Reserve Tasting & Silent Auction

Date:                November 16, 2007
Time:                6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Price:               $85,  Includes Reserve Tasting Ticket
Location:         Hornblower's Yacht Inspiration (stays dockside) Harbor Drive & Grape Street

Fine Wine / Luxury Lifestyle Auction

Date:                November 17, 2007
Time:                2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Price:               $150,  Includes Grand Event VIP Ticket,  Limited to first 200 Registrants
Location:         Embarcadero Park North Behind Seaport Village

A private auction held for 200 VIPs at the Grand Tasting Event on November 17, 2007. This auction is open to the first 200 registrants and is recommended for the serious wine collector and wine enthusiast. The auction will feature large format bottles, autographed and limited edition wines, luxury vacations and premium items.

All auction proceeds go to the nonprofit American Institute of Food & Wine (AIWF) and their efforts to continually fund culinary and enology scholarships.

Live Auction
November 17, 2007 at the Grand Event VIP Tent
Start Time:  2:00 p.m.

Benefiting the American Institute of Wine & Food Culinary Arts Scholarship Program

Please note that in order to bid in the Live Auction you must be a VIP Ticket holder.  Please check in at the auction desk to secure a bid number.

Master Sommelier:  Joseph Spellman
Auctioneer:  Steven Metter

 

2007 Featured Auction Lots

100 Proof Smokehouse

267 Infusions

Acqua al 2

Alba Trade
Basket in the shape of Italy, filled with 2 1/2 to 3 lbs of handmade cookies

Alexander Valley Vineyards

Andretti Winery
Signed 1.5 Litter Andretti Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Anglim Winery

Arroyo Robles Winery
1 Magnum of 2008 Syrah

Art N Soul Publishing

Arterra Restaurant & Bar
5 course dinner created especially for you and a guest!  Includes wine pairings for each course.
Value $250.00

B Cellars
1.5 Liter of Blend 25, 2004 Vintage

Bacmar International LLC
1 Case of Voyant Chai Cream Liqueur

Baleen Restaurant at Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino
Enjoy a multi-course food and wine pairing in Barona's state of the art Culinary Institute Training Kitchen for 10 people

Beach City Market
Wine Gift Basket and store gift certificate

Beaucanon Estate Winery
Cellar Starter Pack consisting of two bottles each of the winery's six estate wines and three reserve wines plus one magnum

Bedoo Candy

Bernard'O Restaurant
Private tasting and lunch with chef for 4 people
Value $200.00

Bernardus Winery
1 Case (6 bottles) of 2002 Marinus Estate 1.5 Liter

Biale Vineyards
1.5 Liter Zappa proprietary Red Wine Special Edition etched bottle
Value $200

Blanca
Gift Certificate
Value $250.00

Bogle Vineyards & Winery
3 Liter of 2005 Petite Sirah
Value $150

Bondi
Chefs dinner for 4 at Bondi - An Australian Culinary Experience
Value $200.00

Boston Beer Company

Bouchaine Vineyards & Winery
2 Magnums, one each of 2005 Estate Pinot Noir and 2005 Estate Chardonnay from Bouchaine's Carneros Napa Valley Estate Vineyard

Bourassa Vineyards
3 Liter of 2003 Syrah and Private Tasting tour and Lunch with the winemaker for 6 people
Value $600.00

Bridlewood Winery
Four people will enjoy an unparalleled Santa Barbara wine country experience.  Bridlewood is a lushly landscaped, landmark Mission-style wine estate and a working horse farm in the Santa Ynez Valley. Bridlewood Estate Winery produces small bottlings of Syrah, Viognier, and Rhone-Style blends.  Join winemaker, David Hopkins for a horse-drawn wagon tour of the property and a private tasting of his hand crafted Bridlewood wines. 

