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THE PERFECT BLEND OF

WINE. FOOD. ART.

April 30 & May 12015

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Julián Zugazagoitia

¡Salud!

Menefee D. and Mary Louise Blackwell Director & CEO

DEAR FRIENDS,

ShuttleCork committee members and volunteers have proved to be indefatigable and inspired workers, and on behalf of them and the

Board of Trustees, I welcome you to the third annual ShuttleCork benefitting The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Again this year, ShuttleCork offers two special evenings. First is the chance to enjoy a multi-course meal with fine wines in one of six exceptional venues. Second is an evening at the museum, with a Grand Tasting from 45 top winemakers and restaurants as well as a silent auction, followed by the live auction of one-of-a-kind wine-related treasures and adventures.

I am especially pleased that this year, ShuttleCork is set against a celebration of creativity at the Nelson-Atkins. The exhibition backdrop is Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity that allows visitors to examine sketches, models and diagrams that illustrate this Spanish master chef’s intriguing ideas about gastronomy. The exhibition has shown us that creativity knows no boundaries—a concept found especially in the mastery of Adrià, who has a way of transforming food into a sophisticated culinary experience. Around this exhibition, we also celebrate our region’s culinary talent and chefs, many of whom are participating in ShuttleCork. It was a pleasure to welcome Adrià to the area not long ago and to enjoy the creative synergy as top chefs had the opportunity to meet him and cook for him. He was delighted and inspired by what he experienced in Kansas City. As he has opened our minds to the connections between food and art, we have opened his mind by showing his work in an encyclopedic art museum.

Also, the bounty of nature is showcased through art in the whimsical sculptures that we welcome this spring to the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park: Philip Haas: The Four Seasons. Haas is a contemporary artist who created 15-foot sculptures that are a profusion of vegetables, grains, grapes, greenery and flowers. His work is a three-dimensional interpretation of the portrait series of the same name by Italian Renaissance painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo, and both the classic and contemporary art makes us take notice of the best that nature has to offer.

An encyclopedic museum such as ours is a place to celebrate excellence, in all of its forms and through all of our senses. ShuttleCork has become such a tradition and strong philanthropic endeavor and supports many of the activities and exhibitions of the Nelson-Atkins, including the quest for creativity and inspiration. For this reason, I am grateful for your support.

I raise my glass to each of you. Enjoy!

Welcome

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We are honored and delighted to again co-chair this very special event supporting The Nelson-

Atkins Museum of Art—the institution that has done so much to enrich the cultural life of our city and region. ShuttleCork brings together enthusiastic wine collectors and lovers of wine with Kansas City’s award-winning chefs in an unparalleled setting and world-class art.

This event would not be as unique or successful without the very gracious hosts of our six “Winemaker Dinners,” and we are most grateful for their generosity. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the ShuttleCork committee members, along with numerous others who contributed to these memorable evenings. And, of course, we would like to express our deep appreciation to all of our fabulous Corporate Sponsors, especially Bank of America, which graciously agreed to be our Presenting Sponsor for a second year in a row. Lastly, our biggest thanks goes to you for your passionate support of the crown jewel of Kansas City—The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Cheers to wine, food and art!

Raise a Glass

Mary BlochCo-Chair ShuttleCork 2015

Paul DeBruceCo-Chair ShuttleCork 2015

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How To

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Handy Guide to Navigatethe Events

Friday Night.

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Before You Arrive 1. Respond to the email containing the information you need to pre-register your cell phone—it’s your bidding device

2. Review the catalogue to plan what you want to bid on

3. Coordinate your bidding strategy with friends

4. Download the Z-trip App and arrange for transportation (see p. 49 for more details)

5. Dress in business casual

5:30 to 7:45

in Rozzelle Court & Kirkwood HallYou’ll want to be on time as there are

more than 25 wineries and 20 restaurants represented, plus

a huge array of Silent Auction items to bid on

1. Check in, grab a catalogue and your table assignment for the Live Auction

2. Have a welcome cocktail as you make your way to Kirkwood Hall

3. Receive your own Riedel glass for tasting and to keep as a souvenir of the evening

4. Sample the many small plates and fine wines at open-seating tables—this is your dinner

5. Have fun bidding on the displayed Silent Auction items

6. Upgrade your bids as needed on items you really want

7. Enjoy more wine and food—remember, this is your dinner!

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8:00 to 9:30 in a Tent on the Grounds

1. Find your assigned seating at tables inside the Tent

2. Enjoy charcuterie, cheese, bread and wine at your table

3. Enjoy the dessert and coffee buffet as you wish

4. Use your catalogue as a reference to participate in the live and lively auction

5. Try to make the winning bid on the items you want, remembering it’s all for the benefit of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

9:30 to 10:30

in the Bloch Lobby1. Go to the Bloch Lobby to collect and pay for items you may have won in the silent and live auctions

2. Converse with friends, old and new

3. Depart at your leisure, and don’t forget your souvenir Riedel glass

4. Think about what a great time it was, and make a note to save the date for next year’s ShuttleCork, April 28 & 29, 2016

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Where To

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Thank You to our

Presenting Sponsor

ShuttleCork 2015

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Thank You to our

Grand Sponsors

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Thank You to our

Premier Sponsors

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Evening ONE

Thursday, April 30

In Appreciation

WINEMAKER DINNERS Thank you to the hosts, chefs and vintners

MELISSA & JIMCARNES

of Mission Hills welcome you to enjoy dinner by Chef Howard Hanna of

The Reiger Hotel Grill & Exchangepaired with wines from Jonata and

Peter Franus Wine Company.

