PRESENTS PRESENTS

A FOOD, WINE AND BEER FUNDRAISING CELEBRATION TO HELP COMO PARK ZOO AND CONSERVATORY THRIVE.

2.23.20177:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 1 Event Festivities

Welcome to Bouquets, Como Friends’ most spirited fundraiser! Thank you for joining us tonight. Your support ensures that Como Park Zoo and Conservatory gets the extra care and feeding it needs to thrive – and remains free for all.

Make sure to experience all the activities this evening:

• Como’s Animal Ambassadors from 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Stefano the Sloth (Visitor Center Lobby) - African Fruit Bats (Fern Room Lobby in the Conservatory)

• 12 Wine Sampling Stations (Throughout both floors of the Visitor Center, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and The Ordway Gardens)

• Como Beer Garden (Auditorium on the 2nd Floor of the Visitor Center)

• Spirit Tasting (Auditorium on the 2nd Floor of the Visitor Center)

• 15 Food Stations Serving Delectable Morsels (Throughout both floors of the Visitor Center, the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory and The Ordway Gardens)

• Silent Auction of Only-Como Selections and Items to Eat, Drink and Do! (Hallway between the Visitor Center and the Conservatory)

• Cork Pull to Win Wine, Restaurant Gift Cards and More (Hallway between the Visitor Center and the Conservatory)

• Growler Toss to Win Beer and More (Auditorium on the 2nd Floor of the Visitor Center)

• Live Music: - Mark Stillman on Accordion (Auditorium on the 2nd Floor of the Visitor Center) - Lonnie Knight on guitar and Reid Papke on bass (Sunken Garden in the Conservatory)

• Garden Safari Gifts Will Be Open (1st Floor of the Visitor Center)

Silent Auction will close at 9:00 p.m. Auction check-out will begin at 9:15 p.m. in the silent auction.

2 PRESENTS

FEED THE ANIMALS

$ 15 Snack level $25 Breakfast level Provides a half of Buys a flat of strawberries romaine lettuce, a tasty to help Arlene, Como’s snack for Como’s giraffes baby gorilla, start the day off right

$50 Lunch level $10 0 Dinner level Gives Sparky 5 days Supplies 40 lbs of trout of herring, her favorite to make special occasion noontime meal meals for polar bears Buzz and Neil

Gifts of any size help Como Park Zoo and Conservatory thrive.

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4 NEW THIS YEAR! Growler Toss (Located in the Beer Garden on the second floor of the Visitor Center)

The festive Como Beer Garden is home to a new activity at Bouquets – the Growler Toss! Get a “ringer” and take home a growler, tap room gift card or another beer-related item to commemorate your “tossing” skills.

Even if you don’t ring a , you will be rewarded with a fun prize.

Tickets are $10 for two rings or $20 for five.

Thanks to our Growler Toss donors: Trustees of Como Friends, Insight Brewing and Bauhaus Brew Labs.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Cork Pull (Located on the First Floor of the Visitor Center)

Try your chance at winning a $100 bottle of wine, a restaurant gift card, or a gift certificate to Garden Safari Gifts.

Pull a cork and receive whatever is in the corresponding gift . Everyone is a winner in this game, as each bag contains either a gift card, bottle of wine or another goodie of at least $10 in value!

Each pull is $20 and there are only 125 corks available. Due to Minnesota gaming rules, only cash or a check are accepted forms of payment.

Thanks to our Cork Pull donors: BrightWines, Trustees of Como Friends, Garden Safari Gifts and many friends of Como!

5 AUCTION OVERVEIW

TWO METHODS TO BID:

You can bid on all our cool auction items using your own smartphone – or if you prefer, you can use the kiosks located at the silent auction.

Mobile bidding works well on most Windows smartphones, newer Blackberry devices, all iPhones, and most Android smartphones.

You don’t need to download an app. Just connect to the internet and type this friendly URL into your smartphone browser: bidpal.net/bouquets2017.

Please be sure that your battery is fully charged so you don't miss out. If you don't have a smartphone, we will have kiosks staffed by volunteers to assist you.

Auction closes at 9:00 p.m. If you are the winning bidder of an item you will be notified on your phone or results will be available at the auction. Auction check- out will begin at 9:15 p.m. at the silent auction. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover will be accepted.

AUCTION RULES

•• All bids must be placed through your smartphone or the kiosk.

•• Opening minimum bids are listed for each item and bids must be raised in the dollar increments listed for each item.

