37th Detroit International Wine Auction

P R E S E N T E D BY

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T H E A RT OF W I N E TAB LE O F CO NTE NTS

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CO LLEG E FO R CREATIVE STU DIES Board of Trustees Letter from the Chairman About CCS About the Catalog Artwork

AUCTIO N LEADERSHIP AN D HISTO RY Wine Auction Leadership Committee Auction Chairs Featured Vintner Sponsors and Contributors Salute to President Rogers Auction History Previous Auction Chairs Previous Featured Vintners Auctioneer

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BIDDIN G PROCEDU RES AN D IN FO RMATIO N Auction Bidding Procedures Bottle Specifications

SILENT AN D AF TER- PART Y AUCTIO N Lot Listings

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ART LOTS Lot Listings and Artist Statements

GAL A DIN N ER LIVE AUCTIO N Lot Listings

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FEATU RED WIN ES Vintner’s Private Reception Wines Silent Auction Reception Wines Gala Dinner Live Auction Wines

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133 CO NTRIBUTO RS Acknowledgements Auction Lot Donors

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“ C R A N E F E ST P O ST E R SE R I E S” S E A N PAT R I C K C A R B A RY ’ 1 9, C O M M U N I C AT I O N D E S I G N

A celebration of nature, wildlife and learning. Cranefest is an annual festival in Michigan where people gather to watch migrating sandhill cranes land in local bird sanctuaries. The event gathers communities to celebrate nature and wildlife, and to teach people about habitat conservation. These posters are designed to capture and re-brand the event with a new identity that communicates the festival’s goals and message. Each poster can stand alone, but together they tell the story of migration and change.

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T H E A RT OF W I N E BOARD O F TRUSTE ES

Keith E. Crain, Chair Lynn F. Alandt, Vice Chair Alphonse S. Lucarelli, Secretary James H. Vandenberghe, Treasurer Robert H. Bluestein Thomas C. Buhl Darrell Burks Moray S. Callum Frank Campanale Thomas Celani Lois Pincus Cohn Gary L. Cowger KC Crain Matthew P. Cullen Gretchen Davidson Linda Dresner Nicole Eisenberg David T. Fischer Alfred J. Fisher III Nathan M. Forbes Mara Ghafari Ralph Gilles Nancy Grosfeld Sheila F. Hamp David M. Hempstead John W. Ingle III Danialle Karmanos Don Manvel James M. Nicholson William U. Parfet Roger S. Penske Sandra E. Pierce Stephen R. Polk Waltraud E. Prechter John Rakolta, Jr. Michael T. Ritchie Richard L. Rogers, President Sydney L. Ross Lloyd A. Semple Michael P. Simcoe Anthony L. Soave Eleanor F. Sullivan William S. Taubman Nancy Tellem Molly P. Valade Edward T. Welburn, Jr.

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D E AR FRIE N DS O F CCS

Welcome to the 37th Detroit International Wine Auction benefiting the College for Creative Studies. I want to thank Chairs Dave and Peggy Meador and the Leadership Committee for making this year’s event an unforgettable experience. The DTE Energy team’s commitment has been extraordinary under the fantastic leadership of Dave and Peggy. It is so exciting to be in Beacon Park, and once again experience the revitalization of Detroit by celebrating in another one of the city’s beautiful parks.

I would also like to extend a warm welcome to Craig Hall, Vintner, Hall Wines, our Featured Vintner for this evening. Craig, along with his wife Kathryn acquired the historic property in 2003 and opened the first of their two beautiful winemaking facilities in Napa Valley.

As lifelong art collectors, Craig and Kathryn believe art nourishes the human spirit and can make a profound difference in people’s lives, and I couldn’t agree more.

My thanks to Lear Corporation for its Presenting Sponsorship and longstanding significant partnership with the College and its students, and General Motors, which is once again our Lead Sponsor and continues its legacy of support for the school from which it recruits so many talented designers.

This event has grown to be one of the largest wine auctions in the country. You, our donors, have made this happen through your generosity and your commitment to advancing the creative spirit in Detroit. Scholarship support is the number-one need of the College; 98 percent of our students receive some sort of financial aid, and your gifts allow the College to nurture and enrich the talent of promising artists from metro Detroit and around the world.

This evening is a celebration of creativity, generosity and support for an outstanding institution.

Tonight, savor the fine wines, unique setting, and please, raise your paddles in support of this outstanding institution. On behalf of the College for Creative Studies Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and, most importantly, the students, I thank you.

Sincerely,

Keith E. Crain Chair

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CO LLEG E FO R CRE ATIVE STU DIES

CCS is one of the nation’s preeminent arts education institutions. A private, fully accredited college, CCS offers BFA degrees in Advertising Design, Communication Design, Crafts, Entertainment Arts, Fashion Accessories Design, Fine Arts, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, Product Design and Transportation Design, and a Teacher Certification Program in Art Education. Its graduate degree programs offer MFA degrees in Color and Materials Design, Integrated Design, Interaction Design and Transportation Design. CCS places more graduates in the automotive industry than any other school in the world. It also offers continuing education opportunities, and provides free art classes for inner-city youth through its Community Arts Partnerships (CAP) program. CCS was named “One of the best design schools in the world,”

by BusinessWeek magazine.

FAC U LT Y The College’s elite faculty know what it takes to be successful in art and design, because they have had successful professional careers. They have won prestigious awards, worked for major companies and made the decision to help young creatives develop their talents. CCS provides cutting-edge technology and unparalleled facilities and resources for its students.

G R O W I N G D E T R O I T ’ S C R E AT I V E E C O N O M Y The College plays a key role in advancing Detroit’s creative economy. CCS supports and accelerates creative businesses and start-ups through Design Core Detroit, which was co-founded and is operated by the College. Design Core Detroit has helped to champion Detroit’s creative industries, most recently through securing Detroit as the only U.S. city to receive a UNESCO City of Design designation. CCS is also home to the Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies, Detroit’s premier college preparatory art and design elementary, middle and high school, and Shinola, maker of handcrafted watches and small leather goods. These relationships help CCS do what it does best: enrich Detroit’s creative community by growing jobs, providing talent and supporting entrepreneurs.

Visit collegeforcreativestudies.edu for more information.

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ABOUT TH E CATALOG ART WO RK

ARTWORK The work showcased at the beginning of each catalog section was created

by CCS students and alumni. The statement on the following page is the artist’s explanation of the creative process in designing or crafting their artwork. Your involvement tonight will help young people like these receive an unparalleled education and become the creative leaders of tomorrow.

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AUCTION LEADERSHIP AND HISTORY

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“ C A R E E XC H A NGE ” PA I G E S C O G G I N ’ 1 9, I N T E R I O R D E S I G N

The Ford Motor Company Fund sponsored the Detroit Equitable Mobility Project — an interdisciplinary studio in which BFA Transportation Design and BFA Interior Design students created systems of shared mobility and resource structures to create an opportunity for residents of Detroit’s Brightmoor neighborhood to attain self-sufficiency.

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T H E A RT OF W I N E WIN E AUC TIO N LE AD E RSH I P CO M M ITTE E

AU C T I O N C H A I R S DAV E M E A D O R P E G GY M E A D O R

AUCTION LEADERSHIP AND HISTORY

Mary Barra Tony Barra Richard Brown Frank Campanale Kimberly Campanale Gary L. Cowger Kay Cowger KC Crain Karen Cullen Matthew P. Cullen Ethan Davidson Gretchen Davidson David T. Fischer Jennifer Fischer Catherine Forbes Nathan Forbes Ambassador Yousif Ghafari Mara Ghafari Danialle Karmanos Peter Karmanos, Jr. Rick Lopus Mindy Lopus Don Manvel James M. Nicholson Mary Beth Nicholson Vivian R. Pickard Chet Ricker Sydney L. Ross Elizabeth Ross Matthew Simoncini Mona Simoncini James H. Vandenberghe Edward T. Welburn, Jr. Kevin Wertz

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AUC TIO N CHAIRS

P E G GY A N D DAV E M E A D O R Vice Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer, DTE Energy

Dave and Peggy Meador are strong advocates for reducing barriers to employment, providing human service needs, and enhancing the quality of life for residents in Detroit and the surrounding communities. This is the first year that Dave and Peggy will chair the wine auction to benefit for College for Creative Studies.

Dave is vice chairman and chief administrative officer of DTE Energy, and oversees information technology, procurement, fleet, facilities and corporate communications as well as government, corporate and public affairs, and the company’s philanthropic giving. Dave leads the company’s efforts to be a force for growth and prosperity in the communities where DTE serves.

He is co-chair of Mayor Duggan’s Detroit Workforce Development Board, which has set a goal of employing 40,000 Detroiters over the next five years. In addition, he is involved in various community and civic activities, is the co-founder and chair of Autism Alliance of Michigan’s Board of Trustees, the Hudson-Webber Foundation, Downtown Detroit Partnership Business Leaders for Michigan, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation. Dave also serves on the Michigan Humane Society Executive Committee as vice chair, the Wayne State University Foundation Board and is an emeritus director of the Detroit Institute of Arts. He is also a director of Amerisure Companies, one of the nation’s leading providers of commercial insurance.

Peggy is a full-time mother and grandmother, and a relentless advocate for children and adults on the autism spectrum, for owners of service dogs, for enhancing Michigan’s special education and for employing adults with disabilities. Dave and Peggy will also Chair the 2018 SOCK Event to benefit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

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FE ATU RE D VINTN E R: HALL WIN ES

Craig Hall is chairman and founder of Dallas-based Hall Financial Group. A lifelong entrepreneur and investor, in addition to the vineyard and winery business, his professional interests today include real estate, venture capital, technology and hotels in the United States and Europe.

Craig is the author of five books, the most recent being Timing the Real Estate Market: The Secrets to Buying Low and Selling High.

An avid lifelong art collector, Craig’s collection includes contemporary art from Central and Eastern European countries. A portion of his collection was loaned to the Jeu de Paume Museum in Paris as part of a show on Central and Eastern European art. He also recently developed and assembled the Texas Sculpture Garden featuring 40 contemporary sculptures by living Texas artists, the largest of its kind open to the public.

Previously, Craig was part owner of the Dallas Cowboys; formed one of the first stock savings and loans in Michigan; founded one of the first for-profit HMOs in the country; and participated, along with Time, Inc., in growing the nation’s largest chain of health and sports clubs.

Craig actively supports new entrepreneurs and often speaks publicly about the importance of encouraging entrepreneurship worldwide. He and his wife, the Honorable Kathryn Hall, former United States Ambassador to Austria, funded the Fulbright — Kathryn and Craig Hall Distinguished Chair for Entrepreneurship to teach entrepreneurship in Eastern Europe.

While living in Vienna from 1997 to 2001, Craig served on the board of the Fulbright Austrian-American Educational Commission. He was also a consultant to the United States State Department and became one of the first Americans to obtain a degree in International Studies from the Diplomatic Academy, Vienna. Craig also served as director and chair of the Investment Committee for the American University in Bulgaria.

In 2007, Craig earned the Horatio Alger Award honoring people who have succeeded in spite of adversity. He was honored in Washington, D.C., with 10 other recipients — including NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw and retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubauch. Together with his wife, Kathryn, they have four children.

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AUCTION LEADERSHIP AND HISTORY

CRAIG HALL Vintner

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

HOST SPONSOR

LEAD SPONSOR

F E AT U R E D V I N T N E R

D O U B L E M AG N U M S P O N S O R S MadDog Technology/ Danialle and Peter Karmanos, Jr. Strategic Staffing Solutions Suburban Collection – Jennifer and David T. Fischer T R AV E L S P O N S O R Morley Companies, Inc. M AG N U M S P O N S O R S Ally Financial AVL Barton Malow Campbell Ewald Van and Lori Conway/ Van Conway & Partners LLC Crain Communications Inc/ Gretchen and Ethan Davidson FCA US LLC The Forbes Company/Somerset Collection Ambassador and Mrs. Yousif B. Ghafari – Ghafari Companies Nancy and James Grosfeld Kenwal Steel Mindfield OCG Companies PVS Chemicals Inc. Quicken Loans and Family of Companies Syd and Elizabeth Ross Urban Science

B E N E FAC TO R S P O N S O R S Beaumont Health Clark Hill, P.L.C. Kerr Russell Kienbaum, Opperwall, Hardy & Pelton, P.L.C. Plante Moran Titan Securities – Thomas Book Jahncke PREMIUM SPONSORS A. Alfred Taubman Foundation Lynn and Paul Alandt Comerica The Cotton Family Dykema Gallagher-Kaiser Grimaldi Richard and Jane Manoogian Foundation Roger Penske Shinola DETROIT Soave Enterprises PAT R O N T I C K E T S Citizens Bank Huntington National Bank Alphonse S. Lucarelli Waltraud E. Prechter

This list reflects commitments received as of September 14, 2018.

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T H E C OL L E GE F OR C R E AT I V E ST U DI E S S A LU T E S P R E SI DE N T RO GE R S ON 2 5 Y E A R S OF SE RV IC E Beginning his 25th year leading the College for Creative Studies, President Richard L. Rogers has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2019.

During Rogers’ tenure the College experienced a major transformation to become one of the foremost art and design colleges in the world, ranked the number three design school in the U.S. by LinkedIn. Enrollment has doubled with the addition of seven new undergraduate degree programs and the College’s first graduate programs. Numerous student service functions were added to improve the student experience. The endowment increased from $6 million to over $80 million, thanks in part to a $50 million bequest from Josephine F. Ford, the largest gift ever made to a private art and design college.

To commemorate Rogers’ quarter century at CCS, Arietta, under the direction of Proprietor Fritz Hatton, has designed a tribute offering of Library Magnums of Arietta 2007 Red Wine Variation One with a special “Tribute to Rick Rogers — 25 Years at CCS” label for auction at tonight’s event.

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I T A L L BE GA N W I T H A B O T T L E OF C A BE R N E T In 1982, Michael Fielding and Joe Beyer, proprietor of landmark Detroit bistro Pontchartrain Wine Cellars, realized their dream of creating a world-class charitable wine auction. The first Detroit International Wine Auction (DIWA) raised $40,000 for the Detroit Community Music School. By the end of the auction’s first decade, that number had quadrupled.

DIWA, known for pouring premiere vintages, had become one of the top three wine auctions in the country, benefiting the Institute of Music and Dance at what was then the Center for Creative Studies.

Michael Fielding, who had been a senior partner at Price Waterhouse Coopers, an ardent philanthropist as well as a lover of music and fine wine, died on May 3, 2018.

But his determination — to create a successful international wine auction and to support communities through charitable giving — has evolved into one of the top wine auctions in the United States and the largest in the Midwest. DIWA has continued to evolve and is now the College for Creative Studies’ largest annual fundraiser. In 2017, the auction raised $3.6 million and to date has raised $33.2 million for undergraduate scholarships and free art programs through the College’s Community Arts Partnerships.

Pretty impressive for an idea that began as a conversation between friends sharing a bottle of ’76 Mondavi.

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Birthplace Of The Detroit International Wine Auction 1982. The Result Of A Conversation Between Michael Fielding — Joe Beyer And Two Bottles Of Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon ’76.

Early newspaper clippings and memorabilia from Pontchartrain Wine Cellars. Before the bistro closed, the plaque was mounted in the booth where Fielding and Beyer devised their idea for an international wine auction.

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PREVIOUS AUC TIO N CHAIRS

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Karmanos, Jr... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Simoncini.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 Pernilla and Daniel Ammann.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 Mary and Tony Barra.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. Cullen.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Nathan M. Forbes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Welburn, Jr... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 Mr. and Mrs. James M. Nicholson.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 1 1 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cullen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 Mr. and Mrs. Don Manvel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Campanale.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 Mr. and Mrs. Sydney L. Ross.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 Mr. and Mrs. David T. Fischer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Celani.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Cowger.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Ambassador and Mrs. Yousif B. Ghafari.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Mr. and Mrs. James H. Vandenberghe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. Soave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Mr. and Mrs. John F. Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Ambassador and Mrs. Ronald Weiser.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 Mr. John Psarouthakis, Ph.D... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Leuliette.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse S. Lucarelli.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse S. Lucarelli.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 Mr. and Mrs. L. Neal Kennedy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Mr. and Mrs. Eric A. Wiltshire.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 Mr. and Mrs. Seth M. Lloyd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Mr. Andrew Lawlor and Ms. Linda Lutz.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 9 1 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Schroeder Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Mr. and Mrs. Norman Peslar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Machus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Mr. and Mrs. Norman Peslar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allesee.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brodie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Ms. Carol Ann May.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 Mr. Michael Brenner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 Ms. Carol Ann May.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Mr. Albert A. Theiss.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Mr. James W. Goss.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Mrs. Eric A. Wiltshire.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Mr. Michael Fielding.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Mrs. Charles Kessler.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Mr. Michael Fielding.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Mrs. Charles Kessler.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982

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Ms. Marta Delfa .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 0 1 7 Bodegas Torres

Ms. Cameron Fisher, Ms. Whitney Fisher and Mr. Robert Fisher.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 0 1 6 Fisher Vineyards

Ms. Caroline Shaw.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1 5 Jackson Family Wines

Mr. Michael Martini.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 14 Louis M. Martini Winery

Mr. Jean-Charles Boisset.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1 3 Boisset Family Estates

Mr. Manuel Louzada.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 12 Numanthia

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Celani.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 1 1 Celani Family Vineyards

Mr. Alex Ryan.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1 0 Duckhorn Vineyards

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Mr. Bob Bertheau.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 Chateau Ste. Michelle

Mr. Peter Gago.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 Penfolds

Mr. Allen Shoup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 Long Shadows Distinguished Wineries and Vineyards

Mr. David Graves Saintsbury

Mr. Greg Ralston Chateau Montelena

Mr. Donn Reisen.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Ridge Vineyards

Mr. Tom Shelton.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Mr. Laurent Drouhin.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 Maison Joseph Drouhin

Mr. William Terlato. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 Paterno Wines International and Terlato Wine Group

Mr. Larry Maguire.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 Far Niente Winery, Dolce, Nickel & Nickel

Mr. Augustin Huneeus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 Franciscan Estates, Quintessa, Veramonte

Mr. Walter Klenz.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 Beringer Vineyards

Mr. Jean-Michel Cazes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 Chateau Lynch Bages

Mr. Peter Mondavi Sr. and Mr. Peter Mondavi Jr... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998 Charles Krug Winery

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Duckhorn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 Duckhorn Vineyards

Reunion of Past Chairs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fisher II.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 Fisher Vineyards

Mr. Charlie F. Wagner.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994 Caymus Vineyards

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Winiarski.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars

Ms. Zelma Long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 Simi Winery

Dr. and Mrs. Barney Rhodes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 9 1 Bella Oaks Vineyard

Mr. Thomas A. Ferrell.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Sterling Vineyards

Count Frederic Chandon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 Moët Hennessy/Louis Vuitton

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Schramsberg Vineyards

Mr. Gil Nickel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987 Far Niente Winery

Mr. Joseph E. Heitz.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986 Heitz Wine Cellar

Mr. Joseph Phelps.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Mr. Louis P. Martini.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984 Louis M. Martini Winery

Brother Timothy, F.S.C... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983 Christian Brothers Winery

Mr. Robert Mondavi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 Robert Mondavi Winery 21

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AUCTION LEADERSHIP AND HISTORY

F R I T Z H AT T O N Proprietor, Arietta Winery

Fritz Hatton and his immediate family own Arietta, one of Napa’s top producers of Bordeaux-style blended wines. He is also the nation’s most experienced wine auctioneer, having begun his career in Christie’s Wine Department in 1980. After a 12-year management career for Christie’s in North America and the Far East, Hatton took a musical sabbatical on the West Coast in the early 1990s, and conducted his first auction for the Napa Valley Vintners in 1992. Out of his musical and wine country experiences with his winemaker friend John Kongsgaard emerged a wine brand with a musically inspired name: Arietta.

