169479-Front Cover

Celebrating 33 yrs of

2019

CHARITY AUCTION & LUNCHEON BENEFITTING OUR

CINCINNATI AREA CHARITIESMarch 9, 2019

HILTON NETHERLAND PLAZAHALL OF MIRRORS

WELCOMEWELCOME

Miller-Valentine Construction is proud tosupport The Cincinnati International Wine Festival.

Thanks to all of this years participants, volunteers, and vendors for helping to raise critical funds for local charities.

We salute you.

TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome Letter .................................................................. 3Sponsors .............................................................................4Board of Directors & Staff ................................................ 7Table Hosts .........................................................................9Program ............................................................................. 11Menu ..................................................................................13Auction Committee ..........................................................152018 Beneficiaries ........................................................... 16Live Auction .....................................................................23Auction Procedures & Terms of Sale ..............................24

slmag.net

{Cincinnati’s Finest}July/August 2018

five dollarsslmag.net

{Cincinnati’s Finest}

Nov/Dec 2018five dollars

slmag.net

{Cincinnati’s Finest}

Jan/Feb 2019five dollars

slmag.net

{Cincinnati’s Finest}

Sept/Oct 2018five dollars

slmag.net

{Cincinnati’s Finest}

SLC_4.25x9-2019.indd 1 1/15/19 10:07 AM

It was 29 years ago that a small group of people sat down to brainstorm the idea of a festival that not only brings together the finest wines in the world, but also gives back to the community through nonprofit organizations. Some of those people, like the great Marj Valvano, are still hard at work, guiding the way for those of us who are new volunteers. To them we say a heartfelt THANK YOU and from all of us, welcome to the 29th annual Cincinnati International Wine Festival’s Charity Auction and Luncheon. You are part of continuing this outstanding legacy. The Charity Auction and Luncheon is one of four annual Festival events that have helped us share an accumulated $5.64 million with the Greater Cincinnati area community. In 2018, the Wine Auction, Grand Tastings, Winery Dinners and Russ Wiles Memorial Golf Tournament raised $400,000 for 35 charities across our region.

So, THANK YOU once again – and pat yourself on the back when you raise your paddles high and often today!THANK YOU to members of the Charity Auction & Luncheon Committee. Many of them are longstanding Festival volunteers who are responsible for gathering the donated wines and items for the silent and live auctions, as well as putting together this catalog. Additional volunteers jump in to help set up and keep us organized at check-in and check-out. THANK YOU to our 2019 Honorary Chair, Mark Beringer, for taking time away from his important role as the Chief Winemaker at Beringer Vineyards to share his love of the industry with us, and to all our Luncheon table hosts from wineries participating in the 2019 Festival. They have some special wines just for you today!

THANK YOU also to auctioneer-extraordinaire Dan Greathouse of Heidelberg Distributing, who showers us with fun facts and his wine knowledge throughout the live auction.THANK YOU to the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, and the exceptional staff, who put their creativity, skills and service to work in presenting today’s exquisite luncheon.And finally, THANK YOU again for the generous support you’ve provided over the past 29 years and for many more years to come!

Bethanie Butcher & Marcus Rel thford

2019 Charity Auction & Luncheon Co-Chairs

CELEBRATING STRONG TRADITIONS!

3

2019 WINE FESTIVAL EVENT SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR

4

The Wine Festival would like to thank the following Supporting Sponsors:

1919 Investment CounselAssured Partners NL

Blaine’s Fine Men Apparel CityBeat

Fern Exposition & Event ServicesHellman Clothiers

Monteverdi TuscanyOneTouchPoint

Prestige AV & Creative ServicesPrincipled Wealth Advisors

RiedelThe Hershey Company

Thank you to the following Distributors for their generous support:

Cavalier Distributing Cutting Edge Selections

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

Heidelberg Distributing CompanyOhio Valley Wine & Beer Company

Tramonte & Sons

Vintage Wine DistributorWine Trends Inc.

Martin & Company Wines Inc.

5

FOUNDER

Russ Wiles 1939-2003

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Connie Wiles President Barry Oppelt Treasurer

Mary Ann BokenkotterGeorge ElliottMarilyn Harris

Mary Horn

Michael MillerJohn Mocker

Daniel TemmingMarj Valvano

WINE FESTIVAL STAFF

Debbie Dent Executive DirectorMercedes McElley Assistant Executive Director

Chris Phelps Volunteer CoordinatorSylvia Osterday Festival Volunteer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF

7

Beringer Vineyards

Mark BeringerBoisset Collection

Dina ClarkChalk Hill Winery

Courtney FoleyChateaux Bordeaux

Dan GreathouseClos Du Val

Armen KatchacurianDalla Terra

Adam ShobertFamilia Zuccardi

Samantha Sergent

Ferrari-Carano

Melissa RushGerard Bertrand

Joanne SchmidtGrgich Hills Winery

Sean BarrettGuarachi Family Wine

Don JasinskiJ. Lohr Vineyards & Winery

Kyle BoyerJackson Family Wines

Tara Grimes

TABLE HOSTSLoosen Bros USA

Molly SweenyLUX Wines

Brett DavisMundovino - Catena & Lapostolle

Michael LaRoquePaul Hobbs

Carlo RiggioTrinchero Family Estates

Steve SligerVintage Point

Bob DalicWinebow LLS

Franceen Kahng9

1129 Walnut St. // 513.281.3336 // info@edenfloralboutique.com

Hilton Netherland PlazaHall of Mirrors

RECEPTION & SILENT AUCTION9:30 am

LIVE AUCTION11:00 am

FOLLOWED BY A WINERY LUNCHEON

Live auction lots are available for consideration during the reception. Please view these to help determine your bidding procedure.

Many lots are rare and/or limited availability. You can expect bidding to be quite spirited!

THE PROGRAMTHE PROGRAM

11

Former Cincinnatian Daniel Greathouse, President of Heidelberg Importing & Brokerage Company and Chief Marketing Officer, is one of the founding board members of the Cincinnati International Wine Festival and the first auctioneer for this event. For three decades, Greathouse has presided over charity auctions in the United States and the United Kingdom and is well known for his humor and his great love and knowledge of wine. Greathouse joined Ohio Valley Wine and Heidelberg in 1988 after managing Midwest area states for London-based Allied Lyons, marketing California wine brands including Clos Du Bois, William Hill, Callaway and Atlas Peak Vineyards. His naval career fortuitously placed him in wine growing regions from Northern California to Europe. In recent years Greathouse represented the American fine wine trade at the World Wine Symposium, known as the “Davos

of Wine” conducted at Villa d’Este in Northern Italy.Greathouse seeks out fine wines produced across the world to market throughout Ohio and Kentucky. His grossly arduous task of sourcing new products has taken him from Santiago, Chile through Tequila, Mexico and many wine producing regions in France, Spain and Italy. Undaunted by torturous tastings, Dan Greathouse selflessly works on, through the sun and the food, to bring great new wines to market. He is a commandeur in Bordeaux’s Commanderie du Bontemps and was featured in the American Express Black Ink wine issue.Dan served on the Board of Trustees of Economics America as well as being an active cheerleader for PBS, where he has appeared on numerous televised auctions and cooking shows. He is co-host of the “The Cork Dorks” television program filmed on locations from 110+ degree California to -10 degree Ontario, where he foolishly

picked ice wine grapes.A decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy, Dan is the recipient of numerous citations, ribbons and medals including the Navy Achievement Medal, presented by Secretary of the Navy, John F. Lehman, Jr. His unique naval role allowed him to serve in Europe alongside Britain’s Royal Air Force & Royal Navy personnel with the unusual assignment of working on land-based, as well as aboard all major warfare platforms including airplanes, helicopters, ships and submarines.Dan married his college sweetheart, artist Mary Bell Greathouse, more than 35 years ago in Cleveland Heights before striking out into the world to seek fame & fortune. He returned to Cleveland in 1997 with Mary and their countless children, some of whom are named Charles, Paul, James, Peter, Sarah, Sophia, Emma and Gabriel.

DANIEL GREATHOUSEAuctioneer

12

FIRST COURSE

Roasted Maitake Popcorn Grits, Grilled Scallions, Honey Turmeric Gastrique

ENTREE

Slow Cooked CoppaDelfina Marble Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, Honey Mustard Jus

VEGETARIAN ENTREE

Crispy CauliflowerQuinoa, Grilled Vegetables, Sweet Potatoes, Charred Eggplant Puree

CHEESE COURSE

Banlick Cream Raw cow’s milk cheese made in a Cotswold style, creamy texture with caramel and vanilla.

Caprino Bianco, Bloomy Rind Style This goat cheese is inspired on italian bloomy rind cheeses.

It has a unique texture with nice mild sharp, nutty, earthy and mushroom notes.Served with Marcona Almonds, Honeycomb, Crostini, Lavosh

Coffee, Tea, Decaffeinated Coffee

MENU

13

GOLF TOURNAMENT

JUNE 3, 2019

WineFestival.com

Save the Date

I t's time to book your foursome!

