Live Auction Package Preview
We wish to thank all of our spectacular donors in advance for their overwhelming generosity. Below is a preview list of what will be available at the auction. This year over 400 bottles will be available for bidding, many of which are magnums (1.5l).
The list below will be finalized at the auction. CEF is not reponsible for any errors in the list or any errors of omission. Go back to the Items List Page for different List Views.
| Pkg | Item | Value | Â Donor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Laundry Dinner for Two | $700 | Item #56 Gift Certificate for Dinner for Two at the French Laundry (Value: $480, Donor: The French Laundry 707-944-2380) Item #81 A Magnum of 2006 Vineyard 29 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $125 Donor: Vineyard 29 707-963-9292) Item #151 Magnum 2006 Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay (Value: $89 Donor: Grgich Hills Cellar 963-2784) |
| 2 | Mega Mags of Cabs | $875 | Item #9 A magnum 2000 Paradigm Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $100 Donor: Paradigm Winery 707-944-1683) Item #27 A magnum 2005 Burgess Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Estate (Value: $72 Donor: Burgess Cellars Phone: 707-963-4766) Item #29 A magnum 2003 Corison Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon signed by winemaker Cathy Corison (Value: $154 Donor: Corison Winery 707-963-0826) Item #30 A magnum 2005 Rutherford Grove Winery Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $165 Donor: Rutherford Grove Winery 963-0544) Item #49 A magnum of 2005 Jones Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon in wood box (Value: $225 Donor: Jones Family Vineyards 707-942-0467) Item #68 A magnum 2004 Silver Oak Cellars Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $140 Donor: Silver Oak Cellars 944-8808) |
| 3 | Bear Valley Long Weekend Stay | $1,750 | Item #166 Bear Valley Long Weekend Stay (Value: $1500 Donor: The Maxfield Family 707-942-6263) Item #167 Case of 2006 Crayon Rouge Wine (Value: $240 Donor: Vincent Arroyo Winery 942-6995) |
| 4 | Press Luncheon for 10 on Howell Mountain PRESS, St. Helena Restaurant Chef, Stephen Rogers will prepare a Sunday Luncheon for 10. You'll sit and relish your lunch atop Howell Mountain with sweeping views of the entire Napa Valley floor from Napa to Calistoga. Your host vintners, Bill and Joan Smith will bring out their best Estate Cabernet from Howell Mountain Piedra Hill Vineyard and Pinot Noirs from W.H. Smith Wines Sonoma Coast production to enjoy to your hearts delight! Luncheon Date to be mutually agreed date and mush be a Sunday due to Chef's schedule. Ê |
$2,500 | Item #122 PRESS Chef Stephen Rogers will prepare Sunday Luncheon for 10 atop Howell Mountain with wines of Joan & Bill Smith (Value: $2500 Donor: Press 707- Donor: Bill and Joan Smith, W. H. Smith Wines) |
| 5 | Spring Mountain Sampler | $1,100 | Item #3 Three Year Vertical 2002-04 of Spring Mountain Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon plus Tour & Tasting Certificate (Value: $305 Donor: Spring Mountain Vineyard) Item #7 A magnum of 2006 Barnett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District (Value: $143 Donor: Barnett Vineyards 707-963-7075) Item #8 A magnum 2005 Cain Vineyards Cain Five (Value: $250 Donor: Cain Vineyard and Winery 963-1616) Item #50 A magnum of 2006 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon plus Gift Certificate for private Tour & Tasting for 6 (Value: $200 Donor: Pride Mountain Vineyards 707-963-4949) Item #150 2004, 2005, 2006 Vertical of Paloma Merlot (Value: $150 Donor: Paloma VIneyard 707-963-7504) |