•• Remember, a bid is a legal contract to buy.

•• No items are to be removed prior to full settlement.

•• Inspect all items and read all descriptions and limitations before purchasing.

•• All items are sold as is.

•• Every effort has been made to provide accurate information for each item.

•• Como Friends and its volunteers are not responsible for descriptions, values, or authenticity of information supplied by donors.

•• There are no refunds or exchanges unless noted.

•• Auction items may be substituted, withdrawn or added prior to the event. Restrictions may apply.

•• A portion of your purchase may be tax-deductible, but please consult your tax advisor before automatically deducting your purchase.

•• You must be 21 years of age or older to bid on packages containing alcoholic beverages. 6 AUCTION ITEMS

Only Como

100 Beer and Bears: Enjoy learning about cool beers from Certified Cicerone Dan Parker, a craft beer and culinary specialist – and about Como’s Polar Bears, Buzz and Neil, from a zoo keeper. This unique experience begins in Polar Bear Odyssey with a Polar Bear Training and then moves to the Lodge for beer and food pairings and fun! This two-hour party is for up to 20 people (Monday-Thursday). Beer and food included. Date to be mutually agreed upon between Como Friends and Dan Parker. Donated by Dan Parker, Como Friends and Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Value: $1,350

101 Penguin Encounter: What walks with a waddle and brays like a donkey? A penguin! Meet a penguin up close and learn about Como’s penguin colony during this encounter. An adorable Como penguin picture is on the included custom bottle of wine. Donated by Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Value: Priceless

102 Custom Como of Wine: A sample of what Como has to offer adorns the customized on this collection of three bottles of wine. The lovable hedgehog is on the white, the photogenic sloth is on the red – and the sparkling wine has the stunning Conservatory. Donated by Friend of Como. Value: $91

103 Japanese Tea Ceremony: You and a guest will experience the tranquil and reflective ritual of an authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony in Como’s tea house. The date is TBD in the summer of 2017. Donated by Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Value: $70

104 Feed the Giraffes: Como’s herd of gentle giants love visitors and your party of 10 can get up close and face-to-fur with these creatures as you feed them romaine lettuce, a favorite snack. Donated by Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Value: $1,000

105 Rise and Shine with the Gorillas: You’ll get to see what goes into the care and feeding of Como’s Western Lowland Gorillas, as you and your guests (up to 8) enjoy breakfast in the shelter and see how zoo keepers use operant conditioning to encourage these great apes to participate in their own healthcare, stay curious, and explore their surroundings. Donated by Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Value: Priceless

106 Take Some of Como Home: Turn your home into a mini-conservatory with this collection of plants grown at Como for the Winter Flower Show. Donated by Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Value: Priceless

7 107 Wine Tasting Soiree: Be educated by Dave Kuennen, owner and operator of the premier wine shop BrightWines, as you sample specially selected wines in the beautiful Sunken Garden in the Majorie McNeely Conservatory. Dave is an expert in the field and a veteran educator at wine events – and coordinates and selects all the wines at Bouquets. This two-hour party is for 12 people (Monday - Thursday). Wine and cheese included! Donated by BrightWines, Como Friends and Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Value: $1,267

108 Meet Chloe the Sloth: Chloe the Sloth spends most of her day snoozing in the sun perched atop her tree in Tropical Encounters. Bid on this experience to meet Chloe, watch her morning routine – and get the scoop from a zookeeper about what makes this adorable Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth tick. Includes a tour of Tropical Encounters. For six people and must be scheduled before 10:00 am. Donated by Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Value: Priceless

109 Ski Away!: The Como ski hill is the perfect classroom to discover or hone your skiing and snowboarding skills. This package includes a one hour private lesson for snowboarding, a one hour private lesson for downhill skiing, and a one hour private lesson for cross country skiing. Equipment rental and Como hill lift tickets are included! All certificates are good for the 2017/2018 season. Donated by Como Park Snowsports Booster Club. Value: $180

110 Como Golf Course: Bring a twosome to play the Como 18 Hole Golf Course, nestled behind the historic Como Park Zoo and Conservatory and just across Lexington Parkway from scenic Lake Como. The shorter, sporty course has a par 70, plays 5,581 yards from the middle tees, and has a rating of 67.5 and a slope of 122. Golf cart included! Donated by Como Golf Course. Value: $102

Eat, Drink and Do!

