Crush Online Auction 2022

	Auction Items	Value
Fine Wine
	Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint-Emillion Grand Cru 1999 One of only four Saint-Émilion estates to merit a Grand Cru designation, Château Cheval Blanc is one of Bordeaux’s most well known wines. The 1999 vintage is a blend of 59% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Franc, with Cheval Blanc being considered the most esteemed Cab Franc-based wine in the world. Very much a celebrity, it has been featured in many movies and TV shows, having had cameos in episodes of Rumpole of the Bailey and Inspector Morse, and various films such as Ratatouille, Sideways, and the James Bond thriller Never Say Never Again. Appropriately, this wine “star” has many fans amongst the critics, including Robert Parker whose Wine Advocate awarded the 1999 vintage 93 points and mouth-watering praise: “Once past the blockbuster bouquet of menthol, leather, black fruits, licorice, and mocha, the wine reveals medium body, extraordinary elegance, purity, and sweet, harmonious flavours . . . this is a seamless beauty of finesse, charm, and concentration.” The Wine Spectator was similarly impressed, calling the wine “opulent, yet reserved, and beautiful. Offering so much finesse and beauty, this is a polished and gorgeous Cheval.” Two writers at CellarTracker recently awarded 95 and 96, and suggested that this vintage’s time in the cellar was coming to an end. “It’s outstanding – such complexity, lovely long finish. It’s perfect now,” wrote one, with the other scribe adding: “Splendid, simply splendid, at its prime now, don’t wait too much longer.” Valued at $1,500 Donated By Joanne Dunn Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.	$1,500
	Pacific North West Collection Here’s an appealing trio of powerful reds from the Pacific Northwest. The Winemaker’s Cut Syrah is a single-vineyard production from the Okanagan’s award-winning Lunessence Winery. Aged for 14 months on oak, this deeply coloured, fruit-forward wine offers flavours of red plum, pepper, olives, and smoky bacon. The adjoining Similkameen Valley is home to the well-regarded Orofino Winery, whose Passion Pit Cabernet Sauvignon has always been very popular with the critics, particularly this 2013 vintage. The writers at Vivino were certainly fans, with such comments as “Smoky, meaty, spicy, delicious!!!” and “Leathery, licorice, dried fruits and dark fruit, real nice.” And heading south to Washington State’s Horse Heaven Hills region, the Winery Alexandria Nicole regularly gets applause for its bold and powerful Jet Black Syrah. The 2016 vintage earned 93 points from Wine Spectator, with this comment: “A sophisticated Syrah, refined and tightly focused, yet expressive, with huckleberry, bay leaf and smoked pepper flavours.” Valued at $120 Donated By Whitney Laughlin Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$120
	VHR Phillips Family Farming 2015 Vine Hill Ranch dates from 1959 when it was launched by the Phillips family, which over three generations has evolved from grapegrowing to winemaking. They focus exclusively on Cabernet Sauvignon, and their Phillips Family Farming VHR is prized by serious Cab drinkers for a silky mouthfeel backed up by an intense, powerful core of ripe black fruit. This 2015 vintage scored in the mid-90s with several wine magazines and reviewing sites. But the only tasting notes available online were posted by three reviewers at CellarTracker. Here are some quotes: “Everything about this wine is so fine. There’s a great juxtaposition between the dark fruits and the bright freshness the wine brings.” “This is the kind of California Cab that . . . reminds you why you got serious about wine in the first place.” “The textural purity of the wine is what jumps out: a soft, almost voluptuous satiny finish, sweet yet tart, an endless finish.” Yum! Valued at $310 Donated By Vivienne Zhang Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$310
	Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 2017 Deep colour, with a dark chocolate aroma, the palate chewy and textural with abundant tannins and stacks of pepper, spice, graphite, cola, blackberry flavours, and great density. The concentration and density of flavour is matched by its tremendous length and satisfying aftertaste. The tannins are abundant and mouth-coating, stopping short of grippy but certainly persuasive. A wonderful wine, tremendously flavoursome, profound and persistent, with a core of lush sweet fruit ably balanced by masses of tannin. A very big but balanced wine of great quality. Valued at $100 Donated By Walt & Karen Madro Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.	$100
	2013 Napa Valley Futo Wines OV/SL Here’s a beauty from California! Napa Valley winemaker Tom Futo is famed for his Futo OV / SL, a full-bodied Bordeaux blend that is sourced from both his Oakville and Stags Leap estate vineyards. The 2013 was a stunner, with James Suckling giving it 97 points, then adding: “Very pretty and classic in every sense of the word.” CellarTracker, similarly wowed, wrote that “On the palate, this wine was magnificent . . . a complex array of black cherries, blackberry jam, plums, licorice, and mocha with an earthiness that added structure to the wine.” Not to be out-blurbed, Vinous declared that “The 2013 is simply fabulous. All the elements fall into place in a gracious, effortless wine endowed with pure class.” Comments from Vivino ranged from “Another great example of why you could drink Napa Cab every night” to “Stunning. Truly a spectacular wine.” And it’s appropriate that so collectable a bottle has been signed by the winemaker. Valued at $320 Donated By Vivienne Zhang	$320
	Tour of Italy Italy offers an exceptional variety of wines, and this septet reflects that in a particularly tasty way. The Argiano Brunello got ratings in the mid to high 90s, with heaps of praise (“A structured and impressive wine”; “This is a terrific wine . . . expressive and exuberant”). Nearly as impressive ratings greeted the Masi Costasera Amarone, as well as exciting critical comment (“Full bodied and elegant”; “The wine feels rich and velvety, yet finishes dry and spicy”). Made entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, the 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco averaged 95-point reviews, with raves to match (“A tight and beautiful wine”; “a stunner”; “delicious now and is only going to get better”). Occhipinti SP68 is a fresh, slightly aromatic white from Sicily that is considered “elegant and full of character.” Chianti Classico fans will savour the Il Grigio da San Felice (“A warm sweet mélange of red fruit, baking spice and smoky woodland . . . lush and ripe”). Also from sunny Sicily, the Passo Nerello Mascalese has intense aromatics and spicy, wild berry flavours. And there’s Giusto Rosalia Prosecco to finish the party (“This is a very upbeat and lively Prosecco”). Valued at $318 Donated By Greg Carson Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$318
	1982 Tignanello 1.5 litres Tignanello, the first of the “Super Tuscans,” was launched in 1971 by the fabled Antinori family, one of Tuscany’s most renowned winemaking dynasties. Because they defied the strict winemaking rules of Chianti and used Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in the blend, Tignanello by law was designated a mere “table wine.” Ah, but then it started winning major international awards and eventually became an iconic, ultra-premium brand. This 1982 vintage was given a 91-point rating by Wine Spectator, which appreciated its “concentrated ripe raspberry and chocolatey flavors.” Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate had an eloquent, admiring description: “The 1982 is a mature and evolved wine. The bouquet offers tones of cured meat, savory spice, tar, old leather and dried fruit or prune. Silky tannins characterize the smooth finish.” And you’ll double your pleasure with this 1.5L “magnum” bottle. Valued at $950 Donated By Ernest Sargent Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$950
	6 pack of Lapierre Morgon Cru Beaujolais - 2010-2015 vintage Although the Gamay-based wines of Beaujolais are usually regarded as little more than amiably quaffable, the family-run Morgon domaine – which has been managed along organic principles for many years – produces serious wines that are among the most famous in all Beaujolais. What is on offer here is a “vertical” sextet of well-aged Lapierre Morgons, from 2010 to 2015, representing a fantastic opportunity to explore Beaujolais at its best. The reviews for these wines are consistently impressive, year to year: Vivino is clearly a fan (“Notes of ripe cherries, plums, leather, dried herbs and some balsamic notes. Elegantly structured, complex and smooth”), as is CellarTracker (“Ruby red, already showing some orange glow. Beautiful nose with ripe cherry, raspberry, leather, clove . . . an elegant and tasty wine”). The 2015 was particularly well received, earning 93 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, with this praise: “The palate is nicely structured, brimming over with energy. This is just a superb Morgon.” Valued at $450 Donated By Ernest Sargent Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$450
	Hospices de Beaune Premier Cru 2017 (1.5l) Hospices de Beaune is a former charitable almshouse in Burgundy dating from 1443. This legendary estate has a patchwork of more than 100 plots, from which 50 different wines are created. The Hospices de Beaune Premier Cru, Cuvee Dames Hospitalieres 2017 is a grand expression of Burgundian Pinot Noir. The writers at Vivino were full of praise, including this appealing description: “The nose is packed full of youthful raspberry, red cherry and strawberry, underpinned by graphite, dry forest floor, polished oak and savoury notes. The palate is young & tangy.” According to TotalWine.com this Hospitalieres “Offers a floral bouquet on the nose, then generous, finely tuned fruit right across the palate, balanced by subtle tannins, leading to an ethereal finish.” And after rating it 90-93, WineChronicles added, “Quite a bit of structure and aromatic opulence!” This auction lot is a magnum, so a great dinner party is pretty well guaranteed . . . . Valued at $430 Donated By Ross Woodland Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.	$430
	Hampton Water Rose This wine is the result of a collab between Jon Bon Jovi, his son Jesse, and famed French winemaker Gérard Bertrand. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre that's aged in oak barrels, it's smooth and silky with juicy acidity and sunny aromas and flavours - think nectarine, apricot, grapefruit zest and wild herbs. Savour it with grilled salmon or chicken pizza bianco. Valued at $30 Donated By Andy Stephenson Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$30
	Domaine Rolet Magnum Lot You can't go wrong with this Domaine Rolet Duo. Domaine Rolet was founded in the 1942 by Désiré Rolet. The children eventually took over the business, and the winery gradually acquired premium vineyards across all four Jura appellations: Arbois, Côtes du Jura, Étoile, and Château-Chalon. Their 65ha of estate vineyards makes them the largest family owned winery in the Jura. The estate only vinifies the grapes grown from their vineyards using sustainable viticulture methods. Valued at $200 Donated By Andy Stephenson and Judy Stewart Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.	$200
