# 18

Above the Napa Valley Exclusive Spring Mountain

This one-of-a-kind experience redefines all luxuries and Napa Valley experiences.  Two couples will be immersed in one of the premier winemaking regions of the world during their four night stay at the enchanting Harvest Inn in St. Helena.  Be prepared to check a few items off your bucket list and create unparalleled memories.  Bocce and an al fresco lunch are waiting for you at Sherwin Family Vineyards.  Take a Pinzgauer romp followed by a vineyard picnic at Spring Mountain Winery.   Enjoy an intimate dinner at the owner of Guilliam’s home.  Have lunch in the Schweiger vineyards with a private tour and tasting of current releases and barrel sampling.  Pride Mountain Vineyards invites you to a private tasting, vineyard walk and cave tour.  Barnett offers your party a private lunch along with a tour and tasting.  Tour the state-of-the-art facility and extensive caves at Vineyard 7 & 8 followed by a tasting.  More private tours and tastings can be experienced at Paloma, Erna Schein, Terra Valentine, Keenan, Cain, and Fantesca.  You will also be treated to dinner for four at one of Napa Valley’s exquisite local restaurants.  Enjoy limousine service throughout your entire stay including transportation to and from the airport.  To further enhance your memorable experience, each person will be treated to in-room massages.  Finally, fill your cellar with Spring Mountain!  The wineries of Spring Mountain have collectively produced a one-of-a-kind bottle collection exclusive to The V Foundation.  In addition to the customized etched and hand-painted artwork on the front, the back of each bottle tells the story of Spring Mountain, its people and rich culture.  These bottles will never be duplicated or reproduced—they are true collector’s items!  These (16) Jeroboams are filled with the finest Cabernet Sauvignon produced from each of these renowned, family-owned estates: 

2005 Cain Five                                                                2005 Keenan Reserve Cabernet

2005 Guilliams Cabernet Sauvignon                               2005 Schweiger Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

2005 Spring Mountain Elivette                                        2006 Erna Schein Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Fantesca Estate Cabernet Sauvignon                   2006 Frias Family Estate Cabernet

2006 Newton BDX                                                          2006 Sherwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Terra Valentine Wurtle Vineyard Cabernet            2006 Vineyard 7 & 8 “7” Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 Andesite Mervignon                                              2007 Barnett Rattlesnake Hill Cabernet

2007 Paloma Merlot                                                       2007 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet 

DONATION:

• 4 Nights’ Stay at Harvest Inn for 2 Couples (4)
• Bocce and Al Fresco Lunch at Sherwin Family Vineyards
• Pinzgauer Romp and Picnic at Spring Mountain Winery
• Private Dinner at Owner of Guilliams’ Home
• Lunch and Private Tour and Tasting at Schweiger Vineyards
• Private Tasting, Vineyard Walk and Cave Tour at Pride Mountain Vineyards
• Private Lunch, Tour and Tasting at Barnett
• Tours and Tastings at Vineyard 7 & 8, Paloma, Erna Schein, Terra Valentine, Keenan, Cain and Fantesca
• Limousine Service Throughout Stay
• Dinner for 4 at a Premier Napa Valley Restaurant
• In-Room Massage for Each Guest
• 16 Jeroboams, One from Each of These Wineries: Andesite, Barnett, Cain, Erna Schein, Fantesca, Frias Family, Guilliams, Keenan, Newton, Paloma, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Schweiger Vineyards, Sherwin, Spring Mountain, Terra Valentine, and Vineyard 7 & 8

DONOR: Spring Mountain District Association, Andesite, Barnett, Cain, Erna Schein, Fantesca, Frias Family, Guilliams, Keenan, Newton, Paloma, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Schweiger Vineyards, Sherwin, Spring Mountain, Terra Valentine, Vineyard 7 & 8, Harvest Inn, Ken Slavens, and Lorna Alexander

OPENING BID: $8,000

RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included.  Winning bidder will be responsible for shipment or delivery of wine to a temperature-controlled cellar or space.  Lunches, dinners, all tours and tastings based on mutual availability.

# 19

Super Bowl XLV Ultimate VIP Package

Direct from the NFL, this is a priceless, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend Super Bowl XLV at the Dallas Cowboy’s Stadium in North Texas as a true VIP!  This Super Bowl extravaganza package features exclusive A-list parties, events, and of course, is highlighted with 4 premier tickets to the biggest event in sports, the Super Bowl!

You and three very lucky guests will arrive in North Texas on Thursday, February 3, 2011, for a 5-day, 4-night dream stay in a luxurious hotel.  You will be treated to an itinerary of exclusive parties and events including: the invitation-only Commissioner’s Ball, where you will mingle with Hall of Famers, Owners and top level NFL executives; and the pre-game tailgate party with special access to the ultra-exclusive VIP Owners’ area.  Your Super Bowl experience will conclude with four prime seats for Super Bowl XLV on Sunday, February 6, 2011.  In addition, you will also receive a special NFL gift bag to commemorate your unforgettable Super Bowl experience.

