2009 Live Auction Lots
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of the evening with all the tools needed to create memorable meals to pair nicely with all your newly
acquired Napa Valley wines, whether you are next to the pool, on the deck or anywhere in between.
Start with the Viking 41" Ultra-Premium Grill. Whether you intend to grill it, smoke it, wok it, or cook it on a rotisserie, this grill features professional cooking power and ultra-responsive controls that turns any backyard into a culinary playground.
To complement, Viking has included its Culinary Package of professional-level cookware, cutlery and countertop appliances—an investment in your culinary expertise and entertaining success—which includes a five-quart stand mixer; blender; food processor; four-slot toaster; seven-piece cookware set; and ten-piece cutlery set.
Fire up the grill, invite your friends over and create the ultimate meal to enjoy with your Napa Valley wines.
Lot # 1
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Napa Valley Vintners
135 bottles of Napa Valley wine, as noted Studio time and photo shoot for 2 in Napa Valley Lunch or dinner for up to 4 Album of signed vintner photos Welcome to Auction Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Vintners' homecoming for wine enthusiasts from around the world. It's a close—knit group, what with 95% of the wineries being family owned and operated, so we've created an auction lot that'll make your family part of ours. |
Lot # 2
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Trinchero Napa Valley
72 bottles of Napa Valley wine, as noted 3 nights' accommodations for 8 2 dinners for 8 1 dinner for 10 1 cooking competition and lunch for 8 Tour/picnic for 8 Balloon ride for 8 Croquet and lunch for 8 Trinchero Napa Valley is pleased to welcome you behind the scenes for an unforgettable glimpse at the best of wine country. Four couples will stay at the luxurious Calistoga Ranch, recognized as one of Travel & Leisure's top 100 resorts in the world. We'll welcome you in style with a Champagne and caviar reception on the winery's spectacular terrace, followed by a five—course dinner prepared... |
Lot # 3
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Oak Knoll District Winegrowers Association - Blackbird Vineyards, Black Stallion Winery, Boyd Family Vineyards, Ideology Cellars, John Anthony Vineyards, Lewis Cellars, Merryvale Vineyards, Monticello Vineyards, O'Brien Estate, Schramsberg Vineyards, Sequoia Grove Vineyards, Trefethen Family Vineyards
24 bottles of wine, as noted 6 bottles of custom blend, as noted 3 nights' accommodations with breakfast for 2 couples 2 dinners for 4 Blending session and vineyard tour for 4 Spa treatments for 4 Limousine service for 4 Balloon ride for 4 Come backstage for a romantic weekend escape, and meet the winemaking personalities of Napa's newest AVA, the Oak Knoll District. |
Lot # 4
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Palmaz Vineyards
5 bottles of Napa Valley wine, as noted 3 nights' accommodations for 2 couples 4 VIP tickets/pit passes for Rolex historic auto race 4 tickets to auto show Palmaz Vineyards invites you and three guests to join us for the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races and Pebble Beach Concourse D'Elegance this August. This year's races showcase Porsche. Five of our vintage Porsche race automobiles have been selected by the Porsche factory to be featured. On Friday, August 12, join the Palmaz family at Chateau Carmel, a breathtaking, 16—acre estate just... |
Lot # 5
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Bryant Family Vineyard
3 bottles of wine, as noted Dinner for 6 Located in the heart of the Napa Valley overlooking Lake Hennessey in St. Helena, Bryant Family Vineyard's sole focus is to produce world—renowned Cabernet Sauvignon. This is accomplished by our talented team led by esteemed winemaker Mark Aubert and our vineyard manager, David Abreu. |
Lot # 6
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Spring Mountain District Association - Barnett Vineyards, Cain Vineyard & Winery, Fantesca Estate & Winery, Frias Family Vineyard, Keenan Winery, Marston Family Vineyard, Newton Vineyard, Peacock Family Vineyard, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Schweiger Vineyards, Sherwin Family Vineyards, Spring Mountain Vineyard, Terra Valentine, Vineyard 7&8
14 bottles of Napa Valley wine, as noted 6 nights' accommodations for 6 4 dinners for 6 2 lunches for 6 Tour and wine and cheese class for 6 Bocce, barrel tasting and picnic for 6 Vineyard tour, barrel tasting and pizza party Golf or spa treatments for 6 Vineyard tour and blending seminar for 6 Wine and cheese pairing for 6 Tour and tasting Concierge service 6 days' limo service Spring Mountain District Association presents the following prestigious collection of magnums and week-long trip to the mountain for six lucky people that includes these once-in-a-lifetime intimate experiences with eleven of our winery owners and winemakers. |
Lot # 7
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Araujo Estate Wines
9 bottles of Napa Valley wine, as noted Dinner for 10 Tour and tasting for 10 In celebration of Auction Napa Valley 2009, Daphne and Bart Araujo are offering a vertical of 9 magnums beginning with their very first vintage and including all of their Cabernets from the 1990s: 1991—1999. |
Lot # 8
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Casa Piena, Kapcsandy Family Winery, Source-Napa, Tamber Bey
16 bottles of Napa Valley wine, as noted 3 night's accommodations for 2 couples VIP Race Day Package for up to 20 Dinner for 4 Horseback riding (with optional lesson) for 4 3 wine tastings for 4 Lunch for 4 Spa treatments for 4 Limousine service for 4 to/from race A weekend of wine and horses for two couples, with three nights' accommodations at the Tamber Bey Estate guest house. Guests will spend the first day horseback riding with their hosts through private vineyards of the Yountville Appellation to three locations. The first stop is Tom and Colette Gamble's home on Gamble Vineyards. From there, the ride continues onto Casa Piena for lunch with owners... |
Lot # 9
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Rombauer Vineyards
1 barrel of Napa Valley wine, as noted 180 bottles of Napa Valley wine, as noted 4 nights' accommodations for 6 Dinner for 6 The winning bidder and five close friends will spend four nights at Rombauer Vineyards' Country Harvest House. Along with a VIP tour and tasting, the winery will host you and your guests for a private dinner. Included in this lot will be one of our single—vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon barrels bottled in either 1.5L or 3L etched and hand painted bottles. So that you don't go thirsty waiting for... |
Lot # 10
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Oakville Ranch Vineyards
16 bottles of Napa Valley wine, as noted Kentucky Derby 2010 for 2 4 nights' accommodations for 2 2 tickets for 2 to Derby Eve 2 tickets to auction Private tours for 2 Lunch for 2 Perched high above the Napa Valley in the heart of Cabernet country lies an extraordinary gem: Oakville Ranch Vineyards, a 350—acre ranch of vibrant red, volcanic soil that produces a bold expression of Cabernet Sauvignon—opulent, elegant and fit for a Queen, it is the jewel of our mountain. |