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1 BEN EFIT AUCTIO N THU R SDAY, MAR C H 1, 2018

2 BENEFIT WINE AUCTION McNutt Gardens and Coates Chapel Thursday, March 1, 2018 Evening Program 6:30 P.M. Cocktails, Delicious Bites and Silent Auction 8:00 P.M. Silent Auction closes 8:15 P.M. Live Auction opens Elizabeth Huth Coates Chapel 9:45 P.M. Live Auction closes Proceeds from our Benefit Wine Auction help provide scholarships to students in our Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program. Thanks to all donors! Southwest School of Art gratefully recognizes all those who donated to the 2018 Benefit Wine Auction, and gives special thanks to H-E-B for their generous support.

3 2018 WINE AUCTION COMMITTEE HONORARY CHAIRS Barbara and Harold Wood CELEBRITY AUCTIONEER Sean Elliott AUCTIONEER Rob Vogt WINE AUCTION COMMITTEE Natalie and Barry Beller Cynthia and Bruce Birdsall Justin Boyd Kellis Chandler Dru Van Steenberg and Timothy Cone Carra and Jorge Garza Michele and Fabien Jacob Melina Mastrojohn Robert Olivares Nancy and Edward Steves Elsa and Bill Underwood Rob Vogt Gary Walton Bryan Worden CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Elise R. Boyan PRESIDENT Paula Owen

4 AUCTION PROCEDURES SILENT AUCTION The Silent Auction will take place in the Coates Chapel. Please refer to the Silent Auction section for a description of the lots to be offered in the Silent Auction. All bids are binding. Please read Buyer Information and Conditions of Sale and Disclaimers before bidding. SILENT AUCTION BIDDING A brief description of the item, specific terms / conditions of purchase and a bidding sheet will be displayed for each auction item. To bid on an item, guests should list their name and phone number in the area provided on the bid sheet. Bidding must begin at the starting level. Bids must be advanced in increments indicated on the individual bid sheets. Silent Auction bidding will close at 8:00 P.M. When the Silent Auction closes, the highest bidder on the bidding sheet will be considered to have purchased the item. If two or more bidders are still competing on a Silent Auction item at the close of bidding, the last name on the bidding sheet shall become the fixed price for the auction item. All items must be paid for before the items will be released, in accordance with the terms stated under Buyer Information. LIVE AUCTION The Live Auction will take place in the Elizabeth Huth Coates Chapel at 8:15 P.M. Please turn to the Live Auction section for a description of the lots to be offered in the Live Auction. All bids are binding. Please read Buyer Information and Conditions of Sale and Disclaimers. LIVE AUCTION BIDDING Bidding will be by raising your paddle during the live auction and having the auctioneer or other officials recognize the bid. Wine and other items are offered per lot. Lot opening bids are not necessarily an indication of the item's value. Live auction bidding increments will be determined at the discretion of the auctioneer. 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, re-sell or withdraw the lot in question. All items must be paid for in accordance with the terms stated under Buyer Information. BUYER S INFORMATION AUCTION ARRANGEMENT BY LOTS, AS DESCRIBED IN THE CATALOG Wines and Luxury items are grouped as lots and fully described. Lots are identified by a unique number, and the quantity offered within the lot is beneath the description. Donor name is listed beneath the description. Any special conditions or restrictions are noted either in the catalog, or in an addendum available by request, or at registration on the evening of the auction. Unless otherwise announced by the Auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot, as numbered in the printed catalog or addendum. Bidding increments are specific by lot and shall be clearly identified at the time of Auction. ESTIMATED VALUE / FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION An estimated value is printed with each Live Auction lot. These values are intended as a rough guide and do not constitute a valuation for tax deduction, or fair market value. Amounts paid for wine are deductible for federal income tax purposes only to the extent such amounts exceed the fair market value. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to establish the amount of such excess, if any. Southwest School of Art (SSA) is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization. PAYMENT The full purchase price of all auction lots won will be charged on the day of the auction. All payments shall be made in cash, certified or cashier s check, accepted credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover Card) or personal check, with proof of identity. All checks for items purchased shall be made payable to Southwest School of Art. The purchaser may be required to pay Texas state and local retail taxes at the rate applicable at the time of purchase. STANDARD NOTICES Southwest School of Art reserves the right to refuse admission to the premises and the auction subject to its discretion. Any statement as to authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, provenance and condition is a statement or representation of fact. Southwest School of Art reserves the right, in forming their opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or authority considered by them to be reliable.

