104th Street Al Fresco Block Party Silent Auction Items - 2011

Please bookmark this page and come back often to check on final winning bids, all in support of the E4C Edmonton School Lunch Program. Visit their website here. Additional items will also be added to this page as they become available for bidding.

Bidding opens on Sunday, March 27th and are accepted in minimum of $10 increments. The on-line auction ends at 6pm on Saturday, June 11th. Bidding continues at deVine's until 9pm, Saturday, June 11th. If you can't make it down to the store and want to place an absentee bid, please email us with your maximum amount for any item and we will bid on your behalf in $10 increments up to your max - all absentee bids must be in by 6pm on Saturday, June 11th. Both on-line and in-store bids are welcomed and encouraged. Viewing of all auction items at deVine's. The final winner of auction items will be contacted the week of June 13th.

Mark June 11th on your calendars as a reminder to join us for a glorious day of fun and a show of community spirit..

Thanks to all of you who so energetically bid for E4C School Lunch Program, it was a smashing success. All final winning bids are currently under review and double checking. We will contact you early next week if you're the winner, please pay by cash or cheque (made out to E4C). Please give us the time to reconcile and to package winnings properly.

deVine Wines and Spirits

Item #1 - A Private Cocktail Party for 16 People! deVine Wines and Spirits

Here is a rare opportunity to host a Cocktail party for 16 people at deVine Wines & Spirits. You pick the theme, we pick the beverages and appetizers. Our store will be the perfect backdrop for your indulgence whether it be a birthday party, stag or stagette, office gathering, graduation or anniversary party - the possibilities are endless. Event will take place on a saturday evening starting at 7pm with the date to be negotiated between winner and deVine's. Our thanks to one of our major Al Fresco sponsors - Penny Irving and Diageo Canada Inc. for supplying the wines for this auction item.

donor: deVine Wines & Spirits and Penny Irving of Diageo Canada Inc.

website: www.devinewines.ca

value: $1000

final winning bid: $600

Item #2 - Blue Plate Diner $100 Gift Certificate deVine Wines and Spirits

One of four 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, Blue Plate Diner

website: www.blueplatediner.ca

value: $100

final winning bid: $85

Item #3 - A Tryptych of 1998 Chateauneuf-du-Pape deVine Wines and Spirits

Three Chateauneuf-du-Papes from the legendary 1998 vintage, drinking in its prime right now. Included are the Bosquet des Papes, Domaine Jean Deydier and Le Vieux Donjon Back vintages such as these are rare indeed and no longer available at retail stores. Experience a great vintage of this just famous Papal wine.

1998 Bosquets des Papes - Per-Henrik Mansson, Wine Spectator (94 points, Wine Spectator's #29 Wine of the Year for 2000): Lovely. Shows typical Chateauneuf character, withroasted, toasted and grilled notes in a supplepackage. Full of ripe plum and sweet but firmtannins, it's full-bodied and deeply satisfying,retaining its textbook personality through thelingering finish. Drink now through 2015. 3,330 cases made.

1998 Domaine Jean Deydier et Fils: Rich cherry red with powerful olive, balsam wood, ripe plum fruit and herbs on the nose. This is very Provencal in style with good cherry fruit. Medium-to-full-bodied with a peppery, kirsch and stoney mouthfeel. Ready to drink southern Rhone.

1998 Le Vieux Donjon - Per-Henrik Mansson, Wine Spectator (97 points): Displays gorgeous, savage aromas and flavors, with crushed juniper berry, hot tar, sage leaf, roasted chestnut and grilled beef notes that scorch across the palate. Still rugged on the finish, though the color at the rim and the intensity and range of the aromas show that this is evolving.--1998 Chateauneuf-du-Pape retrospective. Best from 2009 through 2027. 4,165 cases made.

donor: Ed Fong, deVine Wines & Spirits

website: www.devinewines.ca

value: $375

final winning bid: $400

Item #4 - Two "Grass" Seats to Attend "Symphony Under the Sky" deVine Wines and Spirits

Symphony Under the Sky" is scheduled for September 2-5, 2011 at Hawrelak Park. This is a weekend pass for two grass seats to the ESO's 60th season which kicks off with this annual fall outdoor event.

donor: Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

website: www.edmontonsymphony.com

value: $135

final winning bid: $100

Item #5 - A Magnum of Castello Romitorio Morellino di Scansano deVine Wines and Spirits

A 1.5L magnum of 2008 Castello Romitorio Morellino di Scansano, with a nose of fresh cut flowers, earth and distinct notes of plum. Tobacco, licorice, violets and red bitter cherries emerge from this mid-weight precise Morellino. Exceedingly beautiful red to be enjoyed now with a splash decant. Pair with home made meatballs and pasta.

donor: Jennifer Klinck, Vendemmia International Wines

value: $75

final winning bid: $90

Item #6 - Dinner for 2 at the Red Ox Inn deVine Wines and Spirits

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: Andrea and Frank Olson, The Red Ox Inn

website: www.theredoxinn.com

value: $150

final winning bid: $160

Item #7 - Gift Certificate to TZiN Wine & Tapas deVine Wines and Spirits

A $150 TZiN Wine & Tapas gift certificate for you to enjoy the ambience and Kelsey and Glen's company in the cozy atmosphere of TZin Wine & Tapas, voted Edmonton's #1 Wine & Tapas bar two years running.

donor: Kelsey Danyluk, TZiN Wine & Tapas

website: www.tzin.ca

value: $150

final winning bid: $140

Item #8 - 2002 Dom Perignon, Andy Warhol Blue Bottle Special Edition deVine Wines and Spirits

Andy Warhol was a big fan of Dom Perignon, so much so that he and his friends made a plan to drink it to ring in the new millennium in 2000. In his diary entry from March 8, 1981, he writes:

"...the '2,000' people it's a club of twenty guys who got together and they're going to buy 2,000 bottles of Dom Perignon which they will put in a sealed room until the year 2000 and then open it up and drink it and so the running joke is who will be around and who won't...".

Now, in a tribute to the pop-art legend, Dom Perignon has teamed up with Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design in London for a limited-edition collection of three Andy Warhol - inspired bottles, vintage 2002. The labels, in red, yellow or blue, recall Warhol's bold use of color and graphics.

This highly collectible Champagne hails from the great 2002 vintage and was purchased in Chicago. We are unsure whether any of the Warhol Edition Dom's will make it to Edmonton, so here's your chance to secure a piece of history for your cellar. A piece of art history for your eyes and your palate!

Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate (96 points): The 2002 Dom Perignon is at first intensely floral, with perfumed jasmine that dominates the bouquet. With time in the glass the wine gains richness as the flavors turn decidedly riper and almost tropical. Apricots, passion fruit and peaches emerge from this flashy, opulent Dom Perignon. The wine's volume makes it approachable today, but readers in search of more complexity will want to cellar this for at least a few years to allow for some of the baby fat to drop off. This bottle was disgorged in July, 2009. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2032.

Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator (95 points): A rich and smoky Champagne in a graceful package, with a beautiful, fine-grained texture to it and layers of flavor - biscuit, candied lemon peel, coffee liqueur, chamomile, pine, crystallized honey and wood smoke. This is the haute couture of the Champagne world - all about elegance, texture and attention to detail. Drink now through 2027.

donor: Dirk Chan, deVine Wines & Spirits

website: www.devinewines.ca

value: $310

final winning bid: $300

Item #9 - Mutual Wills, Personal Directive
and Enduring Power of Attorney deVine Wines and Spirits

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: $350

Item #10 - A Magnum of Torbreck "The Struie" Barossa Shiraz deVine Wines and Spirits

A 1.5 Litre big bottle of the 2004 Torbreck Struie Barossa Shiraz, made by the famous lumberjack winemaker David Powell. A highly collectible and award winning Shiraz that's drinking beautifully at the moment.

Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (94 points): The 2004 The Struie is 100% Shiraz from 40-60-year old and 120-year old vineyards. Half of the fruit is from the Eden Valley and half from the Barossa, and the wine spends 18 months in French oak (20% new). An exotic bouquet of blackberries and other sweet fruits is followed by a full-bodied, powerful, rich red with great purity as well as focus, a laser-like precision, huge intensity, and a blockbuster finish that lasts nearly a minute. It will be even better with 2-3 more years of bottle age, and should last for two decades.

Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator (94 points, Wine Spectator's #38 Wine of the Year for 2006): A rich Shiraz, with pinpoint focus and impressive depth. Compelling purity of plum and cherry fruit, with a rogue hint of apricot, and the suggestion of coffee and caramel, as the finish persists. Seductive now for its gorgeous flavor, it should improve with cellaring. Best after 2008. 3,000 cases made.

donor: Ed Fong, deVine Wines & Spirits

website: www.devinewines.ca

value: $155

final winning bid: $205

Item #11 - Blue Plate Diner $100 Gift Certificate deVine Wines and Spirits

The second of four 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, Blue Plate Diner

website: www.blueplatediner.ca

value: $100

final winning bid: $90

Item #12 - "Sweet Dreams" - A Trio of Sumptuous Dessert Wines deVine Wines and Spirits

Three half bottles of heavenly dessert wines. The famous 2001 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey hails from probably the best vintage ever in the region. The 2005 Chateau Suduiraut is one of the best houses in Sauterne and the 2005 is a beauty. Finally, the Chenin Blanc from the historic estate of Domaine Huet - their top dessert wine is called the Cuvee Constance, an ageworthy wine named after the wife of the domaine's founder, Victor Huet. This trio is a must for dessert wine lovers. Sweet dreams indeed.

2001 Ch. Lafaurie-Peyraguey - James Suckling, Wine Spectator - 95 points: Exotic and ripe with loads of tropical fruit and sweet fruit. Full-bodied, spicy and very long. Sweet and loaded with botrytis. This is a young Sauternes built for aging. Best after 2010. 7,500 cases made.

2009 Huet Vouvray Cuvee Constance - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator - 98 points: This stunning wine is fresh, pure and driven at first, with seamless ginger, creamed fig and glazed pear fruit, before showing its density and power via the honeycomb-, quince- and heather-filled core. Then the minerality cuts in, turning the finish back to racy despite the range of exotic fruit. A jaw-dropping display of richness balanced by precision. Drink now through 2040. 400 cases made.

2005 Ch. Suduiraut - James Suckling, Wine Spectator - 93 points: Shows dried pineapple, honey, pear, caramel and piecrust aromas. Full-bodied and very sweet, with spice, coconut, tropical fruit and apple tart flavors. Long and dense, yet lively. Best after 2013. 6,500 cases made.

donor: Annabelle Evaristo, deVine Wines & Spirits

website: www.devinewines.ca

value: $340

final winning bid: $390

Item #13 - Dinosaur Dig & Tour deVine Wines and Spirits

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 2011.

donor: Dr. Michael W. Caldwell, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta

value: $350

final winning bid: $370

Item #14 - Loire Treats deVine Wines and Spirits

The Loire Valley in northwestern France is a region that is under-appreciated, offering great value. We have four wines from different producers that will showcase the region and hopefully bring a new appreciative audience for its great wines.

2009 Laurent Perraud Sauvignon Blanc - A classy and crisp white from the Loire Valley, which is gaining in reputation amongst our customers. Elegant ripe fruit and a lengthy finish that will work well paired with seafood. Sylvie and Laurent Perraud have done nice things here over the last decade.

2006 Domaine de la Vinconniere Grantie de Clisson - Welcome to the slopes of the most prestigious vineyards of Nantes in the Loire Valley of France. This is a fabulously rich Muscadet Sevre to be paired with exotic shellfish and seafood. Lovely, oily texture full of body and glycerin. High class. Do not serve too cold, in fact closer to room temperature than fridge cold.

2009 Domaine de la Noblaie Chinon - Dating back to the times of the Templar Knights, Noblaie has produced this lovely red from 100% CabFranc grapes grown on a limestone slope. Very bright with mouthwatering chalky spine that holds the cherry and cherry pit notes. Beautifully accented with tobacco leaf and red licorice touches. Nice focus and long finish. Ageworthy and can cellar for 2-3 years, but an hour's decant is a must if opening now. Pair with game or roasted red meats. Great QPR from a fast rising estate.

2005 Prieure La Chaume Orfeo - A great bottling from the fabulous 2005 vintage in France. Predominantly Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon , with a touch of the little known Negrette red grape. Soft, velvety and very long, silky tannins. Lovely toasty notes and blackberries. Decanted and served between 17C and 19C, it goes beautifully with red meats, duck and other game birds.

donor: Marc Vigneron, Nobilis Wines

value: $110

final winning bid: $125

Item #15 - A Magnum of Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon deVine Wines and Spirits

A 1.5 Litre big bottle of the 2005 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded in 1972, this 60 acre estates in Rutherford is one of Napa's most famous wineries. Owner and winemaker Chuck Wagner has done wonderful things here and although this tastes wonderful now, it will continue to age and develop complexity over the next 2-3 years. Plan a big party around this precious magnum!

James Laube, Wine Spectator (92 points): A showy young wine that's smooth, rich and concentrated. Delivers firm, intense yet supple layers of currant, cedar, toasty, cedary oak and tannins that firm up, offering hints of mineral, sage and dusty berry. Best from 2009 through 2013.

donor: Ed Fong, deVine Wines & Spirits

website: www.devinewines.ca

value: $245

final winning bid: $230

Item #16 - A Session With Curtis Round Photography deVine Wines and Spirits

One session with Curtis Round Photography. Whether it's a couple in love, a happy family, or a newborn baby, let's spend an afternoon together capturing those precious moments as keepsakes for the ages. The sitting will include one to one-and-a-half hours of photography plus an enlargement of any size up to 20x30 inches of your favourite image. Check out the website, blog, and facebook page for more info.

donor: Curtis Round

website: www.roundphoto.ca

value: $375

final winning bid: $210

Item #17 - "P.S. I love You" by Willie Wong deVine Wines and Spirits

Born in Malaysian Borneo, this vanishing tropical island of exotic flowers and birds influenced Willie Wong to study art in various locations throughout south East Asia under various renowned Chinese artists. Willie settled in Edmonton in 1979 where he studied at both Alberta College and the University of Alberta. Embracing Edmonton's cultural liveliness, Willie participated off and on at The Works and The Fringe festivals, as well as having served on the Board of Directors for The Art Park.

This print is entitled "p.s. I Love You", and is 27" x 33" framed.

donor: Anonymous art collector

website: www.kamenagallery.netphoto.ca

value: $200

final winning bid: $60

Item #18 - Trio of 2003 Brunello di Montalcino deVine Wines and Spirits

The 2003 Brunello vintage was a warm one, thus the wines are already drinking superbly with some aeration (although they can still cellar for 3-5 additional years). All three wines, La Rasina Il Divasco, Siro Pacenti and the ultrarare Valdicava are serious collectibles. They all show lovely black cherry fruit and spices and are to be enjoyed at the dinner table with food.

The La Rasina di Marco Moantengoli Il Divasco: - Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate - 91 points: The estate's 2003 Brunello di Montalcino Il Divasco presents an additional dimension of flavor and texture. It, too, is a big, full-bodied wine but the flavor profile is darker than the normal bottling and it also shows greater freshness. Notes of toasted oak, smoke and sweet herbs emerge to round out this terrific, full-bodied Brunello. Il Divasco is made from the estate's oldest vines. These are two delicious wines from proprietor Marco Mantengoli and consulting oenologist Paolo Caciorgna. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2018.

Siro Pacenti: Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate - 93 points: The 2003 Brunello di Montalcino is all about understatement and balance. Crushed flowers, raspberries and spices all emerge from this gorgeous, soft-textured wine. Notes of underbrush, tobacco and tar add further complexity on the mid-palate as the wine opens to reveal outstanding length and complexity. This is truly a remarkable effort, particularly in the way the tannins are so seamlessly integrated into the wine. While the 2003 Brunello doesn't quite reach the level of his superb 2001, this wine should be on readers' short lists of wines to seek out in 2003. It is a commendable effort in every way. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018.

