Dinner and Music for 6 at Gamache Vintners

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1 Live Auction Item #1 Dinner and Music for 6 at Gamache Vintners Enjoy a catered winegrape grower dinner for 6 featuring live acoustic music at Gamache Vintners with the one and only Roger Gamache, a Washington state grape growing veteran and legend. Taste wines from their extensive library that Roger has personally hand selected and paired with each course. Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to talk one-onone with Roger about the journey of the Washington state wine industry. Restrictions: Dinner to be scheduled by agreed upon date between both parties. Contact: Jessica Gamache, jessica@gamachevintners.com, Expiration: 12/31/2017 Value: $1200 Thank you to donor Roger and Paula Gamache!

2 Live Auction Item #2 50 Years, 50 Cheers 50th Anniversary VIP Concert Experience for 2 Couples In 1967, a tiny winery called Ste. Michelle Vineyards introduced their first vintage of European-style premium wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Yakima Valley, a release that went on to inspire today s thriving Washington wine industry. Today, that winery is Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington s founding winery. Join the revelry in celebrating their 50th anniversary and raise a glass to the next 50 years! Enjoy 4 tickets to a VIP concert at Chateau Ste. Michelle during the 2017 Summer Concert season along with hotel accommodations at a local hotel, transportation to and from the concert, a pre-concert reception featuring tasty hors d oeuvres, and a selection of award winning wines. Then, enjoy the show from a private field reserve section in the winery s scenic outdoor amphitheatre while savoring desserts from the Peacock Lounge. You will also receive a commemorative 50th anniversary magnum of Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, shipped directly to you when released. This lot includes: 4 tickets to one concert during the 2017 Summer Concert Series at Chateau Ste. Michelle Invitation to the Chateau Ste. Michelle pre-concert reception for 2 couples 4 Summer Concert Series logo wine glasses 1 night hotel lodging for 2 couples in the Woodinville area Transportation to/from Chateau Ste. Michelle for the concert Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon - Commemorative 50th Anniversary etched magnum. Restrictions: Restrictions: Available for one (1) concert during the 2017 concert season only - no exceptions. Some concerts may not be available for this package. Once confirmed, tickets are not transferrable to another concert date. All concerts are performed outside. Expiration: 9/30/2017 Value: $2000 Thank you to donor Chateau Ste. Michelle!

3 Live Auction Item #3 Walla Walla Southside Experience for 4 Tour Walla Walla area wineries including Amavi, Balboa, Beresan, Pepper Bridge, Saviah and take home a case of wine with selections from each. Enjoy lunch at Amavi paired with Pepper Bridge Wine and dinner at Brasserie Four. Remember your experience with a painting from Amy Glase, Managing Partner at Balboa Winery. Includes hotel accommodations, 2 rooms for 1 night. Restrictions: N/A Expiration: N/A Value: $2450 Thank you to donor Pepper Bridge Winery!

4 Live Auction Item #4 Helicopter Flight for 4 including winery tour, tasting and lunch. Experience Washington s wine region from the sky! Enjoy an aerial adventure in a helicopter from Yakima to Mattawa, including views of Yakima River Canyon, the Ellensburg Wind Farm, and the Columbia River. The final destination is Milbrandt Winery for a tour, tasting, and lunch. Restrictions: Must be mutually agreeable date and time. Expiration: N/A Value: $1500 Thank you to donor Washington Fruit!

5 Live Auction Item # Convention Artwork and Champoux Private Collection Take home a piece of history with 6 selections of framed artwork from the WAWGG Convention, spanning , no longer in circulation. Savor a case of wine from Paul and Judy Champoux s private collection, including 2 bottles from the same period '04 Andrew Will - Sorella - Champoux Vineyards & '04 Quilceda Creek - Merlot - C.V '05 Woodward Canyon - Old Vines & '05 Soos Creek - Champoux Vineyards '06 Sineann - Champoux Vineyards -Block- 1 & '06 Quilceda Creek - Red Wine - C.V '07 Powers - Champoux Vineyards Reserve & '07 Sineann - Champoux Vineyards -Merlot '08 Andrew Will - Champoux Vineyards & '08 Januik - Champoux Vineyards '09 Owen-Sullivan - Champoux Vineyards - Cab Franc & '09 Fidelitas - Champoux Vineyards 'Block One' Restrictions: N/A Expiration: N/A Value: $3000 Thank you to donor Paul and Judy Champoux!

