IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A MAGICAL EVENING

The Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation is proud to be hosting the fourth annual Colours of Hope Gala at the Holiday Inn in Peterborough on March 29, 2008 from 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Not only will you be able to savour a myriad of fine Ontario wines at the wine tasting, you can also enjoy J's Magic slight of hand magic while enjoying the wine. You won't want to miss one of the best live wine auctions going with the entertaining Auctioneer Rob Rusland. We have many a fine wine to be discovered for your wine celler! For a twist we will have J's Magic perform his new magic show "Chessar - the Magical Man of Mystery". You can enjoy a delectable three-course meal, a martini bar, an incredible silent auction and dancing to the rockin' sounds of Jericho's Wall.

So come out and help us raise funds to send the children of abuse who are involved with the Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Aid Society to camp this summer. This positive experience helps to mend their broken self-esteem and has given them hope for their futures. So much so that we now have eleven Crown Wards attending post-secondary institutions, for which a portion of the funds raised at the gala will go towards their expenses through our Margaret Davies Bursary Fund. Please visit our website and click on "watch video" to find out more about the children .... The Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation

If you would like more information please contact: Donna J Barry, Fundraising Coordinator, Home office 705-454-1697 dbarry@k-hchildrensfoundation.com, the Foundation office: 1-800-661-2843 ext. 228 or 705-743-9751 ext. 228 or visit the Foundation website. For wine-specific questions please contact Larry Paterson by email or at 705-743-4153.

Thank you for helping us help the kids!

The potential value of wine donations will be determined by our local wine appraisal panel based on market information, personal knowledge and expert research. Wines donated to and received by the KHCF by December 31, 2008 for the 2009 auction will have tax receipts for the 2008 Taxation Year issued in early 2009.

WINES AVAILABLE TO AUCTION

The estimated values have been determined by our local wine panel. Bottles are 750 ml unless stated otherwise.

