ShuttleCork 2017 Catalogue

Auction Catalogue ShuttleCork2017

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“ Wine is art.

It’s culture.

It’s the essence of civilization and the art of living.”

Robert Mondavi

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Welcome To ShuttleCork 2017 Dear Friend, Within just five short years, ShuttleCork has become an exhilarating signature event that is one of Kansas City’s premier fundraisers. I am delighted to welcome you to the this year’s ShuttleCork – your chance to experience fine wine and exceptional cuisine while supporting the growth of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. In this current season of celebration at the museum, I am struck by what can be accomplished by determined people who are driven by what can be.

This was recently illustrated by the opening of the beautiful new Bloch Galleries. Henry and Marion Bloch inspired us with their years of tenacity in building a private collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. The Nelson-Atkins was the grateful recipient of the Bloch Collection, which required a thoughtful vision of what the museum’s European galleries could become. After more than three years of planning and construction, with more than 100 companies involved, the project opened to the public March 11. How wonderful to see thousands of visitors wander through, free of charge, marveling at this gift to Kansas City.

This year we also celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the Bloch Building. That too was the result of a group of determined people with vision who could imagine a new campus and a new future for the museum. I am grateful that they can see the results of their work – a dynamic building that welcomes more than 520,000 people a year to lively events and exhibitions.

ShuttleCork has performed in the same way – an event that has been built by an energetic group of determined and generous people. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank co-chairs Mary Bloch and Paul DeBruce and all the committee members and volunteers who have worked so hard on this event.

In the same way that we cannot imagine the Nelson-Atkins without the Bloch Building and now the Bloch Galleries, we cannot imagine the museum without ShuttleCork.

Raise your paddles high and pave the path to more success! ¡Salud!

JULIÁN ZUGAZAGOITIA

Menefee D. & Mary Louise Blackwell Director & CEO Information as of April 7

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Welcome To ShuttleCork 2017 Dear Friend, Within just five short years, ShuttleCork has become an exhilarating signature event that is one of Kansas City’s premier fundraisers. I am delighted to welcome you to the this year’s ShuttleCork – your chance to experience fine wine and exceptional cuisine while supporting the growth of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. In this current season of celebration at the museum, I am struck by what can be accomplished by determined people who are driven by what can be.

This was recently illustrated by the opening of the beautiful new Bloch Galleries. Henry and Marion Bloch inspired us with their years of tenacity in building a private collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. The Nelson-Atkins was the grateful recipient of the Bloch Collection, which required a thoughtful vision of what the museum’s European galleries could become. After more than three years of planning and construction, with more than 100 companies involved, the project opened to the public March 11. How wonderful to see thousands of visitors wander through, free of charge, marveling at this gift to Kansas City.

This year we also celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the opening of the Bloch Building. That too was the result of a group of determined people with vision who could imagine a new campus and a new future for the museum. I am grateful that they can see the results of their work – a dynamic building that welcomes more than 520,000 people a year to lively events and exhibitions.

ShuttleCork has performed in the same way – an event that has been built by an energetic group of determined and generous people. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank co-chairs Mary Bloch and Paul DeBruce and all the committee members and volunteers who have worked so hard on this event.

In the same way that we cannot imagine the Nelson-Atkins without the Bloch Building and now the Bloch Galleries, we cannot imagine the museum without ShuttleCork.

Raise your paddles high and pave the path to more success! ¡Salud!

JULIÁN ZUGAZAGOITIA

Menefee D. & Mary Louise Blackwell Director & CEO Information as of April 7

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Raise A Glass With great pleasure, we welcome you to the fifth annual ShuttleCork, an event that celebrates connoisseurship in many forms – fine wine, exceptional food, and world-class art. We are honored to again co-chair this special event supporting The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and we are delighted that The Independent named ShuttleCork the Top Multi-Day Event for 2016.

Again this year, the event begins with seven “Winemaker Dinners” in lovely private homes, and we are most grateful to each of our hosts. The second evening of ShuttleCork takes place at the Nelson-Atkins, an unparalleled setting, where guests are invited to connect with other wine enthusiasts and to take part in our lively auction. We invite you to spend time looking over the details on the following pages, guaranteed to capture your own sense of connoisseurship with exciting possibilities.

We express our deep appreciation to each of our fabulous Corporate Sponsors, especially Bank of America, which graciously agreed to be our Presenting Sponsor for the fourth year in a row. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the ShuttleCork committee members, along with numerous others who contributed to these memorable evenings.

Finally, we thank each of you for your passionate support of the Nelson-Atkins, our crown jewel of Kansas City and the focus of ShuttleCork.

Cheers to wine, food, and art.