| 6 | You're a Lumberjack and You're OK.... You're a Lumberjack and You're OK...This is not what Monty Python had in mind...It is so much better! Recycle a felled length of neighborhood redwood into a fence, pergola, table, bench or paneling for your home PLUS Enjoy a visit to a country sawmill (with lunch and Napa Valley wines for eight) and watch your log being milled PLUS Know that your winning bid also underwrites the cost of planting three new trees to replace the one that provides your custom milled lumber This outing is designed for adults, but a special outing for students can be arranged if you desire. |
$2,000 | Item #168 You're a Lumberjack and You're OK (Value: $2000 Donor: Cloud View Vineyards Donor: Joe Branum Tree Care, Inc. 707-738-1245) |
| 7 | Let's Face the Music and Dance Let's Face the Music and Dance-Summer Dance for 20 couples How did our grandparents and parents keep up their spirits in the 1930s? They danced!!! Chase your blues away at the "Big Porch Summer Dance Pavillion" up in the redwoods of Diamond Mountain. We will dance the summer night away to amazing, toe tapping tunes of the 1920s and 30s, selected for your pleasure from the extensive collection of the late Charles de Limur, Sr. Heavy appetizers, desserts and a variety of libations will be served, maybe some moonshine under the summer moon. Festive vintage dress encouraged. Directions will be mailed to ticket holders. $100 per couple Collective Value $2,000 Gretchen and Charley de Limur |
$2,000 | Item #112 Let's Face the Music and Dance-Summer Dance for 20 couples (Value: $2000 Donor: Charley and Gretchen de Limur 707-942-6949 707-889-4613 Donor: Eden & Michael Umble 707-942-4643) |
| 8 | Drama and Dessert Sold Out Performance, Not to You! Ê Available one night only, a private performance for forty of Calistoga High School Drama Department's Spring production, May 2010. Ê The evening commences with a pre-show reception of appetizers and refreshments. After the performance, you are then invited to a Champagne Dessert Reception, prepared by CEF's Board members at Flat Iron Grill in downtown Calistoga. Ê (20 couples total; tickets sold by the pair only) Ê |
$2,000 | Item #169 Drama & Dessert - Sold Out Performance for Forty of the CHS Spring Production (Value: $2000 Donor: Calistoga High School Drama Class 707-942-6278) |
| 9 | Four Rose Bowl Tickets and Case of Vermeil Wine This is how the REAL Football Fans tart the New start the New Year! An Amazing opportunity to see some football in Pasadena at Rose Bowl 2010. Ê Calistoga's own, Coach Dick Vermeil, has done it again with a generous donation of 4 tickets. Ê Also included in this lot is a case of Jean Louis Vermeil Cabernet Sauvignon produced by Dick Vermeil in honor of his grandfather. Ê |
$1,500 | Item #105 Rose Bowl Tickets for Four and One case Vermeil Wine Group Wines (Value: $1200 Donor: Dick Vermeil (610) 486-0199) |
| 10 | Shafer Imperial Now that's a bottle of wine! This impressive Imperial (6L) will make any event special 1997 Shafer Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot |
$599 | Item #31 An Imperial (6L) of 1997 Shafer Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley (Value: $599 Donor: Shafer Vineyards 707-944-2877) |
| 11 | Celebrate The Arts - Herrero Style | $2,400 | Item #124 Framed giclee print of Artist Lowell Herrero's "Picnic" plus a champagne reception for four at Lowell Herrero's Studio (Value: $2400 Donor: Lowell and Janet Herrero 707-942-1533) |
| 12 | W.H. Smith Wines Abalone for 10 W.H. Smith Wines Abalone for 10ÊAbalone and wine on top of the World! If you like Abalone, you'll love this! Sip some of the best Napa Valley wines on the terrace overlooking the whole Napa Valley while you sample Fresh local Abalone appetizers. Mingle with winery Owners Bill and Joan Smith while your Abalone lunch is prepared and served in their amazing home featured in several magazines for it's style and design. This is a real celebration for any connoisseur. Joan and Bill Smith will treat you to their wines and maybe a visit into a fantastic wine cellar that will make you drool. ÊDate to be agreed upon between winner and host. |
