20th Annual AVLF Winetasting and Silent Auction!
"The legal community's best party of the year!"
Thursday, November 3, 2011
5:30-8:30 PM
King & Spalding
1180 Peachtree Street NE, 16th Floor
Atlanta , GA 30309
This year, the 20th Annual AVLF Winetasting, our signature fundraiser and an ongoing demonstration of the community’s commitment to pro bono legal work, took place on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the generous law firm of King and Spalding.
Friends of the Foundation participate in the Winetasting because the funds raised through the event are a critical part of AVLF’s ability to promote equal access to justice in Atlanta. But they also know- and you will learn- that this is also a terrific party, one that kicks off the holiday season with style and pleasure.
This year, 800 individuals and more than 60 law firms, corporate legal departments, accounting firms and other friends of AVLF supported the Foundation by purchasing sponsorships and tickets to the event; more than 900 attended the party!
We thank those of you that helped support the work of the Foundation by purchasing tickets and/or signing up as an event host/sponsor.You helped us raise more than $400,000 in support of our Domestic Violence Project and consumer and housing programs!
Host Opportunities
Individuals and law firms of two persons or less may serve as Hosts of the 2011 Winetasting for a contribution of $300. That contribution also allows the Host to bring a guest at no cost. As is true of firm donations, payments made by August 31 will be noted on the Winetasting invitation that will be distributed to more than 2,500 Atlanta attorneys, accountants and friends of AVLF, and on the Foundation’s web site.
Public interest lawyers and firm associates may pledge to purchase a ticket to the event for $100, and those who do so by August 31 will also be noted on the Winetasting invitation.
For questions about this year's Winetasting, please contact Jeffrey McIntyre at (678)681.6010 or jmcintyre_avlf.org
or Monique Henderson at (404)521.3319 or mhenderson_avlf.org
“A Tale of Two Counties”
It was the best of vines, it was the best of wines.
Presented by
United Distributors, Inc.
SPARKLING WINE
Iron Horse Vineyards, Classic Brut 2006
Produced exclusively from estate grown pinot noir and chardonnay grapes, then aged in the cellars for 36 months, this Green Valley, Russian River, Sonoma County property has achieved international notoriety. Founded by Barry Sterling, a San Francisco lawyer, it has been served by the White House for the past fine administrations.
http://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/
WHITE WINE
Twomey Cellars, Sauvignon Blanc, 2010
Produced by Ray Duncan, owner of Silver Oak, this classic sauvignon blanc is sourced from a 12 acre dry farmed vineyard in Napa Valley. After primary fermentation the wine ages sur lie for four months before it is bottled. Complex with a rich texture, it is a new world sauvignon blanc with a European personality.
http://twomeycellars.com/
Antica Estate, Chardonnay, 2009
This mountain estate in the Eastern Hills above the Silverado Trail, is owned by Marchese Piero Antinori. After harvest ,whole clusters were pressed and chilled in stainless steel tanks before primary fermentation in French Oak barrels and lees aged for 6 months. Only the first barrels are selected and blended to reflect the true nature of this 1420 foot above sea level vineyard estate. www.anticanapavalley.com
RED WINES
Twomey Cellars, Merlot, 2007
Grapes for this wine are sourced exclusively from Mr. Duncan’s Soda Canyon Vineyard in Southeastern Napa Valley. In the mild climate and volcanic soils the merlot ripens slowly and develops rich black fruit characteristics and extra ordinary complexity. The wine is aged in French oak barrels and racked three times giving it the unusual silky texture. http://twomeycellars.com/
Antica Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008
The Antinori winemaking heritage spans more than 600 years and 26 generations in the Tuscan region of Italy. Very low yields from this Napa Valley mountain estate offered wine makers the opportunity to create an elegant example of the varietal. After 15 months in French oak barrels and another year aging in bottle before release, this multi layered Napa Valley Cabernet offers intensity and opulent aromas and flavors. https://www.anticanapavalley.com/
Etude, Carneros Estate, Pinot Noir, 2008
Etude was founded on the philosophy that winemaking begins in the vineyard. Tucked away in the northwest corner of the Carneros appellation of Napa, the Pacifics martime influence and the well drained soils make this a fine destruction for growing pinot noir. Using Burgundy as the model and aged for 14 months in French oak barrels the complex aromatics and earth notes layered over the cherry spice fruit makes this a work of hedonistic pleasures. www.etudewines.com
Hidden Ridge Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007
One vineyard, one estate, one wine. Produced high above the fog line in the Mayacamas Mountains in Sonoma, the estate produces a lush and full bodied mountain cabernet sauvignon with a distinct personality. The 55 degree slope of the vineyard site has great drainage, sun exposure and very cool nights. Aged for 16 months in French Oak this wine rewards those who love exotic flavors, aromas and textures. http://hiddenridgevineyard.com/
Notes written by: Michael A. Venezia, MA, CSW, CSS, Coprporate Director of Education, United Distributors, Inc.