5 CONDITIONS OF SALE & DISCLAIMERS The printed catalog, as amended by addendums and announcements during the sale, constitutes the entire statement of SSA, relative to the wines listed herein. The following Conditions of Sale are the complete terms and conditions of which all wines are listed herein shall be offered for sale, sold or purchased. The wines will be offered and sold by Southwest School of Art All property is sold as is and Southwest School of Art makes no warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall be responsible or liable for the correctness of the catalog or other description of, nor deemed to have made any representation of assumption of liability with respect hereto. Southwest School of Art reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before, or at the sale, or to combine two or more lots. SPECIAL NOTICE WINE LOTS Wines are described in this catalog as correctly as can be ascertained press time, but buyers of old wines must make appropriate allowances for natural variations of ullage, conditions of cork and wine. No returns will be accepted. TRIP FEATURES AND ACCOMODATIONS Our trips are comprised of donated accommodations, meals and other amenities. Many of these arrangements have limitations and restrictions that are beyond our control. All are subject to availability. Therefore, you must be flexible in making your travel plans. Accommodations, meals and other amenities are described as accurately as possible in the catalog. Gratuities and taxes are not included in auction lots. Unless specifically stated in the auction lot listing, beverages, meals, transportation (air or ground) and certain activities are not included. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to make all travel arrangements, unless specified in the auction redemption certificate Unless otherwise announced by the Auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot, as numbered in the printed catalog. After the sale, Southwest School of Art s sale record & invoice shall be conclusive in all respects. When Auctioneer declares an item sold, the highest bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the offered lot in accordance with all conditions set forth herein and, there, upon (a) Assume full risk and responsibility therefore, (b) Will sign a confirmation therefore, and (c) Will pay the full purchase price therefore. All wines shall be removed from the premises at the purchaser s expense, immediately after the Auction. The purchaser must be present with personal identification. None of the auction wines may be opened or consumed on Southwest School of Art premises according to TABC regulations.

6 LOT #1 Autographed Tim Duncan Jersey & Spurs Game Seats Autographed Tim Duncan Spurs jersey plus four charter level Spurs tickets versus the Utah Jazz on Friday, March 23, 2018 (parking pass included). Donated by: Silver & Black Give Back Estimated Value: Priceless! LOT #2 Premiere Napa Valley Wines Signed and Numbered Premiere Napa Valley Rombauer Stice Lane Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 750 ml, 1 bottle Premiere Napa Valley Hewitt Vineyards and Provenance Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 750 ml, 1 bottle Premiere Napa Valley Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay, 750ml, 1 bottle Premiere Napa Valley Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon, 750ml, 1 bottle Premiere Napa Valley Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon, 750ml, 1 bottle Premiere Napa Valley St. Supery Cabernet Sauvignon, 750ml, 1 bottle Donated by: Karin & Scott Beckendorf Estimated Value: $1,400 LOT #3 Dinner Party for Twelve by Chef Luca Della Casa at Nonna Osteria Savor a private dinner party with wine pairings for 12 guests at Nonna Osteria and prepared by Executive Chef Luca Della Casa, a season 10 finalist on Food Network Star, courtesy of Elise and Craig Boyan. The date of the dinner will be mutually agreeable with everyone s schedule. The offer expires on March 1, Donated by: Elise & Craig Boyan Estimated Value: $2,500 LOT #4 Bordeaux I Chateau Montrose, Saint-Estephe, France, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 100 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 95 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville, Pauillac, France, Rated by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Donated by: Peggy & Paul Pace, M.D. Estimated Value: $2,100 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

