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Silent Auction Item List

This year The Pittsburgh Wine Festival will be featuring a silent auction with some extraordinary items up for bid. Proceed will benefit the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. The following is only a small sample of the items that will be made available.

#1 All-Star Baseball and Golf Extravaganza

Donated by Bud Martin, Executive Vice President, SFX Sports Group

Dreams really can come true with this once-in-a-lifetime experience for baseball and golf enthusiasts. On Monday, July 10, 2006, the day before the 2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game�scheduled for Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh�four amateur-golfer guests will join with other foursomes, including former major league all-star baseball players, for 18 holes of golf, plus breakfast and lunch at the world-renowned Oakmont Country Club, host of the 2007 U.S. Open. A ticket to the All-Star Game will be given to each of the players. Commemorative gifts, special prizes and awards will enhance the magic of this incredible all-expense-paid package.

Value: $15,000

Starting bid: $10,000 Buy Package Outright: $20,000

Tour Napa with Wine Enthusiast's "Man of the Year"

Donated by: Jonathan Newman

Wine Enthusiast Magazine named the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, Jonathan Newman, and its Man of the Year in Wine. Citing Mr. Newman�s energy, creativity and passion for wine, the magazine lauded his radical transformation of Pennsylvania Wine Stores into world-class quality wine specialty shops with outstanding pricing, selection and service.

Mr. Newman, also the recipient of the Award of Merit by the American Wine Society, has graciously offered to tour Napa with the highest bidder and three guests on one of his trips to California. Imagine visiting a winery with the largest buyer of their product in the world. While Mr. Newman will not be with you at all times during this five-day, four- night trip, you will be wined and dined in style because he will have hand picked your visits.

This package includes:

  • Round trip airfare for 4 from Pittsburgh to Oakland, California via Southwest Airlines
  • Two rooms for four nights at two vineyards in their winery hospitality rooms
  • Rental car for 5 days
  • Dinner for four with Chairman Newman at a major winery hosted by the owner
  • Attendance at four VIP tasting events at major wineries

Limitations:

  • Must be taken on dates agreed to by Mr. Newman, prior to May 5, 2007
  • May not be redeemed for cash

Value: $6,000

Starting bid: $4,500

#3 Single Barrel of Chairman�s Wine Selection

Donated by: St. Supery

Here is a unique opportunity that cannot be rivaled. You can be the proud owner of a barrel of one-of-a-kind 2004 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon (5% Merlot). The barrel will yield 20 cases of wine and the winner will have the opportunity to customize the bottling into preferred sizes (1.5 L and/or 3L bottles). The choice wine was personally selected by Jonathan Newman, Wine Enthusiast Man of the Year, during a sampling of St. Supery�s highest quality barrels in the aging cellar at the winery. The wine is an intense and powerful Cabernet with vibrant concentrated aromas of blackberry, raspberry and cherry that shows off exotic spicy fragrances. The complex palate is ripe, rich and plush with intriguing flavors of blackberry, currant and mocha. While the tannins are firm, this wine delivers plenty of fruit in the finish.

Value: $15,000

Starting bid: $10,000

#4 Private Tour and Tasting at Domaine Chandon in Napa Valley

Donated by: Moet Hennessy USA

Engage in a trip of a lifetime as you and a guest receive a private tour and tasting experience at Domaine Chandon, located in California�s Napa Valley. Known for their Chandon sparkling wines and Domaine Chandon varietal wines, you will experience winemaking that dates back more than 250 years. The first sparkling wine was released in 1976 and the Visitor Center opened in 1977, marking the first French-owned sparkling wine venture in the United States. The special trip for two includes an indulgent lunch or dinner in The Restaurant at Domaine Chandon, a four-star gourmet dining extravaganza accompanied with a private, behind the scenes, customized tour of the winery.

The package includes a two night stay at Chandon�s Condominium at the Silverado Country Club (based on availability). Please redeem in a year.

Value: $2,500

Starting bid: $1,000

#5 Executive Sports Connection: Connect with Major Local Sports Figures

Donated by:

This is a new and exciting business-based organization providing a platform for executive networking and unique marketing opportunities in a sports-oriented environment.

Your one-year membership begins with ESC�s Pittsburgh launch luncheon, Thursday, July 6 at the Home Plate Club, PNC Park. (All ESC luncheons will feature speakers from the business and/or sports community and the opportunity to mingle with local and national athletes.)

Membership advantages include:

  • Admittance for two member-company individuals and two guests to quarterly ESC luncheons, special �after hour� events and local and national golf outings.
  • Marketing opportunities allowing you to plan your own ESC-related events to entertain customers/clients.
  • A localized newsletter featuring tips on sports marketing opportunities, golf tips, profiles on local athletes, special event listings and more.
  • Road trips, other events and special advantages � to be announced.

Value: $5,500

Starting bid: $3,000


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