southern Art Chef Art Smith The Spence Chef Richard Blais Spice Market Chef Shean Suter Sweet Grass Dairy Chef Jeremy Little Table 1280 Chef Bhavesh Patel Taqueria del Sol Chef Eddie Hernandez Terra Terroir Chef Matthew Pavlovitch TWO Urban Licks Chef Cameron Thompson Valenza Chef Matt Swickerath

AUCTIONEERS Michael Davis Our lead auctioneer from the get-go has been Michael Davis, who perhaps more than anyone else gave us instant credibility. He is now the most experienced wine auctioneer in America. He first worked as an auctioneer with Christie’s, ultimately heading the wine department. In 1993, in addition to kicking off our first High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction, Michael, with his colleague Paul Hart, founded Davis & Company which quickly became a leading auction house specializing in rare wines. In 1998, the firm was acquired by Sotheby’s, and in his first year as Senior VP and co-director of The North American Wine Department, wine sales rose 220%. In 2005, after honoring their contract with Sotheby’s, Michael and Paul joined their old friend John Hart to form Hart Davis Hart Wine Company. Those of you who are auction regulars know Michael Davis as our special hero. He has been our most stalwart supporter and advisor without whom we could not have approached our success. You know him; we love him; welcome him again.

Ben Ferdinand Vice-President, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Ben entered the world of rare and fine wine in 1993, and held a senior position at John Hart Fine Wine at the time that Michael Davis and Paul Hart joined the team and formed Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Ben has played a vital role in the rapid growth that Hart Davis Hart has achieved since its inception, and is now a Vice-President of the firm, and serves as Senior Consignment Advisor. With his insights into various facets of the wine market, Ben has cultivated relationships with important collectors around the world. Blessed with boundless energy and a refined palate, Ben is extremely knowledgeable with Bordeaux, having had extensive experience tasting the classics of the 19th and 20th Century. Along with Paul and Michael, he has considerable experience as an auctioneer. Ben first held the gavel at age 25, making him one of the youngest fine wine auctioneers of his time. Having now overseen well over 150 commercial auctions, Ben has developed a personable style that has earned him praise as one of the industry’s leading fine wine auctioneers. Outside of the auction room, Ben regularly donates his services to a number of charitable events around the United States. A native of Greenwich, CT, Ben and his family now reside on Chicago’s North Shore. When not at his desk or in a cellar, he can usually be found on the nearest golf course or with his growing family. Ben is thrilled to be returning to the High Museum Auction. The first time was momentous, as he and Michael pushed the auction’s results above the $1 million threshold for the first time.

Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. is a leader in the serious world of traditional live commercial wine auctions, private retail services, online sales and consultation at every level. Last year they topped the domestic auction market for the second year in a row, posting over $37 million in sales. Six of HDH’s seven auctions were 100 percent sold, including The Lafite Auction in March 2011, which featured the largest selection of Chateau Lafite ever offered at auction and attracted bidders from all around the globe. We thank Hart Davis Hart once again for their generosity in volunteering the services of Michael Davis and Ben Ferdinand as our ultimate auctioneers.

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS/CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE PRICING The dollar figures shown on almost all lots are sometimes an educated guess, sometimes based on commercial auctions, and in almost every instance where donors or wineries have indicated values or retail prices, the dollar figure shown by the lot is lower; in other words, more often than not, our estimates are a bargain. Bidding may begin below, and the final bid may be less than, but we hope considerably above the stated figure.

AUCTION PROCEDURES 1. Neither the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction nor Michael Davis nor Ben Ferdinand [“The Auctioneers”] are responsible for the accuracy of the descriptions of auction lots contained in the catalog. The descriptions incorporate, in some instances, materials or descriptions furnished by donors. In particular, prospective bidders should inspect wines prior to bidding and make their own judgment with reference to the quality and value of such wines. 2. A ny trips or events comprising all or part of an auction lot shall, unless otherwise specified in the catalog description, be subject to convenient scheduling by the lot donors and the successful bidder. In addition, unless otherwise specified, purchasers of events are expected to schedule the event to occur within twelve months of the auction. Attention: Some trips and events are date specific and cannot be re-scheduled. Purchasers may not transfer or resale events or trip lots. 3. A ll wine is sold on an “as-is” basis, and neither the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction nor The Auctioneers make any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to any property included in an auction lot. 4. T he Auctioneers shall have the absolute right to withdraw any auction lot, reject any auction bid, resolve any dispute with reference to any auction lot or any bid on any auction lot at any time before the fall of the hammer. No bid is valid unless acknowledged as such by one of The Auctioneers. 5. A ll wines sold at the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction are subject to the provisions of Georgia law and the regulations of the Georgia Department of Revenue. 6. Bidding on silent auction lots on March 31 shall conclude in several increments with the final segment closing approximately 30 minutes before the conclusion of bidding on the last lot of the Live Auction. 7. A ny property may be withdrawn by The Auctioneers or the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction at any time before the actual sale without any liability therefore. 8. T he Auctioneers and The High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by The Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, The Auctioneers shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, The High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction’s records shall be conclusive in all respects.

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS/CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE TAX APPLICABILITY Purchasers shall be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable on the date of sale. As a general rule, the Georgia sales tax shall apply to the full purchase price of all items included in auction lots but not to prices paid for trips or private events. All payments for auction lots shall be made to the High Museum of Art. The High Museum of Art is a division of the Woodruff Arts Center that is classified as a tax-exempt corporation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Bidders may be entitled to deduct a portion of their payments for auction lots as a charitable contribution, but each bidder should consult her or his attorney or tax advisor regarding such deductibility for state or federal income tax purposes. The High Museum of Art will provide documentation as required by law following the auction.

PAYMENT AND PICKUP 1. Payment for the Friday, March 30, silent auction lots shall be made within one hour following conclusion of the silent auction. 2. Payment for all auction lots on Saturday, March 31, (Live and Silent) shall be made within one hour following the conclusion of the Live Auction. 3. Full payment must be made prior to removal of any auction lot. 4. A ll payments must be made in cash, by cashier or certified check, or by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Company or personal checks will be accepted only upon submittal of identification and credit responsibility satisfactory to the representative of the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction responsible for accepting payment. 5. Successful bidders in the Live Auction are encouraged to pay for their lot as soon as possible. Payment for separate lots under one bidder paddle number may be combined. 6. Wines offered by a winery for future bottling must be paid for just as other lots. Arrangements for bottling and for delivery of such wines, including payment of applicable Georgia Alcohol taxes, shall be the responsibility of the bidder.

LOT REMOVAL AND/OR SHIPMENT 1. L ots purchased at the Silent or Live Auction on Saturday, March 31, must be picked up and removed by successful bidders following payment at the conclusion of the Auction on Saturday, March 31. 2. T he High Museum of Art shall not be responsible for any lots left at the auction site. 3. A wine handling company representative will be available at the Auction to lend assistance to any bidder desiring shipment or delivery of a lot. Arrangements for shipping shall qualify as pick up and removal of the lot under paragraphs 1 and 2 above of this section. 4. Shipping regulations vary from state to state, and any out of state bidder shall be responsible for compliance with the laws of the destination locality and for all shipping arrangements. 5. Bidders shall not be required to use the services of the shipping company representative at the Auction; such representative shall be present only for the convenience of the bidder.

TIPS TO BIDDERS We refer to some of these tips in our auction lot descriptions — by number. In other words, we want you to read them; they’ll help. I. We’ll spend more words in our winery lot descriptions on the people behind the wines than on the wines themselves, because in almost all cases, the wines are either outstanding or some of the best the winery has made. Don’t expect a winery to try to make friends at our auction by giving us plonk. For instance, if it’s Cabernet and you like Cabernet, you can assume it’s not only good, it’s likely very good to outstanding. II. Our trips or special events are unique, tailored for our auction, and some of our estimates for them are off the top of our head. And the lots may bring one-of-a-kind prices. Some other trips or events may be commercially available in similar form to what’s offered here, but in many instances they’re sold out and no longer available for the period described in our lot. We’ll try to be realistic in our estimates, but don’t hold it against us if we brag on what a similar lot has gone for previously. And remember, if you think you can get it directly at a better price, go for it on your own. III. Our auction draws bigger and better lots every year, and we’ve limited the number in the Live Auction. That means the Saturday Silent Auction has some terrific lots.

With those three major tips in mind, here are summaries of six more of our past tips. 1. Etched or painted bottles are sometimes works of art in themselves, and, believe us, for some reason the wine in the bottles seems to taste better because the bottles are special. 2. Look at boxes or art or “things” in the lot display. Some we haven’t seen ahead of time and can’t properly describe. 3. Remember, trips or events — unless otherwise stated — have a one-year-from-auctiondate expiration. 4. Listen to the auctioneers; they often have additional or revised information on a lot. 5. Put together a bidding group for the major events, dinners, or trips. It’ll help you compete in the bidding. 6. Check out the wines at our Vintners’ Reception; some of the wines in the auction lots will have been poured. If you don’t believe our praise, try them yourself.

A FINAL TIP AND TIP OF THE HAT We’ve bragged about him in several of our lot descriptions, but here’s another word of thanks to catalog co-author Glenn Irwin. The wine descriptions this year are more comprehensive than ever, particularly in the silent lots. Our wine gnome’s research has provided us a mini textbook on wine regions, grapes, flavors, ratings, food pairings, and historical background. Hours of work went into this; read it, learn a little, and thank the big fellow when you see him.

LIVE AUCTION Let’s begin with some mystery surprises!

Have you read the Tips to Bidders, particularly Tip 4? Listen to the auctioneers. And in this case, it’s a surprise auctioneer with a couple of mystery lots — lots of bottles — so pay attention! You may miss a bargain and a chance for a good time at your table.

A Tip of the Hat to Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat

Jim just keeps on making major contributions to our Auction’s success. You big bidders will be excited to learn that he and Au Bon Climat have given us several six-bottle verticals of 2005– 2010 Au Bon Climat Dick and Marg Denny Block G. We plan to present one of these six-packs to our Super Top bidders during our Live Auction. It’ll be a challenge for us to figure out what will qualify to be a Super Top Bidder and also a challenge to all of us to say thanks to Jim in a loud enough applause.

ALLAN DRAGONE RENE AND JIM NALLEY LOT 1 Six (750ml) bottles of 2000 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Wine in a wooden box AND three (750ml) bottles of 2003 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard PLUS one 6L bottle of 2006 Vieux Château Certan Pomerol We want to start our Live Auction with an explosive lot. We’ve done it in the past with Champagne. This year it’s with nine bottles of two huge CULT wines and a HUGE bottle of a huge wine. All to get your attention right off the block. The six Harlan Estate bottles come from Allan Dragone, chairman of Unisource, one of our Premier Corporate Sponsors for the second year. And his wine is a premier donation — 93 points from James Laube and Wine Spectator. And if Mr. Laube knows anything, he does know California Reds. The Colgin and the 6L Certan come from Rene and Jim Nalley, early auction heroes and constant supporters over the years in many, many ways. The Colgin you know as one of our Auction’s favorite wines, just as Ann is one of our favorite founding supporters. This 2003 Herb Lamb Vineyard received 94 points from Parker, who said it will last into the next decade. And the 6L bottle; well, Parker rated it 96 points and said it is one of the top wines of the vintage. AND he also said it should last at least two and a half to three more decades. As our wine gnome has written of the Harlan Estate: “So, you can sit there and drool or you can go out and get it.” And of the Colgin and the Certan: “Two stunning wines. Both deserve a place in your cellar.” Or on your table. Long lasting, but who’ll have the patience? Get us off to a great start. This is all about what we’re here for. And words of thanks to our donors for allowing us to combine their bottles for this GREAT first lot.

LOT 1 $6000

PRIDE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS LOT 2 Three large format bottles (one 5L, one 3L, one magnum) and twelve (750ml) bottles of 2008 Pride Mountain wines; all signed with the (750ml) bottles in wooden boxes Welcome co-owners Suzanne Pride Bryan and Stuart Bryan to our events. Served at The White House more than twenty-five times, featured among only twenty-two California wineries chosen for Robert Parker’s book, The World’s Greatest Wine Estates, and placing six times on the Wine Spectator’s annual Top 100 list of wines in the last ten years, the wines of Pride Mountain Vineyards justifiably belong in every serious wine collector’s cellar. This auction lot from Pride Mountain Vineyards is designed to be the centerpiece of your collection. In addition to large formats of the winery’s flagship wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it includes a representative portfolio of the mailing-list-only Reserve and Vintner Select wines. You will receive:

One 5L 2008 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

One 3L 2008 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot

One magnum 2008 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc

Three (750ml) 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Three (750ml) 2008 Reserve Claret

Three (750ml) 2008 Vintner Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Three (750ml) 2008 Vintner Select Merlot

All large formats are signed by Steve Pride, Suzanne Pride Bryan and Sally Johnson, winemaker. The Reserve and Vintner Select collections are presented in handsome branded wooden boxes and are also signed. Virtually all of these wines were rated 90–93+ points by Parker. Pride has long produced exceptional wines as noted in the lead in. You want and you need this for your cellar! A piano — and in tune!

LOT 2 $2300

TERRA VALENTINE LOT 3 Four nights at Villa Valentine for six with a private tour and tasting PLUS a six-course dinner with wine prepared by winemaker Sam Baxter, guest passes to Meadowood Resort for two days AND a signed 3L bottle of Terra Valentine’s 2008 Marriage Welcome Terra Valentine’s winemaker and general manager Sam Baxter to our events. Here is how the folks at Terra Valentine described this food, wine, and golf visit to Napa: Journey to the Villa at Terra Valentine winery located at the summit of the Spring Mountain District in Napa Valley. You will have the entire 75-acre estate at your leisure to explore the vineyards, harvest fruit in the orchard, or just take a peaceful stroll through the forest. Upon arrival, you will be treated to a private tour of the winery grounds with a tasting of the best estate Cabernets that Terra Valentine has to offer paired with artisan cheeses. Taking your choice of your favorite wines with you, you will be escorted down to your private villa overlooking the entire Napa Valley. Here you will experience an exclusive side of the Napa Valley far above the hustle and bustle of the valley floor. Prior to your visit, the friendly crew at Terra Valentine will assist you in setting up visits to many small exclusive wineries located in the Spring Mountain District as well as other parts of the Napa Valley. In addition to that, they will assist in setting up dinner reservations, spa treatments, or other activities nearby. Once you arrive, you will have no worries. While you are here, be our guests at Meadowood Resort for two full days of all access to their facilities, including golf, tennis, pools, spas, and croquet. One of the nights, Terra Valentine’s Winemaker, Sam Baxter, will show off his culinary skills by preparing an amazing feast featuring six courses paired with wines from the Terra Valentine cellar. The evening will begin with a rousing game of Petanque on the terrace before moving upstairs to enjoy the local cuisine prepared by the multi-talented Sam Baxter. This will be sure to be an evening of great food, great conversation, and of course great wine! As a reminder of the adventure waiting to happen, the winning bidder will receive a signed three liter bottle of the 2008 Marriage. Here’s your chance for a first-class, top notch, experience. Have a wonderful trip. Available from April through November only. Subject to availability. Expires one year from auction date.

LOT 3 $9000

BERGSTRÖM WINES LOT 4 Three 5L bottles of 2010 Bergström flagship wines. One each: Sigrid Chardonnay, Shea Pinot Noir and Bergström Vineyard Pinot Noir PLUS a tour, tasting and library wine dinner for up to five people at the winery in Newberg, Oregon Welcome vintner Josh Bergström back to our events. Last year, Josh Bergström attended the Auction for the first time, co-hosting a winemaker dinner and providing a great lot. This year he is upping the ante with three 5L bottles of flagship Bergström wines. Bergström is truly a family affair. You’ll enjoy their website and learning about the family — John and Karen Bergström and their five children, all involved with the winery. Josh started the winery in 1999 after returning from a postgraduate program in Burgundy with his fiancée Caroline. The accolades from the critics have been remarkable — consistent ratings in the 90s from The Wine Advocate, Burghound.com, Stephen Tanzer and Wine Spectator. No ratings are available for the 2010 but Parker rated each of the three 2009 vintage wines with 94 points. We know yields are down in 2010 vs. 2009 due to the weather (Pinots by 50% and Chards by as much as 70%), but flavors are reported to be up. Josh tells us: “The Pinot Noirs going to barrel this week are very dark in color with terrific shades of magenta-purple. The aromas are fresh like crushed cherries and black raspberries. Pinot Noir people who love wines with low alcohols but great appeal and mouthwatering acidities will really love this vintage — I just wish there was more of it.” What more could we ask under the circumstances? The tour, tasting and “open library” wine dinner in Newberg will be incredible: a casual cookout with the Bergström family and vintage treasures from their cellar. We had the pleasure of attending Josh’s winemaker dinner last year. The wines were lovely. He is very friendly and personable, and his wines speak for themselves. You will certainly be thrilled with the event. Three big bottles from a low-yield vintage. Lucky you!

LOT 4 $4000

ZD WINES LOT 5 One 3L bottle of ZD’s Abacus XIII, six (750ml) bottles of 2008 ZD 40th Anniversary Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon AND a lobster boil lunch for 10 at the winery with tour/tasting/barrel samples Welcome longtime friend and ZD President Brett deLeuze to our events. Take home a rare 3L bottle of Abacus XIII! Abacus is ZD’s ultimate premium wine, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon unlike any other produced in the world. It is a “solera-style” blend of every ZD Reserve Cabernet ever produced dating back to 1992 — nineteen consecutive vintages of 100% Napa Valley Cabernet, including ZD’s organically certified Rutherford Estate vineyard. How rare? Only 20 3L bottles were made! Curious about the Reserve Cabernet? Not to worry, six bottles of the “40th Anniversary” are included in this lot, as well! Producing world-class wines was the vision of two former aerospace engineers, Norman deLeuze and Gino Zepponi, who launched ZD Wines in 1968. At that time, there had not been a winery permit issued in Sonoma County for nearly 20 years; the permit was issued in 1969. After 10 years of producing wine as a part-time business, Norman left engineering to devote all of his time to doing what had become a full-time passion, and over the years, all of Norman and Rosa Lee’s children — Robert, Julie and Brett — have joined the winery staff. Brett deLeuze has been a constant fixture at our Auctions, year in and year out. Brett is now ZD’s president, but at our first Auction, he looked so young the APD carded him. Your lot and journey, as the winning bidder, does not end with the excellent wine. Join the delightful deLeuze family (they’ve also won awards for their cooking) for an incredible afternoon at ZD Wines in Rutherford. Tour the winery behind the scenes, and then sit down for a Lobster Boil in the Vineyard View Room overlooking the Napa Valley. As part of this fabulous tour and Lobster Boil, you will have the chance to learn if making world-class wine truly is rocket science! If you have trouble rounding up ten participants, let us know! We will be glad to fill in.

LOT 5 $5000

RED CAR LOT 6 Red Car WHOLE BARREL winemaking lot — experience as much or as little in harvesting/winemaking either Pinot or Syrah — and receive 150 custom bottles Welcome Red Car’s winemaker Carroll Kemp to our events. Become a winemaker at your own West Sonoma Coast micro-winery, and leave with an entire barrel of Pinot Noir or Syrah custom made to your specifications. Have you ever dreamed of hanging it all up, selling the house, and heading west to the pastoral serenity of vineyards and barrel rooms and long sunsets? Life as a winemaker sure is sweet, and with this lot, you can experience as much (or as little) of the winemaker’s life as you wish. From bud-break to harvest to racking the barrels, you will partner with Red Car winemaker Carroll Kemp to craft your own barrel of exceptional quality Pinot Noir or Syrah (your choice), sourced from some of the finest cool-climate vineyards in the West Sonoma Coast. You are invited to participate in the vintage as much as your calendar and travel budget allow — working alongside Carroll in the vineyards during the season, returning for harvest and crush, and tasting along the way to ensure your barrel of wine finishes exactly as you want. Or, if you prefer, Carroll can handle it all for you, from vineyard to barrel, with just a bit of direction over the phone. Either way, your barrel of extraordinary wine will yield 150 standard (750ml) bottles, equivalent to 12 and a half cases. While the cost of bottling and labeling your barrel of wine is not included in this lot (Red Car is pretty small and not that deep-pocketed!), Carroll and team can make it turnkey to create your own labels, choose your bottles, capsules, and corks, and get your barrel finished off into bottles that you will prize and enjoy sharing with family, colleagues, and friends. With wine of this impressive pedigree, you will also be greatly rewarded through carefully cellaring as much wine as you can keep from opening right away. Footnote: Bottling costs are about $30 per case. Label design costs will vary widely depending on the winning bidder’s preferences. Costs could rise if you want a fancy bottle or elaborate label printing technique. Here is your chance to find out if you REALLY want to be a winemaker or a wine drinker! It’s Priceless!

LOT 6

Circa $9750, if only you can get it for that

HIRSCH VINEYARDS HOT AND HOT FISH CLUB LOT 7 Six-course dinner for six in your home hosted by Jasmine Hirsch, prepared by Chef Chris Hastings of Hot and Hot Fish Club and paired with Hirsch Vineyard wines WITH wine to keep and gifts with dinner PLUS a tour, tasting and lunch at Hirsch Vineyards for six Welcome Jasmine Hirsch to our events. Hirsch Vineyards is recognized as one of the premier sites for Pinot Noir in the new world. David Hirsch planted his vineyard overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the Sonoma Coast in 1980, and since then it has become one of the leading sources for premium Pinot Noir grapes, providing fruit to Littorai, Williams Selyem and Kistler, among others. Since 2002, David has been producing his own estate Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from this complex, cool-weather site. In 2010, Ross Cobb joined as winemaker, bringing his experience as head winemaker at Flowers Winery. Your six-course dinner for six people will be prepared in your home by the masterful Chris Hastings of the nationally-celebrated Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham, AL. The food will be paired with the excellent wines of Hirsch Vineyards and the dinner will be hosted by Jasmine Hirsch. You will have hand-written menus created by Chris, who is an award-winning artist (Garden & Gun “Made in the South” 2010 winner). Gifts for the couples attending will include a copy of Hot and Hot Fish Club Cookbook signed by Chris Hastings, and a magnum of the very limited (only 50 cases total production) 2010 Hirsch Vineyards “Old Dodge” Pinot Noir — created exclusively for Hot and Hot restaurant. (That’s three cookbooks and three magnums total.) Finally, you will receive a private tour, tasting and lunch at Hirsch Vineyards on your next trip to wine country. Scheduling for the dinner — a Saturday in March, April, May, October or November — must be agreed upon well in advance with the chef and the winery. Chris will provide the food and arrange his travel to Atlanta; Jasmine will provide the wine and arrange her travel to Atlanta. Jasmine will provide the tour/tasting/lunch at Hirsch, which must be scheduled and agreed upon well in advance with the winery. We’ve saved menus from grand dinners in the past, but we can’t remember one hand-written and signed by the artist-chef. Be the envy of your friends and heroes with two other couples. Step up and bid this one in. This just in — Chris Hastings was just pronounced the winner of Iron Chef America — congratulations, Chris!

LOT 7

Donors suggest $2500. We think more — lots more.

QUPÉ WINE CELLARS LOT 8 Twenty-year vertical, 1990–2009, of Qupé Syrah Bien Nacido Hillside Estate PLUS the 2001 20th and the 2006 25th Anniversary Bien Nacido X Block, all in both magnums and 750ml bottles — forty-four bottles Welcome Bob Lindquist, Qupé’s owner and winemaker. Bob Lindquist, one of the original Rhone Rangers, is an initial and longtime friend and a huge supporter of this Auction. Bob has been with us since the very beginning, providing awesome lots and tremendous energy all throughout. He and his winery compatriot Jim Clendenen were our Special Guests of Honor in 1999. Most of the wines come from the Hillside Estate block and some come from the original X Block, a total of twenty-two (750ml) bottles and twenty-two 1.5 liter magnums — a 1990–2009 vertical, plus extras of the 2001 and 2006 20th and 25th Anniversary bottlings. Now, where are you going to find these wines on the open market today? Oh sure, some are out there, but many of them can only be gotten from the winery today — if they had enough to sell to you. Beautiful, food-friendly, great wine. Bob Lindquist and Qupé have been winning awards since 1982. If we had an award for loyalty, friendship and dedication to the Auction, Bob would be one of several recipients of the first batch given. Bob, thanks for all you have done and all you continue to do on our behalf! Go Dodgers!

LOT 8

Some Large Multiple of $4500

BLACKBERRY FARM COLGIN CELLARS LOT 9 Four couples for two nights at Blackberry Farm with all meals including two special dinners hosted by Ann Colgin and Joe Wender of Colgin Cellars with Mary Celeste and Sam Beall of Blackberry Farm — date specific: Friday, November 30–Sunday, December 2, 2012 Welcome Blackberry Farm’s Mary Celeste and Sam Beall and Ann Colgin, member of the Auction’s Founding Committee, and her husband Joe Wender. Celebrate all the best of Southern Hospitality and Napa Valley Red Wine when Blackberry Farm and Colgin Cellars join together to create an unforgettable experience for adventurous gourmands — a weekend at Blackberry Farm with the very best in food, wine, service and relaxation. More than 9,200 acres of farmland and private wilderness; a wine cellar that boasts more than 160,000 bottles; three days and two nights with vintner extraordinaire Ann Colgin and her husband Joe Wender. Hosted by proprietors Sam and Mary Celeste Beall, this getaway at Travel + Leisure’s #1 Resort in North America is sure to invigorate the spirit, involve all of your taste buds and provide plenty of thrilling memories. Your group will have time for leisure pursuits during the day and special dining experiences in the evening. On one evening, Sam and Mary Celeste will host guests in their private home paired with some very special selections from their personal cellar. A second dinner — set in Blackberry Farm’s Grand Award-winning wine cellar — will feature Chef Joseph Lenn, Blackberry’s Foothills Cuisine and a selection of Colgin wines from Ann’s library cellar as well as current releases, co-hosted by Ann Colgin herself, who will join guests at the table each night. Colgin Cellars has a deep-rooted passion for producing wines of great concentration, purity and depth, which defines their handcrafted red wines. Coming from extraordinary hillside vineyards, the four wines Colgin produces are unique expressions of the distinct terroirs, uncompromising viticultural practices, and meticulous technique that create wines with a profound sense of place. All of Ann Colgin’s wines have earned rave reviews in the mid to upper 90s by both Robert Parker and Wine Spectator since their first vintage in 1992. And the same can be said of reviews of Blackberry Farm, with its award-winning food, wine, country-best fly fishing programs, sporting clay course, horseback riding, hiking, etc. Your package includes: Two nights lodging for four couples in the Joe Pye Cottage, one of Blackberry’s most luxurious accommodations, offering private porches with rockers, indoor and outdoor wood burning fireplaces, full living space, complete kitchen and dining space, and four bedroom suites with large bathrooms featuring whirlpool tubs and heated floors. All meals from dinner the night of arrival through lunch the day of departure, including two unique dining experiences hosted by Sam and Mary Celeste Beall and Ann Colgin and Joe Wender of Colgin Cellars. Any time there is special; this weekend with Ann and Joe and Sam and Mary Celeste will be off the charts.

LOT 9 $20,000

CONTINUUM OVID CHAPPELLET WINERY DAVID ARTHUR VINEYARDS MONTAGNA LOT 10 A Continuum/Ovid/Chappellet/David Arthur/Montagna weekend for six on Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley WITH wine to keep Welcome Continuum principal Carissa Mondavi and Ovid winemaker Austin Peterson to our events. Come experience a fabulous weekend visit for three couples to one of the least known yet most elevated and elegant wine regions in all of Napa Valley. Begin your Pritchard Hill experience at Ovid’s rustic and peaceful guesthouses, where you can relax, swim, cook and stargaze during this weekend getaway. Start your Saturday morning with an in-depth look at Ovid Napa Valley, on the far western side of Pritchard Hill. Ovid’s team will give you and your five lucky companions a chance to tour and taste the wines of this outstanding estate. Next up is David Arthur Vineyards; for over 25 years a specialist in mountain grown reds, the Long Family will host your group for a tour, tasting and lunch at their magnificent property. Finally, you will pay a call on Montagna, a single red wine estate first established in 2001 by Bob Long. Enjoy Montagna’s wines in the afternoon light as the shadows lengthen and the Napa Valley vista unfolds far below you. On Sunday morning, begin your day on the original Pritchard Family’s estate, now Chappellet Winery, founded in 1967 by Donn and Molly Chappellet. Enjoy an exclusive tour of this breathtaking property and a tasting of some of their rare wines. Your explorations continue when you reach Tim Mondavi’s high-elevation property Continuum Estate, overlooking Oakville. Experience a fabulous personal tour of the mountain top property followed by a comprehensive tasting of Continuum over lunch. Each couple will receive a collection of 2009 wines, one from each featured winery, packaged in a special wooden box. The wines are: Chappellet Pritchard Hill; Continuum Proprietary Red; David Arthur Elevation 1147; Montagna Tre Vigneti; and Ovid Napa Valley Proprietary Red. We found no ratings for the Chappellet or the Montagna, but for the others, in order, Parker 94, Tanzer 91, and Parker 96+. Wow! Visit will take place on a mutually agreeable weekend to be determined. Transportation, accommodations and other meals not provided. Lots of great wine is made on Pritchard Hill. Here is a chance to experience and score five great ones! And, please, let us add a footnote. Molly Chappellet wrote a picture book, Gardens of the Wine Country, and if the pictures in it of her “Wild Panoramic Garden” are any indication, a visit there would be worth a trip to California.

LOT 10 $5500 36

RAMEY WINE CELLARS LOT 11 A twenty-bottle collection of Ramey wines in sizes varying from 750ml to 6L, an incredible assortment PLUS dinner for ten in your home featuring the winery Chef Paul Smith, VP of Winemaking Cameron Frey, and VP of Sales David Fischer Welcome winemaker Cameron Frey and our Friend-in-Wine David Fischer to our events. Twenty bottles, consisting of eight (750ml) bottles, seven magnums, three double magnums and two jeroboams. This is the definitive “best of” collection of Ramey wines, both Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, from their best bottlings in the first decade of the new millennium. It includes four great vintages of their Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay, universally accepted as one of the great Chardonnay vineyards in Northern California; five Cabernet Sauvignons from the Jericho Canyon Vineyard; and two verticals from Ramey’s two current prestige Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings — the first is Annum, a proprietary blend with most of the fruit coming from Schramsberg’s J. Davies Vineyard, on Diamond Mountain, and, finally, six Cabernet Sauvignon selections of the Pedregal Vineyard, which has Screaming Eagle, Phelp’s Backus and Dalle Valle as its neighbors. Instead of dinner at the winery and a trip to Healdsburg, David Fischer, winemaker Cameron Frey and winery Chef Paul Smith will all come back to Atlanta (at some mutually agreed time in the first half of 2013) and co-host an evening of great food and Ramey wines for up to 10 guests in the auction winner’s home, with bottles from the winery’s library to make the wines and the evening extra special! The Pedregal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines:

The Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay wines: 2007 in 750ml

2009 in 750ml and magnum

2006 in 3L

2008 in 3L

2005 in magnum

2007 in 750ml

2004 in 750ml

2006 in 6L 2005 in magnum

The Jericho Canyon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines:

The Annum Cabernet Sauvignon wines:

2005 in magnum

2009 in magnum

2004 in 6L

2008 in 3L

2003 in 750ml

2007 in 750ml and magnum

2002 in magnum

2006 in 750ml

2001 in 750ml

Parker has rated all of these wines except the 2009 vintage. The scores range from 93 to 96+ points, most 94 and above. A truly fabulous lot from some truly fabulous friends!

LOT 11 At least $15,000 — heck the wines alone are worth much more than $10,000!

B CELLARS DELTA AIR LINES LOT 12 A wooden boxed magnum vertical, 2006–2008, of Beckstoffer’s Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon Vineyard Reserve PLUS four nights for two at Alaska’s Talon Lodge during their winemaker dinner series — July 13–16 or July 17–20, 2012 WITH roundtrip, first class airfare from Delta Welcome B Cellars co-founder Duffy Keys, a first-timer, to our events. Do you love to go fly fishing? Have you been just about everywhere? How about Sitka, Alaska? Experience an Alaska fishing lodge that meets and exceeds all of your expectations for Alaskan vacations, including gourmet meals surpassed only by phenomenal fishing and the awe-inspiring views of Sitka, Alaska, Mount Edgecumbe and the Pacific. Your trip includes Talon Lodge for two with accommodations, fishing, meals, etc. Guests will enjoy four days of luxury lodging and Alaska fishing during B Cellars 2012 Winemaker’s Dinner Series ( July 13–16 or July 17–20). Either Jim Borsack (B Cellars co-founder) or Duffy Keys (B Cellars co-founder) will be at the lodge on the aforementioned dates to share the experience and lead the winemaker series. Guests are met at the Sitka airport where they are taken by boat to Talon Lodge’s private island. Once on the island, they are in the wonderful hands of lodge owners Gwen and Phil Younger and their capable staff. This is “the luxury Alaska fishing experience.” It is B Cellars 5th year as a winemaker series host. Everything is provided for, the best gear, top notch boats, guides — you name it. This could be the fishing experience of a lifetime. And then, there is wine. These Beckstoffer Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon Vineyard Reserve wines are Parker rated wines (92–95); each bottle will be signed by Andy Beckstoffer and B Cellars winemaker, Kirk Venge. According to the Wall Street Journal — “Andy Beckstoffer — Perhaps Napa Valley’s Most Powerful Man”…wines from his vineyards are among the most sought after in the valley. The special box will be etched with the Wine Auction 20th anniversary logo. Fine wine, fine food, fine fishing, and a fine time.

LOT 12 When was the last time YOU went fly fishing

in Alaska? $7500 is just a start — and Delta will fly you there.

PEAY VINEYARDS LOT 13 Two-night stay for up to six at Peay Vineyards Vineyard Barn House PLUS a wine dinner with library wines and a tour and tasting AND a case of 2009 mixed Peay Vineyard wines Welcome owner Andy Peay to our events. Andy Peay is at it again! He has been a great addition to the Auction in recent years, and he comes through with yet another incredible lot. Enjoy two nights for up to six people at the Peay Vineyards Barn House on the remote West Sonoma Coast. The barn sits on top of a hill with breath-taking views of the surrounding ridges and the Pacific Ocean in the distance. One evening, Rob Hunter, chef of Pangaea, will cook a four-course meal paired with library wines from Peay Vineyards’ cellar that Andy says have not moved since they were bottled (though we’ll wager they were laid down). The lot includes a tour of the vineyard with Nick or Andy Peay and an afternoon spent tasting new vintages on their front porch. Lastly, the lot includes a mixed case from the highly praised 2009 vintage, all wines that received raves and high scores from the press. Everything from 2009 that Stephen Tanzer has rated falls within 91–94 points. Date to be determined by mutual convenience. Oh, and a few people in the audience have made the trek out to Peay Vineyards in the past. You can ask them how stunning it is! We’ve seen a picture from one of the visits; it’s what you might imagine — enchantingly rustic, like a great place to make — and drink — good wine.

LOT 13 $3000 — See If You Can Get It For That!

ATLANTA CLASSIC CARS MERCEDES-BENZ OF BUCKHEAD MERCEDES-BENZ OF SOUTH ATLANTA RBM OF ATLANTA RBM OF ATLANTA — NORTH LOT 14 A twenty-four month lease on a Mercedes-Benz luxury SLK250 For the second year in a row, Mercedes-Benz USA and the Atlanta area Mercedes-Benz dealers are the Automotive Sponsor of the Wine Auction, and donating a two-year lease on a luxury Mercedes vehicle — this year, the SLK250. This is the new Mercedes-Benz SLK-class, the third generation of Stuttgart’s folding hard top sports car. The styling is tauter and more aggressive. Your car features a new 1.8L turbo direct-injection 4-cylinder engine presenting 201 horse power and more peak torque than the previous 6-cylinder. You didn’t think they would give you less did you? This is Mercedes-Benz! It will get you from 0–60 mph in 6.5 seconds and features the same top speed as the previous 6-cylinder engine. It offers new advances in the direct-steer system, electronic stability program, adaptive brakes, staggered width wheels and tires, and a whole lot more. In short, the latest in safety features, the latest in comfort, and the latest in style are yours if you place the winning bid. You don’t want to be on the outside looking in when the gavel comes down—own it for yourself. It’s a fantastic automobile from the preeminent producer of luxury vehicles. A warm welcome back and hearty thanks, Mercedes-Benz, for making another super automobile available to the Auction.

LOT 14 $25,000 — Just ask last year’s co-chair and winning bidder Michelle Sullivan how she’s enjoying her Mercedes-Benz

THE ALLISON RESORT CHEHALEM GLENN GOLF COURSE DELTA AIR LINES MARSH GUEST FACILITY PUMPKIN RIDGE GOLF ESTATE A to Z/Rex Hill Bethel Heights Dobbes Panther Creek Solena

Adelsheim Brittan Lange Ponzi Trisaetum

Antica Terra Chehalem Le Cadeau R. Stuart Van Duzer

Bergstrom Daedalus Montinore ROCO Witness Tree

LOT 15 A Tour de Force in Oregon Wine Country for six WITH golf PLUS Delta roundtrip, first class airfare—July 28 – August 4, 2012 We’re fortunate to be joined this year by a full force of Oregon vintners including Bill Hatcher, A to Z; David Adelsheim, Adelsheim Vineyard; Maggie Harrison, Antica Terra; Josh Bergstrom, Bergstrom Wines; Pat Dudley and Mimi Casteel, Bethel Heights; Robert and Ellen Brittan, Brittan Vineyards; Harry Peterson-Nedry, Chehalem; Pam Walden, Daedalus Cellars; Mary Belando, Dobbes; Rob Stuart, R. Stuart & Co.; Scott Nagle, Trisaetum Vineyards; and Marilynn and Carl Thoma and Tanna Massar, Van Duzer Vineyards. Pack up your clubs and your palate—you’re on your way to Oregon, where the golf, the Pinot Noir and the weather in August couldn’t be better. You and five others will spend a week in Oregon golfing at two of the best golf courses in the US, taste and dine at some of the best wineries in Oregon with the owner/winemakers and attend the Sunday gala tasting at the International Pinot Noir Celebration, all beginning and ending in Portland with travel throughout Oregon provided. Chehalem Glenn and Pumpkin Ridge, both located in Portland and world-renowned golf courses at which it’s impossible to get summer tee times, are yours the first week of August. You’ll prime yourself by flying in Saturday, staying at the Marsh Guest Facility and dining with winery hosts in Portland’s culinary variety-land, then wading into Pinot Noir up to your neck on Sunday, tasting Pinot Noirs from 60 of the top producers in the world at the final day of the International Pinot Noir Celebration in McMinnville in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, followed by a Plate and Pitchfork Dinner in Dundee at star Chef Daniel Mondok’s new restaurant, Paulee. Your golf march begins on Monday at either Pumpkin Ridge or Chehalem Glenn, escorted by Wild Bill Hatcher, golf-crazy co-owner of A-to-Z/Rex Hill, and Jesse Lange, equally wild and fun-loving winemaker at Lange. Rest up and dine at a nearby winery Monday night, then get ready for Tuesday which includes a balloon ride in the Willamette Valley, an Oregon sparkling wine brunch and barrel tastings at a nearby winery. Dinners are one-ups-man-ship among a close group of winery friends, both Wednesday and Thursday nights. Wednesday is another golf day with early morning tee times to avoid the heat, leaving enough time to visit several winery cellars before dinner. Thursday is a spa day followed by winery visits and a winery-hosted dinner. Friday is a wrap-up day, open to more cellar visits, shopping, museum going with dinner is finally on your own (we’ll provide suggestions, of course) and you relax again at The Allison before a Saturday morning flight. Thanks to longtime auction friends Harry Peterson-Nedry, Chehalem, and Maria Stuart, R. Stuart & Co., for putting together this fabulous lot. And cheers to Delta Air Lines for adding the airfare.

LOT 15 It’s a one-of-a-kind trip, how can you put a value on that? We’ll try at $20,000+

LOUISE SAMS AND JEROME GRILHOT JOAN MARMO AND JOEL KNOX LOT 16 Dinner for ten (plus Joan and Joel and Louise) with Jerome at the stove at his and Louise’s place — wines by the hosts One of the fun parts of writing the auction catalog is witnessing the evolution of some of our live lots and then trying to recreate for you, the reader, some of the foreplay. This one started at a party over a glass or two of wine. Joel agreed to come up with wines to counter another live lot challenge if Jerome would agree to cook a meal for ten at his and Louise’s house, to include Joan and Joel, of course. Louise agreed to be “bribed” into the dinner lot just as Joel had been “bribed” into his challenge lot (see live lot #41). As a kicker, Louise will act as sommelier and may join you at the table to make a party of 13. Jerome is well prepared for the challenge as a master chef. He met Louise while cooking an auction dinner at her house — or so the story goes, and it’s too good to refute. If he can cook well enough to win Louise’s hand, that’s recommendation enough for anyone. Joel and Joan’s cellars (plural, please) house some truly great wines, especially Pinots and Rhones. Louise and Jerome love Burgundy and Bordeaux and also have a nice cellar, so your wines for the evening should be extraordinary. And we haven’t even mentioned that, as you undoubtedly know, Joel is the purveyor of some of the finest seafood and meats for Atlanta’s and the Southeast’s top restaurants, and he has promised Jerome the best product/ingredients for the dinner. What could be better? A French chef working with top ingredients, wines from two great cellars and a beautiful sommelier. Take advantage of a bribe.

