Auction Items
Wells Fargo kickoff
FT. Far niente Family of wineries & vineyards
january 30, 2020
LOT 1 - Magnificent Magnums - The Far Niente Collection
Impress your friends with this stunning collection of big bottles – the perfect progression of wines for your next dinner party.
One (1) 1.5L 2017 Far Niente Estate Bottled Chardonnay, Napa Valley
One (1) 1.5L 2017 EnRoute Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, “Les Pommiers”
One (1) 1.5L 2016 Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
One (1) 1.5L 2014 Dolce Late Harvest, Napa Valley
PLUS: Tour and Tasting Certificate for Four (4) at Far Niente
Donated by Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards
LOT 2 A/B - The Anomaly Experience
Two packages are available and will be auctioned off separately.
Haven’t heard of Anomaly yet? Well, the secret is getting out…and this is your chance to be one of the first to partake in Charlotte’s newest sensory indulgence made just for foodies. According to DishingCLT, “Anomaly, Charlotte’s first tasting menu restaurant, will be a fully immersive culinary experience that will leave patrons ‘moved’ by not only the exquisite cuisine but the intimate relationship with the chefs and the choreographed music.”
Co-creators Sommelier Erin Skaryak and Chef Sam Hart, both Charlotte natives who have held positions at nationally acclaimed restaurants from Chicago to New York and beyond before making the return home, have teamed up to bring Charlotte a new dining genre altogether. Expect an intimate curated experience for all the senses taking you through a nostalgic journey of locally-sourced ingredients with modernist Japanese and French techniques. Each "playlist" is paired with music and wine, along with multiple hands-on elements to allow you to be a part of every aspect of the night. It all wraps up with an after-dinner chat with sommelier Erin and Chef Sam.
Launched in late 2019 as a pop-up that took off with a frenzy through the power of social media, Anomaly will soon have a brick-and-mortar location in Dilworth targeting a summer 2020 opening. Until then, the only way to see what it’s all about will be at a limited number of pop-ups.
Package* Includes:
One (1) set of two (2) tickets to Anomaly’s sold out Cafeteria – Explicit* Dinner Pop-up taking place on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 7:00 pm. This 14-course dinner will take you back to the lunchroom with reimagined favorites from childhood. Includes two (2) upgrades:
Reserved wine pairings featuring back vintage wines and unique producers
Truffle enhancement - 12g of fresh Périgordblack truffles on one course
Location will be kept secret until 5 days prior to the event and will be sent via email. Food allergies can be accommodated with advance notice to the organizers. *Music at this dinner is for mature audiences only.
Donated by Chef Sam Hart and Sommelier Erin Skaryak of Anomaly
LOT 3 - Four (4) Courtside Seats to a CHarlotte Hornets Game
Live in the hive - feel the swarm and sting of the Hornets as you experience the NBA like never before from these exclusive courtside seats just inches from all the action! Take a breather from the game and relax in style in the all-inclusive Hardwood Club or Crown Club just steps from your seats. Or, let the service come to you with in-seat wait service during the game.
Package includes:
Four (4) courtside seats: two (2) front row seats, two (2) seats immediately behind
Two (2) parking passes inside the Spectrum Center
Access to the exclusive Hardwood Club - includes complimentary dinner, beer, wine and alcoholic drinks, not to mention a car wash during the game if you so choose
Access to the Grant Thornton Crown Club - includes complimentary food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks as well as in-game statistics at halftime
Complimentary coat check
In-seat wait service
Your choice to attend one (1) of the three (3) following games:
Thursday, March 5 @ 7:00 pm – Denver Nuggets @ Charlotte Hornets
Friday, March 13 @ 7:00 pm – Cleveland Cavaliers @ Charlotte Hornets
Wednesday, April 8 @ 7:00 pm – Toronto Raptors @ Charlotte Hornets
Winning bidder must notify the donor of his or her game of choice within one week of the kickoff auction.
Donated by Tom Finke and Barings
Lot 4 A/B - Nickel & Nickel hillside trios
A.
One (1) 750 ml 2017 Nickel & Nickel Sori Bricco Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley
One (1) 750 ml 2017 Nickel & Nickel Beatty Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
One (1) 750 ml 2017 Nickel & Nickel Element 28, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
B.
One (1) 750 ml 2015 Nickel & Nickel Sori Bricco Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley
One (1) 750 ml 2015 Nickel & Nickel Beatty Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
One (1) 750 ml 2016 Nickel & Nickel Element 28, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Donated by Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards and Bruce & Leslie Schlernitzauer
lot 5 - Tour de France - A Back Vintage French Cellar Dinner
Leave your cycles at home…this is no ordinary Tour de France. Instead, train your palate for a bon voyage beginning in Champagne and making stops through the Loire, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, and Alsace.
