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LIVE AUCTION LOTS

Lot 10 - (12) 750ml bottles Juslyn Vineyard Perry's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002
Lot 11  - (6)  750ml bottles Domaine Dujac Gevrey Chambertin Premier Cru, 2003
Lot 12 - A Fabulous One Night, Two-Room Stay at Mohegan Sun and Dinner for Four at the Acclaimed Tuscany Restaurant.
Lot 13 - Mystery Box #1 – Think Large
Lot 14 - An Eight-course Dinner for 12 with 16 of The World's most Acclaimed Wines.  Eight Fabulous Courses.  All Created at Your Residence with Guest Chef Noel Jones of The Polytechnic Club, tonight's Founding Sponsor for the Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic paired with wines from the cellar of Ann Donahue.
Lot 15 - So Very Limited. Araujo, a Cult Classic Five Bottle Offering
Lot 16 - If You Loved Peter Michael and Helen Turley. You'll Covet Mark Aubert's Wines from Aubert and Ann Colgin. With prices-upon-release hitting the $250 mark and allocations at retailers in many cases of a single bottle, Colgin and Aubert have produced two of the greatest California Cabernet's and Chardonnay's respectively.
Lot 17 - The Ultimate Food and Wine Future Purchase.  A Dinner for Eight at Max restaurant Group's Newest restaurant, Max Fish in Glastonbury.
Lot 18 - Mystery Box 2. Cult Wines
Lot 19 - Seven stunning examples of John Kongsgaard's finest offerings from 1997-2004.  Another cult wine of extremely limited production
Lot 20 - In Perfect Harmony
Lot 21 - Mystery Box #3 - Left Coast
Lot 22 - Eight Bottle Collection of Duckhorn Estates Limited Production Wine
Lot 23 – A Cavi 85 Wine Cave Fully Stocked with 60 Bottles of Worldwide Wines.
Lot 25 - Golf Lessons, Golf, Dinner, Extraordinary Wines at Westerly's Shelter Harbor Course on Saturday, September 15th.
Lot 26 - Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for Eight at Chester's Restaurant du Village Featuring Château Mouton Rothschild
Lot 27 - Almost Perfect--99-point Château Mouton Rothschild, 1986 and 97-point Pichon Lalalde, 1986.  Two extraordinary producers, one memorable vintage.
Lot 50 - A Galaxy of Stars, a Stunning 1997 & 1999 Collection

SILENT AUCTION LOTS

Lot 203 - Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for Eight at Springfield's Max's Tavern Paired with Five Wines
Lot 860 - Celebrate Max Restaurant Group's Opening in 1986 (with Max on Main) with an Extraordinary Collection Featuring 1986 Vintage wines from Vineyard, Dominus to accompany Dinner for Eight Guests.  Available on a Friday!!
Lot 1001 - Extremely rare vertical from Joseph Phelps' Insignia, America's first "Meritage" blend. 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000 vintages, including the 2005 Wine Spectator # 1 Wine of the Year.
Lot  1002 – (3) 750ml Batard Montrachet, 1997 from Domaine Ramonet
Lot 1003  - (3) 750ml bottles Joseph Drouhin Montrachet 'Marquis de Laguiche' 1997
Lot 1004 - Still River Café, Eastford.  An Extraordinary Six-course Dinner for Six Guests with Seven of the world's rarest white and red wines.  An incomparable experience.
Lot  1005 - Tonight guests will enjoy five of the world's rarest and most acclaimed red wines.  Those five and two extraordinary white wines are offered in two separate identical lots.
Lot 1006 - 1987 Matanzas Creek Sonoma County Merlot
Lot 1007 - Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for Eight at Farmington's Apricot's featuring extraordinary vintages
Lot 1008 - (12) 750 ml bottles Château Mouton Rothschild, 1998
Lot 1009 - Celebrate Bricco's 11th Anniversary with Extraordinary Wines including one the 1996 Vintage at a Dinner for Eight.
Lot 1010  - Tonight guests will enjoy five of the world's rarest and most acclaimed red wines.  Those five and two extraordinary white wines are offered in two separate identical lots.
Lot 1011 - Ken Bergeron, Chef, Author Dinner at Your Private Residence for Eight.
Lot 1012 - (12) 750 ml bottles Château Mouton Rothschild, 1999
Lot 1013 - Dressed to the 9's. Six extraordinary wines from Top 1990's Vintages
Lot 1015 - Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for SIX at Cavey's Restaurant in Manchester Featuring Cristal Champagne and Château Mouton Rothschild
Lot 1016 - (6) 750 ml Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Sbragia, 2004
Lot 1017 – (6) 750ml bottles St. Clement Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002
Lot  1018 - Château Cos d'Estournel, 1996 Two Magnums
Lot 1019 - Dinner with John Mariani and Four of Your Guests with World-Class Wines
Lot 1020 - (6) 750 ml bottles J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Lot 1023 - Six Outstanding Wines from 1997 California Vintage
Lot 1026 - Dinner at The Hartford Club Prepared by Chef Leo Bushey for Eight
Lot 1027 – Coppola Blancaneaux. An Extraordinary American White Meritage.
Lot 1029 – (1) 3-Liter Beni Dei Batasiolo Barolo, 1995
Lot 1030 - Dinner for Eight at Canton's Bobby Mundell's Simmer Restaurant & Lounge
Lot 1031 - (12) 750 ml bottles Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2003
Lot 1032 – (6) 750ml bottles St. Clement Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002
Lot 1033 - Five-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for Eight at Avon’s Max-a-Mia Featuring a Super Tuscan Tignanello
Lot 1035 - Viking 30” Wide Premium Gas Grill
Lot 1036 - Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for Eight at Hartford’s Trumbull Kitchen
Lot 1037 - Highly Rated, Excellent Value Tempranillo
Lot 1038 - Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for Eight at West Hartford’s Max’s Oyster Bar with World Class Wines from The 1999 Vintage
Lot 1039 - An “All-In-The-Family” Sports Package
Lot 1040 - Antinori Tignanello 2003
Lot 1041 - Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for Eight at Simsbury's Metro Bis Featuring Wines from the 1998 Vintage.
Lot 1042 – Fine Italian Wines from the 1992 - 1996 Vintages
Lot 1043 - An Evening for Six at Jack's American Bistro & Wine Bar in Old Saybrook
Lot 1045 - Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for Eight at Acqua Oyster Bar and Grill in Vernon featuring Wines from 2000-2004 Vintages
Lot 1047 - Carmen Anthony Restaurants Dinner for Eight at your choice of location with New and Old-World featuring Opus One's Newest Release.
Lot 1048 - Dinner at the Newest Old Saybrook Restaurant--The Back Porch for 10 Guests
Lot 1049 - (6) 750ml bottles Juslyn Vineyard Select Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002
Lot 1078 - Château Margaux from two Fine Vintages
Lot 1079 - Dinner for Eight at Avon's Bosc Kitchen & Wine Bar
Lot 1990 – Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for Eight at Glastonbury’s Max Amore
Lot 2006 – Wine Spectator's 2006 Wine of the Year
Lot 7400 - Rare Bollinger Champagne in 3-Liter Format
Lot 14366 - Large Format Merlot  for That Larger-than-Expected Cookout
Lot 15092 - Three-Liter Cabernet Sauvignon  from Fourteen Hands, Washington
Lot 15227 – (1) 3-Liter Château Ste. Michelle Canoe Ridge Merlot, 2003
Lot 20040 – Turley Spring 2004 Releases Including Their Only White Wine.
Lot 20041 – Turley 2004 Releases including the rarest: Library Petite Syrah