LOT 16 $5000

D. R. STEPHENS ESTATE HUNNICUTT WINERY LOT 17 A reverse vintage piano of D. R. Stephens Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley Vineyard PLUS a two-night stay for six at Meadowood Napa Valley Resort, lunch paired with wine at D. R. Stephens Estate and a tour, tasting and barrel sampling at HUNNICUTT Winery Welcome vintners Seana and Justin Stephens back to our events. The reverse vintage piano of D.R. Stephens Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley Vineyard is comprised of one bottle each: 375ml–2009; 750ml–2008; 1.5L (magnum)–2007; 3L–2006; and a 6L–2005. Parker rated these wines: 91, 90, 90, 90, 91, respectively. All of Parker’s tasting notes for the piano vintages echo his description: “The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley is a big, rich wine bursting with dark red fruit, spices, licorice and tobacco. There is plenty of depth and fleshiness in this extroverted, inviting Cabernet Sauvignon.” In 1996 Don and Trish Stephens purchased their 35-acre property on Howell Mountain Road in the Saint Helena area of the Napa Valley, and began to attain their dream of someday creating a world-class wine. Trish, an interior designer, designed and built their French-European home on a four-acre plateau above the vineyards and indigenous olive trees. She is currently planning the addition of a wine cave with a dining hall and wine library, which will hold the Estate’s legacy wines and provide a venue for large scale entertaining. Don and Trish planted the nine-acre Moose Valley Vineyard in 1996 and had their first release of their 1999 vintage D. R. Stephens Estate Moose Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in 2002. Your two-night stay at the fantastic Meadowood Napa Valley Resort is for three couples. While you are there you will enjoy lunch at D. R. Stephens Estate. Your lunch will be paired with Estate wines from current and library releases. Finally, the three couples will receive a tour, tasting and barrel sampling at HUNNICUTT Winery — the Stephens family’s new wine facility. Check to see, when making your plans, if Justin Stephens, who has made such a hit with our auction crowd, is available to act as your host; Hunnicutt just happens to be his middle name. Meadowood stay available Sunday through Thursday nights, November through August. A super lot from D. R. Stephens Estate and a big thank you to Justin and his family for their continuous support of our Auction and the High!

LOT 17 $12,000

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART LOT 18 A trip for two couples to Crystal Bridges Art Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas in a private jet accompanied by Michael Shapiro — to join the High Museum’s Director’s Circle crowd for a special opening dinner with the Louvre’s director Henri Loyrette—also including tours, lunch, brunch, and overnight accommodations—Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13, 2012 When Michael Shapiro told the High Board about the Director’s Circle trip to Bentonville and the Crystal Bridges Art Museum, his face lit up as only Michael’s can. We’ve read about this museum and heard Michael’s description and it must truly be fantastic. And add to that the special dinner on the occasion of the opening of New Frontier: Thomas Cole and the Birth of Landscape Painting in America with our Museum’s collaborative partners Musée du Louvre (Henri Loyrette, director), Terra Foundation for American Art (Elizabeth Glassman, president) and Crystal Bridges Museum (Don Bacigalupi, director). Crystal Bridges, founded in 2005 by the Walton Family Foundation, opened on November 11, 2011 to worldwide acclaim for both its architecture and its extraordinary permanent collection spanning five centuries of American paintings, sculpture and works on paper. The Director’s Circle members are privileged to be offering this opportunity— limited to just twenty-five participants at the request of our hosts. But our winning bidder will be even more privileged — far more. He or she and their party of three will depart and return via the luxury of a private jet. Board at your leisure at Peachtree Dekalb and return the same way. Private jet travel is the ultimate! Bubbles will be provided — let the fun begin. Thank you, Terry Stent, for securing the jet. This is date specific: depart Saturday morning, May 12, 2012 at 10:00 am; return Sunday afternoon about 6:00 pm. We’ve said it before: a museum tour with Michael Shapiro as your guide is a marvelous adventure in art; just imagine adding Henri, Elizabeth and Don. Leaving on a jet plane! Flying HIGH style!

LOT 18 $15,000 Should cover the jet fuel

FRANK FAMILY VINEYARDS SERPAS TRUE FOOD MEADOWOOD NAPA VALLEY DELTA AIR LINES

MICHAEL MINA FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, SAN FRANSISCO ANDREA IMMER ROBINSON

LOT 19 A Frank Family and Serpas True Food experience in San Francisco and Napa Valley for two couples WITH a five-year vertical, 2003–2008, Frank Family Winston Hill Red wine in magnum PLUS a special food and wine pairing experience with noted author and Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson AND roundtrip, first class airfare from Delta for four Welcome owner Rich Frank back to our events. Frank Family Vineyards invites two couples to experience the finest San Francisco and Napa Valley have to offer, pouring the ultimate in luxury activities into a fun-filled four-day trip to California. Two couples will start their adventure with a two-night stay at the Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco. While in San Francisco, enjoy dinner for four at the iconic Michael Mina restaurant, named Esquire magazine’s Restaurant of the Year 2011. Next, drive north to the Napa Valley and enjoy a luxurious two-night stay at Meadowood Napa Valley. Meadowood has gorgeous verdant croquet lawns, a nine-hole golf course, hiking trails, a pool, a health spa, a wine educator, quaint cottages, and a three-star Michelin restaurant. Stay at the resort the whole time, or ask Rich Frank for suggestions of his must-visit tasting rooms. While in Napa, enjoy an exclusive tour of the winery and grounds and a tasting of Frank Family Vineyards’ limited-production wines with owner and former President of Disney Studios, Rich Frank and winemaker Todd Graff. From there, you’ll drive down the Silverado Trail and navigate up the steep dirt road that leads to Frank Family Vineyards’ crown jewel vineyard, Winston Hill. Among spectacular views of the Napa Valley you’ll enjoy a sunset toast. Dinner will follow at Rich Frank’s beautiful home on the property, hosted by none other than Atlanta’s own, Chef Scott Serpas. Serpas is known for his “true food” approach to cuisine with an edge. His restaurant, Serpas True Food, has received local and national acclaim since its January 2009 debut and was named one of the 10 “Best New Restaurants in America” in 2009 by GQ magazine. And, there is more…Andrea Immer Robinson, Master Sommelier (one of only 14 women in the world to hold the title), author of the Wine Bible, and chef lives in St. Helena and will host a private food and wine pairing experience in her home. Plus, she will give each couple a set of her stemware, The One™ Stems. This will be a fun, instructive, and lively event — a nice addition!

LOT 19 It doesn’t matter what it’s worth, you know you will bid on it. $7500 PLUS Delta’s airfare PLUS the wine. Come on!

HIGH MUSEUM ATLANTA WINE AUCTION TOP TWENTY VINTNERS LOT 20 Twenty 3L bottles etched with our 2012 auction artwork from the Top Twenty Wineries of our twenty years Welcome Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat; Josh Peeples, Chateau Boswell; Ann Colgin, Colgin Cellars; Pam Starr, Crocker & Starr; Justin Stephens, D.R. Stephens Estate; Michael Browne, Kosta Browne; Andy Wilcox, Lambert Bridge; Paula Kornell, Oakville Ranch; Matt Hobbs, Paul Hobbs Winery; Bob Lindquist, Qupé; Rob Stuart, R. Stuart & Co.; Cameron Frey, Ramey; Juan Mercado, Realm; Steve Reynolds, Reynolds Family; Brett deLeuze, ZD. One of the brainstorms of our Wine Donations Committee for this 20th year Auction was to ask our Top 20 Wineries, rated by their total lot contributions’ sales over our 20 years, for a 3L bottle of their wine, etched with artwork from this year’s Auction. Here they are listed alphabetically: Au Bon Climat 2009 California Pinot Noir Isabelle

Iron Horse Vineyards 2007 Wedding Cuvee

Barbour Family Vineyards 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

Jordan Vineyard and Winery 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

Chateau Boswell and Jacquelynn 2006 Jacquelynn

Kosta Browne 2009 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Colgin Cellars 2008 Syrah (etched with Colgin label)

Lambert Bridge Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County

Crocker & Starr 2009 Premier Cabnernet Sauvignon Estate Old Vine

Oakville Ranch Vineyard 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

D.R. Stephens Estate 2006 Moose Valley Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Paul Hobbs Winery 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Qupé Bien Nacido X Block “The Good Nacido”

R. Stuart & Co. 2008 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Ramey Wine Cellars 2008 Ritchie Chardonnay Realm Cellars 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reynolds Family Winery 2006 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Robert Mondavi Winery 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Wagner Family of Wine 2010 Conundrum ZD Wines 2010 California Chardonnay

This is an honor roll of winery heroes to our Auction — all long-time participants, some all 20 years, and the source of soaring bids in Auctions past. We think you know all these folks and their wine well enough that we don’t need to extol the juice in these big, beautiful bottles — just look at their names. We learned early on at our Auction that the wineries don’t send us bad juice; they send their best. This is certainly true in a lot this prominent. And while we’ve listed our honoree donors alphabetically, we must add that the first listed, Au Bon Climat, just happens to lead the list both ways. Jim Clendenen’s auction lots over the years have sold for total bids which eclipse all others. All these folks are stars, Jim just happens to have shined brightest.

What will this go for? We can honestly say that anything short of a huge sum would surprise us. Priceless, indeed!

LOT 20 The juice, the bottles, the memories $20,000

BLACKBIRD VINEYARDS BARDESSONO NAPA VALLEY DELTA AIR LINES

MICHAEL POLENSKE AND KIM MILLER MA(I)SONRY NAPA VALLEY LEXINGTON CANCER FOUNDATION

LOT 21 Blackbird Vineyard’s Ultimate Kentucky Derby experience including four nights for two PLUS a three-year, 2006–2008, 6L hand-etched collection of Blackbird’s Illustration Proprietary Red Wine; a two-night stay for six at Bardessono Napa Valley AND a private, hosted gallery tour and tasting for six at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley WITH six roundtrip, first class tickets on Delta Welcome Blackbird’s proprietor Michael Polenske back to our events. Hold on to your fancy hats, here is the ultimate Kentucky Derby Experience! From the fabulous fashions to the potent mint juleps; from the iconic Twin Spires overlooking the homestretch to the exquisite blanket of roses; it is non-stop excitement blended with tradition! Find out why it’s called “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” — and it’s just one component of your amazing Kentucky Derby Experience! You receive: two finish line tickets for the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 2012; two tickets for the Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction and Derby on May 3, 2012; two tickets for the Kentucky Oaks on May 4, 2012; exclusive invitations to Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction Vintner Dinners on Wednesday and Friday nights; private tours of Ashford Stud and Darley Horse Farms with lunch at the Windy Corner Café; four-night accommodations at the Downtown Lexington Hilton; and transportation to all of the above events from the Downtown Lexington Hilton — and more importantly, back again. Then it’s off to Napa Valley where you’ll have overnight accommodations for three couples for two nights in spa suites, including breakfast, at Bardessono, a contemporary hotel located in charming Yountville, Napa Valley. While you are there, you will enjoy a private, hosted gallery tour and tasting for six at nearby Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley. Guests who visit Ma(i)sonry can admire or acquire art and furnishings that encompass works from 16th century European craftsmen to contemporary artists and designers, all while savoring limited production, artisan wines. Those who’ve been there tell us it’s fabulous. Wait, there’s wine too! Your three-year vertical of 6L bottles of Blackbird Illustration Proprietary Red wine in hand-etched bottles signed by winemaker Aaron Pott for you to take home. Parker rated 91, 92, 90; this blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc is completely outstanding! Parker calls them Pomerol-inspired wines from Napa Valley that are succeeding! The Kentucky Derby, Blackbird Wine, a stay at Bardessono in Napa Valley and a tour and tasting at Ma(i)sonry — what an incredible lot! It’s the chance of a lifetime. Michael Polenske goes all out with this one. We’ve skimmed the surface in our descriptions of Bardessono and Ma(i)sonry — both could take paragraphs. And you’ll want to meet Michael, too. Heck, he may be worth the trip.

LOT 21 We don’t know — megabucks — A Pile of Winning $2 Tickets! And don’t forget the Delta airfare.

WHETSTONE WINE CELLARS LOT 22 Whetstone Napa Valley Wine and Film Festival for four, a two-night stay at the White House Inn in Napa PLUS a lunch and tasting with Michelle and Jamey Whetstone at their new Chateau Welcome vintners Jamey and Michelle Whetstone to our events. Jamey Whetstone has been a hit at our Auction since his arrival in 2008, as have his wines. He’s a Charleston, SC native and he knows a thing or two about having fun and throwing a party. This time, it’s the Napa Valley Wine and Film Festival. Film. Food. Wine. Catalysts for Conversation! The Napa Valley Film Festival combines the best of independent films, artisan foods and boutique wines. Attending is about joining filmmakers and other film lovers in an immersive experience around the art of cinematic story-telling. Enjoy the festival for all five days, November 7–11, 2012; access to all film screenings; access to all Festival Panel Discussions, including access to Buick Tweet House, restricted to Patrons and Media; access to all wine tasting pavilions and the Bosch Culinary demonstration stage; access to late night Napa festivities; and the WRAP PARTY on Closing Night (as of 11 pm)! Did we hear you ask about the parties? There’s the Opening Night Gala at Robert Mondavi Winery; Tributes to Top Filmmakers and Celebrities; the Closing Night AWARDS Ceremony; and the Closing Night WRAP Party. The Gala Dinner with the directors, writers, actors, producers featured at the Napa Valley Festival 2012 will be hosted by Whetstone Wine Cellars. In your spare time, you need to work in your three course lunch and tasting of current Whetstone wines with Michelle and Jamey Whetstone at their NEW CHATEAU! And in between the events, you can rest up at your accommodations for two nights at the White House Inn, Napa Valley. From those who’ve been to Jamey’s new digs, we’re told it’s a neato, peachy-keen place. Now’s your chance to be part of the glitz and glamour of the film scene. Are you ready to party?

LOT 22 $5500 — But based on Whetstone’s history, it will probably be double that!

DAVID FISCHER LOT 23 Twenty bottles: nineteen (750ml) bottles and one magnum of extraordinarily highly rated wines PLUS an extra (750ml) bottle to make twenty-one Welcome Special-Friend-in-Wine David Fischer to our events. David Fischer goes back a long way with our Auction. Now with Ramey, formerly with Jordan, David has kept us in his sights all along and has continued to be a big help to us here in Atlanta and always, as well, on our cultivation trips to Napa/Sonoma. And thanks to him, Ramey has been a huge supporter. But here the focus is on David and what must be his extraordinary cellar. He has given us in this lot 19 (750ml) bottles and one magnum — twenty bottles to celebrate our 20 years. And what bottles they are. We list them below without comment, except for the Parker ratings, and except to observe that (1) the ’85 Groth, when first reviewed, was Parker’s first 100 point Napa cab, and (2) the average Parker ratings for these 20 wines is 95.35. Here they are — all together, seven Napa and thirteen Bordeaux. And, oh yes, one more. David said this list just had to include one Ramey; so there it is. He’s added the 2004 Pedregal (Ramey’s gem of a vineyard) Cabernet. 1984 Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Parker: 94

1985 Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Parker: 98

2001 Harlan Estate Red Wine

Parker: 100

2001 Bond Melbury Red Wine

Parker: 98+

1985 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon, magnum

Parker: 92

1986 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon

Parker: 96

1987 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon

Parker: 98

1990 Chateau Leoville Las Cases

Parker: 96

1982 Chateau Leoville Las Cases

Parker: 95+

1990 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion

Parker: 96

1990 Chateau Leoville Barton

Parker: 93+

1990 Chateau L’Angelus

Parker: 96

1990 Chateau L’Arrosee

Parker: 90

1990 Chateau Le Bon Pasteur

Parker: 91

1982 Chateau Le Bon Pasteur

Parker: 96

1986 Chateau Gruaud Larose

Parker: 96

1985 Chateau Gruaud Larose

Parker: 91

1989 Chateau Lynch Bages

Parker: 99+

1986 Chateau Talbot

Parker: 96

1986 Chateau Rauza- Segla

Parker: 96

2004 Ramey Pedregal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Thanks to an extraordinary supporter for an extra special lot of wines.

LOT 23 $7500

LAMBERT BRIDGE WINERY CHARLIE PALMER DELTA AIR LINES LOT 24 East Coast/West Coast with Lambert Bridge Winery, NY Yankees, and Charlie Palmer for four: two nights in New York City and another two nights in Healdsburg, CA at the Lambert Bridge estate guest cottage PLUS four first class, roundtrip tickets from Delta Air Lines — for your travel either to NYC or SFO Welcome Lambert Bridge partner and man out front Andy Wilcox. This bicoastal adventure involves our most favorite things — good friends, incredibly good food, sublime wine, and baseball. You and your friends will spend two nights in New York City. One evening, you will dine in the splendor that is Charlie Palmer’s East Coast gem, Aureole, beautifully situated in the spectacular Bank of America Tower. Throughout his celebrated career, Charlie Palmer has received critical acclaim for his signature Progressive American Cuisine. Palmer’s team at Aureole will host you and your group for an unforgettable meal with plenty of their favorite Lambert Bridge wines to make sure your first night is more than just a warm-up! On night two, you’ll have the privilege of 10 tickets (including parking passes) to the Yankee Owner’s Luxury Suite for the baseball game of your life. Charlie Palmer and his family have been invited and would love to join you — Charlie loves baseball and will make every effort to be in town for the game you select. Also, the folks from Aureole will join you — a form of payback for the wonderful evening you experienced the night before. We’re guessing there might be a few adult beverages and plenty of ballpark favorites to more than satisfy your cravings as you root for New York’s finest. After you recharge from your food/wine/baseball extravaganza, Lambert Bridge invites you to chill out and relax on the West Coast with a two-night stay in their newly renovated estate guest cottage overlooking their vineyards in the heart of the Dry Creek Valley. There, you’ll enjoy a private tour and tasting with Andy Wilcox and have the chance to meet winemakers Jill Davis and Jennifer Higgins as you uncork some of their latest vintages and dabble in some of this family winery’s 37-year-old library. One evening of your West Coast stay, you will experience Charlie Palmer’s culinary mastery at his West Coast Gem, Dry Creek Kitchen. Showcasing Sonoma’s bounty and firmly committed to the farm to fork movement, at least 85% of their fabulous menu is sourced from within seven miles of the restaurant. We promise some rare blends from Lambert Bridge (and who knows what other surprises) will make it to your table for this special night on the square in downtown Healdsburg. AND something to help remember this trip of a lifetime — a 3L bottle of Lambert Bridge 2007 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon signed by winemakers, Jill Davis and Jennifer Higgins. Lambert Bridge Winery’s contributions to our Auction over the years have been nothing short of stupendous. Cheers to Lambert Bridge, The New York Yankees, Charlie Palmer, and Andy for pulling this all together!

LOT 24 Huge! Once in a lifetime! What do you think? Way over $10,000!

PAUL HOBBS WINERY TIFFANY & CO. LOT 25 It’s Time to Celebrate Life with Paul Hobbs and Tiffany & Co.: 20th Anniversary Celebration in Wine Country with his/her watches PLUS three nights for two couples at the Hotel Healdsburg with a sensational Paul Hobbs Winery experience AND wine to keep Welcome Matt Hobbs and Jenifer Freebairn to our events. First, It’s About Time! Two sets of his and hers Tiffany & Co. watches from Tiffany’s Mark Collection. For her, a stainless steel strap watch, small size, with a round, white and brushed steel, layered dial, applied Roman numeral hours, silver tone railroad index hour and minute hands and a quartz movement. For him, a stainless steel strap watch, large size, with a round, white and brushed steel, layered dial, applied Roman numeral hours, silver tone railroad index hour and minute hands, date window at 3 o’clock, subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, power reserve indicator and a quartz movement. Second, It’s About Place! The two winning couples will reside for three nights at the exclusive Hotel Healdsburg featuring 45 spacious rooms and 10 magnificent suites. Guest rooms are adorned with Frette linens, work desks, complimentary wireless and include a gourmet harvest breakfast and valet parking. Beautiful gardens and lawns highlight the landscaped grounds. The Dry Creek Kitchen, creation of acclaimed Chef Charlie Palmer, features a seasonal locally sourced menu of French Progressive cuisine. The Spa offers the finest beauty and body treatments, a fitness center, 60 ft garden swimming pool & Jacuzzi. It’s no wonder that Hotel Healdsburg was named one of the “Worlds Best Hotels” (2009–2011) by Travel and Leisure Magazine. And, It’s About the Experience! You will all engage in a super unique luxury culinary foraging adventure through the Russian River Valley followed by dinner at the Paul Hobbs Winery. And, you KNOW that the dinner will be paired with Paul’s sensational wines from his various projects. The exact nature of the wine experience will vary depending on the season chosen for your extravaganza. You will need to check early with the winery to coordinate Paul’s availability to participate in your visit. To ensure that you remember this glorious event, each couple will receive a magnum of Paul Hobbs 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley — a blend of four hallmark terroirs: Beckstoffer To Kalon, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane, Hyde, and Stagecoach. The wine received 93 points by Parker. Please redeem by April 2013; Hotel stay and Paul Hobbs Winery dinner to be redeemed Sunday through Thursday only. If you could catch time in a bottle, and wishes and dreams would come true?

LOT 25 Four watches from Tiffany & Co. — $8400

Hotel stay and dinner — several thousand

Outing with Paul Hobbs at his winery — priceless! 51

BEVAN CELLARS KATIE AND WEST JOHNSON PARK 75, CHEF ROBERT GERSTENECKER LOT 26 Dinner for ten at the home of Katie and West Johnson prepared by Chef Robert Gerstenecker of Park 75 PLUS wines from Bevan Cellars AND wine to keep Welcome Victoria De Crescenzo and Russell Bevan, proprietors of Bevan Cellars, to our events. Parties at Katie and West’s house are legendary with this crowd. They have been gracious hosts for numerous Winemaker Dinners and auction lot dinners over the years. Katie is a past Co-chair and West is an active leader on the Wine Donations Committee. They are high bidders, generous donors, cheerleaders and all around champions of the Auction and the High. Some years back, the Johnsons bought an auction lot with Chef Robert Gerstenecker at Park 75, The Four Seasons, and a fast friendship was formed. An award-winning chef (and all around great guy), Robert has cooked for Katie and West in their home as well as in his own restaurant’s kitchen. For your fete, he will set up an amazing spread of small bites while he does a cooking demo. Then, he and his skilled staff will exquisitely prepare your dinner. With the feast, you will enjoy wines from Bevan Cellars with surprises from Katie and West’s cellar, too. If you pick a balmy late spring or early fall evening, our bet is that you will dine al fresco and once the stars come out, you’ll retire to the wine cellar for all kinds of discovery and more merriment. Robert Parker on Bevan Wines: “Although last year I gave superb reviews to two of Bevan Cellars’ wines, this year’s extensive portfolio was one of the revelations of my tastings. A small artisanal operation in Santa Rosa run by Russell Bevan and his partner, Victoria De Crescenzo, Bevan Cellars has assembled a stunning line-up of wines. I think the tasting notes say it all, but I can’t recommend this up-and-coming producer’s wines highly enough.” Katie and West met the folks at Bevan through friends in Napa and had a great tasting with them one afternoon in their tasting room in Napa—a picnic table behind the Oakville Grocery. For your evening, Russell Bevan will plan to pour: 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Bab’s Cuvée; 2009 Red Wine “EE”; 2009 Red Wine The Curmudgeon; 2009 Proprietary Red The Whitney; 2009 Ontogeny; 2011 Sauvignon Blanc; 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon; and, 2008 Proprietary Red Danger D. It is not unknown for Russell to bring extra wine, so along with whatever Katie and West produce, the wine will flow. The winning bidder also receives a magnum of 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon to keep. We can’t thank Katie and West enough for all they do. We know this will be a wonderful time! Are you ready? Paddles way up! Note: Blackout days do apply so please schedule in advance.

LOT 26 Who knows? What’s the limit on one of the greatest parties of the year? $5000

HIGH MUSEUM ATLANTA WINE AUCTION CO-CHAIRS LOT 27 Twenty-eight magnums from all the past Wine Auction Co-chairs Among the reasons our Auction has been so successful over the years are our co-chairs—thirtynine of them, past and present—all alive and well and all still beautiful and vivacious, which says a lot for the world of wine. Every one of our girls brought a special talent to her Auction. And one and all succeeded; every Auction has been a roaring and memorable party and a great source of friends and funds for the HIGH. Even with all the glories of their past achievements, our co-chairs have come together again to create a stupendous lot of 28 great bottles, each one in some way memorializing their Auction. We’ve often said that knowing the winemaker or associating some special event or person with a bottle of wine really does make the wine more enjoyable. Now we have 28 bottles, each with a story behind it and a host of memories to go along with it. All of the bottles are magnums; some from the vintage of the donor co-chairs; a Mondavi from the year Bob was our guest; the two bottles from Joy Sterling for the Women of Wine year. We need not go on about the wine; just see for yourselves: 1993 Cindy Fowler, Wanda Hopkins, and Helen Rieser: 2000 Qupé Syrah 1994 Nena Griffith and Lee Denny Griffith: 1997 Mondavi Reserve Cabernet 1995 Nena Griffith and Margaret Perdue Denny (see 1994 and 2002) 1996 Donna Masinter: 2003 Chateau Pavie Macquin, Bordeaux 1997 Rene Nalley and Sharon Wiggins: 1995 Chateau Lagrange, Saint-Julien 1998 Nancy Hooff and Barbara Slick: 1998 Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut 1999 Jerilene Slaughter and Cary Weems: 1999 Fiddlehead Cellars Oregon Pinot Noir, Oldsville Reserve, signed 2000 L ouise Bray and Sara Steinfeld: 2007 Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir Dundee Hills, 2001 Chateau Montelena Cabernet and 2002 ZD Cabernet 2001 Marsha Taylor, Laurie Willcoxon and Dina Woodruff: 2000 Fattoria de Pupille-Saffredi, Maremma Toscana Red Wine 2002 Margaret Perdue Denny and Margaret Denny Dozier: two magnums 1999 Iron Horse Joy! Estate Bottled Brut 2003 Sarah Goodman and Karen Parker: 2003 Quintessa Rutherford Napa Valley Red

2004 Jane Hunecke and Nancy Bryant: 2004 Flaccianello Della Pieve Dry Sangiovese 2005 K ristie Abney and Elizabeth Willett: 2005 Jacquelynn Cabernet 2006 L orri McClain and Suzanne Salmon: 2006 Chateau Palmer Margaux Red 2007 Robin Howell and Katie Johnson: 2007 Dominus Napa Valley and 2005 Ramey Cabernet, signed 2008 L iz Lazarus and Joan Marmo: 2008 Beaux Freres Estate Pinot Noir 2009 Crystal Cox and Karen Hughes: 2006 Niner Fog Catcher Paso Robles, signed and 2007 Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, engraved 2010 Michelle Edwards Crosland and Christine Ragland: 2002 Cos D’Estournel SaintEstephe Red Bordeaux 2011 L ouise Sams and Michelle Sullivan: 2003 Araujo Estate Cabernet Eisele Vineyard; 1998 Colgin Cellars Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet; 2006 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard; and 2007 Frank Family Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, signed 2012 Merry McCleary and Carmen Pope: 2007 Hartford Court Arrendell Pinot Noir and 2000 Martinelli Three Sisters Vineyard Pinot Noir

And a vote of thanks to Sara Steinfeld for gently extracting such impressive bottles from all the others—and to Paul for gently handling these beautiful bottles.

LOT 27 There’s no way of telling—at least a few thousand—but let’s show them what 20 years really means!

MIKE LUCKOVICH LOT 28 A personalized caricature by Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Mike Luckovich All Atlantans and most of the nation’s newspaper readers know Mike Luckovich’s political cartoons which appear in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. They’ll grab you. Some of you have met Mike at our Auction. Just look at him — he has a mischievous glint in his eyes; you can almost see the devilment lurking. Also lurking is some serious talent as a caricature artist — you know immediately who you’re looking at when you see the cartoon. Mike will do a pen and ink with colored felt pens, 14” x 17” and framed. He may want some photos as a guide. When your friends see a Luckovich on your wall and realize it’s you, you can say: “Oh, Mike and I are old wine-drinking buddies.” Mike enjoys our Auction. Say “hello” to him, and you’ll catch the mischief, and, by all means, enjoy a sip of wine with him.

LOT 28 $5000

CINDY FOWLER HELEN RIESER WOODIE WISEBRAM GARY DONLICK, BISTRO NIKO PETER KAISER, TWIST

WANDA HOPKINS DICK DENNY GERRY KLASKALA, ARIA CARVEL GRANT GOULD, CANOE KATHRYN KING, ARIA

LOT 29 A Founders’ Dinner by Chefs Gerry Klaskala, Gary Donlick, Carvel Grant Gould, Peter Kaiser and Kathryn King for 12 in your house or Cindy Fowler’s with “seasoned” wait staff and sommeliers This one’s a bit different, so pay attention. 1. The site should be wonderful — in the winning bidder’s home or in Cindy Fowler’s lovely abode. 2. The food should be equally wonderful or better — the best available in Atlanta on the designated night. The finest meals we have had in Atlanta have been at the hands of Gerry Klaskala, and we’ve relished them at winemaker dinners at Gerry’s Aria and also winemaker dinners in private homes with Gerry at the stove. Gerry is great all the time, but he seems to really shine when putting together special creations for a special event. And this event should be special — read on. 3. Your servers for this fabulous meal will be glamorous and well practiced, though not exactly rehearsed in events as grand as this one. Helen Rieser, Wanda Hopkins and Cindy Fowler are our Auction’s Founding Co-chairs, the gals who got us off to such a rollicking start twenty years ago. The last 20 years have been kind to them — they look, and are, as beautiful as ever, and you’ll adore them passing hors d’oeuvres, placing dishes just so — serve from the left, girls; remove from the right. 4. And for your sommeliers. Well, what could be better than the twosome who have been serving up world-class wines and world-class winemakers at our Auction for twenty years — your founding Auction Manager and our Chief Taster. Yes, Woodie Wisebram and Dick Denny will be your sommeliers, and they’ll be pouring wines from their cellars to accompany our chefs’ fare — maybe even present a challenge for accompaniment. What’s more, they’ll consult closely with our winning bidder to determine her/his preferences before breaking out their food friendly juice. 5. Not to be outdone by the HIGH profile wait staff and sommeliers, Gerry has added his own set of HIGH profile help at the stove. Can you believe Cindy’s kitchen will have room for Gerry to add Gary Donlick of Bistro Niko, Carvel Grant Gould of Canoe, Peter Kaiser of Twist and Kathryn King, pastry chef extraordinaire of his own Aria. Seeing is believing — buy this and witness the fun. So gather a group to bid high, or just go it alone and invite up to eleven other foodies for a HIGH old time with some old HIGH friends. Please schedule on a mutually agreeable night to accommodate our chefs, who will be the only ones of your talented team who actually do for a living what they’ll be doing for your party.

LOT 29 Who knows? $6000 — could it go as HIGH as $20k?

MIGUEL TORRES CHILE DELTA AIR LINES LOT 30 A spectacular week-long trip to Chile with Miguel Torres, Jr. for two PLUS roundtrip Business Elite airfare from Delta Air Lines Welcome Special Guest of Honor Miguel Torres, Jr. to our events. Board Delta Air Lines for your exciting trip to Santiago, Chile, leaving in the evening and arriving the next morning — 4,700 miles later — outside beautiful Santiago. You will then be transported into town to check into the Hotel Atton El Bosque. Award-winning Santa Digna Sparkling Wine will be waiting in your room. Rest from the long flight, swim in the pool, sightsee and go shopping during the day. Have dinner a short walk from the hotel at Miguel Torres Restaurant of Wines where Torres wines from all over the world are served. Although it is not yet confirmed, it is likely that you will be joined by someone from the winery for this occasion. The following morning, after breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to the winery at Curico. You will stay at the VIP guest house with a pool next to Miguel’s house. You will have lunch at Miguel Torres Restaurant in Curico and then receive a VIP tour of the winery. In the evening you will enjoy dinner prepared by a private chef at the guest house overlooking the vineyards. The following morning, you will tour the local vineyards in the Miguel Torres Land Rover and have a picnic lunch next to 100-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Afterwards, you return to the guest house and relax in the pool. Dinner will be outside overlooking the vineyards. On day four, travel by car to beautiful Vina Del Mar and relax at the beach. Have lunch in a seaside restaurant overlooking the ocean and then return to Santiago and relax and shop and have dinner. Rest up for your two-day cruise with Skorpios Cruise Lines which begins the next day. (Please note that the cruise must be scheduled May–August due to weather.) Your cruise ends late on the sixth day and you will return to Santiago. On the seventh and final day, you will be taken to the airport and fly back to Atlanta, again courtesy of Delta Air lines. To ensure that your memories of this fantastic vacation linger long after you return home, you will receive signed magnums of Miguel Torres wines to keep. So, there you have it. A spectacular week in one of South America’s most vibrant cities and climates — it will be a stunning vacation!

LOT 30 Certainly a lot more than $10,000, especially with Delta’s airfare

TAYLOR STUCKEY $1 million What it takes to provide quality education programs at the High every year

90,000 The record-breaking # of kids who’ve enjoyed a visit to the High so far this school year

$560,000+ What our Paddle Raise has contributed to the High Museum since 2006

$95,000 Total pledges to date for the 2012 Paddle Raise…

$200,000 Our Goal for the 2012 Paddle Raise

Taylor Stuckey was a true friend of the High — we miss him. His paddle was in the air at many of our Auctions, so we are proud to raise our paddles in honor of him. Raise your paddles High!

THE ART LOTS — LOTS OF ART Our ever-thinking Director Michael Shapiro has long wanted to enhance our Auction with more museum grade (read Grand Cru, First Growth, Reserve and Parker and Laube ratingsin-the-90s) art. For the second year he sought the help of some of our High Museum curators in gathering auction lots from seven noteworthy artists who have a relationship to the High, which he hopes will appeal to your varied tastes. We seek to indulge his fantasy of you wine-bibbers stepping up to classy art; he’s done his part in downing our top flight Cabs, Pinots and Chards over the years, so we owe it to him to pay attention to his artsy side, swallow our pride, and wave our paddles to buy something that’ll last longer and be worth more than anything in our cellars. Five of the artists are offered here and two in the Silent Auctions.

RALPH GIBSON LOT 31 Print from the series L’Histoire de France, edition 19/25, 1991, C-Type print, 16” x 20,” gift of Amy Smith Photographer Ralph Gibson, a California native who has lived in New York since 1967, is celebrated for his dedication to developing and publishing mesmerizing bodies of work around conceptual themes. This photograph comes from a series he refers to as L’Histoire de France, which has been developed over the course of more than thirty years. The project explores facets of life in France that seem to make up the essence of French culture, from the bistro table, to the Legion of Honour on the lapel of a suit, to an elegant array of glassware, as seen in this image. With the generous support of the Kuniansky family, the High’s permanent collection of photographs by Ralph Gibson has grown over the past decade into one of the most important repositories of the artist’s work in the country. And the High was pleased to showcase his work in the recent exhibition Quartet: Photography by Ralph Gibson.

LOT 31 $5000

CHIP SIMONE JACKSON FINE ART GALLERY LOT 32 Wet Bar Wall, 2006, archival pigment print, 12.5” high x 20.5” wide on a 17” x 22’’ sheet Chip Simone has been exhibiting photographs for more than four decades. He was educated in the visual arts and the history and traditions of creative photography at the world-renowned Rhode Island School of Design where he studied with American Master Harry Callahan. In 1973 he was a founding member of NEXUS, Atlanta’s first photography gallery. In 1980 his work was exhibited at the Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, NY. In 1982, he received a Photographers Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. In 1985 The French Ministry of Culture exhibited his photographs in the cities of Paris, Toulouse and Angouleme as part of the Atlanta in France cultural exchange. In 1996, Chip published On Common Ground, Photographs from the Crossroads of the New South with a forward by former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young. Chip Simone’s photographs are in the permanent collections of the High Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art in NYC, The Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., The Houston Museum of Fine Art, The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, The Worcester (Mass.) Historical Museum and the Sir Elton John Collection. This particular photograph was included in Simone’s recent exhibition, The Resonant Image: Photographs by Chip Simone, at the High Museum.

LOT 32 $3500 MARTIN PARR MAGNUM PHOTOS LOT 33 USA Atlanta The Doguroo Dog Care Centre, 2010, pigment print, 20” x 30” Internationally acclaimed documentary photographer, Martin Parr, made trips to Georgia in 2010 and 2011 as part of a Picturing the South commission that was awarded to him by the High Museum. Parr, who is known for his quirky and humorous approach to recording popular culture around the world, took the urban center of Atlanta as his focus, traveling up and down Peachtree Street each day in search of subjects. His photographs depict a colorful panorama, capturing a wide range of places and people. From yard sales to CNN, and from the Atlanta Pride Festival to this playful picture of dogs at the Doguroo day care center, his candid lens records both the commonplace and the remarkable in everyday life. “Ordinary people and ordinary things, like the local supermarket, inspire me with the same passion that leads other photographers to go to war zones” said Parr of his work. And of Atlanta, Parr remarked “It has real soul…it feels unlike any other city in the U.S.” Picturing the South will be on view this summer at the High, June 9–September 2.

LOT 33 $5700

KIKI SMITH LOT 34 Unknown, not dated, ink on Nepalese paper, 20” x 29 3/4” approximately Kiki Smith’s oeuvre explores self-portraiture to the metaphorical use of the body to address issues related to gender and identity. The human body functions as a vessel for regeneration, metamorphoses and passage from one realm to another. Smith once said “Art is something that moves from your insides into the physical world and at the same time it’s just a representation of your insides in a different form.” Through Smith’s experimental and prodigious exploration of printmaking processes and techniques, she creates mythological tales of femininity, beauty, and a connection to nature through the daily ritual of her practice to which printmaking is central and essential. Kiki Smith is one of the most influential artists of her generation and is represented in most major museum collections around the world including the High Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Centre Georges Pompidou, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Yale University Art Gallery. The High just recently presented an exhibition of her work Kiki Smith: Rituals.

LOT 34

Value to be announced

AUGUSTE-LOUIS LEPÈRE C. G. BOERNER LOT 35 Palais de Justice, View from Notre Dame, 1889, color woodcut on thin Japan paper, 7 1/2” x 11 7/8” Auguste-Louis Lepère (French, 1849–1918) was one of the most innovative and technically brilliant printmakers of late 19th-century France. He was at the forefront of the revival of woodblock printing, a phenomenon that was in part inspired by the contemporary craze for Japanese woodblock prints in Europe and the United States. Employing the dark outlines and bold areas of color and light and dark found in Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, Lepère rendered such dramatic scenes of Paris as this rare and charming color woodcut, entitled Palais de Justice. In this print the sky is lightening after a late afternoon rainstorm, and a city landmark, the Palais de Justice, looms large against the evening sky. In the foreground and middle ground, the artist depicted omnibuses and Parisians crossing bridges over the Seine River.

LOT 35 $2500

AU BON CLIMAT DELTA AIR LINES LOT 36 An Au Bon Climat experience for two couples: two-night stay at Rancho La Cuna, tour and lunch at Au Bon Climat, two dinners AND first class Delta airfare to get you there and back PLUS five 5L bottles of wine Welcome our Special Guest of Honor and the “mind behind” Jim Clendenen. Special Guest of Honor Jim Clendenen has been showing off at our High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction for every one of our twenty years. He’s missed being with us only twice. His lots have always drawn high bids, and when Jim is with us there is merriment in the air. This lot will be no exception. Here’s a capsule description. Rancho La Cuna is Jim’s “party house” place atop a hill in the heart of the Central Coast wine country, near Santa Maria. It’s convenient, comfortable and accommodating. You’ll need to get there, via directions from Jim, and then relax and enjoy California wine country lifestyle. Your tour and lunch at Au Bon Climat defies description. We’ve seen a lot of wineries but no other like Au Bon Climat. We’ve been to architectural masterpieces, warehouses, garages, caves, old houses, barns, open air structures with big steel tanks, and wineries carved in the side of a hill, but Jim’s place in the heart of Bien Nacido vineyard is different from them all. And there, after your tour, you’ll enjoy a winery lunch like no other. We’ve long loved Jim’s wines, all the multiplicity of them, but we’ve often said: “Jim’s as good a cook as he is a winemaker.” His lunch on long tables set in his winery among barrels, crates, cases and tanks — you name it — with everyone — vineyard workers, office staff, cellar rats — all in attendance and enjoying every bite and sip of what Jim has put on the table. There may be other winemakers or vineyard owners or celebrity guests — you can never tell. But we’ll promise you won’t forget the meal or the experience. On your nights out, Jim will entertain you at the Hitching Post (prominent in the movie Sideways) with fellow winemaker Frank Ostini at the stove or directing traffic, and a place called Full of Life Flatbread in Los Olivos. We don’t know that spot, but if Jim does, it must be good. He doesn’t eat or drink except first class. Oh, the wine. Five 5L bottles. Not just big, but great as well. One each: 2009 Isabelle 2009 Knox 2009 Nuits-Blanches 2009 Dick and Marg Denny Block 2007 Hildegard The Isabelle, Knox, and Dick and Marg are Jim’s Pinots, the Nuit-Blanches is a huge Chardonnay, and the Hildegard is, like Jim’s winery, different and wonderful (it’s white and really good). He means it. Let him know we do.

