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2009 Taste for Life - Maryland
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This year's auction items:

 

Wine
W02 Wine Journal and Napa Map  2:30
You've tasted great wines at Taste for Life - now you can record your tasting notes in style. Refer to the antique-style map of Napa to find all your favorite wineries.
Est: $40     Sandy Roemer

W04 Bold Chilean  2:30
2005 Casa Lapostolle Clos Alpata
Est: $75     Len Moyer

W09 Two Syrahs  2:30
1994 Stellenzicht Syrah South Africa; 2001  Garretson "Mon Amie" Syrah Bassati Vineyard
Est: $70     Charlie Chadwick

W11 Two More  2:30
2000 David Coffaro Mouvedre; 2007 Orin Swift "Veladora" Sauvignon Blanc Toffanelli Vineyard
Est: $50     Charlie Chadwick

W13 Wine Festival passes  2:30
Includes two Linganore wine festival passes to one of their five wine festivals from May-October 2009. Bidder also will receive a complimentary wine glass, tasting of 19 different wines, and a winery tour.
Est: $30     Linganore Wine cellars

W18 Two Cabs That Pass in the Night  2:30
2001 Arrowood Cabernet; 1997 Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet.
Est: $50     Bob Davis

W21 Trio of Trinitas  2:30
Three bottles of Trinitas: 2007 Carneros Chardonnay, 2007 Carneros Pinot Noir, 2006 Ratzinger Zinfandel
Est: $82     Frank Perisco

W22 What a Marvelous Tattoo  2:30
3-liter bottle of Two Brothers  Big Tattoo Red
Est: $50     Billington Imports

W01 Make Your Wine and Drink it Too  3:00
This gift certificate entitles you and your guests to make a ¼ barrel of your favorite wine at their professional winemaking facility. In four fun-filled sessions you'll make five cases of great wine to enjoy and share with your friends.
Est: $750     Tin Lizzie Wineworks

W15 A Trio of 1999s  3:00
1999 Duckhorn Merlot; 1999 Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon; 1999 Profile Merryvale Red Wine
Est: $400     Lou Brown

W30 Duo of Sine Qua Non  3:00
Two Sine Qua Nons: 2002 Whisperin' E White Wine; 2001 Pagan Poetry Rose
Est: $375     Bob Hudson

W34 Double Magnum  3:00
Two Magnums:  2005 Sleeping Giant Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Chanticleer Cabernet Sauvignon
Est: $325     Benessere Vineyards

W03 Dyn-o-Mite!  3:30
3 liter 2004 Dynamite Cabernet Sauvignon
Est: $125     The Perfect Pour

W06 Latour de California  3:30
1993 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Cabernet Sauvignon
Est: $100     Charlie Chadwick


Wine
W07 Two Pinots  3:30
2006 Copain Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard; 2006 Seasmoke Pinot Noir "Ten"
Est: $115     Charlie Chadwick

W08
Two more Pinots  3:30
1997 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Brown Vineyard; 2001 Roar Pinot Noir Gary's Vineyard
Est: $120     Charlie Chadwick

W14 Gnarly, Dude  3:30
3L 2006 Gnarly Head Old Vines Lodi Zinfandel
Est: $50     Lou Brown

W17 Dessert Trio  3:30
Prager PORT chocolate drizzle; 1975 PX Grab reserve; NV Bonny Doon Bouteille Call
Est: $60     Bob Davis

W19 Tre Syrah, Syrah (Syrah)  3:30
2003 Novy Napa Valley Syrah; 2002 Joseph Swan Great Oak Vineyard; 2000 Arrowood Saralee's Vineyard
Est: $90     Bob Davis

W20 Yes, Another Trio of Loring Pinots  3:30
Three Loring Pinot Noirs: 2006 Rosella's Vineyard; 2006 Shea Vineyard; 2003 Clos Pepe Vineyard Santa Rita Hills
Est: $150     David Glasser and Bob Hudson

W27 Summers
Charbono  3:30
Two bottles of signed 2006 Summers Charbono (Silver Medal SF Chronicle wine comp)
Est: $60     Summers Winery