We are extremely grateful for the generous support of the following
Silent Auction Sponsors:
Our Inaugural Silent Auction will feature more than 100 extraordinary items generously donated by friends and community partners of the Foundation.
Keep checking back; we will update this page with additional preview items several times a week.
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Delta Air Lines Jet Simulator Tour
Earn your wings the easy way! Up to four will participate in a two-hour flight simulation as the captain and co-pilots of a Boeing Jet at Delta's airport headquarters. Following a pre-flight briefing, you not only fly the plane but also experience landing it at some of the world's most interesting airports
Value: $1,000
Weekend stay at private mountain cabin
Spend a delightful weekend along the Coosawatee River in Ellijay, at a five-bedroom, three bath mountain home with a screened porch, spacious deck, and the sounds of the river nearby. Convenient to Ellijay and Blue Ridge, hiking, rafts, kayak and canoeing, as well as all of the modern amenities. Cabin sleeps up to twelve.
Value: $500
A Foodie’s Fantasy: Schmoozing, Cooking and Dining With Kevin Gillespie
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for an aspiring chef to spend the day learning from Top Chef finalist and celebrity, Kevin Gillespie. Hang out and receive personal cooking instructions from Chef Gillespie at his excellent restaurant, Woodfire Grill. You and three friends will return to the restaurant that night to enjoy wine pairings and the five course dinner you spent the day preparing.
Value $3,000
Chattanooga Getaway Family Package
Enjoy a two night stay at the Doubletree Hotel Chattanooga, visit your favorite Chattanooga attractions (Tennessee Aquarium, Creative Discovery Museum, and Rock City), and have dinner on Taco Mac.
Value: $563
Two Delta Sky Miles Gift Certificates for 25,000 Each
Fly the friendly skies, at your convenience and to a destination of your choice, with a Delta Skymiles Certificate for 25,000 miles + 2 drink coupons.
Value: $697.50 each
One Night at Loews Atlanta Hotel with Exhale Atlanta Spa Package for Two
Spend a weekend night in a beautiful room at the luxury Loews Hotel in Midtown. During your stay, indulge at Exhale, the upscale spa and gym, located in the same building and enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating One Hour Couples Fusion Massage. Value: $610
Disney World Family Getaway
Four one day hopper passes and a two night stay at the kid-friendly Holiday Inn Maingate East, just a shuttle stop away from the Magic Kingdom.
Value: $819
Two VIP Tickets to the Conan O’Brien Show
Spend the day in Burbank at a live taping of TBS’ “Conan” show. The two tickets for ages 16 and older include a VIP tour of the Warner Brothers Studio Lot. Airfare and lodging not included.
Value: $Priceless
Wine Lovers Fine Dining Experience
You and a friend will join local wine connoisseur, Michael Venezia, Corporate Director of Education for United Distributors, as his guest for a Classic five course Italian dinner and wine pairings for two at La Grotta Ristorante Italiano, especially prepared for you by Chef Antonio Abizanda.The outstanding Italian wines for each course will be chosen from Mr. Venezia’s personalwine cellar, based on their unique compatibility with each course. Enjoy a delicious meal and share your passion for good food and wine with Michael, who loves to share wine and wine expertise with other like-minded wine enthusiasts.
