1 THE WORLD WITH PILLAR ROCK Imagine the ultimate lifestyle that comes from combining a private yacht with a luxury vacation home, taking you all around the globe, spending extensive time in the most exotic and well-traveled ports, and allowing you to wake up to new scenery outside your private veranda every few days. You’ve just imagined The World, Residences at Sea, the largest private residential ship on the planet and home to only 165 residences. Now imagine you and a guest on a 10-night voyage aboard The World in a one-bedroom studio Residence, exploring bustling cities, remote islands, diving meccas or World Heritage sites all before returning on board to your private home and a lifestyle that exists nowhere else on earth! Your stay includes all meals, non-alcoholic beverages, and select wines, spirits and champagnes from around the globe. While on board, the winner will enjoy a vertical wine tasting and food pairing with the ship’s Sommelier. Come back to Napa Valley after your travels for a private tour and tasting at Pillar Rock Vineyard with Ron & Teri Kuhn, followed by lunch at Lucy Restaurant & Bar at Bardessono. Finally, add some luxury to your cellar with three magnums of luscious 2008 Pillar Rock Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District.
DONATION: • 2 Guests for 10 Nights in a 1-Bedroom Studio Residence Aboard The World • All Meals, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, and Select Wines, Spirits and Champagnes; all Gratuities and Port Charges aboard the Ship • Vertical Wine Tasting and Food Pairing with the Ship’s Sommelier • Tour & Tasting at Pillar Rock Vineyard in Yountville with Ron & Teri Kuhn • Lunch at Lucy Restaurant & Bar at Bardessono in Yountville • (3) 1.5L 2008 Pillar Rock Estate Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
DONOR: The World, Ron & Teri Kuhn, Pillar Rock Vineyard
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Valid for any itineraries on The World’s schedule subject to availability and blackout dates until October 8, 2017. Special wine tasting and food pairing aboard The World at the discretion of the ship’s Sommelier. Tour, tasting and lunch with Ron & Teri Kuhn and Pillar Rock based on mutual availability.
12 2 100 POINTS OF PRIDE: EMERIL LAGASSE’S CARNIVALE DU VIN WEEKEND NOVEMBER 3 – 6, 2016 The Emeril Lagasse Foundation inspires, mentors and enables youth through culinary arts and education to assure that underserved kids reach their full potential. This is made possible by the generosity of so many good people. We are excited to welcome you to New Orleans! There is nothing like the thrill of Carnivale du Vin weekend, now in its 12th year. Two couples start their adventure with dinner at Emeril’s Restaurant, hosted by Suzanne Pride Bryan and Stuart Bryan of Pride Mountain Vineyards, where you will experience Chef Emeril’s contemporary New Orleans cuisine paired with Pride Mountain Vineyards’ award-winning wines from their family winery which has been designated by Robert Parker, Jr., as being one of the world’s greatest wine estates. Kick it up a notch at The Beneficiaries Luncheon, hosted by Emeril and Alden Lagasse, where you will meet some of the youth benefitted by the Foundation and hear their inspiring stories of gratitude for brighter futures. That evening, join the 6th annual Boudin, Bourbon and Beer fest hosted by Emeril Lagasse, Donald Link and Mario Batali featuring dozens of Emeril’s chef friends from New Orleans and beyond cooking up Creole’s specialty in what has come to be known as one of the best outdoor food and music festivals in Louisiana. Saturday is the main event, hosted by Food Network star Sunny Anderson. Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s Carnivale du Vin takes place at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans for 700 black tie guests celebrating friends, superb wine and great food. The night begins with a G.H. Mumm Champagne reception, followed by the Bacchus Reception featuring Far Niente Winery. Emeril’s signature five-course dinner is served with wine parings from Arista Winery, Crocker & Starr Winery, David Arthur Vineyards, Kistler Vineyards and Martinelli Winery. Guest chefs include Danny Bowien, Sarah Grueneberg, Frank Stitt and Jacques Torres. Bam! The winner of this lot will “take some pride in their cellar” when they receive a coveted case of Pride Mountain Vineyards’ 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, recently awarded 100 points by Robert Parker, Jr. This wine is highly allocated and available only to clients on Pride’s wait list, so this is a rare opportunity to get some of this highly sought-after wine. DONATION: • (12) 750ml Pride Mountain Vineyards’ “100 point” 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon • Pride Mountain Vineyards’ Wine Dinner at Emeril’s Restaurant in New Orleans for 4, hosted by Suzanne Pride Bryan and Stuart Bryan • 4 VIP Passes to all Carnivale du Vin Events, Including Beneficiaries Luncheon Hosted by Emeril and Alden Lagasse, and Emeril’s famed Boudin, Bourbon and Beer Party • 2 Rooms for 3 Nights at the Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans • Airport Transfers DONOR: Emeril and Alden Lagasse, Emeril Lagasse Foundation, Suzanne Pride Bryan and Stuart Bryan, Pride Mountain Vineyards RESTRICTIONS: Airfare not included. Valid November 3-6, 2016.
13 3 ABBEY ROAD, BAC MONO STYLE This exclusive lot begins by sending two guests to Liverpool, England, for an intimate look at the Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) Mono, a bespoke, lightweight, ultra high performance, road-legal supercar designed and manufactured in Liverpool, England, using the latest racing technology. Aimed at drivers who seek a purist driving experience and for whom design, engineering excellence, exclusivity and performance are of paramount importance, Mono is an aggressive design and sets a new benchmark in the small, but elite segment of lightweight supercars. Your three-night, four-day Liverpool adventure begins with dinner at Panoramic 34. After dinner, settle into bed at the four-star Titanic Hotel where you will stay for the duration of your adventure. Wake the next morning looking forward to a trip to BAC’s Liverpool factory where you will get familiar with the BAC Mono. Visit the Liverpool Football Club, and if in season, watch a game. Then enjoy tapas and Latin-inspired dishes at Alma de Cuba. Beatles fan? No trip to Liverpool would be complete without a tour of the Cavern Club, the home of the Beatles and the stage where they began their career. Early the next day, travel to the motorsports track for what you’ve been waiting for: a day of one-to-one tuition in a BAC Mono with multiple-winning racing and current World Endurance Cup driver—and BAC Mono’s test driver—Oliver Webb. Celebrate that night with the BAC team after your test drive. A farewell breakfast the next morning sees you off with memories of your BAC Mono Liverpool adventure. Then come back to wine country for some down time with a Pinot Noir extravaganza at cult winery Williams Selyem Estate in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley. Three couples will enjoy three nights’ accommodations at the Estate. During your stay, relish in a private tour, tasting and winery luncheon paired with Williams Selyem wines. Take home a highly prized three-year magnum vertical of Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012-2014. And keep your cellar filled with a coveted immediate membership on the Williams Selyem allocation list for their next release. DONATION: • 4-Day, 3-Night BAC Mono Experience in Liverpool, England, Including 3 Nights at 4-Star Titanic Hotel, 2 Dinners, 1 Breakfast, Tours of the Liverpool Football Club and the Cavern Club, and a Chance to Drive the BAC Mono on a Motorsports Track During a Private Driving Class with Professional Racing Driver Oliver Webb • 3 Nights’ Accommodations for 3 Couples at the Williams Selyem Estate in the Russian River Valley • Private Tour, Tasting and Winery Luncheon Paired with Williams Selyem Wines • (3) 1.5L Bottle Vertical of Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012-2014 • Immediate Membership on the Williams Selyem List with an Allocation for the Next Release DONOR: Briggs Automotive Company, Williams Selyem RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on mutual availability. Expires August 2017.
14 4 PERFECT GRACE: GRACE DINNER WITH REDD AND THE DALAI LAMA The V Foundation is most pleased to offer a very special package from longtime supporters Julie Allegro and Grace Family Vineyards, including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sit with the Dalai Lama. Begin with a dinner hosted by Dick & Ann Grace and Julie Allegro, co-founder of the V Wine Celebration, at the elegant Grace Victorian Estate. Twelve guests plus Dick, Ann and Julie will enjoy a very special dinner prepared by Richard Reddington of Redd on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. To complement the meal, wines will be selected from the Grace’s vast personal collection and will feature the sought-after Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. Then at a future date in 2017 or 2018, four guests will receive tickets to a very special “Unsung Heroes” dinner featuring the Dalai Lama. The Unsung Heroes event is a celebration of the extraordinary effort of multiple individuals from around the globe who work to alleviate the suffering of others without expectation of reward. Rest and rejuvenate for one night at the Harvest Inn by Charlie Palmer, an idyllic resort designed to celebrate the vineyard way of life. Surrounded by the lush landscaping of expansive clipped lawns and serene shaded groves, partially forested by towering redwoods, Harvest Inn is also home to gardens of agricultural botanicals. Finally, expand your cellar in all the right ways with two 3-liter bottles of exquisite Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet, one each 2013 Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon and 2013 Grace Family Vineyards Blank Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, both etched and hand-painted with The V Foundation logo.
DONATION: • Multi-Course Wine Dinner for 12 with Dick & Ann Grace and Julie Allegro on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 • 4 Tickets to a Very Special “Unsung Heroes” Dinner Featuring the Dalai Lama, to Take Place in 2017 or 2018 • 3L 2013 Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Etched and Hand-Painted with The V Foundation Logo • 3L 2013 Grace Family Vineyards Blank Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Etched and Hand-Painted with The V Foundation Logo • 6 Rooms at Harvest Inn by Charlie Palmer for 1 night
DONOR: Dick & Ann Grace, Grace Foundation, Julie Allegro, Harvest Inn by Charlie Palmer, Richard Reddington
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation for Grace dinner not included. Date of Grace dinner August 1, 2017. Airfare, hotel and ground transportation for Unsung Heroes event not included. Unsung Heroes event date in 2017 or 2018 TBD. 15 5 THE WASHINGTON IN-“RHOADS” WITH BRET BAIER AND CHRIS MATTHEWS First, you and a friend can get up close and personal from the set of Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News. Watch as Bret films his nightly program, which is among the top five of all ad-supported news shows on cable, and draws more than two million viewers per evening. Then get the other side of the political story on the set of Hardball with Chris Matthews on MSNBC. Get a birds-eye viewing of the show when the daily political issues are discussed with a panel of guests that frequently consists of political analysts and politicians. Enjoy a luscious dinner at Fiola Mare, the top restaurant in Washington, D.C.! Evoking the seaside dining experience found along the coasts of Italy and the Mediterranean, Fiola Mare specializes in the freshest, most pristine seafood prepared with elegant simplicity through delicate and subtle additions of color, flavor and texture. Retire in absolute comfort and luxury at Georgetown neighborhood’s Four Seasons Washington, D.C. for three nights. At the city’s premier Five-Star and Five-Diamond hotel experience, your stay is guaranteed to be memorable. You and three friends can then head to Santa Barbara County and enjoy a tour, barrel tasting and luncheon at Au Bon Climat where Jim Clendenen, the “Mind Behind” Au Bon Climat since 1982, creates internationally acclaimed Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of balance and intrigue. Take home four magnums of 2012 Au Bon Climat “Blue Series” to remember the day by. And finally, add a very special bottle to your collection: a 3-liter of 2013 Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon. DONATION: • 2 Guests to Sit on the Sets of Special Report with Bret Baier and Hardball with Chris Matthews During Filming in Washington, D.C. • Dinner for 2 at Fiola Mare in Washington, D.C. • 1 Room for 3 Nights at the Four Seasons Washington, D.C. • Tour, Barrel Tasting and Luncheon at Au Bon Climat in Santa Barbara County • (4) 1.5L 2012 Au Bon Climat “Blue Series” • 3L 2013 Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon DONOR: Washington Speakers Bureau; Harry Rhoads, Jr.; Bret Baier; Chris Matthews; Au Bon Climat; Caymus RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on mutual availability. Expires August 2017.