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Lot 10 - (12) 750ml bottles Juslyn Vineyard Perry's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002
 
Robert Parker says Juslyn makes one of the finest wines on Howell Mountain.
 
When British ex-patriots Perry and Carolyn Butler moved to California in 1982, they never dreamed they would own 42 acres of prime vineyard land in the heart of Napa Valley. They arrived in California as high-tech pioneers and founded their own computer company in the San Francisco Bay area. After routine 80-hour work weeks, the couple relaxed during weekend trips to Napa Valley, where they were bitten by the wine bug. Dreams of high-tech dominance soon turned to thoughts of returning to the land and grape growing.
 
In 1997, their dream became a reality when Perry and Carolyn sold their computer business and founded Juslyn Vineyards on a site overlooking the renowned Spring Mountain Winery. (The name, Juslyn, is derived from the names, Justine-the Butlers' daughter-and Carolyn.) In 1998, they made their first vintage of Juslyn from grapes purchased from Andy Beckstoffer as they waited patiently for their own vines to mature. Their patience paid in 2000, when they were able to harvest their estate for the first time to produce 80 cases of Spring Mountain cabernet sauvignon.
 
Since then, there has been no turning back. Perry and Carolyn have committed to making the best wine possible in the heart of Napa Valley's acclaimed Spring Mountain District. Having received 90+points from accredited publications like Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (December 2003) and Wine and Spirits Magazine (August 2004), the Butler's are proving that they are on the path of success and truly living the American dream.
 
"Sleek, smooth and focused, powerful but elegant, this wine shows vivid blackberry, plum, anise, sage, chocolate and spice flavors all couched in classy oak. Tannins are firm and fine, providing structure and finesse." 93 Points The Wine Enthusiast.
 
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard Select:
An inconsistent vintage, especially in the mountain vineyards, is outstanding. Made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, firm, austere tannin (a characteristic of the vintage), and complex notes of tobacco leaf, cedar wood, black currants, and earth.  Dense and medium to full-bodied, with outstanding purity, it admirably balances elegance with power. 93 points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
 
Donated by:  A Friend of the Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $1,350
Buy Now: $1,200, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $900

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SILENT AUCTION LOTS

Lot 203 - Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for Eight at Springfield's Max's Tavern Paired with Five Wines.
 
The Max Restaurant Group, Connecticut's premier restaurant collection, has extended to Springfield, Massachusetts at the newly renovated, state-of-the-art Basketball Hall of Fame.  Max's Tavern's innovative menu features contemporary American cuisine including some of Max's favorite "Chop House" classics.
 
To celebrate the restaurant's opening, a four-course seasonal dinner menu will be paired with five wines including two from the from 2003 vintage.\
 
Wines include:
(1) 750 ml Henri Abele Champagne
(1) 750 ml Beringer Sbragia Limited Release Chardonnay, 2004
(1) 750 ml Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, 2004
(1) 750 ml Tignanello, 2003
(1) 750 ml Davies Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
 
Executive Chef Jeff Daigneau will perfectly pair these wines with his seasonal creations.
 
Restrictions:  Two weeks notice required.  Date and time to be determined by mutual agreement. Blackout dates apply to major holidays. Gratuity not included. Guests will be presented with a $25 per person server gratuity at the conclusion their meal.
 
The fine print:  Dinner available Monday through Thursday, unless restaurant is closed.
 
Donated by:  Max’s Tavern and Supporters of CCMC
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $1,600
Buy Now - $1,300, please contact Lori Lawlor at Lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid:  $1,000

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Lot 860 - Celebrate Max Restaurant Group's Opening in 1986 (with Max on Main) with an Extraordinary Collection Featuring 1986 Vintage wines from Vineyard, Dominus to accompany Dinner for Eight Guests.  Available on a Friday!!
 
