Exciting Live and Silent auctions will feature exclusive packages from the Wineries of the Gorge and local merchants. From vineyard tours with noted winemakers to the "Wall of Wine" to an exclusive Barrel of Wine made by celebrated winemakers, there will be something for everyone!

Here's a preview of the exclusive auction items donated by our wineries:

Barrel of Flagship Four: Here's a chance to own an exclusive blend of wine from FOUR celebrated Gorge Wineries: Syncline Winemaker James Mantone will carefully blend the following and caretake it until it is ready to bottle your approximately 23 cases (about 1 year). The past 2 vintages have included: The Pines Zinfandel, Cor Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Syncline Syrah and Phelps Creek Merlot. Estimated Value $7000

Cathedral Ridge - 4 year vertical of syrah--04(double platinum award), 05,06(double gold winner) and 07 - value $225 plus 2 private barrel room tastings for 8!

Domaine Pouillon - hand-painted, one of a kind magnum of our 2007 Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon (only 72 cases produced!)

Dominio IV - Magnum of 2004 Tempranillo - 'Oso' - AND one night at the Three Sleeps Vineyard B&B - to be used after August 2010.

Dry Hollow Vineyards - Private vineyard walk at Hi Valley Vineyard - 20 minutes of power walking and comments on sustainable farming practices.  Lead by Bridget Bailey Nisley, owner manager, Dry Hollow Vineyards, complimentary tasting flight of Dry Hollow Vineyards wines at the tasting room on the vineyard, and either 2 complimentary bottles of wine of choice OR 50% off 1 case. 

Illusion Winery - Dinner party wine service collection, Retail value: $175, Consisting of: 2004 Apparition red table wine, 2 bottles; 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, 2 bottles; 2005 Syrah, Windy Ridge Vineyard, 2 bottles and a Franmara crystal orbital decanter

Marchesi Vineyards - One Magnum (1.5 liter) of Double Gold Award Winning Sangiovese - "Emma" - 2008!

Maryhill Winery - two award-winning 3 liter bottles: 2006 Reserve Cabernet and 2006 reserve Zinfandel AND a five year vertical of our reserve Cabernet 2002-2006

Memaloose Wines - The Mistral Ranch (near Lyle) – Your Use for 24 hours You and your friends or charity (up to 100 people) have use of the 140 acres of one of the most scenic locations in the Gorge – at Memaloose Winery and McCormick Family Vineyards – for any of the following suggested uses: Party on the lawn – band if you like, Donation for a charitable event, Camping party, Vineyard picnic and party, Evening wine tasting and party, Wild flower day (spring) or hiking event, Small wedding, Family reunion... Dates must be agreed to, and must be during the next 12 months.

Mt. Hood Winery- Wine and Movie night for 10 people at Mt. Hood Winery - includes social hour with wine tasting and appetizers, wine related movie shown on 120" screen in surround sound, wine & snacks! Value $500

Naked –

Pheasant Valley Winery -

Springhouse Cellar- Private Film Festival in The Ruins - For up to 20 people. Enjoy a delicious 4 course barbecue dinner and wine tasting at dusk... and linger over your Cherry Port while the daylight fades to perfect movie watching darkness. Then enjoy your favorite movie(s) on the 20' outdoor screen along with more delicious Springhouse wines. Camp out under the stars if you want -- and keep the films rolling till dawn. Value -- $800.

Viento - Afternoon barrel tasting in the winery for up to 8 with winemaker Rich Cushman.  We’ll taste through the cellar, explaining what goes into each of the wines, then enjoy light appetizers and a selection of finished wines.  We’ll send you home with a case of wine to share. To be scheduled Summer 2010. AND Engraved 3 L bottle of a local cult classic – 2002 Cuvée Provencal!

Waving Tree Winery - VALUE 500.00 Spring turkey hunt for 2 on 400 acres of private land. Resident turkey population around 40 birds. Will guide winners of this hunt to likely call sites. No other hunters will be allowed. Season runs Apr 15-May 15, 2010

White Salmon Vineyards –

Wy’East Vineyards - Exclusive barrel tasting for ten, Vineyard tour and appetizers, Case of wine to share with friends – Value $400

 

2010 Pouring Wineries Announced!

Cathedral Ridge COR Cellars
Domaine Pouillon Dominio IV Dry Hollow
Illusion Jacob Williams Mt. Hood
Maryhill Marchesi Memaloose/McCormick Family
Naked Winery Pheasant Valley Phelps Creek
The Pines Quenett Springhouse Syncline Viento Waving Tree Winery White Salmon Vineyards Wy’East Vineyards

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Thanks to our generous 2010 Sponsors:

Glassware Sponsor:

Northwest Farm Credit Services

Table Sponsors:

CenterPointe Community Bank

Columbia River Insurance

Expertec Automotive

Mid-Columbia Family Physicians

Providence Home Health Services

Sheppard's Equipment

Bob Schultens & Tom Peachey

SLF - Lyle, WA

Wilkins, Kaiser & Olsen Inc.

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About the Auctioneer: Marcus Morgan has been in the auction industry for over 11 years, graduated from Western College of Auctioneering in 1996. Marcus has started his own auction business in 2003 called Morgan Auctioneers serving Oregon & Washington & specializing in Business Liquidations, Estate, Farm & Ranch Auctions, & Benefit & Charity Auctions. Marcus Morgan was named Oregon’s 2006-07 Grand Champion Auctioneer. In July 2007, Marcus attended a Benefit Auction Specialist Class at the National Auctioneers Convention in San Diego, CA. He is now focusing on Benefit Auctions and helping organizations earn record breaking amounts.