Our board members are raiding their wine cellars and putting together a select sampling of vintages for your enjoyment. You may be inspired to host a tasting party, turn meals into dining events with wine pairings, or keep certain special bottles all to yourself. With options varying from familiar favorites to new finds from small producers and family wineries, your only challenge may be deciding what to open first. This carefully curated mix of 52 bottles (including cases and large format bottles) is available for Bay Area delivery, and is sure to offer something for every palate.

Donated by: MDA Board of Directors and John and Noelle Micek

From the valley floor to the hills overlooking the wine country, you and five guests will enjoy the very best of Napa Valley! Two experiences are included. Begin with a tasting and lunch in the vineyard at Caspar Estate (Cultivar Wine). You and your guests will savor a private customized tasting and lunch among the vines in the mountains, overlooking Rutherford and St. Helena.

In the afternoon, you will be welcomed at Turnbull Wine Cellars to sample their reserve-level wines at a private, seated tasting in the living room or on their vineyard terrace. They have curated an experience to match the very special wines they will share with you. Hosted by your own personal wine educator, you’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of their estate winery and vineyard, and taste top selections from their renowned portfolio of wines.

Donated by: Turnbull Wine Cellars, Caspar Estate

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Angela Alvarez is the purveyor of impeccably designed, meticulously crafted luxury handbags for those who appreciate both style and substance. Clean, classic designs put the focus on materials such as top-grade Napa leather and hardware sourced in Italy. Each stitch demonstrates a commitment to quality—and to positively impacting the lives of the artisans in Nicaragua and Bogota, Colombia who make these beautiful bags. 

The Regina Tote in smoke gray is lovingly crafted of authentic crocodile and textured suede. Sized to hold all your daily necessities (10" high, 14" long, and 6" deep), the tote's distinctive aesthetic makes it an ideal ultra-chic work bag for San Francisco. A detachable shoulder strap offers an array of wearing options, so you can add a flash of tasteful personality to almost any outfit or occasion.

Donated by: Angela Alvarez

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Your immersive, enchanting Sonoma County sojourn includes dinner at one of downtown Healdsburg's most anticipated new restaurants, Little Saint. You and your guests will savor a specially prepared feast at this plant-based restaurant, cafe, bar, retail shop, and performing arts venue. As you'll discover, Little Saint is an uplifting destination for good food, music, art, and conversation. 

Your afternoon experience begins in a Russian River vineyard, where hosts Mary and Joe Toboni will welcome you to their Oakwild Ranch Toboni Vineyard in person. You and your guests will be treated to a leisurely vineyard walk while Mary and Joe share insights on winemaking and the area's rich history. You'll enjoy a sumptuous al fresco four-course lunch overlooking the vineyard, with a full selection of your hosts' wines to complement the meal. 

When you're ready to rest, luxe accommodations await at Hotel Healdsburg. A $1,500 gift card is your ticket to the property's spacious modern rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, 60-foot garden pool, hot tub, and more. 

Donated by: Ken Fulk and the team at St. Joseph Art Society and Little Saint, Mary and Joe Toboni and Oakwild Ranch Toboni Vineyard

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Dinner for ten guests at Villa Taverna, one of San Francisco’s most exclusive private clubs. Savor exquisitely prepared culinary delights during this world-class five-course meal with wine pairing featuring extraordinary rare curated French white Burgundy and Bordeaux. Considered one of America's premier private dining clubs, Villa Taverna features award-winning interior decor. Your dining ambiance will be further enhanced with table decorations by the impeccable floral designer Thierry Chantrel.

Donated by: Lisa and Todd Zabelle

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A private 230-acre Vermont retreat—yours for seven nights! The property is designed to take advantage of expansive views of Mt. Ascutney and the Connecticut River Valley. 

The recently renovated 5,400-square-foot main residence has five bedrooms and six baths. There is also a one-bedroom guest house, plus numerous outbuildings. Within comfortable driving distance of Mt. Ascutney State Park and Camp Plymouth State Park for hiking; and for skiing, Okemo Mountain Resort, Stratton Mountain, Bromley Mountain, Mount Snow, and Killington Resort.

