VINTAGE AFFAIRESeptember | 23 | 2018

for the benefit of

VISTA CENTER FOR THE BLINDAND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Encouraging hope, inspiring success and empowering independence by enabling individuals who are blind or

visually impaired to embrace life to the fullest.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SUNDAY • SEPTEMBER 23

FILOLI

4:00 PM

Silent Auction

Wine Tasting withPouring Vintners

Hors d’oeuvre Pairingsby Guest Chefs

6:00 PM

Elegant Picnic Dinner by Taste

Live Auctionfeaturing rare and collectible wines,

favorite get-aways and new surprises.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Schedule Of Events ................................................................2

OUR HEARTFELT THANKSOur Generous Underwriters ...............................................5

From The President ................................................................6

From The Executive Director .............................................7

Special Contributors ..............................................................8

Vista Center Foundation ......................................................9

Vintage Affaire Committee .................................................9

Vista Center Board ................................................................ 10

OUR GUEST CHEFS & POURING VINTNERSOur Guest Chefs ..................................................................... 12

Our Pouring Vintners ........................................................... 16

SILENT AUCTIONSilent Auction ......................................................................... 22

LIVE AUCTIONLive Auction ............................................................................. 41

Invest In Vision ....................................................................... 47

Conditions Of Sale ...............................................................48

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CABERNET SPONSORS

CHARDONNAY SPONSORS

Paula & Steve Smith

Pam Brandin &Ken Rosenthal

Anonymous

In honor of Dr. Victor DeFino

D P RC O N S T R U C T I O N

OUR GENEROUS UNDERWRITERS

ANONYMOUS

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Vintage Affaire Guests,

Welcome to the 36th annual Vintage Affaire! Each year the proceeds from this wonderful event benefit the clients of Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired by providing funds for our services for individuals threatened by loss of independence due to moderate or severe vision impairment. Since 1983, Vintage Affaire has contributed nearly $9 million, helping to ensure that Vista Center can continue its important work serving over 3,000 children, adults, and family members in our community each year.

This wonderful tradition brings to you the premier wines of our participating vintners and delicious appetizers from our area’s best chefs. We encourage you to bid generously on our spectacular auction items, both during the silent and live auctions. Your participation helps us support our mission toempower our clients to embrace life to the fullest.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our host, Filoli, and to the Vista Center Foundation Board for its leadership of today’s event. We would also like to thank each of our underwriters, patrons, pouring vintners, chefs, and the many businesses and individuals who have contributed to the auction this year. Please take time to personally thank them as you see them throughout the day.

On behalf of the entire Board of Directors of Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, I thank you for your support of the life-changing work of Vista Center and wish you a most enjoyable day at the 36th annual Vintage Affaire.

With sincere gratitude,

Mark O’BoylePresident, Board of DirectorsVista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Friends,

Congratulations to Vintage Affaire in its 36th year, and thanks toeach of you for your generous and enthusiastic support of thisvery special event! It means so much to Vista Center – ourclients and their families, and our dedicated staff and board.We are thrilled and excited to be in the beautiful historic gardensof Filoli this year and hope that each of you is enjoying this rareopportunity. The magnificence of the Filoli setting complementsthe casual elegance of Vintage Affaire in a truly memorable way.We give our heartfelt thanks to this year’s Vista CenterFoundation Board, led by Meaux Costello, for orchestratingVintage Affaire 2018 – and to all the volunteers who are workingtoday.

We are grateful to each of you as well for helping us to fulfill VistaCenter’s mission of empowering individuals who are blind orvisually impaired to embrace life to the fullest! We couldn’t do itwithout your help.

As we have been since our incorporation in 1945, Vista Center isa private, nonprofit organization that provides services forindividuals in our community who are blind or visually impaired,regardless of their ability to pay. We rely on the ongoing supportof donors, volunteers, and board members to help make thispossible. The generosity of the bidders and attendees at VintageAffaire provides much of our funding. Through your generousparticipation in this 36th Vintage Affaire, you are helping us toempower our clients to fully embrace life by achieving theirhighest potential for independence. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Pam BrandinExecutive DirectorVista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

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SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS

To all our donors, pouring vintners, chefs and culinary teams, patrons, guests and volunteers, we thank you for being a part of our 36th Annual Vintage Affaire.

Jim & Sandy BradyNaomi Chavez Peters

Molly Drewes, Drewes Graphic DesignSally & Craig Falkenhagen

Ford Motor Company –Greenfield Labs Volunteers

Mike & Melanie FreitasPatricia Joyce

Junior League of Palo AltoMid-Peninsula Volunteers

Son Kim & Matt King,Fund a Need PresentersAlan and Jean LimbachBridget & Brian Madigan

Buff & Cindy MillerBill & Sue Miklos

National Charity League VolunteersPerrell Family Charitable Fund

The Collier Family FundVista Center Staff Volunteers

Bill Zappettini

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VISTA CENTER FOUNDATIONand

VINTAGE AFFAIRE COMMITTEE

Meaux Costello, President

Lisa Tayeri, Finance VP

Pam Brandin,Vista Center Executive Director

Dana Griffin

Kathy Ladra

Suzanne Legallet

Elizabeth Lucchesi

Bridget Madigan

Jamie Marks

Susan Martin

Nancy Merwin

Sue Miklos

Arturo Pereyra

Glenn Procter

Elizabeth Wood

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Filoli is a 100 year-old country estate built by William and Agnes Bourn and donated to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1976 by its second owners, the Roth family. Now Filoli welcomes over 175,000 visitors from around the world every year. In the tradition of both Filoli families, we welcome you to our home and hope you have a wonderful party!

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Each year, Vintage Affaire invites several of the Bay Area’s finest chefs to create small plates or hors d’ouevres for guests to enjoy as they sample the fine wines shared by premium Pouring Vintners. Seasonal culinary masterpieces are presented by highly acclaimed and Michelin-starred Executive Chefs like Peter Rudolph of Madera, Marty Cattaneo of Dio Deka, Mark Sullivan of The Village Pub and Spruce, Donato Scotti of Donato Enoteca, Cal Stamenov of Bernardus, Guillaume Bienaime of Zola and many others. Their generous participation is always a Vintage Affaire highlight and is deeply appreciated!

This year’s Guest Chefs include:

OUR GUEST CHEFS

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CHEF & PARTNERPETER ARMELLINO

Plumed Horse Restaurant14555 Big Basin Way,Saratoga, CA. 95070408.867.4711

This well-traveled and highly regarded chef is the proud recipient of the Michelin Star designation as one of the area’s finest places to dine. Chef Armellino presents elegant, modern ‘cutting edge’ California Cuisine emphasizing the highest quality ingredients, including sustainably sourced fish and shellfish as well as local and organic produce.

The original Plumed Horse in Saratoga opened in 1952, but new owners, a multimillion-dollar facelift and the addition of Chef/Partner Peter Armellino, have made this into an entirely new restaurant. Its cutting-edge design, with a barrel ceiling, blown-glass chandeliers that change colors, and a three-story glass wine cellar, creates a modern stage for Peter Armellino’s contemporary California-inspired menu.

Named the Best New Restaurant in 2008 by Esquire, Plumed Horse is a culinary standout in a region that boasts its fair share of culinary masters. Having worked alongside many of California’s most notable chefs including: Laurent Manrique at Campton Place and more.

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EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEFBERYL ADLER

The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon BayNavio RestaurantOne Miramontes Point Road,650.712.7000

Since 2014 Beryl Adler has been the Executive Sous Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay awarded the “Best Resort Worldwide” 2017 by Travel Weekly’s Readers Choice Awards. Chef Adler’s culinary career with The Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts has spanned over 10 years with culinary positions at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island; The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles; and The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. With a passion for food that began in his early childhood cooking with his Belgium neighbors in Scottsdale, Arizona, Adler’s culinary education included training at The Culinary Institute of America in New York and staging at several Michelin star restaurants in New York including Per Se by Thomas Keller. Adler has presented cuisine in many annual Ritz-Carlton events including the Nothing Ordinary Food & Wine Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay and the Cayman Cookout at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.

He is also very passionate about giving back to the local community and has presented at many charitable events including Star Chefs & Vintners benefiting Meals on Wheels, San Francisco and Wine & Wishes supporting Make- A-Wish Greater Bay Area.

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CHEFANTHONY RUTH

The Village Bakery in Woodside3052 Woodside Road,Woodside, CA 94062650.851.5555The Village Bakery

While The Village Bakery in Woodside has only been around for one year, Chef Anthony Ruth’s history with Bacchus Management Group (The Village Bakery’s owner) dates back over seven years.

With no formal culinary training, Ruth worked his way up in the ranks while cooking in a few Bacchus Management Group’s kitchens. He got his start at The Village Pub in Woodside, and then eventually made his way to San Francisco to work at Spruce (both of which are Michelin one-star restaurants). When the opportunity arose to be the opening chef de cuisine at The Village Bakery, Ruth packed up and returned to Woodside where it all began.

Ruth oversees the bustling bakery and restaurant, offering classic California-inspired cuisine. His dishes reflect the seasons and change often incorporating ingredients from SMIP Ranch, a private farm in Woodside that grows ingredients exclusively for Bacchus. His simple, delicious dishes allow his culinary creativity to take center stage. A lover of Italian cooking, Ruth’s homemade pasta dishes and pizzas are a highlight.

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EXECUTIVE CHEFREYLON AGUSTIN

Madera at the Rosewood2825 Sand Hill Road,Menlo Park, CA 94025650.561.1540Madera – Rosewood Sand Hill

A California native, Executive Chef Reylon Agustin has been instrumental in establishing Madera, the signature restaurant at Rosewood Sand Hill Menlo Park, as one of the leading culinary destinations in the Bay Area. Agustin draws inspiration from the region’s bountiful fresh produce and artisanal products and previously served as Rosewood Sand Hill’s Executive Sous Chef.

With a career spanning across the U.S and U.K, Chef Agustin has held leadership positions at several acclaimed restaurants including Executive Chef of Presidio Foods in San Francisco with Traci Des Jardins, Executive Sous Chef at The Ritz Carlton, Fort Lauderdale and Chef de Partie at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London. Agustin is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy.

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EXECUTIVE CHEFDONATO SCOTTI

Donato Enoteca & Cru Wine Bar1041 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063650.701.1000Donato Enoteca

Chef Scotti grew up in a small town near Bergamo, Italy, where he studied at the Instituto Alberghiero di San Pellegrino culinary school and learned his craft in various Michelin-starred restaurants in Bergamo. He then moved to the United States at the age of 21 and held positions of increasing responsibility at such restaurants as the legendary Valentino in Los Angeles and Il Fornaio in the Bay Area. In 2004, Scotti designed and opened La Strada in Palo Alto, before establishing Donato Enoteca in RedwoodCity in 2009, and CRU wine bar & merchant in November 2016.

In the fall of 2017 he opened Donato & Co. in Berkeley’s Elmwood neighborhood and after that Donato’s newest restaurant, Cento Osteria, opened in May 2018 along San Francisco’s Embarcadero waterfront. The restaurant features simple, seasonal fare in the style of a classic Italian osteria.

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SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDSTHE COUNCILTHE COUNCIL

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Bringing the best

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Ford Motor Company is a Proud Sponsor of Vintage Affaire 2018

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Ford Motor CompanyGreenfield Labs, Palo Alto

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Callan is proud to sponsor Vintage Affaire benefitting the Vista Center for the Blind

Collaborating with each client to build tailored and lasting investment solutions

www.callan.com

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INDULGE

LOT 101 A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR YOUR FINE WINES1 18-Case Locker for 1 Year1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by The WineBank

Your investment in fine wines is only as good as their proper storage. Let the WineBank in Menlo Park protect your collection with a locker holding up to 18 cases for one year. This state-of-the-art facility offers convenient and secure temperature-controlled storage of your finest vintages. The value of this lot may be applied to the rental of a locker already occupied.

LOT 102 BE YOUR OWN BREWMASTER AT DIVING DOG1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Terri Bailard

Fancy yourself an artisan brewmaster? Indulge your fantasy at Diving Dog, Uptown Oakland’s hottest brew house located at 1802 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland. Diving Dog provides recipes, ingredients and instructions to brew and bottle your own beer! Once fermented onsite in a temperature-controlled room for a few weeks, you will return for a follow-up bottling appointment (timing dependent on the style chosen). One session yields approximately six cases. Provide your own artwork and Diving Dog will provide you with your own custom label. Make it a party and bring your friends or office mates. Your brew session must be scheduled online at www.divingdogbrew.com. Must be used by September 23, 2019.

LOT 103 LUXE LUX FOR HER: CLASSIC CHIC CHANEL1 pair of sunglasses and 1 Gift Card in allDonated by Lux Eyewear

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Lux, the Peninsula’s premier destination for eyewear, has selected this classic pair of sunglasses from Chanel. Lux offers the finest optical materials with uniquely artisan and outstanding designs. The black acetate frames with gunmetal lenses are sure to make a statement. You will also receive a $100 Lux gift card which may be used towards prescription lenses (prescription to be provided by purchaser) or for anything in the store. You are also invited into Lux to have the frames fitted and adjusted.