In 1995 Hatton headed to Christie’s New York to serve as Director of Christie’s U.S. Wine Auction Department. In 1998, he returned to California to launch Arietta with his wife, Caren.

He remained with Christie’s as Consultant and Principal Wine Auctioneer before joining Zachys Wine Auctions in 2002. He continues to conduct all commercial wine auctions for Zachys, as well as numerous charity wine auctions nationwide, in addition to overseeing the production and sales of Arietta.

Fritz and Caren Hatton reside in Napa, California, with their two daughters, Libby and Hattie. A native of Michigan, Hatton is a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and a summa cum laude graduate of Yale with a degree in English Literature. He returned to Yale as one of the first students to enroll in the Yale School of Organization and Management, from which he received an MBA in 1979. Apart from family and wine, his major interest is classical music, and he is just as happy playing the piano as he is encouraging bidders to turn cash into collectible wine.

This is Fritz Hatton’s 17th time serving as auctioneer for the Detroit International Wine Auction, and we welcome him back!

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“ 2 0 5 0 F OR D F- 5 0 ” J O S H UA B L U N D O ’ 1 9, T R A N S P O R TAT I O N D E S I G N

This new-age Ford truck is designed to carry lightweight loads in and out of urban areas. The vehicle assists its owners by automating the loading process, utilizing four rear-mounted and seamlessly retractable mechanical arms. The truck is equipped with a unique foldable omni-wheel design, which can switch between highway efficiency and multidirectional mobility. The Ford F-50 proves utility can conform with an ever-changing urbanized world.

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T H E A RT OF W I N E AUC TIO N B ID DIN G PROCE DU RES

Register your phone at check-in to bid on Silent Auction, Art Auction and After-Party Auction Lots. Phones may be registered when you arrive at the event or at any point during the Silent Auction. Login information will be texted to all registered smartphones prior to the beginning of the Auction.

Closing times are clearly marked on signage throughout the Auction area, and text messages will alert you prior to lot closings.

All items are sold as is.

Silent Auction, Art Auction and After-Party Auction Mobile Bidding will close on Sunday, October 14, at 5 p.m. If you have questions or need assistance, please see a Mobile Bidding Concierge at the event, or email DIWA@collegeforcreativestudies.edu.

Mobile bidding allows guests to view the Auction catalog, place bids, follow your favorite items and bid from any location, specify a maximum bid and watch items of interest.

Please see a CCS Mobile Bidding Concierge if you don’t have a smartphone or don’t feel comfortable placing bids over a phone. Our team is dedicated to ensuring an enjoyable mobile bidding experience and will be equipped with mobile devices to place bids. A dedicated charging station is also available to ensure smartphones have plenty of battery life for a night full of bidding.

In the event that mobile bidding becomes unavailable, bid sheets will be placed in front of each item with preset bid increments and a “buy it now” price. The winner will be the bidder whose name is on the preset line with the highest bid at the time the auction closes.

BIDDING PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION

L I V E AU C T I O N To bid on a Live Auction lot, raise your paddle to be acknowledged by the auction spotters and/or auctioneer, who will confirm the highest bidder. Should a dispute arise between bidders, or should the auctioneer doubt the validity of any bid, the auctioneer shall have the absolute right to resolve the dispute, reoffer, resell or withdraw the lot in question.

BIDDING INCREMENTS The auctioneer retains the right to call bids at his own discretion; however, typical increments follow: $1,000 – $2,000 $2,000 – $3,000 $3,000 – $5,000 $5,000 – $10,000 $10,000+

in $100s in $200s in $200s, $500s, $800s in $500s, $1,000s in $1,000s, $2,000s

PAY M E N T A N D D E L I V E RY When you have concluded your bidding, or auction lots have closed, please either check out using the mobile bidding feature or proceed to the checkout area. There, you may pay for your auction purchase(s) (cash, check and major credit cards accepted) and turn in your paddle. Winning bidders are solely responsible for paying the total winning bid price plus any applicable taxes and fees. (continued on page 28)

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(continued from page 27) Live auction lots closing on Saturday, October 13, must be taken with you. Volunteers will be available to assist you in transporting items to your vehicle.

The winners of Silent, Art and After-Party Lots closing on Sunday, October 14, will be contacted by a CCS staff member to schedule pickup or delivery.

The College for Creative Studies can assist in making shipping arrangements, at the cost of the auction lot purchaser, with the exception of wine, which CCS cannot legally ship.

For artwork purchases that require shipping, the preferred shipper for CCS is Artpack Services, Inc., which can be reached at 248-478-8946 or info@artpack.com. Shipping is at the lot purchaser’s expense.

S A L E S TA X You will be charged Michigan state sales tax of 6 percent on the lower of the winning bid or the fair market value of the purchase.

T R AV E L PAC K AG E A N D C E R T I F I C AT E D I S C L O S U R E The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is acting as intermediary for suppliers (principals identified on accompanying documents or stated in the catalog such as air transportation, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, meals, tours, merchandise, etc. that are not directly supplied by CCS).

CCS shall not be responsible for breach of contract or for any intentional or careless actions or omissions on the part of such suppliers, which result in any loss, damage, delay or injury to any participant. Unless the term “Guaranteed” is specifically stated in writing on your ticket, invoice or reservation itinerary, we do not guarantee any of such supplier’s rates, bookings or reservations.

CCS or its representatives shall not be held responsible for any disruption of travel and/or related services, injuries, damages, disappointment, terrorism, social, political or labor unrest, mechanical or construction difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, other abnormal conditions or developments, or any other actions, omissions or conditions outside of CCS’s control.

By accepting his/her package, the traveler/participant voluntarily assumes all risks involved with such activity whether expected or unexpected. CCS is not responsible for any damages to travelers/participants who assume “Specific Individual Risk.” The participant is hereby warned of such risks and is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage against them.

Your retention of travel packages shall constitute consent to the above and an agreement on your part to convey these contents to your travel companions. These packages contain blackout periods that are stated on each travel package.

Flights provided by Morley Companies, Inc. require a minimum 45-day advance booking.

L E GA L R E G U L AT I O N S Event attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

Wine may only be purchased by persons who are at least 21 years of age. By placing a bid, you validate that you are 21 years of age or older.

Due to state and local laws, wine cannot be shipped.

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BOTTLE SPECIFICATIO NS

Half-bottle. 375 milliliters Standard bottle. 750 milliliters Magnum. 1.5 liters or the equivalent of two standard bottles Double Magnum. 3 liters or the equivalent of four standard bottles Jeroboam. 4.5 liters or the equivalent of six standard bottles Note: In the case of sparkling wine, a jeroboam will contain 3 liters or the equivalent of four standard bottles Rehoboam. Same as jeroboam, but a different bottle shape Marie Jeanne. 5 liters or the equivalent of 6.67 standard bottles Imperial. 6 liters or the equivalent of eight standard bottles Methuselah. Same as Imperial, but a different bottle shape Salmanazar. 9 liters or the equivalent of 12 standard bottles Balthazar. 12 liters or the equivalent of 16 standard bottles Nebuchadnezzar. 12 to 16 liters (varies) or the equivalent of 14 to 20 standard bottles Melchior. 18 liters or the equivalent of 24 standard bottles Solomon. 20 liters or the equivalent of 27 standard bottles Sovereign. 25 liters or the equivalent of 33.3 standard bottles Primat. 27 liters or the equivalent of 36 standard bottles Melchizedek. 30 liters or the equivalent of 40 standard bottles Case. 12 standard bottles Magnum case. 6 magnums (9 liters) or the equivalent of 12 standard bottles Barrel. 180 liters or the equivalent of 240 standard bottles (20 cases)

BIDDING PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION

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“ SE R P E N T ’ S K I S S ” AMINEH AMHAD ’ 2 0 , FA S H I O N A C C E S S O R I E S D E S I G N

The perfect accessory for a confident woman, the “Serpent’s Kiss” handbag is sure to make a statement and capture the attention of onlookers. Made of red glazed python, this bag was meticulously constructed by hand and features an interior lined with a pale gold kidskin for a classic and elegant style.

“ GE OF F ” ERIK HENDERSON ’ 1 9, P H O T O G R A P H Y

“geoff” is from a short series exploring how the meaning of everyday objects can be affected by the context they exist in. By creating a surreal world of color and forcing odd situations on everyday items, the viewer rethinks how to interpret the things they interact with daily.

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SILE NT AUC TIO N

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C O L U M B I A VA L L E Y M E R L O T — C L A S S I C W I T H A C A P I TA L “ C ” (12) 750 ML 2013 Super Substance (Charles Smith) Stoneridge Merlot Columbia Valley Donated by Rich and Karen Brown Now owned by Charles Smith of K Vintners, the wine reveals lovely aromas of red and black currant, tea and a meatiness that translate beautifully to the deep, smoky, herbal-tinged palate, with added notes of plum, graphite, licorice and spice. The wine is layered with multiple complexities and is sexy, silky, full-bodied and gorgeously textured.

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CROWD PLEASERS FROM NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (12) 750 ML 2013 Sandhi Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills Santa Barbara County (12) 750 ML 2014 Terragena Pinot Noir Seppa Vineyard Sonoma Coast Donated by Rich and Karen Brown The Terragena Pinot Noir from the Petaluma Gap is deeply aromatic and flavorful with tart cherry, cranberry, savory spice and floral notes, a wine of high acidity, firm tannins and balanced ripeness. The Sandhi Chardonnay offers a bright, eye-opening aroma of lemon, almonds, white rock and oyster shells that segue to an unctuous palate of Meyer lemon custard, roasted pine nuts and spice, with a racy acidity, ending in a pure fruit finish.

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P R I M O P I N O T N O I R F R O M PA N T H E R C R E E K I N O R E G O N (3) 750 ML 2013 Panther Creek Cellars Pinot Noir De Ponte Vineyard Dundee Hills (3) 750 ML 2013 Panther Creek Cellars Pinot Noir Lazy River Vineyard Yamhill Carlton (6) 750 ML 2014 Panther Creek Cellars Pinot Noir Reserve Oregon Willamette Valley Donated by Rich and Karen Brown Panther Creek Cellars was founded in 1986 by Ken Wright who established his reputation for making big, fruity, collector-worthy Pinots, crafting wines expressing the unique terroir of Oregon’s iconic vineyards. In addition to producing Pinot Noirs of signature blends and single vineyard designates, the winery also makes Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. The concentrated and complex Pinots are a delight for their bright red fruit, ripe black cherry, soft earth, pepper, cola, spice and blackberry bramble, with hints of honey and flowers, natural acidity and long, gorgeous, mineral-tinged finishes.

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PINOT PERFECTION FROM ONE OF OREGON’S BEST SITES (7) 750 ML 2012 WALT Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard Donated by Friends of CCS Beautiful aromas of spice, berries, flowers, forest floor, earth and mushrooms spill from the glass in this 2012 Pinot from WALT. On the palate, cinnamon, minerals, berries, cherries, cassis, lavender and anise are rich, creamy and textured. WALT is a brand from Kathryn Hall that focuses on Pinot Noir. The grapes are sourced from the Shea Vineyard located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA.

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T H I S I S J U S T D U C K Y ! D U C K H O R N I N L A R G E F O R M AT IN A WOOD CASE (1) 3.0 L 2014 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot in Wood Case Donated by Friends of CCS Duckhorn has been crafting distinctive Bordeaux varietals since the 1970s.

Renowned and highly sought after for their Merlots, the wines are velvety, soft, rich, round and fruity. Combining lovely structure and alluring appeal, this wine is a classic expression of Duckhorn Merlot. Intense aromas of ripe cherry, plum and black fig rise from the glass, underscored by hints of leather and cedar. The palate is lush and supple, with bright acidity and velvety tannins supporting layers of raspberry and black cherry, nuanced with coffee and chocolate that carry through on the lengthy finish.

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TA S T E T H E G R E AT T E R R O I R O F T H E L A M B V I N E YA R D IN THIS WINE FROM FISHER (1) 750 ML 2009 Fisher Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Lamb Vineyard Donated by Friends of CCS Nestle at the foot of the Palisades in northern Napa Valley, the 12-acre Lamb Vineyard, from vines planted in 1982, produces a wine with a rare combination of rich, concentrated flavors, velvet texture and elegance.

The 2009 Lamb Cabernet displays opulent, rich, layered aromas and flavors of cassis, smoke, crushed rock, earth, berries, black fruit, dark chocolate and licorice, with a lovely minerality and excellent length.

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M A R I LY N W I N E S — L U S H L I F E I (2) 1.5 L 2002 Marilyn Velvet Collection Red Blend (2) 1.5 L 2003 Marilyn Velvet Collection Red Blend (2) 1.5 L 2004 Marilyn Velvet Collection Red Blend Donated by Friends of CCS The renowned “Red Velvet” photographic portraits of Marilyn Monroe, taken in 1949, are the inspiration for the Marilyn wines which are as distinctively alluring as their subject. The 10 stunningly beautiful portraits made history and launched the career of the woman who became the first and most enduring sex symbol of the 20th century. According to Marilyn Wines owner, Bob Holder, “We have seen celebrity wines come and go, but there is only one Marilyn … Every vintage sells out quickly.” Marilyn Wines are among the most popular collector wines in the world and have often reached super-premium prices. The Velvet Collection wines are generally a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The 2002 is loaded with rich, lush, dark fruit, hinting of milk chocolate, spice and cola, with a complex mouthfeel. The 2003 offers notes of black cherry, chocolate, cola and spice in the nose and on the palate and is well-integrated, with fine, dusty tannins and is lush, full-bodied and long. The 2004, is richly fruity, lush, well-balanced and complex, laced with plum, cherry, blackberry, cola and cassis, hinting of spice, licorice, violet, chocolate and mint.

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Donated by Friends of CCS The renowned “Red Velvet” photographic portraits of Marilyn Monroe, taken in 1949, are the inspiration for the Marilyn wines which are as distinctively alluring as their subject. The 10 stunningly beautiful portraits made history and launched the career of the woman who became the first and most enduring sex symbol of the 20th century. According to Marilyn Wines owner, Bob Holder, “We have seen celebrity wines come and go, but there is only one Marilyn ... Every vintage sells out quickly.” Marilyn Wines are among the most popular collector wines in the world and have often reached super-premium prices. The Velvet Collection wines are generally a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Marilyn Merlot is the flagship wine. The 2002 Merlot, a blend of 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, shows lush, concentrated flavors of black cherry, raspberry, strawberry and prominent oak, with toasted vanilla bean. The 2004 Merlot, the 20th celebration vintage, is richly fruity, lush, well-balanced and complex, laced with plum, cherry, blackberry, cola and cassis, hinting of spice, licorice, violet, chocolate and mint. The 2002 Velvet Collection is loaded with rich, lush, dark fruit, hinting of milk chocolate, spice and cola, with a complex mouthfeel. The 2004 Velvet Collection is richly fruity, lush, well-balanced and complex, laced with plum, cherry, blackberry, cola and cassis, hinting of spice, licorice, violet, chocolate and mint.

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A O N E- O F-A- K I N D H A L L (4) 750 ML 2010 HALL Cabernet Sauvignon SLD Premiere Napa Valley Auction Lot Donated by Friends of CCS Premiere Napa Valley wines are created only once, making them some of the most unique and very best wines from America’s leading appellation. Each wine is one-of-a-kind, not found on the market, except from a wine seller.

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HALL WINES — BLOCKBUSTER CABERNETS WITH SUCCULENT PERSONALITIES (1) 750 ML 2010 HALL Cabernet Sauvignon T Bar T Ranch Alexander Valley (1) 750 ML 2011 HALL Cabernet Sauvignon Exzellenz Sacrashe Vineyard (1) 750 ML 2012 HALL Cabernet Sauvignon Exzellenz Vineyard Donated by Friends of CCS HALL Wines were founded in 2003 by Kathryn Walt Hall and husband Craig after inheriting vineyards from her father, a grape grower in Mendocino County for several decades, and after acquiring Bergfeld Winery located south of downtown St. Helena. HALL specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. Half of their wines come from their 500-acre estate vineyards and the rest from growers in Rutherford, Atlas Peak and Alexander Valley. The 2010 T Bar T Ranch Cabernet comes from grapes grown on hillside terrain that ensures intensely complex and concentrated fruit, with layered flavors of plum, cassis, graphite, black pepper, sweet tobacco and toasty oak, rich and muscular. HALL Exzellenz was created to showcase their prized Sacrashe estate vineyard atop the eastern ridge of the Vaca Mountain range in rutherford. The 2011 Cabernet Exzellenz from the Sacrashe Vineyard is loaded with blue and black fruit, etched with floral notes, that jumps from the glass and cascades over the palate, ending with gorgeously pure fruit in the long finish. The 2012 Cabernet from Exzellenz Vineyard, largely sourced from the Sacrashe Vineyard, is full-bodied, opulent and complex, with notes of berries, cola, lavender, plum, black pepper, mocha, oak, earth and graphite, with the intensity flowing through the long finish.

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M A R I LY N W I N E S — L U S H L I F E I I (1) 1.5 L 2002 Marilyn Velvet Collection Red Blend (1) 1.5 L 2004 Marilyn Velvet Collection Red Blend (2) 1.5 L 2002 Marilyn Merlot Napa Valley (1) 1.5 L 2004 Marilyn Merlot Napa Valley

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H A L L — O N E O F T H E G R E AT S U P E R S TA R S I N N A PA VA L L E Y ’ S F I R M A M E N T (4) 750 ML 2011 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Donated by Friends of CCS The Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon from 2011 is opulent, rich, juicy and layered with red and black fruit, currant, raspberry, mocha, and toasty cedary oak nuances, hinting of chocolate, graphite and exotic spice, culminating in a long, textured, seamless, fruit-laden finish.

