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Fifteenth Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival �

Mustard MagicWelcome to the Fifteenth Annual

Napa Valley Mustard Festival Grand Opening Event

February 2, 2008The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone

7:00 The Magic Begins!

On the First Floor ~ Food•Wine•Coffee•Dessert•CaféSeating•RedVineyardsReserveRoom FrenchCabaretMusicbyHeleneAttiaTrio NapaValleyCollegeWomenEnsemble TheWorldofJesselMiller~NapaValleyMustardFestivalArtistoftheYear

In Mid-Air ~TrapezeArtistZeinaAsfour On the Second Floor ~ Food•Wine•Music•Dancing VisualArtCompetitionGallery,SilentAuction&Sales(seepage46) InternationalmusicbyHandMeDown.FrenchandSpanishvocalsbyMimiPirard

On the Second Floor Mezzanine ~ NapaRegionalDanceCompany VoyageExtraordinaire-AmericanAirlinesTripforTwotoFranceDrawingSales

On the Third Floor Wine BuffetpresentedbyTheCulinaryInstituteofAmericaintheTeachingKitchen SilentAuctionOpens(seepage42) 8:30 Seating for Live Auction(seepage9) 9:00 Visual Art Competition Silent Auction & Sale Closes (seepage45)

9:00 Live Auction of Spectacular Lots Opens (seepage9) FeaturingCelebrityAuctioneer GregQuirogaofReynolds&Buckly

9:30 Silent Auction Closes

10:00Auction Sales Desk Opens

Please pay for your purchases at the sales desk on the third floor,and take them home with you tonight.

Schedule of Events

Auction Rules & Bidding Instructions on page 7Live Auction Lots begin on page 9

Silent Auction Lots begin on page 40

Fifteenth Annual Napa Valley Mustard Festival�

Napa Valley Mustard Festival MissionAnon-profitcommunityserviceorganization,theNapaValleyMustardFestival unitesNapaValley communities, businesses, andevents topromoteTheMustardSeason.Itincreasesrevenuesforbusinessesandnon-profitorganizationsduringthisbeautifultimeofyear.TheFestivalintroducesthepublictothefood,wine,art,culture,andagricultureoftheNapaValley-aswellasmustardsfromaroundtheworld!

ProceedsProceedsenableTheFestivaltoservethecommunityofNapaValley,and to benefit a variety of Napa Valley non-profit arts, cultural,historical, educational, and service organizations. Tickets are not tax-deductible.

Host Chef Christopher Manning, Executive Chef, étoile Restaurant at Domaine Chandon; winemaker Michael Beaulac of St. Supéry Winery’s Host Winemaking Team; and Host Artist Jessel Miller, nationally know watercolor artistist, author,

and owner of Napa Valley’s Jessel Gallery, invite you to join us!

Fifteenth Annual Season ofSeason of Sensational Events


Mustard Magic Live Auction

Your Hosts: Don Sanchez& Cheryl Jennings of ABC7

Featuring Celebrity Auctioneer Greg Quirogaof Reynolds & Buckley

Enjoying the Mustard Magic Live Auction, 2007

Cheryl JenningsDon Sanchez Greg Quiroga


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Attend the Napa Valley Mustard Festival’s Sensational Eventsand Extend Your Stay with Mustard Season Midweek Special Offers

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Mention the Napa Valley Mustard Festival to receive special offers and discounts Sunday through Thursday, or as otherwise noted, through March or April, as noted. Based on availability. Tax and Gratuity are not

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Credits Producer~ Summers-McCann,Inc.PublicRelations PatSummers,President Summers-McCannStaff

NapaValleyMustardFestivalBoardofDirectors &AdvisoryBoard(pleaseseepage48)

AuctionCoordinators~ ConnieMcCann&AmberMcCann-Howlett

ArtisticDirector~LauraLynnLedsonArtisticAssistant~JoAnnNorrbomTutorAuctionSpotters~ SusanScarborough&JasonGhiselinBalletPerformers~ NapaRegionalDanceCompany,Inc.Choreographer~CarolynSandersCostumeCoordinators~ PamEnz&CynthiaRoseBeckleyCostumeConsultant~MagritaKlassenFloorManager~MichelleLouiseFloralDecor~CharlieBarboniFoodManager~MariaDiGiulioFormalWear~Williamson&CompanyMenswearProductionCoordinator~RicardoCastilloLighting~TwilightDesign~AllThatGlowsMakeup&HairDesigners~ JillEthen,DianneGray&LaurenHuntleyRentals~ClassicPartyRentalsScenicArtists~MelissaBaker&MercedesBaker, KelseyLedson&MarkMarthaler,SuzanneYoungScenicProduction~ RhondaChadwick,AnyaCherwink,&JoyceDavisTheatricalDirector~SallyBabsonTheatricalSecurity~LindaHagleActors~ 60volunteersfromthroughouttheWineCountrySound~GoldenStateSoundVolunteerCoordinator~BonnieBuss

Logo&CoverDesign~ Summers-McCann,Inc.PublicRelationsOriginalPainting~“Mustard Goddess” CreatedfortheFifteenthAnnual NapaValleyMustardFestivalbyJesselMiller

Auction Schedule 7:00 Silent Auctions Open (seepages40–43)

8:30 Live Auction Seating Begins

9:00 Visual Art Competition Silent Auction Closes

Live Auction Opens (seepage9)

9:30 Silent Auction Closes

10:00 Auction Sales Desk Opens

Mustard Magic~ The Grand Opening Event ~

PresentedbyLexus


A Special Thank Youto the following participantsand supporters who have madethis evening of Mustard Magic possible

Restaurants& Food Purveyors

AubergeduSoleilBouchonBrixRestaurantTheCarnerosInn&FARMCompadresRioGrilleDomaineChandonDowntownJoe’sElaineBellCateringCompanyJulia’sKitchenLoveN.U.D.E.FoodMeadowoodNapaValleyPatisserieAngelicaRaley’sRealCateringRutherfordGrillSienaattheTheMeritageResortSilveradoResortSonomaArtisanFoieGrasTraVigneVintageSweetShopWineSpectatorGreystone

Craft Brews

BlueFrogGrogandGrillLagunitasBrewingCompanyBeverages

FIJI®NaturalArtesianWaterTaylorMaidFarms OrganicCoffee&Tea

Wineries

Napa Valley Mustard Festival events are conceived, designed,

and produced by

WILLIAMSOn & COMpAny MenSWeAr

nApA regIOnAL DAnCe COMpAny, InC.

Participants as of January 29, 2008;subject to change

MonticelloVineyardsMountainMeadowsMeadMummNapaOakvilleRanchVineyardsPejuProvinceWineryPopeValleyWineryProvenanceVineyardsRaymondVineyardsRenteriaWinesRobertPecotaWineryRombaurerVineyardsRoccaFamilyVineyardsRutherfordHillWinerySaddlebackCellarsSt.BarthélemyCellarsSt.SupéryVineyards&WinerySteltznerVineyardsSterlingVineyardsSullivanVineyardsSummersEstateWinesTerraValentineTruchardVineyardsVanDerHeydenVineyardsWhitehallLaneWineryWilliamHarrisonVineyardsYatesFamilyVineyard /NapaRedwoodEstate

AlphaOmegaWineryAndrettiWineryBallentineVineyardsBeaulieuVineyardBourassaVineyardsCarrefourVineyardsCartlidge&BrowneWineryCejaVineyardsChinnockCellarsConnCreekWineryDiamondOaksWineryDiamondTerraceVineyardsDutchHenryWineryEagle&RoseEstateElizabethSpencerWinesFalcorWineryGraeserWineryGrgichHillsCellarHagafenCellarsTheHessCollectionWineryHonigVineyard&WineryJessupCellarsJocelynLonenWinesLangtryEstate&VineyardsMahoneyVineyardsMcKenzie-Mueller Vineyards&Winery

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Third Floor Silent & Live Auction Rules & Bidding Instructions

Auction Rules & Bidding InstructionsThiscatalogcontainsonlythoseitemsavailableat the time of publication. Items may bedisplayedandsoldwhicharenotlisted.Itemslisted may be removed from sale prior tocall for bids at thediscretionof the auctioncommittee.

Live Auction (page9)

LiveAuctionitemswillbebiduponunderthedirectionoftheAuctioneer.Toenterabid,thebidderraiseshis/herbiddingpaddle,directingasignaltotheAuctioneerorSpotter.TitleofthearticlewillpasstothehighestbidderatthesignalfromtheAuctioneer.Intheeventofadispute,theAuctioneerhasthesoleandfinalauthoritytodeterminethesuccessfulbidderortore-offerandreselltheitem.

Silent Auction (page40)

A bid sheet accompanies each of the itemsdisplayed.Bidsmustbeatleastthe“startingbid” amount shown on the bid sheet. Bidslessthanthestartingbidarenotvalid.Legiblywriteyourbidandpaddlenumberonthenextavailablelineofthebidsheet.Apersonintheprocessofwritingabidwhenthesilentauctionclosesmaycompletethebid.Iftwobiddersarebiddingonthesameitemwhentheauctionisclosing,anauctionmanagerwillaskeachbidder towrite theirfinalbidsonasheetofpaperasa“BidChallenge.”Thepersonwiththehighestbidwillpurchasetheitem.

Payment of Auction PurchasesTopbiddersforbothliveandsilentauctionitemsmustpayforandtaketheirauctionitemsand/orcertificateswiththemtonight.Volunteerswillbeavailableforhelpinpickingupitems.Anyitemsnottakentonightwillbeshippedatthebidder’sexpense.Ifyoumustleavepriortothecloseoftheliveauction,pleaseseeacashiertohaveyouraccountprocessed.Salestax,requiredbytheStateofCalifornia,willbeaddedtothepurchasepriceoflots.Paymentmustbemadeinfullattheconclusionoftheauctiontothecashierbycreditcard(AmericanExpress,VISA,MasterCard,Discover),cash,orcheckmadepayabletotheNapaValleyMustardFestival.Onecreditcardonlywillbeacceptedperpurchase.

Silent & Live AuctionTerms & ConditionsAllsalesarefinal.Therearenoexchangesorrefunds.Auctionitemscannotbereturnedtodonorsorredeemedforcash.Itemsaresold‘asis’andarepurchasedasdescribed.

Unlessotherwisespecified,alltrips,specialevents,andexcursionsmustbeusedwithinoneyear.Alllotswhichinvolvereservationsofanykindaresubjecttorestrictionsandavailability.Datesandtimesareatthemutualconvenienceofthedonorandthebuyer.Anyauctionitemnotclaimedwithinsixmonths(byAugust1,2008)willbeforfeited.

Seatsforpromotionaltickets/travelarecapacitycontrolledandarebasedonavailabilityatthetimeofreservation.Designatedholiday and peak summer blackout dates, when travel is notpermitted, may appy. The buyer must follow instructions onAmerican Airlines award certificate to redeem air travel. Airtravelisbasedonavailability.Ticketsthatarenotusedbytheexpirationdateoftheawardletterwillnotbeextended.CreditwillnotbegivenforunusedTickets.

Let the bidding begin....

Please register at the auction registration desk on the third floor to participate in the live and silent auctions.

Please be sure to pay for and take all auction lots with you tonight.


1 LeT’s GeT THis PArTy sTArTeD!Six liter 2001 Rombauer Vineyards Diamond Selection Cabernet SauvignonThe flavors of this CabernetSauvignon are centered arounda mix of blackberries, currants,herbs,andplums.Theacidityandtannins are well proportioned,givingthewinearesemblancetoafineBourdeaux.Youcandrinkit now, or age it several years.Plan a party around it!

Rombauerwinesareconsistentlyranked high in the wine tradejournals. Many of the finestrestaurantsthroughoutthecountryincludeRombauerontheirwinelistsandfeaturetheirwinesbytheglass.Thejoyofwineissomethingthat is important to Rombauer.Whetheryouareacollectoroffinewinesorsimplyliketoenjoywinewithfood,wineissomethingthattrulymustbesavored.

Rombauer Vineyards

Opening Bid: $400

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2 FiesTA For THirTy!Fiesta for thirty at Compadres Rio Grille, including a menu selected by mutual agreement, margaritas, Mexican beer, and Compadres’ select Merlot and ChardonnayCompadresRioGrillcombinesthebestofbothworlds,providingguestswithhighquality,consistentlypreparedfoodandbeveragesservedinacomfortable,cleanandupscalerestaurant featuringhandcrafted artifacts. The well-trained, motivated, young,hospitality enthused “Compadres” areunited in their efforts toprovideguestswithanexceptionaldiningexperience.

The traditionsof theSouthwestand theNorthernMexicostateofJaliscoprovidetheframeworkofCompadres’food:“WesternCookingwithaMexicanAccent.”CompadresisacontemporaryrestaurantthatjusthappenstoserveMexicanstyleandflavoredfoods and Tequila based cocktails. The fact that Compadresrestaurants are fun and festive is a reflection of their familyphilosophiesandideals,andtheirowncasuallifestyle.

Sunday - Thursday excluding holidays and Cinco de Mayo.

