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The Manhattan Wine Auction Wine Advisory Board
The Wine Advisory Board was started in 1998 and created a forum where individuals could meet on a bi-monthly basis and share their interest in wine while supporting the annual Manhattan Wine Auction. The Manhattan Wine Auction is a key fundraiser for the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation, a non-profit organization providing grants to the public schools of Manhattan Beach.
Over 98% of the wine donations come from members of the Wine Advisory Board (WAB). This year, that represents over $125,000 in donated wine. Individually, WAB members donate from $500 to over $21,000 in wine, depending on their comfort level. Some members make cash donations in order to have the needed wine purchased for the event. The WAB is also crucial in discussing the event, creating the auction lots and making recommendations to the event Chairs. They are a major influence on the event.
The dinner meetings have a selected wine theme and are held at local restaurants and venues that support the Wine Auction. People are given the option of bringing wine or paying extra to have wine purchased for the meeting. All attendees are encouraged to bring extra bottles of other wines to donate for the event’s silent auction. The meetings are typically held at 7pm on the third Thursday of every other month. The cost of each dinner is $60 if you bring wine and $120 if you don’t. The format of the meetings start with socializing and wine tasting, then Wine Auction business and donations items are discussed, followed by a discussion on the wines.
The Wine Advisory Board is an excellent opportunity to enjoy great wines, meet good people, and support our children, schools and community. If you are interested in joining the Wine Advisory Board please contact either Adam Goldston
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2008 Wine Advisory Board Members
This year's board members personally donated wine valued over $120,000 in wine from their personal cellars. Our sincere thanks and appreciation for all your support!
Major Sponsor Members:
Rod Spackman, Chevron
Cathy Berg, American Airlines
Wine Donating Members:
Grand Sommelier Level - $10,000 and above
Ron & Martha Doornink
Rich Weiss & Ginny Sogomonian
John & Jeanne Oshiro
Sommelier Level - $8,000 to $9,999
Penny & George Bordokas
Grand Cru Level - $6,000 to $7,999
Randy & Elaine Dotemoto
Adam & Rita Goldston
Greg & Michelle Rosen
Premier Cru Level - $4,500 to $5,999
Chuck & Wanda Kaminski
Quinn & Cathy Barrow
Bill & Susan Weintraub
Bordeaux Level - $3,000 to $4,499
Gregg & Christine Tenser
Mark & Michele Kordonsky
Brad & Joan Jones
Jeff Thaler & Sheryl Rooker Thaler
Burgundy Level - $2,000 to $2,999
Todd & Lissette Serota
Jeff Konsmo & Lily Chang
Jon & Kim Friedman
David & Jackie James
Rhone Level - $1,000 to $1,999
Joe Chiewphasa, Manhattan Fine Wines
Russell & Erin Rothner
Maggie Movius & Matt Peck
Tom & Joan Hastings
Ken & Lisa Baronsky
Alsace Level - $500 to $999
Ken & Dawn Bush
Paige Pinn
Karl Lawrence Cellars
Andrew & Erin Sloves
Tim & Susan Ottinger
Scott Thompson, Silver Oak Cellars
Frankie Gelbwachs
Mike & Rae Dunitz
Don & Jackie Jung
Dann & Carole Allen
Sheri & Rob Lietzow
Naoko Dalla Valle, Dalla Valle Vineyards
Loire Level - Up to $500
Sherry & Ian Kramer
Bobby & Sarah Akin
Russ O'Hare, Martin Ray Winery
Steve & Jennifer Matthesen
Jay & Kimberly Katsuyama
Richard & Toni Gronbach
Steve & Lynn Johnson
Kaitlin Latham, 4 Wines Plus More
Keith Nichols, Nichols Winery
Jim & Gretchen Newman
Larry Seibel
Bruce Smitham, J. Lohr
Barbara Thurston, McNab Ridge Winery
Robert & Christine Daviduk
Steve Lister, Justin Winery
Mike Hengehold , Luna Vineyards
Betty Calvin, Trefethen Family Vineyards
Orris Cowgill, Sepulveda Wine Company
Gary McHargue, Piper-Heidsieck
Gerre Calderon, Ventana Vineyards
Ralph Torres, VineOne Wines
Anne & Bill Kennedy
Jennafer Anderson, Rosenblum Cellars
Wine Advisory Board Host Restaurants
Second City Bistro
Farm Stand
Mattise
brix@1601
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