Bidding opens on Thursday, May 7 and are accepted in minimum of $10 increments. Online bidding will close on Tuesday, June 30 @ midnight. Both on-line and in-store bids are welcomed and encouraged. Mark June 13th on your calendars as a reminder to see the free outdoor screening of 'Big Night'.NAME, PHONE#, ITEM#, YOUR BID.
Item #1 - A Six Pack 1989 Horizontal Aged wines are hard to find, and here is an unbelievable set of six wines, all at twenty years of age. The set includes: Jos. Joh. Christoffel jr. Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese (Germany), Chateau Cantemerle 5th Growth Grand Cru Classe (Bordeaux), Chateau Musar (Lebanon), the ultrarare Jaboulet Hermitage 'La Chapelle' (Rhone), Bodegas Marques de Murrietta Castillo Ygay Rioja Gran Reserva Especial Cosecha (Spain), and for dessert, the Chateau Suduiraut (Sauternes). All of these famous wines would be a fine addition to any wine cellar, or consumed in one great dinner party.
donor: deVine Wines & Spirits
website: www.devinewines.ca
value: $1300
Final Winning bid: $1000
Item #2 - Breakfast in Bed @ Jasper Park Lodge
Escape to the ultimate comfort and relaxation of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta, Canada. Active days in Mother Nature's playground or leisurely self-indulgence...whatever you fancy, our scrumptious breakfast is included. Indulge with a two-night stay in the elegant Fairmont room. This package, designed for two, includes breakfast each morning and spectacular mountain scenery! Escape, relax and indulge, you deserve it!
donor: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
website: www.fairmont.com/jasper
value: $950
Final Winning bid: $660
Item #3 - Blue Plate Diner $150 Gift Certificate
One of two gift certificates. Located on 104th Street in downtown Edmonton, the Blue Plate Diner is a cozy and funky place to eat, with mismatched vintage tables, chairs and lamps. A favourite spot for weekend brunches, Blue Plate is also open for lunch and dinner - also check out the friday specials!
donor: John Williams & Rima Devitt of the Blue Plate Diner
website: www.blueplatediner.ca
value: $150
Final Winning bid: $130
Item #4 - Mutual Wills, Personal Directive
Having a will and a personal directive are legal documents of immense importance that many of us put off doing. Here is the perfect opportunity to get Mutual Wills set up for yourself and your loved one, coupled with a personal directive and the enduring power of attorney should you not be able to make decisions in the future. Experts suggest that we all should have these legal documents in place.
donor: Richard Beeken Law Office
value: $400
Final Winning bid: $250
Item #5 - 2007 Mollydooker 'Carnival of Love' Shiraz
For the last two years, this McLaren Vale Shiraz has been in the Top 10 of the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of the Year. This bottle of 2007 was in position #9.Harvey Steiman: 95 points - Big, rich and terrifically ripe. A lithe mouthful of pure wild blueberry and Asian spices, with swirls of plum and other berries as the finish rolls on, unimpeded by tannins. In the end, this has elegance to go along with its power. Drink now through 2017. 2,596 cases made.
donor: Spike Maynard of Harvest Vintage Imports
value: $140
Final Winning bid: $140
Item #6 - A Pair of Tickets to Citadel Theatre's 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
A pair of tickets to see The Citadel's production of 'The Drowsy Chaperone' playing from September 5-27. The book is by Bob Martin & Don McKellar, while the music & lyrics are by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison. Valid for any tuesday, wednesday, thursday or sunday excluding open night.
donor: The Citadel Theatre
website: www.citadeltheatre.com/index.php
value: $150
Final Winning bid: $120
Item #7 - Dinner for 2 at the Red Ox Inn
A three course dinner for two at this tiny gem of a restaurant nestled in one of Edmonton's oldest neighborhoods. You choose an appetizer, main course and dessert and the Red Ox Inn will paired wines with your choices. The focus is on creative and eclectic cuisine; they serve serious food in a casual atmosphere. A collaborative effort led by Andrea and Frank Olson, the Red Ox Inn is proud of its relationship with loyal patrons, staff, and local producers. The Inn is a great choice for a quiet dinner, a small gathering, or even a private party.
