Silent Lots for the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction 2010

Silent Auction LotsSun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction 2010

Mercer Wine EstatesColumbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007

A partnership of the Mercer and Hogue families, Mercer Wine Estates is a family-owned Washington State winery devoted to producing premium wines that exceed expectations. The 2007 Mercer Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon balances black fruit and oak spice in gold medal winning style. It is offered here in a rare Double Magnum.

Opening Bid$150

includes One 3-Liter Bottle

dOnOrThe Hogue and Mercer Families,

OwnersMercer Wine EstatesProsser, Washington

101silent lots

sun valley center for the arts

Champagne Perrier-JouëtFleur de Champagne Brut, 2000Fleur de Champagne Rosé, 2002Fleur de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, 2000

Champagne Perrier-Jouët produces exceptional Champagnes, but none as exceptional as the prestige cuvée bottlings graced with the Art-Nouveau inspired white anemones. This luxurious lot includes three of these wines—the refined, elegant 2000 Fleur de Champagne Brut; the fresh, fruity 2002 Fleur de Champagne Rosé; and the rare, powerful 2000 Fleur de Champagne Blanc de Blancs.

Opening Bid$500

includes Three 750ml Bottles

dOnOrPernod Ricard,

OwnerPerrier-JouëtParis, France

102silent lots

wine auction 2010

Meritage CollectionThe Meritage Alliance promotes and celebrates wines, both red and white, crafted solely through the blending of specific “noble” Bordeaux grape varieties. For the Sun Valley Center Wine Auction 2010, the Meritage Society has assembled a 20-bottle collection of appealingly supple and impressively complex Meritage. Included in this collection are wines from such respected names as Rodney Strong Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well, Dry Creek Vineyard, St. Supéry Vineyards & Winery, Rosenthal—The Malibu Estate and Goosecross Cellars. Go 20 for 20 by being the high bidder on this tasty collection.

Opening Bid$600

includes Twenty 750ml Bottles

dOnOrThe Meritage AllianceHealdsburg, California

103silent lots


Cadaretta Wines and Clayhouse WinesCadaretta Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007Clayhouse Estate Paso Robles Petite Sirah, 2006

Under the same ownership, Cadaretta Wines and Clayhouse Wines each has its own regional focus. Cadaretta Wines produces premium wines primarily from vineyards in the Columbia Valley, while Clayhouse Wines produces wines from California’s Central Coast, principally from its estate vineyard near Paso Robles. Two beautifully etched Double Magnums comprise this lot. The 2007 Cadaretta Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon displays generous cassis, cedar and earth character, while the 2006 Clayhouse Estate Paso Robles Petite Sirah showcases raspberry, black pepper and chocolate in a structured style.

Opening Bid$500

includes Two 3-Liter Bottles

dOnOrMiddletown

Family Wines, Owners

Cadaretta Wines and Clayhouse Wines

Paso Robles, CaliforniaWalla Walla, Washington

104silent lots

wine auction 2010

Cellar HighlightsForgeron Cellars

“Forgeron” is the French word for blacksmith—perfect for Forgeron Cellars, as it occupies a former blacksmith shop. But “forgeron” in French also means artists who build with their hands, and this too is appropriate, since Forgeron Cellars handcrafts Washington State wines. This lot of cellar highlights encompasses many of Forgeron’s best wines of the past decade—including some now sold out. Be the high bidder and take home two bottles each of 2008 Forgeron Columbia Valley Roussanne, 2007 Forgeron Columbia Valley Chardonnay, 2004 Forgeron Klipsun Vineyard Red Mountain Merlot, 2004 Forgeron Boushey Vineyard Yakima Valley Syrah, 2004 Forgeron Champoux Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon and 2003 Forgeron Vinfinity Columbia Valley Red Wine (a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah).

Opening Bid$250

includes Twelve 750ml Bottles

dOnOrMarie-Eve Gilla,

Partner and WinemakerForgeron Cellars

Walla Walla, Washington

105silent lots


Heitz Wine CellarsInk Grade Napa Valley Port

Founded in 1961 by the legendary Joe Heitz, Heitz Wine Cellars remains today, under the supervision of his children, one of the Napa Valley’s most revered small wineries. The Ink Grade Napa Valley Port was produced from a small block of traditional Portuguese grape varieties grown in a small vineyard in the eastern hills of the Napa Valley. Ripe, deeply fruited, deliciously sweet and undeniably warming, it is a wonderful after-dinner wine, especially in the twelve convenient half-bottles offered here.

Opening Bid$100


dOnOrThe Heitz Family,

OwnersHeitz Wine Cellars

St. Helena, California

106silent lots

wine auction 2010

Cakebread CornucopiaCakebread Cellars

For nearly 40 years, Cakebread Cellars has been one of the Napa Valley’s most dynamic small producers, creating a portfolio of excellent wines primarily from grapes grown at nearly a dozen estate vineyards which it planted. Discover the delicious style of Cakebread Cellars in this lot, which includes two bottles each of 2008 Cakebread Napa Valley Chardonnay, 2008 Cakebread Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 Cakebread Napa Valley Merlot, 2006 Cakebread Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Cakebread Carneros Syrah and 2006 Cakebread Red Hills—Lake County Zinfandel, plus a Cakebread Cellars “Virtual Tour” DVD.

Opening Bid$400


One DVD

dOnOrThe Cakebread Family,

OwnersCakebread Cellars

Rutherford, California

107silent lots


Frenchman’s Gulch WineryHorse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007Yakima Valley Syrah, 2007

For more than 25 years, Frenchman’s Gulch Winery has produced wonderfully drinkable Northwest wines—but the people of Ketchum apparently buy and drink every bottle! Discover this exciting small producer with these extremely rare Double Magnums, one each of the 2007 Frenchman’s Gulch Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon and the gold medal winning 2007 Frenchman’s Gulch Yakima Valley Syrah.