5SUE & LEWIS NERMANof Hallbrook welcome you

to enjoy dinner by Chef Jennifer Maloney

of Café Sebastienne pairedwith wines from Peay Vineyards

and Pride Mountain Vineyards.

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MARY BETH & TOM BUTCH

of Loch Lloyd welcome you to enjoy dinner by Chef Ted Habiger of Room 39 paired with wines

from Laurel Glen Vineyards and Ridge Vineyards.

3LIZ & GREG MADAY

welcome you to enjoy dinner at Sporting KC’s Three Points Clubin the Crossroads Arts District

by Chef Michael Corvino ofThe American Restaurant paired

with wines from Andrew Will Winery and Spottswoode Estate Vineyard

& Winery.

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AMY & GRANT DAvIS of Mission Hills welcome you to enjoy dinner by Chef Michael Smith of Michael Smith Restaurant paired with wines from Cain Vineyards & Winery and Owen Roe Winery.

2JEANNE & JOE BRANDMEYERof Mission Hills welcome you to

enjoy dinner by Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen of Story paired

with wines from Blackbird Vineyards and

Tablas Creek Vineyard.

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In Appreciation

VINTNERS Thank you to the following vintners for their generosity

Evening TWO Friday, May 1

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In Appreciation

RESTAuRANTS Thank you to the following

restaurants for their generosity

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Thank You

As of March 25

PRESENTING SPONSOR $75,000

Bank of America

•GRAND SPONSOR $50,000

BMO Financial GroupMariner Wealth Advisors

•PREMIER SPONSOR $25,000

American Century InvestmentsWaddell & Reed Financial, Inc.

Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLC

•NEBUCHADNEZZAR $50,000

Mary and Tom Bloch/Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation

David Booth DeBruce Foundation

•BALTHAZAR $25,000

Shirley and Barnett HelzbergSosland Foundation

•JEROBOAM $7,500

Mary and Alan AtterburySarah & Jonathan Baum

Phyliss and Robert BernsteinSuzanne Deal Booth

Christy and Bill GautreauxBeth Ingram

Kansas City Transportation GroupPeggy and Bill Lyons

Mountain Valley Spring WaterElizabeth and Paul Uhlmann III

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Mary Bloch & Paul DeBruce Co-Chairs

Jonathan BaumDiane Canaday Tom Cartmell Lory Childress

Kathleen and Brewster Ellis Natalie Kirk Larry Kittoe

Cory Lagerstrom Lon Lane

Stewart Lane Molly Maxwell Matt Nevinger

Mark O’Connell Kim Penning

Melissa Schaffer Arlyn SilveyJosh Sosland

Megan Thornberry Abigail Wendel

Doug Frost, Master of ShuttleCork

Committee

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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 Nelson Gallery Foundation wine auction nor ursula Hermacinski [“The Auctioneer”] are responsible for the accuracy of the descriptions of auction lots contained in the catalog. 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 catalog 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 re-scheduled. Purchasers may not transfer or resale 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 or tore-offer 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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TAx APPLICABILITY

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 tax-exempt 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.

PAYMENT AND PICKuP

1. Payment for all auction lots on Friday, May 1, (Live and Silent) 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 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. 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.

LOT REMOVAL

1. Lots purchased at the Silent or Live Auction on Friday, May 1, must be picked up and removed by successful bidders following payment at the conclusion of the Auction on Friday, May 1.

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

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New This Year, Mobile Bidding!

Bidding is EasyBidding through the QSite

Click the blue hyperlink

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No Phone? No Problem.Raise your hand and someone will be over to help!

Press‘Auction Items’

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Tap your itemand submit bid!

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Register your cell phone to bid on silent auction items. Look for an email with further instructions.

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Meet the Auctioneer

URSULA HERMACINSkI Gavelgal

Ursula’s auction career started long ago at Christie’s Fine Art Auctioneers. She came to wine via her skills as an auctioneer. Not only was Ursula Christie’s first female wine auctioneer, she was the first woman ever to wield the gavel at the famous Napa Valley Wine Auction. Since then Ursula has presided over most of the country’s top benefit wine auctions. Ursula has been a featured speaker at various conferences such as the Aspen Food and Wine Festival, the International Pinot Noir Celebration, the American Institute of Wine and Food and has been a guest on general news shows including CNN’s Marketplace. In 2005, Vanity Fair magazine included Ursula as one of the “definitions” in the inaugural Wine Snob’s Dictionary. From 2006–2010, Ursula stepped away from the auction podium to oversee the ownership transition of Napa Valley’s iconic property,

Screaming Eagle. Now back at the podium, she acts as a Senior Advisor and Principal Auctioneer at Wally’s Auctions, a formidable new force in the international fine and rare wine auction market. Ursula also holds the position of Wine Ambassador at the St. Regis Deer Valley Resort where she plans exclusive wine events for hotel guests, Deer Crest Club members and local Park City, Utah wine enthusiasts. Additionally, Ursula is the author of The Wine Lovers

Guide to Auctions, the definitive manual of buying and selling wine at auction.

