LIVE AUCTION
The Live Auction will begin at 7:30pm
Lot 1 – The Adventures of Centurion and Emperador!
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better for Centurion XII and Emperador, they are now
stars of a new children’s book called The Adventures of Centurion and Emperador, and Centurion
is soon to be in a major motion picture – a Horse Called Blue written by Rob Schneider and Boon
Collins!
Enjoy a quintessential Napa Valley evening for 10 Guests at George & Nancy Gamble’s beautiful
Rancho Centurion in the Napa Valley. Your evening includes an autographed copy the book, plus a
private performance by Centurion XII and Emperador, two of the world’s most accomplished
dancing stallions, along with the Gamble’s other dancing horses, ridden and trained by David
Rodriguez.
The evening includes music, a scrumptious dinner provided by a Napa Valley chef paired with a
selection of Gamble Family Vineyards and other special wines, plus other surprises!
A beautiful setting for a truly memorable evening for you and your friends.
Donated by George & Nancy Gamble
Lot 2 – Magnum Mania!
Right out of the gate, an amazing wine offering!
This lot includes three magnums of some the Valley’s most sought after wines - 2008, 2010, 2011,
1.5 liter Dunn - Howell Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
This amazing lot of rare Dunn cabernets is wines is an impressive addition to any wine cellar.
Donated from the private cellar of Mr. Bob Lynch
Lot 3 – 49er Dynamic Duo!
“Montana to Rice…touchdown!” That phrase was repeated so often that the number 3 pass combo
of all time are former 49ers' Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. These two 49er legends were recently
named No. 1 and No. 4 respectively on the NFL Network's list of the Top 100 Greatest Players in
NFL History.
Here’s your chance to own BOTH jerseys, specially signed and framed for your favorite room. Go
Niners!
Provided by Celebrity Connections and San Francisco 49er Football
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Lot 4 – The Battery!
What’s better than MadBum on the hill and Buster behind the plate? It usually means a victory for
your San Francisco Giants! Snag a victory of your own by winning this pair of authentic
autographed jerseys of San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner and MVP Buster Posey.
This is a rare opportunity to get the very best battery in baseball together in one lot…GO GIANTS!
Provided by Celebrity Connections and San Francisco Giants Baseball
Lot 5 – Lake Tahoe Home in Zephyr Cove
One-week stay in this gorgeous lake-front home with panoramic lake vistas and breathtaking
sunsets. This stunning Tahoe home was built by Bill Harrah and was once the playground of Judy
Garland while she played at Harrah’s Resort. As part of the home’s storied past, Liza Minnelli
purchased the home from Harrah for Garland, her mother.
Imagine the celebrity gatherings while you relax on the beautiful shores of Lake Tahoe!
Accommodates up to 10 guests. Must be used within one year of the auction date. Excludes
holidays.
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Tim Herman
Lot 6 – Heidi’s Treasures
An amazing trio of magnums all hand signed by one of the world’s best winemakers – Heidi
Barrett. This lot includes
• 2012 Amuse Bouche red blend in a custom wood box
• 2013 Au Sommet Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in a custom wood box
• 2006 La Sirena Barrett Vineyards Syrah
Just think about the dinner parties you can have!
Donated by John Schwartz and Heidi Barrett
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Lot 7 – Date Night!
You and your sweetie will enjoy 12 dinners or lunches for two at the Valley’s most celebrated
restaurants, plus a case of 2013 Tuck Beckstoffer “75 Wines” Cabernet Sauvignon so you can bring
a bottle on each date!
Restaurants include: Azzurro Enoteca, Bistro Don Giovanni, Bottega, Eiko’s, Kitchen Door,
Meadowood Grill, Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse, Goose & Gander, REDD, Silverado Resort
Grill, SolBar, and Torc.
How romantic!
Donated by Tuck Beckstoffer Wines and the participating restaurants
Lot 8 – A Dinner Never So Sweet!
