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SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020 | THE RITZ-CARLTON, SAN FRANCISCO
25TH ANNUAL
CABERNET FOR
CONNOISSEURSBENEFITTING
FAMILY HOUSE
THANK YOU TO OUR LEAD SPONSORS
THE KALMANOVITZ CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
SALUTES FAMILY HOUSE
FOR THEIR DEDICATION
TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
FAMILY HOUSE THANKS
ALI & BRAD SINGER
AND
BRIANA & MIGUEL ZELAYA
FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF FAMILY HOUSE
THANK YOU TO OUR LEAD SPONSORS
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EVENING PROGRAM
25TH ANNUAL CABERNET FOR CONNOISSEURS SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020
THE RITZ-CARLTON, SAN FRANCISCO
5:30 PM—WINE TASTING & SILENT AUCTION
7:00 PM—DINNER & LIVE AUCTION
THANK YOU
LEAD SPONSORSThe Kalmanovitz Charitable Foundation
Ali & Brad Singer and Briana & Miguel Zelaya
TABLE SPONSORS*The Green Cross / Kevin Reed Pamela & George Hamel, Jr. Michelle & Terry Hermiston
Jennifer & Sean Jeffries Shaina Kerrigan & Mark Jones
Diane & Kevin Keenley Bradley & Todd Kovacevich
Collette O'Riordan & John Kugler Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
Britt & Luke Oglesby Susan Sangiacomo & Diana Pellicione Diana Montgomery & Preston Raisin
Jill & Thatcher Thompson Larry McFarland & Dennis Wilson
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco / Kim Scurr
SPECIAL THANKSJohn Beaven
Camilla BurrastonSusan Duryea
John Hurley & Justin Hafen George Hamel, III
Susie Heller Kimberly Jones
Jacqueline NelsonBarun PalBill Shea
T. J. Shushereba Mindy & Jeff Strauss
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Welcome to the 25th Annual Cabernet for Connoisseurs! We're honored to bring together this special community of
support to house families completely free of charge (thanks to you!) during their child's treatment for life-threatening
illnesses. In partnership with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Family House provides family-centered care for all
who pass through our doors.
The funds raised this evening will provide compassionate care for the 4,500
patients, parents, and siblings we serve annually at the Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House, which
includes so much more than free, temporary housing. Each day, in partnership with dedicated volunteers, families receive free meals, transportation, emotional support, birthday parties, sibling groups, music performances,
arts and crafts, and other opportunities for normalcy during life's greatest challenge.
This evening we celebrate my dear friends, Pam and George Hamel. The Hamels were early and generous partners of Family
House, but that's only one part of their philanthropic story. The Hamels work under the radar to support: the homeless,
affordable housing for those hit the hardest in the 2017 wine country fires, as well as many other important local organizations
helping vulnerable folks in the Bay Area. We’re delighted to recognize their important work in our community.
In our founder, Dr. Art Ablin's words, there are many excellent causes to support, but none better than Family House. Thank you for being here,
and have a fabulous evening!
Cheers and thank you for coming to the 25th Annual Family House Cabernet for Connoisseurs event! This year we honor Pam and George Hamel. George, Pam, and their entire Hamel family have been huge Family House supporters over the years, and this recognition is long overdue.
The Cabernet for Connoisseurs event is our flagship event for Family House, bringing together two of the greatest features of the Bay Area: Wine and Philanthropy. Our 40 vintners at this year's event, many of whom have supported this event for years, if
not decades, are the finest in the world. Yes, their wines are fantastic, but our Family House vintners are great people who endeavor to give back to their community whenever and wherever possible. Please support them the way they have supported Family House.
Tonight's event can only happen due to the incredible efforts and teamwork of many people. Our event chairs, Scott Miller and Jeff Smith, have somehow managed to outdo themselves again this year. They lead an outstanding event committee that always attracts fresh and exciting auction lots and vintners to the party. Each year this team of dedicated Family House board members, employees, and perennial supporters raise the bar for the event, and each year they deliver. Our Event Producer, Camilla Burraston, makes everything look seamless to our guests, but rest assured that "behind the scenes," it is not.
I want to give a special shout out to our fearless leader Alexandra Morgan and our world-class Family House staff. The 80 families staying at Family House each night receive exceptional compassion, care, and comradery as they try to manage the unimaginable. Making all of this happen—tonight's event and every day of the year—are the more than 5,000 volunteers that contribute their time and talents to Family House each year.
Thank you all for coming and for your unwavering support of Family House. Please raise a glass with me to the families of Family House, and to a great evening that will support them!
Kevin Keenley, Chair Family House Board of Directors
FAMILY HOUSE CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE CEO'S MESSAGE
Alexandra E. Morgan CEO
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EVENT COMMITTEE
John Beaven Michele Brasch
Tory CableAnne Finigan
Sara Aga FrantiLinda Goldfarb
Steve Goldfarb, Esq. Nancy GrandSusie Heller
Michelle Hermiston, M.D. PhD Mark Jones
Jim Kauffman Lorcan Kearney Shaina KerriganTodd Kovacevich
John KuglerHanmin Lee, M.D.
Ann Adamson Leonardo
Susan Mall Scott Miller
Diana Montgomery, M.D. Robert Nibbi
Mark OrsiCarl Reichardt, Jr.
Randi SaffianGerry Sangiacomo
Kim Scurr Jeff Smith Steve Soja
Drew Stroud Roger Swanson
Jill Thompson, M.D. Dan Toney
Douglas Wall Collin Williams
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & ADVISORY BOARD
EVENT CO-CHAIRS:Scott Miller and Jeff Smith
EVENT COMMITTEE:Carolyn Duryea Linda Goldfarb Steve Goldfarb
George Hamel III Susie Heller
Kimberly Jones Lorcan Kearney Shaina Kerrigan
John Kugler Mourad Lahlou
Adriel Lares Mark Orsi Bill Shea
Brad Singer Dan Toney
Faith Wheeler
ADVISORY BOARDTony Gemignani Jane Hawgood
Eli Kha Adriel Lares
Todd McKinnonPat MonahanWilliam Shea
Alexandra SingerRob Stuart
Bob TomaselloKathleen Toney
Linda TurnerMariana Wall
Kevin Keenley, Chair
Alexandra Morgan, CEO
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ABOUT FAMILY HOUSE
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COMPASSION Support for families who endure the most trying experience of their lives is central to our mission
SANCTUARY Providing a safe, comfortable, worry-free living environment enables families to focus on their healing
FAMILY Providing an environment where families naturally connect and find hope, comfort, and healing within each other
CARE Affordability is not a factor for parents looking for world-class care for their child’s life-threatening illness
COMMUNITY Providing opportunities for 5,000 volunteers annually to make an impact on the lives of our families
CORE VALUES
OUTSTANDING VINTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Since 1981, Family House has served as a home away from home for families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses by providing physical comfort and emotional support, free from financial concerns. The Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House is located just a few blocks from the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Mission Bay. With cancer treatment taking weeks, months, or even years, Family House is an oasis for children and families going through an extremely difficult time. Family House provides compassionate housing, amenities, and support for up to 80 families per night, always 100% free of charge, thanks to generous donor and volunteer support.
PAMELA AND GEORGE HAMEL, JR.
Family is at the center of everything Pamela and George Hamel, Jr. strive for.
