LIVE AUCTION. The Live Auction will begin at 7:30pm

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1 LIVE AUCTION The Live Auction will begin at 7:30pm

2 Lot 1 The Adventures of Rancho Centurion Join hosts Nancy and George Gamble at Rancho Centurion, their amazing Napa Valley horse ranch surrounded by vineyards and enjoy a delicious dinner for 24 guests followed by a dazzling performance by their three spectacular dancing stallions, Emperador, Principe and Centurion XII to the music of a live banda under Nancy and George s covered arena. Included with your dinner will be a great selection of wines to include Gamble Family Vineyards. A magical night to be remembered by all! A beautiful setting for a truly memorable evening in the Napa Valley for you and your friends. Donated by George & Nancy Gamble Lot 2 Magnum Mania Right out of the gate, an amazing wine offering! This lot includes 6 magnums of wine country s most sought after wines from Dunn Vineyards a 2001 & 2002 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and 2010 of Dunn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and from Pride Mountain Vineyards a 2008 Merlot (Napa/Sonoma), a 2011 Merlot (Napa/Sonoma), and a 2011 Cabernet Franc Sonoma County. This amazing lot of rare and valuable Dunn and Pride magnums is an impressive addition to any wine cellar. Donated from the private cellar of Mr. Bob Lynch Lot 3 The Battery What s better than MadBum on the hill and Buster behind the plate? It usually means a victory for your San Francisco Giants! Snag a victory of your own by winning this pair of authentic autographed jerseys of San Francisco Giants ace and World Series hero Madison Bumgarner and MVP and perennial all star Buster Posey. This is a rare opportunity to get the very best battery in baseball together in one lot GO GIANTS! Provided by Celebrity Connections and San Francisco Giants Baseball September 9, th Annual Hands Across The Valley Page 1

3 Lot 4 Lake Tahoe Home in Zephyr Cove One week stay in this gorgeous lake front home with panoramic lake vistas and breathtaking sunsets. This stunning Tahoe home was built by Bill Harrah and was once the playground of Judy Garland while she played at Harrah s Resort. As part of the home s storied past, Liza Minnelli purchased the home from Harrah for Garland, her mother. Imagine the celebrity gatherings while you relax on the beautiful shores of Lake Tahoe! Accommodates up to 10 guests. Must be used within one year of the auction date. Excludes holidays. Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Tim Herman Lot 5 Heidi s Treasures An amazing trio of magnums all made and hand signed by one of the world s best winemakers Heidi Barrett. This lot includes: 1.5L 2013 Au Sommet Cabernet Sauvignon, signed and in wood box 1.5L 2013 Amuse Bouche Red Wine, signed and in wood box (label by Leroy Neiman) 1.5L 2014 Amuse Bouche Red Wine, signed and in wood box (label by Edmund Ian Grant) Just think about the dinner parties you can have! Donated by John Schwartz and Heidi Barrett Lot 6 Date Night You and your sweetie will enjoy 12 dinners or lunches for two at the Valley s most celebrated restaurants, plus a case of 2014 Tuck Beckstoffer 75 Wines Cabernet Sauvignon so you can bring a bottle on each date! Restaurants include: Acacia House, Angéle, Bistro Don Giovanni, Carneros Restaurant at the Lodge at Sonoma, Cook, The Corner Napa, Eiko s, Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, Goose & Gander, Harvest Table at Harvest Inn, Market and Torc. How romantic! Donated by Boo & Tuck Beckstoffer and the participating restaurants September 9, th Annual Hands Across The Valley Page 2

