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Fontanafredda winemaker Danilo Drocco compares Barolo to "a lovely person who needs to be discovered little by little. Every time you open a bottle of Barolo, it gives off unique emotions and sensations." Now it is your turn to experience the crowning glory of the wines of Piedmont!
Rated over 90 points by both Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator, these two bottles are beautiful examples of the stellar vintages being crafted using the Nebbiolo grape. With scents of wild berries, violets, grilled herbs and white pepper, this structured wine tastes of succulent red berry, clove, cooking spice and licorice, balanced by firm tannic structure. Wine Enthusiast opined that this vintage will be at its best when drank between 2018 and 2031; the winning bidder can enjoy one now, and keep one cellared for the future.
This lot is proof positive that wine doesn't need to have a big price tag to deliver great taste! The wines in this case all cost less than $30-many less than $20!-but all have received stellar ratings of 90 points or higher.
This bottle is hand-selected from the private cellar of Laurent Chapuis, proprietor of The Princeton Corkscrew Wine Shop, located in Princeton, NJ. There, for over twenty years, Mr. Chapuis has presented a highly-curated selection of hand-crafted, artisanal wines drawn from family-owned estates. This lot is your opportunity to put his highly-lauded palate to work in your cellar!
Established in 1908, Domaine Chaintreuil is a small, family-owned estate that in just over 100 years has expanded to six times its original size. The six-hectare La Madone vineyard is run by oenologist Gilles Chaintreuil, who represents the family's fourth generation. Gilles stays true to the century-old traditions passed down to him from his ancestors, while also implementing new-age techniques in both the vineyard and cellar.
The Fleurie La Madone is named for the small chapel situated atop the hill that has overlooked the cities of Lyon and Macon since 1866. The Madonna perched above the chapel is said to watch over the people below, as well as the region's 800 hectares of vineyards. Fleurie is a very unique and special terroir, with southeastern exposure at an altitude of 350 meters. The granitic soils produce wines with good structure and power, which also have the capacity to be aged for a long time.
The Domaine Chaintreuil Fleurie La Madone-made from 100% Gamay-pours a deep purple with a brilliant ruby rim. Aromas of cherries and raspberries alongside floral notes of peonies and violets dance from the glass, complemented by underlying hints of light spice. On the palate, this gorgeous Cru Beaujolais is round and concentrated with full-bodied, yet soft, silky tannins, zesty acidity, and lively fruit intensity that drift over the palate during the long, refreshing finish. It is a powerful southern Burgundy-style red, perfectly balanced with the soft sensuality for which Fleurie is known. This wine can be aged up to 10 years and is the perfect pairing for grilled meats, small game, or soft and creamy cheeses.
1982 was a legendary vintage for Bordeaux. Both the wines-and the fervor with which they were received-changed the very landscape for wine production, critique, and consumption for the region and the world. The hot, dry growing season yielded rich, opulent vintages that are only now coming into their full maturity.
The winning bidder will enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the ways in which different vineyards captured this marvelous vintage, taking home one bottle each of:
Astor Wines & Spirits has been a fixture in New York's Greenwich Village since 1946. Now you can take advantage of their 70+ years of experience when you sample their September 2019 mixed case of the month. Full of new discoveries, all of which are delicious values, this case includes:
Astor Wines & Spirits has been a fixture in New York's Greenwich Village since 1946. Now you can take advantage of their 70+ years of experience when you sample their Wines of Tuscany selection. This lot includes:
We are going to make you an offer you can't refuse-a wonderful gift basket from the renowned Francis Ford Coppola Winery! This basket includes everything you need for an amazing film binge, including one bottle each of:
This is all packaged in Francis Ford Coppola Winery's signature wine bucket, with two glasses, wine key, and champagne stopper, along with a pizza cutter to slice up dishes best served cold.
There are few names more synonymous with innate elegance than Grace Kelly. This beautiful rosé, produced by Kelly-family-owned vineyards, is a marvelous reflection on its namesake's legacy.