200 Moscow Mule Basket: Moscow Mules are “all the buzz” in the cocktail world. You can join the trend with this basket, which includes two bottles of Prairie Vodka, four bottles of Trader Joe’s Ginger Beer, one Powell & Mahoney Ginger Beer, four copper mugs, 4 stir sticks, one copper jigger, kettle corn, Moscow Mule recipe, lime juice and a large ice bucket. Donated by Cindy Peterson. Value: $184

201 Lake Pepin Wine Cruise: Enjoy a wine cruise on the "Swiss Miss 2," a beautiful, blue sloop, while taking in the splendor of Lake Pepin. Donated by Karen Cooley-Kistler and Stephen Kistler. Value: $150

202 Wine donation from Tradition Wine and Spirits. Donated by Tradition Wine and Spirits. Value: TBD

8 203 Brut Sparkling by Jean Charles Boisset: A magnum bottle and 3-liter double magnum. Donated by VinoCopia. Value: $150

204 in a : Try your hand at being a brew master with this small batch home brewing starter kit. It combines a simplified brewing process with easy-to-use equipment, plus ingredients for your first batch and a copy of “Homebrewing 101” DVD. Donated by Jose Mendez. Value: $60

205 Tea for Two: Have a perfect start to the morning or an afternoon pick-me-up with this For Tea’s Sake basket that includes Earl Grey tea, tea cups, apron, tea magnet and infuser. Donated by Friend of Como. Value: $48

206 Mixology Basket: Dreaming of being a mixologist? This basket has everything you need to get started! Includes a cocktail shaker bar set, "The Classic Cocktail Bible," and some alcohol to stock your bar. Donated by Megan Shackle. Value: $70

207 Wine donation from Grape Beginnings. Donated by Grape Beginnings. Value: TBD

208 New Glarus Brewing Company Basket: Found only in Wisconsin, New Glarus Brewing Company beer is handcrafted in our neighboring state. Find out why this beer has a loyal following with a sampling of 12 beers (Two Women, Spotted Cow, Moon Man, and Cabin Fever). Includes an ice bucket, two etched beer and peanuts. Donated by Cindy Peterson. Value: $66

209 Get Spicy!: "Love People, Cook them Food" is the motto of Penzeys Spices. Stock your entire pantry and start sharing the love with this collection of spices, good for savories or sweet concoctions. Donated by Friend of Como. Value: $85

210 Pamper Yourself: Rejuvenate yourself with a free consultation and a 60 minute Customized Facial at La Vie Skincare by Vanessa Parker in Maplewood, MN. The gift package also includes specially selected natural skin and beauty health products. Donated by La Vie Skincare. Value: $150

211 Wine Donation from Bourget Imports. Donated by Bourget Imports. Value: TBD

212 Gin Gin Mule Basket: What do you get when you cross a Gin Gin and a Moscow Mule? A Gin Gin Mule! This basket includes everything you need to mix one up. Includes a large ice bucket, Organic Prairie Gin, Ginger Beer, 2 copper mugs, one copper jigger, lime juice and snacks! Donated by Cindy Peterson. Value: $119

9 213 Excelsior Brewing Taproom Package: Visit this great taproom located in picturesque Excelsior, MN (voted best taproom by WCCO viewers!) This package includes a growler, growler fill, two pint glasses, bar bottle opener, two coozies, and a few Excelsior beers to get you started! Donated by Excelsior Brewing Company. Value: $50

214 Dine Out: Explore the Twin Cities food scene with this collection of gift cards to five favorite local restaurants. Includes a $40 gift card to Pat's Tap, a $50 gift card to Colossal Café, a $25 gift card to Black Sheep Pizza, a $25 Lucky 13 gift card, and a $25 gift card to George the Dragon. Donated by Black Sheep Pizza, Colossal Cafe, George the Dragon, Lucky 13, Pat's Tap. Value: $165

215 Wine Donation from New France Wine Company. Donated by New France Wine Company. Value: TBD

216 Tuscan Grove Basket: Bring Tuscany to your home with this collection of Italian-inspired items! Includes a Michel Design Tuscan Grove 18" round melamine serving platter and coordinating kitchen towel, a Stillwater Olive Oil gift pack with bottles of Tuscan herb olive oil and traditional 18 year aged balsamic vinegar with Tapi non-drip pour spouts, a set of 4 dipping bowls and Tuscan herb seasoning mix. Round out this package with a bottle of prosecco and gift card to Breadsmith too! Donated by Nicky Nagle. Value: $140

