28th Annual Auction

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Private Dinner and Tour at AAM

Enjoy a private tour of the Akron Art Museum led by Director Jon Fiume, including behind-the-scenes access. Afterward, savor a four-course chef dinner for eight plus an amuse-bouche, expertly crafted by Chef Rick of Nosh Creative Catering, and complemented by wine pairings courtesy of 750mL. Date must be mutually agreed upon by all parties.

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6 Btls Superb Rhone Wine

$1000

FMV $1800

This is a 6-bottle lot of the finest of Northern Rhone Wines. Michel Chapoutier produces some of the world's greatest wines from single parcels in the Northern Rhone. Each of these single vineyard wines (very small - 250 to 800 case production) are from Syrah grapes and can last for 30 to 50 years! The wines are intense and powerful, a deep purple hue, with savory aromatics, ripe, fresh with bright floral and berry notes, and a long, taut finish. M. Chapoutier has produced more wines ranked by Robert Parker with 100-point, and received more awards than any other winery. in the world. These bottles are all rated at 93-99 points. Drink now or over the next decade or more. 2005 M. Chapoutier: Ermitage les Greffieux 2005 M. Chapoutier: Ermitage les Varonniers 2005 M. Chapoutier: Ermitage le Meal 2006 M. Chapoutier: Ermitage l'Ermite 2006 M. Chapoutier: Ermitage Le Pavillon 2006 M. Chapoutier: Ermitage le Meal Blanc

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From Rory's Cellar

$1100

FMV $2000

This lot includes one bottle of 1986 and two bottles of 1989 Chateau Lynch Bages, plus three bottles of Chateau Gruaud Larose from the 1962, 1986, and 1982 vintages. The 1986 Lynch Bages has a knockout bouquet, classic claret style with a dark plum/ruby red color, velvety tannins, and a Pauillac bouquet of cedar-wood, black currants, and sweet cherries. The 1989 is complex, with a silky palate entry, superb balance, and a long finish. The 1962, 1986, and 1982 Chateau Gruaud Larose vintages exemplify the lasting appeal of great French Bordeaux. Chateau Gruaud Larose, in the Saint-Julien appellation, is classified as one of only 15 Deuxiemes Crus.

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6 Btls Dom Perignon

$1650

FMV $1800

Dom Perignon, named after the 17th century Benedictine monk who pioneered new winemaking techniques: blending grapes to deal with imperfections producing a clear white wine from red grapes, enhancing the ability to retain natural sugars to induce a secondary fermentation, and introducing corks (rather than wooden stoppers). Dom Perignon is simply synonymous with the best in champagne for its consistent high quality and superb taste. It presents a complex bouquet of flowery notes, followed by a superbly balanced dry yet fruit-filled taste, and long, zesty acidity at the finish, refreshing the palette. James Suckling rated it 98 points. The 2013 Dom Perignon has vivid acidity, detailed notes of ripe melon, candied ginger in this harmonious Champagne, expansive on the palate but with a sense of finesse and restraint. Drink now through 2037

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6 Btls Italian Classics

$1000

FMV $1565

It's Italian! Six bottles of timeless Italian classics. 2013 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino. Tuscany. 94 Points. 2006 Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia. Tuscany. 96 Points. 2009 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia. Tuscany. 97 Points. 2007 Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Vigna Casa Mate. Piedmont. 96 Points. 2010 Galardi Roccamonfina Terra di Lavoro. Campania. 97 Points. 2004 Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco. Tuscany. 93 Points.

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3 Btls Ducru Beaucaillou

$900

FMV $1400

3 bottles Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou two from 1982, 1976. Dating back to the start of the 13th century, Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is one of the oldest estates in the St. Julien region of the Medoc. The wines from this estate are designated as one of the 15 Deuxiemes Cru (Second Growth), ranking after only the 5 Premier Cru French wines. The word "beaucaillou" translates to "beautiful stones". The gravelly soils of the vineyards are covered with large stones, holding heat at night, creating one of the best terroirs in Bordeaux for growing Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot, the wine is full-bodied, velvety and concentrated; it is rich, lively, with a deep core of fruit. This is a wine that ages extremely well. Ratings for this vary from 92 up to 98 for the 1982 vintage.

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Big Napas!

$1300

FMV $1975

Dive into the Splendor of Napa Valley's Finest! 1995 Opus One. Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend. The tannins have mellowed, flavors blended, creating a superb wine. Rated 93 points. 2007 Dominus. Proprietary Blend. The flagship wine, Dominus, is wonderfully expressive and elegant, a rival to Opus One and the Premier Cru of Bordeaux. Rated 99 Points. 200 Joseph Phelps Insignia. Proprietary Blend. Rated at 100 Points. 1994 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon Estate. At 2000 feet of elevation on Spring Mountain in Napa Valley, this Margaux-style wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Rated 97 Points. 2003 Spotswoode Cabernet Sauvignon. A deep purple color, with notes of blackberry and cassis, this is an opulent, full-bodied wine: a beauty, loaded, layered and impressive. Rated 95 Points 2007 Pahlmeyer. Proprietary Red. Grapes are harvested before sunrise, when the fruit is cool and firm. Rated 97 Points.