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Silent Auction
ENJOY IT NOW
This special section will close at 8:30 p.m. and is designed for the enjoyment of our guests
tonight! The champagne is on ice and the beer is cold…take this back to your table a hero!
1 - Magnum J.L. Vergnon Champagne Grand Cru Eloquence
Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs NV
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estimated value: $125
Donated by Tim O’Rourke & Weygandt Wines
Charcuterie and Cheese Platter for the Table
estimated value: $200
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Donated by Calvert Woodley Wine & Spirits
1 - bottle Château Coutet “Opalie Coutet” 2011
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estimated value: $50
“The wine is of a pale straw color with beautiful green hues. Its nose is marked
by aromas of fresh fruits, specifically tropical fruits. After some aeration,
the wine reveals its terroir and very elegant toasted notes are perceived. The
attack on the palate is crisp. The power of this wine is evident. Finally, its
slight bitterness and its lovely fullness complete its equilibrium. Its freshness
and great minerality make it Opalie.” -Tasting Notes from Château Coutet
Donated by MacArthur Beverages
Perrier Jouët Package
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estimated value: $250
1 - bottle Perrier-Jouët & G.H. Mumm with Glasses and Bucket
Perrier-Jouët’s proud history covers nearly 200 remarkable years. This
celebrated Champagne, with its signature flowers by Gallé, was first made in
Epernay in the early 19th century.
Donated by Pernod Ricard USA
Growlers from Jailbreak Brewing Company
estimated value: $125
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Enjoy four cold growlers, each a different brand of beer, from Jailbreak
Brewing Company along with eight 13 oz. stemmed Belgian glasses.
Donated by Jailbreak Brewing Company
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Red Apron Butcher Charcuterie Board
estimated value: $200
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Donated by Red Apron Butcher
1 - Magnum Louis Roederer Brut NV
estimated value: $120
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“The NV Brut Premier is a gorgeous wine that stands head and shoulders
above the vast majority of wines in its price range. Apparently, it is quite
possible to make great Champagne that doesn’t cost a small fortune. Ripe
pears, smoke, spices, dried flowers and herbs are some of the many nuances
that emerge from the glass. The Brut Premier shows lovely mid-palate depth
and fabulous overall balance. Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon has done
it again. This is a fabulous Brut Premier.” (92 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by MacArthur Beverages
Charcuterie and Cheese Platter for the Table
estimated value: $200
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Donated by Calvert Woodley Wine & Spirits
Silent Auction
1999 Burgundy
estimated value: $255
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1 - bottle Maison Jadot Gevrey Chambertin Clos Saint Jacques
Premier Cru 1999
1 - bottle Domaine Michel Gaunoux Pommard Les Rugiens Premier
Cru 1999
The Wine Advocate awarded the 1999 Jadot Gevrey Chambertin Clos
Saint Jacques 91-93 points, “Medium-bodied, lush, and delicious, this is a
pure, sweet red cherry and blackberry-flavored offering…this wine relies on
elegance, purity, and definition. This is a gorgeous, flavorful, highly delineated
effort that possesses copious quantities of supple tannin.” The 1999 Domaine
Michel Gaunoux Rugiens Pommard Premier Cru received 93+ points from
John Gilman, who writes:”...a brilliant bottle in 1999...the bouquet just soars
from the glass in a very primary melange of black cherries, quince, coffee,
a bit of red currant, incipient notes of game, herb tones, and kaleidoscopic
minerality.”
Donated by Jeffrey Menick and Alan Weinberg
1 - Double Magnum Château Branaire-Ducru 2003
estimated value: $500
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“This fully mature, gorgeous 2003 Branaire Ducru possesses silky tannins,
lots of cedary, spice box, floral, black cherry, forest floor and velvety leatherlike notes, full body, and an opulent, complex yet elegant style. A beauty of
complexity, richness and finesse, it should continue to drink well for another
5-6 years.” (94 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
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6 - bottles from Five Rock Star California Winemakers
estimated value: $345
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1 - bottle Amici Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (Joel Aiken)
1 - bottle Cimarossa Cabernet Rive Howell Mountain 2007 (Mia
Klein)
1 - bottle Black Cordon Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 (Paul Hobbs)
1 - bottle 16x20 Chardonnay (Paul Hobbs)
1 - bottle Bevan Ontogeny Red Blend 2011 (Russell Bevan)
1 - bottle Sonoma Loeb Chardonnay Envoy 2012 (Phillip Titus)
Joel Aiken is an iconic winemaker who is recognized internationally after
beginning as assistant winemaker in 1982 under famed winemaker Andre
Tchelistcheff at BV. Joel was promoted to head winemaker of BV and crafted
wines such as Tapestry and George de Latour Reserve for BV. He also oversaw
the winemaking at Acacia and Provenance. Ready for a much smaller project,
Joel has now with Amici Cellars and is poised to launch them as a premium
Cabernet force within the Napa Valley.
Mia Klein began career with Cathy Corison while she was head winemaker
at Chappellet and then was hired by Robert Pepi Winery. While at Pepi,
Mia was mentored by Tony Soter. She was also winemaker for Ajaujo,
Spottswoode, Viader and Dalla Valle. Mia is currently head winemaker for
Boyanci, Cimarossa, Bressler, Fisher and Selene.
Paul Hobbs lead the winemaking team at Opus One from 1981 – 1985 when
he began making wine for Simi. He founded Paul Hobbs winery in 1991
and has been the key winemaker for Peter Michael, Lewis, Vine Cliff, Fisher
and Chalone. Paul is an admired and respected winemaker internationally
and continues to make his own wine along with Merus, Fairchild and Laird
Family
Russell Bevan is a self-taught winemaker with a passion for making
extraordinary wines from the very best vineyard sites in the Napa Valley. He
has been critically acclaimed since his 2007 releases from the Wine Advocate
and the Wine Spectator. Russell and his partner Victoria De Crescenzo are
a dynamic duo trading in their dentistry skills and equipment for toothstaining wines with extraordinary sexiness and balance.
Phillip Titus was born and raised in the Napa Valley and has been working in
the vineyards since the age of 12. Philip worked at Quail Ridge, Stratford and
Cartlidge and Brown before taking the winemaking position at Chappellet
in 1990. He and brother Eric also began crafting wine from their family’s
ranch in 1990 and the rest is history. Philip is in a long line of extraordinary
winemakers at Chappellet including Philip Togni & Cathy Corison.
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Donated by Total Wine & More
Soter Vineyards
estimated value: $300
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1 - Magnum Mineral Springs Pinot Noir 2011
1 - Magnum Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir 2011
Soter Vineyards makes its home at Mineral Springs Ranch in the YamhillCarlton AVA of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Thirty acres of Pinot Noir and
two acres of Chardonnay are sustainably farmed here, resulting in wines of
the highest quality and caliber.
Donated by Soter Vineyards
1 - bottle Numanthia Termanthia 2010
estimated value: $175
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“The palate is full-bodied and robust with good weight. This is perhaps the
most powerful Termanthia that I have encountered with waves of ripe dark
cherries, cassis and blueberry washing over the palate, fanning out towards a
dense, peppermint-tinged finish. This is a lovely wine, although to be frank, I
actually find more soul in the Numanthia.” (93 points) -The Wine Advocate
Donated by David White
1 - bottle Spottswoode Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
estimated value: $110
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“…A blue/purple color accompanies a gorgeous perfume of crushed rocks
intermixed with blueberries and black currants as well as subtle touches of
toasty oak and white chocolate. A classic example of power allied with elegance,
it possesses undeniable finesse yet tremendous flavor intensity without being
heavy. This beauty is one of the most provocative and intense efforts of
the vintage, yet it is strikingly delicate for its concentrated personality” (95
points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Gil Guarino
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Kate Spade Designer Sunglasses
estimated value: $275
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These Kate Spade Sunglasses are going to look terrific on any woman. Snap
these up while you can!
Donated by Stan Appelbaum & Barbara Bassin
1 - Magnum Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Syrah 2008
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estimated value: $425
“The bouquet offers hints of roasted meats, flowers, crushed rocks and
blueberries, and the evolved, approachable wine reveals sweet tannins. It is
the product of a tiny crop that appears to have given it an extra measure of
density. It should drink well for a decade or more.” (95 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Jeffrey Schragg & Mary Jo George
Vintage Cocktail Shaker Set
estimated value: $125
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Cocktail shakers are essential to any home bar. The set includes one midcentury chrome plated circus-themed cocktail shaker carousel with six bar
glasses and two additional vintage cocktail shakers (one doubles as a music
box).
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gage
Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil
estimated value: $100
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1 - bottle Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil Les Galichets 2006
2 - bottles Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil Clos Sénéchal 2006
Awarding the 2006 Les Galichets 90 points, John Gilman describes the wine
as “…a blend of dark berries, tree bark, herbs, damp earth, woodsmoke and bell
pepper. On the palate the wine is medium-full, round and complex, with fine
focus and depth, moderate tannins, sound acids and good length and grip on
the finish…the 2006 Les Galichets is a classic young Bourgueil in the making,
which should blossom beautifully with a few years bottle age.” The 2006 Clos
Sénéchal received 94+ points from Gilman who notes “…in my book it is the Clos
Sénéchal that is the number one terroir in the appellation. The bouquet on the
2006 Clos Sénéchal is stunning, as it soars from the glass in a complex mélange
of black cherries, dark berries, menthol, tobacco, espresso, woodsmoke and stony
soil. On the palate the wine full-bodied, deep, pure and backward, with brilliant
transparency, exceptional balance and focus and stunning length and grip on the
profound, young finish. I would give this wine close to a decade to apogee, and
then drink it with wild abandon over the ensuing two or three decades.”
Donated by Maureen Nelson
A Sampling of Pax Syrah
estimated value: $230
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1 - bottle Pax Syrah Nellessen Vineyard Russian River Valley 2006
1 - bottle Pax Syrah Griffin’s Lair Sonoma Coast 2006
1 - bottle Pax Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard Russian River Valley 2007
1 - bottle Pax Syrah Cuvée Moriah 2004
Pax and Pam Mahle moved to wine country in 1997 to pursue careers in wine.
After a few years of tasting and sourcing wine from all over California for Dean
& Deluca, Pax decided to start his own brand from a vineyard he felt a kismet
connection. That vineyard was Alder Springs Vineyard, and after finding an
investor to help realize the dream, Pax Wine Cellars was launched in 2000. The
Mahles decided to make a bold choice by favoring the “untapped potential” of
the Syrah grape. The entire lineup of wines came from cool climate vineyards in
Sonoma County and Mendocino. The wines were big, rich expressions of Syrah
that went on to be highly sought after and quickly established Pax as one of
California’s premier producers of Syrah.
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
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1 - bottle Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2005
estimated value: $140
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The 2005 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta was awarded the number one spot
on the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 in 2008. “Owner Alexandra MarnierLapostolle and her team created a blend of Chile’s distinctive Carmenère
variety, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the estate’s oldest vines
in Colchagua’s Apalta sub-valley, then kept refining: fermenting in smaller
lots, hand-destemming berries and constructing a gravity-flow winery. All this
came to fruition in the long, warm, dry 2005 vintage, easily Chile’s modern
best. Marnier and new winemaker Jacques Begarie blended in 4 percent Petit
Verdot for the first time, adding aroma and color. Rich and velvety, the 2005
Clos Apalta should reward cellaring.” (96 points) -Wine Spectator
Donated by William Walker
Tour of the CNN DC Bureau with Congressional Correspondent
estimated value: $250
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Take an exclusive tour of the CNN DC bureau with CNN’s senior
Congressional correspondent, Dana Bash. Dana Bash is CNN’s chief
congressional correspondent, responsible for covering the activities of both the
U.S. House and Senate. The tour includes many of the different departments
needed to produce the news, including a control room (where election nights,
conventions, debates inaugurations and other major events are produced),
edit room, news room, library and photography lounge. The building also
houses a glass case containing different documents from important events,
like an e-mail about the news of a plane hitting the Twin Towers, among
other various awards and milestones.
The tour is subject to availability and will take place when Congress is not
in session.
Donated by Dana Bash
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12 - bottles Château Beaulieu Comtes de Taste 2005
estimated value: $180
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“Made from a blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and 15% Cabernet
Sauvignon, this is a sensational value-priced wine. It reveals a dense ruby/
purple color along with a sweet nose of white chocolate, black cherries, cassis,
and earth, excellent texture, medium body, and soft tannins. This beauty
represents a sensational bargain-priced Bordeaux...” -Robert Parker
Donated by Wide World of Wines
1- bottle Château Cos d’Estournel 2003
estimated value: $275
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“The prodigious, fantastic 2003 Cos d’Estournel is a candidate for “wine
of the vintage.” An inky/blue/purple color is accompanied by a compelling
perfume of black fruits, subtle smoke, pain grille, incense, and flowers. With
extraordinary richness, full body, and remarkable freshness, elegance, and
persistence, this is one of the finest wines ever made by this estate. The good
news is that it will be drinkable at a young age yet evolve for three decades or
more.” (98 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
Ellen Allen Oxford Clutch
estimated value: $125
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This is not your average clutch. Named after the charming waterfront town
on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, this accessory is just as functional as it is
classic. Travel from work to dinner with ease with the Oxford Clutch in
Diamondback pattern Regatta Red.
Donated by Ellen Allen Annapolis
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1 - bottle Château Léoville-Poyferré 2003
estimated value: $160
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98 points from Robert Parker! “It is a colossal success and a potential legend
in the making. Its saturated, dense inky/blue/purple color offers up notes
of crushed rocks, acacia flowers, blueberries, black raspberries, and creme
de cassis. A synthesis of power and elegance, this multi-layered wine has
spectacular concentration, sweet but high tannin, and low acidity. A stunning
effort that showcases this legendary terroir, it is a brilliant, brilliant success.
The quintessential Léoville-Poyferré. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2030.”
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
Australia’s Clarendon Hills Wine
estimated value: $250
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1 - bottle Clarendon Hills Old Vines Grenache Hickinbotham
Vineyard 2002
1 - bottle Clarendon Hills Syrah Liandra Vineyard 2001
2 - bottles Clarendon Hills Syrah Liandra Vineyard 2002
Larger than life vigneron, Roman Bratasiuk redefined Australia’s fine wine
landscape when he established Clarendon Hills in 1990. Knocking on the
door of a local grape grower, a warm friendship grew from a handshake and
harvest season saw him in the vineyard. Gathering the grapes by hand, the
pragmatic vigneron taught himself the art of winemaking and pushed his wines
a little further each year. International critics now consider Clarendon Hills
one of the world’s greatest wine estates. The 2002 Hickinbotham received
92 points from Robert Parker, with “Notes of smoke and earth emerge from
this big, tightly-knit Grenache.” Both the 2001 Liandra and 2002 Liandra
received 93 points from Parker. “The 2001 Syrah Liandra Vineyard offers
up fragrant aromas of acacia flowers intermixed with blackberries, currants,
licorice, and vanilla. Powerful and intense yet surprisingly restrained and
measured, it builds incrementally in the mouth. The beautiful 2002 Syrah
Liandra Vineyard exhibits aromas of pepper, black fruits, acacia flowers, and
subtle new oak. Full-bodied with an expansive mid-palate in addition to a
gorgeously long finish, it is an elegant yet well-endowed Syrah...”
Donated by Truly Hardy
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A Dozen Cabernets
estimated value: $1,030
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1 – bottle Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 1987
1 – bottle Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Cabernet
Sauvignon 1988
1 – bottle Fisher Vineyards Lamb Vineyards Cabernet
Sauvignon 1993
1 – bottle Pahlmeyer Cabernet Sauvignon 1969
1 – bottle Plumpjack Founder’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996
1 – bottle Dunn Vineyard Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
1 – bottle La Jota Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet
Sauvignon 1997
1 – bottle Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 1999
1 – bottle Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
1 – bottle Etude Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
1 – bottle Long Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
1 – bottle Aubert Lucia Abreau Vineyard Cabernet Blend 2005
These well-known and high scoring wines will make a great addition in any
cellar—all you have to do is enjoy!
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Salter
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Pax Syrah Cuvée
estimated value: $225
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1 - bottle Pax Syrah Cuvée Christine 2003
3 - bottles Pax Syrah Cuvée Keltie 2006
Earning 91 points from Robert Parker, “The saturated black/purple-tinged
2003 Syrah Cuvée Christine, a blend of fruit from multiple vineyards,
was aged in French oak, 60% new. One of the more elegant Cuvées in this
portfolio, it possesses 15.6% alcohol... Fresh, vibrant, and well-delineated, it
offers up notes of black fruits, flowers, and earth.” The 2006 Syrah Cuvée
Keltie earned 94 points from Robert Parker who notes “Its dense purple
color is accompanied by notes of roasted meats, ground pepper, damp earth,
truffles, underbrush, and forest floor. This superbly complex, full-bodied wine
possesses high tannins as well as surprisingly fine acidity despite an elevated
technical pH of 3.93.”