donor: Frank & Andrea Olson of The Red Ox Inn
website: www.theredoxinn.com
value: $150
Final Winning bid: $170
Item #8 - 1991 Graham's Vintage Port One of the ports of the 1991 vintage which produced very little vintage port. A so-called split vintage because half the producers declared, while the other half decided to declare the 1992 instead. Sweet and alluring, the Graham's is rounding nicely into its drinking window.Robert Parker: 94 points - Graham's 1991 Vintage Port gets my nod as the port of the vintage. While keeping in mind that Graham's aims for a sweeter-styled port, there is no doubting the opaque purple/black color, or the explosive nose of black fruits, licorice, spring flowers, and tar. Thick and full-bodied, with a satiny texture and a blockbuster, alcoholic finish, this is a top-notch vintage port.
donor: deVine Wines & Spirits
website: www.devinewines.ca
value: $110
Final Winning bid: $120
Item #9 - Mill Creek Ravine - Oil on Canvas (12x16in) Not to be confined by the rigid rules of art Ramsey has always maintained his individuality by stepping outside of linear thought patterns at an early age and the masters of art whose works he studied in France, Holland, London and New York are his teachers. Ramsey paints with brilliant coloured oils on fine Belgian linen and his pieces are unique in that they may be displayed in both traditional and modern decor - timeless motifs are carried throughout his works. His own pieces reflect his life; the triumphs and failures, the excitement and ennui. Currently, his works hang in the homes of many private art collectors in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton. In 2008 Ramsey was approached to design a label for a Bordeaux-style shiraz that was aptly called 'Le Petite Pistole' and red and white Australian wines called 'Richie Tree'.
donor: Ramsey Dziubiak
Contact Information for Ramsey: oilsbyramsey@live.com
value: $450
Final Winning bid: $275
Item #10 - 2005 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta This wine needs no introduction nowadays, it is the Wine Spectator's #1 Wine of the Year for 2008 which is now next to impossible to find. Heavy bidding expected here!James Molesworth: 96 points - Gorgeous aromas of warm ganache and mocha lead to a rich, velvety palate loaded with currant, fig paste, black licorice, cassis bush and bramble notes. The long, juicy finish has great grip and density, with echoes of graphite, dark fruit and mineral. Should greatly reward cellaring. Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2009 through 2019. 5,987 cases made.
donor: Ed Fong
value: $130
Final Winning bid: $130
Item #11 - Decadent "Chocolate Lovers" Basket A gift basket suitable for any chocolate lover! Basket includes: Milk chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered/cocoa dusted almonds, chocolate covered cookies, milk chocolate nut nibbles, as well as a $20.00 gift card redeemable at any of our Canadian locations.
donor: The Freeland Family c/o Bernard Callebaut Chocolates Edmonton
website: www.bernardcallebaut.com
value: $75
Final Winning bid: $70
Item #12 - 2006 Feudo Arancio Nero d'Avola (5L) & Riedel Vitus Stemware Here is a 5 Litre bottling of Nero d'Avola accompanied with a set of 4 different Riedel Vitus stems. Nero d'Avola is the indigenous grape from Sicily and fast gaining popularity with wine consumers. Spicy and exotic, with fruity plum and red berry herb-like character, this huge bottling (equivalent of 6.5 bottles) is for one huge party, so open this monster with your friends and family. Included with this bottling is 4 different stems from the new Vitis series from Riedel (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Riesling and Chardonnay).
donor: Anita Jamolicz of International Cellars
value: $225
Final Winning bid: $175
Item #13 - Highland Park Single Malt & Lara Glasses For the Scotch afficionado, this basket comes with two Lara Scotch glasses and a bottle of the heralded Highland Park 15 Year Old Single Malt - a medium amber colored scotch with floral aromas of toffee, peppery spice, and lightly smoky peat. A round entry leads to a dryish full-bodied palate with heather, iodine, toffee, and spice flavors. Finishes with a long peat and toffee fade. Excellent complexity and depth of flavor. Superb!
donor: Simon Mooney of Beam Global Spirits
website: www.beamglobal.com
value: $110
Final Winning bid: $97
Item #14 - Gift Basket of Coffees, Teas & Sauces From Bart Duguid of St. City Roasters, home of the world's best Organic Coffees, we have this gift basket of assorted coffees accompanied by teas, and assorted sauces. Selling to retailers, the selection of organic coffees is huge: Burundi N'gami, Cuban Turquino, Ethiopian, Peruvian, Bolivian, Columbian, Indonesian and Guatemalan. Enjoy coffee that is free of herbicides and pesticides.
