Lombardi Food & Wine Experience

Auction items

The Lombardi Food & Wine Experience includes live and silent auctions. Auction items often include large format wine bottles, autographed sports memorabilia, jewelry, vacations, artwork and assorted gift certificates.

If you are interested in donating to the auction, please contact Lori Krubsack at 414.649.7019.

Items that were auctioned off at the 2008 Food & Wine Tasting Gala include:

Favorite wine selections from the Lombardi Food & Wine Experience Planning Committee.
Donated by: Lombardi Food & Wine Experience Planning Committee

Favorite wine selections from the Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds Board of Directors.
Donated by: Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds Board of Directors

Vertical of John Robert Eppler Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California. Contains three (3) magnums (1.5L) autographed by winemaker John Epper.
Donated by: John Robert Eppler Wines

Double magnum (3L) of 2003 Artesa Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, autographed by winemaker David Dobson.
Donated by: Mike and Kelly Swinford

Double magnum (3L) of 2002 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, California.
Donated by: Beringer Estates and Fosters Group

Double magnum (3L) of 2005 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California.
Donated by: Frank Family Vineyards

1999 Tenuta Vitanza Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva, Italy.
Donated by: T. Michael Parker

Double magnum (3L) of 2003 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California.
Donated by: Mike and Kelly Swinford

Four (4) bottle flight of Boeger Winery Reserve M-Series, including a bottle of 2005 Meritage Reserve, 2004 Milagro Reserve, 2004 Migliore Reserve and 2004 Majeure Reserve.
Donated by: Boeger Winery

Double magnum (3L) of 2006 Cambria Chardonnay, Katherine's Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California.
Donated by: Johnson Brothers Beverages

Vertical of Geyser Peak.
Donated by: Geyser Peak Winery

Magnum (1.5L) from Esser Vineyards.
Donated by: Esser Vineyards

Three (3) pack of wine, including 1995 Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California; 1994 Chateau de beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France; and 1996 Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, California.
Donated by: Bill and Linda Johnson

Three (3) pack of wine, including 1998 Chateau de la Gardine Chateauneuf de Pape, Rhone, France; 1993 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot, California; and 1991 Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California.
Donated by: Bill and Linda Johnson

Three (3) pack of wine, including 2003 Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz, Australia; 1999 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon, Sycamore Vineyards, Napa Valley, California; and 1998 Chapoutier la Bernardine Chateauneuf de Pape, Rhone, France.
Donated by: Bill and Linda Johnson

Five (5) bottle vertical of Ancien Wines Pinot Noir.
Donated by: Ancien Wines

Etched double magnum (3L) of 2006 Alexander Valley Vineyards SinZin Zinfandel, Alexander Valley, California.
Donated by: Alexander Valley Vineyards

Two (2) pack of wine, including 2002 Prager Winery & Port Works Aria White Port, Napa Valley, California and Alvear Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927, a Spanish dessert wine.
Donated by: Mike and Kelly Swinford

Three (3) pack of wine, including 2006 Yangarra Estate Vineyard Cadenzia, McLaren Vale, South Australia; 2004 Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz, Southeastern Australia; and 2005 Louis Jadot Pinot Noir Bourgogne, France.
Donated by: Milwaukee ChopHouse

2003 Ilsley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District, California.
Donated by: Waterford Wine Co.

Six (6) bottles of RH Phillips Toasted Head Chardonnay, Dunnigan Hills, California.
Donated by: Friend of the Lombardi

Four (4) bottles of 2005 Hayman & Hill Reserve Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California.
Donated by: Friend of the Lombardi

Six (6) bottles of 2005 Jacob's Creek Chardonnay, South Australia.
Donated by: Friend of the Lombardi

Alvear Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927, a Spanish dessert wine.
Donated by: Mike and Kelly Swinford

Three (3) pack of wine, including 2001 Bonny Doon Syrah, California; 2001 Burge Family Clochemerle, Barossa Valley, Australia; and 1998 Antonin Rodet Pommard Red Burgundy, France.
Donated by: Bill and Linda Johnson

Five-liter bottle of 1999 Tenuta Trerose Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy.
Donated by: Wilson Daniels and Edison Liquor Corporation

Wine & Dine at Kil@Wat for two (2) people with a night cap at the chocolate bar and bottle service in Zen Den.
Donated by: Kil @ Wat

Kitchen Table multi-course dinner prepared by Chef/Owner Duffy O'Neal at North American Bistro in Brookfield for six (6) people. (Wine included. Friday or Saturday nights only. Reservations must be made at least one (1) week in advance. Valid after January 2009.)
Donated by: North Star American Bistro

Chef's Table four-course dinner for six (6) guests at The Capital Grille.
Donated by: The Capital Grille

$100 gift certificate to the Mason Street Grill.
Donated by: Mason Street Grill

One (1) overnight stay for two (2) in a Deluxe Suite at The Delafield Hotel with dinner for two (2) and a bottle of house wine, as well as breakfast for two (2) in Andrew's Restaurant. (Reservations are required and based upon availability. Certificates valid until November 14, 2009.)
Donated by: The Delafield Hotel