Opening Bid$200


dOnOrSteve and

Tracey McCarthy, Vintners

Frenchman’s Gulch WineryKetchum, Idaho

108silent lots

wine auction 2010

CINDER WinerySnake River Valley Syrah, 2008

CINDER recently was named among “The Top 10 Hottest Small Brands in North America” by Wine Business Monthly as the result of the strong performance of the wines it crafts from the Snake River Valley American Viticultural Area. This case of 2008 CINDER Snake River Valley Syrah is a case in point, offering generous fruit, smooth tannins and a long silky finish.

Opening Bid$300


dOnOrJoe Schnerr and Melanie Kraus,

OwnersCINDER Winery

Boise, Idaho

109silent lots


Ketchum Grill Walla Walla Wine DinnerSpectacular contemporary American cuisine will be on the menu when Scott and Anne Mason of the Ketchum Grill create a lavish dinner for eight to accompany the outstanding selection of Walla Walla Valley wines selected and presented by Steve Thies of Tastevin Wine. Expect to be wowed with wine and food combinations to die for. To add to the cachet of this fabulous feast, a bottle of 1975 Chateau Petrus—the benchmark wine of Pomerol and the recipient of 98 points from The Wine Advocate—will accompany one of the courses, unless you can't wait to drink this coveted wine! The high bidder may choose to have this memorable wine dinner either at his or her home in the Ketchum area or at the Ketchum Grill.

As a warm-up for the pleasures to come, tonight the high bidder will take home a Magnum each of the following exciting Washington State wines: 2005 Abeja Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2005 Dunham Columbia Valley Syrah

2005 Seven Hills Vineyard Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 SYZYGY Walla Walla Valley Syrah

2007 Trust Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Waters Loess Vineyard Walla Walla Valley Syrah

Dinner is to be scheduled in advance for a date of mutual convenience and is to be completed by July 30, 2011.

Opening Bid$2,000

includes Six 1.5-Liter Bottles

One 750ml Bottle

Wine Dinner for Eight

dOnOrsScott and

Anne Mason, Ketchum Grill

Steve Thies, Tastevin Wine

Peter Dinkelspiel

Abeja Cellars

Dunham Cellars

SYZYGY

Seven Hills Winery

Trust Cellars

Waters Winery

110silent lots

wine auction 2010

Kenefick Ranch WineryNapa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005

Kenefick Ranch, to the northeast of Calistoga, sold grapes to some of the Napa Valley’s top wineries for two decades before producing wine under its own label in 2002. The 2005 Kenefick Ranch Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon showcases impressive fruit and classic structure. Two rare Magnums comprise the lot.

Opening Bid$250

includes Two 1.5-Liter Bottles

dOnOrDr. Thomas Kenefick,

OwnerKenefick Ranch Winery

Calistoga, California

111silent lots


Three Rivers WineryChampoux Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007

Located just west of Walla Walla, Washington, Three Rivers Winery produces red wines from top Washington appellations—Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope. The 2007 Three Rivers Champoux Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon is a rare single-vineyard wine that captures the vineyard’s distinctive black fruit and spice character. It is presented here in a magnificent etched Imperial.

Opening Bid$350

includes One Six-Liter Bottle

dOnOrHolly Turner, Winemaker

Three Rivers WineryWalla Walla, Washington

112silent lots

wine auction 2010

SKIPSTONEEstate Essence

SKIPSTONE is tucked between two stunning hillsides in the mountains above Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. Here 30 acres of vineyards and a small grove of Manzanillo olive trees are cultivated using organic and sustainable techniques to create a Bordeaux-inspired red wine and an Extra Virgin olive oil that are the essence of SKIPSTONE. Be the high bidder and take home a three-pack that includes a bottle each of the 2005 (the inaugural vintage) and 2006 SKIPSTONE Oliver’s Blend Alexander Valley Red Wine and a bottle of 2009 SKIPSTONE Melina’s Harvest Extra Virgin olive oil, then pack your bags for a private tour and lunch for four at SKIPSTONE, which is not open to the public. Winery visit is to be scheduled for a date mutually convenient to both parties.

Opening Bid$500

includes Two 750ml Bottles

One Bottle Olive Oil

Tour and Lunch for Four

dOnOrFahri Diner and

Jill Layman, ProprietorsSKIPSTONE

Healdsburg, California

113silent lots


Frogmore Creek Tasmania Chardonnay, 2006Tasmania Pinot Noir, 2006Tasmania Iced Riesling, 2006

Frogmore Creek is one of Tasmania’s most awarded wineries. This family producer takes pride in adhering to sustainable farming techniques at its 316-acre property—only a quarter of which will ever become vineyard—near Hobart. Two bottles each of 2006 Frogmore Creek Tasmania Chardonnay, 2006 Frogmore Creek Tasmania Pinot Noir and 2006 Frogmore Creek Tasmania Iced Riesling are a delicious introduction to this fine small producer.

Opening Bid$100

includes Six 750ml Bottles

dOnOrTerry Scherer, Co-Owner

Frogmore Creek Cambridge, Tasmania

114silent lots

wine auction 2010

Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & WineryRussian River Valley Chardonnay, 2007

Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery will welcome four adult guests for a private luncheon at the Estate Pavilion—an imaginative four-course menu prepared by executive chef Didier Ageorges with organically grown produce from the estate’s culinary garden and fresh ingredients from Sonoma County’s finest growers and purveyors. Also included in this lot for the winning bidder to take home tonight is a Magnum of 2007 Chalk Hill Estate Russian River Valley Chardonnay, a bold, concentrated wine with generous toasty oak complexity.