Brix is the term used to determine the sugar content in grapes before harvest, and never was there
such a sweet deal as dinner for ten at the celebrated Brix Napa Valley restaurant hosted by the
sweetest guy of all, Hands Across The Valley Board Member – Dennis Zablosky!
In addition, Dennis will bring along select wines from Frank Family Vineyards and his personal
cellar, promising sweet dreams of a night to remember!
Donated by Brix and Dennis Zablosky
Lot 9 – Welcome to the Party…K(i)D!
Perhaps the MVP of the upcoming Warriors season should be General Manager Bobby Evans for
signing the one and only…Kevin Durant! If you thought the warriors were fun to watch the past
two years, wait until the 2017 stretch to the finals!
This is, of course, the first time the Warriors have produced a Durant jersey and one of the very
first times this superstar’s Warriors jersey is available at auction. Own a piece of history!
Provided by Celebrity Connections and Golden State Warriors Basketball
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Lot 10 – Splash Brothers!
These two? C’mon!! Stephan Curry and teammate Klay Thompson set the NBA record for
combined threes in a season and became the first teammates starting guards in the same NBA AllStar Game since 1975. The Splash Brothers were a big part of the Warriors winning the 2015 NBA
Finals. Additionally, they were teammates on the United States national team in 2014, winning the
gold medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup and Klay was a member of the 2016 Olympics Gold
Medal team.
These two jerseys together are a rare auction item, indeed!
Provided by Celebrity Connections and Golden State Warriors Basketball
FUND A NEED – Baby it’s COLD…Inside!
The Food Bank and Meals on Wheels are serving more families than ever. With the increase in
need, comes an increase in wear and tear on equipment. Both agencies are in desperate need for
new, larger and more efficient refrigeration systems.
By upgrading, Meals on Wheels can increase its capacity and deliver even more food. For the Food
Bank, having larger refrigeration means they can store more food, and when they need to buy food
they get a better deal in bulk pricing…a win-win!
Let's raise our paddles to help these agencies that help so many families in the Napa Valley!
Lot 11 – Don’t Stop…BIDDING! Journey Signed Guitar!
Own a piece of Rock & Roll history! A brand new PRS SE-245 guitar signed just this past month by
Neal Schon, Arnel Pineda, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain and Steve Smith…all the members of the
band Journey specifically for Hands Across The Valley.
This doesn't happen people…you gotta know someone…and we do! Thanks to Journey manager
Rob Kern...ROCK ON!
Donated by Journey
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Lot 12 – Country Boys & Girls Getting Down on the Farm!
The “man in the black hat”, Tim McGraw is one of the most talented and successful county music
icons -10 of his albums have reached #1 on the Top Country Albums charts, and 25 of his singles
have reached #1 on the charts. He has also won three Grammy Awards, 14 Academy of Country
Music awards, 11 Country Music Association (CMA) awards, 10 American Music Awards, and three
People's Choice Awards…a true country music legend!
This beautiful acoustic guitar has been signed and comes with a photo authenticating the
signature.
Donated by Tim McGraw
Lot 13 – Grace Family Vineyards
This 3L of 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is etched and signed, & hand painted in 23 karat
gold leaf and is specially made available for charity auctions. All great wines have a certain
signature; this is certainly true of Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. Their two
exceptional vineyards reflect the influence of terroir and appellation - the wine is extremely wellbalanced and has great length.
Donated by Dick and Ann Grace
Lot 14 – Become the Duca and Duchess of The Castle for a night!
You and your guests will be greeted with flutes of Spumante del Castello Brut and house made
antipasti before beginning a tour of the authentically-styled 13th Century Tuscan castle and
winery consisting of 107 rooms, including 3 levels of underground cellars, defense towers, grand
barrel room, dungeon and torture chamber.
After the tour, guests will be escorted into to the beautifully frescoed Great Hall for a lavish seated,
multi-course banquet dinner with food artfully prepared by a renowned Italian chef and paired
with a special selection of Castello di Amorosa’s best wines. The evening will end in the Castle’s
courtyard surrounded by iron cauldrons of fire with more sweets, port and cigars.
