SANTA ROSA, CA (September 22, 2018) – The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation and George F. Hamel, Jr., 2018 Sonoma County Wine Auction Honorary Chair, are excited to announce over $5.7 million was raised at the 2018 Sonoma County Wine Auction, presented by Visa Signature®, breaking records. The Fund-A-Need paddle raise dedicated to rebuilding Sonoma County focused on housing solutions raised an incredible $2.5 million.

The live auction event held at La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard, was the culmination of a three-day affair in Sonoma County that included a kickoff, revival-themed party hosted at Paradise Ridge Winery and vintner dinners hosted throughout the county. Named one of the nation’s top charitable wine auctions by Wine Spectator, proceeds raised today will support more nonprofit organizations in Sonoma County than any other local fundraising event.

“We are thrilled with the results of this year’s auction and are grateful to our generous bidders, wine community, sponsors, donors, and volunteers for their support and participation in this event,” said Michael Haney, Sonoma County Vintners Executive Director. “Every year the proceeds raised by our auction benefit local nonprofit organizations that support our community’s most pressing needs.”

Including today’s results, the Sonoma County Wine Auction has raised nearly $35 million to help fund charitable organizations focusing on literacy, education, arts and culture, environment and health and human services since its inception.

The live auction was hosted by auctioneer, John Curley, who entertained and enthused guests from around the country to bid generously and competitively. Auction lots ranged from revered wine collections to once-in-a-lifetime experiences and incredible, far and away travel adventures.

Honorary Chair, George Hamel, Jr.’s Lot No. 14, Peanuts and George Winston. One Night Only. Ever., featuring the music of legendary San Francisco jazz musician Vince Guaraldi performed by Grammy Award winner George Winston was the top selling lot of the day, fetching $460,000 with 46 couples paying $10,000 each to attend this once-in-a-lifetime event.

The auction’s top wine-only lot was Winemaker Michael Browne’s Lot No. 7, Back to the Future with CIRQ. Estate and Michael Browne, an exclusive and rare collectible lot comprised of CIRQ. Estate library wines in mixed formats, celebrating Michael’s pursuit of the highest quality Pinot Noir, which garnered $80,000.

Other top lots included:

• Lot No. 11, a trip to Wimbledon including dinner with Wimbledon legend, Tim Henman, which was generously acquired by David Shimmon for $190,000.
• Lot No. 34, an exclusive dinner with Chef Honoree Nancy Oakes, with a multicourse meal prepared by some of her close friends, including: Gary Danko, Michael Tusk, Emily Luchetti, and Tyler Florence among other celebrity chefs of the region reached $95,000 before being doubled for a total of $190,000.
• Lot No. 16, Christopher Creek Winery’s dream trip to Italy complete with a stay in an Italian castle, and spontaneous add-on from Culinary Chair Dustin Valette of Valette Healdsburg to fly to Italy to cook an exclusive dinner for the lucky winner peaked at $95,000.

Brothers George Hamel, III and John Hamel, representing the Hamel Family Foundation, kicked off the Fund-A-Need paddle raise with a donation of $300,000, which was quickly matched by the Jackson family. Additional, donors included E&J Gallo at $150,000 followed by $100,000 donations by Stewart Resnick, Landmark Vineyards; Mac McQuown, Stone Edge Farm; Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane of Benovia Winery; Francis Ford Coppola Family and Winery; and Jim Bailey of Knights Bridge Winery. Once all bids were finally in, George Hamel and David Shimmon graciously rounded out the Fund-A-Need paddle raise to $2.5 million.

“More than 5,000 Sonoma County homes were lost to the October fires last year, and we know recovery needs to be looked at through a longer-term lens,” said George Hamel, 2018 Honorary Chair. “Housing is a basic and fundamental necessity for everyone, and my family all feel strongly about supporting this effort. We are humbled and grateful to everyone who raised their paddles today.”

For anyone who was unable to attend and is interested in making a donation towards this year’s Fund-A-Need or community grants program can do so by sending contributions to: Sonoma County Vintners Foundation, 400 Aviation Boulevard, Suite 500, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.

Save the date for the 2019 Sonoma County Wine Auction to be held September 19-21 at La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard in the heart of the Russian River Valley.

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About Sonoma County Wine Auction
Sonoma County Wine Auction brings the region’s most renowned winemakers and growers together with distinguished collectors and generous bidders for an opportunity to acquire some of Sonoma County’s top wines and bid on once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences. Named one of the nation’s top charitable auctions by Wine Spectator, the proceeds raised benefit local Sonoma County charitable organizations. Since its inception, the Sonoma County Wine Auction has raised nearly $35 million to help fund charitable organizations focusing on literacy, education, arts and culture, environment and health and human services and have supported more nonprofits than any other fundraising event in Sonoma County. Learn more at sonomacountywineauction.com.

