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Friday, April 29, 2016
2016 Gala Live Auction Preview
1
Charlotte Hornets Courtside Seats

Have your feet on the floor when you attend the Charlotte Hornets game against the division rival Atlanta Hawks in the 2016-2017 season. These two (2) exclusive courtside Purple Seats put you up close to the action and provide access to Time Warner Cable Arena's VIP Crown Club. In the club, you and your guest will enjoy complimentary food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Also, you will breeze in and out of the Arena with a parking pass through a private entrance. The Courtside Seats provide a thrilling and luxurious experience for any basketball lover. PLUS you get to take home a signed basketball!

Value: $2,000.00
2
Peter Michael's White Heaven

Peter Michael's wine won Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year in 2015. Now you have the opportunity to taste this legendary label in the white varietal. A six pack, three with 100-point ratings plus a 99-pointer, that is sure to impress.

  • Peter Michael 2010 Chardonnay Mon Plaisir (2)
  • Peter Michael 2012 Chardonnay Belle Cote - 99 points
  • Peter Michael 2012 Chardonnay Point Rouge (3) - 100 points
 
Value: $1,100.00
3
Doubleback - Vintage a Year for Three Years
The winning bidder will receive a six-pack of the current vintage every year for three years. Tonight the winning bidder will take home their first six-pack of the 2013 vintage, signed by Drew Bledsoe. Robert Parker has rated the 2012 vintage, which he rated 96 points! We can't wait to see what he rates 2013, 2014 and 2015. The anticipation of the arrival of your 6-pack each year will be killer! An instant mini-vertical for your cellar each year.
Value: Priceless
4
Reid's Wine Dinner

Have a special celebration coming up or just want to have a great evening with your friends? Then what better place in Charlotte to meet than at Reid's for a spectacular dinner with incredible wines. Select the theme of the dinner and then pick out the wines with the sommelier to create a beautiful menu. 

Dinner is for 20 people at Reid's new SouthPark location, with patio seating, weather permitting.

Value: $2,000.00
5
Six Magnificent Magnums

Are you a serious California wine lover? These six magnums are a rare representation of the best of that California wine country has to offer - from Sonoma to Napa. This impressive magnum set is a perfect addition to your cellar!

Pride Mountain 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
Spottswoode 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Magnum 
Staglin Family 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Magnum 
Silver Oak 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Magnum
Silver Oak 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Magnum
2010 BRAND Napa Magnum

Value: $1,700.00
6
Napa Wine Experience

Two couples will enjoy a Napa Experience that most people can only dream of full of tastings and experiences...here's what's in store: 

  • Round Pond Garden to Table Brunch: Food and wine lovers! A gourmet garden to table experience awaits you. This intimate Sunday brunch begins with a tour of the sensory garden (weather permitting) led by the winery chef. With the morning's garden fresh vegetables in hand, you will make your way to the kitchen for a cooking demonstration as well as a wine pairing discussion. Your morning continues with a comprehensive tasting of Estate wines and a seated brunch on the terrace overlooking the vineyards (weather permitting). Your brunch will feature each of the winery's olive oils, vinegars, citrus syrups and the fresh ingredients you harvested. 
  • Anderson's Conn Valley Barrel Tasting: Enjoy a private tasting in the caves at Anderson's Conn Valley in Napa. Taste straight from the barrel.
  • Turnbull Private Tasting Experience: Private wine tasting experience at Turnbull with winemaker, Peter Heitz. 
  • Darioush Tasting Experience: By Invitation Only Wine Experience for 4 people. Enjoy an exclusive wine experience in Proprietor Darioush Khaledi's private cellar. Indulge in limited offerings from Darioush's three estate vineyards, including the 'Crown Jewel' Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon, all expertly paired with exquisite food bites prepared by his private chef.
Value: Priceless
7
Case of Outpost

A case of Outpost with an average rating of 96 from the Wine Advocate. Wines included:

  • Two each: 2011-2013 Outpost Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
  • 2011-2013 Outpost Cabernet Sauvignon True Vineyard
  • 2011-2013 Immigrant
Outpost was established in 1998 with the vision of producing wines that are a living, breathing embodiment of the unique terroir of the Outpost vineyards - the hard, rocky red soil, high altitude, gentle cooling breezes and sunny western exposure. The fruit from the vineyards has incredible intensity and richness, with a distinctive spice you simply cannot find anywhere else. Outpost creates world-class 100% varietal bottlings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Grenache from their hand-cultivated, organically farmed 28 acre estate vineyard.
Value: $1,700.00
8
Apple Pie, Baseball & Chicago for July 4th Weekend
It's all yours. Behind the plate in the Grant Thornton suite with your group of 6 at the iconic Wrigley Field for the July 4th game against division rival Cincinnati Reds at 1:20pm CDT. Included in the suite package are two VIP parking passes for the baseball game, indoor & outdoor seating, complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Arrangements for additional food and alcoholic beverages are available for an additional fee. A suite is included at the luxurious Gwen Hotel from July 2-5.
Value: $5,550.00
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Engraved Arietta 3-Liters Collector Set & A Tasting with Fritz Hatton in Napa

Arietta: A Complete Set of Engraved Three Liter Bottles from the heralded 2013 Red and 2014 White vintages. In celebration of its 20th harvest, Arietta presents the winning bidder with a complete set in engraved three liter bottles. Only 5-10 of each of these were made. The set includes:

  • One 3L Arietta White Wine On The White Keys 2014: A bright yet powerful wine that lights a fire under a tremendous range of foods and flavors (and a very good party).
  • One 3L Arietta Red Wine Quartet 2013: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot.
    • One 3L Arietta Merlot Hudson Vineyards 2013: A rare single block single vineyard Merlot. 
      • One 3L Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon 2013: Comes from Arietta's two superb vineyard sites in Coombsville, Napa's hottest new AVA.
        • One 3L Arietta Red Wine H Block Hudson Vineyards 2013: Arietta's Flagship wine, a co-fermented blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

        The winning bidder and up to seven guests are invited to taste numerous Ariettas with vintner Fritz Hatton in Napa Valley any time within two years of the date of the auction.

        Value: Priceless
        10
        Six-Year Vertical of Quilceda Creek

        Quilceda Creek is dedicated exclusively to the production of world-class Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded in 1979, Quilceda Creek has had an unbroken string of highly-rated vintages that has led Robert Parker Jr. to name it Washington State's premier Cabernet Sauvignon producer. While tasting just one of these vintages will instantly wow you, you'll want to try each of these six vintages to understand how amazing Quilceda Creek wine is:

        Quilceda Creek 2008: 99 WA
        Quilceda Creek 2009: 99 WA
        Quilceda Creek 2010: 98 WA
        Quilceda Creek 2011: 96 WA
        Quilceda Creek 2012: 98 WA
        Quilceda Creek 2013: 96-98 WA

        Value: $2,000.00