217 Wine Donation from The Wine Company. Donated by The Wine Company. Value: TBD

218 Bloody Mary Basket: Cure your overindulgence from the night before or start your day off right with the fixings for the perfect bloody mary. Included are two mixes, relishes, and of course, vodka! Donated by Sherry Fonseth-Lais. Value: $75

219 Wine Donation from Lompian Distribution. Donated by Lompian Distribution. Value: TBD

220 Retro Candy Basket: Live like a kid again with this basket of your favorite old school candy! Includes candy necklaces, Zagnut Bars, Charleston Chews, Goo Goo Clusters and more. Pick out more treats with a $20 gift card to Lolli and Pop’s. Donated by Friend of Como. Value: $80

221 Vigin Barbaresco Magnum Bottle. Donated by Domace Vino. Value: $100

222 Scotch Tasting Basket: Prepare for a night of refined sipping with this deluxe scotch tasting basket. Includes two premium bottles of scotch and two fancy glasses to complete the package. Donated by Sherry Fonseth-Lais. Value: $150 10 223 Wine Donation from Import Iberia. Donated by Import Iberia. Value: TBD

224 Night at the Orchestra: Acclaimed cellist Han-Na Chang picks up the conductor's baton for this not-to-miss concert featuring the music of Mozart and Beethoven, performed by the Minnesota Orchestra and a young violin phenom. Before the concert on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. head to Nightingale for dinner with a $75 gift card. Donated by Friend of Como, Minnesota Orchestra. Value: $175

225 Wine Donation from Paustis Wine Company. Donated by Paustis Wine Company. Value: TBD

226 Lift Bridge Private Tour: Come see why Lift Bridge makes some of the highest rated beers found anywhere. Located in Minnesota's first city, Stillwater, they produce world-class ales and lagers for any taste. This package includes a private tour of the brew house and taproom. All attendees who wish to sample must be 21+ (and there will be plenty of samples!) Root beer and water will also be available. Donated by Lift Bridge Brewing Company. Value: $100

227 Sur La Table Bakeware: Get cooking with this five piece set of bakeware from Sur La Table. Good for any occasion, this versatile stoneware goes from oven, to table, to the dishwasher! Includes a covered casserole, rectangular baker, oval au gratin and a pie dish. Donated by Friend of Como. Value: $130

228 Tuscan Sangiovese blend full case of wine in wood case. Donated by Rue 38. Value: $150

229 The Bake Bike Traditional Dutch Treats: Enjoy the finest Dutch treats handmade by The Bake Bike. The Bake Bike serves award-winning Dutch Apple Tart and other traditional Dutch treats made with the highest quality local ingredients and served from an authentic Dutch cargobike. This indulgent basket includes an 8” award-winning Dutch Apple Tart, six 3” single-serving Dutch Apple Tarts and twelve Coconut Macaroons, hand dipped in dark chocolate. Donated by Jennifer Debrow and Edwin van der Hoek. Value: $95

The silent auction closes promptly at 9:00 pm.

11 FOOD VENDORS

A. Hola Arepa Serving Mini Braised Pork Tostada. holaarepa.com/

B. Nothing Bundt Cakes Serving a variety of Bundt cakes. www.nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/mn/eagan

C. Good Earth Restaurant Serving Cashew Chicken Salad and Hummus with chips. www.goodearthmn.com

D. Grand Casino Serving Kobe Beef Short Rib Crostini with horseradish aioli topped with jardinière vegetables, Jerked Shrimp with fruit salsa, Variety of Dipped Strawberries (Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, Chocolate Stripes, Heath Topping). www.grandcasinomn.com

E. Mojo Monkey Donuts Serving Ovaltine Bismarck bites and Lemon Donut holes. www.mojomonkey.biz

F. Hot Indian Foods Serving Aloo Gobi Indurrito bites and Chicken Tikka Indurrito bites. hotindianfoods.com

G. Annona Gourmet Serving Switchel, Snack Mix, Pretzels with mustard and Oil, Vinegar and Bread. www.annonagourmet.com

H. Chowgirls Killer Catering Serving Seasonal Vegetarian Soup Sippers. www.chowgirls.net

I. Sprout Salad Company Serving Ensalada Mexicana Salad and Heartland Cobb Salad. sproutsalad.com

J. Sweet Science Ice Cream Serving a variety of Ice Cream. www.sweetscienceicecream.com

12 K. Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Serving Sliced Duck Ham with Dijon Mustard and Spinach-Artichoke Dip on Crostini. www.porterhousesteakandseafood.com