MARY BLOCH

Co-Chair ShuttleCork 2017

PAUL DEBRUCE Co-Chair ShuttleCork 2017

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Tonight’s Program

5:30 PM

Grand Tastes + Small Plates

Rozzelle Court + Kirkwood Hall

8:15 PM

Welcome Remarks

On Museum Grounds Under The Auction Tent

8:30–9:30 PM

Get In On The Auction The Auction Tent

9:30 PM

Director’s Thank You The Auction Tent

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“ I cook with wine;

sometimes I even add it to the food.�

W.C. Fields

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Thank You To Our Presenting Sponsor

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Thank You To Our Grand Sponsors

Thank You To Our Premier Sponsors

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Winemaker Dinners

Thank You To The Hosts, Chefs + Vintners

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host

Marny + John

Sherman

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Dobbs

Joe West / Stock Hill

wineries

chef

Cardinale + Mt. Brave

Philip Quillec / Cafe Provence

wineries

host

Staglin + Tor

Evelyn + Dick

Belger chef

Michael Corvino / Corvino Supper Club

Parris

Jeff

chef

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host

Roshann

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wineries

host

Lynette + Norm

Siegel chef

Vice Versa + Woodward Canyon

Nick Goeliner / The Antler Room

wineries

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Futo + Aubert

host

Christy + Bill

Gautreaux chef

Linda Duerr / The River Club

wineries

Blackbird + David Arthur

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host

Carol + Allan

Hallquist chef

Colby + Megan Garrelts / Bluestem + Rye

wineries

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host

John

Schuppan chef

Ted Habiger / Room 39

wineries

Melka + Realm Cellars

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Lando + Spottswoode

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Vintners

Thank You To The Following Vintners For Their Generosity

EVENINGTWO

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Thank You To The Following Restaurants For Their Participation

SoT

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Many Thanks To Our Sponsors And Benefactors p r e s e n t i n g s p o n s o r $75,000

Bank of America g r a n d s p o n s o r s $50,000

CTC | myCFO, a part of BMO Financial Group Mariner Foundation

p r e m i e r s p o n s o r s $25,000

American Century Investments JE Dunn

Treat America

Waddell & Reed n e b u c h a d n e z z a r $50,000

Mary and Tom Bloch – Bloch Family Foundation David Booth

Linda + Paul DeBruce Kim + Larry Kittoe

Marny + John Sherman b a lt h a z a r $25,000

Shirley + Barnett Helzberg Sosland Foundation

j e r o b o a m $7,500

Atterbury Family Foundation Phyliss + Robert Bernstein Carole + William Cobb

Peggy + Terrance Dunn Nancy + Richard Green Nancy + Kevin Jones

Kansas City Transportation Group Tracy + David Lockton Peggy + Bill Lyons

Mountain Valley Spring Water

Stinson Leonard Street LLP/Dave + Geri Frantze Liz + Paul Uhlmann

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The Committee

Mary Bloch & Paul DeBruce Co-Chairs Ryan Anderson Jon Baum Mary Beth Butch Lory Childress Kathleen + Brewster Ellis Beth Esrey Louise Hedrick Ross Jackson Larry Kittoe Linda Lenza Molly Maxwell John Mitchell, Jr. Kathryn Orlowski Joanna Posten Arlyn Silvey Josh Sosland Megan Thornberry Abigail Wendel

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“

Great wine requires a mad man to grow the vine, a wise man to watch over it, a lucid poet to make it, and a lover to drink it.�

Salvador Dali

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Meet The Auctioneer Greg Quiorga

We welcome back Greg Quiroga as our auctioneer for a stellar second year! Based in San Francisco, Greg conducts fundraising auctions for non-profit organizations all over the country.

His clients include some of the top travel-destination wine auctions in the United States, including the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Wine Auction, the Manhattan Wine Auction, the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta, Vintage Albuquerque, and the Howell Mountain Vintners & Growers Association.

His performances are always a fiery combination of passion, humor, and heartfelt engagement. His favorite part of every auction is that moment when the crowd comes together to help change the world through the Fund-a-Need. He also enjoys “encouraging bidders to spend more than they should on things they don’t need in support of a great cause,” and always manages to make people feel good about doing exactly that.

Greg and his wife live in San Francisco with their son, Ryder, and their Australian Shepherd, Loki.

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Conditions Of Purchase pricing The dollar figures shown on almost all lots are sometimes an educated guess, sometimes based on commercial auctions. In almost every instance where donors or wineries have indicated values or retail prices, the dollar figure shown by the lot is lower; in other words, more often than not, our estimates are a bargain.

Bidding may begin below, and the final bid may be less than, but we hope will be considerably above the stated figure. auction procedures 1. Neither the Nelson Gallery Foundation wine auction nor Greg Quiroga [“The Auctioneer”] are responsible for the accuracy of the descriptions of auction lots contained in the catalogue. The descriptions incorporate, in some instances, materials or descriptions furnished by donors. In particular, prospective bidders should inspect wines prior to bidding and make their own judgment with reference to the quality and value of such wines.