Opened in 2014, Hamel Family Wines, located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, is truly a family affair. George and Pam's son, George Hamel III, oversees the sales, financial and business operations, and his brother John oversees the winegrowing and winemaking. Driven by a desire to showcase their unique vineyard sites, the Hamel family crafts wines that express the distinctive characteristics of their terroir through biodynamic and organic farming practices.
When wildfires swept through wine country in 2017, Pam and George sprang into action. They quickly organized and hosted a benefit with singer John Fogerty in support of Wine Country Wildfire Relief, raising more than $1.2 million. For the Hamels, who lost their own home in the fire, it was a typical act of generosity. When the son of family friends was diagnosed with a brain tumor, the Hamels wasted no time in fundraising on behalf of the McKenzie family, ensuring that 100% of their attention could be focused on helping Frankie to get well again.
Family is everything for Pam and George Hamel, and we are proud and grateful to call them, their children, and grandchildren, a part of ours.
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FAMILY STORY: THE TEDESCO FAMILY
“We are better people for having been connected with Family House.”
Amidst the excitement of expecting their first child, Teresa and Nick Tedesco faced an awful shock—the knowledge that their son Rocco would be born with a life-threatening congenital heart defect: Transposition of the Great Arteries. At only 9 days old, Rocco had corrective open heart surgery at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Fortunately, and without knowing it, they were already part of a larger community of support in Teresa's employer, John Schwartz, proprietor of Amuse Bouche Winery, and longtime Cabernet for Connoisseurs participating vintner.
The Tedescos stayed at Family House, right by the Hospital for a month, entirely free of charge while Rocco recovered from this complicated, invasive surgery. During their stay at Family House, Teresa and Nick connected with other families, "They took us under their wing and helped us navigate our stay. We don't know what we would have done without being able to stay next to the hospital."
Thanks to world-renowned UCSF pediatric cardiologist Dr. Mohan Reddy, Rocco's surgery was a stunning success, and today, Rocco is a thriving, happy 15-month old. "We count our blessings every day."
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FAMILY STORY: THE MCKENZIE FAMILY
“Family House is a part of our future, not just a part of our past."
"Brain tumor" might be two of the worst words imaginable, and for then-3-year-old Frankie's parents, they knew the family had a fight ahead of them. After the diagnosis, Frankie endured brain surgery, 6 weeks of radiation, and three different stem cell transplants at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Thanks to friends Pam and George Hamel, they quickly moved into Family House.
The connections that they made at Family House were invaluable. Parents here can relate to each other through incredibly difficult situations, and immune-compromised children can play freely and safely in our clean and sanitized home away from home.
"It was nice to have a home base here, and not have to drive all the way 2 hours back home to Santa Rosa every day during outpatient treatment."
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AUCTIONEER
CHARLES ANTIN
Charles is a Senior Wine Specialist and Auctioneer at Zachys, and was both a commercial auctioneer and charity auctioneer at Christie's for close to a decade. He has auctioneered hundreds of charity benefits, most recently auctions for Americares Airlift, the Clinton Foundation, the Brady Center for the Prevention of Gun Violence, Mount Sinai, and more. He has raised over $10M for charity in the past decade, and is delighted to be back for a third year with Family House.
RAFFLE INSTANT WINE CELLAR
50 FANTASTIC BOTTLES OF WINE
Hand-selected by Debbie Zachareas, Owner/Partner, Wine Buyer of Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant and Family House Board of Directors
$100 per “chance” - enter the drawing via mobile bidding
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GO BIG OR GO HOME WITH THESE EPIC WINES
For many wine lovers, really big bottles are the ultimate cellar treasure. These behemoths enable the wine within them to
age very slowly. They are also extraordinarily rare. The winning bidder will take home four 3L's and one 6L of collectible Napa Valley treasures.
DONATED BY:HOURGLASS ESTATE LAMBORN FAMILY VINEYARDS PRIDE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS SHAFER VINEYARDS SWITCHBACK RIDGE
INCLUDES 5 BIG BOTTLES: • 6L 2016 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (in wood box)• 3L 2010 Hourglass Estate Blueline Cabernet Sauvignon• 3L 2015 Lamborn Family Zinfandel• 3L 2009 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select (in wood box)• 3L 2016 Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
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After a consultation with your chef, the culinary team will customize a six-course menu to delight your senses. Start with a champagne toast upon arrival, followed by wine or cocktail pairings with each course. You will be served by your own personally-dedicated waiter for the evening, surrounded by magnificent views and beautiful tabletop décor. To be scheduled before March 28, 2021. Blackout dates apply.
DONATED BY: FOUR SEASONS RESORT MAUI ALASKA AIRLINES
FIRST CLASS FOUR SEASONS MAUI FOR 4
See and be seen or find a hideaway-style sanctuary along the golden crescent of Wailea Beach. Inhale the fragrance of
plumeria as you dip into our adults-only infinity pool or set out to explore the island. Four Seasons Maui will customize each step of your journey, then welcome you back to unwind in the most spacious accommodations on the island.
Start your adventure in style with four first class roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines direct to Maui from San Francisco.
Enjoy three nights in an Ocean-View Room at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Your group will be delighted with a private dinner overlooking the beach as only Four Seasons Maui can deliver.
INCLUDES: • Two Ocean-View Rooms for 3 nights • Four Seasons' Ultimate Private Dining experience for 4 • Four first class Alaskan Airlines roundtrip tickets between SFO and Maui • $100 gift certificate to Merriman's
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You and up to five guests will experience an unforgettable multiple-course dinner at Luc and Jodie Morlet's estate guest
house in St. Helena. This intimate meal will feature library and 100-point wines from Morlet Family Vineyards paired with delicious cuisine prepared by celebrity chef Elizabeth Binder. As you enjoy each beautifully presented dish, you will have the amazing opportunity to learn from Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, Editor-in-Chief and Reviewer for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Throughout the evening, Lisa will share her expertise about wines from around the world.
Your sojourn in wine country includes a 3-night stay at the Morlet family's estate guest house, where you will wake up each morning to
breathtaking views of upper Napa Valley. You will be treated to a private tour of the historic Morlet Family Winery, and to commemorate your visit, each couple will receive a signed magnum of Morlet Family Vineyards 2017 "Passionnément" Cabernet Sauvignon from the prestigious Oakville appellation.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date, excluding the months of September and October. Expires August 31, 2021.
DONATED BY: LUC AND JODIE MORLET, MORLET FAMILY VINEYARDS; LISA PERROTTI-BROWN, MW; CHEF ELIZABETH BINDER, HAND-CRAFTED CATERING
NAPA VALLEY CULINARY IMMERSION: CELEBRITY CHEF + MASTER OF WINE AT MORLET FAMILY VINEYARDS FOR 6
INCLUDES: • 3-night stay for up to six at the Morlet Family Estate Guest House in St. Helena• Dinner featuring Morlet Family Vineyards wines paired with Chef Elizabeth Binder's cuisine and wine education shared by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW• Private tour & tasting at Morlet Family Winery in St. Helena• 3 signed magnums of Morlet Family Vineyards 2017 "Passionnément" Cabernet Sauvignon
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LOT #5 | LIVE AUCTION
WARRIORS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL FOR 4
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As you marvel at the amazing wines being poured throughout the Cabernet for Connoisseurs event, know that the fun
doesn't have to end. One bottle from each and every winery present will be yours to sip and savor in the comfort of your own home. If you are a cabernet sauvignon lover, this lot is for you! Enjoy exclusive, small batch treasures made by some of the most well-known winemakers in the world. These wineries represent the best-of-the-best, and they are yours for the taking.
