AUCTION 16 NOVEMBER 2017 1
AUCTION FOR OUR FUTURE The Institute of Masters of Wine is a membership organisation with an unsurpassed reputation. Our Members, the Masters of Wine, hold the most respected title in the world of wine. Through our Members and activities, we promote excellence, education and interaction across the global wine community. We currently have 369 Masters of Wine from all corners of the world, working in all aspects of the wine trade. We also have over 320 students from 40 countries in the MW Study Programme. As the Institute continues to grow and flourish, we need to raise a considerable sum for our Endowment Fund. This will help provide support to our international students, allow us to increase our reach to Members, extend our range of activities in the global wine world and encourage the Masters of Wine of the future. To help us reach our goals, join us at an unforgettable evening. On 16 November 2017 the Institute will hold a once-in-a-lifetime auction and dinner. Led by Richard Harvey MW, Patrick McGrath MW and Fiona Morrison MW and hosted by international auction house Bonhams, the evening will enable invited guests to bid for an amazing array of Super Lots. Successful bidders of the Super Lots will gain unprecedented access to the great estates and winemakers of the world, and taste and own wines with impeccable provenance. All wines are being released by the proprietors, direct from their cellars, especially for the auction. 2
CONTENTS DINNER WINES AU C T I O N F O R O U R FU T U R E DINNE R WINES AUS T R A LI A B O R D E AUX L E F T B A N K #1 B O R D E AUX L E F T B A N K # 2 B O R D E AUX R I G H T B A N K B URGUN DY C A L I F O R N I A & O R E GON C H A M P A G N E C H A M PAG N E B O L L I N G E R CH ILE G E R M A N Y I T A LY L E C LU B F I CO F I L E PA L A I S D E S G R A N DS C RU S N A PA #1 N A PA # 2 N EW ZE A L A N D P O R T O P F V SO U TH A FR I C A B IDDING TABLES ON L I N E L OT S 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 Whilst guests bid for the extraordinary wine experiences, they will enjoy a sumptious dinner created by Tom Kemble, Head Chef at Bonhams Michelin starred-restaurant. The dinner will be accompanied by a collection of the following exceptional wines. Bollinger La Grande Année 2007 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Spätlese 2007 Louis Jadot Chevalier Montrachet Les Demoiselles 2013 Kumeu River Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2013 Ridge Montebello 1995 Pingus 2008 Magnums of Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Magnums of Château Mouton Rothschild 1996 Château d Yquem 2005 Graham s 1970 Vintage Port 3
SUPER LOT #1 AUSTRALIA Discover the best of Australian wine A fabulous opportunity for up to four people to discover the best of Australian wine for several days of tastings and exclusive meals. This includes a Penfolds Ambassador tour and tasting at the historic Magill Winery in Adelaide followed by a meal at their famed restaurant. Guests will experience a tasting and lunch with some of South Australia s most talented winemakers, including Michael Hill Smith MW and David Le Mire MW, each bringing a special bottle to share with the successful bidder and guests. The final tour and tasting will be at Seppeltsfield, including a tasting of a historical Australian fortified wine from the successful bidder s birth year, and lunch at Fino restaurant. The Super Lot includes a money can t buy sailing experience hosted by Sandy Oatley, racing aboard the family s 66ft yacht Wild Oats X1. LOT SUMMARY 4 GUESTS Trips, tastings and meals at: Penfolds Magill Winery Yalumba Hill of Grace Henschke Shaw + Smith Seppeltsfield Wild Oats Sailing experience Lunch at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club 4
SU PE R LO T # 2 BORDEAUX DOMAINES DILLON Discover the elite estates of the Domaines Dillon Enjoy private visits to all three of the Domaines Dillon estates: Châteaux Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion and Quintus. The lucky six guests will lunch at Château Haut-Brion, where rare bottles will be served, chosen to match the generosity of the winning bid. The group will have the following magnificent magnums to share: Château Quintus, Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2012, Château Haut-Brion Rouge 2009, Château Haut Brion Blanc 2009, Château La Mission Haut-Brion Rouge 2009 and Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc 2009. L OT S U M M A R Y 6 GUESTS Visits to: Château Haut-Brion Château La Mission Haut-Brion Château Quintus Magnum of Château Quintus, Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2012 Magnum of Château Haut-Brion Rouge 2009 Magnum of Château Haut-Brion Blanc 2009 Magnum of Château La Mission Haut-Brion Rouge 2009 Magnum of Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc 2009 5