2. Any trips or events comprising all or part of an auction lot shall, unless otherwise specified in the catalogue description, be subject to convenient scheduling by the lot donors and the successful bidder. In addition, unless otherwise specified, purchasers of events are expected to schedule the event to occur within twelve months of the Auction. Attention: Some trips and events are date specific and cannot be rescheduled.

Purchasers may not transfer or resell events or trip lots.

3. All wine is sold on an “as-is” basis, and neither the Nelson Gallery Foundation wine auction nor The Auctioneer make any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to any property included in an auction lot.

4. The Auctioneer shall have the absolute right to withdraw any auction lot, reject any auction bid, resolve any dispute with reference to any auction lot or any bid on any auction lot at any time before the fall of the hammer. No bid is valid unless acknowledged as such by The Auctioneer.

5. All wines sold at the Nelson Gallery Foundation wine auction are subject to the provisions of Missouri law and the regulations of the Missouri Department of Revenue.

6. Any property may be withdrawn by The Auctioneer or the Nelson Gallery Foundation wine auction at any time before the actual sale without any liability therefore.

7. The Auctioneer and the Nelson Gallery Foundation Wine Auction reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by The Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, The Auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder and resell the item in dispute.

If any dispute arises after the sale, the Nelson Gallery Foundation wine auction’s records shall be conclusive in all respects.

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ta x a p p l i c a b i l i t y Purchasers shall be required to pay all state and local retail sales taxes applicable on the date of sale. As a general rule, the Missouri sales tax shall apply to the full purchase price of all items included in auction lots but not to prices paid for trips or private events.

All payments for auction lots shall be made to the Nelson Gallery Foundation. The Nelson Gallery Foundation is classified as a taxexempt corporation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c) (3). Bidders may be entitled to deduct a portion of their payments for auction lots as a charitable contribution, but each bidder should consult her or his attorney or tax advisor regarding such deductibility for state or federal income tax purposes. The Nelson Gallery Foundation will provide documentation as required by law following the auction.

pay m e n t a n d p i c k u p 1. Payment for all auction lots on Friday, May 5, shall be made within one hour following the conclusion of the Live Auction.

2. Full payment must be made prior to removal of any auction lot.

3. All payments must be made by cashier’s or certified check, or by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Company or personal checks will be accepted only upon submittal of identification and credit responsibility satisfactory to the representative of the Nelson Gallery Foundation wine auction responsible for accepting payment.

4. Payment for separate lots under one bidder number may be combined.

5. Wines offered by a winery for future bottling must be paid for just as other lots. Arrangements for bottling and for delivery of such wines, including payment of applicable Missouri alcohol taxes, shall be the responsibility of the bidder.

l o t r e m o va l 1. Lots purchased at the Auction on Friday, May 5, must be picked up and removed by successful bidders following payment at the conclusion of the Auction.

2. The Nelson Gallery Foundation shall not be responsible for any lots left at the Auction site.

While we sincerely hope you will join us in person, absentee bidding is available. If you are unable to attend but would like to bid, please contact Melissa Clarkson for a bid sheet at melissa.clarkson1@gmail.com.

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Auction Lots LOT 1

A Toast To Celebrate The Auction!

Be the envy of all the guests and win ShuttleCork 2017’s first auction lot of the evening – a 9L of champagne!

Pol Roger Brut Reserve Champagne Salmanazar Donated by: Ross Jackson

“ If the divine creator has taken

pains to give us delicious and exquisite things to eat, the least we can do is prepare them well and serve them with ceremony.

Fernand Point

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Flint Hills Getaway Experience the beauty of the Flint Hills with an unforgettable one-night stay for eight people at the Devlin Lodge, with dinner and golf included. Perched on the edge of the Flint Hills National Golf Club’s 18th green, the expansive Montana-style log cabin will provide a serene setting for a fabulous dinner paired with exquisite wines from Dan Powers’ private cellar.

• One-night stay for eight • 18 holes at Flint Hills National Golf Club, ranked in the Top 100 in Golf Digest • Dinner with unique pairings • Winning bidder will get to work with Dan Powers to customize the wine pairings Donated by: Kathy + Brewster Ellis, Flint Hills, Dan Powers

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1985-A Vintage For The Ages Thirty two years later, 1985 continues to stand tall in the world of wine.

Typically, great vintages tend to be specific to individual wine regions.

A great year in Napa may coincide with a good vintage in Bordeaux and a sub-par one in Burgundy. But 1985 was different, nearly all of the wine-growing world experienced a classic vintage. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rioja, Napa, Port, Tuscany and Barolo, just to name a few, and many of these wines have aged beautifully. This auction lot features wines from six different Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) and includes two great first-growth wines of Bordeaux—Château Margaux and Chateau Lafite. These highly collectible wines may be laid down for the future, but there’s no time like the present: many are drinking beautifully right now and can offer a beautiful taste of wine history.