Max Downtown is the successor to the original Max Restaurant Group’s Max on Main opened in 1986.  It has been guided to preeminence by owners Richard Rosenthal and Steve Abrams.

Providing outstanding dining, service and atmosphere, Max Downtown offers a trend-setting atmosphere for more than 300 patrons daily. It has earned a 25 or “excellent” from Zagat’s Survey, a “Best New Restaurant” from Connecticut Magazine, more than six “Reader Choice” awards from Connecticut Magazine and 4-stars from The Hartford Courant’s Northeast Magazine.

Internationally inspired dishes and other regional and traditional fare create a menu unlike any other in Connecticut. “It’s more than a Classic Chop House,” says Rosenthal, “we create dishes for people with a passion for dining.”

Steve Abrams, if we ask, would be pleased to offer the dinner on a FRIDAY evening with three week’s notice. 

The following wines will be served:
(1) 750 ml Veuve Clicquot Champagne en Magnum
 (1) 750 ml Mer Soleil Chardonnay, 2003
(1) 750 ml Domaine Charlopin Parizot Cuvee Vielles Vignes Gevrey Chambertin,
1986
(1) 750 ml Hess Select Napa, 1986
(1) 750 ml Dominus, 1986
(1) 750 ml Château Trotanoy, 1986
 
Restrictions:  Three weeks notice required.  Date and time to be determined by mutual agreement. Blackout dates apply to major holidays. Gratuity not included. A $25 per guest gratuity charge for service will be presented at the conclusion of the meal.
 
The fine print:  Dinner available Monday through Friday, unless restaurant is closed.
 
Dinner donated by: The Max Restaurant Group
Wines donated by: Ann Donahue and Chet & Joyce Humphrey
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $2,800
Buy Now:  $2,200, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid:  $1,800

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Lot 1001 - Extremely rare vertical from Joseph Phelps' Insignia, America's first "Meritage" blend. 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000 vintages, including the 2005 Wine Spectator # 1 Wine of the Year.
 
(1) Joseph Phelps Insignia Proprietary Red Wine, Napa, 2003
(1) Joseph Phelps Insignia Proprietary Red Wine, Napa, 2002
(1) Joseph Phelps Insignia Proprietary Red Wine, Napa, 2001
(1) Joseph Phelps Insignia Proprietary Red Wine, Napa, 2000                                                                                                                                                         
 
Joseph Phelps Insignia 750ml 2003:
With the release of the 1974 Insignia in the spring of 1978, Joseph Phelps Vineyards became the first California winery to produce a blend of the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grape varieties of Bordeaux under a proprietary label. Considered innovative at the time, the Insignia name was selected to represent the finest available production in each vintage year, and became the first proprietary wine of California to place blending above either varietal or vineyard designation as a determinant of quality. It would not be followed until a decade later by the second such wine, Opus One, and Insignia has remained the benchmark of this category for over a quarter century.
 
Insignia is an opulent wine of concentration, complexity and structure, with a superb balance of finely tuned acidity and dense, velvety tannins. Cassis, liquorices and spice are abundant on the palate, with notes of eucalyptus and earth. The finish is sweet, elegant and extended.
 
Rating
 
The 2003 Insignia (15,000 cases) performed much better this year than last, when I tasted it right after bottling. A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and the rest Malbec and Merlot, it offers up attractive aromas of licorice, black currants, espresso roast, and background toasty oak. Full-bodied, opulent, and rich with outstanding depth, purity, and harmony, sweet tannin, and a long finish, it is approachable now, but will easily last for 20 years. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 94 points (Feb 2005)                                                                                                                                                             
 
Joseph Phelps Insignia Proprietary Red Wine, Napa, 2002 . Wine Spectator's Wine of the year, 2005:
The finest effort made in this century, is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 1% Malbec. Its dense purple color is accompanied by a fragrant perfume of espresso roast, Asian spices, crème de cassis, smoke, and minerals. Dense, voluptuous, full-bodied, rich, long, and harmonious, it can be enjoyed now or cellared for 2-3 decades.
Robert Parker 96 points.
 
Not surprisingly, this year's Insignia again takes its accustomed place near the head of its class. The Joseph Phelps Insignia, 2002 was the #1 WINE OF THE YEAR WINE SPECTATOR 2005. A rich, polished, seductive style with layers of complexity built around a dense, concentrated mix of currant, blackberry, plum and exotic mocha and cedar scented oak. This mouthcoating young wine is powerful, yet elegant and deftly balanced, finishing with a long, succulent aftertaste.  12,000 cases made. 96 Points Wine Spectator
                                                                                                                                                                       
 Joseph Phelps Insignia  Proprietary Red Blend, 2001. Robert Parker 95 Points:
" Rich, elegant, and nuanced, this dense ... wine offers a nose of crème de cassis, incense, licorice, chocolate, and spice box. It is full-bodied, opulently styled with plenty of tannin, but the structural aspects of the wine are well-concealed by its intensity and richness." 95 points. Wine Advocate
                                                                                                                                                                       
 Joseph Phelps Insignia Proprietary Red Blend, 2000:
The 2000 Insignia reveals a smoky, rich cassis characteristic, medium to full body, and an open-knit, lush, generous style without the austere backwardness of the 1999. Expansive, fleshy and seductive, it should drink well for 15 - 16 years. (90 - 92) Wine Spectator. 90 Points Wine Advocate's Robert Parker (Aug 2002)
 
Donated by:  Brian Lindroth
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $950
Buy Now: $850, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $750

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Lot  1002 – (3) 750ml Batard Montrachet, 1997 from Domaine Ramonet
 
One of the world's greatest Chardonnay's from one of the top producers.
 
