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Earlier this year, to commemorate the 45th anniversary of Kuumbwa Jazz, we produced a limited-edition print run of the poster for Kuumbwa Jazz's very first concert, which took place on April 6th, 1975. Each poster in this special run of 50 was numbered and signed by artist Clarke Shultes - and they sold out quickly! This unique auction item is the very first print in that highly limited run, and is the only print now available to the public. A piece of Kuumbwa Jazz history!
Krug Grande Cuvée was born from the dream of one man, Joseph Krug, to craft the very best Champagne he could offer, every single year, regardless of annual variations in climate. Since 1843, the House of Krug has honoured this vision with each new Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée: the most generous expression of Champagne. Krug Grande Cuvée is re-created every year, beyond the notion of vintage, and is a blend of over 120 individual wines from more than 10 different years. The fullness or flavours and aromas achieved by this careful art of blending would be impossible to express with the wines of a single year. The 166ème Édition is composed of 140 wines from 13 different harvests between 1998 and 2010, and it's a blend of 45% Pinot Noir with 39% Chardonnay and 16% Pinot Meunier. A stay of around seven years in Krug's cellars gives Krug Grande Cuvée 166ème Édition its distinct expression and elegance.
Restrictions: This auction item lot is available for local pick-up from the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in downtown Santa Cruz, CA or delivery within Santa Cruz County. Shipping is not available.
Nestled high up in the northern reaches of the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounded by historic vineyards, Ridge Vineyards' Monte Bello Estate offers exceptional single-vineyard wines. Wine.com rates the 2008 vintage with 90-97 points, the 2009 vintage with 90-97 points, and the 2010 vintage with 90-96 points.
Restrictions: This auction lot is available for local pick-up from the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in downtown Santa Cruz, CA or delivery within Santa Cruz County. Shipping is not available.
Enjoy a double magnum bottle of Miner Family Winery's acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, commemorating the artisan instruments of Benedetto Guitars, as well as a VIP wine-tasting and tour of Miner Family Winery's breathtaking Napa Valley estate.
Restrictions: The wine in this auction lot is available for local pick-up from the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in downtown Santa Cruz, CA or delivery within Santa Cruz County. Shipping is not available.
Santa Cruz's own paella king, Mark Riley, works his big-pan magic right in front of you and your guests, and when it's done you'll feast on as much as you can eat of this savory Spanish classic. With a pan the size of a children's kiddie pool, there is plenty of its rice, saffron, chicken and seafood deliciousness for all. You can host this outdoor event at your home or you can use the Kuumbwa Jazz Center's courtyard for your own Spanish-themed dinner soirée. Mark's paella parties are always popular at fundraisers around the region, and he has cooked for all kinds of celebrations, graduations, and places such as the Bohemian Club.
Enjoy a top-shelf vertical from Dunn Vineyards, spotlighting their highly acclaimed Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignons. In the words of winemaker Randy Dunn, "We farm 42 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon on Howell Mountain. Since 1979 we've done our best to care for these vines so that they produce a wine that tastes like Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain. Today we are hands-on in the vineyard, on the crush pad, and in the cellar. Any more land and we would need to spend more time administering and managing. We'd prefer to farm." Dunn Vineyards' wine epitomizes the Howell Mountain Cabernet: deep concentration, bold, massive, ultra rich and elegant.
Enjoy this private tasting at Corralitos' beautiful Windy Oaks Estate winery (known for their acclaimed Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, rich with a sense of place), or at one of their tasting rooms in Carmel-by-the-Sea or Carmel Valley Village. Windy Oaks Estate's premium wines are grown in unique terroirs in Monterey and the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the estate's winemakers, Jim and Judy Schultze, have been offering these fine wines since 1999. You can follow-up the tasting with dinner at Aptos' acclaimed Persephone restaurant. Or perhaps you'll wish to visit Persephone on another day entirely - you can set your own schedule with these separate certificates!