Château Beychevelle, St. Julien Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Chateau Margaux, Margaux Chateau Sociando Mallet, Haut Medoc Clos des Jacobins, Saint-Emilion Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Dow Vintage Port Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha’s Vineyard Chateau L’Evangile, Pomerol Le Mesnil Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru Les Ruchottes St. Andrew’s Cabernet Sauvignon Quinto do Noval Vintage Port Donated by: Diane Canaday + Dan Hesse, Jerry Eisterhold, Paul Fingersh, Doug Frost, Steve Karbank, Peggy + Bill Lyons, Lowell Miller, Lynne + Mark O’Connell, Blanche + Neil Sosland

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Dinner With KU’s Bill Self If you’re a fan of the University of Kansas men’s basketball program, then you will definitely want to bid on this rare opportunity to dine with KU’s head coach, Bill Self. Co-hosted by Nelson-Atkins Trustee and ShuttleCork Co-Chairman Paul DeBruce and his wife, Linda. Dinner will be catered and served by Lon Lane of Lon Lane Inspired Occasions at the newly renovated DeBruce home in Mission Hills, Kansas.

• Elegant dinner for four couples • Stellar wines from Paul and Linda’s wine cellar • Pre-dinner tour of the DeBruce art collection • Guests will take home some Jayhawk swag Donated by: Linda + Paul DeBruce, Bill Self, KU Athletic Department

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Precious Pinot Noir Here’s an all-star roster of the wine world’s most prestigious Pinot Noir producers. An assemblage like this provides a collector with a rare and rich sampling of the most difficult to find newworld Pinot Noirs, creating amongst their wine-loving friends some serious Pinot envy. These incredible wines may be enjoyed now or cellared for an elevated experience. The lot includes varied styles, with wines from pioneers like Williams Selyem and Martinelli, and modern cult producers DuMol and Kosta Browne.

2006 Martinelli: Zio Tony Ranch 2008 Martinelli: Lolita Ranch Moonshine Ranch; Bondi Home Ranch 2010 Merry Edwards: Russian River Valley 1.5 L 2010 Kistler: Cuvee Catherine; Cuvee Elizabeth; Cuvee Natalie and Kistler Vineyard 2013 Kosta Browne: Giusti Ranch Vineyard; Keefer Ranch Vineyard and Koplen Vineyard 2013 DuMol: Aidan; Finn and Estate 2014 Three Sticks: Gap’s Crown (2 bottles); Durell Vineyard 2014 Kosta Browne: Gary’s Vineyard; Gap’s Crown Vineyard (2 bottles) and Kanzler Vineyard 2014 Williams Selyem: Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard; Burt Williams’ Morning Dew Ranch; Hirsch Vineyard and Coastlands Vineyard 2011 - 2013 CIRQ: Treehouse Pinot Noir (a three bottle vertical) Donated by: Michael Browne, Jerry Eisterhold, Liz + Greg Maday, Leigh + Tyler Nottberg, Susan + Charles Porter, Jane + Josh Sosland

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Napa Wine Trip For The Cult Wine Lover Two nights. Three wineries. Six guests. Dozens of tastes. It all adds up to one incredible trip to California’s Napa Valley. Visiting some of the finest wineries in the region, you and five guests will enjoy a luxurious stay at Dana Estates and be treated to VIP tours and tastings at Dana Estates, Opus One and Cardinale.

At Dana Estates Crystal Springs Vineyard you’ll view a once ruined 1883 winery now reimagined by acclaimed architect Howard Backen into a spectacular estate blending the old with subtle Asian influences. Get a private winery tour and a 1.5L Dana Estates 2007 Helms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon to remember your visit. Nestled at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains, Dana Estates is dedicated to making small lots of distinctive world-class wines.

Next, embark on a one-of-a-kind experience with an after-hours visit to the storied Opus One Winery. The private tour begins with champagne and caviar and finishes with small bites to accompany the tasting of two Opus One vintages. (continued on next page)

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(continued from page 24) Cardinale, located in the heart of Napa Valley’s world-renowned Oakville District, crafts a single Cabernet Sauvignon from each vintage. The winery will take you on a VIP tour and tasting of their sophisticated and powerful wines. Guests will take home a magnum.

• Two nights at Dana Estates Crystal Springs Vineyard with private winery tour • Opus One visit with champagne and caviar • VIP tour and tasting of Cardinale wines • Dana Estates and Cardinale magnums • Date to be mutually agreed upon by all parties Donated by: Cardinale Winery, Dana Estates, Opus One Winery

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Ça Va Champagne Brunch Enjoy a gourmet brunch for 20 people at Ça Va, prepared by James Beard Award-nominee Howard Hanna of The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange and Ça Va. Run by co-owner and sparkling wine aficionado Caitlin Corcoran, this jewel-box wine bar in Westport is perfect for a bridal shower or birthday party. This brunch, specially paired with award-winning champagne, will take place on a Saturday as determined by the chef and the winning bidder(s).

