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Tracy Briggs, Special Events Manager, 416-306-2305.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012

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Welcome to the 13th Annual Fine Wine Auction

On behalf of the Canadian Opera Company’s Board of Directors,

staff and artists, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the

Canadian Opera Company’s 13th Annual Fine Wine Auction.

Since its inception, the COC Fine Wine Auction has raised over

$830,000, helping the Canadian Opera Company to maintain the

highest level of artistic excellence. With your donations and presence

at this event, you support the COC’s role as a leader in creative

innovation in the world of opera.

We have had a tremendous year at the Canadian Opera Company.

The 2011/2012 season has received international critical acclaim, and

we continue to regularly achieve sold-out performances. With ticket

sales only accounting for 40% of our operating budget, the rest of

the funding required to produce opera of the highest standard must

come largely from the generosity of individuals through various

fundraising efforts, including the Fine Wine Auction.

The success of tonight’s event would not be possible without the

incredible efforts of our outstanding volunteers. In particular, I

would like to recognize the leadership of Michael Gibbens, our newly

appointed Chair of the Fine Wine Auction Committee, who has done

an outstanding job of elevating the profile of this annual event.

Yours sincerely,

Alexander Neef

General Director, Canadian Opera Company

message from the general director

As a Presenting Sponsor, TD Securities wishes the Canadian Opera Company continued success and proudly supports their development of talented Canadian artists and making the art of opera more accessible to all.

Supporting artistic excellence

Left to right. Nathan Berg as Cadmus, David Hansen as Athamas and Ying Huang as Semele in the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie production of Semele, 2009. Photo: Karl Forster.(l – r) The COC presents Semele, a co-production of Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels and KT Wong Foundation. Nathan Berg as Cadmus, David Hansen as Athamas and Ying Huang as Semele at Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, 2009. Photo: Karl Forster



Left to right. Nathan Berg as Cadmus, David Hansen as Athamas and Ying Huang as Semele in the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie production of Semele, 2009. Photo: Karl Forster.



Left to right. Nathan Berg as Cadmus, David Hansen as Athamas and Ying Huang as Semele in the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie production of Semele, 2009. Photo: Karl Forster.

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I would like to welcome you to the 2012 Fine Wine Auction.

With a 13-year tradition, the Fine Wine Auction continues to be

one of the COC’s most successful fundraising events. I would like

to thank our many generous wine and non-wine donors. Your gifts

are the cornerstone of building a successful event. We’d like to

give special thanks to Bill Fearn for donating the diamond for our

raffle. To our sponsors: TD Securities, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters,

CTV, The Globe and Mail, Stephen Ranger Fine Art Valuation &

Consultancy and The Cheese Boutique; thanks for your continued

support of the auction and for contributing to the success of the

Canadian Opera Company.

My thanks also go to our dedicated Fine Wine Auction committee

members – Anthony Borg, Harry Culham, John Macfarlane, Scot

Martin, Stephen Ranger, Roisin Tiwari, and Andrew Vernon. Each

of you have played a vital role in ensuring a very successful and

entertaining evening. The funds raised from this event allow the

company to plan with confidence and provide world-class opera

while working to build outreach programs in the community.

Thank you to all attendees of tonight’s auction and good luck with

your bidding!

Sincerely,

Michael Gibbens,

Chair, Fine Wine Auction

message from the chair, fine Wine auction

Win a 1.26 carat Canadian diamond valued at $20,000. From the pristine tundra of the Canadian Arctic, environmentally and ethically mined, cut and polished, this hearts and arrows brilliant-cut diamond shines with dazzling perfection.

The setting designed and crafted by Arax Jewellers.

The raffle draw will take place at the Fine Wine Auction at the Design Exchange on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 10 p.m.

DIAMOND RAFFlE

CANADIAN OPERA COMPANY

THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012

Chances of winning are dependent on the number of tickets sold, and the maximum number of tickets issued is 1,000. The raffle is open only to residents of Ontario, aged 18 and over. Raffle license Number: M698220

VAluE: $20,000

TICKETS: $100 EACH OR THREE FOR $250


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evening Program

6 p.m. Registration, Silent Auction

Wine, Cheese & Hors d’œuvres served

7 p.m. live Auction

Close of

Silent Auction 10 minutes after the end of the live auction

Following the Exclusive performance by Ensemble Studio

Silent Auction member, soprano Ambur Braid

10 p.m. Raffle Draw on main stage

Please allow at least 15 minutes from the end of the live auction to

prepare for cash out. All silent and live auction lots are available for

pick up at the COC administrative offices until Friday, May 18, 2012.

Please arrange to pick up your wines by calling Christine Tizzard

at 416-306-2309. Our administrative offices are located at

227 Front St. E., Second Floor, Toronto.

fine Wine auctionThe COC’s Fine Wine Auction would not be possible

without the outstanding support of our contributors:

We encourage you to show your support of these fine organizations

with your patronage.

COC CHARITABlE REGISTRATION NuMBER: 118834829RR0001

Presenting Sponsors:

Media sponsors:

Host:Catering:

Cheese sponsor: Event host:

paul Bliss

Auctioneer:

Supporting Sponsor:


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silent auctionTerms and CondiTions of sale

Each item has a minimum bid listed, and minimum bid increments.

Any bids made in increments lower than the minimum stated will

not be valid. When the final announcement is made to close the

auction, the last complete entry on the bid sheet will be considered

the winning bid. The Canadian Opera Company has endeavoured to

catalogue and describe the items and services correctly. However, all

items are sold as is, where is. The COC makes no express or implied

representations or warranties whatsoever (including estimate of

value) with respect to any item sold. Purchasers are bound by

restrictions specified by the donor.

All lots must be paid for by the end of the event on April 12, 2012.

Acceptable forms of payment: cash, cheque (with supporting ID),

VISA, MasterCard and AMEX.

shipping arrangemenTs

upon receipt of payment in full, the following shipping arrangements

can be made:

• For a fee, lots can be shipped to the purchaser’s home or

business address.

or

• The purchaser can arrange to pick up the lots at the COC

administrative offices (227 Front St. E., Toronto, second floor) by

contacting Christine Tizzard at 416-306-2309 or [email protected].

lots must be picked up before Friday, May 18, 2012.

fair market Value methodologyWine appraisals are based on the guidelines of Revenue Canada,

which are as follows:

A. The Canadian retail price is deemed the Fair Market Value for

wine generally available and sold in Canada. The term “generally

available” denotes that the customer may buy as little or as much

as is required, with no limits or restrictions.

B. If the wine is not generally available for sale in Canada, then

said wine may be sourced from reputable retailers worldwide,

providing that the wine is in inventory and available for sale. If

the wine is not available for sale on the retail market, then values

from current commercial auctions worldwide may be used. The

sourced price must then be converted into Canadian currency,

adding the relevant duties, taxes, transportation and lCBO

markup. This then becomes the Fair Market Value.

As of January 1, 1999, Revenue Canada removed the onus of liability

for appraisals from the Charitable Organization, and placed it

squarely on the Appraiser. Therefore, as the Appraiser, KDl Food

and Beverage Consultants Inc. is responsible for the appraisals in

this evening’s catalogue and is available to Revenue Canada for any

inquiries regarding them.

Appraiser: Ken lewis, KDl Food and Beverage Consultants Inc.

98 Silent Auction Silent Auction


Lot No. Items Value Min. Bid

108 Dan Aykroyd Gift Basket2007 Cabernet Franc Icewine (1 – 375 ml)2007 Vidal Icewine (1 – 375 ml)2007 Fume Blanc (1 – 750 ml)2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (1 – 750 ml)2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (1 – 750 ml)2010 Sauvignon Blanc (1 – 750 ml)Niagara, Canada – 6 Bottles

$150 $75

109 1976 Bouchard Père et Fils Mâcon-Lugny Saint Pierre (1) 1989 remoissenet Père et Fils Meursault Genevrières (1)2006 Beauroy Chablis Premier Cru (1)Burgundy, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$440 $175

110 2005 Domaine Dujac Morey St. Denis (2) WS 90/1002005 Denis Mortet Bourgogne Cuvée de Noble Souche (1) WS 89/100Burgundy, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$650 $265

111 2003 Vincent Dauvissat Chablis les ClosA big, lush white, exhibiting peach, vanilla and mineral aromas and flavours that remain bright and moderately intense through the lingering finish. Wine Spectator 89/100Burgundy, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$525 $210

112 1999 Comte Lafon Meursault les Perrières (1)Elegant and intense. Lovely caramel, spice, toasted notes and lots of ripe fruit, including some tropical and papaya notes. Quite intense on the long-lingering finish, with a dried herb character. Wine Spectator 92/1001999 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne (1)Quite impressive, mainly because it’s so dense. Delivers lime, mineral, wet earth and matchstick notes. Has great length, but the finish is slightly coarse. Wine Spectator 90/100Burgundy, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$825 $335

113 1996 Joseph Drouhin Corton CharlemagneBeautiful, mixing ripeness with elegance. Not showing much aroma, but there’s plenty of caressing, creamlike texture in the midpalate. Loads of lime, grapefruit, ripe pear and tropical flavours along with a hint of buttery mineral character. Of medium body, with a balanced and long finish. Wine Spectator 92/100Burgundy, France – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,400 $560

114 1972 Louis Latour Givry Première Cuvée (1)1979 Domaine Hippolyte Thevenot Corton Clos du roy (1)1980 Michel Couvreur Morey Saint Denis Clos ormes (1)Burgundy, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$565 $225

115 1986 Michel Couvreur Corton rouge (1)1995 Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey Chambertin (1)Burgundy, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$360 $145


101 1976 ocktener Bockstein riesling Spatlese, Alsace (1)2003 Ktima Papaioannou, Greece (4)2005 Lurton Gran Lurton Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina (1)2006 Amayna Sauvingnon Blanc, Chile (1)World Wines – 7 Bottles (750 ml)

$485 $195

102 1993 Wynn’s Coonawarra Michael Shiraz (2) Crisp in texture, with spicy berry and prune flavours that expand and gain a touch of anise on the finish. Has impressive length. Drink through 2012. Wine Spectator 90/1001994 Wynn’s Coonawarra Michael Shiraz (2)Aromatically generous, with spicy berry notes, but it seems airy and light on the palate despite some firm tannins on the finish. Wine Spectator 89/1001997 Wynn’s Coonawarra Michael Shiraz (2)Supple in texture, distinctive in flavour, with appealing raspberry and plum, picking up floral and peppery notes on the refined finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 90/100Coonawarra, Australia – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,230 $495

103 1999 Mitchell Shiraz Peppertree Vineyard (6)Generous style has plenty of bright raspberry, cherry and pepper flavour, riding with refinement on fine-grained tannins, echoing nicely on the finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 89/100McLaren Vale, Australia – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$510 $210

104 2002 Greenock Creek Creek Block Shiraz Rich and fleshy, with pretty coffee, plum, wild berry and spice notes that are smooth and polished, long and flavuorful. Drink now through 2012. Wine Spectator 89/100 McLaren Vale, Australia – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$450 $185

105 1996 Charles Melton Shiraz (2) WS 89/1001997 Charles Melton Shiraz (4) WS 88/100Barossa Valley, Australia – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$950 $380

106 2004 Torbreck run rig Shiraz Firm in texture, this is raw around the edges but very juicy underneath, brimming with blueberry, blackberry and a distinct floral note from the Viognier. The finish lingers effortlessly against fine, crisp tannins. Best from 2010 through 2020. Wine Spectator 94/100South Australia – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,300 $525

107 1995 Marynissen Cabernet Franc (1)2001 D’Arenberg Ironstone Pressings Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre (1)2004 Taltarni Cabernet Sauvignon (1)2005 Niagara College Teaching Winery Meritage (2)Canada & Australia – 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$425 $170