4 Lot 7 Curry & The K(i)D These two? C mon!! Can you say WORLD CHAMPS?! Stephen Curry and teammate Kevin Durant were a big part of the Warriors winning the 2017 NBA Finals. Show off this collectible pair of jerseys and be the envy of your friends. A rare auction item, indeed! Go #DUBNATION! Provided by Celebrity Connections and Golden State Warriors Basketball Lot 8 Harlan Estate Experience Harlan Estate is renowned as one of the world s greatest wine estates, and produces a California First Growth from the hills of Oakville. This lot includes a private tour and tasting for eight, along with a magnum (1.5L) of 2007 Harlan Estate. Not open to the general public, visits to Harlan are exclusive for members making this is a rare opportunity to visit the estate and taste its legendary wines. Donated by Harlan Estate, Don Weaver, General Manager Lot 9 Become the Duca and Duchess of The Castle for a night You and 9 guests will be greeted with flutes of Spumante del Castello Brut and house made antipasti before beginning a tour of the authentically styled 13th Century Tuscan castle and winery consisting of 107 rooms, including 3 levels of underground cellars, defense towers, grand barrel room, dungeon and torture chamber. After the tour, guests will be escorted into to the beautifully frescoed Great Hall for a lavish seated, multi course banquet dinner with food artfully prepared by a renowned Italian chef and paired with a special selection of Castello di Amorosa s best wines. The evening will end in the Castle s courtyard surrounded by iron cauldrons of fire with more sweets, port and cigars. A great and magical night in one of the most magnificent and magical spots in the Napa Valley! Donated by Dario Sattui and Castello di Amorosa Lot 10 Two Tickets to Paradise Enjoy 8 days, 7 nights in a luxurious two bedroom/two bath Condominium Villa Penthouse at the private and gated community of Waikoloa Beach Villas. The Penthouse Lanai overlooks the 3 rd green of the Waikoloa Beach Golf Course and sleeps 4 people comfortably. Even better? Alaska Airlines has offered 2 round trip tickets to the Big Island, so the flying is on us! Finally enjoy the most popular Luau on the Big Island, Legends of Hawaii at the Hilton Waikoloa Village which brings to life the ancestral song and dance that retell the epic stories of Hawaii and her remarkable people...aloooo ha! Good anytime until AUGUST 31, 2018, subject to availability and mutual agreeable dates. Donated and provided by Alaska Airlines, Rely Pio Roda and Hilton Waikaloa Village September 9, th Annual Hands Across The Valley Page 3

5 FUND A NEED Salvation Army Culinary Training Program Housing is a big problem in the Napa Valley, particularly for the marginalized. The Napa Valley Culinary Training Academy student population typically has neither permanent housing nor any income. Therefore, the burden of housing the students during their training falls on the Salvation Army, and can increase the cost of the program by almost 30%. Building on site housing will give the program both more flexibility, and let them serve more people who need the amazing opportunity that the Napa Valley Culinary Training Academy provides. Let's raise our paddles to help The Salvation Army build this student housing! Lot 11 Top Toque Legendary Napa Valley chef Ken Frank of will host you and 7 friends for the ultimate food and wine pairing at his Michelin star La Toque in the City of Napa s Oxbow District. Enjoy a 5 course tasting menu and see why The Wine Spectator says for a complete food and wine experience, no restaurant in Napa Valley can match La Toque. Worried about driving home after all that great food and wine? No need the Westin Verasa will provide 4 deluxe rooms for the night indeed! Donated by Chef Ken Frank and Westin Verasa Napa Lot 12 Marriott Mania Spend several nights in luxurious comfort courtesy of Marriott Hotels & Resorts. Whether on business or pleasure, your accommodations will be covered all throughout the Bay Area, the Caribbean, New Orleans, Palm Desert and LA, and the islands of Maui and Kauai! These make great gifts for family & friends, too! This lot includes: Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club Two night stay Wailea Beach Resort& Spa Maui Two night stay Marriott Frenchman s Reef Resort, St. Thomas, Caribbean Three night stay Napa Valley Marriott Sunday and Monday night stay, with 2 tickets to a Raider game in December San Francisco Marriott Union Square One night stay San Francisco Marriott Marquis One night stay Newport Beach Marriott One night stay San Jose Marriott One night stay JW Marriott Desert Springs Two night stay JW Marriott Camelback Inn Two night stay JW Marriott Tucson Star Pass Two night stay Westin St. Francis One night stay Sheraton New Orleans One night stay Santa Clara Marriott One night stay Donated by Leif Lendrop, Marriott Hotels & Resorts September 9, th Annual Hands Across The Valley Page 4