Compadres Rio Grille

Opening Bid: $700

Auction Rules & Bidding Instructions on page 7

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3 BLenDinG WiTH FrAnciscAnOvernight stay for four in the Franciscan Oakville Estate cottage; a Magnificat Blending Seminar for four; a magnum of Magnificat, Franciscan’s signature Cab-based blend, to take home tonight; and dinner for four at BouchonFranciscan Oakville Estate has its roots deeplyembedded in thesoilofNapaValley’sOakvilleDistrict.ThewinerymarkeditsSilverAnniversaryin1998, celebrating25yearsof ever-increasingqualityandgrowingprestige.

LocatedintheheartoftheOakvilleappellation,the Franciscan Oakville Estate vineyards aresurrounded by equally illustrious neighbors,including Opus One, Beringer, Silver Oak andGroth.Thestellarreputationachievedbywinesfrom this area attests to the fact that Oakville’sclimate and soil produce grapes of exceptionalquality.

TheFranciscanOakvilleEstatecottage,theoriginalfarmhouseonceownedbytheGalleronfamily,isjuststepsfromthewineryandiscompletewitha Bocce ball court in the adjacent courtyard.Appointed with welcoming cheese, bread andwinefortheafternoonandartisancoffeeandteaforthemorning.

Enjoy dinner for four at Bouchon. HighlyacclaimedExecutiveChef/OwnerThomasKellerof The French Laundry is behind this beautifulYountville restaurant. The exquisite décor istheperfectsettingforitsauthenticFrenchbistrocuisine.

Franciscan Oakville EstateBouchon

Opening Bid: $700

4 BiG BeAuTiFuL reDsFour double magnums of premium reds- A great addition to your wine collection!• HowellMountainVineyardsDoublemagnum2002CabernetSauvignon

• LangtryEstate&VineyardsDoublemagnum2004LakeCountyPetiteSirah

• NewtonVineyardDoublemagnum1987Merlot

• OakvilleRanchDoublemagnum2004CabernetSauvignon

Howell Mountain VineyardsLangtry Estate & Vineyards

Newton VineyardOakville Ranch

Opening Bid: $600

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5 riVer FronT renDeZVousTwo-night midweek stay for two at the Napa River Inn, with complementary wine tasting and gourmet breakfast; lunch for two at Celadon; dinner for two at Restaurant Cuvée; dinner for two at ZuZu; a bottle of Mumm Napa DVX; two bottles of Sterling Vineyards wines, and “Mustard Goddess” 2008 Napa Valley Mustard Festival poster, signed by artist Jessel Miller and framed by MJ Schaer GalleryLuxuriateinaromanticgetawayfortwoatthehistoricNapaMill,offeringguestsanarrayofshops,restaurantsandactivities.Originallybuiltin1884,TheMillboaststhreeexceptional restaurants, a gourmet foodandgiftmarket,aEuropean-styledayspa,artgalleryandframeshop,candyshop,bakery,andanoutdoorperformanceplaza.

TheNapaRiver Inn,aproudmemberof theNationalTrustHistoricHotelsofAmerica, is theonly threestarratedMichelinhotelinDowntownNapa.Thisupscaleboutique hotel proudly offers a tradition of comfort,convenience,andpersonalservice,capturingthespiritofyesteryearwhileembracingthebeautyofthenaturalcountrysettingofNapaValley.Thoughyou’llwanttoexploreNapaValleyduringyourstay,you’ll loveyourhome base - with lunches, dinners, music, art, andshoppingexperiencesnearby.

Celadon, the inspirationofcelebratedchefGregCole,features award-winning “global comfort food” in theirbeautiful dining room or on their lovely courtyardlocated in theHistoricNapaMill indowntownNapa.TheseasonallyinfluencedmenufeaturesflavorsfromtheMediterranean,AsiaandtheAmericas.“Sophisticatedfood,moderateprices,excellentservice,”accordingtotheSan Francisco Examiner.

RestaurantCuvée is theperfect spot for cocktails andappetizersinthewarmandfriendlybar,oracozydinnerintheinvitingcourtyard.Theambianceandservicearehighcaliber,whilethefoodreflectsawinecountrythemewithcomfortfoodsthataretheperfectaccompanimenttotheextensivewinelist.Thefullbarservesclassiccocktailsandpremiumbeers,alongwithlocallymadewinesontap,whichareathrowbackto“OldWorldStyle.”

ZuZuoffersacozydiningexperienceintheheartofthenewlyburgeoninghistoricOldTowndistrict.Inadditiontothetraditionaloffering based on recipes from Spain,Portugal, and the Mediterranean region,ProprietorMickSalyerandExecutiveChefAngela Tamura have developed someuniquely Californian versions of tapas aswellasincorporatingtasteelementsfromCentralandSouthAmerica.

Takehomeyour“MustardGoddess”NapaValleyMustardFestivalposter, signedbyartistJesselMillerandframedbyMJSchaerGallery,torememberyourromanticNapaValley getaway. MJSchaerGallery, open9:00to5:00daily,specializesinoriginalfineartandcustomframing.

Napa River Inn valid Monday through Thursday, excluding August, September, October, and holidays. Restaurants exclude tax and gratuity.

Napa River InnCeladon

Restaurant CuvéeZuZu

Mumm NapaSterling VineyardsMJ Schaer Gallery

Opening Bid: $700

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At Raley’s, Bel Air and Nob Hill Foods, we believe

that time spent amongst friends and family

is time well spent and that food has the unique ability

to make any moment a celebration.

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LET’S MAKE A TUESDAY NIGHT FEEL LIKE A SATURDAY NIGHT


6 sQuAW VALLey escAPeTwo-night midweek stay at PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, including complementary breakfast for two each morning, dinner for two at PlumpJack Cafe, a $100 gift certificate to PJSport, and a bottle of CADE Napa Cuvee Cabernet SauvignonReawakenyoursenses.Renewyourspirit. EscapetoPlumpJackSquawValleyInnandleaveyourworriesbehind.LetPlumpJackspoilyouwithambiance,comfort,andstyle.

SituatedintheOlympicVillage,thePlumpJackSquawValleyInnwasbuiltin1959asahomeforthe1960Olympicdelegation.Completelyrenovatedin1995tocreateaspecialambianceofcomfortandstyle,thetraditionofentertainingguestsasdignitariescontinues.Surrendertotheamenities(downcomforters,thick-hoodedrobes,comfyslippers,luxuriousroomsandattentiveservice),andyouwillquicklyseehowavisittothePlumpJackSquawValleyInncanbeatransformingexperience.

PlumpJackSquawValleyInncontinuouslyreceivestopratingsincluding“Top50SkiResortsinNorthAmerica”-Conde Nast Traveler2006,“Fodor’sChoice2006”-Fodor’s Travel Guides,and“BestofAwardofExcellence”-Wine Spectator2006.

Don’tmissthisopportunitytoluxuriateinoneoftheskicountry’sfinestresortsandenjoyanexceptionalskiexperiencethisseason!

Sunday through Thursday, excluding holidays, incidentals and tax.

PlumpJack Squaw Valley InnPlumpJack Winery

Opening Bid: $800


7 cAriBBeAn DreAmsA dream vacation for two with six nights in a beachfront junior suite, with continental breakfast each morning, at CuisinArt Resort and Spa, East Anguilla, British West Indies; and BUSINESS CLASS air transportation for two provided by American AirlinesWith pristine, white sand beaches washed by crystalclearwaters,theislandofAnguillaembodiestranquility.WrappedbythebrilliantMediterraneanSea,thesethirty-threestunning,powder-softbeachesawaityourfootprintsandinviteyoutobaskinthesun.Theturquoisewatersbeckonyoutoswim,snorkelorsail,andfriendlypeopleanticipateyoursmiles.InspiredbythestyleoftheMediterranean,CuisinArtResortandSpa’swhitewashedvillasprovidetheperfectbackdropforyourresortexperience.Surroundedbylushplantings,eachoftheluxuriousguestsroomsandsuitesisgraciouslyexpansivewiththoughtfullyappointedcustomdesignedfabricsandfurnishings,air-conditioningandextraordinaryseaviews.Adazzlinginfinitypoolstretchesfromthemainbuildingtothebeachbar.WhileinAnguilla,taketheferrytoSt.MartinforachangeofpacewiththeflavorsofFrance.CuisinArt lodging in a junior suite includes continental breakfast each morning. Valid through January 24, 2009. Excludes blackout dates February 16 - 23, 2008; March 14 - 23, 2008; May 22 - 26, 2008; July 3 - 6, 2008; November 6 - 9 and 25 - 30, 2008; and December 18, 2008 - January 3, 2009.

CuisinArt ResortAmerican Airlines

Opening Bid: $5,000


8 THe ePicureAnThree rooms for two nights at Villagio Inn and Spa, including champagne breakfast buffet; winemaker dinner at Hurley’s Restaurant for your party of six hosted by Hill Family Vineyards; gourmet lunch for six at St. Supéry prepared by winery chef Ron Barber, preceded by a guided, behind the scenes tour of the winemaking facility and a private tasting in the gallery; lunch for six at BRIXVillagio Inn and Spa blends the flavor of NapaValleywiththewarmthandcharmoftheTuscancountryside. Amenities include fireplaces andoversize sunken bathtubs in every guest room,welcome wine upon arrival, a champagnebreakfastbuffet,andafternoonteaandcookies.

Located in the heart of Yountville, Hurley’sRestaurantbearsbothBob’sname-ahouseholdwordinNapaValley-andhissignaturecuisine,incorporatingfresh,seasonalingredientsinwinecountrycuisinewithaMediterraneanflair.Alargeopenpatioenhancesthelivelybar,afavoriteoflocalwinemakers.Awarmglowfromthefireplacecreatesacozy,comfortableatmosphereinsidethemaindiningroom.

HillFamilyEstatecreateswinesasrichincharacterandcomplexityas theskillandexpertiseof thevintner.DougHill’spassionhasbeentocreateawinethatcaptivatesthepalate,andisasimpressiveasthequalityvineyardsoftheNapaValleyhehasgrowntoappreciateoverthelasttwenty-fiveyears.Doug’s vast vineyard management experienceprovidesanin-depthappreciationforthepatience

requiredtoharvestexcellence.ThispatiencehasresultedintheopportunetimeforthereleaseofHillFamilyEstatewines.

OneofNapaValley’stopwineryestates,St.SupéryhaslongbeenamagnetforNapaValleyvisitors.The estate winery and art gallery offer guestsa unique and memorable Napa Valley wineryexperience.St.Supérycraftshighqualitywinesofconsistent, richcharacter, and iswell knownforitsaward-winningSauvignonBlanc,CabernetSauvignonandmeritageblendsÉluandVirtú.

MichaelBeaulac,VicePresidentandWinemakerof St. Supéry Vineyards and Winery, heads theSt. Supéry winemaking team to be honoredthroughout the fifteenth annual Napa ValleyMustardFestival’sSensationalSeasonofEventsin2008.MichaelwillserveashostalongwithCEOMichaelaRodeno.

FramedbytheNapaHillsandnestledamongvinesatthegatewaytotheValley,BRIXrestaurantoffersdinersthequintessentialwinecountryexperience.Almosteveryseat in thecasuallyelegantdiningroomoffersapanoramicviewoftherestaurant’solive groves, sweeping vineyards and gardensbrimming with seasonal flowers, herbs andvegetables,artfullypreparedfreshfromthegardenbytheBRIXculinaryteam.

Villagio Inn & SpaHurley’s Restaurant

Hill Family VineyardsSt. Supéry Vineyards & Winery

BRIX

Opening Bid: $1,900

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9 A neW sun is risinGTwo Solage Calistoga Adara Studios for two nights, Sunday through Thursday; winemaker dinner for your party of four at Solbar with Winemaker Spencer Roloson; and four Signature mudslide treatments in the Spa Solage bathhouseIt’s the dawn of the Solage experience, wherecosmopolitan luxuries take on a comfortable,enlightened at t i tude. Discover SolageCalistoga,apremiereresortwith89studio-styleaccommodations and countless ways to relax,refreshandenjoy.SolageCalistogaisallaboutahealthybalance.Rusticandrefined,graciousandgreen,wellnessandadventure,Solage takes thenaturalandmakesittrulymarvelous,withorganicdesign,thoughtfulserviceandindulgentamenities.AdaraStudiosareanupgradedaccommodationfeaturingamodernfireplaceandsoaking tub ...perfectforcouples!Bringtheoneyoulove,andgetawaytoabrandofstylethat’snaturally,simplybrilliant.

Casual but savvy. Relaxed but refined. A full-service restaurant and lounge, Solbar at Solageserves up ingredient-driven, sustainable andseasonalbistrofarewithtrueNapaValleyflair-Acasualandhipbistroofferingadichotomousmenuoffresh,healthfulentréesandrichcomfortfoodinanindoor-outdoorsetting.Enjoythewoodsy-chicvibeinside,orbetemptedoutdoorstospaciousterraceswhereyoucandineorrelaxwithdrinksbythefirewhiletakinginthestunningmountainviews.ExecutiveChefBrandonSharphasbeenappointed to oversee the culinary direction ofthe resort and Solbar, joining Solage CalistogafromsomeofthehottestrestaurantsinNorthernCalifornia.

WithanodtoNapaValleytraditionsandanaddedwink, geo-thermal Spa Solage is thepamperingheartofthestrikingnewSolageCalistogaResort.Findafullarrayofrelaxing,reinvigoratingserviceswithin20,000squarefeetofluxurythatisartfullydesigned and environmentally conscious - asrefreshingasCalistoga’sfamousmineralwaters.

