Classic Wines Auction : Past Events

Past Events

2008 Auction

The Classic Wines Auction, one of the country’s top charity wine auctions, continued its steady growth from its beginnings in 1982 when it raised $9,000 to the current record of over $3 million raised at the March 1st auction to benefit five Portland area charities. The annual week-long events included a partnership with Taste Walla Walla, 33 winemaker dinners, an Ambassadors dinner and awards and the Gala Auction at the Oregon Convention Center. The five charities benefiting from auction revenues include Metropolitan Family Service, New Avenues for Youth, Friends of the Children, and Trillium Family Services and YWCA Clark County.

“This year’s auction went above and beyond our expectations,” said Heather Martin, executive director of the Classic Wines Auction. “The dynamic auction lots, generous guests and distinguished wine ambassadors created a one-of-a-kind event that showcases our commitment to helping children and families in need.”

2008 Oral Auction | PDF
2008 Super Silent Auction | PDF
2008 Silent Auction | PDF

2008 Auction Chairs

Dan Agnew, Linda Hickey and Mark Miller

2008 Award Winners

Wally Rhines, long-time supporter of the auction, received the 2008 VINI Award, which honors individuals who help promote the enjoyment of wine through their enthusiasm and support of viticulture.

Bethel Heights Winery, received the 2008 ORVI Award, which honors individuals who have demonstrated significant achievements in building Oregon's wine industry and establishing its reputation worldwide.

2008 Wine Ambassadors

Each year, the Classic Wines Auction selects four Honorary Wine Ambassadors to represent the wine industries of Oregon, Washington, California and an International venue. The wines of the following extraordinary winemakers were served at the exclusive Ambassadors Dinner on Friday, February 29, 2008 and at the auction on Saturday, March 1, 2008.

Oregon
Van Duzer Vineyards
Carl and Marilynn Thoma

Australia
Ferngrove Vineyards Estate
Paul Avery

California
Charles Krug Winery
Peter Mondavi, Jr.

Washington
Seven Hills Winery
Vicki and Casey McClellan

2008 Auction Chefs

These top executive chefs team up to offer a five-course culinary masterpiece by preparing a dinner course matched with the wines of our wine ambassadors.

First Course
John Gorham
Toro Bravo, Portland, OR

Second Course
Daisley Gordon
Campagne, Seattle, WA

Third Course
Thierry Rautureau
Rover's, Seattle, WA

Fourth Course
Johnathan Sundstrom
Lark, Seattle, WA

Fifth Course
Dominique Geulin, M.O.F
St. Honoré Boulangerie, Portland, OR

Auction Menu | PDF

2008 Ambassadors Dinner

Hosted in a more intimate setting for sponsors and special guests, the ambassadors dinner honored our wine ambassadors with a specially-made menu prepared by our guest celebrity chefs, Steve Corry, chef/owner of Five Fifty-Five in Portland, Maine and Gabriel Rucker, chef/owner of Le Pigeon in Portland, Oregon.

Ambassador Menu | PDF

2008 Winemaker Dinners

Over three evenings, these 33 top restaurants and 59 remarkable winemakers from Oregon, Washington and California paired celebrated wines with gourmet cuisine for over 675 guests.

Restaurant / Wineries

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Andina Restaurant
Elk Cove Vineyards

Caprial's Bistro
Dobbes Family Estate
Dunham Cellars

Country Cat Dinner House
Owen Roe and Sinnean

Fenouil
Adelsheim Vineyard
Long Shadows Vintners

Gracie's at the Hotel deLuxe
Lago di Merlo Vineyards and Winery

The Heathman Lodge
Basel Cellars Estate Winery

¡Oba!
Panther Creek Cellars
Silvan Ridge Winery

Olea Restaurant
Witness Tree Vineyard
Zerba Cellars

Park Kitchen
J. Christopher Wines
Buty Winery

Portland City Grill
Willamette Valley Vineyards

Roux Restaurant
Sokol Blosser Winery
Bergevin Lane Vineyards

Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar
King Estate Winery
Northstar and Spring Valley Vineyard

Tabla Mediterranean Bistro
Chehalem Winery
Canoe Ridge Vineyard

Ten-01
Bishop Creek Cellars
L'Ecole Nº 41

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Carafe Bistro
Bergström Wines

Castagna
Andrew Rich Winery
Broadley Vineyards

Clyde Common
Rex Hill Vineyards

El Gaucho
Lachini Vineyards

Giorgio's
Anne Amie Vineyards and Winery
Covey Run Winery

The Heathman Restaurant
Stoller Vineyards
Pepper Bridge Winery

Meriwether's Restaurant
Apolloni Vineyards
Reininger Winery

Pazzo
Erath Vineyards
Amavi Cellars

Thursday, February 28, 2008

23 Hoyt
Cristom Vineyards
Hedges Family Estate

Alba Osteria & Enoteca
Matello Wines
Woodward Canyon Winery

Bluehour
Shea Wine Cellars
Leonetti Cellar

Fife
DePonte Cellars
Whitman Cellars

Fratelli Ristorante
Brooks Wines
Walla Walla Vintners

Genoa Restaurant
Argyle Winery
Matthews Cellars

Lucy's Table
Patton Valley Vineyard
Tamarack Cellars

Morton's The Steakhouse-Portland
Charles Krug Winery

Roots Restaurant & Bar
Domaine Drouhin Oregon

Simpatica Dining Hall
The Eyrie Vineyards and BlackCap Wine
Mark Ryan Winery

Wildwood Restaurant
J.K. Carriere Wines
DeLille Cellars