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WINES FLIRTING WITH PERFECTION (1) 750 ML 2012 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) 750 ML 2013 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) 750 ML 2013 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Sacrashe Vineyard (1) 750 ML 2013 HALL Sacrashe Cabernet Sauvignon Donated by Friends of CCS The Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon from 2012, largely sourced from Sacrashe Vineyard, is loaded with berries, mocha, oak, blueberry, black raspberry, cola, lavender, plum, black pepper and earth. The wine is full-bodied, opulent, featuring classic Napa Valley fruit, deep, rich and complex, with an intensity of flavors through the long finish. Both of the 2013 Kathryn Hall Cabernets are super rich, with blue and black fruit aromas and flavors, laced with graphite, spice, charcoal, chocolate and exotic spice. The raspberry jam character offers a succulent personality, racy and voluptuous. Robert Parker calls these wines “close to perfection.”

The 2013 Cabernet is generous, elegant and silky, with pure dark fruit, a floral life, bright and concentrated flavors, tinged with mocha, plum and vanilla, for a well-integrated, nuanced and complex package.

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SEDUCTIVE ROUND POND WINES FROM RUTHERFORD (1) 750 ML 2015 Round Pond Estate Proprietary Red Rutherford Napa Valley (1) 750 ML 2015 Round Pond Estate Proprietary Super Tuscan Rutherford Napa Valley (1) 750 ML 2016 Round Pond Estate Proprietary White Rutherford Napa Valley Donated by Friends of CCS Round Pond Estate, owned and operated by the MacDonnell family, is a Rutherford farm and winery specializing in the creation of pure, expressive wines and artisan foods. Growing grapes from their 362 acres since the early ’80s, selling them to top wineries, the family decided to use a small selection of their grapes to establish an acclaimed estate wine program focusing on producing world class Cabernet Sauvignon in limited quantities.

The Proprietary Red has seductive aromas and flavors of creamy black cherry, Italian herbs, cassis, ripe plum, chocolate, raspberry, lavender and leather in a dense, powerful package. The Proprietary White is crisp and fresh, with complex scents and tastes of yellow plum, gooseberry, guava, wet stone and marzipan, buttressed by bright acidity, carrying through to a lively, juicy, citrus fruit finish, with a tropical note. The Proprietary Super Tuscan shows layered and evocative aromatics of cherry and blueberry compote, cassis, bay leaf and plum, followed by similar flavors, with added nuances of cedar, savory herbs, spice and dark cocoa, ending in a lush, balanced, long finish.

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Donated by Friends of CCS The 2015 Celani Robusto is a powerhouse Merlot, very aromatic with ripe exotic berries, dusty plums, graphite and black raspberry mirrored in the flavors of very extracted, intense fruit, hinting of mocha. This intriguing wine shows intense Merlot varietal character with great depth, complexity and length.

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C E L A N I FA M I LY V I N E YA R D S T E N AC I O U S (2) 1.5 L 2012 Celani Family Vineyards Tenacious signed by Tom Celani (2) 1.5 L 2006 Celani Family Vineyards Ardore Cabernet Sauvignon Signed by Tom Celani (2) 1.5 L 2007 Celani Family Vineyards Ardore Cabernet Sauvignon Signed by Tom Celani Donated by Tom and Vicki Celani Celani’s 2012 Tenacious is deep, seamless, powerful and full-bodied, with a bouquet of plum blossoms, tea leaf, chocolate and cherries, segueing to the palate with nuances of black fruit, violets, tobacco and spice. Tenacious, Celani’s red Bordeaux-styled wine, a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley’s Stagecoach Vineyard, is estate grown and bottled, maturing in unfiltered in new French oak barrels for 18 – 23 months. The Ardore explodes on the palate layered with sweet cassis and liquorice, rich and polished with a complex mix of spicy oak, ripe currant, black cherry and blackberry and touches of herb, cedar and nutmeg, veering into earthiness. Spicy acidity and hints of decadent chocolates note on the mid and back palate, exultantly savory with a huge, minute and a half plus finish. Enjoy these wines now or cellar for up to 15 years.

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F R E E M A R K A B B E Y ’ S B O S C H E V I N E YA R D C A B E R N E T — C L A S S I C O L D N A PA VA L L E Y (6) 750 ML 1996 Freemark Abbey Bosche Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Donated by Friends of CCS A trailblazer of Napa Valley winemaking with a legacy of over 130 years, Freemark Abbey is an original and quintessential Napa Valley winery.

It had the first female Napa winery owner and received landmark recognition from the Judgment of Paris 1976 wine tasting. This 1996 is eloquent, complex and terroir-driven with aromas and flavors of cherries, currants, plums, cedar, mineral, herbs, anise, spice, chocolate and floral notes. The Bosche vineyard has consistently produced one of the most distinctive wines in Rutherford and one of Freemark Abbey’s most sought-after releases.

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C E L A N I FA M I LY V I N E YA R D S R O B U S T O R E S E R V E (12) 750 ML 2015 Celani Family Vineyards Robusto Reserve Unfiltered Napa Valley

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C E R I TA S W I N E S — S I N G L E V I N E YA R D E X P R E S S I O N S IN SONOMA (1) 750 ML 2016 Ceritas Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard Sonoma Coast (1) 750 ML 2016 Ceritas Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains (1) 750 ML 2016 Ceritas Pinot Noir Hacienda Secoya Vineyard Anderson Valley (1) 750 ML 2016 Ceritas Pinot Noir Elliott Vineyard Sonoma Coast Donated by Friends of CCS The mission of husband-and-wife team John Raytek and Phoebe Bass at Ceritas is to craft single vineyard expressions of place through Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourced from fruit grown along the Sonoma Coast and the westernmost Russian River Valley. The Charles Heintz Vineyard, one of the region’s oldest vineyard sites, with its rich soil, produces a superb terroir for Chardonnay. The wine shows awesome aromatics and deliciously rich fruit, hinting of apple, earth and spice.

The Hacienda Secoya Pinot, sourced from grapes grown in the deep end of the Anderson Valley, is smooth and balanced, redolent of cherries, berries, violets, earth and spice. The Trout Gulch Chardonnay is juicy and silky, with scents and tastes of raspberry, cranberry, rose petal, mineral, mint and spice. The Elliot Pinot shows layers of cherries and flowers on the nose, echoed on the palate, with added notes of berries, spice, tea leaf and underlying acidity in a juicy and complex package.

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A W I N E F O R T H E AG E S (2) 750 ML 2009 Raymond Generations Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Donated by Friends of CCS The Raymond Generations Cabernet Sauvignon features seducing aromas of blackberry, Bing cherry, red and black currants, mocha, smoke, coffee and mineral, all of which are echoed on the palate, with added notes of licorice, forest floor and spice box. Acidity, tannins, alcohol and wood are well-integrated and the finish is long and lingering.

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STONESTREET CABERNET — MINDBLOWING M O U N TA I N F R U I T (4) 750 ML 2010 Stonestreet Rockfall Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Donated by Friends of CCS Sourced from a vineyard 2,000 feet high, the warmer site expresses loads of fruit compote of ripe berries, dark chocolate and fresh tobacco. The palate is round and expansive, offering flavors of plum syrup, cassis, blackberries, blueberries, licorice, crushed stones and fresh pine. Deep and rich, with a subtle sweetness, finely delineated and focused flavors, velvety texture, good acidity, dusty tannins and a mineral-driven, long finish, the wine is delicious now but should age beautifully for another decade or so.

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Donated by Friends of CCS The 2012 La Chablisienne Chablis Mont de Milieu has exotic fruit aromas, with pear and citrus scents. The palate offers a very appealing richness, volume, density and full-bodied flavors of stone fruit and citrus, with plenty of minerality on the powerful lemony finale that is persistent, dry and very refreshing.

G O R G E O U S G R UAU D L A R O S E I N L A R G E F O R M AT FROM 1988 (1) 3.0 L 1988 Chateau Gruaud-Larose St. Julien Donated by Friends of CCS A super second, Gruaud-Larose is renowned for its consistently high quality, often producing wines of First Growth quality. The 1988 Gruaud Larose is a 30-year wine, tight, powerful, full-bodied and tannic, with great fruit concentration. It showcases lovely aromas and flavors of violets, berries, cedar and spice and is deep, complex, round and balanced, with a long, full, sensual finish.

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(1) 750 ML 2013 HALL Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Donated by Friends of CCS The 2013 HALL Cabernet from Howell Mountain is big, full-bodied, decadent and opulent, with velvety tannins, exotic spice and a delightful creamy texture. It showcases currant, mocha, blueberries, kirsch, cigar, licorice, coffee bean, mint, leather and tobacco. A gorgeous wine, it is concentrated, with bright firming acidity, ripe tannins and a lovely sweetness that carries through to the very long, lingering finish.

A R I E T TA’ S 2 0 0 5 C A B E R N E T — S UAV E , A L L U R I N G , POWERFUL AND COMPELLING (1) 3.0 L 2005 Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon Donated by Sandy and James Vandenberghe The 2005 Arietta Cabernet, their third Cabernet from Howell Mountain fruit farmed with bonsai-like precision by celebrated viticulturist David Abreu, is blended with 16% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot. Critic Stephen Tanzer wrote, “Expressive nose melds currant, blackberry, licorice pastille and chocolatey oak, hinting at an almost medicinal character.

Suave on entry, then sweet, thick and pliant on middle palate, with superb concentration and richness supported by a powerful spine of ripe tannins.

This boasts compelling sweetness and a texture of velvet without going over the top, thanks in large part to the natural freshness of the vintage.”

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C A P T I VAT I N G C H A B L I S — B R I G H T, R I C H A N D E XO T I C (6) 1.5 L 2012 La Chablisienne Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru

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S TAY AT D E T R O I T ’ S H I S T O R I C 4 - S TA R F O U N DAT I O N H O T E L One Night Stay at The Foundation Hotel Breakfast for Two at The Apparatus Room Donated by The Foundation Hotel The Foundation Hotel, Detroit’s 4-star, independent, 100-room boutique hotel, situated near the GM Renaissance Center, was forged from the city’s former Fire Department Headquarters. Today it presents guests with an interesting mix of iconic design and modern luxury. The historic building features soaring ceilings, massive archway doors, ambient downstairs bar, cool lobby, art-adorned hallways and rooms of earthy tones, bright whites, exposed brick and clean lines, elegant interiors with plush furnishings, to ensure a rejuvenating stay in the heart of Downtown Detroit. Amenities include a complimentary house car based on availability and within a 3-mile radius, complimentary Detroit Bikes rental, pet-friendly amenities and Netflix-equipped TVs. The Apparatus Room bridges old and new, offering New American cuisine rooted in Midwestern ingredients.

The hotel’s Executive Chef is Thomas Lents who, during four years as Executive Chef at Sixteen in Chicago, attained a 2-star Michelin rating.

The hotel also has a “Chef’s Table” that delivers a communal, multi-course, prix fixe dining experience, which will also feature guest chef takeovers.

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T U S C A N S U P E R S TA R S — S A S S I C A I A , M A S S E T O , ORNELLAIA PRICELESS CRU WINES (1) 750 ML 1998 Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri (1) 750 ML 1998 Ornellaia Tenuta dell Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore (1) 750 ML 1998 Masseto Tenuta dell Ornellaia Toscana IGT Donated by James and Sandra Vandenberghe World-class wines that sell themselves, these three Super Tuscans, among the most collectible Italian wines, are all Bordeaux in style. The Sassicaia, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, is powerful, extracted and rich, yet elegant, with complex aromas and flavors of currants, sage, olives, cedar, licorice and spice, with a solid core of fruit, integrated acids and tannins, ending in a long, refined finish. Ornellaia, a Bordeaux blend, is a cool, sophisticated and sleek Tuscan red, showing berries, cherries, herbs, pain grille, spice, smoke and graphite, with fine, silky tannins, exceptional concentration and a long, lingering finish. Masseto has superb fruit with a berry and chocolate character, hinting of nuts and dark fruit, laced with olives, raspberries and spice. A full-throttle wine, made from Merlot, is velvety, rich and ripe with polished tannins revealing a great and complex personality. Ornellaia and Masseto, founded by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, is now owned by Marchesi Frescobaldi.

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M AYAC A M A S — M O N U M E N TA L I C O N I C O L D - W O R L D C A B E R N E T B U I LT O N F I N E S S E (12) 750 ML 2012 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Donated by Friends of CCS Cabernets from Mayacamas, the legendary Napa estate perched high atop Mt. Veeder, are highly sought after for their complex and compelling interplay of finesse and power. The 2012 Mayacamas, former owner/ winemaker Bill Travers’ final vintage, offers black and blue stone fruits, graphite, smoke, licorice, game and savory herbs, laced together in a supple, radiant Cabernet that captures the essence of the vintage. Very aromatic, the silky palate echoes the delightful aromas, and carries through to the exotic, expressive finish, with added notes of sage and pepper. This is a wine deeply rich, fruity and flavorful, beautifully layered, intense and very age-worthy.

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KO S TA B R O W N E T O P - F L I G H T P I N O T S IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST (1) 750 ML 2014 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (1) 750 ML 2014 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (1) 750 ML 2014 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands Donated by Frank and Susan Sovis Kosta Browne’s Sonoma Coast Pinot is forward and intense, yet balanced, with gorgeous red fruit in the nose and mouth, nuanced with cedar, herbs, earth, flowers and chocolate. Kosta Browne’s Pinot from the Russian River Valley is sweet, smooth and supple, with spicy red cherry, cinnamon, rose petals, cedar and wild berries. The Santa Lucia Highlands Kosta Browne Pinot has exotic scents of zesty black raspberry, currants and spice that are mirrored on the palate, with notes of cherry, vanilla, licorice and earth.

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W I L L I A M S S E LY E M S T O P P I N O T S (1) 750 ML 2014 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (1) 750 ML 2014 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Central Coast San Benito County (1) 750 ML 2014 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Sonoma County Donated by Frank and Susan Sovis Williams Selyem’s Russian River Valley exemplifies the beauty, polish, grace and power of a Pinot from that cool climate region, with aromas and flavors of dark cherry, cinnamon, faded rose, nutmeg, allspice, mushroom, tea, forest floor and strawberries. Williams Selyem’s Vista Verde Pinot is generous, with good acidity, sweet red berries, spiced plums and violets in a bright, energetic, robust, muscular package. The Sonoma County Pinot from Williams Selyem is a bright, high-toned package of juicy, open-knit, forward fruit, rhubarb, strawberry, dark cherry, raspberry, spice and tea. According to Robert Parker, “The overall style of Williams Selyem Pinots remains one of elegant, high-acid wines that can age.”

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E L E GA N T D O N U M P I N T O S (1) 750 ML 2012 Donum Pinot Noir Anderson Valley (1) 750 ML 2013 Donum Pinot Noir West Slope Carneros (1) 750 ML 2013 Donum Pinot Noir East Slope Carneros Donated by Frank and Susan Sovis Donum’s Anderson Valley offers glorious aromas and flavors of blueberries, raspberries, violets and spice, in a pure, textured medium body with good length. The Donum Pinot West Slope Carneros is elegant, lush, layered, fleshy and complex, with pure, ripe raspberries, kirsch, black tea, mocha, spice, dried flowers and vanilla. The East Slope Donum Pinot is elegant, concentrated and focused with mixed berries, cherries, currants, caramelized sugar, lavender and an underlying minerality, ending in a vibrant finish.

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SEA SMOKE PINOTS (1) 750 ML 2013 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing Sta. Rita Hills (1) 750 ML 2013 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Botella Sta. Rita Hills (1) 750 ML 2013 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten Sta. Rita Hills Donated by Frank and Susan Sovis Sea Smoke Southing has a racy nose and palate-sizzling acidity with notes of black raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon, cola, spice and chocolate-dipped black cherries. Sea Smoke Ten Pinot shows a nose of baked red cherry and red plum dusted with nutmeg, clove and a slate minerality, followed by dried herbs, an earthy mintiness with an underlying base of raspberries, delicious and deeply layered. The Sea Smoke Botella Pinot is lovely, immediately approachable, with immensely fruity and flavorful, mineral-tinged dried fruit, pomegranate, black currant and spice.

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E X P E R I E N C E D E T R O I T W I T H A S TAY AT H I S T O R I C W E S T I N B O O K C A D I L L AC H O T E L Four Night Stay at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel Dinner for Four at Roast Restaurant (1) 750 ML 2015 HALL Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Donated by Thomas Book Jahncke/Titan Securities Spend four delightful nights at historic 4-star, world-class Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, developed originally by the Book Brothers and built in 1924, for a romantic getaway, a wellness stay, shopping, dining and cultural excursion or just to channel the lively spirit of Detroit. Book Cadillac was Detroit’s tallest building and tallest hotel in the world when it opened in 1924. The stylish, romantic, luxurious hotel, designed in Neo-Renaissance style, received a $200 million reconstruction in 2008. With 31 floors, it features five restaurants, three bars/lounges, 453 guestrooms, several ballrooms, an indoor pool, a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center on the first 23 floors, with luxury condominiums and penthouses on the top eight floors. This lot includes dinner for four at Roast Restaurant, an award-winning steakhouse renowned for signature dishes of artisanal meats and other dishes on its eclectic menu as well as exceptional beer, wine and cocktail lists. Roast is owned and operated by famed chef, Michael Symon, who has been host and judge on several Food Network/ Cooking Channel shows and is the author of Playing with Fire. Also included in this lot is a bottle of the Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, with notes of rich blue and black fruits, dark plum, cocoa, dried flowers, earth and herbs in an opulent, seamless full body wine, drinking beautifully now, ending in a long, rich, complex finish.

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Donated by Alan Lampear & Anita Liberman-Lampear Chateau Jean de Bel Air is elegant, with fresh fruit and good acidity, cassis, vanilla oak, toast and silky tannins. Chateau Chauvet has an explosive nose of mixed berries, with hints of oak, soft tannins and an orange zest acidity.

Chateau Haut-Moulin is ripe and soft, full of blackberries, with a succulent character and texture, good acids and tannins. Chateau Haut Bardin is full-bodied, with soft tannins, rich, dark fruit, tinged with wood; thanks to the Merlot, it delivers an impressive and distinctive texture. Chateau Florie Aude is lush and elegant, with ripe and juicy red fruit, blackberries, oak, plum and smooth tannins. Another Merlot/Cabernet blend, Chateau Talaise is structured, with a juicy red berry character, currants, wild berries, soft tannins and a long, fruity finish, etched with spice and leather.

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C L A S S I C B O R D E AU X — G O O D VA L U E , S E R I O U S AC C L A I M F R O M 2 0 1 5 (1) 750 ML 2015 Chateau Jean de Bel Air Bordeaux-Gold Medal Lyon (1) 750 ML 2015 Chateau Chauvet Bordeaux-Gold Medal Lyon (1) 750 ML 2015 Chateau Haut-Moulin Bordeaux-Gold Medal Lyon (1) 750 ML 2015 Chateau Haut-Bardin Bordeaux-Gold Medal Paris (1) 750 ML 2015 Chateau Florie Aude Bordeaux-Gold Medal Bordeaux (1) 750 ML 2015 Chateau Talaise Bordeaux-Gold Medal Macon & Lyon Donated by Alan Lampear & Anita Liberman-Lampear Chateau Jean de Bel Air is elegant, with fresh fruit and good acidity, cassis, vanilla oak, toast and silky tannins. Chateau Chauvet has an explosive nose of mixed berries, with hints of oak, soft tannins and an orange zest acidity.

