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Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation presents
Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation presents

Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation
              presents

     CHARITY AUCTION & TASTING

                September 11, 2021
                 at Little River Inn

     Winesong!, produced by the Mendocino Coast
Healthcare Foundation, is dedicated to the critical mission
 of raising funds to help improve the overall health and
     wellness of our Mendocino coastal community.

  MCHFoundation provides critical and timely support
through grants that directly aid the mission and needs of
  our clinics, hospital, volunteer fire departments, and
               health and wellness agencies.

         We welcome you to Winesong! and are
             so grateful for your support!

         775 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
      (707) 961-4688 • info@mchfoundation.org                         CHARITY AUCTION & TASTING
                 MCHFoundation.org
                                                                 Auction Catalog
Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation presents
Over the years Winesong! artists have given
generously of their time, talent and creativity
to raise funds for MCHFoundation’s vision
and mission. The cover mosaic is designed
using original pieces created during 2021 in
a unique collaboration of Winesong! artists.
Honoring our many Artists of the Year, Lynne
Prentice, Nat Montoya, Carol Joyce and
Janis MacDonald brought this special project
together for Winesong! 2021. We are, indeed,
Stronger Together.

      Mosaic Art poster design by Artist
      Lynne Prentice
Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation presents
Winesong! Charity Auction
    Art, Wine + Food                                                                                      In Celebration of Life
    Benefiting the Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation in their mission            Winesong! is produced by the Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation.
    to improve the health and wellness of the Mendocino Coast community.             MCHFoundation is a nonprofit organization located in Fort Bragg, California
                                                                                     dedicated to providing healthcare support by funding essential equipment,
    TOGETHER WE HAVE RAISED NEARLY $10 MILLION                                       capital projects and core services on the Mendocino Coast. The Foundation
                                                                                     provides a path for community investment in the health and wellness of our
    In celebration of life and in support of our community health, Winesong!         coastal district.
    brings together art, food and wine for an annual day of giving and rejoicing.
                                                                                     Board of Directors                     MCHFoundation Staff
    Local artists, winemakers, vintners, chefs, volunteers and supporters gather
                                                                                     Susan Warner, President                Mary Kate McKenna,
    to help raise critical funds for the Mendocino Coast community health and        Charlene McAllister, Vice President      CFRE - Executive Director
    wellness needs. These funds directly improve life for residents and visitors,    Bill Knapp, Treasurer                  Meagan Demitz - Deputy Director
    through grants to organizations that support and care for the health and         Paula Hudson, Secretary                Jennifer Herbert - Development Director
    wellness of our community.                                                       Jim Katzel, MD                         Lia Holbrook - Programs Manager
                                                                                                                            Mary Tinder - Administrative Coordinator
    The past year has been a reminder that our community health is the
    foundation of a good life, that we are stronger together and must support                           775 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
    the greater good above all else, lest we fail to triumph over that which might        (707) 961-4688 • info@mchfoundation.org • MCHFoundation.org
    take our greatest wealth, our wellbeing.
    In recognition of our mission and to rejoice in the spirit of giving, we will
    celebrate all that we have achieved together with an intimate gathering.                 M CHFoundation Welcomes You!
    The Winesong! Legacy Lunch celebrates the longstanding commitment of             Dear Friends,
    supporters under the tent. Thank you for being a part of our global community.   We are grateful you are joining us once again for our Annual Winesong!.
                                                                                     Your support of our mission and vision during these continued months of
                                                                                     separation, transition and change have meant a great deal to our board, our
                                                                                     staff, and especially our community here along the beautiful Mendocino Coast.
                                                                                     Together we have volunteered to vaccinate our community, together we
                                                                                     have brought meals to our community healthcare workers, together we have
                                                                                     funded technology improvements and equipment upgrades to our community
                                                                                     College, together we have brought innovative imaging and testing to our
                                                                                     community Hospital.
                                                                                     When we say #StrongerTogether – we MEAN it. Thank you, for all that
                                                                                     you do!

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Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation presents
The Experience                                                                 Auctioneer:
                                                                                   Dawn Marie Kotsonis
                                                                                   Since her first visit to Winesong! in 2001,
                                                                                   DawnMarie has ignited the Winesong! stage
                                                                                   with her passion and heartfelt commitment
                                                                                   to the Mendocino Coast.
                                                                                   Her introduction to the world of charity
                                                                                   auctions began in the 1980’s while running
                                                                                   a successful commercial auction firm.
                                                                                   DawnMarie was asked to help raise funds on
                                                                                   behalf of cystic fibrosis research, and it was a
                                                                                   very personal request as the disease claimed the
                                                                                   lives of both her nephew and her best friend. It did not
                                                                                   take long for her to realize that working on behalf of nonprofits was far more
                                                                                   fulfilling than any commercial auction career would ever be.
                                                                                   So, she abandoned the commercial side and never looked back. Since then,
                                                                                   DawnMarie has presided over countless record-breaking charity auctions
                                                                                   nationwide including a number on the Wine Spectator’s Top 10. The dollars
    While sipping sparkling wines provided by Roederer Estate and                  she has raised are in the hundreds of millions and grow with each passing year.
    Scharffenberger Cellars, guests view the live auction lot display. Chef Marc
    Dym will then dazzle attendees with a 5-course lunch and wine pairing.
    Auctioneer Dawn Marie Kotsonis will lead the group in celebrating our
                                                                                   Our Wine, Art & Auction Advisors:
    legacy supporters who together have raised millions of dollars in support
    of our shared mission.                                                         Coleen Buckley-Reynolds
    MCHFoundation is grateful for all our legacy supports have provided to our     Clayt Daley
    community over the years.                                                      Narsai David
                                                                                   Carol Joyce
                                                                                   Janis MacDonald
                                                                                   Lynne Prentice
                                                                                   Norm Roby

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Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation presents
Growing our Mission                                                                 FUND A NEED 2021
    MCHFoundation began in 1984 as a nonprofit, charitable organization                 Excellence in Nursing –
    which could receive gifts from individuals, and other entities, to benefit the      an MCHFoundation Initiative
    coastal hospital.
                                 The Foundation received its first large gift, a land   This year is an opportunity to shift our focus from primarily supporting
                                    parcel from Georgia-Pacific Corporation,            physical improvements for our healthcare partners, to supporting the
                                      valued at over $1M, a great start to a            essential human needs within our healthcare system.
                                        long history of successful fundraising!         Fund A Need 2021 will help fund the Excellence in Nursing Initiative. With
                                           A year after MCHFoundation was               this initiative, MCHFoundation has created a series of campaigns to help
                                           formed, the organization planned its         recruit, retain, recognize, and educate those who care for our community
                                            first fundraising event, Winesong!, a       and are essential to ensuring the health and wellness of our coastal district
                                            full day celebration in the Mendocino       - Nurses
                                            Coast Botanical Gardens. Friends            Nationally there is a critical nursing shortage which is felt more acutely
                                           gathered to enjoy music, wine, food          in rural areas, such as the Mendocino coast. Nurses provide the essential
                                          and participate in a live auction, with       patient care that supports the needs of the entire healthcare system. We
                                        the proceeds benefiting the Foundation.         depend on nurses to be the first point of contact in patient care, and to
                                      Artists,     vendors,     volunteers,   and       deliver the majority of care, connectivity and support for patients and their
                                   supporters made the first Winesong! such a           families.
                             success, that beyond the $30,000 raised, a tradition       The pandemic has placed an immense burden on nurses. It is now time
    was born. Winesong! has been celebrated ever since, with increased                  for us to support their needs through direct aid such as educational
    success, while also building a community over time and distance.                    scholarships, to grow the number of nurses on the coast and improve life
    In the years since it’s founding, MCHFoundation has grown to embrace                for nurses seeking additional education, and grants that support working
    a wider range of entities to support. To better provide for the essential           nurses’ mental health and provides for needed family support.
    healthcare needs of our coastal community, MCHFoundation currently                  Together we can care for our nurses, who are always there to care for us!
    funds grants for the hospital, clinics, medical support and resource centers,
    volunteer fire departments, and any organization or program that cares for          Please go ALL IN with MCHFoundation. Thank you!
    the health and wellness of our community.