The 1997 is drinking perfectly.  Slightly more color. Deeper, smokier, more complex aromas of white flowers, apricot, and grilled nuts. Thicker in the mouth, with more thoroughly integrated acidity. Very young. Drink through 2010. Finishes dry and uncompromising, with a note of caramel oak.  *** Decanter Magazine
 
Donated by:  A Friend of Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $850
Buy Now: $750, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $650

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Lot 1003  - (3) 750ml bottles Joseph Drouhin Montrachet 'Marquis de Laguiche' 1997
 
Virtually impossible to find. Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche. The rarest and greatest of all white wine vineyards! Super rich and thick with great depth and complexity. Arguably the world's most amazing Chardonnay! : www.drouhin.com
 
Tasting Notes:
 
"Splendid aromatics, profound scents of minerals, earth, flowers, pears and toasty oak, lead to a broad ample concentrated and rich character. This medium to full bodied wine has layers of minerals, stones and white fruits in its core as well as a persistent finish." 92+/100 Robert Parker.
 
Donated by:  A Friend of the Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $1,800
Buy Now: $1,500, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $1,200

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Lot 1004 - Still River Café, Eastford.  An Extraordinary Six-course Dinner for Six Guests with Seven of the world's rarest white and red wines.  An incomparable experience.
 
One of the newest and most extraordinary restaurant destinations is nestled in the hills of Eastford --The Still River Café.  With its stunning grounds, fresh, local seasonal ingredients, decor and a restaurant acclaimed worldwide, Still River's Café chef Kara Brooks and husband Robert have created the state's newest destination restaurant.  Their staff will prepare a dinner one might recall for a lifetime.
 
The Hartford Courant's highly respected writer Greg Morago wrote: "I can easily see food lovers from Hartford, Boston and Providence making pilgrimages to this Eastern Connecticut hamlet, which has put itself on New England's culinary map. The Brookses (Chef Kara in the kitchen with a staff of two, and Robert working the floor with a small crew of young, amiable servers) have created Connecticut's newest "important" restaurant - a place so provocatively special and hands-on that it's only open for dinner Friday and Saturday and for brunch on Sunday."
 
And six guests will enjoy the drive nestled in the comfort of a stretch limousine donated by Premier Limousine to Eastford on Friday, July 20th or another day by mutual agreement with the folks from Still River to savor food and wine sure to be sublime.
 
Still River's Kara Brooks has recommended that the dinner take place on Friday, July 20th when the restaurant's extraordinary gardens are at their best.  All of the vegetables that will be served with this meal will be grown organically by Kara on their own North Ashford Farm.  As is the restaurant's practice, they will be harvested the day of the meal.
 
The pairings with amazing wine offerings follow:
 
A fine Champagne for arrival:
Served with a variety of seasonal amuses
                                                                                                                                               
First course:
Squash Blossom Beignets - squash carpaccio, house made ricotta and North Ashford Farm micro greens
 
Château Haut Brion Blanc, 1998
                                                                                                                                               
Second course:
Georges Bank Cod "cuit sous vide", roasted North Ashford Farm heirloom tomatoes
 
Domaine Ramonet Bâtard-Montrachet, 1997
                                                                                                                                               
Third course:
Trio of Duck - Pan seared breast, confit leg and duck liver mousse paired with celeriac puree and baby Brussels sprouts
 
Château Mouton Rothschild, 1999
                                                                                                                                               
Fourth course:
Wolfe's Neck Farm Steak - Grilled Hanger Steak with North Ashford Farm fingerling potatoes and Bordeaux braised short ribs
 
Château Haut Brion, 1996
                                                                                                                                               
Fifth course:
Local artisanal cheese plate with candied walnuts and cranberry nut crisps
 
Chateau Rieussec Sauterne, 2000 .375ml
 
Martinez Quinta da Eira Velba Port, Single Quinta 1994 .750 ml
 
As always, the meal will end with their house made dark chocolate truffles.
 
Restrictions:
The dinner for six will be offered on July 20th or another day by mutual agreement. Two weeks notice required.  Date and time to be determined by mutual agreement. Blackout dates apply to major holidays. Guests will be presented with a $25 per person server gratuity at the conclusion their meal.  If the winning bidder prefers to invite a maximum of two additional guests, they could be included at a per person charge of $250. No additional wines will be offered with this lot.
 
For Greg Morago's November, 16, 2006 review in The Hartford Courant please see the following link:
http://www.ctnow.com/dining/hce-flavorrev1116.artnov16,0,2871033.story/coll=hce-headlines-dining-top
 
To make your reservations contact:
Kara Brooks
Still River Café
134 Union Road
Eastford, CT 06242
860.974.9988
www.stillrivercafe.com
 
Donated by:  Still River Café, Premier Limousine and Ann Donahue
 
Pre-Auction Value:  $3,200
Buy Now:  $3,000, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid:  $2,800

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Lot  1005 - Tonight guests will enjoy five of the world's rarest and most acclaimed red wines.  Those five and two extraordinary white wines are offered in two separate identical lots.
 
While one will, sadly, not be able to replicate tonight's repast, one would certainly be able to look back fondly on the wines they enjoyed at The Masters Classic dinner.
 
The wines are:
 
(1) 750 ml Château Mouton Rothschild, 1999
(1) 750 ml Opus One, 2003
(1) 750 ml Turley Cellars Zinfandel, 2004
(1) 750 ml Tenuta Dell Ornellaia, 2003
(1) 750 ml Tenuta Dell Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove, 2004
(1) 750 ml La Chablisienne Premier Cru Chablis, 2003
(1) 750 ml Beringer Sbragia Chardonnay, 2004
 
Donated by:  A Friend of the Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $1,500
Buy Now:  $1,200, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $1,100

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Lot 1006 - 1987 Matanzas Creek Sonoma County Merlot
 
(1) 3-liter Matanzas Creek Sonoma County Merlot "for 20th Anniversary Celebrations" limited release.
 