LOT 36

$10,000 (or multiples thereof) 61

JIM CLENDENEN, AU BON CLIMAT PARDIS AND FRANK STITT, CHEZ FONFON, HIGHLANDS BAR AND GRILL, BOTTEGA AND CAFÉ BOTTEGA THE HOTEL HIGHLAND, BIRMINGHAM COOPER-ATLANTA TRANSPORTATION LOT 37 A two-day, two-night Birmingham weekend for eight with Jim Clendenen and Frank and Pardis Stitt — food, wine, art, golf, motorcycles, accommodations and roundtrip transportation from Atlanta via Cooper-Atlanta Jim Clendenen’s live lot last year with Mario Batali went so well that we suggested to Jim that he do another one this year — maybe a little closer to Atlanta but far enough away to add a little adventure to the mix. Jim named a couple of his favorite chefs in our area, and one was Frank Stitt. When we told him that Frank Stitt is to be one of our celebrity chefs for our Friday Night Fête, the sparks began to fly, and even over the phone we could sense Jim’s creative juices flowing. And they didn’t need to flow far because Frank and Pardis, as your Birmingham hosts, may be as creative as Jim. It’s their territory, and they’ll be sure your tour is complete. Start by getting there and back, from Atlanta, via a limo bus for all eight — party anyone? Maybe Jim can join you. Once there, and maybe after a short nap, Frank and Pardis have arranged for a choice of a private tour of the Birmingham Museum of Art (Frank is a close friend of Gail Andrews, the Director), private tour of the Barber Motorsports Museum (the world’s greatest motorcycle museum), or golf at Old Overton Club. For nourishment, and additional entertainment, you can lunch at Chez Fonfon, have dinner at Highlands Bar and Grill, and lunch or dinner at Bottega, all with Jim Clendenen providing the wines and his critique of Frank’s cooking. Your overnight accommodations will be at the convenient Hotel Highland, arranged by Frank. We know you know Jim Clendenen and his wines, and we know you’ll be impressed with Pardis and Frank Stitt and how they and their four restaurants have taken Birmingham by storm. Pardis takes care of creating an inviting, warm and cozy atmosphere, and Frank presents food of varying dimensions — French, Italian, Mediterranean, with a Southern touch from local and only the freshest ingredients. While his cooking is great, he thinks the atmosphere and staff managed by Pardis have been an important part of what brings people back — again and again. Alabama roots and international flavors — a great combination. And let us assure you, probably unnecessarily, Jim has Au Bon Climat wines that will match beautifully any dandy dish. Oh, wow!

LOT 37 $10,000

STAGLIN FAMILY VINEYARD DELTA AIR LINES LOT 38 Rutherford Rendezvous for six! VIP Tours & Tastings, two dinners, a cooking class and a three-night stay at the historic Steckter House PLUS a 3L etched bottle to keep AND roundtrip, first class Delta airfare Welcome Shannon Staglin and Greg Gregory to our events. Past auction supporters, Shari and Garen Staglin, invite you to be their guests for a memorable experience on their historic 64-acre vineyard estate in Rutherford, Napa Valley. Three couples will be treated to a luxurious three-night stay in the newly designed guest suites in the Steckter House, the original homestead on the property. This 148-year-old transformed home is nestled among the vineyard where spectacular views abound. You and your guests will begin at the Staglin’s Tuscan-designed villa with a tour of their home, scene of the classic Disney Movie “The Parent Trap 2” and numerous other magazine and television documentaries. Hear the stories behind their fine art collection, and play a friendly game of Bocce ball overlooking their terraced, landscaped gardens while enjoying a glass of limited production Italian-inspired Stagliano Rosato de Sangiovese or their Salus Chardonnay. While you work up an appetite, one of Napa Valley’s local celebrity chefs will be in the Steckter House kitchen preparing to engage you in a cooking class where you’ll have a hand in preparing and learning how to create your own three-course meal. Following the cooking demonstration, venture into the Staglin’s 24,000 square foot underground caves with a glass of Estate Chardonnay while Chef finishes the preparation of your meal. Shari and Garen will serve a selection of Staglin Family Vineyard wines from their library to complement the meal and you can even take a trip with Garen into the cellar to help with the selection. After dinner, sit back and relax on the loggia, under the stars, with port and cigars before retiring to your guest suites. Awaken the next morning for a walk with Garen and Shari through the historic vineyards of the Rutherford Bench on your way to a piping hot beverage and pastry of your choice at the Oakville Grocery. If you’re visiting during harvest, plan on participating as much or as little as you’d like. Did you ever want to harvest your own basket of grapes or be part of the team on the sorting line? Well now you can! There’s more! David Abreu, Staglin’s vineyard manager for all of their 27 years, will have arranged visits to some of the other properties he manages in Napa Valley. You’ll be treated as a VIP guest at some amazing Estates. And, that’s not all! Your second evening’s dinner will be with long time High Museum supporters and former Atlanta residents Greg Gregory and Jeff Murray, where you will be wined and dined in their restored 1923 Dutch Colonial feasting on Napa Valley cuisine and vintage and cult CA wines, including the first magnum of wine Greg ever purchased, a 1995 Staglin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The winning bidder will also receive a very rare 3L etched bottle of 2008 Staglin Family Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (94 pts WS, 96 pts and Top Ten wines of the year in The Connoisseurs Guide to CA Wines) to complement even the most serious wine collectors cellar. Restrictions: Mutually agreeable date and time. Lot must be completed one year from purchase date.

LOT 38 You couldn’t duplicate it for anywhere near $6000 PLUS Delta’s flying you there and back

LOCAL THREE TRACEY HARTLEY CHARLES ABNEY ALAN CATTIER

BRIAN CORBETT SCOTT CREASMAN DICK DENNY SCOTT DOZIER

BOB FLEMING KEVIN HILL GLENN IRWIN WEST JOHNSON

JOEL KNOX TIM MOORE CHRIS SOLURI PENN WELLS

LOT 39 In honor of the 20th Anniversary Auction, Chris Hall, Ryan Turner, and Todd Mussman will host a party for 20 at Local Three featuring a legendary spread and wines donated by members of the auction’s Wine Donations Committee PLUS a painting by Tracy Hartley to commemorate this special evening WOW! What a deal! Our good friends Chris, Ryan and Todd would like to host a party for 20 at Local Three in the Bushwood private room. They will present a legendary spread — and you know that means unbelievably fabulous! Local Three’s Business Philosophy is: “People Matter Most, Local Is Priority, Seasonal Makes Sense, Authenticity Rules, Quality Governs, Delicious Trumps, Pretense Stinks, Comfort Feels Good, Appreciation Tastes Better, Prudence Sustains It All.” If you have ever been to Local Three, you know that philosophy shines through in everything they do. But did the Wine Donations Committee come up with juice good enough to match food and ambiance at Local Three? To start things off, there’s Pierre Peters Brut Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cuvée de Reserve — Parker (RP) 92. For whites, we offer 1999 Au Bon Climat Estate Chardonnay Nuits Blanches — Wine Spectator (WS) 93 and 2000 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley XX Anniversary Passant des Nuits-Blanches au Bouge — WS 92. And then, there are the reds: 2006 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard — RP 96+; 2007 Crocker & Starr Stone Place Proprietary Red Wine — RP 95+; 1997 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon — RP 98; 1998 Viader Proprietary Red Wine — WS 95; 2005 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select — RP 97; 2007 Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve — RP 95; 2002 Martinelli Russian River Pinot Noir Reserve — RP 91; 2006 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors — Tanzer (ST) 93; 2007 Sea Smoke “Southing” Pinot Noir — ST 90; 2008 Halleck Pinot Noir Three Sons Cuvée — not rated; and Red Car 2002 Amour Fou Russian River Valley Pinot Noir — WS 90. Did we mention that all of these are in magnums? And we might add — the ratings average 94!!! To top off this fantastic lot, Tracy Hartley has agreed to do a painting to go along with your Magnum Force party. He will customize it to include the theme, the bottles, the party itself, whatever the winners would like to have included in his whimsical creation. Many, many thanks to Chris, Ryan and Todd, and to Tracy. A huge salute to your Wine Donations Committee for the wine donations and all of the work they do: Scott Dozier — Chair, Charles Abney — Co-chair, West Johnson — Co-chair, Alan Cattier, Brian Corbett, Scott Creasman, Dick Denny, Bob Fleming, Kevin Hill, Glenn Irwin, Joel Knox, Tim Moore, Chris Soluri and Penn Wells. Another note: Even better than their bottles’ ratings were the members’ comments when they sent their donations. Let’s get ready to rumble!!!

LOT 39 $4000 (No way — they must have forgotten to value the wine)

ELIZA KRAFT OLANDER AND BRIAN MCHENRY LOT 40 A vertical of our Auction years — sixteen magnums, one 6L bottle and a beautiful Champagne to toast them all In our twelfth year, Michael Davis told our Chief Taster to be on the lookout for someone his partner Paul Hart had told him about. The Chief Taster got her paddle and wrote a note inviting her to sit at his table (where she was challenged by his daughter as to what she was doing there). And thus began our Auction’s love affair with Eliza. What a strong presence and influence she’s been for, now, eight years. We asked Eliza for a lot which we could pair against another for a real Auction smack down. She came up with this collection which is so outstanding we had to set it against the mighty duo of Joan and Joel. Here is a vertical celebrating our Auction, with several bottles in their original wooden cases (owc), including a big bottle for Eliza’s first year with us, 2005. 1993 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Masseto 1994 Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1996 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Antinori Solaia, owc 1998 Chateau L’Évangile 1999 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2000 Hundred Acre Cabernet Sauvignon, owc 2001 Sloan Estate Proprietary Red 2002 Verite La Muse 2003 Chateau Cos d’Estournel, owc 2004 Saxum Vineyards James Berry Vineyard 2005 Chapoutier Ermitage le Meal Blanc — 6L, owc 2006 Peter Michael Les Pavots 2007 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red 2008 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2009 TOR Kenward Family Vineyards Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 337 Taittinger 25th Anniversary Here’s what Eliza says about this lot: “I realize that it is a mish mash, however, Brian and I do drink all of these wine labels routinely, so it really is a small selection/reflection of our tastes.” Way to go, Eliza. Beat this, Joel!

LOT 40 $15,000 — Where in the world would you find them all in one place but here?

JOAN MARMO AND JOEL KNOX LOT 41 A bunch of great wines One of the fun sights in early years of our Auction was that of Joel Knox and our Chief Toaster Bob Fleming trying to outdo each other as the “most frequent under bidder.” They would drive up the bids and then stop, hoping to be outbid but just barely. Every now and then one of them might buy something he really didn’t covet, but that was the risk of the game. There are none of those unintended purchases in this lot. These are some of Joan and Joel’s prize selections bought over the years after careful study. Just read the list. From Burgundy, all 1993, all 750ml: Two bottles Domaine Dujac, Charmes-Chambertin Two bottles Domaine Ponsot Griotte-Chambertin Two bottles Domaine Leroy Les Beaux Monts, Vosne-Romanee Two bottles Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos De La Roche Two bottles Louis Jadot Beaune Clos des Ursules Premier Cru Two bottles Domaine du Comte Senard Corton En Charlemagne Grand Cru From the Rhone, all 1993, all 750ml: Two bottles Château Rayas Reserve Chateauneuf Du Pape Two bottles Guigal Cote Rotie, La Turque We all know what a Burgundy hound Joel is, and we won’t prolong this review with critiques or ratings on all his bottles, but Robert Parker’s comments on the Domaine Leroy are a must He wrote: “I will keep my tasting notes brief, recognizing that in this situation it is almost criminal to try and describe wines that may be the greatest red Burgundies I will taste in my life. As even the immodest Lalou Bize-Leroy says, these wines are “an accident of nature.” Tasting them, with their extraordinary ripeness, unctuosity, and opulence, with no hard tannin to be found, makes one think that 1993 was a completely different vintage for Domaine Leroy than it was for other Burgundians. Yes, Mama, low yields do translate into physiologically ripe fruit, concentrated wines, and exquisite quality. It goes without saying that everything in this cellar was aged in 100% new French oak (you cannot detect any oak in the wines because of their concentration), and bottled without fining or filtration — as usual. No, Cindy Crawford wasn’t sitting on my lap as I was tasting through Leroy’s 1993s, nor was I under the influence of either the effusive and persuasive Lalou Bize-Leroy or any chemical substance. My notes are mostly of academic interest since the quantities of wine produced at Domaine Leroy in 1993 are so preposterously low that only cases of certain wines are available.” My, oh my, oh my! Joel and Joan have been two of our Museum’s top supporters over the years; she’s on our High Board of Directors. We have challenged Joel to come up with something that will outdo Eliza. That’s a tall order. What do you think? Who rates the bigger bid? Just try to be the under bidder.

And Joel thinks great Burgundies and Rhones have been unappreciated at our Auction in the past. So we’re challenged to bid it up.

LOT 41

$6500

KEVIN AND JILL HILL CELIA WELCH, CORRA WINES MIMI DE BLASIO AND BRET LOPEZ, SCARECROW PAM STARR, CROCKER & STARR WINES HELEN KEPLINGER, KEPLINGER WINES DELTA AIR LINES SILVERADO RESORT LOT 42 Tickets to a Madonna concert, a two-night stay at Silverado Spa & Resort for three couples, a Women Rockstars of Wine Dinner PLUS wine to keep AND six Delta first class, roundtrip tickets Welcome Crocker & Starr winemaker Pam Starr to our events. MADONNA! Did that get your attention? First, six tickets to a Madonna concert anywhere in the USA. There are no blackout dates on the tickets, but it does have to be a concert in the U.S. The North American dates are listed online (Madonna.com) and include cities close by (New Orleans, Charlotte, D.C.) and those more distant (Seattle, Los Angeles, NYC or Chicago). Second, the winning bidder will enjoy a two-night stay at the fabulous Silverado Spa & Resort. The package is for three rooms. It includes six rounds of golf at the Silverado Resort. This package is valid for one year with no blackout dates as long as the stay occurs during a Sunday through Thursday, based on availability. Third, there are tastings and tours galore with three superstars of female wine fame. Partake in a memorable tastings at Crocker & Starr with Pam Starr; at Corra with Celia Welch; and at Keplinger with Helen Keplinger. That lineup is hard to beat! And, fourth, while you are there, the six of you will have dinner paired with wines with Helen, Celia, and Pam prepared by a female chef at a location to be determined. Fifth, there is wine to keep! There will be three (750ml) bottles of wine each from Crocker & Starr, Keplinger and Corra to be taken home by the winners. The nine bottles total will result in each couple receiving a bottle from each winery. Our thanks to Kevin Hill for putting this package together and making it available to the Auction. Now your job is to bid it up and enjoy this glamorous package. Beat the drums, would-be bidders for these Women Rockstars of Wine and Song.

LOT 42

Over $10,000, but reallyâ&#x20AC;Ś

ANTICA TERRA LOT 43 A weekend of wine and food for three couples in the Pacific Northwest curated by Antica Terra including a two-night stay in the Inn at Red Hills Welcome winemaker Maggie Harrison and winery director Nate Ready to our events. The package includes two nights at the Inn at Red Hills, centrally located in Dundee just down the street from the winery. The first day will begin with a private tasting at Antica Terra with winemaker Maggie Harrison. This tasting will include barrels from the 2011 vintage, bottled wine from both current and older vintages, and a bottle of Sine Qua Non from one of the vintages when Maggie worked there as assistant winemaker. The evening will feature a private dinner under the oak trees at Antica Terra with Master Sommelier Nate Ready and Chef Daniel Mondok. Chef Mondok is one of the rising star chefs in the Portland area. After training in prestigious bay area restaurants like the “French Laundry” and “Elizabeth Daniel,” Chef exploded onto the Portland scene as the Executive Chef at “The Carlyle.” That was followed by great success at “Sel Gris,” “Foster Burger” and “Genoa.” Nate Ready’s background includes long stints as sommelier at the “French Laundry” and Wine Director at the iconic Friulano-inspired restaurant “Frasca” in Boulder. He moved to Oregon to find a vineyard of his own where he met Maggie Harrison at Antica Terra with whom he has worked since 2009. Chef Daniel will cook a five course dinner and Nate will present the wines that most inspire the winemaking process at Antica Terra; Champagnes from Jacques Selosse and Jerome Prevost, Chablis from Francois Raveneau, the very rare white wine from Grange des Peres, Red Burgundy from Comte Liger Belair, Galardi’s Terra di Lavori, and a selection of world-class sweet wines accompanied by a selection of cheese from Steve of “Cheese Bar” in Portland. The next day will be a culinary tour of Portland. The day will start with a tour of local coffee roasters: Coava, Heart, Barista and Stumptown. That will be followed by Lunch at Olympic Provisions in the Northwest. Following lunch you will visit Portland’s best artisan brewery “Upright” and make a visit to “Distillery Row.” The day will end with a dinner at Gabriel Rucker’s “Little Bird.” That dinner will be paired with a selection of small production, “Natural Wines” from the Jura and Loire Valley. What a great trip this is! A stunning and eclectic food and wine experience!

LOT 43 $6000

PAPILLON SELECT TOURS LOT 44 Italy — six days in Veneto for ten — May 26–June 1, 2013 (Date specific; cannot be changed) We’ve written about Dennis and Ellie Sherman and Jamie Blair Gould of Papillon for twenty years. They’re some of our stalwart, every-year supporters. Papillon rents big houses or estates for six weeks in the spring and fall and then hosts up to five couples in guest quarters — each couple with its own bedroom and bath — with Ellie doing the cooking and Dennis and Jamie the guiding. And the trips have been varied, covering four different sites in France, three in Italy, and one each in Sicily and Scotland. This year, and next, it’s to Veneto and the Villa Bencontenta. The Villa is not only a beautiful and historic property on its own, it’s ideally situated for visiting the great sites of Veneto–Vicenza, a UNESCO protected architectural site and cradle of Palladio; Padova, home to Europe’s second oldest university, second largest Piazza and Giotto’s worldrenowned frescos in the Scrovegni Chapel; Verona, one of Italy’s most beautiful cities and its unbelievable amphitheatre; unique Venice; and the charming Euganean Hills. As we’ve written often, Ellie is one of the best cooks we’ve ever known, and her grandmother was Italian — she’s at home with the local fare. Dennis is a wine man and an architecture buff. He’s from Ohio, Ellie from Maryland, and they’ve lived in Burgundy now for twenty-five years. Jamie’s full-time job, when not with Papillon, is as a Rick Steve’s guide, and he is an extraordinary historian and gifted storyteller. Once you get yourself to Venice on Sunday afternoon, you’ll be met and in Papillon’s good hands until your return the following Saturday morning. All meals, except three lunches while on excursions, are included, and Ellie’s four dinners and two lunches will live in your memory of great meals. Dennis and Jamie have two vans so your party can elect to go separate ways if they please. All you’ll have to do is relax, be pampered, and enjoy your educational, food and wine adventure. The itinerary may include a tour of the estate by The Contessa Francesca dei Carraresi whose family has owned Frassanelle since the 1200’s; she’s related to the original Lords of Padova. You can sit back and relax or tour to your heart’s content with Jamie and Dennis, or explore the natural setting on your own, all the while wining and dining. Papillon in Veneto, what could be more glorious? Papillon’s Veneto weeks are sold out for all of 2012 and 2013. This week has been set aside for our Auction as a tribute to our twentieth year. The last there is — dates certain, cannot be changed. And, we might add, the twenty Veneto weeks were all booked within days of Dennis sending his email months ago to his prior Papillon visitors. Look around you and there’ll be a bunch of old auction hands who have enjoyed Papillon trips, and not just one, some more than ten.

LOT 44 $35,000

CHÂTEAU BOSWELL JACQUELYNN WINES CHEF ASHLEY CHRISTENSEN LOT 45 A Few of Our Favorite Things. An in-home dinner for eight prepared by Chef Ashley Christensen and paired with Château Boswell and Jacquelynn wines PLUS eight magnums to keep for each couple Welcome Josh Peeples and winemaker Chris Tynan from Château Boswell and Jacquelynn Wines and Chef Ashley Christensen to our events. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction, Château Boswell and Jacquelynn Wines have partnered with Ashley Christensen of Raleigh, North Carolina to craft a dinner in the winning bidder’s home that will highlight the winery’s favorite vintages paired with dishes from one of the South’s premier chefs. Dishes from Ashley’s three restaurants, Poole’s Dinner, Beasley’s Chicken + Honey and Chuck’s, will make Josh homesick for his South Carolina roots as the dinner for eight proceeds through each course of Deep South perfection. Multiple vintages of Château Boswell and Jacquelynn Wines will be plucked from the winery’s private cellar to ensure the evening has all of the “Southern Hospitality” one can possibly stand. In addition to this night of indulgence, each of the four couples will receive a selection of eight magnums that will highlight the wines of the evening. Each couple will receive one magnum each of the following 2010 vintage wines: Château Boswell Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay Château Boswell Dutton Ranch “Sebastopol Vineyard” Chardonnay Château Boswell The Voyage Russian River Chardonnay Château Boswell Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Jacquelynn Cuvee Blanc, Sonoma County — Parker Rating: 92 Jacquelynn Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon — Parker rating: 93–95 Jacquelynn Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon — Parker rating: 94–96 Jacquelynn Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville The other wines have not been rated since they are only now being released, but both Château Boswell and Jacquelynn consistently score in the 90’s with both Parker and Wine Spectator. Josh has been supplying the Auction with outstanding lots of Château Boswell and Jacquelynn wines for years. A special thanks goes to Ashley, who is chef at a Winemaker Dinner this year. What a wonderful auction lot!

LOT 45

Who knows? We think way over $10,000

ARKENSTONE VINEYARDS MARKHAM VINEYARDS OAKVILLE RANCH VINEYARDS LOT 46 Three-night stay at Markham Vineyards’ guest house for four including a tour, tasting and lunch in the cellar with Bryan Del Bondio and winemaker Kimberlee Nicholls PLUS one 3L bottle of 2008 Arkenstone Obsidian, six (750ml) bottles of 2009 Estate Sauvignon Blanc WITH a tour, tasting and lunch for up to ten at Arkenstone AND a tour, tasting and picnic lunch at Oakville Ranch with General Manager Paula Kornell, Winemaker Anne Vawter, et al. Welcome Sam Kaplan of Arkenstone, Bryan del Bondio of Markham and Paula Kornell of the Auction’s Founders Commitee and Oakville Ranch. Markham Vineyards is pleased to invite you and another couple to spend three wonderful nights in their beautiful Yountville Vineyard guest. Included is a private tour and tasting with Bryan Del Bondio, president and general manager and Kimberlee Nicholls, the winemaker, plus lunch together in Markham’s 132-year-old Stone Cellar prepared by an accomplished Napa Valley Chef. Cellar selections will be included with the lunch, including a bottle of Markham’s first vintage ever, the Markham 1978 Cabernet Sauvignon. Now that’s pretty special! (Mutually agreed upon dates. Expires two years after the auction date.) Last year was Arkenstone winemaker Sam Kaplan’s first visit to our Auction. Arkenstone Ranch is located on the Western Shoulder of Howell Mountain. The views looking down over St. Helena and northwestward down the Napa Valley are spectacular. The state-of-the-art winery is partially housed in winery caves deep underground, which allows the winery to move the fruit, during harvest, from the crush pad above to tanks below using gravity. Arkenstone produces three wines for the market: Obsidian (a Cabernet Blend), a barrel aged Sauvignon Blanc and a Syrah. All are Estate Wines. Arkenstone is providing a tour of their extensive winery caves and a walk through the vineyards. Following this there will be a sumptuous lunch paired with Arkenstone’s wines. Last year, Sam Kaplan was elated that his Sauvignon Blanc had just been designated “Best Sauvignon Blanc of 2010” by Wine & Spirits. Here are six of ’em! Rounding out this wonderful trip is a lunch at the Oakville Ranch Vineyards followed by a special cooking class. Lunch will be served in the vineyard with general manager Paula Kornell, winemaker Anne Vawter and “all the creatures.” We are sure that this lunch will be paired with some of Oakville Ranch’s great wines like their excellent Chardonnay and don’t forget their Cabernet and red blends! After lunch, you’ll journey to the home of Charles Gautreaux, former proprietor of Vanderbilt and Co., a wonderful home store that was based in St. Helena. Charles will treat you and your group to a cooking class with Paula. This will be an event you simply don’t want to miss! So, three nights, three tours, tastings and lunches AND wine to keep. You can’t really ask for more than that.

LOT 46 $4000 71

TAYLOR FLADGATE DELTA AIR LINES LOT 47 A Taylor Fladgate experience in Portugal for two including two nights in Portugal’s leading luxury hotel WITH roundtrip, international business elite airfare from Delta PLUS a bottle of the world’s oldest and rarest Port — SCION Welcome Special Guest of Honor Robert Bower. Here is a lot from one of the oldest wine regions in the world. The Fladgate Partnership oversees the famous family vineyards of Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca and Croft, the most recognized wineries for consistently producing top scoring Vintages. The Yeatman family is still involved in the production of these great Ports and they have invited a couple to visit the historic town of Oporto to experience Portugal’s most famous wines and to stay in Portugal’s leading luxury wine hotel, the Yeatman, for two nights. The Yeatman, part of the Relais & Châteaux group, with its breathtaking views over the Douro River and historic city of Oporto, combines understated luxury and stylish comfort to provide a haven for food and wine lovers and is THE place to stay for the discerning luxury traveler. Located high on the south bank of the River Douro in the historic heart of Vila Nova de Gaia, the hotel is surrounded by ancient Port lodges where Port houses such as Taylor Fladgate have stored their Port wine for over three centuries. Our Special Guest Robert Bower, 8th generation family member, will take you up to the Douro wine region by car for a tour of the wineries, finishing with a lunch at one the vineyards. You may elect to enjoy a romantic massage treatment for couples in the Yeatman’s Vinothérapie® Spa by Caudalie. In the evening the senses will be taken to new levels with a four course tasting dinner hosted by Robert at the Yeatman’s Michelin starred restaurant paired with wines chosen by chef Ricardo Costa that will finish will a classic Vintage Port. What more could you want? Delta Air Lines has supplied two round-trip business elite tickets for this flight. So, you have the tickets, the Yeatman, the tour, the lunch, the dinner, is there anything more? Well, then there is WINE! Not just any wine, mind you. The winner will receive a bottle of the world’s oldest and rarest Port — TAYLOR FLADGATE SCION. This 100 Point (Parker) very (very, very) old Tawny port dates back to 1855 when Abraham Lincoln was writing his election speeches and was made before phylloxera devastated the European wine regions requiring all vines to be grafted onto the American root stock. Think about it, the grapes were grown prior to the Civil War and the port was cask aged for more than 150 years! The precious Port was held in one family’s cellar in Portugal’s Douro Valley, with only a small quantity sold to Sir Winston Churchill. Unlike most Tawny ports which are a blend of multiple vintages, this comes from the single vintage. Scion is bottled into a hand-blown crystal decanter and presented in a handmade, 19th century-style wooden box along with a limited-edition, illustrated leather-bound book detailing the wine’s history. Only a few bottles were imported into the US. This is a wine that any wine lover would fight over to have part of their cellar.

LOT 47 It’s a piece of history. The SCION alone is worth more 72

than $3200. Double that for starters! And don’t forget the airfare.

FORT ROSS VINEYARD FREEMAN WINERY LITTORAI WINERY PEAY VINEYARDS

FAILLA WINES FREESTONE VINEYARDS MARTINELLI WINERY RED CAR

FLOWERS WINERY HIRSCH VINEYARDS PATZ & HALL SMALL VINES WINES

LOT 48 Four all-weekend passes to the West of West Wine Festival (WOW!) in Occidental, CA, August 3–5, 2012 PLUS a dozen limited-edition magnums We welcome Jasmine Hirsch, Hirsch Vineyards; Julianna Martinelli, Martinelli Winery; Andy Peay, Peay Vineyards; and Carroll Kemp, Red Car, who have contributed to this lot and are joining us for our events. As a follow up to their highly successful lot last year, the West Sonoma Coast Vintners have again donated all-access passes to this summer’s 2012 WOW! Festival (a sold-out event in 2011) in picturesque Occidental, CA and limited-edition magnums paired with tours and tastings from select member wineries. The four all-weekend passes to the West of West (WOW!) Festival on August 3–5, 2012 include (1) the Saturday morning Seminars, (2) the Grand tasting of over 30 member and grower wines — many are hard to find gems, and (3) the Saturday evening dinner extravaganza where guests have unprecedented access to member winemakers and owners. If you are still able to function after this bacchanalia, you will be hosted at private tours and tastings at the WSCV member wineries who have provided the magnums listed below. (Tours and tastings to be scheduled on mutually agreed upon dates and times.) The twelve limited-edition magnums are: 2009 Fort Ross Vineyard Pinot Noir — 92 points, Wine Enthusiast 2010 Red Car Winery The Aphorist Pinot Noir 2009 Hirsch Vineyards “San Andreas Fault” Estate Pinot Noir 2007 Flowers Winery “Frances Thompson” Estate Pinot Noir 2009 Peay Vineyards Ama Estate Pinot Noir — 93 points, Tanzer 2009 Freestone Vineyards Chardonnay Sonoma Coast — 90 points, Tanzer 2006 Small Vines MK Vineyard Pinot Noir (signed-etched Limited Edition) 90 points, Tanzer 2007 Martinelli Winery Three Sisters Vineyard Chardonnay 2009 Littorai Winery Platt Vineyard Pinot Noir — 92 points, Wine Spectator 2010 Freeman Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2010 Failla Vineyards Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2009 Patz & Hall Jenkins Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir — 91 points, Wine Spectator If you’ve met any of the folks behind these wineries at previous Auctions, you know they are a rare and entertaining bunch. Transportation not included.

LOT 48

Do you really think you can get it for $5800?

CONCENTRICS RESTAURANTS REYNOLDS FAMILY WINERY LAMBERT BRIDGE WINERY LOT 49 Private dinner for twenty at Todd Rushing and Concentric’s new restaurant “The Spence” with celebrity chef Richard Blais AND a Karma Tequila reception PLUS Steve Reynolds of Reynolds Family and Andy Wilcox of Lambert Bridge pouring their wines paired WITH big bottles to take home Welcome Steve Reynolds and Andy Wilcox to our events. California and Mexico meet Georgia! Your own private dinner at Todd Rushing’s new location for you and 19 of your closest friends or drinking buddies. Concentrics Restaurants will pair a private five-course meal in the restaurant and have two amazing wineries show up to make the evening special. Not just any restaurant, mind you, but the brand new “The Spence” which will be opening in early May. The location of the restaurant is at the corner of 5th and Spring in the old Globe space. “The Spence” will feature the magnificent cooking talents of Richard Blais. The restaurant concept is Richard’s take on American Classics. He will work out of a full display kitchen and cook out of wood burning ovens and a wood burning grill. Your evening begins with a reception that includes a tequila tasting and margaritas with Karma Tequila owner Ray McBride. Before the vino gets flowing and in true CA style, Ray, the special guest with great “Karma”....yes a tequila warm up before dinner at the bar with the owner of Karma tequila to cleanse your palate Cali style. Andy Wilcox from Lambert Bridge and Steve Reynolds from Reynolds Family will be there to pour their best wines and share great vineyard tales. Heaven only knows what great wines they will bring to showcase the occasion! If that is not enough, Andy and Steve will include a special 3L from each winery to sign at the dinner and have the guests decorate the bottles as well. The Reynolds Family 3L bottle is 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and the Lambert Bridge 3L is 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County. Dates to be mutually determined by all parties; however, Concentrics respectfully asks that the date not be set within 90 days of opening the restaurant to give them a chance to fine tune your experience for you and be at their absolute best.

LOT 49 What’s it worth to throw the first huge party

at Richard Blais’s new gig? A lot! $5000 or more

KOSTA BROWNE LOT 50 Kosta Browne proudly presents a grand piano of their wonderful 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir — Wine Spectator’s #1 Wine of the Year, an extra 3L to boot PLUS a private, VIP “personally crafted” experience for eight with Michael Browne AND three spots on the Kosta Browne mailing list Welcome winemaker Michael Browne and Sam Lando back to our events. Michael Browne and Sam Lando have been welcome and regular fixtures at our Auction for years, pouring wine, hosting winemaker dinners and serving as the Auction’s featured winery last year. Little did we know how appropriate that was! In December, James Laube and Wine Spectator announced that Kosta Browne’s 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir was Wine of the Year. While that was a thrill and great for Kosta Browne, the wine had long been sold out and was unavailable when the announcement came. BUT, KB is going to fix that for one lucky bidder! Please remember that Kosta Browne does not sell large format bottles — you can only get these extremely rare bottles in an Auction like ours. Your grand piano consists of: One 5L of the Wine of the Year One 3L of the Wine of the Year Six magnums of the Wine of the Year Twelve 750ml of the Wine of the Year Twelve 375ml of the Wine of the Year One 3L of 2009 Cap’s Crown Pinot Noir The 5L and the two 3L come with custom wooden boxes. The Kosta Browne 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir was rated 95 points by Laube, the Crown’s Gap (one of the main vineyards used in the Sonoma Coast blend) was rated 92. Kosta Browne had three wines rated at 95 points or higher from the 2009 vintage, and everything they released garnered at least 91 points, most 93 or more. And if that’s not enough, “Wait, there’s more!” KB has included a private, VIP “personally crafted” experience with Michael Browne. You can enjoy a day at the new winery! Or, spend your day visiting vineyards, or barrel tasting, and enjoy a wonderful winemaker lunch or dinner for eight with Michael Browne and the gang! The location for your unique wine experience will be the newly constructed winery in Sebastopol. The winery will work with the winning bidder to develop an unforgettable experience. And even more again, our top lucky bidder will receive three — count ’em three — exclusive spots on the Kosta Browne mailing list (you’ll move ahead of 18,000 people on the waiting list). You and seven guests are bidding on the unobtainable! Thousands of requests have been made over the last few months to acquire one bottle of the 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. This is truly a one-of-a-kind lot. Additionally, spending time with Michael and the boys in California will be nothing short of sensational. Let’s raise the roof for Michael and the Kosta Browne team. Going great guns for our Twentieth — PADDLES UP!

LOT 50

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BIG TABLE FARM LOT 51 A special day at Big Table Farm for six PLUS 12 magnums of wine to keep Welcome owners Clare Carver and Brian Marcy back to our events. This is Big Table Farm’s second year with us; they were introduced by Kristie and Charles Abney last year when they made a great and lasting impression on everyone they met. Big Table Farm is in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, about 30 miles from Portland, and is owned by Brian Marcy and Clare Carver. Brian is the winemaker and Clare is a respected artist and wine label designer, with refined tasting talent. Your special day will begin with an intimate wine tasting at the farm led by Brian focusing on the art of making vineyard designate wines. This will be followed by a walk around the farm: feed an apple to a cow, pet one of Clare’s draft horses and watch the grass grow. This lazy afternoon will flow into the evening with special guest chef David Padberg, the executive chef at Park Kitchen and a close friend of Big Table Farm. David’s long resume includes cooking at the James Beard House and holding the title of chef de cuisine for one of the top restaurants in Portland. While having several restaurants of the year awards under his belt, he also manages to stay deeply connected to his local farm community. Clare writes: “We can’t think of a more perfect chef to prepare a truly special meal from our farm. David will source your meal from our pasture, garden, woods, trees and hives. You will have a true farm to table experience thoughtfully prepared by a great chef and paired with our wines and served at our table.” Oh yes, and there is wine! In addition to the dinner, a dozen magnums of Big Table Fame wine will accompany this auction lot. We aren’t sure which wines they will be, but all of their wine snags ratings in the 90’s from Parker. If you don’t know them, check these new folks out. They are down to earth High fliers!

LOT 51 $3500

ANTICA NAPA VALLEY LOT 52 Two nights in Napa with an Antica tour, tasting and cooking for four; dinner for four at a Napa restaurant with Antica wines; an in-your-home dinner for 10 with Antica and Antinori wines; twelve (750ml) bottles of 2010 Chardonnay; a six-magnum vertical (2003–2009) of Antica 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon PLUS one 3L bottle of Antica Napa Valley 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Townsend Vineyard Welcome estate director Glenn Salva to our events. The Antinori Family has been making wine for over six hundred years, since Giovanni di Piero Antinori became part of the Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri in 1385. Throughout its long history, spanning 26 generations, the family has always personally managed the business from the offices in Florence and, today, remains entirely family owned. The Antinori Family reputation has grown throughout the centuries by making innovative, sometimes courageous choices, always with unwavering respect for tradition and the land. As well as the family’s traditional heritage of estates in Tuscany and Umbria, investments have been made in Napa Valley where their Antica Napa Valley winery is located. Start celebrating today by taking home a case of Antica’s 2010 Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon vertical (2003–2009) of Antica Napa Valley magnums (6) and to top it all off — a 3L of 2009 Townsend Vineyard, the single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Antica! Antinori then invites two couples to spend the afternoon at their Napa Valley wine estate, Antica. You will participate in a Tuscan inspired hands-on cooking lesson with Antica Winery Chef Kim Wiss and then enjoy the fruits of your labor while sipping the wines of Antica. Kim Wiss is a graduate of the Napa Valley Culinary School and trained in Florence at the Buca Lapi restaurant with Chef Luciano Ghinassi learning authentic Tuscan Cuisine. She also worked for the Antinori Family at their Procacci restaurant in Florence and is currently the Antica estate chef where traditional Tuscan cuisine is featured. Not only will you learn the tricks of the Tuscan culinary trade, you will also enjoy a winery tour and wine class hosted by Estate Director Glenn Salva. He will take you through a tasting of Antica Napa Valley wines from the 2001 through the 2009 vintages. And now that you have spent the day becoming certified Tuscan chefs, enjoy a relaxing evening at a luxurious Napa Valley Hotel which will be your NV home for two days and two nights. (Two rooms — two nights each). And, what’s more, catch this: Antica Chef Kim will prepare a multi-course Tuscan dinner for you and your nine friends in your home, featuring dishes created around the recipes of the Antinori Family that have been passed down from generation to generation. The cuisine will be accompanied by the wines from the Antinori’s Antica Napa Valley estate, as well as several wines from the Antinori’s Umbrian and Tuscan estates, such as Cervaro, Tignanello and Pian della Vigne. What a feast! To be held at a mutually agreed upon time. What a deal! You know you don’t want to miss out on this! THIS IS A GREAT LOT!

LOT 52 $13,000 77

ANDREW GEOFFREY VINEYARDS ARKENSTONE VINEYARDS D. R. STEPHENS ESTATE DAVID ARTHUR VINEYARDS HOURGLASS WINE CO. MARTINELLI WINERY REALM CELLARS RELIC WINES

4TH & SWIFT CHRISTOPHER M ARIA CINDY & GARY FIFTH GROUP RESTAURANTS HANDLER LA TAVOLA VININGS GALLERY LOCAL THREE MUSS & TURNER’S RATHBUN’S RESTAURANTS HENNESSY ROLLS ROYCE

LOT 53 A wine dinner for ten at Vinings Gallery with a $5000 shopping spree at the Gallery and test drives with a Rolls-Royce “Ghost” Gary and Cindy Handler of Vinings Gallery — one of Atlanta’s iconic art galleries — have been great supporters of our Auction over the years as benefactors, high bidders and as volunteers on our art donations committee. Join them at Vinings Gallery for an unforgettable evening of ART! Upon arrival on the evening of your event, you’ll be greeted with a special guest appearance by Rolls-Royce’s incredible “Ghost,” an exquisite modern day luxury automobile. You can “tour” the car, and then climb behind the wheel and head out for a test drive. A true work of art, this modern marvel of machinery is made completely by hand with the exception its paint — which is robotic. Hennessy Rolls-Royce friend Greg Williams will be on hand to answer any questions and tempt you with the ultimate in automobile luxury. After your high life ride, you’ll return to the Gallery for a bacchanal feast prepared by six of Atlanta’s most revered chefs. The combination as a team has probably never occurred—yet another original in this night of art! Each chef will prepare a course to pair with the equally artistic array of wines—all in magnum, these rare bottles were hand-selected to pair with amazing cuisine. Chefs for your dinner: Brent Banda — La Tavola Gerry Klaskala — Aria Kirk Parks — Rathbun’s Restaurants

Chris Hall — Local Three Todd Mussman — Muss & Turner’s Jay Swift — 4th & Swift

Wines for dinner (en magnum): Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards; Arkenstone Vineyards (one of the last inaugural magnums of 2006 Obsidian, Cabernet blend); Chateau Boswell (2010 Jacquelynn Cuvée Blanc); D.R. Stephens Estate; David Arthur Vineyards Hourglass Vineyard; Martinelli Winery (2008 Zio Tony Pinot Noir); Realm Cellars; Relic Wine Cellars (2009 Avion Pinot Noir); and definitely a few surprises. And last, but far from least—the winner of this auction lot will enjoy a $5000 shopping spree at Vinings Gallery. Select from artists like Thomas Arvid, Michael Flohr, Henry Asencio, Jaline Pol or Josef Cote. Suggestion: have a look at the Gallery’s online home (viningsgallery.com) before raising your paddle.

The fine print: Your evening must be booked well in advance and within one year of the date of the Auction. If booked early enough, it’s possible that one of the Gallery’s artists might be on hand to attend your dinner!

LOT 53

$9000

ATLANTA TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS ATLANTIC STATION LOT 54 Four Platinum Seats to all eleven sessions for the 2012 Atlanta Tennis Championships in Atlantic Station July 14–22, 2012 and much more Come see US and international stars like Andy Roddick, John Isner (you remember his marathon match at Wimbledon that spanned three days, don’t you?), and Jack Sock — to name a few. This tournament is special because it is the lead into the London Olympic Games which start on July 28th. Your package has four Platinum Seats to all eleven sessions of the 2012 Atlanta Tennis Championships. The Platinum Seats come with exclusive access into the VIP Lounge. In addition, you will receive four invitations to participate in a tennis clinic with a local professional as well as an ATP World Tour Player. Finally, one member of the group will individually perform a pre-match coin toss on Center Court. You not only get to see world championship caliber tennis, but you get to improve your game, too! The courts that will host the clinic with an ATP Player appearance will be the practice courts located walking distance from Center Court in Atlantic Station. The VIP Lounge will be conveniently located in between Center Court and Courts 1 and 2. “July summer nights in the middle of Atlanta with the skyline lights towering above along with the supportive tennis fans that always turn out here will make for one of the best stops on tour.” — Andy Roddick. Ensure that you are part of the fun and excitement. Paddles up! Thanks to Atlantic Station, our Site Sponsor, for helping secure this donation.