2019AUCTION

COMMITTEE

2019 Cincinnati International Wine Festival Honorary Chair

Mark Beringer, Chief Winemaker of Beringer VineyardsAUCTION CO-CHAIRS

Bethanie Butcher & Marcus RelthfordDan Greathouse, Auctioneer

George Elliott Lee Flischel

Pat GaitoMarilyn HarrisChuck Hong

Yen Hsieh Jill Leslie

Kathleen MacQueeney

Kathi McQuade Jayne Menke

Kathy MerchantMatthew Millett

John Mocker Michael Monnin

Lee Oberlag

Keith OlscampCarmen ParksGraig SmithKeith Spiller

Steven SundermanMarj Valvano

Barbara WeinbergConnie Wiles

15

2018 BENEFICIARIES16

90.9FM WGUCWGUC, Cincinnati’s Classical Public Radio, was founded in 1960 by a group of citizens who saw the need for a radio station devoted to cultural and public affairs programming in the region. Today, the station remains committed to this heritage. WGUC broadcasts the finest in classical music programming and is the leading provider of arts information for Greater Cincinnati.Abilities FirstFounded in 1958, Abilities First continues to lead the way in providing services for children and adults from birth through life with a wide range of disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, language and cognitive impairments in Southwest Ohio. Today, over 1,000 clients are served annually by an average of 130 employees in an eight county region.ALS Association, Central and Southern Ohio ChapterFormed in 1984, The ALS Association Central & Southern Ohio Chapter serves patients and families in 56 counties. The chapter provides services to the ALS community, promotes awareness of ALS, raises funds for chapter

programs, and advocates for ALS patients. The mission of The ALS Association Central & Southern Ohio Chapter is to improve the quality of life for patients and families living with ALS.Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati The Alzheimer’s Association mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The Greater Cincinnati Chapter serves a 27-county area in Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. It is estimated that there are nearly 55,000 individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder within the Greater Cincinnati Chapter territory. Art LinksArt Links, a non-profit organization is committed to the concept that art is a basic component to learning and every child should be given opportunities to explore the arts. Founded in 1996, Art Links provides free bus transportation to over 25 arts venues for 25,000+ students annually in 171 economically disadvantaged schools throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Our

mission is to make arts a reality in the lives of as many disadvantaged children as possible at no cost to the children or the schools.Asian Community AllianceThe Asian Community Alliance has served the Greater Cincinnati community since 2004. The mission of the organization is to provide culturally sensitive services/programs to the over 49,000 Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders in the counties of Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. Their programs include, but are not limited to: access to healthcare, aging/caregiving, domestic violence, sexual assault prevention, elder abuse, computer literacy for refugees and immigrants, civic engagement, and youth leadership.Cancer Family CareCancer Family Care is a nonprofit organization that helps children and adults cope with the effects of a cancer diagnosis in the family. They are known throughout the Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky region as a force of compassion and strength in the face of cancer-related illness and loss. For more than 45 years, they have provided therapeutic counseling, education, support, and hope to all people touched by cancer. Additional services

17

include free wigs, therapeutic massage and Healing Touch sessions for cancer patients and at reduced rates to caregivers. Our programs are available at six area offices, and to ensure continuity of care, our social workers and counselors are glad to make house calls, when necessary.The Carnegie The Carnegie is northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center. Whether on stage, in the classroom or in a gallery, The Carnegie inspires creativity for all. Catholic Inner-City Schools Education (CISE)Catholic Inner-City Schools Education (CISE) works to transform the lives of urban children by providing access to a strong Catholic education to over 1,800 students at eight Catholic elementary schools in Cincinnati’s most at-risk neighborhoods each year. Graduates who continue their education at a Catholic high school continue to receive financial and other types of support from CISE. Currently

there are over 300 CISE students attending local Catholic high schools.Children's Home of Northern KentuckyFounded in 1882, Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky takes a family-centered, holistic approach to treatment for youth experiencing abuse, neglect, addiction, or other trauma. Working out of three campuses and numerous school districts, CHNK’s team of 120 behavioral healthcare professionals operates the regions most sophisticated and robust integrated physical and behavioral healthcare service model; they provide school and community-based services, intensive outpatient treatment, and residential treatment for at-risk youth populations and their families.The Cincinnati BalletBuilding on its rich history, Cincinnati Ballet provides remarkable dance experiences through stunning classical and contemporary mainstage performances, classes welcoming all ages through the Otto M. Budig Academy, and extensive educational programming in schools and community centers throughout the region. Cincinnati Ballet’s mission is to inspire hope and joy in our community and beyond through the power and passion of dance.

The Cincinnati Symphony Club, Audrey Dick Scholarship FundThe Audrey Dick Scholarship Fund was established by the Cincinnati Symphony Club in 1998 with the mission to award annual scholarships to deserving, talented young students interested in the understanding and study of music. These funds cover lessons with Premier organizations such as the Conservatory of Music Preparatory and Northern Kentucky String Preparatory programs, My Cincinnati, Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra as well as others. For those students who cannot afford instruments, funds are also provided. These students show off their talents at various venues in the area and visit schools where music is nonexistent. Many of these students are underprivileged and the Scholarship is their only mean to participate in the world of music.Cincinnati WorksCincinnati Works partners with all willing and able people living in poverty to assist them in advancing to economic self-sufficiency. Our comprehensive approach focuses not only on helping individuals find employment but also on developing the personal stability needed to retain employment and providing the guidance needed to

18

advance in their careers. Over the past 20 years Cincinnati Works has helped over 5,800 people start on the road from poverty to self-sufficiency.Concert:novaConcert:nova is an exciting performance group that stands at the intersection of visionary performances and innovative cultural engagement. Creating the shift in artistic experiences, the artist-driven ensemble is at the forefront of an exciting new generation in classical music. Founded in 2007 by a group of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra musicians led by clarinetist Ixi Chen, the musicians have sought inter-artistic collaboration with an inquisitive and adventurous spirit to create a multi-dimensional blend of compelling and thought-provoking performances.Conductive Learning CenterThe Conductive Learning Center is a non-profit organization that offers Conductive Education as a special education methodology designed for individuals diagnosed with cerebral palsy, spina bifida or other neurological based motor impairments. This educational approach improves all aspect of a human being such as gross and fine motor skills, balance, speech, self-care skills, social and cognitive skills, as well as increase confidence.

Crayons to ComputersCrayons to Computers is a free store for teachers of needy students in the greater Cincinnati area, whose mission is to ensure that children and classrooms in the greater Cincinnati area have the basic tools for learning by transferring, at no cost, the community’s surplus supplies and merchandise into the hands of teachers and school children in need. Chartered in 1996, C2C bridges the gap between the great need and excess resources. Their vision is to provide every child with the quantity of supplies needed to succeed in school.Dan Beard Council of the Boy Scouts of AmericaThe Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America, provides the Scouting program to more than 33,000 youth members and adult volunteers throughout 12 counties in Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Each year, in addition to camping and other exciting activities, Scouts across the council provide more than 150,000 hours of service to their local community. The de Cavel Family SIDS FoundationThe de Cavel Family SIDS foundation works to support educational programs and spread awareness about SIDS. They work with organizations like Cradle Cincinnati and

Cribs for Kids, making sure new parents know the risk factors associated with SIDS, providing cribs to families in need and promoting safe sleep programs to new parents.Dress for SuccessDress for Success provides interview suits, confidence boosts and career development to more than 50,000 women in over 75 cities each year. Dress for Success is a not-for-profit organization that helps low-income women make tailored transitions into the workforce. Each Dress for Success client receives one suit when she has a job interview and a second suit when she gets the job. The Dress for Success Professional Women’s Group program then provides ongoing support to help the client build a successful career.FernsideFernside, established in 1986, as the nation’s second oldest children’s grief center, remains today a national leader in providing grief support. Fernside is a non-profit organization offering support and advocacy to grieving families who have experienced a death. As the 2nd center in the nation, Fernside offers peer support for grieving children, teens and adults. Fernside works to increase community awareness of grief issues through community outreach.

19

FreeStore FoodbankThe FreeStore Foodbank’s mission is to provide food and services, create stability and further self-reliance for people in crisis. This includes assisting one in six neighbors who is food insecure. Our vision is to be the leader of a community mobilized to end hunger and address its causes. We provide emergency food, programs and services to our 20 county Tri-State region to uncover the root causes of poverty and hunger and help create sustainable solutions.Kentucky Symphony OrchestraThe Kentucky Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1992 (as the Northern Kentucky Symphony) with a mission to make classical music attractive, accessible and affordable to people in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area. Since its inception, the KSO has demonstrated a unique ability to make the concert experience relevant and entertaining to its audiences, while maintaining high performance standards and integrity.Hamilton County Special OlympicsHamilton County Special Olympics of Ohio (HCSO) is a local and an area chapter, under the division of Special Olympics Ohio; it is totally dependent on donations, personal contributions and corporate sponsorship from the local community. This organization provides year-round

sports, training, and competition in a variety of sports for children and adults with mental and developmental disabilities in order to create continuing opportunities for them to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience the joy of achievement, be included in the community, build skills, and make friends.Linton Chamber Music SeriesLinton Chamber Music is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary during the 2018-19 season of making extraordinary music among friends. Since its inception Linton has brought together the finest musicians from Cincinnati and around the globe with inspiring concerts in intimate settings. Besides the popular Sunday Linton series in Avondale, Linton produces an ENCORE! performance on Monday evenings in Loveland and Peanut Butter & Jam concerts for two-to-six year-olds throughout the community. Learn more at www.LintonMusic.org.Little Brothers-Friends of the ElderlyLittle Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is a national network of non-profit, volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. It offers to people of good will the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life. US Little Brothers was founded in 1959 and from that

day, Little Brothers houses throughout the country have served the elderly in the spirit of the motto “flowers before bread.” LBFE holds true the philosophy that, in addition to the basic necessities of life, each one of us - especially the elderly - has a strong need for the special pleasures that make life worth living.Master ProvisionsMaster Provisions works to help people in poverty. In the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region, it “rescues” surplus food and distributes to agencies who feed the hungry. MP also provides winter clothing in the Tri-State area; light-weight clothing is sent to mission partners overseas. Donations to MP from financial sponsors support orphan care in the children’s home countries and culture.May FestivalThe May Festival is the oldest continuous choral festival in the Western Hemisphere and one of the only true festivals that remain in our country today. Featuring the May Festival Chorus and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Festival presents marvelously concentrated choral repertoire rarely found in the usual concert season.Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Mercy Neighborhood Ministries excels at stabilizing