Broadway/San Diego
Cirque Eloize:  Rain tickets and dinner package. 
Value:  $400

Buster's Beach House & Longboard Bar
$50 Dining Certificate
Value $50.00

Calcareous Vineyards

California School of Culinary Arts
Gift Basket of culinary books and related items
Value $120

Carlsbad Gourmet
Carlsbad Gourmet Gift Basket loaded with Carlsbad gourmet Products

Cass Winery
Vertial boxed collection of 6 gold and silver medal winning wines PLUS a private tasting tour and lunch with the winemaker for 12 persons.
Value $600.00

CCK Global Events
Weekend Pass for four (4) to Cook. Eat. Drink. Live. 2008 (New York City, Fall 2008)
Value $700

entral Coast Vineyard Team

Chalk Hill Estate
1.5 Liter of 2001 Chardonnay

Chappellet Winery
1 magnum of 2002 merlot and 1 magnum of 2003 merlot.
Value $270.00

Chateau Chavelier Winery, Spring Mountain Vineyards
Spring Mountain Vineyard four-year vertical, 12 bottle case of estate grown and bottled red wine.  Vintages 200, 2001, 2002 and 2003
Value $700.00

Cheryl De Rose Collection
Beautiful sterling silver and pearl necklace. 
Value:  $250.00

ChileCo
9-course fine dining dinner for 12 persons
Value $2,000.00

Chuao Chocolatier
Chocolate Extravaganza gift box:  Assortment of Chuao Chocolatier handcrafted products
Value $125.00

Chumeia Vineyards
1, 3Liter Cabernet Sauvignon

CinCin
One set of wine charms and stemless glasses
Value $100.00

Cinnabar  Winery
1.5 Liter of 2005 Mercury Rising

Clif Bar Family Winery

Coastal Wine Storage
One-year contract on a 40 case wine locker.  Customers have keycard access 7-days a week from 6a.m. to 12midnight.  Facility is temperature and humidity controlled to the hightest standards, with 24-hour security surveillance and CCTV recording.  Coastal Wine Storage is located on 4119 Avenida De La Plata in Oceanside
Value $768.00

Concept Catering / Finest City Meats
Private tasting and dinner with chef for six persons and an organic beef grill pack
Value $2,300.00

Corté Riva Vineyards
1.5 Liter of 2004 Merlot and 1.5 Liter of 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon plus barrel tasting at Corte Riva with winemaker for six persons
Value $375.00

Cosentino Winery

Costa Brava
2 bottle leather wine bottle carrier handmade 100% tanned leather with suede lining and brass fittings.  Comes dressed in a protective green felt storage bag
Value:  $230

Da Vinc

Dancing Stallion
1 Case of 2005 Cabernet

Dick's Last Resort
Gift Certificate
Value $100.00

Domaine Coteau

Donati Family Vineyard
1 magnum of 2004 Donati Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon and barrel tasting with appetizers for four persons at the winery
Value:  $250

Dry Soda
Gift Certificate for Dry Soda Home / Office Delivery
Value $500.00

Dussini Mediterranean Bistro

E & J Gallo Brandy

Ecluse Wines

El Bizcocho at Rancho Bernardo Inn
Four-course tasting menu for two people
Value $250.00

Engelmann Cellars
Potpourri Case:  12 bottles of the winery's current wine selection
Value $150.00

EOS Estate Winery
3.0 Liter Bottle of EOS 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon signed by the winemaker
Value $100.00

Esquires
Dinner for 4 at Esquires Restaurant
Value $250.00

Europa Brewing Company
2 cases of Obscura, 1 case of Clasica, 1 case of Tuscana, 1 case of  Honey
Value $160.00

Falkner Winery
Vertical case of 1998 – 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon

Familia Piezella
Gift Baskets

Firefly Grill & Winebar
Wine Dinner for Eight people at Firefly Grill & Winebar
Value $800.00

Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
1 Case of DBA and 1 Case of Pale Ale

Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards
1.5Liter of 2003 Trilogy and Tour & Tasting for four people
Value $230.00

Foppiano Vineyards
3 Liter of Fopiano Vineyards 2004 Petitie Sirah signed and private tasting tour and luch with wnemaker for four persons
Value $300.00