Opening Bid$550

includes One 1.5-Liter Bottle

Private Luncheon for Four

dOnOrFred Furth, Proprietor

Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery


115silent lots


Dream Team CollectionLong Shadows Vintners

Made in partnership with Washington wine visionary Allen Shoup (former CEO of Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia Crest), Long Shadows Vintners is a collection of ultra-premium proprietary Columbia Valley wines that highlight the talents of some of the world’s great winemakers.

Six Magnums are included in the collection offered here:

2006 Saggi (Sangiovese/Cabernet/Syrah by Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari)

2006 Sequel (Syrah by John Duval, formerly of Penfolds Grange)

2005 Chester-Kidder (Red Wine by Gilles Nicault, formerly of Woodward Canyon)

2006 Pedestal (Merlot by Michel Rolland, Pomerol vintner and winemaking consultant)

2006 Pirouette (Red Wine by Philippe Melka of Bryant Family and Hundred Acre, and Agustin Huneeus Sr. of Quintessa)

2006 Feather (Cabernet Sauvignon by Randy Dunn of Dunn Vineyards).

This lot also includes a tour and tasting for four at Long Shadows Vintners winery in Walla Walla, Washington. Tour and tasting is to be scheduled for a date of mutual convenience.

Opening Bid$550

includes Six 1.5-Liter Bottles

Tour and Tasting for Four

dOnOr Allen Shoup,

FounderLong Shadows Vintners

Walla Walla, Washington

116silent lots

wine auction 2010

Wine and Dine PackageRubissow Wines

Situated high on the slopes of Mt. Veeder in the Napa Valley, Rubissow Wines produces impressive red wines from 18 acres of ski-slope-steep vineyards. Discover this fine producer for yourself, first with six bottles each of 2006 Rubissow Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Rubissow Mt. Veeder Merlot, 2006 Rubissow Trompettes Mt. Veeder Proprietary Red Wine and 2006 Rubissow “Rubissow-Sargent Reserve” Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, and then with a private VIP lunch for four at Rubissow Winery’s Mt. Veeder estate when next in the Napa Valley.

Lunch is to be scheduled for a date of mutual convenience.

Opening Bid$1,500

includes Twenty-Four 750ml Bottles

Lunch for Four

dOnOrPeter Rubissow,

OwnerRubissow WinesNapa, California

117silent lots


Ramey Wine CellarsHudson Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay, 2006Larkmead Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006

Winemaker David Ramey worked for a “who’s who” of wine producers before establishing his eponymous wine cellars in 1996. Having his own brand allows Ramey to take chances in pursuit of greatness, and the results have been wines that frequently rank among the very best from California. The 2006 Ramey Hudson Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay is youthful and powerful, with green apple, citrus and vanilla character. Deftly balanced, it received a 91 from The Wine Advocate. The 2006 Ramey Larkmead Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is bold yet generous, with cassis, herb, smoke and chocolate nuances. Already approachable, it garnered a 92+ from The Wine Advocate. A Double Magnum of each wine comprises the lot.

Opening Bid$550


dOnOrDavid and Carla Ramey,

ProprietorsRamey Wine Cellars


118silent lots

wine auction 2010

Melville WineryTerraces Estate Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir, 2008Carrie’s Estate Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir, 2008

Established in 1996, Melville Winery now has a handsome winemaking facility near Lompoc and two estate vineyards in Santa Barbara County. The primary vineyard in Santa Rita Hills has plantings of Chardonnay, Syrah and Viognier, but the primary grape is Pinot Noir—a total of 14 different clones. The two Pinot Noir bottlings offered here are from separate and distinct corners of that vineyard. The 2008 Melville Terraces Pinot Noir displays dense black and red fruit on a light, smooth palate. The 2008 Melville Carrie’s Pinot Noir exhibits concentrated red fruit and spice in a brawny, mouthfilling style. Both are offered here in rare Double Magnums.

Opening Bid$500


dOnOrStephen Janes, Partner

Melville WineryLompoc, California

119silent lots


Private Napa Valley Tour and TastingsSituated in downtown Napa, Vintner’s Collective is a one-of-a-kind tasting room where 18 of Napa Valley’s small producers pour their wines. Taste some of the region’s most coveted wines with this certificate good for a private tasting for six.

Clos Pegase Winery invites eight for a private guided tour that encompasses its world-recognized architecture and art collection. After this informative and humorous tour, the eight will enjoy a private tasting of Clos Pegase’s award-winning wines. Come experience the beauty of this “temple to wine.”

Both events are to be scheduled in advance for dates and times of mutual convenience.

Opening Bid$200

includes Private Tasting

for Six

Private Tour and Tasting for Eight

dOnOrsVintner’s Collective

Clos Pegase Winery

120silent lots

wine auction 2010

Napa Valley and BurgundyThis lot encompasses fine, well-aged Napa Valley and Burgundy reds from several top producers. The following wines comprise the lot: two bottles of 1992 Opus One Napa Valley Red Wine and one bottle each of 1991 Opus One Napa Valley Red Wine, 1990 Georges Lignier Clos de la Roche, 1992 Domaine Leroy Vosne Romanée Les Genevrieres, 1988 Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes and 1983 Domaine Ponsot Griottes-Chambertin.

Opening Bid$800

includes Seven 750ml Bottles

dOnOrTrudi Schneider

121silent lots


Cain Vineyard & WineryConcept—The Benchland Napa Valley Red Wine, 2005

Cain Concept—The Benchland is a Bordeaux-inspired red produced from Napa Valley grapes grown on the alluvial benches at the foot of the mountains near Oakville, Rutherford and St. Helena. The product of an exceptional vintage, the 2005 Cain Concept—The Benchland Napa Valley Red Wine is ripe and generous, with red fruit, coffee and cocoa nuances. Nicely polished yet solidly structured, it should evolve for many more years, especially in the Double Magnum offered here.