Chateau Haut-Moulin is ripe and soft, full of blackberries, with a succulent character and texture, good acids and tannins. Chateau Haut-Bardin is full-bodied, with soft tannins, rich,dark fruit, tinged with wood; thanks to the Merlot, it delivers an impressive and distinctive texture. Chateau Florie Aude is lush and elegant, with ripe and juicy red fruit, blackberries, oak, plum and smooth tannins. Another Merlot/Cabernet blend, Chateau Talaise is structured, with a juicy red berry character, currants, wild berries, soft tannins and a long, fruity finish, etched with spice and leather.

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D I N N E R F O R F O U R AT O N E O F D E T R O I T ’ S H O T T E S T R E S TAU R A N T S Donated by Shewolf Pastificio & Bar Enjoy a wine paired dinner for four at one of the newest restaurants in the city! At SheWolf you will find that their primary focus is contemporary Italian cuisine that is inspired by old Rome. Their food is chef driven and inspired by the modern metropolis that Rome is today. Other regional Italian dishes often appear on Roman menus. In keeping with that spirit — SheWolf also features dishes from other regions of Italy such as Emila-Romagna, Piemonte, Compania, and Sicily.

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C L A S S I C B O R D E AU X — G O O D VA L U E , S E R I O U S AC C L A I M F R O M 2 0 1 4 (1) 750 ML 2014 Chateau Jean de Bel Air Bordeaux-Gold Medal Lyon (1) 750 ML 2014 Chateau Chauvet Bordeaux-Gold Medal Bordeaux (1) 750 ML 2014 Chateau Haut-Moulin Bordeaux-Gold Medal Paris (1) 750 ML 2014 Chateau Haut-Bardin Bordeaux-Gold Medal Bordeaux (1) 750 ML 2014 Chateau Florie Aude Bordeaux-Gold Macon (1) 750 ML 2014 Chateau Talaise Bordeaux-Gold Medal Paris

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V I N O U S T R E A S U R E S F R O M F R A N C E A N D I TA LY (2) 750 ML 1996 Domaine Bernard Bachelet Puligny Montrachet Les Grands Champs (1) 750 ML 1990 Messire Leon Revol St. Joseph Crozes-Hermitage Rhone (2) 750 ML 1986 Domenico Clerico Barolo Bricotto Bussia (1) 750 ML 1997 Agricole Vallone Salice Salentino Vereto (1) 750 ML 1996 Querciabella Camartina Toscana IGT (1) 750 ML 1987 Prunotto Montestefano Barbaresco (1) 750 ML 1986 Elia Altare Vigneto Arborina Barolo (1) 750 ML 1997 Giovanni Sordo Barolo DOCG (1) 750 ML 1988 Ornellaia Tenuta dell Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore (1) 750 ML 1987 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva Donated by Dr. Frank Nesi The 1996 Puligny Montrachet from Bachelet shows aromatic complexity, flavor intensity, precision, loft and, while mature, a rich, graceful and stylish elegance, offering notes of buttery apple and mineral. The 1990 St. Joseph, Northern Rhone Syrah, reveals a core of minerality wrapped in savory, peppery aromas and flavors of smoked meat, olives, herbs, flowers and red and black fruit. The 1986 Barolo from Domenico Clerico, a leading figure in Piedmontese enology for years, offers mocha, tar, black cherry, leather and toasted nuts, wrapped in a smooth, seductive, textured package. The 1997 Salice Salentino, from Vallone, a Puglia producer of classic wines since the ’30s, is warm, complex, generous and fruity, nuanced with licorice, raisins, spice, black fruit, spicy oak, fresh acidity and firm tannins. Querciabella’s Camartina, a superb blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, offers toasty pain grille and smoky new oak scents, with a black cherry liqueur-infused aroma. It is full-bodied, with low acid, considerable glycerin, multi-layered and concentrated, ending a fat, opulent, hedonistic finish. Prunotto’s 1987 Montestefano Barbaresco has a lovely bouquet of ripe red fruit that is mirrored on the palate, giving an rich, smooth mouthfeel, with a lingering, fruity finish. The 1986 Elia Altare is classic Barolo, with bold aromas of dried cherry, spice, tar, cola and licorice, echoed in similar bright flavors that are balanced, complex, silky yet firm. The 1997 Sordo Barolo combines fruity and savory elements of cherry, plum, wild herb, tobacco, spice and a hint of minerality, for an open, balanced, complex mint with a moderately long finish. The 1988 Ornellaia, a Bordeaux-inspired blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 5 % Cabernet Franc, has gorgeously intense aromas of black plum, cassis, licorice and spicy new oak, with similar flavors tinged with smoke, berries and cherries. The palate is extraordinarily opulent and rich carrying through the explosive, lingering finish. Ornellaia, founded by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, is now owned by Marchesi Frescobaldi. The 1987 Chianti Classico Riserva from Badia a Coltibuono features aromas and flavors of ash, smoke, tobacco, licorice, dried fruit, plums, figs, mixed red fruit and crushed flowers carrying through to a mineral-driven finish.

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N A PA VA L L E Y W I N E S F I R I N G O N A L L CY L I N D E R S (1) 1.5 L 1995 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) 1.5 L 2001 Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (1) 1.5 L 2006 Kapcsandy Family State Lane Vineyard Roberta’s Reserve Donated by Van and Lori Conway The Altamura Cabernet, graceful, stylish and elegant, shows cedar, red currant, berry, spice, coffee, vanilla, fresh earth and mineral, with well-integrated tannins and a supple-textured finish. The Bryant Family Cabernet displays pretty scents of cedary oak leading to a supple core of currant and red cherry flavors that are persistent on the finish, with a hint of new saddle leather, in a full, concentrated, ripe and fleshy package.

The 2006 Kapcsandy Roberta’s Reserve, 94% Merlot, one of the best Merlots made in California, exhibits classic Merlot notes of chocolate and mocha intertwined with black currants, sweet black cherries and hints of smoke and forest floor. Complex aromatics are accompanied by an opulent, lush wine.

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C H AT E AU L A M I S S I O N H AU T- B R I O N — P E R S O N A L I T Y, P E D I G R E E A N D AG E A B I L I T Y (2) 1.5 L 1997 Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan Donated by Van and Lori Conway The La Mission Haut-Brion from 1997 is soft, easy and attractive, with a flavor resembling a young Port, notes of oak, mocha, spice, tobacco and black fruit in the nose and on the palate. It is structured with some tannins, good depth, medium body and is age-worthy.

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R E GA L R H O N E — F I V E- S TA R W I N E F R O M A F I V E- S TA R V I N TAG E (1) 750 ML 1985 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Donated by Van and Lori Conway A deep, opulent, earthy wine with high extract and silky tannins. It is high-toned, with gorgeous aromas and flavors, nuances of mocha, dark fruit, meat and spice. The wine is roughly one-third Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache with small quantities of the other 10 Rhone varieties.

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(3) 750 ML 1964 Bodegas Bilbainas Clarete Fino Gran Reserva Rioja Donated by Van and Lori Conway This mature Spanish wine, produced from the Tempranillo grape in the region of Rioja, still shows notes of blood orange, dried herbs and fruits, good acidity and fine tannins softened to velvet.

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ASHES & DIAMONDS — WINES OF MODERN A N D O L D - S C H O O L F L AVO R S (1) 750 ML 2015 Ashes & Diamonds No. 1 Blanc Napa Valley (1) 750 ML 2014 Ashes & Diamonds Vin de Table No. 1 Red Wine Oak Knoll District (1) 750 ML 2014 Ashes & Diamonds No. 1 Cabernet Franc Napa Valley Donated by Friends of CCS The Ashes & Diamonds No. 1 Blanc from 2015 is ripe, textured, bright and zesty, a delightful blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon from three Napa Valley vineyards in the Oak Knoll District and Yountville. The 2014 No. 1 Cabernet Franc is restrained, balanced and aromatic, with subtle power from Napa Valley’s Los Carneros, Oak Knoll District and Yountville vineyards. The Ashes & Diamonds Vin de Table No. 1 Red Wine from Oak Knoll District, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, offers bright red fruit, herbs and spices. Ashes & Diamonds Winery is a love letter to Napa as it was in the ’60s. Located on Highway 29 at the gateway to the Valley, its mid-century approach extends seamlessly through its viticulture, winemaking and architecture. The wines are a wide-ranging convergence of modern and old-school flavors.

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BRILLIANT BUBBLES (1) 750 ML 2004 Moet et Chandon Grand Vintage Collection Donated by Friends of CCS A deep, brilliant, opulent, persistent Champagne, it will delight the senses from the first sniff to the lingering aftertaste. A blend of 50% Chardonnay, 34% Pinot Noir to 16% Pinot Meunier, it is mature, complex, elegant and sophisticated with aromas and flavors of mango, spice, mint, rhubarb, currant and citrus, culminating in a lovely, refreshing finish.

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(2) Summer Cruise Series for 2019 Yachting Season Donated by Forte Belanger See Detroit and Windsor in a whole new light during the 2019 Summer Cruise Series on the beautiful Infinity-Ovation Yacht Charters. Board at the luxurious dock at the Detroit Port Authority where adventure awaits. Each Detroit River cruise event promises a completely distinctive experience set against a backdrop of stunning skyline views — with a themed strolling dinner and live music — designed by their expert culinary team and event producers. Hop onboard for the perfect couples night-out, milestone celebration, or to enhance that important business partnership.

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Donated by Mawby Winery Mawby Winery, owned by Larry Mawby, renowned wine grower and producer, has 20 acres of vineyards located on the Leelanau Peninsula at Suttons Bay in Michigan. Grapes grown include Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Vignoles, Regent, Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Additional amounts of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are purchased. Michigan wine country produces some wonderful bottlings, and Mawby’s sparklers aged in bottle before disgorging are delicious and well-deserving of their national recognition. The Blanc de Blancs is a crisp, zesty Chardonnay displaying complex, spiced apple scents and tastes that carry through the stylish finish. The Grace Pinot Noir Rose, a delicate pink, shows Pinot Noir aromas and flavors in a medium-bodied, elegant, crisp, fruity yet dry sparkler. The Tradition Classic Cuvee, a multi-vintage blend from a cuvee of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, offers ripe pinot and apply chardonnay in the nose and on the palate that linger through the clean, crisp finish.

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B L AC K B I R D V I N E YA R D S F O O F I G H T E R S (1) 3 L 2011 Blackbird Vineyards Foo Fighters Signature Series Illustration (1) 3 L 2011 Blackbird Vineyards Foo Fighters Signature Series Paramour (1) 750 ML 2011 Blackbird Vineyards Foo Fighters Signature Series Red Wine (1) 750 ML 2015 Resolute Foo Fighters Cabernet Sauvignon (1) 750 ML 2016 Resolute Foo Fighters Rose Donated by Friends of CCS In conjunction with Bottle Rock 2017, Bespoke Collection collaborated with Live Nation Merchandise on the first ever wine-focused pop-up, hosting one-of-a-kind Foo Fighters limited-edition wines at Bespoke’s downtown Napa tasting room RiverHouse. The 2011 Blackbird Vineyards Foo Fighters Illustration is a lovely Merlot-based blend of savory currants, black cherries, flowers, rosemary, plum, cola, spice and boysenberries.

The 2011 Blackbird Vineyards Foo Fighters Paramour is well-balanced, with dark fruit, sweet reds, mint, oak, plum, smoke, leather, tobacco, raisins and coffee, ending in a smoky, peppery finish. The 2011 Blackbird Vineyards Foo Fighters Red Wine is a rich, fruity and flavorful, hand-tuned Cabernet-based wine. The 2015 Resolute Foo Fighters Cabernet Sauvignon has lovely fruit with underlying tannins, aromas of blackberry, plum, cola, fig, tobacco and cocoa, followed by flavors of toasted brioche, toffee, cola and clove. The 2016 Resolute Foo Fighters Rose is elegant, dry and fruity, with peach, strawberry, dragon fruit, jasmine and roses, segueing to pear, green apple and citrus, with bright minerality and good acidity.

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(1) 1.5 L NV Mawby Blanc de Blancs Brut Leelanau Peninsula (1) 1.5 L NV Mawby Grace Brut Leelanau Peninsula (1) 1.5 L NV Mawby Tradition Brut Leelanau Peninsula

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B O N O B O W I N E S — A M O N G M I C H I GA N ’ S B E S T V I N E YA R D S (1) 750 ML 2017 Pinot Blanc Devil’s Dive Vineyard Old Mission Peninsula (1) 750 ML 2017 Chardonnay Select Old Mission Peninsula Donated by Bonobo Winery Bonobo Winery, founded by brothers and longtime Traverse City natives, Todd and Carter Oosterhouse, has become known for producing wines that are among Michigan’s finest from some of the state’s top vineyards. The Pinot Blanc is lovely, clean, fresh and lively, aromas and flavors of apples, limes, hazelnut, fresh herbs and hints of lemongrass. The Montrachet-styled Chardonnay, 100% barrel fermented and aged in French oak, focuses on nuance and balance of oak, fruit and acids. The result is a richer, creamier texture, with scents and tastes of white peach, fresh lime, vanilla and almonds, in a voluptuous mouthful carrying through to the lingering, richly fruity finish.

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H A N D M A D E L A H T I S E T F E LT S N E A K E R S Donated by Aki Choklat Lahtiset is a Finnish felt manufacturer specializing in felt footwear and home goods since 1921. CCS Fashion and Accessories Design Chair, Aki Choklat, has collaborated with them since 2008, which is celebrated with a 10-year anniversary collection. This sneaker is part of that collection made from 100% pure felted wool (made by hand) with a decorative reflective nylon piece. Each pair is made by hand, which takes close to eight days. The shoes come with a rubber outsole that will make this sneaker perfect for Michigan winters.

GUCCI OPHIDIA SOFT SUPREME LARGE TOTE Donated by Gucci Somerset Collection First used in the 1970s, the GG logo was an evolution of the original Gucci rhombi design from the 1930s, and from then it’s been an established symbol of Gucci’s heritage. This large tote combines the signature motif with the Web stripe — a timeless pairing that pays homage to Gucci’s roots.

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Donated by Wyland A moon rise illuminates a breaching humpback whale in this powerful original painting by marine life artist Wyland. Wyland encountered this scene on a still evening as his small boat drifted silently over calm waters.

“We were amazed when a forty-ton humpback whale suddenly hefted its entire body towards the heavens,” he said. “It seemed to hang there frozen in time. I wanted to hold that moment forever. Lunar Celebration is my way of capturing the incredible power and grace of these acrobatic leviathans.” Wyland is one of America’s unique creative influences and a leading advocate for marine resource conservation. He attended CCS in the 1970s and has maintained a relationship with the College over the years.

In 2006, CCS awarded him an honorary doctorate. The Wyland Foundation has awarded a scholarship to a CCS student who attended Lamphere High School where Wyland also attended. Included in this lot is a wine bottle that is considered an art piece as the organic wine inside is not consumable.

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“ YOU NG C R E AT U R E S ” SHEILA NICOLIN ’ 1 8 , I L L U S T R AT I O N

“Young Creatures” is a mixed media and collage painting that was inspired by Guy de Maupassant’s short story, “The Diamond Necklace.” This piece explores the age-old relationship between happiness and wealth by juxtaposing despair with luxurious icons, textures and colors. This combination of unexpected visual metaphors within a surrealist space thus acts as a unique marriage: tragedy and romance, past and present, real and imagined.

“A DI DA S ON E /1” DA N I E L C O R I C ’18, PRODUCT DESIGN

This project was completed during an internship at Adidas on the U.S. Sports team. With Adidas’ new focus on the North American market, the focus was on America’s most popular sport: FOOTBALL. The NFL Combine and the 40-Yard Dash is where footwear technology is pushed the furthest. Rather than using a traditional shoe last, a foot-scanning technology, generative design and 3D printing techniques were used to give Adidas athletes the best fit when competing for the best time.

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A selection of contemporary works of art and design have been donated by distinguished CCS alumni, staff and faculty curated by CCS’s Director of the Office of Exhibitions and Public Programs Michelle Perron. This collection of donated works was selected from the studios of some of CCS’s most renowned alumni and faculty members.

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Victoria Bayagich holds a BFA from the College for Creative Studies and is a resident creator with The SCHOOL of THOUGHT Project and Detroit Poetry Society and Co-creator of Sketchers Anonymous. Bayagich practices traditional painting techniques while investigating different avenues of composition, color, and content. Led by wit and influenced by graphics, she considers eclectic ways to portray structures within a space.

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L AKEL A BROWN ’05, FINE ARTS “Untitled” Plaster 2018 During a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, LaKela Brown explored the Egyptian and Roman/Greco galleries to look at the coins and reliefs.

The way in which designers used symbols, composition, and material to communicate status and value had a tremendous impact on her work.

Brown wanted to explore the use of a similar composition and aesthetic with imagery that is meaningful to her to create a new body of work. Using the formal elements and principles of her art school training, she combines her own imagery with that of her ancient inspiration to create a new language.

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TAU R U S B U R N S ’ 0 2 , F I N E A R T S “Meditation” Oil on canvas 2014 Taurus Burns moved to Detroit in 1998, receiving a BFA in Fine Arts from the College for Creative Studies in 2002. Since then, Burns has painted murals, been on the exhibition committee at the Detroit Artists Market, juried and curated local exhibits, and painted over 300 Detroit urban landscapes. He was once listed as “Best Local Artist” in Real Detroit Weekly and one of the “Best Local Artists to Collect” in HOUR Detroit Magazine.

Burns lives in Oak Park, Michigan. He is a full-time automotive clay sculptor and has been training in the martial art Aikido since 2011.

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V I C T O R I A B AYAG I C H ’ 1 5 , F I N E A R T S “Flip the Bird” Oil on canvas 2018

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A N D R E A D E L R I O ’ 1 5 , I L L U S T R AT I O N “Purple Garden” Acrylic, glitter, resin on wood 2017 Andrea Del Rio’s work is a playful portrayal of femininity in today’s culture, using warm colors, with each piece containing an eye-catching shine. Del Rio’s ideas come from the beauty in nature, fashion and anything that sparkles. She uses various mediums like acrylic, ink, watercolor, resin and digital software. Layering all these mediums helps her achieve the right style and idea. The motivation to keep going as an artist has been instilled in her by a multidisciplinary education in Illustration, Fibers and Fine Art. What she has learned in these fields allows her work to be trans-media and versatile.

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DA R CY D E N E AU ’ 0 2 , F I N E A R T S “Old Main” Mosaic 2018 Darcy Deneau has earned a notable reputation for her Detroit landscapes and has been pursued for many commissions, including the 28th Detroit International Jazz Festival poster artwork, a large-scale Detroit landscape for the Hudson-Weber Foundation and a 29’ x 7’ mural for Garage Restaurant and Fuel Bar, in Northville, Michigan. Deneau works daily in her studio and is actively involved in the Detroit art community.