Foster's Wine Estates

Four Vines Winery
Four Vines Feakshow:  2005 Peasant, 2005 Anarhy, 2005 Heretic and 2005  Loco
Value $120.00

G' Day Imports

Gainsburg Studio
"Wine Rock" stone sculpture for wine bottles
$800.00

Golden Gourmet Mushrooms
1 Case of Cultiated Wild Mushrooms Chef Mix (6 packs of Maitake, 6 packs of white beed, 6 packs of brown and 4 packs of king
Value $100.00

Grand Pacific Resorts
Hotel room for two guests for two nights at the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel.  Located within walking distance of Legoland theme park
Value $450.00

Green Restaurant Association - West

Gringo's Cantina
Dinner Gift Certificate
Value $100.00

Hathaway Wines:  Frogmore Creek Wines; 42 Degrees South

Hawaiian Airlines
Roundtrip Coash Class travel certificates for two from San Diego to Oahu.  Travel valid through September 2008
Value $1,387.00

Heck Estates
Jack London Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical (2 bottles each of 96,97,98)
Value $375.00

Holiday Wine Cellar
Private wine tasting with hors d'ouevres for 10 people.  Holiday Wine Cellars is located on 302 W. Mission in Escondido
Value $500.00

Hope Wine

House of Blues
Wine dinner for six people in exclusive Delta Room with Private
Entertainment from an up and coming singer / songwriter
Value $5,000.00

Howell Mountain Vineyards
3 Liter of 2001 Beatty Ranch Zinfandel

Hunt Cellars
Vertical of Cabernet "Bon Vivant" Gold Medal Winners (6 bottles) and two tickets to an upcoming winemaker dinner
Value $620.00

Ironstone Vineyards
1.5 Liter of Ironstone Vineyards "Reserve" Meritage 2003
Value $100.00

Isabel's Cantina
Dinner for two at Isabel's Cantina
Value $50.00

Jakes Del Mar
Six-course dinner paired with wines at your home for 10 people
Value $3,000.00

Jalama
1.5 Liter of "El Capitan" 2004 Paso Robles Red Wine
Value $125.00

John Tyler Wines
Vertial tasting 2002, 2003 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and 2003 Russian River Valley Zinfandel

Joseph Family Vineyards
1.5 Liter of 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (3 bottles ) and 1.5 Liter of 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (3 bottles)
Value $480.00

JRDN Restaurant
Dinner Gift Certificate
Value $100.00

Justin Winery
1.5 Liter of 2004 Isosceles and private tasting tour and lunch at the winery for two people

Kaleidos
3 Liter of 2005 Kaleidos Reserve Syrah
$180.00

Karma Fine Beverages

Kendall-Jackson
"A Trio of Wines" including 3 Liter of Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2004; 3 Liter of Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Merlot 2004; 3 Liter of Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003; The Art of Terroir published by Chronicle books and a 2008 Calendar of California Vineyard Photography
Value $750.00

King's Fish House
Dinner Gift Certificate
Value $100.00

Krupp Brothers
3L of 2003 Krupp Vineyards Veraison Merlot
Value $250.00

Kukkula
6 pack of 2005 Kukkula "I.P.O."
Value $120.00

L' Aventure Winery
Staircase of 2005 Optimus:  A bottle for an intimate dinner, a magnum to share with friends, and a double-magnum for the family feast!  Package also includes a private tasting tour and dinner with the winemaker for 10 people!
Value $800.00

Lamborn Family Vineyards
3 Liter of 2002 Lamborn Family Vineyards Howell Mountain Zinfandel etched and hand painted, Private tour and tasting for people
Value $600.00

Landmark Vineyards
3 Liter of Grand Detour Pinot Noir and overnight stay at the winery with tasting tour for two people
Value $500.00

Laurel Restaurant
Dinner Gift Certificate
Value $100.00

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards
2002 Valley View Cabernet Sauvignon
Value $250.00

