1 AUCTION2014 AUCTION CATALOG CATALOG The mission of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is to connect wine enthusiasts to raise money for children in need. Founded in 2005, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) has donated more than $6 million to Northwest Florida charities through hosting world class wine and culinary events. These funds have impacted the lives of over 50,000 youth, including those afflicted by health issues and abuse. 2014 Auction Catalog Second Edition *Indicates Addition/ Edit Made 2014 AUCTION CATALOG Schedule of Events Live Auction Menu 2014 Destin Charity Wine Auction Weekend By Chef Brian Cartenuto of Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox FRIDAY, APRIL 25 PATRON AND RESTAURANT DINNERS WHEN: 6:00 PM STARTER: WHERE: Local Cured Meats, Salami & Cheese Various homes and restaurants on the Emerald Coast Artisanal Breads & Crackers ATTIRE: Mostarda, Spreads & Preserves, Pickled Vegetables & Olives Resort Casual MAIN COURSE: Roasted Pork Loin with Hoisin BBQ on Flat Bread SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Crispy Chicken, Buttermilk Lime Dressing, Bacon on Brioche Bun 9TH ANNUAL DESTIN CHARITY WINE AUCTION Roasted Portabella, Roasted Garlic Hummus, Whipped Feta on Multigrain WHEN: Smoked Brisket, Horsey Sauce on Sourdough PMS 208 c 1:00 PM - Reserve Tasting and Silent Auction PMS 468 c PMS 453 c 3:00 PM - Live Auction DESSERT:PMS 452 c Assorted Sweet Bites WHERE: Tents at Auction Central Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® North Park 600 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 ATTIRE: Resort Casual SUNDAY, APRIL 27 SOUTH WALTON BEACHES WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL WHEN: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Grand Tasting WHERE: Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® Town Center 600 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 *For more SWBWFF Details Visit SoWalWine.com 2 3 2014 AUCTION CATALOG 2014 AUCTION CATALOG Special Tribute What’s NEW in 2014? We have several new components taking place at this year’s event! We believe DAVE REYNOLDS each of these changes will help drive our mission to connect wine enthusiasts to raise money for children in need. In Loving Memory of Dave Reynolds BidPal: http://bidpal.net/dcwaf DCWAF Auctioneer 2009 - 2013 The first change is the addition of BidPal to the Silent and Almost Live portions of our auction. BidPal allows bidders to make bids on these items from their smart phone. Gone are sign-up sheets next to each item; no more going back to see if anyone topped your bid, no more wondering whether or not you won that coveted silent auction item. Best of all you can continue to bid on Almost Live Auction Lots through 5:00 pm without having to leave your seat! We will have plenty of experts throughout the Reserve Tasting to assist with questions. We do advise you make sure your smart phone is fully charged. No smart phone? No problem! We will have ipod touch bidding devices available on site for use throughout the duration of the event. By now, most of you are aware that the auctioneer that led our auction to the heights we now enjoy passed away December 7th, 2013. End of Auction Raffle The second change is a little bonus at the end of the Live Auction. We are Dave was so instrumental to our success that when faced with changing dates raffling off a very nice collection of Paul Hobbs wine, including a 6L of 2007 or changing venues we choose to change our venue so we could keep Dave as Cabernet. Every person who purchased a patron package is available to win. our auctioneer. He truly was one of a kind. We will draw one name and that person must be present to win. If the person selected has left the auction, we will draw again until we have a winner There were many things that made Dave special; his humor, his preparation, present. You may purchase additional raffle tickets for a suggested donation his knowledge and his experience. Those of us who worked directly with of $100 on our website or during the Reserve Tasting & Silent Auction. Stay Dave also saw his willingness to teach, to mentor and to guide. Dave knew his until the end of the auction for your chance to win this beautiful selection of audience and was a master at connecting individually with each bidder. His Paul Hobbs wine. See Silent Auction Lot 200 (pg. 178) for further details. skill and professionalism was directly responsible for generating much of the auction revenue that found its way to the children we support. On behalf of the entire Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation family, Dave, you will be truly missed! Credit Card Processing Our third change is all about the kids. Last year, DCWAF spent over $32,000 in credit card fees as a result of purchases processed by our office. In order to DCWAF Celebrates the life of Dave Reynolds send even more money to the children, we are now charging a fee of 2% on all transactions. If you wish to pay by check, you will receive a 2% discount off your purchase price. On behalf of the Auction Lot Procurement Committee and the DCWAF Board of Directors and Staff we hope you find this year’s auction lots as exciting as we do. Bid High and Often and support the children of Northwest Florida! 