$2,000 | Item #78 Abalone Luncheon for 10 atop Howell Mountain ( Donor: Joan & Bill Smith Donor: W.H. Smith Wines) |
| 13 | Portraiture Art Canvas with Sitting Create an image to last a lifetime of that special memory. Renown photographer Kirstin Radasch will provide an opportunity for a sitting and your selected stunning photo will be produced on an 16X20 inch canvas. The perfect chance to get that amazing family portrait, a couples photo, gift for those hard to buy for folks. You'll treasure this forever. Located in Berkeley. |
$2,125 | Item #74 One Portrait Session and One 16 x 20 inch ArtCanvas from ArtVisions (Value: $2125 Donor: ArtVisions Portraiture (510) 848-5450) |
| 14 | Diamond Mountain Wines You don't have to be a girl to want Diamonds! Diamond Mountain's Finest: |
$1,900 | Item #11 A 750 ml bottle of Diamond Creek Vineyards Volcanic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $175 Donor: Diamond Creek Vineyards 942-6926) Item #14 A 750 ml bottle 2004 Castello di Amorosa Il Barone, 2005 La Castellana, 2004 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon w/Wooden Box (Value: $213 Donor: Castello di Amorosa 707-286-7221) Item #80 3L 2002 Diamond Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon Etched and Hand-Painted (Value: $360 Donor: Hal and Maureen Taylor, Diamond Terrace Vineyards 707-942-1189) Item #176 Signed Magnum 2005 Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $200 Donor: Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards) Item #177 Magnum 2004 CONSTANT Diamond Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $250 Donor: Constant) Item #178 2005 J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $160 Donor: J. Davies Vineyards) Item #179 A 750 ml 2005 GTS Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, a 750 ml 2005 Nancy's Fancy Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $150 Donor: GTS Vineyards) Item #180 2 750 ml bottles 2002 Graeser Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $100 Donor: Graeser Winery) Item #184 Magnum 2005 TNT Vineyards Kiss Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: Donor: Tom & Theresa Wajnert 942-5689) Item #185 Magnum 2005 Dyer Vineyard Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $165 Donor: Dyer Vineyard 707-942-5502) |
| 15 | Cases of Vieus.os A case 750 ml 2005 Vieux.os Gnarly Stump Zinfandel and a case of 750 ml 2006 Vieux.os Hell Hole Zinfandel Napa Valley |
$1,000 | Item #21 A case 750 ml 2005 Vieux.os Gnarly Stump Zinfandel,& A case 750 ml 2006 Vieux.os Hell Hole Zinfandel Napa Valley ( Donor: Schrader Cellars, LLC) |
| 16 | Ca'Toga & All Seasons Event for Eight, Ê "Una Serata Memorabile" An Artful Evening of Food and Wine in the Grotto at Ca'Toga The fortunate high bidder and friends, eight in all, will enjoy a magical evening celebrating the artful life, in food, wine and lively conversation. Ê With host artist Carlo Marchiori and friend Tony as your dinner companions, you'll begin your evening with appetizers and wine on the veranda, followed by a special tour of the estate and spectacular Òtrompe l'oeilÓ murals in the villa. Ê A multi-course dinner will follow in the exquisite candle-lit grotto, the creative menu paired with wines from Alex and Gayle Dierkhising's personal collection. Ê Truly Òuna serata memorabile,Ó a memorable evening! Ê Certain restrictions may apply and the dinner will take place on a mutually agreeable date between mid-May and the end of September of 2009. Ê |
$3,000 | Item #163 Dinner Location and Private Tour of Villa Ca'Toga (Value: $3000 Donor: Ca'Toga , Donor: Carlo Marchiori, Donor: Tony Banthutham, Donor: All Seasons Bistro Donor: Alex and Gayle Dierkhising, Donor: Ca'Toga Galleria d'Arte 707-942-3900) |