16 6 INSIDERS ABREU: A DAY WITH THE KING MIDAS OF WINE Early on, it was all about the vineyards. Making wine didn’t happen until 1986, when David Abreu tried his hand with a few barrels of Cabernet from Madrona Ranch. He never released the wine. He’d always heard the first release can make or break you, and the ‘86 just wasn’t good enough. So ‘87 was the first Abreu wine David sold. That’s how it all began. A close observer, David had the opportunity to learn from some of the best. Winemakers who understood, as he did, that it was all about the vineyards, the soils, the fruit. As for the winemaking, he got a lot of advice, listened to it all, and then carved his own path. Made wine the way he thought it should be made. Some people shook their heads. Wondered why he went to such lengths. But it’s the same approach he takes in the vineyards. He just does what he feels, in his gut, is right. He’s done it that way for 30 years now. Now you and five guests can relish the opportunity to join David, the living legend, for the day. Start with breakfast at Madrona Ranch made from ingredients grown at the Ranch. Tour the valley and David’s four estate vineyards: Cappella, Madrona Ranch, Los Posadas Howell Mountain, and Thorevilos. Winemaker Brad Grimes will host the group at the winery for a barrel tasting, then join your group for dinner at local Napa Valley restaurant, featuring a selection of Abreu Vineyards’ wines. After dinner, stay at the luxurious Villagio Inn & Spa for one night. Then take home four exceptional Abreu Vineyards’ 750ml verticals: Abreu Vineyards Cappella Estate Red Wine 2006-2008, Abreu Vineyards Madrona Ranch Estate Red Wine 2008-2010, Abreu Vineyards Las Posadas Howell Mountain Estate Red Wine 2006-2008, and Abreu Vineyards Thorevilos Estate Red Wine 2008-2010.
DONATION: • Day with David Abreu for 6 Guests: Breakfast at Madrona Ranch, Tour of the Valley and Abreu’s 4 Estate Vineyards with David, Barrel Tasting and Dinner with Winemaker Brad Grimes • 3 Rooms for 1 Night at the Villagio Inn & Spa • (4) 3-Bottle Verticals of 750ml Abreu Vineyards Wine: Abreu Vineyards Cappella Estate Red Wine 2006-2008, Abreu Vineyards Madrona Ranch Estate Red Wine 2008-2010, Abreu Vineyards Las Posadas Howell Mountain Estate Red Wine 2006-2008, and Abreu Vineyards Thorevilos Estate Red Wine 2008-2010.
DONOR: David Abreu, Abreu Vineyards, Brad Grimes
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on mutual availability. Expires August 2017.
17 7 IN THE “SHARK” TANK WITH VINEYARD 7 & 8 The raw thrill of man, ice, blade, stick and puck come together at the SAP Center, where 2016 Stanley Cup Finalists the San Jose Sharks take on a worthy competitor as they fight their way to the top during the 2016-2017 season! You and five friends will get the VIP pre-game experience with a behind-the-scenes tour of the SAP center, an ice-level viewing of warm-up, and an opportunity to give the team members their last good luck wishes as you high-five the team outside the locker room before they take the ice for the game. Catch all of the action from your Vineyard 7 & 8-hosted suite, enjoying a sampling of Vineyard 7 & 8’s superb wines as you watch. After the game, show your best smile to the camera during a group photo taken on the center of the ice rink. For more one-on-one time with the Sharks players, you and a guest will receive tickets to the 2017 “Sampling with the Sharks” wine tasting fundraiser. Attendees of this semi-formal occasion are able to enjoy some of the finest food and wine from throughout Northern California while mingling with Sharks players, coaches, broadcasters and alumni. As a reminder of your hockey and wine experience, take home a 3-liter of 2012 Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and a 3-liter of 2012 Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Chardonnay.
DONATION: • San Jose Sharks Game for 6 in a Vineyard 7 & 8-Hosted Suite with Wines Poured by Vineyard 7 & 8 • VIP Pre-Game Experience for 6, including a behind-the-scenes tour of the SAP Center, Warm-up Viewing at Ice Level, Team High-Five as they Take the Ice for the Game • Group Photo on Center Ice • 2 Tickets to the 2017 “Sampling with the Sharks” Wine Tasting Fundraiser for the Sharks Foundation • 3L 2012 Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon • 3L 2012 Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Chardonnay
DONOR: Vineyard 7 & 8, The Steffens Family, San Jose Sharks Foundation
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare, ground transportation and hotel not included. Game dates based on mutual availability. Valid during 2016-2017 season only.
18 8 TIME FOR DINNER AT YOUR PLACE, FAR (NIENTE) OR NEAR! Join Beth Nickel, Lesley Visser, and Far Niente’s Executive Chef Trevor Eliason to host the ultimate, big-bottle, vintner dinner showcasing large-format wines from Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel, Dolce, En Route and Bella Union for up to 20 guests at your home! Beth Nickel, owner of Far Niente Estates, and Lesley Visser, the number one female sportscaster of all time, will entertain your guests as Chef Trevor, chef of Far Niente Estates and formerly of Bouchon, The French Laundry and Angèle, creates dishes that complement Far Niente’s family of wines. Your guests will relish the harmony found between food and wine, and you can relax as Beth, Lesley and Trevor have all the details covered—the wine, food, servers, and travel and accommodations for Beth, Lesley and Trevor are all included! After dinner, each couple will receive a signed magnum and a certificate for a private tour and tasting during their next visit to Napa. Be fashionably on time for your dinner with a classic Tiffany Atlas® Chronograph men’s watch in stainless steel with a blue dial and 42 mm case. Introduced in 1983, Atlas® is a Tiffany icon. Its bold design features Roman numerals inspired by the famous Atlas clock. Get your guest list ready and raise your paddles high for this unique opportunity!
DONATION: • Dinner for 20 at Winning Bidder’s Home, Hosted by Beth Nickel and Lesley Visser, and Prepared by Chef Trevor Eliason • All Wine (Special Vintages from the 5 Far Niente Estates Wineries), Food, Servers and Travel and Accommodations for Beth, Lesley and Trevor Included • Tiffany Atlas® Chronograph Men’s Stainless Steel Watch • (10) 1.5L Far Niente Estates Wine, Signed • Private Tour & Tasting at one of the Far Niente Estate Wineries for each Couple
DONOR: Beth Nickel, Far Niente Partners, Lesley Visser, Trevor Eliason, Tiffany & Co.
RESTRICTIONS: Auction winner to arrange and pay for their tabletop rentals. Redeemable anywhere in the United States and on a mutually agreeable date. Expires August 2017.
19 9 CLASSIC HISTORY: JIMMY V, COACH K, HAMILTON, BLACKBIRD VINEYARDS Take in New York—Jimmy V-style! Two lucky people will get to be part of all the action, starting with Duke-area tickets to the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden and a meet & greet with the basketball team coaches on December 6, 2016. Have you ever wanted to light the Empire State Building or ring the NASDAQ bell? This is your chance to be a part of the group from The V Foundation that does both of those things. Attend a special, invitation-only V Foundation wine reception during Jimmy V Week as a VIP. While you’re in New York, take in a showing of Hamilton, the hottest show on Broadway and winner of 11 Emmy Awards and 2016’s Pulitzer Prize for Drama, from the orchestra area on December 7. Before the show, enjoy a delicious three-course dinner at a popular Theater District restaurant within walking distance of the theater. Two featured cast members of Hamilton will join you at dinner for fun backstage anecdotes, personal success stories, lots of conversation, photos and autographs. Following the show, a starring cast member will meet you for an exclusive in-theater meet & greet to uncover all the magic that goes on behind the red curtain. For all of your ground transportation needs during your New York stay, Bentley Motors will provide both a car and a driver to make it simple. Enjoy accommodations for four nights at the ESPN host hotel. When you return home, enjoy a Blackbird Vineyards wine tasting for up to 20 people at a place of your choosing! The Portfolio Road Show, hosted by a Blackbird principal, will take place at your home, a favorite venue, an acclaimed restaurant, or your private club. The choice is yours. They will pour a customized selection of limited-production wines for your friends to enjoy. In short, they will bring the Blackbird portfolio direct to your locale; you manage the guest list. Then come to Napa Valley and enjoy a privately hosted wine tasting experience for four people in an intimate setting at Blackbird Vineyards. While at the estate, enjoy the current portfolio of wines and learn more about the exclusive, members-only BlackMail wines. After leaving Blackbird, look forward to your one-year BlackMail membership: semi-annual shipments of six bottles of their principle wines. Take home a horizontal collection of hand-etched, 3L bottles of 2013 Illustration, 2013 Paramour, and 2013 Contrarian Proprietary Red Wines from Blackbird Vineyards, all signed by Winemaker Aaron Pott, Food & Wine magazine’s 2012 Winemaker of the Year.
DONATION: • Car and Driver for New York Stay Provided by Bentley Motors • Jimmy V Week Adventure for 2 Including Duke-Area Tickets for the • 4 Nights at the ESPN Host Hotel During Jimmy V Week Jimmy V Classic in Madison Square Garden, December 6, 2016 • Blackbird Vineyards Wine Tasting for 20 People at a Place • Be Part of The V Foundation Team that Lights the Empire State Building of Your Choosing and Rings the Bell at NASDAQ • Private Tasting for 4 at Blackbird Vineyards • VIP Invitation to V Foundation Wine Reception • 1 Year Membership in Blackmail: Semi-Annual Shipments of 6 Bottles • Hamilton Experience: 2 Orchestra-Area Tickets to Hamilton on of Blackbird Vineyards’ Principal Wines Broadway, 3-Course Dinner Before Show at Theater District Restaurant • 3L each 2013 Blackbird Vineyards Illustration, 2013 Blackbird Vineyards with 2 Featured Cast Members of Hamilton, and an Exclusive Meet & Paramour, and 2013 Blackbird Vineyards Contrarian Proprietary Red Greet after the Show on December 7 Wines, Etched and Signed by Winemaker Aaron Pott
DONOR: Duke; Bentley Motors, Inc.; Blackbird Vineyards; The V Foundation RESTRICTIONS: Airfare not included. Jimmy V Classic is December 6, 2016. Dates for Empire State Building lighting, NASDAQ bell ringing and V Foundation Wine Reception during Jimmy V Week TBD; Empire State Building lighting and NASDAQ bell ringing subject to cancellation. Blackbird Portfolio Road Show and Blackbird Vineyards tasting based on mutual availability. Expires August 2017.
20 10 SPECTACULAR SHAFER! 30-YEAR VERTICAL Shafer Vineyards traces its beginnings to 1972 when John Shafer left a 23-year career in the publishing industry and, with his family, moved to the Napa Valley to pursue a second career in wine. After purchasing a 210-acre estate in Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District, the Shafer family faced the arduous task of replanting the existing vineyards, which dated to the 1920s, and terracing the steep and rocky hillsides, eventually expanding vineyard acreage to its current 50 acres. Evolving from grape growers to vintners, the Shafers crushed their first Cabernet grapes in 1978 and began construction on their winery a year later. The first Shafer Cabernet became a benchmark, winning the acclaimed San Francisco Vintners Club taste-off upon release and, over a decade later taking first place in an international blind tasting held in Germany, where it outranked such wines as Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour and Chateau Palmer. This exceptional package includes a 30-bottle vertical, one 750ml bottle from each vintage 1982 to 2011 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, and a 6-liter of 2000 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon. Dr. Ron & Sheila Light, donors of the wine, have cellared this collection with care. A private tasting for six at Shafer Vineyards is also included in this package.
DONATION: • (30) 750ml-Bottle Vertical of Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, 1982–2011 • 6L 2000 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon • Shafer Vineyards Private Tasting for 6
DONOR: Dr. Ron & Sheila Light, Shafer Vineyards
21 11 GET DRAFTED BY MLB® THE SHOW™ This lot is the ultimate experience for any baseball or videogame fan: a trip to PlayStation’s San Diego Studio to have your face immortalized in the next installment of MLB The Show! For the past decade, San Diego Studio has proven that baseball is better by producing the most realistic baseball game on the market. They spend months traveling, capturing, and crafting digital avatars of your favorite MLB players, and this is your chance to experience the process like an MVP. After a tour of the studio and an exclusive peek inside the most detailed baseball game ever made, developers will use the latest technology to turn your face into an actual player in the game. Over 60 cameras will capture your face down to each speck, and full-body motion capture will add your swing to the game. Finally, a recording session will make sure your name echoes in the stadium as your likeness takes the field in MLB The Show. Everyone who plays the next installment of MLB The Show will then be able to select your character as a free agent, and prepare to lead their team to the World Series. Ever dream of playing alongside your heroes? Unless you’re willing to hit those cages, this is as close as you can get.
