Winter Wine Event at the Huntsville Museum of Art

The Women's Guild - Huntsville Museum of Art

ACKERS OF BACCHUS DINNER
A Sampling of Live Auction Items

NOTE: AUCTION LOTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

“Mexican Fiesta”: Host the easiest party ever – invitations, drinks, flowers, tablecloths, dishes, and dinner courses delivered to your home and picked up later. Prepared by Brian and Paige Beitel.

“Kentucky Derby Party for 12, May 3, 2008”: Enjoy the “Run for the Roses” in your home with mint juleps, Derby dishes for dinner served with wine, and Derby Pie for dessert. Donated by Kris and Dan Bodeker, Teri and John Holly, Andrea and Bob Karwoski, Dee and Richard Kowallik, Bobbie and Karl Peterson, Dianne and James Reynolds, Mary Anne and Richard Swanstrom, and Mary and Sterling Withington.

“Martinelli Wine Dinner”: Four couples will have a unique opportunity to dine with Julie Martinelli at the home of Dr. William and Donna Shergy. Julie will be joining you for appetizers, dinner and dessert as she shares some of her wonderful wines. 801 Franklin will be providing the food, and the exhaustive list of wines will be provided by Julie Martinelli and Dr. William Shergy. This is truly a once in a lifetime event not to be missed! The date for this event is set for March 14, 2008. Donated by Dr. William and Donna Shergy.

“Trip for two to Boca Paila Fishing Lodge on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula”: A 7-night/6-day oasis for saltwater flats anglers and their non-fishing companions. Frontiers Travel (www.frontierstravel.com)

“Rockies Retreat”: When temperatures soar, escape to the Eastin’s 4-bedroom/4-bath condo in the mountains for a week of pure bliss in the great outdoors – hiking, golfing, white-water rafting, and world-class shopping and dining – in the secluded alpine village of Beaver Creek, Colorado. Donated by Kay and Earl Eastin.
Rockies Retreat

“Pineapple Plantation”: This lovely Mediterranean-style beach home on the emerald coast is beckoning you to experience Destin’s sugar-white beaches and clear, emerald green waters for one week. 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, 4 balconies. Sleeps 8. Donated by Cheryl and Winter Wilson.

“Framed Oil Painting by Sara Beth Fair”: Sara Beth, a native of Huntsville, passionately pursues her study of art. Her style is influenced by her love for the Russian school as well as American and French impressionists. Examples of her work can be found at Habersham Gallery or www.sarabethfair.com. Donated by Sara Beth Fair.

“Head Speak”: Framed lithograph (43 ½” by 27”). While touring Africa for six months, Julie Dawson was inspired by watching the animals, observing their behaviors, and studying their features. Lithograph donated by Julie Dawson, Birmingham, Michigan. Framing donated by Pic-A-Frame.

“Freedom Flag”: A United States flag flown over Iraq. Donated by Mike and Lynn Carden.

“A Girl’s Best Friend”: Eighteen-caret white and yellow gold diamond earrings – they speak for themselves. Donated by Loring’s.

“Iron and Stone”: Two iron and granite end tables. Donated by Stonecutters’ Guild.

“Six Pack of Pinot Noirs” (2 Oregon, 2 California, 2 France):
2003 Domaine Serene, Yamhill Cuvee, Willamette Valley, Pinot Noir (Oregon)
2004 Ambullneo Vineyards, Mastiff Cuvee, Hyde/Hudson Vineyards, Santa Maria, Pinot Noir (California)
2004 Christophe Perrot-Minot, Nuits Saint-Georges, Bas de Combe VV (France)
2004 Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine George Roumier, Red Burgundy (France)
2005 Lachini, Ana Vineyard, Dundee Hills, Pinot Noir(Oregon)
2006 The Bohan-Dillon, Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma, Pinot Noir (California)
Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Boyer.

“Two Bottles of1991 M. Chapoutier Barbe Rac, Chateauneuf du Pape (France)”: Robert M. Parker, Jr., of The Wine Advocate/USA, says, “This is one of the two or three best wines I tasted in Chateauneuf du Pape. … Displaying a deep ruby color, a spicy, herbaceous-scented nose, and rich currant-y fruit, it possesses a more narrow flavor profile, medium-to-full body, and excellent concentration and ripeness. … Color … intense garnet, developing into ruby red. Nose is complex and subtle, blackcurrant plum, followed by roasted coffee, cinnamon, cherry, Morello cherry and licorice. … Characteristic of the grape varietal, a good presence of tannins, extremely delicate, ample, full bodies, pulpy, warm and round. Very long in the mouth. Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Powers.

“Magnum -- 1995 Crozes Hermitage, Domaine de Thalabert Paul Jaboulet Aine (France)”: From the very good 1995 vintage and scoring 87/100 Parker points, this red wine exhibits a dark ruby/purple color, followed by dense, sweet, herb-tinged, cassis aromas, ripe concentrated flavors, plenty of tannin, and excellent to outstanding density and richness. Plenty of sweet blackberry and plum character along with hints of vanilla, all cloaked in a shroud of ripe, mouth-coating tannins. A modern expression of Syrah that will develop well. (Wine Spectator) Drink now through 2012. Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Powers.

“Arcadian Winery Lot”: to be determined … Donated by Joe Davis, Arcadian Winery.

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