2009 Top Live Auction Lots

Lot 230 Sold for $30,000
HOWELL AT THE MOON WITH BOB, KELLY AND ASHLEY
Bob Foley and his captivating wife, Kelly Kehoe, have through the years, become family! Bob has graciously been our Honorary Chair for many years and accepts the responsibility that comes with that position. Year after year he gives, he recruits others to give – he is our perfect emissary. But this year Bob has trumped himself by putting together THE LOT of a lifetime! Those who know Bob celebrate his remarkable talents as both winemaker and musician. Tonight you may bid for a lot that combines the essence of Bob Foley’s remarkable talents and his inordinately generous heart! This lot is a full blown party in a bottle with a distinct message that Bob and Kelly are committed to helping the children of the Frankie Lemmon School. And for that, we love and thank them from the bottom of our hearts.

Courtesy of Bob Foley and Kelly Kehoe and Piggy Party courtesy of Ashley Christensen


Lot 211 Sold for $19,000
CHICK MAG-NET
The power of Women working together: it is an amazing thing to witness. That is one of the things you are doing tonight, witnessing the power of Women in Wine, whether they make the wine or own the wineries. Of course, it cannot go without saying that our friend in wine, Pam Starr, was almost solely instrumental in obtaining these incredible magnums – Pam is herself a powerhouse of determination! We honestly hope that you will not only want these wines for your enjoyment and cellar, but will honor these women by bidding high and bidding often for the children of Frankie Lemmon.

THIRTY ONE MAGNUMS courtesy of the above-listed Women in Wine


Lot 227 Sold for $15,000
SIZE DOES MATTER! MEGA GEMS!
What has our Main Man in Wine, Didier Loustau put together for us this year? Well, it is Big Bottle time! Didier (DDA) has called his friends, begged, pleaded, wished for and hoped…and, of course, the answer to this call is that the most generous of generous wine folks in California have come through and donated some outstanding Large Format wines. These are wines meant to be displayed with pride and then pulled down for your next big party with your favorite dozen or so friends (per bottle that is!) Thank you to all the Winemakers, Winery Owners and DDA for this incredible Auction Lot this year. Now let’s show these folks that the Triangle Wine Experience appreciates their efforts and generosity and bid high for these MEGA GEMS!

Ten Six Liter bottles courtesy of each of the aforementioned wineries


Lot 234 Sold for $15,000
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’
This could be without a doubt another spectacular trip to California Wine Country courtesy of many winemakers, owners, and friends of wineries created especially for the Triangle Wine Experience. If you are a Wine Warrior, we can certainly schedule more outings for you.


You begin your trip with First Class Airfare for Four from Raleigh to San Francisco courtesy of American Airlines. After making your way to Napa, your accommodations for the first part of your trip will be at the beautiful Meadowood Resort and Spa.

On the first full day you are in Napa you will have lunch AND dinner with a hand-selected and very fun group of winemakers courtesy of our Man In Wine, Didier Loustau of Loustau Wines. Golf is also in your future, the Napa Valley Country Club is awaiting your arrival for Golf for Four.

Now to the BEST PART! You will Tour and taste PRIVATELY at the following wineries:
ANDERSON’S CONN VALLEY – Meet, Tour and Taste with charismatic owner Todd Anderson and their winemaker.
BLACKBIRD VINEYARDS – Tour and Tasting! WOW!
CLARK CLAUDON – Tour and Taste with Laurie Claudon and Tom Clark and experience a wine and cheese pairing.
CLIFF LEDE - Michelle Edwards, winemaker at Cliff Lede will guide you through their Cabernet and Sauvignon Blanc Wines.
FAR NIENTE – One of the most beautiful properties and wineries in Napa. Wait until you check out the car collection!
GABRIELLE COLLECTION WINERY – Experience a Private Tour of the Estate built by DuPont heiress and silent movie actress Lenore Sterns. The property is accented by 400 year old Valley Oak trees. Play Petange, drink Cabernet and have a light lunch there.
HARTWELL VINEYARDS– Benoit Toquette, the winemaker at Hartwell will take you on a Tour and Tasting that you will not forget!
LARKIN – Sean Larkin will wine you, wine you and wine you some more! Great times to be had with Sean, no doubt!
MINER FAMILY VINEYARDS – Taste some of the wines from their large portfolio and check out their famous “Stagecoach Vineyard”, an 800 acre vineyard carved from enormous rocks and boulders high atop the eastern hills of Napa Valley.
PETER MICHAEL WINERY – You will have a private Tour and Tasting at one of the most amazing wineries in Calistoga, set upon 600 acres of pure beauty! Wait until you see the “party pavilion” on the mountain.
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PRIDE MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS – Barrel taste the RESERVE wines in the caves of Pride, high up on Spring Mountain, straddling Napa and Sonoma Counties. Be prepared for that ride down the mountain though! “Survive the Ride to Pride!”
ROBERT FOLEY VINEYARDS – Incredible wines, incredible cave, incredible people. Tour and Tasting with Bob, our friend and Honorary Chair is always an experience to remember.
THE NAPA VALLEY RESERVE – A private winery and wine club founded by Bill Harlan, designed to allow members the opportunity to experience all the benefits of viticulture, winemaking and hospitality. You are invited for a Tour and Tasting.