DONATED BY: POURING VINTNERS FROM THE 2020 CABERNET FOR CONNOISSEURS EVENT
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INCLUDES: • Forty 750ml bottles from the 2020 Cabernet for Connoisseurs vintners
Make it a night to remember at Mission Bay's new Chase Center, with a VIP Golden State Warriors experience for
four.
Start the night with dinner at the exclusive and all-inclusive JP Morgan Club. Before the game begins, sit courtside for warm ups and get your adrenaline flowing to cheer on the 6-time National Champions.
Then get ready for your up-close and personal perspective, with four Sideline Club Seats. During the game, consider who just might be your favorite player, since you'll also get an
autographed basketball from your player of choice.
Post-game, relive the highlights at a meet and greet with a player or coach, and later, recall the excitement with friends as you sip from your family signed & etched 5L bottle of Domaine Curry.
Game experience to be scheduled for a mutually agreeable regular season home game during the 2020-2021 season.
DONATED BY: DOMAINE CURRY; THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
INCLUDES: • Four Sideline Club Seats at a regular season 2020-2021 Warriors home game, with access to pre-game warmups and a post-game meet and greet• All-inclusive dinner for four at the exclusive JP Morgan Club• Signed basketball from a player of your choice• One 5L etched, family signed bottle of Domaine Curry Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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SAVOR THE DELIGHTS OF DARIOUSH & FANTESCA FOR 8
Shahpar and Darioush Khaledi open their winery home—and their hearts—for a memorable evening imbued with
the Persian tradition of ta'arof, a concept of graciousness and hospitality exemplified by the Khaledis. Eight guests will enjoy a wonderful evening that starts with a tour of the winery followed by a beautifully prepared 4-course dinner designed by the Khaledis' private chef, to complement the depth and complexity of the exceptional wines of Darioush.
After dinner, retire for the evening at The River Terrace Inn, a casually elegant Napa hotel in the heart of downtown.
Your second day will lead you up the valley to Fantesca Estate & Winery. "The Italian character Fantesca could always be counted on to charm the audience.” You and your guests will certainly
be charmed on your private tour and tasting through the caves, savoring the wines created by Heidi Barrett and Tony Arcudi, then settle down for lunch surrounded by the remarkable land and unparalleled Spring Mountain views that make Fantesca so special.
The winning bidder will take home 4 bottles of Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon and 4 bottles of The King Richard's Reserve Pinot Noir.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 31, 2021 (subject to availability, certain blackout dates apply).
DONATED BY: DARIOUSH WINERY; FANTESCA; RIVER TERRACE INN
INCLUDES: • Private dinner at Darioush Winery Estate for 8• Fantesca Estate & Winery tour, tasting, and lunch for 8• 4 bottles of 2014 Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon• 4 bottles of The King Richard's Reserve Pinot Noir • 1 night for 4 couples at the River Terrace Inn
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NEW YORK NIGHTS FOR 4
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Join Zachys Senior International Specialist and tonight's auctioneer, Charles Antin, for an unbelievable dinner for two couples at
the one and only Eleven Madison Park in New York City!
Over a multicourse tasting menu at one of the best restaurants in the world, you'll do a "side by side" of Mouton Rothschild 1996 (100pts) and 2000 (100pts) and Family House's favorite Shafer Hillside Select 1994 (99pts) and 2004 (100pts).
Your New York experience will be enhanced by a two-night stay at The New York Edition on Madison Ave., evoking the intimacy of a private home in an iconic neighborhood. Visionary design by Ian Schrager embraces the style, elegance, and energy of New York City.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021. Airfare not included.
DONATED BY: CHARLES ANTIN; THE NEW YORK EDITION; ZACHYS
INCLUDES: • Dinner for 4 with Charles Antin at Eleven Madison Park• Two rooms for two nights at The New York Edition
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AARON POTT... A LIFE OF WINE FOR 4
The pursuit of incredible wine is anything but easy, and no one knows this as well as Aaron Pott. You and 3 friends will savor the
fruits of his labor and spend an evening with him enjoying his wines and each other's company.
Two couples will spend two nights at the Saint Helena Winery guesthouse with a tour and tasting at this invitation-only winery. Continue your exploration of Aaron's wines at Blackbird Vineyards in Napa with a tasting for four. Join Aaron for dinner at The Charter Oak Restaurant for an evening of delicious food and wine.
In addition to your wine country experience, Anthony Perliss of Perliss Estate will host a tasting for up to 8 people in the privacy of your own home, featuring a vertical of Perliss Estate, The Ravens Cabernet Sauvignon, and The Serpents Semillon. Tonight, take home a selection of wines.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date (excluding harvest season) before March 28, 2021.
DONATED BY:BERNARD MAGREZ; BLACKBIRD VINEYARDS; PERLISS ESTATE; POTT WINE; SAINT HELENA WINERY; SEVEN STONES
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“LIGHTS, CAMERA, KITCHEN—ACTION!”
Have you ever dreamed of starring in your own cooking show? Are you the next Rachel Ray or Bobby Flay? Maybe you're
even bigger, but you just haven't gotten your Cooking Show Big Break... Well, HERE IT IS!
Even if you're unsure or just a little shy—our Emmy award-winning culinary-TV team of Susie Heller, Paul Swensen, and Amy Vogler will take you from planning to prep to production and post, and make you look like the pro you've always wanted to be. You're secure in the expert hands that have produced the likes of Jacques Pepin, Julia Child, Thomas Keller, Martin Yan, José Andres, Joanne Weir and Lidia Bastianich.
In preparation for your big day, you and Susie will meet for a pre-production session to plan a
show tailored to your favorite recipes and cooking style. All the prep will be taken care of, so when you show up at Susie's kitchen studio in Napa, everything will be ready for your "closeup."
When you return to your daily life, the footage will be edited, with graphics and music added, and in a short time, you will receive a digital master copy of the finished show to share with your friends, family, and send out for award-consideration....
To be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date before March 28, 2021.
DONATED BY: SUSIE HELLER, HELLER MEDIA; PAUL SWENSEN PRODUCTIONS; AMY VOGLER, WOODEN SPOON KITCHEN
INCLUDES: • Personalized cooking show experience for one on-camera "star," plus up to 3 guests who can watch the day-of production and shoot (and can join the winner on camera for the final scene, eating food prepared by the star)• Pre-production planning meeting with Susie Heller• Digital copy of edited cooking show video
INCLUDES: • 2 nights at St Helena guesthouse for 2 couples (valid for check in Mon-Wed) • Dinner at Charter Oak with Aaron Pott for 4• Tasting with Anthony Perliss for up to 8 people• Tasting at Blackbird Vineyards for 4• 1.5L of 2013 Pott Wine Turf War Cabernet Sauvignon• 1.5L of 2013 Blackbird Vineyards Paramour• 1.5L of 2016 Perliss Estate The Ravens Cabernet Sauvignon • 1.5L of 2016 Perliss Estate The Serpents Semillion• 2 pack of 2016 Bernard Magrez Napa Valley • 3 pack of 2016 Seven Stones Cabernet Sauvignon
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ODE TO PAM HAMEL
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INCLUDES: • One custom Wellendorff ring ($10,000 value)• $5,000 gift certificate to Loro Piana• Private round trip airfare for four from San Francisco to Aspen• Two hotel rooms at The Little Nell in Aspen• VIP access to the Aspen Snow Polo Championship (December 17-20, 2020)• Three bottle magnum vertical of Pamelita Reserve (2014, 2015, 2016)• Two night stay for two couples at Hamel Family Wines Armor Plate House• Reserve Experience for four at Hamel Family Wines• Film Screening of The Sound of Music at Pam and George Hamel's private home cinema
As a proud grandmother of three grandchildren, Pam Hamel has rediscovered simple pleasures through the
eyes of her grandchildren... such as introducing them to Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals! Inspired by The Sound of Music, we've created a one of a kind lot containing a few of Pam's "favorite things."
