These are just a few examples of the 36 “only in your dreams” lots to be offered at this year’s Live Auction Celebration on Saturday, June 4.
Amuse Bouche and Tusk Estates, True Warriors of Wine: The perfect lot for fans of the 2015 world champion (and maybe 2016?) Golden State Warriors, including a Golden State Warriors NBA Championship ring, five signed jerseys from the team’s starting players and courtside seats at a home game. Wines include large-format bottles from both Amuse Bouche and Tusk Estates, along with a 5L Golden State Warriors bottle signed by the players.
Antica Napa Valley – Antinori Family Wine Estate, The Fantasyland – An Antinori Inspired Journey: One couple will fulfill their wildest winemaking fantasy with this singular experience that spans two countries and 6,000 miles, courtesy of the Antinori Family—one of the world’s oldest, most highly respected wine producers and owners of Antica Napa Valley, Tignanello, Guado al Tasso and Castello della Sala. Includes 20 cases of wine you’ll help blend from the Antica Napa Valley estate.
Chateau Montelena and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Paris Tasting: Once-in-a-lifetime weekend experience in Napa Valley with your winery hosts, including a French-inspired dinner by La Toque Chef Ken Frank and the chance to taste wines from the 1973 vintage that catapulted Napa Valley onto the world stage in Paris forty years ago. Includes large format selections of wine from Chateau Montelena and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.
Dalla Valle Vineyards, The First MDV: Be among the first to own MDV, Dalla Valle’s newest and highly limited wine project, plus enjoy a private dinner in the home of proprietress Naoko Dalla Valle. Includes the only 6L of 2013 MDV that was made.
Darioush, Island Hopping: A bucket list trip to the Hawaiian islands for two couples, including time at Larry Ellison’s private resort on the island of Lanai. Also includes private dinner with proprietor Darioush Khaledi at a top Hawaiian restaurant. Take home an etched, hand-painted 18L of Darioush wine.
Harlan Estate, Etched Into the Hillside: A rare collection of five specially bottled 3L bottles of coveted Harlan Estate wines, presented in a built-to-order cherry wood trunk, along with collectible color versions of the unique, hand-engraved Harlan labels that will also adorn the bottles of wine.
Includes Kenzo Estate, Experience Kenzo Estate: Private visit for two couples to the extraordinary property at Kenzo Estate, plus private dinner at the new Kenzo Japanese Sushi Restaurant in Napa. Includes 3L bottles from the Kenzo Estate cellar.
Levensohn Vineyards, From Napa to Jerusalem: Ultimate insider’s tour for two couples for five nights to one of the world’s first wine regions: Israel. Your tour guides will be Pascal and Melanie Levensohn and Yitz Applbaum, President of the Western Wall Heritage Society. Includes large format selection of Levensohn wines.
Napa Valley Vintners, An Evening with Robert M. Parker Jr.: Enjoy a private dinner at PRESS restaurant in St. Helena with the world’s most influential wine critic for you and 15 guests. Includes a selection of 1982 vintage wines from Mr. Parker’s private collection for the dinner and 2013 Napa Valley wines to take home to your cellar.
Quintessa, The Quintessential Experience: Become part of the Napa Valley winemaking experience by being named an honorary lifetime vintner at Quintessa. Includes a private party for you and 19 guests and one 12L bottle of Quintessa wine.
Rombauer Vineyards, A Pair of American Classics: The winning combination of a classic 1941 Ford Woodie Wagon and Rombauer wines. Includes hospitality at the Rombauer winery and your own barrel of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Shafer Vineyards, Golf, Wine and Fun Under the Maui Sun: Two couples will enjoy a ProAm Hawaiian golf experience in the company of Doug and Annette Shafer, plus a private dinner in Napa Valley with Doug, Annette and John and Barbara Shafer. Includes large format selection of Shafer Vineyards wines.
Silver Oak Cellars, Dinner with F-R-I-E-N-D-S: Eight guests will experience and evening of spectacular wine and food, co-hosted by actress Courtney Cox (formerly of the TV series “Friends”), David and Kary Duncan of Silver Oak and six of their fellow vintner friends. Includes three 3L bottles of Silver Oak wine.
Staglin Family Vineyard, Amazing Africa – Experience of a Lifetime: Luxury African safari and wine country experience personally hosted by Garen and Shari Staglin. Includes large format selection of Staglin Family wines.
Vineyard 7 & 8, Go Big or Go Home!: Experience the best of Las Vegas in a classic 1966 Ford Mustang convertible and then take the muscle car home. Includes the first-ever 6L bottle of Vineyard 7 & 8 wine ever produced.