Lot 236 Sold for $15,000
THE MIND BEHIND
The Blue Series of Au Bon Climat represent the very best of Jim Clendenen’s winemaking portfolio and we are lucky to have three FIVE LITER bottles of that, surrounded by TEN MAGNUMS of his single vineyard wines in our Auction tonight. To say that Jim is an Icon of Wine is a definite understatement; he continues to win awards and is most definitely viewed as one of the world’s greatest winemakers. Jim is probably one of the most creative, intelligent and knowledgeable winemaker you will ever have the pleasure to meet. We welcome Jim to the Triangle tonight and Thank him for being so very generous in his donation to the children of the Frankie Lemmon School. Please help us honor Jim by becoming the successful bidder of these fabulous bottles tonight!


Lot 224 Sold for $11,000
COLLECTION A LA PAX
Pax and Pam Mahle have been friends of the Frankie Lemmon School/Triangle Wine Experience for many, many years. Both Pax and Pam have also been instrumental in helping us develop relationships with California winery owners and winemakers and we are forever grateful to them.

Twenty bottles and Lunch with private tasting courtesy of Pam & Pax Mahle, Wind Gap Wines


Lot 242 Sold for $11,000
DAZZLE US! JOHN HARDY CLASSIC COLLECTION AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
We know that you men would rather watch football than shop, would rather golf than shop and would actually rather even clean the garage than shop. So, we have the perfect solution for you here tonight. It’s almost VALENTINE’S DAY (in case you didn’t have that on your calendar or you just plain forgot) and women LOVE JEWELRY. We know that this might come as a surprise to you, but believe us, it is TRUE! We had so much fun trying on oodles of jewelry when we went to Saks to pick out something for the Triangle Wine Experience and we believe we did a great job for the woman in your life!


Lot 238 Sold for $10,000
WHEN YOU EXPECT THE VERY BEST
For nearly two decades Harlan Estate has been committed to creating a California “First Growth” wine estate. Robert Parker deemed Harlan Estate a “tour-de-force” in winemaking. The winemaking team of Bob Levy and Michele Rolland pushes the envelope in many ways and the results are magnificent!


Imagine owning the Premier 3 Liter of Harlan Estate! The question to be asked is NOT “Do I want to own it?” but rather, “WHEN would be a perfect time to drink this incredible bottle? A wedding? A birth of a child or a grandchild? A birthday of major importance? Or just a party with close friends (who should probably plan to spend the night)?” The opening of this bottle WOULD ACTUALLY BE AN OCCASION ITSELF! This bottle could be YOURS! Hold those paddles HIGH! Tour and Tasting for Four is also included in this lot!

HARLAN ESTATE PROPRIETARY RED 2005 – 3 Liter

One bottle and Tour and Tasting courtesy of Harlan Estate


Lot 231 Sold for $10,000
WOMEN ON A MISSION
We’ve done this type of Auction Lot before at the Triangle Wine Experience, when the gals all get together for a Wine Dinner with Ashley at Eliza’s. This year’s theme will be comparing and contrasting California wines and French Wines. The evening ends with the menfolk arriving for dessert, port and dancin’! There’s no telling what shenanigans and mischief can happen when you put 12 inquisitive minds together and have a dinner party of this caliber.


Courtesy of Eliza Kraft Olander and Ashley Christensen, Poole’s Diner


Lot 237 Sold for $9,000
ROLLIN’ DOWN THE RIVER
Get rollin’ on the river, the Rhône River of course! The incredible Viking Burgundy sets sail through Southern France, along the Saone and Rhône Rivers and past some of the most beautiful vineyards and vistas in the French Countryside.


Lot 239 Sold for $8,000
Lot 244 Sold for $8,000
Lot 249 Sold for $8,000
Lot 222 Sold for $7,000
Lot 258 Sold for $7,000
Lot 212 Sold for $6,000
Lot 255 Sold for $6,000
Lot 228 Sold for $5,500
Lot 247 Sold for $5,500
Lot 215 Sold for $5,000
Lot 221 Sold for $5,000
Lot 210 Sold for $4,800

 

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