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Silent Auction

Lot S1

vERTICALS OF NAPA vALLEY CABERNET One of the great joys of any winemaker is to open a vertical of their wines, showing off the unique expressions of each vintage while demonstrating the underlying qualities that are the structure for the wines. This lot consists of separate verticals of miniscule production wines from two distinct Napa Valley regions, both known for producing complex, long-lived wines that develop nuance over time, allowing each vintage to truly take on its own character. Located in the heart of Oakville, the Stanton family farms just over thirty acres of land and supplies Cabernet Sauvignon to many of the top wineries in Napa. On the property is a small two-acre patch of Cabernet that the family keeps for itself to make their own micro-production estate wine. The Spring Mountain District of Napa Valley is home to some of the steepest Cabernet vineyards in the world, some of which are farmed by Vineyard 7 & 8, which sits at an altitude of 2000 feet, high above the valley floor. No longer produced, the 7 Reserve Cabernet from the Spring Mountain District is an expression of the power and depth the wines from this mountainous region can achieve.

Stanton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2005Stanton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2006Stanton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2007Vineyard 7 & 8 7 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District 2004Vineyard 7 & 8 7 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District 2005Vineyard 7 & 8 7 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District 2006

Donated by: Kate Garland and Jerry Eisterhold

Lot S2

B CELLARS MAGNUM Produced under the watchful eye of Master Winemaker Kirk Venge, this stellar, fruit-driven Cabernet expresses the unique characteristics of three highly acclaimed vineyards in three unique Napa Valley Appellations (Mount Veeder, St. Helena, and Calistoga). The 2010 Syn3rgy possesses sweet aromatics of black and blue fruits, cherry cola, with hints of cocoa nib and barrel spice. The palate consists of a delightfully opulent texture with superb balance and tannin integration. Drinking beautifully now or cellar for the next decade or more.

B Cellars Syn3rgy Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2010 (magnum)

Donated by: Vicki and Bill Reisler—B Cellars Vineyards and Wineries

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Lot S3

INTERNATIONAL RHONE EXPRESSIONS The predominant varietals of the Rhone Valley, Syrah and Grenache have planted around the world, showcasing the power and intrigue of these wines throughout different wine growing regions. Roman Bratasiuk changed the course of winemaking forever in Australia with the launch of his Clarendon Hills property and was referred to by Robert Parker as “…one of planet Earth’s greatest winemakers.” This lot starts with 1998 Old Vines Grenache from the Kangarilla property, a true “old vines” vineyard with pre-phylloxera vines. Next is Guidici Family Vineyard Syrah from Whetstone Wine Cellars. This Sonoma Coast property is located just outside Occidental and is amongst the coolest Syrah growing regions in America, introducing a classic Northern Rhone element to the wine. Finally, there is one bottle of Bosquet des Papes Cuvee Chantemerle Chateauneuf du Pape from the legendary 1998 vintage. This Grenache-dominated blend with Syrah and Mourvedre blended in has been aging beautifully and will continue to develop for another five to six years.

Bosquet des Papes Cuvee Chantemerle Chateauneuf du Pape 1998 | 93 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateClarendon Hills Old Vines Kangarilla Vineyard Grenache McLaren Vale 1998Whetstone Wine Cellars Guidici Family Vineyard Syrah Sonoma Coast 2004

Donated by: Kate Garland and Jerry Eisterhold

Lot S4

CHÂTEAU L’ARROSEE Long considered a hidden gem in Bordeaux, this Saint-Émilion property produced stunning wines under the Château L’Arrosee label through the 2012 vintage, at which point it was acquired by the owners of acclaimed Bordeaux First Growth Château Haut-Brion. In 2005 the winery produced an immaculate expression of Saint-Émilion that Robert Parker described as “…not a hard edge to be found in this quintessentially elegant yet densely concentrated, savory wine.” A truly exceptional wine, these vineyards will now be incorporated into Château Quintus.

Château L’Arrosee Saint-Émilion 2005 | 93 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Donated by: Rick O’Neill

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Lot S5

CLARENDON HILLS BLEWITT SPRINGS Few properties in the New World have reached the level of Clarendon Hills, located just outside the McLaren Vale in Australia. Starting with a few handshake agreements with local growers, Roman Bratasiuk’s wines became some of the most sought after in the world in only a few short years. This lot is three bottles of Old Vines Grenache from the Blewitt Springs Vineyard, the highest altitude region in the McLaren Vale and the furthest inland from the sea, where the deep soils produce wines of soft, rich tannins and breathtaking fruit.

Clarendon Hills Old Vines Blewitt Springs Vineyard Grenache McLaren Vale 1996 | 92 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateClarendon Hills Old Vines Blewitt Springs Vineyard Grenache McLaren Vale 1998 (2 bottles) | 92 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Donated by: Kate Garland and Jerry Eisterhold

Lot S6

CLEAvER AND CORk DINNER Be one of the first to enjoy the latest addition to Kansas City’s thriving restaurant scene: the Cleaver & Cork. Under the culinary direction of Local Pig’s Alex Pope, the Cleaver and Cork is a gourmet butcher-driven gastropub that just opened in the Power and Light District. Your party of eight will enjoy a Chef’s Table Dinner in the restaurant’s private event space. The five-course meal will feature wine pairing selected by managing partner and sommelier Eric Willey. Offer expires 5/1/2016.