20

and improving the quality of life for those living in disadvantaged circumstances. They employ a unique approach to workforce development and aging population assistance. Their holistic efforts have a special focus on disadvantaged women and seniors through proven programs that educate, foster self-sufficiency, and support enhanced quality of life.Miami University Foundation - Donald E. Becker Memorial ScholarshipThe vision of the Miami University Foundation is to be the guardian of Miami University’s future through the Foundation’s activities to grow the University’s endowment and to be recognized as a model for performance, accountability, stewardship and commitment to excellence. Gifts of all sizes allow Miami University to continue to produce graduates of uncommon quality. The Donald E. Becker Memorial Scholarship benefits Miami Access Initiative students. This program for Ohio residents helps make Miami University accessible to new first-year academically competitive students who have total family income that is equal to or less than $35,000.Midwest Culinary InstituteThe Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is built on a thirty-six year tradition

of culinary education excellence. The hospitality programs at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College continue to be the leader in the Midwest. In the past eighteen years their programs have excelled in the education of young culinarians and hospitality management staff. The program sets the standards for culinary excellence in the Greater Cincinnati area.Project PeaceThe mission of Project Peace is to promote hope and peace for families who are affected by neck and head cancer by providing practical services as well as offering emotional support throughout the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery stages. By providing emotional support throughout the journey, families can focus what is most important- winning the battle against cancer. Ronald McDonald HouseRonald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati provides a supportive “home away from home” for families and their children who are receiving treatment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center or other area hospitals, regardless of their ability to pay.Stepping Stones The mission of Stepping Stones is to increase independence, improve lives and promote inclusion for

children and adults with disabilities. Stepping Stones is a non-profit United Way Partner agency that serves over 1,000 adults and children with disabilities annually. They offer year-round services at four locations. Founded in 1963, Stepping Stones has been providing services to the Greater Cincinnati community for more than 55 years.Tender MerciesTender Mercies transforms the lives of homeless adults with mental illness by providing security, dignity, and community in a place they call home. Security means a housing environment where residents’ personal safety is a priority. Dignity means a housing environment that allows residents to develop personal, social, and economic strengths. And community is a regular, predictable housing environment that offers a sense of family, while affirming the individual.Women Helping WomenWomen Helping Women's mission is to prevent gender-based violence and to support all survivors. WHW provides inclusive and comprehensive, crisis intervention services for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. WHW is also a leader in providing teen dating violence & sexual violence prevention programming in schools, as well as providing professional trainings to corporations, institutions, and community members on gender-based violence.

21

LIVE AUCTION

23

BIDDINGAuction paddles are required to bid on any item offered during the live and silent auctions and are available in advance and after bidding commences. All bidders are required to provide the Cincinnati International Wine Festival, Inc. with a major credit card and/or a driver’s license for identification to reserve a paddle. The highest bid recognized by the auctioneer will be considered the winning bid.PAYMENTPayment may be made by cash, check, American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa. All lots must be collected at the completion of the auction. Lots sold to the recognized bidder and not claimed at the end of the event will be available at the Wine Festival office through March 16, 2018. There will be no refunds.

AUCTION LOT CONDITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS The Cincinnati International Wine Festival has made every effort to ensure accurate information and descriptions of all lots. Wines are described as correctly as can be ascertained, but CIWF is not responsible for notes and information that are statements of opinion or references from published wine sources or experts. All wine lots are believed to be of excellent quality and condition. Buyers of old wines should make appropriate allowances for natural variations of ullage, conditions of cork and wine. No returns will be accepted. The CIWF and the Auctioneer have the absolute right to re-organize, divide and/or combine lots as they see fit prior to sale. The Auctioneer has the absolute right to withdraw a lot or reject a bid at any time before the fall of the gavel.

MINIMUM BIDSAll wine lots must be sold for a minimum dollar amount as required by the State of Ohio. The auctioneer(s) will not sell any wine lot below the State’s minimum price for that lot in the accordance with Section 4301:1-1-78 of the Ohio Revised Code.

For more information visit us at www.winefestival.com

/cincinnatiwinefestival

@cincywinefest

AUCTION PROCEDURES & TERMS OF SALE

24

LA-16 – 750ml Cade Reserve Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2015$1,300 - $1,700Owned by former San Francisco Mayor and current California Governor Gavin Newsom, and composer/philanthropist Gordon Getty, Cade Estate was founded on Howell Mountain as a complement to the valley floor terroir of another winery they own, Pumpjack in Oakville. They also own Odette Estate Winery in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley. They began strongly and continue to exhibit promise. Their organically farmed vineyard estate sits high above the fog line at an elevation of 1,850 feet. Of 54 contiguous

acres surrounding the winery, 19 are currently planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and 2 to Merlot. Robert Parker gives this 2015 vintage 95+ points and says: “Intense crème de cassis and blackberry fruit, licorice, forest floor and earth, it’s a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot. Powerful, the wine is neither hot, nor rustic. Its plush tannins and long finish suggest a future of a good 20+ years, even though it is already approachable.”

25

LA-22 – 750ml Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 20112 – 750ml Cakebread Cellars Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon 20102 – 750ml Nickel & Nickel C.C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2010$700 - $1,000Two bottles each of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from three of the most well established and well-known wineries in the Valley, one from Rutherford and the other two from Oakville. All three wines are 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Caymus Special Selection, always 100% Cabernet, has been selected twice by the Wine Spectator as the “Wine of the Year” (1984 & 1994). The 2011 received a score of 95-points from Robert Parker who says the following: “A brilliant wine and one of the stars of the vintage, the 2011 boasts aromas of blueberry pie, blackberries, cassis and white flowers. This full-bodied, velvety textured, delicious 2011 is a terrific success for the vintage.” Cakebread, in Oakville, is one of the oldest established wineries in Napa Valley having

released their first Cabernet Sauvignon in 1976. The 2010 Benchland Select was rated 95+ points by Robert Parker who said: “Offers abundant blueberry and black currant fruit intermixed with notions of spring flowers. Deep rich and full-bodied, it comes across like a great classic Napa Cabernet.” Since 1997, Nickel & Nickel, from the same family who own Far Niente, has focused on producing single-vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the appellation’s most significant AVAs. The 2010 C.C. Ranch has been rated 92 points by Wine Spectator who says the following: “Aromas of fresh leather and dark berry fold over to the palate, smooth and focused, gaining depth and length.”DONORS: Daniel and Jane Temming

26

LA-33 – 750ml Hundred Acre Few and Far Between Cabernet Sauvignon 2014$1,500 - $1,800One of California’s, or perhaps the world’s, most flamboyant, talented and contrarian wine producers is Napa Valley’s Jayson Woodbridge, the owner of Hundred Acre Winery. His wines, mostly 100% varietals and mostly Cabernets, are made primarily by him, with some consulting advice from Philippe Melka. All his wines are truly profound and showcase a variety of terroirs and are not easy to secure unless you are on his mailing list. The Hundred Acre Cabernet Sauvignons remain some of the most distinctive wines being made in Napa Valley today. The Few and Far Between vineyard, previously known as Pickett Road vineyard, comes from Jayson’s Calistoga property on the highly coveted upper slope above the

Eisele Vineyard. This is the only vineyard where a variety other than Cabernet Sauvignon is planted – it possesses a section of Cabernet Franc, which accounts for about 10% of the plantings and the wine each year. Robert Parker rates the 2014 - 96 points and says: “Medium garnet purple colored, the 2014 opens with tantalizing molten chocolate and liquid licorice notions over crème de cassis, candied violets, baked red currants, kirsch and black tea scents. The palate is full-bodied and firmly textured with ripe, grainy tannins while packed with floral and black fruit layers, finishing very long and minerally with an energetic red fruit lift.”DONORS: Bethanie Butcher & Guenter Matthews

27

LA-41 – 1.5ltr Levy & McClellan Proprietary Red 2014$1,500 - $1,800A magnum of fantastic Bordeaux blend from the winemakers of Harlan and Sloan. Founded in 1999 by husband and wife duo, Bob Levy and Martha McClellan, Levy & McClellan is a collaborative effort that showcases wine of uncompromised quality and expression of their origin. Their portfolio releases are among the highest priced red blends in Napa Valley, and each year the prices increase. Levy & McClellan is entirely allocated, so the wines tend to be extremely difficult to find. Robert Parker says this about this 94-96 rated wine: “The 2014 Proprietary Red is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon,

12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot from the mountainside vineyard not far from the Sonoma County Line. This looks like a relatively powerful wine, but there are only 300 cases. The wine is full-bodied, with notes of loamy soil, graphite, forest floor, blackberry and cassis with a hint of charcoal and licorice. This is a sensational effort that should drink beautifully for 25 or more years.”DONOR: Anonymous

