Unparalleled Behind-the-Scenes
Access to
The Kentucky Derby, Hamilton, Hello
Dolly! with Bette Midler, the ESPYs, And
Sonoma’s Most Elusive Wines
Are Available to Bidders at the
2017 Sonoma County Wine Auction
Sonoma County’s largest charitable giving event,
chaired by Barbara R. Banke of Jackson Family
Wines,
takes place September 15 – 16, 2017
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - The Sonoma County Vintners
and Barbara R. Banke, the 2017 Sonoma County
Wine Auction Chair, are thrilled to announce
this year’s much-anticipated auction lots, set
to cause a flurry of bidding at the Sonoma
County Wine Auction this
September.
Presented by Visa Signature® and sponsored by
Jackson Family Wines and TricorBraun WinePak,
guests at the Sonoma County Wine Auction will
have the opportunity to bid on an expertly
curated collection of once-in-a-lifetime
experiences, highly sought-after wines and
unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to popular
events:
· 2017
Sonoma County Wine Auction Chair Barbara Banke –
Chairman and Proprietor of Jackson Family Wines
and one of America’s top thoroughbred owners and
breeders – leads the charge with a fabulous
package that includes a weekend at the Kentucky
Derby.
· Knights
Bridge Winery, Dr. Jeffrey P. Hays and Mrs.
Carole Shorenstein Hays have teamed up to
present an exceptional jaunt to London that
includes meeting the cast of Hamilton.
· Fans
of the incomparable Bette Midler will get to see
the star play Auntie Mame in Hello Dolly! and
enjoy a backstage reception with the cast of the
Tony Award Winner for Best Musical, Dear Evan
Hansen – complemented by stellar wines from
Williams Selyem that are only available to
members on their list.
· Gourmands
will vie for an adventurous package that
combines truffle hunting with a collection of
100-point wines from Vérité Wines.
· Film
aficionados have the chance to win VIP access to
the 45th Telluride Film Festival
courtesy of Hamel Family Wines.
· An
MVP experience at the ESPYs including access to
the Players’ Party, is paired with large format
Williams Selyem wines that are only available on
allocation
· Aviation
buffs will compete for the chance to tour the
Pacific Coast in a World War II-era DC-3 owned
by the founders of Benovia Winery.
Named one of the top charitable wine auctions
nationally by Wine Spectator, the two-day
affair kicks off on Friday, September 15 with an
exclusive Preview Party at Kendall-Jackson Wine
Estate and Gardens and intimate dinners hosted
by local vintners. The auction, which has raised
$24 million for charity partners in Sonoma
County, takes place on Saturday, September 16 at
the stunning La Crema Estate at Saralee’s
Vineyard, followed by an al fresco dinner.
“Sonoma County is home to exceptional vintners
who have devoted a great deal of time and
resources to create unique experiences for our
bidders, who are flying in from all over the
country,” said Barbara Banke, 2017 Auction Chair
and Chairman & Proprietor of Jackson Family
Wines. “We’re proud to come together for the
Sonoma County Wine Auction to promote Sonoma
County, our wines and to support our non-profit
community partners who work so hard to give
Sonoma County a strong foundation for the
future.”
For more information about the 2017 Sonoma
County Wine Auction, please visit www.sonomacountywineauction.com
Beneficiaries
Since its inception, the Sonoma County Wine
Auction has raised $24 million for organizations
that benefit students, children, and people in
need in Sonoma County. It is the region’s
largest charitable giving event, and it supports
more non-profits than any other fundraising
event in the county, working with more than 70
local charities to promote vital health and
human services, exceptional arts and culture,
environmental preservation and critical early
childhood education programs.
A particular focus of the Auction is “Fund the
Future” which supports innovative literacy
programs for elementary school students,
designed to engage children, promote school
readiness and develop reading proficiency in
school districts throughout the county.
Tickets
The Sonoma County Wine Auction weekend
package is priced at $2,500 per person,
including access to the events listed below.
Visa Signature and Visa Infinite® cardholders
receive discounted tickets and complimentary
shipping for wine lots purchased at the Sonoma
County Wine Auction.
o Preview
Party at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens
(Friday, September 15) -
Sonoma County’s top winemakers will share
reserve wines, exquisite farm-to-table small
bites, and sneak peeks of the live auction lots
o Vintner-Hosted
Dinners (Friday, September 15) -
Several wineries throughout Sonoma County will
be hosting exclusive, one-of-a-kind dinners for
weekend package holders
o Sonoma
County Wine Auction at La Crema Estate at
Saralee’s Vineyard (Saturday, September 16) -
The event begins with a reception and auction
lot preview from Noon to 2 p.m., followed by the
live auction from 2:15 – 5 p.m. and concludes
with a beautiful al fresco dinner from 5 – 7
p.m.
For further information and to purchase tickets,
please visit www.sonomacountywineauction.com.
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