With Pam as your guide, you will experience:
• Visit the Wellendorff Boutique in the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, where you will select a beautiful custom ring ($10,000 value)
• Enjoy a $5,000 shopping spree at the San Francisco Loro Piana boutique, with, if you wish, Pam as your guide/advisor
• A VIP experience for four at the Snow Polo Championship in December 2020: • Private roundtrip airfare from San Francisco to Aspen, Colorado
• Upon landing in Aspen, your VIP experience begins with accommodations at The Little Nell, and all-access passes to the glamorous and exciting world class Aspen Snow Polo tournament
• Enjoy VIP access while watching the polo matches, culminating with the Snow Polo party at the end of the tournament
• The winning bidder will go home with a Flexjet Polo Team-branded Horse Kit, including a winter blanket, saddle pad, and leg wraps
• Enjoy a weekend for four at Hamel Family Wines' Armor Plate Vineyard House, with a Reserve Tour and Tasting. While in Sonoma Valley, join Pam in her Kenwood home cinema for a viewing of The Sound of Music
Go home tonight with a three magnum vertical of Hamel Family Wines Pamelita Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, including the 2016 vintage, described by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate as an "incredibly sexy Cabernet."
Shopping experiences and HFW stay to be scheduled on mutually agreeable dates before March 30, 2021, and may be used separately. Aspen Snow Polo Championship experience will take place December 17-December 20, 2020.
DONATED BY: CHRISTOPH WELLENDORFF; LORO PIANA; FLEXJET; PAMELA & GEORGE HAMEL, JR., HAMEL FAMILY WINES
To the tune of My Favorite Things... with apologies to Rodgers/Hammerstein
Aspen near ChristmasWatching Polo on SnowfieldsBright Colored Cashmere from Loro PianaA Wellendorff Ring Made Especially for MeThese are a few of my favorite things
When the auction startsWhen the paddles are raisedWhen bidding nears an all-time highI simply remember my favorite non-profitAnd then I don't feel so bad
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A lush, green oasis, somewhere in Morocco. A sultry summer evening. As the sun sets and the stars begin to twinkle, the night
comes alive with a thousand and one delights. The guests are welcomed with world-class wines and lavish food cooked over a live fire by great chefs. There's music to rock the night away in a dreamscape of carpets and candlelight. There are belly dancers and ballet dancers, henna tattooing, and a sumptuous tearoom serving delicacies and sweets. And you're invited.
Okay, it's not in Morocco: it’s even better.
It's right here in the Napa Valley at the stunning estate of designers John Hurley and Justin Hafen. And it's hosted by Chef Mourad Lahlou (Mourad, Aziza) and SF Ballet's Principal Dancer Mathilde Froustey. Join them on August 8, 2020 for a night of fabulous food prepared by 10 great chefs—including Michelin-starred chefs Mourad Lahlou, Dominique Crenn (Atelier Crenn, Bar Crenn), and Christopher Kostow (The Restaurant at Meadowood, The Charter Oak)—paired with a selection of very special wines and signature cocktails by Thad Vogler of Bar Agricole.
As you wander through the property, you'll feast on American wagyu beef seared on an Argentine grill, spit-roasted lamb cooked over a wood fire, handmade couscous, and an endless array of delicacies prepared right before your eyes. And in between bites, you'll drink, dance, and enjoy entertainment throughout the evening by soul/pop/funk big band The Fell Swoop and dancers from the San Francisco Ballet.
Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate the magic of a midsummer Napa Valley night? It doesn't get any more rockin' than this.
Oasis attire, if you desire.
DONATED BY: JOHN HURLEY & JUSTIN HAFEN MOURAD LAHLOU & MATHILDE FROUSTEY SUSIE HELLER SNAKE RIVER FARMS
BUY A SPOT: ROCK THE CASBAH
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THREE WAYS TO ATTEND ON AUGUST 8TH: VIP Experience: $1,500 per guest• VIP guests will enjoy a pre-party rooftop reception from 5:00pm-6:00pm, featuring Continuum 2016 (awarded 100 points by James Suckling and Antonio Galloni), champagne, caviar and special appetizers by each of the participating chefs. • 5:00pm arrival• Limited to 50 guests
Special Guest Experience: $1,000 per guest• Unbelievable food, drink, and entertainment. • 6:00pm arrival• Limited to 200 guests
Guesthouse Overnight Experience for four people: To tonight's highest bidder• Win an overnight stay at two 1-bedroom guest houses on the property, each accommodating one couple. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the event comes together, meet the chefs, and spend the night in style. Includes a special visit the following day to Opus One for a tour, vineyard experience and lunch.
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QUEL BEAU LIEU! “WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE!” 5 BOUTIQUE WINERIES, A GLORIOUS 2-NIGHT STAY, AND 2 DINNERS FOR 10 AT BEAULIEU GARDEN ESTATE, PLUS 10 SIGNED MAGNUMS
Prepare for an unforgettable experience of high-end local cuisine paired with premiere micro-production wines from the Napa
Valley: Anomaly Vineyards, Behrens Family Winery, Drinkward Peschon, Relic Wine Cellars, and Zeitgeist Cellars. Stay for two fabulous nights at the historic Beaulieu Garden Guest House, set among the picturesque vineyards in Rutherford, plus dinner for 10 prepared by renowned first-class chef, Dave Cruz (previously of Bouchon and Ad Hoc, and now San Francisco’s Little Gem).
Upon arrival to the Beaulieu Garden Estate, you will be welcomed by both the CEO and Chair of Family House. Your first evening will kick off with a special dinner catered by Lindsay & Lorcan Kearney and Dagmar & Patrick Sullivan featuring locally sourced foods with herbs straight from the garden. It will be complemented by an assortment of Beaulieu Vineyard wines. The next morning, your day of fun begins as you sip local coffee and enjoy a light breakfast featuring pastries from Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery, before your hospitality and tour guide takes you to each of the wineries for private tours and tastings.
This oenophile experience will be playfully paired with small bites by some of Napa’s finest chefs.
As the day winds down, you will be chauffeured back to the Beaulieu Garden Guest House where you can relax for a bit before the evening begins with a sabering and champagne toast from a world-class magnum. Your private dinner of culinary creation by Chef Dave Cruz will allow for each course to be masterfully paired with a vintage library wine hand-selected from the vintners' personal collections. For the coup de grâce, you will receive 10 magnums—one current release and one library vintage— signed by each winery owner and winemaker.
This truly unforgettable Napa experience is for 10 people and will be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021.
DONATED BY: ANOMALY VINEYARDS; BEHRENS FAMILY WINERY; DRINKWARD PESCHON; RELIC WINE CELLARS; ZEITGEIST CELLARS; CHEF DAVE CRUZ; DAGMAR & PATRICK SULLIVAN; LINDSAY & LORCAN KEARNEY
Take home this exceptional collection of magnum masterpieces from some of Napa Valley's finest - 10 in all!