LOT 104 LUXE LUX FOR HIM: SERAPHIN “ROOSEVELT”1 pair of sunglasses and 1 Gift Card in allDonated by Lux Eyewear

Lux, the Peninsula’s premier destination for eyewear has selected this pair of Seraphin sunglasses. The classic “Roosevelt” style sports a dark navy blue frame with grey polarized lenses. You will also receive a $100 Lux gift card which may be used towards prescription lenses (prescription to be provided by purchaser) or for anything in the store. You are also invited into Lux to have the frames fitted and adjusted

LOT 105 KEEPSAKE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS FROM SCHUMACHER PHOTOGRAPHY1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Schumacher Photography

Enjoy a weekday portrait session from Eric Schumacher Fine Photography. Specializing in fine art, black and white, one-of-a-kind documentary-style photographs. Eric focuses on the relationships among family members and the joy they bring each other. Eric will personally review your images and curate the perfect photographic collection for your home. This includes a signed museum quality, black and white photograph matted to 16 x 20 or a $500 print credit. This is non-transferable and must be used by September 30, 2019.

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LOT 106 SUMMER STUNNER1 necklace in allDonated by Carmen Priolo Design

Carmen Priolo honed her outstanding design skills through Europe -- Italy, Germany and England -- before moving to the U.S. where she fell in love with the beauty and serenity of Carmel, and moved there in 1989. Her designs are extraordinary, one of a kind pieces. You’ll look stunning in this gorgeous statement necklace in blue magnesite stone faceted with crystal square and a large crystal drop.

LOT 107 CREATE THE LANDSCAPE OF YOUR DREAMS1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by California Horticulture

Spending time in nature is good for the soul. Soothe your soul and raise your outdoor surroundings to a new level with the services of California Horticulture, renowned Bay Area Landscape Designer. Enjoy up to 5 hours of landscape design and garden consultation as you tour your property, discussing any garden issues or ideas to help you achieve the landscape of your dreams. Gift certificate valid from October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019.

LOT 108 “LIFE” SCULPTURE BY JEFF OWEN1 sculpture in allDonated by Jeff Owen

Add inspiration to your home with this sculpture by Jeff Owen. Titled “Life”, the eye-catching simplistic figure of steel with a painted patina fits any décor. Jeff is known for his contemporary sculptures made of reclaimed objects and his work has been featured in the annual Filoli Spring Flower Show. Size 25” x 17”. Recommended for indoor placement.

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LOT 109“TRANQUIL WATERS” BY ANNETTE LEGALLET1 painting in allDonated by Annette Legallet

Shades of moss green and soft yellows with hints of purple and dashes of orange layered into an interpretive landscape. Annette is a well-known local artist who paints while listening to classical music, building the artwork into overlays of soft depth. Size24” x 24”.

LOT 110LOOK YOUR BEST IN TRINA TURK FASHIONS1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Trina Turk

Trina Turk’s style is inspired by California’s multicultural mix, creativity, craftsmanship, architecture and landscape which come together to create a contemporary, colorful clothing line. Spruce up your style with this $500 gift certificate. For use in the Burlingame store for purchase of Trina Turk merchandise only. Expires December 31, 2018.

POURING VINTNERS

LOT 201 FAR NIENTE WINES AND TOURS AND TASTINGS FOR FOURFar Niente 2016 Estate Chardonnay Napa Valley (1 magnum)Dolce 2012 Napa Valley (1 magnum)Nickel & Nickel 2015 John C. Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley (1 magnum)Winery Tours and Tastings for 4 at Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel2 Gift Certificates and 3 magnums in allDonated by Far Niente, Dolce and Nickel & Nickel

Far Niente, a Napa Valley superstar since its establishment in 1979, produces luxurious, elegant, estate-bottled Cabernets and

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Chardonnays.  Dolce is the most highly-rated late harvest wine in North America.  Nickel & Nickel is devoted to creating wines that express their individual vineyard source.  Three magnums are included in the lot.  The 2016 Far Niente Chardonnay opens with bright melon, citrus blossom and honeysuckle aromatics, followed by notes of toasted nuts and a minerality, rounded and silky, rich, complex flavors are similar to the nose, underscored by juicy fruit and a mouthwatering acidity.  In the 2012 Dolce, aromas of apricot, pear and orange dominate clove and mineral notes.  Flavors mimic the aromas, melding with mouthwatering texture and added notes of juicy orange and citrus blossom.  The 2015 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet  shows crème de cassis, blueberry pie, menthol, hints of marmite toast and lavender followed by a palate of bright red fruit, with fine-grained, silky tannins, producing an elegant, sublime, nuanced wine of great finesse.This lot also includes winery tours and tastings for 4 at both Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel Wineries.   

LOT 202                                                   WINES, LUNCH AND TASTING EXPERIENCE FOR SIX ATAMICI CELLARSAmici Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli VineyardRutherford (1) Amici Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain NapaValley (1) Amici Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Missouri Beckstoffer Hopper Vineyard Oakville (1) Amici Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Oakville (1) Lunch and Tasting for up to 61 Gift Certificate and 4 bottles in all Donated by Amici Cellars Amici Cellars of Calistoga produces award-winning, premium wines created by friends for friends. In the 1990s, close friends with a passion for making and enjoying great wine formed Amici Cellars, focusing on quality not quantity for their limited production. Amici is Italian for friends. You will enjoy a lovely luncheon and a tasting of highly-rated Amici wines. This lot includes 4 bottles of Amici Cellars Napa Valley Cabernets.

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The Morisoli Cabernet is concentrated, full-bodied, balanced and finesseful, with notes of coffee, blackberries and cocoa, a dusty texture and soft, silky tannins. The Beckstoffer To-Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon is refined, concentrated, full-bodied, silky and very aromatic with notes of dark berry, nutmeg, exotic spice, peaches, currants and star anise. The Missouri Beckstoffer Hopper Cabernet is plush, rich and complete with aromas and flavors of dark berry, chocolate, earth, charcoal, cassis, forest floor and loamy soil.  The Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is elegant, full-bodied, and balanced with aromas of chocolate, raspberry and olive, followed by flavors of currant, blackberries, a nutty undertone, chewy tannins and a chocolate and berry aftertaste. 

LOT 203                                                   CLOS LACHANCE VIP EXPERIENCE FOR FOUR VIP Experience for 4 and tickets to a 95.3 KRTY San Jose Hot Country Songwriter’s Show at the Winery including Dinner, Wine and a “Green Room” visit 1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Clos LaChance

In 1987, co-owners Bill and Brenda Murphy decided to plant a few rows of Chardonnay in their Saratoga backyard, both for landscaping purposes and to realize their dreams of being small-scale vintners.  A few years later, the wines produced from this small backyard vineyard were good enough to sell to the public.  Today, Bill and Brenda, with their daughters, have created a multi-generational, family-owned winery.  You and 3 friends will enjoy the Clos LaChance Winery VIP Experience with the Murphy Family. The experience includes tickets to one of the 2018/2019 95.3 KRTY San Jose Hot Country Songwriter Shows hosted by the Winery.  The Show includes dinner, wine and a “Green Room” visit to meet the performers.  

LOT 204                                                   ERNEST VINEYARDS WINES, TOUR AND TASTING OF NEW AND OLD VINTAGESErnest Vineyards 2015 “The Bombardier” Black Emerald Vineyard Chardonnay (1 magnum)

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Ernest Vineyards 2014 “The Artist” Upp Road (Bush) Vineyard Pinot Noir (1 magnum)Ernest Vineyards 2014 “The Wrangler” Grand Vent Vineyard Pinot Noir (1 magnum)Ernest Vineyards 2014 “The Grandfather” Rayhill Vineyard Pinot Noir (1 magnum)Tour and Tasting for 41 Gift Certificate and 4 magnums in allDonated by Ernest Vineyards

Ernest Gottula was an entrepreneur, a risk-taker, and a role model for his grandson, Todd Gottula, who founded the winery with his wife, Erin Brooks in 2012. Today, the “Ernest” in the name stands not only for the man but for the integrity in the fruit used and the people involved. Ernest Vineyards specializes in site-specific wines – each wine is created with grapes from a single vineyard.  Nine sites are used to create the wines in the Ernest label. Four guests will enjoy a private tour of the new state-of-the-art facility in Windsor followed by a specialized, exclusive tasting of new and old vintages of Ernest wines. Also included in this lot are four magnums. The Chardonnay has a nose of sweet pear, melon, candied apples and pineapple, followed by a palate of orange marmalade, ripe citrus and tree fruits, with a light caramel beeswax texture and bright notes of lemon and apples on the finish. The Artist Pinot Noir offers aromas and flavors of dried red berries, cherries, red currants, pomegranate, dried herbs and flowers, spice and leather. The Wrangler Pinot Noir features fresh crushed huckleberries, rose hip tea, forest floor, oak and dried herbs. The Grandfather is silky and luscious, with aromas of dried cranberry, black peppercorn, river stones, dried herbs and shiitake mushrooms segueing to a palate of red fruits, plums, cranberry and earthy tones with velvety tannins.

LOT 205                                                   PHIFER PAVITT WINE, TOUR AND TASTING FOR FOURPhifer Pavitt 2017 Date Night Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley(1 magnum)Tour and Tasting for 41 Gift Certificate and 1 magnum in allDonated by Phifer Pavitt Winery

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Phifer Pavitt Winery in Calistoga is owned by the husband and wife team of Suzanne Phifer Pavitt and Shane Pavitt.  Their debut vintage was the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon.  The reference to Date Night on their wines is a tribute to Suzanne’s and Shane’s date nights where some of their biggest decisions were made, including the decision to start the winery. The winning bidder will enjoy a tour and tasting for 4 at the Phifer Pavitt Winery.  This lot also includes a magnum of Phifer Pavitt 2017 Date Night Sauvignon Blanc, a rich, exuberant wine with aromas of lemon custard, fruit cocktail, lime sherbet and fresh peaches.  The palate features silky tangerine, honeycomb, lemon popsicle, tangy nectarine and a long, thirst-quenching finish.

LOT 206 VINEYARD {511} WINES, TOUR AND TASTING FOR FOURVineyard {511} 2012, 2013, 2014 Vertical Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain (3) Vineyard {511} 2012, 2013, 2014 Vertical Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain (3 magnums) Tour and Tasting for 4 with the Owners1 Gift Certificate and 3 bottles and 3 magnums in allDonated by Vineyard {511}

Vineyard {511}, a small, family-owned producer of estate wine, is the dream of Ed and Irene Ojdana, who acquired the property in 2008.  Their award-winning wines are from vineyards in the Diamond Mountain District AVA 750 feet above the valley floor.  The 2012 Cabernet has soft integrated tannins, with layers of black olive, blackberry and chocolate that evolve and intermingle on the palate, a big boned, balanced and complex wine. The 2013 Cabernet is concentrated, full-bodied and rounded with aromas of black raspberry and chocolate leading to strawberry and blackberry flavors on a luxuriously soft palate. Rich and powerful, it has added notes of cedar and leather, with an underpinning of herbs, balanced with lovely ripe fruit. The 2014 has yet to be released. These wines are accessible now but cellaring will only enhance.

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LOT 207                                                                           DRINK LIQUID SKY WINES FOR MOUNTAIN-GROWN FRUIT AND COMPARE VINTAGESLiquid Sky Vineyards 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Moon Mountain Sonoma (4) Liquid Sky Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Moon Mountain Sonoma (4) Liquid Sky Vineyards 2015 Syrah Moon Mountain Sonoma (4) Liquid Sky Vineyards 2012 Syrah Moon Mountain Sonoma (4) Liquid Sky Vineyards 2017 Sauvignon Blanc Moon Mountain Sonoma (4) 20 bottles in allDonated by Liquid Sky Vineyards and Vintage Affaire

Liquid Sky Vineyards, located on rocky hillsides 1,000 feet high above the fog line in the Moon Mountain AVA above Sonoma Valley, are perfectly situated to produce fruit that ripens completely allowing the grapes to develop rich, complex, intensely flavored wines.  The name represents the foggy skies of Half Moon Bay.  The excitement of these exquisite, luscious wines is attributable to founders Dave Labuda and David Cline,vineyard manager Phil Coturri, Sonoma Valley’s leading organic viticulturist and noted Bay Area winemaker Timothy Milos. The Cabernet displays a dark core, with aromas and flavors of rich, black fruit, chocolate, subtle herbal and spice notes, with silky tannins and a long, full finish.  The Syrah is big, deep and expressive, and is rich, complex and intense, with earth, black olive, grilled meat, spice and herbs. The Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and bright, with mixed citrus and mineral, fresh lemon curd, candied pineapple and guava.