Sam Spencer and Wendy Roloson foundedSpencerRolosonWineryin1998withasinglegoalinmind:Tomakewinesthatreflecttheirvineyardswhile remaining true to their varietal character.They are dedicated to the wines of the RhoneValley and Spain and attempt to create winesthat reflect their heritage. “Oneof thebrighteststarsinCaliforniaRhonevarietalsfromNorthernCaliforniaisSpencerRoloson.Farfrombeingjustanexcellentwinemaker,proprietorSamSpencerhasgonefurtheranddevelopedhisownvineyardsites in Napa and Lake Counties,” says DougWilder’sThe Wilder Side of California.

Solage CalistogaSpencer Roloson Winery

Opening Bid: $1,800

10 QuADruPLe your PLeAsureVertical collection of four double magnums of Robert Mondavi Winery Reserve Cabernet SauvignonRobertMondaviWinerybelievesthatgreatwinesbegin in the vineyard - that wine growing is acollaboration with nature - a balance betweentheirpassionforexcellenceandtrustinthenaturalexpressionofsoil,climateandvine.Asstewardsoftheland,itistheirresponsibilitytofarmitcarefully,harvestthefruitgently,andguidetheirwineswithaslittleinterventionaspossiblethroughanaturalwinemakingprocess.

Robert Mondavi Winery

Opening Bid: $700


11 PAssionATe For PArisTwo adult guests, or a family with two children, can enjoy a seven-night getaway at your choice of two gorgeous private Paris properties built in the early 1600s, restored and furnished to absolute perfection! More charming, elegant and comfortable than any hotel suite.i. emPress JosePHine DeLuxe VAcATion APArTmenT suiTe

Convenience and posh surroundings are thehallmarksof thisdestinationproperty locatedin theFaubourgSt.Germain,SeventhDistrict-thewealthiestandmostprestigiousaddressintheentirecity.Theseluxuryapartmentsuitesare located on the same street as the RodinMuseum(where“TheThinker”and“TheKiss”werecarved),thePrimeMinister’sestate,andthe three-star restaurant L’Arpege. EmpressJosephineisashortstrolltoworld-classshoppingandmarketing along the streetsGrenelle andBac,and justminutes to theEiffelTower, theMuseed’Orsay,theLouvre,andthelivelyLatinQuarter.

Locatedonthefourthfloorinahistoricbuildingon the Rue de Varenne at the Rue de Bac,amenitiesinclude:• Perfectlocationwithinminutesoftheworld’sfinest restaurants, including L’Atelier de JoelRobuchon(Robuchoniswidelyregardedasoneoftheworld’sgreatestchefs),theTourd’Argent(featuringtheworld’sfinestrestaurantwinecellar-halfamillionbottles),andTaillevent(ranksasParis’soutstandingall-aroundrestaurant)• Decor combining antique charm, classiceleganceandmoderntechnology• Quietmasterbedroom• Romantic17th-centuryfireplaces• Spacious living room suite with the finestantiquesandcustomfurnishings• Museum-qualityoriginalartandantiques• Gorgeous original Baroque-era floors andhandsomeorientalcarpets

Enjoyaperfectvacationfor2adultsorafamilyof3to4ataluxuryapartmentsuiteintheposhestpartofParis!

ConvenienceandposhsurroundingsarehallmarksoftheEmpressJosephineLuxurySuiteintheFaubourgSt.Ger-main,7thdistrict—thewealthiestandmostprestigiousaddressintheentirecity.

Thishistoricpropertywasconstructedin1625,duringthe17thcenturyBaroqueera,andhasbeenlovinglyrestoredandfurnishedtoperfection.Luxurious,spacious,quietandprivate,thetwo-bedroomJosephinepropertyis825squarefeetofParisianapartmentperfection.Amenitiesinclude:

•DecoroftheBelleEpoquestyle,thepropertybearswitnesstoabygoneera,allowinggueststoretireineleganceandofferinganatmosphereofregalcharm.TheSuitefeaturesafloorof17th

centurytomettetilesfromthebedroomofJosephineBonaparte,EmpressofNapoleon•Thequeenbedroomfeaturesaqueen-sizebedandantiqueread-ingsconcesandoriginalart•Thetwinbedroomfeaturesnewtwinbedswithgorgeouscoverlets,aworkingfireplace,comfyreadingchairs,originalartandfloor-to-ceilingpicturewindows•Acentraldining/loungeareaincludesadiningtable,com-fortablereadingchairs,a17thcenturyBaroque-eradaybed,aworkingfireplace,light-filledpicturewindowsandoriginalart•Fullbathandhalfbathwith2sinks,2w/c,shower,hairdryer,luxurybathrobes&towels•Flatscreentelevisionwithover100internationalcablechannels,plustelephone/fax

“Ourvisithasbeenfantastic!TheapartmentisfabulousandyourInsider’sGuideisgreat.Yourproper-tiesarevastlysuperiortoalltheothersthatI’veencountered,andtheattentiontodetailbyyouandyourstaffhasbeenimpeccable.Iwillmostdefinitelybearepeatcus-tomerofyoursandwillspreadthewordtoallofmyfriends.”

Journey to Paris and live “La Vie Parisienne”

in a romantic Left Bank suite,a 17th century Baroque-era

luxury apartment with fireplace, fine art and antiques

A Guest’s Testimonial

Passionate forparis

WinaLuxuryGetawaytoParis!ParisLeftBank7th,St.GermainLuxuryVacationApartmentSuite

“EMPRESSJOSEPHINE”

ThisdestinationpropertyislocatedonthesamestreetastheRodinMuseum(where“TheThinker”and“TheKiss”werecarved),thePrimeMinister’sestate,andthe3-starrestaurantArpege,ashortstrolltoworld-classshoppingandmarketingalongthestreetsGrenelleandBac,andjustminutestotheEiffelTower,theMuseed’Orsay,theLouvre,andthelively

LatinQuarter.

Forinfo,pleasecall650-464-7222www.passionateforparis.com

Paris,theCityofLights,isintriguing,astonishing,delightfulandenticing,abeaconofcultureforcenturiesthatisendlesslyfascinating.Bothnobleandromanticallyintimate,Parisistheworldcapitalofart,fashion,food,literatureandideas,asymbolofallthefinestthingsthatcivilizationoffers.ComecelebratethejoiedevivrethatParisexudes!

Indulge!You’re in Paris!

Empress Josephine

• Sunny floor-to-ceiling picture windows withviews of the classic neighborhood of famoussculptorRodin• Completekitchenincludingheirloomsilverandwasher/dryer• Television with 100 international cablechannels• High-speedcableinternetaccessandfreelocalcalls• Courteous English-speaking service, plusbabysittingavailable• Thefriendliest,mostcourteousandprofessionalconcierge-levelpersonalservice


ii. JuLieTTe DeLuxe VAcATion APArTmenT suiTe

Located in the heart of Paris in the mostprestigiousneighborhood,thefamedIleSt.Louisisthecity’smostcharming,exclusiveneighborhood, authentically maintainingitsBaroque-era17thcenturyorigins.Walkthroughthecobblestonecourtyardandenterasuitethatlookslikeamoviesetfromthe17thcenturyandthetimeofLouisXIV-theSunKing-andtheThreeMusketeers.

Thishistoricproperty’sfeaturesandamenitiesinclude:• Custom decor designed by award-winningmoviesetdesignerBernardVezat(“JeandeFlorette,”“ManonoftheSpring”)• Originalhand-decoratedceilingbeamsinafloralmotifandauthentic17thcenturyhardwoodfloorscoveredinorientalrugs• Gorgeoushearth-likefireplace• King,doubleandtwinbeds,allcoveredinantiquehand-wovensheetsofthesoftestpurelinen• Tall, sunny floor-to-ceiling windowsstream with sunlight through etherealdraperies• Twobathroomsfeatureanoversized19thcenturybathtubandaMoroccan-designed,Italian-builtsauna/shower• Includes a La Cornue “Petit Chateau”ovenandMieleappliances,includingwasheranddryer• Televisionwith100internationalcablechannels• High-speed cable internet access andfreelocalcalls• CourteousEnglish-speakingservice,plusbabysittingavailable

Restrictions:• The auction item provided is non-negotiable in terms of number of occupants. The property accommodates two adult guests only, or a family of two adults with one or two children. • The dates of travel must occur within 12 months of the auction date, 7 nights chosen from 32 weeks available. May/June, Sept/Oct, Christmas/New Year’s excluded.• A fully refundable $1,000 security deposit (not included in the auction price), prep and cleaning fee of $215, and nominal housecleaner gratuity is required, to be paid by the winning bidder(s).• The winning bidder(s) must sign a rental agreement.• This item is non-transferable to another event or charity.• This item, once purchased, is non-refundable.• This item may be transferable to a relative or friend of the winning bidder, but only with the prior knowledge and approval of Passionate for Paris.

Passionate for Paris LLC

Opening Bid: $5,000

Juliette


12 sAVory & inTimATeSix-course dinner for your party of six at Peju Province Winery, with luxury transportation provided by Pure Luxury TransportationJoin Peju Winemaker Sara Fowler and ChefMatthewOnainthePejukitchenforanintimateandsavorydinnerforsixaroundthechef’stable.ChefOnawillteaseandpleasethesenseswitha six-course gourmet meal paired with Pejuwines.WhileChefOnapreparesanaromaticand flavorful menu using regional, organicingredients,SarawillsharethestoryofeachPejuwinethatwillbehand-selectedfortheevening.EnjoythisuniqueopportunitytoenjoyPeju’sworld-classwineswithChefOna’sworld-classcuisine.

Establishedin1982,PejuProvinceWineryisafamily-ownedboutiquewinerylocatedinNapaValley’sRutherfordAppellation.Visitorsarewelcomedintoamagnificent50-foottastingroomtowertosamplePeju’saward-winningwines,andcanalsoenjoypristinegardens,artexhibitsandafull-workingkitchenthathostsavarietyofeventsandclasses.

ChefOna joinedPeju in2006 from theworld-renownedFrenchLaundry inYountville,whereheworkedwiththeexecutivepastrychef.MatthewbringsthePejukitchentolifeashehostscookingdemonstrations,interactivecookingclasses,andfoodandwinepairings,givingvisitorsanexperienceunlikeanyotherintheNapaValley.

Limousine is for five hours and excludes gratuity.

Peju Province WineryPure Luxury Transportation

Opening Bid: $900

See page 47 for information regarding the original painting

Mustard Goddessby Jessel Miller


13 HeAVenLy sTAy AT AuBerGe Du soLeiLTwo king guest rooms for two nights at Auberge du Soleil, with a six course tasting menu dinner for four at the Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil; a private tour and tasting for four at Frog’s Leap Winery, with a bottle of 1997 Frog’s Leap Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to take home with you tonightAuberge du Soleil offers panoramicviews of the Napa Valley fromthe restaurant and exquisite guestcottages terraced along the hillsideonthirtyacresofolivegroves.NapaValley’s revered “Inn of the Sun”bringsunparalleledworld-classluxury,serviceandinformalelegancetotheworldofWineCountryhospitality.

Te r race d down t he h i l l s ide ,a l l accommo dat ions f e a tu r eMediterranean-inspired décor withoriginal contemporary art. Guestrooms, suites and maisons featureItalian linens, down bedding andduvets,AubergeduSoleil’scustom-madebathamenities,plushrobes,slippers,andprivateoutdoorterracesforrelaxingordining.AccommodationsalsoincludeplasmaTV,DVD,CDandstereos,mini-barsstockedwithcomplementarybeveragesandsnacks,espressomachinesandtoasters,wallsafes,voicemail,dataports,turn-downservice,welcomeamenities,andfreshfruitwhichisreplenisheddaily.

Formany,thenameAubergeduSoleilconnotescuisinefirst,withtheinnofthesamenameadelightfulafterthought.Aubergehasmaintaineditslegacyasaculinarydestination,whereinnovativemenusinspiredbythebountyofNapaValleyarepairedwithwineinwaysthatdelightandinspirelongtimedevotees.ExecutiveChefRobertCurry-HostChefofthe2006NapaValleyMustardFestival-willcreateanexquisitesix-coursemenuforyou.

OriginallyfoundedonaspotalongMillCreekknownastheFrogFarm,Frog’sLeapnowmakesitshomeintheheartofRutherfordinthehistoricRedBarn.Thisfamily-ownedwineryhasbeenfarmingresponsiblyandproducingwinessince1981.Presentedwithawarmsenseofhumor,theirmottosaysitall~“Time’sFunWhenYou’reHavingFlies.”ThehistoricRedBarn,originallybuiltasawineryin1884,istheheartandsoulofFrog’sLeap.Today,as100yearsago,this“ghostwinery”inspireswinemakersJohnWilliamsandPaulaSirokytocontinueatraditionofhandcraftingwinesusingonlyNapaValley’sbestorganicallygrowngrapes.

Lodging Sunday through Thursday, excluding September and October. Additional alcoholic beverages and gratuity not included. Subject to availability.

Auberge du SoleilFrog’s Leap Winery

Opening Bid: $1,500


14 “musTArD GoDDess”Mustard Goddess giclée by Jessel Miller - An exquisite one-of-a-kind reproduction of this year’s official Napa Valley Mustard Festival artwork, signed by the artist

JesselMiller,NapaValleyMustardFestivalArtistof the Year in 2008, has been a friend of TheFestivalsinceitsinception.Aportraitartistfor15years,sheownsthelargestgalleryinNapaValleyandoperates itwithherson,RyanMiller. Shepaintsamazing,vividviewsofthewinecountryandwritesandillustrates“ReadAloudBooksforChildrenandAdults.”