28

LA-5Tour of Italy at The Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State – For 8$1,200 – $1,500 8 Guests will participate in an interactive cooking class led by MCI Chefs: Jason Lafferty, Meg Galvin and Betsy LaSorella in the Summit Kitchen. They will be highlighting cuisine from Northern and Southern Italy utilizing fresh herbs, vegetables and microgreens from 80 Acres Farm. The dinner will be served in the President’s Dining Room, paired with wine hand selected and presented by Laura Landoll,

Advanced Sommelier. The dinner is to be held on a mutually agreed upon date and should be redeemed no later than March 2020.DONORS: The Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State, Vintage Wine Distributors, 80 Acres Farm

29

LA-61 – 6ltr Joseph Phelps Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1986$1,500 - $1,800In the late 1960’s, Joseph Phelps was running one of the largest construction companies in the U.S. when he won the bid to build Souverain Winery (now Rutherford Hill) located a few miles outside of St. Helena. Enamored with the beautiful Napa Valley and contemplating a career change, in 1973 Joe bought a cattle ranch in Spring Valley, and began planting vineyards and construction of a winery which was completed in 1974 in time for harvest, crushing grapes for the first Insignia and the first Syrah bottlings. It put Joe Phelps and his Joseph Phelps Vineyards on the map of top Napa Valley wine producers. Most people know of Joseph Phelps Insignia, which is the winery’s flagship, but not as many are familiar with the Backus Vineyard which is only available directly from the winery. This vineyard is right across from the Oakville Crossroads

and the Screaming Eagle Vineyard and is an extremely steep but magnificent site in Napa Valley. This wine always ranks alongside Insignia with high critic ratings. This is a six-liter Imperial bottle (equivalent of 8-750ml bottles) and Robert Parker rated this wine 91 points. They say the following about this wine: “It possesses an opaque purple/black color with no lightening or amber at the edge. A huge exotic nose of sweet toasty oak, smoked herbs, grilled meats and black fruits soar from the glass. This lusty, powerful, classically structured Cabernet reveals superb richness, full body and a long sweet rich finish with no signs of fruit oxidation or deterioration.”DONORS: Meredythe & Clayton Daley, Jr.

30

LA-73 – 750ml Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon 20121 – 750ml Rivers-Marie Corona Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 20121 – 750ml Rivers-Marie Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 20121 – 750ml Rivers-Marie Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 2 – 750ml Rivers-Marie Giola Vineyard Pinot Noir 20122 – 750ml Rivers-Marie Summa Vineyard Pinot Noir 20121 – 750ml Rivers-Marie Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir 20121 – 750ml Rivers-Marie Conoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012$1,200 - $1,500Thomas Rivers Brown seems to be launching a new project every week. Currently working with 45 clients, Brown is responsible for 800 tons of grapes from 325 acres going into some 150 wines and has even designed several wineries. He has steadily increased his winemaking pace since driving his Honda Passport from Sumter, S.C., to Napa in 1996 and finding his footing in an industry then foreign to him. Since then, Brown, 46, has become one of Napa's most accomplished winemakers, handily guiding production of some of the region's most distinctive wines and sought-after brands. The grape he has ridden to stardom is Cabernet Sauvignon, which accounts for 85 percent of the 40,000 cases he oversees, and over the years Brown has made more than 60 Cabernets that earned classic scores

from Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator. His list of clients includes names like Schrader Cellars, GTS (Tom Seaver), Casa Piena (Carmen Policy), Maybach, Revana, Round Pond, Vermeil, Stone the Crows, Pulido Walker, Riverain and Ampere. Rivers-Marie is Brown's own brand, which debuted in the early 2000’s. The label, which utilizes Brown's middle name and that of his companion, Genevieve Marie Welsh, makes a dozen-plus wines, including Sonoma-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in addition to its Napa Cabernets. Only three of these wines were rates by Robert Parker: Corona Vineyard – 95, Panek Vineyard – 97, Calistoga – 96.DONORS: Stanley and Evelyn Ignatow

31

LA-82 – 750ml Schrader Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon CCS Cabernet Sauvignon 20151 – 750ml Schrader Cellars Beckstoffer GIII Cabernet Sauvignon 20152 – 750ml Schrader Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon RBS Cabernet Sauvignon 2015$2,000 - $2,750Five bottles of top-rated Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the finest cult wineries in Napa Valley. Fred Schrader, the winery’s founder, came to the conclusion that he wanted to make wine in 1988 when attending the famous Napa Valley Wine Auction. In a few short years, Schrader founded his first winery with Ann Colgin, Colgin Schrader Cellars, which made their debut wine in 1992. Colgin and Schrader later dissolved their partnership and marriage. Ann Colgin retained Colgin Cellars and Fred Schrader founded Schrader Cellars in 1998 and hired Thomas Rivers Brown as his winemaker. Since then Schrader Cellars has produced benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon from the most prestigious vineyards in the Napa Valley, notably the first-growth Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville. With Thomas Brown creating wines known for

their vibrant flavor and opulent richness, their program focuses on highlighting the character and profile of three distinct Cabernet Sauvignon clonal varieties, clones 4, 6 and 337, with minimal intervention that allows the true nature of each to shine. Schrader has access to Andy Beckstoffer’s famed vineyards, including the coveted To Kalon. Schrader Cellars was sold to Constellation Brands in June 2017, but Fred Schrader continues to be involved and Thomas Brown remains the winemaker. These highly sought-after wines have the following ratings from Robert Parker: 2015 CCS – 99, 2015 GIII – 97, 2015 RBS – 98+. DONORS: George & Jeane Elliott

32

LA-91 each – 1.5ltr Darioush Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, 2013, 2014$1,500 - $2,000Our 2018 Honorary Chair, Darioush Khaledi, is supporting the Cincinnati International Wine Festival for yet another year with his generous donation of three magnums of the crown jewel of the Darioush Estate, Darius II, a refined, age-worthy collectible which captures the exceptional qualities of each vintage from their Napa Valley vineyards. These bottles are not only collectible for their content, but also for the unique art on their labels. Since the first vintage of Darius II in 1999, Darioush has sought to highlight ancient traditions in Persian Art, honoring Proprietors Darioush and Shahpar Khaledi’s heritage. Each vintage bears a detail from a Persian artwork, now a visual

hallmark. The 2012 label depicts a work of art which highlights the evolution of ancient decorative art and architecture, the 2013 depicts a masterwork of silk tapestry which was a gift from the Shah of Iran to the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1877, and the 2014 label depicts the tradition of the Saghi, or Wine Bearer, an influential and heralded position in the ancient Persian Royal courts. The Wine Spectator has rated the 2012 – 92 points and Robert Parker has rated the 2013 – 96 points and the 2014 – 94 points.DONOR: Darioush Khaledi

33

LA-103 – 750ml Abreu Madrona Ranch Proprietary Red 2014$2,100 - $2,500The work that the famous viticulturist and wine producer David Abreu does, along with his assistant Brad Grimes, is at the top of the qualitative hierarchy in California, if not the entire world. His four vineyards produce ravishing wines of great richness, complexity and aging potential. Even in vintages where others might stumble, such as 2011, somehow Abreu’s magic in the vineyard translates into wines of fabulous intensity and compelling quality in the bottle. None of this comes cheap, nor are these wines easy to access as virtually everything is sold via a mailing list and to a handful of the nation’s finest restaurants. Abreu’s total acreage is around 70 acres, with Abreu selling some of the fruit to other high-quality wineries (i.e., Colgin). The result is that only

250-300 cases of each of the four-separate vineyard-designated wines are produced in each vintage. Their blends tend to be Cabernet Sauvignon with increasing percentages of Cabernet Franc included. Robert Parker gives the 2014 Madrona Ranch 99 points and says the following: “Deep garnet purple in color and sings of crushed blackberries, warm plums and black raspberries with menthol, potpourri, chocolate box and licorice nuances – compelling. The palate is full-bodied, firm and grainy with great freshness, finishing very long with mineral notions. This will be extremely long lived.”DONORS: George & Jeane Elliott

34

LA-11An Evening Dining in the Middle East – For 8$2,000 - $4,000Enjoy an evening of tantalizing Middle Eastern cuisine as if you are walking through the food bazaars in Istanbul or Casablanca! This magical Shahrazad meal will be presented at the home of Yen Hsieh with Chef Paul Liew and wines provided by Connie Wiles. Yen, a flavorist, has traveled around the world in search of spices that have played major roles in defining the local cuisine. She has taught many international cuisine classes at Cooks’Wares in Harper’s Point. Chef Paul Liew, the former owner of Straits of Malacca, has a magical touch in creating complex, flavorful food at its best. This 6-course

tasting menu for eight with wines will capture various Middle Eastern cuisines from the grilled meats of Turkey to the Moroccan Tagin cooked delicacies complimented by ancient grains cooked in saffron and other exotic spices. Your meal ends with a tasty selection of delicate pastries/sweets from Egypt and Lebanon. To be scheduled at a time and date mutually agreed upon with the buyer, but before March 2020.DONORS: Yen Hsieh, Chef Paul Liew and Connie Wiles

35

LB-13 – 750ml Penfolds Grange 2014$2,300 - $2,700Penfolds Grange (until the 1989 vintage labeled Penfolds Grange Hermitage) is an Australian wine, made predominantly from the Shiraz (Syrah) grape and usually a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. It is widely considered Australia's "first growth" and its most collectible wine. The first vintage of Penfolds Grange was made on an experimental basis in 1951 by winemaker Max Schubert, while he was employed at Penfolds. As recently as 2004, a single bottle of 1951 Grange Hermitage sold at auction for over $50,000. In the world of wine,

Penfolds is synonymous with excellence, innovation, and even a little magic. Robert Parker and Wine Spectator both rate this 2014 – 98 points and Parker says: “Rich, concentrated and intense, it delivers exactly what we’ve come to expect from this Penfolds iconic wine. It’s full-bodied, velvety in feel and loaded with plummy fruit, framed in vanilla and cedar. Dense, powerful, and tannic, it should prove to be long lived, even by Grange standards.”

