What: Twelfth annual Lake County Wine Auction gala event benefitting local nonprofit organizations
When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 – 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Ceago Vinegarden, 5115 East Highway 20, Nice, California, in beautiful Lake County, about 2.5 hours north of San Francisco and 2 hours west of Sacramento
Theme: Celebrating the Bounty of Lake County
Attire: Wine Country chic
Tickets Options: Grand Tasting Ticket, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Food and wine tasting, silent auction
$75 per person
Grand Tasting & Auction Reserve Ticket, 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Food and wine tasting, silent auction
Reserved seating for dinner, live auction, dancing
$150 per person
Wines: Thirty Lake County wineries pouring more than 100 premium wines
Food: Twenty-five chefs and caterers showcasing local, seasonal ingredients in an array of tasty tapas-style appetizers during the Grand Tasting. Auction Reserve ticket includes three-course served dinner.
Live Auction: Bidding commences at 7 p.m. for a range of lots from getaways, fine art, winery tours and tastings to reserved wines and winemaker dinners.
Auctioneers: Shaun Hornby and Stephanie Green
Special Guest: U. S. Congressman Mike Thompson, Lake County winegrape grower and Lake County Wine Auction participant since its inception
Music: Twice as Good, 2010 recipient of the “Best New Blues Band” award presented by the West Coast Blues Hall of Fame, will provide dinner and dancing music. Grand Tasting music by local keyboardist David Neft.
Presented by: Lake County Wine Alliance, a nonprofit organization of Lake County wineries, winegrape growers, and community supporters whose mission is to foster the arts, benefit health services, and support the community. The 2011 Lake County Wine Auction Lake County Wine Auction has contributed more than $831,000 to local programs since the first event was held in 2000.
Honorary Chair: Bill Brunetti, Lake County businessman and wine enthusiast
Attendees: Must be 21 years and older
Purchase tickets: Order tickets online at www.winealliance.org; or call 866-279-WINE; or mail payment to P.O. Box 350, Kelseyville, CA 95451
Beneficiaries: All proceeds benefit Lake County nonprofit arts, health services and community organizations. The 2011 recipients include: the fine arts programs at Lake County high schools; Any Positive Change; Catholic Charities Rural Food Program; Lake County Literacy Coalition; Military Funeral Honors Team; Operation Tango Mike; Council of Church Women United; Northshore Fire Protection District; People Services, Inc.; and Meals on Wheels at Lake County senior centers.
More information: info@winealliance.org or call 866-279-WINE