Domestic Star of the Show

Lot #23
Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005, 12 x 750 ml / Rated 99 by Robert Parker for Wine Advocate

Sponsored by Larry Petersen and Chuck Hingle, Holland and Hart LLP; John Crist, Crist, Krogh & Nord LLC

Robert Parker, writing in the Wine Advocate, says, "The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan looks to be the finest Cabernet Sauvignon Jayson Woodbridge has yet produced, and has put on weight and complexity since I tasted it last year. Like all of his Cabernet Sauvignons, this wine is fermented in wood puncheons or demi-muids, and is a breathtaking example of plush, layered, complex Cabernet Sauvignon. A total thrill, this wine has absolutely awesome aromatics of creme de cassis, cedar, sweet cherries, spice box, as well as licorice and graphite. A caramelized sweetness to the fruit, loads of glycerin, unbelievable unctuosity and opulence a la Pomerol's Le Pin or some of the legendary vintages of right bank Bordeaux leads into a full-bodied, concentrated, exceptionally pure wine that is a total delight to smell, contemplate, sip, and in my case, spit out. This is a wine that can be drunk young or cellared for 20+ years."

International Star of the Show
Lot #35
Chateau Latour Premier Grand Cru Paulliac, 2001, 12 x 750 ml

Sponsored by by Lamplighter Square LLC

Chateau Latour is a French wine estate, rated as a First Growth under the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. For many, Chateau Latour is the epitome of claret. Many would regard it as the leading first growth, and in the eternal quest to find "the wine of the vintage," it is frequently Latour that comes out on top. The 2001 Latour is no exception. This is a dark, almost inky, Bordeaux with a great aroma and a luscious, full-bodied texture. Parker gave it 95 points and said, "…[this is] a brilliant offering… The beautiful integration of tannin, acidity, and wood is stunning… The wine flows across the palate with fabulous texture, purity, and presence… the wine of the vintage." Wine Spectator said, "… Full-bodied… [with a] long, long finish… powerful and fast. Serious stuff…"

Travel Star of the Show

Lot #34
Fall in the Tetons… Elk Bugling in the Aspens
Private Charter Air Transportation for Four to and from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Accommodations for Two Nights for Four, $200 VISA Gift Card

Donated by Laurel Airport, Northern Skies Aviation, Spring Creek Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Avanta Federal Credit Union

Laurel Airport Northern Skies Aviation will provide a private charter accommodating four passengers in a Cessna 414, twin engine, with an experienced captain, on a champagne flight over the Beartooth Mountains… past Yellowstone National Park… along the Teton Mountain range into Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Enjoy the changing of the seasons with a marvelous two-night stay for four at the Spring Creek Ranch, a year-round luxury resort set some 1,000 feet above Jackson, with beautiful rooms and magnificent views. Use your gift card for an exquisite dinner at the Granary Restaurant, with a four-star cuisine and wine list, or treat yourself at the Wilderness Adventure Spa. Truly a once in a life-time experience!

Travel Star of the Show

Lot #41
Colorado's Jewel… Aspen
Accommodations for Two for Two Nights, Gondola Ride for Two, Luncheon at the Summit of Aspen Mountain at the Sundeck Restaurant, Dinner for Two at Kenichi, $100 VISA Gift Card.
Transportation not included.

Donated by Hotel Jerome, Aspen Skiing Company, Kenichi Restaurant, and Avanta Federal Credit Union

In the heart of Colorado's high country lies its finest jewel, Aspen. Two lucky people will enjoy the rare opportunity to see Aspen's breathtaking views and enjoy world-class accommodations and dining. Hotel Jerome, a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will be your Aspen home for two nights. One day, take a trip on the Silver Queen Gondola to the summit of Aspen Mountain and enjoy an al fresco gourmet lunch at the Sundeck Restaurant. One evening, you will enjoy a dinner for two at Kenichi, an internationally acclaimed restaurant and a local favorite. Use your gift card for any of the fun attractions in Aspen. Talk about a Colorado Rocky Mountain High!

Travel Star of the Show

Lot #53
Pacific Northwest Wine, Food and Song
Dinner for Two at Fleur de Sel in Post Falls, Idaho, One Night's Accommodations for Two at the Red Lion Templin's Hotel in Post Falls, Idaho, Three Night's accommodations for Two in Seattle, Washington, Dinner for Two at the Steelhead Diner, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery VIP Tour and Tasting for Two in Woodinville, Washington, Two Tickets to the Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series featuring Diana Krall, $100 Gas Gift Card
Dates are August 26-29, 2009. Transportation not included.

Donated by Laurent and Patricia Zirotti, Fleur de Sel; Red Lion Templin's Hotel on the River; Steelhead Diner; and Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Sponsored by the MSU Billings Foundation
Donated by Avanta Federal Credit Union

Wednesday, August 26 - your first day of this wine, food and song adventure - will begin with you driving to Post Falls, Idaho. Laurent and Patricia Zirotti, previously of Enzo Mediterranean Bistro, will welcome you at the gateway of your Pacific Northwest Wine Experience with a personalized dinner for two at their new restaurant, Fleur de Sel. Stay that evening at the Post Falls Red Lion Templin's Hotel, located on the Spokane River, nestled among the majestic Coeur d' Alene mountains.

The next morning, you will continue on your journey to the Pacific Northwest, arriving in Seattle. One evening while in Seattle, you will enjoy a dinner for two at the Steelhead Diner. On Friday, August 28, 2009, you tour the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, highlighted by a memorable tasting experience. The beautiful Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery is the state's Founding Winery with some of the oldest and most acclaimed vineyards in the Columbia Valley.

On Saturday, August 29, get ready for Diana Krall in concert! You will enjoy this memorable concert - part of the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Summer Concert Series - in the winery's picturesque outdoor amphitheater. Let the music take you away!

Your drive home will be filled with wonderful memories and hopes of returning soon!