Magnums to be poured: 2 1985 Le Mesnil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 1 1988 Veuve Clicquot Grande Dame 2 1996 Henriot Cuvee Enchanteleurs 2 2002 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Donated by: Steve Karbank, Ça Va Kansas City

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The Pinnacle Of Food + Wine The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen is a food festival in a class by itself.

It is the place to see and be seen in the food world, attended by the culinary elite and their hungry devotees. Naturally, this prestigious festival sells out every year, and 2018 will undoubtedly be no different.

Taking place June 15–17, three lucky couples will get to attend the Food & Wine Classic, enjoying live demonstrations by celebrity chefs, numerous tastings of innovative new recipes and sips of some of the world’s most celebrated wines.

To top off the experience, you’ll also enjoy a private tour of the worldclass Aspen Art Museum, home to dynamic works by some of today’s most exciting contemporary artists. This lot includes accommodations at an ideal mountain retreat in the heart of Aspen, within walking distance of luxury shops, unique boutiques and restaurant row.

• Six passes to the 2018 Aspen Food & Wine Classic • Modern, chalet-style home in downtown Aspen • Private tour of Aspen Art Museum • June 15–17, 2018 Donated by: Anonymous

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A Touch Of Europe In Kansas City Be a part of what is sure to be a transcendent culinary experience with celebrated chef David Baron of Monterey Bay in one of the Nelson-Atkins’ most revered galleries, the 14th-century French cloister.

Begin with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the museum before sitting down to an incredible meal prepared by Chef Baron, with exceptional wines to match.

• 20 people, sold by couple • Dinner will be held September 8, 2017 • Behind-the-scenes tour of a special exhibit at the museum • Be transported to France without leaving Kansas City while dining in the Cloisters at the Nelson-Atkins • Chef Baron will a create multi-course dinner with pairings Wines to be poured: 1990 Henriot Brut Millésimé 2011 DuMol Chardonnay 2000 Chateau d’Armailhac

2005 St Clement Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Cain Concept

Donated by: Chef David Baron, Sherry + Gary Forsee, Steve Karbank, Jane + Josh Sosland

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Glamping Under The Stars In Napa The Staglin family of the Staglin Family Vineyard and their partner, Suzanne Deal Booth of the adjacent Booth Bella Oaks Vineyard, will host two couples for a spectacular Napa Valley experience.

Your home for two nights, the newly restored Steckter House, offers commanding views of Rutherford Bench. You’ll enjoy Staglin Family Vineyard library selections and the newly released Booth Bella Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon.

Trek through the 100-acre paradise first established in 1865, with stops by the Scarecrow Estate, Inglenook, and Beaulieu Vineyards. Enjoy a lunch hosted by Suzanne Deal Booth at Booth Bella Oaks Vineyard, overlooking Fahrig Ranch Vineyard, prior to an afternoon of exploring Napa Valley at your leisure.

• Two nights in Rutherford with the Staglin family and Suzanne Deal Booth for two couples • Wine and bocce with the Staglin family at their home • Campfire dinner with the Staglins at the Steckter house • Guided hike of the property around the Steckter House and surrounding estates • Lunch and afternoon relaxing at Booth Bella Oaks as the guests of Suzanne Deal Booth • Two magnums for each couple: one 1.5L 2013 Staglin Family Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and one 1.5L 2013 Staglin Family Vineyard Booth Bella Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon Donated by: Staglin Family Vineyard, Suzanne Deal Booth

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“ I like food because you can

change it. I mean, there is no such thing as a perfect lamb chop; you can make all types of lamb chops. And that’s true of everything.

Claes Oldenburg

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French Burgundy’s Top Pedigree Grand Cru holdings are the most prestigious vines in any Burgundy producer’s lineup. French for “great growth,” these exceptional wines are produced in the most expensive and historic vineyard sites on earth. Produced in extremely limited quantity, they have serious long-term aging potential and appreciation. The George de Vogue Musigny Grand Cru and the Roumier Bonnes Mares stand alongside Domaine de la Romanée-Conti as the most coveted wines in the world.

This lot also creates a spectacular horizontal tasting – including not just top bottling, but multiple top bottlings, spanning the villages of the famed Côte d’Or, the very heart of Burgundy.