Donated by: Cleaver and Cork

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Lot S7

ADRIAN FOG PINOT NOIR COLLECTION No varietal is more associated with the expression of a true sense of place than Pinot Noir. Based in the Sebastopol area of Sonoma, Adrian Fog sources grapes from unique, cooler climate regions in Sonoma, the Anderson Valley, and Mendocino County, producing small-lot, acclaimed wines that demonstrate complexity and balance while showcasing the uniqueness of each spectacular vineyard. This lot showcases Two Sisters Vineyard, a tiny property of less than 500 total vines in the Russian River Valley, Savoy Vineyard in the Anderson Valley, where cool temperatures meet with sunny days to produce wines with deep, brooding, rich characteristics, and Demuth Vineyard, also in the Anderson Valley, where a blend of Wadenswil and Pommard clones offer up exceptionally complex flavors.

Adrian Fog Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2003Adrian Fog Demuth Vineyard Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2002 | 91 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateAdrian Fog Demuth Vineyard Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2003 | 90 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateAdrian Fog Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2003 | 94 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateAdrian Fog Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2004 | 90 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateAdrian Fog Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2005 | 92 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateAdrian Fog Two Sisters Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2004Adrian Fog Two Sisters Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2005

Donated by: Kate Garland and Jerry Eisterhold

Lot S8

SURF & TURF GIFT BASkET Enjoy a Surf & Turf luxury basket from Bristol Seafood Grill and J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks. The basket includes specialty food and cooking items and features a $250 gift card to each restaurant.

Donated by: Houlihan’s Restaurant Group

Lot S9

FAR NIENTE LAZY SUSAN Far Niente is consistently recognized as a benchmark producer of Napa Valley Chardonnay and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Far Niente has a dedication to winemaking in its highest form, and is known as one of the world’s great wine estates. Constructed from a Far Niente case, this tray combines form and function to create a centerpiece for all occasions, and anyone with a nose for wine will appreciate the label.

Donated by: Jeff Hanes

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Lot S10

1998 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE COLLECTION #1 The release of the Southern Rhones was hailed as the announcement of Chateauneuf du Pape arriving to stand alongside Bordeaux and Burgundy at the very top of the French wine world. Heralded for their balance, intensity, depth, and range of styles, these predominantly Grenache-based blends remain a benchmark achievement in the wine community and continue to amaze wine lovers around the world with their development and evolution. This lot includes a bottle of Boisrenard, the prestige cuvee of the Coulon brothers, the seventh generation of their family to oversee Domaine de Beaurenard, a bottle of Doamine du Galet des Papes Vieilles Vines from vines ranging in age from 80 years to more than 100 years, a bottle of Les Cailloux from Lucien and Andre Brunel, a bottle of Bosquet des Papes, and a bottle of Domaine de Ralanges—all from this spectacular vintage.

Domaine de Beaurenard Boisrenard Chateauneuf du Pape 1998 | 95 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateDomaine de Ralagnes Chateauneuf du Pape 1998Domaine du Galet des Papes Vieilles Vignes Chateauneuf du Pape 1998 | 90 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateLes Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Classique Chateauneuf du Pape 1998 | 90 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateLes Cailloux Chateauneuf du Pape 1998

Donated by: Kate Garland and Jerry Eisterhold

Lot S11

CREATE THE NIGHT—CULINARY RESEARCH AND DEvELOPMENT DINING EXPERIENCE Stewart Lane, Research and Development Chef at Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, invites you and five guests into his Westport condo for a Culinary Research and Development Dining experience. Enjoy watching Stewart create hors d’ oeuvres, salads, entrée small plates and desserts at his kitchen island bar. Sip cocktails and enjoy wine pairings as Stewart develops new recipes for Inspired Occasions.

Restrictions: Date to be mutually agreed upon based on the availability of Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions. Valid only between May 2015 and March 31, 2016. September–December, 2015 and holidays are excluded.

Donated by: Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions

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Lot S12

ZIND HUMBRECHT COLLECTION For true wine lovers, the great single-vineyard Rieslings of Alsace can be every bit as intriguing as the wines of Burgundy. Tiny parcels located at just the right spot on the hill, farmed with the utmost care, harvested and sorted with the greatest attention to detail, are then bottled as tiny production wines of unrivaled singularity and character. Zind Humbrecht is one of the grand houses in Alsace, and amongst its finest holdings is the monopole vineyard of Clos Haüserer, located at the very base of the Hengst Grand Cru and planted exclusively to Riesling. This collection of dry Rieslings from one of the world’s great producers is the chance to sample some of the most intense and thrilling wines made anywhere.

Domaine Zind Humbrecht Clos Haüserer Riesling 1995 | 95 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateDomaine Zind Humbrecht Clos Haüserer Riesling 1998 | 91 Points, The Wine SpectatorDomaine Zind Humbrecht Clos Haüserer Riesling 2002 | 91 Points, The Wine SpectatorDomaine Zind Humbrecht Clos Haüserer Riesling 2003 | 90 Points, The Wine SpectatorDomaine Zind Humbrecht Clos Haüserer Riesling 2004 | 91 Points, The Wine Spectator

Donated by: Kate Garland and Jerry Eisterhold

Lot S13

1998 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE COLLECTION #2 This lot continues with another four offerings from the incredible 1998 vintage in the Southern Rhone Valley. The lot includes a bottle from Chateau La Nerthe, long recognized as one of Chateauneuf’s most consistent properties, one bottle from each of the Usseglio brothers, who were some of the earlier innovators to bottle and sell their own estate wines, and a single vineyard bottling from Domaine de la Charbonnière, which is described by Robert Parker as “one of my favorite estates in the Southern Rhone.”