“I’ve been spending time in Vermont my entire life and this estate is by far one of the most beautiful I have ever seen! It’s conveniently located to town yet feels like a world away. With acres to explore, sweeping views of Mt. Ascutney, and a stunning and inviting home, we barely left the property!”

                        ~ Christine Kennedy

Donated by: Sherrie and Mike Bassignani

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A heavenly dinner for 12! Spend an evening in the comfort of your own home with one of San Francisco’s most beloved clergy, Mission Dolores Academy Founder Fr. Charles Gagan, S.J. Not one to know his way around a kitchen, Fr. Charlie will be accompanied by a private chef. You’ll enjoy carefully selected wines, delicious food, fantastic conversation, and no doubt many laughs.

"Best reservation in town! After “winning” this auction item, people began calling us to snag a seat at the table. We had to turn away hordes of fans. Charlie will bartender for your guests though he’s really better at taking the drink orders. But he does hold court fabulously, so get ready for lots of laughs and a very late night. We give it five stars."                    ~ Michele and Chris Meany

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Enjoy a luxurious Northern California getaway for four guests at Hamel Family Wines (HFW) in Sonoma Valley, overlooking one of California’s oldest Zinfandel vineyards. You and your guests will spend two nights in the charming Armor Plate House designed by the one and only Ken Fulk. 

During your stay at Hamel Family Wines, you will be treated to a HFW Reserve Experience. This personalized and unique wine and food journey includes a privately-guided tour through the Hamel Family Ranch Vineyard, winery, and wine cave. The experience culminates in the Library, with sweeping views of Sonoma Mountain and the expansive valley below. Here you will enjoy delectable small plates expertly paired with HFW limited production, estate-grown reserve-series wines, prepared by Executive Chef Clinton Huntsman, named the best food/wine pairing chef by San Francisco Magazine.

The HFW Reserve Experience includes lodging, a privately guided tour, and an exclusive tasting and dining experience. 

"Hamel Family Vineyards treated us to an amazing weekend at an elegant home in the vineyard. We had the most delicious wine tasting paired with unbelievable dishes, prepared just for us in an architecturally beautiful, private setting. We were treated like royalty and it was an incredible experience. What a treat!"                                                                                            ~ Joey Buckingham

Donated by: Hamel Family Wines, Casey and Keith Giarman

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It's no secret that Charles Phan is considered an iconic presence in the American culinary landscape. The James Beard Award-winning chef, founder of the beloved Slanted Door restaurant collection, celebrated cookbook author, and leader in the San Francisco food community is also a longtime friend of MDA. He's demonstrating that generous support once again by offering to cook a meal in your kitchen for what promises to be an unforgettable private dining experience.

Your four-course private dinner for up to 20 people will feature a seasonally-inspired menu of delicious dishes prepared with locally-sourced ingredients. Chef Phan has been elevating and expanding ideas about cooking ever since his first restaurant's overwhelming success. Now you and your lucky guests can share his passion for stunning flavors and warm hospitality right in your home.

Donated by: Charles Phan

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You and a guest will experience three nights of sumptuous comfort at the renowned Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside Resort in British Columbia. Voted one of the top five resorts in Canada in Condé Nast's Readers' Choice Awards 2021, and nine-time winner of Canada's Best Ski Hotel in the World Ski Awards, Pan Pacific Whistler offers unmatched views and hospitality. 

Your luxurious one-bedroom lower-floor suite for two includes a gas fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, and attentive service to enhance your stay. Take a refreshing dip in the all-season, heated outdoor saltwater pool with dual hot tubs and spectacular vistas—the perfect spot for relaxing after a day of summer fun or winter après. 

When you're ready to venture out, shops, dining, and recreation are close at hand. Located in the Village at the foot of Whistler Mountain, steps away from Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains gondolas, the hotel offers easy access to winter and summer sports, regional arts and culture, and activities for everyone, ranging from mountain biking to rejuvenating at the spa.   

Donated by: Jeff and Kathy Congdon

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