This once-in-a-lifetime VIP package is not available to the general public, even if they wanted to buy it!  Just think what your family or friends would do if you were able to treat them to an experience like this!

DONATION:

• Premier Tickets for 4 to Super Bowl XLV
• 4 VIP Owners Pre-Game Tailgate Tickets
• 4 Invitation-Only Commissioner’s Ball Party Tickets
• 2 Luxurious Hotel Rooms for 4 Nights
• Special NFL Gift Bag

DONOR: Steve Bornstein, NFL Network 

OPENING BID: $20,000

RESTRICTIONS: Dates are February 3-7, 2011.  Airfare and ground transportation not included.

# 20

“Ya Gotta’ Believe”

An Evening with Tim McGraw and Friends

A Fusion of Country Music and Culinary Cuisine in the Napa Valley

“Ya Gotta Believe.” Three simple, yet so incredibly profound words uttered by baseball Hall of Famer Tug McGraw in 1973. Since the tragic passing from brain cancer in 2004, the former pitching legend for World Series victor, the Philadelphia Phillies, that honest and heartfelt phrase has become a slogan of inspiration for millions of people.

Join Tim McGraw, one of the biggest names in all of music today, for an intimate concert in the beautiful Napa Valley in November 2010.  McGraw has sold over 40 million albums, and dominated the charts with 30 Number One singles.  He has won three Grammys, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, and 10 American Music 

Awards, while simultaneously maintaining a parallel career as a successful actor, most recently seen in the Academy Award nominated movie, “The Blind Side.”

Begin the weekend chauffeured by Royal Coach Limousine to a private dinner at Gargiulo Winery with Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and a few of their close friends.

The next evening, join Tim, Faith and friends at a private cooking demonstration and strolling dinner prepared by Chef Michael Chiarello at his award-winning restaurant, Bottega. The cookbook author, vintner and Food Network celebrity, who describes the restaurant as his new studio, is picking up where he left off 10 years ago at Tra Vigne, exploring regional Italian themes. Following your incredible dinner, head to an intimate concert at The Lincoln Theater where you’ll enjoy center orchestra seating for the Tug McGraw Foundation Awards Program and Tim McGraw and Friends concert.  After being thoroughly entertained, retire to a piece of Tuscany in the Napa Valley at the Villagio Inn & Spa. During your visit, each person in your party will also enjoy one 100-minute pampering treatment in the Villagio’s four-diamond, award-winning spa.  To add the perfect final touch to this lot, savor a signed magnum of Casa Piena from owners Carmen & Gail Policy.

DONATION:

• Private Dinner for 2 couples (4) with Tim McGraw & Faith Hill at Gargiulo Winery on Friday, November 12, 2010
• Cooking Demonstration and Dinner for 4 at Bottega with Tim McGraw and Friends prepared by Chef Michael Chiarello on Saturday, November 13, 2010
• Front-Row Tickets for 4 to the Tim McGraw and Friends Concert on Saturday, November 13, 2010
• 2 nights’ Stay for 2 Couples at the Villagio Inn & Spa with One 100-minute Pampering Treatment per Person
• Roundtrip Limousine Transportation from Villagio to Gargiulo Winery at NapaVintner’s Home
• Magnum of Signed Casa Piena Wine from Carmen & Gail Policy
• Autographed Guitar from Tim McGraw
• An Official Major League Baseball Autographed by both Tug & Tim McGraw—very limited, only a few of these baseballs exist in the world!

DONOR: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Tug McGraw Foundation, Gargiulo Winery, Michael Chiarello, Bottega, Villagio Inn &Spa, Carmen & Gail Policy-Proprietors of Casa Piena, Royal Coach Limousine

OPENING BID: $10,000

RESTRICTIONS: Dinners and concert for the dates of November 12 & 13, 2010.  Airfare and ground transportation, except where noted, not included.

# 21

Breeders Cup at Churchill Downs

The V Foundation is an official charity partner of the 27th running of the Breeder’s Cup World Championships

Since the inaugural running at Hollywood Park 26 years ago, the Breeders' Cup World Championship has established itself as the season-ending championship of Thoroughbred racing. As the sport’s most prestigious event, it annually attracts the best horses from North America and Europe and is the richest prize money event in sports, consisting of 14 races and purses totaling $25.5 million. Arrive for the behind-the-scenes Winner’s Circle Celebration Kick-Off Event and a meet and greet with Talent at the Thursday Winner’s Circle Celebration. Meet and greet with a Breeders’ Cup favorite in its stall, then take a behind the scenes tour of ESPN’s production facility and meet their commentators.

From the comfort of your clubhouse seats, witness the thrilling moment that the jockeys and their horses cross the finishline for a record 7^th time at the historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday and Saturday, November 5 & 6, 2010. Watch the Ladies’ Classic from the Winner’s Circle on Friday and the Breeders’ Cup Classic from the Winner’s Circle on Saturday. You and three friends can relax and be pampered before and after the race at the fabulous Breeders’ Cup Official Hotel for 2 nights.