donor: Bart Duguid of St. City Roasters
website: www.stcityroasters.com
value: $75
Final Winning bid: $50
Item #15 - Quinta do Crasto Old Vines Reserva Two bottles of the Wine Spectator's #3 Wine of 2008 , the Quinta do Crasto Old Vines Reserva from the Douro Valley in Portugal.Kim Marcus: 95 points - Deeply colored, with intense yet refined aromas and flavors of kirsch, boysenberry, dark cherry and spice. The fruit is supported by focused notes of mineral and graphite, and the finish is loaded with dark chocolate and medium tannins. Drink now through 2015. 7,000 cases made.
donor: Ed Fong
value: $90
Final Winning bid: $125
Item #16 - Gift Certificate to TZiN Wine & Tapas A $150 gift certificate for you to enjoy the ambience and Kelsey and Glen's company while Chef Neil's provides innovative cuisine. The wines are designed to match the menu. Join us for saturday brunch from 10am to 2pm while the City Market is in season.
donor: TZiN Wine & Tapas
value: $150
Final Winning bid: $140
Item #17 - Domaine de Cristia Renaissance Chateauneuf-du-Pape Magnum A magnum of the magnificent 2005 Cristia Cuvee Renaissance Chateauneuf. Superb bottling for short-term aging from a legendary vintage.Robert Parker: 95+ points - The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Renaissance (70% old vine Grenache aged in neutral wood and 30% Mourvedre aged in small oak casks) possesses a dense purple color as well as complex aromatics of soy, blueberries, blackberries, charcoal, and truffles. Deep, concentrated, dense, and rich, it has even more structure than the Vieilles Vignes cuvee (no doubt due to the Mourvedre component), but is somewhat more forward in the mouthfeel. Again, patience will be required. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025.
donor: Lesia Tratch of Liquid Art
value: $200
Final Winning bid: $210
Item #18 - 2005 Chateau Guiraud A 375mL bottle of the Wine Spectator's #4 Wine of 2008 , 2005 Chateau Guiraud, the famous sweet dessert of Sauterne that will be wonderful with a peach tart or a fresh mango.James Suckling: 97 points - Delivers lots of botrytis spice, with lemon tart and cooked apple. Full-bodied, with loads of cream and vanilla and an intense tropical fruit and honey aftertaste. Long and viscous, with a layered and beautiful spicy finish. Hard not to drink it now. Best after 2014. 8,000 cases made.
donor: Ed Fong
value: $60
Final Winning bid: $70
Item #19 - A Family Portrait Session by Award Winning Photographer Fred Katz MPA For Katz, a family portrait can be created anywhere that is reflective of your lifestyle, a family home, the acreage or summer cottage, virtually anywhere that captures the essence of your unique family. Please visit the website for a peek at Katz Award Winning Photography.
donor: Fred Katz Fine Art Photography
website: www.fredkatzphotography.com
value: $290
Final Winning bid: $195
Item #20 - 1998 Masi Costasera Amarone Double Magnum A double magnum (equivalent of 4 bottles) of the ready and singing 1998 Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella from Veneto, Italy. Made from indigenous grapes Corvina (70%), Rondinella (20%) and Molinara (10%), this is full of raisins, earth, coffee and underbrush on the nose, while the palate has dark black cherries, dried fruit and a brilliant silkiness that would be wonderfully paired with grilled red meats or with cheeses Romano or Gorgonzola. Enjoy with a large group of friends.
donor: Derek Jackson of Authentic Wine & Spirits
value: $300
Final Winning bid: $230
Item #21 - Bushnell PowerView 10x50mm Binoculars Model 13-1056 has magnification and object lens of 10x50mm. These Porro Prism Binoculars offers precision multi-coated optics for superior light transmission, durability and a contemporary styling that will make the most of your time outdoors - great for backpacking/hiking use, sporting events and nature events.
donor: Corinne Fawcett, Vincor Canada
value: $100
Final Winning bid: $70
Item #22 - 2004 Casanova Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino Not available in Alberta, this house's 2001 vintage of this wine was the Wine Spectator's Wine of Year in 2006. Here is the magnificent followup from the 2004 vintage. Ultra-rare and highly collectible, this would be a fine addition to any cellar.James Suckling: 96 points - Offers crushed berries, with flowers and sandalwood. The nose is reserved, but interesting. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. Very tight and stylish. Racy and powerful. Needs time. Best after 2011. 6,750 cases made.
