Vintage Hollywood 2008
Vintage Hollywood is thrilled to announce that Andrea Fiuczynski, President of Christies Los Angeles and one of their star auctioneers is presiding over this year's Live Auction.
Live Auction
The Vintage Hollywood auction for 2008 features fine wines and unique one-of-a-kind experiences;
Vegas Baby!
You and five friends will spend three days and two nights in three luxurious suites at the Planet Hollywood Resort. Enjoy fine food and wine at the acclaimed Spice Market Buffet and Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico’s. For evening fun take with VIP tickets to Blue Man Group at The Venetian, Jay Leno at The Mirage, Forty Deuce, and entrance to The Whiskey Attic.
Restrictions: Planet Hollywood: Advance reservations, subject to availability. Expires 6/09. Blue Man: 3 day advance reservations required. Expires 12/08. Jay Leno: Advance reservations required. Expires 12/08
- www.planethollywoodresort.com
- www.blueman.com
- www.emerils.com/restaurant/5/Delmonico-Steakhouse
- www.fortydeuce.com
- www.whiskyattic.com
Celebrity Poker Game
Ante up to a blue chip poker game at Bob Daly and Carole Bayer Sager Bel-Air estate. Smoke a cigar and spend the night playing with some of the industries' top movie executives and celebrities. It's the most exclusive card game in town.
Dinner at Sona with Anthony Dias Blue, Courteney Cox and David Arquette
Experience a memorable evening hosted by Anthony Dias Blue, one of the most influential wine, food and lifestyle personalities in the United States. You and five friends will dine at David Myers acclaimed restaurant Sona with a collection of wines selected from Anthony Dias Blue’s personal cellar. For the ultimate Vintage Hollywood experience, you’ll be joined by Courteney Cox and David Arquette!
- www.bluelifestyle.com
- www.sonarestaurant.com
Napa Valley Getaway
Two couples can spend an unforgettable two nights at Meadowood Napa Valley in St. Helena, the heart of the wine country. Included in your stay is a half-day escorted excursion with resident wine educator, Gilles de Chambure, MS, with visits to two exclusive wineries and a picnic lunch in one of the vineyards, plus a four-course dinner with wines paired in The Restaurant at Meadowood, recipient of a 2008 Michelin Guide two star. On another spectacular day, you are invited on a private tour and tasting with Duckhorn Vineyards Winemaker, Bill Nancarrow that includes a 3.0 L bottle of 2005 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa valley Merlot-Three Palms Vineyard to enjoy right now. To complete the perfect Napa Valley experience, your stay includes dinner at The French Laundry.
Restrictions: Meadowood: Advance reservations required for Sunday-Thursday only and September/October blackout. Expires 7/09. The French Laundry: Advance reservations required. Duckhorn: Expires 6/09.
www.meadowood.com
www.duckhorn.com
www.frenchlaundry.com
2009 American Idol Finals
Four tickets to the hottest show in town! You and your friends could witness the crowning of the next Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood when you attend the finale of “American Idol” in May 2009 at The Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.
New items are added regularly, so check this page often.
Silent Auction
The Vintage Hollywood silent auction for 2008 features fine wines culinary delights, and opportunities that only Hollywood and the wine country can offer;
Dining at the Finest Restaurants
AOC
Campanile
Canele
Chinois on Main
CUT
The Hungry Cat
The Little Door
La Terza
Lucques
Matsuhisa
Osteria Mozza
Rustic Canyon
Sushi Sasabune
Whist at The Viceroy
Hollywood
Two tickets to the premiere and party of “Hancock” starring Will Smith and Charlize Theron
Two tickets to the premiere and party of “Step Brothers” starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly
Two tickets to the premiere and party of “Tropic Thunder” starring Ben Stiller. Includes photo with Ben!
"The Ellen Degeneres Show" Two VIP tickets front of the line Mon-Thu only. Expires 11/20/08. Includes $100 certificate to Savannah
"House" Gift Basket: Seasons 1-3 on DVD; t-shirt; mug; prescription pad; medical kit; two syringe pens; mouse pad; poster signed by the entire cast; and a certificate for four complimentary park and front-of-the-line passes to Universal Studios.
"The Biggest Loser" 3 month meal plan, 12 month online subscription, workout DVD collection, Spinning class with "BL" trainer Bob Harper
Pixar Limited Edition “Ratatouille” Gift Basket: DVD, coffee mug, salt/pepper shakers, cheese knieves, mouse pad, coasters, wristwatch, plus Pixar MoMA book, hat, shorts DVD, and a Reyn Spooner shirt.
Disney "Castle" Gift Basket 4 tickets to Disneyland OR California Adventure, 1 parking pass, 4 Meal Coupons for the Blue Bayou Restaurant plus $100 gift card for use in the park.
Wine and Travel
One week stay in charming casita in San Miguel del Allende, Mexico. Advance reservations.
2nd Annual Beaver Creek Wine and Spirits Festival, August 7-10, 2008 includes lodging for four nights and tickets to the festival in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Two night stay for four guests at Villa Valentine with a private tour and tasting at Terra Valentine. www.terravalentine.com
Restrictions: Subject to availability, advance reservations. Expires 7/09.
Spend three days and two nights in a cozy romantic Montecito beachfront house.
Restrictions: Blackout July, August, Holidays. Advance reservations required.
Dunn Vineyards private tour and tasting for four followed by dinner at Zuzu in Napa Valley.
www.dunnvineyards.com, www.zuzunapa.com
A six-bottle vertical collection of Sloan (Vintages 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, plus a bottle of 2003 Asterisk (the inaugural vintage of their "second" wine). These wines are extremely rare and all scored between 93 and 100 from both "The Wine Advocate" and "The Wine Spectator."
2004 Matanzas Creek Sonoma County Cabernet 1.5 L and 2006 Matanzas Creek Bennett Valley Pinot Noir 1.5 L
1999 Shafer Hillside Select 1.5 L
2003 Kenwood "Artist Series" Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5 L
1995 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
1996 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
At Home and About Town
“Sushi Girl” sushi making party for 6 in your home. Expires 12/08. Los Angeles only.
8 Elegant Bottega del Vino crystal glasses and decanter
The Hollywood Life: 5 private training sessions with Ryan Baylor at IncFit, special event makeup session by Tara Dowburd-Luftman, and dinner for 4 at Aqualounge in Beverly Hills.
Nepal Dog Signs are hand painted images of your precious pet on metal signs by Nepalese artists.
Laurie Frank of Frank Pictures Gallery presents exquisite photography and art.
- Three signed prints from the estate of Horace Bristol that inspired “Grapes of Wrath” http://frankpicturesgallery.com/horace_bristol.html
- Three signed prints by celebrity portraitist Jeffrey Dunas http://frankpicturesgallery.com/jeff_dunas.html
-Three prints by artist Tom Benedek from “Shot by the Writer” and “Heated Words” Exhibitions http://frankpicturesgallery.com/tombenedek/benedekpmain.html
-Three prints by artist Malone Mills from “Night Orbs” http://frankpicturesgallery.com/malonemills/
New items are added regularly, so check this page often.
Raffle
Raffle tickets will be sold at the event, and winner must be present to win. This year's raffle prize includes a uniquely prestigious and memorable collection of wines consisting of a single bottle from many of the producers pouring at Vintage Hollywood 2008.