DONATION:

• 4 Tickets to the Winner’s Circle Celebration Kick-off Event on Thursday November 4, 2010
• 4 Tickets in the Exclusive Trophy Lounge
• 2 Rooms for 2 Nights at Breeders’ Cup Official Hotel
• Transportation to and from the Event on Friday and Saturday
• Exclusive Meet and Greet with Talent at Thursdays Winner’s Circle Celebration
• Behind-the-Scenes of ESPN’s Production Facility, Meet and Greet ESPN Commentators
• Exclusive: Watch the Ladies’ Classic from the Winner’s Circle on Friday
• Exclusive: Watch the Breeders’ Cup Classic from the Winner’s Circle on Saturday
• Exclusive: Meet and Greet with a Breeders’ Cup Favorite in its Stall at Churchill Downs

DONOR: ESPN

OPENING BID: $5,000

RESTRICTIONS: Dates are November 5 & 6, 2010. Airfare not included.

# 22

Bali High

Rejuvenate in a tropical, orchid-filled paradise!  A lush respite amid the crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean, Bali is central in the string of Indonesian islands stretching from Malaysia to New Guinea, just north of Australia.  Geographically small but culturally immense, Bali has fascinated and influenced visitors from the outside world for centuries.  Villa Paradiso is an exquisite, private 4-bedroom home, recently built and located on the tranquil eastern coast of Bali, in the village known as Amed. This luxurious villa sits just a few hundred meters from the beach and has stunning views of both the ocean and the lush river valley and mountains beyond.  The main house has 3 bedrooms (2 with king beds and one with 2 twin beds) and there is a separate, fully self-contained 1 bedroom cottage by the pool. All bedrooms and pool cottage have their own beautifully-tiled marbled bathrooms and are air-conditioned.  The pool cottage has a private outdoor shower.  In the main house, enjoy a full-sized kitchen equipped with all modern amenities as well as a laundry room with washer and dryer. Experience a true indoor-outdoor experience with sliding glass doors surrounding the living and dining area and opening to the beautiful, private 40 ft. swimming pool.  The living area has a flat screen TV with satellite reception and DVD.  All furnishings are tastefully done and locally made.  Get away from it all in Bali!

DONATION:

• 1 Week’s Stay at the Villa Paradiso for 4 Couples (8)
• Round Trip Airport Transportation to and from Villa from Denpasar International Airport
• Daily Breakfast and One Dinner for up to 8 People at the Bar Pazzo
• One Full-Body Massage Each for up to 8 People at the Beautiful Day Spa Next Door
• Daily Housekeeping Service
• One Diving or Snorkeling Excursion Accompanied by a Master Diver, All Equipment Included, for up to 8 people

DONOR: Rob Friedman, Sojourn Ventures

OPENING BID: $5,000

RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation, except where noted, not included.  Alcohol, phone, excursions and gratuities not included.  Accommodation based on availability.  Expires August 1, 2012.

# 23

Colgin Cellars

“Over a bottle of wine, many a friend is found.” – Old Proverb

You and seven guests will enjoy a private lunch with Ann Barry Colgin and Joe Wender, owners of ultra-premium Colgin Cellars in Napa Valley, California.  With its inspiring views of Lake Hennessey, Ann Colgin and Joe Wender’s elegant home will be the perfect setting for a tantalizing meal created by the their preferred private chef.  Before lunch, take an exclusive tour of the winery including Colgin’s awe-inspiring private wine cellars.

After your lunch and tour, rest and rejuvenate at Yountville’s premier Hotel Luca for two nights.  Sleep in comfort on the custom, designer beds and imported Italian linens.  Relax in an oversized tub or have a glass of wine on your private patio or balcony.   To ensure complete, luxurious bliss, each person in your party will receive a 60-minute spa treatment at Spa Luca.

In anticipation of your day at Colgin Cellars, take home a hand-crafted trophy for your wine cellar: a 3-liter bottle of 2004 Colgin Cellars “IX Estate” Napa Valley Red Wine.

DONATION:

• Lunch for 4 Couples (8) with Ann Colgin and Joe Wender at Colgin Cellars
• One 3-Liter Bottle of 2004 Colgin Cellars “IX Estate” Napa Valley Red Wine
• 4 Rooms for 2 Nights at Hotel Luca
• 8 60-Minute Spa Treatments at Spa Luca

DONOR: Ann Colgin & Joe Wender of Colgin Cellars, Hotel Luca

OPENING BID: $5,000

RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Hotel has restrictions for no holidays. Based upon mutually-agreed upon dates, Sunday through Thursday stay.

# 24

Fund A Need: Leukemia

The 2010 Fund A Need Leukemia Grant in Honor of Teri Kuhn

Pillar Rock Vineyard

Leukemia is a malignant disease (cancer) of the bone marrow and blood. It is characterized by the uncontrolled accumulation of blood cells. Leukemia is divided into four categories: myelogenous or lymphocytic, each of which can be acute or chronic.

