HAVE IT ALL IN SONOMA with Wine, Spirits & Brews! Lot 23-06
Even winemakers need to mix it up and that’s what we are going to do. In addition to being a celebrated wine region, Sonoma is quickly becoming known for trend-setting distilleries and breweries.
This four-day, three-night trip for FOUR GUESTS takes you on this journey in a creative way.
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, an iconic Sonoma destination. Three and a half acres of organic and sustainably farmed gardens greet each guest because the food experience is just as important here as the wines. Your Educational Wine & Food seminar will be led by one of the resident Chefs and will tantalize and surprise you. End the day with a glass of wine (or two) and hit the Bocce court for a nibble and a sip!
Russian River Brewing Company --- For winemakers, sometimes only a beer will do and this is a special brewery with highly sought-after and acclaimed beers, including Pliny the Elder. Owned & operated by a husband-and-wife team, feel the passion of not only their brews but also their brew-inspired local foods and pairing creations. There is only one like Russian River Brewing!
Grains…not grapes…our Spirit adventure begins at Redwood Empire, a distillery carved from old buildings originally housing an apple canning and processing plant, owned by one of Sonoma’s preeminent families during the ‘apple heydays’. A place of inspiration and renewal, passion and craft. Master Distillers: Jeff Duckhorn & Lauren Patz certainly know their way around the wine world and embarked on this spiritual journey. Whiskey, bourbon, and ryes with complex style and finesse will intrigue.
From brown spirits to white spirits…organically, the Hanson Family will welcome you to the Hanson’s Sonoma Distillery. Family owned & operated, the surprise comes from seeing how these 100% organic vodkas are flavored in small batches. This family believes in real vodka made by real people with real organic fruits & vegetables. And vodka isn’t just for martinis! A creative food pairing/tasting will open your eyes and educate your palate.
Amble next door to one of Sonoma’s CULT dining destinations, Lou’s Luncheonette, in Carneros.
Flying High over Napa Valley in an early morning HOT AIR Balloon … grab your coffee and experience Napa Valley from ABOVE --- soaring above the vineyards between the Vaca Mountains and the Mayacamas Mountain Range, the view is breathtaking.
Balloon rides not your thing….a VINTAGE Golden Age Biplane over Sonoma Valley may fill the bill.
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Donated by: Jackson Family Wines AND Trellis Wine & Spirits and their partners, Redwood Empire Distillery, Hanson’s of Sonoma and Russian River Brewing.
INSPIRATION IN A GLASS Lot 23-03
Savor the nuances of Napa Valley and Sonoma appellations. Mark Crisler, founder of Trellis Wine & Spirits and Certified Sommelier curated to share four very special winery visits with you – each lending a unique and special perspective to ‘the inspiration in the glass’. You will sip and along the way meet farmers, winery owners, winemakers, and culinarians, excited to share their passions with you.
As wine-growing regions, Napa Valley and Sonoma County are similar in age, both offer world-class food, hospitality, wines, and views. Your discovery will lie in understanding the nuances of terroir, geography, culture, and winemaking styles. And Mark & Terry Crisler, who own and work a farm in Sonoma, share their favorite places to taste, dine and shop.
Four Day, Three Night, VIP Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Adventure includes two rooms – double occupancy for four nights in California’s premier Wine Country region.
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Donated by: Trellis Wine & Spirits and their partners, Rombauer Vineyards, Monticello Vineyards, Schug Carneros Estate, Limerick Lane Cellars
SPEAK SOFTLY Dinner Lot 23-05
January 1920, Prohibition created a new industry when thousands of formerly legal saloons transitioned to private, unlicensed barrooms. Nicknamed “Speakeasies” for how low you had to speak the “password” to gain entry. These new social hubs ranged from fancy clubs to dingy backrooms, basements, and apartments.
One Hundred years later, the allure of a “forbidden”, drink albeit perfectly legal, endures.
You and 7 friends can enjoy an exclusive Aged Bourbon blind tasting and dinner at a private, secret location in mid-town Harrisburg.
Unique Limousine will transport you and your party from your homes to this undisclosed location where once the password is provided, you will gain entry to the venue. Our Tres Bonne Annee whiskey aficionados, Nate Kresge & Steve Hess, will guide you through an educational tasting of four “related” yet unique whiskeys. Next, you will settle in for a four-course, bourbon dinner, prepared by Hilton Executive Chef, Anthony Bianco.
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Donated by: Nate & Alicia Kresge, Steve Hess, Anthony Bianco, and Hilton Harrisburg/Greenwood Hospitality.
The Best of Both Tastings Dinner Lot 23-07
DUTCH AUCTION – 12 bidders, 24 seats
Trellis Wine & Spirits boasts a portfolio that has amongst the most prestigious wines and up-and-coming whiskies in the world. This “best of both tastings” collection will be curated and offered to our winning bidders to be enjoyed with a sumptuous five-course meal prepared by the staff of Hilton Harrisburg’s 1700 Degrees Steakhouse.
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This Dinner is date specific and will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024
Trellis Partners Pick Lot 23-01
Trellis, founded in 2005, was created to introduce artisan and family-owned wine, spirits, and non-alcohol drinks to eager U.S. enthusiasts, giving them the opportunity to discover, producers rich in heritage as well as those up-and-coming icons.
Stock your cellar with TWO mixed cases of Trellis Partner wines.
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Donated by: Trellis Wine & Spirits, Trellis Partner Wineries and a Friend of Tres Bonne Annee
Whiskeys from Around the World Lot 23-04
What is it about whisky that makes it so loved and enjoyed by so many? It is essentially a hop-less beer made from either corn, rye, wheat, barley or oats and all will always be at least 40% alcohol. But the combination of these grains along with the water source and aging process can create vastly different tastes.
Start or expand your whiskey collection with this diverse and exceptional lot from around the world.
Includes
One bottle each of:
• The Singleton Single Malt Glendullan Scotch Whisky
• Hven Swedish Rye Whisky
• Hatozaki Small Batch 12-year-old Umeshu Cask Finish Japanese Malt Whisky
• Nobushi Japanese Whiskey
• Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Duke Double Barrel ‘Founders Reserve’ Kentucky Whiskey
• Prichard’s Straight Tennessee Whiskey
• Redwood Empire ‘Lost Monarch’, Blended Straight Whiskey, Sonoma
Donated by: Trellis Wine & Spirits
“Bentornato” Brunello Dinner Lot 23-02
We “Welcome Back” our Tres Bonne Annee 2022 Honoree with this Encore Brunello Dinner!
One of Italy’s (and the world’s) greatest wines is Brunello di Montalcino. It comes from a small region in south-central Tuscany named Montalcino. These particularly impressive wines are made with a particular strain of Sangiovese called Brunello.
You will savor four of these blockbuster wines from the Father of Brunello, Banfi, in the comfort of your home. While enjoying hors d’oeuvres and a multi-course dinner for twelve prepared by the Hilton Harrisburg staff, Pam Bernd of Banfi Wines will share with you the history and grandeur of this most notable lineup.
You can be assured that your guests will arrive home safely due to the generosity of Unique Limousine and The Salinger Family who will provide luxury transportation for the evening.
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Live Auction '23
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