W31 Grenache and Syrah 3:30
2002 Lagier Meredith Syrah Mount Veeder; 2003 Copain Grenache Eaglepoint Ranch
Est: $100     Bob Hudson

W16 BV Georges de Latour Cab 1993-96 vertical  4:00
1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Cabernet Sauvignon
Est: $450     Leon Wetrogan

W05 Loring, Loring, Loring!  4:30
Three 2007 Loring Pinot Noirs. Naylor Dry Hole Vineyard, Graham Family Vineyard, and Keefer Ranch Vineyard
Est: $140     Kurt Wood

W10 Between a Rock and Two Syrahs  4:30
2006 Pax Syrah Green Valley RRV; 2005 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard; 2003 Saxum "Bone Rock" James Barry Vineyard
Est: $175     Charlie Chadwick

W12 Wine Tasting for 10  4:30
A wine tasting for ten people at Mills Fine Wine and Spirits in Annapolis, on a mutually agreed upon date from 7-9pm. Tasting includes cheese, pate, fruit, and bread. Theme to be determined.
Est: $500     Mills Fine Wine and Spirits

W23 Bountiful Blends  4:30
Three OS Cab/Merlot/Cab Franc blends: 2005 BSH (91 pts, WA), 2005 R3 (Silver Medal, Dallas Morning News Wine Comp), 2004 Ulysses Sheridan Vineyard (91 WA; 90 WS; 87 WE; 87 IWC)
Est: $125     OS Winery

Wine
W24 Red Trio  4:30
2006 OS Cab Franc Champoux Vineyard; 2005 OS M Klipson Vineyard Cab/Merlot (90 WS; 90 WA); 2005 Chanticleer Cab (gold medal, SF Chronicle wine competition).
Est: $115     OS Winery, Chanticleer

W25 White Trio  4:30
2007 OS Riesling Champoux Vineyard (91 WE; 90 WA): 2006 Weingut Stadt Krems Grillenparz Riesling (Austria); 2007 Benessere Pinot Grigio (SF Chronicle top pick)
Est: $75     OS, Weingut, Benessere

W26 Drei Gruner Veltliners  4:30
Three bottles of Weingut Stadt Krems (Austria) Gruner Veltliner: two signed bottles of 2006 Sandgrube, one bottle of 2006 Weinzierlberg
Est: $75     Weingut Stadt Krems

W28 Last of the Summers Wine  4:30
Two bottles of signed 2004 Summers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (91 WE; 90 WA; Silver Medal SF Chronicle wine comp)
Est: $80     Summers Winery

W29 Tre Benessere  4:30
Three 2005 Benesseres:  Sangiovese;  BK Collins Old Vines Zinfandel; Black Glass Vineyard Zinfandel
Est: $120     Benessere Vineyards

W32 Pride in the Name of Love  4:30
1995 Pride Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Est: $125     Bob Hudson

W33 Phenomenal Phenomenon  4:30
Magnum of 2004 Benessere Phenomenon
Est: $140     Benessere Vineyards


Gourmet
G05 Surf and Turf on Route 40  2:30
A $25 gift certificate for Bare Bones along with a "buy one entrée, get one free" certificate from the Crab Shanty.
Est: $50     Bare Bones

G08 A Dish Delish  2:30
Create your choice of wholesome, delicious dishes to take home, store in your freezer, and use during your busy weeks! See www.letsdish.com for all the delectable details.
Est: $50     Let's Dish

G09 Another Dish Delish  2:30
At Let's Dish!, you create your choice of wholesome, delicious dishes to take home, store in your freezer, and use during your busy weeks! See www.letsdish.com for all the delectable details.
Est: $50     Let's Dish

G10 Greek wine dinner 1  2:30
Dinner for two; Greek theme and wine. Date TBD
Est: $100     Patty Cutchis

G15 Gift Basket  2:30
A gift basket of goodies from Trader Joe's in Columbia.
Est: $25     Trader Joe's

G17 Win at Fin's  2:30
A gift certificate to Fin Steak and Seafood - Fells Point's newest dining experience!
Est: $25     Fin Steak and Seafood