LOT 54 $4000

TRES SABORES ARIETTA

SPOTTSWOODE THE SCHOLIUM PROJECT

SILVERADO RESORT

LOT 55 The Tres Sabores Farina Experience — a two-night stay for two couples at Silverado Resort with a round of golf PLUS a dinner, a picnic, and vineyard experiences with the winemakers AND a 3L, seven magnums and eight (750ml) bottles of Sauvignon Blanc Welcome winemakers/owners Julie Johnson of Tres Sabores and Abe Schoener of The Scholium Project to our events. This, friends, is an eclectic experience--the Rutherford perspective from the (Wild) West Side. All four wineries make outstanding Sauvignon Blanc with grapes from the Farina Vineyard. Your wine: Four bottles of Arietta “On the White Keys”: one (750ml) and a magnum each 2006 and 2007 Three bottles of Scholium La Severita Di Bruto 2007: two (750ml) and one 3L Four bottles of Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc: a (750ml) and magnum each of 2009 and 2010 Four bottles of Tres Sabores Sauvignon Blanc: a (750ml) and magnum each of 2009 and 2010 The four wineries use somewhat different approaches for their wines. Andy Erickson of Fritz Hatton’s Arietta bottles some of his barrel fermented wine at nine months after harvest and the extended aging in magnums 20 months after harvest. Abe Schoener of Scholium Project uses huge bladder presses and oak barrels (and you should visit his website and enjoy deciphering his techniques. Spottswoode’s Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of grapes from a number of different vineyards, including their estate vineyard and Farina Vineyard. Tres Sabores (Three Friends) SB is fermented in stainless steel and previously inspired Siruge barrels then aged sur lies for six months. What wonderful and varied tasting experiences with one of the world’s great food-wine-grapes. Moreover, to better show off their ware, your four winery compatriots will add experiences on their own or together. For Arietta, you’re invited to the Hatton Victorian in St. Helena for a wide-ranging tasting of lots of Arietta wines (red included). At Spottswoode, you’re invited for a private tour and tasting. Then, Julie Johnson of Tres Sabores and Abe Schoener of Scholium, with their significant others, will host you for dinner in the ancient olive grove at Julie’s ranch with all sorts of wines over the course of the evening. Farina Vineyards will get in the act with a picnic in the vineyard with vineyard folk, including manager Joe Votek and special box lunches by Chef Carlo Farina and his parents, Theresa and Guido Farina of San Rafael Joe’s Restaurant, with Abe and Julie in attendance. Oh, yes, your Silverado Resort stay needs to be for two weeknights; it’ll be in two junior fireplace suites, with a round of golf for four included. And transportation between all venues will also be included.

Julie is fun, Abe is brilliant, the Spottswoode ladies lovely, and Fritz Hatton — well, see for yourself. Joe Votek, the Farinas, report back. They’ve done it. Now, you do it! All within a year from now, please.

LOT 55

$4000

LUC AND JODIE MORLET — MORLET FAMILY VINEYARDS LOT 56 Saveurs and Passion with Luc Morlet. A day of touring and tasting with Luc Morlet, including top wineries in Knights Valley and Napa Valley, a picnic lunch, and a multi-course dinner at Terra Restaurant including wines from the Morlet’s private cellar — all for six PLUS wine to keep We welcome Luc and Jodie Morlet back to the Auction this year. You know Luc for his great winemaking skills at such laudable wineries as Peter Michael Vineyard, Vineyard 7 & 8, and Jacquelynn—not to mention his own incredible winery. One memorable day touring and tasting with Luc Morlet, Winemaker and Proprietor of Morlet Family Vineyards. This memorable day will start with an exclusive tour of Peter Michael Winery followed by a picnic lunch at the Morlet Family Vineyard in Knights Valley, overlooking majestic Mt. St. Helena. You will then enjoy a private tasting of Morlet Family Vineyards wines at the historic Morlet Family Winery in St. Helena. The day will culminate with a special five-course dinner at the fabulous Terra Restaurant to include a selection of wines from Luc and Jodie’s private cellar. While we aren’t exactly sure what comprises that cellar, we do know that Luc and Jodie don’t believe in drinking mediocre wine. How do we know, just taste the wines he makes. As souvenirs from this wonderful day, you will take home two signed double-magnums of Morlet Family Vineyards: 2009 ‘Passionnément’ (Oakville, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon) and 2009 ‘La Proportion Doree’ (Sonoma County Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle). Both of these wines were barrel sampled by Parker and received 93–96 ratings. “One of northern California’s most talented wine producers is Frenchman Luc Morlet, who is also a consultant at Peter Michael Winery. The 2009s appear to be among the most promising wines of the vintage.” Do you really need more of a recommendation than that? Fine Print: Mutually agreed upon date (excluding the months of harvest: September, October and November). Expiration Date: March 2013. Party of six maximum.

LOT 56 $5500

KEPLINGER WINES CARTE BLANCHE LOT 57 Two-night stay for up to six on Longboat Key, a Vintner/Top Chef dinner at the Allen Longboat Key Beach House PLUS two signed magnums for each couple to keep Welcome Carte Blanche owner Nick Allen and Keplinger owner D J Warner to our events. Longboat Limousine will provide transportation to and from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Your accommodations will be at the luxurious Longboat Key Club — three Club suites with all Club amenities including two LBK renowned golf courses, two tennis centers with the new tennis expo pavilion at Harbor Side Marina, fitness with yoga and pilates, concierges, and butler and maid services. All of this for two nights for three couples. While you are there, you will receive a private chartered boat tour of beautiful Longboat Key with lunch at the historic Field Club in Sarasota. You will attend a Vintner/Top Chef Dinner at the Allen Longboat Key Beach House. Two of Tampa’s most talented French Chefs, Chef Guillome de Provence and Chef Bryce Whitlessley will go toe-to-toe a la Top Chef for your seven course pairing dinner, and the pairings will be with Keplinger and Carte Blanche wines, including the 2007 Keplinger Red Slope (Wine Spectator 93 points) and the 2008 Carte Blanche Cabernet Sauvignon (Wine Spectator 96 points). As if all this weren’t enough, each couple will receive a pair of signed magnums. There is the 2008 Carte Blanche Proprietary Red Wine, Wine Spectator 96 rated, which is made by winemaker Helen Keplinger, also of Bryant Family; and, there is 2007 Keplinger Kingpin Rows Syrah, Wine Spectator 93 rated, which is made by Luc Morlet of Morlet Family Vineyards and Vineyard 7 & 8. Suggested time of year to arrange — November 15–May 15. Due south — same time zone — great party — don’t miss it!

LOT 57 $6000

COPAIN WINES LOT 58 A Copain Russian River Valley weekend for four including accommodations at the Farmhouse Inn, a private tasting and lunch at the winery and an All-Star dinner on September 2 or December 14 featuring a special guest chef PLUS a 3L bottle of 2004 Copain Cerise Pinot Noir Anderson Valley Welcome winemaker Wells Guthrie back to Atlanta for our events. Join Copain Wine Cellars for a VIP Getaway in the heart of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. The winning bidder will receive a 3L bottle of Copain’s 2004 Cerise Pinot Noir Anderson Valley signed by winemaker Wells Guthrie. Robert Parker provided a rating of 90–92, and this is confirmed by a 91 point rating from Stephen Tanzer. In addition to this rare 3L bottle of Copain Pinot Noir, you’re invited to join Copain at the winery with four reserved seats at one of Copain’s All-Star Supper Clubs in 2012, featuring either the talents of New York City’s David Chang of Momofuku Ko on December 14 or James Beard award-winning chef Corey Lee of San Francisco’s benu on September 2. You’ll also be treated to two rooms for one night at the luxurious Farmhouse Inn, just minutes from the winery. Plus, during your trip, Copain will host you for a private tasting plus lunch at the winery. Chef David Chang of Momofuku is one of the most highly rated chefs in all of New York City, and the same can be said about Corey Lee of benu in San Francisco. You simply can’t go wrong with either one. A terrific dilemma presented by Copain—easily resolved by a bottle or two of their wine. Show Wells what fans we are!

LOT 58 $3500

SKIPSTONE VINEYARD 29 LOT 59 One-night stay at Skipstone Estate with lunch and a private tour and tasting for four, a three-pack vertical of Skipstone in a wooden box for each couple AND a cooking class for six at Vineyard 29 with their Chef Austin Gallion PLUS one magnum each of 2009 Aida Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and 2009 Vineyard 29 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon to keep Welcome Skipstone Ranch proprietor Fahri Diner and Vineyard 29’s Holly Anderson and Austin Gallion to our events. One night’s stay for four at the incredible Skipstone Estate private residence tucked in between two stunning hillsides in the mountains high above Alexander Valley among the olive trees and hummingbirds. The estate is a certified organic grower. They follow sustainable practices throughout the entire 200-acre estate that includes thirty acres of vineyards, seven of olive grove and 1.5 acre of culinary gardens and orchards. The lot includes lunch prepared by estate Chef Amy Schaefers featuring produce from the estate’s sprawling organic culinary gardens. There will be a private tour and tasting at the estate as well as barrel tasting at the Skipstone production facility at Vineyard 29. There will be two wooden three pack verticals for the winners. Skipstone’s winemaker is the renowned winemaker Philippe Melka. We know the wines will match the rest of this fabulous experience. But wait, there is much more to this fantastic lot. Vineyard 29 owners Anne and Chuck McMinn hosted our annual Cultivation Trip party there a few years ago. It’s an ultra modern winemaking facility on Highway 29 just north of St. Helena, where Vineyard 29’s own great Cabernets are made, as well as other top-end wines by enterprising winemakers who’ve not yet built their own wineries. What a place for Philippe Melka to make great wine. And Chef Austin Gallion has his kitchen there. He’s a graduate of Johnson and Wales University, with a BA in Culinary Arts and Food Writing, and he came to Napa Valley to work at La Toque before joining Vineyard 29. Vineyard 29 offers a unique package for anyone buying 10 cases or more of their wines—Chef Gallion will come to your home, anywhere in the U.S., and prepare a four-course tasting menu paired with Vineyard 29 wines for up to 20 guests. That’s not our lot here, but we mention it to give you an idea of how popular Chef Gallion is. The McMinns, Chuck and Anne, joined us for our Auction a couple of years ago. Now they invite you to join them for this really special cooking class. AND, there are two magnums of Vineyard 29’s excellent Cabernet, rated 92 and 91 points by Parker. This is a fantastic time with two fantastic groups of people! It just doesn’t get better than this.

LOT 59

$8500

PARADIGM ASSOCIATES THE ST. REGIS BAHIA BEACH, PUERTO RICO SHERATON HOTEL, PUERTO RICO PUERTO RICO HOTEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION DELTA AIR LINES LOT 60 Spectacular Puerto Rico—three-night, four-day stay for two at St. Regis Bahia Beach plus an additional day at the Sheraton Convention Center in San Juan including meals and certificates allowing you to experience any aspect of Puerto Rico you desire PLUS Delta roundtrip, first class airfare This is a spectacular trip for two to Puerto Rico brought to us through Michael Davis and his good friend Guillermo Ramis. You will have the ability to work directly with Angelica Lenox, Director of Sales & Marketing for the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, to customize this trip to suit your tastes. You know it will be spectacular if you help design it! The package includes a certificate for a three-night and four-day stay, double occupancy, at the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico, subject to the usual blackout periods and to availability at time of reservation. Additionally, you will receive a certificate for a one-night stay at the Sheraton Convention Center in San Juan, double occupancy: the Sheraton stay is so you can have a convenient one day stay in the San Juan metro area from which to explore Old San Juan, the Bacardi Rum Plant and the Puerto Rico Museum of Art, among others, plus having the opportunity to dine at one of San Juan’s top restaurants. This is wise because Bahia Beach is 45 minutes away by car from San Juan. While at the St. Regis Bahia Beach, you will enjoy one dinner at Fern Restaurant in the Resort. The St. Regis will add at least three very good bottles of wine from their personal cellar to make your meal extra special and memorable. Working with Angelica, you can receive other certificates for VIP guided tours to visit the Puerto Rican Parrot Recovery Program, the Bacardi Rum plant and Old San Juan. Additional tours such as conducted visits to the Ponce Museum or the Puerto Rico Museum of Art can be provided according to the experiences the winner would like to have during their visit. The Puerto Rican Parrot Recovery Program is a very special visit. This important program was initiated after Hurricane Hugo destroyed a significant part of the Parrots’ habitat in the Rain Forest and drove many out to sea and death. Only 14 Parrots were left in the wild at that time. Today approximately 400 parrots exist thanks in great part to this program. The Puerto Rican Parrot is considered one of the 10 rarest birds in the world. The Parrot tour must take place on a weekday (Monday–Friday) that is not a holiday. But, truly, the choice is yours. The trip can be customized, too. If you like coffee, you can take a tour of a coffee hacienda. If you like cigars, they know the top cigar maker in Puerto Rico and can arrange a tour of the factory. If you like scuba diving, that can be arranged, too. Or golf? How about a round of golf at the Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Signature Golf Course? The options are only limited by your imagination! All that is necessary is to plan ahead and work with Angelica to make it happen. What a fabulous opportunity to tour Puerto Rico in total luxury and elegance!

LOT 60

It’s priceless!

MERRY MCCLEARY THE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF NEWPORT COUNTY

MITCH SUZAN JOHN CARLOS

LOT 61 A three-night stay for two in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts with all the trimmings — a driver/butler, lunches and dinners, mucho wine, golf, kayaking, VIP tour of the Newport Mansions, visit to the Tennis Hall of Fame, accommodations at The Mattapoisett Inn and more wine Here is your chance to EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY. Co-chair Merry McCleary has thrown in this wonderful three-day visit to historic Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, a place near and dear to her heart, to show you how. Here’s our outline: Accommodations. The Mattapoisett Inn, a quaint bed and breakfast across from the beach — the breakfast is amazing, a beautiful spread on the porch each morning. Food. One night at a local favorite restaurant; seafood and wine. A party with locals; lobster will abound. Dinner at the Bay Club’s lovely clubhouse. Chowder and lobster roll lunch on the beach. Lunch at the famous Black Pearl restaurant on the harbor. Wine. Two cases provided by Merry McCleary and John Carlos for wherever you go; at lunch, on the beach, at the Inn, at dinner, on your wine cruise. If any is left over, it’ll be delivered to you at home. Outings. Golf at the Bay Club; two Breakers Plus passes for two tours, one for The Breakers, the largest mansion, the other for another house of your choice — no blackout dates or restrictions or advance registration required; two passes to the Tennis Hall of Fame; a private beach with chairs, umbrellas, beach towels — all arranged by your butler, and kayaks at the water’s edge (wine, of course); a boat will pick you up on the beach for a harbor wine cruise; kayaking adjoining ponds and marshes; even a cliff walk if you’re up to it. Merry will be there on your weekend, helped by her brother Mitch Suzan, to see to all the details so that you can make MERRY to your heart’s content. You get to Providence where you’ll be met, and from then on, everything will be taken care of for you with no worries. Ask Merry the dress code and schedule well ahead to accommodate the players and then let it happen. A delightfully different and appealing lot — an adventure! Thank you, Merry!

LOT 61

$5000 and then some

J CHRISTOPHER WINES LOT 62 An Oregon Wine Country Weekend for four including airfare, three night’s lodging, meals and ground transportation Welcome J. Christopher’s winemaker Jay Somers, a first-timer, to our events. Join J. Christopher Wines, one of Oregon’s premier artisanal wineries, for a weekend of wine indulgence in the picturesque Willamette Valley. The winery is located on Chehalem Mountain, and its wines are handcrafted in small lots, sourced from some of the best vineyards in Oregon. In 2010, winemaker Jay Somers formed a partnership with Ernst Loosen, of Germany’s famed Dr. Loosen estate, to plant vineyards and build a new winery on a 40-acre hilltop in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. Jay invites you come enjoy a fun-filled long weekend (Thursday to Sunday) in Oregon Wine Country. You will be greeted upon arrival in Portland — your airfare is included — and transported to the small town of Dundee, in the heart of wine country, where stylish accommodations for two couples are reserved at The Inn at Red Hills. After settling in, stroll downstairs to enjoy the culinary creativity of renowned Portland chef, Daniel Mondok, at the Inn’s Farm to Fork restaurant, paired with a decadent selection of wines from J. Christopher and Dr. Loosen. Day two will begin with a tour of some of the most stunning vineyard sites in the region. You’ll visit a handful of exceptional small wineries for private tastings and grand views. For dinner you’ll join Jay Somers and a few friends at Paley’s Place, one of Portland’s finest restaurants. The third day will be spent at J. Christopher Wines. Jay will take you on a personal tour of the property, the vineyards and the winery. In the cellar, you’ll taste Pinot Noirs from the barrel, in a special comparison of vineyard sites, clones and barrel makers. As the culmination of your wine country visit, you’ll enjoy a magnificent tasting of vintage wines and a delicious gourmet meal of Oregon specialties, specially prepared by a local private chef, and served in the cellars of J. Christopher Wines. On Sunday you’ll be transported to the airport for your return home—refreshed, relaxed, and totally in love with Oregon and its wines. This sounds wonderful — just show up and let it happen! To be arranged on a mutually agreed weekend in summer 2012. Available weekends: June 21–24; June 28–July 1; July 12–15; August 2–5; August 13–26; and September 6–9.

LOT 62 $6000

HUNDRED ACRE JILL AND KEVIN HILL LOT 63 A ten-year vertical, 2000–2009, of Hundred Acre in 750ml bottles, one each of every vintage ever produced AND dinner for six in Atlanta PLUS a visit to the Hundred Acre estate for six To commemorate their 10 years, Hundred Acre offers a celebratory vertical of ten (750ml) bottles of Hundred Acre — one bottle from every vintage produced, 2000 - 2009. Virtually, every wine of Hundred Acre that Parker has rated was 90 or above, about 75% more than 95 points and at least one is 100 points. The two that were rated slightly below 90 points are NOT in this lot. James Laube and Stephen Tanzer confirm these ratings. To quote Parker: “This is an incredibly sexy, opulent, ‘pedal to the metal’ Cabernet.” In addition to this historic vertical of wine, the winning bidder and five guests are invited to celebrate the winning of this lot at the restaurant of your choice in Atlanta for a dinner featuring several vintages of Hundred Acre and hosted by Jill and Kevin Hill and Chris Radomski, co-owner Hundred Acre. Well, it should be a place that knows how to handle meat. We think Rathbun’s Steak, New York Prime, Chops, Canoe, Bacchanalia, 4th & Swift, Local Three, Aria, BLT Steak — heck the options are truly endless. But, it is YOUR choice. In addition to this incredible vertical of wine and dinner, the winning bidder and five guests are invited to visit the estate to join the Hundred Acre winemaking team for a tasting of Hundred Acre wines sometime in the near future. This is a rare opportunity to acquire and bond with Hundred Acre — unless you already have, in which case we know you will be bidding anyway. Dinner in Atlanta as well as the tour and tasting should be scheduled well in advance and when mutually agreeable with all the parties involved.

LOT 63

The bidding could start at $5000

SPICE MARKET RAMEY WINE CELLARS LOT 64 Reception for one hundred people at Altitude in the W Atlanta Midtown with Ramey Wine Cellars, a DJ, Valet Parking, and Electric Views

Here’s your chance to stage an instant party, just add the occasion! Host a reception (wedding, anniversary, anything you’d like to celebrate or just a plain old shindig) for 100 guests in the W Atlanta Midtown’s most dazzling space, Altitude, located 27 floors above iconic Peachtree Street. Surrounded by impressive decor from Your Event Solutions and the city’s bright lights as the backdrop, your guests will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres and a Champagne toast, followed by a Jean-Georges Vongerichten customized meal with wine pairings by Ramey Wine Cellars — and we all know Ramey’s great wines. All the while, a cutting edge Whiskey Park DJ will set the tone by spinning tunes especially chosen for your big night. (Complimentary valet will be provided for all guests.)

Electric views. Remixed events. Welcome to a new way to celebrate with the W Atlanta Midtown, where style is amplified and expectations are upturned. We can even help you figure out the guest list, if you really need the help! Our donor estimate for the value of this huge party — for the food and wine, tax and gratuity, at $160 per ($16,000); the décor by Your Event Solutions at $7,000; the complimentary valet, Whiskey Park DJ and the Altitude space at $2,000 — hey, that’s a total of WOW! What a party.

LOT 64 $25,000 CHRISTOPHER FORBES HIGH MUSEUM OF ART LOT 65 An art and food and wine experience in New York with a wine tasting and dinner for up to ten in the FORBES Building on Fifth Avenue PLUS museum and gallery visits with a High curator of your choice Michael Shapiro never ceases to amaze us with his worldwide collaborations, engaging new friends far and wide. Christopher “Kip” Forbes is one of those friends. Kip, who heads up the American Friends of the Louvre, is Vice Chairman of the Forbes Publishing company. Always interested in art and collecting, he and his father Malcolm Forbes have bought and restored Château de Balleroy in Normandy, France, and Old Battersea House in London, England, among others. Kip has generously offered trips to both for past High Museum Wine Auctions, drawing big bids and dollars for the High. For our 20th, Kip offers a really exclusive lot, this time closer to home. You and nine of your fortunate friends are invited for an exclusive dinner in the FORBES Galleries in the beautiful Forbes Building at 60 Fifth Avenue. The FORBES building, the last work by Thomas Hastings, architect of the New York Public Library, and completed by Shreve and Lamb, designers of the Empire State Building, houses the FORBES Galleries, as well as Club 60 Fifth. Your special evening begins with a wine tasting for ten conducted by Forbes’ sommelier, Eirik Wurst, in Club 60 Fifth, originally designed by John Blatteau, architect of the Benjamin Franklin State Dining Room in the State Dept. in Washington, and recently reinvented by Ralph Lauren interior decorator, Ally Coulter. It is home to some of the Forbes family’s collection of modern art including works by folk like Salvador Dali and Alex Katz. After your wine tasting, you and your guests will repair to the FORBES Galleries for a dinner prepared by Forbes’ Executive Chef, Jeff Lamperti. And who can travel to New York without taking in some art? You and your party will have the privilege of a personalized visit to museums and galleries with a High Museum curator based on your tastes. Think European Art at the Met with David Brenneman; or Modern and Contemporary with Michael Rooks at MoMA or American Art with Stephanie Heydt, Photography with Brett Abbott — you get the picture! This is a rare opportunity — once-in-a-lifetime! Take advantage of it and show Kip and the High your appreciation.

LOT 65

$5000 89

JERILENE AND NAT SLAUGHTER LOT 66 Twenty (750ml) bottles of classic reds for the 20th Auction — six each of California Cabs, Italian Reds and Rhone Reds and two vintage Ports Our donors are two of our original and most loyal supporters who have helped us in every conceivable way over our twenty years — as volunteers in different capacities, winemaker dinner hosts, twenty straight years as lot contributors, she a co-chair, he a lot solicitor, both have even poured wine at our Vintners’ Reception and Trade Tastings. This year they have plumbed their cellar to come up with a diverse lot of great red wines which will provide varied enjoyable tasting and drinking experiences. We list them here with Parker (P) or Wine Spectator (WS) ratings: California Cabernets: 1994 Chateau Montelena — Estate P 95 1994 Silver Oak — Alexander Valley P 93 1992 Paul Hobbs Liparita Vineyard WS 86 1987 Robert Mondavi Winery — Napa Valley (50th Anniversary bottle) WS 90 1986 Chateau Montelena — Estate P 96 2006 Caymus Vineyards — Special Selection WS 94 Italian Wines: 1997 Poggio Rosso Chianti Classico Reserva WS 90 1998 Allegrini Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico WS 93 1998 Moris Farms Avvotore P 88 1999 Fattoia di Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga WS 90 1997 Ceretto Barolo Zonchera P 91 1998 Moris Farms Morellino di Scansano Reserva WS 85 Rhone Wines: 1999 Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde WS 90 1994 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf de Pape P 92 2009 Clos du Papes Chateauneuf de Pape WS 96 2009 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf de Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul P 92+ 2009 Cuvee du Vatican Chateauneuf de Pape Reserve Sixtine P 93 2009 Domaine Boissan Gigondas Vieilles Vignes P 87 Vintage Port: 1985 Graham’s Vintage Port P 96 1977 Dow’s Vintage Port P 93 Note: We’ve always been impressed with Nat’s — and Jerilene’s — tasting abilities and we know we can enjoy what they select with confidence. Second note: It’s no surprise that the average of the above listed ratings is 91.5.

LOT 66 $2000

DOTTIE AND GLENN IRWIN LOT 67 Twenty for the Twentieth — a twenty (750ml) bottle vertical horizontal of Diamond Creek Vineyard wines Diamond Creek was California’s first exclusively Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Vineyard. It was established in 1968 by Al Brounstein, a visionary who defied modern conventions and planted Bordeaux varietals on secluded Diamond Mountain in the Napa Valley, thus creating one of the first California cult wines. For many years, Diamond Creek wines were rare and sought after. Al was a long-time sufferer from Parkinson’s, and he died in 2006 and the winery is now run by his wife Boots Brounstein. All of these wines were made before Al’s death and include Diamond Creek’s Thirtieth Anniversary 2002 bottlings. The horizontal consists of the Diamond Creek’s: Red Rock Terrace — 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Volcanic Hill — 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Gravelly Meadow — 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Now, if you have been counting, that is only 19 bottles. The twentieth bottle is a rare 1999 Diamond Creek Lake MicroClimate. The last bottle of Lake MicroClimate we had a couple of years ago was still youthful and packed a dynamite punch. Here is an instant Diamond Creek collection for a discerning bidder. An added note: your Chief Taster and this year’s Honorary Chair sat at Al and Boots’ table at the 1991 Napa Valley Auction. When the band played Shake, Rattle and Roll, Al quipped: “They’re playing my song.” Boots was and probably still is a light-footed dancer and pure joie de vie! Even then, Diamond Creek had the reputation of being a huge, long-lived CULT Cab. We’ve gone on about Glenn as your catalog’s co-author in our Louise and Jerome lot description; he’s a true auction stalwart.

LOT 67 Circa $3400, but where else will you find it all in one place?

MICHAEL DAVIS LOT 68 One imperial (6L) bottle Château Troplong-Mondot 2008 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion in a wooden box There is no way we can say enough about the contributions made to our Wine Auction by Michael Davis and his firm, Hart Davis Hart Wine Company. Year in and year out, Michael has been at the helm as our lead auctioneer, and we have called on him countless times for advice and counsel in planning our events. Through his persistence, style and skill, our Auction has grown from its rather modest inception into one of the top five auctions in the US and the largest that benefits the arts. Thanks, Michael! Without you there is simply no way we could be the premier auction event that we are today. We celebrate this 20th anniversary with you! The story of Troplong-Mondot is a modern one, a tale of how one generation took the reins and turned an adequate family business into a highly successful one; and how that success was rewarded with elevation in the 2006 reclassification of St Emilion, from Grand Cru Classé to Premier Grand Cru Classé. It is the quality of what is in the glass that counts, and TroplongMondot has benefited greatly from the work of its modern-day proprietor Christine Valette, her husband Xavier Pariente, and increasingly, with the help of their eldest daughter, Margaux. In May 2011, Robert Parker bestowed 96 points: “A wine of the vintage candidate in 2008, Troplong Mondot’s offering achieved 14.5% natural alcohol. A classic blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, it offers copious quantities of blue and black fruits, a full-bodied opulence, sweet tannin and a fabulous texture as well as finish. Already drinking beautifully, it will be even better in 2-5 years and should last for 20 years. A great effort for the vintage, it couldn’t happen to a more deserving proprietor, Christine Valette. Bravo!” A great wine from a dear and fabulous friend!

LOT 68

If You Can Find One, At Least $1000

LOUISE SAMS AND JEROME GRILHOT LOT 69 Two cases of 1999 Bordeaux—twenty-four (750ml) bottles from different winegrowers Our High Museum Board Chair and her Wine Auction — met hubby have struck again with a diverse lot of 24 different Bordeaux wines from the outstanding 1999 vintage — all purchased by Louise in 2002 just after their release and properly cellared in her and Jerome’s cellar since. Château Pavie Premier Grand Cru Classé — St. Emilion — RP 95 Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé — St. Emilion — WS 92 Château Canon La Gaffeliere Grand Cru Classé — St. Emilion — RP 92 Château Clos de l’Oratorie Grand Cru Classé — St. Emilion — RP 91 Château Grand Mayne Grand Cru Classé — St. Emilion — RP 90 Château La Couspaude Grand Cru Classé — St. Emilion — WS 88 Château Bellefont-Belcier Grand Cru Classé — St. Emilion — RP 87 Château Clinet — Pomerol — WS 91 Château La Croix de Gay — Pomerol — RP 88 Château LaFleur de Bouard — Lalande de Pomerol — RP 88 Château Jean de Gue — Lalande de Pomerol — RP 87 Château d’Aiguilhe — Côtes de Castillon — WS 87 Château Gigault Cuvée Viva Premieres Côte de Blaye — WS 86

Château Belegrave Medoc Grand Cru Classé — Haut-Medo (Cinquièmes Cru — 5th Growth) — WS 86 Château D’Issan Grand Cru Classé — Margaux (Troisièmes Cru — 3rd Growth) — RP 89 Château Paveil de Luze — Margaux Not rated by either RP or WS Château Grand Puy Lacoste Cru Classé — Pauillac (Cinquièmes Cru — 5th Growth) — RP 89 Château Pape Clement Grand Cru Classé de Graves — Pessac-Léognan — RP 91 Château de Fieuzal Grand Cru Classé de Graves — Pessac-Léognan — RP 87 Château Les Carmes Haut Brion Grand Vin de Graves — Pessac-Léognan — RP 89 Château Lafon Rochet Grand Cru Classé — St. Estèphe (Quatrièmes Cru — 4th Growth) — WS 88 Château Leoville Poyferre Grand Cru Classé — St. Julien (Deuxièmes Cru — 2nd Growth) — R P 89 Château Lagrange Cru Classé — St. Julien (Troisièmes Cru — 3rd Growth) — RP 86 Château Branaire Ducru Grand Cru Classé — St. Julien (Quatrièmes Cru — 4th Growth) — RP 89

Our guru catalog co-author researched all these wines; there are 13 right bank, 11 left bank. The right banks rate slightly higher; the overall average 89. They tasted good to Louise in 2002; they out to be superb and just about at their optimum right about now. Glenn Irwin, who has co-authored this year’s catalog with your Chief Taster, has done the real heavy lifting part of our catalog. His resources for ratings and wine critic descriptions, plus his own encyclopedic memory of wines tasted, have provided the background for most of our blather about the wines. The parts about the people have come mostly from the people themselves or our past experiences with them. As for Louise and Jerome, their story is well-known. Louise has been an important part of our Auction for years — top benefactor, top corporate sponsor, top bidder, tops at just about everything, as well as co-chair and now High Board chair. Jerome thrilled and surprised us all when he and Louise eloped just before our 2009 Auction and celebrated their marriage with us all. What a great lot — the wine, too!

LOT 69 $2500

MARG AND DICK DENNY LOT 70 Two cases of age-worthy, big red wines: a four year, 1986–1989, twelve (750ml) bottle vertical of J. L. Chave Hermitage AND twelve 750ml bottles of Napa cult Cabernet Sauvignon Jean Louis Chave is the personification of an old style Rhone winegrower. These bottles would all have been made by J. L. Chave senior, and they all received ratings in the 90’s by the world’s wine critics. The four successive outstanding vintages in the northern Rhone were remarkable for their consistent excellence, and in particular the 1989. These bottles have been well-cellared and should be near their optimum right about now. Six (750ml) bottles 1989 J. L. Chave Hermitage Two (750ml) bottles each 1988, 1987 and 1986 J. L. Chave Hermitage Compare or, if you prefer, contrast them with three age-worthy Napa Cabs Four (750ml) bottles 1994 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Four (750ml) bottles 1993 Araujo Gisele Vineyard Four (750ml) bottles 1996 Arietta And allow your donors a mention of their introduction to these wines. They visited Ann Colgin in Napa Valley for the 1991, 1992 and 1994 Napa Valley wine auctions, and it was during this time that Colgin Cellars came into being. It was on one of those visits that they met Daphne Araujo in her lovely home and winery overlooking the valley and enjoyed her beautiful wine. And they also relaxed and partied with Fritz Hatton, one of the Napa Valley auctioneers and his winemaker for the ’96 vintage (if memory serves them correctly) Jon Kongsgaard. They have enjoyed these wines recently and they are all drinking beautifully. Lots of fun tasting and drinking — no spitting, please. And now a word on our sponsors, er donors. It is safe to say that Atlanta has a Wine Auction because of Marg and Dick Denny. Yes, there have been a lot of talented contributors that helped to start and sustain the Auction over the years, and we acknowledge and appreciate them. However, Marg and Dick are the face of the Auction to the public — not just in Atlanta and on the West Coast, but everywhere. The Chief Taster and our 20th Anniversary Honorary Chair have touted, cajoled, sought, planned, marketed and supported this effort for all twenty years of our existence. Better yet, they even passed their passion for this event to daughter Margaret and Scott, and son Dallas and Margaret. Because of the Denny’s dedication to the High and this event, it has long since become the largest fund-raising event for the Museum, the largest wine auction in the country supporting the Arts, and one of the top five wine auctions in the country! What else can we say but a huge, heart-felt THANK YOU! and WELL DONE! We love you both. All rise and provide a well-deserved round of appreciation for Dick and Marg. Then, paddles high into the air! There simply isn’t a better way to recognize them and to end this year’s Live Auction!

LOT 70 $5500 94

FRIDAY NIGHT FÊTE SILENT AUCTION AMUSE BOUCHE WINERY One 5L bottle of 2009 Amuse Bouche Napa Valley etched, hand-painted and signed by winemaker Heidi Barrett and presented in a custom wood box Collectible wine and collectible art come together to create Amuse Bouche Napa Valley Red Wine, a joint wine venture with Heidi Barrett and John Schwartz. This Pomerol-style Merlot/ Cabernet Franc blend is made from some of the best grapes in Napa Valley. Amuse Bouche wine aspires to rival its greatest cross-Atlantic counterparts, such as Château Pétrus and Château Le Pin. As winemaker for several of the hottest cult wines in California and referred to by TIME magazine as “The Wine Diva of Napa,” Heidi Barrett is always looking for new challenges. Heidi explains, “We have created Amuse Bouche wine, a limited edition, superb Pomerol-style wine with the added value of limited edition art…” 2009 Amuse Bouche Pomerol blend is comprised of Merlot (96%) and Cabernet Franc (4%). Winemaker notes: “The wine is lush, with an abundance of fruit-focused flavors and aromas of red licorice, raw coffee beans and dark chocolate.” The original label art for Amuse Bouche 2009, “Valentino Tango,” was created by internationally renowned, New York-based artist, Hunt Slonem. Slonem’s resume boasts more than 350 exhibitions at prestigious galleries and museums around the globe, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art. We all know that Heidi Barrett is a rock star winemaking artist. Let’s show our appreciation for this great bottle from Amuse Bouche!

LOT FS 1 $6000 ANDREW GEOFFREY VINEYARDS Four-year vertical of Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004–2007, in magnums Welcome owner Peter Thompson back to our events. Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards is owned by our good friend Peter Thompson who named the Vineyards after his two sons. His winemaker John Gibson served previously at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Vine Cliff Winery, an impressive resume. The Diamond Mountain District Cabernet is comprised of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. When Parker has rated this wine, he has always awarded a score in the 90’s. Of this group, Parker rated the 2005 vintage 92 points: “The brilliant 2005 boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as an elegant perfume of spring flowers, black currants, licorice, cedar, and subtle toasty oak. It is medium to full-bodied with sweet tannin, and a long, authoritative, elegant finish.” Wonderful wine from an equally wonderful friend!

LOT FS 2 $800

ANONYMOUS One case (twelve 750ml bottles) of Remoissenet Père et Fils 1989 Grand Cru Burgundy — one white and eleven red Eleven bottles of Remoissenet 1989 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru and one bottle of Remoissenet 1989 Corton Charlemagne Diamond Jubilee Grand Cru. Parker rated the Corton Charlemagne Diamond Jubilee 94 points and called it one of Remoissenet’s best efforts in a superb vintage for white Burgundy from the Côte de Beaune. The Mazis-Chambertin was not rated by either Parker or Wine Spectator. The grapes come from one of 28 Grand Cru red Burgundy terroirs. Your Wine Gnome once owned a case of each of these wines and they were spectacular. But, sadly the gnome lacks the patience to have held on to any. The Chief Taster and the Wine Gnome decided to taste one of the Mazis-Chambertins (thus only eleven bottles left) to ensure quality for the lot — it’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. Net result, you receive a resounding endorsement from both regarding the quality of the Mazis. In fact, the Chief Taster took the residual home for dinner and declared it still vibrant three hours after the bottle was opened. Ask him; he says: “I won’t deny it.”

LOT FS 3 $1500 BETHEL HEIGHTS A trio of magnums from Bethel Heights Vineyard’s Legacy Blocks of Pinot Noir from the delicious and acclaimed 2009 vintage The magnums are the 2009 West Block, 2009 Southeast Block, and the 2009 Flat Block. The oldest and most revered Pinot noir blocks at Bethel Heights are the West Block (ownrooted Wädenswil clone planted in 1977), the Flat Block and the Southeast Block (both own-rooted Pommard clone planted in 1979). Each Block has given Bethel Heights distinctive block-designated Pinot noir for the past 20 years. And you can believe it when they say that these wines are getting better and better each year! Bethel Heights’ second-generation leaders are calling them “Legacy Blocks,” and they’re doing everything possible to make sure these good old Pinot Noir vines live long and prosper. It is appropriate to note that Parker rated the 2009 Flat Block 91 points, and the West Block and Southeast Block 90 points. Great Pinot. Be sure to see the fantastic Oregon trip lot in the Live Auction featuring 20 Oregon wineries, including Bethel Heights.

LOT FS 4 $300

DONALD W. BLUM Two (750ml) bottles of Tenuta dell’Ornellaia 1995 Bolgheri DOC Superiore Tenuta dell’Ornellaia was founded in 1981. Ornellaia, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia’s flagship wine, was first produced with vintage 1985, from an extremely careful selection of the vineyards grown on the Estate. The story of Tenuta San Guido is outlined in Blum Wine Cellar #7. Since the 1980s the position of Tenuta San Guido’s flagship Sassicaia has been by some accounts eclipsed by Ornellaia, produced by the property adjacent to Tenuta San Guido, suggested to be its owner Lodovico Antinori’s competitive answer to his cousin Nicolò Incisa’s Sassicaia and his older brother Piero Antinori’s wine, Solaia. You know that when three family members start a competition to have the best wine, the end results might turn out astounding — particularly when you have a family that has been in the wine business for centuries and the family name is Antinori. Ornellaia is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot — Bordeaux-style in Tuscany. This isn’t surprising since superstar wine consultant Michel Rolland has been involved since the winery’s inception. In January 2010, Parker tasted the 1995 Ornellaia in a cellar review. He bestowed 95 points: “The 1995 Ornellaia (magnum) is remarkably fresh. There is a warm, almost exotic quality to the luxurious, rich fruit. Sweet tobacco and licorice add further layers of nuance and flavor.” He indicates that the wine is at peak plateau and should be drunk over the next two to three years.

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$350

DONALD W. BLUM Two (750ml) bottles of 1995 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido is an Italian wine producer in the DOC Bolgheri in Toscana, known as a producer of “Super Tuscan” wine. Its wine Sassicaia is considered one of Italy’s leading Bordeaux-style red wines. Considered the seminal “Super Tuscan,” the name Sassicaia (Italian sasso meaning stone) indicating a stony field, originated in 1948 when first produced using Cabernet Sauvignon vines reputedly sourced from Château Lafite-Rothschild, and for years only used for family consumption. From 1968, internationally renowned consultants were engaged to improve the production, such as Giacomo Tachis and Émile Peynaud. Small commercial quantities were not released until in the mid 1970s. At a 1978 Decanter tasting of “great clarets,” a panel awarded the 1972 Sassicaia victory over a field of 33 wines from 11 countries and established the wine’s international reputation. In the late 1990s Sassicaia was granted its own DOC (Bolgheri), the only wine from a single estate in Italy to enjoy this privilege. Robert Parker rated the 1995 Sassicaia with 92 points. “This exceptional 1995 boasts a nearly opaque ruby/purple color, as well as a knock-out nose of lead pencil, pain grille, minerals, licorice, and black currants. As the wine sat in the glass, violet/floral notes began to emerge. In the mouth, it is tightly-knit and tannic, but superbly concentrated as well as remarkably pure. It possesses that sweet, rich mid-palate that often distinguishes great wines from merely good wines. The finish lasts for over 30 seconds.” Parker goes on to say: “One of the world’s classic Cabernet Sauvignons, this wine has a phenomenal track record for being age-worthy, and hitting some remarkable peaks of quality in great vintages” What a remarkable recommendation from Parker!

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$400

DONALD W. BLUM Two (750ml) bottles of 1997 Tenuta Guado al Tasso Belvedere Bolgheri DOC Superiore Situated on the Tuscan coast southwest of Florence, the Guado al Tasso estate extends from the green hills surrounding the old village of Bolgheri down to the sea. The estate is part of the small, prestigious Bolgheri DOC zone which received its designation in 1994 for reds. The area is now best-known and admired for its outstanding red wines, the so-called Super Tuscans. Tenuta Guado al Tasso is yet another member of the Antinori family of wineries because the mother of Piero Antinori and her sister inherited this estate. The 1997 Belvedere is comprised of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Syrah and other red grapes. This vintage twice received a score of 96 points from James Suckling writing for Wine Spectator. It is the highest rated Guado al Tasso ever. In the most recent review from 2007, “Dark ruby red. Intense aromas of currant, flowers and leather. Opulent. Full-bodied, with supervelvety tannins and powerful fruit. Layered and beautiful on the palate. This has a long life ahead of it. I would still give it a few more years.” Suckling indicated that it would be at its best after 2009. Have you ever had a bad Antinori?