Opening Bid$200


dOnOrJames and

Nancy Meadlock, Owners

Cain Vineyard & WinerySt. Helena, California

122silent lots

wine auction 2010

Napa Wine and DineJ. Benton Furrow

Four will join a representative of J. Benton Furrow for a three-winery tour of the Napa Valley, which includes a picnic lunch and culminates in a tour and dinner at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone.

The winning bidder will go home tonight with six bottles of 2005 J. Benton Furrow Sonoma/Oakley Petite Sirah and six bottles of 2004 J. Benton Furrow Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tour is to be scheduled for a date of mutual convenience.

Opening Bid$350


Napa Tour Package for Four

dOnOrJoe Gennaro, Owner

J. Benton FurrowManteca, California

123silent lots


Sun Valley Harvest FestivalThe best of Sun Valley food and wine will be on display at the Sun Valley Harvest Festival September 24 and 25, 2010, and these two gold all-access passes will get you and a guest into all 13 cooking demonstrations and presentations, two wine tastings, the Harvest Restaurant Walk and the Harvest Martini Party. You and your guest also will enjoy a Harvest Dinner (not including tax, gratuity and alcoholic beverages) at one of Ketchum's newest restaurants, Cornerstone Bar and Grill.

Opening Bid$300

includes Two Harvest

Festival Passes

dOnOrsSun Valley

Harvest Festival

Cornerstone Bar and Grill

124silent lots

wine auction 2010

Charles Krug WineryVintage Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006

Charles Krug Winery has produced a Vintage Selection Cabernet Sauvignon since 1944. The 2006 Charles Krug Vintage Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ranks among the finest in recent years. Displaying black cherry fruit and smoke, chocolate and toasty oak complexity, it is a wine of weight and structure and should develop for years in this Double Magnum.

Opening Bid$250


dOnOrThe Peter Mondavi Family,

OwnersCharles Krug WinerySt. Helena, California

125silent lots


Experience Somerston Wine CompanySomerston Vineyards is a new, exciting and impressive vineyard estate in the eastern hills of the Napa Valley near Sage Canyon Road. Four guests will be treated to a private, open-air buggy tour through Somerston Vineyards’ 1,682-acre estate, featuring sweeping vistas, grazing Dorper sheep and nearly 300 acres of vines. It’s like visiting a national park without ever leaving the Napa Valley! Following the tour, the four guests will taste Somerston, Priest Ranch and Highflyer wines paired with locally crafted artisan cheeses. Until their visit, the high bidder and guests can experience Somerston Vineyards by enjoying the selection of wines included with this lot—two bottles each of 2008 Highflyer Napa Valley Grenache Blanc, 2008 Highflyer Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir and 2007 Priest Ranch Napa Valley Petite Sirah.

Visit is to be scheduled for a date of mutual convenience. Blackout dates include Auction Napa Valley Weekend (June 2–5, 2011) and December 22, 2010–January 4, 2011. Visit certificate expires July 23, 2011.

Opening Bid$300



dOnOrAllan Chapman,

ProprietorSomerston Wine

CompanySt. Helena, California

126silent lots

wine auction 2010

Cellar Treasure and Estate AdventureJericho Canyon Vineyard

Though first planted in 1990, Jericho Canyon Vineyard didn’t begin producing wine under its own label until 2001, and not until 2006 was a winery completed at this 40-acre vineyard estate at the base of Napa Valley’s Mount St. Helena. The fortunate winning bidder will go home tonight with a cellar treasure—a complete vertical collection in bottles of 2001–2006 Jericho Canyon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition, the high bidder’s party of six will enjoy an estate adventure—a tour and tasting at Jericho Canyon Vineyard, followed by dinner in the wine cave or in the vintner’s home (depending on the time of year)—when next in the Napa Valley.

Winery visit is to be scheduled for a date mutually agreeable to both parties.

Opening Bid$1,000


Tour, Tasting and Dinner for Six

dOnOrDale and Marla Bleecher,

OwnersJericho Canyon Vineyard

Calistoga, California

127silent lots


Renwood WineryOld Vine Amador County Zinfandel, 2006

Surrounded by some of California’s oldest Zinfandel Vineyards, Renwood Winery produces award-winning wines from Amador County and the Sierra foothills. The 2006 Renwood Old Vine Amador County Zinfandel blends the best old vine lots from local vineyards and showcases generous berry fruit, holiday spice and cedar character. This big, beautiful Double Magnum will be perfect for any festive winter celebration.

Opening Bid$100


dOnOrRobert Smerling,

FounderRenwood Winery

Plymouth, California

128silent lots

wine auction 2010

Grgich Hills EstateYountville Selection Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005

Under the supervision of famed winemaker Miljenko “Mike” Grgich, Grgich Hills Estate has produced delicious and stylish wines from vineyards throughout the Napa Valley for more than 30 years. Cabernet Sauvignon always has been Grgich Hills’ signature wine, and the 2005 Grgich Hills Yountville Selection Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a brooding, deeply fruited and beautifully balanced rendition. It is presented here in a handsomely etched Double Magnum.