A great and magical night in one of the most magnificent and magical spots in the Napa Valley!
Donated by Dario Sattui and Castello di Amorosa
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Lot 15 – Instant Wine Cellar
Who has time to gather great wines and put them in a private, secure, temperature-controlled
locker? Well, we've done the work for you! Napa Wine Lockers has provided one year, rent-free
storage for your new instant cellar.
Wines include:
• 1 case of 2009 Bremer Howell Mt. Cabernet
• 6 Bottles of Dunn Vineyards:
− 1997 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
− 2001 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
− 2004 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
− 2 x 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
− 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
• 6 Bottles of 2011 Bello Napa Valley Cabernet
• 1 case of 2011 Winston Hill Napa Valley Red Wine.
• 2005 1.5 liter Dalla Valle Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, signed by Nakao Dalla Valle
• 2011 and 2012 1.5 liter each of Ovid Napa Valley
• 2005 1.5 liter Jones Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
All waiting for you in your private locker!
Donated from the private cellar of Mr. Bob Lynch, locker provided by Napa Wine Lockers
Lot 16 – Marriott Mania!
Spend several nights in luxurious comfort courtesy of Marriott Hotels & Resorts. Whether on
business or pleasure, your accommodations will be covered all throughout the Bay Area, Mexico,
Palm Desert, Las Vegas and…Maui! This lot includes (note: Offers valid up to October 2017, some
restrictions apply):
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Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Maui, 2-night stay in an ocean view room
Marriott Casa Magna Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, 3-night, 4-day stay
The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, 2-night stay in Terrace Studio with fountain view
JW Desert Springs Marriott Resort & Spa Palm Desert, 2-night stay
JW Marriott Union Square, 1-night stay in luxurious room
Westin Sacramento, 2-night stay in a Riverside Room
San Francisco Marriott Marquis, 2-night stay with M Club Privileges
Marriott Waterfront at the San Francisco Airport, 1 weekend night stay
Oakland Marriott City Center, 1-night stay
A dining experience at the Renaissance Lodge at Sonoma Resort & Spa
Provided by Leif Lendrop, Marriott Hotels & Resorts
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Lot 17 – Ultimate Luxury at the Calistoga Ranch
Need a “stay-cation”? This ultimate “pampering package” features a two-night stay at the
luxurious Calistoga Ranch, with dinner for two at the resort’s exclusive restaurant.
Napa Valley’s most exclusive resort, Calistoga Ranch is tucked into a private canyon in the Upper
Napa Valley on a 157-acre site marked by ancient oaks, majestic hills, a rock-hewn stream and
private lake – the ultimate expression of the Napa Valley experience.
Based upon availability Sunday through Thursday
Donated by Calistoga Ranch
Lot 18 – Private Dinner for 10 Guests in the Historic Stone Cellar at
Frank Family Vineyards
Enjoy a special dinner paired perfectly with the incredible Frank Family wines.
Frank Family Vineyards was named “2012 Winery of the Year” by Connoisseurs’ Guide to California
Wine, and appears on the National Register of Historical Places. Its massive stone edifice is
considered an archetype of California’s wine country.
The big bonus? Because Hands Across The Valley Board Member Dennis Zablosky breaks out the
good stuff, luxury transportation to and from the event will be provided by Napa Valley Tours &
Transportation…with bubbly on the bus!
Donated by Frank Family Vineyards and Napa Valley Tours & Transportation
Lot 19 – What a CASE!!
Every once a while you get a chance to add some incredible, rare Napa Valley wines to your
cellar… and this is definitely one of those times! This lot includes:
• 6 bottles of 2004 Promise Rutherford, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
• 6 bottles of 2007 Bond Napa Valley Red Wine.
Enjoy these wines for years to come!
Donated from the private cellar of Mr. Bob Lynch
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Lot 20 – Let the Spirit Move You!
There’s only so much wine one can drink, sometimes you just gotta have a…cocktail!