| 17 | Cioppino Feast for Ten Frankie, Sammy, Dino, and the rest are back in town to sample the incredible Crab Cioppino made by Dino's famous Uncle Mikey, ÒThe ChefÓ, Sarao. 10 lucky successful bidders are invited along for the ride for one incredible dinner. This private party will be treated to an after hours feast at Calistoga's own Calistoga Roastery and will be waited on by CJUSD Administrators and District Staff.Choice of dates for this event: To be enjoyed with dinner, one case of wine complements of the CEF Board.ÊÊÊÊÊ |
$2,000 | Item #84 Uncle Mikey's Crab Cioppino Feast for 10 (Value: $2000 Donor: Calistoga Joint Unified School District 707-942-4703) |
| 18 | Vincent Arroyo Crayon Rouge Your own mini-cellar! This wine was made for CEF by Vincent Arroyo winery from the School District grapes. Fabulous Red Wine for all occasions. You'll never have to be caught without a gift again! Not sold anywhere but here. 2006 Vincent Arroyo Crayon Rouge Red |
$2,400 | Item #170 Ten Cases Vincent Arroyo 2006 Crayon Rouge (Value: $2400 Donor: Vincent Arroyo Winery 942-6995) |
| 19 | Celebrate The Arts - An Apple for Education 2008 Ira Yeager Painting-Still Life Apple (oil, acrylic & gesso on canvas) 12x12 inch canvas |
$900 | Item #162 2008 Ira Yeager Painting-Still Life Apple (oil, acrylic & gesso on canvas) 12x12 inch canvas (Value: $900 Donor: Ira Yeager 707-942-5395) |
| 20 | Herb Lamb Magnum - One of 30 produced | $350 | Item #32 A 1.5L 2005 Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $350 Donor: Herb Lamb Vineyards 707-967-9752) |
| 21 | For Lovers Only Robert Pecota is offering his newly built home as the setting for an evening of wining and dining on Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at 6 pm. Share your passion for good food and great wines and a four course dinner paired with wines from Robert Pecota and Marco DiGuilio with Robert and Marco as your hosts. Each couple will receive a gift set for 2008 Robert Pecota Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Robert Pecota Petit Syrah, 2003 Marco DiGuilio Cabernet Sauvignon and Robert Pecota Moscato d'Andrea to take with them for Valentine's Day. |
$2,000 | Item #183 "For Lovers Only" Evening of Wining and Dining 2/13/2010 (Value: $2000 Donor: Maria and Marco DiGiulio 707-942-8854, Donor: Robert Pecota Winery 942-6625, Donor: Brenda Wild 849-5052 294-7267) |
| 22 | Fall at Donner Lake This 5 bedroom, 2 bath home can pack up to 16 guests. It is in a quiet area 5 blocks from the beach. Fall is one of the best times to visit this area with warmer water temps, crisp mountain air and the trees in every color. Summer visits are fun too! Ê This is for 1 week stay check in and out on a Friday. ÊIncludes a case of Vincent Arroyo Crayon Rouge to take home tonight. Available dates: May, September, October or November as available. |
$2,000 | Item #142 One week at a fabulous Home in Donner Lake-Sleeps up to 17 (Value: $2500 Donor: Joe and Donna Mathews 942-4260) Item #201 Vincent Arroyo Crayon Rouge (Value: $200 Donor: Vincent Arroyo Winery 942-6995) |
| 23 | Brannan's Custom Designed Dinner for Eight Design Your Dinner for Eight at Brannan's Grill Ê First, enjoy a special consultation with Brannan9 9s Executive Chef Greg Elliot to create your own custom menu. Together you will select from the bounty of seasonal and local ingredients to be used in your favorite dishes, to delight your favorite friends. Then arrive at Brannan's on the appointed night to be specially served at your table for eight. Each course will be paired with collectors' wines. This wonderful evening is sure to be a memorable and delicious experience for all. Date to be mutually determined. Friday and Saturday nights excluded. |
$2,000 | Item #111 Custom Dinner for Eight at Brannan's Grill in Calistoga (Value: $2000 Donor: Brannan's Grill 707-942-2233, Donor: Charley and Gretchen de Limur 707-942-6949 707-889-4613) |