donor: Robert LeBlanc
value: $120
Final Winning bid: $200
Item #23 - Hardware Grill $200 Gift Certificate
Fine dining and Canadian Prairie Cuisine in a relaxed and elegant setting in a vintage location... a gift certificate to dine in one of the finest restaurants in the country, offering eight consecutive Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence Winner and superb ambience and service in the heart of the Arts District.
donor: Melina & Larry Stewart, Hardware Grill
website: www.hardwaregrill.com
value: $200
Final Winning bid: $200
Item #24 - An Aussie & a Kiwi with Glasses Two Lara glasses accompany this gift basket containing the spectacular 1998 Tyrrell's Vat 9 Hunter Shiraz and the ever popular 2008 Oyster Bay Sauvignon from Marlborough, New Zealand. 1998 was a spectacular year in Australia, and the Tyrrell's is fully ready with aromas of red berry, mullberry, new leather and licorice with accents of walnuts. Powdery tannins and delicious now, decant for sediment. The Oyster Bay is a perennial favourite with gooseberries, cut grass, asparagus, peppers and melon on the nose. Lively and crisp acidity make for a lingering finish of passionfruit and lime.
donor: Simon Mooney of Beam Global Spirits
website: www.beamglobal.com
value: $80
Final Winning bid: $70
Item #25 - Waring Pro Professional Quality Wine Chiller A streamlined design with preset temperatures for 33 varieties of red, white, and Champagne wines. A blue lit LCD Backlit screen makes for easy temperature selection and displays both preset and current bottle temperatures. Requires minimal counter or table space and the perfect fit is large enough to accomodate even Champagne bottles.
donor: Corinne Fawcett, Vincor Canada
website: www.beamglobal.com
value: $120
Final Winning bid: $100
Item #26 - Beaujolais Cru's & A Champagne A great summertime package starting with a gorgeous Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne with its yeasty, doughy nose, and svelt tiny bubbles. Dry and a very nice bottle to start any evening. Then three DuBoueuf Beaujolas Cru's from the master Georges himself - Fleurie, St. Amour and Julienas from Beaujolas, located south of Burgundy between Macon and Lyon. Refresing and fruity, the Gamay grape has lovely color, strawberry and cherry notes, these are three great deck wines to be served with the outdoor bbq.
donor: Rick Snider, Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd
website: www.vinsphilippedandurandwines.com
value: $140
Final Winning bid: $135
Item #27 - Sabor Divino $100 Gift Certificate
Enjoy dinner at one of the hottest restaurants in town, located in the Boardwalk in the heart of Edmonton. With its mix of new and old world - rich in European tradition and graced with modern flare, see what the fuss is all about.
donor: Adelino Oliviera of Sabor Divino
website: www.sabordivino.ca
value: $100
Final Winning bid: $120
Item #28 - 2004 Pio Cesare Barolo A bottle of the Wine Spectator's #6 Wine of 2008 , 2004 Pio Cesare Barolo made from the Nebbiolo grape in the Piedmonte region of Italy. Stunning aromatics, ageability yet made in an earlier drinking more accessible style. Still ageworthy but for short-term cellaring.James Suckling: 94 points - Extremely attractive aromas of blackberry, fresh mushroom and mahogany. Full-bodied, with lovely fruit, soft tannins and a long finish. Chewy, yet balanced and pretty. Builds on the palate. A big and juicy red. Best after 2010. 7,000 cases made.
donor: Ed Fong
value: $90
Final Winning bid: $90
Item #29 - One Session of Zoom! In-Office Teeth Whitening
Let's face it, your smile is important. Everyone wants white teeth. Your smile is one of the first things others notice about you. Over time, the natural ageing process and your lifestyle (smoking, coffee and tea, etc.) can stain your teeth. The Zoom! Chairside Whitening System is administered by dental professionals and is clinically proven to give you a white smile quickly, safely, and effectively. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful and can help you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression.
