Winery Lot Descriptions

Updated: 7/16/08


Far Niente Winery
As producer of the oldest intact bottle of California wine in existence today, Far Niente attributes its many years of resounding success to their commitment to quality without compromise. Enjoy a tour through Far Niente's state of the art wine making facility, aesthetic wine caves, an opportunity to view brilliantly landscaped gardens, and the proprietor's classic automobile collection. A seated guide tasting and small food pairing will conclude the experience, where guests will enjoy Far Niente current and older vintages. To honor this elegant excursion, the winner of this auction lot will also receive:

  • 1 - 3L of 2006 Far Niente Estate Bottled Chardonnay


JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery

Begin your experience with the ultimate winemaking adventure in "The Apprentice: Paso Robles." During your apprenticeship, two couples will be lodged at the acclaimed JUST Inn nestled amongst the vineyards of JUSTIN Winery. The game commences with a five year tasting of past ISOSCELES vintages, and a seminar on blending techniques to train your palate. Each couple will then create their own Bordeaux blend and submit their best effort for review by the JUSTIN winemaking staff. "You're Fired!" will be the fate of one of the couples. The "You're Hired!" couple will receive one case of their blend, which will be bottled with their own personal label.

  • One night stay for two couples at the JUST Inn
  • Wine paired dinner for four with Justin and Deborah Baldwin in Deborah's Room
  • Private tour of wine caves and wine facilities
  • Five year vertical tasting of past ISOSCELES vintages
  • Bordeaux blending seminar
  • A case of the "You're Hired!" Bordeaux blend
  • 2 - 1.5L magnums of ISOSCELES personally signed by Justin & Deborah Baldwin


Turley Wine Cellars (Private Donation)

Gathered in this lot is an extraordinary selection of exotic and tremendously rich wines to complement your collection. The vertical you will receive contains:

  • 1 - 750mL of 2001 Hayne Vineyard Petite Syrah
  • 1 - 750mL of 2002 Hayne Vineyard Petite Syrah
  • 1 - 750mL of 2003 Hayne Vineyard Petite Syrah
  • 1 - 750mL of 2004 Hayne Vineyard Petite Syrah


Gemtree Vineyards

Located in the world renowned and picturesque McLaren Vale region in South Australia, Gemtree Vineyards offers the enthusiast of this auction lot:

  • A two night accommodation for two guests in the beautiful, private Gemtree Guest House
  • Dinner and wine with the family at Gemtree Vineyards
  • A tour of the vineyards and breathtaking McLaren Vale region
  • Wine tasting hosted by winemaker Mike Brown and master of ceremonies Andrew Buttery
  • 1 - 1.5L magnum of 2007 Uncut Shiraz
  • 1 - 1.5L magnum of 2007 Cadenzia, personally signed by Andrew Buttery and Mike Brown
  • A beautiful timber, lay-down, six-pack gift box, signed by Gemtree's winemaker, Mike Brown. This gift box will include:
  • 1 - 750mL of 2008 Citrine Chardonnay
  • 1 - 750mL of 2007 Uncut Shiraz
  • 1 - 750mL of 2006 Tatty Road
  • 1 - 750mL of 2007 Cadenzia
  • 1 - 750mL of 2007 Bloodstone Shiraz/Viognier
  • 1 - 750mL of 2007 Phantom Petit Verdot


Beckmen Vineyards

Tonight, take home a wine of unparalleled measure. The winner of this auction lot will receive 6 - 750mL bottles of 2006 Purisima Mountain Vineyard Grenache. This blend of Beckmen Vineyards wine has been proclaimed by Wine Spectator Magazine as, "sweet beyond ripeness with its generous, opulent flavors; rich, polished, deep and concentrated." This collection is sure to please any wine virtuoso.



Rusack Vineyards

We invite you to show your appreciation for fine wine and a priority for quality. The winner of this lot will become the owner of 2 - 1.5L magnums of 2005 Rusack "Anacapa" Bordeaux-Rusack's flagship Bordeaux style red wine this year. Rusack's "Anacapa," captures aromas of star anise, rose petals and coffee bean, with flavors of black cherry, dried cranberry, cocoa and the beautiful texture of lush, velvety tannins.



Trefethen Family Vineyards (Private Donation)

As one of the founding families of Napa Valley, the Trefethens continue to define this great region with their wines. To increase your cellar's collection, enjoy 6 - 750mL bottles of 2004 Trefethen Double T, a casual occasion wine, whose purpose is to bring you pleasure. This wine offers fragrant aromas of plums, blackberry jam, black pepper, clove and toasted oak, while displaying flavors of blackberries, raspberries and currants with rich chocolate on the finish.



Heitz Wine Cellars

Producing both stunning and distinctive wines, Heitz Wine Cellars believes that a glass of wine is a way of celebrating the best times in life-big and small. The winner of this lot auction will receive 1 case (12 - 750mL bottles) of 2000 Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. This authentic Cabernet has become well known around the world for its unique mintiness. This elegant and gracefully balanced wine is sure to be a wonderful addition to your table or your cellar.



Darioush Winery

While precision and quality are of the utmost importance to Darioush Winery, so is the passion to create some of the finest wines from the world famous Napa Valley. The first in America to combine architecture, design and Persian culture, this winery provides a unique and exhilarating experience in California's most renowned wine destination. Sample the unique and enticing flavors of Darioush Winery with this sensational lot:

  • 6 - 750mL bottles of Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon (2000-2005)
  • 1 - 6-bottle logo tote
  • Concierge fine wine and artisan cheese tasting for 10 guests


Kosta Browne Winery

You and three guests will be guided by Dan Kosta as you spend the day discovering the treasures of the vibrant Russian River Valley and touring several of the Kosta Browne vineyards. Enjoy an exquisite lunch with Dan Kosta in one of the Russian River's premier restaurants before a touring and tasting at the Kosta Browne Winery. To end the day, your group will receive the following selection of wines:

  • 1 - 1.5L magnum of 2005 Miron Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
  • 1 - 1.5L magnum of 2005 Garys' Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands
  • 1 - 1.5L magnum of 2005 Kanzler Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
  • 1 - 1.5L magnum of 2005 Koplen Vineyard, Russian River Valley

In addition to this, the winner of this lot will receive:

  • 2 premier placements on the exclusive Kosta Browne mailing list
  • 1 - 5L bottle of 2005 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir


ZD Wines
With the vision and dedication to produce world class wines, the de Leuze family has established a reputation for producing wines of outstanding quality, distinctive style and consistent character. They have created a caliber of wine exquisite enough to have graced the tables of White House dinner parties spanning three administrations. Tonight, take home 1 - 9L bottle of 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, signed by the de Leuze family. Highly recommended by the exclusive California Grapevine, this wine has earned numerous awards in 2008, including: a best of class gold medal in The New World International Wine Competition, a gold medal from the Tasters Guild, a 4-star excellent from Restaurant Wine, and 2 gold medals in the Orange County Fair Wine Competition and the San Francisco International Wine Competition.