Value: $1500
Courtesy of Michael Venezia and La Grotta Ristorante Italiano www.lagrottaatlanta.com
Week in Telluride, Colorado
Enjoy a one week stay in a beautiful one bedroom condo, which sleeps 2-4, at the ski in/ski out Mountain Lodge in Mountain Village, Telluride, CO. A blend of rustic elegance and western charm, the Mountain Lodge at Telluride is your window to the splendor of the San Juan Mountains.
Value: $2000
Weekend Stay at Watercolor Beach House, Florida
Put your cares away and enjoy a tranquilFall or Winter weekend in a spacious five-bedroom Beach Cottage in Watercolor, Santa Rosa Beach. Beach Haven is drenched in beachy blue and white,and you know when you drive up that you have been transported to a beach haven and an escape from the cares and worries of the world. Cottage sleeps 10-12.
Tour of Delta Air Lines Technical Operations Center
Did you ever wonder who takes care of all of Delta’s airplanes? Now you can find out when you and three friends take a two hour behind-the-scenes tour of the Delta Technical Operations Center (TechOps), which is the massive facility that services and maintains Delta’s fleet of jets. TechOps, which is about 1.5 miles long, is so large, it has its own credit union, mini-hospital and interior roads complete with stop signs.
Value:Priceless
Reynolds Plantation Golf Getaway
Luxuriate in a one night stay for two at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, and enjoy one round of golf for up to four players on one of four stunning courses.
Value: $1,305
One Week Stay on St. Simons Island
Take the family for the ultimate ‘fun in the sun’ vacation to this beautiful Beach house on St. Simons Island. This three bedroom home, which sleeps 6-8, has a marsh view and is on East Beach, less than a one block walk from the beach.
Value: $750
Rafting Trip for Four on the Nantahala River + Lunch at a local Restaurant
Nestled deep in a canopied gorge thick with mountain laurel and wildflowers, the Nantahala shimmers through its mild but exciting rapids. Take an adventure on this fully guiding rafting trip for four on the Nantahala River, and when you’re done, enjoy a meal at Na-bers Drive In, in nearby Bryson City. Valid anytime except Saturdays and Sundays in June, July and August.
Value: $245
Chateau Elan Winery and Resort
Spend a relaxing night away at Chateau Elan, North Atlanta’s premier meeting destination that offers championship golf, a full-production winery, European health spa and world class amenities, a mere 40 minutes north of Atlanta. From the moment you drive through the gates until the moment you leave, you will experience warm southern hospitality combined with the beauty of the French countryside. Offer is for a room with two double beds, and is not valid on Saturday night. Value: $350
In the Studio - 790 the Zone – Here’s your opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes of Atlanta’s hottest sports talk station! Choose your favorite show and “sit behind the glass” during the show. Choose from either: Mayhem in the A.M. (weekdays 6-10 am) or Barnhart & Durham (weekdays 10 am-1 pm). You must redeem your certificate by January 31, 2012; based on talent in-studio availability. Value: $700
Turner Classic Movies tour and lunch with host
You and a friend will enjoy a behind the scenes, exclusive TCM studio tour, time with TCM Producers and host Ben Mankiewicz, the weekend daytime host of Turner Classic Movies, and a catered lunch with Ben.
Value :$150
The Inn at Serenbe
Need a break, but don’t have time to go too far. Just 32 miles south of Atlanta, The Inn at Serenbe is your perfect one-night getaway. Enjoy 900 acres where you can take long walks in the woods, dangle your feet in a trickling stream, watch the sunlight dance off a sparkling waterfall, fish from a well-stocked lake, relax in the pool or hot tub, visit the beautiful vegetable garden and enjoy the many flower gardens, walk leisurely through the labyrinth and then finish your day with a romantic moonlit canoe ride. This one night, Sunday -Thursdaystay for two, includes afternoon tea, sweets at bedtime and a full country breakfast.