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$200

DONALD W. BLUM Three magnums of Navarro 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino Navarro Vineyards has been growing grapes, making wine and producing non-alcoholic grape juices in the Anderson Valley in coastal Mendocino since 1974. This wine is a product of two special sites and two special growers: half came from Red Hill at Eaglepoint Vineyards and half came from Rattlesnake Canyon at Berry Vineyards. There were no ratings on this wine, but winemaker notes tell us: “Eaglepoint’s distinctive character of cloves, black currants and cigar tobacco complement Berry’s deep flavors of dried plums and leather.”

LOT FS 8 $225 CHALK HILL ESTATE VINEYARDS & WINERY One 3L bottle of 2005 Chalk Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon On a spring day in 1972, while piloting his plane over the Russian River, Chalk Hill’s founder, Fred Furth, caught his first view of a natural amphitheatre carved into the hills of eastern Sonoma. His intuition told him the land had the potential to support a world-class vineyard. A subsequent tour confirmed that the spectacular property indeed had the climate and soils to grow luxury-class wine grapes and the passage of time has reconfirmed that fact.

Wine Enthusiast awarded the 2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 93 Points: “Continues Chalk Hill’s great track record of 90-plus Cabs, although this may be the most age worthy in recent memory. You don’t want to pop the cork until at least 2011 because the tannins put it into lockdown mode. But there’s a great, deep heart of black currants longing to blossom.” James Laube (WS) awarded 90 Points: “Rich, powerful and full-bodied, this is marked by thick Syrah-like

road tar, graphite, dried currant, sage and herbal flavors that are concentrated and reflective of a cool climate for Cabernet.” A double magnum of great wine for your next party.

LOT FS 9 $300 CHÂTEAU D’ESCLANS One 3L bottle of Château D’Esclans 2010 Rosé in a wood box Enchanted by the Provence which his father spoke of with emotion, Sacha Alexis Lichine became the owner of Château D’Esclans in 2006. Since that day, he has combined his talent and know-how with these magical terroirs, and has given a new dimension to Provence Rosé. The Château D’Esclans Rosé Côtes du Provence is made from 85% Grenache and 15% Rolle. Stephen Tanzer gave this lovely wine 90 points: “Candied red berries, potpourri and baking spices on the rather powerful nose, with a subtle note of vanilla. Soft and silky at first, then more tangy and taut in the mid-palate, with very good clarity to its strawberry and white peach flavors. Picks up a note of candied rose with air and finishes with very good silky persistence.” Many wine writers and bloggers believe this to be the best Rosé in Provence. Find out why when you purchase this large format bottle with its wooden box. And have a big party!

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$250

CHÂTEAU PALMER One imperial (6L) bottle of Château Palmer 2004 Margaux Welcome Jean-Louis Carbonnier, President of Carbonnier Communications and the brand ambassador for Château Palmer. Château Palmer is one of a large collection — ten in all— of third growth properties located in Margaux, and in terms of sheer quality Palmer has for many years led this pack by a length, producing wine of such a high standard that it has frequently wiped the floor with the Margaux second growths. But that is not all, for this admirable track record is not just one or two recent vintages. If we look back a few decades, we also see the wines challenging those of the somnolent Château Margaux for the best in the appellation. Indeed, were it not for the renaissance of Château Margaux following its purchase by the Mentzelopoulos family in 1977, Palmer may well have been the top wine of the appellation today. This is why Palmer has such a following. The Château Palmer 2004 was rated 94 points by Robert Parker, who said “This stunning wine is one of the vintage’s great successes. Administrator Thomas Duroux has fashioned a modern day version of Palmer’s brilliant 1966. Displaying a rare combination of power and elegance, this dense purple-colored offering exhibits notes of blackberries, truffles, flowers, incense, and camphor. Long, classic, and medium to full-bodied with stunning texture and richness, this superb effort is a candidate for the finest Margaux of the vintage.” Your Chief Taster, when asked the best wine he’s ever had, immediately responds: “The 1961 Palmer; I bought a case and every time we ever tried it, it was the star of the show.” Sounds like this 2004 may approach it.

LOT FS 11 $3000

MARC COHODES One 3L bottle of 2005 Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley — etched, hand-painted and signed We welcome Marc Cohodes to the Auction this year. Marc is a friend of our long-time friend and diligent Wine Donation Committee activist West Johnson. Any friend of West’s is a friend of ours! Based on this wonderful bottle, it’s clear that Marc is a great oenophile just like the Johnsons. In today’s world full of boutique wineries, it is hard to believe that the Napa Valley of 1976 really ever existed. Planted with cuttings from the famous Bosché vineyard not far away, Grace Family vineyards started out as a family hobby. The first harvest was picked by family and friends in 1978 and taken to nearby Caymus Winery in the back of a station wagon. Charlie Wagner, the late Caymus patriarch, tasted a bunch of those first 1978 grapes and exclaimed, “You know, Dick, this is damned fine fruit!” And so one of the Napa Valley’s first vineyard designated wines came to be. Grace Family Vineyards was on its way. Stephen Tanzer rated the 2005 Cabernet with 93 points citing: “Bright, saturated ruby-red. Deep aromas of black fruits, violet, tobacco, licorice, minerals, nuts and earth. Lush, rich and sweet, with an intriguing smoky character and lovely lightness for a wine with so much breadth and volume. Unusually powerful and deep for this bottling; complex and distinctive.” Thanks, Marc. We hope you enjoy the Auction and look forward to seeing you here often in the future.

LOT FS 12 $3500 RICHARD L. COLEMAN Our Auction has been the beneficiary of many large contributions over the years, from the old Coach and Six cellar in year two to our Anonymous donor of recent years. This year we have a sizable number of nice silent lots from a generous donor. Our main concern with such offerings is their storage over the years. Some of these bottles are probably near or even slightly past their prime, so your catalog co-authors were conscripted to taste test a few select bottles to verify their condition. The wine gnome made the selections, picking bottles that looked suspect — torn or moist foil, just over predicted maturity, etc. He was joined by the bionic one, and the two of them critiqued six bottles. Violà! Every one of them passed muster, from a lesser Rhone to old California Pinot to a couple of classic Burgundies. We chose a handful of bottles for the Live Auction and the balance for these silent lots which follow. While there is no guarantee, we feel these bottles warrant bids consistent with the descriptions and our estimates. And thanks to our generous donor for some lovely and delicious old wines.

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RICHARD L. COLEMAN One (750ml) bottle of Château Haut Brion 1992 Pessac-Léognan Premier Grand Cru Classé Château Haut Brion is one of the five Premier or First Growth wines determined in the classification in 1855. Parker rated the 1992 vintage 90 points: “This wine is an immensely successful effort for the vintage, with elegance, sweetness, and a medium plum/garnet color. The wine shows good cedary, spice box, cigar, and tobacco notes intermixed with minerals, sweet plum, and cherry.” It is at its prime plateau and ready to drink now.

LOT FS 13 $375 RICHARD L. COLEMAN One (750ml) bottle of 1993 Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé Château Mouton Rothschild is one of the five Premier or First Growth wines determined in the classification in 1855. Parker rated the 1993 vintage 90 points: “The 1993 is a beautifully made wine which could be considered a sleeper of the vintage. The wine boasts a dark purple color, followed by a sweet, pain grillee, roasted nut, and cassis-scented bouquet. In the mouth there is more richness of fruit, a sweet, ripe, pureness to the wine, as well as medium body and outstanding balance.” It is at is prime plateau and ready to drink now.

LOT FS 14

$300

RICHARD L. COLEMAN One (750ml) bottle Domaine André and Lucien Brunel 1998 Les Caillous Cuvée Centenaire Châteauneuf du Pape This bottle was originally rated 100 points and more recently (2010) rated 97 points by Robert Parker. “The 1998 Cuvee Centenaire is an awesome Chateauneuf du Pape. Made from extremely old vines, this is the essence of both Chateauneuf du Pape and the Grenache grape. The wine boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as an extraordinary bouquet of melted, jammy black cherry, raspberry, and currant fruit mixed with pepper and spice box. In the mouth, it is rich, full-bodied, and unctuously-textured, with extraordinary purity, and laser-like definition for a wine of such massive concentration and depth. The finish lasts for nearly a minute. This spectacular, youthful, amazingly accessible offering is a tour de force in winemaking, and a tribute to just how great Chateauneuf du Pape can be.”

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RICHARD L. COLEMAN One bottle of Sandeman 30 year old Tawny Port NV George Sandeman, seventh generation of the House of Sandeman, knows a thing or two about port. Sandeman has been in the wine business since 1971 when he joined the family business in 1977 and was appointed to General Manager of The House of Sandeman in 1990 before finally becoming Chairman. Sandeman’s aged tawnys have a definite dryness, the wood an important part of the wine. While they are dry, the weight of rich, dried fruit flavors gives a good balance. Acidity mingles with the fruit, enriching the burnt character, giving a wine that is intensely rich rather than sweet. Wine Spectator rated the 30 year old Tawny with 90 points: “Firm, fresh and complex, with an array of glazed apricot, ginger, maple and cream flavors. Features notes of truffle and mineral on the crisp finish.”

LOT FS 16

$100

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Ten mixed (750ml) bottles of Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé Three bottles of 1986 Château Leoville-Barton St. Julien, three bottles of 1990 Château Talbot St. Julien, one bottle of 1993 Château Montrose St. Estephe, one bottle of 1994 Château Lynch Bages Pauillac and two bottles of 1994 Château Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac. All ten bottles are, by definition, Cabernet Sauvignon dominant wines. The Leoville-Barton and the Montrose are Deuxièmes Crus or Second Growths, the Talbot is a Quatrièmes Cru or Fourth Growth, and the Lynch Bages and the Grand Puy Lacoste are Cinquièmes Crus or Fifth Growths. Parker rated the Leoville-Barton 92 points, the Talbot, Montrose, and Lynch Bages 88 points, and the Grand Puy Lacoste 90 points. All are in their prime drinking window and ready to drink now.

LOT FS 17

$950

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Ten (750ml) bottles of mixed Right Bank Bordeaux One bottle of Cordier Clos des Jacobins St. Emilion 1980, one bottle of Château Puy Blanquet St. Emilion 1982, five bottles of Château Belair (Dubois-Challon) St. Emilion 1996, and three bottles of Château Latour a Pomerol 1996. All St. Emilion and Pomerol wines are Merlotdominant wines that have blended Merlot with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and possibly a few other blending varietals. The Latour a Pomerol was rated 88 by Parker.

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RICHARD L. COLEMAN Twelve (750ml) bottles of André Ziltener Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Royale NV The André Ziltener Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Royale is non-vintage. There is no rating available for this wine. The typical champagne blend is of three grapes — Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier; the André Ziltener Champagne is a similar blend.

LOT FS 19 $250 RICHARD L. COLEMAN Fifteen bottles of French Sparkling Wine — thirteen mixed bottles of Champagne and two bottles of Cremant de Bourgogne Three bottles of Taittinger Champagne Reserve Brut NV, two bottles of 1990 Taittinger Champagne Brut, three bottles of 1991 Roederer Estate Champagne L’Ermitage Brut, two bottles of Pol Roger Champagne Reserve Brut NV, two bottles of Joseph Perrier Champagne Cuvee Royal NV, Joseph Perrier Champagne Cuvee Royal MAGNUM NV, and two bottles of JeanLuc Joillot (Cremant de Bourgogne) NV. The Champagne is from moderately priced houses and the Cremant de Bourgogne is sparkling wine from the Burgundy region. Parker rated both Taittingers with 90 points; the Roederer garnered 91 points from Wine Spectator; and the rest were not rated. A nice lot for celebrating a special gathering.

LOT FS 20

$550

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Sixteen (750ml) bottles of mixed Left Bank Bordeaux One bottle of Carruades de Lafite Pauillac 2001, one bottle of Château Cissac Haut-Medoc 1989, one bottle of Château La Louviere Pessac-Leognan 1989, one bottle of Château LamotheCissac Haut-Medoc 1982, one bottle of Château les Ormes-de-Pez St. Estèphe 1981, three bottles of Château les Ormes-de-Pez St.-Estèphe 1983, one bottle of Château Meyney St.-Estèphe 1985, and seven bottles of Château Saint-Pierre St. Julien 1989. As Left Bank Bordeaux, all of these wines are Cabernet Sauvignon-dominate wines blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and other blending varietals. Parker rated the Saint-Pierre and the La Louviere 88 points and the Carruades de Lafite and the Meyney 87 points.

LOT FS 21

$1300

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RICHARD L. COLEMAN Two bottles of 1992 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley — one magnum and one 750ml Robert Parker rated the 1992 Cabernet 91 points. “I rated the 1992, 91 (fascinating)…. As insiders know, these wines are the handcrafted products of one of California’s most influential and successful winemakers/consultants, Tony Soter. Soter has a superb list of clients, including Araujo Estate, Dalla Valle, and Viader.” That’s probably all you need to know.

LOT FS 22

$425

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Two (750ml) bottles of 1992 Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 707 Penfolds is an Australian wine producer, founded in 1844 by Christopher Rawson Penfold, an English physician who immigrated to Australia, and his wife, Mary Penfold. It is one of Australia’s oldest wineries and a company brand with an extensive product range. Through a long line of events, Penfolds was acquired and folded into Southcorp wines. Since 2005, Southcorp wines have become part of the Foster’s Group. Wine Spectator rated this wine with 92 points and awarded it 45th spot in its 1995 Top 100 Wines. “Ripe and generous, elegantly balanced and velvety. The focused currant and plum flavors are shaded by a touch of smoke and spice, the fruit persisting beautifully on the finish.”

LOT FS 23 $500 RICHARD L. COLEMAN Three (750ml) bottles of noteworthy vintage Champagne Two bottles of Dom Ruinart Champagne 1986 and one bottle of Jacquesson & Fils Signature Brut 1989. Dom Thierry Ruinart was an intuitive, visionary, hardworking, and modest Benedictine monk who lived from 1657-1709 and was a contemporary of Louis XIV. At the age of 23 he left his home in Champagne to go to the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés near Paris. While there, he was exposed to the city and court where he gained an awareness of a more worldly life and in particular he learned of a new “wine with bubbles,” not yet known as Champagne, which was already popular among young aristocrats. Throughout his life, he would visit his brother and home in Champagne and his observations led to the conviction that “wine with bubbles” or sparkling wine — had a promising future. He passed on this conviction to his brother and his nephew. In 1729, twenty years after the death of Dom Ruinart, Nicolas Ruinart, his nephew, founded the first Champagne House, Maison Ruinart. Parker rated the Dom Ruinart 93 points and the Jacquesson 89 points.

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LOT FS 24 $800

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Six (750ml) bottles of Batard Montrachet 2000 Grand Cru Six bottles of Batard Montrachet 2000 Grand Cru. Batard Montrachet is one of three Grand Cru terroirs in the northern part of Chassagne-Montrachet. The 2000 vintage was rated 88+ by Parker for all white Burgundy.

LOT FS 25

$750

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Six (750ml) bottles of Château Pichon Longueville Comtessa de Lalande Pauillac Grand Cru Classé Four bottles of Château Pichon Lalande Pauillac 1994 and two bottles of 1986. Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a winery in the Pauillac appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is also the name of the red wine produced by this property. The wine produced here was classified as one of fifteen Deuxièmes Crus (Second Growths) in the original Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. With 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot, Pichon Lalande has an unusually high proportion of Merlot for a Pauillac property, which tends to make the tannic structure of this wine slightly softer than wines from many other classified Pauillac châteaux, which particularly in France is described as a more “feminine” style. But then, Pichon Lalande was owned by a female until sold to the Louis Roederer Champagne house in 2007. Parker rated the 1986 vintage with 94 points and the 1994 vintage with 91 points. All of the bottles are at peak plateau and ready to drink.

LOT FS 26

$650

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Eight (750ml) bottles of Bollinger Champagne One bottle of Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année 1988, five bottles of Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année 1990, and two bottles of Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV. Bollinger has roots in the Champagne region dating back to 1585 when the Hennequins, one of the Bollinger founding families, owned land in the center of the vineyards. Parker rated these wines 93, 92 and 90 points respectively. Great Champagne from a well-known and respected House.

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RICHARD L. COLEMAN Eight (750ml) bottles of Chevalier-Montrachet 2000 Grand Cru Eight bottles of 2000 Grand Cru Chevalier-Montrachet. Chevalier-Montrachet is a Grand Cru terroir in The Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy. It is located within the commune of Puligny-Montrachet. The 2000 vintage was rated 88+ by Parker for all white Burgundy.

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$1500

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Eight (750ml) bottles Clos de Vougeot 1992 Grand Cru Clos de Vougeot, also known as Clos Vougeot, is a wall-enclosed vineyard, a clos, in the Burgundy wine region, and an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) for red wine from this vineyard. Clos de Vougeot is the largest single vineyard in Côte de Nuits entitled to the grand cru designation.

LOT FS 29

$600

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Eight (750ml) bottles of mixed Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon One bottle 1993 Château Montelena CS; one bottle of 1992 Dalle Valle CS; two bottles of Harrison CS — one bottle of the 1991 vintage and one bottle of the 1993 vintage; two bottles of Lewis Cellars Oakville Ranch CS — one bottle of the 1992 vintage and one bottle of the 1888 vintage; and two bottles of 1993 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Wine. Parker rated the both Montelena and the Pahlmeyer 91 points and the Dalle Valle 95 points; Wine Spectator rated the two Harrison vintages 87 points and the two Lewis Cellars vintages 94 and 91 points respectively. Good Napa Valley Cabernet.

LOT FS 30 $700 CULINARY OUTFITTERS, INC. A Riedel Black Tie Face to Face Decanter

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“I prefer to decant wines, both young and old. It is a sign of respect for old wines and a sign of confidence in young wines. Decanting old wines, just a few moments before they are served, helps to ensure that the wines’ clarity and brilliance are not obscured by any deposit that may have developed over time. Decanting young wines several hours before they are served gives the wine a chance to bloom and attain a stage of development that normally requires years of aging.” (thoughts on decanting by Christian Moueix)

The Riedel family has been in the glass business for 300 years, with 11 generations keeping the family business intact — they know what they’re doing. Enjoy this beautiful decanter — a work of art. Thank you to our friends at Culinary Outfitters for their continued support of our events.

LOT FS 31 $450 ELYSE WINERY One 3L etched bottle of 2006 Elyse Cabernet Sauvignon Tietjen Vineyard James Suckling, writing for Wine Spectator, rated the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Tietjen Vineyard 93 points. Like its sister wine, the Morisoli Vineyard, this is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford. Suckling speaks of deep dark purple color, blackberries, black cherries, chocolate, and full-bodied, great structure and integration. Owner, winemaker Ray Coursen says “A meal with wine is dining — it’s a conversation, an event. It’s what wine is all about.” With an attitude like that, you know this will be a great wine. After all, it’s Ray’s conversation with you!

LOT FS 32 $400 EPOCH ESTATE WINES A three-year vertical, 2007–2009, of Epoch Estate’s flagship wine Ingenuity plus 12 etched Riedel wine glasses The proprietors of Epoch, the Armstrong family, have overseen the rebirth of an historic vineyard once owned by the philanthropist and musician, Ignacy Jan Paderewski. This site was dedicated to Zinfandel in the early 1900s. Prohibition put an end to that, but that vineyard is now one of three estate vineyards comprising this 95-acre project. The ambition of the Armstrongs is to produce 100% estate wines, and of the 95 acres, 60 are planted with southern Rhone varietals, and the rest with Tempranillo. Saxum’s Justin Smith serves as a consultant. The winery was founded in 2004, and 2007 was the first vintage released. Epoch has been a proud participant in our Auction for the past three years. In honor of that, Epoch is donating a three-year vertical (2007–2009) of their flagship wine Ingenuity. Parker rated these three Ingenuity vintages, 93, 93, and 93–95, respectively. Wine Spectator rated the 2008 with 95 points and the 2009 with 92 points. Finally, Tanzer rated the 2007 with 92 points and the 2009 with 93 points. That is amazing consistency across establishments that rarely agree on anything. Ingenuity is a meritage of Grenache, Syrah, Petiet Sirah, Mourvedre, and Zinfandel. Parker speaks of dark jammy fruit, spices, leather and licorice. And that’s not all; you get twelve etched Riedel glasses in which to drink it!

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PAM AND BOB FLEMING Twelve (750ml) mixed bottles of Williams Selyem Pinot Noir. Two each: 1997 Hirsch Vineyard, Sonoma County; 1998 Ferrington Vineyard, Anderson Valley; 2000 Allen Vineyard, Russian River Valley; 2001 Coastlands Vineyard, Sonoma County; 2002 Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard, Russian River Valley; and 2003 Westside Neighbors, Russian River Valley Williams Selyem started producing Pinot Noir with its 1981 vintage. And we are talking about premium top-notch Pinot Noir at that. For example, Bob Cabral, Director of Winemaking for Williams Selyem was named Winemaker of the Year for 2011 by Wine Enthusiast magazine. The December 7, 2011 issue of Wine Spectator highlighted Williams Selyem and rated 9 of its Pinots with 91 to 94 points. Four of those single vineyards are included in this lot, albeit for a different vintage. All of these wines received between 89 and 93 points from either Parker or Wine Spectator, excepting the 1998 Ferrington Vineyard which was unrated. Experienced Pinot lovers know that Williams Selyem has provided consistent quality year in and year out. And, speaking of providing consistent results over the years, we thank Bob for his contributions to the Wine Auction over the years: sometime lot description writer, lot solicitor, ever eloquent Chief Toaster, even a stand-in auctioneer last year — not to mention erstwhile under bidder in years past.

LOT FS 34 Bob says he bought ’em for about $750, but we guess it may be double that

GEMSTONE VINEYARD One 3L bottle of 2009 Gemstone Estate Cabernet Sauvignon signed by winemaker Philippe Melka PLUS a private tasting and lunch for eight at the winery in Yountville Gemstone is a small family-owned producer of estate wines. Esteemed winemaker Philippe Melka handcrafts the wines from Bordeaux varietals grown on the 16-acre estate in the Yountville appellation of Napa Valley. The 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot. Parker rated the wine with 93 points: “The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a big wine yet it also possesses plenty of balance and freshness. Ripe, silky tannins frame a core of expressive fruit. Floral notes add freshness on the polished finish.” And that’s just the wine. Imagine the glorious time you and seven of your closest friends will have sitting at the winery in the valley at the base of the hills and tasting Melka’s great wines while having your sumptuous lunch. You know that with the fabulous wines of Gemstone, even old shoe leather would taste good. And, you are sure to get something that will equal those fabulous wines—decidedly not the former. Enjoy!

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HOLCOMBE GREEN Three (750ml) bottles of 2005 Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Switchback Ridge produces handcrafted estate wines sourced from the Peterson Family Ranch in Calistoga. For those of you unfamiliar with Switchback Ridge, they produce three varietals — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Sirah. OK, so what’s different, you ask? First, a gentleman by the name of Robert Foley makes the wine — yes, THAT Robert Foley. And second, the Petite Sirah is generally considered to be the best of the three varietals — although all are superb. The 2005 Petite Sirah attacted 95+ points from Parker: “Not surprisingly, Switchback Ridge has made a bevy of amazing Petite Sirahs, and the 2005 Petite Sirah Peterson Family Vineyard possesses off the charts richness as well as a full-bodied style offering notes of espresso, ground pepper, blackberries, camphor, and incense. It is an exotic, full-bodied, enormously concentrated wine to drink over the next two decades.” There is a considerable amount of old vines Petite Sirah in the mixture which makes it that much more astounding. We can assure you, it is like no other Petite Sirah you ever tasted!

LOT FS 36 $300 GRGICH HILLS ESTATE One 9L bottle of 2007 Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay Carneros Selection with an etched label Wine lovers have made the pilgrimage to Grgich Hills Estate ever since Miljenko “Mike” Grgich’s Chardonnay beat the best of France at the famed 1976 Paris Tasting, allowing Mike to partner with Austin Hills to open his family-owned and operated winery in 1977. Do we need to tell you that this is a one of a kind 9L Grgich Hills Estate Carneros Selection 2007 Chardonnay with etched label? We didn’t think so. Since 2005, the Carneros Vineyard has been certified organic and Biodynamic. The grapes were grown on the Wente clone and obtained from the winery’s well-known neighbor, Larry Hyde. Winemaker notes: “For this limited-production Chardonnay we handpicked our best lots, aged them for a year and kept only the best for this bottling. This elegant and silky Chardonnay displays notes of Asian pears, brioche and flowers with a hint of mineral on the long finish. Match its rich flavors with equally rich seafood bisque, lobster poached in butter, or a slow-braised pork shoulder.” It makes us hungry just to think about it.

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JARVIS WINERY One 6L bottle of 2003 Jarvis Estate Cabernet Sauvignon; one 3L bottle of 2005 Jarvis Estate Cabernet Franc; and two magnums of 2008 Jarvis “Finch Hollow” Estate Chardonnay — all in branded wooden display boxes Welcome winemaker Ted Henry back to our events. Owners William and Letitia Jarvis bought a weekend home in the Napa Valley, planted a few grape vines and, before they knew it, got the winemaking bug, taking 10 years to plant and nurture their grapes and build a winery with just the right cool, humid conditions for making great wines. Estate grown and cave fermented, every aspect of production takes place in Jarvis’s unique 45,000 square foot cave facility that is dug into the side of the mountain. Tasting notes for the 2003 Estate Cabernet include: 92 points Cellar Selection — Wine Enthusiast; 94 points Gold Medal — Beverage Testing Institute. The 2003 vintage is a remarkable 100% Cabernet Sauvignon wine that seduces you with its dark crimson color; intense dried fruit aromas precede candied fruit and allspice. The Jarvis 2005 Cabernet Franc has a deep lavender brilliance in the glass and a hint of toasty vanilla and cassis; a delightful combination of spicy blueberry and black cherry flavors linger elegantly throughout the finish. Of the 89 point Parker rated 2008 “Finch Hollow” Chardonnay: “Attractive buttered brioche, caramelized orange and citrus notes follow the wine’s light gold color. Medium to full-bodied, chunky and flavorful.” Don’t miss the bid on these nice, big bottles of excellent wine.

LOT FS 38 $1350 LAIRD FAMILY ESTATE One 6L bottle of 2007 Laird Family Estate Jillian’s Blend Red Wine Where to start? James Laube, Wine Spectator, awarded the 2007 Jillian’s Blend with 91 points: “Fresh, clean aromas of toasty oak, espresso, ripe dark berries and mocha are focused, tapered, full-bodied and complex on the palate, returning to the same flavor themes on the finish.” The wine is comprised of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, and 10% Merlot — all estate-grown and hand selected by winemaker Paul Hobbs. This 825 case lot wine has been sold out at the winery for more than a year and a half. But here you have six liters of this excellent juice produced with consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs’ extraordinary winemaking skills. The winery tells us this wine could be paired with roasted pork loin with a caramelized, sweet onion red wine reduction sauce. We think it could be paired with just about anything grilled or roasted. Heck, we’ll even come help you pour it, if you’ll let us have a sip.

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LANCASTER ESTATE NICOLE AND TED SIMPKINS One 3L hand-painted and etched bottle of 2007 Roth Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Beginning in 2001, Roth committed to producing classic Bordeaux varietals in Alexander Valley. Roth’s home vineyard lies in the southern end of the valley where rolling hills abound. Jesse Katz is the winemaker along with consulting winemaker David Ramey — a great winemaking friend. The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Winemaker notes: “The 2007 vintage has the deep fruit and firm tannins characteristic of this AVA’s southern expanses — blackberry, red cherry, plum and cassis, accented by hints of white pepper, cedar and nutmeg that carry over the long finish.”

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$250

SALLY AND ALLEN MCDANIEL Four wonderful (750ml) bottles of Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé — two Premier Grand Crus and two Deuxièmes Crus The two First Growth wines are both Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé — one each from the vintages of 1986 and 1995. Not just any two vintages mind you, the 1995 was Parker-rated 95 points and the 1986 was rated 100 points, obviously the highest rated Mouton ever sharing that honor with three other vintages. The two Second Growth wines come from different châteaux, both of which were larger properties in 1855 when Les Grands Crus classés en 1855 were selected. First, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2002 Pauillac Grand Cru Classé received 94 points from Parker and he called it “one of the best wines of the vintage.” The remaining wine is Château Leoville-Barton 2002 St. Julien Grand Cru Classé. It received a 92 rating from Parker. Parker also called the Leoville-Barton one of the finest wines of the vintage. Four super Bordeaux for your bidding pleasure. From a stalwart High Museum Board member and top level supporter and her oenophile, wine collecting husband. Thanks; first class juice from first class folk.

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MELKA WINES A three-year magnum vertical, 2007–2009, of Melka Metisse Cabernet Sauvignon Jumping Goat Vineyard PLUS a tasting and lunch for six at the Melka’s new Montbleau Estate Founded by Philippe and Cherie Melka in 1996, Melka Wines crafts limited production single vineyard wines from Napa Valley, Knights Valley and Bordeaux, as well as a more widely available CJ cabernet sauvignon blend. 2012 brings another addition to the Melka Wines portfolio: The Montbleau Estate. The eight-acre property located in the St. Helena appellation also boasts a beautiful hillside vineyard that will yield approximately 125 cases of exquisite high end Cabernet Sauvignon. The Montbleau Estate will provide a venue for Philippe and Cherie to meet and taste with their fans and patrons. The winning bidder will receive a tasting and lunch at Montbleau Estate. See for yourself this new beautiful addition to Melka’s portfolio. AND, of course, there is wine. The three-year magnum vertical of Metisse C. S. Jumping Goat Vineyard received Parker ratings of 96, 93, and 91 points, respectively. The Metisse is a Bordeaux blend (naturally) of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Parker tells us: “Full-bodied with silky tannins, a voluptuous texture, and real opulence and length…” We’ve been familiar with Phiippe’s wines for years (Vineyard 29, Parallel, Hundred Acre, Gemstone). We doubt you will have any trouble, but if you can’t get your six together, let us know. We’re in!

LOT FS 42 $1400 NUMANTHIA One 5L bottle of Numanthia - Numanthia 2007 signed by winemaker Manuel Lozada PLUS a four-year vertical of Numanthia — Termanthia, 2005–2008, in 750ml bottles Bodegas Numanthia-Termes was sold to Moet-Hennessey prior to the 2006 vintage. Nevertheless, Parker sampled the 2007 Numanthia and awarded it with 94+ fantastic points: “The 2007 Numanthia is a dense, layered, voluminous, structured wine. Given the requisite cellaring, it will eventually become both elegant and powerful.” The winemaker notes speak of red and black fruits, sweet spices, vanilla, and toasted characteristics. Parker rated the four year vertical of Nuanthia — Termanthia with 97, 96+, 97+, and 96 points respectively. “The 2005 Termanthia is opaque purple; the wine offers up plenty of toast, scorched earth, truffle, mineral, and assorted black fruits. Tightly wound and very backward, this powerful effort appears to be balanced but will need cellaring time. The 2006 Termanthia is a glassstaining opaque purple color, with aromatics of coaxing, brooding black fruits, wood smoke, pencil lead, tar, espresso, and blackberry. On the palate, the wine is large-scaled and dense.” All of Parker’s notes stress the need for allowing some time to let these gigantic wines develop. This fabulous lot has great Spanish wines made the old-fashioned way and stupendous Parker ratings to prove it. You might need a little patience to allow them to obtain peak plateau, but what a wonderful reward you will reap! Luxury in a glass from Moet-Hennessey! (Note: one of your Wine Donations co-chairs has a soft spot for Numanthia. You have been warned!)

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$1500

PATZ & HALL Two magnums of Patz & Hall wine. One each: 2007 Carneros Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard and 2007 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard For the past 20 years, Patz & Hall has been one of California’s finest negociant firms, accessing top quality fruit and vinifying and bottling their wines with minimal intervention. Donald Patz and his team make highly-regarded Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In February 2010, Robert Parker wrote that the 2007 wines from Patz & Hall “represent the finest wines I have tasted from them in many years.” How highly did he rate them? He gave the 2007 Carneros Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 94 points and the 2007 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard 91+ points. Of the Chardonnay, he describes orange marmalade, pineapple, honeysuckle, and candied fruit aromas and a deep full-bodied mineral-laced finish. He describes the Pinot Noir as having lots of blueberry, smoke, raspberry, apple skin, and forest floor characteristics with good acidity and a medium-bodied finish. Great wine from a great producer!

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$375

PEIRSON MEYER WINES Three magnums of Peirson Meyer wines We welcome Robbie Meyer back to the Auction this year. Go by and look him up during the Vintners’ Reception and taste their great wines. Peirson Meyer is another winery that creates small lots of artisan wines — from the Sonoma Coast and Napa Valley. In 2005 the Peirson Meyer label was created as a companion label to the original label, L’Angevin. The Peirson Meyer label is named after the two families that started L’Angevin. The three magnums are one each: Peirson Meyer 2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; Peirson Meyer 2009 Bateman Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir; and, L’Angevin 2009 Laughlin Vineyard Russian River Valley Chardonnay. Parker rated the Cab 93 points and James Laube (WS) rated the Chardonnay 89 points. The Pinot wasn’t rated. Parker: “Robbie Meyer and Alan Peirson first met when they both worked at Peter Michael Winery. Meyer tends to focus on the winemaking, while Peirson’s time is spent mostly in the vineyards. The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark, sensual wine layered with plums, black cherries, smoke, licorice and tar. Striking finesse and purity from start to finish are some of the qualities that stand out most. Sweet, floral notes add brightness on the finish.” Parker called it one of the sleepers of an overlooked vintage. That’s good enough for us.

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Circa $450

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JEAN ANN AND RICHARD RAYMER One 6L bottle of 1998 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Most of you know that Silver Oak was one of the original cult California Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Silver Oak Cellars produces only Cabernet Sauvignon; it comes in two forms — Alexander Valley and Napa Valley. We’ve noted in Auctions past that Silver Oak has a distinctiveness that has created a loyal following. It’s always been more popular with its fans than with Robert Parker, who gave this one 88 points. In this huge bottle the wine and the bottle are both distinctive. Bought directly from Silver Oak Cellars and kept at 56° since. Many thanks for the Raymers for their generous donation.

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$1500

REVANA FAMILY VINEYARD One 3L etched and hand-painted bottle of 2008 Revana Cabernet Sauvignon Planted in 1998, the Revana Family vineyard is comprised of eight separate blocks totaling nine acres. Jim Barbour, who makes good Cabernet under his own label, is the vineyard manager. Heidi Barrett (we’ve heard that name before) is the consulting winemaker. The 2008 is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Jim Laube, Wine Spectator, awarded 90 points. Heidi tells us: “Dark and dense in color with aromas of lavender, cassis and earthy wild berry, this wine displays great depth. It boasts stunning concentration on the palate with dark cherry, cacao, coffee bean and a hint of caramel.” Many of you will remember the visit of Dr. Madaiah Revana to the Auction in 2010. He was our Special-Friend-in-Wine. Here is your chance to grab a double magnum of Dr. Revana’s wonderful Cabernet, made by one of the premier winemakers in Napa Valley. Don’t miss it!

LOT FS 47 $1200 KATHY AND TOM SMITH Five (750ml) bottles of California cult wine. One each: 2005 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red, 2006 Dalla Valle Maya Proprietary Red, 2006 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon Darius II, 2004 Lewis Cellars Cuvée L Proprietary Red, and 2005 Grace Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

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First, let’s start with Tom and Kathy Smith. Tom and Kathy are serial donors to the Auction and have been involved with the Auction since 2006. Last year, Tom and Kathy purchased the Sokol Blosser trip at the Auction. We thank the Smiths for their continued generous support to our endeavor.

And what wonderful bottles these are! The 2005 Harlan Estate captured 97 points from Parker; the Dalla Valle 2006 Maya scored 95 points from both Parker and James Laube (Wine Spectator); the Darioush 2006 Darius II rated 93 points from Parker; the Lewis Cellars 2004 Cuvée L won 93 points from Laube; and the Grace Family 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon garnered 93 points from Stephen Tanzer. Five superb wines from a super couple!

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All together, not quite priceless but definitely dear!

STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS Three magnums of 2007 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. One each: Cask 23; S.L.V. and FAY PLUS a copy of the Judgment of Paris A stunning collection of estate wines from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, a Napa Valley First Growth — a cellar-worthy offering of their iconic Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars first brought international recognition to California winemaking and the Napa Valley when the 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon won the now famous 1976 Paris Tasting, besting some of the most celebrated wines of Bordeaux. The 1976 tasting is described in the book, Judgment of Paris, by author George Taber, a TIME magazine reporter and the only member of the press to attend the dramatic tasting. Parker rated these three wines 93, 91, and 90, respectively. Of the flagship wine Cask 23, he states: “Displaying finesse, power and measured restraint, this deep dark plum/purple-tinged 2007 reveals notes of black currants, Asian spices, sweet plums, Christmas fruitcake and cedar.” Zing! It should be noted that the Cask 23 is made of the best fruit from both the FAY and the S.L.V. vineyards. As an aside, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars was sold to a consortium led by Tuscany’s Piero Antinori in 2007. Antinori brought in well-known consultant Renzo Cotarella to focus on quality. The 2007’s show the immediate results from this renowned pair. These three magnums will make a great addition to any cellar.

LOT FS 49 $1100 VINEYARD 7 & 8 Two magnums — 2008 Vineyard 7 & 8 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2009 “7” Cabernet Sauvignon PLUS a Farm to Table Experience for four at the winery We will miss Wes Steffens and our friends from Vineyard 7 & 8 at the Auction this year, but they sent us a something for us to remember them by while they are absent. The Steffens family started Vineyard 7 & 8 in 1999. It is located most of the distance up Spring Mountain — across the road and just slightly up from the entrance to Terra Valentine and just below Pride Mountain. That’s good company for them to keep. As most of you already know, Luc Morlet, who will be at the Auction, is the winemaker at Vineyard 7 & 8 among many other prominent wineries. As we have said before, but it bears repeating, Luc doesn’t make any mediocre wines — he only makes the best!

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These two bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon were rated 91 and 92 points, respectively, by Parker. “The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon 7 comes across as soft, sexy and opulent. Silky tannins frame a core of expressive fruit in this polished, understated wine. This is a relatively understated vintage for the 7. Flowers, spices and dark red fruit are layered into the deep finish.” In addition, you will receive a “Farm to Table” experience for four at the winery. Vineyard 7 & 8 invites four guests for a “Farm to Table” at the winery, situated 2000 ft above the Napa Valley floor. As you enjoy the majestic panoramic views, you will experience a Napa inspired artesian lunch with the wines of Vineyard 7 & 8 crafted by Winemaker Luc Morlet. Event must be scheduled at a mutually agreeable date. We have been there and we can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon than looking out over the Valley and sipping wonderful wine!

LOT FS 50 $700 GRAINGER MCKOY A hand-carved Crow Tie by Grainger McKoy Grainger McKoy is an extraordinary artist. He carves birds that are beautiful beyond description and realistic beyond belief. There is a five-year wait to acquire one of his works, and they go for six figures, and more. And he is as interesting and charming as his works. A list of owners of his works reads like a Who’s Who of Southerners with a few Northerners thrown in for good measure. Hopefully you didn’t miss the High’s special exhibition of his work last fall which impressed thousands of visitors with his highly realistic representations of birds made of basic materials such as wood, metal, and paint often in complex compositions — appearing to defy gravity as groupings of birds lift into flight. Just for the High Museum Wine Auction, Grainger has carved this special “Crow Tie” — giving one lucky bidder the opportunity to own, and possibly wear, a one-of-a-kind work of art by this unique artist. Unlike many sculptors of wildlife art, McKoy hand carves individual feathers and inserts them into place-a technique he introduced more than four decades ago — just as he has done with this tie. Your tie comes in a handsome presentation box, carefully cut from solid wood and finished by hand — another attention to detail that is a hallmark of Grainger’s work. Hey, crows are smart; you could be, too, with this around your neck — another smart bird.

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SATURDAY SILENT AUCTION A TO Z/REX HILL One 3L bottle of 2007 Rex Hill Reserve Pinot Noir Welcome A to Z and Rex Hill founder and CEO Bill Hatcher to our events. Founded in 2002, A to Z Wineworks is Oregon’s fastest growing winery. The business model is simple: to produce and market Oregon’s best wine values by concentrating on core competencies of acquisition, blending and marketing. Bill and Deb Hatcher, along with a gaggle of others, have made terrific inroads, not to mention terrific wine, in the Oregon wine market. In addition to A to Z, Bill and Deb also run Rex Hill Winery. Parker says, “The 2007 Pinot Noir Reserve is exceptionally dense in color for the vintage. It offers up a brooding bouquet of incense, spice box, and black fruits. It will evolve for 1–2 years and offer a drinking window extending from 2011 to 2019.” Stephen Tanzer offers: “Serve this with a good piece of red meat.” We’ll bet you can do that!

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$200

AJA HERE TO SERVE RESTAURANTS Dinner at Aja for eight with Duckhorn and Acacia Wines This is a continental culinary combination of global proportions. Executive Chef Marlyn Hernandez has expertise in 20 distinct pacific rim culinary styles so almost anything goes from Dim Sum to Thai noodles, sushi to Szechuan. This dinner will be a three-course feast for eight with a starter course and a selection of awesome family style entrees and delectable desserts. East meets West with wine from California’s best — two bottles each of Duckhorn Chardonnay and Acacia Pinot Noir. The scene is the Lenox Square area’s fabulous Aja restaurant, with patio views of the Buckhead skyline and dining presided over by a 10 foot brass Buddha, so how lucky can you get? Be the high bidder and find out.