Chateau la Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape 1998 | 90 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateDomaine de la Charbonnière Mourre des Perdrix Chateauneuf du Pape 1998 | 90 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateDomaine Pierre usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape 1998 | 90 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateDomaine Raymond usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape 1998

Donated by: Kate Garland and Jerry Eisterhold

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Lot S14

CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN COOkING CLASS! A customizable culinary class for 6–10 attendees. The class will be taught at The Sundry, 1706 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, Mo., by Chef Aaron Prater, co-owner of The Sundry and Associate Professor of Culinary Arts at Johnson County Community College. The Sundry is focused on offering the best local foods in Kansas City with grocery goods, as well as crafting prepared meals for breakfast, lunch and, soon, dinner. Chef Prater previously has worked at 40 Sardines, Room 39 and Delaware Café. Examples of your customized cooking class include Food & Wine Pairing, Make Your Own Bacon or Sausage, and How to Build a Pantry for Entertaining. Chef Prater is happy to design a course to fit your desired culinary interests!

The class will be held at The Sundry. Space availability and feasibility will be taken into account when scheduling. No exchanges for merchandise will be allowed. Offer expires 5/1/2016.

Donated by: The Sundry

Lot S15

HAFNER vINEYARD A hidden gem tucked away in the Alexander Valley just outside of Healdsburg, Hafner is a family run operation that has been producing wine under their own label for almost half a century. With a focus on elegance and finesse, Hafner produces Cabernets of stunning beauty. This magnum of 1999 vintage is showing an amazing combination of spices, dark fruits and exceptional balance and length.

Hafner Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 1999 (1.5L)

Donated by: Hafner Vineyard

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Lot S16

SYRAH FROM AUSTRALIA AND SONOMA Apart from the great Northern Rhone bastions of Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie, the Barossa Valley in Australia and the cooler regions of California have produced some of the finest Syrahs in the world. A standout in Barossa, Trevor Jones was immediately noted by wine critics for bringing more elegance and finesse to the region and his dry grown Wild Witch is a complex and complete offering with more secondary characteristics and depth than is found in most Australian Shiraz. Whetstone Wine Cellars sources grapes from Guidici Family Vineyard located in the western portion of the Sonoma Coast appellation, where the coastal climate of the Pacific Ocean brings a cooling influence. Phoenix Ranch, in the southernmost portion of Napa where the San Francisco Bay helps moderate the temperature, is another location capable of producing outstanding Syrahs.

Trevor Jones Wild Witch Shiraz Barossa Valley 2001 | 90 Points, The Wine SpectatorWhetstone Wine Cellars Guidici Family Vineyard Syrah Sonoma Coast 2005 | 90 Points, The Wine SpectatorWhetstone Wine Cellars Phoenix Ranch Vineyard Syrah Napa Valley 2006 | 91 Points, The Wine Spectator

Donated by: Kate Garland and Jerry Eisterhold; Estelle and Morton Sosland

Lot S17

ROYALS TICkETS Enjoy four tickets to cheer on our own American League Champion Kansas City Royals at a home game of your choice during the 2015 regular season. Seats are Sec. 124, Row J, Seats 1–4. Winning bidder will work with donor to select game.

Donated by: Jane and Josh Sosland

Lot S18

AMIGONI WINE TASTING FOR TEN Here is your chance to have a first class winery experience right here in Kansas City. Amigoni Urban Winery is a jewel of the local wine community and is increasingly being recognized around the country as a leader in expanding American wine. Focused on traditional French varietals Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Sauvignon Blanc grown within an hour’s drive of Kansas City, Amigoni Urban Winery is a beautiful facility in the West Bottoms restored by John O’Brien of the Dolphin Gallery. Offer expires 5/1/2016. Donated by: Amigoni Urban Winery

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Lot S19

CLARENDON HILLS OLD vINES kANGARILLA ROAD GRENACHE It is rare to be able to pinpoint exactly when a winery or wine region first came to prominence, but with Clarendon Hills of the McLaren Vale there is one date in particular that stands out. In February of 1998 in issue #115 of The Wine Advocate Robert Parker reviewed a new property outside of Adelaide called Clarendon Hills and announced they were making “two of the most decadent wines on the planet.” One of those wines was the 1996 Clarendon Hills Old Vines Kangarilla Vineyard Grenache. Since that day this has been one of the defining wines for all of Australia.

Clarendon Hills Old Vines Kangarilla Vineyard Grenache McLaren Vale 1996 (2 bottles) | 95 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Donated by: Kate Garland and Jerry Eisterhold

Lot S20

GIFT CERTIFICATES TO MANY OF kANSAS CITY’S BEST RESTAURANTS

Donated by: ShuttleCork 2015 Grand Tasting Restaurants

Lot S21

kS/MO PENDANT NECkLACE There’s no place like home and no place that shares the pride and the border like Kansas and Missouri. Show your K.C. pride in a signature Kansas City, Missouri pendant necklace from Janesko Fine Art. Jennifer Janesko is hometown proud. The designer was born in Kansas, attended college in Missouri and was a Missouri resident for nine years. The designer is now a Kansas resident again, but like other K.C. area residents, she travels across the state line every week. Janesko’s fine art background allows her to apply the fundamentals of art to each design, focusing on balance, composition, color and texture. Janesko’s own aesthetic reflects an appreciation for minimal shapes that display unexpected details. Each design is created with the thought of accessories first, clothing second. Minimal in line but grand in gesture, Janesko accessories tell a story that immediately communicates the idea of classic lines, with an elevated sensibility.

