Make A Move For Math 2012 – Live Wine Auction items
Bordeaux Trio
This turn of the century collection of French Bordeaux encompasses history itself. The owners of Chateau Angelus have a long history in the Bordeaux wine region and can trace their Bordeaux roots all the way back to 1400! And their 2000 vintage is as extroverted as Bordeaux gets. The Château L’Evangile prides itself on a subtle yet elegant quality and it’s 2000 vintage rounded out the last century with a silky palate. And finally the 2000 Château Monbousquet is in the midst of its maturity and has garnered a 95 from Wine Advocate. Cheers! Value: $940
2000 Château Angélus, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
2000 Château L’Evangile, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
2000 Château Monbousquet, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
Super Scrumptious Syrahs
Host a tasting in your own home with these Super Syrah picks from 2009! The waitlist for the Betz Family Winery may be long, but tonight that doesn’t hamper your ability to get one of Washington’s best Syrah’s tonight! Greg Harrington from Gramercy Cellars was the youngest person in America to pass the Master’s Sommelier’s exam and his wines demonstrate his level of understanding of wine from the grape to bottle. And the Gramercy Cellars Syrah’s spicy finish is a great example of what Greg and his boutique winery can do. Finish it off with the Sparkman Cellar’s Ruckus Syrah – called one of Wine Enthusiast’s Rising Cult Wineries - and you’ve got a recipe for a sensational evening of Syrah. Value: $150
2009 Betz Family Syrah La Côte Rousse, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
2009 Gramercy Cellars Syrah, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
2009 Sparkman Cellars Syrah Ruckus, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Leonetti Verticals 1 & 2
Leonetti Cellars is one of the most prestigious wineries in the state of Washington. The Figgins family established Leonetti Cellars as the first winery in Walla Walla in 1977, They have achieved a cult following over the last thirty years that is beyond comparison and worthy of respect. If you’re on their wine list, kudos to you. If you’re not, grab this grouping right away because chances are, you won’t find these wines anywhere else. Total Value: $435
1994 Leonetti Cabernet, Columbia Valley
1995 Leonetti Merlot, Columbia Valley
1996 Leonetti Cabernet, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
1999 Leonetti Cabernet, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
2000 Leonetti Merlot, Columbia Valley
2001 Leonetti Cabernet, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Oregon Shea 3 pack
You know good Pinot Noir when you see it. And the 2006 Shea Wine Cellars Estate Pinot Noir is one of the best. Enjoy 3 bottles of this classic from Shea Vineyard, garnering 93 points from Pinot Report. Priding themselves on sustainable farming techniques, not only is their Estate Pinot Noir a bestseller, but the Shea Vineyard also supplies the Pinot Noir fruit for several of the finest producers in Oregon & California. Value: $150
2006 Shea Wine Cellars Pinot Noir Estate Shea Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
Up and Coming Washington Stars
There’s no doubt that Washington Wine is on rise, and these wines from our new stars are getting a lot of attention from the wine world at large. Brennon Leighton’s wines from Efeste have made it in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines for the last three years. Jon Martinez from Maison Bleue was named the “Best Emerging 2011 Winery” by Seattle Magazine. Trey Busch’s Cabs, Syrahs and blends from Sleight of Hand Cellars have scored 92′s, 93′s and 95′s from major reviewers and sold out within months of their release. Step up and grab this group of Washington wines because they are the Leonetti’s of the future. Value: $140
2009 Maison Bleue Gravière Upland Vineyard (Jon Martinez)
2008 Efeste Cabernet Sauvignon Big Papa (Brennon Leighton)
2008 Sleight of Hand The Illusionist (Trey Busch)
Napa Classic
From the sunny California hills comes this collection of 4 Napa Valley greats to complement any collection. The 1998 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a winery that has several times been honored by Wine Spectator as producing some of the Top 5 Wines in the World. The 1997 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon comes from an extraordinary growing season and garnered a 93 point rating from Wine Enthusiast. The Jordan Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is a richly textured and complex wine great for any party. And round out your collection with the 2004 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon – a great collectible wine for any Napa connoisseur. Value: $260
2004 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
1996 Jordan Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
1997 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
1998 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Beautiful Bordeaux Blends
Wow…these Washington Bordeaux Blends stand up next to the best of the Bordeaux region in France. And press? These wines have gotten a lot of it. MSN..com’s Chris Cashman visited Chris Gorman to find out more about his 95 pt. Wine Spectator Evil Twin Syrah/Cab blend, Cadence Bel Canto was listed at number 10 in Sean Sullivan’s Top 100 wines from Washington in 2011. Last but most definitely not least, The Rasa Vineyards Creative Impulse received a 95 pt. score from Wine Spectator and won the number four slot in Sean Sullivan’s 2011 Best of Washington wine. Value: $220