SU PE R LOT #3 B O R D E AUX L E F T B AN K Own the fantastic first growths of the magnificent Médoc This exclusive tour of the first growths of the Médoc includes private visits and tastings at Châteaux Latour, Lafite Rothschild, Margaux and Mouton Rothschild. The platinum trip for four includes lunch at Lafite Rothschild, a private viewing of the Château Mouton Rothschild museum and Paintings for the Labels collection. A selection of extremely rare bottles will also be offered including a remarkable 12 bottle case of Château Lafite Rothschild 1982, a very rare nebuchadnezzar of Château Mouton Rothschild 2001, a jeroboam of Château Latour 2001 and a jeroboam of Château Margaux 2005. L OT S U M M A R Y 4 GUESTS Tours, tastings and meals at: Château Lafite Rothschild Château Latour Château Mouton Rothschild Château Margaux 12 bottle case of Château Lafite Rothschild 1982 Nebuchadnezzar of Château Mouton Rothschild 2001 Jeroboam of Château Latour 2001 Jeroboam of Château Margaux 2005 Hosted by Fiona Morrison MW 6
SUPER LOT #4 BORDEAUX RIGHT BANK Unearth the rarest of Right Bank wines A truly exclusive stay for two couples at Le Pin and Château Cheval Blanc plus visits and meals at the acknowledged five greats of the Right Bank: Le Pin, Pétrus, Lafleur, Cheval Blanc and Ausone. The visits will include tastings of unique special bottles plus the unparalleled opportunity to meet Baptiste Guinaudeau of Château Lafleur, winemaker Olivier Berrouet and owner Jean Moueix of Pétrus, Jacques and Fiona Thienpont, owners and winemakers of Le Pin, Pierre Olivier Clouet, winemaker at Château Cheval Blanc and Alain and Pauline Vauthier, owners and winemakers of Château Ausone. L OT S U M M A R Y 4 GUESTS 2 NIGHTS Tours, tastings and meals at: Le Pin (plus accommodation) Château Cheval Blanc (plus accommodation) Pétrus Château Lafleur Château Ausone Double magnum of Le Pin 2010 Double magnum of Château Ausone 2005 Two magnums of Château Lafleur 2005 Two magnums of Château Cheval Blanc 2009 Magnum of Pétrus 2005 Hosted by Fiona Morrison MW 7
SUPER LOT #5 BURGUNDY Bask with the best in Burgundy A tremendous three-night trip to Burgundy for four people, visiting top Domaines across the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. This includes a lunch in the private dining room at Clos de Lambrays, visits to Fourrier, Grivot, Lafon, Leflaive, Louis Jadot, Louis Latour and Rousseau. The visit will also include a trip to the Cadus cooperage and a helicopter ride down the Côte d Or with Etienne Grivot, owner of Domaine Jean Grivot. Louis-Fabrice Latour, President of Maison Louis Latour, will also host a dinner during the visit and will be serving some very special wines. There will be a final farewell dinner hosted by Pierre Henry Gagey, President of Louis Jadot. The dinner wines will include Chevalier Montrachet Les Demoiselles 1985 and Corton Pougets 1976 and 1911. L OT S U M M A R Y 4 GUESTS 3 NIGHTS Tours and tastings at: Domaine des Lambrays Domaine Fourrier Domaine Rousseau Domaine Jean Grivot Domaine des Comtes Lafon Domaine Leflaive Maison Louis Jadot Maison Louis Latour Trip to see barrel making at the Cadus Cooperage Helicopter ride down the Côte d Or Jeroboam of Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2010 Jeroboam of Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Ursules 2009 Jeroboam of Domaine Jean Grivot Vosne- Romanée 1er Cru Aux Brûlées 2006 Hosted by Jasper Morris MW, Patrick McGrath MW and David Roberts MW 8
SUPER LOT #6 CALIFORNIA & OREGON: JACKSON FAMILY WINES First-class food and wine adventure in California and Oregon Spanning California and Oregon, four couples will have the chance to explore the pastoral and scenic valleys of the Californian and Oregonian wine country on this five-day tour. A private jet will pick the group up from a California airport of their choice. They will enjoy a two-night stay at the incomparable El Encanto resort on the town s hillside Riviera and be treated to excursions to renowned local wine regions, including Santa Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley. Back aboard the jet, they will fly to Oregon s famed Willamette Valley. Here they