Opening Bid$250


dOnOrMiljenko Grgich and

Austin Hills, Co-Proprietors

Grgich Hills EstateRutherford, California

129silent lots


Santa Lucia Highlands CollectionLocated along the western edge of the Salinas Valley on California’s Central Coast, the Santa Lucia Highlands American Viticultural Area is a benchland appellation that rises above the fog line and offers excellent drainage and southeastern exposure—conditions ideal for growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah of exceptional quality and character. The Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans have created this collection to showcase the region’s unique personality. The following bottles comprise the lot:

2008 Loring Garys’ Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

2007 Tondré Grapefield Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

2008 August West Rosella’s Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

2007 HAHN SLH Estate Santa Lucia Highlands Syrah

2007 La Rochelle Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

2008 Puma Road Black Mountain Vineyards Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

2007 Pessagno Four Boys Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

2007 Pessagno Intrinity Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

2007 Boekenoogen Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

2008 ROAR Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

2007 Lucia Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

2008 Paraiso Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

Opening Bid$450


dOnOrSanta Lucia Highlands

Wine Artisans

130silent lots

wine auction 2010

Grill SamplerLava Lake Lamb raises exceptional, free-range lamb that graze on Idaho grasslands from the Snake River Plain to mountain meadows near Sun Valley. Never placed in feedlots, never given hormones or antibiotics and allowed to grow and mature naturally, Lava Lake Lamb is tender and flavorful, yet lower in fat than grain-fed lamb. So natural is this lamb that a significant proportion of Lava Lake Lamb and the land is Certified Organic by the USDA. Discover the difference with this grilling sampler from Lava Lake Lamb: one package of Certified Organic lamb chops (four chops), three packages of Certified Organic ground lamb (three pounds), a Certified Organic sausage sampler (four one-pound packages) and an organic cotton Lava Lake tote bag.

Opening Bid$100

includes Lamb Grill Sampler and

Tote Bag

dOnOrBrian and Kathleen Bean

Lava Lake Lamb

131silent lots


Meadowcroft WinesMeadowcroft Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007Meadowcroft Sonoma County Zinfandel, 2007

The Meadowcroft family of wines encompasses both the Magito and Meadowcroft labels, which produce award-winning wines that showcase the intrinsic character of their specific grape varieties and vineyard origins, respectively. The 2007 Meadowcroft Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon displays deep berry fruit and a hint of forest earth, while the 2007 Meadowcroft Sonoma County Zinfandel highlights dark fruit, spice and cedar. Five bottles of each comprise the lot.

Opening Bid$300

includes Ten 750ml Bottles

dOnOrTom Meadowcroft,

WinemakerMeadowcroft Wines

Sebastopol, California

132silent lots

wine auction 2010

Trellis Come explore the wonderful worlds created by popular Pacific Northwest artist Mike Smith. Smith’s work conveys universal themes and ideas, but the focus of his painting and sculpture is centered on vibrant scenes from his small farm near Camas, Washington. Trellis is a fine example of his unique, colorful style—a style that’s influenced many other artists.

Opening Bid$200

includes Limited Edition

Serigraph

dOnOrsMike Smith

Jason Roth

Blue Heron Workshop

133silent lots


CodorníuPinot Noir Cava

Spain’s first rosé Cava produced exclusively with Pinot Noir grapes, the Codorníu Pinot Noir Cava combines generous sparkle and delicate wild berry fruit with a crisp, elegant finish. Five bottles comprise the lot.

Opening Bid$50

includes Five 750ml Bottles

dOnOrCodorníu

Barcelona, Spain

134silent lots

wine auction 2010

Barossa Valley BountyThe Barossa Valley of Australia produces Shiraz of remarkable fruit and intensity. Two of the region’s very best bottlings are featured in this lot. The 2008 Glaetzer Amon Ra Barossa Valley Shiraz is one of the rarest vintages of this prestige bottling since its inception. Forward, spicy and approachable, it received a 92 from The Wine Advocate and is offered here in a rare Magnum. A vertical collection that includes two bottles each of 2004, 2005 and 2006 Charles Cimicky Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz showcases the smoky black fruit character, uncommon weight and polished texture of this noble and age-worthy Shiraz.

Opening Bid$400

includes One 1.5-Liter Bottle

Six 750ml Bottles

dOnOrEpicurean Wines

135silent lots


Luis Felipe EdwardsReserva Sampler

Established in 1976, Luis Felipe Edwards is one of the most progressive wineries in Chile. Based in the Colchagua Valley, this technologically advanced winery now produces more than a million cases per year. Discover this producer’s delicious wines with this sampler—three bottles each of 2008 Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Chile Merlot, 2009 Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Chile Sauvignon Blanc, 2008 Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Chile Cabernet Sauvignon and 2008 Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Chile Carmenere.

Opening Bid$250


dOnOrLuis Felipe Edwards

Santiago, Chile

136silent lots

wine auction 2010

Michel-Schlumberger Wine EstateEstate “Deux Terres” Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004

Produced with grapes from two estate vineyards on the western benchlands of Dry Creek Valley, the 2004 Michel-Schlumberger Estate “Deux Terres” Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon brims with delicious red fruit and spice character. Enjoyable now, it will continue to evolve with brief additional cellaring. Six bottles comprise the lot.

Opening Bid$350


dOnOrJacques Pierre Schlumberger,

ProprietorMichel-Schlumberger

Wine EstateHealdsburg, California

137silent lots


Fraser VineyardEstate Snake River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

After searching several years for the right spot from which to produce an exceptional Idaho estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Bill Fraser established his vineyard on a ridge top overlooking the Snake River Valley. Fraser Vineyard Estate Snake River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon proves the rightness of his choice.

Always generous and complex, Fraser Vineyard Estate Snake River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shows the influence of vintage in the rare vertical collection offered here. Two bottles each of the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Fraser Vineyard Estate Snake River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will enable the high bidder to appreciate those differences as these impressive wines age.

Opening Bid$150


dOnOrBill and Bev Fraser,

Owners and Winemakers

Fraser VineyardBoise, Idaho

138silent lots

wine auction 2010

Napa Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Santa Lucia HighlandsThose new to California wines are often awed by the sheer size of wine country. Reaching from Humboldt County in the north to San Diego County in the south and from the Pacific Coast in the west to the Sierra Nevada in the east, it covers an immense number of vineyard acres—522,000 at last count—and dozens of regions.