Hosted at the private Myers Park residence of Bruce and Leslie Schlernitzauer, proprietors of Charlotte’s wildly popular catering company Porcupine Provisions, you and nine (9) friends will enjoy a Champagne reception and multi-course dinner prepared by the hosts paired with a rare and hard-to-find selection of back vintage French wines (minimum 10 years old) – aged and ready to drink! The wine selection will be curated from the personal cellar of CWF’s valued wine retail partner for our 2020 kickoff, Tim Wallace of The Wine Vault.
Wines to be displayed at event.
You and your friends will all be left saying “ooh la la”, “très bien” and “c'est magnifique” as you delight in this memorable dinner with friends.
To be scheduled on a mutually agreeable date between the donors and winning bidder between now and January 31, 2021.
Donated by Bruce and Leslie Schlernitzauer of Porcupine Provisions and Tim Wallace of The Wine Vault
lot 6 - Luxury Boat Club Membership AT LAKE NORMAN MARINA
Enjoy unlimited use of a fleet of premium quality boats, brand new every year:
24' Cobalt bowriders
24' Bennington triple-tube performance pontoons
22’ Malibu wake boats
Reserve your boat online. Show up at the dock for your clean and fueled boat stocked with watersports equipment ready for you to make fantastic memories with family and friends! When you’re finished, leave the boat with us to do all the cleaning, fueling and covering! Boating doesn’t get any easier than this!
Membership includes comprehensive and personalized on-water training, watersports equipment, $1 million liability and damage protection.
They own the boats, you own the fun!
Includes initiation fee and maximum weekend and weekday availability
12-month membership must be initiated by July 31, 2020
If taking the option to renew after the first-year membership expires, second and following years will cost:
$229 monthly - Weekday Only
$289 monthly – Weekdays with occasional weekend use
$349 monthly - Maximum weekend/weekday availability
Located at Lake Norman Marina, 6965 NC-150 Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 | www.LakeNormanBoatClub.com
Donated by Lake Norman Boat Club
lot 7 - magnificent magnums - a nickel & nickel single vineyard CABERNET sauvignon HORIZONTAL
One (1) 1.5L 2017 Nickel & Nickel John C. Sullenger Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley
One (1) 1.5L 2017 Nickel & Nickel CC Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley
One (1) 1.5L 2017 Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, Napa Valley
Donated by Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards
lot 8 - A Perfect Duo: Far Niente 3Ls
One (1) 3L 2017 Far Niente Estate Bottled Chardonnay, Napa Valley in OWC
One (1) 3L 2017 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley in OWC
PLUS: Tour and Tasting Certificate for Four (4) at Far Niente
Donated by Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards
lot 9 - sail away in the British Virgin Islands
As the sailing capital of the world, the British Virgins Islands will be the ultimate sailor's delight for you and up to seven (7) friends on an unforgettable Caribbean getaway aboard the three-year-old, 48-foot luxury catamaran, Smooth Operator. Surrounded by palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters and gorgeous coves, it’s easy to see why this idyllic chain of more than 20 islands offering line-of-sight sailing with steady trade winds appeals to mariners looking for a fun and memorable experience. There’s no shortage of activities either - dip your toes in the sand while enjoying painkillers at the famed Soggy Dollar Bar, visit the majestic Baths in Virgin Gorda, snorkel coral reefs at The Caves and The Indians, or simply pass the day away at one of many quiet and undeveloped coves including a visit to the pristine white sandy beaches of Anegada. All the while, enjoy delicious island fare at an array of wonderful beachside bars and restaurants. Experience the boating life at its finest!
Package* includes:
A week-long sailing trip for up to eight (8) on the Smooth Operator (a Moorings 4800 catamaran) departing out of Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Features four (4) cabins, each with its own head and shower. The catamaran features significant lounging space and creature comforts while minimizing heeling or leaning to the side when sailing compared to a traditional sailing vessel.
Skipper, if necessary, and associated boating fees
*Available mid-April (the week after Easter) to mid-December 2020. Does not include: flights, ground transportation to and from the airport, ferry costs, food and beverage provisions onboard or off-board, water toys (kayaks, windsurfers, etc.). An onboard cook can be hired for an additional fee but this option reduces the capacity to six (6) total guests as the cook will require one of the four (4) interior sleeping cabins.