VINTAGE Drink now	WINE NAME Drink or hold	PRODUCED IN Hold	ESTIMATED VALUE per bottle	FROM THE CELLAR OF	COMMENTS
1983	Allegrini Palazza Della Torre	Veneto Italy	$145.00	an anonymous donor	See this article
1985 Seven Bottles	Poliziano Vino Nobile de Montepulciano	Veneto Italy	$100.00	an anonymous donor	See this article
1986 Three Bottles	Marques de Castillejos Priorato	Spain	$50.00	an anonymous donor	See this article
1989	Henry of Pelham Baco Noir	Niagara Canada	$100.00	an anonymous donor	This is the second of the four great vintages of Henry of Pelham Baco Noir (1988 to 1991). When last tasted (WINTER 2006) it was approaching full maturity, but with life remaining. Of the four vintages mentioned, the 1989 has probably the greatest longevity. Baco Noir has become a cult wine in Ontario, and this is a great example that the combination of a good year, ripe grapes and good winemaking can produce. In present terms, due to its cult status, a Baco of this complexity would be termed Reserve and priced at or above $25. They do exist, from Pelham, Lakeview, Sanson, Thomas & Vaughn and others. The current vintages are made with an earlier consumption in mind, and may not age as well as this one.
1989	Chateau Beaumont Bordeaux	Bordeaux France	$75.00	Martin Pick	See this article
1990	Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino	Tuscany Italy	$175.00	Rod Davidson	Brunello is a clonal selection of Sangiovese chosen because the vines produce concentrated, tannic, spicy and ultimately heady wines. 1990 is a great, great Tuscan vintage, and Geografico is one of Parker's good producers. (Hugh Johnstone)
1990 Two Bottles	Capitel de Roari Amarone	Veneto Italy	$125.00	an anonymous donor	"This is Righetti’s reserve Amarone. The name "Capitel de’Roari" is derived from the local way to say "many oaks" and refers to the various plots of vineyards where grapes are obtained for the famous "Capitel de’Roari" Amarone Classico. The vineyards, which are situated on the finest hills of the Valpolicella Classico, are well cultivated, limited in production and high in quality. The land, rich in clay and sun, is a key element that encourages concentration of sugar and flavour." From smallwinemakers.ca
1990 Two Bottles	Henry of Pelham Baco Noir	Niagara Canada	$100.00	an anonymous donor	This is the third of the four great vintages of Henry of Pelham Baco Noir (1988 to 1991). When last tasted (WINTER 2006) it was approaching full maturity, but with life remaining. Of the four vintages mentioned, I suspect the 1990 is the furthest advanced. Baco Noir has become a cult wine in Ontario, and this is a great example that the combination of a good year, ripe grapes and good winemaking can produce.
1990 375 ML	Chateau De Ricaud Loupiac	Loupiac France	$100.00	Rod Davidson	Loupiac overlooks the right bank of the Garonne, and like its left bank cousin, Sauternes, produces sweet white wine that depends dramatically upon Botrytis (noble rot) to lift her wines to greatness. 1990 produced vineyard enveloping Botrytis, giving Chateau De Ricaud, one of Parker's "Best Value Wineries" everything needed to produce fine dessert wine. (Hugh Johnstone)
1991	Inniskillin Klose Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon	Niagara Canada	$250.00	Larry Paterson Little Fat Wino	There was quite some dispute for many years as to whether this Cabernet Sauvignon or the Reserve Pinot Noir from 1991 was the better wine (who can say - comparing Pinot to Cab is like apples and oranges!). When I last tasted this wine, about 2002, it was holding quite well, developing nicely, still rich and full. 1991 was a very hot year - our hottest in modern winegrowing history (that was the nice summer, immediately before the summer it rained every weekend) - and this wine captured the spirit of the year. It should be fully ready to go at this point, and should be consumed shortly after opening - do not decant old wines and leave them to air. They fall apart if you do. I remember Tony Aspler talking in terms of how well this would age. Unfortunately, such wines are exceptionally rare now, just at the time when the wine world is discovering that they are quite ageworthy indeed.
1993 Four Bottles	Eileen Hardy Shiraz	Australia	$400.00	an anonymous donor	"As a tribute to the matriarch of Australia's best known winemaking and sailing family, the first Eileen Hardy Shiraz was released in 1973. Eileen actively influenced the Hardy company between 1938 - 1975. In recognition of this great lady, the finest parcels of Shiraz and Chardonnay from each vintage are selected to bear the prestigious Eileen Hardy label. Numerous trophies and awards support our winemakers' choice." from the Hardy's website. This is a high-value top end Australian wine, capable of long ageing, and should appreciate in value over time. The 1993 should be ready to consume enjoyably, or could keep for a long time.
1993	Stoney Ridge Cellars Merlot Reserve	Niagara Canada	$200.00	Larry Paterson Little Fat Wino	1993 was the year of the small crop, which intensified the wines made therein. Under-rated at the time, these wines have aged more gracefully than expected, due to the better acids and greater flavour concentrations. This is an elegant old lady, showing at her best now, ready to go, rather than a modern dressed-up lollypop Merlot.