	Chateau Lafon-Rochet Château Lafon-Rochet is located in Bordeaux’s St.-Estèphe area, and its wines are rated Grand Cru Classé. The 2016 Lafon-Rochet, which is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, was a huge hit with critics. Let’s start with vinous.com, whose 95 points was backed up by enticing comments: “The more you nose this wine, the more its complexity becomes apparent . . . this is a fabulous Lafon-Rochet.” American wine writer Antonio Galloni also piled on the praise: “The 2016 Lafon-Rochet is positively stellar. Bright, translucent and super-expressive, the 2016 is pure class. Don’t miss it.” Calling it “joyful St.-Estèphe,” the venerable James Suckling complimented the wine for its “great balance of ripeness, lively acidity, velvety tannins . . . and elegant finish.” Farr Vintners wrote approvingly that, “The palate is firm with ripe tannins but shows juicy red and black fruit with a touch of allspice. Savoury and classic on the finish.” And let’s hear briefly from wine maven Jancis Robinson: “Pure pleasure.” Valued at $150 Donated By Il Terrazzo Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.	$150
	Château Dereszla Tokaji Aszú 2000 and 2006 Hungary’s elegantly delicious Tokaji Aszú dessert wines are the oldest and among the most treasured of the world’s sweet tipples. This auction lot, from esteemed producer Château Dereszla, includes one bottle each of the 2000 and 2006; all are designated the much-desired “5 Puttonyos,” which places them at the luxuriously sweet end of the Tokaji spectrum. The 2000 vintage got raves from Vivino: “Amazing wine! Dried fruits on the nose with apricot, peach and pineapple. Mmmmm. One of the best wines of my life!” The 2006 earned 95 points from Wine Spectator, who had some good advice: “For savoury pairings, try it with charcuterie, aged cheeses or rich, fatty dishes like duck confit. The wine shines as an accompaniment to simple desserts like shortbread or spiced bread pudding.” Valued at $220 Donated By Gunter Heinrich Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$220
	Dessert Wines Trio Here is an appealing trio of dessert wines, considered “good value” by most critics. Hailing from Bordeaux, the 2002 Château La Rame Sainte-Croix-du-Mont is a lush and balanced blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. CellarTracker awarded it 91 points, noting “the medium-bodied palate is more complex, with herbal, honeyed mango, peach, nectarine, and pear notes.” Moving north to the Loire Valley yields the 2015 Château de la Roulerie Coteaux du Layon, which is made entirely from Chenin Blanc that has been botryized (a “good” disease that shrivels the grapes and concentrates the sugars). Wrote Vivino: “Wow, this wine is special. Honey, apricot, dried pineapple, lemon, beeswax, orange peel, and pear. Drink it!” Our tasty tour ends in South Africa with the 1996 Nederburg Noble Late Harvest. With aromas of orange peel, peach, apricot and honey and a similar palate profile, this one’s eager to please. Notes Vivino: “Great, sweet, floral and fruity. I could drink this all night long.” Valued at $85 Donated By Gunter Heinrich Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$85
	The Belfry "Board"eaux A fun lot featuring eight bottles chosen by The Belfry's Board of Directors, with notes expounding on their choices. Louis M, Martini Sonoma CBSV Tinhorn Creek Shiraz-Strandveld Viney Bourgogne Hautes-cotes De Beaune Quails Gate Old Vine Castello Di Gabbiano Valpolicella Ripasso Fumey Tassin Brat Futur 2011 Valued at $280 Donated By The Belfry Board	$280
	St Martin Chablis ''A Chablis of great humility because at first, it is discreet and not very expressive, but the mouth really delivers. It is refined, elegant and with nice backbone. Fans of woody and fatty New World Chardonnays should stay away from this one!'' - Philippe Lapeyrie Valued at $30 Donated By Caroline Musselli	$30
	Magnum Lot from Vessel When it comes to France, most wine aficionados stick with Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Rhone.They are certainly missing out, as this trio of tasty magnums makes abundantly clear. Let’s start with the Tibouren Clos Cibonne which, says WineTheory, is “a wonderful expression of an ancient grape from Provence . . . the palate a joy of soft, silky fruits.” In the Jura region of eastern France, Trousseau is a key red varietal. A fine example is the 1996 Domaine Rolet Arbois; according to Vivino, it’s “a ripe, juicy wine with fine tannins intermingling with currants and other red fruit. Flavours and aromas of currants, raspberries and strawberries.” Chinon is a famed commune in the Loire Valley specializing in Cabernet Franc, with Bernard Baudry being the recognized master. His 2018 Chinon clearly excited Vivino: “Incredible value . . . this Chinon is an example of how 100% Cab Franc can make a brilliant wine.” Three very different bottles, three great wine experiences. Magnum force, indeed. Valued at $400 Donated By Vessel Liquor Store	$400
	A Pair of 2013 Peace Riesling Summerhill Icewines Summerhill Pyramid Winery (established 1991) is Canada's largest organic winery, BC's first Demeter biodynamic vineyard, and Canada's foremost producer of sparkling wine. Our winemaking philosophy is that organic and biodynamic provides the royal road to producing exceptionally beautiful, authentic, terroir-based wine that will connect you with the beautiful Okanagan Valley. 100% organic & biodynamic Riesling Valued at $260 Donated By Chris Smith Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$260
	Chateau Haut-Baille Grand Cru Classe 2005 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "The 2005 Haut Bailly is rapidly turning into a glorious wine. You instantly fall in love with the purity on the nose, luscious red cherries, wild strawberry and blueberry. This is still youthful and beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a structured opening like many in this vintage. It exerts a gentle grip in the mouth, quite tensile and linear and perhaps just tightening up a tad toward the finish. It is biding its time, but it will repay those who cellar this outstanding 2005 for another four or five years. Tasted March 2017." Valued at $250 Donated By Terry Johnson	$250
	Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2017 Winemaker Notes "An ethereal bouquet of violets, cherries, and wood fills the nose. On the palate, it is dry, harmonious, and fruity with a velvety, elegant texture and a long finish. Traditionally, this wine is paired with wild boar, but can accompany any game meat. Also great with aged cheeses. This is a cellar-worthy wine." Valued at $65 Donated By Dennis Bobyn Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$65
	Chateau 2008 Hosanna Pomerol Described as a “jewel-like” vineyard in the heart of the Pomerol region of Bordeaux, Château Hosanna lies adjacent to such legendary neighbours as Château Lafleur and Château Pétrus. Their 2008 vintage, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, clearly bewitched Robert Parker, who wrote: “The outstanding 2008 Hosanna . . . possesses the extraordinary complexity and aromatic intensity of a great vintage of Cheval Blanc. Unctuously-textured with a dense purple colour, excellent richness, and dense black fruits intermixed with forest floor notes . . . the wine’s purity is awesome.” Wine Enthusiast, also a big fan, bestowed 93 points and these comments: “Austere wine, its tannins pushing forward to give power and structure. It is dense, concentrated, with layer upon layer of bitter coffee and dark fruit flavours, acidity, and sweet tannins.” To which added Wine Spectator, “Fig, clove, and tobacco flavours are dark and alluring in this muscular red.” Valued at $400 Donated By Ame de Paoli Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$400
	Chateau de Pez Saint-Estephe 1976 Founded in the 15th century, Château de Pez is located in the northern part of Saint-Estèphe in Bordeaux’s Left Bank region. Thanks to the quality of its production, Château de Pez is counted among the most highly reputed crus of the Médoc and was reclassified as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in 2003. They produce a bold and dry red that is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Here are some comments by the scribes at Vivino: “Château de Pez is one of my favourites among the Cru Bourgeois. In 1976 it was splendid. Earth, tobacco and herbal notes on the nose. Medium body, medium plus acidity. Mushroom, earth and red fruit in this lovely blend.” CellarTracker also took notice, making these (admittedly out-of-date) comments: “Promising and attractive, slightly developed fruity bouquet. The wine has character, and tannin, fruit, oak and acidity are very well integrated.” Please note: This elderly vintage was deemed “completely mature” over a decade ago, so promises to be interesting moreso than glorious. Valued at $65 Donated By Kini McDonald	$65
	Beronia Gran Reserva 2013 Tioja The Rioja region of north-central Spain produces some of that country’s finest reds, and the Beronia Gran Reserva 2013 is an enticing example of just how complex, balanced, sophisticated, and charming a Rioja can be. American wine expert James Suckling gave this vintage 91 points, adding, “Mealy, sweet spices with savory, plummy fruit and some earthy, leathery undertones. Some tobacco leaf, too. This is a juicy, elegant expression of Rioja with refined tannins and a subtle, ethereal finish.” Wine Spectator bestowed 92 points, and did some cheerleading. “Drinking superbly now, the Beronia not only comes from a standout Rioja vintage but offers superb value for money. The palate is full-bodied . . . with superb structure. This wine is simply made for food.” And Vivino had even more fulsome praise: “Fantastic Rioja. Deep red, almost black. Really well balanced, full-bodied and with a lingering aftertaste. This one is a masterpiece.” Valued at $43 Donated By Kini McDonald Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$43
Spirits
	Don Julio 1492 Anejo Tequila Celebrated in exclusive cocktail bars, restaurants and nightclubs, the iconic Don Julio 1492 Tequila is the choice of connoisseurs around the globe. Produced in small batches and aged for a minimum of two and a half years, Don Julio 1492 Tequila is handcrafted in tribute to the year that Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey. Valued at $300 Donated By Caroline & David Barry Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$300
	St-Remy French Brandy Trio Two bottles of St Remy VSOP This versatile brandy is carefully aged in small French oak barrels, revealing an intense bouquet of exquisite fruity and floral aromas, accented with subtle tones of vanilla. This aromatic fruity and spicy brandy is perfect for mixing or sipping solo. One bottle of Rémy Martin XO St-Rémy XO is a brandy of distinct character, with elaborate aromas and a rich taste. Elegant and smooth, the intense blend lingers gracefully on the palate. Medium-deep amber in colour it offers aromas of peach apple, pear and vanilla; dry, fruity flavours, and an oaky finish. Valued at $140 Donated By Gunter Heinrich Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$140