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Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation presents
Partners for Change                                                    Our Corporate Partners
                                                                           American Ag Credit, Café Beaujolais, Carol Milsap State Farm Insurance,
    MCHFoundation is proud of the meaningful, lasting impact produced by   Coast Hardware & Radio Shack, Dr. Robert Bruce DDS, Dunlap
    investing in our healthcare partners and supporting their needs.       Roofers, Paul Sweigart of Edward Jones, F/V Donna J, Fort Bragg
                                                                           Electric, Garden Ranch Realty, Harvest Market, Humboldt Distillery,
    Our Healthcare Partners                                                KOZT FM Radio, K&S Meade Construction, Ledford House, Little
    Adventist Health Mendocino Coast                                       River Inn, Matson Supplies, Mayan Fusion, Mendo Mill, Mendo Sotheby’s
    AHMC/MCDH Cancer Care Funds                                            International Real Estate, Mendocino Cookie Company, North Coast
                                                                           Brewing Co, Noyo Harbor Inn, Pamela Hudson Real Estate, Piaci’s
    AHMC Chaplaincy Program
                                                                           Pizza, Rossi Building Materials, Roundmans, Safeway, Savings Bank
    AHMC Hospice and Home Health                                           of Mendocino County, Scott Farmer & Mia Ballentine, Starbucks,
    AHMC Laboratory & Imaging Departments                                  Thanksgiving Coffee, Thompsons Porta Septic Service Inc., Whisky
    AHMC Oncology Department                                               Attic, Wild Iris Medical Education...and more will come!
    Albion Fire Department
                                                                           Our Artistic Partners
    Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino
    County                                                                 Serafina Andrews, Ricia Araiza, John Birchard, Karen Bowers, Russ
    Coastal Street Medicine                                                Christoff, Nancy Collins, Rita Crane, Iris Cutler, Miriam Davis, Joe
                                                                           DuVivier, Hilary Eddy, John Fisher, Sharon Garner, Alena Guest, Pamela
    Comptche Fire Department
                                                                           Hahn, Julie Higgins, Sev Ickes & Shanti Benoit, Mariko Irie, Rebecca
    FBHS Anchor Academy                                                    Johnson, Rachel Lahn, Suzi Long, Jennifer Lorton, Nat Montoya, Cynthia
    First Presbyterian Church                                              Myers, Sandy Oppenheimer, Kristin Otwell, Lynne Prentice, Paul Reiber,
    Friends of Health                                                      Arlene Reiss, Bob Rhodes, Linda Shearin, James Sibbet, Sunshine Taylor
    Healthy Mendocino
                                                                           Our Musician Partners
    H.A.T. (Housing Action Team)
                                                                           Jason Wright, Francis Vanek Trio, Tenor Madness, Aaron Ford
    Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund
    Mendocino Coast Clinic                                                 Special Thanks to our Venue Sponsor - Little River Inn
    Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center - Street Medicine Project           (or Winesong! South)
    Parents & Friends                                                      For more than 80 years Little River Inn has been welcoming guests to
    Project Sanctuary                                                      experience the beauty of the Mendocino Coast. The Little River Inn
                                                                           family is happily on the job, doing what it takes to make you feel more
    Westport Volunteer Fire Department
                                                                           than welcome and making our Winesong! special!
    Our Community Partners                                                 An Extra Special Thanks to all those without whom we could not
    Adventist Health Mendocino Coast, Anderson Valley Winegrowers          produce such an unforgettable event – our volunteers, our generous
    Association, City of Fort Bragg, Mendocino Winegrowers, Inc., Visit    and talented auction item donors of wine and art, our community that
                                                                           welcomes each and every one of you.
    Mendocino County

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Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation presents
2021 Auction
     Rules and Procedures                                                           About Sales Tax

     ✦ The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the                As the Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation is obligated to pay sales tax
       purchaser.                                                                    on taxable items, it will collect the tax reimbursement from the purchaser at
                                                                                     the time of sale. Otherwise, the Foundation would incur an additional expense
     ✦ The Auctioneer reserves the right to settle all disputes’ complaints,         that would result in a decrease in the net proceeds from the charity auction.
       misunderstandings, errors, sales at his/her discretion. The auctioneer’s      Since its mission and purpose is to provide financial support to the Mendocino
                                                                                     Coast Healthcare District, every opportunity to reduce expenses and increase
       decision will be final.
                                                                                     the amount of money available for donations is implemented.
     ✦ Payment in full can be made by cash, check, or credit card.
                                                                                     Although many nonprofit organizations are exempt from federal and state
     ✦ Please pay attention to all conditions, restrictions, and expiration dates    income tax, there is no similar broad exemption from California sales tax.
       on items and services.                                                        Generally, a nonprofit’s sales are taxable and are treated just like other
                                                                                     California sellers for sales tax purposes. There are special exemptions available
     ✦ Dates for all trips and similar events must be mutually arranged with         to certain nonprofit organizations in California, however, the Foundation does
       donor, unless otherwise noted. No refunds are permitted for canceled,         not qualify for any such exemption and must pay sales tax on its taxable sales.
       lost or unused tickets and/or accommodations.
                                                                                     Thank you for your understanding and support.
     ✦ Winesong! has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly.
       All items are sold ‘as is’. Winesong! neither warrants nor represents
       and shall in no event be responsible for the correctness of the
       descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance, or condition of the
       property. No statement contained in this catalog or made orally at the
       sale or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty, representation, or
       assumption of liability.

     ✦ All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless otherwise indicated.

     ✦ Winesong! reserves the right to withdraw any item prior to bidding.

     ✦ Winesong! is not responsible for items that expire, nor can we refund
       a donor once a transaction has been made.