Using the Saignée method of "bleeding" the juice before color from the skins is imparted, Grace Rosé pops with notes of white peaches, Fuji apples, and light strawberries. It has a lighter, mineral-like mouthfeel and finishes with grapefruit-like tartness. This bright, refreshing wine shines when paired with crab, cod, halibut, chicken, prosciutto wrapped melon, salad niçoise, hummus or fresh fruit.
Ensure that your enjoyment of this evening extends beyond tonight with this fantastic basket! Perfect for a quiet evening, you can now experience the delights of great wine paired with a great book on art and artists. Highlighting wine featured at this year's Vintner's Reception, this basket contains one bottle each:
To drink alongside of four books about the art world and the Impressionists:
The Judgment of Paris: The Revolutionary Decade That Gave the World Impressionism, by Ross King: the definitive history of the first decade of Impressionism.
The Private Lives of the Impressionists, by Sue Roe, which features vivid accounts of Paris's leading artists, working separately and together, challenging and inspiring one another.
The Collector's Apprentice: A Novel, by B. A. Shapiro, a "noirish page turner" set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris, with characters inspired by famed museum founder, Albert Barnes.
The Art Forger: A Novel, by B. A. Shapiro, a contemporary thriller based on the thefts of 13 masterpieces from Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum.
The world's most popular red wine grape, Cabernet Sauvignon, is the result of a natural crossing between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. First developed in the seventeenth century in Bordeaux, France, this grape is beloved for its high concentration and age worthiness. Today, it is the most widely cultivated varietal, grown in nearly every major wine producing country in the world.
Terroir has an enormous impact on the overall flavor and mouthfeel of the finished wine. The winner of this lot will have the opportunity to taste two bottles each of three different Cabernet Sauvignons, including both French and American expressions of the varietal. The half case includes:
The oldest continuously operating winery in Carneros, a region located on the southern tip of Napa Valley, Bouchaine was first planted as a vineyard in the late 1880s. An Italian winemaker named Johnny Garetto bought the land in 1927 and farmed it until 1961, when he sold to Beringer. After 20 years as a storage facility, the dilapidated winery buildings were purchased by Gerret and Tatiana Copeland, along with 30 acres of the surrounding land. They set to work revitalizing the property with new vineyards, winery improvements, and a renewed sense of purpose. Today, they have grown into a sustainable, family-owned estate, focused on crafting vibrant, exciting wines with the elegance of Burgundy, the exuberance of California, and the terroir of Carneros.
The winning bidder will receive six delectable bottles drawn from Bouchaine's portfolio, including:
For five centuries, Château Margaux has helped set the standard as one of only five First Growth châteaux in Bordeaux. And the 2000 vintage marked the beginning of a fantastic new millennium! Receiving ratings of 98 points and above from most major outlets, the 2000 vintage was given 100 points by Robert Parker, who hailed it as, "Absolutely compelling in two tastings of this vintage, the 2000 Margaux is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. The extraordinary seductiveness, complex aromatics, and purity it exhibits lead me to believe it has reached its window of full maturity. Medium-bodied, with layers of concentration, stunning blue, red, and black fruits intermixed with spring flowers, a subtle dosage of new oak, and a distinctive personality that is elegant while at the same time powerful and substantial, this is a multi-dimensional wine that was extremely approachable and drinkable in both tastings I had of it. The color remains a healthy, even opaque bluish/purple, but there is no reason to hesitate to drink it. It should evolve for another 30-40 years, so there is no hurry either."
This stellar offering from one of the country's preeminent producers of Chardonnay has received 90+ point ratings across the board. According to Vinious, "Fogarty's 2013 Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains is delicate and beautifully layered in the glass. Sweet floral notes meld into apricot, yellow peach and chamomile. This is an especially understated Chardonnay from Fogarty, not to mention a gorgeous appellation-level Chardonnay and a real overachiever. The Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay is mostly Langley Hill and Damiana, with a touch of Portola Springs. Thomas Fogarty remains the single most exciting estate in the Santa Cruz Mountain people have likely never heard about."