2014 AUCTION CATALOG 2014 AUCTION CATALOG Honorary Vintner Welcome 2014 Auctioneer PAUL HOBBS URSULA HERMACINSKI GAVELGAL Ursula’s auction career started long ago at Christie’s Fine Art Auctioneers where her first area of specialty and expertise was in I would like to extend a very warm welcome the Toy Soldier Department. Ursula came to all of my fellow vintners, chefs, and to wine via her skills as an auctioneer in especially the patrons to this year’s Destin the early 1990’s when Christie’s held wine Charity Wine Auction. I am honored and auctions in Los Angeles and Chicago. She humbled to be the 2014 Honorary Chair, and was the first woman ever to be invited to I hope this year will be the most successful wield the gavel at the famous Napa Valley auction ever. It is a great inspiration to Wine Auction, and since then has presided witness the collective efforts of so many people coming together to help over most of the country’s top benefit wine auctions. improve the lives of children in need. Ursula has been a featured speaker at various conferences such as the Aspen At Paul Hobbs Winery we are passionate about producing the very best Food and Wine Festival, the International Pinot Noir Celebration, the American wines we can each and every year, and our commitment to giving back to Institute of Wine and Food and has been a guest on general news shows the community goes hand-in-hand with that passion. I would like to cordially including CNN’s Marketplace. In 2005, Vanity Fair Magazine included Ursula encourage each of you to bid high and bid often with the knowledge that your as one of the “definitions” in the inaugural “Wine Snob’s Dictionary”. She generosity will make a difference in a child’s life. works with celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse at his foundation’s annual fundraiser in New Orleans. See you in Destin! In 1995 Ursula organized Christie’s first wine auctions in New York City. Under her direction, the newly formed wine department opened with record-setting numbers. Today Ursula continues her fine and rare wine auction association Cheers! with Wally’s Wine Auctions in a role of Principal Auctioneer. From 2006 – 2010, Ursula stepped away from the auction podium to oversee the ownership transition of Napa Valley’s iconic property Screaming Eagle. Additionally, Ursula is the author of The Wine Lovers Guide to Auctions, the definitive manual on buying and selling wine at auction. Paul Hobbs Owner & Winemaker Paul Hobbs Wines Sebastopol, CA 7 2014 AUCTION CATALOG Patron & Restaurant Dinner Hosts Board Members Glenn & Dana Armentor George & J.R. Hendricks Doug Ingram - Chairman of the Board Kevin Mason Jim & Ann Barri Tom & Stephanie Lauderdale Cory Fosdyck - Chairman Elect Vicki Matthews Don & Janis Bishop Dick & Linda Mazza Jane Solomon - Past Chairman Jack Wilson Ken Bryant & Christine Carter Dr. Joe & Kim Pedone Susan Kiley - Secretary Charlie White Steve & Joan Carter Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood Dan Buckner -Treasurer Shelah Zmigrosky Frank & Gwen Cartier John & Margaret Sheehan Dana Armentor Cory & Hillary Fosdyck Jane Solomon George Brannon Jr. Michael & Laura Granberry Jim & Jo Stewart Chan Cox Staff Havana Cafe Bar & Grill at The Pearl Jack & Candis Wilson Jeanne Dailey Don & Cathy Hay Paul & Shelah Zmigrosky Demetrius Fuller John Russell, President Reynolds & Stacey Henderson Bob Gelardi Lauren Magli, Director of Events & Marketing John Hawkins Karah Fridley-Young, Fundraising Manager Cathy Hay Michelle Capik, Spring Intern Bob Kirk Meredith Fridley-Young, Spring Intern Fred Marks Cameron McNeill, Spring Intern Tom Martin Reserve Tasting Restaurants Trustees Bake My Day Jim Adams Proal & Connie Perry Chanticleer Bakery & Eatery Dr. Warren Amos Joe & Diane Rackley Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Glenn Armentor Bill & Rebecca Sanders Groovy Grouper Grill Rob & Sabine Babcock Gary & Jan Serafin Mimmo’s Ristorante Italiano Terry & Sandy Bartow John & Margaret Sheehan Restaurant Paradis Don & Jan Bishop Brian & Crystal Spencer Ruth’s Chris Steak House Jim & Sherre Bunch Bert & Sue Trucksess Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood Dr. Bill & Pam Burden Candis Wilson The Bistro at Courtyard Steve & Joan Carter The Marigny Lamar Conerly V Seagrove Tim Creehan Honorary Trustees Wild Olives Wine ~ Cheese ~ Bistro Dan & Jo Anne Gabbert Tim Krueger Ted Henry Kay Martin Dan Kosta Richard & Demetria McNeese Luis A. Pous Mark & Lynne O’Connell Dave Reynolds (1953-2013) Joseph & Suzanne Quinlan Garen & Shari Staglin 8 9 2014 AUCTION CATALOG 2014 AUCTION CATALOG Thank you 2014 Sponsors! PLATINUM SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS nationwidetents.com FOUNDING SPONSOR 10 11 2014 AUCTION CATALOG 2014 AUCTION CATALOG BRONZE SPONSORS Celebrity Vintners Paul Hobbs Wines Ladera Vineyards Paul Hobbs, Honorary Vintner Jade Barrett Alpha Omega Le Chanceux Robin & Michelle Baggett Susan McNerney Betz Family Winery O Wines Steve Griessel Stacy Lill Castello Banfi PEJU Province Winery Trident Construction, Inc.