Currently she is a part of the exhibition committee and is an honorary board member after completing her chairmanship at the Detroit Artists Market (DAM). Additionally, she is a member of the CCS alumni council.

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S U S A N F OX ’ 0 4 , C R A F T S “Single Slide Disc” 18kt yellow gold, German silver 2018 As both artist and jeweler, Susan Fox is continually faced with the challenge of executing visually pleasing jewelry that functions both technically and emotionally. Subtle variations of color and texture define the pieces she creates. Her materials: gold, silver, stone and pearl, are treated as individual design elements. Fox uses line to define form, while creating positive and negative space. The finished piece of jewelry has an elegant simplicity that defies its complex structure.

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K . F. F U J I WA R A ’ 7 9, A DV E R T I S I N G D E S I G N “Chardonnay” Oil 2013 Kim Frank Fujiwara is an award-winning artist specializing in fine art, commissioned art and portraits. He was born in Detroit in 1957. After graduating from Center for Creative Studies in 1979, he worked at Detroit studios, taught illustration and figure classes at CCS (’86 – ’91) and in 1992 he started his own studio, Fujiwara Art, Inc. Since 2010 he has concentrated on The American West series and La Belle Femme (The Beautiful Woman). Many portraits may be seen at Oakland Hills Country Club and Ford World Headquarters. He continues his lifetime commitment and passion at his studio in Rochester Hills.

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L E N O R E G I M P E R T ’ 9 7, F I N E A R T S “Lavish Series” Oil on canvas with wax and varnish 2018 For Lenore Gimpert, painting is a testament to courage and persistence.

After completing her BFA in painting from CCS, Gimpert was accepted into Wayne State University’s graduate program and earned both an MA in Drawing and an MFA in Painting. Inspired from her success, she turned to abstract painting and began to experiment with new materials. Gimpert uses dripping techniques, smearing, splattering and pouring when working with paints. Her award-winning work can be found in many private and public collections internationally.

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B R A D L AW R E N C E ’ 1 2 , F I N E A R T S “Interstellar Transmission” Acrylic reproduction on metal 2017

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A N D R E W M A DV I N ’ 0 0 , C R A F T S “Midnight Star Horizon” Blown glass 2018 A N D R E W M A DV I N ’ 0 0 , C R A F T S “North Star Rising” Blown glass 2018 Andrew Madvin’s current work is an exploration into order and chaos and the harmony found within that dichotomy. He is utilizing several refined skills in glass such as blowing, hot sculpting, cutting and polishing.

In addition to CCS, Madvin studied at the California College of the Arts and Pilchuck Glass School in Washington. Madvin’s profound glass experiences resulted in his opening Axiom Glass Studio in Detroit in 2000. Here, Madvin is producing all of his original glass works to the highest quality and craftsmanship. His limited-edition fine craft and fine art sculpture continue to evolve as his techniques flourish and his ideas expand. Installation and custom commission work are available and collected on a national and international level.

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J O S E P H M AY E R N I K ’ 9 8 , A R T D I R E C T I O N “Kapow” Legends of the DC Universe, issues #10 and #11 on plywood 2017 Joseph Mayernik was born in Detroit and attended CCS, receiving a BA in Art Direction/Communications in 1998. He’s a problem solver, artesian, illustrator, fine artist, writer, thespian, radio DJ, husband and father. Since, 2015, Mayernik’s “Hero Collages,” comprised of vintage comics, have been exhibited in galleries across the country and as commissions in homes across the United States. In 2016, his work “Indestructible” earned the George Eastman Award and the People’s Choice award at the RoCo member show. Currently, Mayernik is the owner/creative director of Brandtatorship, a full-service adverting agency located in the historic High Falls District in Rochester, New York.

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Pioneer of Body Marbling and owner of Black Light Visuals, Brad Lawrence is a 2012 CCS graduate in Fine Arts. Afterwards, Lawrence developed tendonitis in his wrists from drawing and now uses marbling and acrylics as an outlet to continue creating despite his injuries.

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K E V I N M C C OY ’ 1 0 , F I N E A R T S “Under Your Cover” Water-based media 2016 Kevin McCoy is a Detroit-based artist, part owner of Fortress Studios, and owner of Small Batch Framing. McCoy has been shaped by the chaotic order of confusion. He combines his studies in traditional and historical artistic methods with a methodical, performative approach and laborious preparatory techniques to create hand-crafted, framed works on paper.

His art portrays a static energy, fueled by making sense of his past and current perceptions of his existence. His ideas manifest themselves in visual liquid explosions of questions, concerns, and fascination of letter shapes and written language.

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C A L N AV I N ’ 0 7, F I N E A R T S “Shot Gun” Photo Montage 2016 Cal Navin’s work deals with the human aspects of life. Navin touches on human frailty, suffering and redemption, current events, and social dilemmas. Her work may reveal anguish or sadness, indicate a new spirit or faith, or be just plain silly. Navin’s “Detroit Series” focuses on the real Detroit, not the “new Detroit” that many are familiar with. Houses are photographed in abandoned Detroit and their colors exaggerated to highlight its former beauty and current state of decay.

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B R I G E T T E N E A L , C C S E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E S TA F F “2 A.M.” Mixed media 2017 Brigette Neal received her BFA from Wayne State University and has been creating artwork since the mid ’90s. Neal is interested in the declining sense of mystery in the world, as scientific and technological advances keep us firmly in control of every aspect of our lives. Neal’s work is not about images or objects, but about creating a world where the viewer can stop to consider the supernatural qualities of everyday life.

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CHRIS NORDIN ’91, CRAFTS “Venetian Wine Glasses” Blown glass 2018 Chris Nordin is a leading artist in his field. Choosing glass along with metal and other materials, Nordin is famous for his one-of-a-kind sculptures as well as his technically perfected Venetian style of glasswork. Nordin owns and operates the Glass Academy, which allows him to design and mass produce glass for the public. At the same time, he produces large-scale sculptural installations and glassware for the hospitality industry though Furnace Design Studio LLC.

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M A R CYA N N A PA R Z YC H ’ 9 4 , F I N E A R T S “Cup 1” Bronze 2017 Marcyanna Parzych was born in Detroit in 1971. She received her BFA from the Center for Creative Studies in 1994. She has worked as a drawing instructor, a silkscreen printer, a storyboard assistant, a graphic and web designer, a muralist, a framer, and an exhibition and display installer. As a painter, Parzych has exhibited her work extensively throughout the Metro-Detroit Area and is currently included in the 2017 – 2019 Farmington Hills Public Art Program Exhibition. She has spent the last three years working in the foundry, casting exclusively in bronze.

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DAV I D P E T E R S O N ’ 0 1 , F I N E A R T S “Leaner 48” Acrylic, red gum and UV resin 2018

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DAV I D P E T E R S O N ’ 0 1 , F I N E A R T S “Leaner 50” Acrylic, ambrosia maple, and UV resin 2018 David E. Peterson is an abstract painter whose work has been exhibited throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. His work is included in the Museum of New Art, Detroit; Progressive Art Collection, Ohio; Bilzin and Sumberg, Miami; Home Depot Headquarters, Atlanta; and Jorge Perez’s Related Group, Miami. Peterson’s work has been featured in the media including Forbes, Loft Magazine, Southern Living, CNN, The New York Times, New York’s Arts Magazine, Huffington Post, The Detroit Free Press, Studio Visit and New American Paintings #112. Peterson holds a BFA degree from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit; he lives and works in Georgia.

L I S A P O S Z Y WA K ’ 0 9, F I N E A R T S “Alley Culture” Oil on canvas 2013 Lisa Poszywak is a Detroit-based artist working primarily in painting.

Poszywak graduated with a BFA from the College for Creative Studies in 2009, and has since exhibited her work both locally and nationally.

In 2013, she was selected to be a resident artist for Cycle 4 of the Red Bull House of Art in Detroit, and in 2014 was included in the invitational exhibition Detroit at the Crooked Tree Art Center in Petoskey, Michigan, alongside many notable Detroit artists. In addition to being a painter, Poszywak is a musician, performing with the Detroit-based post-punk duo, Rogue Satellites.

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T I M P O W E R S ’ 8 5 , G R A P H I C C O M M U N I C AT I O N “Re-Objectified” Printed acrylic, aluminum, electrical 2017 Tim Powers’ practice is rooted in material exploration and form. Powers’ dimensional design and artistic experience are accessed in producing objects that find their relevance in a mix of function, concept, aesthetics and wonder. “Re-Objectified” assembles variables of a specific class of objects: lamps. The works contrast style, material and image, manufacturing practices, and expectations of the form illumination takes. The piece is a hybrid of eras, technology, finish, material and appearance.

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JOH N RIZZO ’01 , CR AF TS “Yellow Gold” Aruco pine, steel, copper plating 2018

JOH N RIZZO ’01 , CR AF TS “Teal Silver” Aruco pine, steel, copper plating 2018 As an artist, John Rizzo deals with varied subjects and investigates the inherencies of materiality and conceptual explorations. Individual works address different visual experiences that invite the viewer to contemplate, impart questions, and relate the human experience. These questions can be intimate and personal and at other times they attempt to shift perceptions of object and environment. The aesthetic impact and the visceral response of the viewer are imperative in that the viewer should be seduced by the object. The paradigm of these questions help reconnect the naïve imagination.

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L AU R E N R O M A N O W S K I ’ 1 3 , F I N E A R T S “Side Reflections” Oil on canvas 2013 Born and raised in Pontiac, Michigan, Lauren Romanowski grew up loving retro automobiles harvested from the Motor City. Restoring vehicles was one of her past memories that created her as an artist today. Images chosen for her work are compiled from bold statement cars, which possess features that are distinctly recognized to specific automobiles. The paintings capture and reflect recognizable body shapes, from taillights, grilles and mirrors to side paneling.

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MARK SENGBUSCH ’02, FINE ARTS “Wolf Village” Reverse-painted acrylic on plexiglass 2017 Mark Sengbusch received his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2008 and his BFA from CCS in 2002. His symbolic language explores the overlap between written communication and design. His paintings were included in The Armory Show 2015 and 2016 with David Klein Gallery.

His recent exhibitions are at Memorial Sloane Kettering Brooklyn Infusion Center (Curated by Jay Davis) and at Transmitter gallery in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Sengbusch lives and works in New York City.

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R O B E R T S E S T O K ’6 9, F I N E A R T S “Vegan Girl” Engraving 2017

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R O B E R T S E S T O K ’6 9, F I N E A R T S “Girl With Birds” Engraving 2017

Robert Sestok is a painter and sculptor living and working in Detroit.

His work has been exhibited at Cranbrook Art Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago, Illinois), Marlborough Gallery (NYC), and the Detroit Institute of Arts and Wayne State University, where his work is held in permanent collection. He is the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner and Erb Foundation grants, and National Endowment of the Arts. A mentor to young artists, Sestok established City Sculpture Park in 2014 for public use and enjoyment. A 2017 Kresge Fellowship in visual arts, he is currently welding a 14’ sculpture for Murals in Market.

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K A I S E R S U I DA N ’ 93 , C R A F T S “Ceramic Jack Installation” Ceramics 2018 From first-generation Lebanese descent, Kaiser Suidan was raised in a large family — six brothers and one sister — in small-town Milford, Michigan.

His passion for gardening, working with the earth and organic forms inspired him to investigate clay. His journey began early in junior high school and continued into senior high school where he won numerous awards for his ceramic work. He earned a full scholarship from CCS and graduated with honors in 1992. Since Suidan’s career started more than 15 years ago in his small basement studio, he has grown as an artist and businessman. In 2004, he was accepted into The International Exposition of Sculpture Objects & Functional Art in Chicago. Currently, Suidan owns his own commercial building, which is home to his studio and gallery space. His passion for clay continues as he looks for his own next step in life and his journey through the arts.

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L O I S T E I C H E R ’ 7 9, C R A F T S “Red Envelope” Welded steel 2011 Lois Teicher has been a professional sculptor for over 40 years. A large part of her professional life is to seek and apply calls for site-specific commissions, large or small. Simultaneously, smaller pieces are fabricated in her studio enabling her to express ideas that are current.

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JA M E S V I S T E , C C S S TA F F “Pallet Strap in Blue” Damascus steel knife 2018 James Viste was raised on a farm in Wisconsin, received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse; and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He is a nationally known blacksmithing demonstrator and exhibitor and has participated in several national Ironwork Restoration Projects, including Cranbrook Educational Community and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Viste has worked for studios throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Mexico and Michigan.

He is currently the manager of Edgewise Forge L.L.C., Detroit, Michigan; and employed as an instructor/technician by the College for Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan.

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A P R I L WAG N E R ’ 9 6 , C R A F T S “Rocks Glasses” Hand-blown glass 2018 April Wagner is the owner, artist and master glassblower at epiphany studios in Pontiac, Michigan. Her work in shown in galleries around the country and collected by corporate, public and private collectors worldwide. She was featured on the PBS shows “A Craftsman Legacy” and more recently “Detroit Performs.” The Saginaw Museum of Art currently has a solo exhibition of Wagner’s work on display.

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J O S H UA W O J I C K ’ 0 2 , C R A F T S “Golden Umbra” Blown glass, silver 2018 Detroit-based glass artist, Joshua Wojick, reaches far outside of conventional glassblowing to lend a new perspective and insight on the material and process, exploiting both the inherent fragility and structural nature of glass. His use of the material truly expresses the full spectrum of what glass can be. Wojick has worked with glass since 1998, and is currently the crafts program manager at The Henry Ford Museum, as well as a former adjunct faculty member at CCS. Joshua Wojick has worked in some of the foremost studios across the country and is represented nationally.

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M A R K Z A P I C O , A S S O C I AT E P R O F E S S O R , A DV E R T I S I N G “The Space Between” Oil on canvas 2015

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Mark Zapico is an artist, educator, art director and designer working in Detroit, Grosse Pointe Park and Port Austin, Michigan. His debut solo show was held at the Detroit Reparatory Theater in 2011, at the request of Gilda Snowden. Other venues include CCS Alumni and Faculty exhibitions, the Detroit International Wine Auction, Noel Night, the Grosse Pointe Center for the Arts, Art Works Detroit, Art for God’s Sake, WXYZ Bar at Aloft Hotel in Detroit and the Detroit Artists Market. His most recent solo show “TEXTRS” was held in the CCS Alumni and Faculty Hall in November/ December 2016.

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“ SE T T L E BE F OR E SE T T L I NG, A P L E A SI NG, SI L E N T R E F L E X ” S A B R I N A TA R R A B ’18, FINE ARTS

“Settle Before Settling, a Pleasing, Silent Reflex” is part of a series of paintings that explore the theme of home as a means for a natural and immediate reflection.

The element of rest comes as a result of the comfort and stability of being home. Subject and media intertwine as the relationship, and lack of, between combinations of color texture, line and representation result in an impression that is both natural and cognitive.

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MASTERFUL MOUTON ROTHSCHILD (1) 750 ML 1994 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac (1) 750 ML 1999 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Donated by Van and Lori Conway Both Moutons reveal the classic Mouton nose of sweet black fruit intermingled with smoke, pain grille, spice and cedar. Flavors are similar with added notes of cassis, meat, nuts and mocha that carry through to the lengthy finishes. The wines are rich, concentrated, layered, lush, smooth and sweet producing two very compelling first growths.

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GA JA’ S 2 0 0 0 V I N TAG E B E AU T I E S — C A S H M E R E O N T H E PA L AT E (1) 750 ML 2000 Gaja Darmagi Langhe (1) 750 ML 2000 Gaja Conteisa Nebbiolo Langhe (1) 750 ML 2000 Gaja Costa Russi Langhe Barbaresco (1) 750 ML 2000 Gaja Sori San Lorenzo Langhe Barbaresco (1) 750 ML 2000 Gaja Sori Tilden Langhe Barbaresco (1)750 ML 2000 Gaja Sperss Langhe Barolo Donated by James and Sandra Vandenberghe The Costa Russi, classy, gracious, supple, silky and seductive, with a plum and berry character, it is full-bodied with layers of fruit, sweet dark berries, flowers, spice and licorice woven together with sweet tobacco and mineral.

The Sperss Barolo has an incredible amount of fruit and character, with notes of mint, mineral, blackberry, plum and tobacco, with velvety tannins and a strong core of fruit. The Sori San Lorenzo shows meaty, earthy aromas leading to exotic fruit, fresh truffles and porcini, with masses of velvety tannins, it is almost Port-like in the end. The Sori Tilden offers sweet red berries, plums, minerals, mint and spice, with a blackberry aftertaste that goes on forever. The Darmagi has intense dark fruit in complex layers, blackberries, cassis, light herbs and sweet oak. It is concentrated, textured and long. The Conteisa has dark crushed berries and flowers, plums, currants, tobacco and smoky oak, a full body, polished tannins and a long, silky, caressing finish. The Prince of Piedmont, Angelo Gaja has produced more winners from the 2000 vintage. Among the first to use radical viticultural and vinification techniques in Piedmont to produce single-vineyard wines and to plant non-Piedmontese varietals, Gaja is one of the most influential individuals in Italian wine in the last 30+ years.

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Q UA R T E T O F FA B U L O U S F I R S T G R O W T H S (1) 750 ML 1983 Chateau Margaux Margaux (1) 750 ML 1989 Chateau Latour Pauillac (1) 750 ML 1990 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac (1) 750 ML 1999 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Donated by Friends of CCS Given the standards of excellence, prestige and pedigree as aging capability, these wines are “must haves” for collectors. The 1990 Mouton has a knockout, smoky nose laced with coffee, cedar, cigar box and dark fruit. A powerful, full-bodied, firmly structured wine, it offers a palate of leather, berry, cherry, herbs, flowers and mint, with big acids and tannins.

A gorgeous wine, caressing and rich with a silky texture, it is still vibrant, dancing on the palate. Lafite is the most sought after Claret in the world, renowned for its silky texture, managing to be complex and harmonious without being heavy. The 1999 Lafite is prodigious, elegant and intensely flavored, with layers of flavors, a complex bouquet of lead pencil, graphite, cedar, cassis, toast and vanilla, finishing sweet, ripe and harmonious, with a long finish resembling a faded rose, evolving until 2030. The 1983 Margaux is massive, with exuberant aromas of cassis, lead pencil, berries, violets and vanilla that follow through on the palate. It is very rich, complex, concentrated and powerful, with deep, long, slightly sweet flavors.

The 1989 Latour is generous, rich, round and full, with a decadent and exciting nose of tobacco, meat, dark fruit and cedar, followed by an amazing raspberry fruit in the core of the palate. It is polished, with velvety tannins and mouthcoating. According to Robert Parker, “You can’t know great wine without knowing Latour.”

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L U N C H F O R F O U R W I T H D E T R O I T M AYO R M I K E D U G GA N (2) 750 ML 2013 Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia Donated by Mayor Mike Duggan Mayor Mike Duggan was elected Mayor of the City of Detroit on November 5, 2013, and re-elected to a second term on November 7, 2017.