DONATION: • Creation of a Unique Male Player Avatar with Your Face and Name for “MLB The Show” Using State-of-the-Art Head Scan and Motion Capture Technology • Personal Tour of PlayStation’s San Diego Studio • Domestic Coach Roundtrip Airfare to San Diego for 2 • 1 Hotel Room for 1 Night • Ground Transportation between San Diego Studio and the Hotel • PlayStation®4 Game Console • Copy of the Next “MLB The Show” Game
DONOR: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC, San Diego Studio
RESTRICTIONS: Winning bidder must visit San Diego Studio no later than October 30, 2016. Custom player will be your face on a Major League Baseball player physique (male), with your last name on the uniform. One copy of the next MLB The Show game and one PS4™ system will be shipped to the winning bidder upon the game’s release in Spring 2017. Additional terms and conditions apply. Winning bidder must sign a release to participate.
22 12 55 DEGREES OF INSPIRATION: NEIL ALDOROTY In honor of Neil Aldoroty, proprietor of 55 Degrees and friend to all who knew him, we have collected an extraordinary selection of wines. This once-in-a- lifetime lot is only fitting for a once-in-a-lifetime man.
23 13 ROLLING THROUGH HAVANA AND THE ALLURE OF ACKERMAN Cuba! Known for its white-sand beaches, rolling mountains, cigars and rum, this Caribbean island nation is waiting for you! Grab a loved one and spend four nights exploring Cuba through a curated selection of activites that you can select from, including private music and dance performances, visits to Ernest Hemingway’s house and favorite watering holes, salsa lessons, or tour a cigar factory or a coffee plantation. This all-inclusive vacation, including roundtrip airfare from Miami to Havana, your travel visa, hotel accommodations, a complete program with meals and activities, and a full-time guide and driver, will show you the REAL Cuba! When you return, visit the Ackerman Heritage House for docent tour of the 1888 Queen Anne and a tasting of two current release wines and one library wine with nibbles and bites. Then take home a three-magnum vertical of Ackerman Family Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007-2009.
DONATION: • All-Inclusive Trip for 2 to Cuba for 4 Nights, Including Roundtrip Coach Airfare from Miami to Havana, Your Travel Visa, Hotel Accommodations, a Complete Program with Meals and Activities, and a Full-Time Guide and Driver • Tour & Tasting at the Ackerman Heritage House • (3) 1.5L Vertical of Ackerman Family Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007-2009
DONOR: Platinum Advisors, LLC; Ackerman Family Vineyards; Todd Zapolski
RESTRICTIONS: Based on mutual availability. Expires August 2017.
24 14 THE EMERALD AND THE ARTIST: SPOTTSWOODE ESTATE AND LOWELL HERRERO The Novak family has been growing winegrapes on their historic Spottswoode Estate since 1972, and making their own exceptional wines since 1982. Join them at their breathtaking home for a very special evening! Begin with a tour and tasting at Spottswoode Estate for six, soaking up the history of the stunning property. The Estate has multiple historic buildings that were originally built circa 1884–1885. The Colonial Revival-style property, with its famous stone pillar entry gates and the elegant “Spottswoode” letters that arc over the driveway, is surrounded by formal gardens with plants that date back to the same era. After your tour and tasting, enjoy a private wine dinner at Spottswoode Estate. Then take home both a signed six-vintage 750ml vertical and a signed six-vintage magnum vertical of Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008-2013. For a truly special Spottswoode experience, also take home a very rare double magnum bottle of the amazing 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon. And finally, we present a 60” x 48” giclee on canvas of “Early Morning Harvest” in honor of Lowell Herrero who, throughout a dynamic life that spanned the Great Depression, the Second World War, the rise of Silicon Valley, and the dawn of the twenty-first century, turned his passion for living into art.
DONATION: • Private Dinner for 6 at Spottswoode Estate • Tour & Tasting for 6 at Spottswoode Estate • “Early Morning Harvest” 60” x 48” Giclee on Canvas, Stretched • Signed 6-Vintage 750ml Vertical of Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008-2013 • Signed 6-Vintage 1.5L Vertical of Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008-2013 • Very Rare 3L 2013 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
DONOR: Spottswoode Estate, Novak Family, Janet & Lowell Herrero
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare, hotel and ground transportation not included. Date of tour, tasting and dinner based on mutual availability. Expires August 2017.
25 15 SPORT’S BIGGEST AWARDS NIGHT: THE ESPYS Experience sports’ biggest night at the 25th Annual ESPYS—ESPN style! Join 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 ESPYS are held in July at the Nokia Theatre in the LA Live complex in Los Angeles. Arrive the day before the show and check in to the ESPN host hotel with three friends to enjoy the pre-show festivities. The next day, attend the ESPYS with red carpet passes and coveted orchestra-level seats. After the show, attend the official post-ESPYS party where athletes and celebrities are scheduled to appear. Stay for two nights at the ESPN host hotel. Then experience your own sports and entertainment party with Robin and Michelle Baggett from Alpha Omega! Before a Giants’ home game, enjoy a food and wine pairing as you cruise the San Francisco Bay aboard the USS Alpha Omega. Then take in a Giants game from premium seats at AT&T Park. Finally, relish a one-year membership in Alpha Omega’s Magnum Club, were every other month a superb magnum of Alpha Omega wine is delivered to your door!
DONATION: • 4 ESPYS Tickets, Including Red Carpet Passes and Post-Party Passes • 2 Rooms for 2 Nights at the ESPN Host Hotel • Food and Wine Pairing for 4 During San Francisco Bay Cruise Aboard USS Alpha Omega with Robin & Michelle Baggett Prior to Giants Game • 4 Premium Seats to a Giants Game at AT&T Park • 1 Year Membership in Alpha Omega’s Magnum Club (6 1.5L Bottles Total)
DONORS: ESPN, Inc.; Alpha Omega; Robin and Michelle Baggett
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. ESPYS date in July 2017 TBD. Alpha Omega portion of lot based on mutual availability. Bay cruise is pre-game party; pick up near the ballpark three hours prior to game, cruise the bay and hang out in McCovey Cove before the first pitch. Expires August 2017.
26 16 SURREALIST GEMS OF NAPA VALLEY AUGUST 2, 2017 Experience this one-of-a kind evening hosted by Jean-Charles Boisset and Gina Gallo at their stunning, private Napa estate on the eve of the 2017 Wine Celebration, August 2, 2017! This glamorous evening will bring wine and fashion enthusiasts together to marvel at the latest couture collection of design- er-to-the-stars Rubin Singer, while enjoying a curated selection of some of Napa Valley’s most celebrated wines amongst the company of their female vintners.
The evening will commence with a red carpet entrance into a cocktail reception where all the guests will have the opportunity to meet and greet designer Rubin Singer and the “Gems” of Napa Valley: Michelle Baggett, Alpha Omega Winery; Heidi Barrett, Barrett & Barrett; Gina Gallo, E. & J. Gallo Winery; Blakesley Chappellet, Chappellet Winery; Beth Nickel, Far Niente Winery; Amy Marks Dornbusch; Gemstone Vineyard and Helen Keplinger, Keplinger Wines.
Guests will be seated for an intimate dinner at this stunning Wappo Hill estate property, formerly owned by Robert & Margrit Mondavi, while being entertained by a Fashion Week-caliber Rubin Singer fashion show. The Gems of Napa Valley will be modeling his designs throughout the evening as they rotate around the tables to meet each of the guests during the five-course dinner, paired with the Gems’ wines. Celebrated local female chefs will pre- pare each of the courses throughout the meal, and the guests will be entertained with lively entertainment as they dine under the stars.
There are two wonderful ways to experience this auction lot! 1. First, be the very fortunate couple sitting at the VIP Host Table with Jean-Charles Boisset & Gina Gallo, Amy Marks Dornbusch of Gemstone, and designer Rubin Singer. Receive a signed and etched 3-liter from each of the participating Gems’ winery cellars (Alpha Omega Winery, Barrett & Barrett, E. & J. Gallo Winery, Chappellet Winery, Far Niente Winery, Gemstone Vineyard and Keplinger Wines); a couture gown personally designed by Rubin Singer; a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry from the JCB Collection; and a personalized styling package by acclaimed VIP stylist Victoria Hitchcock including in-home or virtual closet edits, a satellite VHS look book, or a full-day exclusive personal styling and shopping trip.
2. Second, be one of 28 lucky couples in attendance at the event, enjoying all the glitz and glamour of the fashion show and dinner! Each couple will also take home a signed magnum of exquisite wine from one of the Gems’ winery cellars.
27 16 CONTINUED: SURREALIST GEMS OF NAPA VALLEY
DONATION: • 2 VIP Tickets to a Private Fashion Show and Dinner on August 2, 2017, at the Residence of Jean-Charles Boisset & Gina Gallo to Include Seats at the Host Table with Jean-Charles Boisset & Gina Gallo, Amy Marks Dornbusch of Gemstone, and Designer Rubin Singer; 7 Signed and Etched 3L, 1 from each: Alpha Omega Winery, Barrett & Barrett, E. & J. Gallo Winery, Chappellet Winery, Far Niente Winery, Gemstone Vineyard and Keplinger Wines; a Couture Gown Personally Designed by Rubin Singer; a One-of-a Kind Piece of Jewelry from the JCB Collection; and a Personalized Styling Package by Acclaimed VIP Stylist Victoria Hitchcock, Including In-Home or Virtual Closet Edits, a Satellite VHS Look Book or a Full-Day Exclusive Personal Styling and Shopping Trip
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• One of 28 Tickets for a Couple to Attend this Exclusive Event on August 2, 2017, before the V Wine Celebration • (1) Signed 1.5L Bottle from one of the Gem’s Cellars: Alpha Omega Winery, Barrett & Barrett, Chappellet Winery, E. & J. Gallo Winery, Far Niente Winery, Gemstone Vineyard or Keplinger Wines
DONOR: Jean-Charles Boisset & Gina Gallo, Amy Marks Dornbusch, Rubin Singer, Victoria Hitchcock, Alpha Omega Winery, Barrett & Barrett, Boisset Family Estates, Chappellet Winery, E. & J. Gallo Winery, Far Niente Winery, Gemstone Vineyard, Keplinger Wines
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare, hotel, and ground transportation not included. Date of event is August 2, 2017.
28 17 29, 7 & 8, AND 12 There’s nothing like a trip to the Napa Valley—that’s why you’re all here now! But this lot allows you to enjoy the valley with some of the area’s favorite vintners. Plan your trip around next year’s V Wine Celebration…and one lucky couple will enjoy up to four nights and five days in the Calistoga guest house of Rick & Elaine Jones, proprietors of Jones Family Vineyards, with sweeping views of the valley amidst 10 acres of Cabernet. Chuck McMinn, founder of the Napa Valley Vine Trail and owner of Vineyard 29, will lead you on a bike ride from Yountville to Napa on two Napa Valley Vine Trail Branded V7 PUBLIC bicycles. When you arrive, have lunch at CRU @ The Annex, the new Vineyard 29 tasting lounge in the OxBow District. Dine at a fine restaurant in the Valley with Rick & Elaine Jones and Chuck & Anne McMinn. SolBar? Terra? La Toque? Press? Your choice! To cap off your 2017 Wine Celebration Weekend, travel to Sonoma County to the Mayacama Golf Club where you will meet up with Wesley Steffens of Vineyard 7 & 8. Tee it up with Wesley, and enjoy a great walk on this spectacular 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Club. Maybe you will get some tips, or perhaps you will be the one offering the tips. Wesley has been known to play for wine! Following your round of golf, join Wesley for lunch on the Mayacama clubhouse veranda as you overlook the magnificent views of the course below, recapping your round, toasting the day, and enjoying the wines of Vineyard 7 & 8. To amp up your excitement for next year, take home twelve 750ml bottles of premium Napa Valley wine, one from each of these board members of the St. Helena Hospital Foundation:
2013 Accendo Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Ladera Howell Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Alpha Omega “Era” Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Lail Vineyards J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Napa Valley Reserve Red Table Wine 2011 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Vineyard 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Heitz “Martha’s Vineyard” Cabernet 2013 Vineyard 7&8 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Jones Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Ziata “Mia Madre” Napa Valley Red Blend
SPECIAL NOTE: Vine Trail branded bikes will be specified for your height, and are available for your use during your entire weekend stay.
