Sponsored by The Piedmont Guy

Poderi e Cantine Oddero ranks among the oldest established Barolo houses and owns prized parcels in several of Barolo’s most prestigious crus. Many of the family’s holdings date back to the 1700s, and the very first bottle of Oddero Barolo was released in 1878. Their 35 hectares encompass many of the top crus in the Langhe and Asti, including but not limited to Bussia in Monforte d’Alba, Brunate in La Morra, Vignarionda in Serralunga d’Alba, both Villero and Rocche di Castiglione in Castiglione Falletto, Monvigliero in Verduno, Gallina in Neive, and Nizza in Asti. With Giacomo Oddero continuing to oversee operations, the iconic estate in La Morra is now run by the sixth and seventh generations: his daughters, Mariavittoria and Mariacristina, and their respective children, Isabella and Pietro. In 2017, the family completed the process of converting their vineyards to certified organic farming. Oddero’s centuries-long experience, traditional winemaking style, and devotion to organic certification combine to render the house a benchmark producer in the region.

In addition to the esteemed reputation of this producer, the 2016 vintage quickly garnered the admiration of wine collectors worldwide upon its initial release. Bottled in magnum, ensuring a more gradual aging process, this wine represents a superb addition to any discerning wine collector's portfolio.

Value: $200

Starting Bid: $80

Minimum Bid Increment: $20

Buy Now Price: $400

Sponsored by New France

The Filliatreaus are renowned for having modernized winemaking in the Saumur and Saumur Champigny regions, producing vibrant wines with excellent fruit characteristics. Their wines are extremely popular on the Paris restaurant market and increasingly well known around the world.

It seems that a large stash of the 1989 has been lying undisturbed at the estate all these years. And what a bonanza for those who are lucky enough to get their hands on the wine! The 1989 vintage was born in what was a famously hot year in the Loire Valley. Great growing conditions and aging in magnum have produced a wine that can easily be enjoyed immediately or even in another 10 years.

Value: $160

Starting Bid: $60

Minimum Bid Increment: $20

Buy Now Price: $320

Sponsored by John Ritchie

Erich Weber of Hofgut Falkenstein makes ultra-traditional, dry-tasting Saar Rieslings.

Erich and Johannes let ambient yeasts ferment the musts in old oak casks in a deep, cool, and damp cellar with moldy stone walls, and most of the wines end up either naturally dry (trocken) or off-dry (feinherb). Hofgut Falkenstein, therefore, is one of the rare Saar producers that specializes in distinctive, bracing, light, dry or dry-tasting Rieslings, bottled traditionally by the cask. The bone-dry Rieslings are brisk. All the wines have a ripe, racy, and well-integrated acidity from low yields and old vines. The key is a good grape.

The Webers like to bottle each Fuder separately, which is unheard of today, even though it was the standard in old times. Therefore, they can have two or more casks from the same vineyard site and with the same Prädikat. These don't have the same AP number, because they come from different parcels of the same site and were fermented, aged, and bottled separately. The Estate bottled four different casks of Niedermennig Herrenberg Spätlese Feinherb in 2015, whose labelling only differs by the AP number.

Value: $60

Starting Bid: $30

Minimum Bid Increment: $10

Buy Now Price: $200

Sponsored by Massican

Annia brings together three grapes: old-vine Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, and Chardonnay sourced from the famed Hyde Vineyard in Carneros. “The blend is never scientific,” according to Dan. “It never repeats, and it’s never from a recipe. It’s about ‘What does it smell and feel like?’ I structure the wine like I’m building a house. The Tocai is the walls, the floor is Ribolla—it’s earthy and savory. Then the Chardonnay is the furniture, the accents, the artwork, and the rug that really ties the room together.”

We’re lucky to feature the 2019 after Dan donated two magnums of the 2018 to our auction last year which earned a Wine Enthusiast Top Ten selection.

Dan Petroski was San Francisco Chronicle’s 2017 Winemaker of the Year, one of Food and Wine’s 2022 Drink’s Innovators of the Year and he continues to collect countless recognitions as his vast interests and dynamic skillset allow him to span disciplines from literary to tech.

Each bottle is a separate lot

Value: $75

Starting Bid: $30

Minimum Bid Increment: $10

Buy Now Price: $150

Sponsored by Massican

Annia brings together three grapes: old-vine Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, and Chardonnay sourced from the famed Hyde Vineyard in Carneros. “The blend is never scientific,” according to Dan. “It never repeats, and it’s never from a recipe. It’s about ‘What does it smell and feel like?’ I structure the wine like I’m building a house. The Tocai is the walls, the floor is Ribolla—it’s earthy and savory. Then the Chardonnay is the furniture, the accents, the artwork, and the rug that really ties the room together.”