Our Fund A Need grant will bring together pre-clinical and clinical investigators in the research of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL).  The goal of the grant is to accelerate transfer of findings from the laboratory to clinical application. The purpose of the grant is to fund research that shows high promise for translating basic biomedical knowledge to prevention and new treatments.  Grant proposals have been solicited from nine institutions.  Seven institutions submitted proposals.

Fund A Need is a highly successful auction opportunity to raise money for a specific grant project.  Since 2005, The V Foundation Wine Celebration has awarded Fund A Need grants for the following types of cancers: pancreatic, pediatric, breast, lung and melanoma.  These grants total $7.2 million.

Raise your paddles high to help us fight the leading cause of blood cancer deaths in this country!

# 25

Monday Night Football

Join Super Bowl Champions the New Orleans Saints as they take on the former Super Bowl champs, the San Francisco 49ers, in the City by the Bay!  Two lucky couples will receive NFL tickets for the September 20, 2010, match-up in San Francisco at the legendary Candlestick Park.  Take advantage of pre-game field access to explore the stadium prior to 

kickoff.  Enjoy dinner for four at The Slanted Door, a modern, sophisticated Vietnamese restaurant with stunning views of the Bay Bridge, owned and operated by James Beard-nominated Chef Charles Phan.  Stay in luxurious comfort, both before and after the game, in your Deluxe King Room at the Taj Campton Place Hotel, located at the edge of Union Square in Downtown San Francisco.  Partake of the finest food, art and culture that San Francisco has to offer.

DONATION:

• 4 Tickets to the Monday Night Football Game at the Legendary Candlestick Park in San Francisco for September 20, 2010
• 2 Deluxe King Hotel Rooms for 2 Nights at the Taj Campton Place Hotel in San Francisco
• Dinner for 4 at The Slanted Door
• Stadium Parking Pass

DONOR: ESPN, Taj Campton Place Hotel, The Slanted Door

OPENING BID: $3,000

RESTRICTIONS: Date of game is September 20, 2010.  Airfare and ground transportation not included.

# 26

Aloha Maui

Right on the finest beach in South Maui sits a brand new spectacular home just completed this month with six master bedroom suites, each with its own large, private bath.  This house is recognized as one of the finest, if not THE finest, ever built on the island and it’s only steps from the shoreline.  Enter the home across stepping stones with a stream running beneath your feet and immediately you’ll look out at the ocean and Molokini island through the Great Hall.  The kitchen, morning room, study, and the multiple living areas are all spectacular in keeping with the style of this one-of-a-kind structure.  Lounge by the pool or luxuriate in the giant Jacuzzi, all only a few steps from the ocean across a beautiful, lush lawn.  And when you’re not in the spectacular Maui sunshine, have movie night in the media room that easily accommodates the winning bidding party in their own plush chairs.  There’s even a professional pool table with its own refreshment center located in the loggia of this unbelievable structure.  And don’t forget about your fitness while you’re enjoying Maui.  Your home away from home has its own workout facility to keep you in shape during your stay.

The estate has a fantastic catering kitchen and your stay will include an elegant dinner for your party prepared by a privatechef.  Wine must be shared with such a great meal and all during your stay, so the house will be stocked for your arrival with spectacular wine - a case each of Lloyd Cellars Chardonnay, Goldeneye Pinot Noir, Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot and Pillar Rock Cabernet Sauvignon.

That’s not all!  During your stay, tool around the island in the BMW that is parked in the garage.  You can choose any week in April for your stay.

Also during your visit, Bob Lloyd, Chairman of The V Foundation and his wife, Kay would like to invite you to their Maui home for dinner.  We know Bob is going to break out some great wines for his new friends! Change the rhythm of your life and embrace the spirit of Aloha!

DONATION:

• One Week in a Stunning, $42 Million, Ocean-Front Maui House for 6 Couples (12) During April 2011
• Private Dinner with Bob & Kay Lloyd at their Maui Home
• A Case Each of Lloyd Cellars Chardonnay, Goldeneye Pinot Noir, Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot and Pillar Rock Cabernet Sauvignon

DONOR: Steve Finn, Bob & Kay Lloyd, Lloyd Cellars, Duckhorn Wine Company, Pillar Rock Vineyard

OPENING BID: $18,000

RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included.  Valid any one week in April 2011.  Dinner with Bob and Kay Lloyd based upon mutually-agreed upon dates.

# 27

Red Carpet ESPY’s

Experience sports’ biggest night at the 19th Annual ESPY awards show- ESPN style! The ESPY’s gather top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year’s best sports stories by recognizing major achievements, reliving unforgettable moments and saluting leading performers and performances. The ESPY’s are held at the Nokia Theatre, in the LA Live complex in Los Angeles. You and three glamorous friends will enjoy the festivities before and after the show. Arrive the day before the show and check in to the ESPN host hotel. Attend ESPN’s private VIP party in downtown LA later that night. The next day, attend the ESPY’s, where you and your guests will be treated to a walk on the Red Carpet while athletes, presenters and guests arrive for the show. After the show, attend the official post-ESPY’s party where athletes and celebrities are scheduled to appear. 