Matanzas Creek Sonoma County Merlot from Extraordinary 1987 Vintage in Impossible-to-find Double Magnum Format.
 
From its initial vintage, Matanzas Creek has been the reference standard for California Merlot, often exceeding France's Pomerols and St. Emilion releases.  The 1987 is one of their finest and this stunning example from a pristine cellar will enable you to try California's finest.
 
"Deep, elegant and rich, with plenty of complex, toasty, spicy currant, plum and berry aromas and flavors. Long and smooth, with a supple structure and lots of finesse..." Wine Spectator, Magazine. 93 points. Top 100 Wine
 
 
Donated by:  Paul and Melinda Sullivan
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $1,300
Buy Now: $1,100, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $900

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Lot 1007 - Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for Eight at Farmington's Apricot's featuring extraordinary vintages.

It's only fitting that Ann and Joe Howard's eponymous restaurant in Farmington opened its doors in 1982 as one of Bordeaux' vintages-of-the-century was being harvested.

Apricot's will prepare a stunning seasonal menu for eight featuring the following seven wines including Veuve Clicquot en Magnum:

(1) 750 ml Champagne Veuve Clicquot en Magnum
(1) 750 ml Laville Haut Brion, 2000
(1) 750 ml La Chablisienne Premier Cru Chablis, 2002
(1) 750 ml Chateau du Puligny-Montrachet Puligny Montrachet, 1998
(1) 750 ml Faiveley Mercurey Premier Cru, 2005
(1) 750 ml Chateau Pichon Lalande Reserve de la Comtesse, 1983
(1) 750 ml Chateau Duhart-Millon Rothschild, 1975

Restrictions: Three weeks notice required. Date and time to be determined by mutual agreement. Blackout dates apply to major holidays. Gratuity not included. A $25 per guest gratuity charge for service will be presented at the conclusion of the meal.

The fine print: Dinner available Monday through Thursday, unless restaurant is closed.

Donated by: Ann Howard's Apricots Restaurant, Chet and Joyce Humphrey and
a Friend of CCMC.

Pre-Auction Estimate: $2,100
Buy Now - $1,700, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $1,400

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Lot 1008 - (12) 750 ml bottles Château Mouton Rothschild, 1998
 
Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac, 1998. Robert Parker's highest rated Red Bordeaux wine of the vintage is a stunning example of a First Growth.
 
"An extremely powerful, super-concentrated wine offering notes of roasted espresso, crème de cassis, smoke, new saddle leather, graphite, and licorice. It is massive, with awesome concentration...and a saturated flavor profile...with considerable intensity."  96 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
 
Bright ruby-red. Perfumed, sexy aromas of cassis, roasted plum, violet, pepper and exotic spices. Quite dry but densely packed, with pungent cassis, leather and mineral flavors complimented by sexy oak tones and a hint of dried herbs. Grew fuller and sweeter as it opened in the glass. Finishes with major tooth coating tannins that avoid dryness. Built for long aging.  This tastes richer today than it did from barrel. Rated 92 + Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/Jun '01
 
Donated by:  A Friend of the Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $4,800
Buy Now: $4,200, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $3,800

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Lot 1009 - Celebrate Bricco's 11th Anniversary with Extraordinary Wines including one the 1996 Vintage at a Dinner for Eight.
 
Chef owner Billy Grant will prepare an extraordinary five-course, six-wine dinner for eight fortunate guests at his acclaimed and newly redesigned West Hartford center restaurant. Bricco's exciting seasonal fare will be complemented by two of the top Super Tuscans--Tignanello, 2000 and 2003 and four other stunning examples.
 
(1) Champagne Henri Abele
(1) 750 ml Frescobaldi Benefizio Pomino Bianco, 2001
(1) 750 ml Tignanello, 2003
(1) 750 ml Tignanello, 2000
(1) 750 ml Tollot-Beaut & Fils Savigny-Lavieres Burgundy, 1996
(1) .375 ml Vin Santo, 1996
 
Restrictions:  Three weeks notice required.  Date and time to be determined by mutual agreement. Blackout dates apply to major holidays. Gratuity not included. Guests will be presented with a $25 per person server gratuity at the conclusion their meal.
 
The fine print:  Dinner available Monday through Thursday, unless restaurant is closed.
 
Donated by:  Restaurant Bricco, Chet and Joyce Humphrey and Ann Donahue
 
Pre-Auction Value:  $1,700
Buy Now:  $1,400, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid:  $1,200

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Lot 1010  - Tonight guests will enjoy five of the world's rarest and most acclaimed red wines.  Those five and two extraordinary white wines are offered in two separate identical lots.
 
While one will, sadly, not be able to replicate tonight's repast, one would certainly be able to look back fondly on the wines they enjoyed at The Masters Classic dinner.
 
The wines are:
 
(1) 750 ml Château Mouton Rothschild, 1999
(1) 750 ml Opus One, 2003
(1) 750 ml Turley Cellars Zinfandel, 2004
(1) 750 ml Tenuta Dell Ornellaia, 2003
(1) 750 ml Tenuta Dell Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove, 2004
(1) 750 ml La Chablisienne Premier Cru Chablis, 2003
(1) 750 ml Beringer Sbragia Chardonnay, 2004
 
Donated by:  A Friend of the Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $1,500
Buy Now:  $1,200, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $1,100

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Lot 1011 - Ken Bergeron, Chef, Author Dinner at Your Private Residence for Eight.
 
One of the country's most respected and acclaimed vegetarian chefs and authors is right in our own backyard.
 