We’re lucky to feature the 2019 after Dan donated two magnums of the 2018 to our auction last year which earned a Wine Enthusiast Top Ten selection.

Dan Petroski was San Francisco Chronicle’s 2017 Winemaker of the Year, one of Food and Wine’s 2022 Drink’s Innovators of the Year and he continues to collect countless recognitions as his vast interests and dynamic skillset allow him to span disciplines from literary to tech.

Value: $75

Starting Bid: $30

Minimum Bid Increment: $10

Buy Now Price: $150

Sponsored by the Wine Co.

Established in 1970, Ponzi Vineyards was among the first founding wineries to put the Willamette Valley on the map as a world-class wine region.

2021 PONZI LAURELWOOD CHARDONNAY

The 2019 Laurelwood Chardonnay is a blend of Ponzi’s original 1970s historic estate chardonnay and LIVE Certified Sustainable Avellana and Aurora Vineyards blended with Paloma , Alloro, and Three Cedars Vineyards all planted on Laurelwood soil in the Laurelwood AVA.

2021 PONZI LAURELWOOD PINOT NOIR

Using Ponzi's most established vineyards at its base, Laurelwood Pinot Noir is blended with Pinot noir from throughout the Laurelwood District AVA.

2018 PONZI CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN RESERVE PINOT NOIR

The 2018 vintage showcases ideal weather conditions, resulting in wines with exceptional structure, generous spicy dark fruit flavors, and unparalleled balance.

Value: $150

Starting Bid: $30

Minimum Bid Increment: $10

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Sponsored by Keeper’s Heart

A marriage made in whiskey heaven.

World renowned Master Distiller, Brian Nation, hailing from Ireland, and best known for his work with Irish distillers on iconic whiskey brands such as Jameson, Redbreast, and Midleton has collaborated with the wizard of American whiskey and founder of High West Distillery, David Perkins to bring together the best of Irish and American whiskey-making traditions.

Their combined experience, passion, and knowledge has allowed them to create a new whiskey that seamlessly fuses the best of both worlds, that whiskey lovers around the world can enjoy.

Since launching, Keeper’s Heart Whiskey has earned 81 awards and accolades across leading whiskey competitions including, “Best Whiskey in a Highball,” at the World Cocktail Championships by the Beverage Testing Institute, Platinum and Gold at the Critics Challenge International Spirits Competition, Triple Gold at the MicroLiquor Spirit Awards, and a 96 points and a platinum at the Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards.

Keeper's Heart Irish + Bourbon Cask Strength

Bottled at Cask Strength, our award-winning blend marries the sweetness of bourbon with the earthy spices of Irish pot still and the delicate butterscotch notes of Irish grain whiskey, to deliver a powerful and truly unique taste experience.

59% ALC/VOL – 118 PROO

Keeper's Heart 10 Year Old Irish Single Malt

Our first aged statement is made from a mash of malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills and aged for 10 years in Bourbon barrels. This expression has all the of the complexity malt whiskey is known for. We then finish it in Malaga wine casks which adds notes of stone fruits and marzipan that marry wonderfully with the malty character.

43% ALC/VOL – 86 PROOF

Value: $155

Starting Bid: $60

Minimum Bid Increment: $20

Buy Now Price: $300

Sponsored by The German Wine Collection

2021 Rings Kallstadt Spätburgunder

2012 Wegeler Geheimrat >>J<< Riesling Spätlese Trocken

2022 Salwey Grauburgunder

NV Fritz Müller Methode Rurale Brut Zero

2022 Kühling-Gillot Qvinterra Riesling

2022 von Buhl 'Bone Dry' Rosé

Value: $250

Starting Bid: $100

Minimum Bid Increment: $25

Buy Now Price: $500

Sponsored by Bourget Imports

Valtellina is an alpine valley about a two-hour drive from Milan. It is about as far north as you can go in the Lombardy region of Italy without crossing over into Switzerland. The valley, crossed by the river Adda, is bordered to the west by Lake Como and to the east by the Bormio Mountains.

Wine has been produced there for over 2,000 years and terraces shape the landscape of the region today. Valtellina is home to some of the most dramatic vineyard landscapes in the world and it is the largest terraced wine region in Italy.

