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La Crema Estate at Saralee's Vineyard PRESENTED BY LA CREMA ESTATE AT SARALEE’S VINEYARD SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 21 | 2019 THE POWER OF GIVING FUND THE FUTURE Supporting Childhood Education and Literacy Since 2013 23 HIGH-QUALITY literacy programs $7.5 MILLION distributed COMMUNITY GRANTS Health & Human Services | Arts & Culture Education | Environment Since 2009 156 Sonoma County non-profit organizations $6.5+ MILLION distributed THE PROCEEDS MATTER. WELCOME Dear Friends, Welcome and thank you for being part of the 2019 Sonoma County Wine Auction! We’re thrilled you have joined us for this extraordinary afternoon, one that provides a powerful and far reaching impact on the lives of those in our Sonoma County community. Funds raised today support over 60 local nonprofit organizations focused on literacy, education, health and human services, the environment, and arts and culture. This wouldn’t be possible without your help. With your contributions we can continue to showcase the power of giving. We can enable organizations that feed the homeless, improve mental health for those in need, provide nutrition to pantries for vulnerable families, inspire young minds with music and theater and have the ability to respond to unexpected challenges this county may face in the future. This community truly flourishes from this philanthropic endeavor and your support. Last spring the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation was honored to receive the North Bay Business Journal’s 2019 North Bay Community Philanthropy Award. This award would not be possible without your generosity as well as those of our vintners, sponsors and donors who give of their time and resources and are instrumental in the success of our Foundation. This year we are honored to have two incredible Honorary Chairs, Gina Gallo and Christopher Jackson, who have joined this important mission to support our community. We appreciate their time, dedication and passion for Sonoma County. Again, we thank each and every one of you for your unbelievable support. Your participation will make a difference for generations to come. Cheers! MICHAEL RUSSELL CLAY HANEY JOY MAURITSON Executive Director Patz & Hall Winery of Mauritson Wines Sonoma County Vintners Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Sonoma County Vintners Board President Board President Foundation Sonoma County Vintners Sonoma County Vintners Foundation TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome 1 Schedule of Events 7 Our Generous Sponsors 8 The People 11 The Beneficiaries 25 The Auction Lots 43 The Producers 113 Unique Benets in Sonoma County Visa Signature and Visa Innite cardholders enjoy year-round benets at more than 50 premier wineries.* Purchase 1 standard tasting using a Visa Signature card or Visa Infinite card and receive 1 complimentary tasting of equal or lesser value Preferred pricing on non-wine purchases over $50 where applicable Savings on wine purchased the same day in the tasting room Savings on Reserve tasting or special wine and food pairings For complete details, visit visa.com/signature *Tasting details and benefits vary by winery; cardholders may wish to call ahead to confirm winery benefits. Oer valid from Jan. 1, 2019 - Dec. 31, 2019 Oer valid 1/1/2019-12/31/2019. Eligible cardholders must be 21 years of age or older. Visa Signature or Visa Innite cardholders who purchase one (1) standard tasting using their Visa Signature card or Visa Innite card will receive one (1) complimentary tasting of equal or lesser value. Visa Signature and Visa Innite cardholders are also eligible to receive discounts on (i) non-wine merchandise, (ii) wine purchased same day in the Tasting Rooms and (iii) Reserve tasting or special wine and food pairings at participating wineries. Discount amount and availability may vary by winery. All discounts are at the sole discretion of the winery. Only purchases made with a valid Visa Signature card or a valid Visa Innite card will be eligible for the discount oers. There is a redemption limit of 1 buy one get one complimentary tasting per cardholder per winery per day. Oer is non-refundable. Visa and Sonoma County Vintners reserve the right to modify or cancel this oer at any time and without notice. Applicable taxes must be paid by purchaser. Void where prohibited. Coming soon, Montage Residences Healdsburg is a hidden getaway located within the rolling hills of Calfornia’s wine country. As a home for those who cherish treasured moments, culinary journeys, and the heritage of winemaking, this perfectly curated resort experience will be unlike any other. Offered exclusively by montageresidenceshealdsburg.com MRH-Sonoma Wine Auction Program Ad.indd 1 7/3/19 4:09 PM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Soak in the incredibly historic La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard, an iconic estate and one of Sonoma County’s premier vineyard sites. Raise your paddle to support worthy causes throughout Sonoma County. 