The Napa Valley Mustard Festival Board ofDirectorsinvitedJesseltoreturnastheFestival’sfeaturedartistincelebrationofits15thanniversary,andtocreate“MustardGoddess”towatchover2008festivities.“TheNapaValleyMustardFestivalhasbeenablessingforbusinessesandnon-profitorganizationsduring this timeofyearwhen thegrapevinesaredormant,”shesays. “ThehustleandbustleoftheharvestseasonbringsthousandstoNapaValley,whiletopriortheMustardFestival,no one knew about the beauty and peace ofthis spectacular season. Iamproud to supportThe Festival and to be a part of it. We knowthatMustardGoddesswilldoherjobhelpingtopromoteourSeasonofSensationalEvents!”

Jessel Gallery

Opening Bid: $1,750

15 For your sTeLLAr PriVATe ceLLArSub-Zero Wine Captain with 144 bottles of Beaulieu Vineyard winesSub-ZeroWineCaptain,model430G-SRH,isthelargestofSub-Zero’swinestarageunits.Thisclassicstainlessunit,donatedbyStandardsofExcellence,holdsupto147bottlesofwine.

FillyourprivatewinecellarwithtwelvecasesofthebestofBeaulieuVineyard,includingReservewines.

YourBeaulieuVineyardselectionwillinclude:6 2004GeorgesdeLatour PrivateReserveCabernetSauvignon6 2003GeorgesdeLatour PrivateReserveCabernetSauvignon12 2004TapestryReserve12 2004DulcetReserve6 2005CarnerosReservePinotNoir12 2005CarnerosReserveChardonnay6 2001CarnerosBrutReserveSparkling8 1991GeorgesdeLatour PrivateReserveCabernetSauvignon122005RutherfordCabernetSauvignon122005NapaValleyCabernetSauvignon122004Beauzeaux122004EnsembleRed6 2005CarnerosChardonnay6 2005MaestroViognier6 2005MaestroEnsembleBlanc6 2005MaestroTempranillo6 2005MaestroGrenache2 2006PinotNoirVinGris

The Sub-Zero Wine Captain is unboxed, cannot be shipped, and will need to be picked up by the buyer at Standards of Execellent in Santa Rosa.Wine shipment is not included, and is the responsibility of the purchaser.

Beaulieu VineyardStandards of Execellent

Opening Bid: $5,000


16 encHAnTeD esTATe For eiGHTTwo-night stay for eight at Adriance House, a gorgeous five bedroom Victorian estate in Napa, with a private five course dinner for eight catered by Ambiance Catering; lunch for eight in a vineyard with Bourassa Vineyards Proprietor Vic Bourassa, with a wine barrel tasting and tour, and a three bottle signed gift set in a wooden logo box; plus six bottles of Sterling wines and two magnums of Mumm sparkling wine for you to take home tonightEnjoyyourownprivateestate for threedaysand twonightswithyourpartyofeightforaNapaValleygetaway,whichincludesagourmetfivecoursedinnerpreparedespeciallyforyoubyownersRobandDebbieDornaus,alsoproprietorsofAmbianceCatering.

AdrianceHouseisagorgeousfive-bedroomVictorianestatewithaprofessionalkitchen,whichyoucanmakeyourownduringyourstay.Amenitiesincludeaquaintwoodburningstove,beautifulantiquefurnishings,comfortablebeds,50”plasmatelevision,privateswimmingpool,hottub,andseparateone-bedroompoolhousewithaqueen-sizebed,sittingarea,satelliteTV,fullkitchenandfullbath.

ThislovelyQueenAnneVictorianwasbuiltin1892asoneofthefirstfarmsinBrownsValley,justtwomilesfromdowntownNapa.TheAdrianceHouseestateproducesfresheggs,fruits,andvegetables.WhoneedsTuscany,withCalifornia’sbeautifulNapaValleyrightinyourownbackyard,justminutesawayfromnotablewineries,awardwinningrestaurantsandrelaxingspas.

ProprietorVicBourassaofBourassaVineyards,oneofNapaValley’smostdistinguishedwineries,willpersonallyhostyourbarreltasting,tour,andlunch.Bourassaisnotedforrich,complexblendsandworld-classvarietalsfromthefinestofNapaValleyvineyards.Winesarehandcraftedinsmalllotstoensureunsurpassedexcellence.

Your stay at Adriance House, private dinner, and pritave tour and tasting are based on mutually agreeable dates. Bourassa Vineyards certificate expires July 1, 2008.

Adriance HouseAmbiance CateringBourassa Vineyards

Mumm NapaSterling Vineyards

Opening Bid: $2,000


17 eL corAZon DeL TAnGoSix nights for two in a superior room at the Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires, Argentina, with breakfast, dinner for two at Le Mistral with complementary corkage; and BUSINESS CLASS air transportation provided by American AirlinesBuenos Aires, referred to asboth “The Heart of Tango”and“ParisoftheSouth,”isaperfectLatinexperience.Asoneofthemostsophisticatedcities in Latin America,BuenosAiresisrenownforitsnightlifeandculturalactivities.While retaining authenticLatin charm, Buenos Airesis the ultimate destinationfor dancing the “ArgentineTango.” With its bustlingcobbled s t ree t s , g randavenues, old-time cafes andstylish restaurants, it wouldprove impossible to findanothercityinLatinAmericawithsomuchpassionandexcitement!

WithlodgingatFourSeasons,theworld’sleadingoperatorofluxuryhotelsandresorts,yourBuenosAiresvacationwillbesupremelycomfortable.AroomatFourSeasonsbeginswithaliberatingsenseofspace: Guestroomsareamongthedestination’s largest. Designedtoinspire, thehotel’sbeautyconnectsyouwiththesurroundingenvironmentwhileensuringyourcomfortandconvenience.Eachsensorydetailhasbeencarefullyrefinedwithaddedtouches,fromthepositionofyourhigh-speednetworklinktotheprecisedepthofyoursoakingtub.YouwillfeelthoroughlyathomeandcompletelyatyourbestwithFourSeasonsservicetoanswertoyoureveryneed.

Locatedonthelobbylevelofthehotel,LeMistral’scontemporaryMediterraneancuisineandtapasconceptprovidesaninformalyetelegantfeeling,underscoredbyitsblack-and-whitemarblefloors,woodentablesandleather-coveredwallsandchairs.

The Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires is adjacent to the city’s exclusive La Recoleta district andclosetobusiness,shoppingandculturalpursuits.Thehoteloffers138guestroomsand27suitesinacontemporarytowerandanexquisiteBelleEpoque-stylemansion,asuperbspa,apool,sunnygardens,andinternationalcuisine.

Four Seasons reservations are based on availability, with Festive Seasons blackout dates.Dinner includes complementary corkage, and excludes beverages and gratuity.Value approximately $18,000

Four Seasons Hotel Buenos AiresAmerican Airlines

Opening Bid: $8,000


18 connoisseur’s coLLecTionTwo-night stay for four in Harvest Inn king fireplace rooms, including continental breakfast; private lunch and high-end tasting for four at Joseph Phelps Vineyards; dinner for four at La Toque; lunch for four at Market ($75 value); lunch or dinner for four at Tra Vigne ($200 value); and a private tour and tasting for four at Mumm Napa, with six bottles of Mumm DVX to take home tonightCheckintoyourdeluxeKingFireplaceRoomsatHarvestInnandgetreadyforatrueculinaryadventureatsomeofthebestrestaurantsinNapaValley.Backedbyvineyards,thisworld-renownedAAAFour-DiamondNapaValleyretreatfeaturesviewsofbothvineyardsandtheMayacamasMountains.HarvestInnisinSt.Helena,knownforexquisitediningandexcellentshopping.Thisperfectwinecountrygetawaywiththecharmofacountryestatefeatureswindingpathwaysthroughcoolredwoodgroves,eightacresoflushgardens,twooutdoorheatedpools,andwhirlpoolspas.

Foundedin1972,JosephPhelpsVineyardsisanindependent,estate-basedwinerylocatednearSt.Helena.PerchedonaknollinbucolicSpringValley,thegracefulredwoodwineryoverlooksvineyard-studdedhills,thetownofSt.HelenaandtheMayacamasMountains.VarietalsproducedannuallyatPhelpsincludeNapaValleyCabernetSauvignon,BackusVineyardCabernetSauvignon,Insignia(oneofCalifornia’smostsuccessfulfirstgrowthluxuryblends),Chardonnay,SauvignonBlanc,severalRhône-stylewines,andalusciousdessertwinemadefromScheurebe.

LaToqueExecutiveChef/OwnerKenFrank’scharmingMichelinratedFrenchcountry-stylerestaurantinRutherfordservesaFrenchinspiredprixfixemenuwithchoicesateachcourse.Inadditiontotheextensivewinelist,awine-pairingmenuisofferednightlywithwineschosenbySommelierScottTracyandKentomatcheachdishonthemenu,showcasingKen’spassionforfoodandwine.

LocatedonMainStreetintheheartofcharmingSt.Helena,Marketbringsalongoverlookeddiningoptionto theNapaValley.With itsspectacularsetting,skillfullyexecuted“AmericanClassics”andexcitingwinelist,andwarm,efficientservice,Marketraisesthebarforthefineartofdiningcasually.LaToquewillbeopeninginanewNapaValleylocationlaterthisyearatthenewWestininNapa,nearCOPIAandtheNapaValleyWineTrain.

TraVigne isanenchantedenclave in theheartofNapaValleywherenodetail isoverlooked.NoattentiontodetailissparedinthecreationofauthenticItaliandishesimbuedwithAmericaninnovation.Aristorantesetapartamongthevines,TraVignecreatestheillusionofanItalianvillage.

ThisNapaValleyConnoisseur’sCollectionwouldnotbecompletewithoutaprivatetourandtastingpresentedbyMummNapa.YouwillalsoreceivesixbottlesofMummNapaDVX,acelebrationofsparklingwinefromtheNapaValley-freshandfruit-forward,aswellascomplexandageable.MummNapaisafoundingsponsoroftheNapaValleyMustardFestival,sponsoroftheFestival’senormouslysuccessfulphotographycontest,andhostoftheextremelypopularandalwayssoldoutMummNapaPhotoFinish,TheNapaValleyMustardFestival’sGrandFinaleEventscheduledforMarch29.Don’tmissit!

Taxes, gratuities and alcohol are not included.

Harvest Inn, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, La Toque, Market,Mumm Napa, Tra Vigne

Opening Bid: $2,000


19 ALL ABoArD WiTH ABc7Dinner for your party of ten in the Napa Valley Wine Train’s Dome Car, plus your ABC7 host Spencer Christian and his wife Lyn; with two mixed cases of Grgich Hills wine; five rooms for two nights at the River Terrace Inn; and lunch or dinner at the River Terrace CaféAllaboardtheNapaValleyWineTrain-voted“TopsforFun”byreadersofGourmet Magazine.YourSaturdaydinnerintheDomeCarwillbehostedbySpencerChristian,theweatherforecasterforABC7Newsat6.Spencer,adevotedwinecollector,isalsotheco-hostofTheViewfromtheBay,ABC7’sdaily,liveone-hourentertainmentprogramthatairsat3p.m.weekdays

Complementyourgourmetdinner,createdbyNapaValleyWineTrainExecutiveChefKellyMacdonald,withtwomixedcasesofGrgichHillswines.Miljenko“Mike”Grgichfirstgainedinternationalrecognitionatthecelebrated“ParisTasting”of1976whenhis1973ChateauMontelenaChardonnaywaschosenasthefinestwhitewineintheworld.Mon Dieu!EnjoytwonightsatTheRiverTerraceInn,anexquisitelydesignedluxurioushotelofferingviewsofrichlandscapesfromthebeautifulterraceoverlookingtheNapaRiverandawildlifesanctuary.ThehighlyprofessionalstaffwillmakesureyourstayinaRiverFrontJacuzziRoomisablessingtoremember.Lingeroverlunchordinneratthehotel’sRiverTerraceCafé.

Your Napa Valley Wine Train dinner will take place on a Saturday evening. Excludes major holidays. Hotel reservations are based on availability and exclude holidays and special events.

Napa Valley Wine TrainABC7

River Terrace InnGrgich Hills

Opening Bid: $1,900

Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald


20 A suiTe sensATionGourmet winemaker dinner for your party of eight in a private suite at Silverado Resort, presented by Executive Chef Peter Pahk, and hosted by KR Rombauer of Rombauer Vineyards; four one-bedroom suites for one night at Silverado Resort; and four rounds of golf One of Mustard Magic’s most popular auction lots since the auction’s inception, Suite Sensationreturnsbypopulardemand.PeterPahk,Silverado’sdynamic,popularExecutiveChef,isaleaderinthemovementtosupportsustainableagriculturalpractices,andservesexclusivelythemosthighqualityandhealthfulproductsavailableatSilveradoResortrestaurants.ThewarmandwelcomingpersonalitiesatbothSilveradoResortandRombauerVineyardsaretheperfectmatchforthosewhowishtoexperienceNapaValley,upcloseandpersonal.