124 1990 Château Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon EstateTremendous complexity, depth and richness, with sharply focused layers of currant, anise, cedar, tobacco and spice, firming on the finish, where the tannins are soft enough for the wine to be enjoyed now. Drink now. Wine Spectator 94/100Napa, California – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,400 $565

125 2006 Dominus Estate Proprietary redA tight, reined-in style, with dry herb, cedar, dried currant, sage and mineral notes. Full-bodied, ending with a trim, tannic finish that suggests short-term cellaring. Best from 2011 through 2015. Wine Spectator 86/100Napa, California – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$500 $200

126 2002 Silver oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1) WS 86/1002004 Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon (1) WS 85/1002005 Clos du Val Merlot (1) WS 85/1002005 Kendall Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon Jackson Estates (1) WS 86/1002006 rockpile Zinfandel Cemetery Vineyard (1) WS 85/100Napa, California – 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$615 $250

127 2005 Marilyn MerlotStraightforward plum and sage aromas lead to lean black cherry and spice flavours that end with a leathery finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 85/100Napa, California – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$900 $365

128 1984 Far Niente Cabernet SauvignonVery mature and drying, with faded cherry and currant flavours leading to a dry, dusty, tannic aftertaste. Drink now. Wine Spectator 85/100Napa, California – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$855 $345

129 1985 robert Mondavi reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (2)Distinct currant, cassis, cherry and vanilla flavours are elegant and well-focused with harmonious tannins and subtle oak flavours around the edges. Wine Spectator 94/1001986 Niebaum Coppola rubicon (1)This is a full-bodied, moderately tannic but complex wine, from the earthy, spicy aromas through the ripe plum and anise flavours and mineral-like finish. Wine Spectator 86/100Napa, California – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$475 $195

130 2001 Pride Mountain Cabernet Franc Spicy, toasty, mocha-scented oak plays a strong role in this richly flavoured wine, built around ripe plum, blueberry and wild berry flavours. Finishes with a sense of elegance and lift. Drink now. Wine Spectator 91/100Sonoma, California – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$400 $165


116 1996 Clavelier Brosson la Combe D’orveauxFull of blackberry and spice, this offers saturated, intense fruit character, racy acidity and solid tannins. The lasting impression is sweet, fresh and jammy. Wine Spectator 89/100Burgundy, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$600 $245

117 1996 Clavelier Brosson Vosne romanée BeaumontsFloral, cherry and spice aromas and flavours are matched by a spine of stiff tannins in this elegant red. There isn’t much flesh covering the bones, but this stretches out on the finish. Wine Spectator 89/100Burgundy, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$600 $245

118 1996 rené Bouvier Gevrey Chambertin (2)Very aromatic, but with a lot of acidity that makes it mouthpuckering. Shows lovely blueberry, wild raspberry and loads of cassis character. Drink now. Wine Spectator 88/1002001 Nicolas Potel Maison Dieu Vieilles Vignes (4)Round and juicy, with cherry and berry flavours. Straightforward, with good balance and length. Drink now through 2012. Wine Spectator 87/100Burgundy, France – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$780 $315

119 2004 Domaine Tollot-Beaut Savigny LavièresA beam of cherry and spice notes, but it needs time to integrate the oak. Slightly dry finish. Wine Spectator 84/100Burgundy, France – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$340 $135

120 2001 Mariah Vineyards Mendocino ridge Zinfandel (2) WS 83/1002004 Duckhorn Goldeneye Pinot Noir (1) WS 89/1002006 Erath Estate Selection Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (1) WS 91/100California & Oregon – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$425 $170

121 1999 ridge Zinfandel Lytton StationSmooth and elegant, almost understated, with hints of cedar, blackberry, wild berry and spice, finishing with nutmeg and herbal notes. Drink now. Wine Spectator 88/100Sonoma, California – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$900 $360

122 1999 ridge Zinfandel Lytton StationSmooth and elegant, almost understated, with hints of cedar, blackberry, wild berry and spice, finishing with nutmeg and herbal notes. Drink now. Wine Spectator 88/100Sonoma, California – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$450 $180

123 1998 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonA supple, harmonious, well-crafted effort, with rich yet subtle earthy currant, tobacco, toasty-cedary oak and spicy anise notes. Very complete and focused, with fine-grained tannins on the finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 90/100Napa, California – 1 Magnum (1500 ml)

$800 $325




138 1989 Château Brane-CantenacA big, brutish wine with lots of everything. Rich aromas of cooked strawberries, earth and tobacco. Full-bodied and chewy, providing masses of tannins, yet it’s smooth with ripe fruit and lots of character on the finish. Wine Spectator 94/100Margaux, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$585 $235

139 1994 Château MargauxNot a big Margaux, this is all in refinement. Pretty aromas of berries, raspberries and toasted oak and warm flavours that build on your palate. Medium-bodied, with fine, well-integrated tannins and a caressing finish. Wine Spectator 90/100Margaux, France – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$1,100 $445

140 2000 Château Malescot St. ExupéryIntense aromas of crushed berries, earth, meat and spice. Full-bodied, with super well-integrated tannins and a long, green tobacco and berry finish. This is an estate on the rise. Superfine. Almost forgotten by some. Best after 2011. Wine Spectator 93/100Margaux, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$750 $300

141 1990 Château St. Georges (2)Offers plenty of ripe, concentrated, stewed plum flavours in a style that is rustic and slightly astringent. The finish is long. Wine Spectator 86/1002000 Château St. Georges (2)Very clean and refined, with good fruit, fine tannins and a long finish. A beauty. Best after 2011. Wine Spectator 89/100St. Émilion, France – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$620 $250

142 2001 Château Barde-Haut Beautiful red with soft, silky tannins and delicious berry, cherry, vanilla and light tobacco character. Full-bodied, with a caressing texture and a long finish. I like this better than the 2000. Best after 2011. Wine Spectator 90/100St. Émilion, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$300 $125

143 1999 Château Pavie MacquinPlenty of floral, berry and mineral aromas. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a violet and vanilla aftertaste. Needs a bit more fruit to be outstanding. Wine Spectator 88/100St. Émilion, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$790 $315

144 1975 Château Haut Beychevelle Gloria (1)Interesting aromas of roses, berries and fresh tobacco. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Refined. Wine Spectator 88/1002001 Clos du Marquis (3)Very perfumed with blackberries, currants and vanilla. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. This is tight and racy. Very fine. Best after 2010. Wine Spectator 92/100St. Julien, France – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$690 $275


131 2006 Beringer Private reserve Chardonnay (1) WS 92/1002006 Beringer Sbragia Limited release Chardonnay (1) WS 92/1002006 Sterling Chardonnay (1) WS 91/1002006 rodney Strong Chalk Hill Estates Chardonnay (1) WS 88/1002006 Chateâu St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon (1) WS 88/100Napa & Sonoma, California – 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$460 $185

132 1985 Taittinger Champagne Collection Hans HartungCrisp, firm and elegant with a sharply focused beam of pear, spice, vanilla and ginger notes that are rich and concentrated. Finishes with a burst of flavour that stays with you on a long, full finish. Wine Spectator 92/100Reims, France – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$850 $340

133 Courvoisier Cognac Collection Erté # 8 Inedit This is the rarest Erté. Inedit was supposed to be the first in the series but it was banned by the ATF in the United States because of the nude scene on the label. Years passed and so did the laws and Inedit became the last of the series with the smallest production of all.Cognac, France – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$2,000 $800

134 1982 Château Fourcas Hosten, Listrac (1)1990 Château la Vieille Cure, Fronsac (1)1990 Château la Croix des Pins, Côtes de Ventoux (1)1994 Château Pistre Beray, St. Chinian (1)1999 Château Valoussiere Coteaux de Languedoc (4)Bordeaux & Premières Côtes, France – 8 Bottles (750 ml)

$695 $280

135 1988 Château Giscours (1)Very firm in texture, with sharply focused currant, smoke and leather aromas and flavours that come off as gamy as they linger on the finish. Wine Spectator 89/1001988 Château Gombaude-Guillot (1)Aromas of plums, tobacco and cherries follow through on the palate. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a slightly short, dry finish. Wine Spectator 87/100Margaux & Pomerol, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$410 $165

136 1989 Château Meyney, St. Estèphe (1) WS 93/1001996 Château ramage la Batisse, Haut Médoc (2) WS 85/1002000 Château Labastide Dauzac, Margaux (3) WS 89/100Bordeaux, France – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$590 $235

137 1985 Château de Lamarque (1) WS 85/1001990 Château de Lamarque (3) WS 86/1002001 Château la Gurque (2) WS 90/100Haut-Médoc & Margaux, France – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$870 $350




152 1998 Ascheri Barolo Podere di Sorano di Serralunga D’Alba (2)Full of nice fruit, with layers that make it very intriguing to drink, as the ripe character folds into the sweet tannins on the balanced finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 85/1001998 Aurelio Settimo Barolo rocche (2)Very textbook in character with cedar, bark, berry and dried flowers on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a lovely finish. Delicious. Wine Spectator 91/100Piedmont, Italy – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$650 $260

153 2001 Bodegas San Pedro Vallobera rioja reservaA thick layer of smoky, coffee-tinged oak covers ripe plum and raisin fruit flavours in this thick, velvety red. The tannins are ripe, the acidity low – it’s big but a bit soft. Drink now. Wine Spectator 88/100Rioja, Spain – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$550 $225

154 1994 Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi PrioratA full-bodied Spanish red that attacks the palate with firm tannins and lively acidity, yet there’s plenty of raspberry, blackberry and licorice flavours beneath and the finish is long and clean. Wine Spectator 92/100Priorat, Spain – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$550 $225

155 1999 Alvaro Palacios L’ErmitaThis big red draws you in with flavours of coffee, plum, blackberry and tobacco, then turns powerful on the palate, with muscular tannins and plenty of extract. It needs some time in the bottle, but will sing when it’s tamed. Best after 2010. Wine Spectator 94/100Priorat, Spain – 1 Magnum (1500 ml)

$1,325 $525

156 1992 Taylor Fladgate Vintage PortFresh and lively, with raisin, spice and hints of blackberry. Full-bodied and very tight, with plenty of tannins. Very long. Needs to open. Wine Spectator 96/100Oporto, Portugal – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,250 $500

157 1994 Fonseca Vintage PortMind-blowing, with masses of colour, aroma and fruit flavour. Smells like fermenting berries, boasting loads of crushed grape, violet and berry character. Big, full-bodied and very sweet, with tons of tannins and a sweet finish. Tannic and huge, it’s a long-term, great Port. Best after 2012. Wine Spectator 100/100Oporto, Portugal – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,300 $525

158 1982 rozes Late Bottled Vintage Port (1) WS 85/1001985 Kopke Quinta St. Luiz Vintage Port (1) WS 91/1001987 Calem Quinta da Foz Vintage Port (1) WS 85/1001987 Churchill Quinta da Agua Alta (1) WS 84/1001994 Calem Vintage Port (1) WS 85/100Oporto, Portugal – 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$715 $285


145 1985 Château Beau Site (1)Showy, with lovely raspberry and currant characteristics and touches of vanilla. Not a massive wine but extremely well crafted with fine tannins. Wine Spectator 88/1001986 Château Gloria (1)Muscular and tannic, with cassis and dusty oak flavours. Not as exotic as the ’85 but promises a longer life. Drink now. Wine Spectator 89/100St. Estèphe & St. Julien, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$375 $150

146 1990 Caveau des Disciples Crozes Hermitage (1)1990 Vinsobres Côtes du rhône Villages (2)1998 Château Mont-redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape (1)1999 Jaboulet Crozes Hermitage (1)2006 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape (1)Rhône, France – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$695 $280