Ken Bergeron will prepare a five course vegetarian menu featuring locally-grown, fresh, seasonal ingredients at your home for eight guests.
 
Chefs like Chicago's Charlie Trotter offer a vegetarian menu each and every night at his restaurant and many dinners have become convert to the wonders that a great chef can offer with a focus upon vegetables.  You will find that Ken Bergeron's offerings will be equally stunning.
 
You and your guests will enjoy six truly extraordinary wines with the sumptuous meal.
 
The wines include:
 
Champagne Veuve Clicquot
 
Chateau Leoville Haut Brion, 2000.  An extraordinary white Bordeaux with miniscule production and a following that rivals the great red Bordeaux.
 
Sans Permis Chardonnay, 2004.  Rapidly becoming one of the most collectible examples of a Burgundian-style American Chardonnay, Sans Permis' limited production and unfiltered style will remind guests that a truly great producer can make incredible styles with care.
 
Tenuta dell Ornellaia, 2003.  One of the great Super Tuscans, Ornellaia is the flagship of the Frescobaldi Family's efforts to create one of the world's top reds.
 
Le Serra Nuove, 2005.  The second label of Ornellaia often termed the "baby-Ornellaia" by collectors, will give you a look at a new vintage of their acclaimed property.  You will enjoy the two wines at your home, side-by-side, as you will at tonight's dinner.  We have selected the 2003 vintage of Ornellaia for your dinner instead of the 2004 to be served at CCMC 2007.
 
Restrictions:  Several weeks notice required.  Date and time to be determined by mutual agreement. Blackout dates apply to major holidays and the month of August and December. Gratuity not included. A $25 per guest gratuity for service will be presented at the conclusion of the meal.
 
The not so fine print:  Additional servings are available at a per person supplement of $250. Please contact us. We apologize, but it will be impossible to make additional wine available due to their extreme rarity.  All food will be prepared and served, in your home by Ken Bergeron.  All necessary dishes, glasses and flatware will be provided.  We will gladly work with you to ensure your menu fits your specific tastes and style.
 
Dinner Donated by:  Ken Bergeron
 
Wines Donated by:  Ann Donahue
 
Pre-Auction Value:  $1,900
Buy Now:  $1,600, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid:  $1,400

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Lot 1012 - (12) 750 ml bottles Château Mouton Rothschild, 1999
 
First growth Bordeaux from fine vintage. In its’ original wooden box Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac, 1999
 
"The beautiful 1999 Mouton Rothschild may be a modern day clone of their 1962 or 1985. Its saturated ruby/purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of cedar wood, creme de cassis, wood smoke, coffee, and dried herbs.
The wine is forward, lush, and full-bodied. It is already complex as well as succulent, fleshy, and long. Tannin in the finish suggests more nuances will emerge in 4-5 years. It is a complex, classic Mouton. Anticipated maturity:  2005-2030. 93points Robert Parker RP"
 
Donated by:  A Friend of the Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $4,800
Buy Now:  $4,200, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid:  $3,800

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Lot 1013 - Dressed to the 9's. Six extraordinary wines from Top 1990's Vintages
 
A very unusual collection of wines from top vintages.  And of course, the finest vintages are featured including the 1994 and 1997's.
 
 
(1) 750ml Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon, 1991. Wine Spectator (W/S) 93 points. Rare indeed. A classic today.
(1) 750ml Beringer Vineyards, Bancroft Ranch Howell Mountain Merlot, 1994.
W/S 92 points.
(1) 750ml Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, 1997. W/S 96 points
(1) 750ml Oakford Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 1994. W/S 92 points.  Rare.
(1) 750ml Staglin Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 1995
(1) 750ml Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 1997. W/S 94 points
 
Donated by:  Ann Donahue
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $1,300
Buy Now:  $900, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid:  $700

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Lot 1015 - Four-Course Seasonal Dinner Menu for SIX at Cavey's Restaurant in Manchester Featuring Cristal Champagne and Château Mouton Rothschild

Whether one prefers the fine country Italian Riviera-style of Cavey's upstairs restaurant or the classical offerings from the extraordinary French restaurant, Cavey's has reigned almost 70 years as one of the state's premier dining destinations. It offers the best of both worlds.

Many hail Cavey's as the best restaurant in the state. The common denominator is the hands-on care lavished by chef-owner Steve Cavagnaro and his wife Kate. Their signature restaurant on the lower level is a luxurious salon of raised beige fabric covering walls and chairs, cut-crystal gas lamps, paneling from an upstate New York mansion and black-clad waiters attending to one's every need. The large potted palms give the two-level room an Edwardian feel, but the service and food are contemporary French.

Chef-owner Steve Cavagnaro, whose grandparents started the restaurant in 1936, has taken a special interest in the upstairs menu, overseeing its switch from southern to northern Italian.

Steve Cavagnaro will prepare a four-course seasonal dinner to be paired with the following five wines:

(1) 750 ml Champagne Cristal, 1999
(1) 750 ml Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux, 1998
(1) 750 ml Antinori Tignanello, 2003
(1) 750 ml Château Mouton Rothschild, 1999
(1) 375 ml Torraccia Vin Santo de Chianti Classico, 1996

Restrictions: Three weeks notice required. Date and time to be determined by mutual agreement. Blackout dates apply to major holidays. Gratuity not included. A $25 per guest gratuity charge for service will be presented at the conclusion of the meal.

The fine print: Dinner available Monday through Thursday, unless restaurant is closed.

Donated by: Cavey's Restaurant and Supporters of CCMC

Pre-Auction Estimate: $1,900
Buy Now: $1,700, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $1,600

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Lot 1016 - (6) 750 ml Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Sbragia, 2004
 
One of America's most Acclaimed Limited-Release Chardonnay's from Ed Sbragia.  92 Point rating from Robert Parker.
 