SilveradoResortfeatures280deluxeaccommodations,twogolfcourses,afullservicespa,finedininginTheRoyalOak,contemporaryCaliforniacuisinewithAsianaccentsintheSilveradoGrill,aswellasappetizersandcocktailsintheLobbyBarlocatedinthehistoricSilveradoMansion.Theclub’seighteenholechampionshipgolfcoursesarerecognizedasamongthebestintheworld.

Utilizinglocalvendors,thebestexampleofregionalspecialtiescanbefoundatTheRoyalOak,where traditional fareandarelaxingambiancecometogetherforacasuallyelegantNapaValleydiningexperience.TheGrillatSilveradoisaone-of-a-kindNapaValleyrestaurant,servingbreakfast,lunch,dinnerandbarappetizers.TherestaurantfeaturesWineCountryCuisinewithanAsianflair,emphasizingfreshandsustainableproducts.

RombauerVineyards,foundedin1982byKoernerandJoanRombauer,sitsonatree-coveredknolloverlookingtheNapaValley.Thewineryfeaturescavesthatextendforoveramileintothehillside,whichprovideaconstanttemperatureandhumidityresultinginoptimumconditionsforagingtheirwines. Rombauerwines are consistently rankedhigh in thewine tradejournals,withmanyofthefinestrestaurantsthroughoutthecountryincludingthemontheirwinelistandfeaturingthembytheglass.ThejoyofwineissomethingthatisimportanttoRombauer.Whetheryouareacollectoroffinewinesorliketohavewinewithfood,wineissomethingthattrulyshouldbeenjoyed.

Reservations and golf on a space available basis.Silverado Resort

Rombauer Vineyards

Opening Bid: $1,800

Executive Chef Peter


21 PiÈce De rÈsisTAnceWinemaker dinner and wine pairing for six created by Domaine Chandon Executive Chef Christopher Manning, and hosted by Domaine Chandon winemaker James Kress or Tom Tiburzi, with luxury transportation provided by Pure Luxury Transportation, and a bottle of Domaine Chandon sparkling wine to take home tonightTake par t in é toile atDomaineChandon’s“TasteMaker” series of specialdinnerscreatedbyDomaineChandon Executive ChefChristopherManningwithwinemakersJamesKressand Tom Tiburzi. Your table will be personallyhostedbyeitherJamesKressorTomTiburzi.

Napa Valley’s only four-star restaurant locatedwithinawinery,étoile,therestaurantatDomaineChandon,hasbeenawinecountryculinarystarforthirtyyears,winningmanyawardsandaccoladesandlaunchingYountvilleastheepicenteroffinewinecountrycuisine.ExecutiveChefChristopherManning,NapaValleyMustardFestivalHostCheffor 2008 and one of America’s most promisingyoungculinarystars,isnowatthehelm,designinginnovativemenusfeaturingseasonalwinecountryingredients prepared with impeccable Frenchtechnique.

APureLuxuryLimousinewilltransportyouinstyletoandfromDomaineChandonfromyourNapaValleylodgingfacilityorhome.

Choosefromthefollowingdatesforyourspecialfoodandwineexperience:March9,April20,May29, June 29, July 31, August 17, September 28,October26,November16orDecember6.


Domaine ChandonPure Luxury Transportation

Opening Bid: $1, 200

22 eL sueno ~ THe DreAmIndulge in a seven-night, week long vacation for up to six guests at Villa El Sueno, a 200-year old villa located south of Barcelona, on Costa Dorada - The Golden Coast of SpainVilla El Sueno, Spanish for “The Dream,” is aclassicvacationpropertylocatedontheSpanishGoldenCoast,“theCostaDorada,”inthecharmingvillageofCreixell.Thebeautifulbeaches,awashwithcrystalshallowwatersagainstamountainousbackdrop, are characteristic of Costa Dorada.TravelerstoCostaDoradacanexploreitsvariousmedieval monasteries and picturesque spotsfamousfortheirbeautifulscenery.VillaElSuenosleepsonetothreecouples,andwasafavoritevacationspotfortheartistSalvadorDali.HeadoredthegorgeousfireplacemadeofstonefromtheRoman-eraroadbuiltbyJuliusCaesarthatpassesby.Thisdreamyvilla,directlyadjacenttoalong,whitesandbeach,featuresrusticdecorfilledwithantiques.Alongwithallaspectsofabeachsidecommunity,the area is known for its charming outdoormarketswithfreshlocalproduce,aswellasthewonderful friendly people of the province.Onthe beach nearby is a restaurant famed for itspaella.Barcelona,consideredtheSanFranciscoof Western Europe, with its carefree, fun-filledsocietyandtheexquisitearchitectureofGaudi,iscloseenoughtovisitoften.


21 PiÈce De rÈsisTAnceWinemaker dinner and wine pairing for six created by Domaine Chandon Executive Chef Christopher Manning, and hosted by Domaine Chandon winemaker James Kress or Tom Tiburzi, with luxury transportation provided by Pure Luxury Transportation, and a bottle of Domaine Chandon sparkling wine to take home tonightTake par t in é toile atDomaineChandon’s“TasteMaker” series of specialdinnerscreatedbyDomaineChandon Executive ChefChristopherManningwithwinemakersJamesKressand Tom Tiburzi. Your table will be personallyhostedbyeitherJamesKressorTomTiburzi.

Napa Valley’s only four-star restaurant locatedwithinawinery,étoile,therestaurantatDomaineChandon,hasbeenawinecountryculinarystarforthirtyyears,winningmanyawardsandaccoladesandlaunchingYountvilleastheepicenteroffinewinecountrycuisine.ExecutiveChefChristopherManning,NapaValleyMustardFestivalHostCheffor 2008 and one of America’s most promisingyoungculinarystars,isnowatthehelm,designinginnovativemenusfeaturingseasonalwinecountryingredients prepared with impeccable Frenchtechnique.

APureLuxuryLimousinewilltransportyouinstyletoandfromDomaineChandonfromyourNapaValleylodgingfacilityorhome.

Choosefromthefollowingdatesforyourspecialfoodandwineexperience:March9,April20,May29, June 29, July 31, August 17, September 28,October26,November16orDecember6.


Domaine ChandonPure Luxury Transportation

Opening Bid: $1, 200

22 eL sueno ~ THe DreAmIndulge in a seven-night, week long vacation for up to six guests at Villa El Sueno, a 200-year old villa located south of Barcelona, on Costa Dorada - The Golden Coast of SpainVilla El Sueno, Spanish for “The Dream,” is aclassicvacationpropertylocatedontheSpanishGoldenCoast,“theCostaDorada,”inthecharmingvillageofCreixell.Thebeautifulbeaches,awashwithcrystalshallowwatersagainstamountainousbackdrop, are characteristic of Costa Dorada.TravelerstoCostaDoradacanexploreitsvariousmedieval monasteries and picturesque spotsfamousfortheirbeautifulscenery.VillaElSuenosleepsonetothreecouples,andwasafavoritevacationspotfortheartistSalvadorDali.HeadoredthegorgeousfireplacemadeofstonefromtheRoman-eraroadbuiltbyJuliusCaesarthatpassesby.Thisdreamyvilla,directlyadjacenttoalong,whitesandbeach,featuresrusticdecorfilledwithantiques.Alongwithallaspectsofabeachsidecommunity,the area is known for its charming outdoormarketswithfreshlocalproduce,aswellasthewonderful friendly people of the province. Onthe beach nearby is a restaurant famed for itspaella.Barcelona,consideredtheSanFranciscoof Western Europe, with its carefree, fun-filledsocietyandtheexquisitearchitectureofGaudi,iscloseenoughtovisitoften.

Conditions and restrictions:• No blackout dates (based upon availability) within one year of auction.• Dates of travel must occur within one year of the auction date.• Non-negotiable in terms of number of occupants. The property accommodates up to six guests only.• Winner must sign a standard agreement, pay a $1,500 fully-refundable security/keys/telephone deposit, nominal gratuity to housekeeper, and $65 per person/per week prep/cleaning fee. (Not included in the auction price.)• This item is non-transferable to another event or charity.• This item, once purchased, is non-refundable.• This item may be transferable to a relative or friend of the winning bidder, but only with the prior knowledge and approval of Passionate for Paris.

Passionate for Paris

Opening Bid: $7,500

23 WHere sTALLions once ruLeDFriday and Saturday overnight stay for four in the Black Stallion Estate Cottage located on the winery grounds, including a continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings, along with a tour and tasting followed by a catered lunch on Saturday afternoonLocatedonthegroundsofanhistoricequestriancenter, the Black Stallion Winery has beenrenovatedwithreclaimedmaterialsandluxuriousfurnishingstoevoketheruggedsophisticationofearly California. A beautifully crafted fieldstonefacade graces both the winery and the formerindoorridingarena,nowutilizedforwinestorage.Withalargecirculartastingbar,expansiveterraceand private tasting rooms, Black Stallion hascreatedaninvitingspacewhereyoucanspreadout, relax,andenjoy theultimatewinecountryexperience.BlackStallionWinery’sgoalissimple:ToprovideawarmwelcomeanddeliciouswinesinasettingofexceptionalbeautythatwillmakeyourtriptotheNapaValleyonetoremember.

The estate’s restored farmhouse will warmlywelcomeyourpartyoffourtoprovideanauthentichome base from which to soak up the spirit ofNapaValley.

Black Stallion Winery

Opening Bid: $900

Passionate forparis


24 A sTerLinG exPerience ~ DininG WiTH THe FounDersDinner for your party of eight, plus your hosts, at Sterling Vineyards with Napa Valley Mustard Festival Founders, catered by All Seasons Bistro and Catering, paired with Sterling Vineyards wines and Mumm DVX; and luxury transportation provided by Pure Luxury TransportationGeorgeRothwell,knownasthe“GodfatheroftheNapaValleyMustardFestival,”andhiswifeAlice,inviteyouforappetizersandwineattheirNapaValleyhometobegintheevening.APureLuxuryTransportationlimousinewillthenwhiskyouawaytojoinJimO’Shea,HospitalityDirectorofSterlingVineyards,atthebeautifulhilltopSterlingVineyards.Hereyouwillenjoyamulti-coursedinnercateredbyAllSeason’sBistropairedwithanarrayofSterling’sfinestwines.Beforedinner,enjoyaprivatetourofthewinerywithappetizerscomplementedbyMummDVX.Yourelegantwinepairing,multi-course-tastingmenu,accompaniedbyexceptionalcompanyandlivelyconversation,willdeepenyourloveofNapaValley.

Locatedatopa300-footknollinCalistoga,SterlingVineyardsoffersspectacularviewsoftheNapaValley.Foundedin1964,thewinerywasamongthefirst inCaliforniatobottleMerlot,andtodayremainsaninnovativeleaderfocusedonproducingworld-classwines.Fromitsiconichilltopwinerytoitsextensivevineyardholdings,SterlingVineyardsisaNapaValleyclassic.

Servingtheirclientsformorethan23years,AllSeasonsBistroandCateringbringstoyouthebountyoftheirexpertise.OwnersGayleKellerandAlexDierkhisingarecommittedtoprovidingyouwiththehighestqualityoffoodsandservices,whileemphasizingseasonalandregionalingredients.AllSeasonsisthecatererofchoiceformanySterlingVineyardsevents.

Subject to availability and mutually agreed upon dates, excluding holidays and holiday weekends.Limousine is for five hours and excludes gratuity.

Sterling VineyardsGeorge & Alice Rothwell

All Season’s Bistro & CateringMumm Napa

Pure Luxury Transportation

Opening Bid: $1,800


25 VoLuPTuous VeniceTwo adult guests will enjoy a memorable seven night romantic getaway at La Casa Bella, a classic, Baroque-era private apartment suite, built circa 1600 and lovingly furnished with all the modern conveniences and comforts for a restful, invigorating vacation in the city of Marco Polo, Venice, ItalyLaCasaBellaislocatedonacanalintheheartofVeniceintheprestigiousDursoduro-thelongtimeneighborhoodofworld-famousclothingdesignerHubertdeGivenchy,theartcollectionofPeggyGuggenheim, wonderful centuries-old churchesand theAccademia,Venice’sprincipalmuseumoffineart. TheDursoduroboasts someof themostenchantingcanalsandbridgesintheentirecity.EnjoyaneighborhoodatmosphereawayfromthecrowdsbutwithinreachofthemajortouristattractionsVenicehastooffer!

Stroll to Venetian boutique shopping, gourmetrestaurants,cappuccinocafes,gelatomakersandclassicbarsbelovedbythelikesofHemingway.Attend an opera at La Fenice, one of Europe’sloveliest gilt-edged opera houses, or a classicalmusic concert on the Ospeda dell Pietà whereAntonioVivaldihimselfservedaschoirmasterfor40years.

Morespaciousandcharmingthanahotelsuite,thisproperty’samenitiesincludedécorcombiningantiques,classiceleganceandmoderntechnology,withwindowsoverlookingthecanal,hand-hewnwoodbeamceilings,Venetianflooring,modernbath and kitchenette, Venetian prints, wirelessinternet,andtheeasiestground-flooraccesstotheromantic,dreamycanaloutsidethefrontdoor!