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
Riverside Design Group Leaf Bowl and Plates Set
estimated value: $200
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Show off your environmentally-friendly efforts with this set of “Plates with a
Purpose”! The set includes one 14” leaf bowl and six 9” leaf plates. Riverside
Design Group in Pittsburgh prides itself in being a “green” company that
gives back to the community. Their efforts include operating out of an energy
efficient LEED certified building, using recyclable and sustainable materials
including glass with recycled content, and using light-weight recycled
shipping materials to keep their carbon footprint low.
Bowls and plates are dishwasher and microwave safe.
Donated by Riverside Design Group + Plates With Purpose
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1970 Vintage Port – A Classic Vintage
estimated value: $215
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1 - bottle Cockburn Vintage Port 1970
1 - bottle Martinez Vintage Port 1970
1970 had ideal growing conditions and produced what is a classic, outstanding
vintage. The port-wines have great balance, good structure, and will age
superbly for decades to come. Declared by all the major port houses, 1970
is one of the finest Port vintages for the last 50 years. The 1970 Cockburn is
only just coming into full maturity. It is typical of the house: full-bodied, rich,
alcoholic and spirited. The wine is meaty, chocolaty, spicy, full-bodied, big and
powerful. The Martinez shows spicy fruit on the nose, but quite faint. Good
texture, with soft and orangey flavors hidden amongst lots of sweet strawberry.
Tannins still showing gently with lively spiciness. Modest complexity, quite
light bodied and acidic. Big aftertaste; long, lively and spicy finish.
Donated by Susan and Manfred Arnold
The 3 B’s of Italian Wine and a Montepulciano
estimated value: $200
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Barolo, Monte Degli Angele 2009
Barbaresco, Produttori dei Barbaresco 2009
Barbaresco, Terre di Bo 2009
Brunello di Montalcino, Terre Mare 2007
Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta di Sesta 2007
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Avignonesi 2011
This is a tour of Italy through wine - enjoy!
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gage
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Have Your Own Wine Guy with You!
estimated value: $250
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Planning for a special party or dinner or just want to know what to buy for
cellaring or some Monday night drinking. Whether you are a novice or just
want a second opinion we have the solution. Eric Platt, who is our auction
Co-Chair has been in the industry for 20 years and is currently Vice President
with Pacific Prime Wines which imports an outstanding portfolio of wines
from New Zealand. Eric can take you on a field trip to his favorite wine shop
or accompany you to yours. He can help you select wine for a specific event,
just for some regular drinking or for what to invest in when you are thinking
of collecting. He can evaluate your cellar and advise what direction you should
take or where you might need to focus in order to meet your end goals.
Approximately two hours in duration. Valid June 1, 2015 – May 1, 2016 on a
mutually agreeable date in the Metropolitan Washington area.
Donated by Eric Platt
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1 - Magnum Quintessa 2008
estimated value: $300
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“Quintessa 2008 opens with fragrant plum and raspberry aromas with notes of
cola, clove and white chocolate rounding out a delicate perfume. The wine enters
the palate with sweet red currant and plum fruit flavors and a silky mouthfeel.
As it coats the mouth, concentrated dark fruit flavors emerge with succulent
balanced tannins, a subtle impression of well-integrated oak and sweetness
from the rich, ripe fruit. This vintage will gain complexity in the bottle and age
gracefully for a decade and more.” —Winemaker Charles Thomas
In Memory of Ron and Elaine Wollman
Donated by Jerry Wollman and Eve Zimmerman
Dinner at Riverpark Plus 3 Cookbooks
Signed by Chef Tom Colicchio
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estimated value: $300
Enjoy a meal at Tom Colicchio’s restaurant Riverpark in New York City and take
home 3 cookbooks signed by the Chef ! Located on a unique garden plaza with
romantic East River views, Riverpark represents a dynamic culinary destination
in Manhattan’s Kips Bay neighborhood. Riverpark reflects Tom Colicchio’s
overall vision as restaurateur, and showcases the restaurant’s own urban farm
just feet away from the kitchen. Riverpark’s modern American menus change
daily, highlighting seasonal ingredients from local farms, Greenmarkets and
Riverpark Farm.
Donated by Chef Tom Colicchio & Riverpark
Two Terrific Magnums of 1996 Bordeaux
estimated value: $200
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1 - Magnum Château Potensac 1996
1 - Magnum Château Rol Valentin 1996
Earning 90 points from Robert Parker, the 1996 Potensac “…is the most
amazing wine this estate has ever produced. It is rich and long-lived. There is
terrific fruit intensity and purity, as well as moderate tannin in the mediumbodied, impressively rich finish.” The 1996 Rol Valentin also earned itself 90
points from Parker, noting that “This vineyard, near both Cheval Blanc and La
Dominique, has turned in an exemplary performance in 1996.”
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
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Caravelle Bulova Men’s Watch
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estimated value: $150
The reliable Japanese quartz movement ensures accurate time keeping. This
watch is water-resistant up to 30 meters and secures with a polished stainless
steel link bracelet with deployment clasp.
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
6 - bottles of Anderson’s Conn Valley Eloge 2004
estimated value: $450
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“The 2004 Eloge (65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, and the
rest Merlot and Petit Verdot) is a beauty. Notes of cedar, spice box, black
currant, leather, truffle, and earth jump from the glass of this elegant yet
authoritatively flavored wine that shows terrific fruit intensity, full body, and
silky tannins. This is a complex, beautiful wine that should drink splendidly
for 15 or more years.” (95 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Jeffrey Schragg & Mary Jo George
Makeover Your Space!
estimated value: $500
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Those dreams of an organized closet, pantry or garage will soon be realized
thanks to elfa and The Container Store! elfa is the premier wire shelving and
drawer system and will help you gain control of the clutter in any area of your
home or office. Meet with one of their design experts in-store to create a
customized storage solution for your home with $500 in elfa products.
Donated by The Container Store
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2010 Chilean Wine
estimated value: $280
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4 - bottles Terra Noble CA1 Carmenere Andes 2010
4 - bottles Viña Leyda Lot 21 Pinot Noir 2012
TerraNoble’s CA1 Carmenere Andes 2010 is described as having “lifted black
fruit, wild hedgerow and a touch of peppermint. The palate is medium-bodied
with fine tannins, plenty of crisp black fruit laced with white pepper…”-The
Wine Advocate Viña Leyda’s Lot 21 Pinot Noir 2012 is described as “Earthy
and muddled smelling at first, then better and more varietally correct as it
opens up. Solid on the palate, with earthy strawberry, raspberry and creamy,
lactic oak. Finishes sweet and ripe, with tea notes.” -The Wine Enthusiast
Donated by Viña Leyda and TerraNoble Winery
12 - bottles of Brian Carter Cellar Trentenaire 2010
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estimated value: $480
“Petit Verdot, while it has always been a classic Bordeaux grape, is either
avoided entirely or used in very moderate amounts in most Bordeaux blends
of today. When grown in the right site, Petit Verdot has found a great home
in Washington. With its floral aromatic qualities, combined with its inky
hue and powerful structure, this limited production wine is truly special.
Now in its sixth release, it continues my celebration of over three decades
as a Washington Winemaker. I think the unique character of Trentenaire
captures the spirit of my winemaking career: “Make a difference, do it better,
do it well.” The wine is intensely dark in color with aromas of violets, black
raspberries, cedar and roasted meat arising generously from the glass. Well
integrated tannins and food friendly acidity make this an excellent wine to
cellar. Aerating the wine by decanting helps bring out the layers of fruit and
spice on the nose and palate.” -Notes from Brian Carter Cellars
Donated by Tony Clifford & Ellen Kirsh
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Cork & Fork New Zealand Wine Tasting Event for Ten
estimated value: $500
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New Zealand wines are conquering the palates of wine aficionados throughout
the world, one step at a time. It all began with their Sauvignon Blanc, with
its incomparably expressive aromatic profile and a crispness that delivers
dryness in a sea of gorgeous fruit. And then came the gorgeous Pinot Noir,
the spectacular Syrah, the refined Cabernet blends, and so much more. These
wines are the product of a people who are totally dedicated and proud of
their meticulous biodynamic methods, and whose pioneering spirit is made
manifest in the ingenuity and creativity of their methods. Cork & Fork
will take you through a tasting tour of the most important regions of New
Zealand, and introduce you to a dazzling array of wines that will delight
you and enhance your knowledge of their wine, which is rapidly becoming a
favorite throughout the world.
Donated by Donated by Cork & Fork Logan Circle
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Wine Excursion Down Under
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estimated value: $500
Australia: Coriole Vineyard visit and lunch for two
New Zealand: visits and lunch for two at Seifried Estate, Forrest
Estate, and Carrick Winery
Coriole Vineyards was established by the Lloyd Family in 1967. The main
variety is Shiraz, followed by Sangiovese and Chenin Blanc. It is situated in
the hills of the densely planted McLaren Vale region just within sight of the
sea and less than an hour from Adelaide. Coriole is managed by two family
members, Mark and Paul Lloyd, who will be your hosts for your visit and
lunch for two.
After a day of travel, we say “Kia Ora!” to New Zealand. As you are enjoying
New Zealand, you will experience visits and lunch at three of the country’s
most beautiful wineries: Carrick in Central Otago, Forrest Estate in
Marlborough, and Seifried Estate in Nelson. Carrick Wines is an organic
vineyard and winery known for their Pinot Noir. They are situated in Central
Otago, the world’s southern-most winemaking region and New Zealand’s
highest wine producing area. Established in 1988 by John and Brigid Forrest,
Forrest Estate Winery was one of the first 10 wineries in the Marlborough
region. The Seifried Estate Winery, established in 1976 is one of the oldest
of the Nelson Region family-owned wineries. It has three labels and is the
home of the Sweet Agnes Riesling. Spend a perfect afternoon relaxing in the
Seifried vineyard garden or next to the open fire enjoying the sun and blue
skies that this region has all year.
Excludes air travel. Expires May 2016. Visits must take place on a mutually
agreeable date.
Donated by Coriole Vineyards and Pacific Prime Wines
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A Trio of Crocker & Starr
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estimated value: $180
1 - bottle Crocker & Starr Sauvignon Blanc 2011
1 - bottle Crocker & Starr Cabernet Franc 2008
1 - bottle Crocker & Starr ‘Stone Place’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
The Crocker & Starr name reflects the unique partnership between Charlie
and Pam and the key components that each one brings to the table to achieve
great wine: great grapes and great talent. In 1997, Charlie Crocker and Pam
Starr established Crocker & Starr with a common goal of resurrecting the
historic Crocker Vineyard Estate and creating world class wines from its
extraordinary terroir.
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Miklos
Boutique Winery Trespass Vineyard
estimated value: $165
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1 - bottle Trespass Vineyard Rendezvous 2006
1 - bottle Trespass Vineyard Estate Grown Cabernet
Sauvignon 2005
1 - bottle Trespass Vineyard “Old Vine” Zinfandel 2011
Trespass Vineyard is part of a select group of boutique California wineries.
With only five acres of wine grapes that are divided between Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, our vineyard is a true labor of love,
with virtually every aspect of vineyard management and wine making done
by hand. This dedication has allowed us to handcraft wines that reflect the
unique character and intensity of the terrior.
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Miklos
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Five Bottles from the 2014 Wine Spectator Top 100 List
estimated value: $170
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1 - bottle Massolino Barolo 2009 (#24)
2 - bottle Joao Portugal Ramos Reserva 2012 (#56)
2 - bottle Marques de Grinon Dominio de Valdepusa Cabernet
Sauvignon 2010 (#79)
Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines reviewed over the previous
12 months and select our Top 100, based on quality, value, availability and
excitement. This annual list honors successful wineries, regions and vintages
around the world.
Donated by Kevin Sidders and Winebow Imports
Trio of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
estimated value: $155
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1 - bottle Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1998
1 - bottle Alain Jaume & Fils Domaine Grand Veneur
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2001
1 - bottle Domaine Font de Michelle Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1999
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most renowned appellations of the
Southern Rhône Valley. The wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape share a common
characteristic of red and black cherries, strawberry, kirsch, black pepper, and
spice.
Donated by Frank Nowicki, James McGlade and Susan Grais
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Handmade Pairing Knife from Orchard Steel
estimated value: $250
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Put this one-of-a-kind Orchard Steel pairing knife to use in your kitchen;
handmade by owner Moriah Cowles and finished with a black walnut handle.
“It all started with a blacksmithing class in college out in Colorado. I fell in
love. That seed of intrigue for the craft followed me home to Vermont, brought
me to the hills of North Carolina, and found me again in Mexico. It led me to
a metalworking school in Maine and eventually, of all places, to Brooklyn New
York, working and learning for two years from my dear friend and mentor Joel
Bukiewicz at Cut Brooklyn. I now have my own metal shop in Sunset Park
where I make my own kitchen knives from start to finish, all in house. I forge,
heat treat, grind, sharpen, make and fit and sculpt the handle pieces and finish
the knives all in the shop.” -Moriah Cowles
Donated by Moriah Cowles
2004 Howell Mountain Times Two
estimated value: $145
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1 - bottle Duckhorn Vineyards Howell Mountain 2004
1 - bottle Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2004
The 2004 Duckhorn received 95 points from the Wine Enthusiast, “Almost
entirely Merlot, with a few drops of other Bordeaux varieties, this Howell
Mountain red screams for time in the cellar. The tannins bite and dog the
mouth through the long astringent finish. But chew on it for a while and you
hit a deep core of blackberries and currants, and the more the wine warms up
in the glass, the more impressive it gets. Cellar until 2010, and it should reward
for years after.” The 2004 Ladera received 91 points from the Wine Spectator:
“A rustic yet smooth and harmonious style, with dusty berry, mineral, sage and
herb scents that form a complex core of flavors. There’s good intensity, and
the tannins are in check. Ends with a minerally aftertaste, making this a wine
that’s very true to its appellation.” Both are ready to enjoy right now!
Donated by Graham Isaac and Mr. & Mrs. John Miklos
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1 - bottle Château L’Angelus 1982
estimated value: $275
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“L’Angelus and its quality-oriented proprietor, Hubert de Bouard de la Forest,
did not begin to turn things around until the mid-eighties. Good wines in
1985 and 1986 were followed by brilliant efforts in 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993,
and 1994. L’Angelus can now be counted on to produce one of the top four
or five wines of the St.-Emilion appellation. That being said, readers should
remember that in 1982 there was no selection process and a completely
different wine-making style and philosophy were in place. The 1982, soft and
ripe after bottling, has deteriorated quickly. It reveals considerable amber,
orange, and rust colors… and while it still exhibits some sweet, jammy fruit,
the wine exhibits an old, mushroomy, earthy note. It is in decline and should
be drunk immediately.” (96+ points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Hy Hetherington - HLP Integration
Weekend in Paris!
estimated value: $700
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Spend three nights in Paris at the Sofitel Paris La Defénse, with breakfast
each morning. An urban cocoon in the heart of Paris’ businecc center and
steps from Grande Arche de la Défense, the hotel stands out as a luxury
5-star Parisian hotel. Just a short ride from the the heart of the city, Sofitel
Paris La Defense is the perfect place for a leisurely weekend. During your
stay, take a day to visit the nearby vineyards and wineries.
Expires May 31, 2016
Donated by Sofitel Paris La Défense
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1 - Magnum Saxum Heart Stone Vineyard 2006
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estimated value: $200
He may be literally a garagiste, but Saxum’s Justin Smith has 38 Wine Advocate
scores of 95 points or more. Some people work hard to be cool. Saxum’s owner
Justin Smith doesn’t need to try – he just is. He’s a guru for the emerging Paso
Robles fine wine scene but you only know that by talking to people who learned
from him. He made Wine Spectator’s 2010 Wine of the Year and here is your
chance to own a bottle today. The 2006 Heart Stone earned 93 points from
Robert Parker: “A blend of 38% Syrah, 36% Grenache, and 26% Mourvedre...