	Cognac Trio Cognac fans will love this trio, all designated Very Special Old Pale (VSOP means that the youngest Cognac in the blend must be at least four years old). Produced by the 230-year-old Cognac house, Otard (and endorsed by the rather younger rapper Jay-Z), D’usse VSOP is quite new on the scene. According to DrinkHacker, the D’usse has “a relatively modest profile: Wood, raisins, orange, with a finish that recalls a few baking spices, particularly nutmeg.” It won a prestigious Double Gold in San Francisco in 2021. Hennessy is one of the world’s best-known Cognac brands; their VSOP “serves the archetypal profile of VSOP. Intense toasted oak notes mingle with caramel, rich golden raisins, and dried apricots. Licorice and vanilla pop out on the finish to provide a sweet send-off.” Courvoisier, much loved for nearly 200 years, is one of the “big four” Cognac houses. Their VSOP, also a medal winner, recently got this praise: “With a nose of sweet Mirabelle plum, toffee, and jasmine, the Cognac displays ripe and dried fruit of black plum, raisins, and Bing cherry, with a spice-laden finish.” Valued at $316 Donated By Gunter Heinrich Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.	$316
	Aberfeldy 16 yr 16 year old single malt from the fantastic Aberfeldy distillery, unveiled in the latter half of 2015 as part of the Last Great Malts series. This expression is finished in Oloroso Sherry casks, imparting juicy sweetness to the whisky. In the glass, medium amber with burnished copper highlights; forward aromas of butterscotch, vanilla and sweet oak; irresistibly smooth with the toasty flavours of oak well-integrated; citrus and a balanced sweetness on the finish. Valued at $120 Donated By Gunter Heinrich Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$120
	Poire William Eau de Vie (with pear inside) This Eau de Vie, is made in the traditional manufacturing method: In the spring time each year, the carafes are placed on the pear trees, so that the pear may grow directly into the individual bottles. In the early fall the bottles are removed from the trees, with the pear inside. They are then filled with slowly distilled Poire William Eau de Vie. Valued at $75 Donated By Gunter Heinrich Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$75
	Grant's Cask Edition Blended Scotch Whisky 8 years This fine blended whisky was aged for eight years in oak and then finished in sherry casks for complexity. It has aromas and flavours of honey, nut, dried fruit, citrus peel, vanilla and spice. The palate is smooth and balanced with raisin and nut notes on a sweet and rounded finish. Enjoy neat, over ice or in a cocktail. Valued at $45 Donated By Layla Casper Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$45
	Sheringham Gin and T-shirt This lot includes a bottle of Sheringham Distillery's famous Seaside Gin and branded Tshirt! Inspired by the Vancouver Island coast, with its clean surf and appealing fragrance of wild roses, evergreen forests, and salty air, our flagship spirit has a deliciously complex yet impeccably balanced botanical profile. Made from botanicals such as juniper, rose, lavender, citrus, coriander, cardamom, and—most notably—local, sustainably harvested winged kelp, which gives it a subtle taste of the ocean, Seaside Gin is an elegant choice on its own and a winning ingredient in your favorite cocktail. Valued at $55 Donated By Sheringham Distillery	$55
Experiences
	Averill Creek Vineyard Experience Gift Certificate A winery experience for four, including a private tour, wine tasting paired with premium provisions. A bottle of Averill Creek's Samenos Pinot Noir is included with this lot. Valued at $245 Donated By Averill Creek Vineyards Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$245
	2 Vouchers to Any Arts Club 2022-23 Season 2 Vouchers redeemable for two tickets to any show in the Arts Club 2022/2023 Season. Vouchers are valid for all performances until August 31, 2023. Advance Reservations are required and can be made up to four weeks prior to the Chosen performance date. With 3 Venues and 13 Performances to choose from, this is a lot that you don't want to miss out on! Valued at $270 Donated By Arts Club Theatre This item can be mailed.	$270
	Chemainus Theatre: A Tiny Christmas Carol A pair of tickets to Chemainus Theatre for their production of A Tiny Christmas Carol, running from December 2 to December 16 2022. Don't miss out on this fun Holiday lot! Valued at $160 Donated By Chemainus Theatre This item can be mailed.	$160
	One free night at any Accent Inns A gift Certificate Valid to March 2023 for a free night stay at Any Accent Inns through out BC. At Accent Inns the difference is in everything we do. Think elevators transformed into hot air balloon rides and a rubber ducky to keep you company in the tub. Must haves like free in-room WiFi, free parking, and yes, free bike rentals. Plus, when you stay with us, you don’t return home to a Visa bill that makes you wish you’d never left. So, come see what a difference a night makes at one of our BC hotels. We guarantee, you won’t have any regrets in the morning. Valued at $220 Donated By Accent Inns This item can be mailed.	$220
	Victoria Conservatory of Music A gift Certificate redeemable for Five VCM produced concerts for Two. Performances Include: * Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmans Concert: Winter 2022 * Spark to Flame Student Showcase: Winter 2022 * Opera Studio Final Production: Spring 2023 * Mother's Day Musical Garden Tour: Spring 2023 * Daniel Lapp's Joy of Life Festival: Spring 2023 Valued at $300 Donated By Victoria Conservatory of Music Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre. This item can be mailed.	$300
	Soma Active Health 45 Minute Massage Therapy Treatment A 45 minute massage from a registered massage therapist Soma Active Health are dedicated to providing excellent therapeutic health services to our patients. Offering Registered Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology and Private Pilates classes, our clinic strives to be a positive and friendly environment where the enhancement of health, healing and overall well-being can take place. We believe strongly in an integrated healthcare model that includes patient education and compassion and enables patients to optimize their quality of life and health. Valued at $95 Donated By Soma Active Health Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre. This item can be mailed.	$95
	Helijet Vancouver Experience A thrilling lot that includes a round trip for two with Helijet. a pair of tickets to the Vancouver International Wine Festival and a night at the Rosedale on Robson. Valued at $1,525 Donated By The Vancouver International Wine Festival Rosedale On Robson Helijet Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre 1291 Gladstone Ave.. This item can be mailed.	$1,525
	SedaDance Lessons For the Dance lover in your life. A beginner contemporary class and a beginner Groove/HipHop Class at Seda Dance. Valued at $200 Donated By Kathy Lang Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$200
	Date Night One! A night out to remember! A carefully curated date night by the Belfry Crush Committee, let us take care of the planing while you enjoy: Dinner at Chorizo & Co, spending the night at Fairholme Manor, Glam Concierge to chauffeur you around and a copy of Easy Elegance a Fairholme Manor cookbook to commemorate your fantastic evening. Valued at $675 Donated By Chorizo & Co, Fairholme Manor and Glam Concierge Fairholme Manor Item pickup location: the Belfry Theatre.	$675
	Date Night Two! Another night out to remember! A carefully curated date night by the Belfry Crush Committee, let us take care of the planing while you enjoy: A night at The Rialto Hotel, Dinner at The Palms restaurant. Drinks for the room from Vintage Spirits and a scarf and gift certificate from Tulipe Noir to commemorate your special evening. Valued at $475 Donated By The Rialto Hotel, The Palms Restaurant, Vintage Spirits and Rialto Hotel Vintage Spirits	$475
	Blue Grouse Winery: Grape to Glass tour Treat yourself and your best five friends to the Grape to Glass: Behind the Scenes at Blue Grouse tour! Join the experts at Blue Grouse for a walk through the winery including an overview of the vineyard property, tasting room, winery cellar, barrel room and an overview of the winemaking process. Enjoy a tasting of 5 wines at the end of the tour. Please book in Advance, Maximum 6 guests Valued at $300 Donated By Blue Grouse Estate Winery This item can be mailed.	$300
	Ballet Victoria Gift Certificate Ballet Victoria certificate for 2 tickets, A seats, for each production at the Royal Theatre in Ballet Victoria’s 2022-23 season. The Gift of the Nutcracker \| December 28, 29, or 30, 2022 Amadeus \| March 17, 18, or 19, 2023 Peter Pan \| May 4 or 5, 2023 Valued at $570 Donated By Ballet Victoria Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$570
	Wine Tasting Party A fantastic experience curated for you by The Belfry Crush Committee! Treat yourself and your closest 6 to 8 friends to a tasting party guided by Stuart Brown certified Sommelier and instructor at your own home. The 300 dollars worth of wine will be provided by Stuart as well as 200 dollars worth of cheese pairings from Charelli's. Fun! Valued at $500 Donated By Stuart Brown, Kini McDonald, Tracy Mitchell and Andy Stephen	$500
BC Wine
	8 bottles of The Chase CC Jensch 2015 This wine delivers the lushness of a ripe vintage with aromas of rose petal, vanilla laced tobacco, wild cherry and wild dried herbs. The rich blend’s bright juicy flavours of raspberry, bumble berry,wild cherry and black currants with a dusting of cocoa powder, a hint of licorice and leather offers lingering tannins and a luxurious finish. Valued at $200 Donated By Vessel Liquor Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$200
	Black Sage This lot from Black Sage Vineyard Features a 2020 Cabernet Franc, a 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2019 Merlot. Black Sage describes their estate as "For years, the terroir of this exceptional growing region was expressed in Sumac Ridge Estate Winery’s award-winning vineyard series. We believe the wines from the Black Sage Vineyard™ are a true expression of their terroir. The tenacious vines dig deep in the parched Canadian landscape to produce intense flavours. Bold and juicy, they are planted in the right location, the right soil, and get the right amount of sunlight; they are wines worthy of distinction." Valued at $93 Donated By Black Sage Vineyards	$93
	Poplar Grove 2016 Cabernet Franc Winemaker Notes Traditional Bordeaux vinification techniques have been used to create an elegant and age-worthy Cabernet Franc. For each of the component lots, bunches were handpicked and sorted in the vineyard. The berries were crushed separately and cold soaked for two days before fermentation. Malolactic fermenta-tion occurred in barrel over the winter and finished in the spring of the following year. The wines from each vineyard lot were kept separate in 30% new oak and a combination of two to three year old French oak barrels for twenty one months. Our Cabernet Franc was further developed in bottle for twelve months prior to release. Ready upon release or cellar up to 10 years. Valued at $96 Donated By Scott Cumming Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$96
Gifts
	Boldly Bodacious Lot This Lot includes a $100.00 Gift certificate from Bodacious Lifestyle Boutique at 1965 Oak Bay Ave. Compliment your shopping trip with with a bottle of Bodacious Cabernet Sauvignon and a Bodacious Malbec. Valued at $120 Donated By Bodacious Lifestyles Boutique	$120
	Vessel Grab Bag #1 A fun Grab Bag from The Vessel! Including a $75 gift card Tshirt and hat Corkscrew Bubble stopper All in a branded Vessel Liquor Store reusable tote Valued at $125 Donated By Vessel Liquor Store	$125