Restrictions:• The auction item provided is non-negotiable in terms of number of occupants. The property is to accommodate two adult guests only.• There are no blackout dates, however the winners are encouraged to make reservations soon after the auction for the best availability.• A fully refundable $1,000 security deposit (not included in the auction price), prep and cleaning

Forinquiries,pleasecall650-464-7222www.passionateforparis.com

A Romance withVenice

EnjoyaLuxuryGetawayforTwotoVenice!Rio Ognissanti, Dursoduro

Luxury Vacation Suite “La Casa Bella”

Morespaciousandcharmingthanahotelsuite,LaCasaBella’samenitiesincludedécorthatcombinesclassicantiquecharmandmoderntechnology,withwindowsoverlookingthecanal,hand-hewnwoodbeamceilings,Venetianflooring,VenetianprintsandCarnavalemasqueradememorabilia,modernbathandkitchenette,wirelessinternet,andground-flooraccesstotheromanticcanaldirectlyoutside!Doubleoccupancyonly.

La Casa Bella is located on a quiet canal in the heart of Venice, in the prestigious Dursoduro—the longtime neighborhood of Audrey Hepburn’s world-famous clothing designer Hubert de Givenchy, the art collection of Peggy

Guggenheim, wonderful centuries-old churches and the Accademia, Venice’s principal museum of fine art. The Dursoduro boasts some of the most enchanting canals and bridges in the entire city. Enjoy a neighborhood atmosphere away from the crowds but within reach of all the major tourist attractions Venice has to offer!

Venice’senticing,exoticbeauty—typifiedbytheByzantinearchitecture,enormousstainedglasswindowsrisingalongtheGrandCanalandVenetianCarnivalmaskswiththeirwry,knowingsmiles—attesttothecity’shistoricroleasagreatEasterntrader.Venice’slegendarymaritimeheroes,suchasMarcoPolo,ploughedtheLevantinetradingroutes.TheentireMediterraneanflowedthroughtheVenetianRepublic,adorningthecityinthesplendorsthatilluminateittoday.

fee of $215, and nominal housecleaner gratuity is required, to be paid by the winning bidder(s).• The winning bidder(s) must sign a standard rental agreement.• This item is non-transferable to another event or charity.• This item, once purchased, is non-refundable.• This item may be transferable to a relative or friend of the winning bidder, but only with the prior knowledge and approval of Passionate for Paris LLC.• Does not include airfare.

Passionate for Paris LLC

Opening Bid: $6,000

Enjoyaperfectvacationfor2adultsorafamilyof3to4ataluxuryapartmentsuiteintheposhestpartofParis!

ConvenienceandposhsurroundingsarehallmarksoftheEmpressJosephineLuxurySuiteintheFaubourgSt.Ger-main,7thdistrict—thewealthiestandmostprestigiousaddressintheentirecity.

Thishistoricpropertywasconstructedin1625,duringthe17thcenturyBaroqueera,andhasbeenlovinglyrestoredandfurnishedtoperfection.Luxurious,spacious,quietandprivate,thetwo-bedroomJosephinepropertyis825squarefeetofParisianapartmentperfection.Amenitiesinclude:

•DecoroftheBelleEpoquestyle,thepropertybearswitnesstoabygoneera,allowinggueststoretireineleganceandofferinganatmosphereofregalcharm.TheSuitefeaturesafloorof17th

centurytomettetilesfromthebedroomofJosephineBonaparte,EmpressofNapoleon•Thequeenbedroomfeaturesaqueen-sizebedandantiqueread-ingsconcesandoriginalart•Thetwinbedroomfeaturesnewtwinbedswithgorgeouscoverlets,aworkingfireplace,comfyreadingchairs,originalartandfloor-to-ceilingpicturewindows•Acentraldining/loungeareaincludesadiningtable,com-fortablereadingchairs,a17thcenturyBaroque-eradaybed,aworkingfireplace,light-filledpicturewindowsandoriginalart•Fullbathandhalfbathwith2sinks,2w/c,shower,hairdryer,luxurybathrobes&towels•Flatscreentelevisionwithover100internationalcablechannels,plustelephone/fax

“Ourvisithasbeenfantastic!TheapartmentisfabulousandyourInsider’sGuideisgreat.Yourproper-tiesarevastlysuperiortoalltheothersthatI’veencountered,andtheattentiontodetailbyyouandyourstaffhasbeenimpeccable.Iwillmostdefinitelybearepeatcus-tomerofyoursandwillspreadthewordtoallofmyfriends.”

Journey to Paris and live “La Vie Parisienne”

in a romantic Left Bank suite,a 17th century Baroque-era

luxury apartment with fireplace, fine art and antiques

A Guest’s Testimonial

Passionate forparis

WinaLuxuryGetawaytoParis!ParisLeftBank7th,St.GermainLuxuryVacationApartmentSuite

“EMPRESSJOSEPHINE”

ThisdestinationpropertyislocatedonthesamestreetastheRodinMuseum(where“TheThinker”and“TheKiss”werecarved),thePrimeMinister’sestate,andthe3-starrestaurantArpege,ashortstrolltoworld-classshoppingandmarketingalongthestreetsGrenelleandBac,andjustminutestotheEiffelTower,theMuseed’Orsay,theLouvre,andthelively

LatinQuarter.

Forinfo,pleasecall650-464-7222www.passionateforparis.com

Paris,theCityofLights,isintriguing,astonishing,delightfulandenticing,abeaconofcultureforcenturiesthatisendlesslyfascinating.Bothnobleandromanticallyintimate,Parisistheworldcapitalofart,fashion,food,literatureandideas,asymbolofallthefinestthingsthatcivilizationoffers.ComecelebratethejoiedevivrethatParisexudes!

Indulge!You’re in Paris!


26 PriVATe PArTy WiTH Kinyon!Four-course dinner party in your home or the location of your choice for twelve guests catered by Kinyon! Catering; with a mixed case of Diamond Oaks Winery Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and a magnum of Mumm sparkling wine for you to take home tonightTakeadvantageofthisopportunitytothrowapartyandtrulyengageinconversationwithyourguests.Provideagourmetdiningexperienceandyouwon’thavetoliftafinger.Kinyon!Cateringwillmakeyoushineasthebesthostintown.

Kinyon!hasearnedareputationovertwentyyearsproducinghigh quality wedding celebrations and winery dinnersthroughouttheNapaValley.Menus,createdbyateamofexperiencedprofessionals,reflectNapaValley’sheritageandbringculinaryexcellencetoanylocation.Whetherhostinganintimatedinnerorgrandcelebration,Kinyon!Catering’sdedicatedteamwillhelpmakeyourdinnerpartyuniquelyyours.

Formorethantwodecades,fruitfromtheManiarfamily’scarefullytendedvineyardshasbeeningreatdemandamongCalifornia’smostprestigiouswineries.Now,theveryfinestlotsoffruitareheldinreserveforthefamily’sownDiamondOaks brand. The Diamond Oaks’ collection offers winesstyledforeverypalate.

Limited to North Bay area within a 50 mile radius.

Kinyon! CateringDiamond Oaks Winery

Mumm Napa

Opening Bid: $900

Diamond Oaks Winery1595 Oakville GradeOakville, CA 94562707.948.3010diamond-oaks.com


27 WinTer sTorm GeTAWAyFive-night stay for two in a first or second floor deluxe guestroom in the casual luxury of the Wickaninnish Inn, a Relais & Châteaux hotel on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, during Winter Storm Watching SeasonVancouverIsland’sdiverseecosystemincludesrainforests,marshes,meadows,beaches,mountains,oceans,riversandlakes,creatinghabitatsformultitudesofwildlifespecies.Theregionisoneoftheworld’spremierlocationsforgolf,whalewatching,birding,aswellassalmonandtroutfishing.

TheWickaninnishInn,anenchantingandcriticallyacclaimeddestinationlocatedonVancouver Islandon theawesomewesternedgeofbeautifulBritishColumbia,hasbecomealandmark.Enjoythethrilloflisteningtothehowlinggalesandwatchingthose20-footbreakersofTofino’slegendarystormswhilerestingbyyourfireplace,relaxingatAncientCedarsSpa,ordonarainslickerandtakeyourexperiencetoChestermanBeach.

ThePointeRestaurantattheWickaninnishInn,withover240degreesofPacificOceanviews,offersPacificNorthwestcuisinewithafocusonfarm-fresh, organic Vancouver Island ingredients and the bounty of the verywatersoverlooked.

TheAncientCedarsSpaisnestledintotheforestfringeontheoceanlevel,adjacenttothewave-dashedrocks,lookingouttotheopenPacific.Certifiedprofessionalsprovideajourneyintoasenseofwellbeingwithanemphasisonrelaxationandrejuvenationinharmonywithnature.

RestassuredthatattheWickaninnishInnyouwillreceivetheverybestinservice,accommodations,exquisitedining,abreathtakingspaandthemostspectacularsceneryontheplanet.Anexperienceyou’lltreasureforever!

Sunday through Thursday, January 28, 2008 through February 28, 2008, or November 1, 2008 through February 29, 2009, excluding selected holiday periods, early January closure dates, and Valentine’s Day

Wickaninnish Inn

Opening Bid: $1,000


28 TimeLess eLeGAnceTwo-night stay for two couples at Meadowood, one of the world’s most exceptional country properties, and a four-course dinner with paired wines each night in The Restaurant at MeadowoodAtMeadowoodyouwillfindalltheprivacy,naturalbeauty,quietserviceandculturereminiscentofagrandcountryestate. Situatedontwohundred-fiftyprivateacresintheheart of Napa Valley, Meadowoodserves as a center for culture andsocial activity, wine and culinaryexperiences,restandrelaxation,andhealthandwellness.Youmaychooseto schedule your visit to coincidewithanannualsportingorseasonalculinaryevent,oroneofthespecialchoral, or orchestral performanceshostedregularlyontheestate.Dineformally inTheRestaurant, casuallyinTheGrill,orfiresideintheprivacyofyourguestcottage.Feelthepulseof theCaliforniawineworldasyouchoose a bottle of your favoritevintagefromalistonwhichnearlyeveryproducerintheNapaValleyisrepresented.Enjoyaworkout,fitnessclass,orrejuvenatingtreatmentinTheHealthSpa.Dipintotheswimmingpool,hike,playtennis,golforcroquet...orsimplyopenagoodbook.HoweveryouprefertospendyourtimeatMeadowood,thestaffwillbepleasedtoassistyouinplanningyourvisit,andlookforwardtowelcomingyou.

Sunday through Thursday, based on availability, excluding September and October.

Meadowood Napa Valley

Opening Bid: $1,200

A very special Thank You!to Meadowood napa Valley

for their generous, continuing support!


29 BLues, BreWs & BBQBarbecue for twelve at Pacific Blues Café complete with live music, a mixed case of Sterling Vineyards wines, two magnums of Mumm Napa sparkling wine; and six assorted cases of Lagunitas Brewing Company brews to take home tonightEnjoyafabulous“Blues,BrewsandBBQ”withfamilyandfriendsatPacificBluesCafé,votedoneofNapaValley’sbestrestaurants.Blues,Brews&BBQisaneverpopularNapaValleyMustardFestivalauctionlot-appreciatedbyallwhohaveattended.PacificBluesCaféfeatures‘MaverickAmerican’traditionalcomfortfoodthatstirsupgreatmemories.Yourspecialmenuwillincludeoysters,ribs,andmore.CombinethiswithyourMummNapaandSterlingVineyardswines,yourLagunitasbrews,andabluesbandtoenjoyoneofthebestpartiesyou’llthrowallyear!

PacificBluesCaféisafavoritelocal’srestaurant-amuststopforvisitors!

Holiday weekends and gratuity excludedPacific Blues CaféSterling Vineyards

Mumm NapaLagunitas Brewing Company

Opening Bid: $700

30 nAPA riVer ADVenTureLunch or sunset Napa River Adventures cruise for ten catered by Melissa Teaff, with a mixed case of Diamond Oaks Winery Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to take home tonight for your cruiseComerelaxwithNapaRiverAdventures, leaving the trafficbehindasyoucruiseoffintothesunset.Whetheryouareafirst-timevisitortotheWineCountryoranexperiencedpro,wepromisetoshowyoupartsofNapaValleynotoftenseenonyourguidedrivercruiseaboardaluxurious,electric-motorlaunch.

Asyou travelnorthon the tidal river throughNapayouwillview thehistoricarchitecture,aswellasthemanyprojectsunderwayinhistoricDowntownNapa. Asweproceedsouth into thesurroundingwetlands, themanyspeciesofbirdsprovideexcellentbirdwatchingaswellasgorgeoussweepingvistasofNapaValley.

MelissaTeaffCatering,GoldMedalWinnerforBestCatererinSonoma,wasalsovotedBestCatererinNapaandSonoma(fiveyearsinarow).MelissaTeaffCateringhasaprestigiousclientele,alonglistoftrustedvendorsintheNapaValley,andasuccessful,long-termperformancerecordcreatingmemorableweddings,anniversaries,promotions,graduationsandlifetimecelebrations.

Napa River Adventures, Melissa Teaff CateringDiamond Oaks WineryOpening Bid: $500


31 FooD & Wine sPecTAcuLAr AT ciA GreysToneThe Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America will design a special four-course dinner for your party of ten, to be served in the private Food Arts Dining Room; paired with a mixed case of Sterling Vineyards wines; four bottles Mumm Napa DVX; and transportation provided by Pure Luxury TransportationWineSpectatorGreystoneRestaurant ishoused in thismagnificentbuilding,originally thehisotriclandmarkChristianBrothersWinery.Greystone’sterracedgardensofherbs,vegetables,andflowersprovidetheperfectintroductiontothevibrantcolors,enticingaromas,andbustlingactivityoftheWineSpectatorGreystoneRestaurant.Local,seasonalingredientsaretheinspirationforthecuisine,whichfeaturesCalifornia’sbountyfromthelandandsea.