The three wines that comprise this lot come from three of California’s best vineyard locations. The 2006 Husic Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, from a small estate in the Stags Leap District, shows superb ripeness and finesse. The 2004 Michel-Schlumberger Estate “Deux Terres” Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, from benchland vineyards in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley, offers delicious red fruit, spice and pepper character. The 2006 Manzoni Private Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, from Monterey County’s Santa Maria Highlands, makes its mark with elegant cherry fruit, violet nuances and age-worthy structure.

Opening Bid$200


dOnOrNew West Spirits

139silent lots


Sun Valley Center Wine Auction Original Art, 2010Based in Portland, Oregon, artist Rachel Ann Austin has gained a considerable following for her art, which captures the simple beauty found in everyday life. Highlighting plain shapes and brilliant colors, her mixed-media works combine boldness and innocence in a captivating style.

For the 2010 Sun Valley Center Wine Auction, she has created four colorful paintings—using maps of the Sun Valley region as her canvases—featured in the invitation and catalog.

The original paintings offered here will be sold as a set that includes: • Birds and Lupines depicting birds flying above lupines • Sun Valley Center Wine Auction Paddles depicting bidding paddles being raised under strings of lights

• Sun Valley Center Wine Auction Tent depicting the Wine Auction’s “big top” tent and flowers, with Bald Mountain in the background

• Swings and Wine depicting a wine bottle and two glasses on playground swings against a mountain backdrop.

Opening Bid$400

includes Four Original Paintings

dOnOrRachel Ann Austin

140silent lots

wine auction 2010

Round Pond EstateRutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc, 2009

Round Pond Estate is one of the great estates of the Napa Valley. Only a tiny percentage of grapes from its 350 acres of vineyards go into wines produced under its own label, but those wines exemplify the excellence of this spectacular Rutherford property. The 2007 Round Pond Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon recently garnered a 94 from the Wine Spectator for its powerful, layered character, and the vibrant 2009 Round Pond Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc, the first from recently planted Sauvignon Blanc vines, received a 90 from the same publication. In addition to one bottle each of these wines, the high bidder and three friends are invited to visit Round Pond Estate for a tour and tasting when next in the Napa Valley.

Opening Bid$100

includes Two 750ml Bottles


dOnOrRyan and Miles

MacDonnell, ProprietorsRound Pond Estate


141silent lots


Elkhorn Ridge Vineyards & Winery“Le Terre Foss” Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, 2008“777” Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, 2008

The 2008 vintage in the Willamette Valley is a standout for Pinot Noir, and these two wines demonstrate that quality with individual style. The 2008 Elkhorn Ridge “Le Terre Foss” Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, a blend of four clones, shows feminine red fruit character and subtle spice. The 2008 Elkhorn Ridge “777” Willamette Valley Pinot Noir displays bold black fruit character and uncommon structure. Production of each wine is tiny, and the Double Magnums offered here are especially rare.

Opening Bid$300


dOnOrCharles Foss,

OwnerElkhorn Ridge

Vineyards & WinerySun Valley, Idaho

142silent lots

wine auction 2010

Stag’s Leap Wine CellarsEstate FAY Vineyard Stags Leap District

The FAY Vineyard is where the story of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars began back in 1969, when founder Warren Winiarski tasted Nathan Fay’s 1968 homemade Cabernet. Warren knew instantly that he had found what he was searching for—classic elements of fruit, structure, finesse and balance, all in perfect proportion. It was a style Warren refers to as “an iron fist in a velvet glove.” This rare five-year vertical Magnum collection, spanning 2002–2006, is a true collector’s item.

Opening Bid$800

includes Five 1.5-Liter Bottles

dOnOrTed Baseler,

President and CEOSte. Michelle Wine EstatesStag’s Leap Wine Cellars

Napa, California

143silent lots


Champagne Laurent-Perrier BrutFounded in 1812, Laurent-Perrier has been avant-garde in creating unique and elegant Champagnes for nearly 200 years. The house was acquired by the Nonancourt family in 1939 and, in the years since, has become one of the world’s most esteemed Champagnes and the largest family-owned brand in Champagne. Laurent-Perrier Brut is an illustrious non-vintage Brut Champagne that achieves freshness, elegance and balance through unusually high proportions of Chardonnay and reserve wine in the cuvée. It is offered here in a very rare Jeroboam.

Opening Bid$300


dOnOrBertrand de Fleurian,

PresidentChampagne

Laurent-Perrier, USSausalito, California

144silent lots

wine auction 2010

Single Vineyard SamplerTalley Vineyards

Talley Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery that specializes in estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from vineyards in Arroyo Grande Valley and Edna Valley in California’s Central Coast. In recent years, Talley Vineyards has drawn on its intimate knowledge of the region to establish several noteworthy small vineyards, which now are the sources for its Single Vineyard Selections. A six-bottle sampler of Talley Single Vineyard Selection Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs comprise this lot:

2007 Talley Oliver’s Vineyard Edna Valley Chardonnay

2007 Talley Rincon Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley Chardonnay

2007 Talley Rosemary’s Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley Chardonnay

2007 Talley Stone Corral Vineyard Edna Valley Pinot Noir

2007 Talley Rosemary’s Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley Pinot Noir

2007 Talley Rincon Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley Pinot Noir

Opening Bid$250


dOnOrThe Talley Family,

OwnersTalley VineyardsArroyo Grande,

California

145silent lots


Port TrioQuinta do Tedo

Situated in the heart of Portugal’s Alto Douro, Quinta do Tedo is a small estate producing distinctive Ports and Douro D.O.C. table wines. The trio of Ports offered here showcases the fine quality of these sweet, warming and delicious fortified wines. The Quinta do Tedo Finest Reserve #31 Port is a blend of three vintage-worthy vintages that—thanks to long aging in wood—shows fine tawny character. The 1999 Quinta do Tedo Late Bottled Vintage Port is a Port that combines the vigor of youth and the smoothness of maturation in large wood casks. The 1997 Quinta do Tedo Vintage Port is a layered, complex wine from an outstanding vintage that is only now reaching maturity. Two bottles of each Port comprise this lot.