1997 Domaine Comte George de Vogue, Musigny Cuvee Vielles Vignes 1999 Andre Ziltener Echezeaux 2006 J.M. Boillot Batard-Montrachet 2007 Domaine G. Roumier Bonnes Mares 2009 Domaine Perrot Minot Chambertin-Clos de Beze Vielle Vignes 2012 Lucien Le Moine Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Donated by: Ross Jackson, Lynne + Mark O’Connell, Blanche + Neil Sosland, Estelle + Morton Sosland, Jane + Josh Sosland, John Starr

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Fund-A-Need Last year on a special night in April, children brought their families on a field trip to see The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. One boy led his parents into Bloch Lobby and ran down the ramp, saying, “I love this museum! This is MY museum!”

There could be no better sign that the Education Department is doing powerful work. Each year, the museum works with more than 66,500 students from nearly 500 schools in the Kansas City metropolitan area. About 80 percent of those schools serve economically disadvantaged children, who might not otherwise have the experience of visiting the museum.

Your support of Fund-a-Need will help pay for field trip expenses, such as buses and substitute teachers.

Through a program called Thinking Through Art, students spend time with works of art and talk about what they see. They notice details, offer possibilities, and take part in critical thinking. What they say matters. They are learning that at the Nelson-Atkins the life experience they bring to looking at art is important, and their words are respected. At District Family Night, they share their “expertise” with their families. Imagine how powerful it is for parents who have not visited the museum to have their children as their guides.

Your support of Fund-a-Need will help bring down barriers in Kansas City.

The Education Department is making enormous strides in reaching out to the community in diverse ways. Staff members take art to immigrant populations, to underserved preschools and after-school programs, and to the Kansas School of the Blind. Deaf Culture Day is now an annual celebration. On weekends, families are invited to drop in at the museum for art activities, and more than 13,000 children and adults take part each year.

Your support of Fund-a-Need will help all people know that they belong at the Nelson-Atkins.

Last year a man from Tacoma happened to visit on District Family Night. He was so moved by what he saw that he took time to write to the Director: “This was the best visit to an art museum that I have ever had in my life. The building was buzzing with activity. The staff and volunteers spoke to the visitors with enthusiasm and met them at their level of interest and knowledge.

I thought to myself that this experience was so welcoming and positive, it will encourage families to seek out other museums in the future and make this a part of their cultural lives.”

Your support of Fund-a-Need will help change lives.

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A 19-Bottle Vertical Spanning 37 Years Described by Robert Parker as “one of this country’s greatest heritage wineries,” Ridge Monte Bello has set the standard for Bordeaux blends in California for decades. The Monte Bello Estate at Ridge Vineyards, led by celebrated winemaker Paul Draper, produces exceptional singlevineyard wines from its historic perch 2,300 feet above sea level in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Using only pre-industrial winemaking methods, respecting the natural process that transforms fresh grapes into wine, Monte Bello’s Bordeaux varietals are consistently complex, full of character and highly expressive in their sense of place.

Vintages: 1976, 1977, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 Donated by: Paul Fingersh, Christy + Bill Gautreaux, Leigh + Tyler Nottberg, Anita + Mike McRoberts, Peter Shapiro, Nancy + Mike Thiessen

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Meet Eric Hosmer Bid on the ultimate package for a Royals fan! The winner will receive the authenticated MLB uniform, bat and cleats worn by Eric Hosmer on Opening Day 2017. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of Kauffman Stadium, including a tour of the Clubhouse; go on a meet and greet with first baseman Eric Hosmer; watch batting practice from the dugout and the field while you get autographs from your favorite players; and enjoy a pregame visit with Royals general manager Dayton Moore in his personal suite on the Broadcast Level. Follow this pregame experience with four Crown Club tickets.

• Eric Hosmer’s complete Opening Day uniform • Watch batting practice from the sidelines • Have a chance to get autographs from top Royals players • Visit with Dayton Moore in his personal suite • Four Crown Club Tickets • Date to be mutually agreed upon during the 2017 season Donated by: The Kansas City Royals

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Your Personal Masterpiece E. Spencer Schubert received his BFA in sculpture from the University of Kansas in 2000 and is a figurative bronze sculptor living in Kansas City, Missouri. Having studied and sculpted the human figure throughout the entirety of his art career, his work explores the strengths, weaknesses, tragedies and successes of people. Schubert’s work is included in numerous public and private collections, and he has exhibited throughout the Midwest.

• Schubert to sculpt a bust of the winner’s choosing • He sculpted a bust of Bob Bernstein, a Nelson-Atkins trustee and top ShuttleCork benefactor • Bill Snyder of Kansas State, Buck O’Neil of the KC Monarchs, and Rush Limbaugh have all sat for Schubert Donated by: E. Spencer Schubert Sculpture Studio Information as of April 7

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Hops Over Grapes: Happy Gillis Beer Dinner Enjoy a multi-course dinner with craft beer pairings with chefs Abbey-Jo and Josh Eans of Happy Gillis and Columbus Park Ramen Shop. Josh is a veteran of several Kansas City fine dining establishments, including The American Restaurant, and is a certified cicerone – the beer-world equivalent of a professional sommelier. In addition to delicious food and drink, you’ll gain insight on how to best pair beer with your food. Finish your meal with delicious desserts created by Abbey-Jo. The winning group will take over Happy Gillis for the evening, which resides in the old Gillis Drugstore in historic Columbus Park.

