Exclusive Access to Walla Walla’s Premier Wine Auction For Private Collectors, 2 Nights for 2 People!!

A get-away for 2, venture up to Walla Walla, stay two nights at the Marcus Whitman Hotel, and attend the Reveal Walla Walla Valley wine series on April 21 and 22, 2024!

Named America’s Best Wine Region by USA Today for three years in a row, the Walla Walla Valley is a wine lover’s paradise. It has it all…a charming and historic downtown, a creative culinary scene, an abundance of arts, culture and recreation, and, of course, world-class grapes and award-winning wines! This auction lot will allow you to peek behind the curtain of winemaking, allow you to rub shoulders with owners and winemakers and celebrate the best of the Walla Walla Valley,learn about the land, and taste truly unique wines produced in the Walla Walla Valley. The invitation to join this special weekend–reserved for the wine trade and private collectors—includes the opportunity to purchase small-lot, one-of-akind wines made by acclaimed Walla Walla Valley winemakers.

You’ll enjoy two days of events including two formal tastings with 20+ wineries, dinner and a live wine-futures auction, followed by a lively celebration at Corliss Estates.

As a bonus: tonight’s winner will take home a full case of 12 bottles of a one-of-a kind Reveal Walla Walla Valley Library Wine—a 2015 Cabernet Franc. Part of the fun will be the unveiling of who it’s from when announced during the Live Auction!

Please Note

To book please contact Sarah Wolcott at swolcott@kidscenter.org or 541-383-5958.

Take home tonight:

A full case of 12 bottles of 2015 Cabernet Franc from the Walla Walla Valley wine region. We’ll announce the winery at the live auction!

• A picture window cabin on any 7-night European cruise

• All port charges and gratuities

• All meals

• On board entertainment

• Wine or beer served with lunch and dinner

• Plus enjoy $500 per person towards cabin upgrades, if you wish to upgrade to a balcony cabin!

7 Night European AmaWaterways River Cruise for 2!

Where do you want to go? The options are nearly limitless when you explore Europe on a river cruise with AmaWaterways! A premiere river cruise operator, AmaWaterways sails all the rivers in Europe and has earned accolades and awards galore over the last two decades. They also have the highest-rated ships in Europe, according to Insight Guides. It’s your choice! You get to pick a 7-Night European cruise for 2 on AmaWaterways...oh the choices!

With over 20 ships to choose from and destinations aplenty, you can experience Europe like never before!

Sail along the Danube and visit beautiful cities like Vienna and Budapest. Or, fly into Paris and cruise to the beaches of Normandy. See the tulips in springtime on a river cruise out of Amsterdam, or take a wine-themed cruise to Provence. The choice is yours! Pick ANY European cruise in 2023 or 2024. And enjoy upgrades, free meals, on board entertainment and more— AmaWaterways is famous for spoiling their guests. See the full list of what’s included on opposite page!

Set sail anytime in 2023 or 2024 and let the river be your guide!

PLEASE NOTE:

Travel certificate good for two people, entry-level picture window cabin (E category). Includes all port charges and gratuities. Cruise can only be booked 60 days prior to cruise departure for any European 7-night cruise in 2023 or 2024. Additional cost for an upgraded balcony cabin beyond $500 per person is at buyer’s expense. Airfare is additional. AmaMagna ship and Portugal excluded. Please call Betsy Scherr, Travel Advisor, to book at 541-385-0499.

The Wall of Wine: a Coveted Wine Collection! 70 Bottles of High-scoring, High-value Wines!

On display during the Winemaker Reception at Saturday’s Grand Cru, the Wall of Wine is a coveted wine collection assembled by wine collector Stan Fridstein, a dear friend of KIDS Center. His mission every year: to curate an incredible collection of wines that would make anyone swoon! With the help of several Bend friends who generously donate from their personal cellars, this year’s Wall of Wine is OUTSTANDING. With an emphasis on reds from Oregon, Washington, California, France, and Italy, these hand-selected bottles will elevate your personal wine collection. The Wall of Wine is a fantastic offering at this year’s Live Auction.

Each bottle is valued over $50. Eleven bottles received 95+ point reviews by wine critics (we’ve bolded these high-scoring wines on the opposite page).

Highlights:

• A “Baker’s Dozen” 13-bottle red collection of the highly acclaimed Long Shadows wines from Washington State–six of these bottles received 95+ points from major wine critics.

• A remarkable showing from the Willamette Valley including 94, 95, and 96-point scoring Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

• A succulent representation of bold reds from California, wines with finesse from Burgundy and the Rhone Valley, and vintage Italian reds that will be a delight to open.

See the complete list of vintages on the opposite page. See page 42 for guide to wine scores.