6 Live Auction Item #6 7 Day Holland America Cruise for 2 Your adventure awaits! Sail away on a 7 day Holland America Cruise for 2! Experience Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, or Canada/New England and savor the journey with an unobstructed ocean view state room. Upgrade options available. Restrictions: Subject to availability. May not be used for Alaska Cruise Tours, World Cruises, Holiday Cruises or Grand Voyages. May be applied to other Cruise trades at additional cost. Guest is responsible for taxes and onboard charges. See FAQ for details. Expiration: N/A Value: $4400 Thank you to donor Holland America Cruise Line!

7 Live Auction Item #7 Bacchus Vineyard Dinner for 8 Take in stunning sunset vistas over dinner at beautiful Dionysus and Bacchus Vineyards at Sagemoor on Friday, June 23, 2017, hosted by Dusted Valley and Abeja with Kent Waliser. Chef Andrae Bopp from Andrae s Kitchen in Walla Walla will serve an incredible 4-course meal, each course will be accompanied with a wine pairing poured by one of the partners. Includes transportation to and from the vineyard from one location in the Tri Cities area within a 20 mile radius of the vineyards. Restrictions: N/A Expiration: N/A Value: $3050 Thank you to donor Andrae's Kitchen, Dusted Valley, Sagemoor Vineyards, Abeja, Kent Waliser & Sherri Swingle!

8 Live Auction Item #8 Clean Plant Certificate from Inland Desert Family owned and operated for over 40 years, Inland Desert Nursery is committed to providing clean, healthy, and certified plant stock and delivering the highest quality vines as possible. Inland Desert partners with growers to make long term planting decisions as seamless as possible. Restrictions: N/A Expiration: 2/1/2020 Value: $2500 Thank you to donor Inland Desert Nursery, Inc.!

9 Live Auction Item #9 1 Week in Cabo plus airfare for 2 Soak up 7 days of sun, sand, and waves at the luxurious Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach resort, nestled along the coast in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Relax and unwind in a super executive suite with an ocean view balcony. Includes airfare for 2 to Cabo on award winning Alaska Airlines. Restrictions: Arrangements must be made through donor and date to be mutually agreed upon. Expiration: 12/31/2017 Value: $4500 Thank you to donor Mark Wheeler & Judith Fong!

10 Live Auction Item #10 Tickets and Tailgating at WSU for 4 Go Coug s! Watch the Coug s play Boise State with tickets for 4 to the September 9 game at Martin Stadium, home of Cougar Football at WSU. Before the game, tailgate with Jeff and Vicky Gordon! Stay Friday and Saturday night at the Residence Inn by Marriott near the stadium. Restrictions: N/A Expiration: 09/09/2017 Value: $1000 Thank you to donor Gordon Estate Winery!

11 Live Auction Item #11 Dinner for 8 at Orfeo in Seattle - food by Kevin Davis & Wines by Brian Carter Invite your favorite friends and family to a private dinner for 8 at Seattle s hottest new restaurant, Orfeo, featuring a contemporary, Pacific Northwest centric wood-fired kitchen. Chef extraordinaire, Ken Davis, listed by Best Chefs America, will craft a special multi-course menu to pair with wines hand selected by legendary winemaker Brian Carter who will pull out all the stops, and corks, including club-only and older vintage library wines. Dates permitting, Brian will personally lead you and your group through each wine, highlighting the greatness of Washington State Vineyards and sharing his special insights into his passion for blends. As a special bonus, the winning bidder will take home a double magnum sand carved bottle of the 2009 flagship Bordeaux style blend Solesce. Restrictions: To be scheduled on mutually agreeable date. Expiration: 1/31/2018 Value: $2800 Thank you to donor Brian Carter Cellars and Orfeo Restaurant!