	Vessel Grab Bag #2 A fun Grab Bag from The Vessel! Including a $75 gift card Tshirt and hat Corkscrew Bubble stopper All in a branded Vessel Liquor Store reusable tote Valued at $125 Donated By Vessel Liquor Store	$125
	Phillips Gift Basket For the Phillips lover in your life! A great gift basket with all sorts of goodies from a waffle toque to a growler waiting to be filled and refilled with your favourite brews! Valued at $65 Donated By Phillips Brewing & Malting Co	$65
	One Night Stay at Hotel Grand Pacific GC active from Oct 30 2022-to Oct 31 2023 Advanced Reservations are required and must be booked directly with the hotel at 1-800-663-7550. Stay includes on-site self-parking. Based in single or double occupancy. Original Certificate must be presented on arrival. Not Valid from May 1st to September 30th and is subject to availability. This certificate cannot be redeemed for for cash cannot be replaced if lost and stolen, and cannot be extended beyond the expiration date. Valued at $300 Donated By Hotel Grand Pacific Item pickup location: Belfry theatre. This item can be mailed.	$300
	Vessel Grab Bag #3 A fun Grab Bag from The Vessel! Including a $75 gift card Tshirt and hat Corkscrew Bubble stopper All in a branded Vessel Liquor Store reusable tote Valued at $125 Donated By Vessel Liquor Store	$125
	Il Covo Trattoria A 50 Dollar Gift certificate towards your northern Italian classics dining experiance at Il Covo Trattoria. Beautifully decorated interiors and reservable garden patio in historic James Bay. Trattoria – “an Italian style eating establishment serving classic home-cooked Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere” – Located in historic James Bay steps from the Inner Harbour in a 100 year old heritage building, Il Covo Trattoria opened in June 2014, is family run and authentically Italian. Enjoy casual, rustic Italian food and feel like you’ve walked in off the street in Italy into a warm old world trattoria. The owner hailing from Genova Italy, started serving flavors of Italy in Victoria since 1999. At Il Covo Trattoria, the menu consists of family recipes and northern Italian classics offering freshly made in-house traditional cuisine. Valued at $50 Donated By Il Covo Trattoria Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre: 1291 Gladstone Ave. This item can be mailed.	$50
	Vessel Grab Bag #4 A fun Grab Bag from The Vessel! Including a $75 gift card Tshirt and hat Corkscrew Bubble stopper All in a branded Vessel Liquor Store reusable tote Valued at $125 Donated By Vessel Liquor Store	$125
Dining
	A Night in Fernwood This local lot includes a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the Fernwood Inn and a pair of Belfry Theatre Vouchers redeemable for any performance for the duration of the 22-23 season. Valued at $150 Donated By Fernwood Inn The Belfry Theatre This item can be mailed.	$150
	Joe Fortes- Vancouver Steak & Seafood Restaurant THE RESTAURANT Visit Joe Fortes Vancouver seafood restaurant and you are welcomed into an environment whose vibrant sights and sounds are as enticing as its menu. The main dining room is anchored by a soaring horseshoe oyster bar. This Grand Room boasts large, cozy booths, perfect for hosting a high-powered lunch or dinner meetings, as well as intimate dinner dates. From the mezzanine, diners enjoy a bird’s eye view of the action and live musical entertainment below. The mahogany-walled wine room offers guests a unique and discreet setting in which to enjoy an intimate lunch, or a private corporate celebration. The more casual side of Joe’s is experienced in the bistro and bar area where locals and out-of-towners alike mingle, soak up the live music and keep their eyes open for visiting celebrities. For a breath of fresh air, guests can step up to Vancouver’s most desirable roof garden and into an urban oasis featuring a living green wall, cozy outdoor fireplace and bustling horseshoe bar. No wonder Joe Fortes is the best seafood restaurant in Vancouver. Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is part of the Charles F. White Corporation. Valued at $150 Donated By Joe Fortes- Vancouver Steak & Seafood Restaurant This item can be mailed.	$150
	Faro at Oak Bay Beach hotel- Gift Certificate Two Gift Certificates for one complimentary Pizza of Choice at Faro. Discover the culinary delights of FARO Handcrafted Pizza and Tasting Room. Translated from Italian, FARO means “beacon” or “lighthouse”, a well-suited name for a location that has been a beacon for Oak Bay locals and visitors alike. Enjoy your meal on our outdoor patio with fire features or in our modern tasting room. Valued at $50 Donated By Faro at Oak Bay Beach Hotel This item can be mailed.	$50
	Lunch or Tea for Two at Abkhazi Gardens Victoria's Gem World Renowned ~Tranquil & Intimate The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden offers four-star guest service and exceptional food in a beautiful setting, giving guests a memory to cherish. Seasonal menus showcase regional or Abkhazi Garden-grown produce, complementing the garden's appearance when it is in bloom. Valued at $113 Donated By Abkhazi Gardens This item can be mailed.	$113
	The Courtney Room Gift Certificate A 150 dollar Gift Certificate for you to enjoy premier modern pacific north west cuisine. Gather at the bar for fresh-shucked oysters and craft cocktails. Unwind with friends over sharing plates in our lower brasserie. Savour a special dinner and elevated experience in the fine dining room. All of our menus feature local seafood, house dry-aged steak and local produce. Old world meets new at The Courtney Room. As an extension of The Magnolia Hotel & Spa, The Courtney Room is an elegant dining space providing genuine hospitality. Just two blocks from the inner harbour, we are thrilled to be recognized by enRoute Magazine as #10 Best New Restaurant in Canada in 2018 and one of the Top 100 Restaurants in Canada in 2019! Valued at $150 Donated By The Courtney Room	$150
	The Collective Wine Bar & Kitchen A great gift certificate for The Collective: Wine Bar & Kitchen. Valued at 100$ this Gift Certificate includes Chartcutrie & Fine Cheese Board AND a bottle of sparkling wine! Valued at $100 Donated By The Collective:Wine Bar and Kitchen This item can be mailed.	$100
	Ross Bay Pub Gift Certificate A 50 dollars Gift Certificate to Fairfields favourite local pub! From live music to sports with good foood and drinks, you'll be sure to have a good night. Valued at $50 Donated By Ross Bay Pub	$50
	L'Apero Wine & Cheese Bistro L'Apero Experience Dinners for Two, a gourmet dinner cheese board, with one featured bottle of wine from our selection. Valued at $130 Donated By L'Apero Wine & Cheese Bistro	$130
	Oak Bay Marina Restaurant Treat yourself or treat your friends to wonderful fresh seafood dinner and more at The Marina Restaurant. Spectacular food and views, don't miss out on this wonderful lot. Valued at $200 Donated By Oak Bay Marina This item can be mailed.	$200
	Milestones Victoria Gift Card Enjoy spectacular food and drink with unbeatable views of Victoria's Inner Harbor. Valued at $100 Donated By Milestones	$100
	Fernwood Pizza Co Gift Certificate A 50 dollar Gift Certificate for a Fernwood Favourite! Valued at $50 Donated By Fernwood Pizza Co This item can be mailed.	$50
Champagne
	Champagne Duo Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne (France) Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial Champagne (France) Nothing says, “It’s a party!” quite like French champagne. This dynamic duo starts with Veuve Clicquot, a true classic that is a traditional blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. According to wine maven Natalie MacLean there are “lime zest, green apple and freshly baked bread aromas on the nose, with a terrific persistence of bubbles on the palate. Why wait for New Year’s?” An equally esteemed sparkler is the Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial. Once again, Natalie MacLean has tasty comments and advice: “A superb rosé Champagne with aromas of small field strawberries. Crisp and refreshing, with a festive ballet slipper hue. Pair with seafood.” American critic James Suckling is also a fan: “This is brimming with red-berry character and has a striking interplay of tannins, lively acidity and discreet creaminess.” Valued at $169 Donated By Gunter Heinrich Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$169
	2005 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Taittinger is synonymous with elegance in the elite world of Champagne, especially their Blanc de Blancs, which is made entirely from white-wine grapes. A truly delightful experience is offered by their 2005 “Comtes de Champagne,” which has gotten numerous ratings in the mid-90s, with mouth-watering comments to match. Jeb Dunnuck called it “a deep, rich, full-bodied beauty that packs serious amounts of fruit and texture . . . [with] beautiful mid-palate depth and a great, great finish.” Called “impressive” by Wine Enthusiast, it was also praised for its “elegance, intensity and richness.” Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar had this to say: “Vibrant pear and melon aromas are complicated by suggestions of ginger, brioche and smoky minerals . . . . There’s a Burgundian thing going on here that quite intriguing.” Wine Spectator also laid on the praise: “Shows lovely balance, with a china-like backbone of acidity, finely meshed with a creamy mousse and rich and toasty flavours of roasted hazelnut, creamed apple, lemon parfait and spun honey.” Valued at $280 Donated By Gunter Heinrich Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$280
	Dom Pérignon Champagne, 1990 (France) “I am drinking the stars!” exclaimed Dom Pérignon, the Benedictine monk who accidentally invented Champagne in 1693 – and discerning sippers have been chasing those bubbly stars ever since. Made by Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon is one of the most exalted Champagne brands in existence, with the 1990 vintage widely regarded as outstanding. Wrote Robert Parker: “The profoundly rich 1990 Dom Pérignon is a creamy-textured, full styled offering . . . and appears capable of surpassing the fabulous ’85 and ’82.” The more down-to-earth FineWineSelect added, “Intensely fragrant nose with aromas of jasmine, cinnamon buttered toast, stewed apples and preserved ginger. The bubbles are still remarkably frisky and, in harmony with the crisp backbone of acid, make for a relatively youthful, elegant and exquisitely balanced wine. Very long finish.” Valued at $750 Donated By Gunter Heinrich Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.	$750
Cider
	Sea Cider-Tasting Experience with take-home bottles #1 Enjoy a fantastic experience with friends and family at the Sea Cider tasting room. Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse is proud to offer two 750ml of sparkling cider bottles, one 375 ml bottle fortified cider, 2 long flights and artisan meat and cheese platter at the Sea Cider tasting room. Valued at $115 Donated By Sea Cider This item can be mailed.	$115
	Sea Cider Tasting Experience with take-home bottles #2 Enjoy a fantastic experience with friends and family at the Sea Cider tasting room. Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse is proud to offer two 750ml of sparkling cider bottles, one 375 ml bottle fortified cider, 2 long flights and artisan meat and cheese platter at the Sea Cider tasting room. Valued at $115 Donated By Sea Cider This item can be mailed.	$115

Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint-Emillion Grand Cru 1999

One of only four Saint-Émilion estates to merit a Grand Cru designation, Château Cheval Blanc is one of Bordeaux’s most well known wines.

The 1999 vintage is a blend of 59% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Franc, with Cheval Blanc being considered the most esteemed Cab Franc-based wine in the world.

Very much a celebrity, it has been featured in many movies and TV shows, having had cameos in episodes of Rumpole of the Bailey and Inspector Morse, and various films such as Ratatouille, Sideways, and the James Bond thriller Never Say Never Again.

Appropriately, this wine “star” has many fans amongst the critics, including Robert Parker whose Wine Advocate awarded the 1999 vintage 93 points and mouth-watering praise: “Once past the blockbuster bouquet of menthol, leather, black fruits, licorice, and mocha, the wine reveals medium body, extraordinary elegance, purity, and sweet, harmonious flavours . . . this is a seamless beauty of finesse, charm, and concentration.”

The Wine Spectator was similarly impressed, calling the wine “opulent, yet reserved, and beautiful. Offering so much finesse and beauty, this is a polished and gorgeous Cheval.”

Two writers at CellarTracker recently awarded 95 and 96, and suggested that this vintage’s time in the cellar was coming to an end. “It’s outstanding – such complexity, lovely long finish. It’s perfect now,” wrote one, with the other scribe adding: “Splendid, simply splendid, at its prime now, don’t wait too much longer.”

Valued at $1,500

Donated By Joanne Dunn

Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.

$1,500

Pacific North West Collection

Here’s an appealing trio of powerful reds from the Pacific Northwest.

The Winemaker’s Cut Syrah is a single-vineyard production from the Okanagan’s award-winning Lunessence Winery. Aged for 14 months on oak, this deeply coloured, fruit-forward wine offers flavours of red plum, pepper, olives, and smoky bacon.

The adjoining Similkameen Valley is home to the well-regarded Orofino Winery, whose Passion Pit Cabernet Sauvignon has always been very popular with the critics, particularly this 2013 vintage. The writers at Vivino were certainly fans, with such comments as “Smoky, meaty, spicy, delicious!!!” and “Leathery, licorice, dried fruits and dark fruit, real nice.”

And heading south to Washington State’s Horse Heaven Hills region, the Winery Alexandria Nicole regularly gets applause for its bold and powerful Jet Black Syrah. The 2016 vintage earned 93 points from Wine Spectator, with this comment: “A sophisticated Syrah, refined and tightly focused, yet expressive, with huckleberry, bay leaf and smoked pepper flavours.”

Valued at $120

Donated By Whitney Laughlin

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$120

VHR Phillips Family Farming 2015

Vine Hill Ranch dates from 1959 when it was launched by the Phillips family, which over three generations has evolved from grapegrowing to winemaking.

They focus exclusively on Cabernet Sauvignon, and their Phillips Family Farming VHR is prized by serious Cab drinkers for a silky mouthfeel backed up by an intense, powerful core of ripe black fruit.

This 2015 vintage scored in the mid-90s with several wine magazines and reviewing sites. But the only tasting notes available online were posted by three reviewers at CellarTracker.

Here are some quotes: “Everything about this wine is so fine. There’s a great juxtaposition between the dark fruits and the bright freshness the wine brings.”

“This is the kind of California Cab that . . . reminds you why you got serious about wine in the first place.”

“The textural purity of the wine is what jumps out: a soft, almost voluptuous satiny finish, sweet yet tart, an endless finish.”

Yum!

Valued at $310

Donated By Vivienne Zhang

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$310

Glaetzer Amon-Ra Shiraz 2017

Deep colour, with a dark chocolate aroma, the palate chewy and textural with abundant tannins and stacks of pepper, spice, graphite, cola, blackberry flavours, and great density.

The concentration and density of flavour is matched by its tremendous length and satisfying aftertaste. The tannins are abundant and mouth-coating, stopping short of grippy but certainly persuasive.

A wonderful wine, tremendously flavoursome, profound and persistent, with a core of lush sweet fruit ably balanced by masses of tannin. A very big but balanced wine of great quality.

Valued at $100

Donated By Walt & Karen Madro

Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.

$100

2013 Napa Valley Futo Wines OV/SL

Here’s a beauty from California! Napa Valley winemaker Tom Futo is famed for his Futo OV / SL, a full-bodied Bordeaux blend that is sourced from both his Oakville and Stags Leap estate vineyards. The 2013 was a stunner, with James Suckling giving it 97 points, then adding: “Very pretty and classic in every sense of the word.” CellarTracker, similarly wowed, wrote that “On the palate, this wine was magnificent . . . a complex array of black cherries, blackberry jam, plums, licorice, and mocha with an earthiness that added structure to the wine.” Not to be out-blurbed, Vinous declared that “The 2013 is simply fabulous. All the elements fall into place in a gracious, effortless wine endowed with pure class.” Comments from Vivino ranged from “Another great example of why you could drink Napa Cab every night” to “Stunning. Truly a spectacular wine.” And it’s appropriate that so collectable a bottle has been signed by the winemaker.

Valued at $320

Donated By Vivienne Zhang

$320

Tour of Italy

Italy offers an exceptional variety of wines, and this septet reflects that in a particularly tasty way.

The Argiano Brunello got ratings in the mid to high 90s, with heaps of praise (“A structured and impressive wine”; “This is a terrific wine . . . expressive and exuberant”).

Nearly as impressive ratings greeted the Masi Costasera Amarone, as well as exciting critical comment (“Full bodied and elegant”; “The wine feels rich and velvety, yet finishes dry and spicy”).

Made entirely from Nebbiolo grapes, the 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco averaged 95-point reviews, with raves to match (“A tight and beautiful wine”; “a stunner”; “delicious now and is only going to get better”).

Occhipinti SP68 is a fresh, slightly aromatic white from Sicily that is considered “elegant and full of character.”

Chianti Classico fans will savour the Il Grigio da San Felice (“A warm sweet mélange of red fruit, baking spice and smoky woodland . . . lush and ripe”).

Also from sunny Sicily, the Passo Nerello Mascalese has intense aromatics and spicy, wild berry flavours.

And there’s Giusto Rosalia Prosecco to finish the party (“This is a very upbeat and lively Prosecco”).

Valued at $318

Donated By Greg Carson

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$318

1982 Tignanello 1.5 litres

Tignanello, the first of the “Super Tuscans,” was launched in 1971 by the fabled Antinori family, one of Tuscany’s most renowned winemaking dynasties.

Because they defied the strict winemaking rules of Chianti and used Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in the blend, Tignanello by law was designated a mere “table wine.” Ah, but then it started winning major international awards and eventually became an iconic, ultra-premium brand.

This 1982 vintage was given a 91-point rating by Wine Spectator, which appreciated its “concentrated ripe raspberry and chocolatey flavors.” Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate had an eloquent, admiring description: “The 1982 is a mature and evolved wine. The bouquet offers tones of cured meat, savory spice, tar, old leather and dried fruit or prune. Silky tannins characterize the smooth finish.”

And you’ll double your pleasure with this 1.5L “magnum” bottle.

Valued at $950

Donated By Ernest Sargent

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$950

6 pack of Lapierre Morgon Cru Beaujolais - 2010-2015 vintage

Although the Gamay-based wines of Beaujolais are usually regarded as little more than amiably quaffable, the family-run Morgon domaine – which has been managed along organic principles for many years – produces serious wines that are among the most famous in all Beaujolais.

What is on offer here is a “vertical” sextet of well-aged Lapierre Morgons, from 2010 to 2015, representing a fantastic opportunity to explore Beaujolais at its best.

The reviews for these wines are consistently impressive, year to year: Vivino is clearly a fan (“Notes of ripe cherries, plums, leather, dried herbs and some balsamic notes. Elegantly structured, complex and smooth”), as is CellarTracker (“Ruby red, already showing some orange glow. Beautiful nose with ripe cherry, raspberry, leather, clove . . . an elegant and tasty wine”).

The 2015 was particularly well received, earning 93 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, with this praise: “The palate is nicely structured, brimming over with energy. This is just a superb Morgon.”

Valued at $450

Donated By Ernest Sargent

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$450

Hospices de Beaune Premier Cru 2017 (1.5l)

Hospices de Beaune is a former charitable almshouse in Burgundy dating from 1443. This legendary estate has a patchwork of more than 100 plots, from which 50 different wines are created.

The Hospices de Beaune Premier Cru, Cuvee Dames Hospitalieres 2017 is a grand expression of Burgundian Pinot Noir.

The writers at Vivino were full of praise, including this appealing description: “The nose is packed full of youthful raspberry, red cherry and strawberry, underpinned by graphite, dry forest floor, polished oak and savoury notes. The palate is young & tangy.” According to TotalWine.com this Hospitalieres “Offers a floral bouquet on the nose, then generous, finely tuned fruit right across the palate, balanced by subtle tannins, leading to an ethereal finish.” And after rating it 90-93, WineChronicles added, “Quite a bit of structure and aromatic opulence!”

This auction lot is a magnum, so a great dinner party is pretty well guaranteed . . . .

Valued at $430

Donated By Ross Woodland

Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.

$430

Hampton Water Rose

This wine is the result of a collab between Jon Bon Jovi, his son Jesse, and famed French winemaker Gérard Bertrand.

A blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre that's aged in oak barrels, it's smooth and silky with juicy acidity and sunny aromas and flavours - think nectarine, apricot, grapefruit zest and wild herbs.

Savour it with grilled salmon or chicken pizza bianco.

Valued at $30

Donated By Andy Stephenson

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$30

Domaine Rolet Magnum Lot

You can't go wrong with this Domaine Rolet Duo.

Domaine Rolet was founded in the 1942 by Désiré Rolet.

The children eventually took over the business, and the winery gradually acquired premium vineyards across all four Jura appellations: Arbois, Côtes du Jura, Étoile, and Château-Chalon.

Their 65ha of estate vineyards makes them the largest family owned winery in the Jura. The estate only vinifies the grapes grown from their vineyards using sustainable viticulture methods.

Valued at $200

Donated By Andy Stephenson and Judy Stewart

Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.

$200

Chateau Lafon-Rochet

Château Lafon-Rochet is located in Bordeaux’s St.-Estèphe area, and its wines are rated Grand Cru Classé. The 2016 Lafon-Rochet, which is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, was a huge hit with critics. Let’s start with vinous.com, whose 95 points was backed up by enticing comments: “The more you nose this wine, the more its complexity becomes apparent . . . this is a fabulous Lafon-Rochet.” American wine writer Antonio Galloni also piled on the praise: “The 2016 Lafon-Rochet is positively stellar. Bright, translucent and super-expressive, the 2016 is pure class. Don’t miss it.” Calling it “joyful St.-Estèphe,” the venerable James Suckling complimented the wine for its “great balance of ripeness, lively acidity, velvety tannins . . . and elegant finish.” Farr Vintners wrote approvingly that, “The palate is firm with ripe tannins but shows juicy red and black fruit with a touch of allspice. Savoury and classic on the finish.” And let’s hear briefly from wine maven Jancis Robinson: “Pure pleasure.”