The region is best known for its bright, cherry-scented wines made from Nebbiolo, known locally as Chiavennasca.

Using traditional winemaking methods - the grapes are harvested manually even though the vines cling to a rocky slope - Ar Pe Pe has achieved a wine of subtle complexity that speaks to its Alpine roots. Unlike the more famous Nebbiolo appellations of Barolo or Barbaresco, this wine is ready for tonight’s table and would even appeal to lovers of Pinot Noir.

Value: $100

Starting Bid: $30

Minimum Bid Increment: $10

Buy Now Price: $200

Sponsored by Bearpath Golf and Country Club

Freemark Abbey was established in 1886 as the 16th bonded winery in Napa Valley and is considered one of the first Cabernet producers in the region. The property is home to an 1899 hand-built stone winery that serves as a fixture of Napa Valley history.  

Freemark Abbey has been ahead of its time on several fronts, including having one of the region’s first female vintners, first “sampling rooms” (now called tasting rooms), first wine libraries, and first single-vineyard wines. Freemark Abbey was the only winery to have earned the distinction of showing both a red and white wine at the 1976 Judgment of Paris – an event that catapulted Napa Valley onto the world wine scene. At the event’s 2017 reenactment in Tokyo, our 1969 Cabernet Sauvignon garnered first place, attesting to the quality and longevity of our wines.   

Freemark Abbey is esteemed by wine critics and enthusiasts alike for their classically structured Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Bordeaux varietal wines, sourced from several of Napa Valley’s most pedigreed sites, including the Bosché, Sycamore, and Colline vineyards. 

The wine from this historic winery bottled in jeroboam (3L) is an impressive addition to any serious wine collection.

Value: $250

Starting Bid: $75

Minimum Bid Increment: $25

Buy Now Price: $500

Sponsored by Bourget Imports

The Amaro dell'Etna was born at the foot of the Sicilian volcano, with its unmistakable mixture of more than twenty-six herbs and aromatic plants. Its special recipe contains all the volcanic passion of the land of Sicily, which after more than a hundred years continues to offer the intact pleasure of an intensely authentic taste, prepared according to tradition.

Complete your home bar with this impressive 3L of amaro to be enjoyed neat, over rocks, or as a versatile cocktail ingredient.

Value: $120

Starting Bid: $40

Minimum Bid Increment: $10

Buy Now Price: $250

Sponsored by La Maison and Velier

Through The Grapevine is a collection of single cask bottlings of the highest quality Cognac, carefully selected by La Maison du Whisky. This range was created to showcase the incredible potential of small, independent producers located all over the Cognac region and to highlight the unique personality of each of the different sub-regions of the area, or crus.

This is a delightfully rich and full bodied take on the classic Ile de Re Cognacs, an utterly unique terroir of Cognac. The Ugni Blanc grapes are grown on the island, just off the coast of France’s Cognac region, about as far afield of the most famous crus of the Grand Champagne and Borderies as you can get. The result is a grape that has taken on some of the seaside character of its soil, with a hint of saltiness to it.

The Cognac itself, distilled on the lees, was aged in lightly toasted oak barrels for 11 years. It has a sweet and fruity profile, with aromas of caramel, peaches and mint on the nose. The palate holds notes of apricots, strawberries and oak, with a salty seaside element throughout. Bottled at the full strength of 49% abv.

Value: $120

Starting Bid: $40

Minimum Bid Increment: $20

Buy Now Price: $240

Sponsored by Greg Carlstrom

Gosset Grande Reserve is a truly faithful expression of the Gosset style. To achieve a cuvee of this quality, the cellar-master has blended the best of the various champagne crus at the grape- harvest with wines specially chosen from our reserve stocks for their richness and maturity.

Blend: 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier

Value: $130

Starting Bid: $40

Minimum Bid Increment: $10

Buy Now Price: $260

Sponsored by Wilson Daniels & Aspect Fine Wine

Bisol Crede Prosecco Superiore

Pierre Sparr Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rosé

Beaurenard Cotes du Rhone

Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva

Prelius Maremma Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon

Value: $150

Starting Bid: $50

Minimum Bid Increment: $10

Buy Now Price: $300

Sponsored by Kobrand & Aspect Fine Wine

Caposaldo Prosecco

Poema Cava Brut

Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village

Biserno Insoglio di Cinghiale

Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Value: $150

Starting Bid: $60

Minimum Bid Increment: $20

Buy Now Price: $300

Sponsored by France 44

Let the expert team at France 44 guide you in a personalized shopping experience! Shop for a dinner party, family gathering, decked out picnic or stock up on summer favorites with this $200 gift card.