L. Sara's Tipsy Pies Serving Lift Bridge Beer Pies - mixed fruit and apple pie and Boozy Blueberry pie. www.sarastipsypies.com

M. Lancer Catering Serving Reuben Bites and Chili in Cornbread. www.lancerhospitality.com

N. Stout's Pub Serving Pig Wings. www.stoutspub.com

O. Rival House Serving Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp and Rice stick noodle salad with carrots, turmeric, red cabbage and sugar snap peas. www.rivalhousestpaul.com

13 EDUCATION GROWLER STATION TOSS B6 O B5 B4 TO SECOND FLOOR STAIRS COMO BEER B1 GARDEN COFFEE STATION N

L 12 B3 B2 M COAT STAIRS CHECK ELEVATOR SERVICE DESK SERVICE

EXIT CUSTOMER

ANIMAL 1 AMBASSADOR

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TROPICAL ENCOUNTERS 5 B GARDEN CHILDREN'S SAFARI GALLERY GIFTS REGISTRATION

ENTRANCE COMO FRIENDS & EDUCATION D E STATION C 2 SILENT AUCTION

CORK PULL EXHIBIT GALLERY 3 4 F 6 EVENT ENTRANCE 11

ORCHID HOUSE FERN J BONSAI ROOM GALLERY 10 I 7 EDUCATION STATION & ANIMAL K

THE ORDWAY GARDENS KEY AMBASSADOR H WINE STATION

FOOD STATION G PALM SUNKEN NORTH GARDEN DOME GARDEN BEER STATION7 8 DISTILLERY

The number and letter labels on the stations are for identi cation purposes only. Please feel free to visit them in 9 HISTORIC the order of your choosing. ENTRANCE OF CONSERVATORY

14 EDUCATION GROWLER STATION TOSS B6 O B5 B4 VENDORS TO SECOND FLOOR STAIRS COMO BEER B1 GARDEN FOOD COFFEE STATION N A = Hola Arepa B = Nothing Bundt Cakes C = Good Earth L 12 B3 B2 M D = Grand Casino COAT E = Mojo Monkey Donuts STAIRS CHECK F = Hot Indian Foods ELEVATOR G = Annona Gourmet SERVICE DESK SERVICE EXIT CUSTOMER H = Chowgirls Killer Catering ANIMAL 1 AMBASSADOR I = Sprout Salad Company J = Sweet Science Ice Cream A K = Porterhouse Steak & Seafood TROPICAL L = Sara's Tipsy Pies ENCOUNTERS 5 M = Lancer Catering B GARDEN CHILDREN'S SAFARI GALLERY N = Stout's Pub GIFTS REGISTRATION O = Rival House

ENTRANCE COMO FRIENDS & EDUCATION D E WINE 2 STATION C SILENT AUCTION 1 = Tradition Wine and Spirits CORK PULL EXHIBIT 2 = Rue 38 GALLERY 3 4 F 6 3 = Paustis Wine Company EVENT 4 = The Wine Company ENTRANCE 5 = Import Iberia 11 6 = BrightWines ORCHID 7 = Domace Vino HOUSE FERN J BONSAI ROOM GALLERY 8 = Lompian Distribution 10 I 9 = New France Wine Co. 7 10 = Bourget Imports EDUCATION STATION & 11 = Grape Beginnings ANIMAL K

THE ORDWAY GARDENS KEY AMBASSADOR 12 = VinoCopia H BEER WINE STATION B1 = Lift Bridge Brewing Co. B2 = Goose Island/Stella FOOD STATION G Artois PALM SUNKEN NORTH GARDEN DOME GARDEN B3 = Badger Hill Brewing Co. BEER STATION7 B4 = Alaskan Brewing Co. 8 B5 = Excelsior Brewing Co. DISTILLERY B6 = Mankato Brewing Co. The number and letter labels on the stations are for identi cation purposes SPIRITS only. Please feel free to visit them in 9 HISTORIC S1 = Wander North Distillery the order of your choosing. ENTRANCE OF CONSERVATORY

15 WINE VENDORS

See map for exact location of vendor. Featured wines were selected by, and are available from, BrightWines. See Dave Kuennen for a full listing of tonight's wines via BrightWines, available at wine station 6, to order your favorites. Find BrightWines online at brightwines.com.