Value: $185
Six Bottle Vertical of Chateau Montelena Reserve Cabernet 1996-2001
Historic Napa Valley winery known for its elegant, age-worthy Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
Value: $1,280
Six Bottle Vertical of Silver Oak
For the savvy wine lover who loves to compare labels, six bottles of Silver Oak Cellars, Napa and Alexander, 1995, 1999, 2000 all Classic years. Each of the two Silver Oak Estates are dedicated to producing a single wine. These two Cabernet Sauvignons consistently reflect the very best of their appellations. Value: $1,340
One Hour of Business Development Coaching for an Attorney with Robin Hensley
Robin Hensley has built a legacy of success in the business community. She now serves as a business development coach, assisting individuals in achieving their professional goals and objectives.
Value: $400
Portrait Session +disc of edited images, Rebecca Enslein and Studio B Photography
Portrait session with popular Atlanta Photographer, Rebecca Enslein of the Studio B Photography.Specializing in wedding photography, The Studio B Photography also reserves a select number of portrait sessions a year to preferred clients. The gift certificate is good for one such portrait session at the location of your choice, along with a disc of the edited images. The portrait session may be used for a variety of occasions, such as: children's portraits, family portraits, engagement portraits, maternity portraits, newborn portraits, high school senior portrait or pet portraits.
Value: $550
Bottle of 1996 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Truffles, cigar smoke, dark berries, cassis, cedar wood, spice, tapenade, anise and damp forest scents open to a suave, rich, full bodied, silky, fresh, polished, sensuous wine with multiple layers of ripe, black fruits. At 15 years of age, this is starting to show its true character. It seems to get better with every tasting. Drink this delicious Bordeaux wine now and over the next 20 years. Value: $285
Zoom! in-office teeth whitening
Zoom! as seen on ABC's Extreme Makeover, offers the best cosmetic teeth whitening available. Of all the dental whitening treatments (laser teeth whitening, whitening toothpaste, whitening strips, whitening gel and trays, and more), nothing whitens better or faster. Get an average of 8 shades whiter in just 45 minutes with Zoom!'s innovative teeth bleaching system. Zoom! has been clinically proven to be safe and effective and many dentists consider whitening the safest cosmetic dental procedure available.
Value: $495
Bottle of 2005 James Cole Cabernet Sauvignon - California, Napa Valley
This limited supply Cabernet is made with fruit from the Oakville district. It is a concentrated wine with great color, and a taste of licorice and cherry on the palate. This is a good wine for aging.
Value: $150
Three Bottle Vertical of Eileen Hardy Shiraz – 1998, 1999, 2000 – Australian, McClaren Vale.
This limited supply Cabernet is made with fruit from the Oakville district. It is a concentrated wine with great color, and a taste of licorice and cherry on the palate. This is a good wine for aging. Value: $300
Home for the Holidays- Christmas tree, Free range turkey, Specialty cake
Keep your promise to get a head start on the holidays with this gift certificate for a 7-8 foot Fraser Fir Christmas Tree from Barefoot Mountain Farms. Pick up your tree during the holiday season at Inman Middle School in Virginia-Highlands or Chastain Park. And while you're at it, order a local, free range, organic turkey from White Oak Pastures to headline your holiday meal. A meal isn't complete without a fabulous dessert, so end your holiday celebration with a delicious specialty cake from Sweet Memories. Value: $220
Dine and Recline for Two
Enjoy a lively dinner for two at Cafe Circa with this $75 gift card, and wind down your night with a relaxing one hour session of Chinese reflexology/ foot massage for two, compliments of Jiao. Cafe Circa offers a casually sophisticated atmosphere that merges classic style and modern elements with a scrumptious signature menuwith a Caribbean Latin twist. Relax, rebalance and refresh with two one- hour sessions of Chinese reflexology/foot massage at Jiao in Morningside. Value: $145
Dinner and Theater
Take three friends out for a night of fine dining and entertainment. With a $200 gift certificate you will enjoy a delicious meal at any of Chef Kevin Rathbun’s fine restaurants, Rathbun’s, Krog Bar, or Rathbun’s Fine Steaks, and then head down the street to the Horizon Theater Company to enjoy a performance of your choice from the 2012 season. Value $320
Courtesy: Jim Gober, Horizon Theater Company Dinner and Theater
http://www.kevinrathbun.comhttp://www.horizontheatre.com/
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