Duggan, born in Detroit, has spent his entire career working in the city to solve some of the most complex issues facing Detroiters, including crime, blight and access to jobs. Don’t miss the opportunity to sit down with Mayor Duggan over lunch to discuss all the amazing things happening in the city.

M O N U M E N TA L M O N T E L E N A I N A M O N U M E N TA L BOTTLE — CRAZY GOOD CABERNET (1) 5.0 L 1994 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Donated by Friends of CCS Chateau Montelena has been a superhero for great California Cabernet for decades. The wines get better with age and are 1994 Cabernet is still relatively young, especially kept in this huge bottle. The wine shows classic Napa aromatics of cassis, blackberries and red plum translating well to the palate, with added notes of cedar, iron, smoke and leather, with fruit, oak and tannins well-integrated, extending through the firm, lasting finish. This classic, old Napa Valley Cabernet is huge, chewy, fresh, balanced, rounded, sophisticated and polished. Chateau Montelena, one of the most prominent and oldest Napa Valley wineries dating to 1882, is now owned by the Barrett family. Thanks to the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting where Montelena’s 1973 Chardonnay outranked France’s best white Burgundies, this seminal event helped put California in the forefront of the wine world. The Barrett family today is continuing to produce the finest wines in California and to be the benchmark of quality. According to Robert Parker, buying Montelena’s Estate Cabernet is the same as buying blue-chip stock.

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C L E V E L A N D C AVA L I E R S O W N E R S S U I T E FOR FOUR PEOPLE Tickets for Four People at a 2018 – 19 Regular Season Cleveland Cavaliers Game in the Ownership Suite Signed CAVS Team Ball One-Night Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland Dinner for Four People at Turn Bar + Kitchen (2) 750 ML 2011 Torres Mas La Plana Donated by Cleveland Cavaliers Enjoy the excitement of watching a Cleveland Cavaliers game from a great location with three of your best friends. This lot gives you four tickets to a private suite for the game of your choice during the 2018 – 19 regular season and a signed CAVS team ball.

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B U B B L E S A N D B O R D E AU X — T O P - S H E L F W I N E S (1) 750 ML 1952 Bollinger Extra Quality Brut Champagne (1) 375 ML 1952 Chateau Latour Pauillac (1) 375 ML 1952 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac (1) 375 ML 1952 Chateau Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan (1) 375 ML 1952 Chateau Leoville las Cases St. Julien (1) 750 ML 1966 Krug Brut Champagne Donated by Van and Lori Conway The year 1952 was a 4-star vintage for Red Bordeaux and the Haut Brion was one of the stars of the vintage, with mature aromas and flavors of delicate chocolate, earth, dark berries and subtle citrus-like fruit.

The Lafite is also fully evolved, showing subtle notes of dark berries, mushrooms, spice and cedar. The Latour is maturing nicely; bouquet fully evolved; sweet; with some richness and faint tannins. The Leoville las Cases, aging gracefully, shows faint dark fruit, minerals and graphite.

The year 1952 was a 5-star vintage for Champagne and the Bollinger is still soft, rich and harmonious, with an attractive citrus note. The year 1966 was a 4-star vintage for Champagne and Krug is actually 5 stars, showing its age, but still with glorious richness, length and acidity.

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Donated by James and Sandra Vandenberghe The 2000 Lafite, given 100 points by Robert Parker, features the wine’s typical finesse and elegance now and the power will show over the years.

The wine is dense, fresh and bright, with a beguiling aroma of mint, violet, black fruit, caramel and a lovely minerality. Full, rich, intense and concentrated flavors of currant, leather, tobacco, cedar, cigar box, spice and graphite are multi-layered and seductive, with silky tannins, coating and caressing the palate, ending in a long, lingering, seamless and silky finish. Lynch-Bages, while not a First Growth, is renowned for its consistently high quality, often producing wines equal to First Growths. The 2000 Lynch-Bages is delicious, layered, round, balanced and concentrated, with a firm backbone, great depth, complexity and mellowed tannins. Beautiful aromas and flavors offer blackberry, coffee, spice, tobacco, cedar, cherry, plum and roasted game.

With full body, velvety tannins, lovely texture, power and elegance, it is one of the all-time great examples of Lynch-Bages.

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EPIPHANY GLASS STUDIO SOIREE An intimate Evening for 20 People with World-Famous Artist and CCS Alumna April Wagner at Epiphany Studios Gourmet Cuisine with Specially Paired Wines by Forte Belanger Live Glass-Blowing Demonstration Opportunity for Each Guest to Create Their Own Glass Piece (6) 750 ML 2014 Torres Celeste Crianza (6) 750 ML 2015 Torres Pazo das Bruxas Donated by Epiphany Studios, April Wagner and Forte Belanger Twenty friends will enjoy a private party at the world-famous Epiphany Studios in Pontiac. This private studio, rarely open to the public, is owned and operated by CCS alumna April Wagner. Throughout the evening you will enjoy delicious and inspired cuisine and fine wine. April will entertain and inspire you with glassblowing demonstrations. Each guest will create their own special glass piece to take home as a commemoration of the event. A unique experience in an exclusive artist’s space, this auction offers an inspired evening that you and your guests will talk about for years to come.

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A R I E T TA L I B R A RY M AG N U M S O F F E R E D I N T R I B U T E T O R I C K R O G E R S ’ Q UA R T E R C E N T U RY T E N U R E AT C C S (24) 1.5 L 2007 Arietta Red Wine Variation One Donated by Arietta and Fritz and Caren Hatton To commemorate President Rick Roger’s quarter century at CCS and his last Detroit International Wine Auction, Arietta has specially labelled 24 magnums of wine in his honor. The Arietta Red Wine Variation One 2007 is the most “creative” in the Arietta portfolio, an unusual and highly distinctive blend of Syrah and Merlot first made by Arietta’s co-founder and original winemaker John Kongsgaard in the 2000 vintage. The 2007 vintage was unquestionably the greatest Napa vintage of the last decade, and the Variation One can be enjoyed for another 15 years at least.

These magnums carry the additional label “Tribute to Rick Rogers — 25 Years at CCS.” Bidders may signal for one or more magnums, even the whole lot. The auctioneer will raise the price if demand exceeds supply.

Here’s to Rick!

Arietta, the Napa winery owned by Fritz and Caren Hatton, specializing in Bordeaux-style blends, has, over the last two decades, assembled a portfolio of extraordinary micro blocks in the cooler climates of Napa Valley, farmed under the supervision of noted winemaker, Andy Erickson. The 2007 Arietta Red Wine Variation One, a distinctive and dynamic marriage of opposites, is a co-fermented blend of 55% syrah and 45% Merlot from the finest fines on the Hudson Ranch. Robert Parker wrote, “A sensational effort, the 2007 Variation One displays a vivid, super fragrant perfume of bouquet garni, white chocolate, blackberries, plums and subtle smoky oak. Full-bodied with silky tannins, a decadent opulence and a sumptuous texture, this is a head-turning, full-bodied, expressive wine to enjoy over the next 15 – 20 years.”

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FCA PRODUCT DESIGN OFFICE TOUR WITH RALPH GILLES Behind-the-Scenes Tour of FCA’s Product Design Office for Two Guests (4) 750 ML 2014 Torres Estelado Rose Donated by FCA US LLC Join Ralph Gilles, FCA US LLC Head of Design and CCS Trustee, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of FCA’s Product Design Office.

FCA is building upon the historic foundations of Chrysler, the innovative American automaker first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925; and Fiat, founded in Italy in 1899 by pioneering entrepreneurs, including Giovanni Agnelli, FCA, the seventh-largest automaker in the world, based on total annual vehicle sales, is an international automotive group. Participants must be at least 18 years of age, and tour must be completed by June 30, 2019.

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M E GA H O T M AG N U M S S O U T H I N G P I N O T N O I R A N D C U LT C H A R D O N N AYS (1) 1.5 L 2008 Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills (1) 1.5 L 2009 Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills (1) 1.5 L 2010 Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills (1) 1.5 L 2012 Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills (2) 1.5 L 2014 Aubert CIX Estate Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma Coast (2) 1.5 L 2014 Aubert Eastside Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley

Mark Aubert’s distinguished career began by working with renowned winemaker Helen Turley and then as winemaker for Peter Michael and Colgin. In 1999 Aubert Vineyard was born and has been crafting outstanding vineyard-designate Chardonnays and Pinots from estate and leased vineyards in the Russian River Valley and on the Sonoma Coast in full-blown, hedonistic style. His wines are among those most highly sought after in California. The CIX Estate Chardonnay, from the Montrachet clone, is dense, rich and plush with a strong core of fruit and exciting aromatics and flavors, redolent of stones, quince, honeysuckle, caramelized citrus and tropical fruit, with upfront intensity, plenty of power and an endless finish. The Eastside Chardonnay, also planted from a Montrachet clone, features superb aromatics and chiseled fruit, smoky creme brulee notes intermingled with white peach, nectarine, orange marmalade, honeysuckle, buttered apples, fig and toasty oak, all of which jump from the glass, leaving a persistent aftertaste.

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Donated by Friends of CCS Sea Smoke’s Pinot Noir wines have been a hit since their inception in 1999.

Owner Bob Davids purchased exceptional land nestled in the Sta. Rita Hills within Santa Barbara County, where the growing conditions are nearly perfect for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Sea Smoke’s vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic. The goal for Southing is to create the ideal marriage of complexity and elegance showcasing beautiful aromas and flavors enhanced by their estate vineyard’s characteristic cool-climate acidity. The Pinots are a delectable mix of red and black fruits commingled with underlying floral notes and a hint of toasty oak on the finish. The core of the succulent fruit is etched with spice, fine tannins, minerality and a well-integrated acidity. The wines are aromatic, rich, balanced, long and very age-worthy.

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CUSTOM GLASS AND STEEL ARTWORK Partner with Renowned Sculpture Artist Chris Nordin ’91, Crafts, of Glass Academy to Create a Unique Steel and Glass Sculpture to be Precisely Installed Within a Space of Your Choosing.

(1) 750 ML 2010 Stonestreet Rockfall Cabernet Sauvignon Donated by Chris Nordin Custom-design your own wine vine with CCS Alumnus Chris Nordin. Nordin is the Co-founder of Glass Academy, a 14,000 square foot facility tucked away in a vintage tool and dye area of Dearborn’s west side, that hosts a variety of themed and seasonal events throughout the year, that are open to the public, while also operating as a full-scale glass production studio.

The artist will meet you on location to brainstorm and design a hand-forged steel wine vine, with hand-sculpted flower finials, which will be sculpted to accommodate the location of your choosing. Perfect for wine cellars, barrel rooms, or a space within your home or office, this one-of-a-kind experience allows you to collaborate with a master glassblower and blacksmith to design a piece of artwork that is truly unique and customized to your satisfaction. Your finished piece will be delivered and installed by the artist to ensure your vision truly comes to life.

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WRIGHT LASSITER DINNER — AN OENOPHILE AND EPICUREAN DELIGHT Wine Dinner for 10 at the Bloomfield Hills Home of Wright Lassiter III Donated by Wright Lassiter III and Elie Boudt Most people know Wright Lassiter III as President and CEO of Henry Ford Health System. But on top of being a successful executive, he’s also a maestro in the kitchen. Join Wright Lassiter III and wine authority Elie Boudt of Elie Wine Company as they partner for a five-course dinner with wine pairings from the 2000 vintage of Bordeaux. From one of the finest vintages in the last few decades, the famous region of Bordeaux produced stellar wines from both banks in 2000. After 18 years of development, these wines are hitting their prime. Alongside Wright Lassiter III’s exceptional dishes, enjoy wines from some of the top Chateaux like Lynch-Bages and Léoville Poyferré producing wines in the most prestigious vineyards of Bordeaux.

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HARLAN — A CALIFORNIA GRAND CRU A N D O R I G I N A L N A PA C U LT W I N E (1) 1.5 L 2012 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Napa Valley in Wood Box Donated by Mary Beth and James M. Nicholson The 2012 Harlan is muscular, built like a brick house, restrained yet sensual and sophisticated, intensely fruity, with a lovely minerality, ultra-fine tannins and epic length. Aromas and flavors are phenomenal, offering black currants, blackberries, black cherries, dried herbs, violets, burnt oranges, cedary oak, and baking spices, with layers of earth, mushrooms and forest floor, ending in a resonating savory finish. Mouthfilling and mouthcoating, this fabulous wine, meriting 98 points from critics, will last for decades.

Bill Harlan’s Harlan Estate is one of just a few California wines that are equal to Grand Cru status. According to Robert Parker, “Harlan Estate might be the single most profound red wine made not just in California, but in the world.” The beginning of Harlan Estate dates to 1984, in the western hills of Oakville, the heart of Napa Valley, with the Harlan family planning to create a California equivalent of a Bordeaux First Growth, a wine that would command global praise. Thanks to location, terroir and the talents of Harlan’s team led by Bob Levy, Director of Winemaking, Harlan wines have earned their supreme cult status.

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F E AT U R E D V I N T N E R S G R A N D L O T Festival Napa Valley Wine Experience for Four for Four Days, July 2019 Round-Trip First-Class Airfare on American Airlines for Four from Detroit Town Car Transportation Included to and from Airport and to Each Experience Three Nights Accommodations For Four at SENZA Hotel (12) 750 ML Mixed Case of HALL Wines Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon and Craig Hall Red Wine (bottles signed by Kathryn and Craig) Donated by Hall Wines Festival Napa Valley, known as the “Best 10 days of summer,” is a music, food, wine and lifestyle festival featuring world renowned performances by musical soloists, ensembles, vocalists, dancers, conductors, actors, narrators, guest chefs and poets who transform the world-famous wine region into a cultural destination. Presented by Napa Valley Festival Association, a nonprofit public benefit corporation governed by a board of prominent vintners and local leaders, the festival is committed to enriching the region’s economic and cultural vitality and making the arts accessible to all. Festival Napa Valley just wrapped a record-setting 13th season in 2018, raising $2.5 million at Arts for All Gala. Festival Napa Valley 2019 will be held July 12 – 21, 2019 The winners of this lot will experience the following: • Festival Napa Valley Barrel auction on July 13, 2019 • Lunch with a Napa vintner • T ickets to the Arts for All Gala which was headlined by Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth in 2018.

• Daytime concert series experience • Dinner hosted by Craig and Kathryn Hall at HALL, Rutherford.

The winning bidder will also enjoy three nights accommodations at SENZA Hotel Napa Valley. SENZA Hotel, owned by the Hall family, reflects their respect for the land, appreciation of modern design and the desire to feel comfortable at home. The 4-star boutique hotel is a romantic getaway offering sophisticated country living, situated close to the wineries of Darioush, Trefethen and Andretti and Alston Park. It has 41 guest rooms with french doors opening to a private patio.

Included in this lot is a mixed case of 2015 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon and 2014 Craig’s Red Wine, with bottles signed by Craig and Kathryn. The Wine Advocate says the Kathryn Hall Cabernet is flirting with perfection, composed of blue and black fruits, it is opulent, seamless and flawless, with a full-bodied mouthfeel, drinking beautifully now and for another 30+ years.

Aromas and flavors of dark plum, cocoa powder, dried rose petal, dusty earth and dried sage, with sweet, rich tannins are complex, balanced, deep and long. Craig’s Red Wine, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, offers cherry, black plum, vanilla, bay leaf and wet gravel, with well-integrated oak. The wine is round, opulent, fleshy, with ripe fruit, sweet tannins and a full, concentrated finish.

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• Platinum Wine Tasting for four at HALL, Rutherford

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A W E E K I N PA R I S — C ’ E S T M AG N I F I Q U E !

Deluxe Accommodations for Seven Days and Six Nights in Private Paris Apartment Exclusive Wine-Tasting Experiences Available Round-Trip Business-Class Airfare for Two from Detroit (2) 750 ML Louis Roederer Champagne Brut NV Donated by The Nicholson Family and Morley Companies, Inc. One very fortunate couple will enjoy a fabulous, ultra-romantic week in Paris, a dream destination for any traveler. Relax in sumptuous accommodations in this Paris apartment. Located in what is truly the heart of the City of Light, this Parisian pied-a-terre offers comfort, luxury and a magnificent view of the River Seine. Make this charming, spacious, newly renovated and magnificently furnished three-bedroom apartment your home base for exploring and enjoying Paris. Situated on the famous Ile Saint-Louis (a charming island on the Seine, the most exclusive neighborhood in Paris and, for centuries, the location of the Rothschild family estate), the apartment is just steps away from the Notre Dame Cathedral. It is also close to Le Marais and the Latin Quarter.

Apartment accommodates up to six guests.

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GET TO KNOW KNIGHTS BRIDGE! Dinner for 10 Guests at Knights Steakhouse in Downtown Ann Arbor Hosted by Co-Owner Essel Bailey Selection of Knights Bridge Wines to Accompany Dinner (12) 750 ML 2015 Knights Bridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (12) 750 ML 2016 Knights Bridge Pont de Chevalier Chardonnay Donated by Knights Bridge Winery The winning bidder and nine of their favorite people will be treated to dinner at local favorite Knights Steakhouse in downtown Ann Arbor. The evening’s festivities will be hosted by Knights Bridge co-owner, Essel Bailey, a Michigan native and resident of Ann Arbor. A selection of Knights Bridge wines will accompany the multi-course dinner, including large format and library selections. In addition to this one-of-a-king dining extravaganza, the lot includes 24 bottles of current release Knights Bridge wines, featuring one case each of Knights Bridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Knights Bridge Pont de Chevalier Chardonnay. Knights Steakhouse has been in business on Dexter Road in Ann Arbor since 1952, known as the best place in town to get a delicious steak and a strong drink. The newest location, opening in 2014 in downtown Ann Arbor, is a classic steakhouse, featuring steaks, prime rib, chicken, burgers and seafood. Knights Bridge Winery, founded by James and Essel Bailey and Tom Costin in 2006, is located on the southern boundary of Knights Valley AVA, bridging the counties of Sonoma and Napa.

The Knights Bridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is packed with mixed berries and cherries, cola, mocha, vanilla and spice, with balanced acidity and silky tannins to enable the wine to age gracefully. The Knights Bridge Chardonnay is lovely, fresh and long, offering notes of lemon tart, peaches, honeysuckle and spicy stone fruit.

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BIKE THE “ D” ART AND ARCHITECTURE TOUR A N D B I CYC L E S Design and Keep 20 Custom Bikes from Detroit Bikes Bike Tour of Detroit for Up to 20 People Post-Ride Wine-Paired Meal Donated by Detroit Bikes You and 19 friends will see Detroit on your own custom-designed bikes, manufactured here in the city by Detroit Bikes. Working with Detroit Bikes design team, you can design the bikes to whatever specifications you want — your company logo, your favorite colors and sayings, your college team — whatever you dream up. You will see Detroit’s iconic public art installations and galleries, and enjoy light snacks and beverages along the way on this artist-led tour. A photographer will be along for the ride to document your journey. And the best part — the bikes are yours to keep after the ride, so you can have a reunion bike tour anytime!