Take home one exclusive, nominee gift bag loaded with top products, gift certificates and services designed for the celebrities who are honored at the show. The ultimate in ESPY swag is made up of more than 50 items, including this sampling of name brand items:

Amadeus Spa Package ~ BluePrintCleanse gift certificate for fresh juice delivery ~ Buena Vista Home Video selection of

DVD’s ~ Clarisonic skin cleansing brush ~ David Yurman custom engraved cufflinks and box chain ~ La Costa Resort & Spa 2-night stay in a suite ~ Evoque/Trapp gift assortment of candles and diffusers ~ Hall Wines gift certificate ~ Hasbro combination of toys and games ~ Isaac Mizrahi fashion tote ~ Klipsch noise canceling headphones ~ Mission Skin Care collection of skin care products and gift certificate ~ Murad intensive wrinkle reducer ~ MyPressi portable expresso maker ~ Papyrus frame, note cards and gift certificate ~ Pop Chips gift card for 6-months’ supply ~ Samsonite 20” hardside carry-on ~ Schoggi Swiss Chocolates box of chocolates and gift card ~ Spanx 3 compression shirts for men ~ Sports Club LA one-year membership ~ Temple Bags leather iPad case ~ YogaWorks one-year membership

DONATION:

• 2 Rooms for 2 Nights at the ESPN Host Hotel
• 4 Red Carpet Credentials
• 4 Orchestra Seats at the ESPY’s
• 4 Tickets to the Post-ESPY’s Party
• 1 ESPY Swag Bag

DONOR: ESPN

OPENING BID: $10,000

RESTRICTIONS: Dates are July 2011. Airfare and ground transportation not included.

# 28

The Wonders of Washington Wine Country

Two couples are invited to spend a weekend in Washington wine country!  Your adventure begins in Woodinville at a Chateau Ste. Michelle VIP reception with tasty hors d’ouevres and their delicious wines followed by a concert from the 2011 Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series.  Enjoy seats from the private field reserve section in the winery’s scenic outdoor amphitheatre. Prior year’s performances include Stevie Wonder, Gipsy Kings, Pink Martini and Diana Krall.  After the concert, you won’t have to travel far to find your accommodations for the evening—the Willows Lodge is right across the street!  Enjoy a night of warm and comfortable luxury at this first-class hotel. 

In the morning, head off across the Cascades to Red Mountain, the smallest appellation in Washington with a unique confluence of geographic and environmental conditions, creating distinctive terroir and some of the State's most desirable wine grapes.  Your destination will be Col Solare, a joint venture between Tuscany’s Antinori family and Chateau Ste. Michelle, perched high atop Red Mountain with dramatic views of this isolated and starkly beautiful region bordered by the Horse Heaven Hills and Yakima River.  A tour of the estate vineyard and winery will be followed by lunch with a tasting of multiple vintages of Col Solare.

After lunch it’s an easy drive to Walla Walla to visit Northstar Winery for a tasting followed by dinner on the patio. Enjoy overnight accommodations at the historic Marcus Whitman Hotel, the only luxury hotel in downtown Walla Walla. Your final morning will find you at Spring Valley Vineyard, located in the rolling hills just northeast of Walla Walla, rich with history dating back to the mid-1800’s when the land was farmed by ancestors of the Derby’s.  Taste the renowned wines from this exceptional site, with fanciful names of family members, Uriah, Frederick and Nina Lee.

DONATION:

• Tickets for 2 Couples (4) to the Chateau Ste. Michelle VIP Reception and 2011 Summer Concert Series
• 2 Rooms for One Night at the Willows Lodge
• Tour, Lunch and Tasting at Col Solare
• Tasting and Dinner at Northstar Winery
• 2 Rooms for One Night at the Marcus Whitman Hotel
• Tasting for 4 at Spring Valley Vineyard

DONOR: Chateau Ste. Michelle, Col Solare, Northstar Winery, and Spring Valley Vineyard

OPENING BID: $3,000

RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included.  Concert tickets are date specific and valid for 2011 concert series ONLY.  No exceptions.  All shows may not be available. 

# 29

We’ve Got 12 Tickets to Paradise!

Put Your Eddie Money Where Your Mouth is at a Spectacular Cave Dinner

“Baby Hold On” as you and 11 guests enjoy a private concert with Eddie Money.  Begin the evening overlooking the valley from the incredible Napa hills estate of San Francisco jewelers and vintners, Steve and Judy Padis.  Indulge in an intimate winemaker’s cave dinner for 12, prepared by Sean Knight of Mustards, Go Fish, and Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen, and paired with the superb wines of John Anthony Vineyards, Padis Vineyards, and Lloyd Cellars. After dinner, get swept away at an intimate concert with Eddie Money, an American rock guitarist, saxophonist, and singer-songwriter who found success in the 1970s and 1980s with a string of Top 40 hits and platinum albums.  Classics like “Baby Hold On,” “Take Me Home Tonight” and “Shakin” will take you back in time!