Quintessential Wines knows: in wine and life, it's all about family. A family owned-and-operated import, marketing, and sales company, Quintessential is dedicated to representing wineries that hold fast to the same ideals: multi-generational, family-run vineyards whose wines reflect the best, most authentic expression of their terroir. With a global portfolio, Quintessential has evolved into one of the leading import and marketing companies of fine wine in the United States.
The winning bidder will take home four bottles drawn from Argentinian producer, Pascual Toso, that Quintessential highlighted at the Art of Wine Vintners' Reception this evening, including:
Origin | Veneto, ItalyVarietal Content | 80% Corvina Veronese, 20% RondinellaViticulture and Cooperage | Grapes are dried for 120 days on bamboo racks prior to crushing. Cold macerated for 20 days prior to fermentation for 30 days. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 6 years; 12 months in bottle to mature.
Bertani's impact on Veneto wine making, particularly in Amarone production, is so considerable that "Bertani" and "Amarone" are nearly synonymous. While remaining mindful of their rich history reaching back over 150 years, Bertani strives towards innovation, using progressive techniques and equipment allied with extensive experience and a deeply felt respect for tradition to provide wines of uncompromising quality.
Their 2009 vintage was particularly delicious, rating 95 points from James Suckling. When enjoying, one will first experience notes of plum, cherry and morello cherry on the nose, but the bouquet will open to present a greater variety of tones: nuts, tea leaves, licorice, and spices. On the palate there are hints of red berry fruits, softened by plush vanilla notes, in perfect harmony with the acidity and tannins. It can be drunk with red meat, game, and mature cheeses, but it is also perfect as a meditation wine at the end of a meal.
Sometimes you just have to go big or go home. This lot of four delicious magnums is perfect for entertaining and includes two bottles of luscious dessert wines to bring any meal to a beautiful conclusion. The winning bidder will receive one 1.5L bottle of each of the following:
Bodegas y Vinedos Alión, Ribera Del Duero, 1994
Inspired by the "modern classic" style of top Bordeaux, owner Pablo Alvarez launched Alión with the 1991 vintage, adapting Bordeaux-style wine to the unique climate and soils in the western Ribera del Duero. Alión is an opulent and seductive 100% Tempranillo aged for 14 months in new French oak barrels, but remains restrained: neither overextracted nor overoaked, it is all about elegance, harmony, class...and sheer hedonistic pleasure. Rich and full-bodied, the spice, dark fruit and smoky flavors in a bold Ribera del Duero will pair well with roasted and grilled meats, Mexican food and tomato-based sauces.
2000 Pillar Rock Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District
2000 was a "dream season" in the Napa Valley: a cool, even growing season despite three days of record-breaking heat in June, which resulted in slow steady ripening, to develop good flavor and deep color. The Pillar Rock Vineyard 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon has the elegance, style and body of a great red wine from the Stags Leap District, that surely will age well for decades.
2009 Château Climens, Barsac
96-98 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, "The aromatics display pure honey, minerals, occasionally a faint scent of spearmint and white peach, most with spellbinding precision. On the palate, Berenice Lurton has some stupendous lots at her disposal, with ample botrytis, ethereal definition, one or two more powerful, quite spicy lots and others that are shorter and will undoubtedly lend the blend an acidic cut. It will be a joy to taste this after bottling."
1997 Vau Vintage Port, Sandeman
92 points Wine Spectator, "Dark purple in color, with wonderful violet, berry and cherry aromas. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a solid core of fruit and tannins. Long finish. Subtle. Best Sandeman since the 1960s. Best after 2008."
Painting of Standing Horse with Mounted Jockey, signed Shipley
8" x 10", painting on canvas, signed lower left.
An oil painting on canvas of a race horse signed Shipley. The painting depicts a jockey in green and white on horseback standing in a clearing under a cloudy sky. It is signed at the lower left. Presented without glass in an ornate gilt frame with a hanging wire on the verso.
Barbara Stewart, Spring Meadow, 2015
6" x 12", pastel on paper, signed lower left.
This tranquil pastoral scene by Doylestown native Barbara Stewart captures the quietude of a Bucks County spring morning.