Donated by Dr. Daniel & Laurie Ness
lot 10 - The ultimate tailgate & Carolina Panthers game day
Experience the ultimate football weekend this coming fall. This experience begins on Saturday, where you’ll join former star running back Jonathan Stewart of the Carolina Panthers and Chef Jim Noble of Noble Smoke and Noble Food & Pursuits. They’re teaming up at Noble Smoke, a heartfelt Southern barbecue restaurant, to make it a College GameDay like no other.
You and nine (9) friends will get the chance to talk football with Pro Bowler Jonathan Stewart, Carolina’s all-time rushing leader. You’ll also get a private lesson from local legend Jim Noble in his 1,800 square-foot smokehouse on making seriously good barbecue, getting pro tips on how to master Carolina- and Texas-style classics like brisket and pulled pork.
After “class,” you’ll join Stewart and Noble over an exceptional spread of slow-cooked barbecue, Southern sides, and freshly made desserts. This meal will be accompanied by wine from the renowned European Cellars of Eric Solomon, chosen specifically by Chef Noble to go with your barbecue, along with your own pony keg of craft beer from Suffolk Punch.
The experience continues Sunday at Bank of America stadium, courtesy of the Carolina Panthers and Ally Financial. You and three (3) guests will receive hospitality credentials to enjoy a 2-hour pregame tailgate with all-inclusive food and drink, along with live music. You and your guests will also receive official Panthers hats and shirts and pregame field passes, so you can watch the players warm up and take photos prior to kickoff.
This exclusive package is rounded out with four (4) tickets* to the Ally Bank luxury suite, where you can watch the game in style. You’ll enjoy a wide array of in-suite amenities, including catering and a personal attendant, plus gain access to the Silver Club Level. This one-of-a-kind experience will not only leave you with great memories and stories to share, it will also help up your game at any future tailgate or backyard barbecue you throw.
*Date options will be provided once the 2020 schedule is announced (typically late April). The tailgate is to be scheduled on a Saturday based on the mutual availability of the winning bidder, Chef Jim Noble, and Jonathan Stewart. Must be used during the 2020 regular season.
Donated by Ally Bank, The Carolina Panthers, Chef Jim Noble, Eric Solomon, Jonathan Stewart, and The Suffolk Punch
lot 11 - A CELLAR DINNER WITHOUT EQUAL: JAPANESE KAISEKI & LEADING WINES FROM AROUND The world
Owners of Baku, Yama Asian Fusion, Yama Waverly, and Yama Izakaya, Birdie Yang and wife Janine have set the standard in Charlotte for top-quality Asian cuisine through meticulously curated menus created after years of research through global travel and strategic relationship building. Sourcing the best ingredients is a priority - their seafood is shipped in fresh every day from the highest quality vendors in the US and Japan. The top-notch cuisine at their restaurant establishments is only matched by an equally impressive beverage offering credited to Birdie's intensive study and knowledge of sake and wine. Originally a wine lover, Birdie eventually fell in love with sake and became certified as an Advanced Sake Professional - a certification held by only about 200 people worldwide. Today, his personal collection of wine and sake would rival the best of the best cellars in Charlotte and we'd dare to pit it against some of the top cellars in the world.
Generously, Birdie and Janine have donated a cellar dinner without equal. You and nine (9) friends could join hosts Birdie and Janine at the private room of Baku or Yama (based on availability) for an 8 to 10 course modern Japanese (Kaiseki style) dinner using the best ingredients from around the world including truffles, Miyazaki Beef, exotic fish, and live shellfish. To pair with a dinner of this magnitude, Birdie and Janine will pick 10 of their favorite rare and hard-to-find selections from their cellar from grand cru champagne, grand cru white and red burgundy, first-growth Bordeaux, top Rhône wines to big Napa cabs...and maybe a sake or two! Your palette will be indulged to its limits as it meets the likes of the world's tops wine producers such as Screaming Eagle, Château Haut Brion, Domaine Leflaive, Raveneau, Masseto, Château d’Yquem...This is sure to be one #priceless evening you and your friends won't ever forget!
Expires one year from the date of purchase. Must be scheduled at least 30 days in advance. Based on the mutual availability of the winning bidder and Birdie and Janine Yang as well as the private rooms at Baku or Yama.
Donated by Birdie & Janine Yang
lot 12 - One (1) 6L 2017 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley in OWC
Less than 50 bottles produced each vintage.
PLUS: Tour and Tasting Certificate for Four (4) at Far Niente
Donated by Far Niente Family of Wineries & Vineyards