     ✦ The winning bidder will be responsible for all taxes, license, title,
       registration and/or similar fees associated with receiving a prize if
       applicable

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Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation presents
Table of Contents:
     Winesong! Auctions
      Live Auction

        LOT 1      A LOT OF BUBBLES
        LOT 2      FIT FOR A POPE
        LOT 3      A PINNACLE OF EXPRESSION
        LOT 4      THIS ONE’S A WINNER
        LOT 5      SAVORING MENDOCINO COUNTY
        LOT 6      A GOLDEN(EYE) OPPORTUNITY
        LOT 7      GRAND CRU FOR YOU!
        LOT 8      HILARY AND MARTHA TEAM UP
        LOT 9      CIAO ITALIA! A PRESTO SONOMA!
        LOT 10     INSIGNIA: BADGE OF HONOR

      SUPER SILENT AUCTION

        LOT 501    A YEAR TO CELEBRATE
        LOT 502    VIBRANT MORNING OCEAN
        LOT 503    TEMPLE FOR HEALING
        LOT 504    A MURDER OF CROWS
        LOT 505    KINGFISHER AWAITS
        LOT 506    HARLAN ESTATE FOR ONE
        LOT 507    BARN OWLS
        LOT 508    FULL MOON IN REDWOODS OVER THE NAVARRO
        LOT 509    FILLED WITH PRIDE
        LOT 510    A BARN WITH A VIEW
        LOT 511    THE GATHERING TABLE

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Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation presents
Lot
                                  A LOT of Bubbles
                                              Donated by: Narsai & Venus David         1
                                  This Lot Includes:
                                  (1) 1999 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs Sparkling
                                  Wine, 9L (Salmanazar)

                                  You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity
                                  for one of only 184 bottles produced in the 9L
                                  format. Straight from the David’s wine cellar to
                                  you to enjoy now or in celebrations to come!

                                  Blanc de Blancs was the first wine Schramsberg
                                  produced in 1965 and was America’s first
                                  commercially produced Chardonnay-based brut
                                  sparkling wine. Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs
                                  gained international recognition in 1972 when
                                  then President Nixon served the wine at the
                                  historic “Toast to Peace” in Beijing, China.

                                  The Schramsberg style of Blanc de Blancs is dry
                                  and crisp. Small lots of malolactic- and barrel-
                                  fermented wines are added for complexity. The
                                  wine is aged on the yeast lees in the bottle for
                                  over two years prior to disgorgement. With its
                                  vibrant, fruitful and crisp nature, this sparkling
                                  wine will maintain its freshness, structure and
                                  refined finish for many years, even decades
                                  following its initial release.

                                                 Opening Bid: $800

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Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation presents
Lot   Fit for a pope                                                                                                                        Lot

 2       Donated by: Meredythe & Clayt Daley, Jr.

          This (13) 750 ml Bottle Lot Includes:
          (1) 1995 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
          (1) 1996 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
          (1) 1998 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
          (1) 1999 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
          (1) 2000 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
          (1) 2001 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
          (1) 2003 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
          (1) 2004 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
          (1) 2005 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
          (1) 2007 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
          (1) 2010 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
          (1) 2015 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
          (1) 2016 Vieux Telegraphe – Châteauneuf-du-Pape

                                                                     All of the wines in this lot are rated 90 or above ... the standouts
          Vieux Telegraphe is an iconic wine. The Brunier           are 1998, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2016. These wines are
          family who owns the estate is legendary in its own        an incredible addition to a discerning cellar maintaining its
          right, having been rooted to the enigmatic plateau        freshness, structure and refined finish for many years, even
          known as “La Crau” for over one hundred years.            decades following its initial release.
          The wines of Vieux Telegraphe evoke the concept
          of terroir in its purest form: they reflect their
          dramatic climate, the rough terrain that defines
          the soil, their full sun exposure at a higher altitude,                          Opening Bid: $800
          the typicity of the varietals with an emphasis on
          Grenache, and of course, the influence of their
          caretakers, the Brunier family. For many, La Crau
          is Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s grandest cru.
Lot                                                                                                                           Lot
      A Pinnacle of Expression                                         Leslie Rudd poured his heart and soul into

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                                                                       the winery, his businesses and the charitable
                                                                       organizations he contributed to. Rudd passed
                                                                       in 2018 but his legacy lives on. According to an
                                                                       obituary submitted by the Rudd Foundation,
                                                                       “Leslie’s favorite quote was from Wilferd Peterson
      This (8) 750 ml Bottle Lot Includes:                             and embodies the essence of who Leslie was and
      (1) 2005 Rudd Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley   how he lived his life: “Walk with the dreamers,
      (1) 2006 Rudd Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley   the believers, the courageous, the cheerful, the
                                                                       planners, the doers, the successful people with
      (1) 2007 Rudd Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley
                                                                       their heads in the clouds and their feet on the
      (1) 2008 Rudd Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley   ground. Let their spirit ignite a fire within you to
      (1) 2009 Rudd Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley   leave this world better than when you found it…”
      (1) 2010 Rudd Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley
                                                                       An authentic expression of a unique place and
      (1) 2012 Rudd Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley
                                                                       man, the Rudd Oakville Estate Red transcends
      (1) 2013 Rudd Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley   grape variety with a profound expression of
                                                                       vintage and site from mature vines in the Estate’s
                                                                       complementary terroirs of core stone volcanics
                                                                       and alluvial fan. Composed for ageability, harmony,
                                                                       finesse and longevity, the Rudd Oakville Estate
                                                                       Red is the pinnacle of what the Oakville Estate
                                                                       produces in each vintage

                                                                       Insider notes: This vertical of Rudd Oakville Estate
                                                                       Cabernet Sauvignon is their top end Napa Cab.
                                                                       This vertical goes from 2005-2013, missing only
                                                                       the 2011, which was an off vintage. The wines all
                                                                       score between 93 and 99 points from Parker with
                                                                       an average score of 96!

                                                                                      Opening Bid: $1,000
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      This One’s a Winner!                                            “In 2017, we started making wines from our

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                                                                      Winner’s Circle Estate Vineyard in the Russian
                                                                      River Valley, a former thoroughbred racing horse
                                                                      ranch. This vineyard was conceived as a “grand
                                                                      cru” property. Our first Estate Chardonnay came
                                                                      from this vineyard and has exceeded all of our
      This (36) 750 ml Bottle Lot Includes                            expectations. Our Estate Pinot Noir has been
      (3) 2013 Bon Pari – Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir                     compared to a Volnay in Burgundy.”
      (3) 2014 Bon Pari – Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
                                                                      Wines are in very limited supply (the 2013 is
      (3) 2015 Bon Pari – Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
                                                                      virtually sold out), and only acquired once you’ve
      (3) 2016 Bon Pari – Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir                     been added to their exclusive mailing list.
      (3) 2017 Bon Pari – Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
      (6) 2015 Bon Pari – Russian River Pinot Noir                    Raise your paddle and bid high for your shot
                                                                      at this exclusive lot from the Winners Circle
      (6) 2016 Bon Pari – Russian River Pinot Noir
                                                                      ~ Bon Pari!
      (3) 2017 Bon Pari – Russian River Winner’s Circle Estate
           Pinot Noir
      (3) 2017 Bon Pari – Russian River Winner’s Circle Estate
           Chardonnay                                                               Opening Bid: $1,600
      (3) 2018 Bon Pari – Russian River Winner’s Circle Estate
           Chardonnay

                 Bon Pari, French for “good bet” is the perfect
                 name for this old world style Pinot Noir and
                 Chardonnay. Reminiscent of beautiful Burgundy
                 wines, these wines are captivating.

                 From its beginning in 2013, Winner’s Circle
                 Winery has been dedicated to producing the best
                 possible Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines.

