The Ultimate Trip to Cuba: Art, Cuisine, Cigars and Superstars a Gracious Thank You to TYGE WILLIAM CELLARS
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LIVE AUCTION LOTS LOT NUMBER 4 The Ultimate Trip to Cuba: Art, Cuisine, Cigars and Superstars A gracious thank you to TYGE WILLIAM CELLARS If you’ve been looking for a good reason to escape to Cuba, this is your chance! Your adventure for two begins with dinner at the private home of Tyge William’s Proprietors Darius and Sarah Anderson. You’ll view their remarkable Cuban art collection, dine on seasonal cuisine prepared by a master chef and indulge in the award-winning wines of Tyge William. Guess who else is joining? Legendary Sonoma County Winemaker Don Van Staaveren will be in attendance, pouring wines and sharing tales from behind the barrel. Then, it’s off to Cuba, an island nation known for natural beauty, warm people, inspiring art, and the ultimate in cigars. Join an intimate group and the Andersons, who have pulled out all the stops for this fully-immersive expedition. You’ll explore Old Havana on a walking tour to see Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armes, and Plaza San Francisco. Lunch will be served at El Rum Rum (Cuban slang for “gossip”), a dining destination steeped in rum and Cuban cuisine. Also, on day one, you’ll get together with world-famous Cuban Filmmaker Miguel Coyula for a meet-and-greet before you sit down to a luxurious dinner at Mediterráneo Habana, a farm-to-table, organic eatery in the heart of Havana. Day two finds you in the company of Economist Rafael Betancourt who will be eager to discuss Cuba’s financial future over drinks and snacks. After this invigorating experience, head to lunch at Café Laurent, home of Cuba’s “chicest gastronauts,” before visiting the shopping district of Calle Obispo and Papa Hemingway’s favorite watering holes, La Floridita and Ambos Mundos. That evening, you’ll dine, wine and enjoy a performance by the Buena Vista Social Club by meeting with Cuban Sommelier Orlando Blanco and dining at Café Orient, one of Havana’s grandest restaurants. Get a good night’s sleep, because the following morning you’re headed to Hemingway’s House, Morro Castle and one of Havana’s museums, along with lunch at El Litoral. The evening’s entertainment includes dinner at Paladar Rio Mar and a meet-and-greet with the owner, Sommelier Alejandro Herrera, before experiencing an amazing show at the Tropicana. What would Cuba be without cigars? You’ll visit the workshop of Jose Ernesto, Master Humidor Craftsman, at Humidors of Habana. You’ll dine at the home of José Fuster, a Cuban naïve artist specializing in ceramics, painting, drawing, engraving, and graphic design, where you’ll meet his son, Alex, before you head out to a cigar rolling demonstration and rum tasting with Master Habanos Sommelier Fernando Fernandez. Tonight? It’s dinner at Paladar La Guarida and a Salsa lesson at the Hotel Inglaterra. For history buffs, the next day delivers you to the Colon Cemetery, Cathedral of Havana, the San Jose Crafts Market, visits to artists’ private studios, dinner at the home of Artist Kadir Lopez, and a private concert with singer/songwriter Carlos Varela. 5 LIVE AUCTION LOTS LOT NUMBER 4 CONTINUED Created by two local Sonoma County luminaries who have deep knowledge of Cuban culture, this is the lot for anyone who seeks an extravagant Cuban adventure that has everything. LOT INCLUDES: • An exclusive Winemaker Dinner with Darius and Sarah Anderson at their home, with Winemaker Don Van Staaveren • Private viewing of Darius’s private Cuban Art Collection and Cuban cigars • An exclusive trip for two guests to Cuba organized and hosted by Darius Anderson • Round trip airfare from Miami International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, Havana • Top-of-the-line accommodations at the Melia Cohiba Hotel • Walking Tour of Old Havana, visiting Plaza Vieja, Plaza de Armes, & Plaza San Francisco • Lunch at Paladar El Rum Rum, a super-chic dining destination • Meeting with filmmaker Miguel Coyula • Dinner at Mediterraneo, a farm-to-table, organic eatery in the heart of Havana • Meeting with Economist Rafael Betancourt • Lunch at Café Laurent, home of Cuba’s chicest “gastronauts” • Visit Calle Obispo, home of shops and art galleries, and Hemingway’s watering holes: La Floridita, Ambos Mundos • Dinner at Café Oriente and meeting with Cuban Sommelier Orlando Blanco • Buena Vista Social Club performance at Café Taberna, Old Havana • Tour of Hemingway’s house and boat in La Finca Vigia and Morro Castle, and lunch at El Litoral • A Tour of Museum of the Revolution or a tour of Museum of Fine Arts • Dinner at Paladar Rio Mar and meeting with local paladar owner and Cuban Sommelier Alejandro Herrera • Tropicana Night Club performance • Visit workshop of Jose Ernesto, Master Humidor Craftsman, at Humidors of Habana • Lunch at the home of Artist José Fuster with his son, Alex Fuster • Cigar rolling/demonstration and rum tasting with Master Habanos Sommelier, Fernando Fernandez • Salsa Lesson at the luxurious Hotel Inglaterra in Old Havana • Dinner at Paladar La Guarida, Havana’s most regal restaurant • Tour of Colon Cemetery and the Cathedral of Havana • Lunch at El Templete, one of Havana’s most famous restaurants • Visit the artists’ studio of Esterio Sigura and Li Fong • Shopping trip to San Jose Craft and Market • Dinner at the home of Cuban artist Kadir Lopez • Private Concert with Cuban musician Carlos Varela 6 The Chefs Serve, The Winemakers Pour & The Proceeds Matter LIVE AUCTION LOTS LOT NUMBER 4 CONTINUED THIRTY SIX BOTTLE COLLECTION: 2012 Tyge William Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 12 BOTTLES 2014 Tyge William Cellars Pinot Noir, Los Carneros 12 BOTTLES 2014 Tyge William Cellars Chardonnay, Los Carneros 12 BOTTLES TRIP SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 6-11, 2016 AND MUST TAKE PLACE ON THESE DATES. WINNING BIDDERS TO JOIN AN INTIMATE GROUP OF TRAVELERS FOR CUBAN EXPERIENCES LISTED ABOVE. Click here to view the complete Auction Catalog. Can’t attend and interested in this lot, click here to place an absentee bid! 7.