G18 Glide into Clyde's  2:30
A gift certificate to Clyde's on the lake in Columbia - great food and drink in an idyllic atmosphere.
Est: $50     Clyde's of Columbia

G20
Wine Cake I  2:30
The wine cake is the "signature" cake of the company! Made with the finest of ingredients, including fermented fruit.
Est: $55     Creations Plus Designs

G06 In-home catered dinner for ten  3:00
A gourmet dinner for ten served in your home! Includes passed hors d'oeuvres, appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert. Date to be pre-approved with the donor.
Est: $1000     Putting on the Ritz

G01 Cheese gift box  3:30
From the farm families of Cabot Creamery Cooperative - an assortment of award-winning, naturally aged cheddars (6 lbs.) packed along with a wooden cutting board and an embroidered apron.
Est: $100     Cabot Creamery Cooperative

G03 Gift package  3:30
Gift basket includes spices, flour, sugar, oil, and a gift card to the store.
Est: $100     Roots Market

G07 Dine and Discover  3:30
$150 towards "Dine and Discover" or Prix Fixe wine dinners. Expires 12/31/09
Est: $150     Belmont Conference Center

G11 Greek wine dinner 2  3:30
Dinner for two; Greek theme and wine. Date TBD
Est: $100     Patty Cutchis

G12 Greek wine dinner 3  3:30
Dinner for two; Greek theme and wine. Date TBD
Est: $100     Patty Cutchis


Gourmet
G13 Greek wine dinner 4  3:30
Dinner for two; Greek theme and wine. Date TBD
Est: $100     Patty Cutchis

G16 Dinner for Two  3:30
Dinner for two, excluding alcohol, tax, and gratuity.
Est: $60     Bistro Blanc

G19 Gift Basket for Caffeine Lovers  3:30
Contains coffee, a French Press, biscotti, and two coffee mugs
Est: $75     Starbucks

G21 Wine Cake II  3:30
The wine cake is the "signature" cake of the company! Made with the finest of ingredients, including fermented fruit.
Est: $55     Creations Plus Designs

G02 In-home catered dinner for six  4:00
Eat well and relax! You'll have a fabulous dinner for six prepared by a personal chef. Let Quincy Wilson, the "Chef in the City," pamper you and your guests with fine dining right in your home. Includes all groceries, set up, and clean up. Alcohol and drinks not included.
Est: $500     The Chef in the City

G04 Pub Party  4:30
Party at the Circle D Farm in Woodbine! Up to 25 guests will enjoy the standard party menu for up to 4 hours. Room fee included. Must be used by August 31, 2009.
Est: $700     Circle-D Farms


G14
Behind the scenes and dinner for four  4:30
Join Chef Sean Riggs in his morning routines in the kitchen at Aida Bistro in Columbia. You'll return in the evening and enjoy a four-course dinner with three of your closest friends or family! Gratuity and alcoholic beverages not included.
Est: $200     Aida Bistro

G22 Wine Cake III  4:30
The wine cake is the "signature" cake of the company! Made with the finest of ingredients, including fermented fruit.
Est: $55     Creations Plus Designs


Travel
T01 Caribbean Cruise on the Solstice  4:00
Cruise for two on Celebrity Solstice, good from 12/1/09 - 4/30/10. Ocean view stateroom - if ocean view is not available on your selected sailing date, an inside stateroom will be assigned. Winner can pay additional fare to upgrade to balcony stateroom, if desired. Airfare, port charges, and taxes are extra. Cruise must be booked through Patty Perry, Cruise Vacations International, 301-217-9474.
Est: $2300     Celebrity Cruises


Sports
Sp02 Fear the Head Turtle  2:30
8"x10" signed photo of the University of Maryland football coach Ralph Freidgen.
Est: $20     University of Maryland

Sp03 Learn to Ski or Snowboard 1  2:30
Package includes a lift ticket for the beginner area, rental of skis or a snowboard, and a 1-1/2 hour beginner lesson. Ages eight and older. Valid until March 1, 2010.
Est: $79     Liberty Mountain Resort and Conference Center

Sp04 Learn to Ski or Snowboard 2  2:30
Package includes an all-day lift ticket for the beginner area, rental of skis or a snowboard, and a 1-1/2 hour beginner lesson. Ages eight and older.
Est: $79     Liberty Mountain Resort and Conference Center