29 17 CONTINUED: 29, 7 & 8, AND 12
DONATION: • Up to 4 Nights and 5 Days at Rick & Elaine Jones’ Guest House in Calistoga during the 2017 V Wine Celebration • Napa Valley Vine Trail Ride and Lunch at CRU @ The Annex with Chuck McMinn • Dinner at Your Choice of Restaurant in the Valley with Rick & Elaine Jones and Chuck & Anne McMinn • 18 Holes of Golf at Mayacama Golf Course with Wes Steffens of Vineyard 7 & 8 • Lunch at the Mayacama Clubhouse with Wines from Vineyard 7 & 8 • ( 12) 750ml Bottles of Ultra Premium Wine: 2013 Accendo Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Alpha Omega “Era” Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 Heitz “Martha’s Vineyard” Cabernet, 2012 Jones Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 Ladera Howell Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 Lail Vineyards J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Napa Valley Reserve Red Table Wine, 2012 Vineyard 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 Vineyard 7&8 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Ziata “Mia Madre” Napa Valley Red Blend
DONOR: St. Helena Hospital Foundation, Rick & Elaine Jones, Chuck & Anne McMinn, Wes Steffens, Accendo, Alpha Omega, Bressler, Darioush, Heitz, Jones Family Vineyards, Ladera, Lail Vineyards, Napa Valley Reserve, Vineyard 29, Vineyard 7 & 8, Ziata
RESTRICTIONS: Dates of 2017 V Wine Celebration are August 3-6, 2017. Airfare and ground transportation not included. Trail ride, dinner and golf based on mutual availability.
30 18 SUPERBOWL LI: TEXAS-SIZED! Direct from ESPN, this is a priceless, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend Super Bowl LI at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on February 5, 2017, as a true VIP! This Super Bowl extravaganza package features four premier tickets to the biggest event in sports—the Super Bowl! You and three very lucky guests will arrive in Houston on February 3, 2017, for a three-night stay at an ESPN-designated hotel. Looking to attend a party before the big game that draws in prime athletes and respected artists? From the celebrity guest list and red carpet, to performances by big name artists, the invitation-only ESPN NEXT Party is your opportunity to mingle with some of the biggest names in sports history. Walk the floor of radio row and meet with major sports media personalities. Join Ryan Nece and Next Play Capital for a dinner with current and former NFL players and Super Bowl Champions. Take home a football autographed by Ronnie Lott. To match your Super Bowl experience, take home three, large format SUPER cult wines for your cellar: 3-liter each of 2010 Colgin “IX Estate” Red Wine, 2012 Harlan Estate Red Wine, and 2012 Ovid Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine This exclusive VIP package is not available to the general public, even if they wanted to buy it. Just think of how your family or friends would feel if you were able to treat them to an experience like this!
DONATION: • 4 Tickets to Super Bowl LI in Houston, TX on February 5, 2017 • 4 Tickets to the ESPN NEXT Super Bowl Party on February 4, 2015 • 2 Hotel Rooms for 3 Nights at an ESPN-Designated Hotel, February 3-6, 2017 • Walk the Floor of Radio Row and Meet Major Sports Media Personalities • Dinner for 4 with Ryan Nece, Next Play Capital, and Current and Former NFL Players and Super Bowl Champions • Football Signed by Ronnie Lott • 3L 2010 Colgin “IX Estate” Red Wine • 3L 2012 Harlan Estate Red Wine • 3L 2012 Ovid Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine
DONOR: ESPN, Inc.; Ryan Nece; Next Play Capital; Colgin Cellars; Harlan Estate; Ovid
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Dates of event are February 3-6, 2017.
31 19 CONSTANT LOVE: U.S. OPEN TENNIS & WIMBLEDON SEPTEMBER 10 & 11, 2016; JULY 12-17, 2017 You and a guest will bask in the excitement of the U.S. Open—the most entertaining and anticipated tennis event of the year—from courtside seats at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York! Enjoy tickets to the Women’s Final on September 10, 2016, and the Men’s Final on September 11, 2016. Stay at the Grand Hyatt in New York City for two nights and enjoy roundtrip ground transportation from the Grand Hyatt to the U.S. Open. Then experience Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, with three friends on July 12 -17, 2017. Watch both the ladies’ and gentlemen’s semi-finals and finals at the All England Club. Enjoy access to the ESPN hospitality suite where food and beverages are served throughout the day. Rest up between matches in a superior room at the posh, 5-star Sofitel London St. James hotel for five nights. Take home a cellar-boosting variety of exceptional CONSTANT Diamond Mountain Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon: twelve 750ml bottles of Freddy Constant’s last vintage, 2013 Freddy’s Cuvee. This exceptionally rare vintage only produced 165 cases. And in honor of the first vintage of CONSTANT that Freddy made, take home six 750ml bottles of 1995 CONSTANT Diamond Mountain Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
DONATION: • 2 Courtside Tickets to the 2016 U.S. Open Women’s Final • 4 Tickets to Wimbledon Ladies’ 2017 Semi-Finals and Finals on September 10, 2016 • 4 Tickets to Wimbledon Gentlemen’s 2017 Semi-Finals and Finals • 2 Courtside Tickets to the 2016 U.S. Open Men’s Final on September 11, 2016 • 2 Superior Rooms for 5 Nights at the Sofitel London St. James • 1 Room for 2 Nights at the Grand Hyatt in NYC on September 10 & 11, 2016 • Access to the ESPN Hospitality Suite at Wimbledon • Roundtrip Ground Transportation for 2 from the Grand Hyatt in NYC to the • (12) 750ml 2013 CONSTANT Diamond Mountain Vineyard Estate U.S. Open on September 10 & 11, 2016 “Freddy’s Cuvee” Cabernet Sauvignon • (6) 750ml 1995 CONSTANT Diamond Mountain Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
DONOR: ESPN, Inc., USTA Foundation, CONSTANT Diamond Mountain Vineyard
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare to Wimbledon and U.S. Open and ground transportation at Wimbledon not included. Wimbledon dates are July 12-17, 2017. U.S. Open dates are September 10 & 11, 2016. See addendum for additional restrictions.
32 20 WINE AND SKI: SCARECROW, PRIDE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS, AND “RED WHITE & SNOW” PARK CITY, UTAH | MARCH 2–4, 2017 “Red, White & Snow” weekend at the world-class ski resorts in Park City, Utah, supports the National Ability Center in raising funds to help individuals of all abilities through adaptive and recreational programs. One lucky couple will stay at Deer Valley’s famed Montage resort, a destination in itself, for three nights. Enjoy true ski-in, ski-out access and relax in the nurturing surroundings of your spacious guestroom while taking in the stunning vistas by the warmth of your fireplace. Join Pride Mountain Vineyards’ Vintner Stuart Bryan for a fabulous gourmet wine dinner featuring Pride’s award-winning wines, paired with a specially crafted menu in one of Park City’s finest venues. During your weekend you will also enjoy cuisine by Utah’s top chefs and wines from the nations’ finest vintners, along with all of the “Red, White & Snow” events including “Ski With the Legends,” plus two lift tickets at Deer Valley for Friday, and two lift tickets to Park City for the entire 2017 season. The lucky bidder tonight will receive an incredible selection of wines from Pride Mountain Vineyards, including large formats and their limited Reserve wines, for which there is a waiting list. And for the true cult-wine aficionado, this lot is filled with Scarecrow’s finest! First, indulge your taste for fine art with an unframed photograph and a first edition book from Bret Lopez. Then indulge your taste for fine wine with a magnum and three 750ml bottles of 2012 Scarecrow, and a magnum and two 750ml bottles of 2012 M. Etain. This is a unique opportunity for mountain lovers who appreciate world-class wine and world-class skiing, all for a world-class cause! DONATION: • 3-Night Stay for 2 at Montage, Deer Valley, March 2-4, 2017 • Assorted Wines from Pride Mountain Vineyards’ Stellar 2013 Vintage: (1) 5L Cabernet Sauvignon, (1) 3L Merlot, (1) 1.5L Cabernet Franc, (3) • 2 Tickets for the VIP Uncorked Wine Tasting, “Wine on the Mountain” 750ml Bottles Each: Vintner Select Merlot, Vintner Select Cabernet Luncheon, Pride Mountain Vineyards’ Vintner Dinner, the Gala Dinner Sauvignon, Reserve Claret and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Auction, and “Ski with the Legends” and Vintners • Unframed Photograph and 1st Edition Book by Bret Lopez • 2 Lift Tickets to Deer Valley Ski Resort for Friday, March 3, 2017 • (1) 1.5L and (3) 750ml 2012 Scarecrow • 2 Lift Tickets to Park City Ski Resort for the 2017 Season • (1) 1.5L and (2) 750ml 2012 M. Etain DONORS: National Ability Center, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Scarecrow, Bret Lopez, Montage Deer Valley RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Valid March 2-4, 2017.
33 21 BEST OF THE BEST WITH CHAPPELLET, ROBB REPORT AND POST RANCH INN The Chappellets invite you to experience the best wheels on the road, to join them at the best retreat on the California coast and to cellar four magnums from the best vintages of their Cabernet Sauvignon. Drive the best wheels on the road as a judge helping to determine the Robb Report’s 2017 Car of the Year. The definitive authority on connoisseurship for ultra-affluent consumers, Robb Report is truly the global luxury source. During the fall of 2016, join the editors and get behind the wheel of top sports and luxury automobiles for a rigorous driving program to evaluate the field of contenders and help select the Robb Report’s 2017 Car of the Year. This exclusive event will be held between October 30 and November 11 at brand new luxury resort Las Alcobas in St. Helena, where you and a guest will enjoy two nights’ accommodations with complimentary meals including dinners featuring wines from two of Napa’s top wineries. Relax at one of the best retreats in the U.S. at the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur for two nights with the Chappellets in February 2017. Consistently ranked in the Robb Reports 100 Resorts, this magical Northern California retreat, perched on a steep cliff high above the Pacific Ocean, taps into the natural mysticism of its surroundings. You will enjoy dinner paired with Chappellet wines at the acclaimed Sierra Mar restaurant, meet artist Lygia Chappellet in her Big Sur studio and explore the Chappellet’s historic Rancho Rico. Take in the views of the Pacific, soak in your private hot tub and savor the tranquility of life among the redwoods. To complete the best of the best, you will add four magnums of the best wines the Chappellets have made in the last 10 years to your cellar. The Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2012 vintages were each honored by the Wine Spectator in their Top 100 Wines of the Year, underscoring the remarkable terroir of Chappellet’s celebrated estate on Pritchard Hill. If you want nothing but the best, raise your paddle to experience the best wheels, the best retreat and the best wines imaginable.