About Hamel Family Wines
Hamel Family Wines (“HFW”) is committed to producing a limited-quantity of exceptional estate-grown wines from its Sonoma Valley and Moon Mountain District vineyards. Farming meticulously with organic and biodynamic practices, HFW is dedicated to producing wines that reflect a true sense of purpose, passion, place and time, and the fun had making them. For more information on Hamel Family Wines, visit hamelfamilywines.com.

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Visa Signature® and Visa Infinite® cardholders enjoy a range of benefits that provide special access including Sonoma County Wine Auction 2018.  In addition to points, miles, cash back and other premium rewards offered by issuers, Visa Signature and Visa Infinite cardholders also enjoy perks such as 24/7 complimentary concierge services, access to the Visa Luxury Hotel Collection and exclusive offers related to fine wine and food, travel and sports.  For more information on Visa Signature, Visa Infinite and other Visa® offerings, please visit Visa.com.

Additional Sonoma County Wine Auction Sponsors Include: Tricorbraun Winepak, American AgCredit, Biagi Bros., Butterfly Aviation LLC, First Republic Bank, Flexjet, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard, Pack n’ Ship Direct, Paradise Ridge Winery, Pure Luxury Transportation, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Silicon Valley Bank, T.W. Boswell, Wine Spectator and Wright Contracting.

About Sonoma County Vintners Foundation
The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation provides support to our local community through philanthropy and charitable giving. Our fundraising efforts have a direct impact in the areas of literacy, education, health and human services, the environment and arts and culture. Our signature fundraising event, Sonoma County Wine Auction has been recognized as one of Wine Spectator’s Top Charity Wine Auctions in the United States. Learn more at sonomawine.com/foundation.

Sonoma County non-profit beneficiary partners are focused on literacy, education, health and human services, the environment and arts and culture

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (September 16, 2017) – The Sonoma County Vintners and Barbara R. Banke, the 2017 Sonoma County Wine Auction Chair, are thrilled to announce that the 2017 Sonoma County Wine Auction raised a record-breaking $5.2 million to support Sonoma County charities focused on literacy, education, health and human services, the environment and arts and culture.

Named one of the top charitable wine auctions nationally by Wine Spectator, the Sonoma County Wine Auction was presented this afternoon at La Crema Estate at Saralee’s Vineyard by Visa Signature® and sponsored by Jackson Family Wines and TricorBraun WinePak. The festive philanthropic event was hosted by entertaining auctioneer John Curley, who inspired the energetic and generous crowd to bid competitively.

The auction tent buzzed with excitement with two lots that tied for the top lots of the day: Lot 11 “Winner’s Circle Escape to the Kentucky Derby” donated by Barbara Banke, Stonestreet Farms, and Jackson Family Wines for $210,000 that also doubled; and Lot 23 “Everything is Better with Bette: A Hello Dolly Adventure to New York” donated by Williams Selyem, Dr. Jeffrey P. Hays, and Mrs. Carole Shorenstein Hays which also sold for $210,000 and doubled.

Always a special moment in the annual auction, the highest grossing lot of the day was the Fund the Future lot, which raised $1.8 million for literacy programs in Sonoma County. The Jackson-Banke family kicked-off the Fund the Future lot with a bid of $250,000. This was then quickly matched by the Gallo family and Lytton Rancheria. While supporting a broad range of non-profit partners, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend has made a special commitment to raising literacy rates among children, in an effort to build a more sustainable community. A comprehensive evaluation of the literacy programs supported by Fund the Future shows improved reading levels throughout the county – and increased frequency with which parents read to their children on a regular basis.

“We are grateful to the generous bidders who attended the Sonoma County Wine Auction and enthusiastically supported our beneficiary partners,” said Barbara R. Banke, the 2017 Sonoma County Wine Auction Chair, and Chairman & Proprietor of Jackson Family Wines. “Improving literacy rates among children is the key to building a successful, sustainable community. Our goal is for every child in Sonoma County to be reading proficiently by the third grade and today’s support of our innovative literacy programs was a big step toward supporting that goal. In addition, our Community Grants program changes lives in the areas of health and human services, environment, and arts and culture.”

Shining a light on the caliber of Sonoma’s most highly-regarded and elusive wines, the top wine-only lot today was Lot 19, a six-bottle collection of rare large-format Kosta Browne 2014 single-vintage Pinot Noir, which sold for $37,000.