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$400

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ADOBE ROAD WINERY A three-year vertical, 2007–2009, of Adobe Road Syrah Kemp Vineyard in a hand-crafted wooden box along with two crystal glasses and an Adobe Road wine opener PLUS a tour of the winery in Petaluma and a tasting at Adobe Road’s Tasting Room on the historic Sonoma Square Welcome Adobe Road owner Kevin Buckler, winemaker Michael Scorsone and Bob Dickinson of The Racers Group. Celebrating great experiences, friendships, and successes over a glass of wine has always been a part of our lives. Wine captures so many wonderful things — a sense of time, of place, of joy — and puts it into a bottle that can be shared with family and friends, both new and old. In their decades of top flight professional racing, Kevin and Debra Buckler have made friendships and shared memories all over the world, from California to France. And they have seen how the painstaking preparation and attention to detail that goes into wine has a parallel with the same focus they brought to their championship level racing programs. Both require more than just a careful and scientific approach; they also require a driving passion and vision that takes you beyond simple facts, figures and hard work. Adobe Road Winery offers three of its highly rated and award-winning Syrah varietals in a hand-crafted wooden box along with two crystal glasses and an Adobe Road wine opener. The three-year vertical consists of Adobe Road’s Syrah, Kemp Vineyard. Two of these wines were rated by James Laube, WS, who gave 91 points to the 2007 vintage and 93 points to the 2009 vintage. He uses the words rich and seductive to describe the wonderful mouth feel and texture of the win. On your next trip to Sonoma, enjoy a complimentary tasting at Adobe Road’s charming tasting room on the historic Sonoma square plus a tour of the winery in Petaluma, which is adjacent to The Racer’s Group race shop, America’s most successful sports car race team. Sounds exciting to us.

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$300

ALEXANDER VALLEY VINEYARDS One magnum, one (750ml) bottle and one (375ml) bottle of Alexander Valley Vineyards CYRUS Cyrus Alexander was a 19th century adventurer, rancher, gold miner, community leader and since 1995, the namesake of CYRUS, Alexander Valley Vineyards’ (AVV) benchmark red wine. AVV’s estate winery is located on the original Alexander homestead; to date only two families have owned the property, the Alexanders and Wetzels.

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CYRUS is AVV’s tribute to this special land and the region they call home. Charles Olken of Connoisseurs Guide wrote: “More than once in the past, Cyrus has ranked with the better wines of its district, and this very deep, well-composed effort can make the claim again. It is wonderfully expressive with a full range of sweet oak and briary spice set against confident ripe-currant fruit, and its keen sense of balance makes it both age-worthy and surprisingly attractive now.” This piano (of sorts) is available for you to taste history of the Alexander Valley in three bottles of your own.

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$225

ALMA COCINA FIFTH GROUP RESTAURANTS Three-course dinner for two by Executive Chef Chad Clevenger with handselected wine or cocktail pairings Alma Cocina, the latest addition to the Fifth Group Restaurants family, is located downtown in the 191 Peachtree Tower, and introduces Atlanta to a refreshing new approach to contemporary Mexican cuisine. Bright, fresh ingredients and traditional regional influences come together with other Latin American flavors in vibrant fresh dishes that feel familiar and new all at once. Also featured are unique tequila selections and a host of innovative Latin-influenced cocktails beyond a superior margarita. The Atlanta Journal Constitutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food critic, John Kessler, gave Alma 3 stars and exclaimed it was the best tamale he has eaten in Atlanta!

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$200

AQUA BLUE Multi-course wine dinner experience for ten at Aqua Blue The winning bidder along with Executive Chef John C. Metz and Operating Partner David Smedlund will create a multi-course wine dinner experience for ten people at the restaurant. Aqua Blue has 10 years of recognition and reviews from its guests and publications like Nations Restaurant News, Date Night Magazine and Jezebel Magazine. Add your name to the growing chorus of critical acclaim that Chef John C. Metz and company are receiving. They think this event will prove to be your most memorable dining experience of the year! You should take them up on that!

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BECKSTOFFER WINES One magnum of Beckstoffer 2007 Vinifera Let’s welcome Tuck Beckstoffer back to Atlanta for our events. In the early 1970s there were no tasting rooms in the Napa Valley and prunes were the dominant crop, but there was a history of wine grape cultivation in the area, and a handful of families, including the Beckstoffers, saw the potential. Back then the idea was to prove that they could make great wines here, wines to rival those of weightier pedigrees. The Beckstoffer family established Vinifera Vineyards in 1973, and they’ve been growing grapes ever since. Fast forward 40 years, and this sleepy farming Valley is now one of the world’s leading wine growing regions. In 2005, Beckstoffer launched the Vinifera Vineyards label as a nod to family roots, and as homage to the many pioneers who set out to share their passion for Napa Valley wine with the world. Now, while this wine has not been rated by the pundits, most of us have tasted wines made with Beckstoffer fruit and know them to be among the finest in the land. You KNOW this is a great bottle from the family that grows grapes for Napa Valley’s winemaking stars!

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$250

BLT STEAK, W ATLANTA-DOWNTOWN Wine dinner for four Enjoy an exquisite dinner for four prepared by Chef Cyrille Holota with expertly paired wines selected by certified sommelier Dorine Buche. In 2009, BLT brought their signature New York style down south with BLT Steak in Downtown Atlanta. Located at the W Atlanta-Downtown Hotel & Residences in Allen Plaza, this isn’t your ordinary steakhouse. The restaurant integrates traditional elements of the French bistro with an American steakhouse and combines its signature rich warmth and texture with the sophistication and style of Atlanta. Despite the name, you won’t find any bacon lettuce & tomato sandwiches here, as BLT actually stands for Bistro Laurent Tourondel. Executive Chef Laurent Tourondel, the man behind the eponymous BLT Steak, was named “Restaurateur of the Year” by Bon Appétit in 2007 and for good reason. The Chef’s French training and the South’s regional influence can be found in his unusual flavor combinations that are simply captivating. Just wait until you try their famous popovers — you’ll forget all about bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes!

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DONALD W. BLUM Twelve (750ml) bottles of 2000 Navarro Pinot Noir Méthode à l’Ancienne, Anderson Valley, Mendocino A short overview of Navarro Winery was given in the previous Blum lot. The name “Méthode à l’Ancienne” refers to the fact that the winemaking process is all done by hand without the use of modern machinery. This process includes manual punch down of the cap and draining wine from the bottom of the tanks and slowly pouring it over the top of the cap. This wine has not been rated. However, winemaker notes tell us to expect a medium ruby color, a nose containing sweet berries and cherries. The flavor profile contains cherry, strawberry, and vanilla as core flavors.

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$360

DONALD W. BLUM Twelve (750ml) bottles of 1997 Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre Veronese IGT The Allegrini family has played a leading role in the history of Fumane and Valpolicella since the 16th century and has passed on the culture of wine-making from generation to generation. Notary records reveal that the family played a prominent role in the local community as one of the most important landowners, involved in agriculture work and local traditions. Palazzo della Torre comes from the plot of land that encircles Villa della Torre, a veritable jewel of the Italian Renaissance. The wine is made using an innovative take on the “ripasso” technique. Most of the grapes are vinified at harvest time while the rest are set aside to partially dry. In January, the wine blended with the juice from the raisined grapes undergoes a second fermentation. James Suckling, Wine Spectator, rated the 1997 Palazzo Della Torre 92 points. Furthermore, the wine was ranked Number 28 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of the Year List for 2001. “This Veneto red is glorious and rich, yet sophisticated. Dark ruby color, it emits aromas of raisins and berries, and hints of cocoa and spice. It’s full-bodied, with chewy yet velvety tannins and a long, long finish.” The wine is currently at its peak drinking plateau.

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$200

DONALD W. BLUM Twelve (750ml) bottles of 2002 Summerland Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Nebil “Bilo” Zarif founded Summerland Winery in 2002 with the intention of producing a diverse range of premium wines focusing on the expressive vineyard sources spanning from Santa Barbara to Monterey with an emphasis on small lot, vineyard designated Pinot Noir production. Zarif is known for founding Barnwood Vineyards in Santa Barbara and later incorporating it with Laetitia Winery in Arroyo Grande. His experience with Central Coast vineyards dates back to 1993 with the purchase of three hundred acres of land in the Cuyama Valley. Core vineyard sources for Summerland Winery include Bien Nacido located in the cool climate of Santa Maria Valley. The appellations of Santa Rita Hills, Santa Ynez Valley, Edna Valley and Paso Robles are also represented in the portfolio.

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Parker rated the 2002 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard with 93 points. He stated: “The sumptuous 2002 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard boasts a deep ruby color in addition to a big, complex perfume of cranberries, black cherries, flowers, and hints of oak as well as forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, rich, broad, pure, and beautifully textured, it is a serious Pinot Noir.” The wine will remain at peak plateau for another couple of years.

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DONALD W. BLUM A 1992 Jarvis Winery Blending Kit containing five (750ml) bottles — three Cabernet Sauvignon, one Cabernet Franc and one Merlot Jarvis Winery was founded by William and Leticia Jarvis. All Jarvis wines are produced from estate vineyards located high above the city of Napa. Designed by William Jarvis to simulate the winemaking experience with blending exercises similar to those employed by the Jarvis consulting winemaker, Dimitri Tchelistcheff, the blending kit includes three bottles of Bordeaux varietals — three Cabernet Sauvignons, one Cabernet Franc and one Merlot. You also get blending cylinders marked with exact percentages that total 100ml each. The idea is to taste each of the individual varietals alone, and then try your hand at blending. “Recipes are included, but you want to try your own blends, as well. The Cabernet Sauvignon received 90 points from Wine Spectator and the Cabernet Franc received 87 points from both Parker and WS. The Merlot wasn’t rated. This is a great way to learn the secrets of the true synergy that is created in the great Bordeaux blends.

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DONALD W. BLUM Two (750ml) bottles of 1995 Podere Poggio Scallette “Il Carbonaione” IGT

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Podere Poggio Scalette became an autonomous wine-producing estate in 1991 when Vittorio Fiore and his wife Adriana Assjè di Marcorà acquired several plots of land and a building on the hill of Ruffoli, in the township of Greve in Chianti, which is in the very heart of the Chianti Classico appellation. The property came from the division of a heritage and the sale of property consisting of old stone farmhouses, vineyard land, olive groves, pasture land and woods which had been abandoned years previously after the death of the former owner. This wine was first produced in 1992 using juice from 80+ year old vines! Parker rated the 1995 Il Carbonaione 94 points: “The 1995 Il Carbonaione is an explosive blockbuster of a wine, with extraordinary density and massive flavor concentration. It displays an opaque purple color, fabulous aromatic purity (blackcurrants, new oak, floral scents, and a touch of cedar), extraordinary ripeness, great presence on the palate, but no sense of heaviness or astringency. The wine is formidably deep, powerful, and impressive. Wow! This 30-acre estate produces a 100% Sangiovese di Lamole-based wine from a vineyard planted between 1920 and 1930. Yields are frightfully low. This is one of the most exciting wines emerging from Tuscany.” Parker indicates that the wine will remain at peak plateau for the next few years.

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DONALD W. BLUM Two (750ml) bottles of 1996 Tenuta Ciacci Piccolomini d’Arogona Brunello di Montalcino The origins of Ciacci Piccolomini d’Arogona date back to the 17th century. The oldest part of the property is the Palazzo erected by Montalcino’s bishop. Over time, the Palazzo became the property of the Montalcino Diocese and was auctioned in 1868 according to Italian law. In 1887 the property was purchased by Francesco Ciacci. In the mid-1900s the palazzo with renamed the Palazzo Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona after the marriage of a Ciacci daughter to Count Alberto Piccolomini d’Aragona. The Brunello di Montalcino is made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes. Parker awarded the 1996 vintage 92 points: “Ciacci’s 1996 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the sexiest, most complete and complex I have tasted. A dark plum/garnet color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of soy, leather, earthy black fruits, smoke, tobacco, and licorice. Complex, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, yet sweet, with plenty of glycerin, and a creamy, fat mid-section.” It will remain in its prime drinking window through mid-decade.

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DONALD W. BLUM Three magnums of 1995 Château Haut–Lagrange Pessac-Léognan Château Haut–Lagrange is located in the Bordeaux appellation of Pessac-Léognan on the Left Bank of the Gironde River near the city of Bordeaux. Pessac-Léognan is located within the Graves district. The vineyards were planted in 1989 and are now more than 20 years old. The estate is planted with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot red grapes plus smaller amounts of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion in equal amounts for white wine production. James Suckling WS, rated the vintage 90 points: “Another sleek, exciting red. Lovely perfumes of berry, violet and cherries. Full-bodied and very well-structured, with fine tannins and a long, refreshing finish.” The wine is currently at peak plateau and will remain there for the next few years.

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DONALD W. BLUM Six (750ml) bottles of 1995 Seghesio Family Vineyards Omaggio Four Generations Established in 1895 when Edoardo Seghesio planted his first Zinfandel vineyard in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley, Seghesio Family Vineyards produces award-winning wines that honor the history of Sonoma and the Seghesio family. Edoardo worked as winemaker at Italian Swiss Colony from 1886–1902. (You do remember Italian Swiss Colony, don’t you?) Collected over a century, the 300 acres in the appellations of Alexander Valley, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valley represent some of the oldest vineyards and proprietary clones for making Zinfandel and Italian varieties.

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Wine Spectator’s James Laube rated the 1995 Omaggio Four Generations 88 points. Of the 600 case offering, he stated: “Tightly wound, with cedary oak almost overshadowing the core of spicy plum, black cherry, raspberry and spice flavors. Turns complex on the finish, where the flavors fold together.” The Omaggio is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Barbera.

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$300

DONALD W. BLUM Six (750ml) bottles of 2003 Blackjack Ranch Double-Down Syrah Blackjack Ranch vineyard was planted in 1996 and named in honor of the game. The vineyard was made up of 22 acres (yes, we know that Blackjack is supposed to be 21). The first production vintage was 1997. Parker has called Blackjack Ranch one of the best-run wineries in Santa Barbara. “Proprietor Roger Wisted clearly looks to France for his inspiration. His wines possess all the flavor of California yet more elegance and complexity than is typical for many of this state’s wines. Wisted fashions the finest Bordeaux Blends of the region.” Parker also has lauded Wisted’s Chardonnays. The Double-Down Syrah is Blackjack Ranch’s most popular wine. Notwithstanding Parker’s praise for the Blackjack Ranch wines, neither he, nor Wine Spectator, nor Stephen Tanzer rated this vintage. Winemaker notes tell us to expect dark purple color, red and black fruits, including blackberries, blueberries, and black currants, in the flavor profile along with crème de cassis and spice.

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$200

DONALD W. BLUM Six (750ml) bottles of 1995 Cardinale Proprietary Red Wine Cardinale creates a single wine from each vintage. The wine is a limited production of Cabernet Sauvignon-base blend made from distinct and diverse mountain and bench vineyards situated in the Mayacamas and Vaca mountain ranges surrounding the Napa Valley. The 1995 is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot. James Laube, WS, rated the vintage 92 points: “Massages the intense tannins with supple currant and plum-laced flavors, shows off cedar, spice and mineral, too. Holds its focus through the long and complex finish.” The peak window should last to the end of this decade.

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RENAISSANCE ATLANTA MIDTOWN HOTEL BRIZA RESTAURANT A two-night weekend retreat at the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel for two couples including an exclusive private cooking demonstration with Executive Chef Janine Falvo and dinner for four at Briza Restaurant PLUS a four-course wine dinner for four on the second night Escape to a world of sophistication with a three-day, two-night stay in the luxurious 1,020 squarefoot Presidential Suite at the Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel — a modern hotel which blends contemporary design with Southern hospitality. Your weekend retreat includes dinner for four and an exclusive private cooking demonstration with Briza Restaurant’s Executive Chef, Janine Falvo on one night, and a four-course wine dinner for four on the second evening. Discover your senses and be transported to a life less ordinary with this presidential retreat. What an elegant way to reward yourself and another close couple! Pamper yourselves, you deserve it!

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$2500

CAPTÛRE WINES Tour, tasting and overnight stay for six at Captûre Wines’ mountain estate, Tin Cross Vineyards Welcome back Andre Boada, VP Brand Management & Strategy, from Captûre Wines to our event. Captûre Wines handcrafts Bordeaux-style wines from high atop Pine Mountain in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley. Renowned winemaking team May-Britt and Denis Malbec, formerly of Château Latour in Bordeaux, craft wines using the time-honored methods they learned in France. After walking the mountaintop vineyards and enjoying the breathtaking vistas, you will enjoy a tasting of Capture’s Bordeaux-style wines. Later, you can relax on the wrap-around patio as you watch the sun set over Sonoma’s Alexander Valley. Everything we can learn tells us this is a unique experience with a great team. Make this a part of your next trip to wine country!

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CASS WINERY A four-year vertical, 2005–2008, Cass Reserve PLUS a tasting and lunch for four at the winery in Paso Robles Welcome back owners Ted and Lisa Plemons to our events this weekend. Cass Vineyards and Winery is located in the rolling, oak-studded hills between Paso Robles and Creston on California’s beautiful Central Coast. It rests far enough from the coast to generate the heat needed to optimally ripen the Rhone varieties grown in their vineyards. All of the wines crafted at Cass Winery are Estate Grown. A unique feature is that all of the Rhone grapes grown are ENTAV certified. ENTAV is the national agency of France responsible for the quality of wine grape varieties. Over 90% of all French Vineyards are started with ENTAV certified plants, only recently available in California; thus, these are among the very first wines made from ENTAV grapes grown here. You and your guests will enjoy a day of wine tasting in the beautiful Paso Robles countryside. Cass will chauffeur four people in their restored 1947 Chrysler limo with lunch prepared by their executive chef. The vertical is of barrel select “Cass Reserve,” Vintages 2005–2008. The Cass Reserve is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and includes Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Stephen Tanzer: “Inky ruby. Brooding, pungent aromas of cherry pit, cassis and licorice, with smoke and espresso accents. Deeply pitched dark fruit flavors show surprising vivacity and pick up spiciness with air.” 90 points.

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$1000

CHÂTEAU MONCONTOUR Two (750ml) bottles of Château Moncontour 2008 Sparkling Vouvray Predilection Grande Reserve plus one (500ml) bottle of Château Moncontour 2005 Vouvray Nectar—all in a signed gift box Located in the Heart of the Vouvray, Château Moncontour, the origin of which dates back to the 4th Century, stands proudly and oversees the Loire River. Here it makes outstanding dry wines, some stunning, long-lived sweet wines, and delicious sparkling wines, too. Château Moncontour’s 2008 Sparkling Vouvray Predilection Grande Reserve is their top cuvée of sparkling wine. It is only sold at the Cellar in Vouvray. The name of Predilection comes from the 19th century French writer Balzac. He signed letters to his wife in Paris from the countryside by “Moncontour est ma prédiléction”. The Vouvray Nectar is produced only once in each decade, on average, when the perfect Botrytis is achieved and the grapes are picked in late November or early December. The 2005 Vouvray Nectar rated 91 points from Wine Enthusiast: “Certainly intense, dominated by dry botrytis, with the syrup element here in texture rather than taste. The wine has a great tension between richness and intense acidity, a wine with a potential of 15 years aging or more, but for the moment an intense glass of wine.”

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Chenin Blanc makes some of the most elegant, fascinating wines from France. Here are two excellent examples from France’s most beautiful appellation.

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CHICKEN AND THE EGG Five-course wine dinner for up to eight at the restaurant’s private Chef’s Table Located in the heart of West Cobb in the Burnt Hickory Village shopping plaza, Chicken and the Egg is a neighborhood gathering spot that serves sophisticated yet approachable American farmstead fare. The restaurant’s name represents the cycle of life and the importance of sustainability, as well as the impact humans leave on this planet. Featuring innovative twists on classic American dishes, the cuisine incorporates seasonal ingredients from local farms and purveyors as well as sustainable beef, pork, poultry and seafood—we like that. Chef Marc will hand select the food and wine for your dinner, ensuring a special dining experience — and the Chef’s Table assures a fun time.

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$800

CLIF FAMILY WINERY Two-night stay for up to four with Kit Crawford and Gary Erickson at their Clif Family Farm in Napa, a bike tour, and a garden tour, tasting and lunch all for four PLUS six bottles of wine to keep Wine and cycling go hand in hand in Napa Valley: open roads and breathtaking wine country vistas promise an incredible experience for seasoned riders and weekend warriors alike, and either will relish the opportunity to join Gary and Kit on an unforgettable ride high above the valley floor. You and three friends will begin your ride on Cold Springs Road atop Howell Mountain and journey through wooded corridors, hillside vineyards, and secluded mountain meadows to the Clif Family Farm on Ink Grade Road. Relax and hydrate on a tour of the farm, followed by a private wine tasting and lunch, provided by Savory Seven, with one of the Clif’s winemakers. Finally, enjoy a two-night stay at Gary and Kit’s Howell Mountain guest house. With so many incredible, off-the-beaten-path wineries in the region, you might not make it down the mountain! (They said that — not your catalog writers.) Also included are two magnums of 2008 Kit’s Killer Cab Napa Valley signed by Kit; two magnums of 2008 Gary’s Improv Zinfandel Napa Valley signed by Gary; one (750ml) bottle of 2009 The Climber Limited Release, Napa Valley Red Blend; and one (750ml) bottle of 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Rte. Blanc, Napa Valley. A fun and different lot from newcomers Clif Family. Take a look at Clif Family’s online home. They have a lot going on, from farming, to olive oil, and winemaking. Biking enthusiasts, bid this one up!

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$2000

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CLIFF LEDE VINEYARDS & POETRY INN Two nights for two at the luxurious Poetry Inn in Napa Valley PLUS a 3L bottle of 2008 Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon and a tour and tasting at the winery Cliff Lede has made a hit here in past years. This Canadian has a wry sense of humor and is a charming dinner partner. His wines match his charm. And his Poetry Inn was called a “microclimate of luxury” by Architectural Digest and “one of the most tranquil spaces in the buzzing Napa Valley.” Perched above the vineyards of the Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District, this luxurious and exclusive inn offers the discerning traveler all of the sensory pleasures of wine country. Each room boasts a wood-burning fireplace, luxury Italian linens on king beds, soaking tub and both indoor and outdoor showers. Guests can live the life of a Napa Valley vintner if only for a night, enjoying a massage in the open air, sipping wine on a private terrace or just lounging by the pool. Your two-night stay in one of the luxury rooms includes a three-course gourmet breakfast for two. Reservation is available between December 1, 2012 and March, 31 2013. Subject to availability and holidays are excluded. Also included with the two-night stay are a 3L of 2008 Poetry (Parker 93), Cliff Lede Vineyards flagship Cabernet Sauvignon AND an Estate tour & tasting for two at Cliff Lede Vineyards. Begin with a tour of the vineyards and winery followed by a seated tasting of current releases paired with seasonal canapés. Thanks, Cliff!

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$3000

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Another group of auction lots from our generous donor Richard Coleman. Please see our comments in the Friday Night Fete Silent Auction description about our donor and these wines.

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Ten (750ml) bottles of Château André Ziltener 1996 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru Latricières-Chambertin is one of the 28 Grand Cru Burgundy terroirs. Most of the rated Latricières-Chambertin from 1996 received ratings in the 90’s from either Parker or Wine Spectator. This wine was not rated.

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RICHARD L. COLEMAN Twelve (750ml) bottles 2000 Château André Ziltener Nuits-Saint Georges It turns out that Château André Ziltener is located in Nuits-St. Georges, within the Côte de Beaune district of Burgundy. The Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) Nuits-Saint-Georges may be used for red and white wine with respectively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as the main grape variety. The production of red wine dominates greatly, around 97 percent and only around three percent white wine. This vintage of Ziltener Nuits-St. Georges was not rated.

LOT SS 28 $500 RICHARD L. COLEMAN Six (750ml) bottles each of 2003 Château André Ziltener Corton “Les Renardes” Grand Cru and 1999 Corton Renardes Aloxe-Corton Grand Cru Corton is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red and white wine in Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy. It is located on a hill shared between the three villages of Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Ladoix in the Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. The appellation covers the lower parts of the Corton hill and includes several subordinate vineyard names, or climats, within the AOC. Because of the size of the AOC and the variability of these climats, it is the rule rather than the exception that the name of the climat is indicated together with that of the Corton AOC. Consequently, Corton Renardes is the climat within the Corton vineyard near the village of Aloxe-Corton. Corton is rare in this aspect, as the “climat” is seldom used for other Grand Cru appellations in Burgundy. We know this is a village wine because there is not a domain name associated with it. There are no ratings for these wines, but the entire vintage in the Côte de Beaune was rated 93 points by Parker — a great vintage.

LOT SS 29

$650

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Twelve (750ml) bottles of Domaine Morey St. Denis 1998 Premier Cru A case of Premier Cru Burgundy from a known and reputable supplier located in the Côte de Nuits region. Not the top-ranked vintage for the Côte de Nuits, but good producers had respectable ratings. This particular Premier Cru was not rated.

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RICHARD L. COLEMAN Twelve (750ml) bottles of mixed Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon One bottle of 2003 Hess Collection Mt. Veeder Meritage; one bottle of 1997 Robert Mondavi; three bottles of 1984 Clos du Val CS; and seven bottles of 1983 Ridge York Creek CS. The Robert Mondavi received 90 points from Parker. The Hess Collection received 87 points and the Clos du Val received 88 points, both from Wine Spectator. The Ridge was unrated.

LOT SS 31

$425

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Thirteen (750ml) bottles of Matanzas Creek Chardonnay Sonoma Two bottles of the 1994 vintage, three bottles of the 1997 vintage and eight bottles of the 1998 vintage. Founded in 1977, Matanzas Creek Winery was one of the Sonoma County pioneer wineries focused on creating handcrafted premium quality wine. The vineyards feature Chardonnay, Merlot, Malbec and Grenache grapes. Matanzas Creek is most famous for its Chardonnay and Merlot. The 1994 vintage received 89 points from Parker; the 1997 vintage received 88 points from Wine Spectator; and the 1998 vintage received 89 points from Parker.

LOT SS 32

$400

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Fourteen mixed (750ml) bottles of Los Carneros Chardonnay One bottle of 1994 Joseph Phelps Chardonnay; three bottles of 1996 Saintsbury Chardonnay; five bottles of 1994 Frogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leap Chardonnay; two bottles of 1999 Acacia Chardonnay; and three bottles of 1993 Acacia Reserve Chardonnay. Los Carneros AVA (also known as Carneros AVA) is an American Viticultural Area which includes parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties in California. It is located north of San Pablo Bay. The cooler climate has made Los Carneros attractive for the cultivation of cooler climate varietals like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Wine Spectator rated the Saintsbury with 88 points; Parker rated the two Acacia wines 89 and 91 points respectively. The other two wines were not rated.

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RICHARD L. COLEMAN Fourteen (750ml) bottles of Pommard including eight bottles of Domaine Parent 1994 Pommard, four bottles of Domaine Gabriel Billard 1998 Pommard Charmots Premier Cru, and two bottles Chateau de Pommard 1993 Pommard wine is produced in the commune of Pommard in Côte de Beaune of Burgundy. The Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) Pommard is only used for red wine with Pinot Noir as the main grape variety. There are no Grand Cru vineyards within Pommard, but several highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards. Les Charmots is one of the Premier Cru climats.

LOT SS 34 $600 RICHARD L. COLEMAN Fifteen mixed (750ml) bottles of Napa Valley Chardonnay including a five bottle mini-vertical of Cakebread Five bottle mini-vertical (1997–1999) of Cakebread Chardonnay — one bottle of the 1997 vintage; one bottle of the 1998 vintage; and three bottles of the 1999 vintage. In addition, four bottles of 1994 ZD Chardonnay; two bottles of 1994 Far Niente Chardonnay; two bottles of 1995 Harrison Chardonnay; and two bottles of 1997 Silverado Chardonnay. Wine Spectator rated the minivertical of Cakebread 90, 89, and 88 points respectively. Both the Harrison and the Silverado were rated 90 points by Wine Spectator. The Far Niente and the ZD were not rated.

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$475

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Fifteen (750ml) bottles of Premier Cru Burgundy including nine bottles of Château de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru 1992, one bottle Gevrey-Chambertin 1993 Premier Cru, two bottles Gevrey-Chambertin 1994 Premier Cru, two bottles Chambolle-Musigny 1993 Premier Cru and one bottle Beaune 1993 Premier Cru The Château de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet is a red Burgundy. All red Burgundy appellations require Pinot Noir to be the dominant grape in the wines. Gevrey-Chambertin is one of the wine villages of the Côte de Nuits. It produces red Burgundy wine from vineyards at the village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru level. Chambolle-Musigny wine is produced in the village of Chambolle-Musigny in Côte de Nuits of Burgundy. The Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) Chambolle-Musigny may only be used for red wine with Pinot Noir as the main grape. There are 25 Premier Cru vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny, and two Grand Cru vineyards. Beaune is the capital of the Burgundy region, although it does not have a Grand Cru vineyard.

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RICHARD L. COLEMAN Nineteen (750ml) bottles of Chassagne-Montrachet Sixteen bottles of Chassagne-Montrachet 2000 Blanchot Dessus Premier Cru; one bottle of Chassagne-Montrachet 1994 “Les Chenevottes” Premier Cru; and two bottles of Domaine Chassagne Montrachet 1992. In summary, seventeen Premier Cru bottles plus two others. All Chasssagne-Montrachet white wine is by law 100% Chardonnay.

LOT SS 37 $1100 RICHARD L. COLEMAN Four (750ml) bottles of 2005 Gundlach Bundschu Meritage For six generations and over 150 years, the Gundlach family and later the Bundschu family by marriage have farmed their estate vineyard at the crossroads of the Sonoma Valley, Carneros and Napa Valley appellations. James Laube, WS, rated it 87 points: “Supple and polished, with smoky herb, currant, mineral and dusty berry flavors that firm up nicely, ending with a loamy, earthy dried berry flavor. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah.”

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$100

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Five (750ml) bottles of 1993 Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay Sonoma County Chalk Hill Estate was founded in 1972 by Fred Furth. Although Fred was the first to plant on Chalk Hill, there are currently six wineries there, including Albini Family Vineyards, Chalk Hill, and Rodney Strong. Robert Parker rated this vintage of Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay with 91 points: “This ambitiously-styled, full-bodied Chardonnay exhibits gobs of vanillinscented new oak accompanied by ripe, honeyed, apple and tropical fruit. Full-bodied and powerful, with excellent richness, adequate underlying acidity, and an impressive layered texture, this is a forceful, chewy Chardonnay.”

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RICHARD L. COLEMAN Five (750ml) bottles of French white Burgundy. One each: Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse 1988, 1990, and 1991; Puligny Montrachet 2000; and Puligny Montrachet Champ Canet 1992 Premier Cru Puligny Montrachet is a terroir in the Côte de Beaune. Champ Canet is a Premier Cru climat within Puligny Montrachet. Pouilly-Fuissé is an appellation for white wine in the Mâconnais subregion Burgundy in central France. All white Burgundy is 100% Chardonnay by appellation rules.

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$125

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Six (750ml) bottles of mixed California sparkling wine Two bottles of J Winery 1993 Sparkling Wine and four bottles of J Schramsberg 1990 Sparkling Wine. Wine Spectator rated the J Schramsberg 1990 vintage 92 points. Wine Spectator rated the Schramsberg 1990 vintage 92 points. “Complex and concentrated, with a pretty array of black cherry, toast and spice flavors, and a smooth, delicate aftertaste where the vanilla and cherry flavors flow through. Shows a measure of finesse and harmony.”

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$400

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Six (750ml) bottles of Grand Cru Burgundy including two bottles of Corton 1993 Grand Cru, one bottle of Chambertin 1993 Grand Cru, and three bottles of Chamres-Chambertin 1994 Grand Cru Corton is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red (and white) wine in Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy. Chambertin is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red wine in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy. Charmes-Chambertin is also an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red wine in the Côte de Nuits. All are Pinot Noir dominant red wines under AOC rules.

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RICHARD L. COLEMAN Eight (750ml) bottles of Château Cos d’Estournel St. Estephe Grand Cru Classé Seven (750ml) bottles of Château Cos d’Estournel St. Estephe 1990 and one (750ml) bottle of 1968. Château Cos d’Estournel is a winery in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. It is also the name of the red wine produced by this property. The wine produced here was classified as one of fifteen Deuxièmes Crus (Second Growths) in the original Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. No ratings could be found for the 1968 vintage. However, Parker rated the 1990 vintage with 94 points after re-tasting in 2009. Parker declared the 1990 at its full maturity and stated it would remain so until the second half of this decade.

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$1400

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Seven (750ml) bottles of mixed California Merlot One bottle of 1999 Prospero Merlot Central Coast; three bottles of 1992 Beringer Merlot; one bottle of 1998 Duckhorn Merlot; and two bottles of 1992 Raymond Merlot. The Prospero was not rated. The Beringer garnered 94 points from Parker and the Duckhorn received 86 points. Wine Spectator rated the Raymond 90 points.

LOT SS 44 $325 RICHARD L. COLEMAN Eight mixed (750ml) bottles of Central Coast Chardonnay Two bottles of 1994 Byron Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley; five bottles of Talbott Chardonnay Monterey — three bottles of the 1993 vintage and two bottles of the 1994 vintage; and one bottle of 2000 Arcadian Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley. The Central Coast AVA is a large American Viticultural Area that spans from Santa Barbara County in the south to the San Francisco Bay Area in the north. The boundaries of the Central Coast include portions of six counties. With around 100,000 acres planted to wine grapes, Chardonnay accounts for more than half of the total. Parker rated the Byron 92 points, both Talbott vintages 90 and the Arcadian was not rated.

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RICHARD L. COLEMAN Eight (750ml) bottles of mixed Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon One bottle of 1992 Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon; three bottles of 1979 Beringer CS and one bottle of 1993 CS; one bottle of 1991 Ferrari-Carano CS; and two bottles of 1997 Schug CS. Parker rated the Arrowood and the 1993 Beringer with 90 points and the Ferrari-Carano with 91 points. The rest were not rated.

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$250

RICHARD L. COLEMAN Tres Amigos — one bottle each of Tinto Pesquera 1996 Reserva Ribera del Duero, Alta Viña Ardanza 1989 Rioja, and Concha y Toro Don Melchor 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Chile Robert Parker rated these three bottles 90, 87, and 94 points respectively. Of the 94 point Don Melchor, he wrote: “The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 has herbal black fruit aromas. This medium to full-bodied, highly concentrated wine has outstanding depth, loads of prodigiously ripened tannin, and immense power. This masculine, muscular wine will undoubtedly repay those with patience.” Parker says the wine is now at peak plateau and will remain there for several decades.

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PAIGE AND SCOTT CREASMAN Three (750ml) bottles of 2007 Mollydooker Shiraz The Velvet Glove with velvet bags and in a wood box Scott purchased this three-pack from winemaker/owner “Sparky Marquis” at a private tasting. The bottles come in velvet bags and nestled in their original wood box. Robert Parker rated the wine 98 points. He tells us that Mollydooker is the label of the renowned winemaking team of Sparky and Sarah Marquis. This is their third vintage, one seriously affected by the drought conditions in Barossa and McLaren Vale. Their overall production was down by 50% in 2007. About the wine: “Composing its own category both qualitatively and in price, the 2007 Velvet Glove Shiraz was aged in 100% new American oak. It presents a brooding bouquet of violet/ lavender, garrigue notes, espresso, blueberry, blackberry liqueur, and chocolate. Voluptuous and sexy on the palate, this totally hedonistic effort has plenty of structure and a 60+ second finish. It will be difficult to keep one’s hands off this beauty but it will drink well through 2027 for those who can withstand the seduction.” We dare you to buy this and try and wait until the next decade!

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SCOTT HARVEY WINES One 3L bottle of Scott Harvey 2007 Mountain Selection Amador County Barbera PLUS a wine and cheese tasting for six at winemaker Scott Harvey’s home Scott Harvey Wines, the initial line of wines in the “Creative Wine Concepts” portfolio, was created out of market demand for Scott Harvey’s wines — “niche wines that over deliver.” Approachable, food friendly and full of luscious fruit, these wines have struck a chord in the marketplace. Your lot includes a wine and cheese tasting at the home of winemaker Scott Harvey located in a 70-acre vineyard just outside St. Helena in Napa Valley. Based on everything written about Scott, this is an event you don’t want to miss. The 2007 Mountain Selection Amador County Barbera has won: Silver medal at the 2009 Amador County Fair; Reserve Class Champion at the 2010 Houston Rodeo Competition; and a Bronze Medal from the San Francisco Chronicle in 2011. Notes speak to us of cherries, pepper and blackberries with a characteristic finish of vanilla and spice.

LOT SS 49 $300 CROZE NAPA VALLEY A magnum of Croze Napa Valley 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon De Coninck Vineyard Grapes for the 2008 CROZE came from the De Coninck vineyard at the south end of the Napa Valley Cabernet growing region. This is a sweet spot for Cabernet Sauvignon producing longlasting, well structured, elegant wines. Grapes are Certified Organically Grown. Winemaker Gary Wooton pulled out all the stops on this gutsy, old fashioned Cabernet Sauvignon — a wine of real richness and strength. It juxtaposes plenty of extracted fruit with suggestions of tobacco, stony soils, hardwoods and cream and it has the kind of fleshy substance that its sturdy, big-boned construction demands. It is very much gauged for the long haul and it wants to be hidden away in a dark cellar for a good ten years or more. The website is extremely clever. Check it out at croze-cab.com.

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SCOTT AND MARGARET DOZIER Ten (750ml) bottles commemorating the Tenth High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction This special lot comes from our donor in honor of the Tenth High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction — the WOW auction honoring women of wine, co-chaired by Margaret Dozier and Margaret Denny. His ten bottles for the tenth Auction were all produced by women winemakers, some of the world’s best. The wines, the winemakers and the ratings we found: Two Colgin 1997 Herb Lamb; Helen Turley; Parker 99 Two Gemstone 2004 Napa Red; Pam Starr; Parker 95 Two Barbour 2004 Napa Cabernet; Heidi Peterson Barrett Two Peay 2009 Pomarium Pinot Noir; Vanessa Wong; Stephen Tanzer 94 One Siduri 2007 Hirsch Pinot Noir; Dianna Lee; Stephen Tanzer 90 One Siduri 2007 Rosella Pinot Noir; Dianna Lee; Wine Spectator 93 Ah, the tenth Auction, our first million dollar auction. What a great tribute to the co-chairs, women winemakers and great wine. Let’s bid it up for our Wine Donations Committee chairman.

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$1800

DRUID HILLS GOLF CLUB MIRROR WINE COMPANY Golf for four and a wine dinner for eight at Druid Hills Golf Club with Rick Mirer from Mirror Wine Company PLUS a 3L of 2008 Mirror Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Tucked away in the historic Druid Hills neighborhood, the Druid Hills Golf Club is a sanctuary just minutes away from downtown Atlanta. Characterized by an abundance of stately oaks, magnificent maples, and wooded landscape, the club includes five linear parks designed by world famous landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted. Famed course architect Bob Cupp redesigned Druid Hills to the “golden age of golf.” You and three friends will enjoy a round of golf on this course that is both playable and challenging — just ask our Co-chair Merry McCleary. Then, discover why Druid Hills members refer to it as “the best kept dining secret in Atlanta” with dinner by Executive Chef Livinton Bedminster with wine pairings from Rick Mirer, who will join your group for dinner.

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$2000

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ECCO FIFTH GROUP RESTAURANTS Ecco Sunday Share for 20 people including a feast and wine tailored to whatever theme you desire Ecco’s Sunday Share dinners have been bringing friends and neighbors together to enjoy delicious Sunday dinner for the past three years. These family-style dinners are held in the restaurant’s beautiful private dining room at cozy communal tables. Each dinner has a special theme around which the menu and experience is customized. Past themes have included “Vesuvius — the last supper of Pompeii” and “Feria de Abril” featuring food from Seville’s annual April Fair — a week-long, round-the-clock party of flamenco and bullfighting. You and 19 of your friends will join Ecco for your very own Sunday Share dinner. You’ll work closely with Executive Chef Craig Richards and Fifth Group Restaurants’ award-winning sommelier, Vajra Stratigos, to develop a unique menu and wine list based on a theme of your own choosing. Pick a region, place or a time or space and be creative — Ecco’s up for the challenge! Does not include gratuity. Date of event based on availability.

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$1500

ELIZABETH SPENCER WINES Three signed magnums of Elizabeth Spencer California red wine Welcome owner and director of winemaking Spencer Graham to our events. Elizabeth Pressler moved to the Napa Valley in 1978 to work for Joseph Phelps. Since then, she has worked with Chalk Hill Winery, Hess Collection, Araujo, Dalla Valle, Etude, Franciscan, Harlan, Kamen, Seavey, Soter, Spottswoode, Viader, and others either in a direct marketing capacity or as a marketing consultant. After early employment working in “serious restaurants,” Spencer Graham started his own wine wholesale and import business in 1982. Early in 1993 he met Elizabeth who was then marketing consultant to Viader. They married in 1997, settled into Napa, and the wine business was born; their first vintage was 1998. The three magnums, all signed by both Elizabeth and Spencer, are one each: 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley; 2005 ExS Block Seven Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast; and, 2006 ExS Block Nine Syrah, Sonoma Coast. Since both Elizabeth and Spencer were foodies before winery owners, you know these wines pair well with food.

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ELYSE WINERY One 3L etched bottle of Elyse 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard In 1987, Ray and Nancy Coursen started Elyse Winery with 286 cases of Zinfandel from the Morisoli Vineyard, which is still a cornerstone vineyard source for the winery. After a decade of nomadic winemaking at various custom crush facilities, in 1997 they purchased a small winery and vineyard on Hoffman Lane, the home of Elyse Winery and tasting room. Ray’s nine year tenure at Whitehall Lane Winery under the tutelage of Art Finkelstein first as a cellar worker and then as head winemaker honed his skills in the art of blending and was the inspiration for Ray’s winemaking style today. Parker rated the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard 90+ points. Noting that the grapes come from a “hallowed vineyard in Rutherford,” he goes on to praise its dark ruby color, speak of cassis and dark cherry flavors and speak of its structure, layering and full-bodied mouthfeel. We’re convinced.

