2003 Treasure Coast Wine Auction Announced.Business Editors/Food Writers VERO BEACH Vero Beach (vēr`o), city (1990 pop. 17,350), seat of Indian River co., E Fla., on Indian River (a lagoon and part of the Intracoastal Waterway); founded c.1888, inc. 1919. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2002 The 2003 Treasure Coast The Treasure Coast is a term for a region in the U.S. state of Florida stretching from Hobe Sound in the south through Sebastian in the north, including the coastal counties of Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin. Wine Auction, an annual event that benefits the Indian River Indian River, lagoon, c.100 mi (160 km) long, E Fla., parallel to the east coast from N of Titusville to Stuart. Along the lagoon a variety of citrus and vegetable products are grown and transported by small boats to towns on its waterway and those further inland. Hospital Foundation and Visiting Nurse vis·it·ing nurse n. A registered nurse employed by a public health agency or hospital to promote community health and especially to visit and administer treatment to sick people in their homes. Association & Hospice Foundation, will be held on January 18. This year's gala will return to the Windsor Polo Grounds under a lustrous lus·trous adj. 1. Having a sheen or glow. 2. Gleaming with or as if with brilliant light; radiant. See Synonyms at bright. lus big top, designed especially for such exquisite venues. What began as the dream of two closely-knit non-profit organizations, two dedicated boards of directors and a multitude of friends of the foundations has blossomed into one of the most prestigious auctions in south Florida. Fritz Hatton, international wine consultant and Christie's auctioneer, commented on the 2002 event, "This auction featured the highest quality group of burgundy wines ever offered at auction in my experience." Mr. Hatton has accepted an invitation to return to Vero Beach and conduct the live auction at the third annual event. The 2002 Treasure Coast Wine Auction featured 50 lots of rare wines, a vast array of exotic travel adventures, and the lively bidding of over 400 guests - raising more than $450,000. Highlights of last year's auction were: vertical collection of Grace Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from 1983-1994 - $10,000; a selection of twelve Domaine Dujac Red Burgundies - $7,000; an expertly selected case of assorted 1998 Red Burgundy - $5,000, one case of 1985 Domaine Leroy, Volnay "Les Bouillards" 1985 - $4,200, and a 12 bottle collection of 1989 Chateau Palmer, Bordeaux - $4,000. Bringing a strong dedication to this event, Dr. Wm. King and Mrs. Dace Stubbs will once again share their passion for fine wines as chairpersons of the Treasure Coast Wine Auction. Mrs. Stubbs is a member of the board of directors for both Brown-Forman Corporation and the VNA VNA abbr. Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Foundation. Bonterra, Sonoma-Cutrer and Fetzer wine labels are under the Brown-Forman Corporation umbrella. |
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