Value: $200

Starting Bid: $80

Minimum Bid Increment: $20

Buy Now Price: $300

Sponsored by Dan Petroski

Dan Petroski was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and has the swagger and the accent to prove it. After attending Columbia University where he played football, Dan went to work for Time, Inc. While there, he earned his MBA from NYU and worked his way up the ranks towards a promising future in magazine publishing. A good chunk of his tenure at Time was spent managing advertising clients, which involved considerable schmoozing. This is how Dan learned wine, by walking his expense account through the lists of Manhattan’s top restaurants. When the Wall Street Journal tried to poach him, Dan took a moment to reflect. Deciding a change of life was in order, he jettisoned to Sicily for a year, where he interned at Valle dell’Acate. While Dan’s intention was to return to New York to sell wine, a harvest invitation from Andy Smith at DuMOL in 2006 was too good to pass up, and Dan left the city again, this time facing west.

After harvest, Andy Smith hired Dan as Cellar Master at Larkmead. The following year, Dan was promoted to Assistant Winemaker, ultimately claiming the Larkmead Winemaker title in 2012. Before cementing his status as a Napa Valley Cabernet winemaker, in 2009 Dan launched a white wine only brand called Massican. Massican is Dan’s ode to the Mediterranean and his time spent living in Italy and drinking white wine. Dan is a gifted, instinctual winemaker, and his old world palate has guided his philosophy on wine. Dan’s approach and ability to craft wines as diverse as Cabernet Sauvignon and Tocai Friulano have earned him the recognition as San Francisco Chronicle’s Winemaker of the Year in 2017.

Join Dan Petroski for a lunch or happy hour at Bistro Don Giovanni in Napa Valley with Massican wines, coastal Italian foods, and special picks from Dan's cellar!

Apertivo with Dan is an experience for up to four people. Does not include airfare or lodging.

Value: $1000

Starting Bid: $300

Minimum Bid Increment: $100

Buy Now Price: $2000

Sponsored by 7 Vines

Nestled in the city of Dellwood, MN just 20 miles northeast of the Twin Cities, 7 Vines is a true destination. Acres of rolling vines and a state of the art winery welcome you to explore the grape to wine process and savor hand crafted wines with Midwest charm.

The interior design of the winery boasts beautiful, hand crafted woodwork with a modern, rustic flair. Windows abound the building and accordion doors allow for plenty of natural light and gorgeous views of the vineyard and preserve.

This experience includes a personal tour with an overview of the winery and the historic land it sits on, Minnesota grape growing techniques, cold hardy grape varieties and winemaking philosophies. As well as a tasting of current wine releases paired with a variety of artisan cheeses.

Value: $75

Starting Bid: $30

Minimum Bid Increment: $10

Buy Now Price: $150

Sponsored by Herbst Eatery and Farm Stand

Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand is a chef-driven, neighborhood restaurant and market inspired by an Amish farm stand near the owners’ hobby farm about two hours southeast of the Twin Cities in Western Wisconsin’s picturesque Driftless Area. The farm stand is the source of many of the fresh ingredients Herbst’s owners use to create the almost entirely locally sourced meals they prepare at their farm. They value knowing where their food comes from and the care and respect for the land that nurtures it.

The farm stand is a place where neighbors run into each other in search of fresh eggs, a few cloves of organic garlic and perhaps a bit of news about an old classmate or the birth of a new grandchild.

And it’s a place that nourishes and connects the community that surrounds it. That’s what the Pierachs hope Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand can do for the South St. Anthony Park neighborhood they have called home for nearly 30 years.

Two kitchen side seats at the Herbst intimate chef’s counter including four courses of sharing plates showcasing chef’s picks of the season. Welcome apéritifs followed by pairings for each course curated by the Herbst sommelier team.

Tax and hospitality included.

Value: $300

Starting Bid: $90

Minimum Bid Increment: $30

Buy Now Price: $600

Sponsored by Porzana

Porzana is the brand new Argentinian steakhouse in the North Loop of Minneapolis.

Value: $100

Starting Bid: $30

Minimum Bid Increment: $10

Buy Now Price: $200

Sponsored by Four Seasons Hotel

Toasting the city’s history while setting the stage for the future, Four Seasons commands downtown Minneapolis’ most prominent location, just two blocks from the Mississippi and close to North Loop shopping and entertainment. Discover new dining by award-winning local chef Gavin Kaysen, an energizing spa and a one-of-a-kind pool plaza – all brought to life with Four Seasons warmth and care.