36

LB-21 – 6ltr Château Bellevue Mondotte St. Émilion 2005 $4,000 - $4,500Château Bellevue Mondotte is a tiny, 5-acre wine property on the limestone plateau of St. Émilion, bought in 2001 by Gérard Perse, owner of the celebrated premier Grand Cru Classé Château Pavie. Merlot comprises over 90% of the blend with a dash of both Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The vineyard faces south and the average age of the vines is 45 years. The wine falls very much into the garagiste camp, being aged in 100% new oak and produced from tiny yields. Michel Rolland is the consultant oenologist. After 6 months ageing on its lees the wine remains in barrel for a further 18 months before

being bottled unfiltered and unfined. In 2005 only 420 cases were produced. Wine Spectator, who rated this wine 97 points, comments as follows: “The crushed blackberry and raspberry are wonderful in this wine. Full-bodied, with superpolished tannins and loads of ripe fruit, toasty oak and coffee on the palate. Goes on and on. An opulent young red.”DONORS: Meredythe & Clayton Daley, Jr.

37

LB-31 – 6ltr Château Trotanoy Pomerol 2005$3,000 - $3,500One of the oldest wine-making properties in Pomerol, Trotanoy was listed as second only to Petrus in all of Pomerol in the 1868 first edition of the influential wine manual Cocks & Feret. Despite this great reputation, Trotanoy was nonetheless often overlooked in the late 19th and well into the 20th century, as were many right bank properties. The Giraud family held the property for more than two centuries before selling to the Percesse family in the mid-20th century. They weren’t in the drivers seat for long however; financial difficulties struck the family and by 1953 Jean-Pierre Moueix had bought it for what was to be the second purchase in the empire he was building, JP Moueix, also the owner of Petrus. The firm still holds Trotanoy today and Jean-Pierre’s son,

Christian, and grandson, Eduoard, co-manage the estate as they do a great number of properties in the JP Moueix stable. Today Trotanoy is considered one of the great-growths of Pomerol. This is a 6-liter Imperial bottle, the equivalent of 8 – 750ml bottles, and the Wine Spectator has rated the 2005 - 97 points. They say the following: “Gorgeous, with fig bread, licorice root, ganache and loam notes, this sports a hefty profile, with dark, earthy components matched to a well of mulled black currant and blackberry fruit. Shows a strong spine through the finish, revealing a tug of graphite that won't quit. Best from 2020 through 2040.”DONORS: Meredythe & Clayton Daley, Jr.

38

LB-4Create your Tailor Made Wine Trip $10,000-$15,000Whether it is sipping wine in Bordeaux, discovering the wines of New Zealand or exploring the oldest wine producing country in the world…Tracey Snyder C.T.C and Kensington Tours will customize to your personal preferences a world-class tailor-made wine journey. Various examples of wine-focused trips are:PARIS AND THE WINES OF BORDEAUX & BURGUNDYTHE FOOD & WINE OF AUSTRALIANEW ZEALAND WINE TOURTASTE OF MEXICO: FOOD, WINE & TEQUILARHINE WINE DISCOVERY

Includes $7,000 Travel Voucher from Kensington Tours and $3,000 travel certificate from Delta Airlines. This bundle will allow you to experience a trip you will never forget. Work with the professional expertise of Tracey Snyder to make your travel dreams come true. All accommodations, tours, tastings, transportation, and length of the stay will be created for the trip you’ve always imagined.This trip must be concluded by 12/31/2019 and is based on availability.DONORS: Tracey Snyder, Kensington Tours, and Delta Airlines.

39

LB-56 – 750ml Taittinger Rosé Comtes de Champagne Brut 2006$1,250 - $1,500

In 1932 Pierre Taittinger bought the Château de la Marquetterie from the wine house of Forest-Fourneaux and from 1945 to 1960 the business was run by Pierre's third son François. Under his direction, the Taittinger cellars were established in the Abbey of Saint-Nicaise, built in the thirteenth century. After François' death in an accident, his brother Claude took over and directed the business from 1960 to 2005. It was during this time that Taittinger became a champagne house of world renown. Taittinger was sold in July 2005 to the U.S. hotel group Starwood but in May 2006, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger,

Claude’s son, purchased the business back for 660 million euros. The vineyards cover 714 acres and there are 12 to 13 million bottles in stock. The Comtes de Champagne Rosé Brut Cuvee, which is always vintage, is only made when the year has been exceptional, and all the demanding quality criteria has been met. This 2006 vintage was rated 95 by Wine Spectator who said the following: “A lovely Champagne, offering a rich and expressive palate of dried strawberry and white peach fruit, with toasted hazelnut, pastry, candied ginger and lemon curd flavors set in a fine and elegant frame. Long and creamy on the satiny finish.”

40

LB-62 – 750ml Gaja Darmagi Langhe 20102 – 750ml Gaja Darmagi Langhe 20112 – 750ml Gaja Darmagi Langhe 2012$1,500 - $1,800Angelo Gaja forever changed the world's notion of Piedmont wines when he released this historic wine for the first time in 1985 (with the 1982 vintage), made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes planted in the township of Barbaresco. According to the often-told legend, Angelo Gaja's father exclaimed "darmagi!" upon learning that his son had planted Cabernet Sauvignon in vineyards previously devoted to Piedmont's traditional Nebbiolo grape. Akin to the French quel dommage, the Piedmontese expression darmagi means what a pity! or what a shame! With his characteristic respect for tradition and those who came before him, the younger Gaja decided to call

this wine Darmagi, a homage to his family's legacy with an eye toward the future. Today, fruit for this wine is sourced from 5 acres in Barbaresco, where growing conditions render structured expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon with impressive aging potential. This wine showed the international community that the terroir Piedmont could produce world-class wines using grapes other than those traditionally grown there. Today, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a favorite among the great collectors of the world. Robert Parker has rated these wines as follows: 2010 – NR, 2011 – 94, 2012 – 94.

41

LB-72 – 750ml Gaja Costa Russi Barbaresco 20142 – 750ml Gaja Sori Tilden Barbaresco 20142 – 750ml Gaja Sori San Lorenzo Barbaresco 2014$2,800 - $3,200A collection of Gaja’s single vineyard Barbarescos from vintage 2014. The Gaja Winery was founded by Giovanni Gaja in 1859 and has been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family. Giovanni Gaja was the great-grandfather of Angelo Gaja, the winery's current owner. Gaja owns 250 acres of vineyards in Piedmont, located in the Barbaresco district (Barbaresco and Treiso) and the Barolo district (Serralunga d'Alba and La Morra). All three single vineyard Barbarescos are 100% Nebbiolo and are from vineyards acquired in 1967. Costa Russi, a 10-acre vineyard, is known for the elegance and refinement of

its aromatic character. Sori Tilden is widely considered one of the greatest growing sites in Italy today. It was first vinified as a single-vineyard wine in 1970. The Sori San Lorenzo made history when it became one of the earliest single-vineyard bottlings of Nebbiolo in Piedmont with the 1967 vintage. Sourced from Gaja’s top growing site, the vineyard is located just south of the village of Barbaresco in the famed cru Secondine. Robert Parker and Wine Spectator have rated these wines the same as follows: Costa Russi – 94, Sori Tilden – 94, Sori San Lorenzo – 95.

42

LB-8Take a trip to Spain! Dinner and Wine Tasting at the Vance Waddell’s – For 8$4,000 - $5,000 Sara and Michelle Vance Waddell invite you to their new Indian Hill home, not only to tour the contemporary architecture and wonderful art collection, but also to experience a food and wine tour of the important regions of Spain. You will taste some of Spain’s finest wines: Domino de Pingus 2000 (RP 96), Artadi Pagos Viejos Rioja 2004 (RP 97) as well as other great wines from the Rioja and Priorat regions which have been “sleeping” in Pat Gaito’s cellar. These special wines will be paired with a multi-course Spanish

Dinner prepared by Chuck Hong and Pat Gaito. You will enjoy authentic Paella as an appetizer followed by Fresh Halibut Vera Cruz, Roast Pork with Spanish Peppers and finished with Spanish Cheeses and Pastries. To be scheduled on a date and time to be mutually agreed upon, but no later than March 2020. DONORS: Sara and Michelle Vance Waddell, Chuck Hong and Pat Gaito.