                 The first Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir was harvested
                 in 2013 and the Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
                 in 2015. The Pinot Noir fruit comes from select
                 vineyards with low yields, typically below 2 tons
                 per acre. The Pinot Noirs are released 3-4 years
                 after the vintage offering a wine already in prime
                 drinking range.
Lot   Savoring Mendocino County                                                                                                           Lot
                                                                     Mendocino County is both beautiful and bountiful, offering a

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      Properties, Goldeneye Winery, Lichen Estates, Liquid
                                                                     wide array of experiences. Discover and savor from Hopland to
                                                                     the Mendocino Coast with stays at boutique inns, dinners with
                                                                     culinary flair, outdoor adventures and of course, award winning
      Fusion Kayaking, Little River Inn, Long Meadow Ranch,          wines! Make plans for a week of Mendocino hospitality, or if
             Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Saracina             you prefer, opt for multiple two-night excursions at different
             Vineyards, Sheepdung Properties, Skunk Train,           times during the year! No matter how or when you choose
           Stock Farm, The Bewildered Pig, The Golden Pig,           to enjoy these Mendocino County experiences, you’ll never
                              Trillium Café.                         forget this exquisite taste and sense of place in a true natural
                                                                     wonderland…Mendocino County!

              This Lot Includes
              Eight-night Stay for one (1) couple                    Insider Information:
                       2-nights Villacita at Saracina Vineyards      For one (1) couple.
                       2-nights Stock Farm Inn                       Black out dates may apply to stays, activities and dinners.
                       2-nights Sheepdung Properties                 Reservations subject to availability; mutually agreeable dates.
                       2-nights Glendeven Properties
                                                                     Transportation not included.
              Dinner for one (1) couple – The Golden Pig             Reservations must be made directly through properties.
              Dinner al fresco for six (6) guests –                  Restrictions vary based on properties (lodging, dining, activity).
                      The Bewildered Pig                             Valid until August 31, 2022, unless otherwise specified.
              Dinner for one (1) couple – Trillium Café
              Winetasting for one (1) couple at:
                      Saracina Vineyards + wine cave tour
                      Goldeneye Winery                                                     Opening Bid: $2,200
                      Lichen Estates + tour
                      Long Meadow Ranch
              Mixed case of Saracina Vineyards current releases
              (12 bottles)
              Round of golf for one (1) couple at Little River Inn
              Two (2) tickets for Rail Bikes on Skunk Train
              Two (2) tickets to Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
              Kayaking Excursion for one (1) couple with Liquid
                 Fusion Kayaking
              Visit Mendocino County Gift Basket
Lot                                                                                                                                                 Lot
      A Golden(eye) Opportunity                                                  back even further. In 1990, after fifteen years of making world-

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                                                                                 class Bordeaux-varietal wines, Dan and Margaret Duckhorn
                                                                                 embraced their growing love of Pinot Noir. Their vision for
                                                                                 Goldeneye was simple, though not easy. They wanted to found
                                                                                 a winery that could make a terroir-inspired expression of
      This (33) 750 ml Bottle Lot Includes                                       California Pinot Noir of equal stature to the acclaimed Merlots
      (1) 2004 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard - Anderson Valley    they had pioneered at Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa Valley. For
      (1) 2005 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard - Anderson Valley    Pinot Noir, the Duckhorns believed that true greatness would be
      (1) 2006 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard - Anderson Valley
                                                                                 found on the cool-climate edges of modern California viticulture
      (1) 2007 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2009 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard - Anderson Valley    and found what they were looking for in the Anderson Valley.
      (1) 2010 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2011 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard - Anderson Valley    This “mega lot” of 33 bottles of Goldeneye Pinot Noir includes
      (1) 2012 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2013 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard – Lower Bench -      three separate verticals from The Confluence Vineyard,
            Anderson Valley                                                      The Narrows Vineyard and The Gowan Creek Vineyard…
      (1) 2013 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard – Hillside -         virtually every vintage from 2004 through 2015! These are
            Anderson Valley
      (1) 2013 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard - Anderson Valley
                                                                                 all of Goldeneye’s single vineyard designated wines. I would
      (1) 2014 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard - Anderson Valley    be surprised if anyone (other than the winery) could put this
      (1) 2015 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Confluence Vineyard - Anderson Valley    multiple vertical together.
      (1) 2004 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – The Narrows Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2006 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – The Narrows Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2007 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – The Narrows Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2008 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – The Narrows Vineyard - Anderson Valley                        Opening Bid: $3,000
      (1) 2010 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – The Narrows Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2012 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – The Narrows Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2013 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – The Narrows Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2014 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – The Narrows Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2015 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – The Narrows Vineyard - Anderson Valley

      (1) 2005 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Gowan Creek Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2006 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Gowan Creek Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2007 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Gowan Creek Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2008 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Gowan Creek Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2009 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Gowan Creek Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2010 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Gowan Creek Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2011 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Gowan Creek Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2012 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Gowan Creek Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2013 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Gowan Creek Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2014 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Gowan Creek Vineyard - Anderson Valley
      (1) 2015 Goldeneye - Pinot Noir – Gowan Creek Vineyard - Anderson Valley

      Goldeneye Winery was founded in 1996, years before
      the Pinot Noir boom that has reshaped the landscape of
      California winemaking. But the genesis for Goldeneye goes
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      Grand Cru for YOU!                                                  The style of Leoville Poyferre, a Second Growth chateau in St.

  7      Donated by: Meredythe & Clayt Daley, Jr.
                                                                         Julien, is a Bordeaux wine that offers lush ripe fruit with purity
                                                                         and concentration a powerful, plush style. Scents of cassis, spice
                                                                         and black fruits, with truffle and tobacco aromatics coupled with
                                                                         sensuous, rich, textures are the hallmarks of this wine.
           This (20) 750 ml Bottle Lot Includes:
                                                                         The wines have improved dramatically over the last 40 years.
           (1) 1978 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
                                                                         This donation represents the best years since 1978. It includes
           (1) 1981 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien   the outstanding vintages of 1982, 1990, 2000, 2003, 2009, and
           (1) 1982 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien   2016, which were all rated 97 or above by Parker.
           (1) 1983 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 1986 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 1990 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
                                                                                               Opening Bid: $4,000
           (1) 1995 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 1996 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 1999 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 2000 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 2001 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 2002 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 2003 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 2004 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 2005 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 2009 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 2010 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 2014 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 2015 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
           (1) 2016 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - Grand Cru - St. Julien
Lot   Hilary and Martha Team Up                                                                                          Lot

  8    Donated by: Martha Barra, Barra of Mendocino and
            Girasole Vineyards, Artist Hilary Eddy
                                                                        Disclaimers: What you need to know BEFORE
                                                                        you bid: No Pets, No Smoking. Expires 9/1/2022

             This Lot Includes:
             (Three (3) Night stay for six (6) guests                               Opening Bid: $10,000
             9L Artist’s Bottle by Hilary Eddy filled with 2018
             Barra of Mendocino Petite Sirah

             Artist Hilary Eddy has created another
             masterpiece upon a large format wine bottle.
             Eddy has had more than 60 solo exhibitions of her
             oil paintings nationally and internationally, and has
             won more than 40 awards in national and regional
             exhibitions. Her richly varied perspectives lend
             everyday objects an almost monumental grandeur
             when placed in unexpected environments.

             “In looking at the real world with great attention, in
             fixing my gaze on reality, reality is transformed into a
             kind of marvelous dream.” Hilary Eddy

             Vintner, Martha Barra offers six lucky guests
             the opportunity to experience one of the most
             incredible properties on the Mendocino coast.
             Barra’s homes, Marefino and Marebello are
             nestled together at the extreme edge of the bluffs
             overlooking the Pacific. Enjoy a spectacular show
             of waves, boats and sea life. Martha and Charlie
             Barra (†) of Mendocino’s winegrowing fame have
             been long time supporters of Winesong! Six guests
             will enjoy this gorgeous 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom
             vacation home for three wonderful nights.