Donated by: Janesko Fine Art

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Lot S22

CHAMPAGNE SALON PET FEEDER Salon is a very small, and very unique, Champagne house. It produces one Champagne, and that only in vintage years. This unique pet feeder constructed from a Salon case is perfect for your larger pets, or smaller ones with a big appetite!

Donated by: Anonymous

Lot S23

JJ PRUM COLLECTION The world of German Riesling is vast and can be quite daunting, but the name Joh Jos Prum can always be counted on to deliver stunning wines. This lot is a spectacular tour through the range and styles of German Riesling, all coming from one of the true masters. A bottle of 2007 Kabinett is a perfect introduction to the clean, refined, and beautiful flavors of top quality German Riesling. Next, a bottle of 2005 Graacher Himmelreich Spatlese demonstrates how Riesling begins to take on deeper characteristics as it ages. For a true world-class, in-depth comparison of the subtle nuances amongst the best Rieslings there are four bottles from the famed Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard. There are two bottles from the 2010 vintage, one Spatlese and one Auslese, and then an additional Spatlese from 1997 and an Auslese from 2002. These four wines show the stunning development Riesling undergoes over time and also allows for the exploration of the differentiation achieved by harvesting at varying degrees of ripeness. Finally, there is a single bottle of Bernkasteler Schlossberg Spatlese from 1983, which will end any arguments over whether or not Riesling is an age-worthy wine.

Joh Jos Prum Bernkasteler Schlossberg Spatlese Riesling 1983Joh Jos Prum Graacher Himmelreich Spatlese Riesling 2005 | 92 Points, The Wine SpectatorJoh Jos Prum Kabinett Riesling 2007 | 91 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateJoh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Riesling 2002 | 94 Points, The Wine SpectatorJoh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Riesling 2010 | 94 Points, The Wine SpectatorJoh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese Riesling 1997 | 92 Points, The Wine SpectatorJoh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese Riesling 2010 | 93 Points, The Wine Spectator

Donated by: Kate Garland and Jerry Eisterhold

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Super Silent Auction

Lot SS1

EXCEPTIONAL CALIFORNIA OFFERINGS This lot consists of a Pinot Noir from the single most celebrated winemaker in California today, along with three different Bordeaux-styled offerings from one of the most exciting and accomplished properties in Napa Valley. Marcassin is the estate property of the legendary Helen Turley, who has served as the consultant to a “who’s who” of elite Napa properties throughout her career, including Colgin, Bryant Family Vineyard, La Jota, Peter Michael Winery, and many more. Today Turley focuses her efforts on producing some of the most sought after Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays in California, coming from 100% estate vineyards in Sonoma. Located in Napa Valley, Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards is home to some of the most consistently celebrated Bordeaux-inspired wines in America. This lot features a horizontal of 2009’s, including the Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, the Cab-dominated blend Eloge, and the intriguing Right Bank, made in the style of traditional Pomerol and Saint-Émillion.

Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge Napa Valley 2009 | 95 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateAnderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2009 | 96+ Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateAnderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards Right Bank Napa Valley 2009 | 93 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateMarcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2006 | 96 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Donated by: Renee and James Sangster; Jane and Josh Sosland

Lot SS2

ENJOY A FABULOUS DINNER BY JAMES BEARD AWARD-WINNING CHEF MICHAEL SMITH Your group of eight will have a five-course chef’s tasting menu with wine pairings in Michael Smith’s private wine room. Mutually agreed upon date. Offer expires 5/1/2016.

Donated by: Michael Smith Restaurant

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Lot SS3

EXCEPTIONAL FRENCH OFFERINGS This six-bottle lot is a showcase of some of the absolute finest expressions from throughout France, starting with a bottle of exquisite Zind-Humbrecht Clos Saint Urbain Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains Nobles from the Alsace Grand Cru Rangen. The Grand Cru of Rangen is so impossibly steep that it can only be farmed by terracing the vineyards, and the appellation is renowned for producing some of the most intense and concentrated wines anywhere in the word, and this particular dessert wine, made in almost microscopic qualities in only the finest of years, has been described by Robert Parker as “…so rich that it makes Chateau d’Yquem look like an under-nourished wine. Truly the stuff of legends …” Of equally legendary status are the wines of the great Burgundian Domaine Coche-Dury. Each of the wines made by this fabled house are fanatically sought after by true lovers of great Burgundy, and the Domaine farms less than two acres of vines in the Meursault vineyard of Les Rougeots, but from this tiny holding comes a White Burgundy that stands along the greatest wines made anywhere in the world. An additional bottle of White Burgundy is the Puligny-Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive. Making only white wines, Domaine Leflaive is viewed by many experts as the companion winery to Red Burgundy superstar Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. From Bordeaux there are two Right Bank offerings from Saint-Émilion, each from highly celebrated vintages in the early 2000’s. There is a representation of classic Right Bank style with Clos Fourtet 2003 and then a bottle of Château Figeac 2000, which consists of a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than most Right Bank estates. Finally, from the historic 2007 vintage in Chateauneuf du Pape comes Croix de Bois from legendary Rhone house M. Chapoutier.