Every couple will receive a signed magnum from each of the participating wineries: John Anthony Vineyards, Padis Vineyards and Lloyd Cellars. Steve and Judy Padis have generously offered a gift of six diamond and 14 karat gold wine glass pendants, one for each of the ladies in the party.

DONATION:

• Reception and Dinner for 6 Couples (12) Prepared by Sean Knight of Go Fish
• Private Concert with American Rock Icon Eddie Money
• Wine Provided by John Anthony Vineyards, Padis Vineyards, and Lloyd Cellars
• Each Couple to Receive 3 Signed Magnums, One from Each Winery: John Anthony Vineyards, Padis Vineyards, and Lloyd Cellars
• 6 Diamond & 14 Karat Gold Wine Glass Pendants, One for Each of the Ladies in the Party

DONOR: Steve & Judy Padis, John & Michele Truchard, Rob & Bonnie Lloyd, Chef Sean Knight

OPENING BID: $25,000

RESTRICTIONS: Based on mutually agreed-upon dates.  Airfare and ground transportation not included.

# 30

Get A Whole New (L)Attitude

38ºN & 32ºS: An International Wine Experience

Inspired by exclusive engagements and rare wines from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, Blackbird Vineyards, Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley, and The Vines of Mendoza present you with an unparalleled opportunity to indulge in the best of Napa Valley and Argentina.

For your Northern Hemisphere adventure, Blackbird Vineyards welcomes you to the Napa Valley for experiences that will delight the senses. You will enjoy two nights’ accommodations for three couples at Hotel Luca as well as an intimate dinner for six hosted by a Blackbird Vineyards principal and prepared by the chef of Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley—the highly acclaimed wine, art and design gallery in Yountville. Framed by an edited collection of original works of art and European furnishings, the gallery provides a magnificent setting for aesthetic inspiration. To commemorate your experience, you will take home a three-year vertical collection of hand-etched and signed double-magnums from Blackbird Vineyards’ exceptional 2005 - 2007 vintages.

Following your Napa Valley sojourn, you will be welcomed to Mendoza, Argentina—one of the world’s finest and most striking wine regions nestled beneath towering Andean peaks.  Explore this wine region in the breathtaking Uco Valley with the co-founders of The Vines of Mendoza—the premier developer of privately-owned world-class vineyards in Mendoza. Along with their team of experts, you will partake in a five-night Mendoza experience, showcasing the best of Argentine wine and cuisine. Enjoy three nights accommodations for two at the award-winning Park Hyatt Hotel located on the square in Mendoza,Argentina.  Additionally, you will spend two nights at the “rustic chic” casitas at the Vines of Mendoza’s Private Vineyard Estates in the Uco Valley, Mendoza. While there, you will have a traditional Argentine Asado barbecue followed by a ride on horseback amongst the vines with authentic gauchos.  In the winery, you will have the exclusive opportunity to blend your own barrel of red wine with internationally acclaimed winemaker, Santiago Achával, of Achával-Ferrer fame. This unique experience will possibly inspire you to become an owner of your own Private Vineyard Estate with an exclusive community of owners from around the world!

DONATION:

• A 3-Year Vertical Collection of 2005-2007 Double Magnums from Blackbird Vineyards, Napa Valley, Signed by Vintner Michael Polenske
• 2 Nights’ Accommodations in 3 Rooms for 3 Couples (6) at the Hotel Luca in Yountville
• Spa Pampering for 6 at the Hotel Luca Spa
• Concierge Arrangements for all of Your Travel Needs while in Napa Valley Courtesy of Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley
• An Intimate, Hosted Dinner for 6 at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley, Paired with a Collection of Artisan Wines from the Napa Valley
• A 2010 or 2011 Vintage Barrel (24-Case Equivalent) of a Blended Red Wine from the Vines of Mendoza Estate in Uco Valley, Argentina
• 3 Nights’ Accommodations for 2 at the Award-Winning Park Hyatt Hotel Located on the Square in Mendoza, Argentina
• 2 Nights’ Accommodations for 2 in the “Rustic Chic” Casita’s at the Vines of Mendoza’s Private Vineyard Estate in the Uco Valley, Argentina
• Winemaker and Vineyard Tours Arranged by Michael Evans and Pablo Gimenez-Riili, Co-Founders of The Vines of Mendoza.  Blending Sessions with Santiago Achaval.
• Meals and Wine Tastings at Mendoza’s Finest Restaurants and Wineries

DONOR: Blackbird Vineyards, Ma(i)sonry, the Vines of Mendoza, Hotel Luca

OPENING BID: $20,000

RESTRICTIONS: Northern Hemisphere experience to be redeemed wholly as listed on a mutually-agreeable date by August, 2011.  Southern Hemisphere experiences to be redeemed wholly as listed on a mutually-agreeable date by July, 2011. In the course that any business is terminated and unable to provide auction items listed above (due to unforeseen circumstances), a comparable auction item(s) will be presented to winning bidder, if and where appropriate.  Airfare and ground transportation, except where noted, not included.