6 Lot 13 Seeing (Michelin) Stars 3 star Michelin Chef Christopher Kostow, along with Restaurant Director Nathanial Dorn of are thrilled to donate a table of 6 for a Tasting Menu in the Dining Room at The Restaurant at Meadowood (reservation based on availability). This ultimate dining experience is described by Michelin as The Restaurant at Meadowood is the peak of wine country chic, and the kind of place that leaves you speechless. Every detail conveys American beauty and grace; service is usually faultless, anticipatory and adept. Chef Christopher Kostow's cuisine is not only as beautiful as the surrounds but thoroughly delicious each course seems to outdo the previous. Includes luxury transportation provided by California Wine Tours. Donated by The Restaurant at Meadowood and California Wine Tours Lot 14 Dennis Zablosky Legacy Private Tasting and Dinner for 10 Guests in the Historic Stone Building at Frank Family Vineyards, 24 Vintage Vertical of Frank Family Wines, Stay at Calistoga Ranch Long time Hands Across The Valley Board Member Dennis Zablosky was a Napa Valley legend for his unparalleled hospitality at Frank Family Vineyards. Known as The Mayor Of Napa Valley", Dennis developed many life long friends and fans of not only Frank Family, but the entire Napa Valley as well. In honor of Dennis, Rich and Leslie Frank, along with the team at Frank Family are offering this truly magnificent auction lot to honor an incredible Napa Valley ambassador. Begin with two nights for 2 for the winning bidder at Calistoga Ranch, a luxury resort nestled in a secluded Upper Napa Valley canyon on 157 lush, oak lined acres. Calistoga Ranch is a rarefied luxury retreat where nature not only coexists with, but helps create a completely new level of connection, comfort and contentment. After relaxing at the resort, invite 8 friends to join you for a private tasting for 10, followed by dinner paired perfectly with incredible Frank Family wines in the historic winery. Frank Family Vineyards was named 2012 Winery of the Year by Connoisseurs Guide to California Wine, and appears on the National Register of Historical Places. Its massive stone edifice is considered an archetype of California s wine country. The lucky bidders will also take home a 24 bottle vertical selection of Frank Family Vineyards wines from 1993 to 2016, representing 24 years that Dennis worked with Hands Across the Valley and Frank Family Vineyards, along with a magnum of 2015 Winston Hill and a magnum of Frank Family 25th anniversary Owners Blend Cabernet. The bonus? Frank Family Director of Hospitality Liam Gearity will break out the good stuff, so luxury transportation to and from the dinner will be provided by Beau Wine Tours with bubbly on the bus! Donated by Rich & Leslie Frank, Frank Family Vineyards, Calistoga Ranch and Beau Tours in the memory of Dennis Zablosky September 9, th Annual Hands Across The Valley Page 5