147 2005 E.Guigal Côte rôtie Saint JosephThis is dense, with the grip of the vintage, but also admirable polish, which allows the lush raspberry, blackberry and spice notes to glide over the cocoa and mineral underpinning, followed by a long, inviting finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 89/100Rhône, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$300 $125

148 2000 Bois de Boursan Cuvée Félix Châteauneuf-du-PapeFine red, with plenty of interesting fruit, offering blackberries and plums, along with leather, wet stones and earth. Complex, medium-bodied Châteauneuf, fresh and vibrant on the lingering finish. Best from 2005 through 2012. Wine Spectator 89/100Rhône, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$720 $290

149 1990 Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalletto (1) WS 85/1001996 Aurelio Settimo Barolo rocche la Morra (1) WS 89/1001997 Ceretto Zonchera Barolo (2) WS 91/100Piedmont, Italy – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$655 $265

150 2000 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili riservaDecadent. Starts with wonderfully fresh aromas of sliced plum, cedar, tobacco and meat, then evolves into floral and strawberry aromas. Full-bodied, with ultrafine, silky tannins and gloriously fresh, bright fruit. One of the greatest wines ever from Bruno Giacosa. Wine Spectator 98/100Piedmont, Italy – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$550 $225

151 2000 Massolino Barolo Vigne riserva riondaGorgeous nose of cut roses, raspberry, strawberry and Spanish cedar. Full-bodied, with powerful yet refined tannins. Incredible structure yet wonderful finesse. Goes on and on. A brick house. Wine Spectator 98/100Piedmont, Italy – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$450 $180




171 1997 rocca delle Macie riserva di Fizzano (1) WS 85/1001999 Podere Il Poggiolo Brunello di Montalcino (1) WS 91/1002001 Poggio Antico Altero Brunello di Montalcino (1) WS 91/1002002 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino (1) WS 88/100Tuscany, Italy – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$550 $220

172 2002 Michele Satta Piastraia (2)Very pretty berry and light spice, with some vanilla. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a medium finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 87/1002004 Michele Satta Bolgheri rosso (3)A little earthy, but fascinating aromas of blackberry and licorice follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Wine Spectator 91/100Tuscany, Italy – 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$530 $215

173 2002 Tenuta Belguardo Maremma Toscana (1) WS 90/1002003 Le Macioche Brunello di Montalcino (3) WS 89/100Tuscany, Italy – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$570 $230

174 2003 Pinino Brunello di Montalcino (1) WS 90/1002003 Tenuta Belguardo Maremma Toscana (1) WS 90/1002004 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino (1) WS 93/100Tuscany, Italy – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$360 $145

175 2004 Mocali Brunello di Montalcino (1) WS 91/1002004 rocca del Macie Chianti Classico riserva (1) WS 85/1002005 Tedeschi Amarone (1) WS 90/1002006 Terre di rubinoro Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (2) WS 91/100Tuscany & Veneto, Italy – 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$540 $220

176 2008 Francois Lurton Beira Douro (1 – 750 ml)2008 Vina real Plata rioja (1 – 750 ml)2009 Gabriel Meffre Plan de Dieu (1)NV Patron Silver Tequila (1 – 700 ml)NV Patron reposado Tequila (1 – 700 ml)Portugal, Spain, France & Mexico – 5 Bottles

$289.80 $125

177 1980 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour reserve (1) WS 85/1001985 Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon (1) WS 94/1001997 Caymus Vineyards Zinfandel (1) WS 82/1001998 Napanook Cabernet Sauvignon Dominus Estate (1) WS 87/1001999 Sterling Vineyards Merlot reserve (1) WS 86/100Napa & Sonoma, California – 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$605 $245

178 1985 Château de Meursault Pommard Clos des Epenots (1) WS 89/1001995 Château Beauséjour (2) WS 89/100Burgundy & Bordeaux, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$525 $215


159 1995 Churchill Vintage Port (2)Muscular style. This is a big, burly Port with loads of violet and berry aromas and flavours and a seriously powerful backbone of tannin. Full-bodied. Long, mouthpuckering finish. Tannic attack. Best after 2010. Wine Spectator 91/1001997 Graham’s Late Bottled Vintage Port (1)Plenty of plummy, grapey aromas and flavours in this late bottled vintage Port. Medium- to full-bodied, with medium, fine tannins and a sweet fruit aftertaste. Wine Spectator 90/100Oporto, Portugal – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$425 $175

160 NV Glen Keith 10-Year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1)NV Glen Deveron 12-Year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1)NV Glen Dullan 12-Year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1)NV Glen Moray 12-Year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1)Scotland – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$540 $215

161 NV Glen ord 12-Year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1)NV Glen Ury 12-Year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1)NV Glenturret 15-Year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1)Scotland 3 Bottle (750 ml)

$565 $225

162 NV Glenallachie 12-Year-old Single Malt Scotch WhiskyScotland – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$495 $200

163 NV Glenesk 12-Year-old Single Malt Scotch WhiskyScotland – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$495 $200

164 NV Glenglassaugh 12-Year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1)NV GlenGrant rothes 12-Year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1)Scotland – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$500 $200

165 NV Glenugie 27-Year-old Single Malt Scotch WhiskyScotland – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$495 $200

166 1975 Auchentoshan 21-Year-old Single Malt Scotch WhiskyScotland – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,100 $450

167 1977 Brora 21-Year-old Single Malt Whisky 1977 Scotland – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$1,250 $500

168 1991 Longrow Sherrywood 10-Year-old Single Malt WhiskyScotland – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$600 $250

169 1988 San Felice Vigorello (1) WS 88/1001990 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino (1) WS 93/100Tuscany, Italy – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$660 $265

170 1999 Barbi Brunello di MontalcinoDelicate and silky red with a medium body, fine tannins and a plummy, fruity aftertaste with just a hint of vanilla. Drink now. Wine Spectator 89/100Tuscany, Italy – 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$550 $220




179 2004 Château Cantenac Brown (3) WS 87/1002004 Château rocher-Figeac (3) WS 85/100Margaux & St. Émilion, France – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$570 $230

180 2000 Château la rose Pourret (3)2005 Château Beaumont (1)2006 Vignerons de Buxy Montagny les Chariots (1)2006 Château Doisy-Védrines (1 - 375 ml)Burgundy, Sauternes & Bordeaux – 5 Bottles & 1 Half Bottle

$345 $140

181 1985 Fontanafredda Barbaresco (1) WS 85/1001986 Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico riserva (1) WS 88/1001990 Marchesi di Barolo Cannubi Barolo (1) WS 93/100Tuscany & Piedmont, Italy – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$585 $235

182 1991 Masi Amarone della ValpolicellaRich and mouth-filling, the sweet, prune flavours take on an almost Port-like quality, with a hint of bitter almond on the finish. A bit short and one-dimensional. Wine Spectator 85/100Veneto, Italy – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$325 $135


301 Vegetarian DelightExplore or learn more about how to cook vegetarian with these three inspiring and creative cookbooks. Fresh: New Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes from the Award-winning Fresh Restaurants by Ruth Tal and Jennifer HoustonGreat Chefs Cook Vegan by Linda LongCook without a Book: Meatless Meals: Recipes and Techniques for Part-Time and Full-Time Vegetarians by Pam AndersonDonated by: Dean Tudor

$102 $40

302 To Be, or Not to BeLocated in the picturesque town of Stratford, experience the best in Canadian theatre with two tickets to selected dates of a performance at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival during the 2012 season. Before the show, enjoy dinner for two including wine at the highly acclaimed Stratford Chefs School. Stratford Chefs School certificate is valid until February 28, 2013.

Donated by: Stratford Chefs School, Stratford Shakespeare Festival

$370 $100

303 Summer Family FunEnjoy a weekend of fun with your family at three extremely exciting destinations in Toronto. Discover thrilling views over Toronto and Lake Ontario with four passes to the CN Tower. Then enjoy family fun year-round at the Young People’s Theatre with two family four-packs for their upcoming 2012/2013 season. Last stop: enjoy a family cruise on Lake Ontario aboard Mariposa Cruises.Donated by: Mariposa Cruises, the CN Tower, Young People’s Theatre

$215 $80

304 Wine & CheeseEnhance your cheese knowledge and appreciation by bidding on this package from the Cheese Boutique and Leslieville Cheese Market & Fine Foods. Attend Leslieville’s Night School for Cheese Fans event with cheese expert Julia Rogers. After exploring cheese at Leslieville, learn even more with these three cookbooks and indulge in the Cheese Boutique’s most renowned delights!Olive Oil and Vinegar for Life: 201 Recipes for Healthy Mediterranean Living by Theo StephanThe Cheesemongers Kitchen: Celebrating Cheese in 90 Recipes by Chester Hastings and Joseph De LeoThe Food Lover’s Guide to Wine by Karen Page and Andrew DornenburgDonated by: The Cheese Boutique, Dean Tudor, Leslieville Cheese Market & Fine Foods

$331 $150

305 An Elegant ExperienceEnjoy a one-night stay for two in one of the Fairmont Royal York’s deluxe guest rooms. The Fairmont Royal York is Toronto’s landmark hotel; it has everything you need for a memorable stay in Toronto – opulent surroundings, a knowledgeable concierge team, fine dining, state-of-the-art exercise facilities, plus so much more. Also, enjoy a dinner out on the town at Harbour Sixty Steakhouse with a $250 gift certificate.Donated by: Fairmont royal York, Harbour Sixty Steakhouse

$600 $200




306 So De-VineFeel refreshed and renewed with these his-and-hers Calvin Klein Euphoria gift baskets. Spritz yourself with this year’s favourite scents from Calvin Klein. Donated by: Calvin Klein

$580 $200

307 Intriguing recipes & WineBring nine of your friends to experience a wine tasting and tour at Joseph’s Estate Winery in scenic Niagara-on-the-Lake. Also, take home these two cookbooks that will let you eat everything you could ever want.The Food Allergy Cookbook: A Guide to Living with Allergies and Entertaining with Healthy, Delicious Meals by Amra Ibrisimovic and Carmel NelsonThe Intolerant Gourmet: Glorious Food without Gluten & Lactose by Barbara KafkaDonated by: Dean Tudor, Joseph’s Estate Winery

$80 $20

308 Go Leafs, Go!Are you a huge James Reimer fan? If so, do not miss out on this autographed Toronto Maple Leafs stick! Add this to your Maple Leafs memorabilia collection and enjoy having bragging rights to all your friends.Donated by: Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment

$300 $80

309 An operatic AffairExperience more of Toronto’s opera scene with two tickets to Opera Atelier’s spring production of Lully’s Armide at the Elgin Theatre, and two tickets to the opening night of Toronto Operetta Theatre’s production of H.M.S Pinafore by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Continue the operatic experience at home with two opera CDs; Bizet’s Carmen and Carmen Unzipped by Jean Stilwell and Patti Loach.Opera Atelier tickets are valid for April 14, 17 or 18, 2012. Performance dates for Toronto Operetta Theatre are April 24, 25, 27, 28 and 29, 2012.