Tenuta di Valdicava: James Suckling, Wine Spectator - 95 points: Enticing aromas of meat and mushroom pie mingle with rich plum and spices. Full-bodied, with silky, caressing tannins and intense fruit and mineral flavors. Well-crafted, finishing long. The flagship Brunello in 2003. The wine of the vintage. Best after 2010.

donor: Robert L.

value: $340

final winning bid: $370

Item #19 - Steam Whistle Fun Pack deVine Wines and Spirits

From Steam Whistle comes Canada's Premium Pilsner and this fun pack that encourages the arrival of summer, which includes a 12 pack suitcase of Steam Whistle Pilsner, an Ultra Star Professional Sport Frisbee Disc, and a Retro opener fitted onto a magnetic back with metal bucket and four retro bottle openers.

donor: Adam Smith, Steam Whistle Brewery

website: www.steamwhistle.ca

value: $60

final winning bid: $60

Item #20 - A Magnum of 2007 Quinta do Portal Vintage Port deVine Wines and Spirits

A 1.5Litre Magnum of the 2007 Quinta do Portal Vintage Port. From a great year, this up and coming house has been making fantastic wine over the last decade and this 2007 is magnificent. Can cellar this for another 2 decades, or enjoy now with a good 7-8 hour decant.

Roy Hersh, For the Love of Port (96 points): Another 2007 standout effort. From the 1999 vintage, when I first noted a big improvement in the quality of what Portal was achieving (back in 2002) with their VPs -- and then the 2000 and 2003 -- and now this infant; it is clear at least to me, that Quinta do Portal has in a rather short period of time, created a nice string of exceptional Vintage Ports. It wasn't too long ago, that most American Port lovers had no clue about this producer. I am very pleased that Portal is now considered not only mainstream, but has gained so many accolades internationally. And now for the tasting note: Earthy brooding undertones of pipe tobacco, tar, prune and sous bois emerge and over a four day period open to reveal expressive and fresher grenadine, black cherry, clove and mocha aromatics. A classic in the making with great intensity, boisterous fruit and precision. Richly concentrated, fleshy blackberry and cassis fruit shines here with an underlying sense of pepper in the mid-section. It has that 'wow factor' with mouthfilling decadence enhanced by exacting acidity and a seamlessly woven tannin section, ripe, chewy and aggressive with light astringency to carry this for many decades. This is a stellar Port, close to the greatness of 2003, but more refined and less jammy. The delineated persistent aftertaste just might be the significant strength of the entire package. As to the aging potential of this Portal, it exceeds all but a handful of VPs from 2007, and I'd bet (but won't be around to pay up, if I am wrong) that this will exceed 40 years of phenomenal drinking and my money is on a half century. Nevertheless, it is a thrilling young Port that can be enjoyed now as well.

donor: Quinta do Portal

website: www.quintadoportal.com

value: $150

final winning bid: $150

Item #21 - Four vintages of Laughing Stock "Portfolio" deVine Wines and Spirits

From the Okanagan producer Laughing Stock, we have four bottles of their flagship meritage red, the "Portfolio" from 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. More than just clever marketing and packaging, Laughing Stock Vineyards has consistently produced some of the best white and red wines on BC's Naramata Bench. Portfolio is their flagship Bordeaux-style blend. Merlot makes up half the blend, with a quarter Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. Portfolio frequently wins high accolades in Canadian wine competitions and represents good value compared to other top BC Meritage blends. These bottles were couriered directly from the winery.

donor: Michael Y.

website: www.laughingstock.ca

value: $225

final winning bid: $220

Item #22 - A Trunkful of Baird and Hitachino Nest
Imported Japanese Beers deVine Wines and Spirits

A Japanese beer lover's delight, here is a box containing six bottles of Hitachino Nest - Nipponia Ale, White Ale, Japanese Classic Ale, Extra High XH, Red Rice Ale and Espresso Stout. And from Baird, we have the Jubilation Ale, Dark Sky Imperial Stout, Red Rose Amber, Suruga Bay Imperial IPA and the Rising Sun Pale Ale. Enjoy!!

donor: John Soltice, Soltice Trading International

website: http://bairdbeer.com

website: http://hitachinonest.com

value: $75

final winning bid: $95

Item #23 - Blue Plate Diner $100 Gift Certificate deVine Wines and Spirits

The third of four 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, Blue Plate Diner

website: www.blueplatediner.ca

value: $100

final winning bid: $90

Item #24 - One Session of Zoom! In-Office Teeth Whitening deVine Wines and Spirits

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: Dr. Jason Pan, Harmony Dental Group

value: $450

final winning bid: $210

Item #25 - A Trio of Gould Campbell Vintage Ports deVine Wines and Spirits

From one of the drier port houses, the three declared vintages from the 1990's - 1991, 1994 and 1997 are included in this attractive trio. All 90+ point Ports in a more elegant and refined style. A true British styled port. The 1991 is ready to drink, while the 1994 and 1997 will improve tremendously with further aging..

1991 Gould Campbell Vintage Port - James Suckling, Wine Spectator (92 points, Wine Spectator's #56 Wine of the Year for 1994): Almost as thick as Graham and a favorite of the vintage. Racy and tannic with super dark color and loads of fruity, peppery aromas. Full-bodied yet reserved; quite dry with sleek tannins and a very long finish. Best after 2000. 500 cases made.

1994 Gould Campbell Vintage Port - James Suckling, Wine Spectator (92 points): Very perfumed and beautiful, with a generous, ripe berry, cherry and mineral character and masses of fruit. Full-bodied and fat, it's medium-sweet with a long, tannic finish. A big and voluptuous young vintage Port. Better now than when tasted as a barrel sample. Best after 2010. 4,000 cases made.

1997 Gould Campbell Vintage Port - James Suckling, Wine Spectator (91 points): Rich aromas of plum and fresh stem, with a leafy undertone. Intense strawberry. Full, lightly sweet, chewy and solid. This has grip. Juicy. Lots going on. Youthful and structured. Beautiful. '77/'85/'97 blind Port retrospective. Best after 2008. 1,100 cases imported.

donor: Dirk Chan, deVine Wines & Spirits

website: www.devinewines.ca

value: $285

final winning bid: $360

Item #26 - Cousino-Macul & Riedel Gift Basket deVine Wines and Spirits

A lovely gift basket consisting of three bottles of Cousino-Macul wines from the Maipo Valley in Chile - the Bordeaux style blend 2008 Finis Terrae, the 2008 Antiguas Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva and finally the lovely 2008 Antiguas Chardonnay Reserva. Pair with the wines are two wine glasses from the famous Austrian glass producer Riedel. These two 'O' glasses are stemless.

donor: Nathalie Mulder, Free House Wine & Spirits Ltd.

value: $100

final winning bid: $110

Item #27 - Model of an Air Canada Boeing 747 deVine Wines and Spirits

A model of an Air Canada Boeing 747-400 Combi aircraft in its red livery. The model is 13.5" inches in length.

donor: Frank T.

value: $100

final winning bid: $60

Item #28 - A Magnum of 2006 Langmeil Shiraz deVine Wines and Spirits

A magnum of the 2006 Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz from the Barossa Valley in Australia. This wine is an excellent representation of premium regional winemaking which concentrates on those varieties that the Barossa does best. By supporting over forty local Barossa family growers, some of which are fifth and sixth generation Barossa growers that hail from many of the varied 'Villages' and sub-regions, this provides the winemaking team a cross section of developed flavour profiles to showcase in this smooth and easy-drinking red.