XiaoGang Zhu, title unknown, n.d.
10" x 14", gouache on paper, signed lower right.
XiaoGang Zhu earned his Bachelor's degree in Art & Design at the Suzhou Institute of Silk Technology in China and his Master's in Art History at Nanjing Art Academy, during the time of the Cultural Revolution. Though innovative thought was banned, Zhu naturally evolved into an Impressionistic idiom. He came to the United States in 1989, and became known for his mastery with the gouache medium. He creates light-filled landscapes and waterscapes of places with which he is familiar-China and the Yangtze River, Arizona, Washington State and Central Oregon. He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and has won numerous awards both in China and the United States. He participates in many exhibitions and one-man shows throughout the nation and in China. In 1995, Zhu was awarded the "High Winds" Medal in the 128th annual exhibition of the American Watercolor Society
John R. McGahey, Fall Vision
16" x 12", acrylic on canvas, signed lower right.
A signature member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters, McGahey returned to his first love-painting-after a career as an art director in broadcasting, advertising, and direct marketing. His work has been featured in numerous juried exhibitions at institutions across the country, including the Palm Springs Art Museum. He was a major prizewinner exhibiting with the National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic at the Salmagundi Club in New York.
Janine Dunn Wade, Pitcher, Pear, & Posie
8" x 8", oil on board, signed lower left.
Janine Dunn Wade has worked extensively in both pastel and oil. She has studied art in France, Italy and Mexico. An award-winning artist, Wade's work has been regularly featured in juried exhibitions over the last two decades, including those at Phillips Mill, the Woodmere Art Museum, Lambertville Historical Society Annual Exhibition, and the Philadelphia Sketch Club, as well as many solo and group exhibitions throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Her work can be found in many private collections both nationally and internationally.
Christopher Willett, Tinicum Creek, Bucks County, PA
12" x 16", oil on canvas, signed lower right.
A descendant of the renowned painter Edward Hicks (best known for his work Peaceable Kingdom), Christopher Willett has built a reputation for himself as a painter working in the Pennsylvania Impressionist style that stands entirely apart from that of his famous relative. Willett works in both oil and watercolor. His recent work has been compared to that of Edward Redfield, and he succinctly captures the landscape and daily lives of the people that live-and have lived-in this locale.
Roll back the years with anti-aging services including approximately fifty units of Botox and ten vials of injectable filler, as per the aesthetic goals to be set forth during a thorough consultation.*
This is your opportunity to find out what their regular clients from as far away as the West Coast already know about Beauty Marx Aesthetic MedSpa, and see first-hand why they won Best Medical Spa for 2019 in the Intelligencer's Best of Bucks competition.
Put your trust in the hands of Suzanne Munshower, RN, who has not only built a reputation as an expert injector and anti-aging skin care innovator, but is also a faculty member of the highly selective Allergan Medical Institute-the preeminent cosmetic injectables training organization for both doctors and nurses. Suzanne excels in helping patients become the best version of themselves, rather than fundamentally changing their appearance. As she often repeats to her students, "Good work isn't seen, but bad work is." The amount of product included in this package is your opportunity to truly achieve a WOW result!
*Treatment plan and specific fillers to be approved by Beauty Marx Medical Group's medical director. Package is transferable only within immediate family (one recipient only). Must use prior to April 30, 2020. Contact Beauty Marx to schedule initial consult.
Inspired by her grandmother in Kolkata, India, Harshita Lohia took to craft and arts at the early age of ten. At fifteen she held her first solo exhibition in Chitrakoot Arts Gallery in Kolkata, followed by a solo exhibition in Singapore at seventeen. After pursuing studies at the Art Institute of Chicago and Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia, she established Harshita Designs to carry on her mission of creating wearable art and original accessories. Her collections draw on her rich heritage, sensitively melding the influences of east and west.
The winning bidder will receive three beautiful, hand-made Harshita scarves.