DONATED BY:BRESSLER VINEYARDSDALLA VALLE VINEYARDSMELKA ESTATES & WINERYROBERT FOLEY VINEYARDS
INCLUDES 10 BIG BOTTLES: • 1.5L 2009 Bressler Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon• 1.5L 2016 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon• 1.5L 2016 Dalla Valle Maya• 1.5L 2014 Melka CJ Cabernet Sauvignon• 1.5L 2015 Melka CJ Cabernet Sauvignon• 1.5L 2016 Melka CJ Cabernet Sauvignon• 1.5L 2013 Robert Foley Kelly's Mountain Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon• 1.5L 2013 Robert Foley Mt Vedeer Cabernet Sauvignon• 1.5L 2014 Robert Foley Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon• 1.5L 2014 Robert Foley Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
MAGNUMS FOR DAYS...
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Celebrate the 2020 harvest in style as Hourglass Estate's honored guest at the winery's infamous harvest party,
The Mabon. Preeminent party-throwers and proprietors, Jeff Smith and Carolyn Duryea, will treat you to a rockin' good time that you won't soon forget. Enjoy a multi course dinner prepared by Josh Mitchell of Napa Valley Heritage Catering in the Hourglass caves, along with delicious glasses of Hourglass wine.
After dinner, join the other guests to continue the festivities with amazing performances by Hourglass's house band Wristrocket and a special guest headliner. Come howl at the moon! The Mabon will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Buy a Spots are limited to 24 VIP guests.
DONATED BY: HOURGLASS ESTATE
BUY A SPOT: THE MABON—VIP IN THE HOUSE
TICKETS: • $1,250 per person• Limited to 24 guests
Ten people will spend 3 days and nights reveling in some of the best aspects of wine country! Long Table Estate, high
on the hillside of Mt. Veeder, feels like the top of the world, with breathtaking 360 panoramic views. Designed for indoor-outdoor living, enjoy spectacular sunrises, lounge by the sun-drenched pool, and delight in sweeping views from the hot tub overlooking the vineyard.
During your stay you will be treated to some of Napa's most exclusive winery experiences:
• HALL's "Ultimate Cabernet Experience" at its vibrant, 150 year old property in St. Helena boasts wine, art, history, architecture, technology, and a lush landscape
• Gourmet lunch and tasting in a spectacular setting at Kelly Fleming Winery
• Tour of Vineyard 29's state-of-the-art winery and caves, with tastings of both Vineyard 29 and CRU Wines, along with a curated lunch and expansive views of the valley
• Experience an exceptional and distinctively “Napa” dining experience hosted by Pulido~Walker, all from the comfort of the gourmet kitchen at Long Table Estate. An acclaimed local chef will expertly prepare unique culinary fare perfectly paired with Pulido~Walker's remarkable single vineyard designate wines, crafted by renowned winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown
• In addition to this incredible getaway, take home a 5-magnum vertical of Vineyard 29
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 30, 2021. Pulido~Walker wine dinner must be used in conjunction with your stay; other experiences may be used separately.
DONATED BY: HALL WINES; KELLY FLEMING WINES; MINDY & JEFF STRAUSS; PULIDO~WALKER; VINEYARD 29
INCLUDES: • 3-night stay for 5 couples at Long Table Estate • HALL's Ultimate Cabernet Experience • Lunch and tastings at Kelly Fleming Winery • Lunch, tour, and tastings at Vineyard 29 • Pulido~Walker wine dinner at Long Table Estate • 5 magnum vertical of Vineyard 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
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FUND A FAMILY
We strive to provide a worry-free environment for every family who stays under our roof. That’s why no one ever receives a bill when they stay at Family House—all of our services are provided 100% free of charge, for as long as a family needs our care.
Family House is a sanctuary for families, a place of comfort where they can live with dignity during one of the most difficult times of their lives. Tonight we ask you to make a generous gift to help fund the array of programs and services we provide for families caring for seriously ill children. We serve over 4,500 people each year, up to 80 families each night, 365 days a year.
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY:
$50,000 Provides more than 300 nights of rest for families in need$25,000 Provides long-term housing for a child undergoing a bone marrow transplant$10,000 Funds our daily healthy breakfast program$5,000 Stocks 8 communal kitchen pantries$2,500 Supports our Volunteer Program$1,000 Provides 10 new strollers$500 Enrich daily wellbeing with music & art activities$250 Provides uplifting birthday celebrations
Nine-year-old Ayush, recovering at Family House
after a kidney transplant
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PRIVATE DINNER FOR 10 BY TRACI DES JARDINS, FEATURING WINES FROM THE CELLAR OF BILL SHEA
Enjoy an evening of spectacular Spanish-influenced California cuisine, personally prepared by Traci Des Jardins,
alongside wines from the cellar of Bill Shea in the warm and intimate private dining room of The Commissary, set in one of the oldest buildings in San Francisco. With your multi-course meal, enjoy these stunning wines:
• Passed Appetizers: 2009 Crystal Champagne
• First Course: 2015 Leflaive Puligny Montrachet Clavoillon, 2014 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagney
• Second Course: 2002 DRC Richebourg, 2002 Vogue Musigny, 2002 Dujac Charmes Chambertin
• Main Course: 2014 Harlan Cabernet, 2007 Araujo Cabernet, 2007 Dalla Valle Napa Cabernet, 1985 Lynch Bages
• Dessert: 1990 Chateau d'Yquem, 1963 Taylor Port
Traci Des Jardins has been part of the San Francisco food community for more than 30 years, opening several award-winning restaurants including Jardiniere, Arguello, The Commissary, Public House, and Transit. Traci has won the James Beard Foundation Award for best chef in the Pacific region, Food & Wine's "Best New Chef," and San Francisco Magazine's "Chef of the Year" awards. She was also named the James Beard Foundation's "Rising Star Chef of the Year."
The Commissary is Chef De Jardins' restaurant partnership with the Presidio Trust and Bon Appetit Management Company: a cozy space reminiscent of years past, with décor featuring fixtures and accents that highlight the Presidio's history.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021.
DONATED BY: TRACI DES JARDINS ELIZABETH & BILL SHEA
INCLUDES: • Private wine-pairing dinner for 10 at The Commissary
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Three couples will spend a day on the San Francisco Bay cruising in style aboard the immaculate Princess V50 yacht Journey
with captains Diane and Anthony Demattei. Journey provides exhilarating, memorable site-seeing tours in and around the Bay, with landmark sights including the Presidio, the Palace of Fine Arts, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Coit Tower, and the Ferry Building.
Embarking out of Richardson Bay along the Sausalito harbors, Journey will cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge along the Marin Headlands, and back along the SF Bay Frontage. Continue south along the Embarcadero waterfront under the Bay Bridge into Mission Bay, past Oracle Park and the new Chase Center, then cruise east across the Bay. Marvel at the Oakland Estuary and Jack London Square, savoring the views from beneath
the Bay Bridge, as you go past Treasure Island, Alcatraz, and Angel Island, down the Raccoon Strait and back to Port.
As you cruise along, enjoy a custom curated menu of hors d’oeuvres, lunch, and drinks, and a selection of white wines from Orsi Family Vineyards.