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$400

U RESTAURANTS — ESCORPION Happy Hour party for thirty at Escorpion with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and one complimentary margarita per person Our long-time friend Ricardo Ullio is at it again. Ricardo has donated a lot to the Auction for almost as long as anyone can remember. A fixture in the Virginia-Highlands neighborhood with Sotto Sotto and Fritti, Ricardo more recently brought us Escorpion, a regionally inspired Mexican tequila bar and cantina. Constructed in a completely redesigned 5,800 square-footspace anchoring the corner of 5th and Peachtree Streets, Escorpion serves food and drink menus rooted in Mexican flavors and culture. So here is a reprieve from being stuck in the grinding commute. Instead, you and a whole gang (up to 30) of your friends can gather at Escorpion for a happy hour party you won’t soon forget. The food at all of Ricardo’s restaurants is always above reproach, and these hors d’oeuvres will be too. Better yet, the first margarita is on the house! But be warned, if you jump into some of that great habañero salsa or queso fundido, we’re betting you can’t drink just one! It’s party time!

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FIDDLEHEAD CELLARS One 3L bottle plus three (750ml) bottles of 2007 “Lollapalooza” Pinot Noir Fiddlestix Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, signed by winemaker Kathy Joseph “Lollapalooza” says it all! This English word is defined as “the best of its kind.” Fiddlestix Vineyard supports incredible Pinot Noir vines that produce wines with charming character year after year. Winemaker Kathy Joseph says that “some of the barrels have a special glow about them, that silkier texture, that cut above elegance that cannot be predicted; when we find them, that’s our Lollapalooza!” The three (750 ml) bottles are provided to taste along the way to determine when to drink the 3 Liter treat! We’d certainly be willing to help drink the big boy! And, by the way, Kathy herself is a real Lollapalooza! You’ll love her wines.

LOT SS 57 $650 GROTH VINEYARDS & WINERY One 3L bottle of Groth 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon PLUS a signed, limited edition print of The Gianelli Perspective by Suzanne Groth Welcome owner Elizabeth Groth to our events. Each release of the Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a celebration. The 3L included in this lot is one of only 10 such bottles made for the 2008 vintage. Reserve Cabernet is one of two Cabernet Sauvignons made by Dennis and Judy Groth from the 120-acre ranch in Oakville, the heart of Napa Valley. The Reserve is only made in vintages that produce reserve quality wine; this means that since its inception in 1983 the Groth’s have missed six vintages including time to replant the vineyard in 2000. This is the fourth vintage of the Reserve Cabernet since the replanting. Trivia fact: the 1985 Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was the first wine ever awarded 100 points by Robert Parker—and one of your catalog editors and his bride drank it with the Groths at their dinner before the 1991 Napa Valley Auction. Unfortunately, Parker has not rated this vintage. Suzanne Groth creates original art inspired by the Winery and Estate. It has become a passion that she squeezes in during weekends and evenings between sales trips and wine events. For Suzanne, the annual deadline at the winery of Reserve Cabernet Release day (the first weekend in February) is preceded by a few months of “all-nighters” to get the next painting in the series ready. The Gianelli Perspective is the most recent print from her series of original paintings.

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GRUET WINERY A three-bottle (750ml) vertical, 2005–2007, of Gruet Pinot Noir “Barrel Select” Gilbert Gruet, founder of Gruet Winery, was born in Bethon, France. In 1967 Gilbert created the U.V.C.B. (Union Vinicole des Coteaux de Bethon), a co-op in the village of Bethon. In 1983, while traveling through the Southwestern part of the United States in New Mexico, Gilbert met a group of European winemakers who had successfully planted vineyards in Engle, 170 miles south of Albuquerque. Gilbert, whose Champagne house, Gruet et Fils, had produced fine Champagne in Bethon, France decided to plant an experimental vineyard, exclusive to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. His children, winemaker Laurent and daughter Nathalie, relocated to New Mexico to begin their American wine making adventure. Each year, winemaker Laurent Gruet selects the very finest barrels of Pinot Noir to bottle unfiltered. The result is a wine of great depth and structure, with intense aromas and flavors of black cherry and compelling smoky, earthy notes, with a hint of vanilla. These library vintages of Gruet Pinot Noir “Barrel Select” are rarely seen outside of the winery, and are quickly becoming sought after collectors’ items.

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$100

HENRY ESTATE One magnum of Henry Estate 1999 Winemaker Reserve Pinot Noir; one magnum of Henry Estate 2002 Merlot; and six (750ml) bottles of Henry Estate 2006 Barrel Select Pinot Noir The Henry Estate Winery is nestled in southwest Oregon’s Umpqua Valley next to the Umpqua River, where the climate and soil type are ideal for growing varietal grapes such as Pinot Noir. Located near the 45th parallel, the Umpqua Valley climate is similar to the Burgundy region in France. With more than 30 years and five generations of wine-growing history behind them, the Scott Henry family is widely known for its deep commitment to the viticultural management of its Umpqua Valley farm lands and the production of fine, hand-crafted wines from the many grapes varietals grown by Henry Estate. The Reserve Pinot Noir is a special release wine which is not made every vintage. Only the finest barrels from the finest vintages are selected and blended for body, structure and intensity to produce a wine with great depth and complexity. Obviously, the wine is made only in small batches. It will match well with sharp cheese, beef, lamb, salmon, pasta and Italian cuisine, paté, spicy foods and chocolate.

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$400

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THE HESS COLLECTION WINERY Dinner and a tour for six at The Hess Collection Winery The Hess Collection — Two Passions Under One Roof. Two thousand feet above the Napa Valley floor, The Hess Collection Winery is dramatically situated on the slopes of Mount Veeder. The historic stone building, formerly Christian Brothers’ Mont La Salle Winery and now home to The Hess Collection Winery and Art Museum, is the setting for a private tour of Hess’ priceless art collection for six. After the tour, one of their knowledgeable hosts will guide you through a private dinner prepared by the winery’s Executive Chef, featuring an array of current vintages of Hess Collection Napa Valley wines. This package also includes a copy of the hardcover Hess Art Collection book, featuring 336 color illustrations of works in Donald Hess’s renowned contemporary art collection. (The details: Certificate expires March 31, 2013. This event must be booked a minimum of six weeks in advance and must be scheduled based upon availability. Certificate may not be used between September 28 and November 26.) We’ll add that this winery is a MUST visit if you ever visit Napa Valley.

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$1500

HESTAN VINEYARDS ANOLON COOKWARE One magnum of 2003 Hestan Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and two (750ml) bottles of 2009 Hestan Vineyards San Francisco Bay Chardonnay, a tasting at the estate for up to 10 PLUS a 10-piece set of Anolon Copper Cookware Welcome Hestan’s General Manager Debra Eagle to our events. Hestan Vineyards was established in 1997 by Helen and Stanley Cheng with the planting of two vineyards: a Bordeaux varietal vineyard located in the southeast corner of Napa and a Chardonnay vineyard located on the marina at the southern end of Highway 29. The 2003 Hestan Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was rated by Parker with 93 points: “Its inky/blue/purple color is followed by an explosive nose of blueberry liqueur intermixed with white chocolate and acacia flowers. Full-bodied, opulent, and dense with high but sweet levels of tannin, marvelous purity, and a layered finish that lasts for 40+ seconds.” Winemaker notes: “The 2009 San Francisco Bay Chardonnay boasts a balance of flavor and structure with bright fruit flavors and a round, full mouthfeel. It offers depth and a long, elegant finish.” In addition to these wines, Hestan is pleased to include a 10-piece cookware set from the Anolon Nouvell Cookware line. The owner of the winery, Stanley Cheng, is the founder and CEO of Meyer Corporation. The company is headquartered in Vallejo, 30 miles north of San Francisco. Widely recognized cookware brands distributed by Meyer Corporation include: Circulon, Anolon, Farberware, KitchenAid Cookware, Rachael Ray, and Paula Deen.

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Don’t forget the tasting for ten at the beautiful winery estate. Thanks to the Chengs and Hestan Vineyards for this interesting lot.

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$1000

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART RESTAURANT EUGENE BOB FLEMING Private tour for six with High Museum Director Michael Shapiro of a High exhibition of your choice followed by dinner at Restaurant Eugene with Pam and Bob Fleming and his wines Not much needs to be added to this heading except a few brief comments about the participants. First, our charming and articulately witty Museum Director Michael Shapiro, in addition to being a networking genius as a museum director, is also a lively tour guide. Whatever the exhibition, if its at the High, Michael will know all the ins and outs and beginnings and ends of all the art. Hearing him go on about it will bring it alive, give you a better understanding of it and enliven your visit. You’ll go away full of fun and fascinating stories. And this evening, you and your five guests will go away to Restaurant Eugene to be met by Chief Toaster Robert O. Fleming and his wife Pam and their selection of outstanding wines from his cellar to match your dinner. Bob and Pam not only collect and enjoy wonderful wine, but also they are foodies at heart and relish just the right wine with just the right dish. Moreover, Bob is a potentate of portentious phrases — meaning he’s a great storyteller. He’ll enliven your meal just as Michael did your tour. And, finally, Linton Hopkins, Restaurant Eugene’s award-winning chef and owner (along with lovely wife Gina) is no stranger to challenges (think Iron Chef), and he’ll be up to whatever Bob Fleming has in mind wine wise. You can actually have a word in the process of selection as well; Bob will see to it. Check out the High exhibition schedule and pick one you like, call Michael and Bob in plenty of time and go from there.

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Unmatchable $3000

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IBERIAN PIG DOUBLE ZERO Dinner for eight with an eight-course chef’s tasting and wine pairings The black-footed Iberian Pigs that roam Spain create some of the most sought after cured meat in the world, Jamon Iberico, only recently imported into the United States. The Iberian Pig, just off The Square in Decatur, is one of the select few restaurants in the country that serves this delicious acorn-fed Iberico ham. To preserve the integrity of Jamon Iberico, the ham is sliced in view of the guests on an imported mechanical prosciutto slicer from Italy. Served with toasted ciabatta and espresso aioli, this dish is truly a signature of the restaurant. Iberian Pig’s menu is a combined vision of Federico Castellucci, whose family owns Sugo in Roswell, and Chad Crete. They offer traditional cured meats and cheeses of Spain, unique tapas dishes, ensaladas, cocas (flatbreads), and composed main plates. All of the dishes are made in house and ingredients are sourced locally and organically when possible. Fans of the Pig just can’t get enough. So what we have here is authentic Spanish cuisine, authentic Jamon Iberico, and a well-respected establishment with huge street creds. Buy this lot, and it will bring new meaning to the term “Pig Out!”

LOT SS 64 $1200 INTERCONTINENTAL BUCKHEAD ATLANTA HOTEL SOUTHERN ART An overnight weekend stay at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Hotel with dinner for two at Southern Art Enjoy your one night stay (weekend, please) at the acclaimed AAA Five Diamond InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Hotel and savor dinner for two at Southern Art, the restaurant by chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Art Smith, formerly Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef for 10 years. Combining a hip, urban eatery with classic Southern charm, Southern Art serves Southern-inspired cuisine and cocktails in a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. The menu at Southern Art is a blend of Smith’s Southern cooking heritage, true love for Southern comfort food and strong commitment to serving traditional classics prepared with his light, modern approach. Further embracing Southern culinary traditions, Southern Art features an artisan ham-and-charcuterie bar to showcase the strong craft and long-standing traditions of regional country hams. In addition, guests can peruse delectable house-made desserts from a vintage pie table featuring classic Southern sweets. Southern Art also features an extensive wine list, as well as an array of unique, small-batch bourbons.

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$450

J. RICKARDS WINERY A tour and tasting for six at J. Rickards Winery in Sonoma, CA J. Rickards Winery is a family-run operation of both wine grape farming and wine production, located at the northern end of the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. Owned and operated by Jim and Eliza Rickards, the Vineyards have been planted over the past 30 years, augmenting the original 1908 Zinfandel vines. The Winery started in 2005, born out of the encouragement of friends who have enjoyed the small lots of hand-crafted wine Rickards has been making since 1991. Enjoy a private tour of the vineyards and winery for six people with Owner/Vigneron Jim Rickards. Take a walk through history in the 102-year-old Zinfandel Vineyard, taste fabulous wines and learn about wines, winemaking, Lamborghini tractors and more. It is an unforgettable and informative experience that you and your friends will talk about for years to come.

LOT SS 66

$150

THE KNOXVILLE MUSEUM OF ART Reservations for two to the Knoxville Museum of Art’s L’Amour du Vin on March 2, 2013 PLUS an overnight stay in a private guest house This is the ninth year that our friends at the Knoxville Museum of Art have offered us tickets to their Auction along with an overnight in a private guest cottage. The 2013 events are scheduled for March 2, 2013. The evening will begin under the tent at the museum with a walk-around wine tasting and silent auction with passed hors d’oeuvres. A five-course dinner with wine pairings will follow in The Great Hall, and the evening will culminate with a live auction. To give you an idea of what’s in store, the 2011 L’Amour du Vin dinner was prepared by Guest Chef Linton Hopkins, Restaurant Eugene, with the assistance of the chefs of Blackberry Farm, and the wines of Vineyard 7 & 8 and Morlet Family Vineyards were paired with each dinner course. The 2012 dinner was prepared by the chefs of Blackberry Farm, and the wines of Rudd Winery were paired with each course. Since 2013 will be the tenth anniversary, extra efforts will be made to bring a stellar guest chef and vintner sponsor for the event. Package includes reservations for two and an overnight stay in a two bedroom private guest house. Dorothy and Cesar Stair are very gracious hosts. Those winning bidders who have attended L’Amour du Vin in the past have shared the clever and varied catalog of wine, art, travel and dining lots with us. You can ask Glenn and Dottie Irwin, who became involved with the L’Amour du Vin after winning the initial Knoxville lot offered in Atlanta years ago.

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$800

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RENEE AND JAMIE KRANKING One 6L bottle of Justin 2002 Isosceles Proprietary Red Wine Justin Winery is a family owned and operated winery making estate grown and produced wines. Founded in 1981 by Justin Baldwin, the winery is located in the Paso Robles appellation of California’s Central Coast where Baldwin has focused his efforts on producing world class Bordeaux style blends from his estate vineyards. He was the first to produce this style of wine on the Central Coast, for more than a quarter century setting the standard for quality. While not rating this wine, Parker rated the companion 2002 Isosceles Reserve with 95 points. How much less can the non-reserve wine be? And, it’s a big bottle! We thank long time supporters of the Auction Renee and Jamie Kranking for their continued hard work and contributions to our success. Salut!

LOT SS 68

$1000

LA TAVOLA FIFTH GROUP RESTAURANTS A custom three-course dinner for two by Executive Chef Brent Banda with hand-selected wine pairings Located in Virginia-Highlands, La Tavola is a neighborhood favorite, offering a comfortable balance of elegant simplicity and innovative creativity. Warm colors, exposed brick and rich dark wood create an environment perfect for a low-key evening or your next celebration. The menu offers progressive variations on classic Italian dishes complemented with a reasonably priced wine list. The spaghetti and meatballs were recently voted one of the “100 Things To Eat Before You Die” by Creative Loafing. Mama mia!

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$200

LANCASTER ESTATE TED AND NICOLE SIMPKINS One 3L hand-painted and etched bottle of Lancaster Estate 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley We welcome GM Chris Vyenielo to our events. Founded in 1995 when Ted Simpkins purchased the former Mayacama Creek Winery, Lancaster Estate is a family owned winery, dedicated to crafting wines that are estate grown, bottled, and produced. It is situated on 53 hillside acres at the southern tip of Alexander Valley, near the confluence of the Knights Valley and Chalk Hill appellations. The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley is comprised of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 9% Merlot and 1% each Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Both Parker and James Laube (Wine Spectator) rated the wine with 90 points. Parker describes it as “rich, full-bodied with ripe supple tannins, and having a long finish.” Sounds like a great bottle.

LOT SS 70 $500 LARKIN WINES One 6L bottle of 2008 Larkin Cabernet Franc, twelve (750ml) bottles of 2008 Jack Larkin Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon PLUS twelve (750ml) bottles of 2008 Jack Larkin Merlot We welcome back longtime friend Sean Larkin, owner/winemaker. Larkin is a small producer of Napa Valley Cabernet Franc and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The Larkin story is surely out of Horatio Alger. Sean Larkin, a Scot born in Inverkeithing Fife, Scotland, and formerly a tinknocker, has achieved his long term dream of becoming a wine proprietor in California’s most prestigious wine producing area. Robert Parker awarded both the 2008 Jack Larkin Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon and the Cabernet Sauvignon 94 points: “From vines planted high on Pritchard Hill, the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a dense purple color, beautiful black raspberry, blueberry and floral notes, a sweet, full-bodied mouthfeel, ripe tannin, a layered, multidimensional palate and a long, smooth finish.” And “2008 has turned out to be a top year for Bordeaux varietals in Napa Valley and Larkin’s 2008 Cabernet Franc is outstanding. Its stunning perfume offers up scents of boysenberries, black currants, black cherries, spring flowers and forest floor. Full-bodied with a velvety texture and serious intensity, but not a lot of weight or structure to fight through.” Parker goes on to say that these two beauties should drink at peak between now and halfway through the next decade. A case each of two 94 point Parker-rated wines plus the 6L bad boy! What are you waiting for? All right, all you Scots, what is a tinknocker?

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$2500

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LES DAMES D’ESCOFFIER KATHY AND HANK BREMER NO WINERY Brunch for 12 at winning bidder’s home with Les Dames d’Escoffier Chefs including noted cookbook authors Virginia Willis and Rebecca Lang and Oakhurst’s Alison Lueker of Sun in My Belly PLUS wines from Kathy and Hank Bremer’s Pacific Southern portfolio and their own NO Wines as well as a few surprises from their cellar Kathy and Hank Bremer have been friends of this Auction since its inception. Always there to lend a hand with the Trade Tasting committee, or with their own Pacific Southern winery clients, as bidders, and donors and generally grand cheerleaders! We thank them for this clever donation of a wine brunch for 12 in the winning bidder’s home. Kathy is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, and she’s enlisted the help of some of her fellow Dames to contribute the culinary talent for this divine daytime fete. Noted Atlantans Virginia Willis, Rebecca Lang and Alison Lueker will be there to prepare your brunch and wow your taste buds — while Hank will act as sommelier and keep your glasses full with wines from the Pacific Southern portfolio and Kathy and Hank’s own brand NO Wines (un-oaked Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay). Hank even promises an oldie but goodie or two from the Bremer’s cellar. Your Chef team for this event is renowned enough to not need mention, however, we’d like to note that these three young women are on the forefront of rising stardom — Rebecca and Virginia with their award-winning cookbook authoring and Alison with her neighborhood sensation Sun in My Belly. (Oh, and just so you know, Alison “invented” brunch in Oakhurst with her restaurant’s offering of it. It is a tradition for neighborhood foodies and destination seekers alike.) Your palate will be in the very best hands. And your glass will be brimming with fine wine. What better way to begin a weekend — or end one. Definitely something to enjoy.

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LIOCO Winery visit and barrel tasting with lunch for four at Willi’s Wine Bar hosted by Matt Licklider and John Raytek PLUS parting gifts of wine Welcome Matt Licklider to our events. Matt Licklider, proprietor, and John Raytek, winemaker, will host a group of four at LIOCO’s winery to tour the winery, taste from barrels, and open some library wines. Then you will pack up and head over to Willi’s Wine Bar where you’ll sit on the airy patio for lunch, while doing your best to finish off those library wines opened back at the winery! As a parting gift, you will receive two extremely limited magnums, signed by both proprietors; one each: LIOCO 2009 Chardonnay Hanzell Vineyard, Sonoma Valley This is an old vine Wente Clone from the Hanzell Vineyard in Sonoma Valley. This iconic estate, whose wines are treasured by collectors all over the world, has not sold fruit in 53 years, thus marking the 1st “negociant” bottling of Hanzell Vineyard Chardonnay. Only 24 magnums were produced. Stephen Tanzier rated this wine 92 points. LIOCO 2009 Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard Mount Eden, Sonoma Coast This is a magnum-only bottling produced from one barrel of 100% whole cluster fermented Mt Eden Clone Pinot Noir from one of the oldest blocks in the Hirsch Vineyard. Only 24 magnums were produced. Thanks to Charles Abney for bringing us LIOCO and this unique lot. Say hello to Matt and taste his wares!

LOT SS 73 $1000 LIVINGSTON RESTAURANT + BAR Chef tasting dinner for six with wine pairings prepared by Chef Zeb Stevenson Livingston Restaurant + Bar, in Midtown Atlanta, is in one of the city’s few historic buildings, The Georgian Terrace Hotel. Midtown has always been the part of town where Atlanta revels — and Livingston carries on the tradition. It’s a place where Atlantans come to be social, to eat and drink and celebrate. Executive chef, Zeb Stevenson favors local and organic and may wax poetic about a native vegetable, but he insists on flavor and ingenuity. A Modern Classic, Livingston was awarded the 2010 and 2011 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and featured as one of Atlanta’s top 100 restaurants by Jezebel magazine. This, then, is the ideal setting to enjoy a chef tasting dinner for six with wine pairings prepared by Chef.

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LOEWS ATLANTA HOTEL One-night stay at Loews Atlanta Hotel PLUS dinner for ten at chef’s table Enjoy a one-night-stay at the Loews Atlanta Hotel, the epicenter of the acclaimed Midtown Mile while you relax and indulge in the much-admired Grand Luxury suite. This elegant suite offers vastly spacious accommodations with sweeping views of metro Atlanta and features an impressive, king-sized bedroom and separate living room in addition to an oversized bathroom. To top off your stay, savor an interactive and intimate chef’s table for ten in the hotel’s signature restaurant’s private dining space. Classic cuisine combines with modern, Southern-style at eleven restaurant in Loews Atlanta Hotel. Executive Chef Olivier Gaupin combines his European background with regional flavors to create exceptional courses to please all palates at eleven.

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$2200

LONG MEADOW RANCH A six magnum vertical, 2003-2008, of Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon — one magnum from each vintage Located in the Mayacamas Mountains high above Napa Valley, Long Meadow Ranch produces award-winning wine and handcrafted extra-virgin olive oil, as well as grass-fed beef, eggs, and heirloom fruits and vegetables—all using sustainable organic farming methods. Wine Enthusiast has rated several of these vintages. The 2007 vintage garnered 96 points and 5th Place of Wine Enthusiast ’s top 100 Wines of the Year; the 2008 vintage received 93 points; and the 2005 vintage received 90 points. The common themes are flavors of blackberries, black currants, black and red cherries and spices. Here is the review from WE on the 2007 vintage: “An extraordinary Cabernet that stands out even in this great vintage, and among its Rutherford peers. Quite dry and tannic in youth, it shows an astringency that strongly suggests the cellar. Underneath are powerhouse flavors of blackberries, black and red cherries, spices, tea and cedar. Really defines balance and elegance in a Napa Cabernet.” Very good Cabernet in a magnum six-year vertical.

LOT SS 76 $700 MARKET A four-course wine dinner for four guests Enjoy an evening of global culinary excellence at celebrity chef Jean-Georges’ restaurant MARKET, located in the W Atlanta — Buckhead. Chef de cuisine David Gross will create a four-course menu for you and your guests with wines paired to elegantly suit each course.

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MARKET is a destination for hotel guests and Atlantans alike who value simple elegance and contemporary dining. Emphasizing comfort and creativity, the menu reinvents classic dishes with eclectic flair, allowing guests to try new flavor combinations and explore spices from other regions, all while remaining close to home. Traditional dishes crafted with seasonal market ingredients, from truffle fontina pizza to roasted organic chicken with summer vegetables and mustard sauce, enliven the senses and satisfy any craving. Yum!

LOT SS 77

$450

MARTINELLI WINERY Two-night stay for four at the Martinelli Winery guest apartment including a tour and tasting PLUS wine to keep Welcome back owner Julianna Martinelli to our events. Since 1896, five generations of the Martinelli family have worked together producing apples and wine in Sonoma County. Now, you can win a two-night stay for two couples at Martinelli’s charming accommodations located in the beautiful Russian River Valley of California. From your deck you will have incredible views of the vineyards, the winery and the valley. You will also receive a VIP tour and tasting at the winery, just steps away from your cozy abode. Note: These are non-smoking accommodations, include a full kitchen and are at the top of two flights of stairs. You know the great wines of Martinelli, including some really awesome Zins. Here is a great visit to survey the current landscape of Martinelli wines.

LOT SS 78

$1000

MINER FAMILY VINEYARDS One 9L bottle of 2007 The Oracle Napa Valley PLUS lunch with winemaker Gary Brookman and a private tour and a tasting in Miner’s caves Welcome winemaker Gary Brookman to our events. Founded in 1998 by Dave and Emily Miner along with his folks Ed and Norma, Miner is defined first and foremost by a sensational portfolio of wines. And, Miner Family Vineyards is as committed to the production of excellence as it is to the preservation of a tightly knit family of committed individuals. Winemaker Gary Brookman will host lunch at the winery when he’ll share his perspectives on winemaking and the Miner portfolio. After lunch, you will be treated to a private tour and a tasting in Miner’s caves along the Silverado Trail in Oakville. Miner’s The Oracle is one of its flagship wines and the 2007 vintage was exceptional. Comprised of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, and 5% each Malbec and Petit Verdot, it is “a rich, gutsy style with dense flavors, and a full-bodied, concentrated finish.” Or at least that is what James Laube, Wine Spectator, tells us. If you score this bottle, it is one of only six made. The Miner website says: “We hope that you will find the answers to life’s most compelling questions while enjoying The Oracle.” Taste some Oracle and contemplate life!

LOT SS 79

$2500

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NINER WINE ESTATES An “Instant” Niner Fog Catcher Library — 30 (750ml) bottles, six each: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Fog Catcher, all signed by winemaker Amanda Cramer Welcome owner Dick Niner and Director of Sales Tucker Spears to our events. The ultimate collection of Niner Wine Estates’ award-winning flagship blend of traditional Bordeaux varieties! This “Instant Fog Catcher Library” is a vertical collection of Fog Catcher from the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 (a pre-release) vintages—six bottles of each, all signed by the 2010 Winemaker of the Year, Amanda Cramer, and Proprietors, Richard and Pam Niner. The name of this wine refers to the fog the grapes experience in the mornings, especially in the latter part of the growing season, post-verasion. By “catching the fog” each morning, the grapes warm up slowly each day, allowing the team to keep them on the vines longer and flavors to more fully develop before harvest. This special blend is created each vintage by careful selection of individual barrels from the best lots of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon for the earlier vintages and Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenère for the later vintages.

LOT SS 80

$1700

OCEAN PRIME Ocean Prime dining experience for eight Eight Guests are invited to savor an exquisite private dining experience at Ocean Prime, Buckhead’s modern American supper club. Collaborate with Executive Chef Jason Shelley to develop a special three-course dinner menu featuring prime fish, prime steaks and simple, pure and regional flavors complemented by wine pairings from the Wine Spectator-honored wine list. Relax in one of their intimate private dining rooms and enjoy the red carpet hospitality in a welcoming atmosphere where elegance is timeless. This unique culinary evening is offered Sunday through Thursday; it is not available on holidays and does not include tax or gratuity.

LOT SS 81 $2500

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ONEHOPE WINE Five bottles of ONEHOPE 2009 Arroyo Seco Reserve Pinot Noir At ONEHOPE Wine, 50% of all profits go to charity. In the case of the Arroyo Seco Reserve Pinot Noir, 50% of all profits are donated to Children’s Hospitals. ONEHOPE reminds us that “Children’s Hospitals treat 17 million children yearly for every disease and injury imaginable, including 88% of pediatric cancer patients in the US. While many normal hospitals can treat children adequately, pediatric specialists are often a better choice when it comes to treating rare afflictions that may prove fatal or severely detrimental to young children, in some cases before birth.” This is 100% Pinot Noir from Force Canyon Vineyard located in the heart of Arroyo Seco. Winemaker Rob Mondavi, Jr. follows his grandfather’s example of giving back to his community. We welcome back ONEHOPE Wine for their second year participating in the Auction.

LOT SS 82

$125

OREGON MAGNUM FEST Twenty magnums of great Pinot Noir from seventeen Oregon producers to celebrate the Wine Auction’s 20th Anniversary Listed in chronological order — one magnum each: 1991 Adelsheim Vineyard Elizabeth’s Reserve

2006 ROCO Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

1992 R EX HILL Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

2007 Le Cadeau Diversite Pinot Noir

1994 Chehalem Rion Reserve 1996 Bethel Heights Flat Block Pinot Noir

2007 Brittan Vineyards Basalt Block Pinot Noir

1997 Chehalem Rion Reserve

2008 Trisaetum Estates Reserve

1998 Witness Tree Vineyard

2008 Solena Estate Domaine Danielle Laurent Pinot Noir

1999 Van Duzer 2001 Adelsheim Vineyard Elizabeth’s Reserve 2002 Panther Creek Shea Vineyard 2005 Bergstrom de Lancellotti Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 Daedalus Cellars Maresh Vineyards Pinot Noir

2007 R. Stuart & Co. Autograph

2009 Montinore Estate Parsons’ Ridge Pinot Noir 2009 Dobbes Family Estate Skipper’s Cuvee Pinot Noir 2010 Antica Terra Botanica

One-third of these wines were rated 90–93 points by Robert Parker, Wine Spectator, or Stephen Tanzer. One third were rated 87–89 points. The final third were unrated, but at least half of them would probably have fallen in the 90–93 point range based on historical ratings for their winery siblings. This is a wonderful cross-section of Oregon Pinot Noir from eighteen dear friends of the Wine Auction. Many of these bottles can no longer be acquired in any format. Any way you look at it, it is a great batch of Pinot Noir in large format bottles.

LOT SS 83 At least $3000, but who really knows since you can’t find them?

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MYRNA AND NICK ORPHAN Six (750ml) bottle, three-year vertical, 1999–2001, of Schug Cabernet Sauvignon in a wood display box Two bottles of each vintage (1999, 2000, and 2001) Schug Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded in 1980, Schug Carneros Estate Winery is the showcase and life-long dream of one of California’s most celebrated winemakers. Walter Schug’s reputation blossomed during his tenure as Founding Winemaker for Joseph Phelps Vineyards in the 1970s, where he made California’s first proprietary Bordeaux-Style blend (Insignia) and legendary vineyard designated Cabernets (Backus and Eisele Vineyards). Winemaker notes tell us that the Cabernet is concentrated with ripe fruit flavors reminiscent of cherries, chocolate, and cassis. Typically the wine has wellintegrated tannins and oak that provided a rich finish. Many thanks to these longtime, generous auction friends. In addition to their wine donations, Myrna and Nick are stalwart volunteers, orchestrating our Tasting Seminars and tackling just about any job we ask of them — salut!

LOT SS 84

$500

EMILY AND GEORGE PFEIL A three-bottle (750ml) vertical, 2005–2007, of Cardinale Proprietary Red Wine As noted in the Blum #2 lot, Cardinale makes a single wine blended out of each vintage. This winery was started by the late Jess Jackson (Kendall-Jackson). Christopher Carpenter was named winemaker in 2001. The core of the Cardinale blend is from estate vineyards in the appellations of Mt. Veeder and Howell Mountain. These vineyards include Keyes Vineyard, Veeder Peak Vineyard and the To Kalon Vineyard. Parker rated vintages in this three bottle vertical 95, 94+, and 94 points chronologically. Although the percentage of Cabernet may vary 1% or 2% in any year, generally the blend is about 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Merlot. Parker’s comments regarding the 2006 are typical of his notes for Cardinale: “For a 2006, this cuvée offers surprising accessibility and openness. A sumptuous bouquet of cedarwood, black cherries, black currants, licorice, and wet rocks/crushed stones give way to a broad, opulent, fleshy wine offering sweet tannin, abundant quantities of sexy, ripe fruit, a full-bodied, layered mouthfeel, and a velvety finish. Kudos to winemaker Christopher Carpenter for this brilliant effort.” Thanks to Emily and George Pfeil for these fine bottles. We also want to congratulate them on their first child, Arthur, who recently arrived on the scene. Emily and George, we trust that you will bring Arthur up to be a true lover of wine and High Museum. Thanks.

LOT SS 85 $650

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KATIE PHELPS AND CINDY BRAZELL A six-magnum vertical of Long Meadow Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon — one magnum 1994, two magnums 1995, and one magnum each 1997, 1998, and 1999 A brief description about Long Meadow Ranch Winery is contained in the lot submitted by the winery itself. The 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon was the first vintage produced by the Long Meadow Ranch of this wine. It is from the Bear Canyon Vineyard and demonstrates red and black fruit flavors. One of the two 1995 magnums is signed by Ted Hall, proprietor. The 1995 exhibits black cherry and red fruit flavors with strawberry jam on the nose. The 1997 was the first vintage for winemaker Cathy Corsion. The 1997 features blackberry jam, cedar and cassis flavors. The 1998 wine presents blackberry and deep black cherry fruit flavors, intensely sweet cassis aromas, and a creamy oak character. Blackberry and chocolate-covered cherry aromas, distinctive black and red fruit flavors suggestive of cherries and plums, and an exceedingly long finish characterize the 1999 vintage. The 1999 vintage received 92 points from Wine Spectator. The other vintages were not rated. This lot is a unique offering. Most if not all of Long Meadow Ranch’s Library wines were destroyed in a fire several years ago. So, this is basically your only chance to get and taste these wonderful wines.

LOT SS 86

$800

PORTOFINO Wine tasting for twelve led by wine guy Michael Gallant paired with heavy hors d’oeuvres at Portofino Enjoy an evening with Portofino’s wine guy, Michael Gallant, who will lead you through four flights of three superb wines, accompanied by wine-friendly hors d’oeuvres. Portofino is a neighborhood favorite in the heart of Buckhead with one of the best outdoor dining spaces in Atlanta. We love to pop in for lunch or dinner, knowing that we’re always going to have a great meal. Michael Gallant is one of the most wine-informed individuals in the Southeast, and he has a special talent for discussing wine without using the “silly” terms many “wine people” use. You will actually learn something about wine you can use in making your own future selections. Although food is not the primary portion of this lot, you will be amazed at the talent of Chef Paul Sidener in bringing the flavors alive in every dish and to perfectly complement the wines that Michael pours. Owners George Tice and Michael Anderson have offered this lot for several Auctions. We’ve attended one of these tastings, and they are a lot of fun—and also full of some really good wines and food. Come share in this unique and magical evening. You won’t be disappointed. Cheers! (Available Sunday through Thursday. Use before September 30, 2012.)

LOT SS 87

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QUIVIRA VINEYARDS & WINERY One 3L bottle of Quivira Elusive, Wine Creek Ranch This Dry Creek Valley appellation exclusive, is comprised of 34% Syrah, 32% Grenache, 28% Mouvedre, and 6% Petite Sirah. Quivira is one of California’s most Green wineries. In addition to its role as a leader in biodynamic winemaking, the winery also grows organic produce for local, wine country restaurants. On the nose, the wine offers a delicious bouquet of plum, blackberry, black currant, clove and a hint of bacon fat (a classic Syrah note). A mouth-filling wine, it offers currants, intense, dried strawberry, blackberry and spice with something earthy and meaty at the back of the palate. This is an excellent food wine that will enhance dishes with roasted lamb or pork, meat-sauced pastas or duck.

LOT SS 88 $150 R. STUART & CO. A horizontal of Single Vineyard Pinots in magnum Look closely at the silent auction display for details on this lot. The wine auction team loves single vineyard R. Stuart Pinot — especially in magnum — and has celebrated at post Auction lunches with this yummy wine several times. Thanks, Maria and Rob.

LOT SS 89 SAXON BROWN Saxon Brown picnic and wine tasting for four with winemaker Jeff Gaffner Welcome Jeff Gaffner to our events. Enjoy a Saxon Brown picnic lunch with owner/winemaker Jeff Gaffner. This lot is for four guests and includes a picnic lunch catered by Oakville Grocery with a wine tasting by Jeff. In 1997 Saxon Brown was launched, named for the willful heroine in Jack London’s Valley of the Moon. The winery gained instant recognition for its flagship “old vine” Zinfandel and Semillon from heritage field-blended vines originally planted by Italian immigrants. The winery also produces a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Pinot Noir, Syrah and Zinfandel from Parmelee-Hill Vineyard (Sonoma Valley), Syrah and Syrah Rose from Flora Ranch (Chalk Hill), and Semillon from Cricket Creek (Alexander Valley). Saxon Brown wines have received numerous reviews from both Parker and James Laube of Wine Spectator all in the 90–94 point range.

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The winning bidder should plan to schedule this event within 12 weeks of planning their trip to California. Bidder should avoid planning this trip around harvest (August–October) to prevent scheduling conflicts.

LOT SS 90

$700

THE SCHOLIUM PROJECT One 3L bottle plus a vertical selection of ten (750ml) tester bottles PLUS a pop up dinner for six anywhere in the U.S. with library wines from Abe Schoener’s cellar We welcome owner/winemaker Abe Schoener to our events. One very rare 3L bottle of The Scholium Project 2009 Androkteinos (Hudson Vineyard Syrah) — only 11 bottles were made and part of the inaugural big bottle production for The Scholium project. In addition there is a four year vertical (2007–2010) of Androkteinos in 750ml bottles that includes six of the 2009 vintage and one each of the other three vintages, and one 750ml of 2005 Iseult. The selection of 10 tester bottles is provided to inspire and help determine the exact moment to open the 3L. The 2010 Androkteinos will be provided upon bottling. AND, if you know Abe Schoener, you know that he is renowned for amazing “pop up dinners” in the cities where he visits. You, a partner and two other couples (six total) will be Abe’s guests for an evening of unforgettable food, wine, camaraderie and conversation. This event is to be scheduled well in advance and may take place pretty much any place you’d like to do it — could be Napa (at Abe’s river chateau), Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta. You and Abe will confer and decide on the appropriate location. Typically these dinners involve a chef with cult status (or a legendary reputation for being fun in the kitchen AND at the table) and trips to various markets for whatever is local, inspiring and at the height of the season. You will be encouraged to participate in the hunting and gathering for your feast - and may feel free to bring some stellar selections from your cellar to try and top the favorites that Abe promises from his cellar and the Scholium library. Now that’s a challenge worthy of pursuit! This is an interesting lot of some intriguing wine and a memorable dinner. Thanks to Abe!

LOT SS 91

$3200

SEAMUS WINES Two magnums of Seamus Red Wine—one each: 2009 Olde School Cabernet Sauvignon and 2010 Pinot Noir Doctor’s Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Welcome both James Foley, Sr. and Jr. to our events. Each of these magnums is one of only six such bottles made respectively. Both wines have a production of only 100 cases. The 2009 Olde School Cabernet Sauvignon, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc is produced from Atwood Ranch, a 20-acre vineyard of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes on the site of one of the first bonded wineries in Sonoma Valley. The land has grown fine wine grapes since the mid 1800’s, and today is known for its quality Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2010 Pinot Noir Doctor’s Vineyard is made using the Swan clone. Seamus wines are produced by Savannah resident James L Foley, Jr and Marietta resident James L Foley, Sr. Introduce yourself to these guys; they’re fun. And their wines are wonderful.

LOT SS 92

$300

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SEASONS 52 Chef’s table dining experience for four Enjoy dinner for four at the Chef’s table at Seasons 52. You’ll be tantalized by the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu in a casual but sophisticated setting. Pair a wine or two from the award-winning international wine list. Perfect for girls’ night out or when company comes to town. And sitting at the Chef’s table means you and your guests will be in on all the action and given special attention throughout your meal. Don’t miss the flatbread to start!

LOT SS 93

$400

SEED Wine Dinner at the Chef’s Table at for six Seed Kitchen & Bar is offering an elegant wine dinner for six people at the exclusive Chef’s Table, to include five courses and wine pairings. Chef Doug Turbush will create a seasonal — locally inspired menu and Sommelier Jason Raymond will cherry pick boutique wines for this event. Seed’s Chef’s Table puts you directly in the heat of the action, an unedited view into the hustle and bustle of a world class kitchen. This modern American neighborhood restaurant is located at Merchant’s Walk in East Cobb. The expansive boutique wine program provides wines at incredible values. Mixologists stir vintage and modern takes on cocktails, and American and International Craft beers are on tap in this vibrant, sleek and modern setting designed by Ai3 — sounds cool! You know Chef Turbush from his former days as Executive Chef at BluePointe. He’s very talented and looks forward to hosting you at his new locale. Bid it up!

LOT SS 94

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$600

SERPAS TRUE FOOD Private crawfish boil for 25 at Serpas True Food Executive chef and owner Scott Serpas of Serpas True Food is thrilled to offer an intimate dining experience at his eponymous restaurant. The lucky winner will receive a private crawfish boil for 25 friends and family lead by Chef Scott. Reflective of chef’s native hometown of New Orleans, the hand-picked menu will include all-you-can-eat Louisiana favorites such as crawfish boiled with corn; red bliss potatoes and sausage and a medley of Creole fixings, including jambalaya, red beans and bread pudding. Situated in a historical cotton storage factory built in the 1900s overlooking Auburn Avenue, Serpas is located in The Pavilion at Studioplex in the Old Fourth Ward district. Put on your jeans and prepare to get messy! What a culinary treat! The party must be booked in-season, spring 2012. Alcohol, tax and gratuity are not included. The party may be hosted on the spacious outdoor patio, weather permitting.

LOT SS 95

$1250

BOB SINGER A six-bottle vertical, 1998–2003, of Barossa Valley Estate E & E Black Pepper Shiraz You receive one bottle of each vintage. Testament to the iconic stature of this wine is its achievement of being awarded 90+ points in Wine Spectator 10 years in a row plus named in the top 25 Benchmark wines from Australia by Wine Spectator. In other words, they like it! This vertical was rated 95, 91, 95, 93, 97, and 94 respectively by WS. It makes the average rating above 94 points. Harvey Steiman writing for the Spectator regarding the 97 point 2002 vintage: “Dark, juicy and profound, with layer upon layer of flavor seamlessly knit into a cohesive whole, offering dark berry, black cherry, exotic spice, black pepper and licorice that sail through the long, vivid finish. Has tremendous style, intensity and a long life ahead of it.” Great Shiraz. Great donor. Thanks, Bob!