Sarah Myers combines sterling silver with freshwater pearls and semi-precious stones, mixing the organic with inorganic to create unique, high-quality jewelry. Most of her designs begin as a two-dimensional drawing, where the basic lines and shapes are developed. All her work is hand fabricated using sterling and fine silver with 14k gold and stones for color. She then uses traditional metalsmithing techniques to painstakingly form each piece-it is not unusual for one necklace to take over 18 hours to produce.
Myers says, "I am inspired by the gentle curves and textures in nature that give me endless possibilities to create timeless, unique jewelry." This beautiful necklace combines naturalistic forms to create an elegant statement piece. And the artist invites you to toast your winning bid, with a lovely bottle of 2017 Château Turcaud, Entre-Deux-Mers Sec.
Based out of Doylestown, PA, Seed Phytonutrients has quickly established themselves as the gold standard for eco-friendly, sustainable beauty products. Their all-natural products are derived from organically-grown, local varietal seeds that are cold-pressed to extract their essential oils. Packaged in entirely recyclable bottles, Seed creates luxurious hair, face, and body products that are as good for you as they are for the planet.
This is your opportunity to sample their full product line, featuring their Allure Magazine award-winning Body Cleanser. The basket includes one bottle each of Seed's:
After a career in advertising, long-time Bucks County resident Susan Goodrich discovered bead weaving. She quickly found her patience, rhythm, and peace in the painstaking technique, hand-crafting beautiful designs-one bead at a time.
Using seed beads, mainly from Japan and the Czech Republic, Goodrich draws from a range of different beading cultures: Native American, African, Russian, Japanese, among others. She crafts "textiles" as much as jewelry, making pieces that are wonderfully light and comfortable to wear, and silky in the hand. Her pieces are not just for wearing: they are meant to be held and felt like worry beads.
The winning bidder will take home this lovely bracelet handwoven in a herringbone stitch using Czech glass beads in a red Picasso finish. The weaving is complemented by a elegant toggle clasp made of white bronze.
Discover the great divas of tomorrow…today…at the Academy of Vocal Arts.
For more than seventy-five years, gifted singers have come from throughout the world to seek the exceptional guidance and training that the Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) offers. Admission is highly competitive, with only approximately 30 singers enrolled in any given year. But those who are accepted are immersed in an intensive performance program led by some of the most dedicated and inspired teachers and creative artists in the world of opera, ensuring that-upon graduation-they are ready to take the world of opera by storm.
The winning bidder will receive two gift certificates, each good for a pair of tickets to a fully-staged opera performance from AVA's 2019/2020 season. Each performance represents your chance to see emerging talent showcased in roles destined to become career trademarks.
This is your opportunity to discover two diverse-but unique-gardens.
The Ambler Arboretum of Temple University is a historic public garden nestled into the University's Ambler Campus, which serves as a living laboratory that promotes the love of horticulture, understanding of the relationship between people and the environment, and awareness of both the need for and means to achieve greater environmental responsibility. The winning bidder will enjoy a guided tour for ten led by Arboretum director, Kathy Salisbury.
Win this lot and you will also receive a one-year, Dual-level membership at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, a fabulous, mosaicked, visionary art environment in the heart of Philadelphia's South Street neighborhood. Born from the imagination of award-winning mosaic muralist Isaiah Zagar, the Magic Gardens is an immersive art experience unlike any other.
With décor inspired by pioneering pilot Amelia Earhart, this addition to the New Hope dining scene offers traditional Italian cuisine served in a warm and intimate setting.
Since Amelia is a BYO establishment, the winning bidder will also receive a bottle of Cristom Vineyards Louise Pinot Noir to complement their meal.
Chef Brian Held is a fixture in Lambertville, NJ-a regional hotbed of notable cuisine.
The winner of this lot will have the opportunity to enjoy dinner for two at his restaurant, Brian's, which features a menu profoundly influenced by the rustic country fare of Provence and Northern Italy. Or, you can opt to sample the modern French cuisine he offers up the road at Bistro Rouget in Stockton, NJ.
Both of these restaurants are BYO, but regardless of where you chose to dine, the winning bidder will also receive one bottle each of B&G Blanc de Blanc and Susana Balbo Malbec 2015 to complement their meal.
