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elcome to the Sonoma County Auction featuring stellar wines from the diverse appellations of my home county. As our honored Wguest, please join us in celebrating the best of living. You’ll experience the elegant pinot noirs and chardonnays of the Russian River, the spectacular cabernets of the Mayacamas mountain range, the fine classic wines of Sonoma Valley and more. Our wines are world class achievements crafted by masters that showcase and enhance their individual vineyard sites.

Our vintners have curated a collection of unparalleled luxury lots to pair with our wines. As a result of your generosity, this auction will benefit a deserving group of Sonoma County charities. On behalf of our Sonoma County community, I invite you to enjoy this weekend with our vintners.

BARBARA R. BANKE | HONORARY CHAIR

SEPTEMBER 16 | 2017 | LA CREMA ESTATE AT SARALEE’S VINEYARD SONOMA COUNTY AUCTION LOT PREVIEW WINE FRIDAY 2:00 – 4:00 AUCTION 15 September: arrive KENDALL-JACKSON WINE ESTATE AND GARDENS

Be among the first to be inspired by this year’s incomparable collection of auction lots. Our generous donors have not only unearthed their rarest, most coveted wines for astute collectors, but they have also dreamed up once-in-a-lifetime adventures and luxurious destinations that cater to your every whim. SONOMA COUNTY WINE AUCTION

VINTNER HOSTED DINNERS

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From coveted wines to cuisine crafted by iconic chefs, these lavish dining experiences are designed to exceed your every expectation. Each intimate evening promises an impeccably choreographed experience in opulent surroundings, highlighted by Sonoma County’s exalted wines and decadent dishes. SONOMA COUNTY THE AUCTION WINE SATURDAY AUCTION 16 September: participate 12:00 – 7:00 2017 SONOMA COUNTY WINE AUCTION LA CREMA ESTATE AT SARALEE’S VINEYARD

12:00 – 2:00 RECEPTION AND AUCTION PREVIEW 2:00 – 5:00 SONOMA COUNTY WINE AUCTION 5:00 – 7:00 AL FRESCO DINING EXPERIENCE

The Sonoma County Wine Auction is the culmination of our belief that philanthropy is the foundation of a thriving community. Your generous donations create a ripple effect throughout Sonoma County that benefits literacy initiatives, arts projects, wellness programs and so much more.

It is in this spirit of giving that our donors present you with the most breathtaking collection of lots in the history of the Sonoma County Wine Auction. Raise your paddle, and you may find yourself in possession of a treasure trove of rare wines, or attending an elegant private affair with an iconic winemaker and a celebrated chef. Each lot is an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime offering, designed to ignite the imagination, delight the senses and generate passionate support for local causes.

SONOMA COUNTY WINE THE EXPERIENCE AUCTION

SONOMA COUNTY WINE AUCTION 2017 $2500 PER PERSON

Your $2500 Weekend Package Includes:

• FRIDAY’S AUCTION LOT PREVIEW PARTY 2:00 – 4:00 Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens The festivities begin with an exemplary selection of rare reserve wines, exquisite farm-to-table cuisine and an exclusive preview of Live Auction Lots.

• FRIDAY’S VINTNER HOSTED DINNERS Wineries throughout Sonoma County will host exclusive, one-of-a-kind dinner events in spectacular locations, showcasing library wines and culinary delights.

• SATURDAY’S SONOMA COUNTY WINE AUCTION La Crema Estate at Sarelee’s Vineyard The Auction is Sonoma County’s ultimate event, featuring the most imaginative, indulgent and inspiring auction lots in its history, highlighted by exquisite wine and masterful cuisine.

12:00 – 2:00 RECEPTION AND AUCTION LOT PREVIEW 2:00 – 5:00 LIVE AUCTION 5:00 – 7:00 AL FRESCO DINING EXPERIENCE Secure your place at the table today! For details, visit SonomaCountyWineAuction.com Contact information | email: [email protected] phone: 855-939-7666 SONOMA COUNTY WINE AUCTION BARBARA BANKE

One of the wine industry’s top executives and innovators, Banke has spent the last two decades leading the company she co-founded in 1982 with her late husband, wine icon Jess Jackson. Today she and her family continue fostering a legacy of leadership in sustainable growing and environmental innovations, as well as community development through philanthropy, farm worker housing and wine business advocacy. In addition, Banke’s Stonestreet Stables raced Horses of the Year and Racing Hall of Fame inductees Curlin and Rachel Alexandra. SONOMA COUNTY PROCEEDS WINE AUCTION

THE PROCEEDS MATTER

YOUR DONATION BUILDS A STRONG SONOMA COUNTY Named one of Wine Spectator’s top U.S.v charitable wine auctions, the Sonoma County Wine Auction is a fundraising powerhouse for grassroots community efforts, children’s literacy programs, creative arts initiatives and more.

IF KIDS CAN READ, THEY WILL SUCCEED More than 50% of Sonoma County’s third grade students read below proficiency. Our 2017 Fund the Future supports reading programs that foster literacy skills and reading comprehension for elementary school kids.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MAKE A POWERFUL IMPACT Thanks to your Fund the Future donations, more Sonoma County kids are in reading programs than ever before. Together, we’re improving the lives of children. THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: Visa Signature® TricorBraun WinePak Cadillac La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard American AgCredit Rodney Strong Wine Estates The Jackson Family

ALEXANDER VALLEY 14,449 43 1984 BENNETT VALLEY 700 17 2003 | CARNEROS 6,481 22 1983 Chardonnay | CHALK HILL 1,491 5 1983 Chardonnay | Cabernet Sauvignon DRY CREEK VALLEY 8,055 63 1983 | Cabernet Sauvignon FORT ROSS-SEAVIEW 555 5 2012 Pinot Noir FOUNTAINGROVE DISTRICT 600 4 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot | GREEN VALLEY 2,860 10 1983 Chardonnay | Pinot Noir KNIGHTS VALLEY 2,496 2 1983 Cabernet Sauvignon MOON MOUNTAIN 1,500 4 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon NORTHERN SONOMA* 329,000 1990 Cabernet Sauvignon PINE MOUNTAIN-CLOVERDALE PEAK 310 1 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon ROCKPILE 192 0 2002 Zinfandel RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 13,896 94 1983 Chardonnay | Pinot Noir SONOMA COAST 4,725 7 1987 Chardonnay | Pinot Noir 667 3 1985 Cabernet Sauvignon | Chardonnay SONOMA VALLEY 5,565 100+ 1981 Cabernet Sauvignon | Chardonnay

*This AVA has no number on the map as it is as vast and amorphous as its name, encompassing Chalk Hill, Knights Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley and most of Green Valley. 12 CLOVERDALE

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10 MOON MOUNTAIN SONOMA 11 NORTHERN SONOMA* PETALUMA 3 12 PINE MOUNTIAN-CLOVERDALE PEAK 3 15 13 ROCKPILE 17 14 RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 15 SONOMA COAST 16 SONOMA MOUNTAIN 17 SONOMA VALLEY