7 Lot 15 What a Case Every once a while you get a chance to add some incredible, rare Napa Valley wines to your cellar and this is definitely one of those times! This lot includes 12 bottles of some of the most sought after wines from Bill Harlan. 4 3 packs (750ml) of The Maiden (Harlan) 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2013 Enjoy these wines for years to come! Donated from the private cellar of Mr. Bob Lynch Lot 16 Let the Spirit Move You There s only so much wine one can drink, sometimes you just gotta have a cocktail! Learn the craft directly from the source at this behind the scenes experience for you and 9 friends at Napa Valley s first and only post prohibition distillery Napa Valley Distillery and Grand Tasting Salon. Start with a private tour and whiskey barrel tasting, followed by an instructional spirits tasting, culminating with a cocktail mixing class. The winning bidder and guests will share 5 custom blended bottles to take home. Includes light bites to pair with the drinks. A spirited time for all! Donated by Napa Valley Distillery Arthur Hartunian, Distiller & Proprietor Lot 17 Grace Family Vineyards This 3L of 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is etched and signed, & hand painted in 23 karat gold leaf and is specially made available for charity auctions. All great wines have a certain signature; this is certainly true of Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. Their two exceptional vineyards reflect the influence of terroir and appellation the wine is extremely well balanced and has great length. Donated by Dick and Ann Grace Lot 18 Enjoy the Culinary Experience of a Lifetime Dinner for 10 at The French Laundry Chef Thomas Keller s Tasting Menu will be paired with the perfect wines. Awarded 3 Michelin Stars and the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant, The French Laundry is located in Yountville in a turn of the century stone building surrounded by lush gardens. An experience to remember and share with very special friends! Donated by Chef Thomas Keller and The French Laundry September 9, th Annual Hands Across The Valley Page 6

8 Lot 19 Roll Out the Barrel This is a game changer a full barrel (25 cases) of custom wine! Legendary Napa Valley grape grower Andy Beckstoffer will provide the fruit from his heralded Georges III Vineyard a 300 acre parcel first purchased by Beaulieu founder Georges de Latour in 1928, and the home to BV s stunning Rutherford Cabernets made by the renowned winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, one of the most extraordinary talents in winemaking today will create the wine. Thomas uses a non interventionist approach, allowing the vineyard's character to guide the style of the wine. His wines have garnered critical and public acclaim, and he has worked with some of the most respected wineries in Napa Valley, including Turley Wine Cellars, Outpost, Revana Family Vineyard, Hestan Vineyard, Maybach Family Vineyards, and Schrader Cellars, where he currently crafts the highly acclaimed Schrader Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon. The ULTIMATE lot for the wine lover or group of wine lovers! Enjoy it all for yourself, or gather a group together and split up the cases for years of enjoyment! Lot includes 25 cases of custom made and bottled Cabernet Sauvignon, vintage Donated by Andy Beckstoffer, grower, and Thomas Rivers Brown, winemaker September 9, th Annual Hands Across The Valley Page 7

