Winesong 2025 Hot Auction Lots 

A Donation From: Trailborn Properties, 123 Spirits, Haywire, Simply Succulent

This Lot Includes:

• Two-night stay for one (1) couple at Trailborn Grand Canyon
• Dinner for two (2) guests at Miss Kitty’s Bar & Restaurant
• 123 Organic Tequila Blanco
• 123 Organic Tequila Reposado
• 123 Organic Tequila Anejo
• Two (2) cowboy hats
• Succulent plant

Guests will enjoy a two-night stay at Trailborn Grand Canyon, an American West-inspired hotel in Williams, Arizona, right on historic Route 66. You’ll stay in a newly renovated room with custom fixtures and furnishings, plus elevated amenities. Plus, the winners will receive a complimentary dinner at Miss Kitty’s, our Southwestern steakhouse, where the menu showcases everything from choice steaks to fried chicken and lighter vegetarian options like BBQ cauliflower tacos. We emphasize agave-based spirits, regional beers from Williams and Flagstaff and frozen cocktails. Heading off campus is fun, too – walk next door to ride the Canyon Coaster, take a quick spin to Bearizona, hop aboard the historic Grand Canyon railway and ride right to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Their newly-renovated retreat is the perfect basecamp for any adventure traveler.

This lot includes 123 Organic Tequila Three Pack, donated by Tequilero David Ravandi who envisioned 123 Organic Tequila (Uno Dos Tres) with the wine enthusiasts in mind. The delicate floral aromas and complex mineral flavors found in 123 Organic Tequila are the result of artisanal, small-batch distillation and estate bottling. From pristine agave plantations to iconic bottles that are hand-blown from recycled glass and labeled with recycled paper and soy inks, sustainability is the hallmark of this exceptional brand. Explore the connection between tequila’s cultural heritage and the pure expression of terroir that is found in 123 Organic.

And just for fun, a couple of cowboy hats and a beautiful succulent plant round out this auction lot! Now, let’s go get our kicks!

A Donation From: Switzer Farm, Mendocino Coast Clinics, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Pacific Star Winery, Abalone Pub, North Coast Brewing Company

This Lot Includes:

• Two-night stay for up to (6) guests at Switzer Farm
• VIP Circle of Claws Table for six (6) guests at the Crab Cake Cook-Off
• Passes for six (6) guests at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
• Gift card for dinner at Westport Hotel’s Abalone Pub
• Tasting for six (6) guests at Pacific Star Winery
• Old Stock Ale Vertical

Crab…those delicious crustaceans…what’s not to love?!  Grab the crew for a crab cake feast at Mendocino Coast Clinic’s popular Crab Cake Cook-Off & Wine Competition, February 7th.  With local chefs vying for top honors, you’ll be in crab cake heaven sampling the creative cuisine.  Your weekend includes a stay at the enchanting Switzer Farm in Westport. Take time to savor a bluff side tasting at Pacific Star Winery and enjoy a bite at Westport Hotel’s cozy Abalone Pub. Spend some time at the lovely Mendocino Botanical Gardens and get your “wow” moment with the first sip of Old Stock Ale from North Coast Brewing’s five-bottle vertical of vintage Old Stock Ale in a wooden case with specialty Old Stock glassware.

A Donation From: Alice Ford, KW Saltwater Grill, MCHF Board of Directors, Interior

This Lot Includes:

• Original Artwork, Champagne & Oysters, 14” x 18” framed oil painting
• Gift certificate for KW Saltwater Grill
• Roederer Estate Brut, 3L

“My art is a celebration of old-world charm and the timeless elegance found in everyday moments,” says Bay Area artist Alice Ford, who has created a wonderful still life of champagne and oysters. Alice’s works are sold through Bergdorf Goodman in New York, and we are overjoyed to offer one of her works for our 40^th year of Winesong. To go with this lovely oil painting, we have paired a Double Magnum of Roederer Estate Brut, part of the esteemed Louis Roederer Family of wines, along with four distinctive champagne glasses, as well as an oyster feast courtesy of KW Saltwater Grill in Fort Bragg, with the best selection of oyster offerings.

A Donation From: Christopher Creek Winery, The Foppoli Brothers

This Lot Includes:

• 7 days/6 nights accommodations
• All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) paired with amazing wines
• Cooking class
• All excursions and wine tastings
• Red Train ride to Switzerland
• Entrance to Roman spas in Bormio
• All transportation during the trip and assistance with booking transportation to/from the Milan airport
• All room-related taxes (including TAX)

The best of Lake Como, the Valtellina wine region, and St. Moritz – Switzerland.

Amazing food, incredible culture and history, unforgettable Wine Tastings led by the owners of the wineries, and awe-inspiring daily excursions through Lake Como/ Valtellina / and the Swiss alps for 7 Days and 6 nights. A truly all-inclusive luxury trip* with everything needed as part of the trip including perfectly wine paired lunches and dinner. Experience authentic Italy. Carefully crafted adventures, unique cultural experiences, wine and olive oil tastings, and meals are crafted with love and care.

Start your adventure in style with a welcome cocktail reception at a grand villa on Lake Como!

Lake Como has long been known as the premier luxury destination in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region. While staying in Lake Como you will enjoy fantastic wine, food, boat rides and get a chance to explore your way through Bellagio before traveling to the Valtellina.

While in the Valtellina you will continue to enjoy fantastic private food and wine pairings, cooking class and get the chance to explore the villages and artisan shops. Your trip will continue on the Red Train to Saint Moritz and to Bormio, Italy where you will get to relax in the Roman Spa while looking at the Olympic Ski hills in Bormio.

A Donation From: AHMC Physicians, Chris Shook, Odis Schmidt, Tim Leefeldt Designs, Linholme Vineyards

This Lot Includes:

• Wine Country Bootcamp 3-Day Class at CIA Copia
• Hand crafted and forged Chef’s knife
• Hand crafted exotic hardwood cutting board
• Insulator salt & pepper shakers
• Linholme Vineyards Virgin Olive Oil (12)

Whether you want to develop or hone your cooking skills, this lot is for you, offering a three-day culinary class at the famed Culinary Institute of America at Copia in Napa. You’ll be ahead of the class with a hand-forged Chef’s knife from artisan Chris Shook. With 40 Layers of Damascus Steel, an 8″ blade, and a wile crafted Mendocino Rhododendron handle, this chef’s knife is a priceless work of art. Adding to this classic culinary package is a hand-crafted exotic hardwood cutting board – yet another artisan piece from craftsman Odis Schmidt.  Tim Leefeldt Designs has contributed a handmade Insulator Salt & Pepper Shakers, offering a distinctive style. Rounding out this lot is a case of Extra Virgin Olive Oil by longtime Winesong supporter Linholme Vineyards.