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Fostering Change Gala 2017
Friday, May 5, 2017
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Live & Silent Auction
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Acclaimed Wines by Thomas Rivers Brown

Be the Envy of Wine Collectors Around the World -Build your wine collection with this incredible case of wines by one of America’s most celebrated winemakers, Thomas Rivers Brown. With eight Robert Parker 100 scores to his name, The Terroirist Wine Journal called Brown“the nation's hottest winemaker”and Food & Wine named him 2010Winemaker of the Year. Some of these wines were such limited production, they were never rated and are nearly impossible to find. Hand-picked bottles include:

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Williams Selyem Experience

Take home two excellent 750ml Pinot Noirs from Williams Selyem, eight exquisite WS wine glasses, and a 1.5l magnum for those special occasions! And don't forget to stop by the winery for a private tour and tasting for four and immediate membership on The WS List with an allocation for the next release.

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2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia
Enjoy this 2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia 99 point Robert Parker. Joseph Phelps is best known for Insignia, its flagship Napa Valley blend of red Bordeaux varieties first produced in 1974 and the 2007 Insignia received some of the best reviews. "...notes of graphite, spring flowers and smoky oak. This full-bodied, classic Insignia reveals fabulous depth, ripeness, texture, viscosity and richness. Still young and unformed, it should evolve for 25 or more years." Robert Parker
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2006 Bond Grand Crus Portfolio

This members-only collectors’ item packed in its original wood crate showcases the full five-vineyard portfolio of 2006 Bond wines, sold out long ago. Based in Oakville, California, Bond makes widely acclaimed single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons. Founded by H. William Harlan (Harlan Estate), Bond’s winemaker Bob Levy uses grapes from five vineyards to create these unique “grand crus,” Vecina, Melbury, Quella, St. Eden and Pluribus. All rated 90 or higher by Robert Parker.

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2013 Maybach "Materium" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

100 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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Four year vertical of Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet

Taste 4 acclaimed vintages of this flagship Robert Mondavi Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, rated 92-96 by Wine Enthusiast. These wines are known for exceptional balance and aging well. 

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2011 Cade Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Set

The 2011 Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, (93 points Vinous), features the bright savory and floral notes typical of the year, as well as dark red cherries, raspberry jam, cloves, mint, and pine. The balance of high-toned aromatics and plush fruit works beautifully here, as the elements play off each other nicely. It is a great representation of what can be made from Howell Mountain fruit.

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2010 Hughes Family Syrah
Experience this exquisite vintage with 3 bottles of 2010 Signature Reserve Syrah from Hughes Family Vineyards.
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Grifalco Italian Double Magnum
Get all the wine you need for your next dinner party in a single bottle! This Grifalco Double Magnum has a lovely dark red violet color; appealing, fresh, tart berry, violets nose; tasty, juicy, dried berry, violets, candied violets, mineral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish.
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6 Bottles 2011 Mathis Grenache
The 2011 Mathis Grenache has a lovely dark ruby black color. Bright, earthy, fruity aromas of grilled cherries and wild strawberries, chocolate nuts, and delicate spices and herbs with an oily, crisp, dryish medium-to-full body and a warming, nuanced, medium-length sour cherry jam, ground nuts, and gravel finish with fine, dusty tannins and light oak. An artfully blended red with great acidity for the table.

 

Gala Co-Chairs

Matthew & Ingrid Rechtin

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Allison Eisenhardt, Board Chair

Lisa Pearson, Vice Chair

Elizabeth Carey, Treasurer

Matthew Rechtin, Secretary

Members

Jeffrey Davidson

Mikhail Hess

Katy Hope

Margaret Keane

Anthony Lencioni

Hector Melendez

Ryan Miller

James SanMarco

Lisa Spinali

Harry Turner

Claire Ucovich

Jennifer Young

SFCASA Staff

Reneé Espinoza

Amy DiBenedetto

Erika Dirkse

Paul Knudsen

Maggie Swanson

Judy Rutherford

Brittni Tanenbaum

Naomi Irvine

Tom Prado

Maria Vierra

Alexandra Stanley

Janey Kemp

Jamie Coronato

Juan Ascencio

Soyeon Davis

Victoria Crucena