Donated by: opera Atelier, Toronto operetta Theatre

$400 $150

310 The Taste of NiagaraExplore one of the most beautiful areas in North America, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, with this excellent getaway package for two! Start your weekend off at Château des Charmes Winery with a VIP pass for two, which includes a bottle of red and white wine and a VIP tour and tasting. Then, enjoy two tickets to the Shaw Festival to see a performance of Present Laughter, A Man and Some Women or Misalliance in May, June or July 2012.Donated by: Château des Charmes Winery, the Shaw Festival

$230 $90

311 Mainstage MomentsTake in all of the theatre you can handle with this dual ticket package! Enjoy a pair of tickets to any performance during Tarragon Theatre’s 2012/2013 season and two tickets to any show during Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 2012/2013 season. The choice is yours!Donated by: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Tarragon Theatre

$150 $50


312 Date NightEnjoy dinner and a show with this great package worthy of a date night to remember.First, indulge in delicious cuisine at Oliver & Bonacini’s Biff’s Bistro, and then enjoy two tickets to any performance of The Game of Love and Chance at the Canadian Stage Company. Biff’s Bistro gift certificate for $150. Canadian Stage tickets valid between April 16, 2012 and May 12, 2012.

Donated by: Canadian Stage, oliver & Bonacini restaurants

$350 $170

313 BallerinaPlant the seeds of future stardom with a pair of autographed pointe shoes and a poster from Greta Hodgkinson, principal dancer with The National Ballet of Canada.Donated by: The National Ballet of Canada

$90 $40

314 rock outBid to win this exclusive set of vinyl from Toronto-based record label Arts & Crafts.Broken Social Scene – Broken Social Scene Broken Social Scene – Bee Hives Broken Social Scene – Feel Good Lost Broken Social Scene Presents: Kevin Drew – Spirit If Broken Social Scene Presents: Brendan Canning – Something for All of Us Feist – The Reminder Feist – Let It Die Feist – Metals Donated by: Arts & Crafts

$90 $40

315 Museum ManiaOntario is home to some of the greatest art collections in North America and this package gives you access to two of the finest examples. Enjoy one family admission pass to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and a one-year dual and/or family membership to the Textile Museum of Canada.Donated by: The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, The Textile Museum of Canada

$115 $50

316 Artistic Excellence Visit the Art Gallery of Ontario with four admission passes then head to the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery and take advantage of a dual membership. Explore and discover contemporary art through five publications.Entertainment: Selections from Midcentury Studio by Stan Douglas Coming After by Jon Davies, Sharon Hayes and Zoe LeonardAlbatross Omnibus by Derek SullivanPae White: Material Mutters by Gregory Burke, Oliver Zybok and Susan EmerlingUniversal Code: Art and Cosmology in the Information Age by Gregory Burke and Janine MarchessaultDonated by: Art Gallery of ontario, The Power Plant

$365 $150




317 FoodieUncover the secrets to cooking seafood, meats and vegetables in four fascinating cookbooks.The California Seafood Cookbook: A Cook’s Guide to the Fish & Shellfish of California, the Pacific Coast and Beyond by Isaac Cronin, Paul Johnson and Jay HarlowTraditional Swedish Cooking by Caroline HofbergLobster by Richard J. KingPig by Brett MizelleDonated by: Dean Tudor

$105 $45

318 Eating WellIf you’re constantly on the go and struggle with knowing what to make for a meal, then this lot is for you! Rose Reisman’s Personal Gourmet is a daily food-delivery service designed for people who want to eat healthy, great-tasting food! Test out this fabulous service with a two-day sample that includes four fresh and four frozen entrées. Learn more healthy and quick recipes with these two helpful cookbooks.Robin Takes 5: 500 Recipes, 5 Ingredients or Less, 500 Calories or Less, for 5 Nights/Week at 5:00 PM by Robin Miller My Family Table: A Passionate Plea for Home Cooking by John BeshDonated by: Dean Tudor, rose reisman Catering

$225 $90

319 West Coast MusicOn your next visit to Canada’s west coast, enjoy two tickets to experience any 2011/2012 concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and two tickets to Vancouver Opera’s production of Puccini’s La Bohème.Donated by: Vancouver opera, Vancouver Symphony orchestra

$486 $200

320 Fit for a FeastExpand your cookbook collection with three wonderful new additions!Folks, This Ain’t Normal: A Farmer’s Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World by Joel SalatinHome-grown Harvest by Ryland Peters & Small and CICO BooksHow to Make Bread by Emmanuel HadjiandreouDonated by: Dean Tudor

$90 $40

321 Magnificent MontrealEscape to Montreal with two return VIA Rail tickets and two tickets each to experience the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and Opéra de Montréal. Opéra de Montréal tickets are valid for any performance taking place between September 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.

Donated by: opéra de Montréal, orchestre symphonique de Montréal and VIA rail Canada

$1,112 $550

322 Beer FanaticPrefer something other than wine? Take this gift basket home from Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. along with a tour and tasting of their brewery. Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. is a local, family-run, award-winning (and organic!) brewery, set in the beautiful scenery of Vankleek, Ontario! Donated by: Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co.

$100 $50


323 Chicago!Heading to the Windy City? If so, experience opera south of the border at the Chicago Opera Theater with two tickets to The Magic Flute during the 2012 season.Donated by: Chicago opera Theater

$190 $80

324 Broadway BoundDancap Productions, based in Toronto, is dedicated to producing the best of Broadway-style theatre, created in collaboration with acclaimed artists and award-winning creative teams. See what interests you during the 2012 season and use this $50 gift card towards any ticket purchase!Donated by: Dancap Productions

$50 $20

325 For the Wine LoverBid on these four wine books and explore today’s greatest wine, wineries and winemakers. Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain Wines by Natalie MacLeanA Vineyard in My Glass by Gerald AsherReading Between the Wines by Terry TheiseThe Finest Wines of California: A Regional Guide to the Best Producers and Their Wines by Stephen Brook and Hugh JohnsonDonated by: Dean Tudor

$138 $50

326 Become a Pro in the KitchenLearn the tricks of the trade with these three fine cookbooks and enjoy a gift basket packed full of natural and organic items - all free of artificial ingredients from Whole Foods Market.Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food by Jacques PepinArtisan Breads by Jeff Hertzberg MD and Zoë François Nordic Bakery Cookbook by Marianna Wahlsten, Milsa Mink and Peter CassidyDonated by: Dean Tudor, Whole Foods Market

$200 $90

327 read on…Expand your knowledge of two historical figures with these two hard covers!This Time, This Place: My Life in War, the White House, and Hollywood by Jack ValentiThe Snowball: Warren Buffet and the Business of Life by Alice SchroederDonated by: Anonymous

$72 $30

328 Happy FeetTreat your feet with a $75 gift certificate towards a pair of Blundstones shoes from the Australian Boot Company. Then, learn the ropes of rock climbing at one of Ontario’s best facilities, the Rock Oasis Toronto, with certificates for two introductory climbing lessons.Donated by: Australian Boot Company, rock oasis Toronto

$145 $60

329 The Ultimate Cocktail Party Be ready for your party with this package from Rosehill Wine Cellars. Rosehill Wine Cellars is a leading supplier of various wine storage products including racks, cellars and everyday wine accessories. Enjoy a set of 16 Riedel Vinum Chardonnay and 16 Riedel Cabernet Merlot glasses, and a beautiful Lazy Suzan Barrel all in one bid! Donated by: rosehill Wine Cellars

$600 $280




330 An Evening at the operaEnjoy an extraordinary evening this spring starting with a stunning dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse with a $150 gift certificate. After dinner, experience the beauty of the COC’s production of Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann.Voucher for two Orchestra Level tickets to the Monday, May 14, 2012 performance of The Tales of Hoffmann. Donated by: The Canadian opera Company, ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

$580 $200

331 Combining CultureImmerse yourself in culture with two tickets to Soundstreams 2011/2012 season closing concert The Gismontis on May 2, 2012. Soundstreams, based in Toronto, is an international centre for new directions in music programming, culturally provocative concerts and festivals by weaving together music and ideas from globally diverse genres, artists and eras. Also, enjoy two tickets to any performance during Soulpepper Theatre’s 2012 Season. Soulpepper Theatre Company is a vibrant community-oriented arts organization in the heart of the Distillery District in Toronto.Donated by: Soulpepper Theatre Company, Soundstreams

$254 $100

332 A Fantastic FestivalBe a part of Canada’s most exciting summer music festival with two priority passes to NXNE Music Festival, taking place June 11 – 17, 2012. Take advantage of these passes and experience all that NXNE has to offer in their 17th year. Do not miss out on this unbelievable opportunity to see all of the emerging contemporary bands, films and innovative interactive displays!Donated by: North by Northeast Music Festival

$500 $200

333 Yours to DiscoverDiscover and explore the Ontario Science Centre and the Royal Ontario Museum with a day pass for each famous Toronto landmark, valid for two people.Donated by: ontario Science Centre, royal ontario Museum

$80 $30

334 Exotic EatsDive into extreme cooking with these four cookbooks, filled with daring and delicious recipes for all to enjoy!Cucina Povera: Tuscan Peasant Cooking by Pamela Sheldon JohnsFeeding the Dragon: A Culinary Travelogue Through China with Recipes by Mary Kate Tate and Nate Tate Everyday Exotic: The Cookbook: It’s About Flavour by Roger Mooking and Allan MageeMourad: New Moroccan by Mourad LahlouDonated by: Dean Tudor

$131 $50


335 In Good CompanyBask in the Toronto music scene with these extremely exciting ticket offers. First, enjoy the TD Toronto Jazz Festival with two tickets to any mainstage performance during the 2012 festival. Toronto’s Fringe Festival invites you and five of your friends to attend one production of your choice during this year’s festival. Last stop on this cultural extravaganza is a certificate for two people to attend the award-winning Toronto Mendelssohn Choir’s May 4, 2012 concert.TD Toronto Jazz Festival is June 22 – July 1, 2012 Toronto Fringe Festival is July 4 – July 15, 2012

Donated by: TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Toronto Fringe Festival, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

$256 $110

336 Smile for the Camera!Get ready to smile with this extraordinary gift certificate for a portrait photography session with photographer V. Tony Hauser in his Toronto studio. Also included are copies of Mr. Hauser’s hardcover portrait book Facing Artists and his newest publication, Stage Presence. Clients leave impressed with the excellence in quality and compelling portraiture that Tony strives to reveal with his camera.Please note this gift certificate must be redeemed by May 2013.