Justin Smith uses a lot of whole clusters in his fermentation, which seems to give
his wines structure as well as nuance. This is the most French-like of Saxum’s
2006s, and it comes across like a restrained, northern Rhone-like effort that is
only hinting at its ultimate potential.”
Donated by Saxum Vineyards
Champagne and a Duo of Signed Cookbooks
estimated value: $100
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1 - bottle Gimonnet-Gonet Cuvée Prestige Blanc de Blancs Brut 2007
Barefoot Contessa Family Style
Old-School Comfort Food
Ina Garten, who shared her gift for casual entertaining, has created another
cookbook with her most enticing recipes yet—a collection of her favorite dishes
for everyday cooking, Barefoot Contessa Family Style. Alex Guarnaschelli shares
her journey from waist-high taste-tester to trained chef who now adores spending
time in the kitchen with her daughter, along with the 100 recipes for how she
learned to cook—and the way she still loves to eat in Old-School Comfort Food.
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight, Barefoot Contessa,
and Alexandra Guarnaschelli
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3 - Magnums Beaux Frères Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir 2007
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estimated value: $525
In 1987 Michael Etzel and brother-in-law, Robert Parker, purchased a
run-down pig farm on Ribbon Ridge in Willamette Valley and established
The Beaux Frères Vineyard. Since the first vintage in 1990, the philosophy
remains the same – to produce world class Pinot noir that represents the
essence of the vineyard. The 2007 received 92 points from Stephen Tanzer’s
International Wine Cellar, “Vivid red. Bright red berry and cherry aromas
are complicated by dried rose and brown spices. Tangy, sharply focused red
fruits on the palate, with slow-mounting spiciness and building power. Silky
tannins add grip to the very long, seamless finish. This gained weight with air
but maintained admirable vivacity and clarity.”
Donated by Jeffrey Schragg & Mary Jo George
Customizable Johnnie Walker Blue!
estimated value: $250
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This bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label and two signature Johnnie Walker
Blue Glasses makes for a one-of-a-kind gift with the custom engraving.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label sets the standard, a blend of the rarest malts from
hand-selected casks across Scotland. The whiskies that compose Blue Label
are especially selected for their individuality from some of the rarest stocks
in the Johnnie Walker reserves; only one in 10,000 casks is deemed to be of
sufficient character for selection.
Donated by Washington Wholesale Pinnacle House
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Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Six Pack
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estimated value: $700
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Eighteen Seventy-Three Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Jack’s Masterpiece Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Bergfeld Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Craig’s Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Kathryn and Craig Hall are creating an unrivalled destination in the Napa Valley—
where winemaking excellence meets contemporary design to celebrate life and inspire
the senses. Here is a lovely sampling of their Cabernets from 2011.
“Eighteen Seventy-Three” exhibits a dense ruby/purple color. Made from a blend
of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot, the first aromas out of the glass are
like fresh-picked blackberries, transitioning to earthy tones of autumn leaves, smoky
barrel, fresh brewed coffee, and juniper.
Jack’s Masterpiece Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with 4% Petit Verdot and boasts
a dark ruby/purple color. The high-tone, vibrant aromas awaken the memory of very
ripe raspberries warmed by the summer sun, with a floral element of violets, balanced
by sweet, well-integrated French oak. The overall effect is subtle and deep. The palate
is intense and full-bodied with flavors of dark ripe cherry, plentiful satiny tannins and
rich toasted oak on the long finish.
“Bergfeld” Cabernet is a classically Bordeaux blend of 86% Cabernet, 7% Merlot, 6%
Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec, all from the Hall Estate vineyard in St Helena. Grown
in the soils of an ancient valley floor riverbed, this fruit yields a restrained, round,
full-bodied wine with particular uniform focus.
“Stags Leap” Cabernet Sauvignon is remarkable for its unbridled immediacy of vivid,
concentrated fruit. Dense ruby/garnet in color, rich and lush on the pallet, with flashy
notes of dark red fruit, cedar and a long, luscious cherry liquor finish.
Kathryn Hall bottling is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon fruit selected from a spectrum
of vineyards — from St Helena to Howell Mountain to the Sacrashe estate in
Rutherford. It received 93 points from the Wine Spectator: Beautifully orchestrated,
rich and juicy offering an opulent array of deliciously ripe and layered red and black
fruits, with blackberry, currant and raspberry flavors, shaded by mocha and toastycedary oak nuances. Drink now through 2025.”
“Craig’s Cuvée” is a distinctive, layered blend containing 90% Cabernet Sauvignon,
8% Merlot and 2% Malbec.
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Gil Guarino
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Behind the Scenes Tour of WTOP
estimated value: $400
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Enjoy a tour behind the scenes at WTOP Radio! Gather a group of seven of
your friends, and take a tour of the WTOP studios in upper Northwest DC.
WTOP is Washington’s source for news, traffic, and weather. Meet and greet
with the anchors and take home WTOP swag.
Expires May 1, 2016
Donated by WTOP
Six Bottle Collection from Robert Kacher
estimated value: $240
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1 - bottle Chauvenet-Chopin Cote de Nuits-Villages 2010
1 - bottle Albert Morot Beaune Aigrots Premier Cru 2010
1 - bottle Marc Morey Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru
“Les Caillerets” 2009
1 - bottle Xavier Monnot Monthelie 2008
1 - bottle Lecheneaut Marsannay “Les Sampagny” 2008
1 - bottle Bertrand Ambroise Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles
Vignes 2008
Robert “Bobby” Kacher, one of the most prominent figures in French wine
today, started importing wines from France in 1985. While traveling, Bobby
discovered a lifestyle of wine, food and family in the vineyards and kitchens
of France. This lifestyle captivated Bobby and it grew to become an allconsuming passion. Robert Kacher Selections has been importing fine wines
from small exclusive estates since 1985. They are a destination for wine lovers
who seek pure, expressive wines made by families. Each wine in the portfolio,
from the rare collectible to the everyday drinking wine, is distinct and will
deliver great pleasure. Enjoy this six bottle sampling - prepare to be delighted!
Donated by Robert Kacher Selections
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Chef’s Tasting Menu for Four at Jaleo DC with Wine
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estimated value: $400
Dinner selected by the Chef will take you on a journey of exceptional flavors
and include two bottles of wine selected by the Manager. Jaleo DC, located
in Penn Quarter, is the award winning Spanish tapas restaurant by Chef José
Andrés. This original Jaleo location has helped to transform the neighborhood
into the heart of the city that it is today.
Tax and Gratuity included; Advanced Reservations Required.
Donated by Jaleo DC
John Derian: Transforming Ordinary Objects into Unexpected
Treasures
estimated value: $130
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One foot in the past, the other in the present; that is precisely the quality
that has made John Derian a star in the New York design world! This is your
chance to own one of his beautiful pieces.
Donated by John Derian Company
Around the World With Wine
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estimated value: $160
1 - bottle Quintas do Homem ‘Vale do Homem’ Branco 2011
1 - bottle Viña Siegel Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2010
1 - bottle Vinosia Primitivo Salento 2010
1 - bottle Cantine Colosi Sicilia Rosso 2010
1 - bottle Rubus Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi 2010
1 - bottle Tramontane Cotes Catalanes Muscat Sec 2011
1 - bottle Vinos de Arganza Lagar de Robla Premium 2008
1 - bottle Comte Jean Marechal “Le Petite Comte”
Sauvignon Blanc 2011
1 - bottle Proulx Petite Sirah 2010
1 - bottle Eclat du Rhone Cotes du Rhone Millesime 2012
1 - bottle Domaine Carpy Les Pins Fitou 2009
1 - bottle Gougenheim Malbec 2011
Here are 12 bottles that criss-cross the globe. Explore the unique tastes each
one has to offer!
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
DC Sharp Sharpening for 15 Knives!
estimated value: $200
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DC Sharp practices the centuries-old method of sharpening blades by hand
on Japanese waterstones (aka whetstones). This method ensures your blade
is returned with the sharpest edge possible while minimizing the amount of
metal that is removed from the blade. Their methods also allow for repairing
bent, chipped and twisted blades, and the ability to customize your edge to
your specific needs. They are the only shop in the DC metropolitan area that
specializes in the sharpening of Japanese single-bevel chisel-ground blades.
Their shop is located in Union Market at 1309 5th Street NE.
Donated by DC Sharp
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2007 Cline Cellars Zinfandel Trio
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estimated value: $100
2 - bottles Cline Heritage Zinfandel 2007
1 - bottle Cline Live Oak Zinfandel 2007
In 1982, with an inheritance from his grandfather, Fred Cline founded
Cline Cellars near Oakley, California. Over the years, Fred’s innovation
has consistently resulted in some of northern California’s most distinctive
Rhône-style wines and intense, flavorful Zinfandels, many with 90+ point
ratings from Wine Spectator. The Heritage Zinfandel is big and flavorful,
with notes of mint, sweet berries, spice, coffee, and licorice – a classic example
of the big-boned Zinfandels for which Cline Cellars has become known. The
Live Oak Zin is known for its dimension of ripeness and individuality. This
wine is a classic example of the big Zinfandels.
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Miklos
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Andrew Zimmern Gift Basket
estimated value: $150
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Andrew Zimmern is a TV personality, chef, food writer and teacher, who is
widely regarded as one of the most versatile and knowledgeable personalities
in the food world. Enjoy an Andrew Zimmern + Food Works gift basket
including a signed copy of his book The Bizarre Truth, T-shirt, sweatshirt,
and apron.
Donated by Andrew Zimmern + Food Works
Two Magnums from Alexander Van Beek
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estimated value: $245
1 - Magnum Château du Tertre 2005
1 - Magnum Château Giscours 2005
Alexander couldn’t be here with us this year, but we have two big 2005s.
Awarded 90 points, Robert Parker notes that “Even in the highly acclaimed
2005 vintage, du Tertre remains under most consumer’s radar…It is a
beautifully pure, medium to full-bodied wine with abundant but sweet
tannin, fine opulence, a multilayered texture, and a long finish that is neither
aggressive nor astringent.” while awarding the 2005 Giscours 91 points, “This
forward-styled 2005 possesses a dense ruby/purple color in addition to a big,
sweet bouquet of roasted herbs, fudge, espresso, figs, and cherry jam. Opulent,
even decadent, with low acidity, but high glycerin and fruit extract as well
as a flamboyant fleshiness, this is a stunningly impressive, hedonistic, savory
Margaux...”
Donated by Château du Tertre and Château Giscours
Chef’s Tasting Menu at Taberna del Alabardero
estimated value: $200
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You and a friend are in for a treat with Chef Javier Romero’s Five Course
Chef ’s Tasting Menu at Taberna del Alabardero which was named the best
Spanish restaurant outside of Spain by Esquire magazine in 2010.
Excludes gratuity and tax
Donated by Taberna del Alabardero
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12 - 375 ml Brian Carter Cellar Opulento 2011
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estimated value: $260
Deep impenetrable garnet color. Aromas of raspberry, cherry and chocolate
with hints of almond and orange peel. On the palate this wine has opulent
flavors of chocolate and berry fruits with a perfectly balanced and satisfyingly
sweet finish. -winemaker’s notes
Donated by Tony Clifford & Ellen Kirsh
Introduction to Wine Basics at Capital Wine School
estimated value: $150
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This two-hour introductory class for two is designed for those who want
to develop a good foundation of wine knowledge and an understanding of
how to taste wine. You will learn about the main styles of wine, the most
important wine grapes, key wine producing countries and regions, how grapes
are grown and wine is produced how to taste wine like a pro, and more. This
course is taught in a classroom setting. Capital Wine School is located at
5207 Wisconsin Avenue in Washington, DC.
All students must be 21 years of age or older. Expires May 31, 2016
Donated by The Capital Wine School
2 - bottles Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru
Estournelles-St.-Jacques 1999
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estimated value: $225
“Bright dark red. Black raspberry, coffee and roasted oak aromas. Concentrated,
sweet and silky, with its very suave fruit flavors given shape by harmonious,
ripe acidity. Really seamless wine, finishing with sweet oak tones and excellent
persistence.” (91 points) -Stephen Tanzer
Donated by Maureen Nelson
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1 - Double Magnum Château Chasse-Spleen 2005
estimated value: $250
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“Deep plum/ruby-colored to the rim, the medium-bodied 2005 Chasse
Spleen offers up aromas of smoke, damp earth, charcoal, black cherries, and
currants. The tannins dominate at present, so purchasers should cellar it for
5-6 years, and consume it over the following two decades.” -Robert Parker
Donated by Château Chasse-Spleen
This is How We Recycle!
estimated value: $100
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Set of six wine glasses made from recycled Bordeaux wine bottles. The
passion for recycling glass bottles came to Marco Guglielmi and his wife as a
spontaneous home project on a Sunday afternoon seven years ago. Their first
creation was a glass for water or juice followed by a wine glass, just like these!
Today they use many different types of bottles, handcrafting each individual
piece in their workshop, and as a result each object is unique and original.
Donated by Maglova Recycled Glass Art
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Cameron Hughes Wine 5-Pack Sampler
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estimated value: $100
1 - bottle Cameron Hughes Lot 278 Spring Mountain
Meritage 2009
1 - bottle Cameron Hughes Lot 275 Mendoza, Argentina Reserva
Malbec 2010
1 - bottle Cameron Hughes Lot 252 North Coast Petite Sirah 2009
1 - bottle Cameron Hughes Lot 263 Ribera Del Duero Gran Reserva
Tempranillo 2002
1 - bottle Cameron Hughes Lot 288 Clear Lake Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Cameron Hughes Wine, founded by Cameron Hughes and co-founder Jessica
Kogan, partner with top-tier wineries around the world, buying and contracting
their ultra-premium wine to sell at very affordable prices. Enjoy this five-pack
sampler of wines from all over the world to get a taste!
Donated by Cameron Hughes Wine
Dinner at Henlopen City Oyster House
estimated value: $150
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At the Henlopen City Oyster House in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware they are
serious about oysters. They are sourcing locally and have an extensive selection
of unique microbrews, domestic and imported beers, an eclectic wine list and
offbeat mixed drinks. In addition, they are one of a few locations in the state
of Delaware that keeps a cask on hand for an old world beer experience. The
lobster mac and cheese and fried oysters are killer!
Donated by Henlopen City Oyster House
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Six Bottles of Rhone Wines
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estimated value: $200
1 - bottle Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Vatican Reserve
Sixtine 2005
1 - bottle Châteauneuf du Pape Elizabeth Chambellan Vielle
Bignes 2010
1 - bottle Châteauneuf du Pape Phillipine de Saint Cyrille Grand
Reserve 2011
1 - bottle Vacqueyras, Colline St. Jean 2010
1- bottle Gigondas Domaine Santa Duc 2010
1 - bottle St. Joseph Guigal 2010
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in southeast France. It
follows the north–south course of the Rhone river for almost 150 miles from
Lyon to the Rhone Delta, near the Mediterranean coast. The region’s wineproducing areas cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division
between its northern and southern parts. The smaller northern section
focuses almost entirely on Syrah for red wines and Viognier, Marsanne and
Roussanne for whites, while the larger and more prolific south employs a
much longer list of varieties. The most notable of these are the red varieties
Grenache and Mourvedre, which are combined with Syrah to produce the
‘GSM’ blend so characteristic of the southern Rhone. One unifying constant
between the two areas is the regional Cotes du Rhone appellation, which can
be claimed by red, rosé and white wines from all over the valley.
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gage
Pacific Prime Wines New Zealand Wine Tasting Event for Ten
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estimated value: $500
Pull together 9 of your best friends for an in-home private wine tasting with
the finest of New Zealand’s artisan family estate wineries, featuring the wines
of Pacific Prime Wines. Eric Platt, Vice President with Pacific Prime Wines,
will take you on a tasting tour of New Zealand reds and whites from all over
the country.
Valid until April 2016 on a mutually agreeable date; valid within 35 miles of
Washington, DC; winning bidder must provide glasses and food
Donated by Eric Platt & Pacific Prime Wines
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Clothing from Three Islands
estimated value: $225
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Three Islands is a casual American lifestyle brand that combines the clean tailoring
of New England’s classic good looks with vibrant and whimsical hand-screened
batiks from Bali, Indonesia. This lot includes: a medium Lucy tunic in Orchid
Gates, a medium girls shift dress in Peony Frolic, a medium boys shirt in Bonefish
Flats, and a size 36 mens cotton shorts in Gulf Fish Frenzy.
Donated by Three Islands
Pungo - You’ll Never Know How You Lived Without It!