2007 Cadence Bel Canto Cara Mia Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
2008 Rasa Vineyards Creative Impulse DuBrul Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
2008 Gorman Winery The Evil Twin, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Oregon oomph
Savor this collection from our neighbor in world-class wine growing! This Willamette Valley trio features a bright Stoller Pinot Noir, and two classics from Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Mark Bradford. The 2008 Domaine Serene earned a 94 point rating from both Wine Spectator and a 94 point rating paired with Editor’s Choice from Wine Enthusiast. And the 2007 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir additionally highlighted that high quality is a benchmark in this winery, with a rave review and a 92 rating from The Wine Advocate. Value: $220
2007 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Mark Bradford, Willamette Valley
2008 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Mark Bradford, Willamette Valley
2009 Stoller Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
WA Classic Cabs
These reputation of these wines continue to speak for themselves. The 2007 DeLille Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Ciel was grown on Red Mountain and is built to age. The 2008 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines is a full bodied heavyweight earning a 94 from The Wine Advocate. And the crown jewel of this collection is the 2007 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon – an unattainable masterpiece that garnered a 100 point review from The Wine Advocate. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a touch of class home tonight! Value: $530
2007 DeLille Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Ciel, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
2007 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
2008 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines, Columbia Valley
WA Contemporary Cabs
The best is yet to come – and baby, it’s Contemporary Cabs! This lot is rich in taste and swimming in acclaim. We start with a 2008 Fidelitas Cabernet Sauvignon Champoux Vineyard that has depth as long as it’s waiting list. This expressive vintage scored a 95 with Wine Advocate. The 2007 Andreas Den Hoed Cabernet Sauvignon from Wallula Vineyard is a shining light of Washington State producing, and earned 96 points and Editors Choice from Wine Enthusiast. Gilles Nicault, who oversees Den Hoed wine production at Long Shadows, made only 231 cases of wine from grapes from the Benches vineyards. And the 2008 Mark Ryan Lonely Heart Cabernet Sauvignon is a limited release from this rock star producer. This entire trio is great for decanting today – or enjoying throughout the next decade! Value: $200
2007 Den Hoed Cabernet Sauvignon Andreas Wallula Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
2008 Fidelitas Cabernet Sauvignon Champoux Vineyard
2008 Mark Ryan Cabernet Sauvignon Lonely Heart
Columbia valley Gems 1 & 2
We’re sparkling tonight with 2 collections of the gems of Columbia Valley producing. This Corliss Estates Syrah 2005 is the 3rd release from owners Michael and Lauri Corliss, who prefer wines with some age. The 2008 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon is a bestseller from Januik Winery, and was #18 of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2011. And finally, the 2000 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines continues their Old Vines series, where the fruit comes primarily from Champoux Vineyards – among the oldest cabernet fields in the State of Washington. And highlighting a second set in this trio is the hard to find and much admired 2008 Cayuse Syrah Cailloux Vineyard. Garnering a 95 from Wine Spectator and a 97 from The Wine Advocate, don’t miss a chance to take a Cayuse home with you tonight! Total Value: $390
2000 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines, Columbia Valley
2005 Corliss Estates Syrah, Columbia Valley
2008 Cayuse Syrah Cailloux Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
2000 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines, Columbia Valley
2005 Corliss Estates Syrah, Columbia Valley
2008 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Wine Experiences
Experience Woodinville Wine Tour
Experience Woodinville Wine Country from the comfort and luxury of a Mercedes Benz Sprinter for 8 guests during this 4 hour Wine Tour. Stuart Butler aka “The Wine Stuart” or one of his hand-picked and trained chauffeurs, will design a custom tour of some of Woodinville’s finest wineries and tasting rooms based on your personal interests. Butler’s insider relationship with the winemakers and owners will get you unique access that goes beyond all other so called wine tours. You will be smiling and laughing all day long; wine does that. Value $850
Wine Around the World Tasting with David LeClaire
Indulge in this experience for 12 at Wine World with owner and Sommelier, David LeClaire. Taste wines from around the world while you enjoy lite appetizers in Wine World’s Tasting Room. Value: $700
Please note: Item groupings are subject to change at the discretion of the auctioneer.
