400 Grand Tasting & Fine Wine/Luxury Lifestyle Auction
Enjoy the talents of winemakers and chefs from around the world at the Grand Tasting. Boutique gems, new discoveries and acclaimed selections of wine will delight you while our chefs celebrate the beauty of fine wines and food pairings. As the sampling continues, secure a coveted item, and turn your auction bids into charity dollars to help support three nonprofit organizations: Geneva Lakes YMCA, George Williams College of Aurora University and Holiday Home Camp. Food journalist and ABC News Chicago broadcaster Steve Dolinsky will emcee.
George Williams College of Aurora University, Williams Bay
Lakeside in the Allyn Pavilion and Lower Lewis Dining Hall.
Saturday 9/8
12 noon-2:30 p.m. - Grand Tasting
3:00 p.m. - Fine Wine/Luxury Lifestyle Auction
$75.00
Live Auction Featured Items:
- Screaming Eagle - Since the first vintage in 1992 (only 225 cases were produced), this winery has astounded aficionados around the world. This Cabernet Sauvignon can be enjoyed now or cellared for 25 years. As close to perfection as you can get.
- The Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - (2) bottle wine selection (1997 & 2001) This wine is not available to the general public. The 1997 bottle is one of the best vintages of the 90's.
- Chateau Montelena Verticals - 2002-2004 Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay and 2001-2003 Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2003 Harlan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- (2) tickets to the 2008 Central Coast Wine Classic - July 10-13, 2008
- Dessert Cooking Party for 10 children ages 6-15 years old. Donated by Pastry Chef Patte Borg of Lé Dessert www.ledessert.com
- Grand Gala Weekend for 2008 at the Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, WI including accomodations, golf, dinner and 2 tickets to the 2008 Lake Geneva Wine Festival Gala
- Wine Tasting & Appetizers for a Party of 12 at Tom Jiaras's International House of Wine and Cheese, Richmond, IL. (13) wines will be tasted, each with a Wine Spectator rating of 94 points!