             This combo lot is sure to create many memorable
             moments with friends and family.
Lot   Ciao Italia! A presto Sonoma!                                                                                                        Lot

  9             Donated by: Jett Gulbronsen

           This Lot Includes:
           Six (6) night stay for up to six (6) people in the
           Foppoli’s Castle in Mazzo di Valtellina in Italy
           Private wine tasting experience & VIP historical tour
           of the region
           Personalized concierge service to arrange VIP tastings
           at exclusive wineries
           Wine paired dinner by local celebrity master chef        castle in Mazzo di Valtellina, Italy where you will immerse
           VIP tasting for up to six (6) people at Christopher      yourselves in the local history, drink through unique Italian wines,
           Creek Winery in Sonoma County                            and enjoy a welcome dinner by a local celebrity master chef.
           Two (2)-night stay (Sunday-Thursday) for up to six (6)
           people at the Winery Estate House                        This lot offers an Italian adventure for up to 6 people with a
                                                                    six night stay in their beautiful five bedroom castle overlooking
                                                                    the breathtaking landscape along with a VIP tour and tasting
                                                                    experience. Trip includes personalized concierge service.
           From Italy….
           While the North of Italy is well known for gems          ….to the Russian River Valley
           such as Milan, Venice and the lake district, few are     In Sonoma County the Foppoli family welcomes you to their
           aware of the stunning area of Lombardy called            winery, Christopher Creek. You’ll enjoy a VIP tasting for up to
           Valtellina. The Foppoli family and Christopher           6 people plus a two weeknight stay (Sunday-Thursday) for you
           Creek Winery invite you to the family’s private          and your guests at their winery estate house. Visit includes a
                                                                    personalized concierge service to help set up VIP tastings at
                                                                    exclusive Sonoma County wineries for the ultimate insider’s
                                                                    trip to wine country.

                                                                    What you need to know BEFORE you bid:
                                                                    Contact the Winery to make your reservations for this unique
                                                                    experience
                                                                    Italy stay must be mutually agreed upon dates
                                                                    Sonoma County stay limited to Sunday - Thursday nights
                                                                    Air and Ground transportation not included

                                                                                         Opening Bid: $10,000
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      Insignia: Badge of Honor
 10      Donated by: Meredythe & Clayt Daley, Jr.

          This Lot Includes one 750 ml each:
          (1) 2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia – Napa Valley
          (1) 2008 Joseph Phelps Insignia – Napa Valley
          (1) 2009 Joseph Phelps Insignia – Napa Valley
          (1) 2010 Joseph Phelps Insignia – Napa Valley
          (1) 2011 Joseph Phelps Insignia – Napa Valley
          (1) 2012 Joseph Phelps Insignia – Napa Valley
          (1) 2013 Joseph Phelps Insignia – Napa Valley
          (1) 2014 Joseph Phelps Insignia – Napa Valley
          (1) 2015 Joseph Phelps Insignia – Napa Valley
          (1) 2016 Joseph Phelps Insignia – Napa Valley
          (1) 2017 Joseph Phelps Insignia – Napa Valley
          (1) 2018 Joseph Phelps Insignia – Napa Valley
                                                                  earning favorable critical reviews vintage after vintage. Insignia
                                                                  is recognized as one of the world’s most iconic wines. Robert
                                                                  Parker Wine Advocate has awarded four perfect 100-point
          It is Insignia, Joseph Phelps’ flagship wine and
                                                                  scores to the 1991, 1997, 2002 and 2007 vintages of Insignia,
          California’s first proprietary red Bordeaux-style
                                                                  calling it “one of the world’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon-
          blend, which has earned Phelps its longstanding
                                                                  dominated blends.” This lot includes a twelve bottle vertical
          reputation for excellence. With over forty
                                                                  from 2007 to 2018.
          vintages in the bottle, Insignia is widely recognized
          as one of the most iconic wines in Napa Valley,         “I think Joseph Phelps Insignia speaks for itself! All of these
                                                                  wines are rated over 95 by Parker (except the 2008 & 2011) …
                                                                  the average Parker score is 97!” Clayt Daley

                                                                                        Opening Bid: $3,000
Conditions of Purchase
         Super Silent & Silent Auction

     1. Winning Bidders may pick up their items at the end of the Legacy
        Luncheon, approximately 3pm.

     2. Super Silent Auction: These are items that would normally be offered
        in the Live Auction, but due to time limitations and our need to limit
        the number of lots, were moved into the Super Silent.

     3. In the event of a tie or a dispute, a Winesong representative will resolve
        the tie or dispute by a random system. However, it is a well-established
        scientific fact that all random systems available favor the calm, polite,
        non-aggressive personality.

     4. Each lot is offered “As Is.” What you see before you, not what is written
        in the catalog, is what you are bidding on.

     5. All Event Related Auction Lots are DATE SPECIFIC and cannot be
        altered, redeemed for cash or traded.

     6. All lots that include overnights, dinners, etc., expire on September 1,
        2022 unless otherwise specified on the certificates; and are based on
        mutually agreeable dates.

     7. The successful bidder is responsible for removing all lots purchased at
        the end of the Live Auction.

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       A Year to Celebrate                                                       The Mendocino Coast Healthcare Foundation Board has
 501     Donated by: Charlene McAllister (Navarro), Handley
                                                                                 sourced sparkling wines from a diverse selection of outstanding
                                                                                 wineries. There is sure to be a reason to celebrate each month
          Cellars, Lichen Estate, McFadden Farm, Mary Kate                       with one of the eighteen producers in this lot
       McKenna (Usual), Nelson Family Vineyards, Rivino Estate,
       Roederer Estate Family of Wines, Scharffenberger Cellars,
             Terra Savia Cellars, and Toulouse Vineyards.                        Disclaimers: Lichen Estate Tasting expires 12/31/2022

       This Lot Includes (42) 750ml bottles:
       (4) 2015 Handley Cellars Blanc de Blancs, 750ml
       (1) 2016 Lichen Estate Brut Rose of Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley Estate,
           750ml
       (1) 2016 Lichen Estate Brut de Pinot Gris, Anderson Valley Estate,
           750ml
       (1) Roederer Estate Sparkling Brut, Anderson Valley, 750ml
       (1) Roederer Estate Sparkling Rose, Anderson Valley, 750ml
       (1) Scharffenberger Cellars Sparkling Brut Excellence Methode
           Traditionale, 750ml
       (1) Scharffenberger Cellars Sparkling Rose Methode Traditionale, 750ml
       (1) McFadden Brut, 750ml
       (1) McFadden Brut Rose, 750ml
       (2) 2018 Rivino Estate Blanc de Blancs, Mendocino County, 750ml
       (2) 2018 Rivino Estate Rose, Mendocino County, 750ml
       (2) 2021 Terra Savia Sparkling Wines, 750ml
       (3) Nelson Family Vineyards Sparkling Pinot Noir, 750ml
       (2) 2016 Navarro Brut, 750ml
       (6) Usual Brut, North Coast, 6.3oz
       (6) 2019 Usual Rose, Santa Barbara, 6.3oz
       (4) 2015 Toulouse Vineyards Blanc de Noirs, Anderson Valley, 750ml

