<![CDATA[The Manhattan Wine Auction Blog]]> http://manhattanwineauction.com/blog en garrett@foothillsalesandleasing.com Copyright 2012 2012-04-27T16:52:53+00:00 <![CDATA[Los Angeles Kings Excitement!]]> http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/los_angeles_kings_excitement http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/los_angeles_kings_excitement#When:16:52:53Z Live large with 23 of your best friends in an event suite at Staples for an LA Kings game during the 2012-2013 season.

 

You and 23 of your friends will enjoy watching the Kings, at game during the 2012-2013 seasn, from an amazing event suite with special appearances by Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille, the Kings mascot Bailey and the Kings Ice Crew, plus a group photo at center ice prior to the game.  This is a $5,100 value, and we want to thank the LA Kings for making this happen, eh!

 

]]> 2012-04-27T16:52:53+00:00 <![CDATA[Final WAB Dinner 5/10/12]]> http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/final_wab_dinner_5_10_12 http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/final_wab_dinner_5_10_12#When:16:41:26Z All right Wine Lovers, we are back from Spring Break tanned, rested, and ready for the home stretch to the Manhattan Wine Auction.  To that end, the final WAB dinner has been set.  Back by popular demand is our traditional Cabernet v Bordeaux Smack-down Cage Match! 

 

 
All right Wine Lovers, we are back from Spring Break tanned, rested, and ready for the home stretch to the Manhattan Wine Auction.  To that end, the final WAB dinner has been set.  Back by popular demand is our traditional Cabernet v Bordeaux Smack-down Cage Match! 
 
Are you Team Ed.. uh I mean... Are you Team Latour or Team SCREAMING EAGLE?!?   Let's find out when you bring your 93+ rated, non current release, bottle of juice on Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 at Tin Roof Bistro. 
 
(That almost got awkward)
 
When:  Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 PM
Menu to come
 
If you are interested in coming, please contact the lovely Kimberly Katsuayama here.
]]> 2012-04-11T16:41:26+00:00 <![CDATA[Manhattan Wine Auction 2012 Update]]> http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/manhattan_wine_auction_2012_update http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/manhattan_wine_auction_2012_update#When:16:51:19Z Hey there Wine/MB School District Lovers, we are 82 days away and less than 60 from the Live Auction wines pick up cut off.

 

 

Hey there Wine/MB School District Lovers, we are 82 days away and less than 60 from the Live Auction wines cut pick up off. You know what we are looking for:
  • Bordeaux
  • Any Vertical or Horizontals collections of quality Vintners
  • 2007 California Napa Cabs highly rated (94+)
  • Perfect 100s
  • Rhone Rangers
  • Pinots (California, Washington, Oregon)
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernets
  • Sine Qua Nons
  • Large Format Magnums
  • Ports and Dessert wines 
  • New call this year: Quality Cigars
  • New call this year: Collectible or Highly Valued Scotch, Whiskey or like.
     
To donate, please contact: Adam Goldston, Barret Pulver, or Rich Weiss.
 
]]> 2012-03-21T16:51:19+00:00 <![CDATA[Brown Bag Special WAB Dinner 3/15 @ Second City Bistro]]> http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/brown_bag_special_wab_dinner_3_15_second_city_bistro http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/brown_bag_special_wab_dinner_3_15_second_city_bistro#When:17:20:51Z We had another great WAB dinner last week at Second City Bistro in El Segundo with a brand new theme, Brown Bag Special.

We had another great WAB dinner last week at Second City Bistro in El Segundo with a brand new theme, Brown Bag Special.  Attendees brought Parker rated 90+ wines in brown bags for a blind tasting and it was really a hit.  Memorable wines included Pahlmeyer, Insignia, BV, Caymus, Dead Arm, Mollydooker Gigglepot, Linne Calodo Nemesis, Clio Jumilla, and Ridge Monte Bello.  Second City stepped up with great food and service, so we will definatley be back as will this great theme.  Thanks to all who participated and stay tuned for our final WAB dinner of the year featuring our annual CA CAB v Bordeaux cage match!

]]> 2012-03-19T17:20:51+00:00 <![CDATA[American Idol Priceless Opportunity]]> http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/american_idol_priceless_opportunity http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/american_idol_priceless_opportunity#When:17:12:41Z  

American Idol- Dress Rehearsal for 20 for 2013 Season

 

 

American Idol- Dress Rehearsal for 20 for 2013.

You’ll be an instant idol with this chance to take a group of 20 to a dress rehearsal for next year’s AMERICAN IDOL.   Use this once in a lifetime chance for your child’s birthday party, a team thank you…or, just bring a bunch of your rowdy friends.  Value: Priceless!!  