Harvey Steiman: Wine Spectator - 89 points: Firm and chewy, with dense blackberry and spice flavors that persist into a solid and expressive finish. The tannins need time to soften. Best from 2010 through 2016. 4,000 cases made.

donor: Ryan Everitt, Winspear International Group Inc.

value: $85

final winning bid: $100

Item #29 - Thanh Thanh Oriental Noodle House Gift Certificate deVine Wines and Spirits

Come and enjoy some of the freshest Vietnamese cuisine this city has to offer. We have been happily serving Edmontonians for over twenty years and are located downtown on the corner of 101 Street and 107 Avenue. 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, Thanh Thanh Oriental Noodle House

website: www.thanhthanh.ca

value: $100

final winning bid: $90

Item #30 - A Bottle of 2000 Carruades de Lafite deVine Wines and Spirits

The Carruades de Lafite is the second wine of the famous First Growth which has ballooned in value and now highly sought after. From the great 2000 vintage, this is a wine that is drinking at its peak now - pair with roast lamb.

James Suckling, Wine Spectator (93 points): Wonderfully ripe and decadent, with tobacco, meat and ripe berry aromas, with hints of currants. Full-bodied, and very velvety, with unctuous fruit flavors. Long and exotic aftertaste. Terrific wine. Second wine of Lafite Rothschild. Best after 2010. 2,375 cases made.

Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (90 points): A brilliant second wine, the 2000 Carruades de Lafite (51.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42.3% Merlot, 4.9% Cabernet Franc, and 1.4% Petit Verdot), aged in 10-15% new French oak, shows wonderfully sweet lead pencil shavings intermixed with an elegant black cherry and cassis nose. A wine of tremendous purity, medium body, and the tell-tale Lafite elegance, this is a gorgeous wine to drink now and over the next 12-15 years.

donor: Michael Y.

value: $188

final winning bid: $200

Item #31 - Private Shopping Night at Coup, the Garment Boutique deVine Wines and Spirits

The winner of this item will have a private shopping night at Coup {Garment Boutique}, located at 101-10137-104th Street. Please book an evening for you and 5-12 girlfriends for an evening of private shopping, with wine and snacks provided. How rare is that - to have a store all to yourselves!

donor: Nga Than, Coup {Garment Boutique}

website: www.coupboutique.com

value: $250

final winning bid: $175

Item #32 - Waterfall Wine Chiller deVine Wines and Spirits

Chill and serve your favorites wines and other beverages to perfection in the Waterfall Wine Chiller. Wine is cradled while an ice-cold waterfall gently bathes your wine and chills your wine to the perfect drinking temperature. The Waterfall Wine Chiller is programmed to automatically chill the wine to the perfect drinking temperature. Built-in optional rotation feature for faster chilling.

The Waterfall Wine Chiller's cooling system is computer controlled to achieve the perfect drinking temperature. The built-in auto-shut off control assures perfection. Great for entertaining. Never be caught without chilled wine. Drink wine the way vintners want you to!

donor: Robert L.

value: $100

final winning bid: $95

Item #33 - 40 Year Old Glenfarclas Scotch deVine Wines and Spirits

In the Scotch world these days, anything 20 Years and older is considered rare, and with consumption far exceeding production, you will see prices escalate enormously over the next few years for anything over 20 Years of age. In that light, here is an ultra-rare 40 Year Old Glenfarclas Single Malt Scotch from the Highlands of Scotland. Included in this delightful package are two scotch glasses and a water jug. Not many 40 year olds around, so this is a must have for any Scotch enthusiast.

The nose is of rich sherry with big hints of prunes and oak polish. Quite sweet and deeply fruity, with just some hints of pine needles and resin to make it drier. Lush notes of blackcurrant marmalade, tobacco and cigar boxes with accents of roasted moccha. There's a wonderful whiff of mint and eucalyptus that is very elegant. In the mouth, it starts with dried fruits with resinous notes and then evolves into a more herbal and more winey / tannic way. Orange liqueur. Chocolate. Some black olives. The finish is long, resinous but not too oaky. A bit of balsamic vinegar and hints of chocolate. This Glenfarclas 40yo has an excellent nose and it's certainly one of the best opportunities to try such an old whisky in the current marketplace.

donor: Paulette Scott, Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.

value: $570

final winning bid: $400

Item #34 - Pamper Yourself in Spain deVine Wines and Spirits

Here is a sojourn into sunny Spain courtesy of Miguel Torres and Pacific Wine & Spirits. This package is for the year 2012 and includes a tour and tasting at Miguel Torres Winery for 2 persons, lunch for 2 persons and 3 nights accomodation at either the Hotel Silken Gran Havana or Hotel 987, both located in Barcelona.

Miguel Torres (located less than an hour's drive from Barcelona in Penedes) is one of the biggest and most respected wine producers in Spain, with sister wineries in Chile and California. The cellar tour will be extraordinary where you will taste great wine amidst a stunning scenic location. We're told the best time for travel is May-June and there is no expiry on this gift certificate.

Note airfare is not included.

donors: Paulette Scott - Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc., Miguel Torres Winery

website: www.torreswines.com

website: www.987hotels.com

value: $900+

final winning bid: $625

Item #35 - Henry Lagarde Gift Hamper deVine Wines and Spirits

Lagarde is one of the most traditional wineries in Argentina with more than 110 years of history. The winery pursues wines with a personal style, elegance and characteristic of Mendoza's unique terroir. The excellence of Lagarde wines remains in the high quality grapes grown in its own vineyards at Lujan de Cuyo. These prestigious wines are widely acknowledged by the worldwide press and are enjoyed in 40 countries.

This lovely package contains one bottle of the 2007 Lagarde Guarda, the winery's flagship red, a Lagaarde ice bucket and a hip white hat with black trim to wear in the summer outdoors while you're sipping Lagarde.

donor: Jane Depraitere, Bonvida Wines

value: $75

final winning bid: $65

Item #36 - Hand Made Alberta Elk Antler Clock deVine Wines and Spirits

This hand made Alberta Elk Antler Clock is definitely one of a kind! Lovely to sit on a night table, this is definitely a conversation starter. Donated by Barry & Christine Harrison of Shooting Star Ranch - offering premium elk products.

donors: Barry & Christine Harrsion, Shooting Star Ranch

website: www.shootingstarranch.ca

value: $50

final winning bid: $35

Item #37 - Tommasi Amarone Magnum, Riedel Vitis Tasting Set
and Riedel Wine Carrying Case deVine Wines and Spirits

Here is a magnum (1.5L) bottling of the great 2006 Tommasi Amarone, paired with a set of four Riedel Vitis Series Tasting stems and a Riedel four bottle carrying bag. You now have wine, stems and bag for wine travel.

The Tommasi Amarone undergoes a period of aging of at least three years in oak barrels before being placed in bottles for a further period of aging of at least anther year. To produce Amarone means to embrace a labor of love which is not completed at the time of harvest but continues through the winter months. This is a wine which one can be aged for a decade, and proudly serve on special occasions, particularly with red meat roasts, game and ripe cheeses. But it can also be sipped after dinner, before a fireplace, or anywhere as and ideal companion to enjoyable conversation. 2006 was an amazing year in Veneto, so patience will reap rewards here.

donor: Derek Jackson, International Wine Cellars

value: $325

final winning bid: $325

Item #38 - Concha y Toro Diablo Hoodie deVine Wines and Spirits

From the famous Chilean producer Concha y Toro, here is a soft and velvety (am I describing a wine here?) hoodie bearing the emblem of the Casillero del Diablo. Collectible!

donor: Laurie Christensen, Select Wine Merchants

value: $70

final winning bid: $50

Item #39 - bobbypin Hair Studio Haircut & Style & Make-up Makeover deVine Wines and Spirits

Enjoy a haircut and styling and a make-up makeover at bobbypin Hair Studio, located at 10046-102 Street in downtown Edmonton, 780-761-3555.

donor: bobbypin Hair Studio

website: www.bobby-pin.com

value: $100

final winning bid: $85

Item #40 - Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc Art Print deVine Wines and Spirits

Framed print of Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc Art Print and a bottle of the 2010 wine itself.