| 24 | Fourth Annual Calistoga Drive-In Movie Night Fourth Annual Calistoga Drive-In Movie Night The critics rave! "One of the most fun & unique events ever sold at a CEF Auction." - Auctioneer Ursula Hermacinski 25 couples will THRILL to a cinematic adventure in Napa Valley's most stunning outdoor theater overlooking Winfield Vineyards. TASTE the delectable al fresco dinner prepared by hosts Tom Thornton & Brenda Mixson while you SIP a dazzling array of local wines! HEAR classic movie tunes* to get you in the mood for the GALA PRESENTATION of the night's SURPRISE feature! ÊYou'll CHEER the fresh popcorn, deluxe snack bar and sumptuous desserts made by co-host Eden Umble to enhance your viewing pleasure! You'll LAUGH!! You'll CRY!! You'll kiss $150 per couple GOODBYE! ÊThis unforgettable event will take place Saturday, September 19, 2009. * Each couple will receive a souvenir CD. (Collect Ôem all! Trade Ôem with your friends!) Donors: Thomas Thornton, Brenda Mixson, Winfield Vineyards, The Umble Family, John & Sydney Wargo |
$4,000 | Item #171 Fourth Annual Calistoga Drive-In Movie Night (Value: $4000 Donor: Winfield Vineyards, Thomas Thornton and Brenda Mixson 707-963-8289) |
| 25 | Phil Claypool & Friends Smokin' Hot BBQ at the Summit Recording artist, Philip Claypool, and his incredibly entertaining road show head to the summit this year for 16 lucky bidders who will be treated to his "Totally Smokin BBQ" and a private concert as they take in the stunning views from the 10 acre Eagle Summit Vineyard located at the 1,800 foot elevation on Howell Mountain.ÊYour group will enjoy the sunset from the large redwood deck as they sip on their cocktails and enjoy gourmet appetizers. Appetizers will be followed by all you can eat Memphis BBQ accompanied by the finest wines Napa Valley has to offer. ÊOf course the real fun begins as you are serenaded under the stars by Philip who will treat you to his own personal brand of "Southern Style" entertainment. ÊIf that's not enough we'll cap the evening off with dessert and after dinner drinks. And best of all, you can indulge to your hearts content because transportation will be provided. ÊMust arrange with hosts for a mutually agreeable date. |
$3,000 | Item #172 Phil Claypool and Friends present Totally Smokin' BBQ at the Summit (Value: $3000 Donor: Cal Mart 942-6271, Donor: Philip Claypool, Donor: Barr and Ann Smith 707-942-9774, Donor: Hal and Maureen Taylor, Diamond Terrace Vineyards 707-942-1189) |
| 26 | Let's give'em something to talk about..." | $2,650 | Item #39 Gift Certificate Dinner for Two at Auberge du Soleil (Value: $250 Donor: Auberge Du Soleil 707-963-1211) Item #157 30 Day Couple's Membership & A Couple's Mudslide at Solage Spa Calistoga (Value: $700 Donor: Spa Solage 707-226-0800) Item #198 6-750 ml bottles 2005 Phifer Pavitt Datenight Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $450 Donor: Phifer Pavitt) Item #199 Calistoga Ranch Overnight Stay in a Bay Forest Lodge (Value: $1250 Donor: Calistoga Ranch an Auberge Resort 707-254-2802) |
| 27 | Special Magnum Trio | $665 | Item #186 Magnum 2007 Failla Pinot Noir, Keefer Ranch, Russian River (Value: $100 Donor: Anne-Marie Failla and Ehren Jordan 707-963-0530) Item #187 Magnum 2001 Neyers Syrah, Cuvee d'Honneur, Napa Valley (Value: $165 Donor: Anne-Marie Failla and Ehren Jordan 707-963-0530) Item #188 Magnum 2000 Turley Petite Syrah, Hahne Vineyard, Napa Valley (Value: $400 Donor: Anne-Marie Failla and Ehren Jordan 707-963-0530) |
| 100 | Dalle Valle Magnum | $400 | Item #13 A magnum 2005 Dalla Valle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (Value: $400 Donor: Dalla Valle Vineyards 944-2676) |
| 101 | Harlan Estate | $300 | Item #200 Harlan Estate The Maiden 2004 (Value: $300 Donor: Harlan Estate 707-944-1441) |