The day’s festivities also included a special tribute to Rodney Strong Vineyard’s Sommelier Star Program, celebrating 10 years of sommelier sponsorship. The Somm Stars program recognizes the integral role sommeliers play in wine education. “Sommeliers are our guides to wine enjoyment, offering wine selection advice and encouraging exploration. We have and continue to support sommeliers through sponsorships, scholarships, and grants due to our deep commitment to Sonoma County and wine education,” explained Rachel Thralls, Director of Wine Education for Rodney Strong Vineyards. Each year Rodney Strong Vineyards hand-selects an all-star team of sommeliers to support Sonoma Wine Country Weekend by hosting educational wine tours and seminars at Taste of Sonoma and providing dedicated wine service during the auction.

The Sonoma County Wine Auction, as part of Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, is the region’s largest charitable giving event, bringing together Sonoma County’s top winemakers and growers. Since its inception more than $29 million has been raised for organizations that benefit students, children, farm workers, and people in need within Sonoma County.

“We are thrilled with the results of the Sonoma County Wine Auction,” said Jean Arnold Sessions, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Vintners. “We are so fortunate to live in a world-class wine region with such talented vintners and winemakers, who are also committed to caring for our local community.”

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About Jackson Family Wines
Jackson Family Wines (JFW) is a family-owned and run company that crafts award-winning wines of distinct character and quality. With a focus on sustainable viticulture practices, responsible vineyard and natural resource management and unparalleled winemaking, the family’s collection comprises more than 50 renowned brands, with substantial winery and vineyard holdings throughout the premier wine-growing regions of California and Oregon. JFW also crafts fine wines from Australia, Chile, France, Italy and South Africa. Founded in 1982 by wine pioneer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Jess Jackson, Jackson Family Wines and its wineries are led by Chairman Barbara Banke and the Jackson family. Learn more at jacksonfamilywines.com.

The Sonoma County Wine Auction is presented by Visa Signature
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About TricorBraun WinePak
TricorBaun WinePak has offices in Northern and Southern California, Oregon, Washington, Canada and Mexico.  It has been serving the wine industry since 1982 and is the premier wine packaging supplier in North America, supplying packaging components including stock & custom bottles from domestic & global sources, Stelvin™ closures, capsules.  Their on-site QA lab & experts ensures the highest quality. The company’s facilities include a $2 million repacking system that automatically transfers wine bottles from eight-foot high stacks of pallets to individual wineries’ custom, 12-bottle cartons, offering the most flexibility in packaging options. TricorBraun WinePak is a division of TricorBraun (www.TricorBraun.com), one of North America’s largest providers of bottles, jars, and other rigid packaging components. To learn more visit:  TricorBraun WinePak.
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About La Crema
La Crema was founded in 1979 as La Crema Viñera, meaning “Best of the Vine.” For more than 35 years, the winery has focused exclusively on cool-climate coastal appellations, where ocean winds and fog allow grapes to ripen slowly on the vine. Using boutique, time-intensive techniques to produce distinctively balanced and elegant wines, La Crema combines consistent high quality and elegant flavor with a modern cosmopolitan personality. For more information, visit LaCrema.com.

About Sonoma County Vintners
Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, dedicated to raising awareness of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier wine regions, noted for its heritage of artisan winemaking, distinct growing regions, and extraordinary quality. Founded in 1944, SCV represents more than 200 wineries and affiliated businesses throughout the county. To learn more about Sonoma County Vintners, visit: SonomaWine.com.

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Fund the Future Increases so that Sonoma Kids Can Read and Succeed

Sonoma County, CA – Under a tent that transported auction guests from Sonoma to Marrakesh, the 2016 Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction at Chateau St. Jean Winery, sponsored by Visa Signature® and TricorBraun WinePak, exceeded the earnings of prior years with proceeds that totaled more than $4,600,000 at the annual fundraising finale of Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.

Vintners and winegrowers from across Sonoma County hosted 650 guests who raised their paddles high to support the event that will benefit a number of local charities, and continue the Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction focus upon the Fund the Future initiative, a multi-year commitment to improve childhood reading levels across Sonoma County.

Encouraged by Auctioneer Scott Robertson, bidders raised paddles throughout the afternoon which began with ambient belly dancers and a live camel, to win lots that ranged from extremely-limited wines, to exclusive trips and experiences.

The top selling lot of the day, the Two Nights of Hollywood Glamour with a trip to the VIP Golden Globes Party and a Private Film Screening was contributed by Jean-Charles Boisset and Buena Vista Winery and sold for $220,000.