LOT 208 PINOT AFICIONADOS -- A CHANCE TO COMPARE THREE WINES FROM VARNER BROTHERSThe Council 2013 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands (6) Anti-Council 2013 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands (6) Varner 2013 Pinot Noir Hidden Block Spring Ridge Vineyard (6)18 bottles in allDonated by The Council

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The Council, an exceptional Pinot Noir, was created in July of 2005 in the caves of Santa Lucia Highlands’ Pisoni Vineyard.  The wine represents the collective efforts of renowned winemakers and winegrowers, Jim and Bob Varner, Gary Pisoni, Gary Franscioni, Jerry Yang, Kyle Ditzler and Paul Brown.  The wine is a blend of Pisoni clones from the vineyards of Pisoni, Garys’ and Rosella’s.  The Council’s handcrafted wines show ripe, supple, engaging fruit, edged with spice, cedar and oak and are complex, concentrated, balanced and long.  The Council decides the final blend and the Anti-Council works its magic with the rest.  Varner’s Hidden Block Pinot Noir is a very pretty, lifted wine with aromas and flavors of sweet, red cherry, mint, kirsch, toasted spice, earth and floral notes.  This is an understated, gracious Pinot from the Varner Bros, one of their more delicate, acid-driven, expressive wines.  According to Robert Parker, few winemakers do Chardonnay and Pinot Noir better than Jim and Bob Varner.  This estate will continue to be one of the stars of the Central Coast.

LOT 209                                                  EXCITING, AWARD-WINNING REDS FROM MUDITAMudita Wines 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak (6) Mudita Wines 2014 Syrah Old Lakeville Road Sonoma Coast (6)12 bottles in allDonated by Mudita Wines

You can paint the town red with these lovely wines from Mudita. The Mudita Cabernet from Atlas Peak won best of Napa County Gold Medal Press Democrat Wine Challenge 2018.  The Mudita Syrah from the Sonoma Coast won a Silver Medal from the Press Democrat Wine Challenge 2018. Winemaker Zack Robinson has over 10 years of experience in the wine business, working with some of the finest winemakers in California as well as with some famous international winemakers.  He has partnered with Carol Baker to form Mudita Wines, with a goal of making small lot, premium wines from the best vineyards in Napa and Sonoma.  The Syrah is earthy, with dark forward fruit, spice and herbs on the nose followed by flavors echoing the aromas, with well-integrated tannins and oak, ending in a smooth finish with a smooth, soft mouthfeel.  The Cabernet has lovely aromas and

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flavors of herbal-tinged dark fruit, peppercorns, brown sugar, spice and mocha.  This a full-throttled Cabernet without being overripe and is full-bodied, rich and long, with a great mouthfeel.  This wine will be very rare because the vineyards at Atlas Peak were impacted by the 2017 fires.

LOT 210SHOWSTOPPING, IRRESISTIBLE WINES FROM ROARRoar 2014 Chardonnay Rosella’s Vineyard Santa LuciaHighlands (12)Roar 2014 Syrah Rosella’s Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands (12)1 private barrel tasting for 6 people24 bottles and 1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by ROAR Winery

ROAR is a premium wine label made from family owned and farmed vineyards in California’s Santa Lucia Highlands. The barrel tasting for up to 6 people will include a private tour of ROAR’s new winery facility in Monterey County, and tasting the new 2018 vintage in barrel, accompanied by cheese and charcuterie pairings. ROAR winery is closed to the public, so this is a unique opportunity to spend one-on-one time with the family grower/producers, and be one of the first to taste the latest vintage! The visit will be arranged for 2019 (when wines are in barrel). Both 2014 wines have been released from their extremely limited family library. Rosella’s Vineyard was the first vineyard planted by Gary Franscioni of ROAR Wines in 1996. Named for his wife, who co-founded the label with him, Rosella’s Vineyard has become one of the most respected and desired growing sites on the Central Coast. Kosta Browne, WALT, Testarossa, and Siduri are a few of the esteemed wineries that make wine from the vineyard’s fruit. Producing 6,000 cases per year, ROAR’s wines are enjoyable in their youth, and delicious with a decade or more of age. The 2014 Chardonnay is a gorgeous, crisp, white flower, stone fruit and cream corn-scented beauty that has fabulous intensity and depth, in an elegant, silky, seamless style.  Aromas of honeydew melon, grapefruit, pear, jasmine and vanilla jump from the glass. Juicy and lively on the palate, it offers an array of

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fresh orchard and citrus fruit flavors and a spicy ginger nuance. The sexy, floral edged finish shows impressive energy.  The 2014 Syrah has a drop dead gorgeous bouquet of black cherries, spring flowers, plums, peppery herbs and underbrush, is medium to full-bodied, seamless, deep and polished on the palate, with elegance and purity to its fruit, ripe.  Floral blackberry and smoky pepper aromas open to rich, plush flavors of tapenade, cured meat and blueberry that linger in the hedonistic, delightful aftertaste.

LOT 211                                                                           MASTERFUL MONTE BELLO -- PERSONALITY, PEDIGREE, AGEABILITYRidge Vineyards 2015 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains (1 double magnum)1 double magnum in allDonated by Ridge Vineyards

Ridge Monte Bello, the Chateau Latour of California and one of the state’s top Grand Crus, is renowned for its personality, pedigree and exceptional ageability. The 2015 Monte Bello is phenomenal, explosive and powerful in the glass, with fabulous textural richness, redolent with red and purplish berry fruit, rose petal and spice, with added layers of complexity that carry through to the long, lingering, delicious finish.  It is an awesome wine that will evolve beautifully for decades.

LOT 212ZD WINES VINEYARD VIEW TOUR AND TASTING FOR FOURZD Wines 2016 Chardonnay Napa Valley (1 magnum)ZD Wines 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1 magnum)Tour and Tasting for 41 Gift Certificate and 2 magnums in allDonated by ZD Wines

Visit ZD Wines and enjoy a Vineyard View Tour for 4 guests.  Following a behind-the-scenes tour of ZD’s cellar and a barrel sampling, you will enjoy a private, seated tasting of ZD’s delicious wines in the newly-renovated Vineyard View Room overlooking

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the vineyards of Rutherford.  Taste the delicious new ZD wines including their 50th Anniversary Sparkling Cuvee.  The winning bidder will also receive a magnum of ZD’s 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon and a magnum of ZD’s 2016 Chardonnay.  The 2016 ZD Chardonnay has big aromas and flavors and a broad mouthfilling texture, with bright citrus, white peach, apples, tropical fruit honey, vanilla custard, melted butter and creamy oak that lead to a layered and concentrated palate and culminate in a rich, juicy finish.  The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blockbuster, typical of ZD’s signature style, big, ripe and powerful yet balanced Cabernet.  It is dark, dense and complex, with scents of cassis, plum, tobacco, spice, toasty vanilla and a faint floral note.  On the palate, ripe black fruit, toasty oak, black cherry, spicy red plum and cedar integrate beautifully with big and supple tannins carrying through to the long, lingering finish.  The ZD Cabernet will age gracefully for years.

SPECIAL MOMENTS

LOT 301 FEAR THE FIN AND MAKE SOME NOISE FOR THE SAN JOSE SHARKS!1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by MATRIXX Software

You and three friends will dive into the Shark Tank to cheer on the San Jose Sharks at a home game. Arrange for a mutually agreeable date during the 2018 – 2019 season.

LOT 302 RUN AWAY TO THE RITZ-CARLTON, HALF MOON BAY!2 Gift Certificates in allDonated by The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Set on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is the perfect close-to-home getaway. Transport yourself to another world, relax in the coastal surroundings, and watch the sunset from the fire pits on the Ocean Lawn. The winning bidder can plan an escape from the day-to-day with

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this gift certificate for a complimentary one night stay in a Coastal View room. You will also receive a gift certificate for a complimentary lunch for 2 in The Conservatory. One night stay valid Sunday through Friday based upon availability. Excludes holidays and blackout dates. Parking, resort fees and incidental charges are the responsibility of the winning bidder. Expires November 30, 2019.Complimentary lunch does not include alcoholic beverages and is not valid on weekends, holidays or special events. Expires October 31, 2019.

LOT 303 ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF BRIDGE AT THE MENLOCIRCUS CLUB1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Suzanne Legallet and Cynthia Hockey

Suzanne Legallet and Cynthia Hockey will be your hostesses for two tables of party-style bridge at Menlo Circus Club. You and five friends will play bridge in a lovely setting and enjoy a delicious lunch. Prizes and party favors will highlight this special afternoon. Arrange for a mutually agreeable date before September 23, 2019.

LOT 304FABULOUS FILOLI GARDENS AND HOUSE TOUR FOR 12 WITH YOUR OWN PERSONAL GUIDE1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Suzanne Legallet

Be transported to another era with this private tour of Filoli’s Gardens and House for you and 11 friends. The 654-acre estate boasts 16 acres of formal gardens surrounding the early 20th century historic home. It is one of the finest remaining country estates of the period. Knowledgeable docent Suzanne Legallet will draw upon her 40+ years of docent experience at Filoli as she guides you through this special tour. Available Tuesday through Sunday on a mutually agreeable date, to be used before September 23, 2019. Please schedule at least 3 months in

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advance. Suzanne will host you for lunch in the Quail’s Nest Café.

LOT 305MELT STRESS AWAY AT SEA RANCH1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by DPR Construction

Escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and unwind on the beautiful and rugged Mendocino/Sonoma Coast. You will enjoy a 4-day, 3-night stay in a remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath house at Sea Ranch, located along a spectacular 10-mile stretch of the Pacific Ocean. Delight in the ocean view and beautiful sunsets from a private, outdoor hot tub. Relax in the serenityof the redwood groves, grassy bluffs and lovely meadows.Enjoy golf, fishing, kayaking, tennis, swimming, hiking and picnicking. Dates must be mutually agreeable and used by September 23, 2019.

LOT 306RESCUE AND RETURN - MARINE MAMMAL CENTERTOUR FOR 4 1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by The Marine Mammal Center

The core work of the Marine Mammal Center is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals. Every year the Center helps 600 distressed marine mammals, rescuing and rehabilitating them at their state-of-the-art hospital facilities in the Marin Headlands. The winning bidder and three friends will enjoy a docent-led behind the scenes tour where you will hear stories of patients treated at the Center, learn the tried and true recipes used to nurse the patients back to health and receive the inside scoop on the innovative technologies used in their work.

LOT 307DINE AT MADERA, SIGNATURE RESTAURANT OF THE ROSEWOOD SANDHILL1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Madera

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Enjoy Madera’s celebration of the culinary traditions of the Bay Area. Executive Chef Reylon Agustin draws inspiration from the region’s bountiful fresh produce and artisanal products to create a delicious and memorable dining experience. The winning bidder and a friend will experience Madera’s magic first hand enjoying a 3-course dinner for two accompanied by wine pairings. Expires September 22, 2019.

LOT 308DAOU VINEYARDS – WINE AND CULINARY EXPERIENCE FOR FOUR1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by DAOU Vineyards

DAOU Vineyards is the realization of the childhood dream of brothers Georges and Daniel Daou. Daou Mountain is the home of the DAOU vineyards in the heart of the Adelaida District of Paso Robles. You and three friends will enjoy a perfect pairing of wine, cuisine and limitless views on the crown of DAOU Mountain. Reservation required with at least 48 hours notice. Expires December 2019.

LOT 309 PARTY PANACHE WITH FLOWER POWER2 Gift Certificates in allDonated by Suzanne Legallet and Michael Hensley Party Rentals

Give your next party a touch of flair with the help of flowers artfully arranged by expert floral designer, Suzanne Legallet, who will tailor them to your theme and colors. If you know Suzanne or have seen her gardens, you know your arrangements will be stunning. Included in this item is a $500 gift certificate from Michael Hensley Party Rentals to use on a choice of linens, tableware, glasses, chairs and tables (delivery not included). Arrange for use on a mutually agreeable date before September 23, 2019.

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LOT 310PRIVATE WINE CLASS FOR 201 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Total Wine & More

Treat your friends, family, and fellow wine lovers to a private wine tasting for up to 20 people in the classroom of our store. Total Wine & More will host an event that is certain to impress you and your guests. Taste a variety of our premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures from the wine region of your choosing. Your guests will enjoy a tour of the land and learn about the famed appellations and grape varietals that make each region so unforgettable. One of their wine experts will be on hand to present and discuss each delicious wine during your two hour tasting, which can be arranged as a seated class-style event or more casual walk-around event. Total Wine & More will provide all necessary stemware and educational handouts for tasting notes. Choose from one of the following popular themes:California Dreaming: Three outstanding white wines and five sumptuous red wines will delight your palate in this tasting. From Pinot Noir and Chardonnay produced in the cooler climates of Carneros and the Russian River Valley, to the famous Cabernet Sauvignon appellations of Stag’s Leap and Spring Mountain, one of these outstanding selections is certain to become a favoriteAn Inspiring Taste of Italy: Stimulate your senses with the mesmerizing bouquets of sparkling, white, and red wines from Italy. Refresh your taste buds with Prosecco and crisp whites from the north and then dazzle them with bold and captivating reds from the south. Two Italian wines you will never forget, Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino, complete your inspiring tasting. Tour De France: Travel through the most famous appellations from France. Taste Grand Cru Champagne before sampling two stunning and food-friendly wines from the Loire Valley and Provence. Five elegant reds such as prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Margaux will follow the white wine selections and show you why this is a wine tour of France like no other. Classes cannot be held on holiday weekends or the last six weeks of the year. Three weeks notice required from request date. This certificate may be redeemed at any of our stores with a classroom.