7 LOT #5 Becker Vineyards Tasting and Hill Country Sojourn Enjoy a beautiful day in the Texas Hill Country at Becker Vineyards, with a private wine tasting and lunch with Dr. and Mrs. Becker, for six people. You will receive a $600 gift certificate for a one-night stay at Rose Hill Manor Bed and Breakfast in Fredericksburg. You will also receive a case of fine Becker Wines, all of which won Double Gold Medals at the 2018 San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition. Blackout dates may apply. The date of the tasting and lunch will be mutually agreeable with everyone s schedule. The offer expires on March 1, Becker Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Wilmeth Family, Texas Hill Country, 750ml, 3 bottles Becker Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Canada Family, Texas Hill Country, 750ml, 3 bottles Becker Vineyards Merlot, Texas Hill Country, 750ml, 3 bottles Becker Vineyards Raven Malbec, Petite Verdot, Texas Hill Country, 750ml, 3 bottles Donated by: Dr. & Mrs. Richard Becker, Kellis Chandler Estimated Value: $3,100 LOT #6 Bordeaux II Chateau Margaux, Margaux, France, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 88 by The Wine Cellar Chateau Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, France, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 95 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, France, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 94 by Wine Spectator Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 93 by Wine Spectator Donated by: Anonymous, Nancy & Edward Steves Estimated Value: $2,250 LOT #7 Dinner for Eight by Chef Elizabeth Johnson of Pharm Table at Historic Maverick-Carter House Enjoy a gourmet dinner for eight people with very fine wines featuring locally sourced and organic foods prepared by Chef Elizabeth Johnson and the staff of Pharm Table Restaurant. Dinner will be served at the historic Maverick-Carter House, located adjacent to the Tobin Center. The date of the dinner will be mutually agreeable with everyone s schedule. The offer expires on March 1, Donated by: Pharm Table, Paul Carter & Marline Lawson Estimated Value: $4,000

8 LOT #8 Dinner for Six with Chefs Lisa Astorga-Watel, Damien Watel & Sommelier Fabien Jacob at Roosevelt Library Take pleasure in a private, multi-course dinner for six people by Chefs Lisa Astorga-Watel and Damien Watel with outstanding wine pairings, served at the Roosevelt Library, one of San Antonio s most elegant social and culinary venues. Wine will be selected and served by Sommelier Fabien Jacob. The date of the dinner will be mutually agreeable with everyone s schedule. The offer expires on March 1, Donated by: Chefs Lisa Astorga-Watel & Damien Watel, Fabien Jacob, Stone Standard/Roosevelt Library Estimated Value: $5,000 LOT #9 Chateau Latour Chateau Latour, Pauillac, France, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 100 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Donated by: Kay & Clark Mandigo II Estimated Value: $2,250 LOT #10 Dinner for Four at the Cellars Penthouse of Gary Walton & Dana Quarles with Chef Jason Dady Enjoy a fabulous dinner for four guests, hosted by Gary Walton and Dana Quarles, and paired with outstanding wines of your choice from the Walton cellar! The dinner will be specially prepared by Chef Jason Dady and held in the 10th floor Penthouse at the beautiful Cellars apartments, with stunning views of the Pearl and downtown San Antonio. The date of the dinner will be mutually agreeable with everyone s schedule. The offer expires on March 1, 2019 Donated by: Gary Walton & Dana Quarles, Chef Jason Dady Estimated Value: $5,000 LOT #11 Dinner for Four at the home of Claudia & Sean Elliott and co-hosted with Sheryl & Mike Sculley A private wine dinner for four at the Elliott residence prepared by Chef Luca Della Casa, co-hosted by Claudia and Sean Elliott and Sheryl and Mike Sculley. Winners may choose wines for the dinner from the Sculley and Elliott cellars! The date of the dinner will be mutually agreeable with everyone s schedule. The offer expires on March 1, Donated by: Claudia & Sean Elliott, Sheryl & Mike Sculley Estimated Value: $5,000