12 Live Auction Item #12 Windstar Cruise Vacation The James Beard Foundation proudly offers 7 days on a private yacht style cruise through Windstar Cruises. Leave the crowds behind on a luxury cruise ship carrying fewer than 300 privileged guests. No lines, no waiting, enjoy warm and intimate ambiance while you sail away into the heart of Old World villages, hidden coves, and harbors off the beaten path places only Windstar s small cruise ships are welcome. Every itinerary is expertly crafted and artfully planning, visiting both boutique ports and bucketlist capitals. Includes the Premium beverage package, special wine tastings with the onboard Sommelier, on-shore excursion with the ship s chef at a port market, and other food/wine-related land excursions. Restrictions: Doesn't include airfare. The special James Beard Foundation cruises are scheduled for April and August, In the event the winners have scheduling conflicts, the cruise may be exchanged for a different trip. Expiration: N/A Value: $12000 Thank you to donor John Delaney and Windstar Cruise Line!

13 Live Auction Item #13 One Ton of Kiona Heart of the Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Want to procure some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon on the Planet!? Now is your chance! Kiona's Heart of the Hill Cabernet on Red Mountain has been an important component of award winning wines from Kiona, Betz, Sparkman, Abeja, Col Solare, Swiftwater, Longshadows, Duckhorn, and many others. Most of the blocks are contracted long term so now is the time! Restrictions: Additional tons can be contracted to the winning bidder if desired. Expiration: N/A Value: $4000 Thank you to donor Kiona Vineyards!

14 Live Auction Item #14 Board Magnum Collection & Rack A hand crafted 12 bottle rack is included. Some of the magnums included are: Enjoy 13 specially selected magnums provided by the Washington Wine Industry Foundation s Board of Directors Cadence "Bel Canto" from the Cara Mia Estate Vineyard on Red Mountain Soos Creek 2006 Red Wine 2012 Kiona Vineyards Red Mountain Reserve Gamache - Champoux Reserve 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Gordon Brothers Silver Annivesary Red Wine 21st Auction of Washington Wine Restrictions: Drink with Friends. The bottle rack is bare cedar and will stain. Expiration: N/A Value: $1924 Thank you to donors WWIF Board Members and Reasonable Racks!

15 Live Auction Item #15 One Week in Tuscany, Italy for 2 Adults and 2 Kids Unwind during a week-long stay in Tuscany, Italy at a beautifully restored farmhouse, the Agriturismo San Fabiona owned and operated by Filippo Fiorentini, nestled in the Tuscan countryside. Explore nearby Siena and its many architectural achievements dating back more than 1000 years. Stroll through Montalcino, world renowned for Brunello wine, Pienza and its aged Pecorino cheese, and many local Roman hotsprings where you can relax and detoxify. Valid anytime in 2017, enjoy a full apartment with a living room with sofa beds, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette, with accommodations for 2 adults and 2 children Restrictions: Airfare not included. We recommend you rent a car for your week stay. Saturday to Saturday (7 Nights). 3-6pm check in. 10am check out. Expiration: 12/31/2017 Value: $1300 Thank you to donor IPak Wine, Inc. owner Manu Fiorentini!

16 Live Auction Item #16 Dinner and Tasting for 8 at The Walter Clore Center The winning bidder and seven guests will meet at the Walter Clore Center for a unique wine tasting experience. Andy Perdue, founder of Great Northwest Wines and a leading wine journalist, author and wine competition judge, will be your host and guide through illuminating tastings of wines from Washington, Idaho and British Columbia s Okanagan Valley. Andy hand-picked some of his favorite wines that showcase highly talented winemakers, and fruit from premium vineyards. Some of these wines are unavailable to the public, pulled from Andy s personal collection, and all are top-award winners. Hors D oeuvres and palaterefreshers will be provided by Columbia River Catering. Restrictions: Menu and date to be mutually agreed upon with Leila at Columbia River Catering The dinner and tasting will be held on a mutually agreed upon date in Expiration: N/A Value: $2350 Thank you to donor Columbia River Catering, Andy Perdue and Clore Center!