Please return your wine before leaving this evening. Station #1: Selections from Tradition Wine and Spirits (Tropical Encounters Exhibit)

"The Jack" (Saviah Cellars, Washington) Riesling $12

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Domaine Chiroulet 2015 (France) Cotes de Gascogne Blanc $13

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Vaughn Duffy 2016 (Russian River) Rose of Pinot Noir $18

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The Gardener 2012 Russian River Pinot Nior $25

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Chateau de Cugat 2014 Bordeaux Superieur Rouge $13

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"The Jack" (Saviah Cellars, Washington) Red Blend $18

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Ground Effect 2014 Santa Ynez, California Cabernet Sauvignon $18

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Groundworks 2014 Santa Barbara, California Syrah $22

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16 Station #2: Selections from Rue 38 (Tropical Encounters Exhibit)

Chateau Fage 2015 Graves de Vayres Bordeaux Blanc $12

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Domaine du Colombier 2014 Petit Chablis $20

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Domaine Tassin 2014 Sancerre Blanc $25

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Pere Caboche 2016 (France) vin de pays Vaucluse Rose $11

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Chapelle St Arnoux 2015 Ventoux Rhone Rouge $11

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Monsalaia 2011 (Tuscany) Maremma Toscana Sangiovese blend $12

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Agua de Piedra 2015 Gran Seleccion Argentina Malbec $15

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Gianatti Grumello 2009 Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo $25

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17 Station #3: Selections from Paustis Wine Company (1st floor of Visitor Center)

Poppy Santa Lucia Highlands, California Chardonnay $14

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Goldschmidt "Singing Tree" Russian River Chardonnay $18

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Silk & Spice 2015 (Portugal) Red Blend $11

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Bastide Miraflors (Lafage) 2014 France Rouge $13

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Poppy Santa Lucia Highlands, California Pinot Noir $17

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Montecillo 2010 Rioja (Tempranillo) Reserva $15

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Murietta's Well 2013 "The Spur" (Petite Sirah - Cabernet) Red Blend $18

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Goldschmidt 2014 "Crazy Creek" Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $20

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Station #4: Selections from The Wine Company (1st floor of Visitor Center)

Chateau l'Ermitage 2015 Costieres de Nimes Rose $10

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Les Hautes de Plateaux 2015 Alpes de Provence Rose $10

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Errazuriz Max Reserva (Chile) Chardonnay $16

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Cabriz 2014 Dao (Portugal) Vinho Tinto $10

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Tres Picos - Borsao 2014 Spain Garnacha $18

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19 Station #4 (continued)

Errazuriz Max Reserva (Chile) Carmenere $17

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Pedroncelli 2014 "Three Vineyards" Dry Creek Cabernet $16

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Pedroncelli 2014 Bushnell Vineyard - Dry Creek Zinfandel $20

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Station #5: Selections from Import Iberia (Garden Safari Gifts)

Muros Antigos 2015 Vinho Verde "Escolha" Branco $11

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Casas Novas 2015 Vinho Verde Single Varietal Avesso $15

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Muros Antigos 2015 Vinho Verde Single Varietal Alvarinho $16

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Casal Ventozela 2015 Rose Vinho Verde $12

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Pinta Negra 2014 Lisboa, Portugal Vinho Tinto $10

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Hello World - Finca la Estacada (Spain) Prieto Picudo Red $10

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Dory Adegamae 2013 Vinho Tinto Red Blend $13

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Rufo Vale d. Maria 2013 (Touriga Blend) Douro $20

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20 Station #6: Selections from BrightWines (1st floor of Visitor Center)

St Urbans Hof 2013 Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinett $18

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Bollig-Lehnert 2013 Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese $20

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Tasca d'Almerita 2013 "Leone" (Sicily) White Blend $15

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Acadamia de los Nocturnas 2016 (Valencia, Spain) Bobal $9

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El Rey Arlot - Pago de Tharsys (Valencia, Spain) Crianza $12

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21 Station #6 (continued)

Somdinou 2012 Old Vines Carignan (Terra Alta, Spain) $15

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"The Chook" 2013 Mclaren Vale, Australia Shiraz-Viognier $18

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Covington Cellars 2011 Columbia Valley, Washington Cabernet $25

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Station #7: Selections from Domace Vino (Marjorie McNeely Conservatory)

Malvira 2015 Piedmont white Arneis Blend $15

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Podere la Collina 2015 Langhe/Piedmont Sauvignon $16