]]> 2012-03-19T17:12:41+00:00 <![CDATA[Next WAB Dinner 3/15/12]]> http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/next_wab_dinner_3_15_12 http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/next_wab_dinner_3_15_12#When:16:30:04Z The next WAB dinner is March 15 at Second City Bistro in El Segundo and the theme is "Brown Bag Special". 

The next WAB dinner is March 15 at Second City Bistro in El Segundo and the theme is "Brown Bag Special".  Here's the scoop, bring one non-Bordeaux red, rated 90+ RP or WS, in a brown paper bag.  Zin, Cab, Syrah, Malbec, Rhone blend, Blaufrankisc, Plavic Mali, or Alicante Bouschet, whatever you got, we'll do a blind tasting and vote the winner at the end.  Here's your chance to prove your 90 pointer is better than a CA Cult!  Tasting and hors d'oeuvres begin at 6:30, dinner at 7:15.  If you are interested in coming please contact the lovely Kimberly Katsuayma here.

Brown Bag Special WAB Dinner

Thursday, March 15 at 6:30 PM

Second City Bistro

223 Richmond St

El Segundo, CA 90245

 

Menu and pricing to come.

]]> 2012-03-02T16:30:04+00:00 <![CDATA[Rare Scotch, Whiskey, and Bourbon]]> http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/rare_scotch_whiskey_and1 http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/rare_scotch_whiskey_and1#When:16:18:47Z This year we are looking to put together a Live Lot of Rare Scotch, Whiskey, and Bourbon.

Hello there Wine Lovers, and around V-Day we really do mean Lovers! Say, what's almost as good as a spectacular bottle of your favorite wine? No, not Corinthian Leather*. Rare and Super Premium Scotch, Whiskey, or Bourbon. This year we are looking to put together a Live Lot of these various liquid golds to wet some lucky bidders whistle. Here's what we need from you; some great bottles, Single Malts, Blends, or Bourbon's to seed this Lot. Cheers!

(*The entire post above should be read out loud in a Ricardo Montalbán voice.)

]]> 2012-02-15T16:18:47+00:00 <![CDATA[Off We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder]]> http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/off_we_go_into_the_wild_blue_yonder http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/off_we_go_into_the_wild_blue_yonder#When:00:38:53Z How would you like to take the kids on a blimp ride? 

How would you like to take the kids on a blimp ride?  Well, get your ready for this, we have secured a ride on the world famous Goodyear Blimp for one lucky Manhattan Wine Auction bidder.  Imagine soaring among the cloudless skies of Southern California in this iconic dirigible! Get your scarf and aviator glasses and checkbok ready!  Thanks Goodyear.

 

]]> 2012-02-10T00:38:53+00:00 <![CDATA[2012 Live Lot Update]]> http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/2012_live_lot_update http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/2012_live_lot_update#When:21:54:00Z Click below to see the first Live Lot!

Gary Premeaux of South Bay Ford has donated the first live auction lot to the 2012 Manhattan Wine Auction: A Ford Escape.

What a huge donation!!!  Thanks to Gary and all the good people at South Bay Ford.

]]> 2012-02-02T21:54:00+00:00 <![CDATA[William Cole Vineyards Small Vintner Dinner Recap]]> http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/william_cole_vineyards_small_vintner_dinner_recap http://manhattanwineauction.com/site/william_cole_vineyards_small_vintner_dinner_recap#When:21:18:54Z  

We had a great time Tuesday at Tin Roof Bistro with William Cole Vineyards. Winemaker and owner William Ballentine was unable to join us, so he sent his only other employees Patrick Memmott and Todd Bush who were fantastic. Patrick and Todd generously poured four vintages for us.  First, with the Beef Tartare appetizer, they poured the 2008 William Cole Cuvee Clarie Cabernet. Next up was the 2007 William Cole Cuvee Clarie Cabernet which was paired with a Goat Cheese Bread Pudding laced with bacon.  The pairing together was lights out.  Following that course we moved on to the 2006 William Cole Cuvee Clarie Cabernet that was paired with Lamb Medallions and a Celery Root Puree.  The final course was a chocolate and caramel crème that was paired with the 2000 William Cole Cuvee Clarie Cabernet that came out of the owners own stash.

Patrick and Todd did great speaking about each wine we tried and giving us a good feel and background for how special this winery is.  Seriously, do yourself a favor and check them out.  

William Cole Vineyards

You won’t be disappointed.

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