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estimated value: $330
The Pungo is an innovative and unique wine preservation and dispensing device
that solves a centuries-old problem: how to ensure every glass of wine is as fresh
as the first. Simply leave the cork on bottle push the Pungo needle through it tilt
the bottle and pull the trigger. Argon enters the bottle displacing the wine as it
smoothly flows into your glass. The wine remaining in the bottle stays perfectly
preserved for months and beyond because it was never exposed to oxygen. The
system works on screw-top bottles as well. With the included stainless sealing pins
one Pungo can serve multiple bottles.
Donated by Pungo (Nami Research LLC)
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Dinner for Four at Café Oggi
estimated value: $260
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Enjoy dinner for four at Café Oggi. Café Oggi was conceived in 1991 with the sole
purpose of integrating a little slice of Italy’s splendor into the heart of McLean.
Twenty-four years later, it has infused an atmosphere full of diverse personal
communication and social interaction by formulating ingenious variations of houseconcocted recipes as the means and most fundamental common denominator to an
enlightening culinary equation.
Donated by Café Oggi
1 - Double Magnum Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett Bernkasteler
Lay 2013
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estimated value: $175
This rare, three-liter bottle was produced at Dr. Loosen, one of the most highly
acclaimed wine estates in Germany. Estate owner, Ernst Loosen, was named
Germany’s Winemaker of the Year in 2001, and Decanter magazine’s Man of the
Year in 2005. This classic Mosel Riesling Kabinett is a hand-harvested special
selection from the insanely steep blue slate vineyards of the Mosel valley.
Donated by Dr. Loosen Imports
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New Orleans!
estimated value: $1,175
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The Omni New Orleans - Two Night Stay
Emeril’s - Dinner for Two
French Quarter Ghost Tour - Two Tickets for Two Hour Tour
Day Jazz Cruise - Two Tickets for Two Hour Cruise
The Roosevelt New Orleans - One Night Stay
The New Orleans School of Cooking - Cooking Class for Two
Take a trip down to The Big Easy and relax for two days and two nights at the
Omni Royal Orleans. Omni Royal Orleans offers graceful elegance in a New
Orleans French Quarter hotel. Located on the most fashionable corner, St. Louis
at Royal, the hotel has received the Four Diamond luxury award for the past 31
years and has earned the Pinnacle Award for meeting services. During your stay,
pick a night to venture to Emeril’s Restaurant. It is chef and restaurateur Emeril
Lagasse’s famed flagship restaurant housed in a renovated pharmacy warehouse
in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. After your stay at the Omni, move over
to The Roosevelt New Orleans for a night in deluxe accommodations. Just one
block from the bars, restaurants and music venues of Bourbon Street, this New
Orleans, Louisiana hotel gives guests the freedom to explore the city. Dive into
New Orleans cuisine by attending a morning or afternoon demonstration cooking
class at The New Orleans School of Cooking! The Cajun/Creole cooking experts
will teach you about New Orleans specialty dishes and will fill your experience
with history, humor, and tall tales. While exploring, take a French Quarter ghost
tour with Gray Line tours. You’ll visit several haunted sites and hear about the
stories featured on The History Channel and The Discovery Channel. After your
tour, take the afternoon and enjoy a day Jazz cruise on the steamboat Natchez.
Omni Royal Orleans expires December 30, 2016. Reservations required at
Emeril’s. Ghost tour and Steamboat cruise expire April 26, 2016. The Roosevelt
New Orleans expires April 30, 2016. Valid Sunday through Thursday, not valid
during holidays, special events, or blackout dates. The New Orleans School of
Cooking, redeemable for morning or afternoon demonstration class tuition only.
No cash value. April 22, 2016.
Donated by Omni Hotels & Resorts, Emeril’s Restaurant,
Gray Line Tours, The Roosevelt New Orleans, and The New
Orleans School of Cooking
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Dyer Vineyard Mini Vertical
estimated value: $215
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1 - bottle Dyer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain 2005
1 - bottle Dyer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain 2004
1 - bottle Dyer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain 2003
Through Dyer Vineyard and Dyer Straits Wine Co., Bill and Dawnine Dyer bring
the rich history and intense flavors of Diamond Mountain Cabernet to life. The
Napa Valley winery in the Diamond Mountain District combines their expertise and
experience in one wine- Dyer Vineyard, Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignona celebration of California’s storied wine-making history.
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Miklos
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6 - bottles Pax Syrah Walker Vine Hill Vineyard 2005
estimated value: $360
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“Another Russian River vineyard, the 2005 Syrah Walker Vine Hill, which
creeps up toward 15% alcohol, is 100% Syrah, with beautiful blackberry, white
chocolate, and blueberry notes intermixed with some graphite and lavender.
The wine is full-bodied, almost inky in the mouth, with sensational richness,
voluptuous texture, and a stunningly long finish. This is a brilliant Syrah to
drink over the next decade or more.” (94 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
One Night Stay at Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast
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estimated value: $220
Enjoy a one night stay at Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Inn, a historic
property on 47 rolling acres with majestic mountain views in Middleburg the heart of Virginia wine and horse country.
Valid Monday through Thursday for a room in the main house. Expires April
30, 2016.
Donated by Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Inn
12 - bottles Epicurea de Château Martinat 2009
estimated value: $200
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“The finest example of this wine I have ever tasted, the 2009 Epicurea de
Château Martinat (80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon) was cropped
at 25 hectoliters per hectare. Aromas of flowers, licorice, smoke, red and black
fruits, and subtle wood are followed by a broadly flavored, savory, opulentlytextured wine displaying terrific fruit intensity, purity, and length. It is well
above its humble pedigree, and should drink nicely for a decade or more.” (91
points) -Robert Parker
Donated by The Honorable and Mrs. Bart Gordon
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Two Night Stay at Hotel Laguna Mar in Costa Rica
estimated value: $550
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Enjoy a two night stay at Hotel Laguna Mar for 4 people (two rooms). Located
along the Pacific Coast of Javilla, Costa Rica, Hotel Laguna Mar offers the
best of both worlds - an exotic, tropical environment and the service of a fine
four star hotel. Ideally situated, the hotel is just five minutes from Playa San
Miguel, the most famous playa in Costa Rica, in addition to Playa Coyote,
Costa de Oro and Corozalito. Amenities include a pool, jacuzzi, arranging
activities and transportation needs.
Not valid from December 19, 2015 - January 5, 2016 and Easter week 2016.
Donated by Hotel Laguna Mar SA
California Cabernet Sauvignon
estimated value: $300
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1 - bottle Del Dotto Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
1 - bottle Tom Eddy Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
1 - bottle Medlock Ames Bell Mountain Vineyard Cabernet
Sauvignon 2008
1 - bottle DeSante Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
1 - bottle Neal Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
1 - bottle Barnett Vineyards Rattlesnake Hill Cabernet
Sauvignon 2000
Cabernet Sauvignon has been referred to as the king of red wine grapes.
Cabernet Sauvignons and blends where the variety predominates are some
of the most prized wines produced in California. Cabernet Sauvignons are
dry, full flavored and made to be long lived for many labels. Fans of Cabernet
Sauvignon are familiar with the wine’s common descriptors: berry, currant
and cassis or herbaceous, bell pepper and toasty oak aromas and flavors. Here
is a lovely variety of California Cabernets - all ready to drink!
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Miklos
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Jeff Tunks Fan Club!
estimated value: $100
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Chef Jeff Tunks has participated since the very beginning of Heart’s Delight
and we are thrilled that he is here with us again. Passion Food was established
in 1998 with their first restaurant, DC Coast, and now includes Acadiana,
PassionFish, District Commons, Burger, Tap & Shake, Fuego Cocina y Tequileria
and Penn Commons. From the outset, the restaurants have been garnering
outstanding reviews from publications such as Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Food &
Wine, Esquire, Travel & Leisure, Wine Spectator and The Washington Post.
Donated by Passion Food Hospitality
California Party!
estimated value: $170
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1 - bottle Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2001
1 - bottle Beaulieu Vineyard BV Tapestry Reserve 2004
1 - bottle Beaulieu Vineyard BV Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Mr. Mondavi believed that wines should reflect their origins, that they are the
product of the soil, the climate, and the careful stewardship of those precious
resources. He also believed in combining the newest techniques and technology
with time-honored winemaking traditions. Robert Parker awarded the 2001
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 94 points: “A brilliant effort from Mondavi,
the 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon,
10% Cabernet Franc and the rest Malbec and Petit Verdot) exhibits complex
aromatics of forest floor, sweet black cherry and black currant fruit, vanillin and
lead pencil shavings. Dense and powerful as well as elegant and concentrated,
the finish reveals moderate tannins, and the wine needs another 4-5 years of
cellaring, but it has at least 25 years of upside left.” In 1900, when Georges de
Latour’s wife, Fernande, first laid eyes on the land that would become their
original Rutherford vineyard, she named it “beau lieu,” or “beautiful place.”
Robert Parker notes that the 2004 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve
“possesses ethereal elegance and balance along with more red and blue fruit
flavors and less oak. Medium-bodied, pure and ripe, it can be drunk now or
cellared for another decade.”
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight and Susan Grais
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1 - Magnum Red Car Hagan Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012
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estimated value: $150
We hope you had a chance to taste Red Car Wine tonight - here is your
chance to take it home with you! The Hagan Vineyard perches high above
the edge of the continent fully facing the cold Pacific Ocean on the esteemed
Taylor Lane west of Occidental. Dramatic, awe-inspiring and windswept,
it produces wines of extraordinary complexity and perfume. Along the tiny
ridgeline of Taylor Lane are some of the most revered Pinot Noir vineyards
in the country, including Summa Vineyard (the plot that put cool climate
California Pinot Noir on the world map), Theiriot Vineyard from Littorai,
and Evening Land’s Occidental Vineyard. Here, at the end of the road just
past these revered sites, lies our newest estate property. Tastes of pomegranate,
darjeeling black tea and allspice.
Donated by Red Car Wine Company
Dinner for Two with Wine Pairing at Table
estimated value: $250
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Enjoy a four course tasting menu plus wine pairing for two at Table in DC.
Table embraces simplicity, offering comforting takes on European country
cooking. Patrick Robinson, who is here with us tonight, serves a changing
menu of fresh, seasonal dishes in a welcoming neighborhood setting. Opened
in January 2013, the restaurant has earned praise from the city’s food critics
for its thoughtful, French-inspired fare, and was selected by Bon Appetit as
one of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants in 2013.
Donated by Table
3 - bottles Château Branaire-Ducru 2005
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estimated value: $300
95 points from Robert Parker! “As usual, the 2005 Branaire-Ducru is one of
the more distinctive wines of Saint-Julien. Proprietor Patrick Maroteaux has
turned out another classic…the 2005 is a big, structured, intensely rich effort
with raspberry, blueberry, and spring flower garden characteristics, stunning
purity, full-bodied power, and good underlying acidity as well as harmony.
The hard tannins suggest 8-9 years of cellaring will be beneficial; it should
last for three decades.”
Donated by Gail Bassin, Ilyse Stempler, and Jerri Shaw
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1 - Magnum Bernard Morey et Fils La Truffiere
Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru 2004
240
estimated value: $175
“Raw, unevolved aromas of fresh citrus peel, minerals and crushed stone.
Suave on entry, then high-pitched and pure in the middle, with terrific cut to
the flavors of peach, lemon and minerals. Finishes fresh, firm and long, with
a whiff of marzipan. Bernard Morey’s top 2004s have turned out extremely
well…” (92 points) -Stephen Tanzer
Donated by Chet Kern
Robert Irvine Gift Basket
estimated value: $150
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This gift basket includes Robert Irvine’s signed cookbook, Mission: Cook!, a
magnet, t-shirt, and signed apron! “There aren’t many places I haven’t cooked or
challenges I haven’t had to cook my way out of. I grew up in the working town
of Salisbury in Wiltshire, England. When I was 15 I joined the British Royal
Navy and spent the following 10 years touring Europe aboard various naval ships
including Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia. Although my desire to be a cook
started a few years before that—home economics was a great way to meet girls—
it was during my time in the Royal Navy that I began to explore and develop my
culinary skills.” -Chef Irvine
Donated by Chef Robert Irvine
6 - bottles Pax Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard “The Terraces” 2004
estimated value: $270
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“The 2004 Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard The Terraces exhibits beautiful, pure
blueberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with smoke and toasty oak. Rich, broad,
and savory with light to moderate tannins...” (93 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
Patz & Hall
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estimated value: $285
1 - bottle Patz & Hall Zio Tony Ranch Chardonnay,
Russian River Valley 2010
1 - bottle Patz & Hall Durell Vineyard Chardonnay,
Sonoma Valley 2012
1 - bottle Patz & Hall Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay,
Carneros 2011
1 - bottle Patz & Hall Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2011
1 - bottle Patz & Hall Chenoweth Ranch Pinot Noir,
Russian River Valley 2011
1 - bottle Patz & Hall Jenkins Ranch Pinot Noir,
Sonoma Coast 2011
Patz & Hall was founded in 1988 by four talented individuals - Donald
Patz, James Hall, Anne Moses and Heather Patz. Together, they have turned
Patz & Hall into one of California’s most highly regarded wineries, with a
celebrated portfolio of single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines.
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Miklos
Vino Virginia Tour for Two
estimated value: $440
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Vino Virginia provides guests with a unique and intimate journey, exclusive
to the Virginia wine country. Each trip offers an off-the-beaten path
experience, illuminating the historical, cultural, and natural uniqueness of
the Commonwealth while touring select wineries. Led by State Certified
Tour Ambassadors, guests are introduced to the richness Virginia offers but
is often missed or overlooked. Grab a friend and get tasting!
Expires May 1, 2016
Donated by Vino Virginia
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A Vertical of Sojourn Cellars Pinot Noir
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estimated value: $200
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Known for their critically-acclaimed wine, Sojourn Cellars produces
terroir-driven wines from exceptional vineyards around the North Coast
of California farmed by Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon
growers who share their commitment to high quality. Sangiacomo Vineyard
on Roberts Road is Sojourn’s flagship Pinot Noir vineyard. They have been
sourcing fruit from this vineyard since the 2004 vintage and feel very grateful
to the Sangiacomo Family for their longstanding commitment to realizing
the potential of this special site.
Donated by Marc Hodies
Four Course Dinner for Six at Lupo di Mare
estimated value: $750
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Four fabulous courses will be paired with Lupo di Mare’s Conti di San Bonifacio
wines! Located in the elegant Hotel Rehoboth in downtown Rehoboth Beach,
Lupo di Mare offers a fresh perspective on Italian cuisine incorporating local
produce and freshly-caught seafood into creative Mediterranean dishes.
From tastes like hand-pulled mozzarella and braised pork bolognese, to chargrilled octopus and sea bass with butternut squash risotto, our menu diverges
from typical Italian fare while capturing traditional flavors.
Valid June 1, 2015 – May 1, 2016 on a mutually agreeable date. Reservations
must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
Donated by The Matt Haley Companies
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George Wine Company!
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estimated value: $300
1 - bottle George Wine Company Sonoma Coma 2013
1 - bottle George Wine Company Buena Tierra 2013
A Heart’s Delight veteran and our favorite one-man-show we are so glad that
George Levkoff is able to join us again. George Levkoff crafts Pinot Noir
the “old-school” Burgundian way, and savvy sommeliers around the country
keep spreading his gospel. And nowhere more so than Las Vegas, where, at last
count, George Pinot Noirs grace the wine lists of nearly 100 top restaurants
( Joel Robuchon, Guy Savoy, Spago and Picasso to name a few). New York
comes close to this number, including iconic spots such as Craft, Jean-Georges,
Marea, and The 21 Club. Closer to home, you’ll find George on just about
every top restaurant in the state such as The French Laundry, Cut, Gordon
Ramsay and ink. The eye-widening list is a testament to the power of these
beautiful wines. Sonoma Coma is a blend of five vineyards, all of which fall
within a one-mile radius in the heart of the Russian River Valley. The Buena
Tierra Vineyard is on Eastside Road across from Rochioli, steps from the river.
The wine has a perfumed essence with rose water and lilacs evident.
Donated by George Wine Company
Dinner for Two at Nopa Kitchen + Bar
estimated value: $100
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Enjoy dinner for two at Nopa Kitchen + Bar, an American brasserie is in the heart
of Penn Quarter. This is the award-winning restaurateur’s eighth restaurant
in the nation’s Capitol and it serves American fare with French and Asian
influences. The name represents Nopa’s location just north of Pennsylvania
Avenue and it welcomes guests for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
Excludes tax, tip and alcohol. Valid Sunday-Wednesday only.