# 31

A Day with Luc Morlet and Vineyard 7 & 8

This memorable day will start with you and three guests embarking on an exclusive visit to the breathtaking Vineyard 7 & 8, a state-of-the-art winery located at the very top of Spring Mountain, with your host, General Manager Wesley Steffens. 

Winemaker Luc Morlet will then guide you through the hands-on blending session to produce a case of your own special blend and a single 3-liter that will be numbered and signed by Luc. The day will culminate with a special dinner in the Vineyard 7 & 8’s scenic rotunda. Gaze out upon majestic Mount St. Helena and feast on a meal prepared by a special guest chef, paired with a selection of wines from Vineyard 7 & 8 and Morlet Family Vineyards.  Take home your prize blend as a souvenir, as well as a 3-liter of each: 2007 Vineyard 7 & 8 “Estate” Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain and 2008 Morlet Family Vineyards “Coeur de Valle” Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer/To Kalon.  Your party will enjoy total relaxation in three rooms for two nights at Meadowood Napa Valley, a luxurious country resort nestled into the wooded hillside just east of St. Helena.  An elegant breakfast is included one morning of your stay.

DONATIONS:

• Hands-On Winemaking Class for 2 Couples (4) at Vineyard 7 & 8 with Luc Morlet
• A Handmade Case + 3-Liter of Your Personally-Blended Wine
• Dinner for 4 with Luc Morlet at the Winery
• One 3-liter from each: 2007 Vineyard 7 & 8 “Estate” Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain and 2008 Morlet Family Vineyards “Coeur de Valle” Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer/To Kalon
• 2 Rooms at Meadowood for 2 Nights
• 4 60-minute Spa Treatments
• One Morning’s Breakfast at the Grill at Meadowood for 4

DONOR: Luc Morlet, Morlet Family Vineyards, Wesley Steffens, Vineyard 7 & 8, Meadowood Napa Valley

OPENING BID: $5,000

RESTRICTIONS: Based upon availability; expires July 31, 2011. Not available from August through October 2010.  Airfare and ground transportation not included.

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Arizona Spring Training

Diamond in the Rocks

Make the most of Spring Training with this generous package for the baseball enthusiast who enjoys the best of everything!  Two couples will enjoy the vacation of a lifetime, watching as baseball pros shake off their winter break and get back to work.  Stay for 4 nights in over 3000 sq. ft. of luxury at the Weiskopf Residence at The Markers Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Enjoy passes to several Cactus league spring training games.  Choose from games featuring the Dodgers, Giants, A’s, Reds, Padres, Cubs, White Socks, Angels, Royals, Mariners, Indians, Rockies and Brewers.  Receive tickets for 4 to the final preseason game at Chase Field.  Enjoy an invitation to an intimate player’s and owner’s dinner at a private house with past World Series winners like Mark Grace and Luis Gonzalez, featuring a premiere Napa Valley vintner and a special Chef for the evening.  Top it all off with tickets to an Evening on the Diamond charity event, held under the stars at Chase Field, with the Arizona Diamondback players, owners, Napa winemakers and a special guest performer.

DONATION:

• Private House on Golf Course for 4 Nights at The Rocks in Scottsdale Donated by The Markers Club
• Passes to Several Cactus League Spring Training Games
• 4 Tickets to the Final Preseason Game at Chase Field
• 4 Tickets to Evening on the Diamond at Chase Field with the Arizona Diamondback Players, Owners, Napa Winemakers, and Special Guest Performer
• Special Dinner at a Private House with Players and Owners

DONOR: The Arizona Diamondbacks, The Markers Club, James & Cindy Weber

OPENING BID: $10,000

RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included.  Dates based upon final week of Spring Training, April 2011.

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Del Dotto Villa Del Lago

As one of the legendary purveyors of fine wine in the Napa Valley, Dave Del Dotto knows how entertain. Add the elegant touch of Yolanda Del Dotto and you have an unforgettable 5 days where you and 7 friends become part of the family.

You and your guests will stay five nights at the Del Dotto Villa Del Lago Estate Winery home on Pritchard Hill overlooking Lake Hennessey. Have dinner the first night at the Villa Del Lago with the Del Dottos, prepared by their personal “French Laundry” Chef, Joshua Schwartz. You will each receive pampering, private massages at the Villa; limousine airport pickup and service for your whole stay, and an itinerary personally arranged by the Del Dotto family to visit some of their favorite spots.  Enjoy lunch on two days, one with the Del Dottos and their winemaker where you’ll experience a blind tasting of one of their unreleased wines. During your stay you will also experience a cave tour and barrel tasting at Del Dotto Estate Winery with the Del Dottos and leave with 8-750ml bottles of Villa Del Lago Cabernet and a case of Del Dotto Estate wine.