Tonight, you will also take home 12 bottles of Orsi Family Vineyards.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date (excluding holidays and associated weekends) before March 28, 2021.
DONATED BY: DIANE AND TONY DEMATTEIORSI FAMILY VINEYARDS
INCLUDES: • Bay Cruise for 6, with hors d’oeuvres, lunch, and drinks• Two 6-packs of Orsi Family Vineyards
DAY ON THE BAY FOR 6
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INCLUDES: • 1 night stay for two couples at The Armor Plate House at Hamel Family Wines• Private tour, tasting, and lunch for two couples at Hamel Family Wines• 1 night stay for two couples at The Residences at Mayacama Golf Club• Golf for two couples at Mayacama Golf Club• Dinner with the vintners of Hamel Family Wines and Dana Estates in the wine caves at Mayacama Golf Club• 1 night stay for two couples at the Dana Estates Lotus House• Private tour, tasting, and lunch for two couples at Dana Estates• 6 magnums (three from Hamel Family Wines and three from Dana Estates), and coveted allocation list access for both wineries
SONOMA & NAPA: THE BEST OF TWO VALLEYS FOR 4
A visit to northern California's wine country often begins with one question: Sonoma or Napa? Take pleasure in both
wine worlds with wineries Hamel Family Wines and Dana Estates who have teamed up to offer a spectacular celebration of wine, food, and fun from both mountainsides. Stories of terroir reign in the uniquely expressive wines of both producers, transporting you to a place and time unique to each location and vintage.
Two couples will enjoy private tours, tastings, and food experiences at both wineries, including two 1-night stays at their stunning properties.
In addition, the two couples will spend one night
in the private residences at Mayacama Golf Club where they will enjoy a round of golf on the Jack Nicklaus-designed course. After golf, join the vintners from Hamel Family Wines and Dana Estates in the Mayacama wine caves for dinner featuring wines from their cellars. The winning bidders will leave with three magnums from each winery. As a special bonus, you'll also be added to their coveted allocation lists for future releases.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021.
DONATED BY: PAM AND GEORGE HAMEL, JR. OF HAMEL FAMILY WINES HI SANG LEE OF DANA ESTATES
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"CARNIVALE DU VIN" NEW ORLEANS FOR 2
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ARKENSTONE, MEMENTO MORI, MAXEM, AND SAINT JOSEPH'S ARTS SOCIETY FOR 16
Your New Orleans adventure in the heart of the historic French quarter begins with a stay at the luxurious Hotel Monteleone.
The feasting begins on Thursday, November 5th with a special multi-course dinner at one of Emeril's restaurants, featuring local cuisine and fine wines.
On Friday, throw on your boots for the 10th annual "Boudin, Bourbon & Beer" festival adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Over 70 of the nation's best chefs share their interpretations of the popular southern sausage dish—boudin! You will also be treated to beer and bourbon tastings and live music under the stars.
Wrap up your weekend on Saturday night at the 16th annual "Carnivale du Vin." Enjoy G.H. Mumm champagne, a wine reception with acclaimed guest chefs, and a multi-course wine
pairing dinner prepared by Chef Emeril Lagasse, his culinary team, and the NOCCA culinary students. Ranked as a "Top Ten U.S. Charity Auction" in Wine Spectator, the evening boasts one of the best collections of silent and live auction packages and concludes with a kicked-up dance party!
To commemorate your weekend of world-class wine and food in New Orleans, Alden Lagasse and Dan Kosta will send you home with two 5L etched & hand-painted bottles of AldenAlli Pinot Noir.
New Orleans experience on November 5-8, 2020. Excludes airfare and ground transportation.
DONATED BY: ALDENALLI WINERY EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION
INCLUDES: • 3-night stay at the Hotel Monteleone for two (November 5-7, 2020)• Dinner for two at an Emeril Lagasse restaurant• Two tickets to Boudin, Bourbon & Beer, November 6, 2020• Two tickets to Carnivale du Vin, November 7, 2020• Two 5L etched, hand-painted bottles AldenAlli Pinot Noir
Sam Kaplan has been on the ground floor of some of Napa Valley's most exciting wine projects in recent history, helping to plant
vineyards, build wineries, and cement reputations with wines that speak of the unparalleled sites in which they’re grown. Sam currently works with Arkenstone, Memento Mori, and his own label Maxem, and was recently awarded 100 points by Jeb Dunnuck for the Memento Mori 2016 Dr. Crane and 99 points for the 2016 Las Piedras.
You and up to 15 guests will join Sam in the visually stunning space that is Saint Joseph's Arts Society for dinner prepared by Chef Anthony Yang, who has mastered his craft at some of the top restaurants in the country (The French Laundry, Bouchon, Per Se, and Michael Mina).
Located in a 22,000-square-foot National Historic Landmark church, Ken Fulk's Saint Joseph's Arts
Society is dedicated to bringing art and creativity to the forefront of our lives, to inspire the soul, and enhance the beauty of our surroundings.
Savor wines from Arkenstone, Memento Mori, and Maxem in this incredible space, then sit down for a wine-pairing dinner by Chef Yang.
Just in case you are left yearning for more…. you will also get to enjoy a lunch, tour, and tasting for 10 at Arkenstone on Howell Mountain. The winning bidder will take home 2 magnums.
Dinner to be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date, Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays) before March 28, 2021.
DONATED BY:ARKENSTONE ESTATE WINERY; MEMENTO MORI; MAXEM; SAINT JOSEPH'S ARTS SOCIETY
INCLUDES: • Dinner for 16 at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society • Lunch, tour, and tasting for 10 at Arkenstone• One 1.5L bottle of Arkenstone • One 1.5L bottle of Memento Mori
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MOUNTAIN VS. VALLEY EXPERIENCE FOR 6
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WEEKLONG ITALIAN VILLA STAY FOR 14
Villa San Lorenzo is a stunningly restored 17th century stone villa situated on 14 acres (with a 3 acre nebbiolo vineyard on
the property) in Piedmont, Italy with views of the rolling mountains and the Italian Alps from your deck, swimming pool, and al fresco dining area. This 7-bedroom, 8-bathroom villa will be your home for a week as you explore the region and its multitude of wineries, restaurants and outdoor markets. Enjoy a pasta making class, a truffle hunt (in season) and a visit to a local cellar producing Barolo wines. The property is completely private, nestled in the Alta Langa hills, just minutes from town with authentic and incredible restaurants and specialty artisanal food and wine shops.
Your visit will include:
• Hands on traditional pasta making class, followed by dinner with wines paired perfectly with each pasta• An evening of storytelling about Piedmont using wine and food as the guide and reference point• Depending on the season (autumn is the best!), embark on the truly spectacular experience of truffle hunting with an expert guide and his dog• A visit to one of the region's top cellars, where you'll meet the owner/winemaker and have a private tasting of the region's famed Barolo
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before April 30, 2021.
DONATED BY: CLAY MCLACHLAN
INCLUDES: • Six night stay at Villa San Lorenzo, Piedmont for up to fourteen people• Pasta making class with dinner and wines• Piemonte storytelling dinner• Truffle hunt (season permitting)• Visit and wine tasting at a top Barolo wine cellar
Napa Valley is 30 miles from south to north and spans 6.5 miles between the Vaca Mountain Range and Mayacamas
Mountain Range. Wines from the Valley Floor and wines from the Mountain Side uniquely represent certain characteristics based on the terroir of each site-specific location." 3 couples will have the chance to taste and learn about these characteristics and differences.