9 LOT #12 Bordeaux III Chateau Latour 1er Grand Cru, Pauillac, France, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 96 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1er Grand Cru, Pauillac, France, Rated by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Chateau Margaux 1er Grand Cru, Margaux France, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 95 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Donated by: Barbara & Harold Wood Estimated Value: $2,100 LOT #13 Dinner for Eight at Bliss Restaurant with Wines from Joe Saglimbeni s Cellar Savor a dinner for eight people at Chef Mark Bliss table at Bliss Restaurant provided by Joe Saglimbeni of Joe Saglimbeni Fine Wines & Spirits. For your enjoyment, this six-course dinner will include the wines below, which were selected by Joe Saglimbeni. The date of the dinner will be mutually agreeable with everyone s schedule. The offer expires on March 1, Billecart Salmon, Brut Sous Bois, Cahmpagne, France Domaine de Montille Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Musigny, Grand Cru Cuvee Vieilles Vignes, Cote de Nuits, France Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France Chateau Margaux, Margaux, France Chateau d Yquem, Sauternes, France Cerbois Vintage Bas Armagnac, France Donated by: Joe Saglimbeni Fine Wines & Spirits Estimated Value: $5,000

10 LOT #101 Oregon Wines SILENT AUCTION ITEMS Cardwell Hill Cellars Pommard Block Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 750ml, 2 bottles. Rated 89 by Wine Enthusiast Cardwell Hill Cellars Estate Bottled Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 750ml, 2 bottles. Rated 90 by Wine Spectator Cardwell Hill Cellars Estate Bottled Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 750ml, 2 bottles Donated by: Carra & Jorge Garza Estimated Value: $150 LOT #102 Peter Michael Vertical Peter Michael Les Pavots Estate Red, Knights Valley, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated by Robert Parker s Wine Advocate Peter Michael Les Pavots Estate Red, Knights Valley, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 98 by Robert Parker s Wine Advocate Peter Michael Les Pavots Estate Red, Knights Valley, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 95 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Donated by: Cynthia & Bruce Birdsall Estimated Value: $675 LOT #103 Biga on the Banks & Tribute Wine Enjoy a five-course tasting for four people at Biga on the Banks (gratuity not included). You will also receive a case of wine from The Boerne Wine Company. The offer expires on March 1, Tribute Red Blend, McPherson Cellars, 750ml, 6 bottles Tribute White Blend, McPherson Cellars, 750ml, 6 bottles Donated by: Biga on the Banks, The Boerne Wine Company Estimated Value: $550

11 LOT #104 Cuvaison Estate Wines Brandlin Henry's Keep Proprietary Red, Mount Veeder, Magnum Rated 90 by Wine Enthusiast Cuvaison Single Block Series Spire Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa Valley, 750ml, 1 bottle Cuvaison Single Block Series Kite Tale Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley, Rated 90 by Wine Enthusiast Brandlin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, Magnum Rated 90 by Robert Parker s Wine Advocate Donated by: John Smylie / Cuvaison Estate Winery Estimated Value: $500 LOT #105 Darioush Winery Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 750ml, 2 bottles Rated 95 by Wine Enthusiast Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 750ml, 2 bottles Rated 93 by Wine Enthusiast Donated by: Gary Walton & Dana Quarles Estimated Value: $500 LOT #106 Casa Madero Casa Madero 3V Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Valle de Parras, Mexico, 750ml, 12 bottles Donated by: Alberto Milmo Estimated Value: $300 LOT #107 Tour & Tasting at Silver Oak Cellars Silver Oak Cellars offers a tour and tasting for four people, plus six Silver Oak logo glasses Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California, Magnum. Rated 91 by Cellar Tracker Donated by: Silver Oak Cellars Estimated Value: $375