Greywacke is the Sauvignon Blanc label of ex-Cloudy Bay's pioneer winemaker Kevin Judd. Born in England and raised in Australia he moved to New Zealand in 1983. He directed the first 25 vintages of the pioneering Cloudy Bay Winery, while at the same time had a parallel career as one of the world's great wine photographers.

The 2010 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc is made by Kevin at the famous Dog Point winery, a facility extended to him by long-standing friends and industry colleagues Ivan Sutherland and James Healy. Kevin's famed 'non-interventionist' technique is to cold-ferment most of the juice in stainless steel using cultured yeasts while a portion of the wine underwent a spontaneous wild yeast fermentation in French oak barriques. All the various batches were left on the lees and kept separate until this July, at which time the final blend was assembled. It has all of Kevin's famed style, ripe fruit, fine balance, great concentration and superb varietal intensity. The framed print is 2' high and 1.5' wide and comes with the certificate of authenticity.

donor: Paulette Scott, Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.

value: $225

final winning bid: $185

Item #41 - BBQ Sizzler Basket deVine Wines and Spirits

Here is a BBQ Sizzler Basket for the outdoor barbecue enthusiast, consisting of grill brush, stainless steel fork, tongs and flipper, a Circle Kabobs Accu-Level removable propane tank gauge monitor, a packet of cedar papers, the New York Bestseller book 'Webbers Way to Grill', Char Crust dry-rub seasoning spice, Smoke In a Cup and Bamboo skewers. And best yet, a 6-pack of Dieu du Ciel Blanche du Paradis.

donors: Leslie & Todd Markin

value: $140

final winning bid: $100

Item #42 - Handmade Necklace & Ear Rings by bejewled deVine Wines and Spirits

Bejeweled's treasures are handmade using semi precious stones, sterling silver and Swarovski crystals. These pieces are made with careful attention to quality, beauty and originality. Besides the necklace and ear-rings, there is a $25 gift card.

donor: Patricia Fris, Bejeweled

website: www.bejeweled.ca

value: $148

final winning bid: $120

Item #43 - Lithograph of Mouton-Rothschild Labels deVine Wines and Spirits

A beautiful and priceless lithograph of every label from the famed 1945 Victory Vintage up to the 2004 vintage that has ever adorned a bottle of the famed Bordeaux First Growth Chateau Mouton-Rothschild. Every year, Madame Rothschild commissions a world famous artist to design that year's bottling. It is very prestigious to be asked to design a Mouton label. Some of the more celebrated notables include Picasso, Chagall, Dali, Balthus, Warhol and HRH Prince Charles have had this honor. This seeks up to $1000 in various auctions around the world and donated by the Rothschild family for fundraiser and charity purposes only. This print cannot be bought in any store.

donor: Laurie Christensen, Select Wine Merchants, Mouton-Rothschild Winery

value: $1000

final winning bid: $320

Item #44 - Marques de Caceres Gift Box & Wine deVine Wines and Spirits

A beautiful gift box from one of Rioja's great producers, the Marques de Caceres. In this gift set is a foil cutter, key chain, corkscrew and ball point pen, complete with the winery emblem. Combine this with the 2009 Rose and the 2007 Crianza and you're all set.

donors: Steven Hundert - The Baccus Group Inc., Marques de Caceres

value: $85

final winning bid: $65

Item #45 - Fridget Apparel "Stitch & Bitch" Sewing Lesson deVine Wines and Spirits

Designer Bridget Smatlan is opening her studio to one lucky lady for an afternoon of sewing lessons. Pick your favourite garment from Fridget Apparel's patterns and together you'll cut and sew your very own item to take home and the end of the afternoon. A once in a life time experience for an avid sewer, someone who loves Fridget Apparel or anyone interested in designing.

donor: Bridget Smatlan, Fridget Apparel

website: www.fridget.ca

value: $250

final winning bid: $210

Item #46 - Collectible Luigi Bosca & Riedel Bordeaux Stems deVine Wines and Spirits

For the lovers of dark, stain your teeth, blacken your tongue Argentinean reds, here is two bottles of 2006 Luigi Bosca wines from Mendoza, Argentina that are not available in the Alberta Market. The Finca Los Nobles Cabernet Bouchet and the Finca Los Nobles Malbec Verdot. Coupled with these two wines are two Riedel Bordeaux stems with which to enjoy the wine with.

2006 Luigi Bosca Finca Les Nobles Cabernet Bouchet - A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Bouchet (a clone of Cabernet Franc). Sourced from vines over 90 years of age and spent 24 months in new French oak. Dark ruby red in color, it offers up a complex array of licorice, herbs, olives, iodine and assorted black fruits. Full-bodied and dense on the palate, this is a powerful effort.

2006 Luigi Bosca Finca Les Nobles Malbec Verdot - A Malbec and Petit Verdot blend characterized by its great structure (from the 1000 ft above sea level location), sweetness and aromas of spices, ripe plums, coffee, cherry and violets. After 18 months in French oak barrels and another 14 months in bottle, it achieves vanilla scents. Velvety finish.

donor: Paulette Scott, Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.

value: $220

final winning bid: $170

Item #47 - Taylor Hall Oiler Jersey deVine Wines and Spirits

A size 'Medium' jersey of Oiler star Taylor Hall.

donor: Steve Hogle, Katz Group

value: $225

final winning bid: $160

Item #48 - Two Nights Stay at the Coast Jasper Pyramid Lake Resort deVine Wines and Spirits

Two nights stay at the Coast Jasper Pyramid Lake Resort Hotel, the only resort in Jasper with exclusive access to the tranquil Pyramid Lake, a picturesque setting on a terraced hillside surrounded by the Canadian Rockies. Valid for Sunday through Thursdays only.

donor: Kelly McCauley, Edmonton Coast Hotels

value: $600

final winning bid: $460

Item #49 - Thanh Thanh Oriental Noodle House Gift Certificate deVine Wines and Spirits

donor: Thanh Van, Thanh Thanh Oriental Noodle House

website: www.thanhthanh.ca

value: $100

final winning bid: $85

Item #50 - Edmonton Police Service Ride-A-Long deVine Wines and Spirits

Enjoy a rare ride out on the streets with a patrol constable for a night of suspense, intrigue and action. It's never the same day twice with the Edmonton Police Service!

donor: Edmonton Police Service

website: www.edmontonpolice.ca

value: $500

final winning bid: $140

Item #51 - All-Clad Stainless Steel 12" Chef's Pan deVine Wines and Spirits

For the discerning chef who want the best, this top drawer pan from All-Clad (the Advanced Instruments for Culinary Success) comes complete with lid and is 100% Stainless Steel, 3-ply bonded construction, stay-cool long handle, pure alluminum core not just at the bottom, but all the way up the sides make for even heat distribution. A lifetime warranty is included.

donor: Call the Kettle Black

website: www.callthekettleblack.com

value: $270

final winning bid: $190

Item #52 - Blue Plate Diner $100 Gift Certificate deVine Wines and Spirits

The fourth of four 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, Blue Plate Diner

website: www.blueplatediner.ca

value: $100

final winning bid: $90

Item #53 - Christmas in November at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge deVine Wines and Spirits

Mark your calendar for the weekend of November 4-6, 2011 as two of you learn the fine art of balance at the 23rd annual Christmas in November at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

The lineup of fabulous celebrity presenters will teach you how to bring poise and composure to a seemingly stressful time of year, the Holiday Season. Classic traditions together with modern tips and trends will give your cooking, decorating and gift-giving skills a makeover. You'll feel great about indulging in those Christmas treats when you also focus on personal wellness, positive energy and healthy living. Escape into mind, body and spirit this year, at Christmas in November. Package includes all seminars, meals and two nights accomodations. This is a glorious getaway that is a signature event for the FJPL.

donor: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

website: www.christmasinnovember.com

value: $1700

final winning bid: $1550

Item #54 - Gift Box of Autographed 2000 Fonseca,
2003 & 2007 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Ports deVine Wines and Spirits

Three declared Vintage Ports since the new millenium from the Taylor Consortium - the 2003 and 2007 Taylor Fladgate, and an autographed (by winemaker David Guimaraens) bottle of the 2000 Fonseca Vintage port all beautifully packaged in a wooden case. All three are future legends and deserve to be in any port afficionado's cellar.