Visit the Napa Valley, mid-week, for two nights at the ultimate boutique retreat: Wine Country Inn Bed & Breakfast, set in a vineyard between St. Helena and Calistoga. Your days will be filled with memorable tour and tasting experiences at Spottswoode, and two select Wine Country Inn partner vineyards.
Enjoy this case of high quality, local Pinot Noir from La Madrona Vineyard & Winery, a family-owned boutique vineyard located in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Restrictions: This auction item is available for local pick-up from the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in downtown Santa Cruz, CA or delivery within Santa Cruz County. Shipping is not available.
With its bold optical frames and sunglasses, Robert La Roche has made itself a name by introducing a revolutionary new spirit into luxury eyewear since 1973. The Anomia sunglasses are crafted by hand in Italy from laminated pure cellulose acetate. The brass logo plate states the product's origin and the certified Zeiss CR39 lenses are equipped with AR coating from the back and offer 100% UVA and UVB protection.
A gloriously eclectic case of wines selected by wine connoisseurs on the Kuumbwa Jazz Board of Trustees, past and present. Offering this unique auction lot is a popular annual tradition and is particularly perfect for your future entertaining plans.
Sante Arcangeli Family Wines are carefully handcrafted Burgundian varietals that have been gently nurtured from rare mountain-grown fruit to a new life as elegant and expressive California Pinot Noir. As Erin Brooks, of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate notes, "The 2018 Pinot Noir Split Rail Vineyard comes from vines more than 30 years old that were planted at 1,700 feet and the wine was aged 10 months in 20% French Oak...The nose explodes with crushed strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and red cherry candy with touches of rose petal, lilac, cracked pepper, dried cranberries and amaro with a dusty current. The palate is medium-bodied, uber silky and slowly unfurls to floral and earth-tinged fruit layers, with a frame of very finely grained tannins and seamlessly woven freshness, finishing long, juicy and full of energy." and "The 2018 Pinot Noir Lester Family Vineyard comes from vines planted at 500 feet in elevation in sandy loam...and gives up aromas of blood orange, dried herbs, tobacco leaf, strawberries and raspberries with touches of rhubarb, licorice and dust. Medium-bodied and silky textured, it explodes with earth and amaro-accented red berries flavors. It has a grainy frame and addicting freshness, finishing very long with tons of energy." Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave both of these 2018 Sante Arcangeli Pinot Noirs a 94.
Enjoy this stunning Ruffle wine & champagne cooler by Annieglass. Long an entertaining favorite, this piece emphasizes the artisanal textured details in the glass. Lavishly hand-painted ribbons of undulating glass and precious metal will please the most discerning crowd. A gorgeous piece for champagne, wine, tulips, greens or seasonal décor. Annieglass is durable, dishwasher safe, and chip-resistant (though not recommended for oven or microwave use). Colors and textures will vary due to their handmade process. To ensure authenticity, every piece is hand-engraved with the Annieglass studio signature and dated.
This stunningly vibrant large-scale canvas painting by Santa Cruz-based artist Suzanne McCourt, captures the energy and dynamics of jazz. As Suzanne's artist statement describes, "I love globs of paint, brushstrokes of color, the surprise of texture, and passion of creativity. 1 + 1 does not = 2 in my design of art. Art equals an infinite creative process beyond the sum of parts." All of which is gloriously captured in this painting.
The wines of Quinta Cruz are exclusively made from grape varieties that originated in Portugal and Spain, but are now grown in California. This package provides an in-depth look into the origins and cultural context of each of these distinct grapes.
Each year that we gather for our annual gala fundraiser, the wines from the cellar of Erik and Judy Johnson take a center stage and are poured throughout the evening. This auction lot features two magnum bottles selected from the Johnson's cellar. Erik purchased the Dunn bottle from the winery upon release and it has been in his cellar under perfect conditions since then. Howell Mountain is one of Napa Valley's most prestigious hillside AVA's (American Viticultural Area), and the bottle has been rated 96 by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Erik also purchased the Kenwood from the winery upon release and it has been in his cellar under perfect conditions since then. A blend of Kenwood's best Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, as indicated by the Artist Series labels, this bottle has been rated 91 by Wine Enthusiast.