12 LOT #108 Lange Estate Winery & Georis Winery Lange Estate Winery and Vineyards Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon, Rated 90 by Wine Enthusiast Georis Winery Georis Estate La Chapelle, Carmel Valley, 750ml, 1 bottle Gerois Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmel Valley, 750ml, 1 bottle Donated by: Carra & Jorge Garza Estimated Value: $150 LOT #109 Chateau Montelena Vertical Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Rated 91 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Rated 90 by The Wine Cellar Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Rated 93 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Donated by: Cynthia & Bruce Birdsall Estimated Value: $450 LOT #110 Trefethen Family Vineyards & Sablier Cufflinks You can be the lucky owner of a pair of Sablier Grand Cru cufflinks, which provide the greatest quality, ergonomics and functionality, yet are refined and elegant! This lucky winner also receives a fabulous bottle of Trefethen wine Trefethen Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll District, 3 L. Rated 90 by Wine Enthusiast Donated by: Trefethen Family Vineyards and Sablier Watches Estimated Value: $650 LOT #111 Reds I Saved Wines Saved Red, California, 750ml, 2 bottles Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, Mendocino County, 750ml, 2 bottles. Rated 92 by Wine Spectator Signorello Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 750ml, 2 bottles Rated 91 by Cellar Tracker Donated by: Gary Walton & Dana Quarles Estimated Value: $550

13 LOT #112 Justin Vineyards & Winery Justin Vineyards & Winery Justification, Paso Robles, 750ml, 1 bottle Justin Vineyards & Winery Savant, Paso Robles, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast Justin Vineyards & Winery Isoceles, Paso Robles, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 93 by Wine Spectator Donated by: Justin Vineyards & Winery Estimated Value: $200 LOT #113 Australian Wines I Elderton Command Sinegle Vineyard Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia, Rated 95 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Henry s Drive Reserve Shiraz, Padthaway, Australia, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 96 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards Hillside Select Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia, Rated 95 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Donated by: Soonalyn & Dan Jacob Estimated Value: $230 LOT #114 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, France, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 99 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Donated by: H-E-B Estimated Value: $1,500 LOT #115 Viader Vineyards Viader Red Blend, Napa Valley, 3 Liter Rated 90 by Wine Spectator Donated by: Gary Walton & Dana Quarles Estimated Value: $500 LOT #116 Italian Wine I Bruno Giacosa La Rocche del Falleto Barolo Riserva, 750ml, 3 bottles Rated 96 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Donated by: Jeannette & Tim Gilliam Estimated Value: $1,200

14 LOT #117 Aldonza Vinos Aldonza Albo Sauvignon Blanc White Blend, Spain, 750ml, 1 bottle Aldonza Classico Tempranillo Red Blend, Spain, 750ml, 1 bottle Aldonza Selección Cabernet Red Blend, Spain, 750ml, 1 bottle Aldonza Navamarin Estate Reserve Cabernet and 100 yr old Tempranillo Vine Blend, Spain, 750ml, 2 bottles Aldonza Don Quixote 400 Anniversary Special Edition Red Blend, Spain, 750ml, 1 bottle 6. Aldonza Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Spain, 3 bottles Donated by: Inigo Arzac Estimated Value: $350 LOT #118 Italics Winegrowers Italics Winegrowers offers a VIP tour and tasting for four guests in Napa, California Italics Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 750ml, 3 bottles Italics Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, 750ml, 3 bottles Italics White Blend, Napa Valley, 750ml, 3 bottles Italics Sixteen Appellations, Napa Valley, 750ml, 3 bottles Donated by: Italics Winegrowers Estimated Value: $1,150 LOT #119 Dinner for Eight by Club Giraud & Adam Ehmer, Sommelier Join seven of your friends for a fabulous three-course dinner, which will be paired with Iconic Estate wines at Club Giraud. Adam Ehmer will be your sommelier for the evening and will talk about the Iconic Estate wines. The date of the dinner will be mutually agreeable with everyone s schedule. The offer expires on March 1, Gratuity not included. Donated by: Club Giraud and Adam Ehmer Estimated Value: $2,000 LOT #120 Trefethen Family Vineyards Trefethen Family Vineyards Dragon s Tooth, Oak Knoll District, 750ml, 2 bottles. Rated 88 by Wine Enthusiast Trefethen Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Oak Knoll District, 750ml, 2 bottles. Rated 89 by Cellar Tracker Donated by: Gary Walton & Dana Quarles Estimated Value: $250