donor: Harmony Dental Group - Dr. Jason Pan
value: $400
Final Winning bid: $275
Item #30 - Eye Examination & 1 Year Supply of Focus Dailies Aqua Comfort Lenses From our neighbours the Eye Care Group, where the focus is on style and your complete eye care! Here is a one year supply of Focus Dailies Aqua Comfort lenses that includes an Eye Exam and Contact Lens Evaluation. Expires: Sept 1/09, no substitutions on contact lenses & no cash value.
donor: Kim Jurina of Eye Care Group
website: www.eyecaregroup.ca
value: $750
Final Winning bid: $430
Item #31 - Ric's Grill $300 Gift Certificate
Located in the historic Metals Building on 104th Street, Ric's offers great food, service and ambiance...'The dining experience you've always imagined'. Come in and enjoy our specialties, Steak and Seafood.
donor: James Mancini of Ric's Grill
website: www.ricsgrilledmonton.com
value: $300
Final Winning bid: $230
Item #32 - Mission Hill Oculus Magnum & Decanter
This package includes the 2004 Mission Hill flagship red, the 'Oculus' in magnum format, coupled with a Mission Hill decanter. Dark in color, aromas of black currants and vanilla that surge from the glass. Generous wine with a higher than normal amount of Merlot ending with lots of plum and currant notes. The cedar and cigar box maintain Bordeaux lineage of earlier vintages.
donor: Justin Everitt, Mark Anthony Group
value: $220
Final Winning bid: $160
Item #33 - Dinosaur Dig & Tour
A guided tour for two, to the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. On a weekday, you will get to spend a day driving between Edmonton and Drumheller, Alberta, with Dr. Michael Caldwell, world-renowned vertebrate palaeontologist and Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta. The tour will depart Edmonton early in the morning, stopping for a little fossil hunting and a geology lesson in the spectacular gorge of the Red Deer River at Trochu Bridge Provincial Park. From there we will head to the Tyrrell Museum where Dr. Caldwell has arranged a backroom tour of the Museum, its collections, preparation laboratories and a meet and greet with staff. Dr. Caldwell will then lead a guided tour for the lucky couple through the Museum. Dr. Caldwell will provide transportation, including fuel, but the winning couple will need to cover their own food expenses for the day. The tour must be completed by the end of August 2009.
donor: Dr. Michael W. Caldwell, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
value: $350
Final Winning bid: $390
Item #34 - Perrin Family 6 Pack (Beaucastel & VF)
From one of the most famous owners in the Rhone Valley, we offer from the Perrin family three vintages of one of the most famous Chateauneuf-du-Papes - the Beaucastel (1995 - 92 points, 1999 - 91 points, 2005 - 94+ points), the former two ready for drinking enjoyment now. Then three bottles (white, red and rose) of their 'VF' (Vieille Ferme) series from their southern France region of Costieres de Nimes.
donor: Chase Stampe, Charton Hobbs
value: $400
Final Winning bid: $400
Item #35 - Blue Plate Diner $150 Gift Certificate
The second of two gift certificates. Located on 104th Street in downtown Edmonton, the Blue Plate Diner is a cozy and funky place to eat, with mismatched vintage tables, chairs and lamps. A favourite spot for weekend brunches, Blue Plate is also open for lunch and dinner - also check out the friday specials!
donor: John Williams & Rima Devitt of the Blue Plate Diner
website: www.blueplatediner.ca
value: $150
Final Winning bid: $140
Item #36 - 1999 Penfolds Grange
One bottle of the famous Penfolds Grange, one of the world's most celebrated red wines. A legendary wine made mostly from Shiraz with a tiny amount of Cabernet Sauvignon in the mix.Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator: 94 points : A tremendously classy, offering smoky, earthy blackberry, plum and currant fruit that compete effectively against cedary oak on the long finish. The flavors gain with each sip, fanning out impressively. It's tight now, but it could age beautifully. Best after 2009. 8,000 cases made.
donor: Dr. Patrick J. White
value: $400
Final Winning bid: $350
Item #37 - Ingvar Ronde Malt Whisky Yearbook & Scotch Calendar
The 2009 Malt Whisky Yearbook is is the 4th edition of this much acclaimed book on Whisky. A cross between a book and a magazine, it is a treasure trove of useful information complete with phots and profiles. Paired with the Scotch 2009 wall calendar, this is a must for any whisky lover.
