farms of amador dinner september 6 ... - lucy's spice box · “into the earth, wine cave...
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FARMS OF AMADOR DINNER – SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 at the HELWIG WINERY
Brazilian Music by Felipe & JoAnne Ferraz, with Klaudia Promessi on sax and flute
Felipe Ferraz (Classical Guitar, Vocals) Brazilian‐born guitarist and vocalist Felipe Ferraz brings his South
American influences to many styles of music: classical, Brazilian jazz and folk, Sephardic, Klezmer and
children's music from around the world.
JoAnne Craig‐Ferraz (Vocals) her musical influences include folk music of all kinds, Brazilian and
American Jazz.
Klaudia Promessi Tenor & Soprano Saxophones & Flutes has been a performing artist in the S.F. Bay
Area for over 35 years working and recording in a wide variety of ensembles. (Jazz, R&B, Salsa, Brazilian
and more). She has composed and arranged music for several groups and scored music for film.
Dinner
Farms of Amador and Amador Farmers Market presentthe AmadorCounty
&
SELF-GUIDED TOUR 12-4pmRunquist Winery Karmère Winery�
Harmony Hill Farm South River Lavender�
Temporada de AbundanciaSaturday, September 6, 2014
LOCAL, ORGANIC FARM-TO-FORK DINNER
AT HELWIG WINERY 5pm11555 Shenandoah Valley Rd. Plymouth�
Catered by Lucy’s Spice Box
Live Latin Music by Felipe Ferraz
We thank you for your support!
Put your raffle tickets in the bag by each prize.NOTE: Items indicated will have two separate tickets drawn.
Winning Strategy: You simply cannot buy too many raffle tickets.Just look around you. Your odds are great!
1. 750 ML Bottle of Cold Pressed, Extra Virgin, UnrefinedAmador County Grown Olive Oil
Donated by Susan Bragstad of Amador Olive OilValue: $25
2. Selection of Handmade Amador Olive Oil SoapDonated by the maker: Susan Bragstad
Value: $15
3. Gift Certificate for Quick-Lube Service (two)Donated by Jeff Holman Auto Center
Value: $35 each*Note separate drawings for each certificate.
4. Books: Ghost Towns of Amador County, by John RAndrews, anecdotes by Robert Richards; and John Doble'sJournal Letters From the Mines: Volcano, Mokelumne Hill,
Jackson and CaliforniaDonated by Ruth Gottstein
Value: $40
5. Gift Certificate for Two Breakfasts at Blue Moon Café,Pine Grove
Donated by Chesney GrantValue: $25
6. Gift Certificate for Biggest Little Kitchen Store, JacksonDonated by Tracie Murphy
Value: $20
RAFFLE PRIZES
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7. Gift Certificate for Ridge Road Garden Center with 3 SeedPackets
Donated by Sally LaBelleValue: $23
8. Gift Certificate for Payless IGA Grocery Store, BuckhornDonated by Kevin Young
Value: $25
9. Box of 13 Handcrafted Occasional CardsDonated by Vicki Bray, Vintage Lace
Value: $36
10. Gift Certificate for Union Hotel, VolcanoDonated by Tracey and Mark Berkner
Value: $40
11. Gift Certificates for Thomi's Restaurant, Jackson (two)Donated by owner Frank Manzano
Value: $30 each*Note separate drawings for each certificate
12. Gift Certificate for Munnerlyn's Ice Creamery, Pine GroveDonated by Stewart and Stacey Munnerlyn
Value: $25
13. Gift Certificate for Pepita's Fresh Mexican FoodDonated by owner Salvador Anaya
Value: $10
14. Gift Certificate for Breakfast at Hanford House InnElements
Donated by Athena Padilla-GordonValue: $40
15. Gift Certificate for Susan's Place Wine Bar & EateryDonated by Susan Carter, owner and chef
Value: $50
RAFFLE PRIZES, continued
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16. Gift Certificates for Lunch for Two at Imperial Hotel &Restaurant (two)
Donated by Jim & Mary Ann McCamant, Innkeepers*Note separate drawings for each certificate.
17. Gift Certificate for Volcano Country StoreDonated by Debbie Dunn
Value: $20
18. Gift Certificate for Jug and Rose EateryDonated by Debbie Dunn
Value: $20
19. Gift Certificate for Bella Rosa RestaurantValid at any of their 3 locations!
Donated by Jose and Irma Bravo-SeitoValue: $30
Keep an eye on your choice so you don't miss outat the last minute!