1993	Stoney Ridge Cellars Butler's Grant Vineyard Chardonnay	Niagara Canada	$150.00	Jim Warren	1993 was a good vintage with a small crop (which was then followed by a horrid winter which had no effect on 1993 wines!). The small crop - due to spring frosts - produced intense long-living wines. This Chardonnay has developed into a mature rich complex wine (last tasted in 2003) that is probably at its best, but may hold another year or three. Top quality elegant chardonnay.
1993	Cave Spring Cabernet Merlot	Niagara Canada	$125.00	Larry Paterson Little Fat Wino	1993 was a year of moderate sunshine, with a small crop that tended to produce concentrated wines with slightly high acid levels. Wines with high acidity tend to age for a long period of time, becoming elegant (not big) with proper ageing. Normally known as Riesling and Chardonnay producers, Cave Spring has made quite creditable Bordeaux/Meritage style wines in the best years. This is more a food styled wine than a stand-alone drinker, but is nicely aged, fully ready to go.
1994	Cave Spring Cabernet Merlot	Niagara Canada	$125.00	Larry Paterson Little Fat Wino	The 1994 is from a year that was a little more "normal" than 1993, with fuller, more normally ripe crops, yielding softer wines. This wine is mature, and should be consumed by itself. No need to decant (introducing oxygen into older wines is very damaging to them, only decant old wines when you see sediment in the bottom of the bottle).
1994	Stoney Ridge Cellars Tenth Anniversay Estate Chardonnay	Niagara Canada	$125.00	Jim Warren	This was grown at Puddicombe Vineyard, and Jim put forth his best efforts to create a Chardonnay worthy of his tenth anniversary. He succeeded!
1994	Stoney Ridge Cellars Lenko Vineyard Chardonnay	Niagara Canada	$75.00	Jim Warren	1994 was a lower-crop year with cool growing conditions which produced wines in Niagara known more for elegance and ageworthiness than for bigness. This wine is maturing and is ready to consume. I have pleasant memories of this wine over the years.
1994	Leasingham Clare Valley Shiraz	Australia	$75.00	an anonymous donor	some information from the area association.
1995	Luc Pirlet Cabernet Sauvignon	Pays D' Oc France	$45.00	an anonymous donor
1995	Stoney Ridge Cellars Rennaisance Red	Niagara / California Blend	$150.00	Tino Montopoli	1995 was one of the six great vintages that Ontario has experienced in modern winemaking times (91, 98, 99, 2002 and 2007 are the others). Grapes ripened fully this year, with rich ripe tropical flavours - a big year rather than an elegant one. The wine was primarily top Ontario fruit, blended with some high-level California grapes (Jim was known for this even as an amateur winemaker in the 70's and 80's). Big wine from a hot year, Rhone-ish somewhat, unusual and very good.
1995	Vineland Estates Select Late Harvest Riesling	Niagara Canada	$125.00	Larry Paterson Little Fat Wino	Riesling that was already fully ripe in September was allowed to hang and hang and was picked at very high sugar levels, making this intense rich dessert wine. Nobody knows just how long such a wine could last. Certainly nowhere near done, though tasty now!
1995	Stoney Ridge Cellars Lenko Vineyard Chardonnay	Niagara Canada	$100.00	Jim Warren	1995 was one of the six great vintages that Ontario has experienced in modern winemaking times (91, 98, 99, 2002 and 2007 are the others). Grapes ripened fully this year, with rich ripe tropical flavours - a big year rather than an elegant one. This wine is high-level Californian in feel.
1996 Three Bottles	Peter Lehmann "The Barossa" Shiraz	Australia	$75.00	an anonymous donor	an article from the producer
1996 Three Bottles	Cacchiano Chianti Classico	Tuscany Italy	$60.00	an anonymous donor	See this article
1996	d'Arenberg The Custodian Grenache	McLaren Vale Australia	75.00	Rod Davidson	Grenache allows all things to the producer. He can make large quantity, or great quality. d'Arenberg long ago adopted the latter approach, and the role of "Custodian" for the reputation of Australian Grenache to produce fine, age-worthy wines. (Hugh Johnstone)
1997	Inniskillin Reserve Meritage	Niagara Canada	$100.00	Tino Montopoli	Red Meritage is a wine made from the red grapes that are approved in Red Bordeaux (Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec). This 1997 entry from Inniskillin is fully ready to go (may have another year in front of it), and would sit most comfortably with a nice medium-rare to medium steak dinner. Inniskillin has for more than 30 years been at the forefront of the reputation of Canadian Wines.
1997 Three Bottles	Peter Lehmann "The Barossa" Shiraz	Australia	$75.00	an anonymous donor	an article from the producer
1998	Chateau Lafite Rothschild First Growth Bordeaux	Bordeaux France	$1035.00	Bryan Russell	One of the five most famous wines of France, see their website for more information.