donor: Andy Dunn of Gold Medal Marketing
value: $60
Final Winning bid: $45
Item #38 - Thanh Oriental Noodle House Gift Certificate
Come and enjoy some of the freshest Vietnamese cuisine this city has to offer. We have been happily serving Edmontonians for over 20 years and are located downtown on the corner of 101 Street. Our Satay Soup was voted one of the most addictive foods in Edmonton.... so come in and see if we don't get you hooked!
donor: Thanh Van of Thanh Thanh Oriental Noodle House
website: www.thanhthanh.ca
value: $100
Final Winning bid: $100
Item #39 - Hand Knitted Felted Hand Bag
Very cool and trendy work from Heather Raymond. These unique purses are highly sought after and only available through charity auctions in the Edmonton area.
donor: Heather Raymond
value: $60
Final Winning bid: $35
Item #40 - 2003 Antinori Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne Magnum
A beautifully packaged magnum of the 2003 vintage of Brunello Pian delle Vigne.Antonio Galloni: 91 points - Antinori's 2003 Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne is a sleek, racy wine loaded with sweet dark fruit intermingled with delicate notes of tobacco and sweet toasted oak that flow from its soft-textured frame. The wine shows notable balance in this vintage, with well-integrated tannins and plenty of harmony. A very strong effort. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015.
donor: Justin Everitt, Mark Anthony Group
value: $170
Final Winning bid: $150
Item #41 - Metal Art Boxes and a Saxophone Sculpture
Tremendous nested Metal Art Boxes and a Saxophone Sculpture. Original and exquisite, it would enhance any decor. One of a kind originals.
donor: Ash Shumba
value: $165
Final Winning bid: $90
Item #42 - 2 Tickets to ColdPlay Concert (Time Sensitive Item)
HOT! HOT! Gold Club Tickets for the sold out concert this thursday's at Rexall. Section 118, Row 3, Seats 7 & 8. This item is time sensitive, so bidding will close at midnight on Tuesday, June 16. We will contact the winner wednesday morning for pickup and payment. Appearing with Coldplay is Snow Patrol and Howling Bells.
donor: Linda Poignant, The Edmonton Journal
website: www.edmontonjournal.com
value: $200
Final Winning bid: $321
Item #43 - Spa Package from Phoenix Renewal Centre & Spa
Enjoy the "Heart and Soul Spa Package" from Phoenix Renewal Centre & Spa.. Slip into a velvety soft Egyptian cotton robe, taste our impressions tea or satiate your hunger with a selection of our organic goodies while you wait for your technician to whisk you down our candlelit hallway to experience your customized treatment which includes a Silk & Cashmere body wrap, Luscious Lacquer Manicure and our exclusive Hot Stone Pedicure. Relax and enjoy your day..you are good in good news. Valid until September 31, 2009.
donor: Crystal Armstrong, Phoenix Renewal Centre & Spa
website: www.phoenixrenewal.com
value: $300
Final Winning bid: $200
Item #44 - Bodegas Carinae Torrontes & Malbec Gift Box
Carinae - one of the most stunning constellations in the southern sky, situated in the Milky Way. Carinae looks down on the vineyards every night during harvest, hence the name of the winery. The Malbec is a Grand Reserva from old vines which is deeply colored, aromatic yet structured, while the indigenous Torrontes white offers crisp apple and mineral character. A great way to educate yourself with the hotbed of Argentina.
donor: Fluid Imports
value: $60
Final Winning bid: $55
Item #45 - Print of 1999 Mouton Rothschild Label Unframed
Prints of Mouton-Rothschild, the famous First Growth Bordeaux estate is only given out to charity auctions and not available for purchase otherwise. It is an artist's dream to be selected to create a Mouton label and in 1999, that honor belonged to Raymond Savignac. Born in Paris in 1907 of parents from the Aveyron region, who kept a cafe-restaurant, Raymond displayed a gift for caricature as a child and led him to fame as an international poster designer. With a wink and a kick of his heels, the ram, the Mouton totem, this design invites us to the pleasure of wine-drinking and briskly dismisses the closing millennium.
donor: Laurie Christensen, Select Wine Merchants
value: $175
Final Winning bid: $125
Item #46 - Elica Home Trends Fountain Style Wine Cooler
Cool your wine bottle uniformly up and down. Timer drivern to cool to your specifications. Decorative yet functional. Betteries included.