Overnight accommodations for two (2) and breakfast for two (2) at the Conrad Chicago.
Donated by: Conrad Chicago

Overnight accommodations for two (2) at the Hilton Towers in Chicago.
Donated by: Hilton Towers

Overnight accommodations for two (2) at the Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile. (Reservations are based on availability.)
Donated by: Four Points by Sheraton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

A two (2) night stay at any Marriott Worldwide. (Reservations are based on availability.)
Donated by: Marriott Worldwide

Dinner for two (2) at Dream Dance and two (2) tickets to a show of your choice at the Northern Lights Theater. (Certificates expire on April 30, 2009.)
Donated by: Potawatomi Bingo Casino

$150 gift certificate to Carnevor.
Donated by: Carnevor

Four (4) $25 gift certificates to any Bartolotta Restaurant Group establishment, including Mr. B's, Lake Park Bistro, Ristorante Bartolotta and Bacchus. (Certificates expire on September 30, 2009.)
Donated by: The Bartolotta Restaurant Group

$100 gift certificate to Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse.
Donated by: Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse

Two (2) $50 gift certificates to Jake's Restaurant.
Donated by: Jake's Restaurant

Two (2) $50 gift certificates to Mader's.
Donated by: Mader's

Tour and tasting at Peju Province Winery in Rutherford, California for up to six (6) people. (Appointments are required. Certificate expires December 2009.)
Donated by: Peju Province Winery

Gift certificate good for two (2) tickets to any one (1) performance in the 2008-2009 South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center Series. (Certificate expires on May 31, 2009.)
Donated by: South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center

$25 worth of gift certificates to Pizza Hut.
Donated by: Pizza Hut

$25 gift certificate to The Cheesecake Factory.
Donated by: The Cheesecake Factory - Bayshore Town Center

Gift certificate for two (2) cooking classes at Private Palate, LLC.
Donated by: Private Palate, LLC

$50 gift certificate for services at Boucher Volkswagen in Franklin.
Donated by: Boucher Volkswagen

Two (2) round-trip tickets in the Classic Cabin aboard the Lake Express High Speed Ferry and a VIP tour and tasting for six (6) at Chateau Chantal in Traverse City, Michigan. (Advance reservations are required for the Lake Express and are based on availability. Certificate expires on November 14, 2009. Reservations at Chateau Chantal should be made one (1) month in advance. No VIP tours will be provided without a minimum two-week notice. VIP tours cannot be scheduled on any weekends in October. Certificate valid through September 2009.)
Donated by: Lake Express and Chateau Chantal

$50 gift certificate for rental equipment at the REI Brookfield location. Rental equipment includes packs, tents, kayaks, sleeping bags, snowshoe gear and stoves. (Certificate expires on August 14, 2009.)
Donated by: REI

Two (2) adult admission tickets to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Donated by: Anonymous

Four (4) Premium Seats to the sold-out Marguette University versus UW-Madison basketball game on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 8:30 p.m.
Donated by: Marquette University

Four (4) floor seat tickets to a Milwaukee Bucks game. Located directly behind the basket, these are outstanding seats to get autographs.
Donated by: Venture Marketing, Inc.

Suite accommodations for one (1) night and dinner for two (2) at Lake Lawn Resort & Spa in the Geneva Lakes area.
Donated by: Lake Lawn Resort & Spa

NFL football autographed by Mark Tauscher and Chad Clifton.
Donated by: Mark Tauscher, Chad Clifton and Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

NFL football autographed by ESPN announcer Chris Berman.
Donated by: Chris Berman and Vince Lombardi Charitbale Funds

Green Bay Packers plush bear autographed by Coach Mike McCarthy.
Donated by: Coach Mike McCarthy

NCAA football autographed by Barry Alvarez.
Donated by: Barry Alvarez and Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Custom framed print of County Stadium from 1958 autographed by Bob Uecker.
Donated by: The Great Frame Up of Menomonee Falls

Waterford crystal Brewers baseball autographed by Waterford Design Director Jim O'Leary.
Donated by: Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Baseball autographed by Cal Ripken, Jr.
Donated by: Cal Ripken, Jr. and Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Baseball autographed by Corey Hart.
Donated by: Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club

Baseball autographed by JJ Hardy.
Donated by: JJ Hardy and Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Baseball autographed by Bill Hall.
Donated by: Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club

Baseball autographed by Ben Sheets.
Donated by: Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club

Baseball autographed by Bob Uecker.
Donated by: Bob Uecker and Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Gift certificate to be redeemed for a 2008-2009 Milwaukee Bucks Souvenir Autographed Team Basketball. (Certificate must be redeemed before January 1, 2009. All players on the roster and coaches not on scouting assignments at the time of the signing will be included with the possible exceptions of players with exclusive autograph contacts with third-party vendors and players not present due to injury or emergency at time of signing.)
Donated by: Milwaukee Bucks