Donated by: V. Tony Hauser Photography

$1,050 $520

337 rejuvenateRejuvenate your skin with this gift basket from Dermologica. The set includes conditioning body wash, body hydrating cream, ultimate buffing cloth, daily microfoliant and a pre-cleanse treatment.Donated by: Dermologica

$215 $95

338 opera StarOpera singer sensation Renée Fleming is coming to Toronto. She’s the people’s diva, and she has it all – charm, beauty and a simply sensational voice. She is a three-time Grammy Award-winner and one of the most beloved musical ambassadors of our time. See Ms Fleming perform live at Roy Thomson Hall on Friday, April 20, 2012 with two tickets to the performance.Donated by: The Corporation of Massey Hall and roy Thomson Hall

$160 $80

339 Soulful ItalianTaste genuine Italian delights at the trendy Thompson Hotel’s acclaimed restaurant Scarpetta with this $200 gift certificate.Donated by: Scarpetta

$200 $90

340 Wine EnthusiastBe ready for your next cocktail party with eight Nachtmann Vivendi Bordeaux glasses and a Vino Life Bacchus decanter with a TWE micro fibre polishing cloth, all from Toronto’s the Wine Establishment.Donated by: The Wine Establishment

$130 $60

341 Pillitteri PartyNothing says party like a wine tour and tasting for 20 guests! You and a group of your friends will tour Pillitteri’s vineyards and winemaking facilities, visit the Barrel Cellar and taste four of their premium wines paired with scrumptious gourmet appetizers. Finish your tour off with a tasting of their award-winning Vidal ice wine along with dessert.Donated by: Pillitteri Estates Winery

$300 $140




342 Puttin’ on the ritzSpend a weekend at the most prestigious and luxurious Toronto hotel, the Ritz-Carlton Toronto. Indulge in the chic and legendary quality the hotel has to offer! You and a guest will spend a one-night weekend stay in a corner luxury suite with a full breakfast for two. Also, take advantage of the Ritz Carlton’s prestigious spa with a Cloud 9 Couples Massage Package. Donated by: The ritz-Carlton Toronto

$1,720 $650

343 Creative CuisineEnjoy fantastic fine Japanese cuisine at Ki Restaurant in the heart of the Financial District, with a $200 gift certificate!Donated by: Ki Japanese restaurant

$200 $90

344 Best of the BestBid on these three outstanding cookbooks that are sure to satisfy your cravings!The Brisket Book: A Love Story with Recipes by Stephanie PiersonThe Slow Cook Book by Heather WhinneyDos Caminos’ Mexican Street Food: 120 Authentic Recipes to Make At Home by Ivy StarkDonated by: Dean Tudor

$90 $40

345 The Sweet LifeSatisfy your sweet tooth with two outstanding books dedicated to sweets! Then, get your daily caffeine fix at Toronto’s Aroma Espresso Bar with a $50 gift card.Cookies at Home with the Culinary Institute of America by Todd Knaster Austrian Desserts and Pastries: 108 Classic Recipes by Dietmar Fercher and Andrea KarrerDonated by: Aroma Espresso Bar, Dean Tudor

$120 $45

346 CoC Premier PackageExperience one of the Canadian Opera Company’s most inspiring seasons with a full Premier Subscription for two in orchestra level seats. The company’s 63rd season is a celebration of opera’s greatest masterpieces and features the return of works both long absent and familiar to the COC stage. The COC presents Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore, Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus in a new COC production, Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito, Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Richard Strauss’s Salome and Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites. The voucher entitles the recipient to select a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday Premier Subscription series for the COC’s 2012/2013 season at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

Donated by: The Canadian opera Company

$2,500 $1,100

347 Tiffany’s for HimBid on these eight rock-cut, crystal bier steins from Tiffany’s and dazzle your guests at your next party.Donated by: Trina McQueen

$360 $170


348 Wine 101Niagara College Teaching Winery invites you and nine of your friends for a VIP tour and tasting at their winery. This amazing experience will take place at the state-of-the-art Wine Visitor + Education Centre located at Niagara College’s Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. Before your tour, brush up on your wine knowledge with Jim Gordon’s 1000 Great Everyday Wines from the World’s Best Wineries.Donated by: Dean Tudor, Niagara College Teaching Winery

$198 $85

349 Wine for AllDiscover the passion of Strewn Winery, located just outside the award-winning and beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake, with a tour and tasting for 10 people. Learn how they create their wines through this wine-education seminar and tastings. Donated by: Strewn Winery

$50 $25

350 Laugh out LoudThe world’s premier comedy club, theatre and school of improvisation, the Second City invites you and three guests to a show! Laugh out loud while watching sketch comedy and improv, helping the Second City celebrate over 50 years of entertaining audiences.Donated by: The Second City

$90 $40

351 String of PearlsLook elegant and refined wearing this special, ivory white fresh water pearl necklace. This one strand of cultured pearls is complete with a 14Kt gold clasp.Donated by: Arax Jewellers

$850 $400

352 Hollywood GlitzExperience the feeling of living like a movie star while visiting the Toronto International Film Festival with one family membership and four TIFF Bell Lightbox screening tickets.Donated by: Toronto International Film Festival

$218 $90

353 Fancy Fine Art?Add to your art collection with this stunning painting by Montreal based artist Jeannette Perreault. Painted in 1999, this painting represents a beautiful Montreal café scene.Donated by: Trina McQueen

$2,360 $1,000

354 A Sophisticated WeekendRelax and unwind at the lavish Westin Harbour Castle! The hotel offers superb fine dining and elegantly stylish guest rooms and is ideally located steps from stunning Toronto waterfront attractions. You and a guest are invited to stay in a signature suite for one night.Donated by: The Westin Harbour Castle

$250 $110

355 National ArtsGet away to our nation’s capital this spring or summer! Spend an evening for two at Canada’s foremost showcase for the performing arts, the National Arts Centre, with two tickets to attend an orchestra, dance, English theatre or French theatre presentation between April 13, 2012 and March 31, 2013. Also visit the Ottawa Art Gallery with a family admission pass.Donated by: National Arts Centre

$100 $45




356 Lights, Camera, Action!Feel inspired after visiting two of Ontario’s theatre companies. First, enjoy two tickets to the Factory Theatre, located in Toronto, to their production of Robert Chafe’s Oil and Water playing April 18 to May 6, 2012. Then, enjoy two tickets to the barrier-breaking rock musical Hair, at the Grand Theatre during their 2011/2012 main stage season. These tickets may be used for any performance, excluding Friday and Saturday evenings, from April 10 to May 6, 2012.Donated by: The Factory Theatre, The Grand Theatre

$220 $100

357 Southern ComfortTake the weekend off and learn some of the most-loved southern dishes of all time with these three cookbooks!The Farmer’s Cookbook: A Back to Basics Guide to Making Cheese, Curing Meat, Preserving Produce, Baking Bread, Fermenting, and More by Marie W. LawrenceThe Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook: Heirloom fruits and vegetables, and more than 100 heritage recipes to inspire every generation by Dr. Brent Ridge, Sandy Gluck and Josh Kilmer-PurcellPaula Deen’s Southern Cooking Bible: The New Classic Guide to Delicious Dishes with More Than 300 Recipes by Paula Deen and Melissa ClarkDonated by: Dean Tudor

$95 $30

358 Food for ThoughtTonight, take home two extremely thought–provoking books about how cooking and food can really make a difference in our world.In Pursuit of the Common Good: Twenty-Five Years of Improving the World, One Bottle of Salad Dressing at a Time by Paul Newman and A. E. HotchnerTomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit by Barry Estabrook Donated by: Anonymous, Dean Tudor

$40 $15

359 Live at the Met!Witness the New York Metropolitan Opera’s entire 2012/2013 season as if you had the best seats in the house. With a subscription for two to Cineplex Entertainment’s The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD, you will experience 12 fantastic operas from the Met without setting foot on a plane.Valid from October, 13 2012 – June 29, 2013

Donated by: Cineplex Entertainment

$600 $250

360 Italian DelightsLearn Italian country cooking and other ways to cook specific foods with these five invigorating food books.The Country Cooking of Italy by Colman AndrewsBread by William RubelChampagne by Becky Sue EpsteinApple by Erika JanikOlive by Fabrizia LanzaDonated by: Dean Tudor

$135 $50

361 Solve the MysteryNow in its 25th year, Mysteriously Yours Dinner Theatre is an interactive murder mystery dinner theatre in Toronto. Come join the fun, and participate in the solving of a hilarious “whodunit” with two show passes.Donated by: Mysteriously Yours Dinner Theatre

$90 $45


362 out on the TownTake the night off from cooking and stop in at one of the renowned family restaurants we have always enjoyed, the Keg, with this $50 gift certificate.Donated by: The Keg

$50 $20

363 Festival Fun Witness and enjoy Luminato, Toronto’s Festival of Art and Creativity, with two tickets to the Saturday June 9, 2012 performance of Einstein on the Beach at 6:00pm at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. Luminato is an annual multi-disciplinary celebration of theatre, dance, music, literature, food, visual arts, fashion, film, magic and more. Donated by: Luminato Festival of Art and Creativity

$218 $90

364 Fine Wine, Food and FriendsThrow the cocktail party of the year with great ideas and inspirations from three cookbooks. Also, at your party, display all of your best fine wines on this ultra contemporary Vinello wine rack from Umbra.The Art of Eating Cookbook: Essential Recipes from the First 25 Years by Edward Behr and James MacGuire Home Cooking with Jean-Georges: My Favorite Simple Recipes by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Genevieve KoEleven Madison Park: The Cookbook by Daniel Humm and Will Guidara Donated by: Dean Tudor, Umbra Ltd.

$270 $110

365 A Dazzling Weekend DowntownEnjoy a weekend downtown with this one-night stay for two in a city-view executive room at the Strathcona Downtown Hotel.Donated by: Strathcona Downtown Hotel

$200 $80

366 Delectable LunchEnjoy the food that you are eating tonight? If so, bid to win this exclusive gift certificate from 10tation Event Catering for a $200 gift certificate that can be used towards a catered lunch!Donated by: 10tation Event Catering

$200 $80

367 Ultimate Habs FanBid to win these four autographed bottles of 2011 Cabernet! All bottles are autographed by Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup winner greats from the 50s, 60s and 70s, including Jean Beliveau, Guy Lafleur, Yvan Cournoyer and Henri Richard!Donated by: John Macfarlane

$500 $250

368 Cigar InsiderOn an evening of your choosing, the Mombacho Cigar team will come to your home and you and your guests will indulege in the rich history of handmade cigars. You will then step out into the night and enjoy a Mombacho tasting experience, complete with tips on how to light and savour a premium cigar. Also, enjoy this box set of exclusive Mombacho cigarsDonated by: Mombacho Cigars

$1,000 $400




369 Makeup AddictTake home this outstanding slick black box filled with MAC cosmetics. Included in this gift box are six eye shadows, one powder blush, one sheer tone shimmer blush, one cream colour base, three lip glasses, five lipsticks, one mascara, powder, lip or eye liner, powder brush, blush brush and a pencil sharpener! Donated by: MAC Cosmetics

$500 $180

370 Symphonic SoiréeHear the magnificent sounds of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with two tickets to see Brahms Symphony No. 2, Schumann & Shostakovich or Last Night of the Proms. Then, enjoy Tafelmusik Baroque orchestra and Chamber Choir with 2 tickets to see brilliant violinist Rachel Podger perform in Bach and the Violin.Donated by: Tafelmusik, Toronto Symphony orchestra

$220 $100

371 rock out with Broken Social SceneWin this Broken Social Scene Vinyl Box Set! Included are a set of all 120-gram coloured vinyls, an MP3 digital download of the album and a one-year membership to the Broken Social Scene fan club!!Donated by: Arts & Crafts

$150 $70

372 Behind-the-Scenes at the CoCBid on this incredibly rare opportunity to experience an unforgettable behind-the-scenes look at Johann Strauss’ Die Fledermaus during the Canadian Opera Company’s 2012/2013 season. Watch the performance from the wings backstage, sneak into the orchestra pit to watch the maestro close up, and finally head up to the director’s booth for a real insider’s peek at the opera! You have never seen a production like this before and you may never get the chance again. Any closer and you would have to be singing! Before the opera, stop in to Nota Bene Restaurant and use a $200 gift certificate towards your dinner.Dates based on availability for backstage tour.

Donated by: The Canadian opera Company, Nota Bene restaurant

Priceless $500

373 raptormaniaSee the Toronto Raptors take on their opponents from the best seats in the house! You and eight of your guests will cheer from a box at the Air Canada Centre.Donated by: Highland Farms Inc.