Learn the craft directly from the source at this behind the scenes experience for you and nine
friends at Napa Valley’s first and only post-prohibition distillery - Napa Valley Distillery and Grand
Tasting Salon. Start with a private tour and whiskey barrel tasting, followed by an instructional
spirits tasting, culminating with a cocktail mixing class.
The winning bidder and guests will share 5 custom blended bottles to take home. Includes light
bites to pair with the drinks.
A spirited time for all!
Donated by Napa Valley Distillery - Arthur Hartunian, Distiller & Proprietor
Lot 21 – Enjoy the Culinary Experience of a Lifetime!
Dinner for Ten at The French Laundry – Chef Thomas Keller’s Tasting Menu will be paired with
the perfect wines. Awarded three Michelin Stars and the James Beard Award for Outstanding
Restaurant, The French Laundry is located in Yountville in a turn of the century stone building
surrounded by lush gardens.
An experience to remember and share with some very special friends!
Donated by Chef Thomas Keller and The French Laundry
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Lot 22 – Roll Out the Barrel!
This is a once in a lifetime lot for the wine lover or group of wine lovers!
Legendary Napa Valley grape grower Andy Beckstoffer will provide the fruit from his heralded
Georges III Vineyard – a 300-acre parcel first purchased by Beaulieu founder Georges de Latour in
1928, and the home to BV’s stunning Rutherford Cabernets made by the renowned winemaker
Andre Tchelistcheff.
Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, one of the most extraordinary talents in winemaking today
will create the wine. Thomas uses a non-interventionist approach, allowing the vineyard's
character to guide the style of the wine. His wines have garnered critical and public acclaim, and
he has worked with some of the most respected wineries in Napa Valley, including Turley Wine
Cellars, Outpost, Revana Family Vineyard, Hestan Vineyard, Maybach Family Vineyards, and
Schrader Cellars, where he currently crafts the highly acclaimed Schrader Georges III Cabernet
Sauvignons.
Lot includes 25 cases of custom made, bottled and labeled Cabernet Sauvignon, vintage 2016.
Donated by Andy Beckstoffer, grower, and Thomas Rivers Brown, winemaker
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LIVE AUCTION
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CONDITIONS OF AUCTION
1. The auctioneer is not the agent for the seller (Hands Across
The Valley).
2. This Catalogue, as amended by addendum or oral
announcements during the sale, constitutes the entire
statement of seller with respect to the sale and purchase of
wines listed herein.
3. Seller, auctioneers, and auction houses do not warrant or
represent, expressly deny responsibility for, and in no event
shall be responsible or liable for, the accuracy of description of
the wines offered or the correctness of the Catalogue,
including, but not limited to, the origin, rarity, age,
genuineness, attribution, authenticity, provenance, importance,
size, quality, quantity, or physical condition of the wines
described. All statements by seller and auctioneers are merely
statements of opinion, and are not to be relied upon by
prospective purchasers as warranties or representations of
fact, and prospective bidders, by so bidding, acknowledge that
they have inspected the wines to their satisfaction and bid only
as a result of their own inspection and opinion. All wine is sold
as is.
4. Seller may, at any time prior to the fall of the hammer,
withdraw the lot from sale.
5. Seller and auctioneers shall have the sole right to reject any
bid, at any time prior to the fall of the hammer, and to reject
any advance not deemed sufficient.
6. Should a dispute arise between bidders, or should the
auctioneer doubt the validity of any bid, the auctioneer shall
have the absolute right to resolve the dispute, re-offer, resell,
or withdraw the lot in question.
7. No bid shall be valid unless acknowledged by the auctioneer.
At the fall of the hammer, the highest acknowledged bidder
shall be deemed to have purchased the lot and thereupon
assumes full risk and responsibility therefore. Purchaser
warrants that he or she will pay full price therefore forthwith
and will sign a confirmation of purchase. Seller’s sole
responsibility for non-delivery shall be to refund the purchase
price.
8. All wines sold herein are subject to the provisions of the
California Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, and are offered as
sold subject to the affirmation provisions of certain states, and
seller reserves the right to implement such affirmative prices
by bidding through it representatives.