This beautiful wine barrel table has been finely handcrafted by Al Freitas in Soquel. When not making furniture, Al can be found pouring wine at Bargetto winery...so to complete the package, and to crown your new table, you'll enjoy a magnum bottle from Bargetto!
Enjoy an effervescent trio of high-quality méthode champenoise wines from locally sourced grapes produced by Equinox Sparkling Wines.
This is your chance to add the Kuumbwa Jazz Board of Trustees' 2017 Board Case selections to your cellar!
A magnum of a revered Bordeaux. Described by Decanter following a 2018 tasting ranking 98 points: "1989 was an early year, with flowering three weeks ahead of usual. Now at 30 years old, a floral aspect curls out of the glass, with touches of roses and peonies, followed on the palate by bilberries and blackberries, with a cigar smoke and eucalyptus finish. It's still vigorous in its tannic structure, but it's soft and supple enough to enjoy today..."
A curated selection of four vintages hailing from a variety of producers in the acclaimed American Viticultural Area of Paso Robles, CA.
Shaped by its unique terrain and a maverick mindset, the Santa Cruz Mountains is a wine region for independent spirits with a taste for the extraordinary. It's a place where soaring cliffs drop into the sea, steep mountain vineyards overlook idyllic small towns, and tradition meets innovation. The wines included in this package are all part of the Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains organizational family and are an excellent representation of this unique viticultural region.
Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery's estate-grown-and-bottled wines reflect the unique terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation. From the vineyard owned by Gary Pisoni and Gary Franscioni, Garys' Pinot Noir has medium ruby color, aromas of black cherry, blackberry, ripe plum, spice, toast and smoke. Its velvety texture and a rich mouthfeel is backed up by moderate tannins and good acid balance. The Lindsay Paige Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir (from Alfaro's flagship vineyard) has abundant floral and spice elements up front that lead to a ripe bing cherry and blackberry core on the palate.
This 2017 vintage is the first with the Sonoma County Sustainably Farmed Grapes label identifier. This reflects the Russian River Valley's Dutton Estate Winery's commitment to growing grapes that benefit farmers and wine lovers today as well as ensure viable businesses for the future. Aromatics of fresh pineapple, cantaloupe, and lemon tree blossoms fill the glass. The taste is entrancing and lively, beginning with flavors of lemon zest, guava, honeydew, white grapefruit, and lemongrass that lead to softer notes of kiwi and freshly squeezed lime. The smooth texture gives way to a balanced, bright acidity and the minerality inherent in the Goldridge soil. Kylie's Cuvée is a family designation from Dutton's Sisters Selection and named for Joe and Tracy Dutton's middle daughter who, as a child, loved to swirl a wine glass calling out flavors and aromas she noticed to her parents. Her adventurous spirit and sparkling personality reflect the plethora of fruit, spice, and floral notes found in this wine.
In the center of the Santa Lucia Highlands, Peterson Vineyard produces fragrant, red-fruited, light colored and earthy wines with taut acidity. With the 2014 Peterson Vineyard Pinot Noir you will experience a very fragrant, delicate palate filled with the savory flavors and spicy nose typical of the Peterson Vineyard site in Santa Lucia Highlands.
This proprietary blend from Uvaggio combines 63% Pinot Grigio, 22% Traminer and a small percentage of Moscato Giallo from Lodi. They harmonize in a light, crisp, and floral bouquet of apricot, ginger and lemon, focusing entirely on refined refreshment - ranked 90 points in Wine Enthusiast. Inspired by contemporary blends from Italy's Northeast, Uvaggio returned to their Napa roots to craft a domestic interpretation, the result of which is this unique Pinot Grigio base blend. The mature fruit was harvested in mid-to-late September, resulting in a very flavorful and expressive wine, due primarily to its extended hang-time.