1. Bountiful BasketDonated by the Vendors of Amador Farmers Market
& Farms of AmadorValue: $146 Minimum Bid: $70
2. Fine Homemade Amador County Wine, 2013 NoirDonated by Dimitris & Elaine Zorbas, Mirabelle Vineyard
Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $10
3. Beautiful Handcrafted Quilt with Farmers Market ToteDonated by Tom & Joyce Jillson
Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $60
RAFFLE PRIZES, continued
SILENT AUCTION SPECIALS
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4. Bonsai Maples in 'training’Donated by Amador Grower Greg Motch
Value: $45 Minimum Bid: $20
5. “Into the Earth, Wine Cave Renaissance”Signed by local author and donor, Daniel D'Agostini
Value: $60 Minimum Bid: $35
6. Country Style Photo FrameDonated by Feed Barn owner Susan Manning
Value: $80 Minimum Bid: $20
7. Dr. Bob Hartmann's "Curiously Curative" Famous ShortbreadDonated by the Good Doctor Himself
Value: Priceless Minimum Bid: $30
8. Gift Certificate for Children's Art Classes4 lessons at The Children's Studio in Sutter Creek
Donated by local Art Instructor and Educator, Pam SharpValue: $40 Minimum Bid: $20
9. "Olives in California's Gold Country" signed book by contributorSusan Bragstad & "Shenandoah Valley and Amador Wine
Country", signed by local authors and archaeologists Scott Baxter &Kimberly Wooten
Value: $42 Minimum Bid: $15
10. Two Gift Certificates - each for one Acupuncture TreatmentDonated by Connie McKenna RN,MS,
Amador Acupuncture Clinic, 209-245-6300Value: $100 Minimum Bid.: $40
11. Three 750ML signed bottles of Feist ZinfandelDonated by Susan & Tony Feist Wines
Value: $90 Minimum Bid: $50
SILENT AUCTION, continued
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12. Damas Vineyards 2011 Viognier and 2010 ZinfandelDonated by Mara Feeney and Deborah Grady; Fiddletown growers
Value: $25 Minimum Bid: $15
13. Runquist Winery Signed 2012 Petit Verdot & 2012 BarberaDonated by Margie and Jeff Runquist, owners and vintners
Value: $50 Min. Bid: $35
14. Terre Rouge Magnum 2003 SyrahDonated by Bill Easton and Jane O'Riordan, owners and vintners
Value: $80 Minimum Bid: $50
15. Selection of 6 Karmère WinesZinfandel, Primabera, 2 Syrahs, Barbera, & Viognier
Donated by Marlyn Hoopes, Todd Pickens, and Hayley Hoopes,owners & vintners
Value: $122 Minimum Bid: $80
16. Sobon Estate Wine3 bottles each 2011 Barbera & 2012 Verdelho
Donated by Shenandoah VineyardsValue: $90 Minimum Bid: $60(Note: Two separate bid sheets for each set of 6)
17.Sobon Estate Wine3 bottles each 2011 Barbera & 2012 Verdelho
Donated by Shenandoah VineyardsValue: $90 Minimum Bid: $60
(Note: Two separate bid sheets for each set of 6)
18. Renwood Gift Certificate for Food & Wine pairing for 8 guestswith a bottle of 2011 Premier Old Vine Zinfandel
Donated by Renwood WineryValue: $200 Minimum Bid: $120
SILENT AUCTION, continued
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FANTASTIC LIVE AUCTION
1. South Shore Lake Tahoe CabinFour night stay at a lovely cabin that sleeps up to 6 and contains all
household amenities including a hot tub in a quiet setting.Value: Over $1000
2. Grass-Fed Beef Package: Keep ranching alive in AmadorCounty!
Donated by Winterport Farm, this natural, grass-fed beef is raised ontheir 180-acre, 100-year-old family farm in Ione.
Value: $150
3. Lucy's Delicious Spice Box DinnerThree course dinner for four including wine tasting at Yorba
Tasting Room in Sutter Creek and a $30 bottle of Yorba wine.Donated by Lucy Spangler-Gore, caterer for our event tonight, and
Ann Kraemer, owner of Yorba Winery.Value: $150
4. Montevina Library Selection 2002 Zinfandel 6-Litre WineExtravaganza!!
This signed bottle is the last of an edition of six. Includes a wine tagand 2 bars of Chuao Gourmet chocolates inside of a vintage custom
wood crate.Donated by Terra d'Oro and Montevina Winery
Value: $190
5. Vino Noceto Gift Certificate for Private Farm-to-Glass Tourwith Magnum of Noceto Sangiovese Wine
Private Farm to Glass tour up to eight people & guests receive a 15%discount on any purchases made on tour day.