9. Unless proof of exemption from payment thereof is
presented to seller, purchaser will be required to pay all state
and local retail sales taxes applicable on the date of sale.
10. Bids which are submitted to the auctioneer in writing, by
telephone during the sale, or otherwise left with the seller
prior to the sale for execution at or below a specified price, are
entertained and executed by the seller for the convenience of
the bidders, but the seller, the auctioneers and the auction
houses shall not be responsible for failing to execute such bids
or for error relating to the execution of such bids. There are no
reserves accepted on lots offered during this sale.
11. Gift certificates and lifestyle and winery experiences cannot
be resold or redeemed for cash, unless otherwise specified.
12. Travel, special events, and dinner packages expire one year
from the auction date, unless otherwise specified. Additional
charges such as tax, gratuities and beverages may apply to
dinner packages. Please read the lot description carefully. All
hotel and air travel are subject to space availability, and
blackout dates may apply. Hands Across The Valley is not liable
for any personal injury or property damage that may result
from an auction package. Once a package has been sold, the
sole contact is between purchaser and donors.
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FINANCING
1. Since shipping regulations vary from state to state, any outof-state bidder should be familiar with his or her locality.
Shipping costs and insurance are the responsibility of the
purchaser.
2. State and Local Sales and Use Tax: state, local, and District of
Columbia, and use tax laws, may apply to sales of tangible
personal property at auction. These laws require Hands Across
The Valley to collect from purchasers and to pay over to the
relevant tax authorities, an appropriate amount of sales or use
tax, applicable on the date of sale, unless exemption from sales
or use tax may include, for example, and without limitation: (1)
a sale of property that will be resold by the purchaser; and (2)
a sale of property that will be used by the purchaser outside
the jurisdiction of the state, district, or locality that imposes
sales or use tax. The destination of items transported to the
purchaser will generally determine the jurisdiction of use and
accordingly, which laws apply. In order to qualify for
exemption (1) above, a valid seller’s permit must be submitted
before the auction or a copy of the permit must be presented at
the auction.
3. Full payment, in United States dollars, must be made at the
conclusion of the auction on Saturday evening, October 1,
2016, prior to the removal of the lot. Payments may be in cash,
check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express. Seller
reserves the right to resell any lot or lots for which payment
has not been made at the conclusion of the auction. Any sums
not paid by the conclusion of the event shall bear interest at
the highest rate allowed by law.
4. Lots that have been paid for must be removed from the
Charles Krug Winery at the conclusion of the event, October 1,
2016. If the buyer requests to have the lot shipped, shipping
arrangements, costs, and insurance are the responsibility of
the purchaser. Since shipping regulations, costs, and insurance
are the responsibility of the purchaser. Since shipping
regulations vary from state to state, out-of-state bidders should
be familiar with the laws of the destination locality.
SHIPPING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
1. Any wine items not taken away the night of the auction by
the winning bidder or their representative will be shipped to
the winning bidder via FedEx (“Two Day Air Service”). No
other local pickup or delivery services are offered or
guaranteed to be available.
2. Alcoholic beverages can only be shipped legally to a select
list of state jurisdictions. A winning bidder wishing to have his
or her wines transported into a disallowed state will have to
make private arrangements to do so. Typically, one desiring to
accomplish such shipping will ship to another party in a
nearby, legal jurisdiction and make arrangements to receive
the wines from that party. Alternatively, arrangements could
be made to have the items shipped from the Licensed party
providing the item to a Licensed entity (i.e., a Retailer location)
in some states, but the availability of such solutions is limited
and complex.
3. All wines shipped must be shipped to an address where an
adult (at least 21 years of age) will be available during typical
business hours to sign for the delivery. Ideally, delivery to
commercial business address should be used. All packages will
be clearly identified as containing Alcoholic Beverages, and
require the signed release of an unintoxicated adult to assure
compliance with all state and local laws.
4. All items will be shipped insured. The winning bidder must
declare the value they wish to insure the items for, and will be
charged $0.50 per hundred dollars of insured value over and
above the standard shipping charges.
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