15 LOT #121 Australian Wines II BVE Barossa Valley Estate E & E Black Pepper Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia, Rated 92 by Robert Parker s Wine Advocate Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Syrah, McLaren Vale, Australia, Rated 97 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Elderton Command Single Vineyard Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia, Rated 95 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Donated by: Soonalyn & Dan Jacob Estimated Value: $325 LOT #122 Davies Vineyard Davies Vineyards Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, Rated 90 by Wine Spectator Davies Vineyards Londer Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, Rated 90 by Wine Spectator Davies Vineyards Nobles Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, Rated 90 by Wine Spectator Donated by: Cynthia & Bruce Birdsall Estimated Value: $150 LOT #123 Dinner for Six at 5 Points Local & William Chris Wines 5 Points Local offers a three-course meal by Chef Ayden Brady, which includes a seasonal appetizer, braised short ribs and a dessert for six people (gratuity not included). The dinner will include paired Texas wines from William Chris Vineyards. The date of the dinner will be mutually agreeable with everyone s schedule. The offer expires on March 1, Donated by: 5 Points Local, Abby Johnson Estimated Value: $500 LOT #124 Texas Hill Country Wine Tour Take a luxury executive sprinter for a one-day excursion to the Texas Wine Country! Enjoy a tour and tasting for six people at Bending Branch Winery in Comfort, Texas and then drive to Fredericksburg and have lunch at Vaudeville. Make your way to Kuhlman Cellars in Stonewall, Texas and enjoy a food and wine pairing, plus a tour for six! The date of the tour will be mutually agreeable with everyone s schedule. The offer expires on March 1, Donated by: Bending Branch Winery, Elegant Texas Hill Country Tours, Kuhlman Cellars, and George Mery & Randy Rain Estimated Value: $1,675

16 LOT #125 St. Supery Vineyards & Winery St. Supery Vineyards & Winery offers a five Bordeaux varietals and five senses wine tasting for four people at their winery in Rutherford, California. This package also includes a bottle of St. Supery wine: St. Supery Estate Elu, Napa Valley, 5 Liter Rated 88 by Wine Enthusiast Donated by: St. Supery Vineyards & Winery Estimated Value: $800 LOT #126 Hospices de Beaune Hospices de Beaune Pommard Cuvée Suzanne Chaudron, Cote de Beaune, France, Magnum, 2 bottles Donated by: Kay & Randy Harig Estimated Value: $360 LOT #127 Dinner for 12 at Mixtli Restaurant, Sommelier Fabien Jacob & Wines by Architects Cellar Chefs Diego Galicia and Rico Torres of Restaurant Mixtli (included in Best New Chefs of 2017, Food and Wine magazine) offer a ten-course dinner for 12 people on-site, with a menu inspired by foods of the regions of Mexico (gratuity not included). Noted sommelier Fabien Jacob will serve fine Spanish wines by Architects Cellar. The date of the dinner will be held on a Monday evening that will be agreeable with everyone s schedule. The offer expires on March 1, Donated by: Architects Cellar, Chefs Diego Galicia and Rico Torres, Restaurant Mixtli and Fabien Jacob Estimated Value: $2,250 LOT #128 Reds II James Mitchell Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California, 750ml, 1 bottle Oak Ridge Winery Moss Roxx Ancient Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, California, 750ml, 1 bottle Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast Thomas George Estates Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 90 by Wine Enthusiast Smith & Hook Proprietary Red Blend, Central Coast, Magnum, 1 bottle Donated by: Anonymous Estimated Value: $200