A consistent Pilates practice can offer benefits to everybody. Whether you're an experienced athlete looking to step up your training or you're simply looking to start a new fitness routine, Pilates creates a strong foundation of balance, strength, mobility and flexibility. The full-body, low-impact workouts offered at Club Pilates provide a high-impact challenge to the stabilizing muscles of the core.
The winning bidder will receive everything they need to begin-or deepen-their Pilates practice: an eight pack of classes at Club Pilates Doylestown, a signature water bottle, and a pair of Tavi Noir socks.
Let the knowledgeable instructors at Conquering Cuisine help take the guesswork out of your next dinner party! The winning bidder will enjoy a fun and informative wine tasting and pairing class for two. Each focused on a different aspect of wine, Conquering Cuisine's classes help participants gain a solid understanding of what is available on the market and how it suits their palate. Under the thoughtful guidance of Mike Conti, President/Wine Educator of From Stem to Learn, participants will gain a better understanding of each region's producers and significant varietals, while tasting six wines, and enjoying a delicious three course dinner-all in a relaxed environment that allows for questions and feedback.
Ever dream of flying an airplane...but never think you would have a chance to try? This is your opportunity to live your dreams, with a Discovery Flight session at Doylestown Airport!
Your Discovery Flight package includes: a preflight discussion with the instructor, twenty- five minutes of actual flight time, and a post flight discussion with the instructor.
After, you can kick back, relax and reminisce over drinks and snacks at Maxwell's on Main, Doylestown's favorite destination for craft beer. Whether you are looking for a delicious lunch or the best nightlife in town, MOMs is the place to be!
The rich, rolling landscape of Buckingham, PA, gave noted golf course architect Rees Jones a great canvas to work from when designing the course at Lookaway Golf Club. Now rated as one of the top twenty golf courses in Pennsylvania, and boasting an exceptional last five holes, Lookaway is a course that emphasizes both playabilty and walkability.
The winning bidder will enjoy an outing for three on this impeccably groomed, scenic course.
Located on State Street in the heart of the downtown shopping district, The Doylestown Inn is a quaint boutique hotel, and home to the much-loved Hattery Stove & Still, a cutting-edge restaurant and bar with an "antique industrial" design that offers a modern-American tavern menu seven days a week.
Since it was first constructed in 1871, the building has gone through a number of incarnations, transforming from private home to a retail location hosting a hattery, cigar shop, and shoe store; it even operated as a speakeasy during prohibition. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, notable guests of the property include Henry Ford, Pearl S. Buck, Dorothy Parker, Henry Fonda and James Michener. Legend has it that Oscar Hammerstein II composed the lyrics for the Broadway musical South Pacific during a stay at the inn.
In 2014, it was transformed into the modern hotel and restaurant it is today. The winning bidder will enjoy a delicious dinner at The Hattery Stove & Still, before retiring upstairs to one of the eleven quiet, well-appointed guest rooms for a night away from it all!
More than just home to a storied university, Princeton, NJ, is home to a myriad of cultural institutions. This is your opportunity to sample some of their finest, including:
The winning bidder will take home the opportunity to enjoy two of the most uniquely Philadelphian arts institutions: Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts! The first art school and museum in the United States, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts counts world-renowned artists among its alumni and instructors. Today, the museum is home to an internationally celebrated collection of American art. Mural Arts Philadelphia is the nation's largest public art program, uniting artists and communities through collaborative experience and process for over thirty years, and earning Philadelphia international recognition as the "City of Murals."
This lot includes four passes to the Museum of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, as well as a gift certificate for two on a Mural Arts Vehicle Tour.
Electric. Unexpected. Bold. Be the first to see three new ballets created for Pennsylvania Ballet. These world premieres showcase some of the dance world's most exciting choreographers - Garrett Smith, Juliano Nunes, and Yin Yue. These unique performances will have you amazed at what ballet can be today.
The winning bidder will enjoy two Orchestra seat tickets for any performance of World Premieres on your choice of the following dates in 2019 at the Merriam Theater in Philadelphia:
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