43

LB-9Learn the Tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina – For 2$13,000 - $20,000 Escape to Buenos Aires, the most exotic vacation spot in the Western Hemisphere! With its wide boulevards, beautiful architecture, and fabulous shopping, you’ll be amazed that this classical “European” city is in the heart of South America! You can visit the balcony where Evita begged the crowd, “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” and see other historic sites that make Buenos Aires so intriguing. You may want to stroll over to Puerto Madero (where 200-foot yachts are considered "rather small") to enjoy dinner at Cabaña Las Lilas, recognized by many as the finest steak restaurant in the world. Flickering street lights and

celebrations everywhere make evenings in Buenos Aires especially romantic. You’ll not only enjoy the pleasure of seeing an authentic tango show, but your private dance instructor will teach you the dance of passion and love! Just like the tango, this country and its people will cast a spell over you. Your fabulous 7-day, 6-night vacation for two includes roundtrip air to Buenos Aires, your deluxe accommodations, your tango show and private lesson, and the chance to fall in love all over again in Argentina! Three years to take your trip.DONOR: AmFund Travel Concierge.

44

LB-101 – 750ml Georges Duboeuf Moulin-â-Vent Beaujolais 1991$700 - $100,000!!!This is the eighth year we’ve offered “Georges” for auction. If you’ve been to the auction over the past few years you know that Georges is a bottle of “a bit over the hill” wine (more like 20 years over). We call this bottle “Georges” (as in Duboeuf) and we auction it for a one-year period at which time we ask that the owner donate it back to the Wine Festival so someone else might enjoy Georges’ company for a year. During that year the buyer is encouraged to take Georges on vacation, to restaurants, to special events or any interesting place they’d like and be photographed. Future buyers will not only have Georges for a year, but their photos will be included in a book containing photographs from all previous owners. In addition, the buyers’ names will be memorialized in all future Wine Festival Charity Auction Catalogs. In past

years Georges has been to such places as the Indy 500, Maine, Alaska, New York City (Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade), Las Vegas, Washington DC, Napa Valley, Los Angeles, Greece, the Alamo and has been kicked out of the New York Wine Experience! So, get those paddles ready and bid high for our charities! Bidders should know that the entire purchase price may be deducted as a donation as nothing of real value will be received in exchange for your donation (except Georges!). DONOR: Michael & Rachel PilfordPrevious Owners: 2012, 2014 – Joe Mayernik, 2013 – George Elliott, 2015 – Jim Hemesath, 2016 – Will Papa, 2017 – Geoff Covert, 2018 – Michael & Rachel Tilford, 2019 - (Your Name Here)

45

LB-11Wardrobe Makeover in the Comfort of Your Own Home from Our Local Men’s Fashion Expert!$2,500 - $3,000Mr. Hellman was born and raised in Cincinnati and graduated from UC. After 34 years on the east coast and working in NYC running apparel companies (most notably CEO of Robert Graham for 5 years) Chuck returned to his Cincinnati roots. In 2014 he purchased Blaine’s Fine Men's Apparel and then in 2017 opened Hellman Clothiers and this Fall he will open his third Men's Location in Columbus Ohio called Hellman's. Chuck is an expert in men’s fashion and will personally come to your home to review and evaluate your wardrobe.

The results will fall into three categories 1. It’s time to say goodbye 2. It’s a great piece but needs altering or 3. You need to add a few new pieces to pull it all together. This is where a $2,000 gift certificate to Hellman Clothiers comes into play. You’ll meet Chuck in his store where he will be your personal shopper for those new pieces while sipping fine wine.DONOR: Chuck Hellman

46

LC-1A Tuscan Retreat from the Ordinary – For 12 $35,000Monteverdi Tuscany is a luxury hotel and spa built into the walls of a 12th century Tuscan village. Up to 12 guests will enjoy a week-long stay in this six-bedroom Villa Muri Antichi. Each unique room within Monteverdi has been meticulously restored and uniquely designed, paying homage to the many generations gone before – from the Ancient Etruscans to the Romans to Renaissance artists. The Culinary Academy, world-class Spa, performing arts venue (a 14th century Church), and dining venues are all designed to stimulate the mind and ignite the senses. To be sure, Monteverdi is anything but ordinary. When you are not indulging in a spa treatment or learning to make homemade pasta, you can spend your day exploring the many picturesque towns throughout the region such as Montepulciano, Montalcino, Assisi, Orvieto, and Siena, all of which are just a short drive away. Taste the Brunellos of

Montalcino, marvel at the Duomo in Orvieto, or take a cheese making class from a local fromager. The expert concierge team will happily assist you in planning your excursions and tours. As part of your stay, Monteverdi will host a private wine experience with famed winemaker Giacomo Neri of Casanova di Neri. You will taste the flavors and spirit of the region, set against the backdrop of the rolling Tuscan hills of green and gold grain, vineyards, cypress and olive trees. Welcome to the Tuscany of your dreams. Enjoy your visit to Monteverdi any time between now and March 31, 2020, subject to hotel availability. Group transportation to and from the Rome or Florence airports is included and will be arranged on the winners’ behalf by Monteverdi’s concierge team. Airfare not included. DONOR: Monteverdi Tuscany

47

LC-26 – 750ml Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia 2015$1,400 - $1,800

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia is without question one of Italy’s blue-chip properties. The gorgeous, sprawling estate is in Bolgheri in Tuscany’s Maremma. Tenuta dell'Ornellaia was founded in 1981 and from the outset the mission was to produce outstanding wines. Since then passion and dedication, coupled with a unique terroir and an extraordinary microclimate, have brought the Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's prestigious labels great success and recognition as one of the most important wineries in the world. Ornellaia is a Bordeaux-inspired blend consisting principally of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and in the

case of the 2015, 53%, 23%, 17% and 7% respectively. The use of several varietals gives the winemaking team the luxury of being able to tailor the exact proportion of the blend to the specific strengths of a given vintage. Because the blend tends to vary from year to year, in a vertical tasting Ornellaia shows many different facets of its personality. Wine Spectator has rated this wine 97 and says: “A big, brooding red, packed with blackberry, plum and earth flavors, all wrapped in spicy oak. Monolithic now, finishing with saline mineral elements, a leafy tobacco edge and dense, mouthcoating tannins. Terrific potential.”

48

LC-36 – 750ml Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2015$1,500 - $2,000The 2018 Wine of the Year! The wine began in the 1940’s as a homemade red crafted by a curious Renaissance man trying to emulate Bordeaux on his Bolgheri estate near the Tuscan coast. It became the prototype of the nascent Bolgheri region, inspiring many others while establishing itself as one of the great wines of Tuscany and Italy. And in 2018, 50 years after the wine's first commercial vintage, Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2015 was named Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year. The wines of the San Guido Estate, Sassicaia above all, derive their qualities from the particular terrain which is unique to the Bolgheri area in Italy. The surface area contains three subzones which are all very different from each other both for their altitude and composition of the soil. Considered a Super

Tuscan because of its Bordeaux blend, Sassicaia consists of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc and is aged in French oak barrels (one third new) for 24 months and has 6 months of bottle age before release. Sassicaia has been given its own DOC, the first, and so far, the only case in Italy of a DOC contained in one estate. Sasssicaia continues to be one of the most sought after of all Italian wines. Wine Spectator rates this wine 97 points and says the following: “Rich and concentrated, this red features black currant, blackberry, violet, mineral and spice flavors. Dense yet lively, structured yet impeccably balanced, with vibrant acidity driving the long, fruit-filled aftertaste. The oak is beautifully integrated.”

49

LC-46 – 750ml Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscano 2015$750 - $1,000The Tignanello is one of Italy's most famous wines from one of Italy's most famous producers and is a blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Tignanello is made exclusively from the vineyard of the same name which is situated on limestone and tuffaceous soil on the Tignanello estate covering 116 southwest-facing acres at altitudes between 1,150 and 1,300 feet. This was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first modern

red wine blended with non-traditional varieties like Cabernet, and one of the first red wines in Chianti not to use white grapes. Robert Parker says this about this 96-point wine: “The 2015 opens like a fully blossomed rose, right in front of you. This vintage is immediately accessible, generous and opulent. The fruit is beautifully ripe with fresh blackberry and cherry nuances, spice leather, sweet tobacco and smoke.”

50

LC-5Spend an Italian Evening at the Vontz’s Home in Hyde Park – For 10$5,000 - $6,000Al and Marge Vontz will host an unbelievable Italian feast in their lovely Hyde Park home for the winning bidder and nine other fortunate people. Their home is a “must see” with the warm, wood paneled bar and entertainment room on the main floor to the lower level complete with another bar, wine cellar and music studio. Chef Pat Gaito will prepare the Italian cuisine which will be a combination of family recipes and his own creations. The Eggplant Napoleon course will be paired with two extraordinary Super Tuscan wines side-by-side: the 2004 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Massetto (RP 97), and the 2001 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Ornellaia (RP 94). Other dishes will include a favorite from

Primavista: Lobster Fra Diavolo Riviera, Grilled Veal Chop in a Barolo Reduction Sauce and homemade Lemoncello. You will taste wines from the major wine producing areas of Italy: a powerful wine of the Veneto Region, the 2004 Bertani Amarone Riserva; from Tuscany, the 2007 Cassanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto (RP 97); and from Piedmont, the 1996 Fontana Fredda Barolo Lazzarito la Delizia. This dinner must be held on a Saturday evening at a date and time to be mutually agreed upon, but no later than March 2020.DONORS: Al and Marge Vontz and Pat Gaito.