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Malvira (Piedmont) Birbet Frizzante Rosso $20

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Malvira (Piedmont) Rosso Red Blend $15

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Grimaldi 2014 Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d'Alba $25

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Il Nero di Casanova "La Spinetta" (Tuscany) 2012 Sangiovese $24

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Tenuta Langasco 2014 Barbera d'Alba "Madonna di Como" $24

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Mauro Molino (Piedmont) 2012 d.o.c.g. Barolo $45

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Station #8: Selections from Lompian Distribution (Marjorie McNeely Conservatory)

Chateau Grand Jean 2015 Bordeaux Blanc $11

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Domaine des Remparts 2015 Bourgogne Aligote $15

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Louis Max 2015 "les Rochelles" Mercurey Blanc $35

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Chateau Signoret 2014 Bordeaux Rouge $10

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Domaine Ste Leocadie 2014 Minervois Cuvee Rouge $11

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Clos Castelot 2010 Bordeaux - St Emilion $20

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Chateau Carmenere 2011 Bordeaux - Medoc $33

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Louis Max 2014 "Clos des Marche" Monopole Mercurey Rouge $35

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Chateau Tuyttens 2012 Sauternes $25

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Station #9: Selections from New France Wine Co. (Marjorie McNeely Conservatory)

Elio Perrone Moscato d'Asti (Italy) $17

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23 Station #9 (continued)

Elio Perrone "Bigaro" Frizzante Rosato (Italy) $18

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Pike Road (by Elk Cove) 2015 Willamette, Oregon Pinot Gris $16

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Pike Road (by Elk Cove) 2014 Willamette, Oregon Pinot Nior $19

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La Gerla 2014 "Poggio Gli Angeli" (Tuscany) Sangiovese $15

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"La Cabotte" 2015 Cotes Du Rhone Rouge $14

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Montoya 2014 Monterey, California Cabernet Sauvignon $15

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Keenan 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $30

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Station #10: Selections from Bourget Imports (Marjorie McNeely Conservatory)

Monthuys Brut Reserve NV Champagne (France) $30

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"The Ned" 2016 Marlborough, New Zealand Rose of Pinot Noir $15

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Montauto "Gessaia" 2015 (Maremma, Tuscany) Sauvignon $20

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Montauto Rosso 2014 (Maremma, Tuscany) Rosso $15

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24 Station #10 (continued)

Mourges du Gres 2014 "Les Galets" Costieres de Nimes $15

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Quinta S. Francisco 2010 "Obidos" Vinho Tinto (Portugal) $15

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Vinum Cellars (Clarksburg, California) Petite Sirah $15

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Zuccardi "Q" Reserve (Argentina) 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon $20

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Station #11: Sake selections from Grape Beginnings (Marjorie McNeely Conservatory)

Manabito Ginjo (Sake - 720ml bottle) $25

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Minato Harbor Yamahai Nama Genshu (Sake - 720ml can) $24

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Chokaisan Junmai Daiginjo (Sake - 720ml bottle) $48

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Dewatsuru Junmai Nigori (Sake - 300ml bottle) $16

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Dewatsuru Sakura Emaki Rose (Sake - 300ml bottle) $20

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La Chamte Carbonated/Sparkling (Sake - 280ml bottle) $16

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25 Station #12: Selections from VinoCopia (Auditorium on the 2nd floor of Visitor Center)

Piattelli 2015 Cafayate, Argentina Torrontes White $13

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Kono 2015 Marlborough, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc $12

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Domaine Fournier 2015 Les Belles Vignes Sancerre Blanc $25

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Jean Charles Boisset 2014 Les Ursulines Bourgogne Rouge $19

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Piattelli "Reserve" 2015 Cafayate, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon $14

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Piattelli "Premium" 2015 Mendoza, Argentina Malbec $14

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Tait "The Wild Ride" Barossa, Australia Red Blend $20

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Bonpas 2013 Vacqueyras Rhone, France Rouge $25

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Please return your wine glass before leaving this evening.