Enjoy this sampler of vintages from Watsonville's Integrity Wines. As Integrity's mission states: What does sincerity and truth have to do with wine? - It's this: We carefully source all the ingredients from our wines. We make our wines in small batches. We care about hand-crafting."
This double magnum of Ridge Vineyards' Lytton Springs contains complex aromas of vanilla, raspberry and black pepper. It is a full-bodied wine with firm acidity, focused blackberry fruit, and an elegant lingering finish. In a 95 point ranking, Vinous Media states: "The 2016 Lytton Springs is a powerful, dense wine. Black cherry, plum, lavender, new leather, cloves, licorice and menthol flesh out. Deep, plush and richly textured, the 2016 Lytton Springs packs a real punch. The 23% Petite Sirah is felt in the wine's darkness and overall gravitas. There is more than enough richness and structure to support many years of fine drinking. What a gorgeous wine this is."
Ann Wasserman is an award winning jewelry designer working in fine silver and glass who has been making distinct pieces of beauty since 2001.
Enjoy two special outings in this package. San Francisco's Boulevard is one of the Bay Area's most renowned restaurants, and Chef Nancy Oakes is familiar to the Kuumbwa crowd as guest chef for our 2018 gala. Precede your dinner with a visit to Loma Prieta Winery, off Summit Rd, in between Santa Cruz and San Jose. Well-deserving of the descriptor 'boutique,' Loma Prieta makes fewer than 3,000 cases annually, yet has single-handedly become the largest producer of Pinotage in North America. There are very few wineries worldwide producing Pinotage (a signature grape of South Africa) and Loma Prieta makes more Pinotage than any other single winery and is the only one to be making single vineyard designates from the grape. Can't fit both outings into one day? No problem! You can set your own schedule with separate certificates for each.
Enjoy an exceptional pairing of two double magnums - perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Of the Château St. Jean, Reserve, Merlot, the Chateau's renowned winemaker Margo Van Staaveren describes that "The first swirl of this Merlot releases inviting aromas of mint, chocolate and blackberry jam. On the palate, a soft juicy entry filled with supple tannins is layered with pleasant notes of black cherry, sweet tobacco and black plums throughout a long finish." The second magnum featured in this package is one that will not just delight wine enthusiasts, but Bay Area sports fans. A collaboration between Beringer winemaker Ed Sbragia and NFL Hall of Fame San Francisco 49er quarterback Joe Montana, the Montagia Cabernet Sauvignon features fruit from the private reserve vineyards that Beringer uses for their top cuvée.
Enjoy this magnum of Navarro Vineyards' Premiere Reserve Chardonnay. The Navarro family has been growing grapes, making wine, and producing non-alcoholic grape juices in coastal Mendocino's Anderson Valley since 1974. A small producer, you're not likely to find Navarro bottles such as this in your local wine store, as most of their production is sold directly from the winery itself.
From her studio overlooking beautiful Soquel Creek, Fran Battendieri is immersed in her natural surroundings. As she describes, "I am inspired by art in contour and texture, nature, and the colors that surround me. Every piece of jewelry is designed by myself and is 'one of a kind'. I primarily work with natural materials, Bones of the Earth." This past decade has found Fran focusing on her enduring personal passion for fine women's jewelry.
Monterey County's Scheid Vineyards focuses on limited production wines that exhibit elegance, richness and authenticity. Their broad estate vineyards allow Scheid Winery to carefully select only the fruit they believe will make the finest wine possible. Scheid's Reserve Pinot Noirs are an elegant wine with aromas of black cherry, blackberry and cassis accented by notes of vanilla and mocha. The well-integrated oak blends with dark fruit components on the palate, leaving a rich, full mouthfeel with soft tannins
Morgan Winery's 2017 Twelve Clones demonstrates the power and finesse of Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands. It displays aromas of black cherry, cola, and graham cracker. Flavors of raspberry are complemented by notes of Jolly Rancher and toasted caramel. Perfectly poised with fresh acidity, this wine is incredibly food-friendly. The Twelve Clones Pinot Noir is drawn from the finest vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, including Morgan's organic "Double L" estate - which, in the 2017 vintage, accounted for 47% of the final blend. The Twelve Clones designation denotes the original diverse Pinot plantings at the Double D. Cloudy mornings, mid-day sunshine and strong winds, and evening fog create a cool Region I type climate. The long growing season allows for gentle ripening, creating intense flavors and balanced acidity.