51

LC-61 – 3ltr Château La Conseillante Pomerol 2000$1,250 - $1,500Château La Conseillante is one of the older Pomerol properties in this right bank Bordeaux appellation. Madame Catherine Conseillan was in charge of managing the Bordeaux vineyard and estate when it was formed, and it was from the Conseillan family that the property found its name. Wine was being produced and marketed by what we now know of as La Conseillante by 1756, making the property one of the first estates in Pomerol. On the passing of Madame Conseillan, the estate passed to the Despoujal family and the Nicolas family bought Château La Conseillante in 1871 from the Leperche family and continue to own it today. This double magnum was rated

95 points by Wine Spectator who commented as follows: “Pretty, with a perfume hint to the range of bergamot, blood orange, kirsch and damson plum fruit flavors, which are backed by a graceful, floral-edged finish. Very silky and suave, this expands steadily and dramatically in the glass but still forgoes power for a lacy seduction. This really stands apart from the powerfully ripe general profile of the AOC in '00 but seems likely to last just as long in the hunt as the other top dogs.”DONORS: Meredythe & Clayton Daley, Jr.

52

LC-71 each – 750ml Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac 1975, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015$2,250 - $2,600A fantastic fourteen-bottle vertical of Bordeaux from a great local cellar. Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a winery in the Pauillac appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. The wine produced here was classified as one of eighteen Fifth Growths in the official Classification of 1855. Situated a few kilometers from the town of Pauillac, the vineyards of Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste total roughly 90 acres with Cabernet Sauvignon making up 75% of the total plantings and the rest belonging to Merlot (20%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). Typical of the region, the vineyard consists of a deep gravel top soil on a limestone base. The winery produces about

12,000 cases of wine in an average year. Raymond Dupin owned Grand Puy Lacoste until 1978. Before his death, he passed the remainder of his estate to the Borie family, which was headed by Jean Eugene Borie, the father of the current owner, François-Xavier Borie, who began his career at Grand Puy Lacoste with the 1979 vintage. Robert Parker has rated these wines as follows: 1975 – 85, 1982 – 96, 1986 – 89, 1989 – 89, 1990 – 95, 1995 – 95, 1996 – 91, 1999 – 89, 2000 – 95, 2005 – 92, 2009 – 95, 2010 – 95, 2014 – 92+, 2015 – 91+DONORS: Meredythe & Clayton Daley, Jr.

53

LC-81 – 750ml Krug Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blanc 20021 – 750ml Krug Brut 20021 – 750ml Krug Brut 2004$1,700 - $2,000Over 170 years ago, Joseph Krug broke with convention to follow his vision, to create the most generous expression of Champagne every year, regardless of climatic unpredictability. Joseph’s bold experiment proved a triumph and he succeeded in creating Champagne like never before. And like no other Champagne house since. To this day, the House of Krug lives and breathes his enduring philosophy, creating only prestige Champagnes since 1843. It is now owned by luxury French product group, LVMH. Krug Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blanc is the LVMH flagship blanc de blanc Champagne. The highly rated 2002 vintage marked the retirement of Henri Krug who had worked at the house for 40 years. This vintage was released in May 2016 – a year after the 2003 Clos de Mesnil due to its ageing potential. Seamless, elegant and powerful, this wine has a long, lingering and complete

finish; a truly great wine. Both Robert Parker and Wine Spectator give the 2002 Clos du Mesnil 98-points. The 2002 Brut, released in 2015, received 97+ points from Robert Parker who said: “Opens with a generous, intense yet fine and precise bouquet that indicated great depth and elegance. Red fruit flavors on the nose lead to a generously rich yet pure, highly refined and elegant palate, with lots of red cherry fruits and delicious yeasty flavors.” The 2004, also receiving 97 points from Parker, had the following tasting notes: “Opens with a highly elegant, fascinatingly clear, bright and refreshing bouquet of ripe apple fruits. Dense and round, with delicate mineral soul, the pure but perfectly balanced 2004 reveals great finesse and weightless elegance with a long and round finish.”DONORS: Marcus Relthford & Amy Eddy

54

LC-9Ladies Night Out – Part II….an Evening at Maison du Partee with Chef Jacques – For 8$5,000 - $6,000Chef Jacques, (aka) John A. Mocker, is opening the doors at Maison du Partee for 8 ladies as he ‘wows’ them with an evening especially designed for them! Beginning with cocktails and appetizers on the Booty Club Terrace where guests can enjoy the parklike setting and lovely gardens…the evening will continue at the Upper Terrace Dining Room with a fabulous five course ‘tasting menu’ and wine pairings selected to complement each course…there will be an intermission before dessert where guests can visit, take ‘selfies’ with

the ‘Selfie King’, and view the spectacular collection of art including works of Francoise Gilot, Tyler Shields, Rondle West, Paul Chidlaw, Richard George and other notables. The ladies can set the tone for the evening…dressy or casual, but be certain this will be an evening to remember! Round trip transportation will be provided, with preferred dates (mutually agreed) during early summer or early fall of 2019. DONOR: John A. Mocker

55

LC-107 Day Cruise of the Baltic, from Stockholm to Copenhagen– For 2$10,000 - $15,000“We have cruised on every major cruise line and we are now sold on Oceania,” say Paula and Glenn Wienkoop who were the 2016 cruise high bidders. This year’s cruise is even better - a 7 Day Voyage Sailing from Stockholm to Copenhagen July 4 – 11, 2019. The ports of Stockholm; Helsinki; St. Petersburg for 2 days; Tallinn, Estonia; Warnemünde, Germany (Berlin); and Copenhagen await you. Aboard the intimate, luxurious Marina, which caters to just 1,250 guests, you’ll enjoy the finest cuisine at sea, curated by Master Chef Jacques Pépin. Pamper yourself at the acclaimed Canyon Ranch Spa or expand your culinary knowledge at their hands-on cooking school at sea where you’ll learn to prepare a variety of exquisite dishes with their master chefs. Your stateroom is a private retreat where you can relax and recharge from a day of sightseeing which features a private veranda and their exclusive Prestige Tranquility Beds boasting 1,000+ thread counts. And best of all, you’ll be their

guests at La Reserve by Wine Spectator dinner noted as an unabashedly glorious celebration of the pleasures of the palate! Their exclusive venue seating of just 24 guests will enhance your enjoyment of an evening of pairing fine wines with seven delectable courses. Your voyage includes seven days accommodations for 2 in a deluxe veranda stateroom, all meals and onboard entertainment, unlimited internet (one device) as well as government taxes and fees. Plus your choice of 1 of the Olife amenities consisting of either a standard beverage package, ship board credit or shore excursion package. And as an added bonus Oceania will also offer an additional $250 ship board credit to your sailing as a thank you for your generous bid. Also included are 2 round trip Delta main cabin international flight tickets. *Transfers, insurance, items of a personal nature and ground transportation not listed are not included. DONORS: Oceania Cruises and Delta Airlines

56

LD-1Be the Special Guests of Beringer Vineyards for Two Nights in Napa Valley – for 2$5,500 - $6,500You will live in luxury as the special guests of Beringer Vineyards. You will spend two nights in a $1,000 per night suite at the breathtaking Las Alcobas, a Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel right next door to Beringer Winery overlooking the Beringer Home Vineyard. You will be their guests for a private dinner expertly prepared by Executive Chef Jacob Benavides at the historic Hudson House at Beringer Winery. You will also receive a VIP reserve tasting and tour for two of the Beringer Cellars. Included in this package are 12 – 750ml bottles of Beringer Home Vineyard Cabernet,

the vineyard the hotel overlooks, and 1 mixed case of Beringer Vineyards wine, to include 3 – 750ml bottles of Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon, 3 – 750ml bottles of Private Reserve Chardonnay, 3 – 750ml bottles of Luminus Chardonnay and 3 – 750ml bottles of Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. And finally, a $200 Gift Voucher at the Beringer Gift Shop. Includes roundtrip airfare for 2 on Delta Airlines. This trip must be concluded by March 2020.DONOR: Beringer Vineyards and Delta Airlines

57

LD-2A Dinner Made for Wine Lovers at the Home of Barbara and Irwin Weinberg – For 10$5,000 - $6,000Enjoy an exquisite dinner prepared by two local wine experts and chefs. Mary Horn, Level III Advanced Sommelier, and Bethanie Butcher, Level III WSET, will prepare a dinner specifically made to pair with some very special wines chosen by your hosts, Barbara and Irwin Weinberg. Throughout the evening you’ll enjoy fantastic food and wine and learn a bit along the way as Mary talks about the finer points of food and wine pairing and Bethanie shows off the latest techniques in molecular gastronomy. A true wine lover will enjoy this meal as the nuances of

flavor, aroma, and palate come to life in a variety of cuisines from around the world. The setting will be as magical, taking place in the beautiful contemporary Indian Hill home of Irwin and Barbara where you can view their extensive art collection, both inside and outdoors, along with Irwin’s fabulous corkscrew collection. To be scheduled at a date and time mutually agreed upon by all parties, but no later than March 2020.DONORS: Irwin & Barbara Weinberg, Bethanie Butcher and Mary Horn

58

LD-31 – 750ml Clouds Rest Sonoma County Pinot Noir Limited Release 20121 – 750ml Realm Cellars Farella Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 20151 – 1.5ltr Realm Cellars “The Bard” Cabernet Sauvignon 20141 – 750ml Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon 20151 – 750ml Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 20031 – 750ml Sojourn Cabernet Sauvignon 20141 – 750ml Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon 20151 – 750ml Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 20061 – 750ml Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon 20081 – 1.5ltr Billecarte-Salmon Champagne NV1 – 750ml Château Branaire-Ducru St. Julien 20051 – 750ml Nickel & Nickel Quarry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 20131 – 750ml Château La Fleur St. Émilion 20051 – 750ml Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut Champagne 20041 – 750ml Malgra Marvenga Barolo 20101 – 750ml Hamel Family Wines Isthmus 20151 – 750ml O’Shaughnessy Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 20071 – 750ml Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon 20061 – 750ml Louis Jadot Chassagne-Montrachet Grande Montagne 2016

$2,250 - $3,500In celebration of our 29th year, our Charity Auction Committee has donated 19 cherished and valuable bottles (2 Magnums) from their cellars that would constitute a fabulous “starter” cellar for someone or considerably add to an already established cellar. Although too numerous to include here, ratings of these prized bottles are high. You can’t go wrong with this collection of beauties!DONORS: Bethanie Butcher, George Elliott, Lee Flischel, Pat Gaito, Marilyn Harris, Chuck Hong, Yen Hsieh, Kathleen MacQuenney, Kathi McQuade, Kathy Merchant, Mike Monnin, Lee Oberlag, Keith Olscamp, Carmen Parks, Marcus Relthford, Graig Smith, Marj Valvano, Barbara & Irwin Weinberg and Connie Wiles.