Donated by Knightsbridge Management Corporation
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Stay at the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
estimated value: $900
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Unwind in Brazil with a two night stay for 2, including breakfast, at the
beautiful Sofitel Rio de Janeiro. The hotel is next to Ipanema Beach and
under the gaze of Sugarloaf Mountain. It oozes the magic of the 1960s bossa
nova beat and Rio’s contagious, ever-present energy. The Sofitel Rio de
Janeiro Copacabana hotel blends the best of Brazilian culture with French
savoir-faire. Located on the glamorous and world famous Copacabana Beach,
we invite you to discover the best this incredible city has to offer against an
incomparable backdrop of luxury and beauty.
Expires May 2016. Subject to availability.
Donated by Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs
estimated value: $475
250
1 - bottle Merry Edwards Coopersmith Pinot Noir,
Russian River Valley 2008
1 - bottle DuMOL Ryan Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2006
1 - bottle J. Rochioli River Block Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2004
1 - bottle Kosta Browne Russian River Valley Pinot Noir,
Sonoma County 2011
1 - bottle Small Vines Russian River Pinot Noir,
Russian River Valley 2010
1 - bottle Arista Toboni Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2007
Pinot Noir is a difficult grape to grow, this native of the Burgundy region achieves
greatness in only a handful of places worldwide, and the Russian River Valley is one
of those places. The Pinot-perfect climate combined with an amazing complexity
of soil types, results in wines that reflect their individual sites but share a common
thread. Aromas tend to be bright, focused fruit, ranging from wild strawberries and
raspberries to red and black cherries. Notes of cola and baking spices are common. In
the mouth they are rich and velvety, with their high degree of ripeness, kept in check
by bright acidity. This Russian River Valley Pinot Noir variety pack is a great way to
experience the beauty of the grape and the region!
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Miklos
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Four Seasons Baltimore
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estimated value: $500
A quick drive to Baltimore, and you will call the Four Seasons Baltimore
home for a night. Nestled at the edge of Baltimore’s Harbor East waterfront
stands a soaring glass tower. A stunning urban retreat, the Hotel delights
with world-class service and commanding water views of the historic Inner
Harbor.
Expires January 16, 2016
Donated by Four Seasons Baltimore
12 - bottles Beaux Frères “Beaux Frères Vineyard” Ribbon
Ridge Pinot Noir 2006
estimated value: $900
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“Distinctly spicy, with cinnamon and white pepper overtones to the focused
red berry and cherry fruit, persisting on the expressive finish and lingering
beautifully. Needs time to settle in, but this has the goods to age.” (93 points)
-The Wine Spectator
Donated by Jeffrey Schragg & Mary Jo George
1 - bottle Fonseca Vintage Porto 2009
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estimated value: $100
“The 2009 Fonseca shows consistent notes to its release. It was a small
production of 6,300 cases compared to the average of 11,000. It has a
quintessential, primal Fonseca bouquet with voluptuous sloes, blackcurrants,
kirsch and sweet fig all suffused with glycerin. The palate is succulent on the
entry, but the copious nascent black fruit belies the structure underneath.
(Indeed, this vintage has the highest anthocyanin count.) This should evolve
into a magnificent port. Drink 2035-2050.” (94 points) -The Wine Advocate
Donated by Gary Gondelman Kobrand Corporation
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It’s a Picnic!
estimated value: $230
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1 - bottle Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2013
1 - bottle Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone 2013
1 - bottle Saint Cosme Châteauneuf du Pape 2011
1 - bottle Vignobles Andre Lurton Château de Barbe Blanche 2005
1 - bottle Croix de Beaucaillou 2010
Carnivore Club Sample Box
These 5 bottles of wine and a sample box from Carnivore Club are perfect for
a picnic! Carnivore Club is the world’s first curated cured meat of the month
club featuring artisans from around the world. Each month, our members
receive an impressive faux-wood box filled with 4-6 handcrafted cured meats
from top artisans. No two meats are alike even when similar in name. Each
month’s box is themed around one producer specializing in a particular style
of cured meats, for example, Italian Salumi, Spanish Chorizo, or South
African Biltong. Get a taste of French wine with these five bottles, each of a
different variety. We paired some wine for your picnic. Saint Cosme - located
north to the village of Gigondas - is the most ancient estate in the region.
In the heart of the appellation Gigondas, the Château de Saint Cosme is an
exceptional estate with very geologically diverse terrioir due to an exceptional
locattion at the crossing of two geological faults enabling the microclimate to
be cool and late ripening. The Wine Spectator describes the 2005 Vignobles
Andre Lurton Château de Barbe Blanche as having “Fresh blackberry and
raspberry, with a twist of ginger. Medium – to full bodied, with a balance of
currant and berry character.” The Wine Spectator notes that the 2010 Croix
de Beaucaillou is “Ripe and enticing, with mesquite, steeped plum, lightly
mulled blackberry and bittersweet ganache notes all seamlessly layered and
carrying through the charcoal-tinged finish.”
Donated by Donated by Carnivore Club, Kristi & Russ
Delovitch, Friends of Heart’s Delight, and Margot Machol
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Duo of Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir
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estimated value: $270
1 - Magnum Rhys Vineyards Bearwallow Pinot Noir 2010
1 - Magnum Rhys Vineyards Bearwallow Pinot Noir 2011
Receiving 92 points from the Wine Advocate, “…the 2010 Pinot Noir
Bearwallow Vineyard stands apart from all of the other wines in the Rhys
lineup. It possesses precise, brilliant aromatics and finely sculpted fruit.
Overall, the Bearwallow is a subtle, refined Pinot built on finesse, with
gorgeous underlying minerality and tons of class. The 2011 Bearwallow,
receiving 93 points from Stephen Tanzer, is described as: “Vivid red. Strong
raspberry and cherry-cola aromas, with suave floral and Asian spices adding
complexity. Silky and very fresh, with impressively focused red fruit flavors
and a building note of rose pastille. The persistent, gently tannic finish
emphatically repeats the red berry and floral notes and lingers with bright,
spicy intensity.”
Donated by Rhys Vineyards
Customcakebites
estimated value: $250
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This lot includes 100 Customcakebites in classic flavors (chocolate,
vanilla, lemon and red velvet)as well as set-up and display ideas for the
event. Mercedes, the owner of Customcakebites will personally handle the
consultation and set up for your event. (display units are available for loan
at no cost to their clients).
Place order 14 days ahead of due date. Curbside pick-up at their Fairfax
City location.
Donated by Customcakebites, LLC
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1 - bottle Merus Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
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estimated value: $200
“As for their own wines, all of which come from southern Napa sites in Oak
Knoll and Coombsville, the 2005 is certainly one of the finest wines they
have yet made. A 1,000-case blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest
Petit Verdot and Malbec, the wine is dense purple-colored to the rim, with
an exquisite nose of charcoal, graphite, and blackberry liqueur. Full-bodied,
with great power, richness, and sensational length, this wine will benefit from
4-5 years of bottle-age and last three decades. The husband and wife team
of Mark Herold and his graphic designer wife, Erika Gottl, continue to play
an increasingly important role in the production of high quality Cabernet
Sauvignons from Napa, not only with their home wine, called Merus, but
also with their consultancy work for wineries such as Kobalt, Kamen, Hestan,
Harris Estate Vineyards, and Ardore.” (96+ points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Hy Hetherington - HLP Integration
Passionfish
estimated value: $150
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Passionfish, located in Pacific Grove, CA, was voted best restaurant in
Monterey County in 2011 and 2012. It is beloved by locals for its sustainable
seafood, slow-cooked meats, organic greens, and superb wines.
Expires June 30, 2016
Donated by Passionfish
Stay in the Heart of London
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estimated value: $1,200
Spend two nights with breakfast at the Sofitel London St. James. As one of
London’s most unique five-star hotels, the stunning Sofitel London St. James
is located in the former home of Cox’s and King’s bank in the very heart of
London. It has one of the finest addresses in London, right on the corner of
Pall Mall and Waterloo Place. Ideally located, the hotel is in a prestigious
and lively district of London, within walking distance of St. James’s Park,
Buckingham Palace and the renowned, old-fashioned gentlemen’s clubs.
Expires June 1, 2016
Donated by Sofitel London St. James
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1 - 5L Tolosa Winery Estate Pinot Noir 2010
estimated value: $250
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“I find that with the wines I admire the most, I seem to have the least to
say about. Unfortunately, saying a wine is “just right” doesn’t communicate
much. This wine has the typical and correct medium color of Pinot. The
aroma has an intense blackberry note with a bit of forest floor and herbal
tones under. The palate is soft and full. If anything it delivers more than
the nose promises. In spite of its plushness, there is a tension between the
tannin and acidity that promises happy marriages with cuisine.” -Tasting
notes from the winemaker
Donated by John Scofield
6 - bottles Domaine de la Mordorée Cuvée de la Reine des
Bois Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004
estimated value: $600
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“The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de la Reine des Bois is also a beauty
– full-bodied, not as tannic as most young vintages of this cuvee tend to be,
with an inky ruby/purple color and a beautiful sweet nose of smoked meats,
creme de cassis, raspberries, licorice, graphite, and camphor. Full-bodied, ripe,
with moderately sweet tannin, this is a wine that uncharacteristically can be
drunk at a relatively early age for Mordoree...” (94 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Robb Johnson
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1 - Double Magnum Château Brane-Cantenac 2000
estimated value: $600
300
“Fully mature and very attractive, the 2000 Brane Cantenac, which started
a succession of brilliant wines from this famous estate in the Margaux
appellation, has a dark plum/ruby/purple color, a sweet, juicy nose of blue,
red, and black fruits, and a hint of damp earth as well as subtle herbs. Spicy,
round, complex, very lush, and at its plateau of maturity, this wine should
continue to drink well for another 10-15 years at minimum. This is Margaux
elegance and silkiness at its very best.” (92 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
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Wine Dinner for Four at The Red Hen
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estimated value: $300
We hope you were able to stop by and meet the guys from The Red Hen
tonight. They are winning fans and all sorts of awards with their Italianinfluenced American restaurant located in the historic Bloomingdale
neighborhood of Washington, DC. Proprietors and long-time friends
Michael Friedman, Michael O’Malley and Sebastian Zutant have introduced
a youthful sophistication to the rapidly evolving dining scene in one of the
most eclectic neighborhoods in the nation’s capital. You and three guests
will enjoy dinner at The Red Hen prepared by chef Michael Friedman with
wine selected by sommelier, Sebastian Zutant (who also happens to be our
sommelier circle co-chairman).
Excludes tax and gratuity
Donated by The Red Hen
Chardonnay from Aubert and Kistler!
estimated value: $275
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1 - bottle Aubert Wines Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2010
1 - bottle Kistler Vineyards Trenton Roadhouse Chardonnay 2009
As Kistler’s lush, exuberant style was widely emulated, it became one of the
first modern California cult wineries, its wines available only in restaurants or
to long-term customers. It was a model for today’s mailing-list avatars of the
full-blown California chardonnay style, like Aubert. Awarded 96 points by
The Wine Advocate, “The 2010 Chardonnay Lauren Vineyard brings together
all of the elements of the house style. Layers of fruit emerge effortlessly
from this textured, totally beautiful Chardonnay. Despite its richness, there is
more than enough underlying minerality to buffer the fruit. This is the most
nuanced and detailed of the 2010 Chardonnays from Aubert. Dried apricots,
flowers and mint are some of the many notes that linger on the finish...”
The Kistler also received 96 points: “…The Trenton Roadhouse is all about
textural power and depth. It will appeal most to readers who enjoy the richer
style of California Chardonnay. Layers of fruit build to an explosive finish
that won’t be denied, yet the wine turns intensely mineral, pointed and multidimensional with time in the glass. This is another great showing.”
Donated by Jamie and Carla Hine
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Lewis Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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estimated value: $350
1 - bottle Lewis Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
1 - bottle Lewis Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
1 - bottle Lewis Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
In 1992 Debbie and Randy Lewis established a small family winery in Napa
Valley and were later joined by their son Dennis in 1999. They are hands-on
in every aspect of vineyard management, winemaking, sales and distribution,
and thrive on this challenge. Lewis Cellars favors full-throttle Cabernet, yet
for all their density and depth of flavor, the wines are graceful and refined,
balancing size and elegance. The 2007 received 95 points from the Wine
Spectator, “Firm, rich, intense and concentrated, with a layered mix of
blackberry, currant, black licorice, spice, cedary oak and mineral notes. Fullbodied, well-structured and focused, ending with a long, persistent finish.”
The 2005 received 93 points from the Wine Spectator, “Firm, rich and
chewy, this is tight, concentrated and focused, with a layered, complex mix
of loamy currant, cedary oak, sage and wild berry, gaining depth and length
on the finish, where the flavors are deep and persistent.”
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks
2016 Masters Championship Golf Experience
estimated value: $1,500
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- 2 tickets to the Monday practice round at the 2016 Masters
- A yellow Masters flag (found in each hole on the course)
autographed by 6 time Masters Champion Jack Nicklaus
- A yellow Masters flag autographed by 4 time Masters
Champion Arnold Palmer
The Green Jacket, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus. This lot is a must for any
golf lover! Next April you could be in Augusta to experience the Monday
practice round in person. In addition to a great day watching the legends
play, you will have some incredible souvenirs, including two autographed
Masters flags!
Donated by Steve Sands and NBC Sports/Golf Channel
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The Bigger the Bottle the Better
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estimated value: $1,165
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Magnum Delectus Petite Sirah 2008
Magnum Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, signed
Double Magnum Maquis Lien Red Blend 2006
Magnum Cousiño Macul Lota 2007
Magnum Cousiño Macul Finis Terrae 2009
Magnum Joseph Phelps Insignia 2008
Double Magnum Cass Mouvèdre 2012
Magnum Bodegas Muga Reserva 2010
Magnum G.H. Mumm Blanc de Blancs Champagne NV
Sometimes size does matter and we thought it would be fun to assemble a big lot!
Donated by Cousiño-Macul, Cass Winery, Mr. and Mrs. John
Brooks, Grant Baker, Jeffrey Schragg & Mary Jo George,
William Holby, and Larry Challacombe
Enjoy a Week in Los Cabos!
estimated value: $3,500
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Enjoy a one week stay (November 14-21, 2015) in luxurious 2 bedroom
accommodations with a living area at The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort
& Spa of Los Cabos which captures the atmosphere of Old Mexico. You can
stroll along its cobblestone lanes and winding paths, stopping to enjoy fountains,
restaurants and quaint shops. The resort sits on a private beach amid 28 acres of
quiet, lush gardens. Surrounding the resort is the famous Cabo del Sol Ocean
Golf Course, by Jack Nicklaus. Relax as you lounge by any of four swimming
pools or sit on the beach. Enjoy first-class services and amenities, and a stateof-the-art fitness center with spa. Activities available in the area include golfing,
fishing, horseback riding, boating, shopping, dining, ATV excursions, Camel ride
sightseeing and much more. There is something for everyone from those who
enjoy nightlife, to history enthusiasts, to those who just want a relaxing vacation
by the sand.
Valid only the week of November 14-21, 2015. Airfare is not included.
Donated by by Mr. and Mrs. Gil Guarino
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New World Collection from Chile and Argentina
estimated value: $535
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1 - bottle Catena Nicolas Zapata 2005
1 - bottle Neyen Espiritu 2009
1 - bottle Cheval des Andes 2007
1 - bottle Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
2 - bottles TerraNoble CA1 Carmenere Andes 2010
2 - bottles Viña Leyda Lot 21 Pinot Noir 2010
1 - bottle Bodega Chacra Cincuenta y Cinco Pinot Noir 2009
Our committee wanted to assemble a sampling from two of the leading new
world wine producers - Chile and Argentina. We hope you enjoy!
Donated by Viña Leyda, Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks, Scott
Claffee, Jarad Slipp, Joel Kleinman, Carly Maher, and
TerraNoble Winery
Hail to the Redskins!
estimated value: $500
308
244
Four Redskins Football tickets to a 2015-2016 season Redskins game (seats
in Section 121, Row 17) and a parking pass are all yours if you are the high
bidder on this lot!
Game to be attended on a mutually agreeable date.