17 LOT #129 Howell Mountain Wines Lamborn Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, 750ml, 2 bottles. Rated 94 by Wine Enthusiast Ladera Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, 750ml, 2 bottles Rated 92 by Cellar Tracker Donated by: Gary Walton & Dana Quarles Estimated Value: $400 LOT #130 Peggy s on the Green & Boerne Wine Company Enjoy a $500 gift certificate to Peggy s on the Green in Boerne. You will also receive a case of wine from The Boerne Wine Company. The offer expires on March 1, Tribute Red Blend, McPherson Cellars, 750ml, 6 bottles Tribute White Blend, McPherson Cellars, 750ml, 6 bottles Donated by: Chef Mark Bohanan of Peggy s on the Green and Christopher A. Grossman of The Boerne Wine Company Estimated Value: $750 LOT #131 Reds III Cayuse Vineyards Armada Vineyard Syrah, Walla Walla Valley, Rated 98 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Sea Smoke Ten Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 92 by Cellar Tracker Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France, Rated 92 by Wine Spectator Domaine Gros Frere et Soeur Vosne-Romanee, Cote de Nuits, France, 750ml, 1 bottle Donated by: Libby & Steve Golden Estimated Value: $500 LOT #132 Caymus Vineyards & Hewitt Vineyards Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Magnum, 2 bottles Rated 94 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Magnum Rated 93 by Wine Spectator Donated by: H-E-B Estimated Value: $500

18 LOT #133 Australian Wines III d Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia, Rated 95 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Mitolo Savitar Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 94 by Cellar Tracker Shirvington Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 96 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Donated by: Soonalyn & Dan Jacob Estimated Value: $280 LOT #134 High Street Wine Co., Chocollazo & Rosella at the Rand Enjoy a wine and cheese pairing experience for six guests with Beverage Director and Advanced Sommelier, Scott Ota of High Street Wine Company. Scott will serve six wines and three different cheeses, along with simple food pairing tips! You will also receive a private chocolate truffle painting and chocolate lecture for six, with Chocolatier, Mary Collazo of Chocollazo. The offer expires on March 1, Donated by: Chocollazo and High Street Wine Co., Advanced Sommelier Scott Ota, Estimated Value: $560 LOT #135 August Briggs Winery & Jazz Brunch at Rosella Enjoy a Jazz brunch for four guests at Rosella at the Rand. The offer expires on March 1, You will also receive a great bottle of wine from August Briggs Winery August Briggs Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, Magnum Donated by: Ruth Chang and Rosella at the Rand Estimated Value: $270 LOT #136 Reds IV Battle Creek Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Rated 92 by Wine & Spirits Battle Creek Cellars The Unconditional Pinot Noir, Oregon, 750ml, 1 bottle Sivas Sonoma Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma County, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 90 by Wine Enthusiast Gehricke Russian River Valley Zinfandel, California, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 90 by Wine Enthusiast Gehricke Los Carneros Pinot Noir, California, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast Donated by: Anonymous Estimated Value: $175

19 LOT #137 Australian Wines IV The Colonial Estate Émigré, Barossa Valley, Australia, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 94 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Greenock Creek Vineyards & Cellars Apricot Block Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia, Rated 95 by Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Glaetzer Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia, 750ml, 1 bottle Rated 94 by Wine Spectator Donated by: Soonalyn & Dan Jacob Estimated Value: $150