Sp06 Terry Bradshaw Steeler jersey  2:30
XL white jersey of the Pittsburgh hall of famer.
Est: $20     Bob Davis

Sp08 Braves at Nationals, 4/21  2:30
Watch your Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves on April 21, at 7pm. This seats are in the first row of the upper deck, right behind home plate - section 313, row A
Est: $40     Carl Biagetti

Sp09 Pirates at Nationals, 5/20  2:30
Watch your Nationals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates, May 20th at 7pm. This seats are in the first row of the upper deck, right behind home plate - section 313, Row A.
Est: $40     Carl Biagetti

Sp01 Ravens Pre-Season Game  3:30
Pair of tickets to the Ravens' first preseason game - date/opponent to be determined.
Est: $140     Steve Dignan

Sp05 Golf Foursome  4:30
Great golf right in the neighborhood. Foursome of golf. Carts additional.
Est: $420     Turf Valley Resort and Conference Center

Sp07 Mother's Day at Camden Yards  4:30
Love 'em or hate 'em, the Yankees put on a good show. Root, root, ROOT for the home team on Mother's Day (May 10) with this pair of prime tickets in section 254 (club level).
Est: $96     Steve and Jeanne Morck



Services

Se01 Acupuncture - consultation and treatment  2:30
Dealing with a pain in the neck? Have an acupuncture consultation and treatment with Michelle Gellis, a graduate of the Tai Sofia Institute.
Est: $135     Gellis Acupuncture

Se08 Send Your Kid to Camp!  2:30
Send your 6-12 year-old child to Circle-D Farm in Woodbine for a week of summer camp. Must be used by July 3, 2009.
Est: $230     Circle-D Farms

Se05 Basket o' Health  3:30
Consists of: one month of small group personal training; acupuncture assessment and first treatment nutrition consultation with virtual pantry cleanse; a resistance tube; a relaxation CD.
Est: $375     Wellness Evolution

Se07 Hair Color and Cut  3:30
Biago is the local provider of all your skin care, clinical treatments, and spa package needs. This certificate is good for a haircut and highlights with Lynn. See www.biago.com for details of the rest of their services.
Est: $105     Biago Day Spa

Se02 Studio Photography Session 1  4:30
Studio portrait session (in the office or outdoors) for up to four people and one 8"10" portrait.
Est: $425     Fern Eisner Photography

Se03 Studio Photography Session 2  4:30
Studio portrait session (in the office or outdoors) for up to four people and one 8"10" portrait.
Est: $425     Fern Eisner Photography

Se04 Room Staging or Redesign  4:30
Consists of a market ready consultation, and either staging for one room, or a one-room redesign.
Est: $375     Savvy Spaces

Se06 Pearly Whites  4:30
In-office teeth whitening program, Rembrandt Professional System included.
Est: $800     Dr. Dennis Hatfield

Se09 Studio Photography Session 3  4:30
Celebrate your family with a beautiful family portrait by Gregory Fine Portraits. The winner of this certificate is entitled to a Family Portrait Commission, which includes a Design and Planning Consultation, a Portrait Session, a Selection Appointment, and delivery of finished products. Also included is one 10" portrait.
Est: $1000     Gregory Fine Portraits


Art
A04 Ocean City Sunrise  2:30
11"x14" framed photo of sunrise in Ocean City.
Est: $75     David Adler

A05 On the Move  2:30
This oil painting was created for the Maryland Duck Stamp competition. The pair of red-breasted Merganser ducks are paddling swiftly in the water. Check out www.powellfineart.com for more fantastic animal paintings!
Est: $85     Powell Fine Art

A02 Napa Seven  4:00
20"x32" giclee from original oil painting by Thomas Stiltz. Signed edition, number 41 of 55. This painting of seven of Napa's finest Cabs looks as good as it tastes! Thomas is influenced by the still-lifes of Paul Cezanne and the work of Jan Vermeer, who emphasized detail along with the interaction of diffused light on objects as well as the background and shadows.  This work highlights some of your favorite California red wines. (unframed)
Est: $1200     Thomas Stiltz