       Lichen Estate Harvest Tasting for a party of 4
       Expires 12/31/2022

       Terra Savia Gift Certificate for Tasting
Lot    Vibrant Morning Ocean                                                                                                                   Lot

 502            Donated by: Mariko Irie and RAEN Winery

       This Lot Includes:
       Mariko Irie Painted 6 Bottle Wine Collector’s Box
       (6) 2019 RAEN, Sonoma Coast, Royal St. Robert, Pinot Noir,
           750 ml Bottles

                   Mariko Irie, a lifelong painter, was born and raised
                   in Tokyo and moved to Mendocino in 1982 to
                   pursue her painting. Mariko’s paintings are widely
                   represented in collections both public and private
                                                                          Aromas of rose petals, black plum, crushed red cherries, bush
                   throughout the United States, Canada, England,
                                                                          raspberry and wild thyme fill the bowl. Black tea, forest floor
                   Germany and Japan.
                                                                          and spring meadow yield to savory herbs, delicate floral notes
                                                                          and a black cherry core. The finish is long lasting with the final
                   Mariko says, “I have painted Mendocino Coast
                                                                          notes encapsulated in the silky tannin structure. (97 points
                   Scenes since 1989. What a wonderful exquisite
                                                                          James Suckling)
                   world with tender light, Mendocino Coast”.

                   Mariko’s comments inspired us to seek out wines
                   being produced on the edge of possibility on the
                   extreme Sonoma Coast.

                   2019 RAEN Sonoma Coast, Royal St. Robert,
                   Pinot Noir

                   Brothers Carlo and Dante named Royal St. Robert
                   Cuvée in honor of their grandfather, Robert
                   Mondavi, who, along with their father, Tim, taught
                   them the art of winegrowing and a commitment
                   to excellence. This bottling is a selection of their
                   finest barrels giving a window into the cool, rugged
                   westerly hills of the true Sonoma Coast.
Lot    Temple for Healing                                              A Murder of Crows                                                         Lot

 503             Donated by: Michael Linton                               Donated by: Paul Reiber and Murder Ridge Vineyards                    504
                                                                       This Lot Includes:
           This Lot Includes:
           (1) 5L bottle painted by artist Julie Higgins filled with   (1) Large Format Wine Collector’s Box Carved by Paul Reiber
           2018 Toulouse Estate Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley            (1) 2018 Murder Ridge Pinot Noir, Perli Vineyard, Mendocino Ridge – 3L

                                                                       Throughout human
           Winesong! Artist of the year 2011, Julie Higgins,
                                                                       history, wherever
           is internationally known for her vibrant, sensual,
                                                                       humans have lived
           colorful compositions of voluptuous figures and
                                                                       with wood, bone,
           fertile landscapes that have delighted art lovers
                                                                       or stone, we have
           for many years. We are honored to include this
                                                                       carved      images.
           piece in 2021.
                                                                       These images have
                                                                       evolved with, and
           Toulouse Vineyards is nestled in the premier
                                                                       informed, the myths and stories that humans have
           cool climate winegrowing region of Anderson
                                                                       crafted to help make sense of the human condition.
           Valley perfectly suited to exceptional Pinot Noirs.
                                                                       Paul Rieber strives to express his experience of awe
           Toulouse is committed to managing their vineyard
                                                                       and wonder by referencing stories and myths
           sustainably using organic practices.
                                                                       recalled or perhaps invented. Here Reiber has
                                                                       carved the image of a crow from a solid block
           The 2018 Estate Pinot Noir exhibits concentrated
                                                                       of Brazilian Cherry. A flock of crows is called a
           levels of fruit and spice balanced with bright
                                                                       “murder”. What a fitting image to encase this
           acidity. Juicy dark cherry and lush brambleberry
                                                                       exceptional bottle of Murder Ridge Pinot Noir.
           notes. Sassafras and a savory finish.
                                                                       Savor this unique wine sourced from a hidden gem
                                                                       known as Mendocino Ridge. This non-contiguous
                                                                       isolated appellation is the epitome of high
                                                                       elevation coastal farming. Minimally handled and
                                                                       sustainably farmed, this artisan wine Pinot Noir
                                                                       will continue to gracefully evolve over time. This
                                                                       wine is a classic example of coastal high elevation
                                                                       Pinot Noir.
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       Kingfisher Awaits
 505   Donated by: Cynthia Myers and Stephen & Walker Winery

       This Lot Includes:
       (3) Cynthia Myers Etched Glass Large Format Wine Bottles
       Filled With:
               (1) 2018 Stephen & Walker Cabernet Sauvignon,
                   Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, 3L
               (1) 2017 Stephen & Walker Syrah, Fountaingrove
                   District, Sonoma County, 3L
               (1) 2017 Stephen & Walker Cabernet Sauvignon –
                   Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, 3L

                                                                            Bottle 1 - 2018 Stephen & Walker Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell
                                                                            Mountain, Napa Valley
                  Cynthia Myers, Winesong Artist of the Year 2013,          Howell Mountain is a rare, collector appellation and demands
                  creates exquisite sand-carved art glass in her studio     quite a lot of respect.
                  on the remote and beautiful Mendocino Coast. With         BEST OF CLASS / DOUBLE GOLD - 2021 Women’s Wine Comp.
                  an eye for subtlety and detail, Cynthia employs a         PLATINUM / 94 Points - Critic’s Challenge ‘21
                  shadowing technique that gives her artistry depth
                  and dimension.                                            Bottle 2 - 2017 Stephen & Walker Syrah, Fountaingrove District,
                  Cynthia’s work is featured in collections and galleries   Sonoma County
                  in Europe, Japan and the United States.                   The Fountaingrove District is inspired by the legacy of California’s
                  For Winesong! 2021 Cynthia has created a (3) bottle       original “cult winery.”
                  triptych depicting a Kingfisher sitting the graceful      This wine has won GOLD and Double Gold in each competition
                  branches of a tree.                                       we enter. White Pepper, blueberry, fragrant, floral, dark chocolate
                                                                            on smooth, velvety tannins. It is Outstanding -Phenomenal-
                  Stephen & Walker’s Winemaker, Nancy Walker                Wonderful!! Only 125 cases made. - Nancy Walker
                  is one of the most talented winemakers in the
                  business—and one of the most down-to-earth ladies         Bottle 3 - 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon – Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
                  you’d ever want to meet. Recognized internationally       PLATINUM / 94 Points - Critic’s Challenge ‘21
                  as a master blender with an ability to create fabulous    DOUBLE GOLD - 2021 Women’s Wine Comp.
                  wines, we are honored to fill these remarkable art        DOUBLE GOLD – 2021 North Coast Wine Challenge
                  bottles with Walker’s small lot, handmade reserve,
                  award winning wines.                                      These are all small lot, handmade reserve lots.
Lot    Harlan Estate for One                                                                                              Lot
                                                                   Barn Owls
 506      Donated by: Eric Allman & Kirk McKusick                    Donated by: Sandy Oppenheimer and Husch Vineyards   507

           This Lot Includes:                                      This Lot Includes:
           (1) 1992 Harlan Estate Napa Valley Cabernet
                                                                   (1) 6L Large format wine bottle painted by Sandy
               Sauvignon, 750 ml
                                                                       Oppenheimer filled with 2017 Husch Vineyards
                                                                       Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino

           Cabernet and Napa go together like politicians
           and clichés and it’s hard to think of a more natural-
           sounding pairing; it can often be quite hard not        Sandy Oppenheimer is a self-taught artist
           to follow the word “Napa” with the word “Cab”,          who “paints with paper” in an intuitive and
           even in general conversation. That’s not abnormal,      playful manner. She takes her inspiration
           though – after all, Cabernet Sauvignon has been         from the great painters of the past, beautiful
           the foundation of Napa’s reputation and, even           handmade papers from around the world
           when it is blended, it is Cabernet that forms the       and from the fortunate life she lives.
           basis of Napa’s best wines.
                                                                   Sandy’s piece “Barn Owls” painted on a
           Harlan Estate is one of Napa’s most prominent           6L Bordeaux bottle is inspired by Husch
           wine producers, self-styled as a Napa “first            Vineyard’s tiny tasting room in a converted
           growth”. The vineyard is located in the Oakville        barn covered in roses in Anderson Valley.
           AVA, in the hills above Martha’s Vineyard (Heitz
           Cellar) and To Kalon (Robert Mondavi), just north       The Husch 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
           of Napa town itself. Its Cabernet Sauvignon-based       is a compelling and powerful wine. From the
           flagship wine is one of the most sought-after           pull of the cork till the last drop, the wine
           wines, regularly commanding prices exceeding            unfolds with a density of dark fruit aromas
           $1000 per bottle.                                       and flavors. Blackberry, mulberry, dark plum,
                                                                   and cassis are noticed right out of the gate,
           “These wines possess all the elements of                while more subtle notes of tobacco leaf,
           greatness - individuality, power combined with          coffee, crushed herbs, vanilla, and violets are
           elegance, extraordinary complexity, remarkable          revealed as you dig deeper in to the bottle.
           aging potential, and compelling richness without        A fresh and rich mouth feel gives the wine
           ponderousness.”                                         depth and persistence to enjoy the flavors
           — Robert M. Parker, Jr.                                 with a lasting finish.
Lot    Full Moon in Redwoods Over                                                                                                       Lot

 508   the Navarro
                 Donated by: Lynne Zickerman Olson and
                           Navarro Vineyards

       This Lot Includes:
       Lynne Zickerman Olson Sumi-e Ink & Cut Impression 6 Bottle
       Wine Collector’s Box
       (1) 2017 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir, Méthode à l’Ancienne,
           750 ml
       (1) 2017 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir, Méthode à l’Ancienne –
           Unfiltered, 750 ml
       (1) 2018 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir, Méthode à l’Ancienne,
           750 ml
       (1) 2018 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir, Méthode à l’Ancienne –    dream of crafting fine wines in a truly biodynamic way. Their
           Unfiltered, 750 ml                                           commitment to the land, earth friendly practices and quality
       (1) 2017 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir, Deep End, 750 ml          wine makes them a perfect fit for Olson’s box.
       (1) 2018 Navarro Vineyards Pinot Noir, Deep End, 750 ml
                                                                        A good bottle of wine tells a story; “We like each bottle of
                                                                        Navarro wine to reflect a unique growing season, a particular
                                                                        vineyard site and the hardworking folks who produced the
                                                                        wine.”
                  Olson’s art reflects a love for drawing from both     This combination of art and winemaking tells its own story.
                  natural reality and imagination. Her subjects vary,
                  come from different sources, and deliver surprises
                  of their own. Dreaming, which acts as a bridge
                  between nature and imagination, often provides
                  an entry into her art making process.
                  “This piece was created with an abstract loose
                  jazz concept and presence. It’s not derivative or
                  self conscious but straight forward and direct, as
                  the trees themselves. It’s intimately connected to
                  wood and a product of the Earth. Making it, was
                  itself an act of Spirit.” Lynn Zickerman Olson.

                  Navarro Vineyards has been growing grapes and
                  bottling wine in Anderson Valley since 1974 when
                  Ted Bennett and Deborah Cahn realized their
Lot    Filled with Pride                                                                                                      Lot

 509               Donated by: Pride Mountain Vineyards

       This Lot Includes:
       (1) 2016 Pride Mountain Vineyards, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L
       (1) 2017 Pride Mountain Vineyards, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L
       (1) 2017 Pride Mountain Vineyards, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L

       Reserve experience for 4 guests – approx. 90 minutes

       Pride Mountain Notes:
       We collectively think the 2016 is one of the best Reserve
       Cabernets we have ever made. Notes of boysenberry,
       wild cherry, coffee, walnut, anise, and graphite emerge in
       the nose and mouth. The texture is powerful, intense and
       unforgettable. You won’t want to miss this one.

       Black currant, dark chocolate, blueberry, ripe cherry, mint,         The reserve experience offers the opportunity
       tea and subtle cedar notes define this complex and brooding          to add a seated tasting experience of limited
       wine. The texture is intense and layered, with a corset of           production wines including the Reserve Cabernet
       velvety tannin that underscores its pure mountain pedigree.          Sauvignon and library wines to a tasting of our
       2017 is a winner.                                                    current release wines.
                                               Dark,      deep      and     Disclaimers: Reserve Experience reservations
                                               mysterious are the           must be made in advance
                                               first impressions of
                                               this seamless weighty
                                               Reserve Cab that is
                                               remarkable both for its
                                               satisfying density from
                                               the attack through the
                                               middle and for its silky
                                               soothing texture on the
                                               long persistent finish,
                                               which again is typical of
                                               all our 2018 reds.
Lot    A Barn with a View                                                                                                         Lot
                                                                           the road. Rebecca has spent years admiring the

 510     Donated by: Rebecca Johnson, MFA and Rhys Vineyards
                                                                           old barns on the property and has followed them
                                                                           through multiple owners always hoping they
                                                                           would be saved.

       This Lot Includes:                                                  Rhys Vineyards, founded by Kevin Harvey, aspires
                                                                           to make great Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah
       Rebecca Johnson painted 6 bottle Wine Collector’s Box
                                                                           from some of California’s most unique and
       (2) 2018 Rhys Vineyard Pinot Noir, Bearwallow Vineyard,             expressive vineyards. This pursuit has lead to a
           Anderson Valley, 750 ml                                         search of the state looking for exciting rocky soils
       (2) 2018 Rhys Vineyard Pinot Noir, Porcupine Hill Vineyard,         that exist within the mountainous, cool, coastal
           Anderson Valley, 750 ml                                         climate zone. Bearwallow Vineyard and Porcupine
       (2) 2018 Rhys Vineyard Chardonnay, Bearwallow Vineyard,             Hill Vineyards are at the extreme edge of ripening
           Anderson Valley, 750 ml                                         in Anderson Valley offering best examples of the
                                                                           reward that comes from risk.

                                                                           This pairing of Johnson’s art with Rhys wines
                                                                           celebrates the old while welcoming the new.

       Rebecca Johnson, Artist of the year 2017, has had a
       distinguished career receiving grants, fellowships, shows in
       galleries and museums, commissions, critical acclaim and
       teaching positions at Dartmouth and Kenyon Colleges.
       Winesong! is privileged to have this incredible artist partnering
       with us again this year!