DONATION: • Robb Report 2017 Car of the Year Judgeship in St. Helena • Wine Dinner for 4 at Sierra Mar • 2 Nights for 1 Couple at Las Alcobas on Select Dates Between • Breakfast each Day October 30 & November 11, 2016 • 1.5L Chappellet 2004 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon • Driving Experience for 1 • 1.5L Chappellet 2005 Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon • All Meals • 1.5L Chappellet 2006 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon • 2 Rooms for 2 Nights at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, February 24–26, 2017 • 1.5L Chappellet 2012 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon DONOR: Robb Report, Chappellet Winery, Cyril & Blakesley Chappellet, Post Ranch Inn, Las Alcobas RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Robb Report Judgeship is valid for the fall of 2016 only; participants must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 25 years of age. Package is for one driver/judge with a guest staying in the same room. The guest of the driver will not be part of the drive program but is welcome for all meals and guest programming. Post Ranch Inn weekend is restricted to arrival February 24 and departure February 26, 2017. Dates are not flexible. This package is non-transferrable. 34 22 A BRILLIANT MISTAKE MARDI GRAS FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 1, 2017 “Throw me something, mister!” That’s the traditional plea from the throngs of people lining the streets and hoping to catch beads, doubloons and other “throws” from masked riders high atop floats that make their way through the parade routes of New Orleans during Carnival season. But if you think it’s fun to catch beads, it’s even more thrilling to throw them! If riding atop a float in a Mardi Gras parade is on your bucket list, why not let the good times roll this year? To help make that happen, the V Foundation Wine Celebration has arranged for a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you to not only attend Mardi Gras, but to ride in the Krewe of Orpheus parade! Founded in 1993 by musician and New Orleans native Harry Connick, Jr., Orpheus is one of only five ‘Super Krewe’ parades, with 36 floats and over 700 riders. Orpheus is the only Super Krewe to allow both male and female riders—so ladies, this is your chance to be the Queen of Mardi Gras! Past Monarchs (Kings & Queens) include Quentin Tarantino, Sandra Bullock, Quincy Jones, Glenn Close, Harry Connick, Jr., and Cyndi Lauper. Next year’s parade will be on Monday, February 27, also known as Lundi Gras, the day before Mardi Gras. In addition to riding in the parade, this package also includes two passes for you and a guest to attend the official Orpheus ball. Past performers at this black-tie, invitation-only event include Steven Tyler, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles and Pitbull. While the parade is rolling through the streets of New Orleans, guests of the riders gather at the Convention Center for dinner, live music and dancing—and plenty of wine, of course—while awaiting that magical moment when the gigantic, multi-level floats arrive. As the Monarch’s float enters the Convention Center, that’s when the real party begins! The entire parade (all 36 floats, marching bands and police escorts) rolls through the Convention Center, as guests are showered with beads, doubloons and other throws that fly fast and furious from the massive floats. Once all the floats are inside, the Monarch officially welcomes everyone, the featured band takes the stage, and the dancing and merriment reign until the wee hours of the morning! As the Cajun’s say, “Laissez les bon temps roulez!” (“Let the good times roll!”) This truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Your package also includes two suites February 25 - March 1 at the 4-star Windsor Court Hotel, voted Best Hotel in New Orleans by US News & World Report in 2015. And the party continues when you get home with six 750ml bottles of 2013 Brilliant Mistake Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, a beautiful wine that expresses the best of the Stags Leap terroir. DONATION: • 2 Places on a Float in the Orpheus Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans, February 27, 2017 • 4 Passes to the Exclusive, Invitation-Only Orpheuscapade Party in New Orleans, February 27, 2017 • 2 Deluxe Suites for 4 Nights at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, February 25 - March 1, 2017 • (6) 750ml 2013 Brilliant Mistake Wines Cabernet Sauvignon DONOR: Eric Douglass, Krewe of Orpheus, Harry Connick, Jr., Brilliant Mistake Wines RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Dates of package are February 25-March 1, 2017. Note: Arrive as early as possible on the 25th to catch Mardi Gras’ main event that evening, the Krewe of Endymion Parade.
35 23 HUEY LEWIS IN BIG SKY COUNTRY Fall into the rhythms influenced by the Stock Farm’s natural surroundings in Montana. Wake up under the Big Sky. Golf a round. Go fishing. Just breathe the mountain air. Spend your days fishing, hunting, sporting clays, horseback riding, cycling, backpacking and hiking; let the exclusive, members-only Stock Farm be your personal concierge and custom-design your next outdoor adventure, creating your unique itinerary built specifically around your interests, skill levels, expectations and schedule. Relish the tradition of true Montana hospitality and Western elegance during your four-night stay in a beautiful and well-appointed cabin for four. Are you a fan of Huey Lewis? This is your chance to join Huey for cocktails and dinner at the Stock Farm Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a mixture of relaxed refinement and simple culinary excellence. Included in this package is a fantastic day of fly fishing on the Bitterroot River. Enjoy a guided trip with two fly fishing boats, each carrying a guide and two others, with lunch provided on the river. Enjoy a day of golfing on the Stock Farm golf course—designed by Tom Fazio, this 7,000-yard championship course consistently appears on any list of the world’s premier club courses. And finally, take home three magnificent magnums of 2011 Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Merlot autographed by Dan Duckhorn.
DONATION: • 4 Nights in a Beautiful Cabin for 4 at the Stock Farm in Montana • Dinner with Huey Lewis for 4 at the Stock Farm Restaurant • Day of Fly Fishing for 4 • Day of Golfing on the Stock Farm Golf Course for 4 • (3) 1.5L 2011 Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Merlot, Signed by Dan Duckhorn
DONOR: Queen of the Valley Foundation, Huey Lewis, Stock Farm, Osprey Fly Fishing, Duckhorn Vineyards
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on mutual availability. Expires August 2017.
36 24 OAKVILLE HERITAGE INDULGENCE WITH B CELLARS VINEYARDS AND WINERY + NBA ALL-STAR GAME Located on Oakville Cross Road, B Cellars Vineyards and Winery grew out of a love for food and wine, but evolved into a passion and drive to craft fine wines that surpass the expected. Three lucky couples will enjoy an Oakville food and wine extravaganza, beginning with a three-night stay at The Cameron House. This secluded enclave, situated above the caves at the B Cellars Vineyards and Winery, offers each couple their own luxurious guest accommodations with beautiful indoor-outdoor living around the pool deck, outdoor kitchen and terraces, with stunning northern Up Valley views framed by the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains. Enjoy a private Heritage tasting conducted in The Beckstoffer Heritage Tasting Salon nestled into the caves of the B Cellars Winery, led by proprietors Jim Borsack and Duffy Keys. Tasting features B Cellars’ wines produced exclusively from Beckstoffer’s legendary Heritage Vineyards: Georges III, Dr. Crane, To Kalon, Missouri Hopper, Las Piedras and Bourn. Tasting will be followed by a multi-course garden pairing at the winery. During one of the evenings of your stay, an incredible in-residence wine dinner will be prepared by the B Cellars’ own Chef de Cuisine and paired with B Cellars library wines. Also enjoy a private tasting with lunch at neighboring Gargiulo Vineyards; tasting day to be arranged by the B Cellars estate concierge. As a prelude to the memorable time you’ll experience in Oakville, three 3-liters of acclaimed B Cellars Blend 26 from their 2012 vintage (only 360 cases made) will be presented to the winning auction bidder. This lot also includes four covetable tickets to the 66th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, home of the Charlotte Hornets. Catch all the action as East takes on West! DONATION: • 3 Nights for 3 Couples at The Cameron House, a Luxurious Residence in Oakville • Private Heritage Tasting and Chef’s Garden Pairing for 6 at B Cellars, Presented in the Beckstoffer Heritage Tasting Salon with Proprietors Jim Borsack and Duffy Keys • In-Residence Wine Dinner for 6 Prepared by B Cellars’ Chef de Cuisine • Private Tasting and Lunch for 6 at Gargiulo Vineyards • 4 Tickets to the 2017 NBA All-Star Game on February 19, 2017, in Charlotte, NC • (3) 3L 2012 B Cellars Blend 26 DONOR: Bill Cameron, CEO American Fidelity Corporation; B Cellars Co-Founders, Duffy Keys and Jim Borsack; Gargiulo Vineyards, ESPN, Inc. RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Expires August 1, 2017. Based on mutual availability.
37 25 A LOVELY WAY TO SPEND AN EVENING! Get swept up in the magic and romance of a private musical performance by Christian Hoff at Staglin Family Vineyard! Christian Hoff, Tony Award-winning actor, singer, musician, original cast member of Broadway’s Jersey Boys, member of The Midtown Men, and V Wine Celebration Board Member, pulls out all the classics for an evening of “Simply Sinatra.” Let Christian’s crooning transport you back to a simpler time. During the serenade, enjoy an exquisite wine dinner hosted by Shari & Garen Staglin at Staglin Family Vineyard in Rutherford for five couples. Founded in 1985 by Shari, Garen, Brandon and Shannon Staglin, Staglin Family Vineyard displays an uncompromising commitment to quality; their mission is to produce world-class wines that reflect the distinctive character of this historic Rutherford Bench estate. Relax in complete luxury for one night at Las Alcobas, the newest boutique hotel in St. Helena, opening November 1, 2016. Take home a magnum of this world-class wine to savor for each couple, five total, as you relive what was A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening!
DONATION: • Dinner for 10 at Staglin Family Vineyard with a Private Performance of “Simply Sinatra” by Tony Award Winner Christian Hoff • 5 Rooms for 1 Night at Las Alcobas in St. Helena • (5) 1.5L 2011 Staglin Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
DONOR: Staglin Family Vineyard, Shari and Garen Staglin, Christian Hoff, Las Alcobas
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on mutual availability. Las Alcobas opens November 1, 2016. Expires August 2017.
38 26 FUND-A-NEED PROSTATE CANCER
More than 2 million men in the US count themselves as prostate cancer survivors.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, after skin cancer. Although it can often be treated successfully, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer.
1 in 7 American men is at lifetime risk of prostate cancer. With family history, it’s 1 out of 3. For unknown reasons, the risk of prostate cancer is 70% higher in African American men than in non-Hispanic white men. African American men are also more than twice as likely to die from the disease than white men.
About 180,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States this year. Screening is important because prostate cancer is so prevalent and often has no early symptoms.
SO RAISE YOUR PADDLES HIGH AND LET’S FIND A CURE FOR THIS INSIDIOUS CANCER!
39 27 LIVE THE MADNESS: 2017 FINAL FOUR And then there were four… Be a part of March Madness as the final four basketball teams in the NCAA® compete for the championship at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona! You and three guests can cheer your hearts out at both the semi-final games on April 1 and the championship game on April 3. In between games, retire to two deluxe rooms for four nights at the Talking Stick Resort and Casino, a luxurious Four-Diamond Scottsdale resort, where fun is limited only by your imagination. And because no celebration is complete without sparkling wine, take home a vibrant 3L 2009 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs.
DONATION: • 4 Tickets to both the NCAA® Final Four Semi-Final Games and the Championship Game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ on April 1 and April 3, 2017 • 2 Deluxe Rooms for 4 Nights at the Talking Stick Resort and Casino in Scottsdale, AZ • 3L 2009 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs
DONOR: ESPN, Inc.; Schramsberg Vineyards
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Dates of game are April 1 and April 3, 2017.
40 28 AN EXTRAORDINARY WORLD: BENTLEY & JG BLACK BOOK IN SOUTH AMERICA OCTOBER 14–19, 2016 Bentley’s Extraordinary World, a groundbreaking collection of exclusive on-and off-road adventures exploring some of the world‘s most spectacular scen- ery, invites you to push ultra-luxury SUV the Bentley Bentayga and yourselves to new limits in some of the world‘s most challenging and scenically rewarding environments in Chile and Bolivia. During this six-day adventure, intrepid guests will explore Chile’s Atacama Desert, the world’s highest, crossing the mighty Andes to see the stunning Licancabur Volcano, the geysers of Sol de Mañana, and Siloli Desert, famed for its rock formations. Other-worldly landscapes await you on this remark- able adventure. Red and green coloured lagoons, pink flamingos and other unique wildlife, geysers, volcanoes, bizarre rock formations, and the feeling of being on the moon are just a sampling of the highlights of this six day expedition. You will encounter some of the most visually breathtaking and chal- lenging landscapes as you test Bentayga on rough mountainous terrain and enjoy the sensation of freedom as you drive across the largest salt flat in the world. This experience is ideally suited to those looking for a new level of adventure and excitement with luxury touches that only Bentley could offer. While in South America, enjoy two First Class tickets aboard Inca Rail, a Peruvian luxury train service offering transportation in style through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. The 90-minute trip from Ollantaytambo to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu is a destination in itself with spectacular views outside the car windows and the ultimate in comfort and style inside. You and a guest can satiate your sense of adventure for four nights at one of explora’s one-of-a-kind lodges, located throughout the continent in unex- pected and remote places. explora’s Valle Sagrado lodge is perched in the Sacred Valley of Peru at the heart of the Incan Empire, Patagonia lodge is set in the middle of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, Atacama lodge is located in the mystical Atacama Desert of Chile, and Rapa Nui is located on Easter Island, offering guests the exclusive chance to delve into the island’s mysterious history and charm. Then explore the Galapagos Islands in luxury during a four-night Quasar Expeditions cruise for two aboard either the M/V Evolution or the M/Y Grace. The M/V Evolution is a 192-foot yacht designed to fit 32 guests comfortably. The M/Y Grace, famously known as Princess Grace Kelly’s royal honey- moon yacht, provides a more intimate experience with room for 18 guests. Both of the yachts operate within itineraries specially designed to show guests as much of the Galapagos as possible, including even the most remote of the islands. Finally, celebrate the completion of so many bucket list items with a nine-liter of 2010 Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc.
