2015 Live Auction Lot Sneak-Peeks
 
 Private Dinner for Six Prepared by the Incomparable Teri Hatcher

There is nothing Desperate about Teri Hatcher…trained at the famed Cordon Bleu she is ready to bring you all secrets (cooking and otherwise) to the winery and home of Jeff and Karen Fontanella for an amazing evening of fun, food, wine and laughs. Consider an appetizer of gruyere and poached pear grilled cheese and carrot ginger soup, fennel apple sausage cornbread stuffing with duck or roasted chicken, caramelized sweet potatoes with bacon and skirt steak…finished off with her famous individual apple pie in cast iron skillets! There is a reason why Teri is the Champion of Food Networks television show Celebrity Chopped! Each couple will get a signed copy of Teri’s New York Times Best Selling book, “Burnt Toast: And Other Philosophies of Life” but she will espouse to you all the reasons not to eat it! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to ask Lois all about Clark Kent or find out the real mysteries of Wisteria Lane. It will be an evening to remember!

Includes:
  • Gourmet Dinner for Six prepared by Teri Hatcher
  • Signed copy of Teri's book, Burnt Toast: And Other Philosphies of Life
  • Private Tour of Fontanella Family Vineyards
  • Pairing of specially selected Fontanella Family Vineyards wine

Package Restrictions: Winning bidder must be 21+years of age at the time of bidding and experience is limited to guests that are 21+years of age. This experience expires on March 20, 2016. Date for the experience is subject to mutually agreeable schedule.

 ATF – Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

Join hosts Matt Schiefferly and Shannon O’Shaughnessy at the Brown Ranch in Napa for a day of English style sporting clays, quail lunch, fine wine and cigars. The day will start with a warm up on the practice field and a little professional instruction in to make sure you can hit those little flying targets along with a little coffee and danish. Then we will have an old fashion competition of shooting flying clay targets in a team event called flurry, an event beginners and experts alike will enjoy. After bragging rights are established it will be time for the awards and prizes over lunch at the Schiefferly house.

Never shot a shotgun before? No worries this will be a day for everyone - men and women, beginners, new shooters, old shooters and the pro lurking in our midst.

Includes:
  • Gourmet Quail Lunch prepared by Patrick Kellaher and Mustards Grill
  • Selected Wines from Duckhorn Vineyards, Meyer Family Cellars and O'Shaughnessy Estate
  • Professional instruction and safety training by NSCA certified instructor
  • Shotguns, ammunition, and clay targets
  • Premium Cigars

Package Restrictions: Buy-a-spot is limited to the first 40 winning bidders. Winning bidder must be 21+years of age at the time of bidding and experience is limited to guests that are 21+years of age. Buy-a-spot experience is ONLY VALID on May 16, 2015.
The Best of NYC with Jamey and Michelle Whetstone

One lucky couple will join Jamey and Michelle Whetstone for a 3 night luxury experience in NYC. Relax in your private penthouse apartment on Broadway with breathtaking and expansive 360-degrees views of Manhattan and enjoy a cocktail on your large rooftop garden deck with an outdoor kitchen.

Includes:
  • Three Night luxury accommodations in 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath penthouse apartment
  • VIP Experience at The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
  • Special Chef’s tasting experience at Saxon + Parole
  • Lunch at Da Umbertos
  • Dinner at Red Farm
  • Tour and Icing Class at NYC’s most famous Bakery, Magnolia
  • Super Vouchers for the Museum of Natural History
  • Private one-hour highlights tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Yankees tickets to July 9th home game against the Oakland A’s

Package Restrictions: This experience is only valid only between July 8 -11, 2015. No smoking or pets. Arrival after 1:00 pm on the July 8th and departure no later than 4:00 pm on July 11th. Airfare to NYC is not included.
 Whetstone/Chiarello Rock & Roll Party

Jamey and Michelle Whetstone team up with Michael and Eileen Chiarello for an afternoon lawn party at the 19th-century French-style Chateau at Whetstone Wine Cellars. Enjoy seasonal food stations and a private concert on the Whetstone Estate - a private haven set on 2 acres located at the base of Atlas Peak Road. Marked by ancient oaks, surrounded by stone walls, bridges, and stairways, the historic importance and romance of Whetstone Estate offers a spectacular setting for this intimate gathering.

