World-renowned winemaker and 2023 DCWAF Honorary Vintner Paul Hobbs invites two couples to join him for an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at Sonoma wine country. Pack your bags and enjoy the adventure, because the team at Paul Hobbs has everything taken care of for you. Beginning with first-class airfare and private transportation from San Francisco to the Paul Hobbs Guest House, every detail of your time in Sonoma has been thoughtfully curated to ensure your experience is one you will never forget.

Located on the Katherine Lindsay Estate in California's Russian River Valley, the beautifully appointed Paul Hobbs Guest House offers you all the comforts of home and the perfect place to unwind each evening. Travel up above the clouds as you take a private helicopter ride to Paul Hobbs' Goldrock Estate in Annapolis, California where you'll take in the views while enjoying a gourmet picnic lunch.

Return to Sebastopol for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and tasting at Katherine Lindsay Estate hosted by the team at Paul Hobbs. Learn about their sustainable farming practices and meticulous approach to winemaking before sampling some of the estate's most interesting wines from different blocks, clones, vintages, and cooperages straight from the barrel.

To commemorate your trip, the lucky winners of this lot will take home a rare multi-format five-year selection of Paul Hobbs wines and a beautiful original painting created by Cristina Hobbs. Inspired by Northern California nature, the colors, lushness, and even feel of the weather are translated in abstract form within this one-of-a-kind piece from her coveted collection.

THIS LOT INCLUDES:

• Two (2) night stay at the Paul Hobbs Katherine Lindsay Estate Guest House for two (2) couples
• First class airfare from anywhere in the continental United States to San Francisco for two (2) couples
• Helicopter ride to Goldrock Estate for two (2) couples
• Picnic lunch at Goldrock Estate for two (2) couples
• Tour and barrel tasting at Katherine Lindsay Estate for two (2) couples
• Access to the Paul Hobbs concierge team to book additional wine tastings
• Original painting by Cristina Hobbs
• 6L 2016 Paul Hobbs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (RP 93, WS 91)
• 3L 2017 Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Cuvee Augustina Pinot Noir (RP 92, WS 91)
• 1.5L 2013 Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Edward James Estate Chardonnay (RP 93)
• 1.5L 2014 Paul Hobbs Nathan Coombs Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (RP 97+, WS 92)
• 1.5L 2015 Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Chardonnay (RP 92, WS 90)

RESTRICTIONS: Must be booked in advance and is based on availability on mutually agreeable dates. Artwork and wine will be shipped directly to the winning bidder from the winery. Some blackout dates may apply.
Expires April 30, 2024.

This lot benefits: Emerald Coast Autism Center

A long time resident of Walton County, Justin Gaffrey enjoyed a variety of successful careers prior to turning to art in 2001. The love he felt for the act of creating was what ultimately led him to dive into the purely creative life of a visual artist. Working with pure acrylic paints and using mostly a palette knife, Gaffrey creates works of breathtaking beauty and complexity. His technique is best described as sculpting with paint, and while his subject matter varies, his works are all reflections of the beauty he finds in the natural world surrounding him on 30a.

Magnolia Interlude is a collaborative concept with Chef Fleetwood Covington. It's about the space in between the four seasons, represented playfully through the Magnolia tree. You can see two landscapes with an ethereal space in between- a made up space and time. Here everything changes, these huge transitions happen, but the whole picture is intangible and unseen.

THIS LOT INCLUDES:

• 48x60x2.75 'Magnolia Interlude' acrylic on wood panel by Justin Gaffrey

RESTRICTIONS: This lot is sold in as is condition and cannot be exchanged or reimbursed. Auction lot redemption will be available by appointment at the DCWAF office starting at 10 am on Tuesday 05/02/23.

Growing up with a mother who first attended the Brighton School of Art followed by the British Royal Academy, local artist Harley Van Hyning was inherently interested in artistic endeavors. Today, artist Harley Van Hyning is using the Japanese technique of Gyotaku to record a fisherman's catch on paper.

This lot includes:

• 40x48 Bluefin Tuna Original Piece

RESTRICTIONS: This lot is sold in as is condition and cannot be exchanged or reimbursed. Auction lot redemption will be available by appointment at the DCWAF office starting at 10 am on Tuesday 05/02/23.