Two (2) size large Lombardi Classic adidas ClimaCool polos and a hat.
Donated by: Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Size XL Lombardi Classic adidas ClimaLite v-neck argyle sweater in graphite and a hat.
Donated by: Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Size XL Lombardi Classic adidas ClimaWarm long sleeve 1/4 zip pullover and a hat.
Donated by: Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Golf package, including a 12 pack cooler, men's XL khaki polo shirt, black mesh back cap, deluxe golf package, men's large golf glove and can cooler.
Donated by: Bucyrus

TUMI Deluxe Golf Bag with towel and head covers.
Donated by: Kim Welch

TaylorMade R7 driver with a red, white and blue head cover and other golfing goodies.
Donated by: Punch Elliot

Lombardi Legends putter and four (4) passes to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.
Donated by: Wingate Inn and Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Fishing package, including a 12 pack cooler, XL khaki t-shirt, fish cap, burgundy koozie, air freshener, Rattlin' Rapala, Rapala Flottant, small and large spoon lures and spinner.
Donated by: Bucyrus

Child's Birthday Party with the Klement's Famous Racing Sausages. Some of the Klement's Famous Racing Sausages will attend your party for approximately one (1) hour on a mutually agreed upon date in 2009. (Certificate is non-transferable and excludes all home Brewers game dates. Child must be 14 years of age or younger.)
Donated by: Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club

Evolution by Waterford Ocean Tide 13" vase autographed by Waterford Design Director Jim O'Leary.
Donated by: Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Pair of Robert Mondavi by Waterford merlot glasses autographed by Waterford Design Director Jim O'Leary.
Donated by: Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Waterford Holiday Heirloom ornament and stand.
Donated by: Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

A five-course meal for four (4) guests to be prepared in your home by Chef Deborah Spriggs-Ross, the Resident Chef for the Girl Friends Health Guide and owner of Expressively "Your" Catering. (Salary and tip of waitstaff not included.)
Donated by: Expressively "Your" Catering by Chef Deborah

Join two brothers for a five-course dinner with exceptional wine. Kevin and Chad Knutson are self-taught gourmet chefs with a flair for entertainment. Please join them for an eclectic five-course meal paired with a collection of wines from their cellar. The dinner will take place at their home on a mutually agreed upon date. This experience has been done for friends and family before and has always been a point of continual conversation and enjoyment. For the first time, they are opening it up to six (6) guests from the Lombardi Food & Wine Experience.
Donated by: Kevin and Chad Knutson

One (1) complimentary scoop of ice cream per month for two (2) years at Bella's Fat Cat on Oakland or Kinnickinnic.
Donated by: Bella's Fat Cat

From the streets of New York - Chanel bag.
Donated by: Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

From the streets of New York - Coach bag.
Donated by: Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Longaberger oval Kiddie purse.
Donated by: Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Paraffin wax treatment and spa pedicure by Nancy D'Acquisto at New Image Electrolysis and Nails in Wales.
Donated by: Nancy D'Acquisto

Assorted Godiva chocolates.
Donated by: Pepperidge Farm, Inc.

Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary book autographed by Willie G.
Donated by: Harley-Davidson Powertrain Ops Capitol Drive

Gift certificate good for a one-year sponsorship of Mahal, the orangutan. Sponsorship includes a calligraphied certificate, subscription to Alive magazine and Wild Things newsletter, recognition on the All in the Family donor board for one (1) year, an invitation to the Animal Safari and a plush orangutan. (Sponsorship gift certificate may be used towards renewal only if you are a current sponsor of Mahal, the organgutan. Sponsorship Package does not include admission to the Milwaukee County Zoo.)
Donated by: Zoological Society of Milwaukee

Lia Sophia Indigo Genuine Abalone & Freshwater Pearl necklace with glass and resin beads.
Donated by: Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Queen for a Day package at The Pfister Hotel's WELL Spa. The five-hour package includes a Peace Core Body Massage, Yin & Yang Facial, Parraffin Manicure and Spa Lunch. (Reservations are required and based on availability. Certificate is valid until November 5, 2009.)
Donated by: The Pfister Hotel

Newcastle pub sign.
Donated by: Beer Capitol Distributing Inc.

Newcastle neon.
Donated by: Beer Capitol Distributing Inc.

Carved stone seated buddha.
Donated by: Elements East

Glacier recycled green glass bowl.
Donated by: Woolsey Associates

Harley-Davidson Heritage Holiday Collection shadow box featuring five (5) collectible Harley-Davidson Motorcycles in the 1980s.
Donated by: Harley-Davidson Powertrain Ops Capitol Drive

Custom framed Bottle Shock poster.
Donated by: The Marcus Corporation and Vince Lombardi Charitable Funds

Waring Commercial Quik Stik Plus Immersion Blender.
Donated by: Woolsey Associates

Auction items are subject to change without notice.