Huge, with more and more aromas and flavors that invite you back. Reminiscent of a lemony crème brulee, with a wonderful acidity holding everything up. The 2004 Chardonnay Sbragia Limited Release (2,000 cases) is surprisingly restrained and delicate for this cuvee. Medium to full-bodied, with copious quantities of buttered popcorn, pineapple, orange blossom, and melon characteristics as well as outstanding depth, purity, and balance, it will last for 2-3 years. Robert Parker 92 points (Feb 2005).
 
Wine maker notes from Ed Sbragia:
 
The vineyards Ed Sbragia customarily chooses to use in his Private Reserve Chardonnay are located around the town of Yountville where daytime temperatures slowly climb as the cooling morning fog recedes south to the San Pablo Bay. One vineyard, Gamble Ranch, consistently provides flavors that Sbragia calls “unctuous” and in 2004, he decided that this fruit would be ideal for his 2004 Sbragia Limited Release Chardonnay. As harvest approached, Ed and his winemaking partner, Laurie Hook, worked  to identify the blocks with the most pristine clusters and delayed picking until they were sure the vines had packed every aroma and flavor nuance possible into the
 
After the grapes were gently destemmed and crushed, Ed aged each lot separately in new French oak, pairing subtleties he wanted to highlight in them with characteristics he has learned to expect in the different barrels.  Malolactic fermentation and weekly lees stirring encouraged the creamy richness already evident in the juice and helped the oak aromas and flavors to be well integrated. The wine was aged for 10 months.
 
Donated by:  A Friend of the Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $310
Buy Now:  $290
Minimum Bid:  $250

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Lot 1017 – (6) 750ml bottles St. Clement Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002
 
Six stunning examples of a Bordeaux-style American Cabernet Sauvignon are offered from St. Clement Wines.
 
The goal of St Clement Vineyards has always been to produce small quantities of noble wines in the tradition of the classic European wine estate; wines which consistently reflect the unique and enduring characteristics of soil and climate.
 
With a cool beginning to the 2003 growing season, a warm spell in late spring encouraged normal bud break and flowering in the Cabernet vineyards. As temperatures warmed, eight to ten very warm days in September helped move the grapes to full maturity at harvest. This elegant Cabernet Sauvignon is made from fruit grown on the valley floor throughout Napa Valley and represents distinct growing regions from southern Napa to St. Helena. The addition of Cabernet Franc creates structure in the wine while a touch of Merlot adds length to the mid-palate and a layer of fruit aromatics on the nose.
 
Red cherry, rhubarb and spice aromas are the introduction to this elegant wine as flavors of raspberry, cherry and rhubarb pie co-mingle with anise, clove and hints of cocoa powder on the palate. Soft tannins carry this well-balanced Cabernet to a lengthy and flavorful finish.
 
It is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot.
 
(6) St. Clement Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2002
 
Donated by:  A Friend of Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $300
Buy Now: $260, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $210

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Lot  1018 - Château Cos d'Estournel, 1996 Two Magnums
 
Stunning example of St-Estèphe, Grand Cru Bordeaux at its finest in rare large
format. From a pristine New England cellar stored since release.
 
"...one of the most structured and concentrated young Cos d'Estournels I have ever tasted..." Robert Parker 93 points; Wine Spectator 95 points.
 
(2) 1.5-liter Château Cos d'Estournel, 1996
 
Donated by:  A Friend of the Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $1,200
Buy Now: $850, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $700

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Lot 1019 - Dinner with John Mariani and Four of Your Guests with World-Class Wines
 
Join author and writer John Mariani at the 2006 James Beard Award winning Chef-of-the-Northeast restaurant, Jean-Louis in Greenwich at a mutually agreeable date and time with a fair amount of notice.

You will savor Jean Louis Restaurant Jean-Louis Gerin's acclaimed cuisine with John Mariani and four guests and will enjoy a five-course tasting menu with the following wines:
 
(1) 750 ml Champagne Dom Perignon, 1998
(1) 750 ml Joseph Drouhin "Marquis de Laguiche" Montrachet, 1997
(1) 750 ml Château Laville Haut Brion, 2000
(1) 750 ml Château Mouton Rothschiild, 1998

The evening will start with a limousine trip from a single Connecticut location supplied by Premier Limousine.
 
Restrictions:  Three weeks notice required.  Date and time to be determined by mutual agreement. Blackout dates apply to major holidays. Gratuity not included. A $25 per guest gratuity charge for service will be presented at the conclusion of the meal.
 
The fine print:  Dinner available Monday through Thursday, unless restaurant is closed.
 
Donated by:  Restaurant Jean-Louis, John Mariani, Premier Limousine, Ann Donahue and A Friend of The Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $3,600
Buy Now:  $3,000, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid:  $2,600

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Lot 1020 - (6) 750 ml bottles J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
 
Emerging Cult Wine J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, 1230 cases produced.
 
An extraordinary efforts from the founders of Schramsberg Sparkling Wine, the J. Davies Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 has emerged as a an instant classic with their third vintage.  J. Davies is an estate bottling from the historic vineyards surrounding the Schramsberg winery on Diamond Mountain in the Napa Valley. Historians have identified these blocks as the oldest hillside vineyards in Napa Valley.
 