9 CONDITIONS OF AUCTION 1. The auctioneer is not the agent for the seller (Hands Across The Valley). 2. This Catalogue, as amended by addendum or oral announcements during the sale, constitutes the entire statement of seller with respect to the sale and purchase of wines listed herein. 3. Seller, auctioneers, and auction houses do not warrant or represent, expressly deny responsibility for, and in no event shall be responsible or liable for, the accuracy of description of the wines offered or the correctness of the Catalogue, including, but not limited to, the origin, rarity, age, genuineness, attribution, authenticity, provenance, importance, size, quality, quantity, or physical condition of the wines described. All statements by seller and auctioneers are merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied upon by prospective purchasers as warranties or representations of fact, and prospective bidders, by so bidding, acknowledge that they have inspected the wines to their satisfaction and bid only as a result of their own inspection and opinion. All wine is sold as is. 4. Seller may, at any time prior to the fall of the hammer, withdraw the lot from sale. 5. Seller and auctioneers shall have the sole right to reject any bid, at any time prior to the fall of the hammer, and to reject any advance not deemed sufficient. 6. Should a dispute arise between bidders, or should the auctioneer doubt the validity of any bid, the auctioneer shall have the absolute right to resolve the dispute, re offer, resell, or withdraw the lot in question. 7. No bid shall be valid unless acknowledged by the auctioneer. At the fall of the hammer, the highest acknowledged bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the lot and thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility therefore. Purchaser warrants that he or she will pay full price therefore forthwith and will sign a confirmation of purchase. Seller s sole responsibility for non delivery shall be to refund the purchase price. 8. All wines sold herein are subject to the provisions of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, and are offered as sold subject to the affirmation provisions of certain states, and seller reserves the right to implement such affirmative prices by bidding through it representatives. 9. Unless proof of exemption from payment thereof is presented to seller, purchaser will be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable on the date of sale. 10. Bids which are submitted to the auctioneer in writing, by telephone during the sale, or otherwise left with the seller prior to the sale for execution at or below a specified price, are entertained and executed by the seller for the convenience of the bidders, but the seller, the auctioneers and the auction houses shall not be responsible for failing to execute such bids or for error relating to the execution of such bids. There are no reserves accepted on lots offered during this sale. 11. Gift certificates and lifestyle and winery experiences cannot be resold or redeemed for cash, unless otherwise specified. 12. Travel, special events, and dinner packages expire one year from the auction date, unless otherwise specified. Additional charges such as tax, gratuities and beverages may apply to dinner packages. Please read the lot description carefully. All hotel and air travel are subject to space availability, and blackout dates may apply. Hands Across The Valley is not liable for any personal injury or property damage that may result from an auction package. Once a package has been sold, the sole contact is between purchaser and donors. FINANCING 1. Since shipping regulations vary from state to state, any out ofstate bidder should be familiar with his or her locality. Shipping costs and insurance are the responsibility of the purchaser. 2. State and Local Sales and Use Tax: state, local, and District of Columbia, and use tax laws, may apply to sales of tangible personal property at auction. These laws require Hands Across The Valley to collect from purchasers and to pay over to the relevant tax authorities, an appropriate amount of sales or use tax, applicable on the date of sale, unless exemption from sales or use tax may include, for example, and without limitation: (1) a sale of property that will be resold by the purchaser; and (2) a sale of property that will be used by the purchaser outside the jurisdiction of the state, district, or locality that imposes sales or use tax. The destination of items transported to the purchaser will generally determine the jurisdiction of use and accordingly, which laws apply. In order to qualify for exemption (1) above, a valid seller s permit must be submitted before the auction or a copy of the permit must be presented at the auction. 3. Full payment, in United States dollars, must be made at the conclusion of the auction on Saturday evening, September 9, 2017, prior to the removal of the lot. Payments may be in cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, or American Express. Seller reserves the right to resell any lot or lots for which payment has not been made at the conclusion of the auction. Any sums not paid by the conclusion of the event shall bear interest at the highest rate allowed by law. 4. Lots that have been paid for must be removed from the Charles Krug Winery at the conclusion of the event, September 9, If the buyer requests to have the lot shipped, shipping arrangements, regulations, costs, and insurance are the responsibility of the purchaser. Since shipping regulations vary from state to state, outof state bidders should be familiar with the laws of the destination locality. SHIPPING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES 1. Any wine items not taken away the night of the auction by the winning bidder or their representative will be shipped to the winning bidder via FedEx ( Two Day Air Service ). No other local pickup or delivery services are offered or guaranteed to be available. 2. Alcoholic beverages can only be shipped legally to a select list of state jurisdictions. A winning bidder wishing to have his or her wines transported into a disallowed state will have to make private arrangements to do so. Typically, one desiring to accomplish such shipping will ship to another party in a nearby, legal jurisdiction and make arrangements to receive the wines from that party. Alternatively, arrangements could be made to have the items shipped from the Licensed party providing the item to a Licensed entity (i.e., a Retailer location) in some states, but the availability of such solutions is limited and complex. 3. All wines shipped must be shipped to an address where an adult (at least 21 years of age) will be available during typical business hours to sign for the delivery. Ideally, delivery to commercial business address should be used. All packages will be clearly identified as containing Alcoholic Beverages, and require the signed release of an unintoxicated adult to assure compliance with all state and local laws. 4. All items will be shipped insured. The winning bidder must declare the value they wish to insure the items for, and will be charged $0.50 per hundred dollars of insured value over and above the standard shipping charges. September 9, th Annual Hands Across The Valley Page 8