Wine and Spirits
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One case Red Horse Pinot Noir
$325Produced locally here in San Geronimo Valley and sold exclusively to Marin and Bay Area restaurants, this 2019 vintage Pinot Noir is the perfect pairing for a rack of lamb, steak hot off the grill, or your favorite spicy dish.
Like the classic small vineyards of Burgundy, where the terroir-conscious domains are counted by the acre, JD Ranch & Vineyard has a limited production of pinot noir grapes every year. Their site describes:
"Sunlight. Water. Soil.
Nature works its alchemy and is captured in the grape. It puts its indelible stamp on every wine. Our small vineyard is located in the beautiful San Geronimo Valley in Marin County.
This unique terroir produces a special Pinot Noir. Warm days, cool nights touched by the ocean breezes, creates a soft Pinot with delicate fruit and full round flavors."
Please note: Winner of this auction lot will be given a gift certificate and must pick up the wine directly from the donor in San Geronimo Valley, California.
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One case Pink Pony Pinot Rose
$220Produced locally here in San Geronimo Valley and sold exclusively to Marin and Bay Area restaurants, this gorgeous 2018 vintage Rose is the perfect pairing for a spicy dish on a warm summer night.
Like the classic small vineyards of Burgundy, where the terroir-conscious domains are counted by the acre, JD Ranch & Vineyard has a limited production of pinot noir grapes every year. Their site describes:
"Sunlight. Water. Soil.
Nature works its alchemy and is captured in the grape. It puts its indelible stamp on every wine. Our small vineyard is located in the beautiful San Geronimo Valley in Marin County.
This unique terroir produces a special Pinot Noir. Warm days, cool nights touched by the ocean breezes, creates a soft Pinot with delicate fruit and full round flavors."
Please note: Winner of this auction lot will be given a gift certificate and must pick up the wine directly from the donor in San Geronimo Valley, California.
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Il Fornaio Dinner and Gifts
$506Enjoy a Four-Course Authentic Italian Wine Dinner for Six at Il Fornaio in Corte Madera. Il Fornaio's Chef and Managing Partner will create a special dinner which pairs selected Italian regional wines with the food of Italy. Also included are a bottle of Il Fornaio private label chardonnay, lemon olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Using the freshest ingredients & traditional cooking techniques, Il Fornaio offers a wide variety of premium-quality Italian food paired with an award-winning wine list & crafted cocktails in beautiful settings located throughout California, Las Vegas, & Denver. The Marin County location is in the Corte Madera Town Center.
All 20 kitchens are supervised & guided by Veneto native Executive Chef Maurizio Mazzon using multi-generational family recipes & preparations that Italians have mastered over centuries of making great cuisine.
Enjoy family, friends and food at Il Fornaio!
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Six Wines from Marin County
$170Enjoy six delicious wines from Marin County's best vineyards and beyond - produced, bottled, and delivered by Patrick McNeil and Wines That Deliver.
This lot offers the following bottles:
1. 2019 Brainchild Vermentino, Napa Valley
2. 2018 Ellen Redding Chardonnay, Marin County
3. 2020 Ellen Redding Rose, California
4. 2019 Bon Voyage Pinot Noir, Marin County
5. 2018 Regular Fellows Red Wine, Marin County
6. 2018 Vell, Here I Am Cabernet Sauvignon, Marin County
All of Patrick's wines tell the story of his grandmother, Ellen Redding and his grandfather, Joseph McNeil, both of whom spent their early days here in Nicasio and wed at St. Mary's Church on August 9th, 1928. Read more about him, his business, and his family's history in this article in Edible Marin and Wine Country.
Each of Joseph's quirky and illustrative musings led to this wedding day, and they are lovingly featured on each of Patrick's wines.
Bid now, enjoy them tomorrow!
113
Wine Tasting Dog Hike at Kunde
$125Join 4th Generation Winegrower Jeff Kunde of Kunde Family Winery, his wife Roberta, and their dogs Cooper and Kalie, for a guided hike with dogs through the breathtaking Kunde Estate in Kenwood, CA.
Enjoy a day with your pup as you meander through vineyard rows, oak woodlands, native grasslands and chaparral as you weave your way along paths that stretch from the valley floor up into the Mayacamas Mountain range.
Along the way, you'll learn about Kunde Family Winery's sustainable winegrowing and winemaking practices - from grape to glass.
This moderately strenuous hike lasts for approximately 4 hours, and concludes with a much-deserved wine tasting and wine country lunch.
The next upcoming scheduled Dog Hikes will be held on Saturday, October 23rd. Hikes begin at 9:00am and 1:00pm. All dogs must be on leash, and pre-registration for one of the two start times is required, as space is limited. All human attendees must be 21 or older.
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Spirits and a Tasting!
$145This package includes the following items:
One 750mL bottle of Fir Top Botanical Gin, 90 proof
A gin with a beautiful citrus forward kick and a perfect meld with juniper. It's the perfect gin for just sipping over ice with a twist, serving as a bridge between the classic gin & tonic and an ice cold martini.
One 750mL bottle of Double Pot Distilled Vodka, 90 proof
This grain-based craft Vodka is smooth and bright. It is the ideal spirit for a refined 007 Vesper or a classic Vodka Martini. It also shines on its own just over ice!
One Gift Certificate for a Craft spirits tasting for six people at the Elk Fence Distillery in Santa Rosa, CA.
Scott Woodson and Gail Coppinger have worked hard building out their distillery in beautiful Sonoma county, perfecting their recipes and dreaming of the day when their craft spirits can be enjoyed by people everywhere.
The first craft distillery in Santa Rosa, Elk Fence Distillery uses only the finest local ingredients and craft their spirits with the highest quality and care.
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Jeroboam of Scharffenberger
$85One bottle of Scharffenberger Brut Jeroboam (3L)
Scharffenberger Cellars has been pioneering premium Mendocino California sparkling wines since 1981, with grapes sourced from Scharffenberger's own 120 acres of vineyards, as well as select vineyards in Mendocino County. Grapes grown in Mendocino County - an unmatched appellation for sparkling wine - benefit from the cool coastal influences of the Pacific Ocean.
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Basket of Human & Hound Treats
$195When it comes to treats, don't forget to treat yourself sometimes, too with this overflowing basket filled with treats galore for both humans and hounds alike!
Complete with a bottle of wine, homemade vanilla, sea-salted caramels, party mix, and lavendar scrub (for you!), as well as Chateau de Paw Biscuits and Pupcakes from Saute 2000 for your furry friend, this basket has it all!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to treat yourself and your pooch to these delicious offerings - bid today!
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Wine Tasting at Cline
$125Gather with friends to enjoy the flavors of Sonoma County's vineyards at a VIP Wine Tasting for four at the Cline Family Cellars, paired with a complimentary cheese platter and a 15% discount on all wine purchases.
Family-owned and operated in Sonoma, Cline Family Cellars was built on a passion for winemaking and rooted in respect for the land.
Fred Cline started Cline Family Cellars in 1982 in Oakley, California, making his first vintages from original plantings of Mourvedre, Zinfandel, and Carignane, some of which dated back to the 1880's.
In 1989, Fred purchased a 350-acre horse farm in Carneros and moved the winery to Sonoma County. As one of the original Rhone Rangers, he began planting varietals that included a number of vineyards dedicated to Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. Since those first plantings, Fred and his wife Nancy have continued to plant vineyards throughout Sonoma County, expanding to include more classic varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Chardonnay.
