Cellar Masters’ Wine Auction
Co-chaired by Sara and Dennis Cakebread, Cakebread Cellars
Click here to get a sneak peak at the items that will be up for auction
at the Cellar Masters’ Wine Auction! (PDF 2.7M)
Friday, April 17, 2009
at Evening With The Masters 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Wine Auction 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Christina Ballroom
Chase Center on the Riverfront
Wilmington, Delaware.
$90 ticket (includes entrance into Evening With The Masters)
Click here to donate to the Wine Auction (PDF)
See a preview of wine offerings at this year’s auction (PDF)
Cellar Masters’ Wine Auction was added as a major component of the Meals From The Masters weekend of events in 2005. It has become an integral part of Evening With The Masters at the Chase Center on the Riverfront.
The following year, a remarqued bottle by legendary American artist, Jamie Wyeth, sold for $7,800. In 2007 we had a “Battle of the Brandywine” as reknown artist, George A. “Frolic” Weymouth challenged a second bottle donated by Jamie Wyeth with an original bottle of his own. The Weymouth bottle sold for $2,035 and the Wyeth for $3,500.
In 2008, we had internationally acclaimed artist, Peter Sculthorpe, who had painted an 8” x 10” painting in oil, just for Cellar Masters’ Wine Auction. The lot included the framed original artwork as well as a custom wine label crafted from the original art on a magnum bottle of 2002 Merican Wine from Chaddsford Winery.
For the 2009 event, local artist Ella Morris has created a painting that will be displayed on a bottle of a magnum of Carpineto’s lovely and accessible super-Tuscan blend, Dogajolo. The framed painting is also available on the auction block. Click here to read more and view the painting!
You are invited to join the Cellar Masters listed at the bottom of this page by becoming a Cellar Master for the Cellar Masters’ Wine Auction by donating wine. If you contribute:
- Grand Wine Master - $5,000 and up in wine or cash donation; up to 10 premium tickets to Evening With The Masters
- Master Sommelier - $2,500 wine or cash donation; up to 8 premium tickets to Evening With The Masters
- Wine Chevalier - $1,000 wine or cash donation; up to 6 premium tickets to Evening With The Masters
- Wine Collector - $500 wine or cash donation; up to 4 premium tickets to Evening With The Masters
- Wine Enthusiast - $250 wine or cash donation; 2 premium tickets to Evening With The Masters
Tickets include entry to all Friday night festivities. This features access to the Cellar Masters’ Wine Auction, which includes your bidder paddle, special pours, and additional tasty treats.
All wine donors at the above levels will be acknowledged in a published list depending on date of commitment. If the attached form (click here to download form) is received by March 15th you will receive recognition in the Cellar Masters’ Wine Auction Catalogue handed out Friday, April 17th and in the Commemorative Cookbook given to all guests at the Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch. Subsequent donations will be recognized in an addendum to the Wine Auction Catalogue. Your contribution of wines are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a letter from Meals On Wheels Delaware acknowledging your gift and its fair market value.