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LOT 311DINE AT CETRELLA LOS ALTOS1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Cetrella

Enjoy the flavorful Mediterranean-rim and California coastal dishes at Cetrella Los Altos. Cetrella sources regional farms and artisanal purveyors to create a memorable dining experience. The Bar menu features Spanish-influenced small plates and wood-oven pizzas. The extensive wine list offers an international wine library to pair with your meal. Value $250. Valid through December 31, 2019.

LOT 312PRIVATE TOUR OF STANFORD LINEAR ACCELERATOR CENTER 1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Britt von Thaden

4 people will enjoy a private, docent-led tour with unique access to this world-renowned facility that helps researchers discover new materials for electronics, new ways to produce clean energy and methods to help clean up the environment, new drugs for healing. Tour date to be coordinated between winning bidder and docent. Tour attendees must be at least 18 years old Expires September 23, 2019.What exactly is SLAC?!? SLAC by the numbers:• 1962 - Stanford Linear Accelerator Center founded with

200 employees• 2018 - 1500 employees from 55 countries• 2,700 - scientists from around the world who utilize SLAC’s

cutting-edge facilities• 699 - tons of equipment on a 426-acre campus• 4 - Nobel prizes awarded to 6 laureates for their research

done at SLAC• 325 - universities who use SLAC resources• 3,073.72 meters long - the longest modern building on earth!• 669,600,000 mph – 99.9999999 % of the speed of light that

the electrons zip down the linac• 33 billion - what you would need in AA batteries to generate

the amount of energy an electron gains when accelerated

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down the length of the SLAC linac - a distance of more than two round trips to the moon!

• 14 million years - the age of a fossil found during excavation for the tunnel here in Menlo Park. It resembled a hippo!

• A millionth of a billionth of a second - The speed of the X-ray laser zapping samples with pulses of brilliant light

• 3.6-million-degrees - matter that is created to mimic extreme pressure, equivalent to 5,200 large African elephants stacked on 1 square inch of ground

• 10,000X brighter and 8,000X faster - the new laser beam will increase from 120 pulses per second to 1 million!

• 2 degrees Kelvin (-456 degrees F) - colder than outer space!• SLAC’s farthest look back in time is through sensors near the

South Pole searching for patterns left by cosmic inflation in the first trillionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a second after the Big Bang

• SLAC’s highest experiment looks for gamma rays while orbiting 350 miles overhead

• SLAC’s deepest experiment will hunt for dark matter in a former gold mine, 4,850 feet below ground in South Dakota

Last but certainly not least.....SLAC was the very 1st website in North America, created in 1991 to help physicists share their research results.

WINNING WINES

LOT 501 DYNAMITE REDS FROM NAPA VALLEY’S OAKVILLE AVATurnbull 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (6) Emilio’s Terrace 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (1) Emilio’s Terrace 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (3) 10 bottles in allDonated by Vintage Affaire

Turnbull’s Reserve Cabernet is juicy, savory, polished and pretty, with plums, chocolate, cedar, berries and briary spice. Emilio’s Terrace Cabernets are dense, chewy and very inviting with notes of blackberry, cedar and cassis.

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LOT 502 SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS -- AN ECLECTIC COLLECTIONRidge 2015 Chardonnay (4) Mindego Ridge 2014 Chardonnay (3) Ridge 1996 Merlot (2) Cronin 1995 Zinfandel Walsh Cuvee (1) Cronin 1988 Cabernet/Merlot (1) David Bruce 1984 Pinot Noir Estate (1) 12 bottles in allDonated by Vintage Affaire

Ridge Chardonnay is minerally, intense, buttery, spicy, fresh and juicy, with lovely notes of baked apple and pear. Mindego Ridge Chardonnay offers apple, pear, peach, wet rock and toasted almonds, etched with oak. Ridge Merlot has notes of ripe black fruit, chocolate, espresso, licorice and spice in a seamless package. David Bruce’s Pinot, at a peak, but aging gracefully, shows attractive perfume and light, flavorful fruit. Duane Cronin’s wines are rich, aromatic, with fine fruit, flavor and length.

LOT 503 DRY CREEK VALLEY WINES TO DELIGHT THE SENSESSbragia 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Andolson Vineyard (4) Sbragia 2014 Zinfandel La Promessa (4) Sbragia 2016 Chardonnay Home Ranch (4) Ridge 2014 Syrah/Grenache/Mataro Lytton Estate (4) 16 bottles in allDonated by Vintage Affaire

Sbragia’s Zin, blended with 5% Petite Sirah, reveals dried fruit, spice and cherry compote aromas and flavors. The Ridge Syrah, blended with Grenache and Mataro, features plum, black cherry, blueberry, black olive and spiced dark chocolate. Sbragia Cabernet is sweet, earthy, with red and black currant fruit, a background of oak and is firm and structured. Sbragia Chardonnay is bold, rich, spicy and full, with a juicy core of melon, fig, green apple, citrus, pineapple and light spicy oak.

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LOT 504 AWESOME ANDERSON VALLEY PINOTSWilliams Selyem 2011 Pinot Noir Burt Williams Morning Dew Ranch (1) Kutch 2011 Pinot Noir Savoy (6) Londer 2009 Pinot Noir Ferrington (1) Drew 2012 Pinot Noir Balo (1) Drew 2012 Pinot Noir Fog Eater (1) Goldeneye 2005 Pinot Noir Confluence (1) Goldeneye 1997 Pinot Noir (1) 12 bottles in allDonated by an Anonymous Donor, David Wollenberg andVintage Affaire

Williams Selyem’s Pinot is suave, juicy, silky, elegant and delicious, with a complex fruit profile, refined tannins and generous oak. Kutch Pinot is balanced, restrained, gorgeous, layered, deeply rich and fruity with an exotic character. Londer’s Pinot is very Burgundian, offering earth, prodigious dark fruit, mocha, spice and a rich core. Drew Pinots are sleek and lovely, offering red and black fruit, mint, flowers and spice, aromatic, with good depth and length. Goldeneye, part of the Duckhorn family, is known for smooth, mouthfilling, lush, velvety wines, with notes of rich black fruit, spice and oak.

LOT 505 MENDOCINO MISCELLANYRed Car 2013 Chardonnay (1) Rosati 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (7) Behrens & Hitchcock 1998 Merlot (3) Williams Selyem 2007 Pinot Noir Weir Vineyard (1) 12 bottles in allDonated by an Anonymous Donor, David Wollenberg andVintage Affaire

Red Car, a small producer, makes brilliant wines from cold climate grapes, high in acid, low in oak, with citrus, spice, wet stone and a fine minerality. Williams Selyem’s Pinots, renowned for their consistently excellent and exceptional high quality, are packed with bright, rich fruit. Behrens & Hitchcock’s Merlots are rich,

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sweet, with floral and spice-edged blue and black fruit. Rosati Cabernet is balanced and elegant, with good fruit intensity, showing black and red fruit, toasted oak, dried herbs and coffee.

LOT 506 SANTA RITA HILLS -- VINOUS TREASURESLandmark 2014 Chardonnay Hilliard Bruce Vineyard (1)Landmark 2014 Pinot Noir La Encantada (6)SeaSmoke 2008 Pinot Noir Southing (2)SeaSmoke 2009 Pinot Noir Southing (1)SeaSmoke 2010 Pinot Noir Ten (1)SeaSmoke 2011 Pinot Noir Ten (1)12 bottles in allDonated by Vintage Affaire

Growing conditions in the Santa Rita Hills are nearly perfect for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Sea Smoke’s Pinot Noirs, a hit since their inception in 1999, have become one of California’s greatest cult Pinots.   The Southings are a delectable mix of red and black fruits commingled with underlying floral notes and a hint of toasty oak on the finish.  The core of the succulent fruit is etched with spice, fine tannins, minerality and a well-integrated acidity.  Sea Smoke Tens show a nose of baked red cherry and red plum dusted with nutmeg, clove and a slate minerality, followed by dried herbs, an earthy mintiness with an underlying base of raspberries, delicious and deeply layered.Landmark Pinots, from a vineyard planted by Richard Sanford in 2001, showcase a fresh, cool-climate character, with a complexity of sweet and savory notes of bright red cherry and currant, spice, tobacco and coffee. Landmark Chardonnays are bright and aromatic, with a complex medley of citrus, apple, toast, oak and mineral notes, with vibrant acidity for a refreshing libation. All of these wines from the Santa Rita Hills are aromatic, rich, balanced, complex, long and very age-worthy.

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Lot 507 PARAGON PINOTS FROM KISTLER Kistler 2007 Pinot Noir Kistler Vineyard Sonoma (1) Kistler 2007 Pinot Noir Cuvee Natalie Silver Belt Sonoma (1) Kistler 2007 Pinot Noir Cuvee Elizabeth Sonoma (1) Kistler 2007 Pinot Noir Cuvee Catherine Sonoma (1) 4 bottles in allDonated by David Wollenberg and Vintage Affaire

Kistler is a name synonymous with brilliantly crafted Pinots, renowned for their consistently excellent and exceptional high quality, cool climate wines. Offering true Burgundian character, the Pinots are highly sought after for their lovely hedonistic style, complex fruit profile, refined tannins and generous oak. It has been said that if there was a Mt. Rushmore of California wine, Steve Kistler would be in discussion for inclusion.

LOT 508 WINSOME WHITES -- FOOD FRIENDLY PALATE PLEASERS Imagery 2013 White Burgundy Carneros (1) Kelleher 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Block 21 Napa (5) Liquid Sky 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma (5) Red Car 2013 Roussanne Vivio Vineyard Bennett Valley (1) 12 bottles in allDonated by an Anonymous Donor and Vintage Affaire

This is a lovely collection of crisp, dry, bright and lively white wines to drink alone or pair with everything from shellfish to hot Mexican and Asian cuisine. Imagery is a lovely White Burgundy showing bright, honey and spice tinged tropical fruit and integrated oak that is rich and creamy. Kelleher, longtime grape growers, are noted for their delicious Sauvignon Blancs that are rich, dry and creamy, with citrus and smoke. Liquid Sky Sauvignon Blancs are fresh and bright, with mixed citrus and mineral, fresh lemon curd, candied pineapple and guava. Red Car’s Roussanne is a delightful white with a very appealing tropical tone.

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LOT 509 DANGEROUSLY DELICIOUS ZINSChateau Potelle 2015 Zinfandel VGS Moon Mountain (6) (4) Ridge 2015 Zinfandel Geyserville (6) Rombauer 2014 Zinfandel California (2) Sbragia Family 2014 Zinfandel La Promessa Dry Creek Valley (4) 18 bottles in allDonated by Vintage Affaire

Chateau Potelle’s 2015 is the 25th anniversary of their VGS Zin, a rich, intense, classy wine with complex cherry/berry flavors. Ridge Vineyards is renowned for making lovely, delicious, immensely fruity and flavorful Zins that drink beautifully on release and are very age-worthy. Rombauer Zins offer deep, dark fruits, bright cherry and vanilla in a rich, lush texture. Sbragia’s Zin, blended with 5% Petite Sirah, reveals dried fruit, spice and cherry compote aromas and flavors.

LOT 510 RACY, ROBUST REDS FROM CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTONColumbia Crest 2002 Syrah Reserve Columbia Valley (1) Delectus 2008 Syrah Mt. George Vineyard Napa (1) Failla 2015 Syrah Hudson Vineyard Napa (2) Liquid Sky 2012 Syrah Sonoma (2) Darioush 1998 Shiraz Napa Valley (3) Lewis Cellars 1998 Syrah Napa Valley (1 magnum) Lewis Cellars 1998 Syrah Napa Valley (1) Ridge 2014 Syrah/Grenache/Mataro Lytton Estate Dry Creek (2) 12 bottles and 1 magnum in allDonated by John Orcutt and Martha Edwards, Linda and Tony Meier and Vintage Affaire

Columbia Crest Syrah is big, bold and structured with intense red fruit. Delectus Syrah is full-bodied, earthy and spicy with dark fruit flavors and toasted oak. Failla is renowned for producing elegant, cool-climate, finesse-styled wines influenced by European rather than New World models. Lewis Cellars wines are pedal to the metal, open-throttle styled wines, with a seductive interplay of flavors, plump grapes, jazzy oak, smoke, vanilla and mocha. Liquid Sky Syrah, made from the small grapes of

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CONDITIONS OF SALEThe items listed in this catalog may be amended by addendum and/or announcement and will be offered for sale by Vista Center Foundation (Vintage Affaire) on the following terms and conditions.

All items are sold “as is.” Vintage Affaire does not make any express or implied warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the wine. In no event shall Vintage Affaire be responsible for the correctness of the items offered for sale nor shall Vintage Affaire be deemed to have made any representation or warranty of merchantability, description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition concerning the same. No statement in the catalog or made at the sale or in the bill of sale or in the invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed to be such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability. Vista Center shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the sale of any property.

The auctioneer and Vintage Affaire reserve the right to withdraw any lot at any time before the actual sale or to combine lots.Unless otherwise announced at the time of the sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalog and addendum.

Estimated sale price/federal income tax information: if an estimated value is provided for a silent or live auction lot, this value is intended as an estimate for valuation purposes only and does not constitute a representation or assurance of the fair market value of such lot. Amounts paid in excess of the fair market value may be deductible for federal income tax purposes. Bidders should consult their tax advisors. For live auction lots, there may be a confidential reserve price below which the auctioneer will not accept a bid, and will retain the lot on behalf of Vintage Affaire.