$3,200 $1,500

374 Girl with a Pearl EarringBid to win on these exclusive cultured ivory white pearl stud earrings, complete with 14Kt white gold posts from Arax Jewellers! Donated by: Arax Jewellers

$240 $120

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Lot No. Items Price Range

Australia

1 1996 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz/Grenache (1) WS 92/1001997 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz/Grenache (2) WS 90/1001998 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz/Grenache (1) WS 89/1002000 Charles Melton Nine Popes Shiraz/Grenache (2) WS 90/100Barossa Valley, Australia – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$400 – $900

2 1997 Clarendon Hills Astralis (1)Amazingly rich and seductive, a towering wine with layers and layers of rich blackberry, plum, cherry and sweet spice flavours that cascade across a dense structure, with tannins that are present, but totally submerged in the flavours. Wine Spectator 94/1001998 Clarendon Hills Astralis (1)Firm in texture, with tannins that tightly wrap up the dense, focused blackberry, tar and licorice flavours, finishing with some elegance. It takes several sips to show what this has, but it comes together beautifully on the finish. Wine Spectator 95/100McLaren Vale, Australia – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$475 – $1,100

3 1993 Hardys Eileen Hardy Shiraz (2) WS 94/1001994 Hardys Eileen Hardy Shiraz (2) WS 92/1001995 Hardys Eileen Hardy Shiraz (2) WS 92/100McLaren Vale, Australia – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$495 – $1,100

4 1997 Clarendon Hills Piggott range Syrah (3)Brilliantly focused flavours just about glow as this wine zips across the palate, leaving a trail of blackberry, plum and exotic spices ringing through the finish. Wine Spectator 87/1001998 Clarendon Hills Liandra Shiraz (3)Firm in texture, almost chewy, with bursts of blueberry, blackberry and anise flavours, plus a hint of chocolate on the finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 89/100McLaren Vale, Australia – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$500 – $1,100

5 2002 Noon Eclipse (1) WS 90/1002003 Noon Cabernet Sauvignon reserve (1) WS 91/1002004 Noon Shiraz reserve (1) WS 92/1002005 Noon Shiraz reserve (1) WS 94/100Barossa Valley, Australia – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$525 – $1,200

6 1994 Penfolds Grange (1)A magnificent edifice of a wine, elegant and refined in structure but dripping with flavour – a virtual cascade of plum, black cherry, blackberry, anise, pepper and exotic spices that linger on the finish; this just doesn’t quit. Wine Spectator 96/1001998 Penfolds Grange (1)A wine of surprising subtlety for the vintage, playing its ripe cherry, red plum and herb flavours against firm tannins. But those lively cherry and raspberry flavours burst through, and there’s a nice hint of green herbs lingering around the finish. Wine Spectator 97/100South Australia – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$695 – $1,500


7 2004 Torbreck run rig ShirazFirm in texture, this is raw around the edges but very juicy underneath, brimming with blueberry, blackberry and a distinct floral note from the Viognier. The finish lingers effortlessly against fine, crisp tannins. Best from 2010 through 2020. Wine Spectator 94/100Barossa Valley, Australia – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,550 – $3,300

Sauternes

8 1999 Château d’YquemCooked apple, with hints of honey, lemon and butter. Turns to dried apricots. Full and round, very sweet, with a candied character. Good enough, but a little cloying on the palate. Wine Spectator 92/100Sauternes, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$725 – $1,600

White Bordeaux

9 1992 Château Laville Haut-Brion BlancPlenty of lemon and lime character, but rather hard and subdued on the palate. Medium-bodied, with good acidity, but rather light on the finish. May be better with time. Drink now. Wine Spectator 88/100Pessac, France – 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$900 – $1,900

10 1992 Château Laville Haut-Brion BlancPlenty of lemon and lime character, but rather hard and subdued on the palate. Medium-bodied, with good acidity, but rather light on the finish. May be better with time. Drink now. Wine Spectator 88/100Pessac, France – Above 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$900 – $1,900

White Burgundy

11 1997 Sauzet le MontrachetRipe and oaky, showing marzipan, honey, toasted oak and pear tart character. Medium-bodied, with good intensity. Drink now. Wine Spectator 89/100Burgundy, France – 5 Half Bottles (375 ml)

$750 – $1,600

12 1997 Sauzet le MontrachetRipe and oaky, showing marzipan, honey, toasted oak and pear tart character. Medium-bodied, with good intensity. Drink now. Wine Spectator 89/100Burgundy, France – 5 Half Bottles (375 ml)

$750 – $1,600

13 2006 Louis Jadot Batard-MontrachetFull-bodied, opulent and well-muscled, this white enters full speed ahead, turning more restrained by the finish. It’s lively enough to stay focused, ushering in a long, spicy finish. Best from 2011 through 2024. Wine Spectator 94/100Burgundy, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$725 – $1,550

14 2006 Louis Jadot MontrachetA rich white, with a base of lime and wet stone highlighted by butterscotch and pineapple flavours. This really picks up drive on the palate, surging to a long aftertaste of pastry, mineral and spice. Powerful yet elegant, this is the real deal. Best from 2012 through 2025. Wine Spectator 95/100Burgundy, France – 1 Magnum (1,500 ml)

$1,000 – $2,150




15 2003 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet les FolatièresAmple and in your face, this ’03 white backs it up with concentrated peach, pastry and spice notes that stay fairly focused. It tails off on the finish, where the alcohol emerges. Drink now. Wine Spectator 88/100Burgundy, France – 12 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,800 – $3,800

16 2003 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet les PucellesA full-bore, opulent white, with vanilla pastry, apple tart, spice and citrus notes mingling in the creamy texture. There’s a fresh quality here, along with intensity and length. It’s a tad hot at this stage, but well-balanced for 2003. Drink now through 2012. Wine Spectator 90/100Burgundy, France – 12 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,700 – $3,600

17 2005 Bouchard Père et Fils MontrachetThis is rich and creamy, with plenty of style and sophistication. Ripe fruit flavours of apricot, passion fruit, citrus blossom and mineral course through the refined texture. Unfolds to a long aftertaste of stone fruit and stone. Best from 2012 through 2030. Wine Spectator 94/100Burgundy, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,325 – $2,800

18 2006 Louis Jadot Chevalier Montrachet les DemoisellesA rich white, with a base of lime and wet stone highlighted by butterscotch and pineapple flavours. This really picks up drive on the palate, surging to a long aftertaste of pastry, mineral and spice. Powerful yet elegant, this is the real deal. Best from 2012 through 2025. Wine Spectator 95/100Burgundy, France – 1 Magnum (1,500 ml)

$600 – $1,350

red Burgundy

19 2006 Domaine de la romanée Conti ÉchézeauxDense and brooding, offering licorice, spice, mineral and macerated cherry flavours. Broadens on the palate, with sandalwood and orange spice notes following on the aftertaste. Be patient. Best from 2012 through 2025. Wine Spectator 92/100Burgundy, France – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$525 – $1,200

20 1985 Joseph Drouhin Bonnes-MaresThe lovely complexity grows on you, from the forest, wet earth and underbrush aromas to the silky blackberry flavours. Has an excellent backbone of tannins, and the intensity on the long finish is almost perfect. Wine Spectator 95/100Burgundy, France – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$600 – $1,350

21 1985 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny Amoureuses (1)A classy, well-knit wine that’s extremely seductive, with lovely vanilla, earth, smoke and berry aromas and flavours dancing across the palate and a beautiful, silky finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 93/1001985 Joseph Drouhin Griotte-Chambertin (1)The essence of Burgundy, with enticing crushed fruit, berry, tea and cedar aromas and flavours, masses of ultrafine tannins and fresh acidity. Drink now. Wine Spectator 95/100Burgundy, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$600 – $1,350


22 1983 Georges roumier Bonnes-MaresBig and complex, with masses of fruit and tannins and a long, almost tough finish. A traditional, big wine that is drinkable now. Wine Spectator 93/100Burgundy, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,500 – $3,200

23 1990 Georges roumier Chambolle-Musigny AmoureusesImpressive intensity draws you into this remarkable wine that’s closed now, but it offers excellent blackberry, cherry and earth flavours and a firm texture that will require until at least 2000 to smooth out and then drink beautifully through 2014. Wine Spectator 92/100.Burgundy, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$2,600 – $5,500

24 1996 romanée Conti-romanée Saint VivantGentle at first, offering rose petal aromas, it turns quite savage and tough on the palate, with loads of fruit cloaked in the very firm tannin structure. The acidity is there, and the length is terrific, but it needs time. Best from 2006 through 2026. Wine Spectator 95/100Burgundy, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$2,950 – $6,500

25 2005 Lucien le Moine richebourgRich, ripe and full of cherry and floral aromas and flavours. The lush texture and well-integrated tannins are offset by a vibrant acidity. Seems approachable now, but this is dense and complex. Fine harmony and length. Best from 2010 through 2020. Wine Spectator 93/100Burgundy, France – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$1,525 – $3,250

26 1997 Georges roumier Chambolle-Musigny AmoureusesAmazingly silky, filled with super fruit and mineral, offering a delightful blend of earth and ripe, crushed berries. Full-bodied, seamless. With soft tannins, yet firm and elegant, this is delicious now, but should improve. Best from 2004 through 2012. Wine Spectator 92/100Burgundy, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,100 – $2,300

27 1997 Georges roumier Bonnes-MaresMedium-bodied, with toasted oak, mocha, chocolate and spice, holding black currant in the background. A bit chewy and crisp on the finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 87/100Burgundy, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,000 – $2,200

28 1996 Dominique Laurent Nuits-Saint-Georges les Cailles (6)Ripe and succulent, fresh and balanced, displaying full body, full, sweet tannins, a lovely silky texture and gorgeous berry flavours, all accented by some mineral and toast notes. Drink now through 2012. Wine Spectator 94/1001998 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny Amoureuses (1)Sweet and ripe, showing plum and jammy cherry notes, but not much class. Medium-bodied, the supple tannins make it attractive on release despite a slightly cooked finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 87/100Burgundy, France – 7 Bottles (750 ml)

$900 – $1,900

29 1990 Hubert de Montille Pommard les Pézerolles (2) WS 90/1001990 Louis Jadot Beaune-Boucherottes (2) WS 92/1001990 Moillard Echézeaux (2) WS 90/100Burgundy, France – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$800 – $1,750




30 1993 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny Amoureuses (1) WS 89/1001993 Joseph Drouhin Griotte-Chambertin (1) WS 89/1001995 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny Amoureuses (1) WS 88/100Burgundy, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$700 – $1,500

Bordeaux

31 1992 Château Lafite rothschildA real achievement for the vintage, boasting plenty of fruit, tobacco and dark chocolate character. Full-bodied and velvety; impressive richness of ripe tannins. Drink now. Wine Spectator 89/100Pauillac, France – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$800 – $1,700

32 2002 Château Mouton rothschildComplex aromas of tobacco, cedar, berry and currants. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and ripe tannins. Outstanding for the vintage. Wine Spectator 91/100Pauillac, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$880 – $1,900

33 2001 Château Lafite rothschildStick your nose in this and it says something – “I am special.” Deep and generous aromas of blackberries, fresh tobacco and minerals. It’s full-bodied, with big velvety tannins and a super long finish. Like a fine cashmere sweater. Best after 2010. Wine Spectator 96/100Pauillac, France – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$900 – $1,900

34 1996 Château Haut Brion (1)On the austere side, but balanced and harmonious, finishing with surprising length. Sweet caramel and berry overtones ring on the finish. Wine Spectator 92/1001998 Château Haut Brion (1)Dark , with decadent aromas of truffles, meat, ripe berries and tobacco. Turns to sweet, crushed berries. Full-bodied, with very polished tannins and a berry and mineral aftertaste. Tightly wound and beautiful. Solid as a rock. A classic wine. Wine Spectator 97/100Pessac & Pauillac, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$925 – $1,950

35 1998 Château Mouton rothschildBlackberry and violets on the nose, with hints of roses. Sweet tobacco too. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and round tannins. A little tight and reserved now. Give it time. Best after 2011. Wine Spectator 91/100Pessac & Pauillac, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$960 – $2,100

36 1998 Château Latour (1)Plenty of raspberry, dark chocolate and mint on the nose. Full-bodied, with licorice and sweet tobacco character and a cedar undertone. Outstanding. Pop the cork. Drink now. Wine Spectator 90/1001998 Château Mouton rothschild (1)Blackberry and violets on the nose, with hints of roses. Sweet tobacco too. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and round tannins. A little tight and reserved now. Give it time. Best after 2011. Wine Spectator 91/100Pauillac, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$975 – $2,100