Private and picturesque, this enchanting property coupled with the food stylings of Michael Chiarello's Bottega will make for a magical day. Experience cooking at its best with an exclusive cooking demo with Michael Chiarello, acclaimed chef and restaurateur. During his 25-year career, Michael has been acknowledged by the Culinary Institute of America, IACP, Food & Wine Magazine, and many more. California (Napa Valley); his new Spanish restaurant Coqueta on Pier 5 in San Francisco which earned a glowing 3.5 star review from the San Francisco Chronicle. Named Esquire magazine’s “Chef of the Year” for 2013, Chiarello made his mark by combining his Southern Italian roots with the distinctive hallmarks of Napa Valley living.

Includes:
  • Cooking demonstration by Michael Chiarello
  • Seasonal Food Stations from Bottega
  • Private Concert featuring artist from the 2015 Bottle Rock Napa Valley line-up
  • Specially selected Whetstone Wines

Package Restrictions: Buy-a-spot is limited to the first 100 winning bidders. Winning bidder must be 21+years of age at the time of bidding and experience is limited to guests that are 21+years of age. Buy-a-spot experience is ONLY VALID on May 31, 2015.
 Private Dinner for Eight with Naoko Dalla Valle

“Dalla Valle Vineyards overlooks the Napa Valley floor from a hillside terrace 400 feet above the Silverado Trail in Oakville. Since Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle purchased the property in 1982 and began planting vines, this exceptional acreage has continually distinguished itself as the ideal site for producing some of the world’s finest wines, thanks to the perfect convergence of lingering sunlight, cooling marine influence and red volcanic soil.” Dalla Valle Vineyards, 2015

Naoko Dalla Valle, Founder and Proprietor of Dalla Valle Vineyards, will host the winning bidder and seven guests for a magical wine experience in her Oakville Estate in the heart of the Napa Valley. The evening will begin with a champagne reception, followed by a fabulous dinner paired with exceptional wines carefully selected from the Dalla Valle cellar.

Includes:
  • Champagne Reception
  • Gourmet 4-course dinner for Eight
  • Specially selected Dalla Valle Wines

Package Restrictions: Winning bidder must be 21+years of age at the time of bidding and experience is limited to guests that are 21+years of age at the time experience is scheduled to take place. This experience requires one-month advance notice and expires on March 20, 2016. Subject to mutually agreeable date.
 BOS Family Magnums

Blue Oak School has a growing number of FABULOUS and ILLUSTRIOUS wine connections through our families. It has been a long standing tradition to include a special lot of magnums from current and alumni family wineries in our Live Auction... this year we are honored to include never-before available, award-winning, favorite and all around tasty large format wines from the collection of our FAMILIA.

Magnums included so far are:
  • Artesa Single Vineyard Block 91D Pinot Noir
  • 2006 Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2008 Four Cairn Vineyard Syrah
  • 2009 Meteor Vineyard Special Family Reserve
  • 2010 Dana Estates Onda
  • 2011 Amuse Bouche Merlot
  • 2011 Buccella Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2011 Favia Cerro Sur Red Wine Napa Valley
  • 2011 Hudson Old Master
  • 2011 O' Shaughnessy Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2011 ZD Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2012 Arietta H Block Hudson Vineyard
  • 2012 Brassfield Estate Eruption Red Blend Volcano Ridge Vineyards, High Valley
  • 2012 Morley Family Vineyards Passionnément Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2012 Patz & Hall Vintage Hyde Vineyards Carneros Pinot Noir
  • 2013 Leonardini Avec Amis Carneros Pinot Noir (Has never been available to public)
  • 2013 Whetstone Wine Cellars Caties Corner Viognier

Package Restrictions: Winning bidder must be 21+years of age at the time of bidding. Wines in lot to be picked-up by winning bidder at Blue Oak School by April 1, 2015. Delivery of wines in lot available for an additional fee and subject to wine shipping restrictions to selected address.
 Asado in the Vineyards for Twelve


The Palmaz Family is ready to welcome the winning bidder and 11 guests to their home for an authentic Asado in the vineyards. They will share with you the secrets of how to roast a whole lamb method taught to them by their forefathers on the Pampas of Argentina. Also included is some gear for you to be properly outfitted for the evening.

Includes:
  • Two custom designed Alpaca silver Facon’s
  • A traditional Alpaca Llama ruana for her and poncho for him to stay warm by the fire
  • A branded wooden 6-pack case of Palmaz Vineyards 2011 Palmaz Vineyards Cabernet
  • 2 magnums of Brasas Cabernet Malbec blend made by winemaking team Mia Kline and Tina Mitchell to pair with the fire and the food for just such Asados.

Package Restrictions: Winning bidder must be 21+years of age at the time of bidding and experience is limited to guests that are 21+years of age at the time experience is scheduled to take place. This experience expires on August 31, 2016. Subject to mutually agreeable schedule with the exception of no Sundays and weather permitting. 