LOT SS 96

$525

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STUHLMULLER VINEYARDS FRITZ STUHLMULLER A ten-year vertical, 1998–2008, of Stuhlmuller Alexander Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon in magnums We welcome back Fritz and Juliann Stuhlmuller to our events. Stuhlmuller Vineyards is nestled in a unique river bench and hillside location on the southwestern edge of the Alexander Valley, where three of Northern Sonoma County’s top appellations come together — Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill and the Russian River Valley. The rich history of the Stuhlmuller property goes all the way back to 1800’s mountain-man and rancher, Cyrus Alexander, for whom the Alexander Valley is named. Part of Alexander’s original 9000-acre ranch, today’s Stuhlmuller Vineyard was purchased by Roger and Carmen Stuhlmuller. Today, Fritz Stuhlmuller makes very good and great value wine from this property. Here’s an opportunity to try 10 different vintages of his Estate Cabernet from 1998–2008, excluding the 2003 vintage. This includes the 91 point Robert Parker rated 2006 and the 90 point 2008 vintage. The vertical comes in magnum bottles which are not sold to the public. Parker tells us: “These wines have shown consistently well in my tastings. Moreover, they represent excellent value for high quality.” It’s hard to get a better recommendation than that. We’ve enjoyed talking to Fritz in years past and promptly going out to buy some of his Cab; looking forward to seeing him in the tents again this year!

LOT SS 97

$1250

SWEET GRASS DAIRY Five custom gift boxes from Sweet Grass Dairy Founded in 2000 by Al and Desiree Wehner, Sweet Grass Dairy’s mission to show people a better way to make food began with a herd of 11 dairy goats and grass-based Jersey cow’s milk from the family’s own herd. It didn’t take long before cheese lovers across the nation took notice. In 2005 they sold the Dairy to their daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Jeremy Little. Since then, production has doubled and distribution has been pushed to 40 states. If you are ever in Thomasville, Rose Capital of the South and home to Flowers Bakeries, drop in to see them for an unforgettably fun and delicious visit. Your lot is comprised of five custom gift boxes redeemable anytime throughout 2012. Auction winner has an array of handcrafted cheeses from Sweet Grass Dairy and accompaniments available to customize each gift box. Each box includes informational cheese cards and a personalized greeting card. The gift boxes can be shipped to a single address or multiple addresses throughout the contiguous 48 states. Thank you to Jessica and Jeremy for their continued support of the Auction and the High!

LOT SS 98 160

$600

TABLE 1280 A four-course dinner for six with your choice of wine Table 1280, the beautiful Renzo Piano-designed restaurant overlooking the High Museum, invites you to an elegant night of food and wine. Executive Chef Bhavesh Patel will create a four-course masterpiece — a seasonal menu using only the best and freshest ingredients, with your choice of wine. Seated in the private dining room, you and your guests will enjoy privacy and the personalized attention of the service staff, who promise to cater to your every need. Enjoy every bite of food and every sip of wine—perhaps after you’ve enjoyed a visit to the High.

LOT SS 99 $500 SOL CATERING TAQUERIA DEL SOL In-home party by Taqueria del Sol Olé! You are bidding on a catered at-home party from Sol Catering courtesy of Taqueria del Sol with a value up to $1,000. This can include any combination of food or non-alcoholic beverage items, staff service and delivery and set up services. You already know how fantastic the food is at Taqueria del Sol. You know you could design a great party around this lot. And if you add alcohol, we recommend Riesling, Albarino, Torrontes — or beer! Does not include alcohol. Not valid at Taqueria del Sol.

LOT SS 100

$1000

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TERRA TERROIR MARY AND TIM MOORE Two seats to the World Premiere Week of Sideways, The Play in Los Angeles with backstage pass afterwards and cocktails with the Playwright PLUS Delta airfare and a one-night stay at The Huntley in Santa Monica It has been almost eight years since Miles and Jack changed the world of wine and made Pinot Noir the most popular varietal in the world. Sideways grossed over $380 million worldwide and won over 350 awards and was nominated for five Oscars. Now Miles and Jack are returning to the stage in a play adapted by the author Rex Pickett (who just released his new novel Vertical); and it is debuting at the Ruskin Theater in Los Angeles on May 11 and will run through June 30. Plenty of celebrities will be present that first week and some of California’s top artisanal wines will be poured. This package, given by Terra Terroir and Mary and Tim Moore, includes two roundtrip tickets on Delta Air Lines, two premiere seats, a one-night stay at the The Huntley in Santa Monica, and a 90-minute-long meeting Q & A session with the playwright, Rex Pickett, the morning after. PLUS you receive signed editions of Sideways and Vertical. Note: Tickets may be redeemed from May 11 to June 30. This is a one-of-a-kind, once in a lifetime experience for the stage debut of America’s greatest wine story. You know you have to be there! Many thanks to the ever creative and very generous Tim and his lovely wife Mary.

LOT SS 101 $2000 THE SHED AT GLENWOOD Four seats at a monthly wine class Join the Shed at Glenwood for a super informal, very informative and delicious afternoon. Each month, owner Todd Martin chooses a wine-worthy subject everyone wants to know a little more about. Spend an afternoon tasting through eight wines paired with small bites from Executive Chef Lance Gummere. What could be better than a Saturday afternoon full of amazing wine, interesting information, great food, fantastic door prizes and friends? Don’t miss out! Check out their website for all the current class info. They look forward to seeing you!

LOT SS 102 $350

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32 WINDS Two nights for up to six at the exclusive Mayacama Club in the Sonoma Hills in a gorgeous Italianate Villa WITH one round of golf for four PLUS two magnums of 2007 32 Winds Cabernet Sauvignon Welcome Mia Mascarin-Oven and Steve Humble, first-timers at our Auction. Nestled in the heart of northern Sonoma County, not far from the charming town of Healdsburg, Mayacama is a private golf and lodging club where time seems to stand still. Inside these gates, you’ll discover 675 acres of remarkable beauty teeming with wildlife. Enjoy Tuscan-inspired outdoor living in a collection of villas with sweeping views of the surrounding hills and Russian River Valley. Relax in a European-style spa after a traditional round of golf on our Nicklaus Signature course. Celebrate Napa and Sonoma’s renowned wine culture with premier vintners, also fellow Members. And, our pampering staff handles all the details — so you’ll have the time you need to make every minute a special one. Enjoy the Elegant European Spa, Gourmet dining, Swimming pool Tennis courts, Bocce court, and hiking trails. A wonderful place to settle into while on your wine country tour. Times can be mutually agreed upon with donor. The fruit for our Cabernet is sourced from a fine single vineyard site on top of Diamond Mountain. The grapes were hand-harvested on October 15th and October 24th, de-stemmed and transferred to closed-top fermenters, where the skins and juice remained in contact in an extended maceration for 45 days. The juice was then pressed off and moved directly to French oak barrels, 75% of which were new and aged for 21 months. After 20+ years in the Oil & Gas industry, Mia Mascarin-Oven is thrilled to follow her father Ed into the wonderful world of wine. While Mia holds down the fort, running the financial and marketing end of things, she has been spotted at several trade events and wine tastings showcasing 32 Winds.

LOT SS 103

$4000

THOMAS GEORGE ESTATES Two nights for two couples at Thomas George Estate’s vineyard estate house with tour, tasting and wine to keep Welcome Thomas George President Jeremy Baker to our events. Thomas George Estates is a Russian River Valley producer of artisan wines. Its estate program encompasses 63.5 planted acres, with 49 acres and eight clones of Pinot Noir, 12 acres and five clones of Chardonnay, 1 acre of Viognier and 1.5 acres of Grenache (with plans for more). In addition to producing an array of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Viognier bottlings, TGE also works with a handful of top vineyards to craft limited quantities of exceptional Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Syrah and Pinot Blanc. Stephen Tanzer has awarded between 90–94 points to all of Thomas George Estates 2009 bottlings that he has sampled. The winning bidder will enjoy a two-night stay for four in the Chardonnay House, located at the winery in the heart of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, as well as a tour and tasting and four bottles of TGE’s most recent releases. The Chardonnay House is a two bedroom/two bathroom overlooking acres of Russian River Valley vineyards. It is perfect for two couples. Good location on the Russian River and good wine too.

LOT SS 104

$2000

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TIGER MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS Three-year vertical of Tiger Mountain Petit Manseng, 2008–2010, in an embossed wooden box PLUS a tour, tasting and lunch for six Martha and John Ezzard and Marilyn and John McMullan have long been friends of this Auction. We always are glad to see them and welcome their continued friendship and support. Tiger Mountain Vineyards is located on a scenic five-generation-old farm northeast of Atlanta in Rabun County. Along with the three award-winning vintages, 2008, 2009 and 2010 in an elegant embossed wood box, the Ezzards and McMullans will host a private tour and tasting and lunch for six in the remodeled historic “Red Barn at Tiger” overlooking the vineyards. Tiger Mountain Vineyards has won two consecutive silver medals in the San Francisco International and a Jefferson Cup in a national invitational — the first Georgia winery ever to win the sweepstakes award—for its unique Petit Manseng, a tangy, complex white wine with hints of green apple, honey and melon. According to Doug Frost who heads the Jefferson Cup Invitational and one of three people in the world with both Master of Wine and Master Sommelier credentials, the Jefferson Cup is the Olympics of wine competitions. Tiger Mountain’s Petit Manseng, a grape that originates in the Jurancon, is 100% grown and produced in Rabun County, Georgia in the Ezzard vineyards. Last November, Wines and Vines magazine, in a four-page spread on the unusual Tiger Mountain varietal, called it a “new southern classic.” Our thanks to Tiger Mountain for their classic friendship.

LOT SS 105

$350

TREFETHEN FAMILY VINEYARDS One 3L bottle of Trefethen 1998 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Trefethen explains: “The additional time on the vine and excellent crop management provided this wine with luscious bright, ripe fruit flavors in the nose. Aromas of rich plum and cherry touched with cedar lead you to wonderfully concentrated dark berry fruits with a hint of black pepper on the palate. Excellent tannin structure combined with exceptional fruit forward flavors provides a long, lingering finish.” Jim Laube, Wine Spectator: “Pleasantly balanced, featuring ripe cherry, currant and berryish fruit, a nice touch of cedary oak and the right amount of tannin. Quite appealing for its subtleties.” This Cabernet brings out the best in full-flavored red meats such as beef and lamb as well as mild game meats. Flavorful dry cheeses will highlight the beautiful fruit in the wine. Oregano, thyme, rich mushrooms and black pepper have proven compatibility. Just researching this bottle on the Trefethen website makes our mouth water!

LOT SS 106 $850

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LAUREL GLEN VINEYARD TRELLIS BEVERAGE ALLIANCE One 3L etched bottle of Laurel Glen 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon and six (750ml) tester bottles of the same First produced in 1981, Laurel Glen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon celebrated its 30th anniversary last year. The wine has received international acclaim for its exceptional balance, elegance and ability to age gracefully. In fact, Laurel Glen was one of the early Cabernets that helped build California’s reputation for world class Cabernet Sauvignon. Each wine is estate grown from the Laurel Glen Vineyard in Glen Ellen, and is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Of the 1997, Stephen Tanzer said: “Saturated deep ruby. Explosive aromas of black cherry, raspberry, milk chocolate, lead pencil and smoked meat; slightly jammy. Dense and opulent, but strong acidity gives clarity to the flavors. Finishes with firm, tongue-coating tannins and very good rather than outstanding length.” At one time we owned over a case of this wine. Sadly, the last bottle went down earlier this year. It is still at its peak window but certainly ready to drink.

LOT SS 107

$700

TRES SABORES A six-pack of Tres Sabores magnums of Rutherford Estate wines, a party pack AND a tour and tasting at the winery for four Welcome the beautiful Julie Johnson and her beautiful wine to our events. The magnum six-pack consists of one bottle each: 2004, 2006, and 2008 Zinfandel; and 2004, 2006, and 2008 Rutherford Perspective Cabernet Sauvignon. Tres Sabores Winery is a little vineyard tucked away in Rutherford, off Highway 29 in the Napa Valley. As you drive down the dirt road, after the paved road, a beautiful organic garden begins to emerge and beckons you further into her fold. The garden is only the beginning of the organic experience offered at Tres Sabores. Julie Johnson is the sole proprietor and winemaker of this intimate boutique vineyard and everything about her is warm and balanced and yes, organic. Tres Sabores is Spanish for “Three Flavors” — in each wine there are three equally yet distinct tastes: the Terroir; the Vine; and the Artisan, or winemaker’s personal contribution. Wine tasting at Tres Sabores is a hands-on experience and is beautifully offered right in the vineyard. Julie will walk with you down the rows, teach you how to bring more light into the fruit, teach you about which clusters make the grade and teach you how to savor each of her handcrafted single varietal wines. She’ll teach you also many more “gems” about life but you have to visit Tres Sabores in person to find out what they are.

LOT SS 108

$600

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TRICANA IMPORTS One 3L bottle of 2008 Cantina Frentana Rubesto Riserva Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, DOC Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a red Italian wine made from the Montepulciano wine grape in the Abruzzo region of east-central Italy. Up to 15% Sangiovese is permitted in the blend. It should not be confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a Tuscan wine made from Sangiovese and other grapes. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo was classified as Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) in 1968. The general characteristics of this wine are: intense ruby-red color; a nose of violets, plum and black cherry; and blackberry and chocolate highlights in the flavor palate.

LOT SS 109

$100

TWO URBAN LICKS Dinner for four at Two Urban Licks Enjoy dinner for four, courtesy of acclaimed Chef Cameron Thompson, at one of Atlanta’s most popular restaurants, TWO Urban Licks! TWO Urban Licks has been heating up the Atlanta restaurant scene with its “Fiery American Cooking” since opening in the fall of 2004. TWO has garnered an abundance of local and national accolades including Conde Nast Traveler’s “Hot List,” Bon Appetit ’s “Hot 50 Tables” and one of Rachael Ray’s “favorite restaurants” in the country as told to InStyle Magazine. Nominated year after year as “Best Restaurant Scene” and “Best Place to Take an Out of Towner,” it is no wonder that guests keep coming back for more. If you haven’t been to TWO, you don’t know what you are missing. If you have been there, we don’t need to sell you — you already know! Located at 820 Ralph McGill Boulevard in Atlanta, GA, TWO serves dinner and late supper seven nights per week and features live blues Wednesday through Saturday.

LOT SS 110

$400

VAN DUZER VINEYARDS MARILYNN AND CARL THOMA One 3L bottle of Van Duzer 2008 Pinot Noir Westside Block Van Duzer Vineyards was built on a dream to find a cool weather site in Oregon for the fussy Pinot Noir grape that would rival the best wines of Burgundy in balance and finesse. In 1998, Van Duzer Vineyards owners Carl and Marilynn Thoma located a hilltop winery with existing vineyards immediately west of the Eola Hills.

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Parker rated the 2008 Van Duzer Vineyards Westside Block Pinot Noir 90 points. His notes don’t tell us about the wine, but Stephen Tanzer tells us: “Chewy and densely packed but energetic, showing very good finishing thrust and lingering smokiness. Dusty tannins add grip and focus but clamp the flavors down on the back end.” In the words of Van Duzer’s website; “Look what the wind blew in!”

LOT SS 111

$450

VIBRANT RIOJA DHANE CHESSON Twelve great bottles of mixed Spanish wine from Vibrant Rioja. One signed magnum of Remírez de Ganuza Unfiltered Reserva 2004; four signed 750ml bottles of Remírez de Ganuza Unfiltered Reserva 2005; three 750ml bottles of Dinastía Vivanco Crianza 2008; and one 750ml bottle each of: Dinastía Vivanco Reserva 2005; Colección Vivanco “4 Varietales” 2008; Colección Vivanco Parcelas de Garnacha 2007; and, Colección Vivanco Parcelas de Mazuelo 2006 We welcome Luis Martinez of Bodegas Remírez de Ganuza to the Auction. Luis will be pouring the magnificent Remírez de Ganuza Reserva 2005 which is a part of this lot. After you taste it, you will be in the long line of people trying to bid this lot in! All of these bottles received ratings of 90 to 97 points from Parker. The Remírez de Ganuza Unfiltered Reserva 2004 and 2005 received 97 and 96 points from Parker, respectively. In addition, the Dinastia Vivanco Crianza 2008 which received 90 points from both Parker and Wine Spectator was ranked 59th of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of the Year 2011 list. These magnificent Spanish Reds made from Tempranillo, Granacha, or Mazuelo are all true tooth-stainers of the highest order. If you like Spanish wine, this is a lot for you. Just beware of the wine gnome lurking in the background to steal it away from you. He will assuredly be nearby.

LOT SS 112 $1100 WAGNER FAMILY OF WINE CAYMUS VINEYARDS, MER SOLEIL, BELLE GLOS, CONUNDRUM Five magnums of Wagner Family wine — one each: 2009 Caymus Napa Cabernet Sauvignon; 2009 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon; 2008 Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay; 2009 Belle Glos “Clark & Telephone” Pinot Noir; and 2009 Belle Glos “Las Alturas” Pinot Noir Caymus Special Selection Cabernet is one of Napa’s greatest wines. It was a CULT wine before the term became widespread. Chuck Wagner reigns supreme. James Laube, Wine Spectator, rated the Napa Valley 91 points and the Special Selection 93 points. Son Charlie’s Mer Soleil Chardonnay is a spectacular, tropical fruit-forward, big mouthful of flavor wine. You’ll love it. Laube rated it 89 points. Son Joe’s Belle Glos Pinot is becoming one of the Central Coast’s greatest value wines. Laube rated the “Clark & Telephone” 93 points and the “Los Altura” 92 points. Wow, this is a bunch of good wine in big bottles! We must add that Caymus and the Wagners have been great supporters over the years. And some of your founders will never forget Charlie, his overalls and straw hat and his Zinfandel; the Zin survives, but only at the winery.

LOT SS 113

$1000

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WENTE FAMILY ESTATES One 3L bottle and four (750ml) bottles of delicious handcrafted wines from Wente Family Estates — all signed by winemaker Karl Wente Enjoy a taste from the 2011 American Winery of the Year—Wente Family Estates. This lot includes an assortment of hand-crafted fine wines, personally signed by Fifth Generation Winemaker Karl Wente. You will receive one bottle each of: Tamas Estates 2010 Pinot Grigio Central Coast; Wente 2010 Riva Ranch Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, Monterey; entwine 2010 Merlot, California; Murrieta’s Well 2009 The Whip, Livermore Valley; and one 3L of Wente 2009 Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay. None of these bottles were rated by Parker, Wine Spectator, or Tanzer. By way of explanation, the Murrietta’s Well The Whip is a Meritage — 31% Sauvignon Blanc, 27% Viognier, 15% Semillon, 11% Pinot Blanc, 8% Muscat Orange, and 8% Muscat Canelli. Jean Wente was one of our early auction supporters. She’s still going strong, we are told. Thanks, Jean.

LOT SS 114

$400

WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS Dinner for six at the Willamette Valley Vineyards estate PLUS six (750ml) bottles of single vineyard Pinot Noir to keep for each couple Join winemaker Don Crank or founder Jim Bernau for a private wine dinner for three couples at the estate vineyard of Willamette Valley Vineyards, just south of Salem. Enjoy five courses, perfectly paired with some of Oregon’s finest wine. Each couple will then be sent home with six bottles of single vineyard Pinot Noir to remember this magical evening. Willamette Valley Vineyards, known for its exceptional and sustainably produced Pinot Noir, was named “Winery of the Year” by Wine & Spirits magazine in late September 2011; this after being named Wine Press Northwest’s “Oregon Winery of the Year” in late March 2011. Founder and President Jim Bernau says, “Our mission in growing cool-climate varietals is to create elegant, classic Oregon wines from the Willamette Valley Appellation. As native Oregonians, we treasure our environment and use sustainable practices in growing and vinifying our winegrapes.” Based on the awards, it seems that the mission is clearly being accomplished. Excellent northwest cuisine with outstanding wines — let’s go to Oregon!

LOT SS 115

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$2000

NENDO FRIEDMAN BENDA, NY Visible Structure: Stool, polystyrene foam and carbon stripe The Tokyo-based Japanese design collective nendo was founded in 2002 and is led by the 34-year-old co-founder and chief designer, Oki Sato. Nendo is internationally recognized and renowned, earning more than 20 design awards for its simple and functional yet striking and playful work in interiors, furniture, product design, graphics and architecture. In January 2012, nendo was named “Designer of the Year” by Wallpaper magazine’s design awards. The Visible Structures series, specifically developed for last summer’s Modern by Design exhibition at the High Museum of Art in which the stool was displayed, is made with a soft middle and supportive outer structure, similar to an insect’s exoskeleton. This differs from a traditionally stuffed chair, where the supporting structure is internal with the softer sections external. The graphite tape strengthens the foam externally through exceptionally strong crystalline fibers formed from aligned carbon atoms. In addition to its functionality, the graphite tape forms patterns inspired by the early abstract paintings of the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian and the De Stijl movement. This stool was initially made of a weak and seemingly unimpressive material: cardboard. This humble material was then reinforced and transformed with a special, industrial-strength graphite (carbon) tape. This innovative use of materials transforms this fledgling shape into a strong, useful, and beautiful furniture design. By using a base material frequently found in today’s world, nendo proves that high-end design need not be made of entirely rare or expensive materials, and that it can be environmentally conscious. A rare opportunity to bid on a museum-quality work of art.

LOT SS 116 $9500 DUANE STORK PHOTOGRAPHY ATLANTIC STATION A print of an aerial shot of Atlantic Station and the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction tents, 2011, 96” x 38” framed canvas photograph Photographer Duane Stork has been shooting since the late 1970s and his motto is “capturing the joy of life’s great moments.” Stork has definitely captured one of Atlanta’s greatest events with this photograph, using over 640 separate shots taken over three days of the 2011 Wine Auction and then taking three months to create the canvas. Capture this photograph and remember all the great moments you’ve enjoyed under the tents in Atlantic Station!

LOT SS 117 A picture is worth a thousand words — this one’s worth $5000

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VANESSA AND THOMAS ARVID VININGS GALLERY Private wine tasting and tour for eight of Thomas Arvid’s exhibition at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, September 24–December 7, 2012, with wines from Gary Handler PLUS a hand-embellished artist’s proof of Well Travelled, framed by Vinings Gallery Thomas Arvid’s name has become synonymous with the art of wine. He has an amazing knack for creating photo-realistic moments we can connect and relate to. It’s made him a superstar in his craft. This particular work, Well Travelled, is a magnificent example. It’s an artist’s proof — one of a limited edition of 75, hand-embellished by Thomas himself and framed masterfully by Vinings Gallery. That’s the appetizer. The main course is a private tour for up to eight people of Thomas’ latest museum exhibition at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Gary Handler will break some fantastic wines out of his private cellar to keep your glasses full as Thomas provides insight and anecdotes about the art. Must be scheduled during a mutually agreed upon date between September 24 and December 7, 2012. Thomas and Vanessa Arvid are longtime, dear friends of the High. Each year The Artist Dinner that they host during wine auction week is a sell-out, raising important dollars for the High. Show them how much we appreciate their support and bid HIGH on this special lot. Here’s to you, Vanessa and Thomas!

LOT SS 118

$4500

CHRISTOPHER M VININGS GALLERY Days End, Hand embellished limited edition on canvas, 22” x 30” At the end of a tough day at the job, there are few things more wonderful than a glass of wine. It doesn’t matter if you’re a doctor, a stockbroker, a real estate agent or the guy who makes the wine himself. Artist Christopher M paints with passion and panache. He especially loves painting culinary-related subjects like this evocative winery scene. This colorful, beautifully rendered moment in time captures a well-earned respite from the cares of the day. Wouldn’t you love to come home to this every afternoon? Make the winning bid and you can.

LOT SS 119

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$1250

SABRE ESLER Red or White?, oil on linen, 16” x 12” In the true spirit of expressionism, Sabre Esler’s artworks are studies in color, light, texture and form. This one is also a study in wine. The title asks us a question, but fortunately, Sabre doesn’t force us to make a choice between red and white. This oil on linen gives us both. And at just about life size, too. Which brings us to your real choice. It’s not red or white, it’s whether you should bid high, or higher?

LOT SS 120

$2200

JEAN GLENN TEW GALLERIES Portland Grey Medium, oil/ink on canvas, 20” x 20” Jean Glenn took art classes to learn how to paint landscapes and still life, and then had to un-learn most of it when she turned to her true calling — abstracts. She already understood most of what she needed to know as a child, it simply needed to be rediscovered. Now Jean’s art has come full circle. Painting abstracts lets her emotions spill forth with style and confidence and we’re lucky to be able to offer you this exceptional example. It’ll take a concrete bid to walk away with this abstract beauty.

LOT SS 121

$2200

GEORGE LOWE A work of art At first glance, George Lowe’s drawings seem to reflect aerial views of the road trips he has always enjoyed. But look closer, and you’ll see that his visual vocabulary includes such varied influences as crop circles, railroad tracks, cityscapes, and references to military intelligence. At the same time, his compositions seem not only architectural but also organic, with passages that evoke the complexities of cell biology and neural networks. Lowe says that his drawings evolve as he works: “They tell me where we are going on each trip, and I just take us there.” He has been engaged with his series of aerial landscapes for over twelve years, but has recently begun to work on a miniature scale with watercolor instead of his accustomed colored pencil. The High frequently exhibits the large George Lowe drawing we purchased in 1999. Lowe himself has existed in two worlds: as an artist and collector in this one, and as the voice of Space Ghost in the Cartoon Network television shows Space Ghost: Coast to Coast and Cartoon Planet. Many thanks to Susan Crawley, the High’s Curator of Folk Art, for securing another wonderful piece for us!

LOT SS 122

$800

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STEVEN QUARTLY VININGS GALLERY Pencione de Bencista, hand embellished limited edition on canvas, 30” x 36” Hang this beautiful image wherever you have a wall you would like to turn into a window to the romantic Italian countryside. It will quickly become your favorite room in the house. The self-taught sensualist, Steven Quartly, has done a beautiful job creating one of his favorite subjects, a gorgeous Mediterranean landscape, that’s just waiting to raise the property values in your neighborhood. Throw the bidding estimates out the window. This beautiful Italian window will do nicely.

LOT SS 123

$1500

DAWNE RAULET Rothschild, mixed media, 36” x 48” Rothschild is a world famous Bordeaux Premiers Crus and one of the most prestigious names in wine. There is no finer or more sought after bottle anywhere. Now imagine you can add this beautiful bottle of Rothschild to your cellar (or bar, or dining area). Dawne Raulet has made it possible, by creating this magnificent piece that looks realistic enough to send bidders reaching for their corkscrews. But reach for your credit card instead. No wine connoisseur should ever be without a bottle of Rothschild, and the winning bidder never will be.

LOT SS 124

$2500

WANDA RUZICKA Wine Country, acrylic painting, 20” x 24” Wanda Ruzicka is a highly decorated and highly decorative artist whose work has been a part of the Wine Auction for many years. Just look at the gorgeous colors in this piece, Wine Country. It’s no wonder Wanda’s art is sought after by museums, art shows, collectors and interior decorators alike. You can’t look at a Ruzicka original without feeling good and this acrylic painting is a perfect example. Want to take a trip to wine country? This painting is your ticket.

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$1500

FELICE SHARP PRIOR GALLERY Coppola, plaster and ink, 24” x 30” Felice Sharp is an artist and a visionary. She loves exploring the effect of light on how we see the world and her ephemeral works create emotions and moods that make strong impressions. Her latest works examine the way man-made lights effect modern objects. This particular piece, perhaps an homage to America’s most famous filmmaker/winemaker, Francis Ford Coppola, shows grape clusters and their ultimate destination, a wine glass. Francis is an artist in transforming one into the other, and Felice is an artist in depicting the two. Lights, camera, start the bidding action!

LOT SS 126

$3200

BEAU SMITH VININGS GALLERY Copper Frog, 24 inches tall This riveting (or is it ribbeting?) little fellow is the handiwork of copper sculptor, Beau Smith. Beau’s frogs are famous. These fabulous amphibians, albeit on a larger scale, already populate places as prestigious as the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, plus ponds, pools, backyards and solariums at some of the South’s finest estates. Copper weathers beautifully, so he’ll do well indoors or out. Wouldn’t he look great at your pad?

LOT SS 127 $850 SUZANNE HUGHES SULLIVAN Chef’s Jacket, oil, 12” x 16” The classical realist style of Suzanne Sullivan has its roots in her background as an advertising illustrator, where her photo-realistic work graced book covers, sports posters and hundreds of ads over a prolific career. Now she paints primarily still life compositions in oil. This is a beautiful example, especially for this food and wine-loving crowd. It’s appropriately called Chef’s Jacket and wouldn’t it look great hanging in your kitchen or keeping room? Especially since Suzanne will personalize the piece by painting your initials (or Restaurant logo, if you’re a real chef) after you purchase it. Please be careful if you’re lucky enough to be the winning bidder — don’t get any tomato sauce on it.

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KEN WALLIN Wine and Cheese at Portofino, oil, 16” x 20” Of all the places on earth to enjoy wine and cheese — this one, a waterside café in Portofino on Italy’s Amalfi coast — is about as good as it gets. Ken Wallin’s evocative oil painting can take you there anytime you like. Ken uses a pallette knife and brush to create his beautiful works that combine realism and moderate impressionism. You can use a cheese knife and corkscrew to recreate your own Portofino moments under your newly acquired painting, if you bid enough bread to acquire Wine and Cheese.

LOT SS 129

$1450

NANCY B. WESTFALL 99 Bottles, acrylic, 30” x 30” Who needs 99 bottles of beer on the wall when you can have 99 Bottles of wine instead? Nancy Westfall’s colorful acrylic would be a fantastic enhancement to any cellar, bar or dining area. Her fun, wonderful, whimsical works have been a popular part of past Wine Auctions so don’t be shy when you place your bid — Nancy has a following, people. Nancy’s paintings hang in numerous galleries and homes, including those of a few celebrities, and if you’re lucky, we’ll be adding your name to the list after today’s Auction.

LOT SS 130

$1,000

O.M. NORLING The Dress Maker, oil/mixed media on structured birchwood panel, 36” x 60” A mythic masterpiece from the brush of Jay Wilson. A marvelous lion perches on the back of a stately steed. The delicate hummingbird searches for a drop of nectar from a freshly popped cork. Moose antlers hover above as if in flight. And they’re all stitched masterfully together by an unseen dressmaker. As clothing or as art, this is haute couture, for sure. Jay Wilson’s powerful images have a classical elegance that defy trends and will wear beautifully over a lifetime of viewings. There’s a wall in the highest bidder’s home that’s about to make an impressive artistic fashion statement.

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JAMES GOODFRIEND 19 assorted wine labels (French, Italian and German) from 1942 to 2001, individually matted and ready for framing At last May’s High Museum Print Fair, James Goodfriend, a fine arts dealer from New York, offered to donate wine labels from his collection for this year’s Auction. These are labels from some of the world’s greatest vineyards, removed from their bottles after the wine had been drunk. The labels in and of themselves are striking. Dress up your cellar with one or more of these labels — perhaps choosing those that represent favorite vintages, wines, or perhaps the year of an anniversary or birthday. Many thanks to James for this special donation; what a lucky man if he enjoyed the contents of all the bottles represented here. By the way, be sure to mark your calendar for the High’s second annual Print Fair, Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13, 2012. Co-sponsored by the International Fine Print Dealers Association, this event is a rare opportunity to acquire fine original prints ranging from Old Master to contemporary.

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$75 each

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QUALITY WINE & SPIRITS Is proud to be a Twenty for Twenty Benefactor of the 2012 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction

PARTICIPATING WINERIES

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A to Z/Rex Hill

LIOCO

Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards

Patz & Hall

Bergstrom Wines

Paul Hobbs Winery

Brittan Vineyards

Peay Vineyards

Château Palmer

Quivira Vineyards & Winery

Continuum

ROCO Winery

Copain

Selby Winery

Frank Family Vineyards

Soléna Estate

Gruet

Stuhlmuller Vineyards

Hirsch Vineyards

Thomas George Estates

Kosta Browne

Torbreck Vintners

IN APPRECIATION The 2012 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction salutes the following individuals for their time and commitment to write and produce the 2012 Catalog: Dick Denny

Cristin Bowman

Glenn Irwin

Cleve Willcoxon

Elizabeth McDonald

We thank the over 400 volunteers who make the auction events possible, in particular Ty Law for 19 years of service, especially managing the volunteers on auction dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we salute them all! We salute our loyal friends at the following companies who ensure the success of our Auction: A Legendary Event

Event Rentals Unlimited

The Jones Group

Tony Brewer

Magnum Companies

Premier Events

Tents Unlimited

Elizabeth McDonald, McDonald Media Rob McDonald, McDonald Media

We salute our friends in transportation: Cooper-Atlanta Transportation

Lanier Parking Solutions

Greene Classic Limousine

Thank you to all the Distributors: Atlanta Wholesale Wine

National Distributing

Big Boat Wine Co.

Prestige Wine Wholesale

Empire Distributors

Quality Wine & Spirits

General Wholesale Co., Inc.

Sommelier Direct LLC

Georgia Crown

Ultimate Distributors

Hemispheres

United Distributors

For Special Support: The Atlantan Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Warehouse Flavors Restaurant Informer Sweet Grass Dairy Terra Terroir

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INDEX TO LOTS

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WINE INDUSTRY DONORS 32 Winds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 A to Z/Rex Hill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 117, 153 Adelsheim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 153 Adobe Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Alexander Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Amuse Bouche. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Andrew Geoffrey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 95 Antica Napa Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Antica Terra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 67, 153 Arietta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Arkenstone Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71, 78 Au Bon Climat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 61, 62 B Cellars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Barbour Family Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Beckstoffer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Bergström. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 41, 153 Bethel Heights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 96, 153 Bevan Cellars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Big Table Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Blackbird Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Brittan Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 153 Captûre Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Carte Blanche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Cass Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Chalk Hill Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Chappellet Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Château Boswell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 70 Château D’Esclans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Château Moncontour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Château Palmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 99 Chehalem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 153 Clif Family Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Cliff Lede. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Colgin Cellars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 46 Continuum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Copain Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Corra Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Crocker & Starr Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 67 Croze Napa Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 D. R. Stephens Estate . . . . . . . . . . 43, 46, 78 Daedalus Cellars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 153 David Arthur Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 78 Dobbes Family Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 153 Elizabeth Spencer Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Elyse Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107, 139 Epoch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Failla Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Fiddlehead Cellars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Flowers Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Fort Ross Vineyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Frank Family Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Freeman Vineyard & Winery. . . . . . . . . . . 73 Freestone Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Gemstone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Grgich Hills Cellar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Groth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Gruet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Henry Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Hestan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Hirsch Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 73 Hourglass Wine Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Hundred Acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 HUNNICUTT Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Iron Horse Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 J. Christopher Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 J. Rickards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Jacquelynn Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 70 Jarvis Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Jordan Vineyard and Winery. . . . . . . . . . . 46 Keplinger Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 82 Kosta Browne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 75 Laird Family Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Lancaster Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111, 147 Lange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Lambert Bridge Winery. . . . . . . . . 46, 50, 74 Larkin Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Laurel Glen Vineyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Le Cadeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 153 LIOCO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Littorai Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Long Meadow Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Markham Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Martinelli Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 78, 151 Melka Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Miguel Torres Chile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Miner Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Mirror Wine Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Montagna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Montinore Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 153 Morlet Family Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Niner Wine Estates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 NO Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Numanthia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Oakville Ranch Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . 46, 71 ONEHOPE Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Ovid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Panther Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 153 Patz & Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 113 Paul Hobbs Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 51 Peay Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 73 Peirson Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Ponzi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Pride Mountain Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Quivira Vineyards & Winery. . . . . . . . . . 156 Qupé Wine Cellars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 46 R. Stuart & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 46, 153, 156 Ramey Wine Cellars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 46

Realm Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 78 Red Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Relic Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Revana Family Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Reynolds Family Winery . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 74 Robert Mondavi Winery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ROCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 153 Saxon Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Scarecrow Wine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Scott Harvey Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Seamus Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Skipstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Small Vines Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Soléna Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 153 Spottswoode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Staglin Family Vineyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Stuhlmuller Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Taylor Fladgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Terra Valentine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The Hess Collection Winery . . . . . . . . . . 142 The Scholium Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 157 Thomas George Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Tiger Mountain Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Trefethen Family Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . 164 Trellis Beverage Alliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Tres Sabores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 165 Tricana Imports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Trisaetum Vineyards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 153 Van Duzer Vineyards. . . . . . . . . 41, 153, 166 Vibrant Rioja. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Vineyard 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Vineyard 7 & 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Wagner Family of Wine . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 167 Wente family Estates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Whetstone Wine Cellars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Willamette Valley Vineyards. . . . . . 153, 168 Witness Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 153 ZD Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 46 INDIVIDUAL DONORS Kristie and Charles Abney. . . . . . . . . . 53, 64 Donald Blum. . . . . . . . . . . . . 97, 98, 121–124 Louise Bray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Kathy and Hank Bremer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Nancy Bryant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 John Carlos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Alan Cattier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Paige and Scott Creasman . . . . . . . . . 64, 135 Michelle Edwards Crosland. . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Marc Cohodes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Richard L. Coleman. . . . 100–106, 128–135 Brian Corbett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Crystal Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Michael Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Allan Dragone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Marg and Dick Denny. . . . . . . . . . 55, 64, 94 Margaret Perdue Denny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Scott and Margaret Dozier. . . . . . 53, 64, 137 David Fischer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Pam and Bob Fleming. . . . . . . . . 64, 108, 143 Cindy Fowler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 55 Sarah Goodman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Holcombe Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Nena Griffith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Lee Denny Griffith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Cindy and Gary Handler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Jill and Kevin Hill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 67, 88 Nancy Hooff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Wanda Hopkins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 55 Robin Howell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Karen Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Jane Hunecke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Dottie and Glenn Irwin. . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 91 Katie and West Johnson . . . . . . . . 52, 53, 64 Joan Marmo and Joel Knox. . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 53, 64, 66 Renee and Jamie Kranking . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Liz Lazarus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Donna Masinter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Lorri McClain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Merry McCleary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 86 Sally and Allen McDaniel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Mary and Tim Moore. . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 162 Rene and Jim Nalley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 53 Myrna and Nick Orphan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Eliza Kraft Olander and Brian McHenry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Karen Parker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Emily and George Pfeil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Katie Phelps and Cindy Brazell. . . . . . . . 155 Carmen Pope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Christine Ragland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Jean Ann and Richard Raymer. . . . . . . . 114 Helen Rieser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 55 Mitch Suzan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Suzanne Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Louise Sams and Jerome Grilhot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 53, 93 Bob Singer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Jerilene and Nat Slaughter . . . . . . . . . . 53, 90 Barbara Slick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Kathy and Tom Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Chris Soluri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Sara Steinfeld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Michelle Sullivan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Marsha Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Cary Weems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Penn Wells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Dina Woodruff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Sharon Wiggins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Laurie Willcoxon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Elizabeth Willett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Woodie Wisebram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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SPECIAL EVENT DONORS 4th & Swift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Andrea Immer Robinson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Aja. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Alma Cocina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Aqua Blue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Aria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 78 Atlanta Tennis Championships . . . . . . . . . 79 Atlantic Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 169 Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Bardessono. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Bistro Niko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Blackberry Farm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 BLT Steak, W Atlanta-Midtown. . . . . . . . 120 Briza Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Canoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Charlie Palmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Chicken and the Egg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Christopher Forbes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Concentrics Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Cooper-Atlanta Transportation. . . . . . . . . 62 Delta Air Lines . . . . . . . . . . 38, 41, 45, 47, 50 56, 61, 63, 72, 85 Druid Hills Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Ecco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Fifth Group Restaurants. . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 119, 138, 146 Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. . . . . . . 45 Hennessy Rolls Royce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 High Museum of Art. . . . . . . . . . . 44, 89, 143 Hot & Hot Fish Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Iberian Pig/Double Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Intercontinental Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 La Tavola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 146 Les Dames D’Escoffier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Lexington Cancer Foundation. . . . . . . . . . 47 Livingston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Local Three. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 78 Loews Atlanta Hotel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley Winery . . . . . . . . 47 Market, W Atlanta-Buckhead. . . . . . . . . . 150 Meadowood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Michael Mina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Michael Polenske and Kim Miller. . . . . . . 47 Muss & Turner’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Ocean Prime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Paradigm Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Pardis and Frank Stitt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Park 75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Papillon Select Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Poole’s Diner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Portofino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Pumpkin Ridge Golf Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Rathbun’s Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel. . . . 125 Restaurant Eugene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Seasons 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Seed Kitchen & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Serpas True Food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 159 Sheraton Hotel, Puerto Rico. . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Silverado Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Southern Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Spice Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 St. Regis Bahia Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Table 1280 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Taqueria del Sol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Terra Terroir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 The Allison Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 The Heathman Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 The Hotel Highland, Birmingham. . . . . . . 62 The Knoxville Museum of Art. . . . . . . . . 145 The Preservation Society of Newport County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 The Shed at Glenwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Twist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Two Urban Licks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 U Restaurants — Escorpion . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 MERCHANT DONORS Anolon Cookware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Culinary Outfitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Mercedes-Benz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Sweet Grass Dairy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Tiffany & Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 ART DONORS Vanessa and Thomas Arvid. . . . . . . . . . . 170 Friedman Benda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 C. G. Boerner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Sabre Esler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Ralph Gibson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Jean Glenn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 James Goodfriend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Tracey Hartley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 George Lowe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Mike Luckovich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Christopher M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 170 Grainger McKoy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Nendo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 O.M. Norling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Martin Parr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Dawne Raulet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Wanda Ruzicka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Felice Sharp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Chip Simone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Beau Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Kiki Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Duane Stork Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Steven Quartly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Suzanne Sullivan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Vinings Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78, 170, 173 Ken Wallin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Nancy B. Westfall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

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