26 COMO BEER GARDEN (Auditorium on the 2nd floor of Visitor Center)

Lift Bridge Brewing Company Stillwater, MN

B1 Farm Girl, Saison, 5.8% Hop Dish, 7.5% ABV, IPA Warden, 5.75% ABV, Milk Stout Brotherhood, American Lager, 4.5%

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Goose Island Brewing Company Chicago, IL

B2 Preseason Lager, Amber Lager, 5.8% IPA, India Pale Ale, 5.9%

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Stella Artois Leuven, Belgium

B2 Cidre, 4.5% ABV, Hard Apple Cider

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Badger Hill Brewing Company Shakopee, MN

B3 Traitor, American IPA, 7.0% Foundation, American Stout, 6.3%

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Alaskan Brewing Company Juneau, AK

B4 Amber, Alt-style Ale, 5.3% White, Belgian-style Witbier, 5.3% Husky, Mosaic IPA, 7.0%

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Excelsior Brewing Company Excelsior, MN

B5 Big Island Blond, Blond Ale, 5.5% Bridge Jumper IPA, American IPA, 7.5% 'Spresso, Coffee Milk Stout, 4.6% Mr. Jimmy's, Baltic Porter, 7.5%

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27 Como Beer Garden (Continued)

Mankato Brewing Company Mankato, MN

B56 Organ Grinder, American Amber Ale, 5.6% Mad Butcher IPA, American IPA, 7.5%

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Wander North Distillery Minneapolis, MN

Spirits: Vodka, Gin, and Corn Whiskey Cocktails: Gimlet with vodka or gin and Southern Minnesota

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28 Thank You Sponsors! ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Como Friends would like to sincerely thank the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory staff for their support of this event, especially the horticulture staff for all the work they did to prepare the gardens.

Thank you to Bouquets sponsors: Berger Transfer, Deb and Mike Hogenson, Standard Water Control Systems, Andersen Corporation, BrightWines, Lancer Catering, Original Gravity and Western Bank.

Thank you to Bouquets generous wine, beer, spirits and food participants:

Bourget Imports, BrightWines, Domace Vino, Grape Beginnings, Import Iberia, Lompian Distribution, New France Wine Company, Paustis Wine Company, Rue 38, Tradition Wine and Spirits, The Wine Company, and VinoCopia.

Alaskan Brewing Company, Badger Hill Brewing Company, Excelsior Brewing Company, Goose Island Brewing Company, Lift Bridge Brewing Company, Mankato Brewing Company, Original Gravity, and Stella Artois.

Wander North Distillery

Annona Gourmet, Chowgirls Killer Catering, Good Earth Restaurant, Grand Casino, Hola Arepa, Hot Indian Foods, Lancer Catering, Mojo Monkey Donuts, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Porterhouse Steak and Seafood, Rival House, Sara's Tipsy Pies, Sprout Salad Company, Stout's Pub and Sweet Science Ice Cream. VIP Restaurants Cook St. Paul, Mademoiselle Miel, and Sprout Salad Company.

Thank you as well to all of tonight’s volunteers whose donation of time and talent makes this event possible.

Deep gratitude to Dave Kuennen of BrightWines and Dan Parker of Original Gravity for sharing their expertise and passion for wine and beer to create this unique event.

We are grateful to the dedicated 2017 Bouquets Committee for their hard work planning this event.

Karen Cooley-Kistler Dave Kuennen Sherry Fonseth-Lais Caroline Mehlhop Amanda Golden Dan Parker Bonnie Hanson Jackie Sticha Mary Huss Lindsay Sypnieski Nancy Koch

29 Como Friends inspires community generosity to advance Como Park Zoo and Conservatory as a destination where people from all walks of life can gather, learn and enjoy the natural world. Since 1999, Como Friends has reinvested more than $37 million in programs and improvements at Como that have helped to make this free admission treasure Minnesota’s most visited cultural destination.

651-487-8229 ǀ www.comofriends.org

30 THANK YOU SPONSORS!

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31 Board of Directors:

Chair: Susan Roeder Vice Chair: Matt Kramer Treasurer: Tom Hodnefield Secretary: Jackie Sticha

Board Members:

Diana Allen Nicky Nagle Sheila Brown Joe Nayquonabe Arta Cheney Martha Nelson Scott Dongoske Nancy Nelson Sherry Fonseth-Lais Erik Ordway Stephen Foss Lynette Palmgren Laura Fries Bill Parker Michelle Furrer Susan Roeder Mike Hahm Wendy Rubin Patrick Harris Arvind Sharma Tom Hodnefield Liz Smith Robert Hoke Peter Thrane Matt Kramer Edwin van der Hoek Patrick McIntyre Jennifer Wolf Greg McNeely Tom Zander

President: Jackie Sticha

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