37 1986 Château Latour (1)Outstanding, but slightly unimpressive. Dark red colour. Complex aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate, tar and minerals. Medium- to full-bodied and balanced, with fine tannins and a silky texture. Drink now. Wine Spectator 90/1001994 Château Latour (1)Classic Cabernet style. Intense aromas of plums and cherries, with hints of new wood. Full-bodied, with juicy and ripe tannins and a long finish. Very well-structured. Drink now. Wine Spectator 91/100Pauillac, France – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,000 – $2,200

38 1981 Château PetrusBig and very ripe, almost raisin. Mouth-coating fruit with ripe tannins, but a little clumsy to be outstanding. Drinkable now. Wine Spectator 89/100Pomerol, France – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$1,200 – $2,500

39 1985 Château PetrusAnother superb bottle from Petrus. Solid as a rock with mint, raspberry, cherry and tar character, full body and firm tannins. Needs time. Try after 2010. Wine Spectator 93/100Pomerol, France – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$1,500 – $3,200

40 1985 Château PetrusAnother superb bottle from Petrus. Solid as a rock with mint, raspberry, cherry and tar character, full body and firm tannins. Needs time. Try after 2010. Wine Spectator 93/100Pomerol, France – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$1,500 – $3,200

41 1998 Château Lafite rothschildAmazing aromas of crushed blackberries, toasted oak and currant, spices. Really a great nose. Full-bodied, with round and velvety tannins and a long, long finish. It lasts for minutes on the palate. Superb. Best wine of the Medoc, without a doubt. Best after 2011. Wine Spectator 95/100Pauillac, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$2,400 – $5,500

42 2005 Château la Mission Haut-BrionThe Indian spices and blackberry on the nose are so enticing and inspiring, leading to a full-bodied palate, with very polished tannins that caress. Goes on and on as this builds on the palate, with a mineral and berry aftertaste. Best after 2015. Wine Spectator 97/100Pessac, France – 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$2,950 – $6,500

rhône

43 2003 Domaine Pégau Cuvée da CapoEnormously concentrated, with notes of mushroom demi-glace, licorice, tar and hoisin sauce, but also marvelously textured, with additional layers of raspberry, fig and currant paste – all supported by thick, ripe tannins. The slashing finish leaves you both winded and begging for more. Best from 2008 through 2035. Wine Spectator 99/100Rhône, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,200 – $2,500




44 2003 Domaine Pégau Cuvée da CapoEnormously concentrated, with notes of mushroom demi-glace, licorice, tar and hoisin sauce, but also marvelously textured, with additional layers of raspberry, fig and currant paste--all supported by thick, ripe tannins. The slashing finish leaves you both winded and begging for more. Best from 2008 through 2035. Wine Spectator 99/100Rhône, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,200 – $2,500

45 2004 Domaine Pégau réservée Châteauneuf du PapeA real powerhouse, with muscular layers of fig and black currant compote, backed by braised beef, chestnut, tobacco and tar flavours. The long, mesquite-filled finish lets additional bittersweet cocoa and dark fruit notes linger, with lots of garrigue. Best from 2008 through 2025. Wine Spectator 96/100Rhône, France – 11 Bottles (750 ml)

$800 – $1,700

46 1995 Château Beaucastel (3 – 750 ml)Very youthful, with a ripe core of red currant and raspberry fruit and licorice flavour surrounded by creamy tannins. Plenty of smoke, mineral and tobacco notes, but this still has a ways to go, with plenty of grip still on the finish. Drink now through 2025. Wine Spectator 95/1002000 Château Beaucastel (1 – 750 ml)2000 Château Beaucastel (1 – 375 ml)Clean and fresh, bursting with fruit and spices. Full-bodied, it delivers some game, truffle, vanilla notes. It’s distinctive and ought to reveal wonderful terroir with age, but for now it hasn’t come together. Needs time. Drink now through 2020. Wine Spectator 90/100Rhône, France – 4 Bottles & 1 Half Bottle

$450 – $1,000

White rhône

47 1994 Chapoutier Hermitage de L’orée BlancGreat richness and concentration mark this ripe, deep white. The flavours run from vanilla to toast, melon and honey, with hints of anise, herbs and flowers. Harmonious and expressive, it’s drinkable now, but will improve through 2000. Drink through 2014. Wine Spectator 90/100Rhône, France – 3 Magnums (1,500 ml)

$1,100 – $2,300

48 1994 Chapoutier Hermitage de L’orée BlancGreat richness and concentration mark this ripe, deep white. The flavours run from vanilla to toast, melon and honey, with hints of anise, herbs and flowers. Harmonious and expressive, it’s drinkable now, but will improve through 2000. Drink through 2014. Wine Spectator 90/100Rhône, France – 3 Magnums (1,500 ml)

$1,100 – $2,300

California

49 2004 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet SauvignonPure, rich, intense and vibrant, with tight, sharply focused, vivid black cherry, blackberry and black currant fruit that has a nice dusty, loamy edge and ends with a pleasant burst of ripe fruit flavours that are long and persistent. Best through 2014. Wine Spectator 94/100Napa, California – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,350 – $2,800


50 1990 Harlan Estates Proprietary redA mix of mature herb, black olive, anise and savory notes, with dried currant, plum and berry. Elegant, balanced, intense and persistent, showing little sign of losing its vitality. Drink now through 2018. Wine Spectator 95/100Napa, California – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$800 – $1,700

51 1991 Harlan Estates Proprietary redLess evolved, trim and tight, with graphite and dried berry notes and firm tannins. At points closed, but also drying in fruit flavour. Drink now. Wine Spectator 88/100Napa, California – 1 Bottle (750 ml)

$700 – $1,500

52 1992 Dalla Valle Cabernet SauvignonIntense and dark-coloured, with deeply concentrated currant, anise, pencil lead and cedary oak flavours. Continues to reveal exceptional depth and concentration, with a long, fruity finish and firm tannins. Drink now. Wine Spectator 92/100Napa, California – 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$700 – $1,500

53 2007 robert Craig Affinity Proprietary red (4)Rich, with loamy earth, dried currant, sage and herbal notes, this full-bodied wine has power with finesse. Slow to unfold, but once it does it becomes deep, complex and expansive, finally tightening up on the finish. Decant. Drink now through 2019. Wine Spectator 88/1002007 robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (4)Bold, rich, intense and powerful, yet in a graceful, stylistic manner, with a taut mix of loamy earth, dried berry, black licorice, cranberry, dried herb and mineral flavours that coat the palate ending with a long, lingering aftertaste. Best from 2011 through 2019. Wine Spectator 92/100Napa, California – 8 Bottles (750 ml)

$600 – $1,300

54 1990 Stags Leap Fay Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1) WS 86/1001991 Cornerstone Cabernet Sauvignon (2) WS 89/1001992 Tom Eddy Cabernet Sauvignon (3) WS 88/1001993 Per Sempre Cabernet Sauvignon (1) WS 86/100Napa, California – 7 Bottles (750 ml)

$500 – $1,100

55 1995 robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon reserve (1) WS 89/1001996 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (1) WS 90/1001998 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (1) WS 91/1002000 Bacio Divino Cellars red (1 – 1500 ml) WS 88/100Napa, California – 3 Bottles & 1 Magnum

$500 – $1,100

56 2004 Marcassin Three Sisters Vineyard ChardonnaySuperrich and extracted, bordering on unctuous, with green apple, lime, spice and floral scents unfolding. Complex, concentrated, long, focused and persistent, ending with a delicate aftertaste. Drink now. Wine Spectator 94/100Sonoma, California – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$650 – $1,400




Portugal

57 1980 Warre’s Vintage Port (2)A solid vintage Port from an unsung vintage. Medium ruby, with clean perfume and black cherry aromas, full-bodied, with silky, sweet concentrated berry flavours and a medium finish. Wine Spectator 88/1001994 Graham’s Vintage Port (3)A big, tough, young vintage Port that’s closed and difficult to taste. Emits lovely aromas of chocolate, berry and plum, and is full-bodied with lots of sweet, fruit flavours and masses of velvety tannins. Long, sweet finish. Best after 2010. Wine Spectator 95/100Oporto, Portugal – 5 Bottles (750 ml)

$450 – $1,000

58 2000 Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port (3)Shows plenty of crushed berry and wet earth character. Full, soft and velvety, with lots of blackberry, licorice and mineral character. A generous fruity style. Very sweet. Best after 2010. Wine Spectator 90/1002003 Fonseca Vintage Port (1)Lots of grape and raisin on the nose. Full-bodied, chewy and lightly sweet. Serious concentration, with lots of grip on the finish. Just what to expect from a young Vintage Port. Best after 2012. Wine Spectator 96/100Oporto, Portugal – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$425 – $1,000

59 1970 Graham’s Vintage Port (1)This is an extremely full-bodied, powerful wine, but it still retains a classy balance. Deep ruby, with chocolate and berry aromas, full-bodied, with anise and dried cherry flavours, full, hard tannins and a long finish. Wine Spectator 94/1001970 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port (1)Clearly lives up to Taylor’s superb reputation. Deep ruby, with intense violet and chocolate aromas, full-bodied, with gorgeous fruit flavours, full but well-integrated tannins and an extremely long finish. Amazing balance and finesse. Wine Spectator 98/100Oporto, Portugal – 2 Bottles (750 ml)

$400 – $900

60 1997 Quinta do Noval Silval Vintage Port (1)Very floral, with plenty of fruit on the nose, turning to dried stem. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and silky tannins. Long and caressing. Serious and youthful still. Keeps on getting better. Best after 2012. Wine Spectator 92/1001997 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port (3)Very ripe on the nose, with raisin and dried flowers. Full-bodied, medium-sweet and chewy, racy and rich. Still needs time. Best after 2011. Wine Spectator 94/100Oporto, Portugal – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$375 – $790


Italy

61 2000 Antinori Tignanello (2)A big, rich and spicy Tignanello, with hints of smoky wood. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Chewy. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Wine Spectator 90/1002001 Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido (1)Beautiful aromas of summer fruits and hints of cream. Full-bodied, with sleek, refined tannins and a silky finish. Classy wine. Almost chewy. Reminds me of the excellent 1997, but this is slightly better. Give it time. Best after 2011. Wine Spectator 94/1002003 ornellaia Tenuta dell’ornellaia (1)Subtle aromas of currant, coffee and blackberry, yet rather coarse on the palate just now. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Needs some time to mellow. Best after 2011. Wine Spectator 92/100Tuscany, Italy – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$550 – $1,200

62 1994 Le Macchiole Paleo rossoOffers black currant, black cherry and cedar aromas and flavours, with hints of sage. Round and juicy, its tannins are integrated, and the finish lingers. A fruit-driven red. Cabernet Franc. Best through 2013. Wine Spectator 89/100Tuscany, Italy – 11 Bottles (750 ml)

$550 – $1,200

63 2001 Antinori TignanelloLoads of blackberry, coffee and olive aromas. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, subtle yet rich finish. A fine Tignanello that shows reserve and class. Wine Spectator 91/100Tuscany, Italy – 10 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,200 – $2,500

Bordeaux

64 2005 Château HosannaDark in colour, with lots of blackberry, jam and dark chocolate aromas. Full-bodied and tight, yet powerful, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Like a tightly wound ball of silk thread. Best after 2014. Wine Spectator 96/100Pomerol, France – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,200 – $2,500