will sample the region s local truffles with renowned forager and winemaker Shane Moore, while ensconced at the enchanting hideaway, At the Joy. A further two-day stay awaits, including visits to Penner Ash and Gran Moraine wineries. The final stop on the tour will be in Sonoma County, where the group will stay at Barbara Banke s private estate, The Redwoods. A helicopter tour will culminate in lunch and a tasting at Lokoya winery, high in the mountains of Napa Valley. LOT SUMMARY 8 GUESTS 4 NIGHTS Five days in Santa Barbara, Willamette Valley and Sonoma County Travel in a private jet Visits to Brewer Clifton, Byron, Penner Ash, Gran Moraine and Lokoya wineries Luxury accommodation at El Encanto resort, At the Joy retreat and The Redwoods (Barbara Banke s private estate) Helicopter tour of California s North Coast 9
SUPER LOT #7 CHAMPAGNE The famous houses of Champagne A three-night trip for six people to a selection of some of the great houses of Champagne. Guests will be accompanied by Masters of Wine whilst they enjoy lunches and dinners at Krug, Taittinger, Pol Roger, Salon, Louis Roederer and Laurent-Perrier. Guests will be welcomed and hosted by family members of these great houses, including Olivier Krug, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, Frédéric Rouzaud from Louis Roederer, Didier Dupont from Salon and Hubert de Billy from Pol Roger. The successful bidder will receive magnums of Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 1998, Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blancs de Blanc 2002, Louis Roederer Cristal 2005, Krug Grand Cuvée, Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle and Champagne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV. L OT S U M M A R Y 6 GUESTS 3 NIGHTS Tours, tastings and meals at: Krug Laurent- Perrier Louis Roederer Pol Roger Salon Taittinger Three magnums of Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 1998 Three magnums of Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blancs de Blanc 2002 Three magnums of Louis Roederer Cristal 2005 Three magnums of Krug Grand Cuvée Three magnums of Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Three magnums of Champagne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs NV Hosted by Mark Bingley MW, David Hesketh MW, Patrick McGrath MW and James Simpson MW 10
SUPER LOT #8 CHAMPAGNE BOLLINGER The Bollinger experience Up to eight guests will travel VIP style to Bollinger where they will stay in luxury accommodation and be treated to a dinner at Les Crayères, Reims. A private lunch at Madame Bollinger s House will be hosted by Etienne Bizot, Chairman of Bollinger and great nephew of Lily Bollinger and Jérôme Philippon, the President of Bollinger. The Champagnes and menu for the lunch will be selected especially and exclusively for the successful bidder and will include a private tour of the cellars and vineyards. To top this luxury Super Lot, the successful bidder will receive a 103-year-old bottle of 1914 vintage Bollinger which has been in the cellar since bottling. L OT S U M M A R Y 8 GUESTS 1 NIGHT Dinner at Les Crayères, Reims Private lunch at Madame Bollinger s House Private tour of the cellars and vineyards with Chef de Caves Gilles Descotes Bottle of 1914 vintage Bollinger 11
SUPER LOT #9 CHILE Experience Chile s world-class terroirs An unforgettable, tailor-made five-night trip for four people (two couples) hosted by Viña Errázuriz, Viña Seña, Viña Santa Rita and VIK. This privileged package includes a replenishing lunch admiring the Chilean coastline and the Pacific with a stop to Aconcagua Costa Estate, a unique and extraordinarily beautiful vineyard. Here the group can enjoy horse riding, a guided vineyard tour and a wine tasting, ending with dinner enjoying the Valparaíso bay. The group will visit Seña vineyard for a tour, followed by an exclusive vertical tasting and a light lunch at the iconic Mirador, admiring the stunning view of the Aconcagua Valley. The afternoon will be spent at Don Maximiano Estate and Winery. Guests will travel to Viñedo Chadwick on day three for a vineyard tour of this renowned Chilean appellation in Maipo Valley, a vertical tasting and lunch hosted by Eduardo Chadwick, President of Viñedo Chadwick. There will be a trip to Alto Jahuel estate in Alto Maipo valley, home to one of the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Chile, followed by an exclusive tasting at the Casa Real Hotel. The final day at VIK includes a tour of the vineyard, a wine tasting and finishes with lunch. L OT S U M M A R Y 4 GUESTS 5 NIGHTS Tours, tastings and meals at: Sena Don Maximiano Estate and Winery Viñedo Chadwick Santa Rita VIK Aconcagua Costa Estate Three litre bottle of Viñedo Chadwick 2014 (scored 100 points from James Suckling) Six litre bottle of Sena 2015 (scored 100 points from James Suckling) Three litre bottle of VIK 2012 Accommodation and dining at the Ritz Carlton Hotel and Casa Real Hotel Lunch at the historical monument Dona Paula Restaurant Visit to the Adean Museum and the unique Pedal Bar 12