South Pacific Luxury Getaway for Two


Spend an unforgettable two weeks in Savusavu, Fiji at the luxurious Koro Sun Resort & Rainforest Spa. This resort offers a truly native Fijian experience dedicated to adventure, rejuvenation, and romance. The tropical retreat is etched within a coconut plantation that’s encircled by lush rainforests at the edge of a stunning private lagoon. The enchanting bures and luxury villas are private, surrounded by beautiful gardens, fully air-conditioned, and offer all-encompassing views of the ocean and reefs beyond.

Includes:
  • Two Week Stay in a Two Bedroom Bure with an Ocean View for Two
  • Three gourmet meals per day (drinks not included)
  • Transportation to and from the airport
  • Activities include:  Snorkeling, Fishing, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Golf, Cooking Classes, Biking, Croquet, Pearl & Coconut Presentations, Herbal Walk, Flower Arranging
Package Restrictions: Valid between March 20, 2015 – December 31, 2015. Dates for use sSubject to availability (no black-out dates). Airfare to and from Fiji is not included.
 
Baja California Sur at Esperanza


True to its name, this package will transcend your every Esperanza, or "hope." Achieve maximum relaxation at Esperanza, an Auberge Resort, “tucked between two scenic bluffs on the Baja peninsula and boasting an award-winning spa and fitness program, a culinary destination with world class dining, secluded beaches and a vibrant nightlife.” Take advantage of Esperanza’s wide array of offerings: explore the Sea of Cortez on kayak or private sailboat, take your family whale watching, get fit with a TRX training or yoga session, or do nothing at all and allow the benefits of the sea, sun and deep relaxation to sink into your body and soul. Whatever you choose you will enjoy the best view on this family-friendly property.


Includes: 
  • Seven nights in a three bedroom, three bath Ocean Villa that sleeps up to six
  • Use of 3,200 sq ft indoor/outdoor living space
  • Terrace & lanai with expansive ocean views
  • Personal concierge
  • Use of resort's SUV
Package Restrictions: Valid only the week of July 12-19, 2015. Date is not changeable nor transferable. Use of SUV is subject to availability. Expires July 19, 2015.
 Phuket Getaway


Whether you are looking for a fun-filled family getaway or a romantic island escape, Angsana Laguna Phuket, Thailand will not disappoint. Set along the shores of Phuket’s Bang Tao Bay in the island’s northwest region, the Angsana Laguna Phuket is part of Asia’s first integrated resort, Laguna Phuket. With 600 acres of parkland, this beachfront resort offers endless activities and direct access to stunning Bang Tao Beach and the warm waters of the Andaman Sea.

Includes:
  • Seven nights in a luxury two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa with waterfront views that sleeps up to six
  • Round-trip transportation for six to/from Napa to San Francisco International Airport
Package Restrictions: Valid between March 20, 2015 and February 28, 2016. Dates for use are subject to availability. Black-out dates include December 25, 2014 through January 15,20 15; February 17, 2015 through February 27, 2015; and April 4, 2015 through April 10, 2015. Airfare to and from Phuket is not included
Grape Expectations with Andy Erickson and Oscar Renteria


Winemaker Andy Erickson will help you produce your own show-stopper Cabernet Sauvignon from the soon-to-be-heralded 2015 vintage. Andy has produced 100-point wines for his own Favia Wines and for Screaming Eagle. With Andy’s help, and with fruit from Mt. Veeder supplied by renowned vineyard manager Oscar Renteria, you can craft your own triple-digit beauty. This lot will include a lunch for three couples, as well as a tasting (mid-aging) of the wine you have made.

Includes:
  • One barrel (25 cases) of Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon made by Andy Erickson
  • Lunch for three couples and a tasting (mid-aging) of the wine you have made.

Package Restrictions: Winning bidder must be 21+years of age at the time of bidding and experience is limited to guests that are 21+years of age at the time experience is scheduled to take place. This experience expires on March 20, 2016.  Release party is subject to mutually agreeable date.  
Bollywood Party for Twelve

The winning bidder and 11 guests will enjoy and unforgettable Bollywood experience. Chef Seena Shanker, her cohort Sarah Mitchell Hansen, and their team of helpmates will arrive at your house with all the décor, ingredients and entertainment for a slice of Indian spice and dinner for twelve!

Includes:

  • Unforgettable Kerala inspired menu and cuisine 
  • Bollywood dancers
  • Decorations for party
  • Henna tattoos
  • Music
  • Paired wines by Back Room Wines

Package Restrictions: This experience expires on March 20, 2016. Festivities are subject to mutually agreeable date.