Valued at $150

Donated By Il Terrazzo

Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.

$150

Château Dereszla Tokaji Aszú 2000 and 2006

Hungary’s elegantly delicious Tokaji Aszú dessert wines are the oldest and among the most treasured of the world’s sweet tipples.

This auction lot, from esteemed producer Château Dereszla, includes one bottle each of the 2000 and 2006; all are designated the much-desired “5 Puttonyos,” which places them at the luxuriously sweet end of the Tokaji spectrum.

The 2000 vintage got raves from Vivino: “Amazing wine! Dried fruits on the nose with apricot, peach and pineapple. Mmmmm. One of the best wines of my life!”

The 2006 earned 95 points from Wine Spectator, who had some good advice: “For savoury pairings, try it with charcuterie, aged cheeses or rich, fatty dishes like duck confit. The wine shines as an accompaniment to simple desserts like shortbread or spiced bread pudding.”

Valued at $220

Donated By Gunter Heinrich

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$220

Dessert Wines Trio

Here is an appealing trio of dessert wines, considered “good value” by most critics.

Hailing from Bordeaux, the 2002 Château La Rame Sainte-Croix-du-Mont is a lush and balanced blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. CellarTracker awarded it 91 points, noting “the medium-bodied palate is more complex, with herbal, honeyed mango, peach, nectarine, and pear notes.”

Moving north to the Loire Valley yields the 2015 Château de la Roulerie Coteaux du Layon, which is made entirely from Chenin Blanc that has been botryized (a “good” disease that shrivels the grapes and concentrates the sugars).

Wrote Vivino: “Wow, this wine is special. Honey, apricot, dried pineapple, lemon, beeswax, orange peel, and pear. Drink it!”

Our tasty tour ends in South Africa with the 1996 Nederburg Noble Late Harvest.

With aromas of orange peel, peach, apricot and honey and a similar palate profile, this one’s eager to please.

Notes Vivino: “Great, sweet, floral and fruity. I could drink this all night long.”

Valued at $85

Donated By Gunter Heinrich

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$85

The Belfry "Board"eaux

A fun lot featuring eight bottles chosen by The Belfry's Board of Directors, with notes expounding on their choices.

Louis M, Martini Sonoma CBSV

Tinhorn Creek

Shiraz-Strandveld Viney

Bourgogne Hautes-cotes De Beaune

Quails Gate Old Vine

Castello Di Gabbiano

Valpolicella Ripasso

Fumey Tassin Brat Futur 2011

Valued at $280

Donated By The Belfry Board

$280

St Martin Chablis

''A Chablis of great humility because at first, it is discreet and not very expressive, but the mouth really delivers. It is refined, elegant and with nice backbone. Fans of woody and fatty New World Chardonnays should stay away from this one!'' - Philippe Lapeyrie

Valued at $30

Donated By Caroline Musselli

$30

Magnum Lot from Vessel

When it comes to France, most wine aficionados stick with Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the Rhone.They are certainly missing out, as this trio of tasty magnums makes abundantly clear.

Let’s start with the Tibouren Clos Cibonne which, says WineTheory, is “a wonderful expression of an ancient grape from Provence . . . the palate a joy of soft, silky fruits.”

In the Jura region of eastern France, Trousseau is a key red varietal. A fine example is the 1996 Domaine Rolet Arbois; according to Vivino, it’s “a ripe, juicy wine with fine tannins intermingling with currants and other red fruit. Flavours and aromas of currants, raspberries and strawberries.”

Chinon is a famed commune in the Loire Valley specializing in Cabernet Franc, with Bernard Baudry being the recognized master. His 2018 Chinon clearly excited Vivino: “Incredible value . . . this Chinon is an example of how 100% Cab Franc can make a brilliant wine.” Three very different bottles, three great wine experiences. Magnum force, indeed.

Valued at $400

Donated By Vessel Liquor Store

$400

A Pair of 2013 Peace Riesling Summerhill Icewines

Summerhill Pyramid Winery (established 1991) is Canada's largest organic winery, BC's first Demeter biodynamic vineyard, and Canada's foremost producer of sparkling wine. Our winemaking philosophy is that organic and biodynamic provides the royal road to producing exceptionally beautiful, authentic, terroir-based wine that will connect you with the beautiful Okanagan Valley.

100% organic & biodynamic Riesling

Valued at $260

Donated By Chris Smith

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$260

Chateau Haut-Baille Grand Cru Classe 2005

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2005 Haut Bailly is rapidly turning into a glorious wine. You instantly fall in love with the purity on the nose, luscious red cherries, wild strawberry and blueberry.

This is still youthful and beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a structured opening like many in this vintage.

It exerts a gentle grip in the mouth, quite tensile and linear and perhaps just tightening up a tad toward the finish.

It is biding its time, but it will repay those who cellar this outstanding 2005 for another four or five years. Tasted March 2017."

Valued at $250

Donated By Terry Johnson

$250

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2017

Winemaker Notes

"An ethereal bouquet of violets, cherries, and wood fills the nose. On the palate, it is dry, harmonious, and fruity with a velvety, elegant texture and a long finish.

Traditionally, this wine is paired with wild boar, but can accompany any game meat. Also great with aged cheeses. This is a cellar-worthy wine."

Valued at $65

Donated By Dennis Bobyn

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$65

Chateau 2008 Hosanna Pomerol

Described as a “jewel-like” vineyard in the heart of the Pomerol region of Bordeaux, Château Hosanna lies adjacent to such legendary neighbours as Château Lafleur and Château Pétrus.

Their 2008 vintage, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, clearly bewitched Robert Parker, who wrote:

“The outstanding 2008 Hosanna . . . possesses the extraordinary complexity and aromatic intensity of a great vintage of Cheval Blanc. Unctuously-textured with a dense purple colour, excellent richness, and dense black fruits intermixed with forest floor notes . . . the wine’s purity is awesome.”

Wine Enthusiast, also a big fan, bestowed 93 points and these comments: “Austere wine, its tannins pushing forward to give power and structure. It is dense, concentrated, with layer upon layer of bitter coffee and dark fruit flavours, acidity, and sweet tannins.”

To which added Wine Spectator, “Fig, clove, and tobacco flavours are dark and alluring in this muscular red.”

Valued at $400

Donated By Ame de Paoli

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$400

Chateau de Pez Saint-Estephe 1976

Founded in the 15th century, Château de Pez is located in the northern part of Saint-Estèphe in Bordeaux’s Left Bank region. Thanks to the quality of its production, Château de Pez is counted among the most highly reputed crus of the Médoc and was reclassified as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in 2003. They produce a bold and dry red that is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Here are some comments by the scribes at Vivino: “Château de Pez is one of my favourites among the Cru Bourgeois. In 1976 it was splendid. Earth, tobacco and herbal notes on the nose. Medium body, medium plus acidity. Mushroom, earth and red fruit in this lovely blend.” CellarTracker also took notice, making these (admittedly out-of-date) comments: “Promising and attractive, slightly developed fruity bouquet. The wine has character, and tannin, fruit, oak and acidity are very well integrated.” Please note: This elderly vintage was deemed “completely mature” over a decade ago, so promises to be interesting moreso than glorious.

Valued at $65

Donated By Kini McDonald

$65

Beronia Gran Reserva 2013 Tioja

The Rioja region of north-central Spain produces some of that country’s finest reds, and the Beronia Gran Reserva 2013 is an enticing example of just how complex, balanced, sophisticated, and charming a Rioja can be. American wine expert James Suckling gave this vintage 91 points, adding, “Mealy, sweet spices with savory, plummy fruit and some earthy, leathery undertones. Some tobacco leaf, too. This is a juicy, elegant expression of Rioja with refined tannins and a subtle, ethereal finish.” Wine Spectator bestowed 92 points, and did some cheerleading. “Drinking superbly now, the Beronia not only comes from a standout Rioja vintage but offers superb value for money. The palate is full-bodied . . . with superb structure. This wine is simply made for food.” And Vivino had even more fulsome praise: “Fantastic Rioja. Deep red, almost black. Really well balanced, full-bodied and with a lingering aftertaste. This one is a masterpiece.”

Valued at $43

Donated By Kini McDonald

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$43

Don Julio 1492 Anejo Tequila

Celebrated in exclusive cocktail bars, restaurants and nightclubs, the iconic Don Julio 1492 Tequila is the choice of connoisseurs around the globe.

Produced in small batches and aged for a minimum of two and a half years, Don Julio 1492 Tequila is handcrafted in tribute to the year that Don Julio González began his tequila-making journey.

Valued at $300

Donated By Caroline & David Barry

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$300

St-Remy French Brandy Trio

Two bottles of St Remy VSOP

This versatile brandy is carefully aged in small French oak barrels, revealing an intense bouquet of exquisite fruity and floral aromas, accented with subtle tones of vanilla. This aromatic fruity and spicy brandy is perfect for mixing or sipping solo.

One bottle of Rémy Martin XO

St-Rémy XO is a brandy of distinct character, with elaborate aromas and a rich taste. Elegant and smooth, the intense blend lingers gracefully on the palate. Medium-deep amber in colour it offers aromas of peach apple, pear and vanilla; dry, fruity flavours, and an oaky finish.

Valued at $140

Donated By Gunter Heinrich

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$140

Cognac Trio

Cognac fans will love this trio, all designated Very Special Old Pale (VSOP means that the youngest Cognac in the blend must be at least four years old). Produced by the 230-year-old Cognac house, Otard (and endorsed by the rather younger rapper Jay-Z),

D’usse VSOP is quite new on the scene. According to DrinkHacker, the D’usse has “a relatively modest profile: Wood, raisins, orange, with a finish that recalls a few baking spices, particularly nutmeg.”

It won a prestigious Double Gold in San Francisco in 2021.

Hennessy is one of the world’s best-known Cognac brands; their VSOP “serves the archetypal profile of VSOP. Intense toasted oak notes mingle with caramel, rich golden raisins, and dried apricots. Licorice and vanilla pop out on the finish to provide a sweet send-off.”