The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the Buyer. The Auctioneer has the right to reject any bid and to advance the bid at his/her absolute discretion and, in the event of any dispute between bidders, to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute. Should there be any dispute after the sale, the record of final sale shall be conclusive.

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confirmation of purchase, supply his or her name and address and pay the full purchase price. If the Buyer fails to comply with any such requirement, the lot may, at the auctioneer’s discretion, be put up and sold again.

The Buyer must remove all auction items from the premises onSeptember 23, 2018. All sales are final and items may not be returned, exchanged and/or transferred. If the foregoing Conditions of Sale or any other applicable conditions herein are not complied with, Vintage Affaire may exercise all available remedies available at law or in equity, including the right to hold the Buyer liable for the bid price. In addition to other remedies available to Vintage Affaire whether in law or equity, Vintage Affaire at its option may:

Cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the Buyer, ORResell the property for the account of Buyer and the Buyer’s risk, either publicly or privately, and in such event the Buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency plus all costs of resale and incidental damages.

• Payment may be made with cash, MasterCard, VISA or personal check. All checks should be made payable to Vintage Affaire. The Buyer must pay California State and local sales taxes on the purchase price up to the catalog value of the item, unless exempted by law.

• Payment must be made and the Buyer must have an auction receipt before taking possession of the purchase.

Dates for services, trips, vacation homes and any other items that must be used on a particular date or dates are to be arranged by mutual agreement between the donor and the Buyer. If the Buyer has difficulty scheduling such items, please call Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired at 650.858.0202, extension 124. Unless otherwise specified, all auction items MUST be used prior to September 23, 2019.

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mountain-grown fruit, is rich, complex and intensely flavored, hinting of nectarine, earth, black olive, grilled meat, spice and subtle herbs. Ridge Syrah, blended with Grenache and Mataro, features plum, black cherry, blueberry, black olive and spiced dark chocolate. Darioush Shiraz offers dark red, black and blue fruit, laced with black olive, earth, dried fruit and herbs and a toasty oak finish.

LOT 511 LIQUID SKY WINES -- PALATE SATURATING MOUNTAIN-GROWN FRUITLiquid Sky Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Moon Mountain Sonoma (4) Liquid Sky Vineyards 2012 Syrah Moon Mountain Sonoma (8) 12 bottles in allDonated by Vintage Affaire

Liquid Sky Vineyards, located on rocky hillsides 1,000 feet high above the fog line in the Moon Mountain AVA above Sonoma Valley, are perfectly situated to produce fruit that ripens completely allowing the grapes to develop rich, complex, intensely flavored wines. The name represents the foggy skies of Half Moon Bay. The excitement of these exquisite, luscious wines is attributable to founders Dave Labuda and David Cline, vineyard manager Phil Coturri, Sonoma Valley’s leading organic viticulturist and noted Bay Area winemaker Timothy Milos. The Cabernet displays a dark core, with aromas and flavors of rich, black fruit, chocolate, subtle herbal and spice notes, with silky tannins and a long, full finish. The Syrah is big, deep and expressive, richly fruity and flavorful.

LOT 512 OPULENT OREGON PINOTSCristom 2012 Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills (1) Fullerton 2013 Pinot Noir Croft Willamette Valley (1) Soter 2011 Pinot Noir Mineral Springs Ranch Yamhill Carlton (1) 3 bottles in allDonated by Linda and Tony Meier

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Oregon Pinots are loaded with charm, delicious, terroir-driven, balanced, elegant, Burgundian in character and very age-worthy. Cristom Pinot offers spice-tinged berries and cherries, vanilla, candied rose, smoke and incense in the nose and on the palate. Fullerton Pinot has a nose of forest floor, wet stone, red cherry and black truffle with similar flavors and added notes of dill, cola, and red raspberry. Soter is intensely perfumed with red berry liqueur, incense, Asian and smoke. Palate-staining flavors of raspberry, cola, vanilla and licorice are concentrated, with juicy acidity and a resonating florality.

LOT 513 ANTICA NAPA CABS FROM ATLAS PEAK -- A WINE WITH GREAT PEDIGREE FROM A HISTORICAL WINEMAKING FAMILYAntica Napa Valley 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley(1 magnum) Antica Napa Valley 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley(1 magnum) Antica Napa Valley 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley(1 magnum) Antica Napa Valley 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley(1 magnum) Antica Napa Valley 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley(1 magnum) 5 magnums in allDonated by Karin and Paul Wick

Antica Napa Valley is the Antinori Family Estate on Atlas Peak. Antica fulfills the family’s desire to produce beautiful wine in Napa Valley, enjoying the results of 26 generations and 630 years of winemaking in Italy. Piero Antinori fell in love with the place in 1985, bought out his partners in 1993, taking full control in 2008, creating Antica. In 1998 he acquired Townsend Vineyard, planting it to Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are the ultimate expression of Napa Valley. The Cabernets are rich, full, loaded with blueberries, blackberries, red currants, cassis, wet earth, coffee, dried herb, mineral and dark chocolate, laced with silky tannins. According to Antinori, “For a wine to be great, it has to have aging potential,” and this wine is very age-worthy.

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LOT 514 THE COUNCIL AND ANTI-COUNCIL PINOTS WITH PANACHEThe Council 2013 Pinot Noir Rosella’s, Garys’ & PisoniVineyards (3) The Anti-Council 2012 Pinot Noir Rosella’s, Garys’ & Pisoni Vineyards (2) The Anti-Council 2013 Pinot Noir Rosella’s, Garys’ & Pisoni Vineyards (3) 8 bottles in allDonated by Vintage Affaire

The Council, an exceptional Pinot Noir, was created in July of 2005 in the caves of Santa Lucia Highlands’ Pisoni Vineyard. The wine represents the collective efforts of renowned winemakers and winegrowers, Jim and Bob Varner, Gary Pisoni, Gary Franscioni, Jerry Yang, Kyle Ditzler and Paul Brown. The wine is a blend of Pisoni clones from the vineyards of Pisoni, Garys’ and Rosella’s. The Council’s handcrafted wines show ripe, supple, engaging fruit, edged with spice, cedar and oak and are complex, concentrated, balanced and long. The Council decides the final blend and the Anti-Council works its magic with the rest.

LOT 515 A CHARMING MIX OF WINES FROM THE CENTRAL COASTRidge 2015 Chardonnay Estate Santa Cruz Mountains (4) Testarossa 2015 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands (4) Williams Selyem 2007 Pinot Noir Vista Verde Vineyard San Benito County (1) 9 bottles in allDonated by David Wollenberg and Vintage Affaire

Ridge Chardonnays are minerally, intense, buttery, spicy, fresh and juicy with lovely notes of baked apple and pear. Testarossa is noted for its acclaimed single-vineyard Pinots that are complex and generous, with smoky currant, wild berry and blueberry, etched with baking spice. Williams Selyem Pinots are always exceptional, with lovely aromatics and a palate that is immensely fruity and flavorful.

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LOT 516 BEAUTIFUL BORDEAUX BLENDS FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE PONDMas de Daumas Gassac 1986 Languedoc (1) Mas de Daumas Gassac 1988 Languedoc (2) Mas de Daumas Gassac 1989 Languedoc (2) Arietta Quartet 2014 (3) Clos du Marquis 2001 St Julien (1) Couvent des Jacobins 1985 St Emilion (2) Chateau Paveil de Luze 2003 Margaux (1)Justin 2004 Isosceles (1) Mayo 2001 Diane’s Reserve (1) Migration (Duckhorn) 1997 Red Bordeaux Blend (3) Robert Sinskey 1988 Claret RSV (1) 18 bottles in allDonated by Karin and Paul Wick, Serl Zimmerman and Steven Lipson and Vintage Affaire Cellars

Mas de Daumas Gassac wines, Vin de Pays de l’Herault, com-posed of Bordeaux varietals, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, show complex aromas of fruit and garrigue, intense berries, cassis, wild herbs, mineral, chocolate and earth. Arietta’s 2014 Quartet, a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 4% Merlot, is the most approachable upon release of Arietta wines. It is bright, powerful and dense yet juicy, with cherries, black currants, spice and a hint of oak. Justin’s Isosceles features hi-toned fruit with great depth and complexity, accented with black cherry, wild berry and spice ending in a lengthy finish. Clos du Marquis, Leoville las Cases, second label, tastes like a clas-sified growth, is packed with cassis, vanilla, cherries, lead pencil and earth. Mayo’s Diane’s Reserve, 60% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, has notes of black tea, co-coa, violet and red fruit. Couvent des Jacobins reveals black and blue fruit, cassis and graphite. Migration, part of the Duckhorn family, is richly fruity, and flavorful with a lingering finish. Robert Sinskey has appealing notes of red, blue and black fruit, laced with spice and oak. Chateau Paveil de Luze is deep, powerful, concentrated and compelling, with aromas and flavors of smoke, licorice, dried flowers, game and tar, with a lengthy finish.

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LOT 517 NAPA VALLEY’S STUNNING SPRING MOUNTAIN REDSVineyard 7 & 8 2014 Correlation (4) Spring Mountain 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (6) Behrens & Hitchcock 2000 Petite Sirah Reserve (3) Behrens & Hitchcock 1999 Petite Sirah (1) 14 bottles in allDonated by Vintage Affaire

Spring Mountain Cabernet shows black plum, licorice, herbs, mint, cola, chocolate, oak and kirsch. Behrens & Hitchcock Petite Sirah is dark colored, with black fruit and game, showing great intensity, concentration and depth. Vineyard 7 & 8, 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot, has loads of blue and black fruit, licorice and baking spice, in a dense, full-bodied, luscious and elegant package.

LOT 518 SENSATIONAL PINOTS FROM SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDSThe Council 2012 Pinot Noir Rosella’s, Garys’ & PisoniVineyards (1) The Council 2013 Pinot Noir Rosella’s, Garys’ & PisoniVineyards (3) The Anti-Council 2012 Pinot Noir Rosella’s, Garys’ & Pisoni Vineyards (2) The Anti-Council 2013 Pinot Noir Rosella’s, Garys’ & Pisoni Vineyards (3) Bernardus 2008 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands (1) Bernardus 2013 Pinot Noir Rose Santa Lucia Highlands (1) Roar 2011 Pinot Noir Garys’ Santa Lucia Highlands (1) Roar 2011 Pinot Noir Rosella’s Santa Lucia Highlands (1) Roar 2011 Pinot Noir Sierra Mar Santa Lucia Highlands (1) Testarossa 2015 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands (4) 18 bottles in allDonated by an Anonymous donor, The Council andVintage Affaire

Bernardus wines are vibrant, fresh and aromatic, brightly fruity and flavorful. Roar Pinots are sexy, impressive, rich, textured and juicy with bing cherry, flowers, herbs, plum and berries.

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Testarossa is noted for its acclaimed Pinots that are complex and generous, with smoky currant, wild berry and blueberry, etched with baking spice. The Council, an exceptional Pinot Noir, was created in July of 2005 in the caves of Santa Lucia Highlands’ Pisoni Vineyard. The wine represents the collective efforts of renowned winemakers and winegrowers, Jim and Bob Varner, Gary Pisoni, Gary Franscioni, Jerry Yang, Kyle Ditzler and Paul Brown. The wine is a blend of Pisoni clones from the vineyards of Pisoni, Garys’ and Rosella’s. The Council’s handcrafted wines show ripe, supple, engaging fruit, edged with spice, cedar and oak and are complex, concentrated, balanced and long. The Council decides the final blend and the Anti-Council works its magic with the rest.

LOT 519 RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY’S PANOPLY OF PINOTSAmici 2014 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (2) Benovia 2011 Pinot Noir Bella Una Russian River Valley (1) Benovia 2011 Pinot Noir Cohn Russian River Valley (1) Chasseur 2011 Pinot Noir Freestone Russian River Valley (2) Chasseur 2011 Pinot Noir Umino Russian River Valley (1) Chasseur 2011 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (1) Littorai 2011 Pinot Noir Mays Canyon Russian River Valley (1) Merry Edwards 2011 Pinot Noir Olivet Lane Russian River Valley (1) Merry Edwards 2011 Pinot Noir Coopersmith Russian RiverValley (1) J. Rochioli 2011 Pinot Noir Estate Grown Russian River Valley (1) TR Elliott 2013 Pinot Noir Queste Russian River Valley (1) Williams Selyem 2011 Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Russian River Valley (1) MacPhail 2011 Pinot Noir The Flyer Russian River Valley (1) MacPhail 2011 Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley (2) MacPhail 2011 Pinot Noir Rita’s Crown Russian River Valley (1) Martinelli 2011 Pinot Noir Lolita Sonoma Russian River Valley (1) Martinelli 2011 Pinot Noir Moonshine Sonoma Russian RiverValley (1) Martinelli 2011 Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch Water Trough Russian River Valley (1) Martinelli 2011 Pinot Noir Grace Nicole Zio Tony Ranch Russian River Valley (1)

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22 bottles in all Donated by David Wollenberg, Linda and Tony Meier, Serl Zimmerman and Steven Lipson and Vintage Affaire

Amici Pinot Noir showcases classic Russian River Valley characteristics of heady aromas, vibrant cherry, raspberry, kola nut, clove, earth, vanilla and delicate tannins. Benovia makes superbly balanced, artisan wines sourced from cool climate vineyards that are complex, with dark fruit, mint, spice and mineral. Chasseur is dedicated to small lot, handcrafted wines in the old French tradition. Littorai is owned by Ted Lemon, the first American ever selected as winemaker and vineyard manager of the Burgundian estate of Domaine Roulot. Merry Edwards, called the Queen of Pinot, makes her critically acclaimed wines in the Russian River Valley that are prized for their pure fruit character, elegance and charm. Rochioli’s Pinot is sophisticated and light on its feet, redolent of plums, black cherries, raspberries, cranberry, orange zest and tea that are echoed on the palate. MacPhail wines are traditional with Old World winemaking techniques and minimal intervention. The wines are bright, structured, deep and concentrated, with very forward red fruit. Martinelli has grown grapes in Sonoma County since the 1880s making wines from their family owned and operated estate that are noted for being rich, racy, exotic and flamboyant with intense black fruit. TR Elliott is sleek, stylish, balanced, fresh, structured, rich and deep, with black cherries, tea leaves, caramel and spice. Williams Selyem is renowned for their consistently excellent and exceptional high quality, cool climate wines that are suave, juicy, silky, elegant and delicious.