Enjoy a lunch, tour, and tasting at O'Brien Estate in the Oak Knoll Appellation where the wines reflect the soil & microclimate of the Napa Valley. Scott Lewis will then host you at V Wine Cellar in historic Yountville to taste a selection of wines from both the Napa Mountain and Valley Floor. Relax for the evening at the boutique North Block Hotel, named #1 Resort Hotel in California in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards and #1 Hotel in Northern California by in the Condé Nast
Traveler Readers Choice Awards.
Day two begins at the top of Spring Mountain with a VIP tasting at Sherwin Family Vineyards. Enjoy world-class wines in an idyllic setting overlooking the Estate’s vineyards. Then head to Pride Mountain Vineyards, where intensely flavored wines reflect and honor the unique growing conditions at 2100’ elevation. Your Estate Experience tour and tasting will be followed by a gourmet picnic lunch with stunning views of Mount St. Helena and verdant vineyards.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable dates before March 28, 2021. May be used separately.
DONATED BY: NORTH BLOCK HOTEL; O’BRIEN ESTATE; PRIDE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS; SHERWIN FAMILY VINEYARDS; V WINE CELLARS
INCLUDES: • 3 rooms for 1 night at North Block Hotel (available Sunday through Thursday) • Lunch, tour & tasting at O’Brien Estate • V Wine Cellar tasting • Tour and tasting at Sherwin Family Vineyards• Tour, tasting and premium picnic at Pride Mountain Vineyards
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ULTIMATE LA WEEKEND: TAYLOR SWIFT CONCERT + PERSONAL STYLE & SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR 2
Two close friends will experience the best of Los Angeles with a weekend on the town.
Fly VIP on JSX Airlines from Oakland to Burbank. On your first day in SoCal, your itinerary begins with breakfast at your luxury Beverly Hills accommodation, and then you'll meet up with professional stylist Candace Hanna for a personal style and shopping experience at the Citadel Outlets.
Before your trip, talk one-on-one with Candace about your taste and style, and she'll customize a three-hour shopping experience with pre-selected pieces, based on your tastes and budget. Candace's mission is to help her clients look and feel their best: "Fashion can be intimidating, but style is for everyone."
Enjoy a late lunch at one of L.A.'s hip downtown restaurants, and drop off your purchases back at your home base before heading out for Taylor Swift's sold out 2020 Lover concert, one of only 3 U.S. stops on her 2020 world tour.
Fans can't stop talking about Swift's Miss Americana documentary, and "Swifties" will have the chance to sing their hearts out from two floor level seats, making the most of the Lover Fest West concert experience.
Spend one more night in L.A. before flying back to the Bay Area with your new purchases and amazing memories in tow.
DONATED BY: JSX AIRLINESSTYLE BY CANDACE
INCLUDES: • One hotel room for two nights in a luxury Beverly Hills hotel• Two tickets to the Taylor Swift concert on July 25, 2020• Private shopping experience with Candace Hanna• Roundtrip airfare for two on JSX from OAK to BUR
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Discover some of the world's most acclaimed wine regions with an unparalleled experience aboard a
romantic river cruise. From luxurious rooms to culinary masterpieces, there's no better way to explore Europe's most exquisite wine regions. The motto aboard the ship? "No request too large, no detail too small." Whether you choose to sail the Rhine or the Danube, extraordinary scenery, exclusive treasures, and exquisite landscapes lay ahead, with every detail perfected. This trip of a lifetime is yours for the taking!
Expires December 31, 2020. Blackout dates: May, June, and September 1-October 15. Excludes Portugal and Russia. Excludes suites and junior suites.
DONATED BY:UNIWORLD RIVER CRUISES & ELLEN BETTRIDGE, CEO
INCLUDES: • Seven-night/eight-day 2020 European Boutique River Cruise in a riverview stateroom• Cruise includes all gratuities onboard and onshore, all onboard dining, unlimited alcoholic beverages, tours & excursions, onboard fitness center, wellness classes, use of bicycles & Nordic walking sticks, Wi-Fi, and airport transfers• Transfers to and from airport to ship and ship to airport are complimentary, so long as the passengers are embarking and disembarking on the cruise start and end date• Travel must take place before April 3, 2021
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LOT #101 | Andrew Geoffrey: Dinner for 12
LOT #102 | Arrow&Branch: Lunch, Tour & Tasting for 4
• Join Steve and Seanne Contursi for an immersive experience into the portfolio of Arrow&Branch's current release wines, complemented by a four-course lunch at Brasswood Kitchen. The lunch menu has been selected to accentuate the nuances of the different handcrafted wines• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021
DONATED BY Arrow&Branch
• Peter Thompson of Andrew Geoffrey will be your private chef and wine sommelier for the evening• Enjoy a four-course dinner for 12 in your home or at the vineyard, paired with a vertical tasting of the Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Sauvignon• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before December 31, 2020
DONATED BY Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards
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• Tour and tasting for 4 at the FUTO Oakville Estate—surrounded by oaks and old growth forests, the winery's serenity belies its location in the hub of the Napa Valley• One 1.5L of FUTO Oakville Proprietary Red• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021
DONATED BY FUTO Estate
LOT #104 | FUTO Estate: Tour & Tasting for 4 + 1 Magnum
LOT #103 | Duckhorn Vineyards: Lunch for 6 + 1 Signed Magnum
• A Napa Valley classic and an American icon, Duckhorn Vineyards has spent forty years establishing itself as one of North America’s premier producers of Napa Valley wines. You and 5 guests will be treated to a farm-to-table lunch at Duckhorn Vineyards in St. Helena• One signed 1.5L of Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before April 1, 2021
DONATED BY Duckhorn Vineyards
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LOT #105 | Kendall Jackson: Lunch for 4 + Signed Cookbook
LOT #106 | Highly Elevated Experience at Obsidian Ridge for 3 or 6
• Food and wine pairing lunch for 4 at Kendall Jackson Estate and Winery in Santa Rosa, prepared by the amazing culinary team led by Executive Chef and Season cookbook author Justin Wangler• Guided garden tour with Farmer Tucker• Signed copy of Seasons cookbook, 2019 IACP Cookbook of the Year winner• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021
DONATED BY Kendall Jackson Wine Estate & Garden
• Enjoy a vineyard lunch and pairing of small production, handcrafted volcanic mountain wines from the best view you’ve ever seen from a vineyard, at one of the highest elevations in all of California—a full 2,640 feet above sea level• Transportation will be provided: A group of 3 will be flown from Hayward Executive Airport or Napa Airport to Lampson Field, and a vintage Land Cruiser will transport you to the top of Obsidian Ridge vineyard. A group of 6 will be picked up in Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, or Calistoga by the “Obsidivan” Mercedes Sprinter and whisked to the top of Obsidian Ridge vineyard
• Mixed 6-pack of Obsidian Ridge Wines• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021
DONATED BY Obsidian Ridge
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• The wines of Vineyard 7&8 are a reflection of the estate vineyards and the uncompromising pursuit of Winemaker Martha McClellan and Associate Winemaker Wesley Steffens' philosophy of producing exceptional, handcrafted wines through experience, passion, and humility. As stewards of the land, the team believes in the practice of sustainable viticulture allowing the vineyards to tell their story each and every vintage. You and your guests will be treated to a private lunch, tour, and tasting with an onsite chef at Vineyard 7&8 in the Spring Mountain District of Napa Valley• One 1.5L of 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon • One 1.5L of 2017 Chardonnay• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021
DONATED BY Vineyard 7&8
LOT #108 | Vineyard 7&8: Lunch, Tour & Tasting for 6 + 2 Magnums
LOT #107 | Skipstone: Lunch, Tour & Tasting for 6