Lucchesi Vineyard

Lucero Vineyards
Library of Lucero Vineyards
Value $216.00

Maple Leaf Farms

Markham Vineyards
6 Liter bottle of Markham Vineyards 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon signed by the winemaker (one of only six signed bottles!)
Value $500.00

Marriott Vacation Club International   

Maso Canali

Maurice Car'rie Vineyard & Winery, VR La Cereza

McWilliams Wines

Mediterraneo Bistro Bar & Grill
Gift Certificates for 4 People

Michael-David Winery
3 Liter of 7 Deadly Zins
Value $200.00

Midlife Crisis Winery
Vertical case of Syrah and Rose of Syrah with Private Tasting tour and lunch with winemaker for four people
Value $700.00

Minassian-Young Vineyards
Double Magnum (3 Liters) of 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon signed by the winemaker
$160.00

Mind Body Partnerships

Miramonte Estate Vienyards
3 Liter Estate Syrah
Value $350.00

Mistral at Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Dinner for two including two starters, two entrees, two desserts and coffee service (tax and gratuity is includee)

Modern Cellars
Malaga Rack System:  Wine Rack System with endless stoage possibilities
Value $340.00

Molly's
Dinner for six people on the terrace with a personalized food and wine pairing menu (four courses, each with wine)
Value $725.00

Moondoggies
Dinner Gift Certificate
Value $100.00

Morton's The Steakhouse
Dinner Gift Certificate for dinner at any Morton's in the world!
Value $200.00

Napa Valley Grille
Dining Certificate to Napa Valley Grill good for unch or dinner up to $100 (not including tax and gratuity)
Value $100.00

Neal Family Vineyards
1.5 Liter each of 2003 and 2004 Napa Valley Neal
Value $230.00

Niner Wine Estates
Magnum of Niner Wine Estates 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon from their inaugural vintage
Value $150.00

Oasis Bar & Grill
Private tasting and luch with the chef for four people
Value $300.00

On the Way Trading Co.
Case of 2003 Pinot Blanc Straw Wine
Value $220.00

Opera Café & Bistro

Opolo
Double Magnum of Mountain Zinfandel

Orchid Liqueurs
One bottle each of Orchid Guava Mango Lychee, Pomegranate and Passion Fruit, Martini Shaker and Accessories
Value $250.00

Orfila Vineyards & Winery
Hand painted and etched Magnum of Estate 2004 Syrah "Val De La Mer"
Value $79.00

Pacific Ridge Vineyards
3 Liter engraed bottle of 2005 Pacific Ridge Vineyards Santa Barabara County Chardonnay
Value $250.00

Pacifica Del Mar
Hors D'oeuvres and Champagne Reception followed by a sit-down 4-course menu paired with wines in your home.  Cooked, served and cleaned by Chef Chris Idso
Value $1,200.00

Palmaz Vineyards
Case of Magnums including 2 bottles of Palmas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon from 2001, 2002 and 2003.  Package also includes a Private Tasting Tour & Lunch with the winemaker for six people
Value $2,900.00

Pama Pomegranate Liqueur

Paoletti Estate Winery
Six Liter of 2003 La Forzza in a laquere wooden box

Peachy Canyon Winery
3 Liter of 2005 Westside Zinfandel signed by Beckett Family (owners) and an overnight stay at the winery with a tasting tour for 4 people
Value $650.00

Pedroncelli Winery
3 Liter of 2005 Mother Clone Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
Value $100.00

Peltier Station
Etched Double Magnum of 2005 Petite Sirah
Value $300.00

Perry Moore Wines, Inc.