DONATION: • 6-Day All-Inclusive Bentley Bentayga Driving Adventure for 2 in Chile & Bolivia • 4-Night Cruise to the Galapagos Islands with Quasar Expeditions • 2 First Class Tickets on Inca Rail to Machu Picchu • 9L 2010 Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc • 4 Nights at one of explora’s Lodges: Valle Sagrado, Patagonia, Atacama, or Rapa Nui DONORS: Bentley Motors, Inc.; explora; Inca Rail; JG Black Book; Quasar Expeditions; Mike Amidzich RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included, except where indicated. Dates of Extraordinary World experience are October 14-19, 2016. Inca Rail, explora stay and Quasar Expeditions cruise need not be experienced consecutively. Blackout dates for explora: Patagonia - December through March; Atacama - Christmas & New Years; Rapa Nui - Christmas & New Years plus the first two weeks of February; Valle Sagrado - Christmas & New Years. Blackout dates for Quasar Expeditions cruise to include Christmas, New Years, and Easter. 41 29 MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: BAY AREA’S BEST SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 AND NOVEMBER 21, 2016 Since 1970, Monday nights have meant one thing...professional football! People all around the world watch as two NFL teams face off in a battle of strength, technique, strategy and pure athleticism. You and three friends can take in two fantastic Monday Night Football games right here in the Bay Area! First, on September 12, 2016, head to Levi Stadium to cheer on the 49ers as they play the St. Louis Rams. Next, head to Oakland to see the Raiders take on the Houston Texans. Tour the broad- casting booth with ESPN to see what goes on behind the scenes, and meet and greet players after the game. Then fill your cellar with a luscious three-liter of 2010 Vermeil Wines Red Blend XXXIV and a fantastic three-liter of 2009 Charles Woodson Cabernet Franc.
DONATION: • 4 Tickets to a 49ers’ Monday Night Football Game at Levi Stadium on September 21, 2016 • 4 Tickets to a Raider’s Monday Night Football Game at Oakland Coliseum on November 21, 2016 • Tour of Broadcasting Booth with ESPN • Meet & Greet Players after a Game • 3L 2010 Vermeil Wines Red Blend XXXIV • 3L 2009 Charles Woodson Cabernet Franc
DONORS: ESPN, Inc.; Ryan Nece; Next Play Capital; Vermeil Wines; Twenty Four Wines by Charles Woodson
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare, hotel and ground transportation not included. Dates of games are September 12, 2016 and November 21, 2016.
42 30 LOKOYA ESTATE, A TASTE OF PERFECTION: IN THE CELLAR AND FROM THE SKY Elevate your cellar with Lokoya’s rarest 100-point mountain Cabernets. Be one of the elite few to overnight at the newly renovated and architecturally stunning private estate atop Spring Mountain. And gain new perspective as you fly above Napa Valley in a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter tour. You and three guests will experience the ultimate Lokoya tasting with Winemaker Christopher Carpenter, enjoying the newly redesigned and revitalized estate, done by renowned Architect Howard Backen—set to publically unveil in November of 2016. Then, for three evenings, be among the fortunate few to reside overnight at the estate’s private villa with breathtaking panoramic views. Upon arrival, you will be checked into the private Lokoya Estate Villa perched at 1,600 feet on Spring Mountain overlooking the Napa Valley. Spend the afternoon enjoying a relaxing day above the fog, followed by a truly special wine tasting featuring all four of Lokoya’s Cabernets. While sipping on both new releases and library wines alike, savor a seasonally curated menu specially crafted for the occasion by their private estate chef and culinary gardener. The next day take your senses to new heights. Starting your morning in the sky, a private helicopter tour will give you a deeper understanding of the dis- tinct mountain appellations within Napa Valley—providing unparalleled views never to be forgotten. Then, from a vintage heralded as one of the finest Napa has seen its birth as a wine region, add to your collection the commanding presence of a hori- zontal of 5-liter bottles, one from each mountain Lokoya’s 2013 Cabernet Sauvignons.
DONATION: • 3 Nights for 4 Guests at the Lokoya Estate Villa on Spring Mountain in St. Helena • Tour, Tasting and Winery Dinner • Helicopter Tour of the Region • (4) 5L 2013 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon: Mt. Veeder—100 pts, Robert Parker, Jr., Howell Mountain—100 pts, Robert Parker, Jr., Spring Mountain—99 pts, Robert Parker, Jr., Diamond Mountain—98 pts, Robert Parker, Jr.
DONOR: Lokoya Estate
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on mutual availability. Expires August 2017.
43 31 HAWAI’I ESCAPE! Born an island of both fire and ice, where land and sea meet in the earth’s greatest epic battle, the Big Island of Hawai’i towers above the crashing waves. Home to two of the world’s greatest mountains, the world’s most active volcano, 11 of the world’s 13 climate zones, Hawai’i’s greatest king, and the wettest city in the United States, the Big Island of Hawai’i is an island like no other. For one week, call Patty and Stan Teaderman’s 5,000-square-foot oceanfront estate on the Kona Gold Coast your personal hideaway with this stay at Hale Alii Honu Kai (Royal Turtle Cove Villa). Inside, lush creature comforts await, including Asian-influenced traditional Hawaiian design, comfortable sleeping quarters with three bedrooms, high ceilings and glass doors that fold away to show off the panoramic views, a gourmet kitchen and a media room. Outside, you’ll find a lush tropical garden and koi courtyard, a 50-foot lanai, a Japanese soaker tub and an infinity pool. Multiple open-air enter- tainment areas lead directly to the 300-foot long private oceanfront. During your stay, enjoy a case of 2014 Teaderman Sauvignon Blanc. For your second week, relax and call Mauna Kea Resort—and the best two white sand beaches on the Island—home! Enjoy vacationing in your own pri- vate 5,000-square-foot home on the grounds of the famed resort with an incredible front lawn looking out onto golf course and ocean views. This private estate of Isabel and Michael Mondavi is beautifully decorated in a vintage, island style with different wings available for two master bedroom suites. A large front deck features tall glass doors that open up to provide indoor/outdoor living. Special touches like a koi pond and large Green Egg for smoking and BBQ make this five-bedroom home the perfect option for a family retreat in Hawaii. Fully air-conditioned with a beautiful pool, hot tub, and great ocean views and sunsets. Includes access to full use of all facilities with signing privileges at the Mauna Kea Beach and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotels, two incomparable white sand crescent beaches, two world-class golf courses, oceanfront tennis, spa, fitness, restaurants and shops. During your stay, enjoy a case of selected wines from Michael Mondavi’s cellar.
DONATION: • 7-Night Stay in Stan & Patty Teaderman’s 5,000-Sq.-Ft. Oceanfront Estate on the Kona Gold Coast for 6 • 7-Night Stay in Isabel & Michael Mondavi’s Private 5-Bedroom Estate at the Mauna Kea Resort for 6 • (12) 750ml 2014 Teaderman Sauvignon Blanc • (12) 750ml Selected Wines from Michael Mondavi’s Cellar
DONORS: Patty & Stan Teaderman, Isabel & Michael Mondavi
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on mutual availability. Expires August 2017.
44 32 2017 U.S. OPEN GOLF AND BARNETT VINEYARDS Don’t miss this opportunity for you and three friends to enjoy premium, behind-the-ropes access and be a part of the excitement at golf’s grandest stage, the 117th U.S. Open, held at stunning Erin Hills Golf Course in Wisconsin from June 12-18, 2017. Erin Hills’ 652 acres of pristine land is host to fin- ger lakes and streams left from the last glacier to cover south central Wisconsin. Rivers carved graceful features into the landscape, turning the Kettle Moraine into the diverse region that it is today. Architects Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry and Ron Whitten adopted a minimalist approach in designing Erin Hills, as nature had sculpted the land so well that the golf holes seemed to emerge from the property. Stay for seven nights at The Inn at Pine Terrace, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and nestled in the heart of lake country in the charming town of Oconomowoc. Then return to the wine country for a round of golf at Mayacama Golf Club, where deep green fairways snake through golden valleys and oak-studded hills. Enjoy a private lunch for eight at beautiful Barnett Vineyards on Spring Mountain in St. Helena. Take home a stunning three-liter of 2014 Barnett Vineyards Rattlesnake Cabernet Sauvignon.
DONATION: • 4 Tickets with Premium Access to the 117th U.S. Open Golf Tournament at Erin Hills Golf Course in Wisconsin on June 12-18, 2017 • 2 Rooms for 7 Nights at The Inn at Pine Terrace • 18 Holes of Golf at Mayacama Golf Club • Lunch for 8 at Barnett Vineyards • 3L 2014 Barnett Vineyards Rattlesnake Cabernet Sauvignon
DONORS: David Fay, United States Golf Association, Mitchell Green, Barnett Vineyards
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. U.S. Open dates are June 12-18, 2017. Barnett and Mayacama Golf Club portion expires August 2017.
45 33 EXPLORING AFRICA WITH JG BLACK BOOK This once-in-a-lifetime journey through Africa takes you and a guest trekking your way through the continent in total luxury!
Ellerman House, Cape Town Ellerman House is the quintessential urban retreat for discerning luxury travelers wanting complete exclusivity in Cape Town. Sprawling over one-and-a- half landscaped acres, this privately-owned hotel has been influential in redefining luxury accommodation in South Africa since opening just over two decades ago. Located in Bantry Bay, close to the city, Ellerman House offers spectacular Atlantic Ocean views. Originally built in 1906, the Cape Edwardian-style mansion was acquired by the current owner in 1988 and has evolved into a boutique-sized hotel. Enjoy two nights in a deluxe room including airport transfers, fully inclusive breakfast, laundry, all beverages including spirits and beer (except wine & champagne), fully stocked in-room bar, 24-hour guest pantry, sunrise cocktails and canapes, wi-fi, and private and secure parking.
The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, Johannesburg, and Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve This unforgettable visit for two to the world-class Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa in Johannesburg, South Africa, is followed by a luxury bush retreat to Shambala Private Game. Begin with a two nights’ stay at the Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa, including a delectable breakfast on the Terrace overlooking the pool and beautiful lawns. Dinner during your stay includes a special dining experience in Luke Dale Roberts at the Saxon. The wine list is the culmination of the Saxon Sommeliers’ wealth of experience and they’ll be on hand to perfectly pair each of your courses with some of South Africa’s finest vintages. Optional guided tours to Soweto, the Apartheid Museum and The Cradle of Humankind are available through the Saxon’s Concierge service. Your visit is extended with the experience of a lifetime and journey by road to Shambala Private Game Reserve. Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve, situated in the malaria-free Waterberg region, offers an unforgettable bushveld experience within pristine and elegant surroundings. Take in the reserve and wildlife while on a game drive, enjoy a leisurely bush picnic, and set off on a sun downer cruise, before ending the day in unspoiled fashion with a magical star-gazing experience. Then unwind and reflect, spending two nights in a luxury chalet. Your time at Shambala Private Game Reserve is inclusive of meals, local beverages, and game drives, as well as a cruise on the Douw Steyn Dam. Upon departure you will be chauffeur driven back to Johannesburg.
46 33 CONTINUED: EXPLORING AFRICA WITH JG BLACK BOOK
Volcanoes Safaris Specializing in mountain gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda and Uganda, Volcanoes Safaris provide travelers a truly once-in-a-lifetime journey. Experience a four-day highly customizable luxury expedition, enjoying all the highlights of Uganda and Rwanda in comfort and style at the Kyambura Gorge Lodge, while primate trekking through Africa. Volcanoes Safari guests can also experience and take part in the eco-tourism and conservation efforts with the local communities.
Leopard’s Ridge, Tanzania Located on a private concession just outside of the majestic Serengeti National Park, Leopard’s Ridge Tented Camp is comprised of 12 beautifully refur- bished tents, a breathtaking infinity pool overlooking the savannah and a wide array of other luxe amenities. Leopard’s Ridge offers an amazing destina- tion to witness the world-renowned annual migration of wildebeests and zebras, or just spend some quality time in a one-of-a-kind location. Enjoy three nights in a tent with a private veranda and en-suite bathroom with soaking tub and shower. The package includes guided game drives, night drives, walk- ing safaris, sundowners and a boma dinner.