• Skipstone is tucked between two stunning hillsides in the mountains above Alexander Valley. The wine portfolio is intended to represent the diversity and unique character of this extraordinary vineyard site. You and your guests will enjoy a private estate tour and tasting followed by catered lunch on this spectacular property• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021
DONATED BY Skipstone
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LOT #109 | ZD Experience Tour & Tasting for 4 + One 3L
LOT #110 | Kauai Princeville Condo for 5 Nights
• A favorite wine country destination, situated among gorgeous vineyards in the heart of Napa Valley, experience an unforgettable cellar tour and tasting of ZD wines as you venture into the cellars to taste maturing wines in the barrel while gaining an in-depth vision of ZD’s 50-year history, the estate vineyards, and eco practices• One 3L of 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021
DONATED BY ZD Wines
• Luxurious villa with a private lanai, mountain views, and easy beach access. This Hanalei Bay Villa is a spacious 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath perfect for a romantic getaway or a fun family vacation• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021
DONATED BY Carolyn and Ken Blom
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• The Turbo Levo is a fully-fledged progressive trail bike! Specialized designed the Turbo Levo Comp to be a proper trail bike, first and foremost. It takes geo, kinematics, and design cues from the newest trail bikes, and adds industry-leading tech that gives you the power to ride more trails. Improved motor, improved battery, and lightweight and capable chassis• Size: Large; Color: Taupe/Acid Kiwi
DONATED BY Rachelle Barrack
LOT #112 | Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Electric Trail Bike
LOT #111 | SF Giants Cloud Club + Pre-Game Field Visit for 4
• The San Francisco Giants Cloud Club lounge is an all-inclusive fan experience situated on Oracle Park's Suite Level that wraps down the left-field line and offers views of the San Francisco Bay and Mission Bay neighborhood. The bar-like space features inside and outside seating, as well as celebrity chefs in a San Francisco neighborhood-themed setting that changes each month• 4 Cloud Club tickets with VIP Pre-Game Field Visits for a 2020 SF Giants regular season home game
DONATED BY San Francisco Giants
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LOT #113 | Supercross with Mike Fisher for 4 on January 16, 2021
• Mike Fisher was a professional motocross racer from 1985-2005, as well as the test rider and R&D manager for Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Japan. From 2005-2011, he was the Monster Energy Kawasaki Supercross and motocross Team Manager• Join Mike at the Oakland Supercross on 1/16/2021 for a behind the scenes Supercross experience. You and 3 friends will enjoy premium seating, pit access, field/track access, as well as a meet & greet with The Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team, with a tour of the Pit and Transporter• Event is on Jan 16, 2021 (transportation and accommodations not included)
DONATED BY Feld Entertainment and Mike Fisher
LOT #114 | Seavey Vineyard: Tour & Tasting for 4 + 3L
• Robert Parker reports “Seavey is one of the great, unheralded, under-the-radar terroirs in all of Napa Valley....” The flagship Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted for classic Bordeaux-style richness, finesse, and balance for cellar aging• Tour and tasting for four at Seavey Vineyard• One 3L of 1996 Seavey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon• To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date before March 28, 2021
DONATED BY Seavey Vineyard
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THANK YOU
Thank You to Tonight's Pouring Vintners
AldenAlli Winery
Amuse Bouche
Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards
Anomaly Vineyards
Arkenstone Estate Winery
Arrow&Branch
Behrens Family Winery
Dana Estates
Darioush Winery
Domaine Curry
Drinkward Peschon
FUTO Estate
Gallica
Hall Wines
Hamel Family Wines
Hourglass Estate
Judd's Hill
Kelly Fleming Wines
Maxem
Melka Estates & Winery
Memento Mori Winery
Mirror Napa Valley
Morlet Family Vineyards
O'Brien Estate
Obsidian Ridge
Orsi Family Vineyards
OVID Napa Valley
Paradigm
Pott Wine
Pride Mountain Vineyards
Pulido~Walker
Relic Wine Cellars
Seavey Vineyard
Sherwin Family Vineyards
Skipstone
St Helena Winery
Vineyard 29
Vineyard 7&8
ZD Wines
Zeitgeist Cellars
FAMILY HOUSE THANKS
CO-CHAIR JEFF SMITH AND CAROLYN DURYEA
OF HOURGLASS ESTATE
FOR THEIR DEDICATED SUPPORT
OF FAMILY HOUSE
FAMILY HOUSE THANKS
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CO-CHAIR SCOTT MILLER
RECIPIENT OF THE 1ST ANNUAL ARTHUR R. ABLIN AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
TO THE FAMILY HOUSE COMMUNITY
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Save the Dates
JUNE, 20208th Annual Family House Young Professionals Advisory Council's BREWTASTIC BASH
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2020THE ROCK THE CASBAH PARTY in Napa Valley
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2020Hourglass Estate's THE MABON
FALL, 202039th Annual Family House GALA
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 202027th Annual Jordan & Kyra Memorial GOLF TOURNAMENT
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GENERAL INFORMATION1. All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds are possible. All items are sold “as is.” Family House, Inc. (FHI) makes no representation of any kind with respect to items or services sold. Please read specifications and limitations carefully.
2. By his or her purchase, the buyer waives any claims for liability against either FHI or the donor of the property or service. Neither Family House nor the donor is responsible for any personal injury or damages to property that may result from the property or services sold.
3. It is the Event Committee’s intent to accurately describe all auction items with information provided by the auction’s contributors. The Event Committee of FHI is not responsible for the correct description or authenticity of any item.
4. FHI has made a good-faith effort to furnish donors accurate and sufficient information of the Internal Revenue Service’s guidelines in establishing fair market value of goods and services. In determining the tax deductibility of items purchased at the auction, Revenue Ruling #67-246 issued August 4, 1988 reminds buyers that no deduction is allowable except to the extent that his or her payment exceeded the fair demonstrable market value at retail of the item or any service received. FHI reprints this information here to exercise its responsibility to fully inform its supporters of the applicable tax laws.
5. Many auction items have specific conditions such as time limits and availability. Unless otherwise stated, specific items, such as certificates and trips, must be used or redeemed within one year of the auction. The buyer is responsible for contacting the donor for all items and services. Reservations for hotels, restaurants and airfare are on a space available basis. Use of vacation homes, private dinners and event tickets without specific dates will be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.
SILENT AUCTION1. All items will be bid on with mobile bidding.
LIVE AUCTION1. Bid numbers will be assigned to guests at the registration area.2. How to bid: Bidders should remain seated during the auction. To enter a bid, please raise your bid number toward the auctioneer. A bid is registered only when formally recognized and called by the auctioneer.3. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser and acknowledgment is legal and binding. With the word SOLD from the auctioneer, title to the auction item will pass to the highest bidder.4. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer will have the sole and final discretion, either to determine the successful bidder, or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute.5. The successful winning bidder should identify him/herself by bid number and will immediately receive a claim form from an auction assistant.
AUCTION RULES
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THE NANCY AND STEPHEN GRAND FAMILY HOUSE
540 MISSION BAY BLVD., NORTH, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94158
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