donor: Jack Wear, Kiwi Imports
value: $40
Final Winning bid: $40
Item #47 - White Ridge Golf Bag
Stylish, lightweight golf bag with premium material and detail fabrication. Zipper pockets in a sporty design.
donor: ATB Financial
value: $100
Final Winning bid: $80
Item #48 - Domaine Serene Evenstad Pinot Noir Magnum,
A magnum of the famous Domaine Serene Evenstad Pinot Noir Magnum, Wine Spectator's #68 Wine of the Year for 2008. Lithe in texture, with a distinctive range of red cherry, black cherry, cinnamon and mocha flavors that ride smoothly over a graceful frame, lingering nicely on the clear, expressive finish. Drink now through 2015. 6,500 cases made.
donor: Brett Norrie, Empson Canada
value: $225
Final Winning bid: $235
Item #49 - A Rogue 7-Pack
A mighty seven pack of the extraordinary Rogue Imperial line of ales from Newport, Oregon. Enjoy the Imperial Red, Imperial Stout, Old Crustacean Barley, Imperial Pilsner, Imperial Younger's Special Bitter, the Imperial Porter and finally, the IPA.
donor: Chad Gascho
value: $140
Final Winning bid: $125
Item #50 - Achentoshan Package
A stellar package including the Auchentoshan 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, coupled with two Auchentoshen Scotch glasses and an Auchentoshen engraved flask. Tremendous package for the Scotch afficionado.
donor: Dave Gordon of Saverio Schiralli Agencies Ltd.
value: $120
Final Winning bid: $150
Item #51 - Handmade Blouse from the Yucatan
In September 2006, ACWS was most fortunate to present at a Pan American Conference of Women's Shelters in Mexico City. At the conference, they met amazing women doing work throughout the Americas, including women from the Foundation for Equity, a civil association who works in Yucatan and Campeche. This blouse is made by the women in Mani, Yucatan, an indigenous community who have started an embroidery micro-enterprise. A great deal of time and skill to produce this for you.
donor: Alberta Council of Women's Shelter
value: $30
Final Winning bid: $35
Item #52 - A Pair of Wines from Feudi di San Gregorio
From one of Campania's best producers, Feudi di San Gregorio was established in 1986 in a joint venture between the Ercolino and Capaldo familes of Irpinia. Their vineyards have been nurtured to produce the region's unique, indigenous varietals represented by this pair of wines, the Rubrato is made from the up and coming Anglianico grape, while the Falaghina (great with seafood) is one of the superstar white varietals from Italy.
donor: Andrew Stewart, Vendemmia International Wines
value: $55
Final Winning bid: $50
Item #53 - Bushnell PowerView 10x50mm Binoculars A second pair of Bushnells, the Model 13-1056 has magnification and object lens of 10x50mm. These Porro Prism Binoculars offers precision multi-coated optics for superior light transmission, durability and a contemporary styling that will make the most of your time outdoors - great for backpacking/hiking use, sporting events and nature events.
donor: Corinne Fawcett, Vincor Canada
value: $100
Final Winning bid: $70
Item #54 - 2005 Dominus Estate Napa Valley Magnum From one of the most respected vineyard in California, this Bordeaux like cult California is owned by the Moueix family who also own one of the most famous wines in the world, Petrus.Robert Parker: 95+ points. The 2005 Dominus continues to strut its stuff, tasting like a Napa hybrid blend of a St.-Emilion and Pomerol. Its dark ruby/purple-tinged color is followed by notions of cedarwood, spice box, roasted herbs, sweet black cherry and cassis fruit, licorice, and truffles. Full-bodied with excellent fruit intensity, complex aromatics, supple tannins, and a long finish, this 7,000-case blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot should drink well for two decades or more.
donor: Marc Vigneron, Nobilis
value: $300
Final Winning bid: $200
Item #55 - Handmade Place Mats from the Yucatan
In September 2006, ACWS was most fortunate to present at a Pan American Conference of Women's Shelters in Mexico City. At the conference, they met amazing women doing work throughout the Americas, including women from the Foundation for Equity, a civil association who works in Yucatan and Campeche. This blouse is made by the women in Mani, Yucatan, an indigenous community who have started an embroidery micro-enterprise. A great deal of time and skill to produce this for you.
donor: Alberta Council of Women's Shelter
value: $40
Final Winning bid: $30