Château Figeac Saint-Émilion 2000Clos Fourtet Saint-Émilion 2003 | 98 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateDomaine Coche-Dury Les Rougets Meursault 2009Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 2010 | 91 Points, The Wine SpectatorDomaine Zind-Humbrecht Clos Saint Urbain Rangen Grand Cru Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1994 | 99 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateM. Chapoutier Crois de Bois Chateauneuf du Pape 2007 | 96 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Donated by: Blanche and Neil Sosland; Estelle and Morton Sosland; Jane and Josh Sosland

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Lot SS4

SUNDAY FUNDAY AT IL CENTRO Take Sunday night dinner to a whole new level with a private feast for 10 at Osteria Il Centro. You and your guests will enjoy a spectacular Italian family-style dinner, complete with wine pairings from a restaurant that repeatedly wins Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence.” If you haven’t yet dined at Il Centro, you have been missing out on one of Kansas City’s true gems—now is your opportunity to learn why they say “Garlic is the catsup of intellectuals.” Offer expires 5/1/2016.

Donated by: Greg Johnson and Brent Wittrock of Osteria Il Centro

Lot SS5

LA-LA AND GRAND CRU Two terms that are sure catch the attention of any true wine collector anywhere: Grand Cru Burgundy and the mystical “La-La” wines of Guigal. First is a bottle of Andre Ziltener Mazis-Chambertin, which is sourced from a tiny parcel of vines located within the great Chambertin vineyard. Mazis-Chambertin holds a special distinction for showing even more quality and character than most of this amazing vineyard, “the Grand Cru of a Grand Cru” in some ways. Next is La Turque, one of the three single vineyard Côte-Rôtie wines made by Guigal. It was these wines that completely changed the perception of the Northern Rhone Valley and remain true international trophies.

Andre Ziltener Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2006Guigal La Turque Côte-Rôtie 2003 | 100 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Donated by: Estelle and Morton Sosland

Lot SS6

NOvEL TASTING MENU AND WINE PAIRINGS Your party of six will experience why Bon Appétit has listed Novel, located on the West Side hilltop in Kansas City, among the 50 best new restaurants in America. The group will be treated to a six-course meal with wine pairings by award winning chef, Ryan Brazeal. Red and White Burgandies will be provided by Domaine Clos de la Chapelle, one of only a handful of vineyards in Burgundy owned by Americans. Offer expires 5/1/2016.

Donated by: Lynne and Mark O’Connell, owners, Domaine Clos de la Chapelle; Novel Kansas City

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Lot L1

WINEMAkER MAGNUMS Many of the winemaker guests have donated a signed magnum of their wine. More than a dozen magnums will be auctioned off to one lucky bidder including wines from Penner-Ash, David Arthur, Round Pond, Four Graces and J Winery, plus many more!

Donated by: ShuttleCork 2015 Participating Winemakers

Lot L2

NAPA vALLEY RETROSPECTIvE This collection of wines spans over 30 years and all areas of the Napa Valley, presenting the opportunity to experience the vineyards and wines that have made the Napa Valley the leading wine region in the New World. Beginning with a bottle of1979 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet from the long-established Napa legend located high atop the mountains on the western edge of Napa, this lot stretches all the way back to when Napa Valley was first gaining recognition as one of the world’s premier wine-growing regions. A bottle of 1991 Dominus follows, documenting a time when Napa was well-established and leading French winemaker Christian Moueix had begun producing the Bordeaux-influenced Dominus from the immaculate estate vineyard in Yountville. Some of the most-structured and longest-lived wines in Napa come from Randy Dunn, and a magnum of 1992 Dunn Napa Valley showcases the work of this Napa legend. 2002 was an exceptional vintage and is represented here by 2002 Merus Cabernet which is sourced from the recently recognized Coombsville AVA, located in the southeast corner of Napa Valley. Napa saw another outstanding vintage in 2004 and this lot includes one bottle each of 2004 Caymus Special Selection, long recognized as a standard-bearer for the region, and 2004 Philip Togni Vineyard, a classic expression of the power and character found in the Spring Mountain District. A bottle of 2006 Coup de Foudre Cabernet shows the complexity that can be achieved by sourcing grapes from premier sites throughout the valley, and a magnum of Lail Vineyards Mole Hill Cabernet demonstrates the immense depth achieved from the finest vineyards on Howell Mountain. Much of the current attention paid to Napa Valley is focused on the rich, powerful wines coming from the Oakville AVA, and a bottle of 2009 Gargiulo Money Ranch Cabernet demonstrates why these wines are increasingly being acclaimed by wine lovers everywhere. The original JJ Cohn vineyard is located in the heart of Rutherford, and the 2010 Scarecrow Cabernet is sourced from this historic and celebrated vineyard, a brilliant modern interpretation of one of the oldest and most revered gems in Napa Valley. To close out the lot is a bottle of 2012

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Amuse Bouche, a Pomerol-inspired blend to showcase the ongoing evolution of Napa Valley which continues to be influenced by Bordeaux, creating a unique and singularly exceptional region that today stands at the forefront of the international wine community.