2000 Fonseca Vintage Port - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (95 points): Dense ruby/purple-colored, with an exotic, exuberant perfume of black fruits, flowers, incense, and licorice, this unctuously-textured, full-bodied port is one of the most concentrated of the vintage. Sweet, expansive, and succulent, this large-scaled, but remarkably well-balanced effort is surprisingly forward and accessible (by Fonseca's standards). Anticipated maturity: 2006-2025.

2003 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (98 points): The 2003 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port improved each time I raised it to my nose or mouth. It displays a black color and a salty, graphite-laced nose packed with sweet black fruits that is reminiscent of a stellar vintage of Chateau Latour. With air, notes of molasses, burnt sugar, spices, and jammy plums emanate from the glass. Full-bodied, hugely dense, immensely rich, as well as thick, this behemoth is also amazingly balanced and harmonious. Raisins, molasses, licorice, black cherries, plums, and a distinctive note of violets are found in its complex, seamless character. Its interminable finish reveals additional notes of chocolate, kirsch, red as well as black currants, dark cherries, and rose blossoms. Armed with exceptional power, depth, and purity, this Taylor will proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with the finest ever crafted by the Fladgate Partnership. Projected maturity: 2035-2060.

2007 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port - James Suckling, Wine Spectator (96 points): This is a giant of a wine lurking behind fresh flowers and ripe fruit. Starts off in a friendly way, then takes hold of the palate, with intense blueberry and blackberry fruit and chewy yet fine tannins. Mouthpuckering, but impressively complex and long. Really kicks in on the finish. The best Taylor since 1994. Best after 2020.

donor: Paulette Scott, Pacific Wines & Spirits

value: $430

final winning bid: $480

Item #55 - Dinner for 2 at The Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel
and 2 Oilers Hockey Tickets deVine Wines and Spirits

Have a fabulous evening out by first enjoying a dinner for two at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel's 105th Street Cafe before heading out to an Oilers Hockey game (Season schedule not yet announced, but the two tickets are to an Oiler's game in Oct, Nov or Dec timeframe.

donor: Kelly McCauley, Edmonton Coast Hotels

value: $250

final winning bid: $180

Item #56 - A Magnum of 2001 Chateau Haut Brisson deVine Wines and Spirits

A magnum of the 2001 Chateau Haut Brisson. This St. Emilion Grand Cru is a 3/4 Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc is from a very under-rated vintage that is now drinking extremely well indeed. Deep ruby/purpled colored, displaying sweet black cherry & cassis fruit intertwined with notions of subtle oak, earth and herbs. Well-made, long, ripe and savory. Pair with a barbecued rotisserie leg of lamb.

donor: Denise Brisson, Cellar Stock Importers

value: $85

final winning bid: $100

Item #57 - A five vintage vertical of Burrowing Owl Syrah deVine Wines and Spirits

The cultish Okanagan producer Burrowing Owl made their name on their Merlot, but in recent years, it's the Syrah that's considered amongst their best. This collectible five vintage vertical includes the 2003-2007 vintages. Look for aromas of spiced plums with a mouthfeel of black cherries, pepper, cola with overtones of leather and minerals with a licorice and black cherries finish. Ripe tannins and smooth finish. Enjoy with grilled red meats.

donor: Michael Y.

value: $325

final winning bid: $335

Item #58 - A Magnum of 2007 The Four Graces Reserve Pinot Noir deVine Wines and Spirits

Steve and Paula Blackl began the pursuit of a dream when in 2003 they purchased the 110-acre vineyard located in the Red Hills of Dundee in Oregon and created The Four Graces. The Four Graces is aptly named after their four daughters - Alexis, Vanessa, Christiana, and Jillian. Brother Nicholas is recognized on the Reserve as "Keeper of The Four Graces."

The aromas of Bing cherry, pomegranate, strawberry, cedar and vanilla draw you to the glass. Succulent hi-tone red fruits, especially raspberry, set off by earth and toasty with cherries, brown sugar, mocha and dark chocolate notes, are soft, seamless and comforting that is a great example of Dundee Hills from Willamette.. Definitely worthy of a "Reserve" designation.

donor: Dave Luetkehoelter, Artisan Wines

value: $150

final winning bid: $200

Item #59 - Street Art by Adrian Louden deVine Wines and Spirits

Once again this year, we will have local street artists doing live paintings on various mediums and the end product will be donated to E4C School Lunch Program for auction. These works are the by-product of genius and spontaneity. Please welcome graffiti artist Adrian Louden, an Alberta artist who draws inspiration from jerk chicken and red wine, German aerosol paint, dry snares and deep bass, and the first stroke of a fresh No. 2 round brush on new canvas.

On Saturday, June 11th, Adrian will do a piece on an 8x4' piece of plywood. Please find above a sample of Adrian's work.

donor: Adrian Louden

value: $1000

final winning bid: $130

Item #60 - A Six Pack of 2009 Lotus Zinfandel deVine Wines and Spirits

Six bottles of the 2009 Thunderbolt Junction Lotus Zinfandel from Paso Robles, California. Located at Hidden Mountain Ranch, Thunderbolt Junction Winery enjoys the spectacular views and rugged ambiance at its winemaking historical site, this spicy and jammy Zinfandel will have you smiling. Peppery notes, a lush blueberry nose and all ripe tannins will be a favourite with barbecued red meats.

donor: Dave Luetkehoelter, Artisan Wines

value: $145

final winning bid: $175

Item #61 - Laura McGlone Photography Gift Cards deVine Wines and Spirits

Five cards from local photographer Laura McGlone. Laura travels regularly, photographing a wide range of human experiences. She has a particular passion for Asian cultures and a deep interest in Buddism. With works of the Canadian Prairies, Spain & Portugal, Morocco and Sri Lanka, you can sample her magic with this 5 card sampler. Also, remember to visit Laura at the City Market.

donor: Laura McGlone Photography

website: www.lauramcglone.com

value: $25

final winning bid: $25

Item #62 - 2004 Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon Halo deVine Wines and Spirits

A bottle of the highly collectible flagship wine of the Napa winery Trefethen. HaLo is named after the owner's two children Hailey and Loren, who grew up in the middle of the Hillspring Vineyard in the Mayacamas foothills of western Napa Valley, the source of this extraordinary red wine. The vineyard's rocky, shallow soils, coupled with a climate protected from fog and wind, make Hillspring the perfect spot to grow exceptional CabSau.

The oak forests that surround the vineyards on the hillsides perfume the ground with their litter, and that enchanting aroma is echoed in HaLo as well. The subtle notes of tobacco, smoke, and earth dance in the background, deriving from the soil itself. This particular vintage is exceptionally balanced and complex with additional flavors of dried black cherries, raspberries, leather, cloves, toasted marzipan, and a long, spicy finish of black pepper, nutmeg, and thyme. Decant to enjoy HaLo to its fullest.

donor: Tony Kokoroyannis, Lanigan & Edwards

value: $240

final winning bid: $145

Item #63 - $100 Gift Certificate to Pampa deVine Wines and Spirits

Pampa is one of the hottest new restaurants in Edmonton, bringing Brazilian Rodizio to our fine city. This Brazilian barbecue steakhouse is named after Pampa, a region in Southern Brazil where cattle-raising takes place, and in particular, it is the birthplace of both the gaucho and churrasco.

Using large wooden or metal skewers driven vertically into the ground near a wood-burning open flame, the gauchos have been preparing churrasco for hundreds of years. This is the region where PAMPA Brazilian Steakhouse comes from. With great ambiance and an electric crowd, this is a must try as you enjoy twelve different fresh off the grill meats alongside a huge salad bar with over fifty items. Located at 9929-109 Street with plenty of parking. Reservations are a must.

donor: Oscar Lopez, Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse

website: www.pampasteakhouse.com

value: $100

final winning bid: $110

Item #64 - A Magnum of 2006 Descendant Shiraz deVine Wines and Spirits

A magnum of the 2006 Torbreck Descendant Shiraz. Torbreck, under the leadership of owner/winemaker David Powell, remains a Barossa Valley benchmark as well as one of the world's leading wine estates. The Descendant is mainly shiraz with some viognier blended in for a lift of perfumey violets. Black pepper, espresso, blueberry, chocolate and wood smoke make an appearance alongside the huge concentrated. Big yet balanced.

Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate (95 points): The Shiraz for the 2006 The Descendant is sourced from a single vineyard and co-fermented with 8% Viognier. It was aged for 18 months in seasoned French oak. Opaque purple-colored, it emits an expressive, sexy perfume of violets, wood smoke, black pepper, espresso, blueberry, and chocolate. Full-bodied, on the palate, this voluptuous effort has great concentration with a noticeable uplift from the Viognier, tons of spicy black fruits, enough ripe tannin to evolve for a decade, and 60-second finish. It should provide pleasure from 2016 through 2036.

donor: Spike Maynard, Harvest Vintage Imports

value: $455

final winning bid: awaiting confirmation

Item #65 - Street Art by Danskee deVine Wines and Spirits

Once again this year, we will have local street artists doing live paintings on various mediums and the end product will be donated to E4C School Lunch Program for auction. These works are the by-product of genius and spontaneity.

Daniel Chmielewski (aka 'Danskee') is a self-taught, Edmonton-based street artist. With a comprehensive background in fashion, hiphop culture and graffiti art, Daniel has recently moved his art from the streets to public, gallery showings. Daniel always incorporates urban landscape elements into his paintings and is best known for his impressive, large-scale, black and white stencils.

On the left is Daniel's painting "Turn Back" from last year's Al Fresco, on the right is a more recent work.

This year, Daniel will be creating a piece that is his own variation on the official 104th Street Promenade logo.

donor: Daniel Chmielewski

website: www.danskee.com

value: $1000

final winning bid: $200

Item #66 - John Varvatos Shopping Experience at Henry Singer deVine Wines and Spirits

A $300 gift voucher redeemable for John Varvatos products only at the Henry Singer ManuLife Place located at 160 Manulife Place, 10180 - 101 Street.

Since 1938, Henry Singer has played a key role in Alberta's ever changing business environment. Always striving to be a fashion leader; introducing new and exciting brands each season.

Behind the Brand: Asymmetry and perfect imperfection define this collection, which mixes casual and formal pieces for a kind of rumpled sophistication. From tailored pieces to the rougher hand-finished denim, the trademark look is a mix of casual and formal with a devil-may-care attitude.

donor: Henry Singer, ManuLife Place

website: www.henrysinger.com

website: www.johnvarvatos.com

value: $300

final winning bid: $260

Item #67 - Tasting Menu for Two at Corso 32 deVine Wines and Spirits

Daniel Costa has done amazing things in six months at Corso 32, the tiny little quaint Sicilian restaurant located at 10345 - Jasper Avenue. This lovely voucher will entitle you and a guest to enjoy a "Tasting Menu for 2" with a minimum of eight courses with matching wines chosen by the chef, note excludes friday and saturdays. What a great opportunity to have a customized dinner prepared for you by one of Edmonton's best chefs. At least eight courses will be served in consultation with Chef Daniel. Please call.

With a creative and ever changing menu, great attention to detail, it is little wonder Corso 32 has the buzz, and it takes three weeks to secure a reservation nowadays, but the food is outrageously good. A must try restaurant!

donor: Daniel Costa, Corso 32

website: www.corso32.com

value: $250

final winning bid: $405

Item #68 - Credo Coffee Gift Basket deVine Wines and Spirits

From our neighbours down the street, a Credo Coffee gift basket consisting of a thermos re-usable mug, a package of Intelligentsia coffee from Kenya and a gift card.

donor: Credo Coffee

website: www.credocoffee.ca

value: $40

final winning bid: $35

Item #69 - Wine Dinner for 6 at Vons Steak House & Oyster Bar deVine Wines and Spirits

Perfect for that special occasion, enjoy a 4 course dinner for 6 at Vons Steak House & Oyster Bar prepared by Executive Chef Adam Brack with premium wines from acclaimed Penfolds Winery of Australia paired by Natasha Susylinski of Treasury Wine Estates.

Vons is the 2011 winner of the Golden Fork Awards for Best Steak in Edmonton. The scene will be set in Vons newly renovated restaurant (10309 - 81 Avenue) and the wine will be perfectly paired with Chef Brack's culinary creations. Taxes and gratuity is already included in this package.

Here are the exquisite wines that will be served with dinner:

Penfolds' flagship white - the Yattarna Chardonnay, Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, the unoaked Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz, Penfolds RWT Shiraz, the flagship and finally the monumental 2005 Penfolds Grange, one of the greatest wines in the world. For dessert, the Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny will finish a fabulous evening.

donors: Natasha Susylinski, Treasury Wine Estates; Vons Steak House & Oyster Bar

website: www.vonssteakhouse.com

value: $2500

final winning bid: $1510

Item #70 - Four Wines from the New World deVine Wines and Spirits

Four wines from the countries of Australia, United States and Canada to be had in this package. The 2006 Bowen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, The 2008 Grosset Springvale Riesling from Clare Valley, both from Australia. We also have a bottle of 2004 Dobbe's Family Estate Grande Assemblage Cuvee Syrah from the little known Rogue Valley in Oregon, and finally, a superb white in the form of the 2006 Stratus White from the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario. All these wines are not widely available and make for interesting near-term drinking.

donor: Valerie Albrecht, Crush Imports

value: $145

final winning bid: $125

Item #71 - Joan Healey Print "Watching You, Watching Me" deVine Wines and Spirits

A framed (15x19") Limited Edition print by Canadian artist Joan Healey. Joan is a native of Edmonton and has been painting for over thirty years, she is self-taught and has been a fan of the Canadian National Hockey League since her childhood and is married to a former professional, Richard Healey, who played for the Detroit Red Wings. Healey was a stay at home mom, and began to paint through her Kinsmen-Kinette connection and the artist says she found a great sense of peace with this new venture, after a very short time friends and family started to encourage her by purchasing the artwork she created. Healey is a mother of three, and Grandmother of seven. "Being a Grandparent is your ultimate reward for being a parent. I have always had a great love of children, perhaps cause I've never really grown-up myself."

Joan Healey is able to connect with children's honesty and spontaneity and this is why the artist enjoys painting them. For this reason, children have been Healey's subject matter over the years, combining landscapes with children doing whatever children do.

donor: The Edmonton Journal

website: http://www.edmontonjournal.com

value: $700

final winning bid: $140

Item #72 - Campbeltown and Islay Scotch Basket deVine Wines and Spirits

A must for the Scotch lover, we have a gift basket containing four bottles of Single Malts, two from Campbeltown and two from Islay.

There is the Springbank 15 Year Old, the Longrow CV, the Bowmore 15 Year Old and the Bowmore Original Legend. What better way to enjoy these than with two Bowmore Single Malt Scotches glasses and a Bowmore Water Pitcher. Enjoy!

donors: Dave Gordon - Saverio Schiralli Agencies Ltd, Jane Gordon - Gold Medal Marketing

value: $350

final winning bid: $325

Item #73 - Barbi and Gaja Brunello di Montalcino deVine Wines and Spirits

Two bottles from two very notable producers in the Piedmonte in Italy, famous for their Brunello di Montalcino's. We have the 2004 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello Riversa coupled with the 2006 Angelo Gaja Brunello Pieve Santa Restituta. In addition, a lovely decanter accompanies this package. Stash these two beauties away for 5-8 years.

Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate (93 points): The first estate to export Brunello, Barbi is a traditional estate and their 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva emerges from the glass with a dark, brooding expression of scorched earth, licorice, tar, smoke and plums. This is a decidedly virile Brunello from Barbi, yet the wine's balance is impeccable. The richness of the fruit carries through to the powerful, imposing finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.

