A Benefit for Family Building Blocks

 

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Join us for a night of fine wine and philanthropy at the 3rd annual Uncorked Wine Auction. Tickets will be available for purchase online soon.

The evening begins with our expanded Winemakers' Reception and silent auction in the beautiful dining hall of Zenith Vineyard. Beyond the veranda overlooking the vines, the fun continues outside with a gourmet dinner and live auction. Top off the night with live music and dancing.

Winemakers' Reception & Silent Auction

Kick off the night with the Winemakers’ Reception and Silent Auction, where stellar wine producers and local chefs delight guests’ palates with samples of their finest. Peruse the collection of auction packages including private collection and rare wine, travel opportunities, sports events, and much more. Keep an eye on that “must have” item so your neighbor doesn’t out bid you. This year, all the fun happens in the beautiful dining hall of Zenith.

Gourmet Dinner & Live Auction

Commemorative painting donated by local artist John Van Dreal, johnvandreal.com

The evening continues outside on the beautiful lawn overlooking the vineyards with the starry night overhead. Your gourmet dinner starts with a tian of crab, avocado and chopped romas. That’s just the beginning! A sumptuous plate of pork osso bucco is presented. Dinner concludes with a palate-pleasing lavender and honey crème brulee or decadent chocolate truffle cake topped with Chantilly cream. Two wines are paired with each course, chosen specially for you by our featured winemakers.

As dinner comes to a close, the spotlight focuses on our auctioneer, Steven Talbot to lead the evening’s highlight; the live auction. The excitement ignites as bidders raise their paddles in high hopes of winning one of the live auction lots. All this for one reason: to help children and families stay safe from abuse.

The Dusty 45s

Live Music & Dancing

It doesn’t wind down yet! Migrate back into the dining hall and bust a move on the dance floor. The Seattle band, The Dusty 45s, keeps you grooving to their rockabilly blues.