NEWS FROM THE RANCH

How Sweet it Is!

Celebrate with Paula Kornell at
The Sixteenth Annual High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction

For years now, Paula has traveled to Atlanta to support the efforts of the High Museum. Each time, she adds to her circle of friends, a growing group of wine enthusiasts, art lovers, and generous spirits.
Join in the fun!
 

Thursday, March 27
The Trade Tasting will be held Thursday, March 27 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. under the big-top tents in Atlantic Station.
Please check back here after March 1, 2008 to register.

Thursday, March 27 (SOLD OUT)
Winemaker Dinner HOSTS: Monica and Paul Hagedorn

WINERIES:
Oakville Ranch – Paula Kornell & Chateau Ste Michelle – Bob Bertheau

SPECIAL GUEST:
Auctioneer Michael Davis – Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.

CHEFS:
Kyma – Pano Karatassos
Pricci - Piero Premoli

The Heartbreaker. Born and raised in Seattle, Bob Bertheau's heart was touched to return home to Washington to make wine for Chateau Ste. Michelle. Tasting Bob's classically styled Chardonnays, Rieslings, Cabernets and Merlots will touch your heart. And lucky lips, Paula Kornell speaks from the heart when she talks about the rich, beautiful Cabernets, Chardonnays and blends they make at Napa's Oakville Ranch. And here comes Michael Davis, our Auctioneer friend from appropriately named Hart Davis Hart. What exotic treasure will he be pouring? Buckhead Life Group sends their best to this dinner. Pano Karatassos, Executive Chef of Kyma and Pricci Executive Chef, Piero Premoli, will be pouring their hearts into making a meal that it will break your heart to miss.

Friday, March 28
Gala Dinner (SOLD OUT)
7:00 p.m. – midnight
Friday, March 28, under the tents in Atlantic Station
Louis Roederer Champagne Reception, 7 p.m.
Gala Dinner, 8 p.m.
Dinner presented by A Legendary Event and featuring Southern Foodways Alliance Chefs

This fabulous Friday fete kicks off with a sparkling Louis Roederer Champagne reception hosted for the second year in by Roederer’s charming Executive Vice President Michel Janneau. A constellation of Southern star chefs will prepare a phenomenal feast for the Gala dinner. Settle back and sip primo wines poured by the world’s most lovable winemakers, bid on a beauty of a Silent Auction and peek at the Live Auction Lots, then slide onto the dance floor for one sweet time at the Gala Dinner Dance.

Saturday, March 29
Vintner’s Reception (SOLD OUT)
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, under the tents in Atlantic Station
Vintners’ Reception, 11 a.m.
Live Auction, 1 p.m.

Okay, let’s get down to the heart of the matter. Thanks to our generous wineries and celebrated chefs at the pre-auction Vintners’ Reception, fine wines and exquisite eats will have hearts skipping beats. And that’s just the warm-up. Our sexy, sophisticated, sensational sixteenth High Museum Wine Auction is one live wire with breathtaking bidding on one-of-a-kind art, dinners, trips, and of course, the world’s best and rarest wines. Don’t miss it. There’s no sweeter place to be than in a big tent with your sweetheart…Wine Auction 16.

Saturday, March 29
And If All That Wasn’t Sweet Enough… The Big Finish
Tasting 7 PM – 9 PM, Dancing Until 11 PM

Call this "dessert." The Sweetest Wine Auction ever isn't going out quietly- oh no! This sassy soiree is the cherry on top of the sundae (actually it's still Saturday, but not for long) with more great wine, more great food, a smokin' dance band and a not-so-Silent Auction all its own. It's one last, big wet one before we kiss Sweet 16 goodbye.

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!

$100 per Person
$75 for High Museum of Art Members

Click Here to Purchase your
Big Finish Tickets online