Angelo Gaja is a fourth generation winemaker internationally acknowledged as one of Italy's and the world's greatest winemakers. He is most known for implementing bold innovations in the vineyards and the cellars. 2006 marks the second vintage of the first new wine from Pieve Santa Restituta in over 10 years. It is produced from 100% estate fruit and was vinified in the new state of the art winery just completed on Gaja's Montalcino estate. It is produced using a selection of grapes from the Pieve Santa Restituta's 16 acres of vineyards.

donors: Jennifer Klinck, Vendemmia International Wines

value: $210

final winning bid: $230

Item #74 - A Family Portrait Session by Award Winning Photographer
Fred Katz MPA deVine Wines and Spirits

For Fred Katz, a family portrait session 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. This session can be on location anywhere within a one hour drive of Metro Edmonton. Please visit the website for a peek at Katz Award Winning Photography.

donor: Fred Katz Fine Art Photography

website: www.fredkatzphotography.com

value: $300

final winning bid: $175

Item #75 - A Trio from Layer Cake, Masi & Quady deVine Wines and Spirits

The very popular 2008 Layer Cake Primitivo, the 2009 Masi Paso Blanco, and for dessert, the 2009 Quady Essensia, perfect with orange based desserts.

donor: Dave Kowalchuk, Authentic Wine & Spirits

value: $70

final winning bid: $65

Item #76 - A Pair of Tickets to Rihanna in Concert deVine Wines and Spirits

A pair of tickets to the Rihanna Loud Tour concert at Rexall Place slated for Wednesday, June 22, 2011. These desirable Gold Club tickets are in Section 119, Row 8, Seats 17 & 18. Guest acts are Cee Lo Green and J. Cole.

donor: Penny Irving, Diageo Canada

value: $223

final winning bid: $200

Item #77 - Six Months Supply of Focus Aqua Comfort Dailies deVine Wines and Spirits

From our neighbours the Eye Care Group, where the focus is on style and your complete eye care! Here is a six month supply of Comfort contact lenses. Expires: Sept 1/11, no cash value, no subsitutions. The first of two certificates.

donor: Kim Jurina of Eye Care Group

website: www.eyecaregroup.ca

value: $395

final winning bid: $70

Item #78 - A Magnum of 2007 Tenute de San Guido Guidalberto deVine Wines and Spirits

A magnum of the 2007 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Toscana Rosso. Hailing from the great 2007 vintage, this is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, with a high proportion of the Cabernet being a direct declassification of the famous Sassicaia cuvee. Intense aromas and a dense, full palate and significant depth and great mouthfeel. Unlike the Sassicaia, this drinks well young but can age short-term (2-3 years).

James Suckling, Wine Spectator (92 points): Sweet blackberry character, with hints of blueberry and black licorice. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a fresh herb and berry aftertaste. Very tannic. Needs time. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best after 2011. 15,000 cases made.

donor: Brad Nielson, Whitehall Agencies Inc.

value: $155

final winning bid: $135

Item #79 - Six Week Beginner Burlesque Dance Program deVine Wines and Spirits

You and a girlfriend are invited to participate in a six week Burlesque Program at Dance Code Studio Inc., located at 204, 10575 - 115 Street. The six classes will cover the History of Burlesque Dance Styles, Walk the Walk, Chair Work, Tasteful Striptease, Teaser Routine and Performance and Photo Shoot session. The voucher is used for the September 2011 classes, please call 780-916-7095. Get in shape and discover the world of Burlesque Dancing.

donor: Sarah Torkoly, Dance Code Studio Inc.

value: $300

final winning bid: $130

Item #80 - A Bottle of 2000 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne deVine Wines and Spirits

A bottle of the illustrious signature Champagne from a legendary house, the 2000 Taitinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs is made from 100% Chardonnay. It is so delicious, smooth and creamy with rich fruit flavors, yellow ones, along with starch, bread, honey and caramel. The nose comes alive with its bread, popcorn and caramel components matched by bright acidity. Tremendous balance and a stunningly beautiful and alluring profile that fascinates both mind and palate.

donor: Paulette Scott, Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.

value: $245

final winning bid: $210

Item #81 - Two Tickets to the Citadel's "A Christmas Carol" deVine Wines and Spirits

A pair of tickets to see The Citadel Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, based on the story by Charles Dickens. Playing at the Maclab Theatre, these two tickets are valid for any Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday evenings, subject to availability from December 4-18, 2011 (and excluding opening night).

For over a decade, Edmonton has embraced Tom Wood's brilliant adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, and the tradition continues this year for an unprecedented twelfth season. With an unforgettable story, rich cast of characters and dazzling special effects, A Christmas Carol is exceptional family entertainment. Recommended for children 7 years of age and up.

donor: The Edmonton Citadel Theatre

website: www.citadeltheatre.com

value: $200

final winning bid: $160

Item #82 - Private Chocolate Tasting Class for 10 People,
$50 Gift Certifcate from Kerstin's Chocolates,
Matching Wine from deVine Wines & Spirits deVine Wines and Spirits

Kerstin's Chocolates has donated a private tasting for 10 people to learn about, and enjoy, chocolate. You will work with Kerstin to come up with a date for your private tasting at Kerstin's Chocolates (10139-112 Street). During the tasting, you and 9 of your favourite friends will learn about the history of chocolate, and how it is made from beans into bars. Then you and your group will taste a series of dark and milk chocolates from around the world, and learn about what to look for when enjoying fine chocolates. You will also have dessert wine hand-picked by the staff at deVine Wines & Spirits to complement the chocolate tasting. In addition to all of this, this package also comes with a $50 gift certificate to use after the tasting, or at a later date, so that you can have some of Kerstin's Chocolates with you at all times.

"There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with chocolate." - Linda Grayson

A HEAVENLY GIFT PACKAGE! "God gave the angels wings, and he gave humans chocolate." - Anonymous

donors: Kerstin's Chocolates, deVine Wines & Spirits and Phillips Lofts

website: www.kerstinschocolates.com

website: www.devinewines.ca

value: $415

final winning bid: $530

Item #83 - Six Months Supply of Focus Aqua Comfort Dailies deVine Wines and Spirits

donor: Kim Jurina of Eye Care Group

website: www.eyecaregroup.ca

value: $395

final winning bid: $50

Item #84 - Personal Styling/Shopping Experience at C'est Sera deVine Wines and Spirits

Enjoy a personal styling/shopping experience at the downtown location of locally owned and operated ladies boutique, C'est Sera. Spend an hour being treated like a queen as one of our sales associates (a.k.a personal stylists) tour you through the latest fashion looks found at C'est Sera. We will help you choose an outfit (valued up to $200.00) that will be guaranteed to make you look and feel fabulous.

donor: C'est Sera

value: $200

final winning bid: $130

Item #85 - Five 15-packs of Molson M deVine Wines and Spirits

You and many friends can watch Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday, and enjoy 75 cans of Molson M, the Gold Medal Winner at the 2010 Canadian Brewing Awards. The world's only microcarbonated lager, proudly brewed with prevision and consistency. An authentic, quality lager with an exceptionally easy drinking taste, because details make the difference.

donor: Molson Canada

value: $165

final winning bid: $80

Item #86 - Sterling Silver Necklace & Bracelet from
Munro Jewelry Design deVine Wines and Spirits

A lovely set of sterling silver necklace and bracelet from Tracy Munroe of Munro Jewellery Design, made in brush silver Gucci style bead. Please remember to visit Tracy at the City Market every saturday.

donor: Tracy Munro, Munro Jewellery Design

value: $220

final winning bid: $60

Item #87 - Sterling Silver Ear Rings and Bracelet
by Munro Jewelry Design deVine Wines and Spirits

A lovely set of sterling silver Ear rings coupled with an Alpaca silver bracelet from Tracy Munroe of Munro Jewellery Design, made in brush silver Gucci style bead. Please remember to visit Tracy at the City Market every saturday.

donor: Tracy Munro, Munro Jewellery Design

value: $52

final winning bid: $40