Napa, Sonoma, and Oregon Wines Shine at Foundation’s Seventh Annual Fundraiser, A U.S. Top Ten Charity Wine Auction
Lexington, KY – December 6, 2012 – The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc. (LCF) will host its seventh annual Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction and Derby Gala Wednesday, May 2 – Saturday, May 5, 2012. The nation’s only charity wine event integrating fine wine and equestrian culture, the Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala coincides with the Kentucky Derby. The event’s private vintner dinners will be held in LCF patron homes on Wednesday, May 2. The auction will be held at Donamire Farm in Lexington, Kentucky on Thursday, May 3. Vintner pouring and silent auction will begin at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner and live auction at 8:30 pm. The Right on Band will entertain guests from 10:00 pm until 1:00 am. Participating vintners will attend horse farm tours and a private dinner at the Iroquois Hunt Club on Friday, May 4. In only six years, the Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala has raised more than 4 million dollars in support of the LCF’s mission to fight cancer.
Since its inception, the auction has grown, attracting a wide range of vintners to Kentucky. Vintners in attendance have included; Jackson Family Wines, Jordan Vineyards, Chalk Hill Estate, Oakville Ranch Vineyards, Blackbird Vineyards, Grgich Hills Estate, Spottswoode Family Wine Estate, Duckhorn Wine Company, Revana Family Wines, Barbour Vineyards, Magnanimus Wine Group and many more. Mr. and Mrs. Marc Mondavi co-proprietors of Charles Krug will serve as the 2012 Vintner Chairs. The following vintners will attend in 2012; Charles Krug, Blackbird Vineyards, Silver Oak Cellars, Revana Family Vineyards, Jackson Family Wines, Reynolds Family Vineyards, ROY Estate, Domaine Serene and many others. Auction donations include items from vintners such as Colgin, Harlan Estate, Far Niente, Quintessa, and many more.
Live auction items include trips to South America, Montage Laguna Beach, private mansion in Carmel with golf at Pebble Beach, donation by Exclusive Resorts with choice of location, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York, exclusive Napa Valley excursions, and many more.
Each year LCF features an original piece of artwork to represent the Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala. The 2012 piece is an acrylic on canvas, “26” x “26”, titled “Mustard” by Napa Valley artist Chiara Mondavi. Mondavi’s works are represented by Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley and can be viewed by going to www.maisonry.com. Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley is owned by Michael Polenske, the past 2011 Vintner Chair of the Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala.
Tickets are limited and can be purchased by calling 888.388.2620. $100 per person for the Private Vintner Dinners on Wednesday, May 2. $700 per couple for the Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala on Thursday, May 3.
“The Lexington Cancer Foundation is honored to have such generous and supportive donors and patrons. They allow the Lexington Cancer Foundation to fulfill its mission to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer.” said Kristi Martin, Executive Director of the Lexington Cancer Foundation.
The Lexington Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to raising funds for the care of cancer patients. The philanthropic mission of the organization is to create awareness and raise funds in the fight for the eradication of cancer. The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc. is also dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare for cancer patients. For more information on the Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala contact Kristi Martin at 888-388-2620 or log onto www.lexingtonfoundation.org.