YoureveningatWineSpectatorGreystoneRestaurantwillbeginwithMummNapaDVX,anexceptionalsparklingwine,withcoursescomplementedbyamixedcaseSterlingVineyardswinesspecificallypairedtogowiththeevening’smenu.

MummNapa’sexpertwinemakingphilosophyistocreatesparkingwinesthatshowelegance,balanceandartistrybycombiningthetraditionalméthodechampenoisewithoutstandingfruitthatcanonlybecultivatedinNapaValley.MummNapa’sDVXisacelebrationofsparklingwinefromtheNapaValley-freshandfruit-forward,aswellascomplexandagreeable.

SterlingVineyards,foundedin1964,wasamongthefirstwineriesinCaliforniatobottleMerlot,andtodayremainsaninnovativeleaderfocusedonproducingworld-classwines.FromitsiconichilltopwineryinCalistogatoitsextensivevineyardholdings,SterlingVineyardsisaNapaValleyclassic.

Please note that gratuity, based on retail including wine, is not included. Dinner reservation is based on a space available basis. Limousine is for five hours and excludes gratuity.

Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant Sterling Vineyards

Mumm NapaPure Luxury Transportation

Opening Bid: $1,200


33 your TAsTe oF THe HouseA selection of premium wines from tonight’s Mustard Magic presenting wineriesAddtoyourprivatecellar-orstartanewone-withwinesfromwineriesfeaturedatthisfifteenthannualMustardMagic.(Nearlyfourcases.)

Napa Valley Mustard FestivalMustard Magic Wineries

Opening Bid: $700

Auction Rules & Bidding Instructions on page 7Live Auction Lots begin on page 9


32 THe HeArT oF HAWAiiFive days and four nights for four adults and four children on the Island of Oahu at your choice of one of five Outrigger Hotels-Resorts, or one of three Ohana Hotels-ResortsWelcometoOahu,theGatheringPlace-Morethanyouimagined,morethanyouknew,Oahuisarichandrewardingdestination.TheheartofHawaii,OahuisthemostdiverseoftheHawaiianIslands with a dazzling array ofattractions, activities, and venues.Whateveryourpassion,Oahuoffersyouanexperienceunlikeanyother,andishometoHonoluluandfamedWaikikiBeach.Honoluluprovidestheperfectsettingfor your tropical getaway: Thegolden crescent of Waikiki Beach,flanked by dramatic cliffs and theextinct volcano Diamond Head.Swim,sunbathe,orsimplyenjoythefeelofthesandbetweenyourtoesasyourwalkthisworldfamousshore.Racethewavesinanoutriggercanoe,takeasurfinglesson,rentakayak,orcatchacatamaranandsharetheseasideperspectiveofPolynesianswhofirstsettledWaikikiathousandyearsago.Award-winningrestaurants,world-classshoppingandtopislandentertainmentareallapartofOahu.

You will receive two Wyndham Vacation Resorts certificates for two adults and two children under the age of 18 each, and can choose to stay at one of five Outrigger Hotels-Resorts or one of three Ohana Hotels-Resorts, based on availability and certain restrictions.

Wyndham Vacation Resorts

Opening Bid: $800

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★ musTArD mAGic ~ The Grand Opening Event ~Saturday,February2,7pmTheCulinaryInstituteofAmerica,St.Helena

A WeeKenD oF Fine ArTSaturday&Sunday,February9&10GalleriesthroughouttheNapaValley

nAPA VALLey museum AnGeL GALASaturday,February9,6pmCopia:TheAmericanCenterforWine, Food&theArts,NapaForinformationcall707.944.0500

★ romAnTicA A Memorable Valentine’s Dinner to Savor With Your LoverSaturday,February16,6pm•MeadowoodNapaValley,St.Helena

★ Le GrAnD Dîner ~ featuring seven celebrity chefs & seven winemakersFriday,February29,6pmDomaineChandon,Yountville

A Season of Sensational eventsFebruary 2 through March 29, 2008

musTArD, muD & music - A cALisToGA JAZZ FesTiVALSaturday&Sunday,March8&9DowntownCalistogaForinformationcall707.942.6333

★ THe AWArDs ~ A sPicy soirée!Friday,March14,7pmBlackStallionWinery,Napa

★ THe mArKeTPLAce ~ A Signature Event for Connoisseurs ~Saturday&Sunday,March15&161amto5pmCopia:TheAmericanCenterforWine, Food&theArts,Napa

A TAsTe oF younTViLLeSaturday,March22•DowntownYountvilleForinformationcall707.944.0904

★ THe mumm nAPA PHoTo FinisH ~ The Grand Finale Event ~Saturday,March29,7pmMummNapa,Rutherford

★ Tickets and Merchandise available online at mustardfestival.org

For information regarding events which do not have a star by their nameplease call the listed phone number.

For an invitation, information, tickets, merchandise and special midweek offerscall 707.938.1133, or visit mustardfestival.org


117 eTuDe WinesMagnum2000NapaValleyCabernetSauvignonOpening Bid: $75

118 FALcor WineryMagnum2003LeBijouOpening Bid: $50

119 FALLon Fine ArTsPortraitsessionandcustomportrait.Oneperpatronperyear.Expires8/1/08.Opening Bid: $200



122 FALLon Fine ArTsOldphotographrestoration.Expires8/1/08.Opening Bid: $50

123 FiJi nATurAL

ArTesiAn WATer•Ayear’ssupplyofFIJIWaterdeliveredto your home in one shipment (12casesof500mlbottles)• FIJI merchandise including a hat,polo shirt, golf balls, pen, and twosignaturesilversleeveswith2bottlesofFIJIwaterOpening Bid: $175

124 FroG’s LeAP WineryMagnum2001ZinfandelOpeningBid:$50

Mustard Magic Silent Auction

101 AD Hoc & sTerLinG VineyArDs•DinnerfortwoatAdHoc,excludingbeverages,taxandgratuity•TwobottlesofSterlingwineOpening Bid: $50

102 BALLenTine VineyArDsMagnum2000ZinfandelwithtastingpassesforsixOpening Bid: $40

103 Ben & Jerry’s nAPALargeEuphoricIceCreamCakeOpening Bid: $20

104 BLAcK sTALLion

WinerySix-packof2002CabernetSauvignonOpening Bid: $90

105 BLue FroG GroG

& GriLLBeerandcheesetastingpartyforsixwith outstanding Blue Frog beershostedbyBrewmasterNickCampbell,withamixedsamplerofbottledbeerstotakehome.Opening Bid: $75

106 cAymus VineyArDsMagnum2005SpecialSelectionOpening Bid: $175

107 cHArDonnAy

GoLF cLuBTwocertificatesforan18holeroundofgolfforfour,excluding$20cartfee.Monday-Thursday.Expires12/31/08.Opening Bid: $80

108 cHinnocK ceLLArsMagnum2003ReserveMerlotOpening Bid: $50

109 conn creeK WineryEtchedmagnum2003AnthologyOpening Bid: $75

110 DAVe’s GourmeTUltimateInsanityBasketOpening Bid: $40

111 DeAn & DeLucAGiftBasketofGourmetProductsOpening Bid: $100

112 DiAmonD oAKs

WineryMixedcaseofChardonnay,PinotNoir,MerlotandCabernetSauvignonOpening Bid: $500

113 DiAmonD TerrAceMagnum2001CabernetSauvignon,Diamond Mt. District, in an etchedandnumberedbottleOpening Bid: $100

114 DomAine cHAnDonThreeliterChandonClassicBrutOpening Bid: $100

115 DoWnToWn Joe’s resTAurAnT

& BreWeryBrewdayfortwowiththebrewmaster,with thatbatchofbeernamedafteryou - May be increased to four ifarrangedinadvance.Opening Bid: $50

116 DoWnToWn Joe’s resTAurAnT

& BreWeryAppetizerpartyfortwelveOpening Bid: $100

Auction Rules & Bidding Instructions on page 7


133 LAGuniTAs

BreWinG comPAnyVIPtourforuptotenwithacaseofIPAtotakehometonightOpening Bid: $100

134 LAirD FAmiLy

esTATe WineryMagnum2003NapaCabernetSauvignonOpening Bid: $50

135 LAnGTry esTATe

& VineyArDs2006 Lillie Sauvignon Blanc, 2006Genevieve Chardonnay, 2004Serpentine Meadow Petite Sirah,2005PetiteSirahPortOpening Bid: $75

136 LoVe n.u.D.e. FooDGiftBasketOpening Bid: $75

137 mAHoney VineyArDsPrivatetourandtastingforsixwiththreebottlesofPinotNoirOpening Bid: $75

138 mcKenZie-mueLLer

VineyArDs & WineryPrivatetourandtastingfortenpairedwith a selection of local artisanalcheesesandbread,withamagnumofwinesignedbythewinemakertotakehomefollowingthetastingOpening Bid: $150

139 meyer corPorATionTwo piece skillet set of AnolonAdvancedCookwareOpening Bid: $40

140 meyer corPorATionFifteenpieceAnolonadvancedcutlerysetOpening Bid: $100

125 GAiGe HouseOne night’s lodging in a Zen Suiteincludingeveningwineandappetizersand complimentary breakfast fortwo. Sunday – Thursday, excludingholidays.Opening Bid: $200

126 GiLLWooDs cAFéBreakfastorlunchfortwo($20value)Opening Bid: $10

127 GrGicH HiLLs esTATeMagnum2004ThirtiethAnniversaryChardonnayinanetchedbottleOpening Bid: $80

128 HAGAFen ceLLArsTour and tasting for sixwith a caseof 2003 Estate Bottled Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon to pick up atthewineryOpening Bid: $200

129 HoniG VineyArD

& WinerySignedmagnum2005CabernetSauvignonOpening Bid: $40

130 JessuP ceLLArsAcaseof2004“TableforFour”andatastingexperienceforeightOpening Bid: $500

131 KirKLAnD rAncH WineryVertical of 1998, 1999 and 2000ReserveCabernetSauvignonOpening Bid: $100

132 LA LunA DesiGns & nAPA VALLey musTArD FesTiVALGiftcertificatefor$50inOldWorldDecoupage Studio handcraf tedproducts,tobeselectedattheNapaValleyMustardFestivalMarketplaceonMarch15or16,withtwoticketstoTheMarketplaceOpening Bid: $50

141 meyer corPorATionTenpieceInfiniteCirculonCookwaresetOpening Bid: $250

142 meyer corPorATionAnolon commercial bakeware set:Twojellyrollpans,twomuffinpans,andtwocookiesheetsOpening Bid: $30

143 monTiceLLo VineyArDsPrivatetastingandtourforsixwithabottleofwinetotakehomefollowingthetastingOpening Bid: $75

144 mounTAin meADoWs meADThreebottlesofmead(honeywine)Opening Bid: $30

145 nAPA

Premium ouTLeTs$200shoppingspreeandtoteOpening Bid: $125

146 nAPA VALLey musTArD FesTiVAL & mJ scHAer GALLery & sTuDio“MustardGoddess”2008NapaValleyMustard Festival poster, signed byartist Jessel Miller, framed by MJSchaerGalleryandStudioOpening Bid: $200

147 nAPA VALLey musTArD FesTiVAL & Wine counTry ArT & FrAme“PulcinellaMostardella”2005NapaValley Mustard Festival poster byCarlo Marchiori, framed by WineCountryArt&FrameOpening Bid: $150


148 nAPA VALLey musTArD FesTiVAL & Wine counTry ArT & FrAme“Pulcinella at Mustardi Gras, Napa Valley” 2006 NapaValleyMustardFestivalposterbyCarloMarchiori,framedbyWineCountryArt&FrameOpening Bid: $150

149 nAPA VALLey musTArD FesTiVAL & Wine counTry ArT & FrAme“Vineyard Mustard” 2007 Napa Valley Mustard Festivalposter by Lowell Herrero, framed by Wine Country Art&FrameOpening Bid: $150

150 nAPA VALLey musTArD FesTiVALBasketofaward-winningmustardsanda2008“MustardGoddess”postersignedbyartistJesselMillerOpening Bid: $30

151 nAPA VALLey ToFFee co.ToffeeLoversGiftPackOpening Bid: $15

152 nAPA VALLey Wine TrAin, sTerLinG VineyArDs

& mumm nAPADinnerforfourwithtwobottlesofSterlingwineandabottleofMummDVXOpening Bid: $200

...Mustard Magic Silent Auction

Auction Rules & Bidding Instructions

on page 7

Live Auction Lots begin on page 9



153 nATion’s GiAnT HAmBurGers & GreAT PiesFourNation’sCourtesyCards($20value)Opening Bid: $10

154 oAKViLLe GroceryGiftBasketofGourmetProductsOpening Bid: $100

155 PoPe VALLey WineryThreebottleseach2000,2001,2002and2003CabernetSauvignonOpening Bid: $150

156 ProVenAnce VineyArDsMagnum2005CabernetSauvignonOpening Bid: $40

157 rALey’s AnD noB HiLL FooDsGiftBasketOpening Bid: $50

158 rAncHo cAymusTwonightstayinaRanchoCaymusSuiteSundaythroughThursdayOpening Bid: $200