The highest grossing lot of the day, the Fund the Future Lot which supports the Sonoma County wine industry’s childhood literacy initiative, raised over $2,700,000. Dozens of children from the Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley took the stage along with members of Transcendence Theatre Company, inspiring the audience as they performed the moving hit song “Seasons of Love” from the Broadway musical “Rent.”

“Fund the Future is focused upon children’s literacy and it’s so important for the wine industry to give back,” said Dan Kosta of Kosta Browne Winery, a Sonoma County native, father of three and Sonoma Wine Country Weekend 2016 Co-Chair, “This is so important for us as a community, as 54% of the kids in Sonoma County are reading below grade level, which is not sustainable or acceptable. We need kids to learn to read, so that they can read to learn. If kids can read, they will succeed.”

The top wine-only lot which sold for $65,000 was a collection of 153 magnums of wine, which celebrated the Ladies of Magnum Force, women of the Sonoma wine world that have raised more than $500,000 over the last 13 years.

The top bidders of the day were Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane of Benovia Winery who generously supported the event with several purchases, as well as lot donations and the addition of a group of generous bidders from Southwest Florida. Other visiting bidders from New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma were invited by vintner Robert Kamen.

The 2016 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Co-Executive Directors Maureen Cottingham (Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance) and Jean Arnold Sessions (Sonoma County Vintners), along with the members of their Boards of Directors, are thrilled with the $5,712,000 gross proceeds that the entire Sonoma Wine Country Weekend raised.

“The commitment and generosity of our vintner and grower community, as well as the support of so many bidders from near and far, are an inspiration,” said Sessions, “In addition to the donations of wine and incredible experiences, Sonoma vintners and growers have made a firm commitment to fund the local children’s literacy program for another three years.”

“The Sonoma wine community is fortunate to have been able to put Sonoma on the worldwide stage, by working hard to collaborate and give back. Supporting Sonoma County is what Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is all about,” said Cottingham, “Sonoma offers world-class wine and food, in one of the most beautiful, and definitely the most welcoming, wine regions in the world. Year after year, it is truly amazing to see vintners, winegrowers, and bidders give more and more, while still having so much fun!”

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is the signature three-day celebration of Sonoma County’s wines, winegrowers, chefs and the independent, generous spirit of this world-class wine country destination. For more information about Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, visit SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com.

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About 2016 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Sponsors and Beneficiaries

As Sonoma County’s leading annual wine fundraising event, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend brings the wine industry, chefs, and guests together to invest in our community by supporting youth and children for future success, preserving our environment, and improving health and welfare of our local communities.

A partnership between Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers and Sonoma County Vintners, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend features Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Estate Vineyards, Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction at Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma Starlight at Francis Ford Coppola Winery, and an assortment of

intimate and exclusive winery lunch and dinner parties at multiple locations throughout Sonoma County.  To date, more than $24 million has been invested in Sonoma County’s future. For more information visit SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com.

About the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance and Foundation

The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (SVVGA) is a non-profit trade organization serving over 500 members who share a mission to promote awareness of Sonoma Valley’s grapes, wine, and history as the birthplace of the California wine industry. Sonoma Valley comprises five of the seventeen American Viticulture Areas (AVAs) of Sonoma County: Bennett Valley, Los Carneros, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma Mountain and Sonoma Valley. For more information on the SVVGA and SVVGF, please visit SonomaValleyWine.com.

About the Sonoma County Vintners

Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, dedicated to raising awareness of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier wine regions, noted for its heritage of artisan winemaking, distinct growing regions, and extraordinary quality. Founded in 1946, SCV represents more than 250 wineries and affiliated business throughout the county. Learn more about SCV at SonomaWine.com.

About 2016 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Presenting Sponsor Visa Signature® & Visa Infinite®

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is presented by Visa Signature and Visa Infinite. Visa Signature and Visa Infinite offer account holders a range of benefits that provide special access and can save time and money. In addition to points, miles, cash back and other premium rewards offered by Visa Signature partners, account holders enjoy perks such as 24/7 complimentary concierge services, the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection and exclusive offers for fine wine and food, travel and sports and entertainment events. For more information on Visa and issuers offering Visa Signature, visit VisaSignature.com.

Sonoma County, CA, September 8, 2015 –Excitement ran high, generosity prevailed and records were shattered at the 2015 Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction at Chateau St. Jean sponsored by TricorBraun WinePak, on Sunday, September 6 as a new record of $4.5 Million was raised. Over 650 guests from across the country gathered with Vintners and Winegrowers to raise record-breaking funds for a multitude of Sonoma County charities including the Fund the Future Children’s Literacy initiative.