DONATION: • 2 Nights in a Deluxe Room at Ellerman House in Cape Town, Including • 2 Nights in a Luxury Chalet at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Airport Transfers, Breakfast, Laundry, Beverages (Except Wine & Reserve, Including Meals, Local Beverages, Game Drives, a Cruise on Champagne), Fully Stocked In-Room Bar, 24-hour Guest Pantry, Sunrise the Douw Steyn Dam, and Chauffeur Service to Johannesburg Cocktails and Canapes, Wi-Fi, and Private, Secure Parking • 4-Day Primate Trek Safari at the Kyambura Gorge Lodge in Uganda • 2 Nights at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, Including Breakfast & Dinner • 3 Nights at Leopard’s Ridge Tented Camp Outside Serengeti National Park, Including Guided Game Drives, Night Drives, Walking Safaris, Sundowners and a Boma Dinner
DONOR: Ellerman House, JG Black Book, Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Leopard’s Ridge, Saxon Hotel, Zulu Camp
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included, except where noted. Subject to availability. Destinations need not be experienced consecutively. Expires August 6, 2017, except where noted. Ellerman House: Subject to blackout dates of December 15, 2016 - March 30, 2017. Expires November 7, 2017. Saxon Hotel and Zulu Camp: Reservations need to be requested and confirmed within a minimum of 45 days prior to arrival date. Reservations must be made directly by the voucher holder. Leopard’s Ridge: Reservations must be made directly by the voucher holder. 47 50 SPRING MOUNTAIN DISTRICT WINE COLLECTION Spring Mountain was described 25 years ago by a prominent wine writer as “probably more responsible than any other Napa hillside for creating the mystique of ‘mountain grapes.’” The wines in this eight-magnum lot reflect the unique taste of the place they are crafted and the passion and respect by these small family vineyards for the hillsides they call home.
Pride Mountain Vineyard Peacock Vineyard 2012 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Peacock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Behrens Family Vineyard Vineyard 7 & 8 2012 Behrens Family Winery Homeland Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Cabernet Barnett Vineyards Terra Valentine 2012 Barnett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Terra Valentine “Marriage” Spring Mountain District Keenan Winery Hollywood & Vine 2012 Keenan Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Hollywood & Vine “2480” Cabernet Sauvignon
Along with the magnums, this lot includes four private tours and tastings: Vineyard 7 & 8, Barnett Vineyards, Peacock Vineyard, and Keenan Winery.
DONATION: • 1.5L 2012 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon • 1.5L 2012 Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Cabernet • 1.5L 2012 Behrens Family Winery Homeland Cabernet Sauvignon • 1.5L 2013 Terra Valentine “Marriage”, Spring Mountain District • 1.5L 2012 Barnett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon • 1.5L 2012 Hollywood & Vine “2480” Cabernet Sauvignon • 1.5L 2012 Keenan Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon • Private Tours & Tastings at Vineyard 7 & 8, Barnett Vineyards, • 1.5L 2012 Peacock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Peacock Vineyard, and Keenan Winery
DONOR: Barnett Vineyards, Behrens Family Winery, Hollywood & Vine, Keenan Winery, Peacock Vineyard, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Terra Valentine, Vineyard 7 & 8 RESTRICTIONS: Airfare, hotel and ground transportation not included. Tours & tastings based on mutual availability. Expires August 2017.
47 51 2017 WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN: THE GREATEST SHOW ON GRASS
Bring a friend and see why the Phoenix Open is the best-attended event in golf. Two Greenskeeper badges for Saturday, February 4, 2017, allow you access to complimentary food and beverages throughout your golf experience, and a valet pass makes parking a breeze. After the tournament, prepare to celebrate with two tickets for the Birds Nest! With great music, beautiful patrons and enthusiastic partying, the Coors Light Birds Nest has earned near legendary status on the PGA Tour.
DONATION: • 2 Greenskeeper Badges for the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Saturday, February 4, 2017 • 1 Valet Parking Pass • 2 Birds Nest General Admission Tickets for Saturday, February 4, 2017
DONOR: The Thunderbirds, Waste Management Phoenix Open
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare, hotel and ground transportation not included. Date of auction lot is February 4, 2017.
48 52 SCHWEIGER FAMILY
It is with great pleasure the Schweiger Family opens their home to warmly welcome four couples to an elegant five-course dinner prepared by legendary wine country culinarian Elaine Bell, paired with their highly allocated, hand-crafted Estate wines. Founder and Vintner Fred Schweiger, with his wife Sally, along with Andy Schweiger, son and Winemaker, and his wife, Paula, will join the group at the family table to share stories and talk about the wines. The Schweigers will reach into their personal cellars to share some exciting library selections during this very special evening. Each couple will also take home a commemorative wooden box with a four-bottle vertical of the Schweiger flagship Cabernet Sauvignon.
DONATION: • Five-Course Wine Dinner by Elaine Bell for 8, Hosted by Fred & Sally Schweiger at their Home • (4) 4-Bottle Verticals of Schweiger Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, each in a Wooden Box
DONOR: Schweiger Vineyards, Fred & Sally Schweiger, Andy & Paula Schweiger
RESTRICTIONS: Please call to schedule this event for a mutually agreed upon date 60 days in advance. Expires August 31, 2017.
49 53 ITALIAN COUNTRYSIDE GUESTHOUSE
Halfway between Florence and Siena, near the village of Panzano, sits a beautiful guesthouse overlooking many of the most perfectly situated vineyards (Fontodi, Castello dei Rampolla, La Massa, and Villa Cafaggio) in the Chianti region—the area known as the Conca D’Oro (the Golden Shell). Make this guesthouse yours for one magical week as you tour the Tuscan countryside and visit local wineries. Steeped in history and architecture, Chianti has much to share. This rustic guesthouse is perfect for one couple or a small family: the bedroom has a queen bed; the high-tech, comfortable living room couch opens into two single beds; and the loft also has two single beds. A kitchen, bathroom and stunning new infinity pool overlooking the Italian countryside complete the modern accommodations.
DONATION: • 3-Room Guesthouse on the Conca d’Oro (near Panzano) for 7 Days
DONOR: The V Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Committee Member Dr. Olivera Finn and her spouse, Dr. Seth Finn
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on mutually agreeable dates. Expires August 2017.
50 54 DAVIS ESTATE IMMERSION
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Napa Valley, Davis Estate is a family-owned and operated winery on a stunning stretch of the Silverado Trail in Calistoga. Enjoy two nights at the Estate’s charming three-room guesthouse overlooking the vineyard. Sample some of the Estate’s magnificent wine during a Heritage tour and tasting for six. Then take home two magnums of absolutely exceptional Davis Estate wine: 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2012 Phase V Cabernet Sauvignon.
DONATION: • 2 Nights’ Stay in the Davis Estate’s 3-Bedroom Guesthouse in Calistoga • Heritage Tour & Tasting for 6 • 1.5L 2012 Davis Estate Cabernet Sauvignon • 1.5L 2012 Davis Estate Phase V Cabernet Sauvignon
DONOR: Davis Estate
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Expires August 2017.
51 55 SPRING MOUNTAIN VINEYARD
The new Spring Mountain Vineyard was once three separate properties each with its own vineyard and winery: Spring Mountain Vineyards (Miravalle) 257 acres, Chateau Chevalier (Chevalier) 120 acres, and Draper Vineyards (La Perla) 435 acres. The upper most property on the estate, La Perla, was founded in 1873 by Charles Lemme and expanded by the Schilling Spice family. Originally 285 acres, it had the first Cabernet Sauvignon planted on Spring Mountain. The old winery remains today along with much of its original equipment and horse drawn carriages and wagons. Immediately below La Perla, and eventually added to it was the first vineyard planted by Fredrick and Jacob Beringer in 1882. These terraced hillsides were planted in a wide assortment of grape varieties to support the Beringer brothers fledgling winery. Adjoining to the north of the Beringer vineyard was a Frenchman, Fortune Chevalier, whose stone winery, Chateau Chevalier, was making wine in 1891. And finally, next door to Chevalier was Tiburcio Parrott who grew olives, citrus and grapes. Parrott built a grand home on the estate which he named Miravalle. Take a private Pinzgauer (high-mobility all-terrain vehicle) tour of the Estate. Then enjoy a wine-paired lunch for 6. Fill your cellar with a fantastic three-magnum vertical: Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2006-2008.
DONATION: • Private Pinzgauer Estate Tour of Spring Mountain Vineyard for 6 Guests • Wine-Paired Luncheon for 6 • (3) 1.5L Vertical: Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2006-2008
DONOR: Spring Mountain Vineyard
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare, hotel and ground transportation not included. Expires August 2017.
52 56 LAUGH, THINK, CRY SCULPTURE BY LISA SPLENDID JACKLICH JEWELRY
This beautiful abstract sculpture is done in honor of Jimmy V and his advice to laugh, think and have your emotions moved to tears each day. Made from glass and steel in a mosaic design forming a “V” from all sides. Lisa Splendid Jacklich has also incorporated barrel rings from Napa Valley Wine Barrels. Lisa and her husband, Jeff, are the founders of NAPA VALLEY ART WORKS metal art & jewelry. She is honored to be the featured artist at Eleven Eleven Wines in Napa.
DONATION: • LAUGH, THINK, CRY Sculpture by Lisa Splendid Jacklich
DONOR: Lisa Splendid Jacklich
53 57 GRAND WAILEA
The Grand Wailea—a Waldorf Astoria Resort—is the ultimate luxury Maui resort, perfect for your destination getaway to Hawaii. Nestled on 40 acres of lush tropical gardens, with sweeping views from Wailea Beach, nothing beats these luxury beachfront accommodations, designed for pure relaxation. Drink in the view from your two-bedroom Ali’i suite at the Grand Wailea on Maui for four nights. Relax with a 50-minute Grand Classic Massage at Spa Grande for two people before heading to award-winning Nick’s Fishmarket for a superb wine-pairing dinner for four. On another evening, enjoy a wine-pairing dinner for four at Sarento’s. This lot also includes a generous $500 credit to Humuhumunukunukuapua’a Restaurant at the Grand Wailea.
DONATION: • 2-Bedroom Suite for 4 Nights at the Grand Wailea • $500 Credit to Humuhumunukunukuapua’a Restaurant at the Grand Wailea • 50-Minute Grand Classic Massage at Spa Grande for 2 • Chef’s Menu Creation and Wine Pairing Dinner for 4 at Nick’s Fishmarket • Chef’s Menu Creation and Wine Pairing Dinner for 4 at Sarento’s
DONOR: Grand Wailea, Nick’s Fishmarket, Sarento’s
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Includes room, tax & resort fee. $30 daily valet parking fee not included. Expires August 2017.
54 58 glassybaby EXPERIENCE
The story of glassybaby began when Lynn Rhodes saw patients in need during her own cancer treatment. Since that time, glassybaby has donated over $3 million from the sale of their beautiful glass tea light holders to organizations that are dedicated to helping people, animals and the environment heal. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity for two guests to work with a glass artisan and make a paperweight or glass bowl at glassybaby’s Berkeley, California, hot shop. After your glassmaking experience, enjoy dinner at Chez Panisse for a taste of quintessential California cuisine. Alice Water’s hugely inspirational restaurant is still converting guests to the value of eating the very best ingredients prepared simply.
DONATION: • Hands-on Experience for 2 to Make a Paperweight or Glass Bowl in glassybaby’s Berkeley Hot Shop with a Glass Artisan • Dinner for 2 at Chez Panisse
DONOR: glassybaby, Chez Panisse
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare, hotel and ground transportation not included. Age 13 and older. Dates/times restricted and subject to availability; see certificate. Expires August 2017.
55 59 WWE EXPERIENCE
There is nothing like a live professional wrestling match and this lot brings the excitement right to you! Get four tickets to a WWE Live event of your choice, where you and three friends can cheer and jeer to your hearts content. This lot also includes an autographed championship title belt to take home as a reminder.