Donated by Calvert Woodley Wine & Spirits
Grower Champagne Lot
estimated value: $935
309
1 - bottle Nathalie Falmet Brut Nature Blanc de Noir NV
1 - bottle Ruppert-Leroy Foss-Grely Brut Nature 2010
1 - bottle Vazart-Coquart & Fils Special Club Blanc de Blancs
Grand Cru Brut 2006
1 - bottle Pierre Peters Cuveé Speciale Les Chetillons Blanc de
Blancs Grand Cru Brut 2007
1 - bottle Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier d’Or Premier Cru Brut 2008
1 - bottle H. Billiot Fils Réserve Grand Cru Brut NV
1 - bottle Agrapart & Fils Terroirs Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
Extra Brut NV
1 - bottle Andre Clouet Silver Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Brut
Nature NV
1 - bottle Bereche et Fils Brut Reserve NV
1 - bottle Cedric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Inflorescence Blanc de
Noirs Val Vilaine 2011
1 - bottle Pascal Doquet Blanc de Blancs Brut NV
1 - bottle Vouette et Sorbee Cuvée Fidele Extra Brut NV
1 - bottle Pehu-Simonet Grand Cru Brut NV
Grower Champagnes are defined as those made by récoltants–manipulants
– about 2,000 growers who make their own wines as well as selling grapes
to the major Champagne houses. As Terry Theise explains, the récoltantmanipulants “handcraft their limited quantities of Champagne from
individual villages and parcels where the inherent qualities of the vineyards
imprint themselves into the wines. These winemakers are brave souls in an
industrialized age: growing, crafting and bottling their own Champagne,
offering it to the world as their life’s work.” This is a wonderful opportunity
to drink well and support those brave souls!
Donated by MacArthur Beverages, Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks,
Barry Wiggins, David White, Kevin Sidders, Scott Claffee,
Tim O’Rourke & Weygandt Wines, and William Holby
245
2005 Burgundy Tasting on May 12, 2015 in NYC
310
estimated value: $1,200
You will drink well with 2 tickets to an exclusive 2005 Burgundy tasting to
be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Café Tallulah (240 Columbus Avenue at
71st Street New York, NY ). Ten years in is the perfect time to evaluate this
legendary modern vintage. It is a great way to taste what the critics have said
about the 2005 vintage ten years later. “This is, pure and simple, the finest red
Burgundy vintage of my professional career (I began tasting red Burgundies
in depth with the 1978 vintage)… The classic 2005 is remarkably rich, deep
and full, with high levels of dry extract imbuing it with everything its site
can offer. It’s the whole package: remarkably clean aromas and flavors, full
and often downright silky mid-palate texture, substantial but harmonious
tannins, fresh acidity, and balance and structure for a long life in bottle.”
-Stephen Tanzer
Wines include: Roumier Les Amoureuses; Dujac Clos de la Roche and Dujac
Clos St Denis; DRC Echezeaux; Clos de Tart; Roty Mazis Chambertin;
J. Truchot Charmes Chambertin VV; Gros Frere et Soeur Richebourg; F.
Mugnier Nuits St. Georges Clos de Marechale; Nicolas Potel Vosne Romanee
les Petits Monts; Chevillon Nuits St. Georges Les Perrieres and Jadot Beaune
Clos des Ursules.
The tasting takes place on May 12, 2015; transportation is NOT provided.
Donated by Truly Hardy
1 - Double Magnum Château Climens 2006
estimated value: $500
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“Proprietor Berenice Lurton continues to turn out one of the utterly profound
wines from the Barsac Sauternes region. Medium gold, with a slightly more
advanced color than I am used to seeing in a young Climens, the wine
displays waxy honeyed pineapple and delicate marmalade and citrus notes
with a restrained use of new oak. The wine cuts a full-bodied swath across the
palate with terrific acidity, freshness, and moderate sweetness.” (94 points)
-Robert Parker
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
246
Wüsthof Classic 7 Piece Knife Set
estimated value: $300
312
Crafted in the renowned cutlery center of Solingen, Germany, the Wüsthof
Classic knives in this set have specially formulated high-carbon-steel blades
that hold a keen edge. Each knife is precision forged from a single piece of
sturdy high-carbon steel that resists stains and corrosion and durable polymer
handles are contoured for a comfortable grip. The hardwood block safely
stores and is gentle on knives’ edges. The Set includes a 3 1/2” paring knife,
6” utility knife, 8” chef ’s knife, 8” bread knife, 9” honing steel, stainless-steel
pull-apart shears, and a 15-slot storage block.
Donated by Wüsthof Trident of America, Inc.
2 - bottles V. Sattui Winery Madeira Reserve
estimated value: $180
313
In 1995, to commemorate V. Sattui’s 110th anniversary, V. Sattui Winery
bottled a Reserve Stock Madeira. They chose wines from the twenty-four
best and oldest barrels from their solera and bottled this special lot in a
package resembling the original label and bottle shape. They stated then that
the solera was over 80 years old, which is true, but they have since discovered
that it was started far earlier that they had known. This Reserve is a rich,
smooth and nutty after-dinner wine.
Donated by Susan and Manfred Arnold
Black Restaurant Group Progressive Dinner
estimated value: $800
314
Founded by Washington, DC chefs Jeff and Barbara Black, each Black
Restaurant Group establishment has a distinct menu and atmosphere, gaining
the praise of critics and diners alike. This certificate entitles four guests
to experience a five-course meal, each course at a different BRG locations.
The first course at Black Market Bistro, the second course at Black’s Bar
& Kitchen, the third course at Republic Takoma Park, the fourth course
at BlackSalt Fish Market & Restaurant, and the fifth course at Pearl Dive
Oyster Palace.
Not redeemable for cash. Not valid on holidays. Reservations required. Valid
for dinner Sunday-Thursday. 6 p.m. start time; 45 minutes allotted at each
restaurant, gratuity included. Expires December 31, 2015.
Donated by Black Restaurant Group
247
Cardinale Estate Package
315
estimated value: $800
1 - Magnum Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, signed
Tour & Tasting for 6 at Cardinale Winery
Cardinale, located in the heart of Napa Valley’s world-renowned Oakville
District, crafts a single Cabernet Sauvignon from each vintage. Every bottle
reveals the artistic sensibility of Winemaker Christopher Carpenter. In the
bottle, Cardinale is sophisticated, powerful, and a true expression of Napa.
“Chris Carpenter has done a fabulous job with the 2010 Cardinale. The wine
boasts a huge center of fruit backed up by equally firm, imposing tannins.
Layers of dark red fruit, mocha, cinnamon and new leather explode from the
glass. The 2010 is a huge Cardinale endowed with superb depth, power and
richness. At the same time, there is a mid-palate generosity and pliancy that
leads me to believe the 2010 will drink beautifully once the tannins soften
a touch. Hints of tar, graphite and iron add personality on the full-bodied,
intense finish.” (96 Points) -Wine Advocate
Donated by Cardinale Winery
248
3 - bottles Château Léoville Poyferré 2003
estimated value: $550
316
“The spectacular 2003 Leoville Poyferré exhibits a dense purple color with a
touch of lightening at the edge as well as notes of creosote, barbecue smoke,
jammy black currants, licorice and spice box. This intense, voluptuously
textured, full-bodied St.-Julien possesses low acidity and ripe tannin. Still
fresh and exuberant, it is just entering its plateau of full maturity where it
should remain for 10-15+ years.” (96 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Nancy and Howard Cooper
Explore Frederick, Maryland
317
estimated value: $440
-Tour and tasting at Black Ankle Vineyards
- Dinner for 4 with wine pairing at The Wine Kitchen on the Creek
Black Ankle Vineyards is the culmination of a long-time dream of founders
Ed Boyce and Sarah O’Herron. In pursuit of making great wine, they are fully
committed to being an estate winery – every grape for every bottle of wine
that we produce is grown on our farm and always has been. The quality of a
wine is determined first and foremost by the quality of the grapes that go into
it. At Black Ankle Vineyards you will be taken on a guided walk through the
22 acres of sustainably-grown vineyards. After your walk, you will be given
an in-depth tour of Black Ankle Vineyards’ unique eco-friendly tasting room,
which features straw bale construction, extensive use of materials grown and
harvested on-site, passive-solar design, and living roofs. Finally, you will taste
a selection of the Black Ankle Vineyards wines. When you are done at Black
Ankle, indulge in a 3-course wine paired tasting menu for 4 people at The
Wine Kitchen on the Creek in Frederick, MD. The Wine Kitchen on the
Creek presents an opportunity to enjoy all that the local farms and seasons
have to offer in a relaxed and refined environment with the warm hospitality
of a friend’s kitchen. Gather three friends and get tasting!
Please call the vineyard in advance to arrange an appointment. Dinner is only
valid at The Wine Kitchen on the Creek in Frederick, MD Tuesday through
Thursday from 5pm to 9pm.
Donated by Black Ankle Vineyards and The Wine Kitchen
on the Creek
249
Hand Signed Bill O’Brien Full Size Helmet
estimated value: $350
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Add this full size Houston Texans helmet to your collection, signed by Head
Coach Bill O’Brien. Bill O’Brien was named the third head coach in Houston
Texans franchise history on January 3, 2014. The 45-year old brings 22 years
of collegiate and NFL coaching experience to the Bayou City. The former
Penn State head coach and New England Patriots offensive coordinator has
ascended steadily throughout his coaching career. O’Brien spent two years
leading Penn State through one of the greatest periods of strife any major
college program has endured, garnering national and conference coach-ofthe-year awards in the process. In the five years prior to his tenure at Penn
State, O’Brien helped lead the New England Patriots to a pair of Super
Bowl berths, first as an offensive assistant in 2007 and then again in 2011 as
offensive coordinator.
Donated by Houston Texans
1 - Magnum Dalla Valle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
estimated value: $450
319
“The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon is the most drinkable and precocious of this
trio. It offers hints of baking spices, bouquet garni, red and black currants and
loamy soil. An endearing, charming, round, savory effort, this lovely 2011 is
slightly more herbaceous than its siblings.” -Robert Parker
Donated by Dalla Valle Vineyards
Centrolina!
320
estimated value: $150
Be one of the first people to dine at Centrolina when it opens this year!
This is Chef Amy Brandwein’s first Heart’s Delight and the winning bidder
on this lot will have the pleasure of a three course meal for two cooked by
Chef Amy Brandwein. Centrolina, the first solo project from Chef Amy
Brandwein, will be an Italian market and restaurant set in Washington’s new
CityCenterDC development. The market will offer a selection of imported
Italian specialty items along with meat, fish, and produce from local farms,
a selection of house-made items including handmade pasta and sauces, and
a barista-serviced coffee program. The restaurant will showcase a seasonal,
frequently-rotating menu of regional Italian dishes for lunch and dinner daily.
Excludes tax, beverages, and gratuity
Donated by Chef Amy Brandwein & Centrolina
250
10 - bottles Pax Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard “The Emerald
Pool” 2004
estimated value: $400
321
“The 2004 Syrah Alder Springs The Emerald Pool, from a new block of the
Alder Springs Vineyard, was fashioned from fruit grown in pure volcanic/
gravel soils. The result is a wine offering notes of scorched earth, smoked
meats, blackberries, cassis, and flowers. With more than 16% alcohol, superb
stuffing, texture, and intensity, this beauty possesses tremendous power
interwoven with considerable elegance and definition. Anticipated maturity:
2007-2020.” (95 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
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Game Night with Monopoly: Napa Valley Edition!
322
estimated value: $170
1 - bottle August Briggs Dijon Clones Pinot Noir,
Napa Valley 2011
1 - bottle August Briggs Calistoga-Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2011
1 - bottle August Briggs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa County 2004
Gather your friends and these 3 bottles of wine for a game night to remember
with Monopoly: Napa Valley Edition! Advance your hot-air balloon token to
Greystone; do not pass “GO”; do not collect $200. Monopoly: Napa Valley
Edition, is a customized version that successfully melds wine critic Robert
Parker with Parker Brothers with vineyards and estates. August Briggs
Winery is an “employees turned owners” winery in Napa Valley dedicated
to producing very limited quantities of great wines from carefully selected
vineyards across Napa and Sonoma counties. For over 20 years they have
worked with the best grape growers in Napa and Sonoma counties to produce
their signature style of balanced wines with intense fruit character.
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Miklos and Susan Grais
Argentina Wine Tasting Event for 10 at Cork & Fork
323
estimated value: $500
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The last twenty years have witnessed a major remaking of the Argentine
wine industry from one geared to quenching the insatiable domestic appetite
for table wines to one that yields wines of exquisite sophistication. Today,
Argentine wines exhibit a wonderful marriage of power and finesse that satisfy
the most discriminating wine lovers. Cork & Fork offers you an opportunity
to familiarize yourself with some of the most delicious, yet affordable wines
of Argentina. You will taste a Cabernet Franc that is guaranteed to leave you
speechless; and an array of Malbec blends which include some of the other
varietals that do so well in Argentina: Bonarda, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot. Ed Sorensen, born and raised
in Buenos Aires, will host the event. His passion in life (aside from his wife
Giulia) is rugby, a sport in which he excels as a referee, having been appointed
to referee major international matches. His advice to wine tasters is similar to
one he gives referees: “Be prepared, but not prejudiced.”
Donated by Cork & Fork Logan Circle
1 - Double Magnum Château Beychevelle 2010
324
estimated value: $750
“Showing better from bottle than it did from barrel, where it was also
impressive, but not quite at this level, the 2010 Beychevelle displays sweet
black currant, black cherry, foresty notes, medium to full-bodied texture with
impressive purity and moderately high tannins (although they’ve softened
considerably during the wine’s upbringing in barrel). Layered and rich for a
Beychevelle, this wine should easily withstand three decades of cellaring. I
would give it another 3-4 years of bottle age, but this is a fabulous effort from
the first Château one sees upon entering the appellation of Saint-Julien.” (94
points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Château Beychevelle
Two Magnums and a Perfect Circle Tour for 4 at Robert
Sinskey Vineyards
estimated value: $830
325
1 - Magnum Robert Sinskey Vineyards Marcien 2008
1 - Magnum Robert Sinskey Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Perfect Circle Tour and Tasting at Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Located in the Stag’s Leap District of the Napa Valley, Robert Sinskey
Vineyards is a second generation, family-owned and operated vineyard and
winery. RSV’s Perfect Circle experience begins with a glass of wine and a
nibble to jumpstart your taste buds. A stroll through the garden reveals the
bounty of the season and is accompanied by a lively discussion of the RSV
philosophy of wine and food. After a peek into the caves and a brief discourse
on winemaking, guests gather at the farm table to enjoy the seasonal creations
of the Vineyard Kitchen paired with a selection of RSV wines. The ingredients
on our market board are sourced organically - vegetables and fruits from
our gardens appear side by side with salumi and artisan cheeses from local
purveyors. Tastes of the day, tartlets and a myriad of special treats, are created
with RSV wines in mind.
Expires May 2016
Donated by Robert Sinskey Vineyards
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Dinner for 12 Delivered by Gepetto Catering Inc.
estimated value: $500
326
The winner of this lot is entitled to a drop-off dinner for 12 from Gepetto
Catering Inc.! Since 1989, Geppetto has provided elegant and sophisticated
catering services to the greater Washington area. This is why they are
known as Washington’s choice for corporate catering. Geppetto Catering’s
presentations have been described as classic with ingredients fresh off the
farm. The pre-selected dinner menu includes grilled filet of beef, roasted
Maryland crab cakes, sautéed carrots and zucchini, roasted bliss potatoes, a
garden salad, and French fruit cake for dessert.
Expires May 1, 2016. Must be within the greater Washington DC region.
Does not include delivery fee, and is subject to caterer’s availability. Geppetto
Catering is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Donated by Geppetto Catering
Six Bottles from Massican Winery
327
estimated value: $225
3 - bottles Massican Annia White 2014
3 - bottles Massican Gemina Chardonnay 2013
Dan Petroski, the brilliant winemaker is here with us for his first Heart’s
Delight. “Dan Petroski would prefer not to be classified as part of the “new
California” group of winemakers - although he’s become something of a
poster child for the movement. By day, he’s the winemaker at Calistoga’s
Larkmead, where he makes classic, bold California reds. By night, he creates
some of the most intriguing white wines coming out of Napa - or arguably
just about anywhere-today.” – Imbibe Magazine The Massican wines are a
blend of grape varieties with the hope of promising a new, unique approach
of what white wine could be - modern, spirited, different - taking the best
of what California vineyards have to offer and approaching the winemaking
with intellectual verve and passion. Dan brings with him his beautiful whites,
the Annia is a blend of tocai friulano, ribolla gialla and chardonnay while the
Gemina is 100% chardonnay
Donated by Massican Winery
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Thibaut-Janisson Wine Dinner at BRABO & Lorien Hotel Package
estimated value: $1,250
328
On May 8, 2015 six guests will have the pleasure of dinner at BRABO with
winemaker Claude Thibaut of Thibaut-Janisson Winery. To complete the special
evening, the Lorien Hotel will offer a one night stay for two and two spa packages.