1:00 – 3:00 RECEPTION & BENEFICIARY SHOWCASE This year’s auction event begins with a special reception where you’ll have the opportunity to learn about some of the more than 60 local charitable organizations that have benefitted from the proceeds of this prestigious annual event. 3:00 – 6:00 SONOMA COUNTY WINE AUCTION Sonoma County Wine Auction is proud to support more nonprofit organizations in Sonoma County than any other fundraising event. Raise your paddle, win your dream lot and make a difference for a worthy cause! 6:00 – 7:30 POST-AUCTION CELEBRATION Celebrate your generosity and the impact your donations have on our community at this exceptional official after party. 9 SPONSORS PRESENTING SPONSOR MAJOR SPONSORS 10 VENUE SPONSORS SUPPORTING SPONSORS 11 12 13 the people Noted for their passion, their expertise and incredibly kind hearts. These honorees have shared countless hours to make the Sonoma County Wine Auction a success. We are forever grateful for their dedication. 12 13 2019 SONOMA COUNTY WINE AUCTION HONORARY CHAIRS HONORARY CO-CHAIR GINA GALLO For Gina Gallo, the single most important gift that any winemaker in California can leave for the next generation is sustainability. She learned this from her great uncle, Ernest, and grandfather, Julio. They believed that the quality of a vineyard is in the footsteps of its growers, and that in order to earn the vine’s bounty, you must tend the land carefully and with great respect. As a mother to twin daughters with husband Jean-Charles Boisset, Gina is equally dedicated to instilling these lessons of love for the land and passion for the flavors of its abundance. As Vice President of Estate Winemaking for E. & J. Gallo Winery, Gina works alongside three generations of the Gallo family in pursuit of a single goal: to honor the craft of winemaking and to carry on the incredible legacy of their founders. 1414 15 HONORARY CHAIRS HONORARY CO-CHAIR CHRISTOPHER JACKSON Raised in Sonoma County, the son of Barbara Banke and Jess Jackson grew up surrounded by wine and cultivated a deep respect for the challenges and unique rewards of high-elevation winegrowing. Today he is immersed in all aspects of the business, with particular focus on Stonestreet Estate Winery and the enduring quest to craft wines of distinct character and complexity. He also founded and runs a craft beer company, Seismic Brewing Company, that is distributed throughout most of California and has a taproom location in downtown Sebastopol. Together with his wife, Ariel, Christopher takes the long view, preserving the land and legacy of this region so that it can be enjoyed for years to come. The couple have three young sons. 14 1515 HONOREES VINTNER HONOREE MERRY EDWARDS Merry Edwards Winery Legendary winemaker Merry Edwards began her career at Mount Eden Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains in 1974 after earning a master’s degree in Food Science with an emphasis in Enology from UC Davis (UCD). She was one of three women in the master’s program, and the only one who became a winemaker. In 1975, Merry selected cuttings from Mount Eden’s Pinot Noir vineyard and sent them to UCD for heat treatment to remove viruses and for propagation. This field selection became "UCD Clone 37", also known as the “Merry Edwards Selection” and a star performer in the Russian River Valley today. Merry became the founding winemaker at Matanzas Creek in 1977, and later became a consultant for numerous wineries, large and small. By 1997, her family and friends joined Merry to found her eponymous label. In 2008, they completed a state- of-the-art winery in Sebastopol that has thrived by producing critically acclaimed Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. In 2019, Merry Edwards Winery was acquired by Louis Roederer, and Merry remains on the team to aid with the transition. As part of this grand year for Merry, we welcome her as this year’s Vintner Honoree. ACCOLADES: • Inductee, Vintners Hall of Fame by the Culinary Institute of America • “Outstanding Wine, Beer or Spirits Professional” by the James Beard Foundation • One of the “50 Most Influential Winemakers in the World,” Wine & Spirits magazine • “Winemaker of the Year,” San Francisco Chronicle 16 CHEF HONOREE JOHN ASH Two-Time James Beard Award-Winning Chef & Restaurateur Many refer to Chef John Ash as the “Father of Wine Country Cuisine.” In 1980, he opened John Ash & Company in Santa Rosa, which gained international acclaim and continues to be critically applauded. In addition to being a restaurateur, he hosted two shows on the Food Network, co-hosted a radio show for 32 years and served as an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America Greystone. He has also consulted with a broad range of clients including Sonoma-Cutrer Winery, Del Monte Foods, Viking River Cruises and others. He writes occasionally for culinary magazines such as Fine Cooking and Eating Well and contributes regularly to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
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