• Dinner for 12 people • Craft beer focused • Date to be mutually agreed upon by all parties for a Tuesday or Wednesday night Donated by: Abbey-Jo + Josh Eans, Happy Gillis Café + Hang Out

“ A bottle of wine begs

to be shared; I have never met a miserly wine lover.

Clifton Fadiman

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Rare Verticals Of Bryant Family Vineyard Together with Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle, Bryant Family Vineyard of Napa Valley ushered in the era of cult wines in California.

Bryant is known for crafting beautiful 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon wines that are the ultimate expression of their Pritchard Hill terroir.

Achieving acclaim with its first vintage in 1992, Bryant Family Vineyard wines are highly prized among serious wine collectors.

This coveted collection is only four years shy of a full 21-year vertical.

Vintages: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 DB4: 2004 and 2010 Bettina: 2012 Donated by: Annie + Ryan Anderson, Jim Bartimus, Sarah + Jon Baum, Ross Jackson, Anita + Mike McRoberts, Liz + Greg Maday, Leigh + Tyler Nottberg, Blanche Sosland + Neil Sosland, Estelle + Morton Sosland

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Five Star Maple Ranch Weekend The Illig Family is delighted to introduce you and your friends to the beauty and serenity of Maple Ranch, the region’s premier overnight conference, party and meeting destination. Located one hour south of Kansas City along the banks of the Marais des Cygnes river, the very private, invitation-only Maple Ranch boasts unparalleled outdoor recreation, including hiking, five-stand sporting clays, skeet and trap shooting as well as world-class fishing opportunities. With its timber-and-stone elegance, understated Missouri charm and superior comfort, Maple Ranch is the perfect combination of amenities, activities, relaxation, fine cuisine, sports bar fun and impeccable service. Among its many superior facilities the Ranch features the Red Leaf Inn, a 24-room, lakeside 5-star hotel experience, and The Wheel, a very intentional replica of the famous Lawrence watering hole, all with a view to die for.

Your Maple Ranch weekend includes: • Two days and one night with friends, family or a corporate gathering • The fun begins before lunch on a Saturday, followed by an afternoon of outdoor fun, activity and competition • Cocktail hour and dinner with elegant wines for 10 couples (20 people) • Nightcap at The Wheel • Sunday brunch completes the special weekend • Date to be mutually agreed upon by all parties. Expires one year after auction, and holidays are excluded Donated by: Illig Family Foundation

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A Tasting Of A Lifetime This is an extremely rare opportunity to taste 20 consecutive vintages of Opus One, a wine that is recognized and celebrated around the world. Stretching all the way back to 1980, this single lot is in itself the essence of Napa. Chef Michael Smith, James Beard Award winner, will create delicious small plates to complement these incredible wines.

Gathering on Lead Bank’s modern rooftop space in the Crossroads, the downtown skyline unfolds before you as each vintage reveals the rich viticultural history of the Napa Valley wine region.

• Thursday, June 8, 6:00 pm • 16 guests, sold by couple • Small-plate pairing by Chef Michael Smith Vintages: 1980,1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Donated by: Ann + Kenny Baum, Lead Bank, Nancy + Michael Smith

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LOT 20

Winemaking On The Moon (Moon Mountain) You and your guests will arrive in Sonoma Valley, California, for a two-night stay at the completely renovated Ranch House at Hamel Family Wines’ Armor Plate Vineyard, one of the oldest continuously operated vineyards in the country, dating back to the late 1800s. While there, you’ll enjoy a curated day of wine tasting, transportation included, at several appointment-only artisan wineries in the Moon Mountain District, one of the newest AVAs in the U.S. You will also enjoy a private dinner in the Hamel Family Wines library overlooking Sonoma Valley, prepared by the winery’s private chef.

Additionally, you’ll visit Vallejo-Casteñada Adobe, the historic home of Three Sticks Wine, for an exclusive food and wine pairing.

This unforgettable culinary experience will feature five smallproduction wines perfectly paired with a seasonal menu crafted

by Chefs Moaya Scheiman and Andrea Koweek of Crisp Sonoma.

Finally, embark on a private tour and barrel tasting at Hamel Family Wines, with each couple picking out one magnum to take home as a keepsake of this magical getaway to wine country.

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Three couples for two nights Curated, artisan wine tasting at Moon Mountain District wineries Private dinner, tour and tasting at Hamel Family Wines Seasonal menu and wine pairing at Three Sticks Wines Ground transportation provided within Sonoma Valley + Moon Mountain District • Date to be mutually agreed upon by all parties. Expires May 5, 2018.