159 rAymonD VineyArDsMagnum2004NapaValleyCabernetSauvignonOpening Bid: $50

160 riVer TerrAce inn & PiccoLino’s•TwonightstayfortwoinaRiverFrontJacuzziRoom•DinnerfortwoatPiccolino’sOpening Bid: $175

161 roBerT roTHscHiLD FArmsGiftBasketOpening Bid: $40

162 roccA FAmiLy VineyArDTwonightstayintheguestcottage,areservetastingforfour,andamagnumofetched1999SyrahOpening Bid: $400

163 sADDLeBAcK ceLLArsMagnum2004ChardonnayOpening Bid: $50

164 siLVerADo resorTTwonightstayinaone-bedroomsuite,withbreakfastanddinnerfortwoatTheGrillatSilverado,andtworoundsofgolffortwoincludingthecartOpening Bid: $750

165 sT. suPéry

VineyArDs & WineryRelaxingdayinthevineyardswithablendingseminarforsixmakingyourownwineOpening Bid: $400

166 suLLiVAn VineyArDsMagnum2004CoeurdeVigneOpening Bid: $80

167 summers esTATe WinesMagnum2004Adriana’sCuveeCabernetSauvignonOpening Bid: $50

168 TAyLor mAiD FArmsGiftBasketOpening Bid: $30

169 TrucHArD VineyArDsMagnum2003CabernetSauvignonOpening Bid: $50

170 VincenT Arroyo WineryDoublemagnum2005PetiteSirahOpening Bid: $75

171 WHiTeHALL LAne WineryVIPtourandspecialbarreltastingforfourincludingtwobottlesofwinetotakehomefollowingthetourOpening Bid: $75172 Wine counTry KiTcHensGiftBasketOpening Bid: $40

173 yATes FAmiLy VineyArD/ nAPA reDWooDs esTATeMagnum2005CabernetSauvignonOpening Bid: $75

174 eLiZABeTH sPencerAppellationwineandcheesepairing forsix,amagnumof2005NapaValleyCabernetSauvignonto takehomefollowingthetastingOpening Bid: $60


Napa ValleyMustard Festival

Visual Art CompetitionJudges

Helen StanleyPainterandteacher,HelenStanleygraduatedfromtheSanFranciscoArtInstitutein1970withadegreeinprintmaking,andfromSacramentoStateUniversityin1978withaMastersDegreeinpainting.AsaworkingartistshehasexhibitedatPaulaAglimGalleryinSanFranciscoandtheformerSusanCumminsGalleryinMillValley.StanleycurrentlyexhibitsattheDonnaSeagerGalleryinSanRafaelandGlennGreenGalleryinSanteFe.ShetaughtattheUniversityofCalifornia,DavisandtheSanFranciscoArtInstituteduringthe1990sandranaprivateartschoolforteenagersatherstudioinSanRafaelfrom1980through1998.Stanleyandherhusband,sculptorRodgerJacobsen,nowteachtwodaysaweekataSanFranciscoCityCollegeprogramatFortMason.JacobsenjoinedStanleytoworkasateamtojurytheNapaValleyMustardFestivalartcompetition.

Gordon HuetherSince1989NapaartistGordonHuetherhasbeenawardedmorethan40publicartprojectsforhospitals,airports,playgrounds,parkingcenters,schools,libraries,firedepartments,andtransitcenters.Aswellasthelarge-scalepublicinstallations,Huetherhascompletedmanyprivatelycommissionedworksforhomesandcorporations,andcontinuestoshowandsellhisfineartaroundthecountry.

Ira WolkOwner / Director of the I. Wolk Gallery in St. Helena, at Auberge du Soleil inRutherfordandatMacArthurPlaceinSonoma.BorninChicago,heholdsaBachelor’sDegree inArtHistory fromIndianaUniversityandaMaster’sDegree inFineArtPhotographyfromtheInstituteofDesignatIllinoisInstituteofTechnologyinChicago.Afterteachingfineartphotography,WolkmovedtoSanFranciscowherehehasbeenintheartgallerybusinesssince1975.HeopenedtheI.WolkGalleryinSt.Helenain1991.Thegalleryfeaturespaintings,worksonpaper,photographyandsculptureby contemporary American artists. The galleries are committed to helping newandexperiencedcollectorsandartloversaffirmtheirconnectiontothebeautyandwonderexperiencedinart.


Visual Art CompetitionExhibit, Silent Auction & Sale

#1 unTiTLeDBarbaraAliza

#2 HoLsTeins & sWAn GooseBrennieBrackett

#3 TAxi (BLAcK Horse)BrennieBrackett

#4 TAKe FiVe (WHiTe Horse)BrennieBrackett

#5 FALL reFLecTionsKatherinePaus

#6 ouTGroWn nesTAliciaGuckenheimer-Harrell

#7 iT’s TimeAliciaGuckenheimer-Harrell

#8 TAKinG FLiGHTAliciaGuckenheimer-Harrell

#9 ALmosT FALL, FooTHiLLsTerryLockman

#10 neAr escALLeLauraWilliams

ToPurchase Art:The Silent Art Auction in theGallery starts at 7 p.m. Firstcome, first served. Place yourbid,orto“Take-it-away”seetheFestivalartcoordinatorattheartsalesdeskwhichisadjacenttotheGallery.

The remaining exhibit willbe on view and available forpurchaseatSt.SupéryWineryin Rutherford, from February9 through March 30. Cometo the Artists’ Reception andenjoywineandhorsd’oeuvreson Saturday, February 9, from5to7p.m.,duringAWeekendofFineArt.

#11 DAWn DiscussionLarryCannon

#12 BircH TeAPoT AnD Tree cuPsKathyPallie

#13 eAsTHAm reVisiTeDAileneH.Coffino

#14 GirL WiTH reD sHoeJulieNunes

#15 DueTGailChandler

#16 ALPHABeT 25SamuelleRichardson

#17 ALPHABeT 27SamuelleRichardson

#18 GrAFFiTiSamuelleRichardson

#19 WAiTinG FArmALLsSterlingHoffman

#20 reD BirDTwylaGettert

#21 HoriZonTAL PAirsSylviaGonzalez


#22 roAD HArDDavidMudgett

#23 DiVinG inDianeFlyr

#24 i seA youDianeFlyr

#25 Lion’s HeADLizBrozell

#26 inTerior WiTH nuDeLizBrozell

#27 LAKenVeLDer misTJohnLennertRoos

#28 LAKenVeLDer niGHT LiGHTJohnLennertRoos

#29 LAKenVeLDer DusKJohnLennertRoos

#30 BounTiFuL BAsKeTPatriciaAkay

#31 sPrinG VineyArDPatriciaAkay

#32 HArVesTor #2PatriciaAkay

#33 DoWnToWn AT THe uPToWnNicholasCann

#34 LAKePorT DucKsJoyCalonico

#35 PuLcineLLALorenzoMills

#36 PAs De cinQLauraGriffith

#37 DynAmic DuoLauraGriffith

#38 PoDs-oneJudeVasconcellos

#39 GHosT oF A LiTTLe BLAcK DressJudeVasconcellos

#40 BiLL’s FLAT Tire #2WendyBrayton

#41 To Be in LoVeKerrySmith

#42 HoT TomAToJulieHiggins

#43 BounTy oF THe moonJulieHiggins

#44 sPiLLWAy HArVesTJulieHiggins

#45 FALLen GiAnTBarbaraReinertson

#46 TAmALPAis reFLecTionsBarbaraReinertson

#47 HALF LoTusSpencerChen

#48 GrAPes oF JoyRichardThomas

#49 LoVinG LiFeRichardThomas

#50 GrAnD oPeninGRichardThomas

#51 cHAsinG THe WinDScottCleek

#52 iVory AnD inDiGoScottCleek

#53 reTurn To romAnceScottCleek

#54 BArBie’s DreAm DATeMyletteWelch

#55 DoG PArKMyletteWelch

#56 AssisTAnT WinemAKersMyletteWelch

...Visual Art Competition Exhibit, Silent Auction & Sale


#57 APPLes in PLAsTicVictoriaMimiaga

#58 FiGure in PinKVictoriaMimiaga

#59 WATer AeroBicsVictoriaMimiaga

#60 HiGH sierrA LAKeJeffSmith

#61 sTrenGTH in numBersCaroleBigot

#62 inTo THe oLiVe GroVeStaciaBrady

#63 TWo Horses AT DusKStaciaBrady

#64 iF We Don’T cAre, WHAT WiLL HAPPen?SandaManuila

#65 THe FALLSandaManuila

#66 summer soLsTiceJenniferBaker

#67 misTy eVeninGCharlesWhite

#68 TWo TAKe ouTsDickCole

#69 KniGHTs resTDickCole

#70 FuLTon’s crusHKeithW.Criss

#71 A Fine DAy AT Le PeTiT cAFéEdmundIanGrant

#72 scorcHeD PLAneTAnnaMartin

#73 FriDAy niGHTAnnaMartin

#74 FLirTAnnaMartin

#75 Vision oF THe Horses DreAmJamiJennings

#76 sHeeP rAncHGilbertWheat

#77 Puss in BusHRobertGrossman

#78 FirsT LADiesCynthiaHipkiss

#79 THree PersimmonsMarthaRouseJohnson

Bidding opened for Mustard Goddess, the Napa ValleyMustardFestival’sofficial2008artworkbyJesselMiller,ataPejuProvinceWineryonNovember16,2007.Thepaintingwillhangat Jessel Gallery throughoutthe Season, making specialappearances at events. BidsmaybeplacedatJesselGallery,at events including MustardMagic,LeGrandDîner,andTheMummNapaPhotoFinish,orbycallingPatSummersofSummers-McCannPublicRelations,NapaValleyMustardFestivalProducer,at 707.938.1133 ext 106. Thehighest bidder will win thepaintingatapproximately10pmonMarch29attheMummNapaPhotoFinish.

Mustard Goddessby Jessel Miller

THe PAinTinG


Napa Valley Mustard FestivalA non-profit community service organization

P.O.Box3603•Yountville,CA94599707.944.1133•707.938.1133•www.mustardfestival.org

Advisory BoardBoard of DirectorsRick Hayes, PresidentSalesConsultant,JensenMotorCenter

Louise Packard, Vice PresidentPartner,PacificBluesCafé

George Rothwell, SecretaryFounder

Sandra Carr, TreasurerOwner,NapaTax

Kathy McClure, DirectorHospitalityManager,MummNapa

Sheila Neave, Director

Peter Pahk, DirectorExecutiveChef,SilveradoResort

Michael Savage, DirectorExecutiveDirector,LincolnTheater

Gaspar Sayoc, DirectorDirectorofSalesandMarketingRealCatering

Kara AdamsonDirectorofMarketingAubergeduSoleil

Steve AndrewsDirectorofSalesandMarketing,TheVintageEstate

Margrit Biever MondaviVicePresident,CulturalAffairs,RobertMondaviWinery

Jane Brovelli, DirectorPresident,Viviani,Inc.

Erica ErcolanoDirectorofSales&Marketing,NapaValleyWineTrain

Terry Hall, DirectorCommunications Director, NapaValleyVintnersAssociation

Charles HenningManagingDirectorCulinaryInstituteofAmerica

Otto KomesGeneralManager,RanchoCaymusInn

Dave LatterChairman,MorehouseMustard

Jim O’SheaDirectorofHospitality,SterlingVineyardsFoundingBoardMember

Dennis PedisichPresident/CEO,NapaCommunityBank

Barbara W. RyanFoundingBoardMember

Reynaldo ZertucheGeneralManager,EmbassySuitesNapaValley

Attend the Napa Valley Mustard Festival’s Sensational Eventsand Extend Your Stay with Mustard Season Midweek Special Offers

See mustardfestival.org forLodging Discounts and Packages | Food and Wine Experiences | Tours and Transportation

Mention the Napa Valley Mustard Festival to receive special offers and discounts Sunday through Thursday, or as otherwise noted, through March or April, as noted. Based on availability. Tax and Gratuity are not included.

Cannot be combined with other special offers.

Purchase yourtickets tonight!Limited to 1,000 Entries

American AirlinesVoyage Extraordinaire

For tickets call 707.938.1133,purchase at events, or online at mustardfestival.org

Drawing will take place at The Mumm Napa Photo Finish at Mumm Napa on March 29 at approximately 10 pm (need not be present to win)

Trip must be taken in 2008

IncludesTwo American Airlines

Business Classround trip tickets

to Parisand

A two-night stay in Parisat Plaza Athénée

You may also win dinner for eighton the Napa Valley Wine Train

Drawing Tickets will beavailable at:

Mustard Magic February 2The Grand Dinner February 19The Awards March 14The Marketplace March 15 & 16The Mumm Napa Photo Finish March 29

Win theNapa ValleyMustard FestivalTrip to France Drawing~ the trip of a lifetime!

Plaza Athénée

This truly Parisian luxury property filled with

elegance and charm, is ideally located between the Avenue des Champs

Elysées and the Eiffel Tower, at the crossroads

of fashion, entertainment and business. With fine décor “à la parisienne”,

the Hôtel Plaza Athénée offers views to the chic avenue Montaigne, the

Westside of the Eiffel Tower or the charming

courtyard.

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