Thank you to all Winefest Gala Auction participants. It was a huge success and we couldn't have done it without your participation. Thank you for making the event become a fabulous night!
Friday, April 11, 2008
6:00 - 7:00 PM Champagne Reception/Silent Auction
7:00 - 10:00 PM Dinner/Live Auction
Sheraton Hotel
1800 50th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515)223-1800
Winefest Des Moines will kick off the 2008 season on Friday, April 11 with an elegant Gala Auction at the Sheraton West Des Moines.
We are proud to announce Chef Nate Appleman of A16 Restaurant in San Francisco, California as our gala chef this year!
Nate Appleman's Restaurant A16 in San Francisco
Click Nate's photo for some background information on this award-winning chef!
The Gala Menu:
First Course: La Quercia prosciutto rosso, mozzarella burrata and chestnut croccatini
Wine: 2006 Trinquevedel Tavel Rose
Second Course: Stracciatella: Roman egg drop soup with peas, speck and pecorino
Wine: 2004 Siduri "Sapphire Hill" Russian River Pinot Noir
Third Course: A16 Pork meatballs with polenta and braised chard agrodolce
Wine: 2005 Neyers Syrah "Old Lakeville"
Fourth Course: Yogurt panna cotta, pistachios, almonds and blood oranges
Wine: 2006 Elvio Tintero Moscato d'Asti
2008 Silent Auction Items:
S-1: A Stuffed Moose, Coffee and More!
Donated By: Linda Sims & Caribou Coffee @ West Glen
Value: $100
S-2: Maytag Blue Cheese Gourmet Basket
Donated By: Maytag Dairy Farms
Value: $200
S-3: Elegant Five-Course Gourmet Dinner for 6 & Limo
Donated By: DMACC and Executive Sedan
Value: $520
S-4: Wannabe a Rock Star?
Donated By: Fab'rik
Value: $75
S-5: Learn and Play
Donated By: In-Play and The Science Center of Iowa
Value: $150
S-6: A Little Bubbly?
Donated By: Vintage Wine and Spirits Co.
Value: $250
S-7: Dress to Impress
Donated By: Melrose Boutique
Value: $50+
S-8: Diffuse the Mood
Donated By: Trieste
Value: $77
S-9: Wine Tasting for 20
Donated By: WineStyles
Value: $250
S-10: A Conversation Center Piece
Donated By: Sticks
Value: $400
S-11: STOMP Your Way to the Civic Center
Donated By: The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines and Azalea
Value: $230
S-12: Capture the Memories
Donated By: Danielle Fox Photography
Value: $400
S-13: Dress, Drink and Indulge
Donated By: Sarto, Kit Curran and WineStyles
Value: $145
S-14: A Night at the Opera
Donated By: The Des Moines Metro Opera
Value: $156
S-15: Distinctive Dressing and Delicious Dining
Donated By: Susi Robeson of Distinctive Dressing by Doncaster Clothes and Splash Raw
Value: $275
S-16: Dress Up and Wine Down
Donated By: Sarto and Kit Curran
Value: $120
S-17: Experience the Des Moines Arts Festival- VIP Style
Donated By: The Des Moines Arts Festival
Value: $170
S-18: All For One
Donated By: The Radisson Hotel, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse and Kit Curran
Value: $225
S-19: Add This to Your Home
Donated By: Abante Furnishings
Value: $700
S-20: Pearls and Rubies
Donated By: Eyebeads and Gemstones
Value: $450
S-21: Spiff and Sniff
Donated By: Susi Robeson of Distinctive Dressing by Doncaster Clothes and Trieste
Value: $152
S-22: The Ultimate Sports Package
Donated By: Scheels, Prairie Life Fitness, Iowa State University and the Iowa Cubs
Value: $375
S-23: Shop the East Village
Donated By: Eden, Smash, Aimee, and The Grand Piano Bistro
Value: $275
S-24: The Vinum Series
Donated By: The Kitchen Collage
Value: $150
S-25: Large Tiny Treasures
Donated By: Isabel Bloom
Value: $103
S-26: No Bones About It
Donated By: Bonefish Grill, Funny Bone Comedy Club, Crave Bar, Grill and Fondue Room, and Three Dog Bakery
Value: $250
S-27: Wine By Day or Wine By Light
Donated By: Wicker and the Works
Value: $90
S-28: What's For Dinner
Donated By: Wendi Lanning and Kit Curran
Value: $75
S-29: 2007 Des Moines Arts Festival Featured Artist: Chris Vance
Donated By: Chris Vance
Value: $300
S-30: Show and Tell WineStyles
Donated By: Architectural Salvage and WineStyles
Value: $325
S-31: Deck Your Walls
Donated By: Deck the Walls
Value: $250
S-32: Just Dinner
Donated By: Bonefish Grill
Value: $45
S-33: It's All About the Tie
Donated By: Sarto
Value: $95
S-34: Framed "Salute" Giclee Printed by Artdive artist/owner Christine Mullane
Donated By: Christine Mullane of Artdive and Andy Snyder of Andy's Frame Shop
Value: $550
S-35: A Day in the Governor's Mansion
Donated By: Meredith, Terrace Hill and Bistro Montage
Value: $250
S-36: Courtside NBA Seats
Donated By: Carroll Stoner, Jerry Crawford, and the Iowa Energy
Value: $250
S-37: Watch a Play or Two
Donated By: The Des Moines Playhouse
Value: $140
S-38: WineStyles Tasting for 20
Donated By: WineStyles
Value: $250
S-39: Picnic Anytime Gift Pack
Donated By: Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Value: $75
S-40: One Case of Domaine Chante Cigale Chateaunuef Traditional
Donated By: Stephen and Ellen Gaucher
Value: $325
S-41: One 750ml. Bottle of 1991 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Donated By: Tom Henry of The Wine Experience at Jordan Creek
Value: $250
S-42: Tour of Italy (5 Bottles)
Donated By: Benjamin Jung of Ingersoll Wine & Spirits
Value: $115
S-43: Viva La France White (4 Bottles)
Donated By: Benjamin Jung of Ingersoll Wine & Spirits
Value: $115
S-44: Viva La France Reds (4 Bottles)
Donated By: Benjamin Jung of Ingersoll Wine & Spirits
Value: $150
S-45: 1.5 Liter of Louis Roederer Champagne Reims, France Brut
Donated By: Tim Grimes of Sbracco Wine Bar and Wine Shop
Value: $130
S-46: A Little Taste of Home
Donated By: Ethan Johnston of Fleur Wine and Ale
Value: $75
S-47: 750 ml. Bottle of 1999 Del Dotto Napa Valley Merlot
Donated By: Bob and LaRue Maddox
Value: $59
S-48: 750 ml. Bottle of 1997 Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
Donated By: Bob and LaRue Maddox
Value: $99
S-49: 750 ml. Bottle of 1998 Mammolo Toscano, I.G.T.