17 Live Auction Item #17 March 25, 2017 Portland Adventure Escape to Portland and enjoy a one night stay on March 25, 2017 at the The Kimpton Hotel Vintage, a boutique downtown hotel featuring graffiti-inspired cork art, an urban tasting room, and an aesthetic that combines weird and luxe! This amazing package includes a $200 dinner credit at the Imperial, a top Portland restaurant featuring healthy, uncomplicated preparations. Finish the night with and 4 tickets to the Blazers v. Timberwolves basketball game, parking pass included. Restrictions: Tickets are Section 101, Row M, Seats 1-4. Room Requires pre-booking. Expiration: 03/25/2017 Value: $1710 Thank you to donor Davis Wright Tremaine LLP!

18 Live Auction Item #18 Two Round Trip Alaska Airlines tickets Restrictions: Excludes Cuba and codeshare partners. Expiration: Good for one year from the date of issue. Value: $2500 Thank you to donor Alaska Airlines! Where will you go? Enjoy two round trip tickets on award winning Alaska Airlines and/or Horizon Air, your best option for getting where you want to go. Choose form 100+ domestic and foreign destinations, the tickets are completely unrestricted and there are no blackout dates.

19 Live Auction Item #19 Ultimate Auction of Washington Wines Weekend Experience the ultimate in Washington wines with 2 VIP tickets to the Picnic & Barrel Auction on Thursday, August 17, 4:00 PM 8:30 PM; Private VIP tastings at 2 Woodinville wineries on Friday, August 18; a $50 giftcard for lunch at the Barking Frog, an upscale bistro; 2 VIP tickets to the Winemakers Gala on Saturday, August 19; 2016 Auction of Washington Wines commemorative etched magnum; and a three bottle Washington wine collection, including red, white, and rose, poured at the 2016 Picnic & Barrel Auction. Restrictions: Date specific - August 17-19, 2017; must be 21 or older to attend; Non-transferable Expiration: 08/19/2017 Value: $1550 Thank you to donor Auction of Washington Wines!

20 Live Auction Item #20 A Week in North Central Washington for 2 Experience the flavor and beauty of North Central Washington. Start your adventuring by spending 2 nights in the Bavarian town of Leavenworth at Sleeping lady Mountain Resort, nestled in the mountains along Icicle Creek, offering sustainable gourmet cuisine and cozy accommodations. Enjoy a gourmet dinner and breakfast. Then head to Campbell s Resort on Lake Chelan, a tradition of Northwest hospitality since Spend 2 nights a Campbell s and take a 20 minute helicopter ride to view the Cascade Mountain range and the 3rd longest/deepest lake in the world, a glacially fed, crystal clear natural wonder. Conclude your trip in Winthrop, exploring the charm of the Methow Valley while enjoying a 1 night stay and dinner at Sun Mountain Lodge. Inspired by the enduring beauty of nature, Sun Mountain Lodge reflects harmony with its surroundings down to the last detail. Then spend 2 nights at Freestone Inn to unwind in a quiet setting with lake and forest views. Take advantage of bike and snow shoe rentals. Restrictions: (Sun Mountain) Excludes Alcohol and gratuity. (Campbells) Not redeemable in July, August or holidays. Subject to availability. (Chelan Helicopter) Up to 3 people OR 500 pounds. Expiration: Good for one year from the date of issue. Value: $2250 Thank you to donor Chelan Helicopter, Campbell's Resort on Lake Chelan, Freestone Inn, Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, Sun Mountain Lodge!