Opening Bid$150


dOnOrVincent and

Kay Bouchard,Owners

Quinta do TedoVila Seca, Portugal

146silent lots

wine auction 2010

X Winery and Amicus CellarsAmicus Cellars Spring Mountain District Special Blend

X Winery reaches out to vineyards throughout California’s North Coast to produce big wines that offer good value. Amicus Cellars is reserved for limited edition Napa Valley Wines. While the 2001, 2002 and 2003 Amicus Spring Mountain District Special Blend Red Wines were produced in tiny quantities, each displays the rich fruit and finesse that have made Cabernet-based wines from the Spring Mountain District so prized. In addition to this three-bottle vertical collection, the high bidder will receive a certificate good for a complimentary tasting for four at X Winery and Amicus Cellars’ downtown Napa tasting room.

Opening Bid$150


Tasting for Four

dOnOrBruce Cunningham,

PartnerX Winery and Amicus Cellars

Napa, California

147silent lots


Rusack VineyardsSanta Barbara County Syrah, 2007

Situated in Ballard Canyon along California’s Central Coast, Rusack Vineyards is dedicated to crafting wines of distinction and elegance. While Rusack Vineyards produces a range of premium grape varieties, much of its production now is focused on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhone. The 2007 Rusack Santa Barbara County Syrah, produced from estate grapes, incorporates small amounts of Petite Sirah and Grenache in the final blend to achieve generous fruit, spice and texture. It is offered here in a rare Jeroboam, which bears an etched and hand-painted rendition of vintage Sun Valley artwork.

Opening Bid$400


dOnOrGeoff and Alison Rusack,

VintnersRusack Vineyards

Solvang, California

148silent lots

wine auction 2010

Pillar Rock VineyardStags Leap District Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004

From 22 acres of estate vineyards in the heart of the Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District, Pillar Rock Vineyard produces Cabernet Sauvignon in an elegant, forward style. Blended with a small percentage of estate Merlot and aged exclusively in new French oak barrels, the 2004 Pillar Rock Stags Leap District Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shows luscious texture and medium body. Two Magnums comprise the lot, each presented in a decorative wood box.

Opening Bid$400


dOnOrRon and Teri Kuhn,

OwnersPillar Rock Vineyard

Napa, California

149silent lots


Canihan Family Cellars Estate Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir, 2006

Produced with grapes drawn from Canihan’s biodynamically farmed, unirrigated 3.75-acre certified organic estate vineyard, the award-winning 2006 Canihan Family Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir displays copious red fruit character, integrated cedar complexity and fine structure. Only 705 cases were produced and the high bidder will take two of those cases home.

Opening Bid$550

includes Twenty-Four

750ml Bottles

dOnOrBill Canihan, Proprietor

Canihan Family Cellars Sonoma, California

150silent lots

wine auction 2010

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and WineryPreVail Back Forty Alexander Valley Red Wine, 2006

About to celebrate its 30th anniversary, Ferrari-Carano began with serious ambitions and made those ambitions a reality by becoming one of Sonoma County’s most respected medium-sized producers. The 2006 Ferrari-Carano PreVail Back Forty Alexander Valley Red Wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon drawn entirely from a low-yielding vineyard high in the Mayacamas Mountains. Aged exclusively in small French oak barrels, it is a wine of vibrant, layered fruit and extraordinary elegance. It is presented here in a rare Double Magnum, personally autographed by proprietors Don and Rhonda Carano and packed in a wood box.

Opening Bid$300


dOnOrDon and Rhonda Carano,

ProprietorsFerrari-Carano Vineyards

and WineryHealdsburg, California

151silent lots


Idaho Wines Sip and SavorSip and savor your way through Idaho wine country while taking in beautiful views and meeting amazing winemakers. This tour for two will start in downtown Caldwell at Fujishin Family Cellars, just 30 minutes from Boise. Then head to Bitner Vineyards and its breathtaking view. Travel down the hill to Koenig Winery and look in on their distillery while there. Then it’s across the highway to Williamson Orchard and Winery—hopefully they will have lots of fruit for you to sample during your visit. While heading to the next town, visit one of Idaho’s youngest winemakers at Davis Creek Cellars. Last but not least, on your way back to Boise, stop at Indian Creek Winery, one of the oldest vineyards in the state.

The high bidder will take home 12 bottles of fine Idaho wine tonight to prepare for this Idaho sip and savor, including bottles from Ste. Chapelle Winery, Bitner Vineyards, Fujishin Family Cellars and Davis Creek Cellars.

Opening Bid$150


One-Day Wine Tour for Two

dOnOrIdaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers

Commission

152silent lots

wine auction 2010

Revana Family VineyardSt. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006

Just north of St. Helena in the Napa Valley, Revana Family Vineyard draws on the expertise of vineyard manager Jim Barbour and winemaker Heidi Peterson Barrett to create an excellent Cabernet Sauvignon from nine acres of splendidly sited vines. The 2006 Revana Family St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon, from the “latest” harvest in the vineyard’s history, boasts powerful black fruit, sweet French oak and soft, smooth texture. This vintage sold out at the winery more than a year ago and the Double Magnum offered here is a particular rarity.