DONATION:

• 5 Nights at the Del Dotto Villa Del Lago Estate Winery Home on Pritchard Hill Overlooking Lake Hennessey for 8 People
• Private Massages at the Villa
• Limousine Service for Entire Stay
• Personalized Itinerary Set by the Del Dotto Family
• 2 Lunches, 1 with the Del Dottos and Their Winemaker
• Dinner at the Villa Del Lago with “French Laundry” Chef, Joshua Schwartz
• Cave Tour and Barrel Tasting at Del Dotto Estate Winery with the Del Dotto Family
• 8 Bottles of Villa Del Lago Cabernet
• 1 Case of Del Dotto Estate Wine

DONOR: Yolanda and Dave Del Dotto, Del Dotto Winery

           OPENING BID: $8,000

RESTRICTIONS: Expires September 2011. Airfare not included.  Availability based on mutually agreed-upon dates.

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Holiday Perfecto in Tuscany

If there is a single word more alluring than Italy, then it must be its own heart and soul…Tuscany. Always so much more than a place, Tuscany is first a way of life, each present moment infused with centuries-worth of the world’s favorite art, culture, food and wine.

In the rolling hills not far from the mythic cities of Florence, Siena and San Gimignano is Castello Di Casole, one of the largest private landholdings in all of Italy. Vineyards and orchards of olive trees pattern the hillsides. Two grand cypress-lined lanes ascend to a historic castle. Dotting the 4,200-acre historic estate is a private, restored four bedroom farmhouse Villa with a dramatic glass-tiled pool where you and 7 guests will create a week’s worth of memories.  A bilingual concierge team is available to assist with travel arrangements, activities, pre-arrival grocery shopping services and more.  Learn techniques for making authentic Italian food during your hands-on cooking class, lunch and wine pairing with your group.  Receive preferred pricing on the services of your own Private Shopper who can help you find just the right thing for everyone on your holiday list at the local boutiques.  Enjoy twelve bottles of the newly released 2008 Dodici, the Estate’s exclusive blend of Cabernet, Sangiovese, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Very limited, very delizioso!  You will also receive 4 bottles of estate-grown and bottled olive oil to take home as a reminder of this very special week.  Come experience Tuscany, every bit as pastoral and pristine as it was centuries ago!

DONATION:

• 7 Night Stay for 8 in a Private Tuscan Villa at Castello Di Casole – A Signature Development of Timbers Resorts, November 28-December 4, 2010
• Breakfast Included Every Morning in Your Villa
• Hands-on Cooking Class, Lunch and Wine Pairing
• 12 Bottles of the Newly Released 2008 Dodici, the Estate’s Very Limited Blend of Cabernet, Sangiovese, Merlot and Petit Verdot
• 4 Bottles of Estate-Grown and Bottled Olive Oil
• Daily Housekeeping Services and Attentive Concierges Included
• Own Private Shopper with Preferred Pricing and Services

DONOR: Castello Di Casole – A Signature Development of Timbers Resorts

OPENING BID: $10,000

RESTRICTIONS: The new villa must be used the week of November 28-December 4, 2010. Airfare and ground transportation not included.

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An Homage to Gil

Two couples will enjoy four days and three nights at Jeremy Nickel’s secluded Napa Valley vineyard retreat and residence, The Vineyard House.  This nine-acre paradise is situated right in the middle of Far Niente’s famous Oakville vineyard, Stelling.  The lodging itself is a charming little farmhouse originally built in the 1890’s to be the home of the vineyard manager and his family. So authentic, in fact, the original foundation was four large boulders rolled into place. In 1995, Gil & Beth Nickel renovated the quaint 800 sq. ft. home into their “honeymoon hideaway”-- a picturesque 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage set in a Monet-like landscape. The Vineyard house was Gil & Beth’s home-away-from-home for two years while their Tuscan style dream villa was under construction on the Far Niente Estate.

When your party arrives, you will be greeted by a “welcome home” basket from the Nickel family that will include little goodies and a 6-pack of various Nickel Family Wines to enjoy during your weekend. Your weekend package will include two pre-arranged appointments: a VIP Tour & Tasting at Far Niente Estate Winery for four, as well as a tour and sit down comparative tasting of single-vineyard wines at their sister winery, Nickel & Nickel.

This lot also contains a collection of all five formats from Jeremy Nickel's inaugural release of his proprietary label, TVH, the acronym for “The Vineyard House”.  TVH is an ultra-premium boutique wine created solely as a tribute to Jeremy's father and hero, the late Gil Nickel.  TVH is a testament to Gil's passion and the maxim, “The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.” Since the release on Gil’s birthday on April 30^th of this year, 100% of the released inventory for the 2005 inaugural vintage has already sold out.  Fill your cellar with this lovely tribute from a winemaker to his father, all supporting a great cause.

DONATION:

• 3-Night Stay for 2 Couples (4) at The Vineyard House
• Private VIP Tours for 4 to both Far Niente Estate Winery and Nickel & Nickel
• 6-Pack of Various Nickel Family Wines to Enjoy During Your Weekend
• One Bottle of Exclusive 2005 TVH in each Format: 750ml, 1.5-Liter, 3-Liter, 6-Liter, 9-Liter

DONOR: Jeremy Nickel, Beth Nickel, Erik Nickel

OPENING BID: $5,000

RESTRICTIONS:. Winning bidder will be responsible for shipment or delivery of wine to a temperature-controlled cellar or space.