The 2003 J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon has received stunning reviews from the press:
 
"This new wine is a dark, sumptuous red with plenty of generous fruit and ample textures. Plenty of rich California fruit flavors, but they're nicely grounded by fine gripping tannins."
-Decanter ****
 
The Schramsberg sparkling wine owners jumped into the Cabernet game a few years ago, and it was an impressive debut. The 2003 shows they're in it to stay. It's a tight young mountain Cabernet, pert in chewy tannins and acids, yet beautifully structured, with impressively ripe flavors. Despite the powerhouse fruit, it's elegant. Best now-2020." December 15, 2006 92 points 
Wine Enthusiast
 
Varietal Composition: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 2% Merlot
Barrel Aging: 19 months in 50% new oak, 50% single-vintage barrels
Filtration: Unfined and unfiltered Bottle
Aging: 11 months Production: 1,230 cases (750ml. Alcohol: 14.4%)
 
Donated by:  A Friend of the Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate: $620
Buy Now:  $540
Minimum Bid:  $480

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Lot 1023 - Six Outstanding Wines from 1997 California Vintage
 
Deemed one of the three greatest vintages in California winemaking history, the 1997 vintage has emerged as one of the longest-lived and most collectible.  This collection includes six wines to enable the winning bidder to enjoy a number of Meritage offerings each of which was rated in the low 90's.
 
(1) 750 ml Shafer Firebreak Vineyard, Napa, 1997.  85% Sangiovese; 15% Cabernet.  California's highest rated Sangiovese. 92 points W/S
(1) 750 ml Crocker & Star Stone Place Cuvée, 1997.  Limited production Cabernet Franc and Merlot. 91 Points W/S
(1) 750 ml Lewis Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 1997. With new releases topping the $150-a-bottle mark, ex-Indy racecar driver Randy Lewis has achieved Cult status. His top vintage. 93 Points, Wine Advocate
(1) 750 ml Napanook Cabernet, 1997. The "second" growth of Dominus, the 1997 vintage also is their highest rated bottling. 91 Points W/S
(1) 750 ml deLorimier Meritage, 1997.  An extraordinary blend rated 93 points by Wine Enthusiast. Rare
(1) 750 ml Burgess Cellars Enveiere Cabernet Sauvignon, 25th anniversary limited release. 94 points.  92 Points Wine Advocate
 
Donated by:  Chet & Joyce Humphrey and Ann Donahue
 
Pre-Auction Estimate: $1,200
Buy Now: $900, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid: $800

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Lot 1026 - Dinner at The Hartford Club Prepared by Chef Leo Bushey for Eight
 
For 134 years The Hartford Club on Prospect Street has been a Hartford institution.  Its new executive chef, Leo Bushey, has brought his innovative cuisine and has perfectly combined it with the Club's classical preparations.
 
Eight guests will enjoy a wonderful, seasonal, five-course dinner that will be prepared to perfectly complement a wonderful collection of wines.
 
The wines include:
 
(1) 750 ml Veuve Clicquot Champagne
(1) 750 ml Pavilion Blanc de Château Margaux, a stunning rare white Bordeaux
(1) 750 ml Mer Soleil Chardonnay
(1) 750 ml William Selyem Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
(1) 750 ml Opus One, 2003
 
Restrictions:  Three weeks notice required.  Date and time to be determined by mutual agreement. Blackout dates apply to major holidays. Gratuity not included. Guests will be presented with a $25 per person server gratuity at the conclusion their meal.
 
The fine print:  Dinner available Monday through Thursday, unless restaurant is closed.
 
Donated by:  The Hartford Club and Friends of The Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $1,600
Buy Now:  $1,300, please contact Lori Lawlor at lori@ccmc2007.org or 203-457-9791.
Minimum Bid:  $1,100

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Lot 1027 – Coppola Blancaneaux. An Extraordinary American White Meritage.
 
(6) 750 ml bottles Coppola Blancaneaux Meritage, 2003
 
While noted director Francis Ford Coppola is better known for his filmmaking and his extraordinary Niebaum-Coppola Estate red wines, he has strived to create an Italian-style, early drinking, crisp wine, perfect-for-summer white to supplement his growing portfolio.  It is a blend of 42% Marsanne, 32% Roussanne, and 26% Viognier.
 
The single-vineyard blend of Niebaum Coppola Blancaneaux Rutherford Napa Valley 2003 is grown on only five of Coppola's 200 acres of holdings.
 
It is considered the white counterpart to Coppola's coveted Rubicon.
 
Donated by:  A Friend of the Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $320
Buy Now:  $280
Minimum Bid:  $240

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Lot 1029 – (1) 3-Liter Beni Dei Batasiolo Barolo, 1995
 
Beni Dei Batasiolo Barolo 1995. Very rare Double Magnum
 
A classic extremely long-lived Piedmont red with excellent ageing capacity, this wine comes from soils known for producing Nebbiolo grapes able to produce beautiful, deep-colored Barolos with good acidity and high alcohol content.
 
The wine comes from a summit of a vast hillside in the village of Serralunga d'Alba, the heart of the Barolo wine-growing area. Soil is composed of six layers of marl (composed of limestone and clay), intermingled with sand.
 
It is a 100% Nebbiolo, bright, Garnet red with a nose that is termed ethereal and engaging, with hints of ripe fruits and spices such as prunes, figs and cloves. Full-bodied and austere. A well-structured wine.
It is ideal for accompanying game, roasts and strong, matured cheeses. Fills the break at the end of a meal before dessert.
 
Spectator Review: "Subtle beauty. Pure and natural wine, emphasizing fruit over wood, with red berry, cassis, rose petal, plum and prune character in a balanced whole. Of medium to full body, the tannins are well integrated, supple and velvety, yet it delivers a firm grip on the lingering, elegant finish..." 93 Points Wine Spectator.
 
(1) 3-Liter Beni Dei Batasiolo Barolo, 1995
 
Donated by:  Allan S. Goodman
 
Pre-Auction Estimate:  $480
Buy Now: $420, please contact