Your group will meet for the bike fitting and then your tour guide will lead you to iconic outdoor art installations through Greater Downtown to take in a wide variety, ranging in scale, material, era and movement. Stops include places such as the Heidelberg Project, Eastern Market, City Sculpture, the Dequindre Cut, The Belt, the Guardian Building and Hart Plaza. Also included will be stops at private galleries, such as David Klein Gallery, Simone DeSousa Gallery, Library Street Collective and Gallerie Camille, which will include refreshments from downtown favorites such as Avalon Bakery, Sister Pie and Astoria Pastries.

Follow up your delightful tour with an after-ride meal.

Ride distance: 10 – 15 miles Ride Length: 3 hours

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L U N C H F O R F O U R W I T H D T E E N E R GY C AO DAV E M E A D O R (2) 750 ML 2012 Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon Donated by Dave Meador As vice chairman and chief administrative officer at DTE Energy, Dave leads the company’s efforts to be a force for growth and prosperity in the communities which DTE serves. Dave oversees information technology, procurement, fleet, facilities, corporate communications as well as government, corporate and public affairs and the company’s philanthropic giving. He is a co-chair of Mayor Duggan’s Detroit Workforce Development Board which has set a goal of employing 40,000 Detroiters over the next five years.

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Optional group tour of Detroit Bikes factory in Detroit is included. Winner will select any combination of 20 Custom “A” or “B” Type bikes from Detroit Bikes. Winner will select design and color scheme (one customized decal for all 20 bikes on chain guard and/or downtube, and one or two custom paint colors) for all 20 bikes in this lot. Detroit Bikes are fitted and given out to riders when they arrive the day of the tour or may be picked up ahead of time at Detroit Bikes factory on the West side of Detroit.

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PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE GM DESIGN CENTER WITH MICHAEL SIMCOE Lunch for Four in the “Blue Room” Private Tour of a Design Studio (2) 750 ML 2014 Fisher Vineyards Unity Cabernet Sauvignon Donated by Michael Simcoe Michael Simcoe, vice president, GM Global Design, is the seventh design chief in GM history and a CCS Trustee. Michael will take you and three guests on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a highly confidential design studio at General Motors Design in Warren, Michigan. Your tour includes lunch in the “Blue Room” a private dining space created for GM’s first design chief, Harley Earl, and his guests. This elegant space is a study of mid-century modern architectural interior design, with it’s unique furnishings and incredible view of the entire campus.

General Motors was one of the first automotive companies to make the automotive design process standard in product development, and quickly emerged as an industry leader in design techniques and innovations. In the ’50s, what was then called “GM Styling Section” grew, producing significant concept vehicles and “dream cars” every year. In 1956 they moved to the newly-opened General Motors Technical Center, an industrial campus designed by Eero Saarinen to house the research, engineering, manufacturing and design branches of GM product development. The campus is on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized around the world for its mid-century architecture. Today General Motors has a network of several Design Centers around the world. The organization is responsible for the design development of every single GM concept and production car, truck and crossover globally.

This tour is to be scheduled at a mutually agreeable date, is limited to the winner and three guests, and is non-transferable. Competitors are excluded.

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OWN A PIECE OF THE DETROIT RIVER Todd Erickson “The Detroit River” Bronze Sculpture 63” H x 91” W x 30” D 2013 (4) 750 ML 2014 Torres Estelado Rose Donated by Todd Erickson “The Detroit River,” a gorgeous new sculpture in bronze by artist Todd Erickson, will be an amazing addition to any outdoor setting or company lobby. Erickson’s new work consists of bronze castings of branches and twigs gathered from his explorations of Michigan rivers and tributaries, twisted and bent in poetic tracings of the fleeting essence of nature. This is a major work, similar to the one just commissioned by Hope College for the grounds of their campus museum, Erickson’s undergraduate alma mater. A 1986 graduate of the prestigious Cranbrook Academy of Art, where he studied with famed sculptor Michael Hall, Erickson is represented by the Robert Kidd Gallery in Birmingham, Michigan. Erickson has been a member of the CCS family for over 35 years in a variety of capacities, including as Assistant Dean, Director of Academic Facilities, and currently as Director of Exhibit Services and Adjunct Professor in the Sculpture Section of the Fine Arts department. His work, cast and fabricated in bronze, iron, aluminum, steel, stone, wood and glass, has been exhibited in galleries and museums all over the country. Todd will oversee the delivery and installation of this sculpture.

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G O R G E O U S G R AC E I N A G I GA N T I C B O T T L E (1) 6 L 2008 Grace Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blank Donated by Van and Lori Conway The 2008 Blank from Grace Family, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and a classic cult wine from Napa Valley, is prized for its rich, opulent flavors, full body, firm tannins and great aging potential. Aromas of red currant, sandalwood, mint and black cherry jump from the glass. Complex flavors of red currant, mint, chocolate, dried herbs, spice and tobacco are suave and chewy and carry through to the long, lingering finish.

C H AT E AU D ’ YQ U E M — T H E K I N G O F S AU T E R N E S A N D T H E FAVO R I T E S W E E T W I N E O F M I L L I O N A I R E S (4) 750 ML 1990 Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes

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Donated by Friends of CCS The world’s greatest sweet wine, the King of Sauternes, Chateau d’Yquem, is one of the few luxury-priced wines that merits its stratospheric price tag. At Yquem, they proclaim that only one glass of wine per vine is produced, and it shows. Yquem, a Superior First Growth, was the only Sauternes given this rating, in the Bordeaux classification of 1855, indicating its superiority over all the other wines of its type. Its success stems largely from the site’s susceptibility to attack by noble rot. The wine is characterized by complexity, concentration, sweetness, relatively high acidity and longevity. With proper care, a bottle will keep for a century or more. The 1990 Chateau d’Yquem, an extraordinary effort, given 99 points by Robert Parker, calling it “one of the richest Yquems ever tasted with 50 – 100 years of potential longevity.” The wine is rich, opulent, fabulously superb, elegant and finesseful, revealing a honeyed, oaky, flowery tropical fruit bouquet.

The massive palate shows peaches, coconut, apricots, subtle toasty oak, dried orange peel and layers of intensely rip botrytis-tinged, sweet fruit that is powerful, seamless and harmonious, with well-integrated acidity.

Anticipated maturity is 2050+.

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G R A P E E S C A P E T O N A PA VA L L E Y W I N E C O U N T RY FOR FOUR Fabulous Trip to Napa including Exclusive Vineyard Tastings for Four at Five Wineries Three-Night Stay at the Wydown Hotel in St. Helena Round-Trip First-Class Airfare from Detroit to San Francisco for Four Donated by Morley Companies, Inc. Experiences and a Variety of Wines at the Following Wineries F I S H E R FA M I LY V I N E YA R D S Tasting for Four Guests (2) 750 ML 2012 Fisher Vineyards Coach Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon Donated by Fisher Family Vineyards Fisher Vineyards was founded in 1973 when Fred and Juelle Fisher purchased 100 acres in the Mayacamas mountains on the western slopes of Spring Mountain and built a winery truck tucked in among the vines and Douglas firs. The winery itself is a product of the estate, having been built from timber that was cut and milled on site and crafted into an award-winning facility by their good friend and architect, William Turnbull.

Fred and Juelle Fisher served as Featured Vintner’s of the 1995 Detroit International Wine Auction and the Fisher children, who are all involved in Fisher Vineyards, served in the same capacity 30 years later in 2016.

Whitney Fisher is Winemaker, Robert is General Manager, and Cameron directs Sales and Marketing.

THE GRADE CELLARS Tasting for Four Donated by The GRADE CELLARS Founded by Tom Thornton and Brenda Mixson in 1997 in Calistoga, they replanted the Winfield Vineyard and, since 2004, have been producing wines of rare balance, eloquence and complexity. Thomas Rivers Brown has been making three distinct, hand-crafted Cabernets from their estate vineyard and a single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from fruit grown in a neighboring vineyard in the Calistoga sub-appellation of Napa Valley.

M A C A U L E Y V I N E YA R D Tasting for Four Guests Donated by Macauley Vineyard The Macauley Vineyard label was originally established in St. Helena in the early 1980s by Ann Macauley Watson and for several years produced a very well received late harvest Sauvignon Blanc with help from renowned winemaker, Ric Forman. In the late summer of 2000, Ann’s son Mac went to work for Rudd Estate in Oakville. After several months of winery work and education he was inspired to revive the family label, and, working with winemaker and childhood friend Kirk Venge, crushed his first grapes in October 2001. Mac and Kirk have one goal: to source the highest quality fruit in Napa Valley and make wines of extraordinary depth and personality.

The grapes they choose showcase the terroir of the vineyards and create a remarkable wine-drinking experience.

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P R I D E M O U N TA I N V I N E YA R D S Tasting for Four Guests (1) 1.5 L 2014 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot (1) 1.5 L 2015 Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Donated by Pride Mountain Vineyards Pride Mountain Vineyards is situated on the Summit Ranch, one of Napa Valley’s oldest grape producers atop Spring Mountain. With over 120 years of viticulture there, Jim and Carolyn Pride purchased Summit Ranch and their first vintage debuted in 1991. Pride Mountain Vineyards produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Viognier and limited bottlings of Syrah and Sangiovese. Located at the crest of the Mayacamas Mountain Range at an elevation of 2,100 feet, the 235-acre property is bisected by the Napa/ Sonoma County line and has a separate facility on either side of the line. A modern winery was built in 1997.

The vineyards are set above the fog line on south-facing, warm sunny slopes, producing wines that are rich with black fruits, showing balance, nuance and complexity. This lot includes two magnums of Pride Mountain Vineyards wines.

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Donated by Theorem Vineyards Theorem Vineyards, nestled on the northern slope of Diamond Mountain in Calistoga, is 1,100 feet above sea level. Buildings dating from the late 19th century on the estate include an old Victorian home, outbuildings and a schoolhouse. Current owners, attorney Jason Itkin and his wife Kisha Itkin, purchased the property in 2012, producing their inaugural wine that same year, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Voir Dire meaning “to speak the truth.” Redwoods frame the vineyard on this breathtaking location. A new fermentation barn and cave are slated for completion in the fall. Renowned winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown, was named winemaker of the year in 2010.

W YD OWN H OTEL Three-Night Stay for Two Couples Donated by Wydown Hotel The two lucky couples will enjoy a three-night stay at the 2-star Wydown Hotel. The 12-room boutique hotel on historic St. Helena’s picturesque, charming Main Street, offers an exceptional experience for sojourners with a relaxed, modern ambiance. You will experience comfortable luxury while exploring the bounty of wine country. The spacious rooms feature fine furnishings and lavish amenities. The art-filled Tea Room offers a fresh, complimentary breakfast of local and seasonal light fare, afternoon gourmet cookies, Friday wine tastings and complementary health passes to Health Spa Napa Valley. The hotel features the eclectic art collection of owner-operator Mark Hoffmeister.

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C O L O S S A L C A B E R N E T S AU V I G N O N F R O M B E R I N G E R (1) 9 L 1986 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Bottle 12 of 75 Made and Signed by Edward Sbragia Donated by Van and Lori Conway Beringer’s 1986 Private Reserve Cabernet, Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year in 1990, is mature but evolving beautifully, a delicious wine with no hard edges. It displays a big, sweet, licorice, earthy, jammy, black fruit-scented nose followed by a full-bodied, sweet, expansive chewy wine, with well-integrated acids and tannins and ripe, complex flavors of plum and currant, with hints of anise and spice.

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D E T R O I T W O O D T Y P E C O A N D T H E M AG I C OF THE LETTERPRESS Exclusive Hands-On Experience for Eight People Wine and Hors d’oeuvres (6) 750 ML 2014 Torres Salmos (6) 750 ML 2015 Torres Pazo das Bruxas Donated by Don Kilpatrick, Chair CCS Illustration Department Get creative by designing and printing your own works of art! You and seven friends will enjoy a four-hour session with CCS Illustration Chair, Don Kilpatrick, who, along with several of his top students, will guide you through the process of letterpress printing, and help you create and design your own note cards and posters. Typesetting with moveable wood and metal type will be covered as well as carving and experimental techniques for creating imagery to go along with hand-set type on the presses. Take a break and enjoy some wines and hors d’oeuvres while you are “working.”

This hands-on experience is exclusively unique and typically not open to the public.

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G R A P E E S C A P E T O N A PA VA L L E Y W I N E C O U N T RY FOR FOUR — REDUX Fabulous Trip to Napa including Exclusive Vineyard Tastings for Four at Five Wineries Three-Night Stay at the Wydown Hotel in St. Helena Round-Trip First-Class Airfare from Detroit to San Francisco for Four Donated by Morley Companies, Inc. Experiences and a Variety of Wines at the Following Wineries DAR I O USH Darioush by Invitation Only Tasting Experience for Four Guests (1) 750 ML 2014 Darius II Donated by Darioush Winery Shahpar and Darioush invite two couples for a luxurious getaway to the Napa Valley. The Darioush by Invitation Only Tasting Experience for four is crafted for connoisseurs. This shared wine experience celebrates the unique terroirs of several Napa Valley appellations while sharing the fascinating story of Darioush Khaledi’s journey and passion for wine.

While seated among Khaledi’s private wine collection, your personal host will guide you through a tasting of the estate’s crown jewel, Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as limited releases such as Signature Pinot Noir and our flagship offering, Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, thoughtfully paired with small bites prepared by renowned Napa Valley chef, Sarah Scott.

The lot also includes a bottle of the estate’s crown jewel, the 2014 Darius II, a serious, aromatic wine, with graphite, dark berry, cassis, hints of toast and chocolate, leading to a full, expansive, savory-textured, long finish.

H E R I TA G E S C H O O L V I N E YA R D S ( F O R M E R LY H A R R I S E S TAT E V I N E YA R D S ) Tasting for Four Guests Donated by Heritage School Vineyards Initially a private boys school, the property includes three vineyards where grapes grown on diverse terrain reflect the terroir of the Franz Valley area, part of the Calistoga AVA. Acquired in 1887 by Mike and Treva Harris, the property was in great need of repairs. In 2005, Mike retired from pediatric dentistry and, with Paul Hobbs, purchased the first available crop, completing their 10th harvest with the 2012 vintage. Now called Heritage School Vineyards, and with new owners, David and Linda Jenkins, the 48-acre estate is a small producer of Cabernet Sauvignon from six acres of vineyards, with grapes reflecting the soil and microclimates of Franz Valley School area. Thomas Rivers Brown brought his unique natural winemaking approach to Harris Estate Vineyards since 2006.

OUTPOST Tasting for Four Guests Donated by Outpost Located on the top of Summit Lake Drive, 2,200 feet above the valley floor, outside the small town of Angwin, Outpost occupies a rural, peaceful setting.

Founded in 1998 by Terry and Juli Pringle, with the vision of producing wines reflecting the area’s unique terroir. They built the winery and, with the efforts of renowned winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown, began to produce great Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel wines of incredible intensity. In addition to world-class 100% varietal bottlings of Cabernet and Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Grenache are also produced from the 42-acre estate.

Kathy and Frank Dotzler acquired the property in 2003, also purchasing a 20-acre site on Howell Mountain, the 9-acre True Vineyard, planted with Bordeaux varietals. This year the property was sold to its third owners, the French-based AXA Millesimes.

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The lot also includes a number of unique gifts, several of which are Darioush exclusives, and two inspirational books.

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S C H R A M S B E R G A N D D AV I E S V I N E YA R D S Wine Tasting for Four at Davies Vineyards Tasting Room in St. Helena (1) 750 ML 2014 J. Davies Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District (1) Signature Corkscrew

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Donated by Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards After touring and learning the rich history of Schramsberg and Davies, explore the traditional method of making sparkling wines by one of Napa’s best. Schramsberg, founded by Jack and Jamie Davies in 1965, famed for being America’s first house of sparkling wine, was internationally recognized in 1972, when President Nixon served it in Beijing, China.

The J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon, a gem from Diamond Mountain, will grab you at the first sniff, as raspberry jam, spice and wildflowers jump out of the glass, followed by notes of dark red cherry, black plum and pepper. Soft, robust and concentrated, the wine showcases mountain fruit in a powerful way with woven layers of cola, spice, dark blue fruit, licorice, tobacco, oak and earth in an intense core, buttressed by polished tannins, ending in a rich, seamless finish.

V E N G E V I N E YA R D S Tasting for Four at Venge Vineyards (1) 750 ML 2015 Venge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Silencieux Donated by Venge Vineyards The lucky couples will enjoy a visit to the Venge Winery ranch house in the Palisades Mountain range overlooking the valley where seated tastings are privately hosted.

A juicy, fruity, balanced beauty, the Venge blockbuster, seriously delicious Cabernet, has been crafted by Kirk Venge, son of renowned winemaker, Nils Venge, from famous vineyards including their own Calistoga Bone Ash vineyard and their Calistoga estate property. Dense and compact with firm tannins that support the cascade of mouthcoating flavors of mixed berries, cherries, currants, forest floor and spicy oak, ending in a long, complex finish.

W YD OWN H OTEL Three-Night Stay for Two Couples Donated by Wydown Hotel The two lucky couples will enjoy a three-night stay at the 2-star Wydown Hotel. The 12-room boutique hotel on historic St. Helena’s picturesque, charming Main Street, offers an exceptional experience for sojourners with a relaxed, modern ambiance. You will experience comfortable luxury while exploring the bounty of wine country. The spacious rooms feature fine furnishings and lavish amenities.

The art-filled Tea Room offers a fresh, complimentary breakfast of local and seasonal light fare, afternoon gourmet cookies, Friday wine tastings and complementary health passes to Health Spa Napa Valley. The hotel features the eclectic art collection of owner-operator Mark Hoffmeister.

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S U P E R S U I T E FA N F O R A W E E K Attend Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons Games 12 Suite Tickets to the November 21, 2018 Detroit Red Wings Game vs. Boston Bruins 12 Suite Tickets to the November 27, 2018 Detroit Pistons Game vs. New York Knicks Donated by Dave and Peggy Meador Enjoy the excitement of watching the Red Wings and Pistons from the best location in their new home with 11 of your closest friends in a Little Caesars Arena (LCA) Suite. LCA opened just one year ago, and features a unique glass roof concourse connecting it to office and shops surrounding it. LCA has hosted some of the hottest performers, college and professional sporting games and other events since it opened last year.

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Donated by Friends of CCS Chateau Palmer, from 2006, a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Merlot, is structured and balanced with suave tannins and a firm grip, full-bodied, with a sappy sweetness and is deep and chewy. Aromas and flavors of berries, plums, violets, coffee and spice are complex, ripe and minerally, with a long, soft, silky, textured finish, beautiful wine with a long way to go.

B O U N T I F U L B U R G U N DY (1) 3 L 1985 Remoissenet Pere et Fils Clos Vougeot in Original Wood Box Donated by Van and Lori Conway Lovely aromas of red fruit, kirsch, flowers and spices waft from the glass, segueing to similar flavors echoed on the palate and through to the finish, with added nuances of blackberries, cassis and vanilla. Evolving beautifully, the striking wine is polished, stylish, soft, smooth, concentrated and layered.