59

LD-41 each – 750ml Domaine de Pegau Réservée Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2015$1,000 - $1,300A ten-bottle vertical of great Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The Feraud family of Domaine du Pegau, including daughter Laurence and the father Paul, are fervent proponents of the most traditional wine-making style of Rhone. It is widely regarded as one of the leading producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The property is made up of eleven separate vineyard parcels spread throughout the Courthézon, La Solitude and Bédarrides sector of the appellation. The Châteauneuf red (a small quantity of white is also produced) is a blend of 75% Grenache, 20% Syrah, with the remaining 5% being made up of Mourvèdre, Counoise and other varieties.

The grapes are hand harvested and are then fermented without being de-stemmed. The wine is aged for around 18 months in old oak foudres. No fining or filtration is carried out. These are rich, robust and concentrated wines, which tend to show at their best with a minimum of 7-8 years of bottle age. Robert Parker has rated these wines as follows: 1995 – 94, 1998 – 95, 2000 – 92, 2001 – 96, 2003 – 98, 2005 – 92, 2007 – 95, 2009 – 98, 2010 – 98, 2015 - 96DONORS: Meredythe & Clayton Daley, Jr.

60

LD-53 – 750ml Colgin Cellars Cariad Proprietary Red 2014$1,700 - $2,100Three bottles of exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon blend from one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated cult wineries. Ann Colgin established Colgin Cellars in 1992 and then in 1998 purchased a 125-acre high-altitude estate on volcanic soil in the Pritchard Hill area of Napa Valley overlooking Lake Hennessey. She and her husband Joe Wender named their property IX Estate because it was parcel #9 when previously owned by the Long Family and because Ann married Joe on September 9 (9/9). Mark Aubert was the winemaker at Colgin Cellars through the 2006 vintage and Allison Tauziet took over in 2007. Both had previously served apprenticeships at Colgin as assistant winemakers. Consultant Dr. Alain Raynaud, who has owned several properties in Pomerol and St.-Émilion, has played an active role in blending the Colgin Cellars wines since 2001. French luxury conglomerate LVMH purchased 60%

of Colgin Cellars in November 2017. Cariad, the Welsh word for “love”, is a Bordeaux-style red wine blended from three outstanding vineyards owned and managed by David Abreu. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc from Madrona Ranch are blended with small amounts of fruit from Thorevilos and Howell Mountain, producing a wine of enormous proportions with a classic structure that is the Colgin hallmark. Robert Parker rates the 2014 Cariad 96 and says the following: “This wine offers loads of unsmoked cigar tobacco, melted licorice, charcoal embers, blackberry and mulberry fruit, a full-bodied mouthfeel, stunning intensity, impressive equilibrium, and well-integrated acidity and tannin. It is another beauty, obviously coming from first-growth terroirs. This should drink beautifully for 20-25 years.”

61

LD-61 – 3ltr Blankiet Estate Paradise Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2002$1,250 - $1,500Claude Blankiet worked in his family’s textile business in France, moved to Texas in the mid 70’s and developed the process of stonewashing denim. In 1996, with a single vision of producing world class wines, Claude and his wife Katherine moved to Napa Valley and ushered in the estate’s vineyard, suitably named Paradise Hills. Viticulturist David Abreu and winemaker Helen Turley were brought in to develop the vineyards based on the unique microclimates and volcanic soils of the property located in the foothills of the Mayacamus mountains above Dominus and just north of Domaine Chandon. There they produce both left and right bank style

Bordeaux wines along with rosés. This double magnum of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon received 98 points from Robert Parker who said the following: “Made by Helen Turley when she was the consultant at Blankiet, it exhibits a beautiful nose of flowers, high-quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, crème de cassis, chocolate, expresso and blueberries. Extraordinarily young, fresh and fabulously concentrated, this wine still impresses with its intensity, complexity and youthfulness.”DONORS: Meredythe & Clayton Daley, Jr.

62

LD-7Bourbon Dinner at the Kentucky Home of Kelly Fulmer – For 8$3,500 - $4,500Kelly & Tayler Fulmer and Frances Wireman will host you and 7 of your friends at their home in Walton, Kentucky for a Bourbon tasting dinner with celebrity guest chefs Marilyn Harris, Pat Gaito and Chuck Hong. Upon entering their lovely home, you will be greeted with the finest French Champagnes including Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill and Krug Clos de Mesnil Blanc de Blanc. A four-course dinner will follow, each course matched with a different, rare, limited

edition Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey including such names as Willett Single Barrel Rye, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Pappy Van Winkle. What a chance to learn about unique Bourbons while dining on exquisite cuisine! Date and time by mutual agreement of the winning bidder and Kelly Fulmer before March 2020.DONORS: Kelly & Tayler Fulmer and Frances Wireman, Marilyn Harris, Pat Gaito and Chuck Hong.

63

LD-83 – 750ml Sloan Cabernet Sauvignon 2014$2,000 - $2,500In 1997, Seattle industrialist Stuart Sloan purchased a fabulous 13-acre Rutherford vineyard on a 40-acre tract high on the hillsides above the Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley with the goal of making the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon wine in all of Napa Valley. To do this he put a superstar team in place – viticulturalist David Abreu, winemaker Martha McClellan (the wife of Harlan Estates’ Bob Levy), and of course, who else but Michel Rolland to do some consulting work. He achieved his goal of creating a cult status wine with extraordinary critic ratings. In 2011, to the surprise of many, wealthy Hong Kong industrialist, Sutong Pan and his daughter Jenny Pan, purchased Sloan Estate Winery for a then record setting, $40 Million dollars. Sutong also owns Château Le Bon Pasteur in Pomerol. To the relief of Sloan fans, the Pans have kept the superstar team together and continue to produce world class Cabernet. The wines have some

Merlot (which they barrel-ferment in very small lots) and Cabernet Franc in the blend, but the wine is dominated by at least 80% Cabernet Sauvignon in every vintage. Certainly, everything produced to date has been impeccable, sometimes even perfect as reflected in Robert Parker’s 100-point scores on the 2002, 2007 and 2015 vintages. These wines go only to their mailing list and to select restaurants. Robert Parker has rated this wine 98 points and commented as follows: “Deep garnet purple colored, the 2014 needs a little coaxing to reveal slowly unfurling notions of warm black cherries, mulberries, red currents and blackberry compote with touches of licorice, tapenade, chargrill and scorched earth. Full bodied, firm, grainy and packed with layers of black fruits and savory flavors, it has a firm, grainy backbone of very ripe tannins and tons of vivacity, finishing very long.”DONORS: George & Jeane Elliott

64

LD-9Spend a Weekend at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel – For 6$2,300 - $2,700Six people will enjoy deluxe accommodations (three rooms) for one night at the historic and beautiful Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel. The evening will include a dinner planned by Executive Chef George Zappas at Orchids Restaurant with wine pairings to match each course. Orchids, one of Cincinnati’s finest restaurants, is a Forbes 4 Star and AAA 5 Diamond Award winning restaurant, has been

#1 on Hilton Hotels and Resorts’ Food and Beverage Hotels in the USA listing for seven out of the last eight years, and has 5 stars from the Enquirer’s Polly Campbell. Reservations at Orchids and room accommodations subject to availability.DONOR: Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel

65

LD-10"Fall into Art” Dinner in the Fall of 2019 at Miller Gallery – For 10$5,000 - $6,000Experience an illustrious evening at the legendary Miller Gallery on Hyde Park Square. This Fall enjoy intimate conversation and dinner with fine art photographer and agent provocateur, Tyler Shields. Shields was recently named by Sotheby‘s as the “Andy Warhol of his generation.”An exquisite five-course dinner for 10 with the artist will be prepared by Cincinnati‘s celebrated Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel of JR Cincy Group paired with wines chosen by Evelyn Ignatow of

Hyde Park Gourmet Food & Wine. Originality is key, and everything experienced during this evening at Miller Gallery will arouse your senses and enliven your guests—it will be a night full of alluring art, fine wine, delectable cuisine and engaging conversation. To be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon date between the months of September and December 2019.DONORS: JR Cincy Group, Miller Gallery, Tyler Shields, and Hyde Park Gourmet Food & Wine

66

Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2019 The Prisoner Wine Company, Oakville, CA | KRO-TPW20002

169479-Back Cover

Thank You!