Enjoy a luxury stay and take it easy for breakfast on sight at Mara the following morning, perfect for a weekend staycation!

Included: One night stay at Four Seasons Minneapolis and Mara breakfast

Value: $850

Starting Bid: $340

Minimum Bid Increment: $100

Buy Now Price: $1700

Sponsored by PAIKKA

Enjoy the Green Room at PAIKKA for any event, meeting, or party need! The Green Room is a bright, light-filled space connected to PAIKKA via the adjacent courtyard. This suite is perfect for small, intimate gatherings such as birthday parties, bridal showers, and workshops.

Outfitted with a sizable, modern kitchenette,
the Green Room can accommodate catering and beverage prep and service. There is also a comfortable lounge,
a large table, and a fitting room.

This lot includes a 4-hour rental of the space.

Value: $800

Starting Bid: $240

Minimum Bid Increment: $100

Buy Now Price: $1600

Sponsored by Keepsake

For you and seven friends cidermaker Nate Watters will give a private tour of the orchards and cidery/winery as you sample, culminating in a sit-down tasting through the bottles currently being offered in market plus a couple not yet released. Learn about the past present and future of Minnesota apple and grape growing and the fermentation/aging process of Keepsake Cidery. Their ciders and wines are all spontaneous ferments, with no sulfite, sugar, or other additions. Specializing in pet nats, the ciders sampled will include dry, medium, still, and bubbly beverages for all to enjoy.

Value: $160

Starting Bid: $70

Minimum Bid Increment: $10

Buy Now Price: $320

Sponsored by 45th Parallel

Tour the New Richmond distillery and enjoy a tasting of current products for up to 8 guests.

Includes a bottle of 45th Parallel Vodka.

Value: $147

Starting Bid: $60

Minimum Bid Increment: $20

Buy Now Price: $300

Sponsored by Alma

Restaurant

A nationally recognized seasonal tasting menu. Perfect for special occasions. Gluten-friendly, dairy-free & vegan options welcomed upon request. Dinner only. Reservations recommended.

Cafe

Casual and laidback. Featuring house-made pastries, sandwiches, signature plates, coffee, wine and cocktails. No reservations.

Value: $100

Starting Bid: $40

Minimum Bid Increment: $10

Buy Now Price: $200

Sponsored by Marcus Hanson of Small Lot

‘A mind-blowing hybrid of TedX Talk, Musical Recital and Happy Hour!’ Presented by Marcus Hanson, Small Lot Wine

A Customized, Private Wine Tasting Experience

● 8-12 guests

● In-home or at a host-designated site

● 6 wines tasted and presented on a variety of topics

● Wine topics could include:

A Tour of Italy, Summer Down Under

France’s Loire Valley, Exploring the Pacific Northwest,

New World vs. Old World Wine, or create your own theme

● Live opera/musical performance

● Guests will have the opportunity to order wines tasted at the event.

Glassware provided upon request. Blackout dates apply. Item is non-transferrable.

Value: $1000

Starting Bid: $400

Minimum Bid Increment: $100

Buy Now Price: $2000

Hand selected grapes from the finest Cabernet Sauvignon vines from the western bench of the Rutherford AVA in iconic BV Ranches No. 1 and No. 2, originally planted by Georges de Latour in the early 1900s. Focused on clonal selections (6, 4, 169, 5197, 7 and 8), which yield small berries with the high skin-to-juice ratio needed to make intense, long-lived wines. The fruit was handpicked and optically sorted once it arrived to the winery in order to ensure the highest quality selection. These specifically chosen vines are deeply rooted in the well-draining alluvial fan soils of Rutherford, considered one of the finest regions in the Napa Valley for Cabernet Sauvignon.

The 2017 vintage in the Napa Valley was smaller yielding but high in quality. The region enjoyed much needed rain during the winter months ending the drought. A short period of warmer than usual temperatures during Labor Day weekend accelerated harvest for early ripening grapes varieties, resulting in an intense and, at times, unpredictable harvest. Though yields were lower than usual, the wines show exceptional flavor intensity and growing conditions were perfect for producing a wine with beautiful fruit and tremendous concentration of flavors, highly saturated color, and plenty of complexity.

Value: $200

Starting Bid: $80

Minimum Bid Increment: $20

Buy Now Price: $400