The Lorien Hotel & Spa in Alexandria, Virginia, is a Kimpton property and an
experience above the rest located in the heart of historic Old Town. Critically
acclaimed, BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier brings this chef ’s Belgian-American
finesse to Alexandria, Virginia for a one-of-a-kind restaurant in Old Town.
Chef Harper McClure is with us for his first Heart’s Delight and will share his
passion when you join him at BRABO. Likewise, the menu offers singular takes
on classical preparations inspired by local seasonal ingredients.
Dinner is on May 8, 2015
Donated by The Lorien Hotel, BRABO, Claude Thibaut, and
Thibaut-Jannison Winery
6 - bottles Domaine Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanée 2009
estimated value: $300
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“Medium red. Very ripe red fruit, chocolate and menthol aromas lifted by flowers
and minerals. Supple, fruit-driven and sweet, with a smooth texture given shape
by harmonious acidity. As attractive as this village wine already is, it’s still tightly
coiled and capable of gaining in complexity with time in bottle. Finishes ripely
tannic and long.” (90 points) -Stephen Tanzer
Donated by Amy Ray
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1 - Double Magnum Château Lascombes 2005
33o
estimated value: $500
Dominique Befve of Château Lascombes was not able to join us this year, but
sent this lovely donation to the auction. “A gorgeous example of Lascombes, the
2005, a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot,
continues the remarkable turn-around in quality that began five years ago. A
stunningly opulent wine with a dense purple color, the 2005 possesses a beautiful
perfume of spring flowers, blueberries, blackberries, creosote, and graphite, full
body, silky but noticeable tannins, a layered mouthfeel, and a stunning, 45+
second finish. This is a brilliant, modern-styled Margaux that should age for 3035 years.” (95 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Château Lascombes
Dinner for Four at Ripple
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estimated value: $300
Gather three friends for a three course dinner at Ripple DC. Executive Chef
Marjorie Meek-Bradley is a 2015 James Beard Award Rising Star Chef
semifinalist! In a comfortable setting, just across the street from the historic
Uptown Theater in Cleveland Park, Ripple offers a complete dining experience,
with a focus on sustainability, organic and locally-acquired produce, and a good
time. They are proud to support local farmers and co-ops in their mission to
bring the best products to the table
Valid Sunday through Thursday. Excludes beverages, tax, and gratuity. Not valid
with any other certificate or promotion.
Donated by Ripple
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2 - bottles Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 1975
332
estimated value: $450
The Quinta do Noval Vintage Nacional Port comes from a small parcel at the
heart of that vineyard. The identity of Quinta do Noval is rooted in its terroir.
The consistency of style of the Vintage Ports of Quinta do Noval through
the decades is one of the particularities of Quinta do Noval in the world of
Port. Consistency because their Vintage Ports come from one single vineyard,
a specific and magical place.
Donated by Susan and Manfred Arnold
Windy City
333
estimated value: $380
GT Fish and Oyster - Dinner for Four
Chicago SkyDeck - Four Tickets
Next time you visit Chicago, go to GT Fish & Oyster for a chef-selected
dinner for four. The restaurant opened in March of 2011 and has helped
redefine the American seafood restaurant. Michelin starred, and Food and
Wines Best New Chef 2008, Giuseppe Tentori, has developed a menu that’s
half-traditional, half modern, in an ever-changing small plate’s format. The
restaurant received three stars from the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun
Times, and 4 stars from Time Out Chicago. The 115-seat modern seafood
eatery presents a seasonal menu comprised of both traditional and nontraditional fish-centric dishes.
Subject to availability. Excludes Weekends. Excludes tax, all beverages,
additional food, and gratuity. Please email at least four weeks before date of
desired reservation. Expires April 1, 2016.
Donated by GT Fish & Oyster
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Two Magnums of Aubert
estimated value: $660
334
1 - Magnum Aubert Pinot Noir Reuling Vineyard 2006
1 - Magnum Aubert Pinot Noir Reuling Vineyard 2007
Rated 92 points by Robert Parker, “The very fine 2006 Pinot Noir Reuling
Vineyard reveals more of a pomegranate character than previous vintages.
Its superb bouquet exhibits notes of forest floor, raspberries, cherries, and
a hint of allspice. Medium-bodied with good acidity, this brilliant Pinot
requires consumption over the next 4-5 years.” Parker awarded the 2007
Reuling Vineyard Pinot Noir 98 points, noting “The exquisite, dark ruby/
purple-tinged 2007 Pinot Noir Reuling Vineyard offers up copious aromas
of blue, red, and black fruits in addition to terrific acidity, a broad expansive
mouthfeel, and roasted meat, black raspberry, wild strawberry, and foresty
flora characteristics. It is a big, concentrated Pinot Noir that makes a mockery
of all the over-cropped Pinots ...”
Donated by Jeffrey Schragg & Mary Jo George
Original 1741 Copper Engraved Map of France by Homann Heirs
335
estimated value: $450
In the 18th century the German Johann Baptist Homann (1664--1724) and
his family would become one of the most prominent and recognized map
makers of the century. He was appointed Imperial Cartographer to Emperor
Charles VI in 1715. This map is also interesting from the standpoint that
the map was influenced (dressee) by Guillaume de L’Isle (1675-1726)
who was one of the most prominent French cartographers of the time and
cartographer to the King of France. The map is highly detailed. Note the
elaborate cartouche in the lower left but in particular the two young boys/
cherubs gathering grapes. Maps such as this would have been used throughout
the second half of the 18th century and might have been used as a reference
by Thomas Jefferson (an avid collector of maps) when he embarked on his
celebrated trip of France’s wine producing areas in 1787. Santé!!
Donated by Scott and Peggy Ballin
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1982 Bordeaux
estimated value: $500
336
1 - bottle Château Canon 1982
1 - bottle Château Montrose 1982
No single vintage did more to change the world of wine than the 1982 Bordeaux.
Given 90 points by Robert Parker in June 2009, the 1982 Montrose is “A deep
ruby/purple color with garnet in the middle is followed by fragrant aromas of
roasted herbs, briny olives, saddle leather, and steak tartare. With a round, sweet
entry, medium to full body, a supple, fat mid-palate, and a diffuse but glycerindominated, thick, juicy finish...” Robert Parker awarded the 1982 Canon 93
points and describes it as “An outstanding, dark ruby/purple-hued effort with
little lightening at the edge, the 1982 Canon exhibits plenty of crushed rock, red
and black currant, and dusty, earthy, loamy notes. It is a full-bodied, powerful,
slightly austere Saint-Emilion with moderately high tannins.”
Donated by Truly Hardy
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Visit Strasbourg!
337
estimated value: $700
Relax with a 3 night stay for two, including breakfast at the Sofitel Strasbourg
Grand Ile. This centrally located hotel is an oasis of calm at the heart of the
Alsatian capital, only a short walk from the cathedral, the river Ill, the opera
house and the Petite France neighborhood. You will love the refined glamor of
this luxury hotel, with its elegant chandeliers, sophisticated wood paneling, warm
tones and sumptuous artwork. While in Strasbourg, visit the nearby vineyards
and wineries.
Expires May 31, 2016
Donated by Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Ile
5 - Bottles Pax Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard Russian River Valley 2005
estimated value: $300
338
“The 2005 Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard, which is a cool Russian River site, tips
the scales at only 12.6% alcohol, but it has incredible phenolic maturity because
of the long, cool growing season at this site. Notes of bacon fat, violets, blackberry,
and cassis as well as licorice and some exotic apricots make an impression in this
inky/purple wine of great intensity, fabulous texture, and stunning purity. The
exotic influence comes from the 10% Viognier co-fermented with the Syrah. This
is a tour de force in winemaking.”(95 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
Gucci Designer Women’s Sunglasses
estimated value: $400
339
260
These Gucci Sunglasses are going to look terrific on any woman. Snap these up
while you can!
Donated by Stan Appelbaum & Barbara Bassin
Wine from Down Under
estimated value: $450
340
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Carrick Pinot Noir 2009
Mitolo Reiver Shiraz 2004
Kilikanoon Parable Shiraz 2004
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 1996
Trevor Jones Dry Grown Barossa Shiraz 1994
Ben Glaetzer Amon-Ra Unfiltered Shiraz 2002
Mitolo G.A.M Shiraz 2004
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2007
Our auction Co-Chairman, Eric Platt was the ring leader in putting together
this 8 bottle lot. Australia and New Zealand have a long history of friendly
rivalry. They argue over the origin of the Pavlova. They both claim actor
Russell Crowe as their own. And when it comes to sport – well, it’s probably
best not to mention the rugby… But the winning bidder can enjoy the Aussie
and Kiwi debate over many glasses wine from this Down Under lot!
Donated by Al McCosh, Eric Platt, Grant Baker, Jeffrey
Menick, and Kevin Sidders
3 - bottles Kapcsandy Family Winery Roberta’s Reserve 2011
estimated value: $900
341
The Kapcsandy (pronounced cap-chandee) family purchased the historic
State Lane vineyards in 2000 after phylloxera destroyed the vines in 1999.
From 2001 until 2005, the grande dame of Napa Valley winemakers; Helen
Turley along with her viticulturist husband, John Wetlaufer produced the
Kapcsandy Family wines. Starting in 2005, Dennis Malbec of Château
Latour fame along with Rob Lawson took over winemaking responsibilities.
In just seven short years, the Kapcsandy Family wines have vaulted from
newbie to cult status among wine lovers nationwide.”The finest two wines of
this vintage include the 2011 Roberta’s Reserve, which is more reserved and
austere than usual. Nevertheless, it still reveals an attractive sweet chocolate
and black currant-scented nose with hints of espresso, spicy oak and fruit, and
a medium-bodied, supple mouthfeel. In 2011, 500 cases were produced.”(91
points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Jeffrey Schragg & Mary Jo George
261
1 - bottle Château Lafite Rothschild 1999
estimated value: $725
342
“It is a quintessential offering from Lafite Rothschild. This prodigious wine
is both elegant and intensely flavored, and almost diaphanous in its layers
that unfold with no heaviness. An opaque ruby/purple color is accompanied
by a complex bouquet of lead pencil, graphite, cedar, creme de cassis, toast,
and vanilla. It is medium-bodied, with extravagant layers of richness yet
little weight, and a finish that is all sweetness, ripeness, and harmony. This
extraordinary Lafite increasingly appears to be a modern day clone of the
majestic 1953. A mere one-third of the crop made it into the grand vin!” (95
points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Sean and Estelle Ballington
1 - Melchior Château Gracia 2001
estimated value: $1,500
343
This big boy is 18 liters and the equivalent of 24 bottles. “...Yields were 19
hectoliters per hectare for this blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc
and Cabernet Sauvignon. This brilliant effort boasts a dark ruby/purple color
in addition to an explosive bouquet of raspberry liqueur, crushed stones, white
flowers, and other heavenly delights. The wine hits the palate with plenty of
fruit, body, and richness. Pure, dense, medium-bodied, with moderate tannin
in the finish, if it continues to fill out and live up to its astonishing aromatics,
this will be a blockbuster.” (91 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Truly Hardy
262
21 Gun Salute - California Style
estimated value: $850
344
1 - bottle Vine Cliff Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
2 - bottles Vine Cliff Winery Los Carneros Chardonnay 2007
1 - bottle Chase Family - Petite Sirah 2006
1 - bottle Chase Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
1 - bottle Behrens Family Winery Erna Schein Petite Sirah, Spring
Mountain District 2005
1 - bottle Delectus Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2005
1 - bottle Sherwin Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet, Spring
Mountain District 2007
1 - bottle Sherwin Family Vineyards Syrah 2005
1 - bottle Sherwin Family Cellar Scraps #4 Red Proprietary
Blend N.V.
1 - bottle Rockledge Vineyards The Rocks Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 (St. Helena)
1 - bottle Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (Napa Valley)
1 - bottle Robert Mondavi Winery S.L.D. Cabernet Sauvignon,
Stags Leap District 2005
1 - bottle Ladera Lone Canyon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley 2004
1 - bottle Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards Estate Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
1 - bottle Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards Chardonnay 2005
1 - bottle Razi Vineyard Chardonnay 2007
1 - bottle Hill Family Estate Carly’s Cuvée Chardonnay 2010
1 - bottle Miner Family Winery Chardonnay 2007
1 - bottle Chappellet Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2009
1 - bottle Ravenswood Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard 2012
This lot comes from avid and longtime collectors of California wine. Here
is your chance to take advantage of their years visiting the wineries and
collecting!
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Miklos
263
Stay at the Sofitel Philadelphia
345
estimated value: $350
Enjoy a 2-3 night stay (depending on availability) at the Sofitel Philadelphia.
This sophisticated downtown hotel is conveniently situated near the Kimmel
Center and Rodin Museum. Delight in the architectural highlights of the hotel,
such as a geometric lobby floor design inspired by Shaker quilts and crafted
from seven types of stone. Then explore art and culture nearby at impressive
exhibits including The Barnes Foundation’s world-class art collection. Guests
of the pet friendly hotel will appreciate their stylish accommodations.
Expires May 2016. Number of nights depends on availability at time of
reservation.
Donated by Sofitel Philadelphia
Alder Springs Sampler
estimated value: $590
346
5 - bottles Pax Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard 2002
1 - bottle Pax Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard 2003
4 - bottles Pax Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard 2005
2 - bottles Pax Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard 2006
Pax and Pam Mahle moved to wine country in 1997 to pursue careers in
wine. After a few years of tasting and sourcing wine from all over California
for Dean & Deluca, Pax decided to start his own brand from a vineyard he
felt a kismet connection. That vineyard was Alder Springs Vineyard, and
after finding an investor to help realize the dream, Pax Wine Cellars was
launched in 2000. The Mahles decided to make a bold choice by favoring
the “untapped potential” of the Syrah grape. The entire lineup of wines came
from cool climate vineyards in Sonoma County and Mendocino. The wines
were big, rich expressions of Syrah that went on to be highly sought after and
quickly established Pax as one of California’s premier producers of Syrah.
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
264
Dinner for 8 with Wine Pairing by Susan Gage Caterers
347
estimated value: $2,200
Enjoy a dinner for eight in your home with wine pairing. Susan Gage began
her catering career creating parties for friends from her home in suburban
Washington. A self-taught chef, Susan initially catered with several friends in
her local community, using her home kitchen as a base. She started Susan Gage
Caterers in 1986 and through her hard-work and belief in using only the highest
quality ingredients built a reputation for unsurpassed quality. In 2001, Susan’s
son, Chappall, joined the company. A former military officer with an M.B.A.
from the University of Maryland, Chap has helped Susan oversee the company’s
careful and measured growth
Must be a mutually agreeable date. Available in Washington Metropolitan area.
Expires April 2016.
Donated by Susan Gage Caterers
California Pinot Noir Lot
estimated value: $380
348
1 - bottle Rivers-Marie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2011
1 - bottle Flowers Camp Meeting Ridge Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2006
1 - bottle Relic Wines Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2008
1 - bottle Sea Smoke Cellars Southing Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills 2009
1 - bottle Hanzell Vineyards Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley 2006
As a general category, California Pinot Noir has been on fire since the movie
Sideways. In fact, California’s Pinot Noirs are increasingly divergent. The state
offers Pinots for virtually every taste, running the style gamut from pungent,
cool, minerally, and Burgundian to soft, superripe, and chocolaty-sweet. The
latter style of wine, often made from grapes harvested at very high sugar levels,
is popular among those who prefer extremely ripe, lush wines with strong fruit
character and little apparent acidity or tannin. Many of today’s new generation
of wine drinkers -- especially those who did not cut their teeth on European
wines -- gravitate toward this style. On the other hand, most veteran wine
drinkers, especially those whose model for Pinot Noir is red Burgundy, typically
find these new-style wines too roasted and high in alcohol, lacking subtlety
and refinement. But today even the drinker with the most extreme Old World
leanings can find California examples of Pinot Noir that will give pleasure.
Never before have consumers had so many good California Pinot Noirs to
choose from – here is your chance to try for yourself !
