Last year I was asked if I would like to be involved in the Ronald McDonald House Auction Dinner, I of course said yes- after all, it is a great cause.
So, we put together a wine tasting to be auctioned off, selected the wines, and a long story short it went very well on the night and raised a generous amount of money for a great cause.
We held the event last Friday night and a great night was had by all. The successful bidder and his party of 7 loved the wine-tasting experience and cannot wait to do it again.
Here are some photos from the event and the wine selection.
Here is a list of the wines I selected …
Roederer Estate L’Ermitage 2015 – 97 Pt, JS.
This was sourced from Anderson Valley, California, and is a blend of 52% Chardonnay and 48% Pinot Noir. Asian Pear, Baked Green Apple with lovely shortbread notes, spices, and a creamy palate.
Kutjevo Traminac 2021
This is sourced from Northern Croatia from over 100-year-old Alsace Gewurztraminer rootstock. The Queen’s favorite.
Bibi Graetz Testamatta 2020 – 95 Pt, RP.
A ‘Super Tuscan’ made from some of the best Sangiovese in Tuscany. Dark cherries, orange peel, cooking herbs, and pencil shavings.
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet / Shiraz 2020 – 96 Pt RP.
Known as a ‘Baby Grange’ this is big, bold, beautiful, and quintessentially Australian. 51% Cabernet and 49% Shiraz. Happy Australia Day.
Taub Family Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet 2017 – 94 Pt. WE.
Sourced from Blocks A and F- some of the best Cabernet in Napa. Seamless layers of blackberries, dark cherries, red currant, perfumed floral notes, tea leaves, cedar, and clove spice- exceptional drinking.
Inniskillin Ice Wine 2017 – 96 Pt, Decanter.
Peach, apricot, and candied pineapple dominate with exceptional balance, depth, and complexity. A must for any dinner- dressed to impress.
Vine to Table 
You’re the best, Peter. So glad I got to sip a bit. Thanks to Evan & crew for a terrific ending to a great beginning. Cheers to next year!
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