SUPER LOT #10 GERMANY VIP meet and treat at Germany s top wineries, accompanied by German Masters of Wine The journey begins in Rheingau by tasting old vintages back to 1937 in Kloster Eberbach s historic cabinet cellar and finish with the outstanding 2003 Trockenbeerenauslese at Winery Robert Weil, harvested at an amazing 316 Oechsle. The Mosel provides the backdrop for the following days journey, first through time at Joh. Jos. Prüm, from dry to sweet with Nik Weis of St Urbans-Hof, and finally culminating in a tasting with wine legend Egon Müller at Scharzhof. Pfalz supplies the youngest wine of the trip: none other than the successful bidder s own blend which will be specially bottled and labelled, created at Winery von Winning. Legendary vintages from Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan are the next act and Baden plays host to the grand finale: a blind tasting of Premier and Grand Crus from Burgundy versus German Pinot Noirs from matchless red wine producers Dr. Heger, Huber and Franz Keller (Schwarzer Adler). L OT S U M M A R Y 4 GUESTS 5 NIGHTS 4 WINE REGIONS Trips, tastings and meals at: Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Dr. Heger Huber Joh. Jos. Prüm Kloster Eberbach Reichsrat von Buhl Franz Keller (Schwarzer Adler) Nik Weis - St Urbans-Hof von Winning Robert Weil Private tasting with Egon Müller Accommodation at wineries and boutique hotels Transport from estate to estate by two Mercedes oldtimer limousines Memento picture book from the trip Six bottles from different decades of the previous millennium Six VDP Grosses Gewaechs from this millennium 13
SUPER LOT #11 ITALY A Tuscan treat Renowned producers Antinori, Frescobaldi and Sassicaia will generously host four guests for three days in Tuscany. The successful bidders will visit Antinori nel Chianti Classico Winery in Bargino with a tasting in the early afternoon followed by a tour of Tignanello Estate with dinner and an overnight stay at Villa Tignanello in the heart of Chianti Classico appellation. Day two will be a visit to CastelGiocondo (owned by the Frescobaldi family) and tasting of four vintages of CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino. The guests will absorb the full Montalcino experience with dinner and an overnight stay at CastelGiocondo. The final day will be a visit to Ornellaia (owned by the Frescobaldi family) with a tasting of a few vintages of Ornellaia in the morning followed by the lunch at Osteria San Guido, and finish with a visit to the cellar at Tenuta San Guido. This Tuscan trip also includes a magnum of Tignanello, vintage 2007, a magnum of CastelGiocondo Ripe al Convento Brunello Riserva 1999 and a magnum of Sassicaia 2006. L OT S U M M A R Y 4 GUESTS 3 NIGHTS Visits, tastings and meals at: Antinori nel Chianti Classico Winery Tignanello Estate CastelGiocondo Estate Ornellaia Tenuta San Guido Magnum of Tignanello, 2007 Magnum of CastelGiocondo Ripe al Convento Brunello Riserva 1999 Magnum of Sassicaia 2006 14
SUPER LOT #12 LE CLUB FICOFI LE PALAIS DES GRANDS CRUS Share a unique tasting experience with 80 passionate owners of the most acclaimed châteaux and domaines and the Members of Le Club FICOFI. This evening includes a walkaround wine tasting at Le Petit Palais Museum with over 170 different wines (served in various formats including Jeroboams and Imperials) followed by a gala dinner at Pavillon Ledoyen prepared by 3-star Michelin Chef Yannick Alléno. LOT SUMMARY 2 GUESTS Two seats to Le Palais des Grands Crus in Paris in December 2018 (or possibility to come to the 2017 edition upon request) 1 Jeroboam of Richebourg 1988 of Domaine de La Romanée-Conti 15