A01 Spiral Dream  4:30
18"x30" giclee by John Bedke. Artist's proof #7 of pre-limited edition of 99, signed and numbered by the artist. Framed by George Goebel.
Est: $475     John Bedke

A03 The Orion Nebula from Hubble  4:30
This 16"x20" photo of the Orion Nebula was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. Framed by George Goebel at the Staub Art Studio: www.staubartstudio.com.
Est: $200     Space Telescope Science Institute


Boutique
B01 TFL wine glasses and a bottle of wine   2:30
This box of 12 Taste for Life glasses includes a nice bottle of wine as well as a set of cocktail napkins and a corkscrew.
Est: $50     Taste for Life Organizing Committee

B04 cork wreath  2:30
A handmade wreath made from over 200 wine corks.
Est: $40     Beth Garbalino

B05 four hand-made wine placemats  2:30
Four hand-made placemats, along with a beautiful wine cutting board, two 10th anniversary Taste For Life wine glasses, and a wall hanging.
Est: $25     Beth Garbalino

B08 cork hot plate  2:30
Do-it-yourself hot plate, include a bag of corks!
Est: $20     Bob Davis

B13 2008 was a Bear-y good year  2:30
2008 Daffodil Collectible Boyd's Bear made especially for ACS's Daffodil Campaign. Bea R. Hope is holding two Taste for Life wine glasses and a bottle of wine!
Est: $40     American Cancer Society

B14 2009 will be a Bear-y good year  2:30
2009 Daffodil Collectible Boyd's Bear made especially for ACS's Daffodil Campaign. Carrie N. Hope is holding two Taste for Life wine glasses and a bottle of wine!
Est: $40     American Cancer Society

B02 TFL wine glasses and a bottle of wine 2  3:30
This box of 12 Taste for Life glasses includes a nice bottle of wine as well as a set of cocktail napkins and a corkscrew.
Est: $50     Taste for Life Organizing Committee

B06 Sonicare Power Brush  3:30
Get those red wine stains off those pearly whites with this powerful toothbrush! Dr Hatfield is the best for providing all of your dental needs.
Est: $115     Dr. Dennis Hatfield

B07 Michele Richard: Happy in the Kitchen Cookbook  3:30
A cookbook of recipes from the chef who brings you Citronelle.
Est: $50     Citronelle

B09 Breast Cancer Awareness necklace/bracelet/earrings  3:30
18" sterling silver necklace with pink beads - pink for the fight to find the cure! Comes with matching bracelet and earrings.
Est: $125     It's a Girl Thing

B11 Mary Kay Summer Travel Set  3:30
Everything you need for summer travel - waterproof mascara, travel mineral eye shadow color box, sunscreen, after-sun care, eye makeup remover, lip gloss, and more!
Est: $136     Sher Evans

Boutique
B03 TFL wine glasses and a bottle of wine 3  4:30
This box of 12 Taste for Life glasses includes a nice bottle of wine as well as a set of cocktail napkins and a corkscrew.
Est: $50     Taste for Life Organizing Committee

B10 Shure SCL4 headphones  4:30
Lightweight and compact Shure SCL4 Sound isolating earphones are perfect for iPod and MP3 players.
Est: $299     Shure

B12 Fully Loaded Aeron office chair  4:30
Reduce wear and tear on your lower back with the Fully Loaded Aeron Chair! Original lumbar back support treats the symptoms of back pain by offering traditional support.
Est: $1300     System Connections of Maryland

B15 Your Hair Looks Mahvelous!  4:30
$50 gift certificate, assorted hair products, and a CHI flat iron.
Est: $200     Hair Paige Salon


Entertainment
E01 Spring concert  2:30
Two tickets to a BSO concert:  Chose from: Mahler's Ninth Symphony on April 5; Copland: An American Classic on April 18; or Romeo and Juliet on April 25. Visit www.bsomusic.org to check out all the details.
Est: $75     Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

E02 Visionary Arts  2:30
Four tickets to the American Visionary Arts Museum in Baltimore. Includes magazine of current show.
Est: $60     American Visionary Arts Museum