Pope Valley Winery
4 bottles each of 2001, 2002, 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Value $360.00

Quady Winery
Vertical of Quady's Starboards:  One 750ml each of 1987, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996 non-vintage Starboard Batch 88 and a signed Starboard Poster
Value $325.00

Quarter Kitchen
Chefs Bed dinner and wine pairing for 2 people
Value $500.00

Red Bicyclette

Red Pearl Kitchen
Chef Jason Marcus will prepare a modern Aisian banquet matched with German Rieslings from his private collection for 4 people at the Chef's Table
Value $500.00

Renwood Winery

Rice Restaurant
Private tasting and dinner with chef for two people
Value $200.00

Rio Joe's Wines of Brazil

Robinson Family Vineyards
1.5 Liter of 2004 Robinson Family Vineyards Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon

Romesco Baja Med Bistro
Baja wine tour including stops at three wineries with dinner at Villa Saverios Restaurant in Tijuana B.C. Mexico for four people

Roppongi
Gift Certificates
Value $100

Rose Swartz Design
An elegant pair of granite bookends
Value $200.00

Roshambo Winery
Magnum of Reverend Zinfandel
Value $75.00

Sage Café

Sahale Snacks
Three of each Sahale Snacks nut blends, 18 total packages
Value $110.00

Saint Helena Road Winery
Vertical of Roy J. Maier Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, 2004 and 2005 signed by the winemaker
Value $189.00

Salad Style
Gift Certificate
Value $150.00

Salerno Winery
Private tasting tour and lunch with winemaker for four people
Value $400.00

Sally's Seafood on the Water
Exclusive culinary experience for 8 people at Sally's Chef's table located inside the restaurant's kitchen
Value $1,200.00

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
Gift Certificates
Value $100

San Diego County Vintners Association
Private Tasting tour and lunch with winemaker for two persons at J. Jenkins Winery and an overnight stay at the winery and tasting tour
Value $180.00

San Diego Magazine

Sauce Goddess
Sauce Goddess Gourmet Grilling Basket
Value $75.00

Sextant Wines/10 Knots Winery
Magnum of 2005 Sextant "Holy Stone" Zinfandel
Value $70.00

Sheldon Wines
#1 of 24 Magnum 2005 "Vinolocity" and 2005 Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay
Value $200.00

Shell Vacations Club
Weekend Stay in Napa
Value $600.00

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Personal Bay Cruise with Beer, Wine, House Hot Chowder and Artisan Bread; Bay Cruise on Chefs 25' Boston Whaler for 6 persons!
Value $600.00

Silver Horse Winery
Large Format Bottles of Carame, The Big Easy, Tomato, and Tori.  Package also includes winemaker dinner in your home for six people!
Value $1,250.00

Silversea Cruises- See Travel Dynamics Group

Slow Food San Diego

Smithereens
Set of handpainted wine glasses
Value $200.00

South Coast Winery
Magnum of Wild Horse Peak Mountain Cabernet and Magnum of Wild Horse Peak Mountain Merlot.  Package also includes a tasting at the winery for two people
Value $130.00

Spence Vineyards
Magnum hand etched in copper of Spence Howell Mountain 2004 Cabernet in its own fired logo box.  Package also includes a privae wine tasting with hors d'oeuvres with vineyard tour for six people
Value $400.00

St Barthelemy Cellars
3-year vertial of Zinfandel Port signed by the winemaker
Value $100.00

Stan Lawrence Portrait Art Photography
Signature Coronado Family Beach Session and Portrait (expires 90 days from event)
Value $500.00

Stephen's Cellar
12 bottle (750 ml) six year vertical of Stephen's Cellar Pinot Noir.  Two each of 1999 - 2004
Value $500.00

Still Waters Vineyards
Library of Still Waters Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon incuding private tasting and blending party with tour and lunch with the winemaker for six people
Value $250.00

Stuart Cellars and Vineyards

Swanson Vineyards
Etched Magnum of Swanson Vineyards 1999 Merlot & Alexis - a cabernet based proprietary blend.  Package also includes a private tasting for 8 people at the winery
Value $485.00

Sweet Cheeks Baking Co.
One wedding or specialty cake
Value $350.00

Tablas Creek

Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau

Terlato Wines International
3 Liter etched bottle of Rutherford Hills Merlot
Value $450.00

Terra Restaurant & Bar
Private tasting and dinner with chef for 8 people
Value $1,200.00