       Rebecca now lives and works in Anderson Valley, a place of
       raw elemental forces. Her studio is a large renovated barn
       where the doors open to a view of Rhys Vineyard across
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       The Gathering Table
 511     Donated by: Joe Cooper and the Melvin Pyorre Family

       This Lot Includes:
       (1) Oval hand crafted old-growth Redwood table to seat
           up to 16 people (8’X12’)

       Professional woodworker and life-long teacher, Joe Cooper
       was inspired to build and donate this Gathering Table to
       Winesong! 2021. His inspiration was the care nurses and
       staff offered his wife Ginny, when she became seriously ill
       last year. It is his hope that it can give back the sense of family   to gather with family and friends to tell stories old and new
       and community he and Ginny experienced during that time.              creating memories for a lifetime.
       Here he has created a magnificent table of old growth and             Joe came to live on the Mendocino Coast after meeting James
       straight grain Redwood, reclaimed from Melvin Pyorre’s                Krenov, founder of the Krenov School. Through his long and
       ranch. The table was designed and fabricated piece by piece           storied career Joe’s work has been featured on movie sets, in
       on a state of the art computerized robotic table saw. Joe             Hollywood homes and in Architectural Digest.
       then, hand-finished and meticulously put the pieces together
                                                                             Note: At the time of this photo Joe Cooper was midway through the
       to form a masterpiece.
                                                                             process of giving the Gathering Table a hand rubbed oil finish. The
       It’s graceful curves and intricate inlay work belie its sturdy        oil finish protects and brings out the full character and beautiful
       nature. This artful piece will last generations and invites you       effect of the old growth redwood.
Fun Vine Facts!

                           Did you know…

                          One Ton of Grapes
                                   =
                             2,000 pounds
                                   =
                    60 cases of wine, at 2.4 gallons
                                   =
                          720 750ml bottles
                                   =
                   Approximately 112 vines (per ton)
                                   =
                         6.7 bottles per vine
                                   =
                         1.2 gallons per vine

                                  OR
                    One vine, per person, per week!

                        One Cluster = 75 Grapes

                        One Bottle = 4 Clusters

              One Vine = 40 Clusters OR 10 Bottles of Wine

              One Barrel = 30 Vines OR 300 Bottles of Wine

     One Acre = 400 Vines OR 3,984 Bottles OR 13.5 Barrels OR

                            16,000 Clusters

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Lot 201                                                                      Lot 203
                                      A Donation From: Bricoleur Vineyards                                         A Donation From: Kerry Marshall

                                  This Lot Includes:                                                           This Lot Includes:
                                      Private Sip & Savor lunch for 8 at Bricoleur Vineyards                       Hand crafted “Music Stand”

                                      We welcome your party to indulge in the “Sip & Savor” wine tasting           This unique art piece is made from Greenwood Ridge and
                                      experience that takes place at Bricoleur Vineyards in the Russian            Goldeneye barrel staves
                                      River Valley. Our Chef and our Winemaker have collaborated to
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                                      create this unique 6 wines paired with 6 seasonal bites showcasing
                                      our award winning wines and fresh ingredients from our gardens
                                      and other local farms. This Sip & Savor tasting experience will be
                                      followed by seasonal pizzas fresh out of our wood burning pizza          Lot 204
                                      oven.

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                                                                                                                   A Donation From: Myer Family Cellars
                                      Additionally, you will be able to enjoy Bricoleur Vineyards wines
                                      prior to the visit when you are shipped three bottles of wine from
                                                                                                               This Lot Includes:
                                      our Russian River Estate property:
                                                                                                                   (1) 2015 Meyer Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonny’s
                                      (1) 2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir 750ml                                                Vineyard, Oakville, Napa Valley (3L) signed by Winemaker,
                                      (1) 2018 Estate Chardonnay 750ml                                                 Matt Meyer.
                                      (1) 2018 Estate Pinot Noir 750ml
                                                                                                                   In the history of Napa Valley, a legendary place, there are only
                                      Advance reservation required                                                 a few legendary vineyard names: To Kalon, Beckstoffer, Eisele,
                                                                                                                   Martha’s Vineyard, and yes, Bonny’s.
                                  Lot 202
                                      A Donation From: Meredythe and Clayton Daley, Jr.
                                                                                                               Lot 205
                                  This Lot Includes:
                                      (1) 2002 Lazy Creek Reserve Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 750ml                A Donation From: Bucher Wines

                                      (1) 2003 Lazy Creek Reserve Pinot Noir, Puncheon Blend,                  This Lot Includes:
                                          Anderson Valley 750ml
                                                                                                                   (1) 2014 Bucher Wines Pinot Noir, 1.5L signed by the
                                      (1) 2004 Lazy Creek Reserve Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 750ml                winemaker

                                  Lazy Creek was a cult winery before the term was coined. Since its               (1) 2015 Bucher Wines Three Sixty Pinot Noir, 1.5L signed by
                                  founding by Swiss immigrants Hans and Therese Kobler in 1972 little had          the winemaker.
                                  changed leading up to the sale to Josh and Mary Beth Chandler in 1999.           Vineyard tour and tasting for 4 people at Bucher’s Healdsburg
                                  The Pinot Noirs (Reserve) are some of the most intense and vibrant ex-           vineyard.
                                  pressions of the Lazy Creek terroir. This is a rare opportunity to sample.
                                                                                                                   Advance reservation required
Lot 208
                                  Lot 206
                                                                                                                 A Donation From: Dutton-Goldfield Winery
                                     A Donation From: Meredythe and Clayton Daley, Jr.
                                                                                                             This Lot Includes:
                                  This Lot Includes:
                                                                                                                 (1) 2016 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir, Angel Camp, Anderson
                                      (3) 2009 Turley Zinfandel, Ueberroth Vineyard, Paso Robles
                                                                                                                    Valley 1.5L
                                          750ml
                                                                                                                 (1) 2016 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir, Docker Hill, Comptche,
                                     A knockout Zinfandel, combining power and incredible depth with                 Mendocino 1.5L
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                                     finesse and a rich texture. Aromas of deep black cherry, bitter             (1) 2016 Dutton-Goldfield Pinot Noir, Emerald Ridge, Green
                                     chocolate and toasty sage lead to complex flavors of wild berry, loam           Valley of Russian River Valley 1.5L
                                     and spiced licorice.
                                                                                                                 Plus, a VIP Tasting at our Russian River Valley tasting room for
                                                                                                                 your group of 4

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                                  Lot 207                                                                        Advance reservation required

                                     A Donation From: Meredythe and Clayton Daley, Jr.

                                  This Lot Includes:                                                         Lot 209
                                      (2) 2011 Goldeneye Pinot Noir, Gowan Creek, Hillside,
                                          Anderson Valley 750ml                                                  A Donation From: Lula Cellars

                                     The 2011 growing season was the coldest in the 15-year history of       This Lot Includes:
                                     Goldeneye. This is both a blockbuster Pinot Noir and a wine that will       (12) 2018 Lula Cellars Founder’s Cuvee, Pinot Noir, Anderson
                                     reward patience.                                                                 Valley 750ml

                                                                                                                 The Founder’s Cuvée is a special blend dedicated to Lula’s founding
                                                                                                                 winemaker, Jeff Hanson, and crafted from many of the vineyards he
                                                                                                                 discovered. Blended in his signature style, this Pinot Noir exhibits
                                                                                                                 sweet ripe berry fruit, delicate oak overtones, and a rich rewarding
                                                                                                                 palate. This wine won Double Gold at the San Francisco Chronicle
                                                                                                                 2020 Wine Competition.
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