Donated by Jim and Suzy Gullett, owners and vintnersValue: $290
Temporada de AbundanciaSeason of Abundance
Farm-to-Fork Fiesta
Appetizers� Salsa & Mexican Pickle "Bar" with Homemade Corn Tortillas� Ceviche of Shrimp & Snapper, Seasonal Vegetables & Herbs� Quesadillas with Sweet Corn & Roast Chilies, Assorted
Cheeses� Tamales w/ Roast Tyson Hill Farms Butternut Squash,
Apples & Local Walnuts
Family-Style Dinner� Grilled llano Seco (all pastured) Pork Loin Stuffed with 4505
Meats, Chorizo & Marinated Onions, and Chimichurri Sauceon the side
� Slow-Braised & Smoked Black Valentine Beans fromMohr-Fry Ranch
� Stuffed Poblano Chilis with Lundberg Farm's Spanish Riceand Tomatillo-Mole Sauce
� Succotash, a Huge Medley of Roast Garden Veggieswith Spices & Fresh Herbs
� Salad of Assorted Tomatoes, Sweet Onions, Nopale,Avocado & Pepitos, Arugula
Dessert� Fresh Fruit Crisp (gluten-free)with Munnerlyn's Vanilla Ice Cream
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FARM TOUR MAPVisit in any order, finish at Helwig Winery (#5)
Dinner
Farms of Amador and Amador Farmers Market presentthe AmadorCounty
&
SELF-GUIDED TOUR 12-4pmRunquist Winery Karmère Winery�
Harmony Hill Farm South River Lavender�
Tickets on sale at all Amador Farmers Markets
or online at www.amadorfarmersmarket.com
For more information 209-267-5506�
Temporada de AbundanciaSaturday, September 6, 2014
LOCAL, ORGANIC FARM-TO-FORK DINNER
AT HELWIG WINERY 5pm11555 Shenandoah Valley Rd. Plymouth�
LIVE LATIN MUSIC RAFFLE AUCTION� �
Tickets $60 $50� for Farms of Amador Members
10776 Shenandoah Road, PlymouthGardens and winery owned and operated by Jeff and Margie Runquist.
Runquist WineryMap#1
11970 Shenandoah Road, PlymouthVineyards and French chateau-style winery, owned and operated byMarilyn Hoopes and Todd Pickens.
Karmère WineryMap#2
4545 Grinding Rock Road, FiddletownFruit orchard and vegetable and flower gardens of owner and gardenerEmily Beals.
Harmony Hill FarmMap#3
6021 Dean Road, Mt.AukumBeautiful, fragrant lavender garden owned and operated by Ron andDeborah Antone.
South River LavenderMap#4
11555 Shenandoah Road, PlymouthModern scenic and rustic winery. Dinner, catered by Lucy’s Spice Boxwith dessert by Ingrid Fraser, will feature a Latin-influenced dinnerwith appetizers, main courses, and dessert, all with organic ingredients.Helwig wines and soft drinks will be available while you listen to liveLatin music by Felipe Ferraz, and enjoy the beautiful views and goodcompany. Raffle and auction events will also be taking place.
Helwig WineryMap#5
Temporada de AbundanciaSeason of Abundance
Farm-to-Fork Fiesta
Appetizers� Salsa & Mexican Pickle "Bar" with Homemade Corn Tortillas� Ceviche of Shrimp & Snapper, Seasonal Vegetables & Herbs� Quesadillas with Sweet Corn & Roast Chilies, Assorted
Cheeses� Tamales w/ Roast Tyson Hill Farms Butternut Squash,
Apples & Local Walnuts
Family-Style Dinner� Grilled llano Seco (all pastured) Pork Loin Stuffed with 4505
Meats, Chorizo & Marinated Onions, and Chimichurri Sauceon the side
� Slow-Braised & Smoked Black Valentine Beans fromMohr-Fry Ranch
� Stuffed Poblano Chilis with Lundberg Farm's Spanish Riceand Tomatillo-Mole Sauce
� Succotash, a Huge Medley of Roast Garden Veggieswith Spices & Fresh Herbs
� Salad of Assorted Tomatoes, Sweet Onions, Nopale,Avocado & Pepitos, Arugula
Dessert� Ingrid Fraser's Fresh Fruit Crisp (gluten-free) with
Munnerlyn's Vanilla Ice Cream