Terry Hoage Vineyards

Testarossa Vineyards

The Guild Restaurant
Chefs dinner for 4
Value $400.00

The Shores Restaurant
Gift Certificate
Value $75.00

The Taste of Great Wine
One in home wine tasting
Value $120.00

The Wild Thyme Company
Private in-home Dinner or Cooking Class with Chef Dawn Tangeman for four people
Value $500.00

Thunderbolt Junction Winery
3 bottles, one each of 1998 HMB Cabernet Sauvignon , 2000 Hidden Mountain Syrah and 2001 Hidden Mountain Cabwernet Sauvignon.  Package includes overnight stay at the winery and tasting tour for two people
Value $310.00

Tijuana Beer
2 cases of Tijuana Avera, 2 cases of Tijuana morena
Value $150.00

Tommy Bahama Rum
Tommy Bahama Rum Gift Basket
Value $120.00

Travel Dynamics
Gift Basket including Pommery Champagne, leather bound travel journal and other fun travel items
Value $125.00

Traverso Wines
750 ml bottles of 2004 Traverso Wines, one each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah in cherry wood gift box with gold foil embossing on lid
Value $200.00

Treana Winery
Magnum of 2004 Treana Red proprietary blend signed by the winemaker / owner Austin Hope
$150.00

Trefethen Vineyards
3 Liter of 1997 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and tour and tasting for four people

Twisted Oak Winery
2002, 2003 and 2004 vertical of Murgatroyd with Private Tasting, Tour and Lunch with the winemaker for six people
Value $300.00

Two Peas in a Pot Events
Cocktail Party for 20 people with eight tray passed hors d'oeuvres.  Does not include alcohol
Value $440.00

Van Ruiten Family Winery
3 Liter of Old Vine Zine and one ase of 2003 Cabernet Shiraz
Value $315.00

Ventana Vineyards
3 Liter of 2005 Ventana Vineyards Syrah
Value $120.00

Vical USA
Two ceramic cordless motion wine coolers
Value $260 ($130 ea)

VIE
90 point six-pack Library horizontal of VIE 2004 Release including Beatty Ranch Zinfandel, Las Madres Syrah and Left Leg Cuvee
Value $300.00

Vina Robles
Etched 3 Liter of 2002 Estate Syrah
Value $200.00

Vines on the Marycrest
Vertical Case; 3 Heart of Glass, 3 My Generation, 3 Satin Doll and 3 Round Midnight
Value $300.00

VitaLuce Cellars

Waikiki Parc Hotel
(Airfare on Hawaiian Airlines)  In the heart of an exotic and vibrant city is a chic boutique hotel infused with contemporary style, experiences and unpretentios hospitality.  The Waikiki Parc boasts weekly wine receptions, the "Lotus Exotic Car Experience", and Nobu Waikiki.  Enjoy 3 nights deluxe ocean view accommodations and tour the island in a Lotus for a day
Value $1,650 (not including air)

Wedell Cellars
2005 Wedell Cellars Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir Case including one etched 3 Liter, two 1.5 Liter Magnums, and four 750 ml.  Package also includes luncheon at the winery owners home in Arroyo Grande, CA for six people
Value $1,870.00

Welk Resorts

Wiens Family Cellars

Wild Women on Wine
A fun Wild Women on Wine Tote ag filled with two wine glasses, a bottle of wine, magnets, a photo album, a hat, a man's "I Love" shirt, a nightshirt, a static cling decal and other fun items
Value $125.00

Willamette Valley Vineyards
Library selection of some of the winery's best single vineyard  Pinot Noirs in a beautiful wood box.  Two bottles each of 1999 Estate Pinot Noir, 1999 Freedom Hill Pinot Noir and 1999 Karina Pinot Noir
Value $325.00

William Cole Vineyards
1.5 Liter of 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
Value $250.00

Wilson Creek Winery

Windward Vineyard

Zenaida Cellars
3 Liter of 2002 Estate Zinfandel
Value $200.00