SUPER LOT #13 & #14 NAPA SUPER LOTS Napa at its most intimate and qualitative peak Experience a VIP tour and tasting at the renowned Harlan Estate in the western hills of Oakville, overlooking the heart of the Napa Valley. Six guests (three couples) will enjoy two nights' accommodation at Meadowood resort and spa, including dinner at The Restaurant at Meadowood (3 Michelin Star) hosted by the Harlan family. The successful bidder will also take home four very rare Harlan Estate magnums from the celebrated 1997, 2001, 2002 and 2007 vintages. L OT S U M M A R Y 6 GUESTS 2 NIGHTS Tour and tasting at Harlan Estate Two nights accommodation at Meadowood Napa Valley Dinner at 3 star Michelin restaurant, The Restaurant Harlan Estate magnums from vintages 1997, 2001, 2002 and 2007 16
SUPER LOT #13 & #14 NAPA SUPER LOTS Discover the delights of Screaming Eagle in your own home The winning bidder will enjoy a private tasting of Screaming Eagle wines, which will be led personally by a member of the Screaming Eagle team. This special tasting for up to 10 guests will take place in the winning bidders home at a mutually agreeable location in the world. The tasting will include three vintages of Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (2005, 2006, 2007), three vintages of Second Flight (2010, 2011, 2012), as well as one vintage of the rare Sauvignon Blanc. Along with this extraordinary tasting, the winning bidder will receive a position on Screaming Eagle s exclusive mailing list, and will be given the rare opportunity to purchase a magnum each year in addition to their annual allocation of wines. LOT SUMMARY UP TO 10 GUESTS Private tasting at the bidders own home/ location of choice. Tasting includes: Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, vintages 2005, 2006, 2007 Second Flight, vintages 2010, 2011 and 2012 One vintage of the rare Sauvignon Blanc Added to Screaming Eagle s exclusive mailing list 17
SUPER LOT #15 NEW ZEALAND Flying high with New Zealand s greats A remarkable all-inclusive ten-day tour of New Zealand for two people, including return Business Premier flights with Air New Zealand, accommodation and transport. The lucky two will be hosted by Masters of Wine and a Master Sommelier with special private tastings and meals at some of the wineries featured on the 'Fine Wines of New Zealand' list - a compilation of New Zealand's most prestigious wines - including Villa Maria, Kumeu River, Craggy Range, Trinity Hill, Ata Rangi, Prophet's Rock and Felton Road. The regions visited will be Auckland, Hawke's Bay, Martinborough and Central Otago. L OT S U M M A R Y 2 GUESTS 9 NIGHTS Business Premier tickets to New Zealand Tours, tastings and meals at: Villa Maria Kumeu River Craggy Range Trinity Hill Ata Rangi Prophet's Rock Felton Road 18
SUPER LOT #16 PORTO Enjoy the very best that Oporto, Vila Nova de Gaia and the Douro have to offer This Super Lot of remarkable hospitality, rarely available to any visitors, is for four couples (8 people), for four nights. The visit is hosted by three leading producers, Quinta do Noval, Symington Family Estates and Taylor s Port, each with centuries of history and heritage. The successful bidders will be received personally by Christian Seely from Quinta do Noval, Paul Symington of Symington Family Estates and Adrian Bridge from Taylor s Port. Tours, lunches, dinners and private tastings will be held at Taylor s Port Lodges, Graham s Port Lodge, Taylor s Port Quinta de Vargellas, Quinta do Vesúvio, Graham s Quinta dos Malvedos at Tua, Quinta do Bomfim at Pinhão and Quinta do Noval. This is a truly unique opportunity to enjoy the very best that Oporto, Vila Nova de Gaia and the Douro have to offer. LOT SUMMARY 8 GUESTS Tours, tastings and meals at: Taylor s Port Lodge Graham s Port Lodge Quinta de Vargellas Quinta do Vesúvio Quinta dos Malvedos Quinta do Bomfim Quinta do Noval Two nights accommodation at the Yeatman, one of the world s leading wine hotels superior rooms with private terrace Dinner at the Yeatman s 2-star Michelin restaurant Overnight stay at Quinta dos Malvedos Overnight stay at Quinta do Noval Dinner at The Factory House British Port shippers club an incredibly rare invitation from the Treasurer Travel by boat between visits 19