Trout Gulch Vineyards is tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains above the seaside village of Aptos. Since their early inception in 1987, Trout Gulch has been committed to the noble Burgundian varietals of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The cool coastal climate of the Monterey Bay provides the opportunity to select vineyards that are perfectly suited for truly classic Pinot Noir, exemplified by the wines included in this package.
With this robust package, beer-lovers will be set for quite some time with an array of gift certificates and more from a host of renowned local breweries, tap rooms, and shops.
In the southern alluvial plains of the Russian River Valley, the cooling ocean fog rolls in during the morning and evening. This fresh coastal climate creates small, concentrated berries packed with satisfying notes of boysenberry, dark cherry and mulberry followed by fragrant notes of cocoa powder and sweet fig, showcased in Belle Glos' elegant Pinot Noir. A generous and silky mouthfeel allows this wine to finish with grace.
This spectacular succulent arrangement boasts live succulent plants, with dashes of autumnal hues, housed in a dramatic, horned cow skull. Arranged by Shiva Hurvitz and Salvaged Succulents, this piece is designed for easy care as well as both indoor and outdoor featuring.
Miljenko "Mike" Grgich first gained international recognition at the celebrated "Paris Tasting" of 1976. Then, in a now-historic blind tasting, a panel of eminent French judges swirled, sniffed, and sipped an array of the fabled white Burgundies of France and a small sampling of upstart Chardonnays from the Napa Valley. When their scores were tallied, the French judges were shocked: they had chosen the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, crafted by Mike Grgich, as the finest white wine in the world. The Grgich Hills label soon followed, and in 2014 they launched Miljenko's Selection, which features single vineyard wines that truly express the Napa Valley's unique microclimates and terroir. These rare wines are exclusively sold at the winery and many are reserved just for members of Grgich Hills' wine club.
Stephen Storrs and Pamela Bianchini-Storrs began Storrs Winery with the harvest of 1988. Both trained as winemakers at UC Davis, they had worked and consulted for a number of wineries prior to starting their own, including Domaine Chandon, Felton Empire Vineyards, and Almaden. Today, they continue to pursue excellence with every vintage and celebrate the terroir of their unique region in every bottle. Integrating more regenerative practices to enhance their soil and biodiversity is always on the agenda. This magnum of 2013 Merlot hails from their San Ysidro district vineyards.
Get away for the weekend (or week nights!) at a beautiful home in Marin County's gorgeous Stinson Beach. You'll enjoy the cozy, clean, home filled with natural light, nestled in the gated Seadrift community. The house sits between a man-made lagoon ideal for swimming and boating on one side, and the Bolinas estuary filled with an ongoing parade of egrets, pelicans, and herons on the other. From your front door it's an easy walk to the beach and tennis courts. A perfect area for kids to run, bike, or skate freely. Spectacular hiking and bird-watching are nearby, and the gentle waves at the north end of the beach offer one of the best beginning surfing spots in California.
Availability Notes: Not available on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Labor Day holidays. Availabilities are also subject to prior confirmed bookings via VRBO.
With thirty vintages since their first release, Gruet Winery has achieved unprecedented acclaim for their sparkling wine - including being listed in Wine Spectator's Top 100 - and remains a favorite of the nation's top sommeliers.
Ranked 94 points by Wine Enthusiast, The 2016 Mount Eden Estate Chardonnay has delicate yet persistent aromas of citrus fruit and honeysuckle combined with an old world touch of earth. On the palate, the flavors are expansive with energetic and tense citrus fruit and minerality. It exhibits classic restraint yet with a deep core of acid-laden fruit.