Opening Bid$600


dOnOrDr. Madaiah Revana,

OwnerRevana Family Vineyard


153silent lots


Coffee FixBegin with one beautifully crafted French press, ideal for making rich, complex coffee. Pair it with one customizable tumbler, to which you can add pictures or drawings. Then add one pound of limited edition 3 Region Blend coffee, smooth and exquisitely layered in character, plus one pound of Guatemalan Antigua coffee, a balanced Latin American bean with smooth cocoa texture and flavor. Brew. Drink. Coffee fix complete.

Opening Bid$50

includes One French Press

One Tumbler

Two Pounds of Coffee

dOnOrStarbucks Coffee

Company

154silent lots

wine auction 2010

Louis M. MartiniLot 1 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

The concept of Lot wines at Louis M. Martini began in 1968, when Louis P. Martini first made luxury Cabernet Sauvignons from selected barrels, each bottling of which was given a lot number. Now Louis P. Martini’s son Michael has revived the Lot concept. Produced with mountain-grown Napa Valley fruit and aged exclusively in new French oak barrels, the Louis M. Martini Lot 1 Cabernet Sauvignons—limited to a few hundred cases per vintage—are its very best. Two bottles each of the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Louis M. Martini Lot 1 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon—a double vertical collection—comprise the lot.

Opening Bid$600


dOnOrGallo Family Wines,

OwnerLouis M. Martini


155silent lots


Calera Wine CompanyMills Vineyard Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir, 2006

For 35 years, Calera has produced dramatic, complex Pinot Noirs from estate vineyards on a rare patch of limestone soil high in the Gavilan Mountains east of Monterey Bay. The 2006 Calera Mills Vineyard Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir exhibits explosive fruit, earthy complexity and polished texture. This remarkable wine is offered here in a rare Double Magnum that has been personally autographed by proprietor/winemaker/generalissimo Josh Jensen.

Opening Bid$250


dOnOrJosh Jensen,

ProprietorCalera Wine Company

Hollister, California

156silent lots

wine auction 2010

Two Vertical CollectionsSaddleback Cellars

Nils Venge is one of the Napa Valley’s most respected winemakers, with a heritage of great wines that goes back to—he’s going to hate us for this—1974. For the Sun Valley Center Wine Auction, he has rounded up two vertical collections from Saddleback Cellars, his own small winery. The 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Saddleback Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Saddleback Napa Valley Merlot encompass medal-winners, high-point-getters from the wine pundits and a couple of vintages that have yet to be released. In short, they are wines worth corralling.

Opening Bid$250

includes Eight 750ml Bottles

dOnOrNils Venge,

Owner and WinemakerSaddleback CellarsOakville, California

157silent lots


Rutherford VintnersNapa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007Napa Valley Merlot, 2007Napa Valley Chardonnay, 2007

While originally a small cellar in the heart of the Napa Valley, Rutherford Vintners now draws grapes from throughout the valley for wines produced in a “drink it now” style. Four bottles each of the 2007 Rutherford Vintners Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Rutherford Vintners Napa Valley Merlot and 2007 Rutherford Vintners Napa Valley Chardonnay make up this lot.

Opening Bid$100


dOnOrBronco Wine

Company, OwnerRutherford Vintners


158silent lots

wine auction 2010

Royal StayGeorge IV Wines

Chip and Sandra Fisher of George IV Wines invite the high bidder’s party of eight (four couples) for a one-night stay and winemaker’s dinner at Silvertip, their property out Warm Springs in Ketchum. Nestled amid stands of aspen and fir, with Warm Springs Creek gurgling nearby and Bald Mountain in the background, Silvertip captures the essence of mountain living. Four cozy, comfortable cabins will be the lucky group’s accommodations for the night. The Fishers' beautiful stone and timber home nearby will be where they host the group for an exquisite George IV winemaker’s dinner. Produced with grapes from California’s finest appellations, including Rutherford, Napa Valley, Sonoma Coast and Santa Lucia Highlands, George IV wines are limited edition bottlings of impressive quality. It’s a stay suitable for royalty—but leave the crown at home!

To provide a taste of the pleasures to come, the high bidder will go home tonight with two Magnums of 2006 George IV Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon.

Stay and dinner package is to be scheduled for a date of mutual convenience.

Opening Bid$1,000


One-Night Stay for Eight

Winemaker's Dinner for Eight

dOnOrChip and Sandra Fisher,

ProprietorsGeorge IV WinesSun Valley, Idaho

159silent lots


Sawtooth WineryIdaho Syrah

From one of Idaho’s oldest wineries, this estate-grown Syrah showcases plum fruit, generous spice and a delicate note of vanilla from aging in small oak barrels. This is a fruit-forward Syrah that is ready to be enjoyed, though it can certainly be cellared in the rare Double Magnum offered here.

Opening Bid$50


dOnOrBill Murray, Winemaker

Sawtooth WineryNampa, Idaho

160silent lots

wine auction 2010

Save the DateJuly 21–23, 2011

Sun Valley Center Wine Auction 2011

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30th Anniversary Celebration

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Sandy and Jim Figge2011 Wine Auction Chairs

Rachel’s paintings reflect a sense of innocence with simple shapes and bold colors. Her mixed media map paintings touch on travel and the crisp moments of beauty we see around us everyday. Rachel exhibited at the Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival in 2009 and will be returning in 2010.

Rachel is a fulltime artist and resides in Portland with her husband, Jon, and daughter, Adelaide. To see more, please visit www.rachelannaustin.com.

About the Artist rachel ann austin

Sun Valley Center for the Arts

Ketchum, 191 Fifth Street East • Hailey, 314 Second Avenue SouthMailing Address: Post Office Box 656, Sun Valley, Idaho 83353

Phone: 208.726.9491 • www.sunvalleycenter.org

As we conclude the celebration of the 29th

Annual Sun Valley Center Wine Auction, we toast

all who participated this year with their donations,

their presence and their generous bids.

THANK yOu!

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Silent Lots for the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction 2010