SUPER LOT #17 PRIMUM FAMILIAE VINI A passport to the most prestigious estates in Europe The Primum Familiae Vini (PFV) makes up some of the most prestigious estates from around Europe, including Marchesi Antinori, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Joseph Drouhin, Egon Müller Scharzhof, Hugel & Fils, Champagne Pol Roger, Famille Perrin, Symington Family Estates, Tenuta San Guido, Torres and Vega Sicilia. With only a few made available each year, PFV are offering a passport to the successful bidder to allow four people to enjoy a lavish lunch and a day-long visit at each of its producers. Once all the PFV estates have been visited, the passport holder receives a PFV Special Collection Case, containing one bottle of the finest flagship wine from each member of PFV. LOT SUMMARY 4 GUESTS Lunch and day long visits to all PFV members: Antinori, Tuscany, Italy Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Bordeaux (Pauillac), France Maison Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy (Beaune), France Egon Müller Scharzhof, Mosel (Saar), Germany Famille Hugel, Alsace, France Pol Roger, Champagne, France Famille Perrin (owners of Château de Beaucastel), Rhône, France Symington Family Estates, Douro/ Oporto, Portugal Tenuta San Guido (the producer of Sassicaia), Tuscany, Italy Bodegas Torres, Catalonia, Spain Vega Sicilia, Ribera del Duero, Spain PFV Special Collection Case one flagship bottle from each of the above producers 20
SUPER LOT #18 SOUTH AFRICA Discover the wonderful winelands of the Cape With its Cape Dutch architecture, majestic mountains and verdant vineyards, South Africa is regarded by many as the most beautiful wine country worldwide. It is also known for its open-arm hospitality, and for many iconic wines that straddle the Old and New Worlds of style and appeal. This sensational Super Lot gives four guests the opportunity to enjoy everything the winelands has to offer including: five nights accommodation and breakfasts at the luxury Jordan suites in Stellenbosch Kloof; a trip into the Jordan vineyards in a safari-style Land Rover, tour of the cellar and special vintage tasting of Jordan wines; visits, tastings, lunches and dinners with the winemakers and owners of legendary estates such as Hamilton Russell in the Hemel-en- Aarde; Meerlust, Vilafonte, Warwick and Kleine Zalze in Stellenbosch; Paul Cluver and Shannon in Elgin; Vergelegen in the Helderberg and Boekenhoutskloof in Franschhoek. There will also be a special tasting and dinner at the luxurious Delaire Graff Estate. L OT S U M M A R Y 4 GUESTS 5 NIGHTS Accommodation at the Jordan suites in Stellenbosch Kloof Tours, tastings and meals at: Hamilton Russell Meerlust Vilafonte Warwick Kleine Zalze Paul Cluver Shannon Vergelegen Boekenhoutskloof Tasting and dinner at the luxurious Delaire Graff Estate Guests will be escorted on the trip by Richard Kelley MW and Cathy van Zyl MW 21
REGISTER TO BID FOR THE SUPER LOTS To bid for the Super Lots you must register by visiting www.bonhams.com and Create Account (www.bonhams.com/register/) or email bids@bonhams.com who will send a registration form. Please note that you must provide copy of a photographic proof of ID (passport or driving licence) and proof of address (utility bill or bank statement) in order to complete the registration. Although it is not possible to register bids on a specific Lot until the sale goes live, Bonhams Client Services will take note of any bids placed now and put them on as soon as possible. Bids for these lots will be accepted online or as absentee bids up to 48 hours prior to the sale. Once the sale is live, all bidders will receive a Bid Confirmation by email. If you cannot attend the Auction Dinner but wish to increase your initial bid on the evening, you can authorise someone else to bid on your behalf by emailing bids@bonhams.com. 22
BIDDING ONLINE LOTS You can register and place a reserve bid on the Super Lots (see previous page). To ensure you secure your bid, you should be at the live auction and dinner on 16 November 2017. There will be over 100 online Lots available to bid from 1 November 2017. The online Lots include rare bottles, private tastings, exclusive experiences and unique trips. TABLES There are a limited number of tables available for the dinner and live auction. The tables seat 10 and the purchaser of the table can choose to be joined by a Master of Wine and/or a renowned winemaker or producer. Tables are priced at 10,000 (including VAT). Individual seats, up to a maximum of five are available to buy, priced at 1,000 per seat (including VAT). If you would like to register your interest for a table, please contact Penny Richards, Executive Director of the Institute of Masters of Wine. prichards@ + 44 (0) 207 3839130 Disclaimer All Super Lot details are correct at the time of print. The Super Lot donors reserve the right to amend the trip itinerary details. Terms and conditions may apply to each Lot which will be released before the live auction. 23
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