DONATION: • 4 Tickets to a WWE Live Event • Autographed Championship Title Belt
DONOR: WWE
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare, hotel and ground transportation not included. Wrestle Mania and Summer Slam not included. Expires August 2017.
56 60 ROMBAUER: THE JOY OF WINE!
To taste Rombauer wine at home or in a restaurant is a wonderful thing; however, to experience a flight of Rombauer wines, in their home environment, is an amazing and memorable experience. Come see for yourself why the San Francisco Gate featured Rombauer as a “must visit winery” in Napa Valley with a VIP tour and tasting for ten. Then bring the Rombauer “Joy of Wine” experience home with an incredibly generous selection of Rombauer wines. Koerner Rombauer is a 2001 V Foundation Vintner Grant Honoree in honor of his wife, Joan.
DONATION: • (36) 750ml Rombauer Vineyards, 3 Bottles each: 2006 Le Meilleur du Chai, 2009 Le Meilleur du Chai, 2010 Le Meilleur du Chai, 2012 Stice Lane Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 Diamond Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 Carneros Chardonnay, 2014 Proprietors Selection Chardonnay, 2014 Buchli Station Chardonnay, 2013 Napa Valley Zinfandel, 2012 Carneros Merlot • (12) 1.5L Rombauer Vineyards, 1 Bottle each: 2006 Le Meilleur du Chai, 2007 Le Meilleur du Chai, 2008 Le Meilleur du Chai, 2009 Stice Lane Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Diamond Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 Buchli Station Chardonnay, 2014 Home Ranch Chardonnay, 2014 Carneros Chardonnay, 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 Carneros Merlot, 2014 Rombauer Zinfandel • VIP Tour and Tasting for 10
DONOR: Rombauer Vineyards
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare, hotel and ground transportation not included. Tasting based on mutual availability. Expires August 2017.
57 61 CASA PIAZZA LAPUNTA MANZANILLO/MEXICO
Located in the exclusive oceanfront community of LaPunta, Casa Piazza is easy to get to, but you may not want to leave! Five couples will enjoy a seven-night stay at Casa Piazza, a private, 5 bedroom, 6.5 bath, 8,000 sq. ft. luxury villa in La Punta on the Santiago Peninsula, surrounded by both the Manzanillo & Santiago Bays. The community is a mix of impressive private estates, lush tropical plants and pristine beaches. The colorful port city of Manzanillo, located 150 miles south of Puerto Vallarta, is just 30 minutes away. Relax and enjoy the sculpted grounds, a tiled and heated 26-foot long swimming pool, and two separate outdoor living areas—including a 1,600 sq. ft. rooftop area with a kitchen, wet bar, dining area and Jacuzzi. Everywhere you look, you’ll find striking views, comfort, style, balconies, and large windows that admit the cooling sea breezes. The villa’s staff includes a private chef, house manager, houseman/grounds keeper, and housekeeper.
DONATION: • 5 Bed, 6.5Bath, 8,000 sq. ft. Luxury Villa in LaPunta, Mexico, for 7 Nights • Fully Staffed, Including Private Chef, House Manager, Housekeeper, Houseman, and Off-Site House Administrator • Ideal for 5 Couples or 2 Families with Kids (Not to Exceed 13 Total Guests)
DONOR: Casa Piazza
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on availability; black out dates are the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Easter. Expires August 2017. Excludes food, beverage and gratuity. Non-transferable and minimum bidders age 25.
58 62 SENTIENT JET
A membership with Sentient Jet offers the ultimate in travel, luxury and convenience on private flights aboard a fleet of corporate jet aircraft. Leave when you want in comfort, arriving rested and on time. Planes are available 24/7, 365 days a year and can be arranged with as few as ten hours notice. Sentient Jet’s service area includes the continental United States, the Caribbean, Mexico and Intra-Europe. Experience the best in air travel with a $10,000 Sentient Jet Flight Card for a two-hour flight, or feel free to apply credit toward a longer flight of your choosing.
DONATION: • $10,000 Sentient Jet Flight Card to be used at Bidder’s Discretion
DONOR: Sentient Jet
59 63 BOTTLEROCK WITH MINER MAY 26-28, 2017 IN NAPA VALLEY
Situated in the epicenter of America’s wine and food playground, BottleRock Napa Valley delivers a lineup of chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, sommeliers, and craft brewers that is unparalleled in the music festival world. Michelin-starred chefs fly among the musical stars at the three-day festival, May 26-28, 2017, in historic downtown Napa. Four privileged guests will receive VIP Passes, offering amazing access and exclusive viewing areas at BottleRock! If you want front-of-the-stage viewing, VIP is where it’s at! Or keep cool at the VIP covered platform that provides shade and great views of the main stage. Then enjoy a private tour, tasting and lunch for four, prepared by a private chef, at Miner Family Winery on a future date. Take home four 3-liter bottles of premium Miner wine, one each 2012 The Oracle, 2013 Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2013 Stage Coach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2012 Wild Yeast Chardonnay.
DONATION: • 4 VIP Passes to 2017 BottleRock Napa Valley on May 26-28, 2017 • Private Tour, Tasting and Lunch for 4 at Miner Family Winery • (4) 3L Bottles Miner Family Winery: 2012 The Oracle, 2013 Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2013 Stage Coach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2012 Wild Yeast Chardonnay
DONOR: BottleRock, Miner Family Winery
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare, hotel and ground transportation not included. Miner portion based on mutual availability.
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SHANGHAI DISNEY
It’s a theme park like no other! The wonder and imagination of Disney comes alive in Shanghai Disneyland. This one-of-a-kind vacation destination is a magical place, unique in all the world, reflecting Disney’s history of innovation, creativity and storytelling in a way that’s authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese. The lucky winner and three guests will receive coach airfare from New York or San Francisco to Shanghai, a five-night stay in the Shanghai Disney Resort Hotel, six days of Shanghai Disneyland park passes for four, four tickets to see The Lion King at the Walt Disney Grand Theater, dinner for four featuring the unparal- leled 5-star cuisine of Aurora, and a Disney Parks VIP guide for one day.
DONATION: • 4 Coach Airline Tickets from either New York or San Francisco to Shanghai, China • 1 Room for 5 Nights at the Shanghai Disney Resort Hotel • 6-Day Tickets for 4 to Shanghai Disney Resort • 4 Tickets to The Lion King at the Walt Disney Grand Theater • Dinner for 4 at Aurora • Disney Parks VIP Guide for 1 Day
DONOR: Shanghai Disney; ESPN, Inc.
RESTRICTIONS: Ground transportation not included. Dates of travel must be mutually agreed upon by winner and ESPN and take place before July 1, 2017. Non-transferrable. Air travel will be provided from among ESPN travel partners (United, American, Delta) and their subsidiaries.
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THE LANDINGS, ST. LUCIA
Tucked on the shores of Rodney Bay along one of St. Lucia’s most celebrated beaches, The Landings Resort and Spa exudes a sense of luxury and time- less elegance. Exquisitely decorated villas are bespoke retreats overlooking the resort’s luxury yacht marina or the Caribbean’s shimmering turquoise waters. Days unfold here as if by magic, as guests move effortlessly from island sightseeing to savoring exceptional cuisine to sunsets on the beach, Champagne in hand. The Landings is luxury island living at its finest. Enjoy four nights in a one-bedroom, marina-view villa suite, featuring a spacious bedroom with en-suite marble bathrooms, living and dining areas, and a full designer kitchen, elegantly appointed with warm woods, bamboo and rattan furnishings and island-inspired artwork. Breakfast for two at the Beach Club, complimentary use of non-motorized water sports equipment, fitness center and high-speed internet complete this package in paradise.
DONATION: • 4 Nights for 2 in a 1-Bedroom Marina View Villa Suite at The Landings Resort and Spa, St. Lucia • Breakfast for 2 at the Beach Club
DONOR: JG Black Book, The Landings Resort and Spa
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on availability. Expires August 6, 2017.
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LE SOLEIL D’OR, CAYMAN BRAC
Enjoy three nights at Le Soleil D’Or, an ultra-private luxury resort focused on tranquility and whole body wellness located just one hour from Miami on the beautiful Cayman Brac. Blending Mediterranean, Caribbean, and European influences with five-star amenities and a 20-acre organic farm, Le Soleil provides a true beachside sanctuary for guests. Le Soleil D’Or’s passion for holistic farm-to-table wellness extends beyond the fresh, vibrant cuisine of its restaurants and private culinary experiences to its seaside Spa Soleil, where guests help harvest the organic ingredients comprising their spa treatments and can enjoy most spa treatments on the beautiful Beach Soleil while they listen to the waves crashing in and feel the Cayman breeze on their skin.
DONATION: • 3 Nights at Le Soleil D’Or, Cayman Brac
DONOR: JG Black Book, Le Soleil D’Or
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on availability. Non-transferrable and non-cash redeemable. Blackout dates: September 1 - October 15, 2016; December 18, 2016 – January 2, 2017. Expires August 6, 2017.
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47HOTEL, ROME
Opened in 2004, Fortyseven Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located in the archaeological heart of Rome. With 61 Art Deco-inspired rooms and suites and modern art by Italian artists placed throughout, Fortyseven Hotel offers an eclectic blend of classic and contemporary style. After a day of visiting the Colosseum, Domus Aurea, and the Church of San Giorgio, all within walking distance of the hotel, enjoy panoramic views of the Eternal City from the rooftop restaurant, or unwind during a romantic dinner for two on a private terrace. You and a guest can make a double room your home base for two nights as you explore Rome and all that it has to offer! Enjoy buffet breakfast for two, free wi-fi, two welcome drinks and a 15% discount on all food and beverages during your stay.
DONATION: • 2 Nights in a Double Room at Fortyseven Hotel in Rome • Buffet Breakfast for 2
DONOR: Fortyseven Hotel, JG Black Book
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on availability. Expires August 6, 2017.
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GRACE BAY CLUB, TURKS & CAICOS
Located on award-winning Grace Bay Beach in beautiful Turks & Caicos, Grace Bay Club is known for its luxury accommodations and breathtaking ocean views. Grace Bay Club, Grace Bay Resorts’ flagship property, was one of the first luxury, all ocean-front suite resorts in the country. The property sits on 11 acres, offering over 1,100 feet of unspoiled beachfront. Grace Bay Resorts is home to a wide array of fresh and delicious culinary options; the star of Grace Bay cuisine is Infiniti Restaurant and Raw Bar, the island’s only oceanfront fine dining restaurant. Plant your feet firmly on the sand with a two-night stay in a hotel one-bedroom suite.
DONATION: • 2 Nights in a Hotel 1-Bedroom Suite at Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos
DONOR: Grace Bay Club, JG Black Book
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on availability. Expires August 6, 2017.
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WEST BAY CLUB, TURKS & CAICOS
Located on award-winning Grace Bay Beach in beautiful Turks & Caicos, Grace Bay Resorts is known for its luxury accommodations and breathtaking ocean views. Enjoy a two-night stay at West Bay Club, a boutique property that sits along the widest section of Grace Bay Beach. With a blended style of charming Caribbean nuances and modern chic form, West Bay features extravagant suites and a variety of luxe boutique amenities.
DONATION: • 2 Nights in a 1-Bedroom Suite at West Bay Club, Turks & Caicos
DONOR: JG Black Book, West Bay Club
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. Based on availability. Expires August 6, 2017.
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MARTINHAL FAMILY HOTELS & RESORTS, PORTUGAL
The Martinhal Family Hotels and Resorts in Portugal are designed with families in mind and offers a luxury holiday experience with high class fami- ly-friendly facilities. Martinhal Resorts and Hotels can be found in some of the most prestigious areas in Portugal – from beach front locations, sophisti- cated golf areas to Lisbon city centre. The essence of the Martinhal brand successfuly brings together the elements of luxury, family, design and genuine hospitality in Portugal. Enjoy four nights in one of the Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts for two adults and two children up to 12 years.
DONATION: • 4 Nights in one of the Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts for 2 Adults and 2 Children up to 12 Years
DONOR: JG Black Book, Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts
RESTRICTIONS: Airfare and ground transportation not included. The prize is non-transferrable and there is no cash alternative. The prize is offered subject to availability. This prize is not combinable with other offers. Expires August 6, 2017.
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