1998	Thirty Bench Reserve Merlot	Niagara Canada	$200.00	Larry Paterson Little Fat Wino	1998 was a great vintage, and winemaker Yorgos Papageorgio pushed the limit in making the reserve red wines of this vintage. Limited yield, high extraction, long skin contact (almost playing chicken with nature long!), new expensive barrels, long ageing in barrels, everything a top Bordeaux Chateau would think to do was done to this wine. With their 1995 Reserve Cabernet Franc, my choice of their best red over time. We have had great success over time using Thirty Bench wines in our Canada vs. Bordeaux tasting series. This wine is very nice now, and has maybe another five to eight years in front of it if you have developed the taste for mature Bordeaux/Meritage reds, and is certainly a wine suitable to a black-tie dinner.
1998	Lakeview Cellars Merlot	Niagara Canada	$85.00	Larry Paterson Little Fat Wino	1998 was a superb vintage for this variety and in this part of Niagara. Rainfall patterns were good (no real drought but great heat accumulation) so that the amount of stress on the Merlot vines was minimized, making the best Merlots in Niagara this year into superb wines. Winemaker Eddy Gurinskas was on top of his form in this vintage, and this wine still has some years in front of it.
1999	Daniel Lenko Winery Warren Signature Cabernet Sauvignon	Niagara Canada	$150.00	Larry Paterson Little Fat Wino	Made by Jim Warren, with low-yield fruit and in a great vintage. Jim was particularly motivated to make the best wines of his career after leaving Stoney Ridge, and this, along with the Merlot, was one of the best wines made in Canada in this great vintage.
2000 / 01 Three Bottles	2000 Chateau La Tour du Pin Figeac St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2001 Clos Beauregard Pomerol 2001 Clos La Fleur Figeac St. Emilion Grand Cru	Bordeaux France	$325.00	Rod Davidson	These three wines were properties owned by the Moieux family of Bordeaux, two of which (both Figeac properties) were sold to Chateau Cheval Blanc. This means that the grapes from these now-defunct wineries will be included in Cheval Blanc in future. Cheval Blanc is one of those millionaire wines... a single bottle of the 2001 La Tour du Pin Figeac went for over $200 at the 2006 KHCF Gala, and 2000 was a better year than 2001.
2002 375 ML	Inniskillin Cabernet Franc Icewine	Niagara Canada	$200.00	Shawn & Shannon Loughrey	Cabernet Franc Icewine is rapidly becoming an Ontario specialty, as this is the only area in the world with the combination of cool climate and a history of growing good Cab Franc. Always expensive, this is a rare nectar. Read this article about the 2004 vintage.
2002 Three Bottles	Brolio Chianti Classico	Tuscany Italy	$55.00	an anonymous donor	See this article
2002	Clos de los Siette	Mendoza Argentina	$75.00	an anonymous donor	Read this information about a French venture in Argentina, which has Mondevino "bad guy" Michel Rolland as a winemaking consultant.
2002 Two Bottle Gift	Colio Estate Winery Signature Cab / Meritage Chest	North Shore Lake Erie Canada	$125.00	Rod Davidson	Colio is an established mid-to-large Ontario winery which has established an enviable reputation for their top red wines. These are among the very best that they have ever made (and I have seen their wines knock out very expensive Bordeaux in blind Expert's tastings). The Cabernet Sauvignon should go another fifteen years, and the Meritage at least ten years. {click on the links above to see my tasting notes.}
2002 Three Bottle Group	Reif Estate Winery First Growth Selections	Niagara Canada	$150.00	Klaus Reif	This group of three bottles represents the best wines from Reif Estate Winery (with, of course, the exception of their exquisite icewine!). 2002 was a superb vintage, and the First Growth Series is very ageworthy. While all three bottles could be enjoyed now, the Pinot Noir should hold another six years, the Cabernet Merlot ten years and the Cabernet Sauvignon even longer. {click on the links above to see my tasting notes.}
1998/99/2000/02 Four Bottle Group	Colio Estate Winery CEV Reserve Merlots	North Shore Lake Erie Canada	$330.00	Rod Davidson	Four consecutive vintages of Colio Estate Vineyard Reserve Merlot, to my way of thinking perhaps the best value in high-quality red Canadian wine over the past few years. I have put successive vintages of this wine into a number of tastings in the past few years where it has outperformed many top Bordeaux. In 2003, the 1999 handily beat a $200 1990 Chateau d'Armhaillac. In June 2004 the 2000 fell one tenth of one mark behind the $99 2000 Chateau Giscours, and beat out the $45 Freemark Abbey from California. In November 2004 the same Colio beat out the $109 1995 Chateau Pontet-Canet. In an experts tasting at Brock University - Feb 2005 - a different Colio red Bordeaux blend beat all comers including four different Classed Growths in an expert's tasting (over 50 tasters). In October 2005 in Ottawa the 2000 Merlot beat out six Bordeaux, four of them Second Growths and another a Fifth Growth, losing only to a $40 BC limited edition wine in a tasting by over 70 experts. In January 2007 another Colio red beat out nine top Bordeaux (mainly Classed growths) in an experts tasting in Toronto. Yes Virginia these are the real thing...

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