Blackout dates include: October 27–29 and December 1–3, 2017 and May 4–6, 2018 Donated by: Hamel Family Wines, Three Sticks Wine

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Hillside Dinner In Mission Hills Five couples will enjoy an evening of outstanding food, wine and conversation at the beautiful home of Janet and Pat Curran.

The evening begins with cocktails on the patio and moves into the spectacular European hillside-style wine room on the property.

You’ll experience a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Joe West who worked in some of the finest kitchens in Kansas City before striking out on his own with Stock Hill. Bell Wines, a boutique Napa producer, will be thoughtfully paired with the entire meal.

• Dinner for five couples • Chef West will pair his dinner with Bell Wines • Date to be mutually agreed upon by all parties Donated by: Janet + Pat Curran, Bread + Butter Concepts

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VIP To Auction Napa Valley Two people, three nights and VIP all the way for the 2018 Auction Napa Valley. Meadowood Napa Valley will be the winning bidders’ home in wine country during their stay. Priority assignments for activities, private car and driver to and from the festival, and your own event concierge will make this trip to California’s Napa Valley a truly unique experience.

• One couple for three nights • Priority assignments for the welcome parties on Thursday, vintner-hosted dinners on Friday, al fresco activities on Saturday • Private car and driver to and from all auction festivities • The assistance of your own Auction Napa Valley Concierge Donated by: Auction Napa Valley

LOT 23

Santa Fe Cultural Getaway Teresa and Tom Walsh’s home, Plata Cielo, is a contemporary Santa Fe vacation home in the prestigious and gated Casas de San Juan neighborhood, situated near the Santa Fe Opera. Relax in more than 5000 square feet of living space, including five bedrooms and four baths. Enter the house through the landscaped front patio and enjoy wonderful views of Santa Fe’s famous Sangre de Cristo mountain range and star-studded Tesuque from the back portal.

February is ideal for skiing and there’s a great ski resort right in Santa Fe – Ski Santa Fe. Spring and early summer are awesome, as is the fall. There are a multitude of activities and festivals throughout the year. Six cultural passes will be included, allowing visits to 13 different museums.

• Four-night stay for four couples • Six cultural passes include general museum and historic site admission • Available February, April, May, June, October and November (excluding Thanksgiving week) Donated by: Teresa + Tom Walsh

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Quilceda Creek Vertical When it comes to consistent excellence of the highest order, no vineyard in the world may beat Columbia Valley’s Quilceda Creek.

Robert Parker Jr. has rewarded the vineyard’s excellence with scores to match – four of these vintages earned a perfect 100, and another five notched at 99. All told, the 13 vineyards averaged an impressive 98.8-point score from Mr. Parker, who has called Quilceda Creek Washington State’s premier Cabernet Sauvignon producer.

This robust, 13-year vertical offering includes two magnums.

Vintages: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 (2 magnums), 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Donated by: Diane Canaday + Dan Hesse, Melissa + Jim Carnes, Christy + Bill Gautreaux Information as of April 7

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LOT 25

Graves Wine Cellar Experience Greg and Deanna Graves invite you and seven of your guests into their incredible wine cellar. This intimate wine lover’s paradise, featured in the Wall Street Journal, will be the setting for a memorable Wine Cellar Dinner. Lon Lane, with Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, and R&D Chef Stewart Lane, will create a unique culinary experience. Greg will select wines from his personal collection, ensuring an exceptional evening.

• Dinner for eight in the Graves’ wine cellar • Father-and-son dream team from Inspired Occasions will create an exceptional meal • Date to be mutually agreed upon by all parties • Availability for this single evening is June 1, 2017–March 31, 2018 September–December 2017 and holidays are excluded Donated by: Deanna + Greg Graves, Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions

“ Fish, to taste right, must swim

three times — in water, in butter and in wine.

”

European Proverb

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Instant Cellar Attendees of the Winemaker Dinners on Thursday evening are generously signing and donating a bottle of wine from their own cellars. Now the collection awaits a high bidder who will take home a remarkable “instant cellar” filled with the favorite wines of Kansas City’s most enthusiastic wine lovers. Expect anywhere from 70 to 90 bottles of delicious wines, some ready for drinking and some ideal for cellaring. With only one such lot available each year, this year’s instant cellar guarantees the winning bidder some serious bragging rights!

Vintages: See enclosed list for details Donated by: ShuttleCork 2017 Benefactors

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“ Everything in

moderation, including moderation.�

Julia Child

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In-Kind Donations

Auction Napa Valley Fiorella’s Jack Stack

Houlihan’s Restaurant Group Hotel Sorella Kansas City Kansas City Transportation Group Mountain Valley Spring Water Riedel USA

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