LOT 520 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA’S CHARMING COOL-CLIMATE CHARDONNAYSAmici 2015 Chardonnay Sonoma (1) Dehlinger 2013 Chardonnay Unfiltered Russian River Valley (1) Dutton Goldfield 2014 Chardonnay Dutton Rued Russian River Valley (1) Dutton Goldfield 2013 Chardonnay Dutton Walker Hill Russian River Valley (1) Freeman 2012 Chardonnay Ryo-Fu Russian River Valley (1)

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Freeman 2013 Chardonnay Ryo-Fu Russian River Valley (1) Kosta Browne 2012 Chardonnay One Sixteen Russian RiverValley (1) Ramey 2011 Chardonnay Platt Vineyard Sonoma (1) Red Car 2013 Chardonnay Hagan Vineyard Sonoma Coast (2) Red Car 2013 Chardonnay Ritchie Sonoma Coast (1) Red Car 2013 Chardonnay Zephyr Farms Sonoma Coast (1) Red Car 2013 Chardonnay Estate Fort Ross Seaview Sonoma County (1) J. Rochioli 2011 Chardonnay Rachael’s Vineyard Russian River Valley (2) J. Rochioli 2011 Chardonnay River Block Russian River Valley (2) J. Rochioli 2013 Chardonnay Estate Reserve Russian RiverValley (2) Sojourn 2013 Chardonnay Campbell Ranch Vineyard Sonoma Coast (1) Sojourn 2013 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast (1) Sojourn 2013 Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard SonomaCoast (1) Williams Selyem 2013 Chardonnay Allen Vineyard Russian River Valley (1) Williams Selyem 2013 Chardonnay Drake Estate Vineyard Russian River Valley (1) 24 bottles in allDonated by an Anonymous Donor and Vintage Affaire Cellars

Amici Chardonnays are decadent, fresh and flavorful, with dried and fresh fruit, toffee, light toast, salty caramel, apple, vanilla, lemon/lime, peach and pineapple. Dehlinger’s Chardonnays are highly sought after and delicious. Dutton Goldfield wines are firmly structured with lovely extracted fruit, a creamy mouthfeel, fresh and lively. Freeman is richly structured, with fine acidity and laced with honey-tinged orchard and passion fruits. The elegant Kosta Browne Chardonnay is richly textured, full-bodied, with vibrant acidity and lovely notes of stone fruit, mineral and toast. Ramey Chardonnay shows great depth of flavor, aromatic complexity and a fine balance between richness and delicacy. Red Car, a small producer, makes lovely wines from cold climate grapes. Rochioli offers clean, fresh fruit intensity, a lovely vibrancy of citrus and orchard fruit, with an underlying minerality, etched with honey-toned tropical fruit and a zesty acidity. Sojourn

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Chardonnay is concentrated, with great acidity and length, rich aromas, layers of texture, loaded with citrus, pear, lemongrass and crème brûlée. Williams Selyem Chardonnays are precise, elegant, deep, rich and palate-coating, with highly expressive tropical fruit, lemon/lime, mineral, melon, apple and spice.

LOT 521 SENSATIONAL STAGLIANO -- SANGIOVESE FROM STAGLINStaglin Family Vineyard 2011 Sangiovese Stagliano Napa Valley(1 magnum) Staglin Family Vineyard 2012 Sangiovese Stagliano Napa Valley(1 magnum) Staglin Family Vineyard 2013 Sangiovese Stagliano Napa Valley(1 magnum) Staglin Family Vineyard 2014 Sangiovese Stagliano Napa Valley(1 magnum) Staglin Family Vineyard 2015 Sangiovese Stagliano Napa Valley(1 magnum) 5 magnums in allDonated by Karin and Paul Wick

Stagliano, Staglin’s Sangiovese, features dark cherry, plum, mint, violets and leather in an intensely fruity and flavorful style, with an intriguing minerality and a lovely vibrancy. Staglin, established in 1985 in Rutherford, believes in making wines and donating part of the profits to a cause. The family-owned winery has an uncompromising commitment to quality.

LOT 522 NEW CENTURY CALIFORNIA CABS AND REDSBehrens & Hitchcock 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon King ofGypsies Napa Valley (2) Behrens & Hitchcock 1998 Merlot Fortuna Vineyard NapaValley (2) Darioush 2000 Shiraz Napa Valley (1) Emilio’s Terrace 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville (3) Fisher Vineyards 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Wedding Vineyard (1) Andrew Geoffrey 2005 Cabernet Franc Diamond Mountain (1) Liquid Sky 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Moon Mountain (3)

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Robert Mondavi 2004 Merlot California Private Selection (1) Seavey 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) DR Stephens 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) Vineyard 29 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valley (1) Von Strasser 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Rainin Vineyard Diamond Mountain (1) 18 bottles in allDonated by John Orcutt and Martha Edwards, Serl Zimmerman and Steven Lipson and Vintage Affaire

The Behrens & Hitchcock Cabernet is dense and aromatic, with notes of black currant, licorice, tobacco and loamy soil. The Behrens & Hitchcock Merlot is rich and sweet, floral-edged blue and black fruit. Darioush Shiraz is intriguing with notes of black olive and an array of dark fruit, full-bodied, complex, sexy and lush. Emilio’s Terrace Cabernets are dense, chewy and very appealing with notes of blackberry, cedar and cassis. Fisher Vineyards Cabernet shows aromas and flavors of earth, crème de cassis, cherry and spice, rich, opulent and long. Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Franc is complex, engaging, polished and stylish, with herb-tinged dark fruit and mint. Liquid Sky, located in the Moon Mountain AVA on a ridge high above the Sonoma Valley, makes Cabernets, noted for depth, character and elegance from their intensely flavored grapes. Robert Mondavi Merlot is rich and complex with an array of concentrated red and black berries, dusty earth, fresh herbs and mocha-tinged toasty oak. Seavey Cabernet is full-bodied, voluptuous, powerful, yet velvety with intense aromatics and a palate of rich fruit, smoke, chocolate and herbs. DR Stephens Cabernet is opulent, exotic, layered and long, packed with dark fruit, wildflowers, chocolate, oak, licorice and incense. Vineyard 29 is stunning, thanks to Philippe Melka, dramatically oaked, massive and aromatic, laced with blackberry, cherry, mocha, lavender, thyme, cedar and spice. Von Strasser Cabernet from Diamond Mountain, sought after for years, is rich, soft, round, balanced, with well-integrated tannins, redolent of cherry, plum, chocolate, blackberry, cedar and leather.

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November 17 – December 23Tuesday – Sunday plus Friday & Saturday evenings

GARDEN LIGHTS

ARTISAN MARKETS

HOLIDAY TEAS

SANTA SATURDAYS

SOLSTICE EVENT

For more information visitwww.filoli.org/holidays

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INVEST IN VISION

Innovation today is embodied in the high tech industry, in particular accessible technology which is dramatically changing the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Vista Center, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is at the forefront of vision loss rehabilitation agencies in bringing technology to those individuals.

This evening you have an opportunity to help open up new worlds for the visually impaired that were only available to the sighted community before accessible technology. The future of access technology is exciting and limitless, with the development of products such as driverless cars and interactive voice control of television, smart phones, appliances, computers and other consumer devices.

Please help us to continue this very importantprogram through our

Fund a Needto benefit Vista Center’s Technology Program

The program at our three locations includes:• Access Technology Lab Days• Tech Users Groups• Access Technology Training• Technology for Youth• APPle Pie

The annual cost is $280,000

Please raise your paddles and join us in changing lives!

Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired2500 El Camino Real, Suite 100

Palo Alto, California 94306www.vistacenter.org

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LOT 523CHATEAU PONTET-CANET – A LIP-SMACKING BEAUTY, STAR OF THE 2005 VINTAGE1.5 L 2005 Chateau Pontet-Canet Pauillac (1)1 bottle in allDonated by Dr. Darius Moshfeghi

The 2005 Pontet-Canet, concentrated, powerful and structured, is brimming with enticing, gorgeous fruit, black currants, blackberries, briary and cassis fruit, earth, graphite, minerals, chocolate, cedar, spice and saddle leather, offset by ripe tannins, extract and length.  This is a beautiful, deep, rich, complex, exotic wine with a marvelous freshness and, with air, is delicious now.  It needs more time to hit maturity, but it’s an incredible wine that will reward patience. This Pauillac estate has been on a roll for several years and the 2005 shows why.

LOT 524                                                                           SANTA RITA HILLS -- VINOUS TREASURESSea Smoke 2008 Southing Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills (1)Sea Smoke 2009 Southing Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills (1)Sea Smoke 2010 Ten Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills (1) Sea Smoke 2011 Ten Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills (1)Landmark 2014 Chardonnay Hilliard Bruce Vineyard Santa Rita Hills (2) Landmark 2014 Pinot Noir La Encantada Sta. Rita Hills (6)12 bottles in all Donated by Glenn Procter and Vintage Affaire

Growing conditions in the Santa Rita Hills are nearly perfect for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Sea Smoke’s Pinot Noirs, a hit since their inception in 1999, have become one of California’s greatest cult Pinots.   The Southings are a delectable mix of red and black fruits commingled with underlying floral notes and a hint of toasty oak on the finish. The core of the succulent fruit is etched with spice, fine tannins, minerality and a well-integrated acidity.  Sea Smoke Tens show a nose of baked red cherry and red plum dusted with nutmeg, clove and a slate minerality, followed by dried herbs, an earthy mintiness with an underlying base of raspberries, delicious and deeply layered. Landmark Pinots, from

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a vineyard planted by Richard Sanford in 2001, showcase a fresh, cool-climate character, with a complexity of sweet and savory notes of bright red cherry and currant, spice, tobacco and coffee. Landmark Chardonnays are bright and fragrant, with a complex medley of citrus, apple, toast, oak and mineral notes, with vibrant acidity for a refreshing libation. All of these wines from the Santa Rita Hills are aromatic, rich, balanced, complex, long and very age-worthy.

LOT 525                                                                            ROUNDUP OF KILLER HIGH-SCORING RIDGE WINESRidge Vineyards 2008 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains (1) Ridge Vineyards 2009 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains (1) Ridge Vineyards 2010 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains (1) Ridge Vineyards 2011 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains (1) Ridge Vineyards 2012 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains (1) Ridge Vineyards 2013 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains (1) Ridge Vineyards 2014 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains (1) Ridge Vineyards 2015 Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains (1)8 bottles in allDonated by Polly and Eric Fox

Ridge Monte Bello, the Chateau Latour of California and one of the state’s top Grand Crus, is renowned for its personality, pedigree and exceptional ageability.  The 2008 Monte Bello is striking and muscular, with layers of dark fruit, tobacco, mint and crushed rocks that develop in the glass, adding tons of complexity and finesse, an extraordinary balance of fruit, acids and tannins.  The 2009 Monte Bello is magnificent, with layers of dark red fruit, flowers, spice and graphite, huge and intense with a sexy, silky core of fruit, for an impeccable wine.  The 2010 Monte Bello is full-bodied and round, loaded with black currants, walnuts, black olive, sweet flowers and licorice, with an undertone of stone.  Red and black currants permeate the 2011 Monte Bello, with notes of spicy oak, flowers, herbs, cedar and a core of dark plum and cherries, in a silky, soft, open package.  The 2012 Monte Bello is harmonious, seamless and voluptuous from nose to finish, offering a lovely red profile, with raspberry jam, pomegranate, white flowers, mint, spice and silky tannins for a balanced, stunning, racy wine.  The 2013 Monte Bello is awesome, voluptuous, layered, concentrated and deep, packed with creme

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de cassis, vanilla and flowers.  The wine is elegant, balanced and seamless with firm tannins, acids and spicy oak framed by a tight core of fruit.  The 2014 Monte Bello is powerful, deep, focused, complex and precise, etched with intense blackberry, black currant, exotic barrel spice, toasted oak, licorice, forest, dark chocolate, walnut, plum, cherry and mint, ending in a mineral-driven finish.  The 2015 Monte Bello is phenomenal, explosive and powerful in the glass, with fabulous textural richness, redolent with red and purplish berry fruit, rose petal and spice, with added layers of complexity that carry through to the long, lingering finish. 