Courvoisier, much loved for nearly 200 years, is one of the “big four” Cognac houses. Their VSOP, also a medal winner, recently got this praise: “With a nose of sweet Mirabelle plum, toffee, and jasmine, the Cognac displays ripe and dried fruit of black plum, raisins, and Bing cherry, with a spice-laden finish.”

Valued at $316

Donated By Gunter Heinrich

Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.

$316

Aberfeldy 16 yr

16 year old single malt from the fantastic Aberfeldy distillery, unveiled in the latter half of 2015 as part of the Last Great Malts series. This expression is finished in Oloroso Sherry casks, imparting juicy sweetness to the whisky.
In the glass, medium amber with burnished copper highlights; forward aromas of butterscotch, vanilla and sweet oak; irresistibly smooth with the toasty flavours of oak well-integrated; citrus and a balanced sweetness on the finish.

Valued at $120

Donated By Gunter Heinrich

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$120

Poire William Eau de Vie (with pear inside)

This Eau de Vie, is made in the traditional manufacturing method: In the spring time each year, the carafes are placed on the pear trees, so that the pear may grow directly into the individual bottles.

In the early fall the bottles are removed from the trees, with the pear inside.

They are then filled with slowly distilled Poire William Eau de Vie.

Valued at $75

Donated By Gunter Heinrich

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$75

Grant's Cask Edition Blended Scotch Whisky 8 years

This fine blended whisky was aged for eight years in oak and then finished in sherry casks for complexity. It has aromas and flavours of honey, nut, dried fruit, citrus peel, vanilla and spice. The palate is smooth and balanced with raisin and nut notes on a sweet and rounded finish. Enjoy neat, over ice or in a cocktail.

Valued at $45

Donated By Layla Casper

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$45

Sheringham Gin and T-shirt

This lot includes a bottle of Sheringham Distillery's famous Seaside Gin and branded Tshirt!

Inspired by the Vancouver Island coast, with its clean surf and appealing fragrance of wild roses, evergreen forests, and salty air, our flagship spirit has a deliciously complex yet impeccably balanced botanical profile. Made from botanicals such as juniper, rose, lavender, citrus, coriander, cardamom, and—most notably—local, sustainably harvested winged kelp, which gives it a subtle taste of the ocean, Seaside Gin is an elegant choice on its own and a winning ingredient in your favorite cocktail.

Valued at $55

Donated By Sheringham Distillery

$55

Averill Creek Vineyard Experience Gift Certificate

A winery experience for four, including a private tour, wine tasting paired with premium provisions.

A bottle of Averill Creek's Samenos Pinot Noir is included with this lot.

Valued at $245

Donated By Averill Creek Vineyards

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$245

2 Vouchers to Any Arts Club 2022-23 Season

2 Vouchers redeemable for two tickets to any show in the Arts Club 2022/2023 Season.

Vouchers are valid for all performances until August 31, 2023. Advance Reservations are required and can be made up to four weeks prior to the Chosen performance date.

With 3 Venues and 13 Performances to choose from, this is a lot that you don't want to miss out on!

Valued at $270

Donated By Arts Club Theatre

This item can be mailed.

$270

Chemainus Theatre: A Tiny Christmas Carol

A pair of tickets to Chemainus Theatre for their production of A Tiny Christmas Carol, running from December 2 to December 16 2022.

Don't miss out on this fun Holiday lot!

Valued at $160

Donated By Chemainus Theatre

This item can be mailed.

$160

One free night at any Accent Inns

A gift Certificate Valid to March 2023 for a free night stay at Any Accent Inns through out BC.

At Accent Inns
the difference is in everything we do.

Think elevators transformed into hot air balloon rides and a rubber ducky to keep you company in the tub. Must haves like free in-room WiFi, free parking, and yes, free bike rentals. Plus, when you stay with us, you don’t return home to a Visa bill that makes you wish you’d never left.

So, come see what a difference a night makes at one of our BC hotels.

We guarantee, you won’t have any regrets in the morning.

Valued at $220

Donated By Accent Inns

This item can be mailed.

$220

Victoria Conservatory of Music

A gift Certificate redeemable for Five VCM produced concerts for Two.

Performances Include:

* Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmans Concert: Winter 2022

* Spark to Flame Student Showcase: Winter 2022

* Opera Studio Final Production: Spring 2023

* Mother's Day Musical Garden Tour: Spring 2023

* Daniel Lapp's Joy of Life Festival: Spring 2023

Valued at $300

Donated By Victoria Conservatory of Music

Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.
This item can be mailed.

$300

Soma Active Health 45 Minute Massage Therapy Treatment

A 45 minute massage from a registered massage therapist

Soma Active Health are dedicated to providing excellent therapeutic health services to our patients.

Offering Registered Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology and Private Pilates classes, our clinic strives to be a positive and friendly environment where the enhancement of health, healing and overall well-being can take place. We believe strongly in an integrated healthcare model that includes patient education and compassion and enables patients to optimize their quality of life and health.

Valued at $95

Donated By Soma Active Health

Item pickup location: Belfry Theatre.
This item can be mailed.

$95

Helijet Vancouver Experience

A thrilling lot that includes a round trip for two with Helijet. a pair of tickets to the Vancouver International Wine Festival and a night at the Rosedale on Robson.

Valued at $1,525

Donated By

The Vancouver International Wine Festival
Rosedale On Robson
Helijet

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre 1291 Gladstone Ave..
This item can be mailed.

$1,525

SedaDance Lessons

For the Dance lover in your life. A beginner contemporary class and a beginner Groove/HipHop Class at Seda Dance.

Valued at $200

Donated By Kathy Lang

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$200

Date Night One!

A night out to remember!

A carefully curated date night by the Belfry Crush Committee, let us take care of the planing while you enjoy:

Dinner at Chorizo & Co, spending the night at Fairholme Manor, Glam Concierge to chauffeur you around and a copy of Easy Elegance a Fairholme Manor cookbook to commemorate your fantastic evening.

Valued at $675

Donated By

Chorizo & Co, Fairholme Manor and Glam Concierge
Fairholme Manor

Item pickup location: the Belfry Theatre.

$675

Date Night Two!

Another night out to remember!

A carefully curated date night by the Belfry Crush Committee, let us take care of the planing while you enjoy:

A night at The Rialto Hotel, Dinner at The Palms restaurant. Drinks for the room from Vintage Spirits and a scarf and gift certificate from Tulipe Noir to commemorate your special evening.

Valued at $475

Donated By

The Rialto Hotel, The Palms Restaurant, Vintage Spirits and
Rialto Hotel
Vintage Spirits

$475

Blue Grouse Winery: Grape to Glass tour

Treat yourself and your best five friends to the Grape to Glass: Behind the Scenes at Blue Grouse tour!

Join the experts at Blue Grouse for a walk through the winery including an overview of the vineyard property, tasting room, winery cellar, barrel room and an overview of the winemaking process. Enjoy a tasting of 5 wines at the end of the tour.

Please book in Advance, Maximum 6 guests

Valued at $300

Donated By Blue Grouse Estate Winery

This item can be mailed.

$300

Ballet Victoria Gift Certificate

Ballet Victoria certificate for 2 tickets, A seats, for each production at the Royal Theatre

in Ballet Victoria’s 2022-23 season.

The Gift of the Nutcracker | December 28, 29, or 30, 2022

Amadeus | March 17, 18, or 19, 2023

Peter Pan | May 4 or 5, 2023

Valued at $570

Donated By Ballet Victoria

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$570

Wine Tasting Party

A fantastic experience curated for you by The Belfry Crush Committee!

Treat yourself and your closest 6 to 8 friends to a tasting party guided by Stuart Brown certified Sommelier and instructor at your own home.

The 300 dollars worth of wine will be provided by Stuart as well as 200 dollars worth of cheese pairings from Charelli's. Fun!

Valued at $500

Donated By Stuart Brown, Kini McDonald, Tracy Mitchell and Andy Stephen

$500

8 bottles of The Chase CC Jensch 2015

This wine delivers the lushness of a ripe vintage
with aromas of rose petal, vanilla laced tobacco,
wild cherry and wild dried herbs.

The rich blend’s bright juicy flavours of raspberry, bumble berry,wild cherry and black currants with a dusting of cocoa powder, a hint of licorice and leather offers lingering tannins and a luxurious finish.

Valued at $200

Donated By Vessel Liquor

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$200

Black Sage

This lot from Black Sage Vineyard Features a 2020 Cabernet Franc, a 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2019 Merlot.

Black Sage describes their estate as "For years, the terroir of this exceptional growing region was expressed in Sumac Ridge Estate Winery’s award-winning vineyard series. We believe the wines from the Black Sage Vineyard™ are a true expression of their terroir. The tenacious vines dig deep in the parched Canadian landscape to produce intense flavours. Bold and juicy, they are planted in the right location, the right soil, and get the right amount of sunlight; they are wines worthy of distinction."

Valued at $93

Donated By Black Sage Vineyards

$93

Poplar Grove 2016 Cabernet Franc

Winemaker Notes
Traditional Bordeaux vinification techniques have been used to create an elegant and age-worthy Cabernet Franc.
For each of the component lots, bunches were handpicked and sorted in the vineyard. The berries were crushed separately and cold soaked for two days before fermentation.
Malolactic fermenta-tion occurred in barrel over the winter and finished in the spring of the following year.

The wines from each vineyard lot were kept separate in 30% new oak and a combination of two to three year old French oak barrels for twenty one months. Our Cabernet Franc was further developed in bottle for twelve months prior to release. Ready upon release or cellar up to 10 years.

Valued at $96

Donated By Scott Cumming

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$96

Boldly Bodacious Lot

This Lot includes a $100.00 Gift certificate from Bodacious Lifestyle Boutique at 1965 Oak Bay Ave.

Compliment your shopping trip with with a bottle of Bodacious Cabernet Sauvignon and a Bodacious Malbec.

Valued at $120

Donated By Bodacious Lifestyles Boutique

$120

Vessel Grab Bag #1

A fun Grab Bag from The Vessel!

Including a $75 gift card
Tshirt and hat
Corkscrew
Bubble stopper
All in a branded Vessel Liquor Store reusable tote

Valued at $125

Donated By Vessel Liquor Store

$125

Vessel Grab Bag #2

A fun Grab Bag from The Vessel!

Including a $75 gift card
Tshirt and hat
Corkscrew
Bubble stopper
All in a branded Vessel Liquor Store reusable tote

Valued at $125

Donated By Vessel Liquor Store

$125

Phillips Gift Basket

For the Phillips lover in your life! A great gift basket with all sorts of goodies from a waffle toque to a growler waiting to be filled and refilled with your favourite brews!