65 1982 Château Palmer (1)A well-crafted red with beautiful structure. Dark ruby-garnet in colour, with a lot of violet and earth aromas. Full-bodied, with loads of silky tannins and a long, sweet fruit finish. Has always been outstanding. Drink now. Wine Spectator 90/1001990 Château Palmer (1)A beauty. Seductive, with currant, berry, tobacco, cedar and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. A joyous Palmer. Drink now through 2012. Wine Spectator 92/1002000 Château Palmer (2)This takes time to unwind, but then it explodes with fruit and powerful, yet silky tannins. Perfumed and rich, with berry, cherry and tobacco character. Full-bodied, with super-well-integrated tannins. Very racy wine. Best after 2011. Wine Spectator 97/100Margaux, France – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$1,200 – $2,500




66 1999 Château PavieDelivers complex, yet subtle, aromas of sweet tobacco, blackberry, green coffee bean and dried flowers. Full-bodied with a deep and subtle palate showing wonderful density of fruit and impressive balance lasting very long on the finish. Wine Spectator 93/100St. Émilion, France – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$950 – $2,100

67 1985 Château Pontet Canet (1) WS 88/1001989 Château Pontet Canet (1) WS 90/1001990 Château Pontet Canet (1) WS 88/1001995 Château Pontet Canet (3) WS 94/100Pauillac, France – 6 Bottles (750 ml)

$850 – $1,800

68 1985 Château Fonréaud, Listrac (2) WS 88/1001985 Château D’Angludet, Margaux (2) WS 90/1001985 Château Kirwan, Margaux (2) WS 90/1001985 Château Gressier-Grand-Poujeaux, Moulis (1) WS 88/1001985 Château Maucaillou, Moulis (1) WS 88/1001985 Château Batailley, Pauillac (2) WS 88/1001985 Château Pontet Canet (2) WS 88/100

Bordeaux, France – 12 Bottles (750 ml)

$800 – $1,700

69 2005 Château Batailley, Haut-Médoc (1) WS 90/1002005 Château Carbonnieux, Pessac (2) WS 88/1002005 Château Fleur Cardinale, St. Émilion (2) WS 93/1002005 Château Fourcas-Dumont, Listrac (1) WS 89/1002005 Château la Providence, Pomerol (1) WS 95/1002005 Château Monbousquet, St. Émilion (1) WS 91/1002005 Château Prieuré Lichine, Margaux (2) WS 92/100Bordeaux, France – 10 Bottles (750 ml)

$700 – $1,550

70 1996 Château Palmer (1)Gorgeous aromas of currant and flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a medium finish. A little more bottle age will open it even more. Very pretty. Wine Spectator 90/1001997 Château Palmer (1)Classy wine. Lovely berry, plum and floral character. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, fruity finish. Love to drink this stuff. Drink now. Wine Spectator 90/1001998 Château Palmer (1)Mushroom, spice, earth and berry character on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft tannins and meaty, berry and cèpe flavours. Tannins are still a little angular. Give it a little time. Best after 2010. Wine Spectator 90/100Margaux, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$700 – $1,550


71 1982 Château Talbot (1)Dark ruby centre, with a garnet edge. Berry, mushroom and leaf character. Full-bodied, with sweet, ripe fruit and plenty of tobacco and cherry aftertaste. Wine Spectator 88/1001986 Château Talbot (1)Big, rich, muscular style with grace, spicy, oaky and red currant with concentrated, powerful flavours flanked by firm tannins that will benefit from cellaring. Wine Spectator 91/1001986 Château Pavie (1)Extremely concentrated and tart, with sharply focused cherry, cassis and herb aromas, showing just enough roundness and complexity on the finish. Wine Spectator 93/100St. Julien & St. Émilion, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$675 – $1,450

72 2005 Château Larcis DucasseThis is very grapey, with plenty of crushed blackberry and vanilla undertones, and floral as well. Full-bodied, soft and silky. Gushes with fruit. Hard not to drink this now, but give it some time. The fruit is amazing. Such purity. Best after 2014. Wine Spectator 95/100St. Émilion, France – 4 Bottles (750 ml)

$650 – $1,400

73 1985 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou (1)Seductive and beautiful. Minty, rich and fruity aromas and flavours caress the palate and tickle the throat. Medium- to full-bodied, with super firm tannins and a long, silky finish. Drink now. Wine Spectator 89/1001989 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou (1)Full-bodied, offering a very fresh palate of exotic fruit, currant and raisin as well as silky and polished tannins. So long and beautiful. Wine Spectator 92/1002001 Château Cos D’Estournel (1)Wonderful spice and currant aromas to this young wine. Full-bodied, with super well–integrated, refined tannins. Long caressing finish. This is very, very silky. Just like from barrel. Cos is on top of it now. Best after 2012. Wine Spectator 94/100St. Julien & St. Estèphe, France – 3 Bottles (750 ml)

$475 – $1,100




90 Honey Bees at the CoCThe Canadian Opera Company is delighted to join in the ever-growing support of honeybees, with the introduction of two hives on the roof of its opera house, the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Don’t miss out on your chance to take home your very own jar of COC honey! Donated by: Canadian opera Company

Priceless $100

91 Weekend Get-Away at FairmontYou and 1 guest are invited to an adventurous weekend at the luxurious Fairmont Le Château Montebello – the largest log cabin in the world and home to the Land Rover Experience Driving School. Your package includes a Full Day Adventure Package with two vehicles accompanied by your personal driving instructor at Canada’s only Land Rover Experience Driving School and a Fairmont Gift Certificate valued at $275 to enjoy all that the Fairmont Le Château Montebello has to offer.While behind the wheel of one of the Land Rover family of vehicles, the highlight of the trip will take you through the beautiful Quebec countryside on an off-road adventure to excite the senses and challenge your driving perceptions. The Land Rover Experience Driving School is located on 27,000 acres of unspoiled Quebec countryside to spark your inner naturalist and cross terrain you may have thought impassable by vehicle. You’ll climb summits, defy gravity and conquer obstacles you never thought possible. Valid until April 30, 2013

Donated by: Jaguar Land rover Canada

$2,000 $1,400

92 Fine Wine on DisplayTake home with you tonight this exquisite and unique wine cabinet from Toronto’s Rosehill Wine Cellars. The Cavavin Mahogany Stained Spanish Cedar Wine Fridge holds 46 bottles and features a dual temperature zone and sliding wood shelves. Display and store your wines in this beautiful wine cabinet.Donated by: rosehill Wine Cellars

$2,395 $1,000

acknoWledgementsThe Canadian Opera Company is most grateful to the following volunteers who secured wine and silent auction donations and supported the staff’s efforts in creating this special event:

Michael Gibbens, Anthony Borg, Harry Culham, John Macfarlane, Scot Martin, Stephen Ranger, Roisin Tiwari and Andrew Vernon.

auction donors

Anonymous (2)

Dave Friedman

Dean Tudor

Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits ltd.

Dr. Paul Chapnick

Frank l. Davis

Friend of Michael Gibbens

Dr. George luczkiw

Gordon Pape

Henry Fiorillo

John Macfarlane

Martin Stone

Michael Fremes

Michael Gibbens

Mr. Jack H. Whiteside

Mrs. Dolly Kerzner

Orest & Maureen Rudzik

Paul Spafford

Philip Anisman

Richard J. Ross

Roy linden

Samuel Kolber

Sandra l. Simpson

Scot A. Martin

Stephen W. Ireland

The National Club

The Vine – Robert Groh Agency

Walter M. Bowen

Wayne Rudson

William E. Hewitt

silent auction donors

10tation Event Catering

Anonymous (3)

Arax Jewellers

Aroma Espresso Bar

Art Gallery of Ontario

Arts & Crafts

Australian Boot Company

Beau’s Brewery

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

Canadian Opera Company

Canadian Stage

Canoe Restaurant

Château des Charmes

Chicago Opera Theater

Cineplex

COTY Canada

Dancap Productions

Dean Tudor

Dermologica

Fairmont Royal York Toronto

Harbour Sixty Steakhouse

Highland Farms Inc.

Jaguar land Rover Canada

Jeanet Salon & Spa

John Macfarlane

Joseph’s Estate Wines Inc.

Ki Japanese Restaurant

leslieville Cheese Market

Young People’s Theatre

luminato Festival of Arts and Creativity

MAC Cosmetics

Maple leaf Sports & Entertainment

Mariposa Cruises

Mombacho Cigars

Mysteriously Yours Dinner Theatre

National Arts Centre

National Ballet of Canada

Niagara College Teaching Winery

Nota Bene Restaurant

NXNE Music Festival

Oliver & Bonacini

Ontario Science Centre

Opera Atelier

Opéra de Montréal

Orchestre symphonique de Montréal

Ottawa Art Gallery

Pillitteri Estates Winery

The Ritz Carlton, Toronto

Rock Oasis

Rose Reisman Catering

Rosehill Wine Cellars

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

Scarpetta

Shaw Festival

Soulpepper Theatre Company

Soundstreams

Strathcona Hotel

Stratford Chefs School

Stratford Shakespeare Festival

Strewn Winery

Tafelmusik

Tarragon Theatre

TD Toronto Jazz Festival

The Cheese Boutique

The CN Tower

The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thompson Hall

The Factory Theatre

The Grand Theatre

The Keg

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection

The Power Plant

The Royal Ontario Museum

The Second City

The Textile Museum of Canada

The Toronto Fringe Festival

The Westin Harbour Castle

The Wine Establishment

Toronto International Film Festival

Toronto Mendelssohn Choir

Toronto Operetta Theatre

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Trina McQueen

umbra

V. Tony Hauser Photography

Vancouver Opera

Vancouver Symphony

VIA Rail Canada

Whole Foods Market

Wine appraiser: Ken lewis, KDl Food and Beverage Consultants Inc.

auctioneer: Stephen Ranger

pouring Wine: Peller Estates


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ABoUT THE CANADIAN oPErA CoMPANY

Based in Toronto, the Canadian Opera Company (COC) is the

largest producer of opera in Canada and one of the largest in North

America. The company enjoys an international reputation for artistic

excellence and creative innovation.

THE “HoTTEST” TICKET IN ToWN

The COC produces seven fully staged opera productions annually

and a series of 75 free concerts at the Four Seasons Centre for the

Performing Arts. During the 2011/2012 season over 135,000 people

attended COC main stage productions, and the COC currently has

more than 17,000 subscribers.

FoSTErING NEW TALENT

The COC not only encourages the creation of new operatic works,

but it also fosters the training and development of young artists.

The COC Ensemble Studio is Canada’s pre-eminent training program

for young singers, directors and coaches. World-recognized alumni

from this two- to three-year training program include Ben Heppner,

Wendy Nielsen, Gidon Saks, John Fanning, and Isabel Bayrakdarian.

oUr NEW HoME

In 2006, the COC opened its new opera house in Toronto, the

Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. The traditional five-tiered,

European horseshoe-shaped auditorium was specifically designed for

opera with the highest level of acoustics and provides unparalleled

intimacy between the audience and the stage. A large, flexible

orchestra pit allows for the presentation of the full range of operatic

repertoire, from chamber pieces by Mozart and Handel, to some of the

monumental 19th- and 20th-century works. The glittering five-storey

transparent Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room faces university

Avenue, encouraging the public to experience the artistic life of the

building through regular informal public recitals and performances.

EDUCATIoN & oUTrEACH

Opera not only moves and excites us, but it is also a powerful tool

for learning about ourselves, other people and the world around us.

By studying opera and being involved in its creation and production,

we can learn about other cultures, languages, important events in

history, and much more. Because opera is a multi-art form, it invites

us to explore many of the basic ways humans communicate, through

words, music, dramatic expression and visual arts. It is uniquely

positioned as an accessible art form capable of engaging people of

diverse ages, interests, and backgrounds.


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