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LOT 701CRAZY GOOD CABERNETS FROM WINE COUNTRYAlpha Omega 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) Bell 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1)Amici 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve (2) Duckhorn 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1 magnum) Freemark Abbey 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (2) Hall 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon The North End Napa (1) Liquid Sky 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Moon Mountain (1) Raymond 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Sommelier Selection North Coast (1) Sbragia Family 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Andolsen Vineyard (1) Scarecrow 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon M. Etain Napa (2) Silver Oak 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Sonoma (1) Spring Mountain 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (2) Turnbull 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Reserve (3) Vineyard 7 & 8 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Correlation Spring Mountain (4) ZD 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (2) 22 bottles and 1 magnum in allDonated by Linda and Tony Meier, Karin and Paul Wick and Vintage Affaire

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scents and tastes of blackberry, coffee, flowers, chocolate, firm velvety tannins and a delicious finish. Duckhorn Cabernets are very Bordeaux-like, fruit-forward, balanced, rounded and textured in a layered framework of earth, cedar, cassis, plum, red fruit, leather and spice. Freemark Abbey, one of Napa’s legendary wineries, in 2013 produced a brilliant wine of intense berries, stones, leather, white chocolate and spice, with chewy tannins. Hall Cabernet is jammy, with juicy, briary fruit, dark berries, wet stone, clove cinnamon, flowers and spice in a mouth-coating density. Liquid Sky Cabernet is a sumptuous wine, with black fruit, chocolate, herbal and spice notes. The Raymond Cabernet Somm Selection, crafted by a group of influential sommeliers from the finest restaurants, blended from Napa, Sonoma and Lake counties, displays velvety-toned cherries, plums, raspberries, black currants and spice with a dusty rose character. Rombauer’s Merlot is soft, subtle and fresh, with oak-etched plums and cherries. Sbragia Cabernet is sweet, earthy, with red and black currant fruit, a background of oak and is firm and structured. Scarecrow’s M. Etain, its second label, has pure, rich black fruit, tobacco and soil, with good depth, complexity, a velvety finish that lingers. Silver Oak, long one of California’s most successful wineries, produces top-flight, highly collectible Cabernets prized for their deep, concentrated, powerful ripe fruit, enhanced by extended aging in barrel and bottle. Spring Mountain Cabernet shows black plum, licorice, herbs, mint, cola, chocolate, oak and kirsch. Turnbull’s Reserve Cabernet is juicy, savory, polished and pretty, with plums, chocolate, nuts, cedar, blackberries, graphite and briary spice. ZD Cabernet is layered, balanced and exceptionally flavorful, with intense, forward fruit of cassis, plums, toasty spice and vanilla, ending in a long, lush finish. Vineyard 7 & 8, 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot, has loads of blue and black fruit, licorice and baking spice, in a dense, full-bodied, luscious and elegant package.

LOT 702KISTLER CHARDONNAYS – REMINISCENT OF FRANCE’S GREAT WHITE BURGUNDIESKistler 2012 Chardonnay Stone Flat Vineyard Sonoma Coast (1) Kistler 2012 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard Carneros (3) Kistler 2011 Chardonnay Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley (2)

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Kistler 2011 Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard Sonoma Mountain (2) Kistler 2012 Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard Sonoma Mountain (2) Kistler 2011 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard Sonoma Valley (1) Kistler 2012 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard Sonoma Valley (1) Kistler 2011 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard Sonoma Valley (2) Kistler 2012 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard Sonoma Valley (2) Kistler 2012 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard Carneros (2) Kistler 2011 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley (2) Kistler 2012 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley (1) 21 bottles in allDonated by Serl Zimmerman and Steven Lipson, an Anonymous Donor and Vintage Affaire

Kistler’s Chardonnays are consistently excellent, making a strong case for crowning Steve Kistler the king of California Chardonnay. Produced using traditional Burgundian techniques, the wines are beautifully fragrant, rich and vibrant, immensely fruity and flavorful, with an underlying minerality, powerful, complex and incredibly long. The wines are loaded with fruit, apple, pear, lemon and fig, accented with mineral, nuts, spice, flowers and honey. Noted English wine writer, Stephen Brook, has stated “I have yet to meet a Kistler Chardonnay that has failed to bowlme over.”

LOT 703 AN ENCHANTING EVENING WITH RENOWNED CHEF, ANNIE NUNAN1 Gift Certificate (Wines will be cellared until the event)Donated by Annie Nunan and the Vintage Affaire Cellars

Renowned Chef, Annie Nunan, former owner and chef of Nouveau Trattoria in Palo Alto will provide a 4-course gourmet dinner for 12 in your home. Annie will work with the winner bidder to create a memorable menu. Annie has hosted Hillary and Bill Clinton and Amy Tan among other well-known celebrities. Wines from the Vintage Affaire Cellar will compliment this lovely dinner. Music will also be provided for the perfect backdrop to your event. Annie was one of the original auction donors to Vintage Affaire and we are thrilled to have her continuing support!

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LOT 704 BIG, BEAUTIFUL BOND -- NAPA VALLEY GRAND CRUS Bond 2006 Pluribus Oakville Napa (1 double magnum) Bond 2006 St. Eden Oakville Napa (1 double magnum) 2 double magnums in allDonated by Karin and Paul Wick

Bond, established in 1996, comprises a portfolio of wines that are diverse in their geographic representation and Grand Cru in quality, all under the umbrella of one philosophy, one team, one mark. Sourced from select hillside estates, the Cabernet Sauvignon wines of Bond demonstrate the range of NapaValley’s finest terroirs. From over 80 vineyards worked with over the last 25 years, Bond has selected five sites with the potential to define the Grand Crus of Napa Valley, Melbury, Quella,St. Eden, Vecina and Pluribus. Pluribus, from a 7-acre site located over 1100 feet high on the slopes of Spring Mountain, is bold, rich, large scaled, huge and concentrated, showing cedar, black fruit, mocha and truffle and is plush, sweet and delicious, with palate-staining persistence. St. Eden, from an 11 acre site on a rocky knoll north of Oakville Crossroad high in the Vaca Mountains, is focused, opulent, sweet, lush and concentrated accented with crème de cassis, dark chocolate, mineral and roasted herbs, broad on the palate.

LOT 705 SERENE SILVERADO1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by DPR Construction

Silverado Resort and Spa, in the heart of Napa Valley, offers tennis courts, swimming pools, a deluxe spa, bicycle and jogging trails and award-winning fine and casual dining. Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights in a luxurious 3 bedroom private home at The Residences at Silverado and a foursome of golf during your stay. With over 400 wineries in close proximity, you’ll want to wend your way through the wine country, enjoying tasting and perhaps a tour or two. Use before September 23, 2019.

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LOT 706                                                                          FLAGSHIP ARIETTA: THE 2015 H BLOCK IN MULTIPLE FORMATS, AND A BACKYARD TASTING PARTY AT THE HATTON VICTORIAN IN ST. HELENAArietta 2015 Red Wine H Block Hudson Vineyards (6) Arietta 2015 Red Wine H Block Hudson Vineyards (1 magnum) Arietta 2015 Red Wine H Block Hudson Vineyards (1 double magnum engraved) Tasting Party for 8 Guests at Hatton Victorian in St. Helena1 Gift Certificate, 6 bottles, 1 magnum and 1 double magnum in allDonated by Fritz and Caren Hatton

The 2015 vintage gave Arietta a tiny crop of red wines, but boy, are they good.  The Arietta Red Wine H Block Hudson 2015 is a perfectly modulated co-fermented blend of Cabernet Franc (75%) and Merlot (25%).  Comparing it to Bordeaux, Arietta calls it a “reverse Saint-Emilion blend,” the most famous example of which is Chateau Cheval Blanc.  The winning bidder at Vintage Affaire 2018 will receive the Arietta Red Wine H Block Hudson Vineyards 2015 in three formats:  an engraved three-liter (one of 10 produced), a magnum, and six bottles, enough for six evenings with someone you love, a party of six, and a party of twelve.  The winning bidder is also invited to bring a party of up to eight to the Hatton Victorian in St. Helena, to enjoy wines in the garden, or at the piano.

LOT 707GARDEN PARTY AND WINE TASTING FOR 301 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Vintage Affaire Committee, Vintage Affaire, Suzanne Legallet, and Drs. Lisa Querimit and Frank Galli

You and 29 of your closest friends will enjoy a wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres party in the gorgeous setting of an Atherton garden in Spring or Summer 2019. Relax, mingle, and entertain amidst the lovely view of mature trees, succulents, and winding paths. Please use by August 30, 2019.

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LOT 708VISIT NORTHSTAR FOR A WINTER WONDERLAND VACATION AT CHRISTMAS1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Frank Galli III and Peter Galli

Northstar is the premier destination for skiing and snowboarding. This private home, with magnificent vistas, can sleep up to 14 people with 4 bedrooms/3 baths, a spacious deck with a hot tub, a sleeping loft, off-street parking, and access to all Northstar Village recreation facilities. It is ideal for 3 families or 4 couples. Enjoy Northstar for your own winter wonderland for consecutive 7 days scheduled between December 19 and 28, 2018, or choose a mutually agreeable week before September 23, 2019. Must be scheduled by November 1, 2018.

LOT 709VISIT NORTHSTAR FOR A SKI WEEK WONDERLAND1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Frank Galli III and Peter Galli

Northstar is the premier destination for skiing and snowboarding. This private home, with magnificent vistas, can sleep up to 14 people with 4 bedrooms/3 baths, a spacious deck with a hot tub, a sleeping loft, off-street parking, and access to all Northstar Village recreation facilities. It is ideal for 3 families or 4 couples. Enjoy Northstar for your own winter wonderland during February ski week 2019 or choose a mutually agreeable week before September 23, 2019. Must be scheduled by November 1, 2018.

LOT 710 DECADE OF THE 1990S -- NAPA’S GOLDEN AGE OF CABS Behrens & Hitchcock 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Ink Grade Napa Valley (2) Chateau Potelle 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon VGS Mt. Veeder (3) Clos du Val 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley (2) Clos du Val 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley (4)Emilio’s Terrace 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville (3) Spottswoode 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena (1)

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St. Clement 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) V. Sattui 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Suzanne’s Vineyard (1) 17 bottles in all Donated by Vintage Affaire

The decade of the 90s is the Golden Age of Napa Cabernets. The wines are perfectly aged, drinking beautifully now, thanks to great weather, great terroir and great winemakers. Behrens & Hitchcock Cabernets exhibit sweet black fruit, cassis, spice and oak and are very age-worthy. Chateau Potelle’s Mt. Veeder Cabernet offers deeply extracted bright red fruit, sweet oak, toast, pepper, chocolate, plum, earth, cedar and spice. For over 40 years, Clos du Val’s Cabernets have been recognized for their character, complexity and age-worthiness, demonstrating power and poise, charm and sophistication. Emilio’s Terrace Cabernets are dense, chewy and very appealing with notes of blackberry, cedar and cassis. Spottswoode Cabernets are rich, powerful, elegant, concentrated, balanced and very age-worthy, classic Napa Cabs, deliciously fruity and flavorful, produced by the Novak family for over 40 years. St. Clement Cabernet is polished, stylish and seamlessly integrated, with focused intensity from blackberry, currant, spice and rounded tannins. V. Sattui Cabernet is laced with blackberry, cassis, raspberry, black pepper, tobacco, toffee, plum, black cherry, vanilla and toasted oak.

