Charity Wine Auction For Haiti

Posted: 01/15/10

City Winery to host Charity Wine Auction and Dinner to raise an additional $25,000 for relief efforts in Haiti

So far we have raised over $75,000 for relief efforts in Haiti. The four nights of concerts were a huge success and we thank the artists, volunteers and those who attended. Our recipients are listed below and they continue the important aid missions so desperately needed.

•Partners in Health
•Doctors without Borders
•Jewish Renaissance Medical Center

In order to reach our stated goal of $100,000 we are conducting a Charity Wine Auction & Dinner, Monday February 22nd. There will be both a silent and live auction, dinner from our regular menu and entertainment from the Haitian rara band Djarara. All proceeds will be donated to the three charities listed above.

We are charging a nominal fee of $10 to secure reservations and the entry proceeds will be donated directly to Djarara, who have suffered terrible personal losses. Your entry fee guarantees you a seat, includes a welcoming glass of wine and the auction materials. Please purchase your tickets here

The very talented Jamie Ritchie of Sotheby's is the guest Auctioneer for the evening and will bring down the gavel on the wines so far listed:

* 1937 Correa Ribeiro Port
* 2000 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage "La Chapelle" (magnum)
* 1993 Dom Perignon Oenotheque
* 1970 Château Petrus
* 2004 Kongsgaard Chardonnay
* 2004 Château Margaux
* 1997 Cerbaiona Brunello di Montalcino
* 2000 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage "La Chapelle"
* 1970 Château Haut-Brion
* 1945 Grand Vin De Leoville
* 1995 Joseph Phelps Insignia
* 1989 Château Margaux
* 1996 Cos d'Estournel St. Estephe
* 1991 Vega-Sicila Unico
* 1978 Château Lafite Rothchild
* 2005 Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon
* 2000 Château Lafite Rothchild
* 1996 Château Margaux
* 2006 William Selyem Pinot Noir (2 bottles)
* 1990 Krug Champagne
* 1990 Barolo "Cannubi" Paolo Scavino
* 1989 Château Leoville Poyferre (3 bottles)
* 1989 Cos d'Estournel St. Estephe(3 bottles)
* 1989 Château Trotanoy (3 bottles)
* 1989 Château Rauzan Segla
* 1989 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière (2 bottles)
* 1973 Mayacamas Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
* 1995 Barolo "La Serra"
* 1916 Hoopers Vintage Port
* 1900 Armagnac Baraillon
* 2005 Chambolle-Musigny "Les Feusselottes", Méo-Camuzet
* 2002 Hartwell Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Hand painted Magnum)
* 2005 Hundred Acre Ancient Way
* 1997 Denis Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin 1 lot of 3 (1 each of Au Vellé, En Champs & En Mortot)
* 2007 Pico Maccario Tre Roveri Barbera d'Asti Magnum in wood case
* 1978 Château Latour
* 2007 Kongsgaard Chardonnay
* 2007 Georg Breuer “Charm” Riesling 3 lots of 1 case (12 bottles)
* 2005 Wild Oak Syrah 3 lots of 1 case (12 bottles)
* 1 lot of Red Hook assorted, 5 bottles

Our friends at Riedel have graciously donated a number of their decanters for those winners who choose to open and enjoy their wines at the auction. Winning bidders are encouraged to partake in the true enjoyment of their winnings. Bid on some great wines, open them and share with your friends.

To inform and assist the buyers, guest sommeliers including Jean Luc Le Du and Natalie Tapken, will join City Winery staff to give input and history on each of the wines to be auctioned. More guests will be announced in the coming days.

If you have an auction worthy wine that you would like to donate for this worthy cause, please email Michael Dorf directly HERE