Donated By: Bob and LaRue Maddox
Value: $75
S-50: Do You Want Cheese with that Whine?
Donated By: Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Value: $75
Live Auction Items
L-1: A Taste of the Art Center
Donated By: The Des Moines Art Center, Art Center Restuarant and Mark and Marilee Davis
Value: $800
L-2: Dinner on the Des Moines River
Donated By: John Maher of Execuserve, Roger Fauche, Saley Nong and Carroll Stoner
Value: $750
L-3: Magnum of 1998 Paul Jaboulet Aine, Hermitage La Chapelle, Rhone, France
Donated By: Dr. Craig and Kimberly Shadur
Value: $395
L-4: Party New England Style with a Lobster Boil at Splash
Donated By: Chef Dominic Iannarelli, Bruce Gerleman, Splash and Splash Raw Oyster Bar & Market
Value: $2500
L-5: Wine and Dine French Style for 20
Donated By: Stephen and Ellen Gaucher
Value: $2500
L-6: 750 ml. bottle of 1986 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande, Pauillac
Donated By: Aaron Hamrock and Marci Tooman
Value: $575
L-7: 2009 Lexus RX-350 or ES-350 Lease
Donated By: Rich Willis, Willis Auto Campus
L-8: One 750 ml. bottle ea. 1997 and 1994 Graham's Vintage Port
Donated By: Mark and Marilee Davis
Value: $335
L-9: Bordeaux Wine Tasting for Six with Dr. Robert Margeas
Donated By: Dr. Robert Margeas
Value: $1500
L-10: Experience Historic Panther Creek Cellars
Donated By: Ron and Linda Kaplan, Owners, Panther Creek Cellars
Value: $2500
L-11: Three Separate 750 ml. bottles of 1997 Brunello Di Montalcino
Donated By: Dr. Bruce Hughes and Dr. Randy Hamilton
Value: $389
L-12: You Can't Resist a Girl's Best Friend
Donated By: M.C. Ginsberg Jewelers
Value: $6400
L-13: Custom Sport Coat by Patrick Langel Clothiers
Donated By: Patrick J. Langel of Patrick Langel Clothiers
Value: $695
L-14: 750 ml. bottle of 1966 Latour
Donated By: Dr. Cass and Vera Franklin
Value: $975
L-15: Initimate Evening Wining and Dining for Six at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
Donated By: Darrin Visser and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
Value: $1000
L-16: Get Your Wings...and Feel the Need for Speed
Donated By: Iowa Speedway, Voss Distributing and Red Bull
Value: $350
L-17: 750 ml. bottle of 1991 Penfolds Grange
Donated By: Mark and Marilee Davis
Value: $475
L-18: Go Ahead, Live for Food...and Wine...With the Gateway Market!
Donated By: The Gateway Market
Value: $1200
L-19: Create & Name Your Own "Signature" Cocktail at 801
Donated By: Sheri Osborn and 801 Steak and Chop House
Value: $300
L-20: Justin Winery/Wine Cave Tour and Tasting
Donated By: Justin Winery
Value: TBD
L-21: Three 750 ml. bottles 1992 Dominus Bordeaux Blend Napanook signed by Christian Moueix
Donated By: Dr. Jackson Ver Steeg
Value: $900
L-22: 750 ml. bottle of 1971 Rayne Vigneau, Sauternes France
Donated By: Dr. Craig and Kimberly Shadur
Value: $125
L-23: Drape Some Dazzle Around Your Wrist
Donated By: M.C. Ginsberg
Value: $20,000
L-24: Wine and Dine Loft-Style for Six
Donated By: Jamie Constantine
Value: $1200
L-25: 750 ml. bottle of 1958 Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Riserva
Donated By: Aaron Hamrock and Marci Tooman
Value: $200
L-26: 3-Liter of 2004 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve- Signed by Todd Anderson
Donated By: Van Potts and Todd Anderson of Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Value: $300
L-27: 750 ml. bottle of 1990 Chateau Suduiraut , Sauternes
Donated By: Aaron Hamrock and Marci Tooman
Value: $200
L-28: Tequila Tasting for Twenty
Donated By: Dos Rios
Value: $800
L-29: 750 ml. bottle of 1977 Warres Vintage Port
Donated By: Dr. Craig and Kimberly Shadur
Value: $150
L-30: One 375 ml. bottle 1986 Hermann Wendel, Binger Schwarzenberg Eiswein Gold Cap, Rheinhessen, Germany
Donated By: Dr. Craig and Kimberly Shadur
Value: $125
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