LOT 711 JUST THE TICKET FOR A GREAT OLDIES BUT GOODIES PARTY -- SIP HISTORY WITH CABS AND REDS FROM THE 70S & 80S Beringer 1989 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon NapaValley (1) Buena Vista 1986 Cabernet Sauvignon (1) Chateau Potelle 1986 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Alexander Valley (1) Conn Creek 1984 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (1) Corison 1988 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa (2) Duckhorn 1981 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) Duckhorn 1982 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) Duckhorn 1983 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) Duckhorn 1987 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) Etude 1987 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1)

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Grgich Hills 1984 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) Grgich Hills 1986 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) Grgich Hills 1987 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) Joseph Phelps 1975 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) Spottswoode 1988 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) Spottswoode 1989 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) Trefethen 1983 Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll LibrarySelection (1) 18 bottles in allDonated by Vintage Affaire

These elder statesmen, evolving gracefully, at a peak but holding, are excellent examples of winemaking from an earlier era, still appealing and drinking well. The wines are lovely and elegant, worthy of contemplation. Beringer, the oldest winery in Napa in continuous operation since its first vintage, surviving Prohibition, has been making Private Reserve Cabernet since 1977, wines of black fruit, sweet vanilla, cedar, tobacco and mineral. Buena Vista Cabernet features dark fruit, black cherry juice, black currant and black pepper in the nose and on the palate. Chateau Potelle’s Cabernet is complex, with good depth and great finish, offering berries, toast, pepper, chocolate, plum and cedar. Conn Creek is renowned for making some of the most highly acclaimed wines in California, packed with herbs, plums, dark berries, spice and cocoa, that are textured, soft and very fruity. Corison Cabernet is pretty, elegant, yet structured, a classic Napa Cab, with notes of blue fruit, plum, licorice, cherry, herb, flowers, mint, spice, earth, tobacco and currants, all beautifully integrated. Duckhorn has been making Bordeaux-styled Cabernets and Merlots since the late 1970s, maintaining their tradition of quality and excellence. Etude, from renowned winemaker Tony Soter, offers attractive black fruit that is seductive, supple and deep. The iconic Napa Valley winery, Grgich Hills produces world-class wines, balanced, complex and elegant, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the vineyards of Yountville, Rutherford and Calistoga. The Joseph Phelps Cabernet, fully mature, is still attractive, thanks to the classic structure, balance, harmony and elegant fruit. Spottswoode Cabernets are rich, powerful, elegant, concentrated, balanced and very age-worthy, classic Napa Cabs, deliciously fruit and flavorful, produced by the Novak family for over 40 years. Trefethen

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Cabernet is lovely, with blackberry, bay leaf, coffee, chocolate, red cherries, spice and velvety tannins.

LOT 712 THE KURFESS DUCK DINNER BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 1 Gift Certificate in all (Wines will be cellared until the event)Donated by Terry and Bill Kurfess

Back by popular demand. Terry and Bill Kurfess will host 8 guests in their home for a unique and memorable duck-themed feast. Mark O’Boyle, Vista Center’s Board Chair and previous duck dinner attendee raved about the event: “Having attended a previous Kurfess Duck Dinner, I can attest that the winning bidder will be treated to a truly wonderful dining experience in their lovely home.  The lucky winner will enjoy a delicious duck dinner with all the trimmings, fixings and wine pairings all surrounded by duck themed place settings and decorations.  Your friendly and gracious hosts will treat you like royalty, and if you ask nicely, Bill will even share with you his duck preparation and grilling secrets. This will be a night and meal that everyone will enjoy and be a topic of fun conversation and fond memories for years to come.” Wine pairing from the Vintage Affaire Cellars will complete the experience. Plan to enjoy this memorable duck-themed evening in February or March of 2019 on a mutually agreed upon date.

LOT 713PITTORMIE CASTLE – SCOTTISH GETAWAY 1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by an Anonymous Donor

Pittormie Castle is a magnificent baronial castle located near St. Andrews, Scotland. Beautifully restored in 2005, the castle is surrounded by mature forestry, manicured lawns and beautiful private gardens. Access to Pittormie Castle is provided through a partnership with The Eden Club, an international private members’ club. The estate’s 1 or 2 private bedrooms and multiple residences offer an intimate and unique “home away from home” experience. The main castle boasts numerous private lounges, dining options and amenities, including an indoor pool, spa,

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gymnasium, tennis court and golf practice areas, complete with a par 3 hole. The Castle is 45 minutes from Edinburgh. Two guests will enjoy this unique 5 night getaway vacation. Included in this item are pre-trip planning services and local concierge and access to 35 golf courses within one hour of the Castle (golf tee time books available upon request and availability). You have 18 months from the date of purchase to use your trip. At least one person staying in the residence must be over the age of 25. Golf fees are not included. Christmas and New Years are restricted travel dates.

LOT 715VOULEZ VOUS DÎNER AVEC MOI AT THE FRENCH CLUB? 1 Gift Certificate in all (wines will be cellared until the dinner)Donated by Kristen and Jok Legallet

Cercle De L’Union, a.k.a. “The French Club” was establishedover 100 years ago as a dining club for the French businessmen of San Francisco. It is now a private club where you and 19guests will enjoy a celebration of fine dining and exquisite wines in the French version of Downton Abbey hosted by Kirsten and Jok Legallet. Accompanying the dinner will be a fabulous arrayof wines.

LOT 716 RARE, RIVETING RHONE – A MONUMENTAL MARVEL Domaine Gentaz-Dervieux 1991 Côte-Rôtie Cuvée Réservée Côte Brune (1) 1 bottle in allDonated by Vintage Affaire

Marius Gentaz is one of Côte Rôtie’s greatest winemakers and his wines, marvels of finesse and richness, are almost impossible to find. His last vintage before retiring was 1993. Marius was a supreme artisan, making wines by hand in a tiny cellar from his 2.9 acres of 60+ year old vines. He kept his wines in wood barrels, some of which were 100 years old, for 18-24 months, then fined each barrel with egg whites and bottled the wines by hand. The Gentaz-Dervieux 1991 Côte-Rôtie Cuvée Réservée Côte Brune,

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laced with black raspberry, roasted meat, damp earth and saddle leather, is muscular, full-bodied and exceptionally concentrated, with a velvety texture and a long, sweet finish.

LOT 717GETAWAY TO LA QUERCIA IN ITALY’S NICCONE VALLEY1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Altabella Italian Properties

Get away from it all and live like a native at La Quercia, a beautifully restored stone farmhouse that is a part of Altabella Italian Properties. You will stay for 8 days/7 nights in this stunning 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom villa, which sleeps up to 8 people and is ideal for 4 couples. The picturesque Niccone Valley is the perfect point from which to explore the hill towns of both Umbria and Tuscany. It is located midway between Rome and Florence, just north of Lake Trasimeno and close to many historic Italian cities. The farmhouse boasts spectacular views and is surrounded by wild cherry trees and sheltering oaks, from which the house takes its name. Restored in the late 90s, La Quercia is a blend of old materials and modern comforts. A 17th century refectory table in the upper kitchen and a large teak dining table on the expansive, wisteria-covered terrace allows everyone to eat together in all seasons. House is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Rentals are from Saturday to Saturday. Winning bidder has 3 years to book a mutually convenient date. Airfare and ground transportation not included. This is a true country living experience and transportation is needed to get to the property (www.altabella.com).

LOT 718 MOUNTAIN FRUIT REDS FROM NAPA’S HOWELL MOUNTAINLokoya 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (3) Lokoya 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (1 double magnum) Duckhorn 1995 Merlot (1 magnum) 3 bottles, 1 double magnum and 1 magnum in allDonated by Karin and Paul Wick and Vintage Affaire

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Napa’s most celebrated mountain appellations, Mt. Veeder, Howell Mountain, Spring Mountain and Diamond Mountain. The limited production wines are 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented with native yeast, bottled unfined and unfiltered for purest expression of place. With minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the cellar, the fruit is left to express itself as normally and eloquently as possible. Lokoya’s Howell Mountain Cabernet is powerful, with explosive dark blue and black fruit, herbs, mint, licorice and firm tannins, in a vibrant, full bodied package. The wines offer lovely drinking now but can age beautifully until about 2030. Duckhorn has been crafting distinctive varietals since the 70s and this Merlot is velvety, soft, rich, round and fruity, with excellent length.

LOT 719 MOUNTAIN FRUIT REDS FROM NAPA’S MT. VEEDERLokoya 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (3) Lokoya 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (1 double magnum) 3 bottles and 1 double magnum in allDonated by Karin and Paul Wick

Lokoya is a collection of four distinct Cabernets from four of Napa’s most celebrated mountain appellations, Mt. Veeder, Howell Mountain, Spring Mountain and Diamond Mountain. The limited production wines are 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented with native yeast, bottled unfined and unfiltered for purest expression of place. With minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the cellar, the fruit is left to express itself as normally and eloquently as possible. Lokoya’s Mt. Veeder Cabernet is rich and dark, with endless layers of huge fruit, violets, mint, plum, blueberries and a fine minerality. The wines offer lovely drinking now but can age beautifully until about 2030.

LOT 720 ESCAPE TO A PRIVATE ESTATE NEAR HEALDSBURG 1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Dr. Steven Sanislo and Arturo Pereyra

Run away for a week of rest and relaxation at this brand new modern wine country vacation getaway on 10 beautiful acres

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surrounded by views of mountains, farms and vineyards. This home has 3+ bedrooms and 3 full baths. The large great room has an open floor plan which includes the kitchen, dining room and living room with a glass wall that slides open to the patio and pool for true indoor-outdoor living. The home features a master bedroom with king bed and luxurious master bath and 2 additional bedrooms each with a queen bed. The media room has a fold-down bed that can sleep 2. This wonderful estate has a private and remote feeling yet it is just minutes away from the shops and restaurants of Windsor, Healdsburg and Santa Rosa. Valid from October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019 – specific week to be mutually agreed-upon. Refundable security deposit required. No pets.

LOT 721 SONOMA COAST COOL CLIMATE PINOTSA.P. Vin 2011 Pinot Noir Kanzler Sonoma (1) Aubert 2007 Pinot Noir UV Sonoma (1) Freeman 2011 Pinot Noir (1) Fulcrum 2011 Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Sonoma (1) Kanzler 2011 Pinot Noir Sonoma (1) Kutch 2011 Pinot Noir Falstaff Vineyard Sonoma Coast (2) Kutch 2011 Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch Sonoma Coast (1) Kutch 2011 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (1) MacPhail 2011 Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast (1) MacPhail 2011 Pinot Noir Pratt Vineyard Sonoma Coast (1) MacPhail 2011 Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard Sonoma Coast (1) MacPhail 2011 Pinot Noir Sundawg Ridge Vineyard SonomaCoast (1) Martinelli 2011 Pinot Noir Blue Slide Sonoma (1) Peay Vineyards 2009 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (1) Rivers Marie 2010 Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge Sonoma Coast (1) Rivers Marie 2010 Pinot Noir Old Vines Summa Sonoma Coast (1) Rivers Marie 2010 Pinot Noir Silver Eagle Vineyard SonomaCoast (1) Rivers Marie 2010 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (1) Rivers Marie 2010 Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard Sonoma Coast (1) Sojourn 2011 Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Sonoma (1) Sojourn 2011 Pinot Noir Campbell Ranch Sonoma (1) Sojourn 2011 Pinot Noir Silver Eagle Sonoma (1)

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Sojourn 2011 Pinot Noir Ridgetop Sonoma (1) 24 bottles in allDonated by David Wollenberg, an Anonymous Donor, Serl Zimmerman and Steven Lipson and Vintage Affaire

A.P. Vin specializes in handcrafted, vineyard-designate, limited production wines that are packed with deep, rich fruit. Aubert is considered one of California’s cult Pinot producers, making full-blown, hedonistic wines. Freeman has notes of cherry, berry, flowers and spice, in a long, pure juicy package. Fulcrum is a very small operation in Napa, making wines in Anderson Valley, Carneros, Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley and Chalone. Kutch, a boutique winery, produces balanced and restrained Pinots from the Sonoma Coast, gorgeous, layered, deeply rich and fruity with an exotic character. Kutch has been compared to France’s famed Burgundy producer, Domaine Dujac. Kanzler, located in Sebastopol, makes wines from 20-year-old vines based on Pommard Pinot clones. MacPhail wines are traditional with Old World winemaking techniques and minimal intervention. The wines are bright, structured, deep and concentrated with very forward red fruit. Martinelli has grown grapes in Sonoma County since the 1880s making wines from their family owned and operated estate that are noted for being rich, racy, exotic and flamboyant with intense black fruit. Rivers Marie wines, very limited in production, are hand harvested, never fined or filtered. Fruit takes center stage in these wines, with cherry, berry, black pepper, cranberry, tea and smoke. Peay’s Pinot, a light, sweet, nuanced and gorgeous cool climate wine reveals red cherry, rose petal, mint and kitsch. Sojourn, an artisan winery, makes Pinots in a natural winemaking style that are delicious, full of fresh fruit and flavor.

LOT 722GO GIANT OR GO HOME! 1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by DPR Construction

Enjoy the Giants from the best seats in the stadium. Gather 19 of your friends and come cheer the Giants to WIN from this Luxury Box ideally situated directly behind home plate! A $750 credit is

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included toward the purchase of food and beverages for you and your guests. Call after the 2019 season schedule is released and before April 2019 to schedule a mutually agreeable date. Must be used before September 1, 2019.

LOT 723POOL PARTY FUN AT FILOLI1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by Filoli

Enjoy a lovely summer evening with friends frolicking in the refreshing Filoli pool.  Just pretend this is your home for a few hours, you will have the time of your life amongst the gorgeous gardens and lovely views.  The winning bid includes the pool area and pool house changing rooms for a total of 4 hours, for up to 40 guests.  The winning bidder is responsible for catering, tables, linens, music or other entertainment. Must be a mutual agreeable date with Filoli and to be used before September 22, 2019.

LOT 724 SWEET DREAMS IN ULTIMATE COMFORT1 Gift Certificate in allDonated by McRoskey Mattress Company

You’ve heard others rave about them, now you can have your own!  Locally made, McRoskey mattress and box spring sets are prized by generations of loyal customers.  Extraordinary workmanship using quality materials and refined construction techniques make this mattress a true dream.  Enjoy this $6,000 gift certificate towards a McRoskey mattress of your choice and discover what McRoskey owners love about sleeping.  You’ll never be happy sleeping on anything else.