Premiere Chair Steve Reynolds bangs the gavel to let the bidding begin M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 1 3 71 Propeled by wines from the 2011 vintage, The Napa Valey Vintners’ 17th annual Premiere Napa Valey brought in a resounding $3.04 million, nearly matching last year’s record-breaking event.The auction’s 211 lots donated by 218 NVV members were purchased in just over three hours of lively and spirited bidding at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. Jean-Charles Boisett hosted another fabulous NAPA Gras Party at Raym ond Vineyards as part of the Premiere Napa Valey Celebration. Attendees were dazzled in the Crystal Room, Red Room and the tasting room. Raymond Chef Mischou Erica Pressler Dancers Penelope Moore, Sara Francis & Nicole Marino Judy Ford, Matt Weber and Meaghan Ford Vic and Niki Vasquez Brenda Burke. Monica Barrows. Liz DiGorgio Richard Von Saal Steve Reynolds & Kari Ruel Haley Trefethen Jean-Charles Bosset Tim Mondavi Alexander and Catherine Eisele Mike Reynolds Sara Fowler and Lisa Peju Lars Ryssda and Lauren Ackerman Mary Ann Tsai and Larry Tsai Sean Capiaux, Luke Russ, and Daniel Williams Jimmy Kawalek s c e n e i n t h e v a l l e y Brian McHenry, Victoria Vasser Kleis, Jimmy Vasser
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