Valued at $65

Donated By Phillips Brewing & Malting Co

$65

One Night Stay at Hotel Grand Pacific

GC active from Oct 30 2022-to Oct 31 2023

Advanced Reservations are required and must be booked directly with the hotel at 1-800-663-7550.

Stay includes on-site self-parking. Based in single or double occupancy. Original Certificate must be presented on arrival. Not Valid from May 1st to September 30th and is subject to availability. This certificate cannot be redeemed for for cash cannot be replaced if lost and stolen, and cannot be extended beyond the expiration date.

Valued at $300

Donated By Hotel Grand Pacific

Item pickup location: Belfry theatre.
This item can be mailed.

$300

Vessel Grab Bag #3

A fun Grab Bag from The Vessel!

Including a $75 gift card
Tshirt and hat
Corkscrew
Bubble stopper
All in a branded Vessel Liquor Store reusable tote

Valued at $125

Donated By Vessel Liquor Store

$125

Il Covo Trattoria

A 50 Dollar Gift certificate towards your northern Italian classics dining experiance at Il Covo Trattoria. Beautifully decorated interiors and reservable garden patio in historic James Bay.

Trattoria – “an Italian style eating establishment serving classic home-cooked Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere” – Located in historic James Bay steps from the Inner Harbour in a 100 year old heritage building, Il Covo Trattoria opened in June 2014, is family run and authentically Italian.

Enjoy casual, rustic Italian food and feel like you’ve walked in off the street in Italy into a warm old world trattoria. The owner hailing from Genova Italy, started serving flavors of Italy in Victoria since 1999. At Il Covo Trattoria, the menu consists of family recipes and northern Italian classics offering freshly made in-house traditional cuisine.

Valued at $50

Donated By Il Covo Trattoria

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre: 1291 Gladstone Ave.
This item can be mailed.

$50

Vessel Grab Bag #4

A fun Grab Bag from The Vessel!

Including a $75 gift card
Tshirt and hat
Corkscrew
Bubble stopper
All in a branded Vessel Liquor Store reusable tote

Valued at $125

Donated By Vessel Liquor Store

$125

A Night in Fernwood

This local lot includes a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the Fernwood Inn and a pair of Belfry Theatre Vouchers redeemable for any performance for the duration of the 22-23 season.

Valued at $150

Donated By

Fernwood Inn
The Belfry Theatre

This item can be mailed.

$150

Joe Fortes- Vancouver Steak & Seafood Restaurant

THE RESTAURANT

Visit Joe Fortes Vancouver seafood restaurant and you are welcomed into an environment whose vibrant sights and sounds are as enticing as its menu.

The main dining room is anchored by a soaring horseshoe oyster bar. This Grand Room boasts large, cozy booths, perfect for hosting a high-powered lunch or dinner meetings, as well as intimate dinner dates.

From the mezzanine, diners enjoy a bird’s eye view of the action and live musical entertainment below.

The mahogany-walled wine room offers guests a unique and discreet setting in which to enjoy an intimate lunch, or a private corporate celebration.

The more casual side of Joe’s is experienced in the bistro and bar area where locals and out-of-towners alike mingle, soak up the live music and keep their eyes open for visiting celebrities.

For a breath of fresh air, guests can step up to Vancouver’s most desirable roof garden and into an urban oasis featuring a living green wall, cozy outdoor fireplace and bustling horseshoe bar. No wonder Joe Fortes is the best seafood restaurant in Vancouver.

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is part of the Charles F. White Corporation.

Valued at $150

Donated By Joe Fortes- Vancouver Steak & Seafood Restaurant

This item can be mailed.

$150

Faro at Oak Bay Beach hotel- Gift Certificate

Two Gift Certificates for one complimentary Pizza of Choice at Faro.

Discover the culinary delights of FARO Handcrafted Pizza and Tasting Room. Translated from Italian, FARO means “beacon” or “lighthouse”, a well-suited name for a location that has been a beacon for Oak Bay locals and visitors alike. Enjoy your meal on our outdoor patio with fire features or in our modern tasting room.

Valued at $50

Donated By Faro at Oak Bay Beach Hotel

This item can be mailed.

$50

Lunch or Tea for Two at Abkhazi Gardens

Victoria's Gem

World Renowned ~Tranquil & Intimate

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden offers four-star guest service and exceptional food in a beautiful setting, giving guests a memory to cherish.

Seasonal menus showcase regional or Abkhazi Garden-grown produce, complementing the garden's appearance when it is in bloom.

Valued at $113

Donated By Abkhazi Gardens

This item can be mailed.

$113

The Courtney Room Gift Certificate

A 150 dollar Gift Certificate for you to enjoy premier modern pacific north west cuisine.

Gather at the bar for fresh-shucked oysters and craft cocktails. Unwind with friends over sharing plates in our lower brasserie. Savour a special dinner and elevated experience in the fine dining room. All of our menus feature local seafood, house dry-aged steak and local produce.

Old world meets new at The Courtney Room. As an extension of The Magnolia Hotel & Spa, The Courtney Room is an elegant dining space providing genuine hospitality. Just two blocks from the inner harbour, we are thrilled to be recognized by enRoute Magazine as #10 Best New Restaurant in Canada in 2018 and one of the Top 100 Restaurants in Canada in 2019!

Valued at $150

Donated By The Courtney Room

$150

The Collective Wine Bar & Kitchen

A great gift certificate for The Collective: Wine Bar & Kitchen.

Valued at 100$ this Gift Certificate includes Chartcutrie & Fine Cheese Board AND a bottle of sparkling wine!

Valued at $100

Donated By The Collective:Wine Bar and Kitchen

This item can be mailed.

$100

Ross Bay Pub Gift Certificate

A 50 dollars Gift Certificate to Fairfields favourite local pub! From live music to sports with good foood and drinks, you'll be sure to have a good night.

Valued at $50

Donated By Ross Bay Pub

$50

L'Apero Wine & Cheese Bistro

L'Apero Experience Dinners for Two, a gourmet dinner cheese board, with one featured bottle of wine from our selection.

Valued at $130

Donated By L'Apero Wine & Cheese Bistro

$130

Oak Bay Marina Restaurant

Treat yourself or treat your friends to wonderful fresh seafood dinner and more at The Marina Restaurant.

Spectacular food and views, don't miss out on this wonderful lot.

Valued at $200

Donated By Oak Bay Marina

This item can be mailed.

$200

Milestones Victoria Gift Card

Enjoy spectacular food and drink with unbeatable views of Victoria's Inner Harbor.

Valued at $100

Donated By Milestones

$100

Fernwood Pizza Co Gift Certificate

A 50 dollar Gift Certificate for a Fernwood Favourite!

Valued at $50

Donated By Fernwood Pizza Co

This item can be mailed.

$50

Champagne Duo

Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne (France)
Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial Champagne (France)

Nothing says, “It’s a party!” quite like French champagne. This dynamic duo starts with Veuve Clicquot, a true classic that is a traditional blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes.

According to wine maven Natalie MacLean there are “lime zest, green apple and freshly baked bread aromas on the nose, with a terrific persistence of bubbles on the palate. Why wait for New Year’s?”

An equally esteemed sparkler is the Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial. Once again, Natalie MacLean has tasty comments and advice: “A superb rosé Champagne with aromas of small field strawberries. Crisp and refreshing, with a festive ballet slipper hue. Pair with seafood.”

American critic James Suckling is also a fan: “This is brimming with red-berry character and has a striking interplay of tannins, lively acidity and discreet creaminess.”

Valued at $169

Donated By Gunter Heinrich

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$169

2005 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut

Taittinger is synonymous with elegance in the elite world of Champagne, especially their Blanc de Blancs, which is made entirely from white-wine grapes.

A truly delightful experience is offered by their 2005 “Comtes de Champagne,” which has gotten numerous ratings in the mid-90s, with mouth-watering comments to match.

Jeb Dunnuck called it “a deep, rich, full-bodied beauty that packs serious amounts of fruit and texture . . . [with] beautiful mid-palate depth and a great, great finish.”

Called “impressive” by Wine Enthusiast, it was also praised for its “elegance, intensity and richness.”

Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar had this to say: “Vibrant pear and melon aromas are complicated by suggestions of ginger, brioche and smoky minerals . . . . There’s a Burgundian thing going on here that quite intriguing.”

Wine Spectator also laid on the praise: “Shows lovely balance, with a china-like backbone of acidity, finely meshed with a creamy mousse and rich and toasty flavours of roasted hazelnut, creamed apple, lemon parfait and spun honey.”

Valued at $280

Donated By Gunter Heinrich

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$280

Dom Pérignon Champagne, 1990 (France)

“I am drinking the stars!” exclaimed Dom Pérignon, the Benedictine monk who accidentally invented Champagne in 1693 – and discerning sippers have been chasing those bubbly stars ever since.

Made by Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon is one of the most exalted Champagne brands in existence, with the 1990 vintage widely regarded as outstanding.

Wrote Robert Parker: “The profoundly rich 1990 Dom Pérignon is a creamy-textured, full styled offering . . . and appears capable of surpassing the fabulous ’85 and ’82.”

The more down-to-earth FineWineSelect added, “Intensely fragrant nose with aromas of jasmine, cinnamon buttered toast, stewed apples and preserved ginger. The bubbles are still remarkably frisky and, in harmony with the crisp backbone of acid, make for a relatively youthful, elegant and exquisitely balanced wine. Very long finish.”

Valued at $750

Donated By Gunter Heinrich

Item pickup location: The Belfry Theatre.

$750

Sea Cider-Tasting Experience with take-home bottles #1

Enjoy a fantastic experience with friends and family at the Sea Cider tasting room.

Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse is proud to offer two 750ml of sparkling cider bottles, one 375 ml bottle fortified cider, 2 long flights and artisan meat and cheese platter at the Sea Cider tasting room.

Valued at $115

Donated By Sea Cider

This item can be mailed.

$115

Sea Cider Tasting Experience with take-home bottles #2

Enjoy a fantastic experience with friends and family at the Sea Cider tasting room.

Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse is proud to offer two 750ml of sparkling cider bottles, one 375 ml bottle fortified cider, 2 long flights and artisan meat and cheese platter at the Sea Cider tasting room.

Valued at $115

Donated By Sea Cider

This item can be mailed.

$115