Auctioneer Scott Robertson urged bidders to bid high for the extraordinary lots, ranging from highly-sought wines to priceless experiences. Culinary Co-Chairs, Mark and Terri Stark of Stark Reality Restaurants led a team of Sonoma County Chefs who created a delicious lunch that was local in inspiration and global in sophistication and enjoyed by all auction guests. Sonoma Wine Country Weekend which includes the Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction, is presented by Visa Signature®.

Vintner leaders from across Sonoma County played a key role in both contributing and inspiring others to bid generously, including Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane of Benovia Winery, Jean-Charles Boisset of Buena Vista and DeLoach Vineyards, the Gallo Family, the Zanin Family of Bennett Valley Cellars, Bill and Eva Price of Three Sticks Wines, Rick Tigner of Jackson Family Wines, the Hamel Family and the Klein Family of Rodney Strong Vineyards. The presence of bidders and supporters from outside Sonoma County also played a key role in this year’s auction success. Some of the day’s top bidders came from Florida, Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas and New York to share their passion for Sonoma County’s wines and charities.

Fund the Future, one of the most important auction lots that supports children’s literacy, raised over $1.9 Million this year. The leadership and work of Honorary Co-Chairs, Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane, and Jean-Charles-Boisset inspired the community and the crowd under the tent to generously contribute to this important initiative. Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane also invited the leadership of the Southwest Florida Wine Auction and Chairman of Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction, who purchased several lots throughout the afternoon and generously supported the Fund the Future initiative.

Support for Fund the Future was overwhelming, with a wave of paddles rising throughout the tent for over 20 minutes from 180 auction guests. Attendees stood and cheered at each successive bid. Generous six-figure donations from wine leadership set the pace. Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane and their Benovia Board Members and family pledged their support along with Bill and Eva Price of Three Sticks Wines, Jackson Family Wines, the Gallo Family, and Francis Ford Coppola Winery. Additional contributions from Fred and Nancy Cline of Cline Cellars, the John Jordan Foundation and Tony LeBlanc on behalf of Silver Oak Cellars continued to raise the tally. A flurry of donations ensued and when auctioneer Scott Robertson reached the $1,000-mark, Tom Klein of Rodney Strong Vineyards matched every $1,000 donation up to the sum of $100,000.

The largest grossing auction lot from Hamel Family Wines: “Virginia is for Lovers,” a multi-bid lot for a private dinner at the Hamel Family winery, featuring a menu by Chef Patrick O’Connell and a performance from three-time GRAMMY®-winning musician Bruce Hornsby, raised an impressive $420,000. It was followed by “The Ultimate Super Bowl 50 VIP Experience – Sonoma-style,” a combined lot from Benovia Winery, Kosta Browne Winery and the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee, which raised a total of $320,000, selling twice for $160,000 each. It was followed closely by the Buena Vista and DeLoach Vineyards “French Escape with Jean-Charles Boisset” which sold for a total of $300,000 to two bidders each bidding $150,000.  Other top lots of the day included: “Dinner with the Icons”, which featured dinner with Richard Arrowood of Amapola Creek Vineyards & Winery and Robert M. Parker, Jr.; and Three Sticks Wines’ “Dinner at the Adobe in Sonoma and Fat Duck in London”. The highest grossing wine-only lot was “An Exhibition of Elegance with the Ladies of Magnum Force” which has doubled in size since it was first offered, growing from 70 to 158 bottles and sold for $85,000.

Under the focused leadership and commitment of the Sonoma County Vintners and Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers joint Board of Directors, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend’s preliminary gross proceeds are expected to be in excess of $5.5 Million, which creates another new earnings record.

“Mary, Jean-Charles and I are thrilled with the auction results today. We are especially grateful to Robert and Kim Kiyosaki, Tom and Kate Klein and the trustees of the Naples and Southwest Florida Wine Auctions for their generosity. Every dollar makes a difference as we boost literacy rates in Sonoma County through Fund the Future.”

~Honorary Co-Chair Joe Anderson, Co-founder, Benovia Winery

“The generosity, energy, commitment, spontaneity and willingness of bidders, vintners and growers to give back to the community was unparalleled. People of many generations, heritages and backgrounds came together to allow future generations to become who they want and are meant to be.”

~Honorary Co-Chair, Jean-Charles Boisset of Buena Vista and DeLoach Vineyards

For those unable to attend this year’s auction, yet eager to participate in the charitable giving, an online auction of additional lots is available that features many of Sonoma County’s finest large-format wine bottles and exclusive wine and travel experiences. It remains open for bidding through 10PM on Friday, September 25.