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Miklos
265
“The New California Wine”
349
estimated value: $520
1 - bottle Kongsgaard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
1 - bottle Wind Gap Wines Trousseau Gris Piccolo Bastardo
Fanucchi Vineyard 2010
1 - bottle Matthiasson Napa Valley White 2010
1 - bottle Massican Annia 2011
1 - bottle Wind Gap Wines Pinot Gris Windsor Oaks Vineyard 2010
1 - bottle Arnot-Roberts “Luchsinger Vineyard” Touriga Nacional
Lake County Rosé 2012
1 - bottle Matthiasson Syrah Rosé
1 - bottle Scholium Project ‘Michael Faraday’ Matthiasson Family
Vineyards 2010
1 - bottle Two Shepherds Grenache Saralee’s Vineyard 2012
1 - bottle Two Shepherds Trousseau Gris 2012
1 - bottle Two Shepherds Syrah 2012
1 - bottle Forlorn Hope “Mil Amores” 2012
The New California Wine by Jon Bonné, signed
This lot was inspired by Jon Bonné’s book, The New California Wine which
is the untold story of the California wine industry: the young, innovative
producers who are rewriting the rules of contemporary winemaking; their
quest to express the uniqueness of California terroir; and the continuing battle
to move the state away from the overly-technocratic, reactionary practices of
its recent past. Jon Bonné writes from the front lines of the California wine
revolution, where he has access to the stories, philosophies, and techniques
of top producers. We will include a signed copy of the book and some of the
revolutionaries listed in the book.
Donated by Scott Claffee, David White, Doug Heye, James
Cahill, and Joel Kleinman
266
The Ultimate Coravin Experience Prize
350
estimated value: $510
1 - bottle Château Clos Dubreuil 2008
Coravin 1000 System
The Coravin 1000 System allows you to access, pour, and enjoy your favorite
wines by the glass whenever you would like, without pulling the cork. Its
innovative design keeps your wine safe from oxidation, allowing it to continue
to age naturally, giving you the freedom to pour a glass from any bottle at any
time. This prize also comes with a Coravin Needle Assortment Kit to ensure
you are prepared for any bottle or situation. According to Robert Parker: “The
whopping 2008 boasts stunning aromatics of soy sauce, balsamic, blackberry
liqueur, licorice and graphite. Rich, full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, this
hedonistic fruit bomb is already drinking well and should continue to do so
over the next decade. Very impressive!” (95 points)
Donated by Coravin & MacArthur Beverages
Dinner at Del Campo
estimated value: $200
351
We hope you had a chance to try Chef Victor Albisu’s dish tonight and
here is your chance to enjoy a wonderful dinner at his amazing Del Campo
restaurant. Del Campo, is an upscale South American Grill, in the Penn
Quarter neighborhood of DC and he has been racking up the accolades –
which we couldn’t agree with more! He is on fire and now is your chance to
try it for yourself.
Expires April 2016
Donated by Del Campo
267
Six Bottles of Brunello di Montalcino
352
estimated value: $265
2 - bottles La Colombina Brunello di Montalcino 2010
2 - bottles Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino 2010
2 - bottles Fanti Brunello di Montalcino 2010
The 2010 La Colombina received 94 points from The Wine Advocate,
“Boasting a beautiful dark color and rich concentration…the grape’s delicate
nuances of dried berry, cassis, blackberry, red earth and pressed rose petal
come through loud and clear. Very pretty mineral tones form dusty accents
on the edges. The mouthfeel and tannic structure are firm and lively. The
Wine Advocate awarded the 2010 Ciacci Piccolimini 94+ points noting “The
bouquet is buoyant and bright with lingering tones of smoke, ash, balsam
herb, licorice and soy sauce. Dry mineral and brimstone also give the wine
a sense of focus, sharpness and cleanliness that is very appealing. The close
is long, fine and polished.” Thirdly, the 2010 Fanti Brunello di Montalcino
earned 92 points from The Wine Advocate. “It shows immediate fruit and
spice and delivers these characteristics in a very direct and matter-of-fact
manner. Sweet cherry and cinnamon make for cheerful end notes.”
Donated by Grapes The Wine Company
From our Friends at L’Academie de Cuisine
353
estimated value: $150
When you’re ready to improve your cooking skills to benefit your friends,
family or just your own sense of confidence in the kitchen, L’Academie de
Cuisine (LADC) offers more than 1,000 of the finest cooking classes in the
region. LADC’s cooking classes are taught by professional trained instructors
with years of industry and teaching experience. Classes span a range of topics
from culinary and baking techniques to fine wine, entertaining, bread baking
and vegetarian. Intimidated? Don’t be! LADC offers cooks at all levels a
unique opportunity to learn in a state-of-the-art facility at the finest cooking
school in the nation’s capital.
Expires April 25, 2016. Valid at the Bethesda location.
Donated by L’Academie de Cuisine
268
A Pair of Rhys Vineyards Bearwallow Pinot Noir
estimated value: $270
354
1 - Magnum Rhys Vineyards Bearwallow Pinot Noir 2010
1 - Magnum Rhys Vineyards Bearwallow Pinot Noir 2011
Receiving 92 points from the Wine Advocate, “…the 2010 Pinot Noir
Bearwallow Vineyard stands apart from all of the other wines in the Rhys
lineup. It possesses precise, brilliant aromatics and finely sculpted fruit.
Overall, the Bearwallow is a subtle, refined Pinot built on finesse, with
gorgeous underlying minerality and tons of class. The 2011 Bearwallow,
receiving 93 points from Stephen Tanzer, is described as: “Vivid red. Strong
raspberry and cherry-cola aromas, with suave floral and Asian spices adding
complexity. Silky and very fresh, with impressively focused red fruit flavors
and a building note of rose pastille. The persistent, gently tannic finish
emphatically repeats the red berry and floral notes and lingers with bright,
spicy intensity.”
Donated by Rhys Vineyards
Get Away to the Sunshine State
estimated value: $550
355
One night weekend stay at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami
Two hour kayak trip for 2 with South Beach Kayak
Spend a weekend in sunny Miami! Relax at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami
with a one night weekend stay in a deluxe room. Located in the heart of
Downtown Miami, you will be right near the American Airlines Arena, the
new Perez Museum of Art and the Performing Arts Center. Take advantage
of the full service Salon & Spa, 24-hour fitness center with Techno Gym
cardio and weight machines and onsite yoga studio. While in Miami, explore
the outdoors with a leisurely paddle around and through the Sunset Islands
in Miami Beach. Enjoy the “locals point of view” of Miami from the Biscayne
Bay. New to kayaking? No problem. South Beach Kayak offers on land lessons
to all first timers and advanced tips to our more experienced paddlers.
Room is subject to availability and tax. Expires April 22, 2016. All kayaking
equipment will be provided by South Beach Kayak including a dry box for
cameras and phones, expires May 2016.
In Memory of Ida Sherman and Billy Lichtenstein
Donated by JW Marriott Marquis Miami and South Beach Kayak
269
1 - bottle Château Le Dome 2000
estimated value: $220
356
The term ‘cult’ sits uneasily in Bordeaux - but then so does ‘garage’. Château
Le Dome was created and developed by Jonathan Maltus from different
parcels located close to Château Beau-Sejour Becot, Chateau Canon and
Chateau Angelus. Le Dome is the benchmark estate and wine of Jonathan
Maltus. Jonathan Maltus owns a myriad of other chateaux in Bordeaux, all
of which are located in the Right Bank. The first vintage of Le Dome was
produced in 1996. The wines of Le Dome are expensive, hard to find and have
a unique character, due to the high portion of Cabernet Franc in the blend.
No actual cellars or chateau for Le Dome exists, which is the only reason
the estate is not at a minimum a Grand Cru Classé. “Jonathan Malthus’ 72%
Cabernet Franc (the rest is Merlot) old vines, 1.64 vineyard near L’Angélus
and 32 hl/ha have produced great complexity with an irony nose and spicy,
almost strawberry, fruit. Ending on a mocha note. Superb finesse all through.”
– Decanter (19.5/20 points)
Donated by Hy Hetherington - HLP Integration
Signed Six Pack from Hoopes Vineyard in Wooden Box
estimated value: $465
357
We are delighted that Lindsay Hoopes, the proprietor of Hoopes Vineyard,
could join us this year for her first Heart’s Delight! Take home a six pack of
Hoopes Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 in a Hoopes Vineyard wooden
box and Lindsay will sign them for you! Lindsay notes that “The 2012 Hoope
Family Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is a quintessential Oakville Cabernet
Sauvignon. The vineyard, which sits on the valley floor in the nutrient-rich
flood zone of the Napa River, is comprised of 30-year-old vines and timetested cabernet clones that provide fruit-forward, but structured, wines year
after year. This wine is elegant and feminine, but bold. We have been growing
grapes in this vineyard since the early 1980s, and have been making wines
from these vines since 1999. 2012 proved to be a bountiful and luscious
vintage.”
Donated by Hoopes Vineyard
270
Redskins Luxury Suite
estimated value: $11,000
358
Cheer on the Redskins at FedEx Field from the comfort of a luxury suite.
The winner can select one of the three NFC East home games to attend.
Based upon availability.
Donated by The Kane Company
271
One Year Burghound Subscription
359
estimated value: $145
“Burghound.com is the result of a nearly lifelong passion for the wines of
Burgundy. For more than 30 years, I have been collecting the wines and visiting
the region. Each year I spend nearly five months visiting, researching, tasting,
exploring and evaluating. Burgundy is my obsession really. Expanding on
my coverage of the coveted pinot noir grape, each issue provides continuous
coverage of both Oregon and California pinot noir, with rotating coverage
of Champagne and occasional special reports from other pinot producing
regions.” -Allen Meadows
This lot includes a subscription to the quarterly journal, a fully searchable
database of tasting notes and an insider’s guide to visiting the Côte d’Or and
Chablis.
Donated by Burghound.com
Take a Trip to L.A.!
estimated value: $1,325
360
272
American Airlines - Two Coach Tickets
Sofitel Los Angeles Beverly Hills - Two Night Stay for Two
The Bazaar - Dinner for two
Real Time with Bill Maher - 2 VIP Tickets
Next stop Hollywood! Board your American Airlines flight to Los Angeles.
When you arrive, check-in to the Sofitel Los Angeles for a two night stay for
two. Located just near the elite shopping experience at the Beverly Center,
minutes from the vibrant nightlife of the Sunset Strip and world-class couture
on Rodeo Drive, the city’s best attractions are just moments away ! Sit down
for dinner at The Bazaar by José Andrés. A vibrant mix of sophisticated
cuisine and playful lounge spaces, experience a collection of magical dining,
entwined in a modern-day, European-inspired indoor piazza. At the Bazaar
Beverly Hills, the menu celebrates the bounty of Southern California with
traditional and modern interpretations of Spanish tapas. While in Los
Angeles, redeem 2 VIP tickets to a taping of “Real Time with Bill Maher” at
CBS Television Studios. Two t-shirts included with the certificate.
Transportation includes two Coach Tickets on American Airlines, the official
airlines of Heart’s Delight. Sofitel expires May 1, 2016. Must be at least 18
years old to attend Real Time with Bill Maher.
Donated by Sofitel Los Angeles, The Bazaar Beverly Hills,
and Real Time with Bill Maher
Cheese Lovers Only
estimated value: $75
361
Join a Cheese 101 class at Cowgirl Creamery’s artisan cheese making facility in
historic coastal Point Reyes Station, California. During the tasting you’ll learn
how cheese is made and taste a full sampling of Cowgirl cheeses fresh and
aged. You’ll hear about the company, how and why it started the production
process, and how to store cheese. After your class, enjoy lunch, including a
sandwich, side salad, and beverage from Cowgirl Creamery’s Cantina. Take
home an autographed copy of their first cookbook, Cowgirl Creamery Cooks.
Classes are held on Fridays at 11am in Point Reyes and a reservation is required.
Donated by Cowgirl Creamery
Scotland!
estimated value: $1,600
362
The Renaissance Club - 3 Days of Golf and 3 Night Stay
Glenkinchie Distillery Visit - for Group of Five
A golf dream come true? No, a golf fantasy come true! That’s how David and
Suzanne Sarvadi’s brother Paul described the incredible result that is The
Renaissance Club. This package includes accommodations and golf at one
of the most desirable locations in Scotland, East Lothian along the Firth of
Forth, along Scotland’s Golf Coast. Enjoy three days of golf and three nights
of luxurious accommodations in golf ’s homeland. Take a short break from
the game to visit the picturesque Glenkinchie Distillery and experience a
real taste of Scotland where you will learn how they make the ‘water of life’,
followed by a tasting of Glenkinchie Single Malt Whisky.
Renaissance Club stay is based on availability and is subject to change. The
prize includes accommodations, golf, and breakfast; the successful bidder is
responsible for all transportation, taxes, and gratuities. Schedule Glenkinchie
Distillery visit at least six week in advance.
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. David Sarvadi
and Washington Wholesale
273
12 - bottles Château Haut-Bergey 2000
estimated value: $900
363
“I bought this wine for myself because I thought it was a sleeper of the
vintage, and I couldn’t be happier. My score in two tastings was identical to
what it was seven years ago. Chocolatey espresso notes jump from the glass of
this dark ruby/purple-colored wine. Full-bodied, with a silky texture, loads of
concentration and density, this is a beautiful wine that is both hedonistically
and intellectually pleasing. The wine seems to have reached full maturity,
where it should stay for another 10-15 years.” (94 points) -Robert Parker
Donated by Robb Johnson
1 - Magnum Perrier-Jouët Brut Fleur de Champagne Cuvee
Belle Epoque 2004
estimated value: $300
364
274
“The 2004 Brut Cuvee Belle Epoque is a graceful, effortless wine. A
sweet, floral bouquet melds into expressive fruit in this refreshing, vibrant
Champagne. Crisp green pears, jasmine and apples are some of the notes that
linger on the crisp, well-articulated finish.” -The Wine Advocate
Donated by Pernod Ricard USA
1 - bottle Saxum Broken Stones 2012
estimated value: $150
365
“Getting a big “wow” in the nose, the...2012 Syrah Broken Stones (79%
Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah and the balance Grenache, Mourvedre and Roussanne)
has beautiful sweetness in its cassis, raspberry, floral and peppery bouquet.
Supple, seamless and downright sexy, it’s one of the more approachable 2012s
and should dish out plenty of pleasure on release. I love the tannin quality
here, and this is beautiful all around.” (96-98 points) -The Wine Advocate
Donated by Darryl and Nancy Priest
Collared Greens Package
estimated value: $150
366
Alta Carolina American Made Necktie
Collared Greens Sailboat T-Shirt
Colalred Greens American Flag Hat
Collared Greens believes that elegance and eco-consciousness can coexist,
and has combined these ideals in an effort to redefine American fashion with
forward-thinking and timeless style.
Collared Greens was founded in the outdoor mecca of Sun Valley, Idaho by a
group of passionate outdoor enthusiasts with the goal of creating a clothing
line that would both create and support American jobs as well as promote a
message of environmental conservation.
Donated by Collared Greens
275
15 - bottles Virginia Governor’s Cup Case
estimated value: $575
367
1 - bottle Fabbioli Cellars Tannat 2011 (2014 gold)
1 - bottle King Family Vineyards Meritage 2011 (2014 gold)
1 - bottle Cooper Vineyards Reserve Petit Verdot 2010 (2013 gold)
1 - bottle Williamsburg Winery Adagio 2010 (2014 gold)
1 - bottle Rodkbridge Vineyard Meritage 2008 (2014 gold)
1 - bottle North Gate Vineyard Meritage 2011 (2014 gold)
1 - bottle Horton Cellars Tannat 2010 (2014 gold)
2 - bottles Sunset Hills Vineyard Mosaic 2010 (2013 gold)
1 - bottle Potomac Point Richland Reserve Heritage 2010 (2013 gold)
1 - bottle Pollak Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2009 (2013 gold)
1 - bottle Lovingston Winery Josie’s Knoll Estate Reserve 2009 (2013 gold)
1 - bottle Two Twisted Posts Winery Chardonnay 2012 (2014 gold)
1 - bottle Barren Ridge Vineyards Meritage 2009 (2014 gold)
1 - bottle Philip Carter Winery Cleve 2010 (2013 gold)
A competition of Virginia’s most outstanding wines, the Governor’s Cup Case is
a compilation of the very best. Over the course of 13 days, and 2 judging rounds,
over 400 wines are tasted and scored. The 12 wines with the highest average
score are identified as “The Governor’s Cup Case,” and the wine with the overall
highest score is deemed the Governor’s Cup Winner.
Donated by Friends of Heart’s Delight
276