C E L E B R AT E T H E H O L I DAYS I N T H E D — T H E U LT I M AT E PA R A D E C O M PA N Y E X P E R I E N C E Four SuperStar Tickets to the 2018 Hob Nobble Gobble Presented by Ford on Friday, November 16, 2018 One Night at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center (Room with Double Beds) on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, the Night Before the 2018 America’s Thanksgiving Parade Presented by Art Van One Distinguished Clown Corps Presented by UHY Membership in Either the 2018 or 2019 America’s Thanksgiving Parade Presented by Art Van Four TV Zone Grandstand Tickets to the 2018 America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Presented by Art Van on Thursday, November 22, 2018 Four Tickets to the 2019 Ford Fireworks Rooftop Party on Monday, June 24, 2019 (6) 750 ML NV Domaine Chandon Brut Sparkling Wine Donated by The Parade Company Detroit See the world through a child’s eyes as you experience the best of Detroit’s own Parade Company, where magical things are always happening from the Hob Nobble Gobble, to America’s Thanksgiving Parade to the Ford Fireworks rooftop party. You will relish the fact that you attended Michigan’s grandest and most cherished event.

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P R O D I G I O U S PA L M E R F R O M 2 0 0 6 (3) 1.5 L 2006 Chateau Palmer Margaux

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LY N C H - B AG E S — R E N O W N E D PAU I L L AC E S TAT E COMBINING POWER, STRUCTURE AND SEDUCTION (1) 750 ML 1970 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac (1) 750 ML 1985 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac (1) 750 ML 1986 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac (1) 750 ML 1988 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac (1) 750 ML 1989 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac (1) 750 ML 1994 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac (1) 750 ML 1996 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac (1) 750 ML 1998 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac (1) 750 ML 1999 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac (1) 750 ML 2000 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac (1) 750 ML 2003 Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac Donated by Friends of CCS The wines of Pauillac are often considered the quintessence of Bordeaux.

While Fifth Growth in status, Lynch-Bages has often produced wines equivalent to a Second and even a First Growth. The 1970, made in an older style prior to the acquisition of the estate by Jean-Michel Cazes, shows intense aromas and flavors of black currant, prune, licorice, cedar, tobacco and leather, in a spicy, concentrated package. The 1985 is sexy and exciting, a forerunner for the brilliant 1989 and 1990, with ripe berry, cherry and currant fruit, tinged with coffee, leather and dried herbs. It has layers of silky tannins and is rich, round and peppery on the long finish. The 1986 is big and weighty, with black currant, edged with earth, leather, oak and cedar. The 1988 is a beautiful, classic Claret, rich, powerful, big and juicy, offering copious black cherry, currant and dark chocolate, hinting of smoke, leather, cigar, earth and black tea. The 1989, arguably a 50-year wine, is lovely, vital, rich, seamless and voluptuous, drinking beautifully after resolution of formidable tannins. The 1994 is gorgeous, nuanced with violet, berry, toasted oak, mineral and black currants, hedonistic in style, ending in a long, caressing finish. The 1996 Lynch-Bages is firmly structured, massive, powerful and tannic, with the classic Pauillac nose of lead pencil, cedar, black currant, sweet cherry, spice and mint, similar flavors, velvety tannins and a long finish. The 1998 is big, full, silky and round, laced with vanilla, strawberry, cherry and currant, ending in a long, caressing finish. The 1999, a seductive wine, is forward, fleshy and full-bodied, with cassis, cedar, licorice, vanilla and spicy herb. It is loaded with charm, lush, balanced and very finesseful. The 2000 Lynch-Bages is delicious, layered, concentrated, with a firm backbone, great depth and mellowed tannins. Aromas and flavors offer blackberry, coffee, cassis, graphite, pen ink, spice, tobacco, cedar, cherry, plum and roasted game, one of the all-time great examples of Lynch-Bages. The 2003 is evolved, dense, silky, full, elegant, balanced, textured and long, showcasing smoke, herb, black currant, licorice, graphite, plum and cigar box.

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M E D O C M AG I C (1) 750 ML 1985 Chateau Cos d’Estournel St. Estephe (1) 750 ML 1985 Chateau Pichon Lalande Pauillac (2) 750 ML 1986 Chateau Pichon Lalande Pauillac (1) 750 ML 1989 Chateau Leoville-las-Cases St. Julien Donated by Friends of CCS The region of Medoc is known for the most renowned red wines from France. Second Growth Pichon Lalande wines are renowned for their long life and remarkably consistent high quality, regardless of vintage conditions.

The 1985 Pichon Lalande has an enticing nose of tobacco, leather and thyme and the palate is beautifully balanced with black fruit, vibrant acidity and supple, yet firm tannins, with added notes of plum, mint, currant and fig. The 1986 Pichon Lalande shows the classic lead pencil, cedar-infused nose with berries, plums and chocolate that rocket from the glass and follow through on the structured, regal palate and lengthy finish. The 1989 Leoville-las-Cases offers ripe fruit, raisins and dried fruits on the nose, delivering firm tannins to a fresh palate of flavorful dark fruits, earth and flowers, leading to a long, complex finish. The 1985 Cos d’Estournel is forward with a lovely bouquet of pain grille and concentrated red and black fruits, a palate with gobs of sweet black fruit, minerals and spice and is rich, concentrated, lush and very long.

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Each year, CCS provides more than $14 million in student scholarships, including support for students from our own Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies. These funds help Detroit youth attend CCS and become the next generation of artists and designers.

We’d like to put 10 of these kids through CCS with your help tonight.

Raise your paddle to support this work!

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This piece is inspired by Moroccan tile work and temples.

I worked to create a space within a space using layered patterning and surfaces. The relationship between the smaller patterned form and the larger cutout dome is light and airy, almost as if you could exist in this space. The coloring is reminiscent of Moroccan tiles as well, and the blues and yellows are iridescent.

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Bob’s Ranch vineyard is characterized by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Coastal breezes, along with low rolling hills and morning fog, define this cool climate site. Comprised of 43 vineyard blocks on 72 acres, and planted to an array of clones and field selections, this ranch produces complex and delicious wines of true Sonoma Coast character. This wine hails from our best vineyard blocks at Bob’s Ranch each year.

V I N E YA R D N O T E S Bob’s Ranch Estate Vineyard Characterized by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean.

Sonoma Coast Appellation Heavy fog and strong winds tempered by bright afternoon sunshine.

Sandy, Well-Draining Soils Stresses vines into producing grapes of full varietal intensity.

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TA S T I N G N O T E S “Deep, intense garnet in color, this wine displays powerful aromatics of wild berry, wet stone, ‘sauvage,’ and hints of tobacco. Select heritage clones combine to bring intensity and layered flavor to the palate. Wild blueberry, 5-spice, crushed rock, and hints of truffle combine with firm, spicy oak structure to create a dynamic and focused palate. The finish is long and delicious.” — Megan Gunderson Paredes, Winemaker W I N E FAC T S Bottle Size: 750 ML Appellation: Sonoma Coast Barrel Aging: 10 months in 50% New French Oak Vineyard: Bob’s Ranch Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

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This wine is named for Craig Hall’s mother, Eleanor “Ellie” Hall, who was an artist and a teacher.

She inspired Craig’s love of art, and it is her artwork that graces this wine’s label. Vineyard sources are selected for their elegance with tannins that are soft, lush, opulent and feminine in character. The palate is driven by minerality, cassis, and a floral perfume.

TA S T I N G N O T E S This blend embodies the herbal qualities integral to Cabernet Sauvignon with a perfume of red currant, wild sage, clove and star anise. The elegant texture of the palate is defined by fresh and supple tannins balanced with a wash of acidity and a graceful, vivid finish.

W I N E FAC T S Bottle Size: 750 ML Appellation: Napa Valley Barrel Aging: 24 Months in 65% New French Oak Varietal Composition: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot

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Bob’s Ranch Vineyard is characterized by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Coastal breezes, along with low rolling hills and morning fog, define this cool climate. This marine layer keeps the vineyard 15 degrees cooler than the rest of the Russian River. The terroir is mostly fine, sandy loam soil that gives excellent drainage and leads to low vigor vines and small yields.

V I N E YA R D N O T E S Bob’s Ranch Estate Vineyard Characterized by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean.

Sonoma Coast Appellation Heavy fog and strong winds tempered by bright afternoon sunshine.

Sandy, Well-Draining Soils Stresses vines into producing grapes of full varietal intensity.

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TA S T I N G N O T E S ”The 2016 Chardonnay Bob’s Ranch gives up notions of ripe grapefruit, lemon tart and preserved kumquats with touches of honeysuckle, beeswax and allspice. Medium-bodied, it delivers a great intensity of citrus flavors with a racy line carrying the fruit to a long, zesty finish.” — The Wine Advocate, Lisa Perotti-Brown

W I N E FAC T S Bottle Size: 750 ML Appellation: Sonoma Coast Barrel Aging: 40% New French Oak (Francois Freres) Vineyard: Bob’s Ranch Vineyard Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay

Available only at Hall Winery.

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The Sta. Rita Hills appellation blend is sourced from Radian Vineyard, Bentrock Vineyard and Clos Pepe Estate Vineyard. The majority of the blend is comprised of fruit from Radian, which sits at 1,000 feet in elevation exposing the vines to fog and cooling ocean breezes. These vineyards are blended to create a beautiful representation of the region with concentrated flavors and lively acidity.

V I N E YA R D N O T E S Central Coast AVA Roughly 250 miles along the coastline of California from Santa Barbara County to San Francisco County.

Sta. Rita Hills Follows a clearly defined maritime “throat� that ushers in the Pacific fog and constant cooling breezes.

Sandy Loam Soils Cause vines to produce grapes with powerful varietal character.

TA S T I N G N O T E S Powerful aromas of ripe cherry coulis, white pepper, and beautiful earthiness abound. An incredibly dense and fruit forward palate is layered with flavors of red berry compote, cardamom, and mineral-laced acidity.

W I N E FAC T S Bottle Size: 750 ML Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills Barrel Aging: 10 Months in 45% New French Oak Vineyard: Radian, Bentrock, & Clos Pepe Vineyards Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

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Our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay sources from cool climate vineyards located near the influence of coastal breezes within the Sonoma wind gap. Notes of lush tropical fruit and vanilla lead to a palate of stone fruit and citrus, bolstered by lively acidity and underscored by toasty oak.

V I N E YA R D N O T E S Bob’s Ranch Estate Vineyard Characterized by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean.

TA S T I N G N O T E S Our 2016 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay has aromas of toasted hazelnuts, white flowers, lemon verbena, and peach. Battonage and sur lees aging provide a texture that resonates with tension and length. On the palate, the wine unfolds with flavors of lemon curd and stone fruit. Subtle oak and bright minerality provide nuance to this rich and elegant wine.

W I N E FAC T S Bottle Size: 750 ML Appellation: Sonoma Coast Barrel Aging: 40% New French Oak (Francois Freres) Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay

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Inspired by our vineyard sources along the Soda Canyon corridor, this blend is crafted from vineyards with pronounced influences from the rocky, dry soils and hillside aspects. This translates into highly structured and dense wines.

TA S T I N G N O T E S This wine presents powerful aromatics of concentrated dark fruit, freshly turned earth, warm baking spice and beautifully integrated oak. The spice and fruit flavors carry through to the palate for a rich, unctuous, and balanced effect. The finish is long, dense and nuanced with flavors of dark berry and crushed rock.

W I N E FAC T S Bottle Size: 750 ML Appellation: Napa Valley Barrel Aging: 22 Months in 65% New French Oak Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Available only at Hall Winery.

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Our Sauvignon Blanc is grown only in the cooler confines of Napa Valley. Meticulous canopy management allows the scattering of sunlight onto each cluster, helping to develop the essences of flavors and aromas that are unique to perfectly ripened Sauvignon Blanc.

W I N E FAC T S Bottle Size: 750 ML Appellation: Napa Valley Barrel Aging: Stainless Steel Varietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

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Our 2016 Blue Jay is sourced from The Corners Vineyard, located on the outskirts of Boonville.

Planted to hillside slopes with southern exposure, cobbled clay loam soils and rock outcroppings, the vineyard is at a high elevation of 500 to 800 feet above sea level.

V I N E YA R D N O T E S Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Focused and elegant with luscious cherry fruit and lifting acidity.

Hillside Slopes Southern exposure, cobbled clay loam soils and rock outcroppings.

Exceptional Appellation Due to its proximity to cool, steady winds from the Pacific Ocean.

TA S T I N G N O T E S This wine is deep garnet in color with fresh aromatics of African violet, sassafras, and smoked paprika. The palate is dense and rich, with roasted stem inclusion bringing intensity and length.

Concentrated flavors of baked pomegranate, wild blueberry, and allspice bring this wine to a delicious and distinctive finish.

W I N E FAC T S Bottle Size: 750 ML Appellation: Anderson Valley Barrel Aging: 10 Months in 40% New French Oak Vineyard: The Corners Vineyard Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

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Craig’s was conceived by Craig Hall as an unconventional, appealing red blend to enjoy every day with family and friends. This wine is made in limited quantities and allows us to experiment with blending wine varieties and vineyard sources, playing up the most unique and captivating qualities of every vintage.

TA S T I N G N O T E S Ruby red in color, this wine opens with rich Bordeaux blend aromas of black plum with undertones of bay leaf, dried tobacco, pencil lead, and wet gravel. The palate reveals an ongoing personality of Cabernet tempered by Merlot and rounded out with a touch of Malbec. The wine shows loads of dark ripe fruit, round sweet tannins, and a full concentrated finish.

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Available only at Hall Winery.

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The Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon is the pinnacle of our blending efforts each year. The exalted Sacrashe vineyard takes center stage, and is the basis of this blend. The vineyard contributes the mouth-coating richness and complexity, offering deep, dark earthy cassis flavors and powerfully dense tannins. From there, we search out complementary vineyards, usually from the most regarded mountain appellation, to create balance, symmetry and finesse in the wine.

Lastly, we introduce vineyards with profound depth and decadence to heighten the voluptuousness and opulence that have become a hallmark character of our flagship wine.

TA S T I N G N O T E S The Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon exudes warmth and allure. It is deep garnet in color and has enticing aromas of dark plum, cocoa powder, dried rose petal and dusty earth, laced with a subtle note of dried sage. The palate is seamless, and opulent featuring decadent dark fruit, finishing with supple, sweet, rich, and lengthy tannins. This powerful wine will unfold beautiful layers over time.

W I N E FAC T S Bottle Size: 750 ML Appellation: Napa Valley Barrel Aging: 24 Months in 70% New French Oak Vineyard: Sacrashe & Vineyard Partners Varietal Composition: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc

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This wine incorporates choice fruit from vineyards throughout Napa Valley, from our organic Estate Vineyards to small rugged hillside sites of our partner growers. By blending these various lots, we create a rich panorama on the palate — a landscape of complexity and character that clearly depicts Napa Valley.

TA S T I N G N O T E S This wine is deep garnet in color, exhibiting aromatic layered notes of dried fig, black currant, black pepper, wet gravel, and dried basil. Mouth-coating flavors of blackberry preserves, tobacco, anise, cocoa, and nutmeg develop on the palate. With a full spectrum of tannins, the wine is powerful, chewy, and round in texture integrating into a long smooth finish.

W I N E FAC T S Bottle Size: 750 ML Appellation: Napa Valley Barrel Aging: 22 Months in 50% New French Oak Vineyard: Vineyard Partners Varietal Composition: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot

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Creativity has the power to inspire, challenge, inform and transform us at any age. It advances the incredible spirit of Detroit, lifts up aspiring artists and stimulates the city’s creative economy. The DTE Energy Foundation is proud to support the College for Creative Studies and its mission to educate the next generation of artists, innovators and leaders.

We’re also proud to have Dave and Peggy Meador chair tonight’s Wine Auction and raise funds to support student scholarships and free art programs for 3,000 Detroit youth each year.

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This 3D rendering was created as an exploration of texture and lighting, drawing from an artist inspiration to create things that are reality-adjacent. Similar to life and not quite idealized, but also different, the way a mind remembers things after time has passed.

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AC Q U I S I T I O N S C O M M I T T E E Elie Boudt Rich Brown Rick Lopus

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DONOR NAME/LOT NUMBER Arietta Wine 410 Victoria Bayagich 301 Bonobo Winery 206 Elie Boudt 414 Lakela Brown 302 Rich and Karen Brown 101, 102, 103 Taurus Burns 303 Tom and Vicki Celani 115 Aki Choklat 208 Cleveland Cavaliers 406 Van and Lori Conway 136, 137, 138, 139, 401, 408, 423, 426, 431 Darioush Winery 428 Andrea Del Rio 304 Darcy Deneau 305 Detroit Bikes 419 Mayor Mike Duggan 404 Epiphany Studios 409 Todd Erickson 422 FCA US LLC 411 Fisher Family Vineyards 425 Forte Belanger 203, 409 The Foundation Hotel 124 Susan Fox 306 Friends of CCS 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 126, 201, 202, 205, 403, 405, 412, 424, 430, 433, 434 Kim Fujiwara 307 Lenore Gimpert 308 The GRADE CELLARS 425 Gucci Somerset Collection 209 Hall Wines 416 Fritz and Caren Hatton 410 Heritage School Vineyards 428 Thomas Book Jahncke /Titan Securities 131 Don Kilpatrick 427 Knights Bridge Winery 418 Alan Lampear and Anita Liberman-Lampear 132, 133 Wright Lassiter III 414 Brad Lawrence 309

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Lumen Detroit 207 Macauley Vineyard 425 Andrew Madvin 310, 311 Mawby Winery 204 Joseph Mayernik 312 Kevin McCoy 313 Dave and Peggy Meador 420, 429 Morley Companies, Inc. 417, 425, 428 Cal Navin 314 Brigette Neal 315 Dr. Frank Nesi 135 The Nicholson Family 417 Mary Beth and James M. Nicholson 415 Chris Nordin 316, 413 Outpost Wines 428 The Parade Company Detroit 432 Marcyanna Parzych 317 David Peterson 318, 319, 320 Lisa Poszywak 321 Tim Powers 322 Pride Mountain Vineyards 425 John Rizzo 323, 324 Lauren Romanowski 325 Schramberg and Davies Vineyards 428 Mark Sengbusch 326 Robert Sestok 327, 328 Shewolf Pastificio & Bar 134 Michael Simcoe 421 Frank and Susan Sovis 127, 128, 129, 130 Kaiser Suidan 329 Lois Teicher 330 Theorem Vineyards 425 Sandra and James Vandenberghe 123, 125, 402, 407 Venge Vineyards 428 James Viste 331 April Wagner 332, 409 Joshua Wojick 333 Wydown Hotel 425, 428 Wyland 210 Mark Zapico 334

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