Wine

Item Description

--23 bottles of Howell Mountain Appellation wine (listed below) and two tickets to the June 15, 2013  "Howell Mountain Cup 18" annual Taste of Howell Mountain event at Charles Krug Winery.

The extraordinary Howell Mountain Appellation, with its rolling hills and unique microclimates, offers spectacular views, a rich tapestry of vineyards to explore and an array of wines whose quality speaks to the unique nature of the appellation "above the fog". They also know how to throw a party and each year the "Taste of Howell Mountain" is one of the best in the Valley. Our successful bidder gets to experience both with this lot that includes 2 tickets to the June 15, 2013 Taste of Howell Mountain benefit auction as well as a selection of extraordinary Howell Mountain wines:

• • 2008 Arkenstone Obsidian, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Retail Value
  • 2009 Black Sears Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
  • 2007 Bravante Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2009 Cakebread “Dancing Bear Ranch” Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain
  • 2007 Charles Krug Rocky Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2009 Cornerstone Cellars Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Retail Value
  • 2007 Cimarossa Rive di Cimarossa Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2009 Clif Family Winery  Kit’s Killer Cab Cabernet Sauvignon   
  • 2007 D-Cubed Cellars Howell Mountain Zinfandel
  • 2006 Duckhorn Vineyards Howell Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2005 Dunn Howell Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2010 Haber Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2009 Lamborn Zinfandel
  • 2009 Lamborn Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2006 Neal Family Vineyards Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2010 Outpost Howell Mountain Zinfandel
  • 2009 O’Shaughnessy Estate Winery Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2008 Red Cap Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2008 Retro Cellars Napa Valley Petit Sirah
  • 2008 Robert Craig Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Retail Value
  • 2007 Spence Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2008 Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery “Emily Kestrel” Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2003 Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery “Clair Riley’s Pirate Reserve” Zinfandel Port, 375 ml

Item Special Note

All wines are one 750 ml bottle with the exception of the 2003 Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery “Clair Riley’s Pirate Reserve” Zinfandel Port, 375 ml

Through the remarkable generosity of 55 Degrees, St. Helena, your wine purchases will be stored securely in optimal conditions for up to 30 days until shipping or pick up arrangements have been made. All shipping charges are the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. A very special Thank You to owners, Neil and Karen Aldoroty at 55 Degrees.

Collection of California Sales Tax
Unless a valid resale permit is presented to seller prior to the sale, purchaser will be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable on the date of sale. Resale permits will be accepted only for businesses that are reasonably expected to buy and sell wine. Sales tax will be collected on the fair market value of each lot.