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Auction Napa Valley 2005
Photography by Al Francis
Assisted by Tamra Fox
Since its inception in 1981, Auction Napa Valley has contributed approximately $60 million to local organizations. Now the world's most successful wine charity event, the Auction attracts thousands of attendees from throughout the world and is annually supported by more than 1,000 community volunteers.
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Teri Hatcher, star of the TV hit show "Desperate Housewives," congratulates Saratoga's Jody and Stratton Sclavos on their winning bid ($300,000) for dinner with Teri, a walk-on part on "Housewives," and a five-year vertical collection of etched 3-liter bottles of Frank Family Vineyards' Winston Hill (1998-2002) and a case of 2004 Promise, a 200-case production Cabernet Sauvignon blend made by Rich Frank and Steve McPherson, from the Winston Hill estate. |
| Tatiana Copeland ($280,000), who owns Bouchaine Vineyards , with husband Gerret, won a second impromptu walk-on part for the hit series. |
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Jay Leno, host of the "Tonight Show," amused Auction attendees and successfully "encouraged" higher bidding prices for several lots. |
Senator Mike Thompson discusses politics (no doubt) with Jeff Schechtman, general manager of area radio stations KVON and KVYN on the grounds of Meadowood during the Saturday, June 4, 2005 live auction event.
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A view into one of the vintner tents where dinner was served during auction day. The intimate tents were a change from the outdoor end-of-bidding dinner at past events. |
Saturday (June 5, 2005) open house activities at Luna Vineyards. |
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Pat Kuleto, George Vene (background), Mike Moore, Brad Ogden at Luna Vineyards. |
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