Amuse Bouche Napa Valley 2012 | 90+ Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateCaymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2004 | 95 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateCoup de Foudre Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006 Dominus Napa Valley 1991 | 94 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateDunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1992 (1.5L) | 94 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateGargiulo Vineyards Money Road Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2009Lail Vineyards Mole Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2007 (1.5L)Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon California 1979 | 91 Points, The Wine Spectator (please note: the vineyard this wine was sourced from sits in the Mt. Veeder Appellation, however the Napa Valley Appellation was not recognized until 1981, and Mt. Veeder was not established as an appellation until 1990, hence the wine being classified as “California”)Merus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2002 | 94+ Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocatePhilip Togni Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2004 | 95+ Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateScarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2010 | 98 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Donated by: Melissa and Jim Carnes; Liz and Greg Maday; Blanche and Neil Sosland; Estelle and Morton Sosland; Jane and Josh Sosland

Lot L3

A FABULOUS TRIP TO NAPA This trip for two couples starts at Staglin Family Vineyards, where you will spend two nights on the beautiful property that was first established in the Rutherford Bench in 1864. Along with a tasting at Staglin, you will have the opportunity to visit Gargiulo Vineyards, an up-and-coming property in Oakville where winemaker Kristoff Anderson ferments up to 40 separate lots he then uses to assemble the Cabernets and Super-Tuscan styled wines from this property. A full visit to Napa icon Cakebread Cellars also is on the itinerary, along with a visit to the elite and exclusive Plumpjack Winery, home to some of the most exciting and sought after Cabernets in Napa Valley. Additionally, all of these wineries are located within five miles of Staglin, ensuring you will have time to relax and enjoy your visit in this beautiful region. Offer expires 5/1/2016.

Donated by: Cakebread Cellars; Gargiulo Vineyards; PlumpJack Winery; Staglin Family Vineyards

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Lot L4

DEBBIE GOLD + GREEN DIRT FARM + JULEP COCkTAIL CLUB = A CULINARY SENSATION Farm-to-table doesn’t get any more authentic than a private dinner for up to 12 prepared by James Beard award-winning chef Debbie Gold at Green DirtFarm’s beautifully restored barn. When you arrive at Green Dirt Farm, located in Weston, Mo., you will be greeted with a hand-crafted cocktail from Beau Williams and Keely Edgington Williams, owners of Julep, Westport’s creative cocktail club. From there you will be treated to a beautifully composed dinner from Debbie Gold, who will incorporate Green Dirt Farm’s grass-fed lamb and cheese as part of the menu. Wines poured from Diamond Creek and Roulot Burgundies will complete this epicurean experience. Expires November 4, 2015; subject to a mutually agreed upon date.

Donated by: Chef Debbie Gold; Green Dirt Farm; Jane and Josh Sosland; Keely Edgington Williams and Beau Williams

Lot L5

SPORTING kC: THE ULTIMATE vIP PACkAGE Saturday June 6, 2015; Sporting KC v. Seattle Sounders FC;Sporting Park; 7:30 p.m.

Four tickets to the Victory Suite: the owners’ suite with all-inclusive food and beverageValet ParkingPre-game stadium tourField-side viewing of pre-game warm-ups from team benchPhoto op on the pitchFront-row view of walk of champions from inside the uMB Field ClubMedia booth visit to watch announcers as they call the matchPlayer appearances at half-time in the Victory SuiteAccess to post-match press conference Post-game party in the uMB Field Club and opportunity for autographs from team playersOne (1) team autographed soccer ballFour (4) customized replica jerseysEnjoy a selected bottle of wine from the owners’ wine lockerANDChoose one of the following three options: (1) Pre-game chalk talk with Sporting KC coaches for guests

(2) Youth soccer mini-clinic •Onehour-longmini-clinicforuptoten(10)childrenand •AttendtrainingsessionofSportingKCfirstteamandtourthe training facility

(3) One team-autographed bottle of Boulevard Championship Ale and one bottle of Three Points brand Napa Valley red wine.

Donated by: Sporting Club

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Lot L6

EXPRESSIONS OF BORDEAUX Bordeaux is recognized as the most iconic of wine regions, and in every major wine producing country there are attempts to recreate these legendary blends. This lot begins with a bottle of 1989 Lynch-Bages, one of the wineries included in the famed Classification of 1855 that continues to shape the wine world today, and a standard bearer in the acclaimed Pauillac appellation. Also included is a bottle of Chateau Valadraud Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from the 2005 vintage that has been hailed by many wine critics as the greatest vintage in any wine region ever, and a bottle of 2nd Growth Leoville-Poyferre Saint-Julien. Since 1962 Paul Draper has been crafting Ridge Monte Bello, a wine that is considered by many to be the finest Bordeaux blend in the New World, from vineyards high atop the Santa Cruz Mountains. This lot includes one bottle each from the 2000 and the 2001 vintages. The Galiztine family of Columbia Valley is the standard bearer for Bordeaux varietals in Washington, the newest region to emerge as a world class Bordeaux producer, and one bottle of each of their 2007 Quilceda Creek bottlings is included. From Napa Valley, the most celebrated Cabernet region in California, there is a three year vertical of the legendary Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, perhaps the most elegant and beautiful expression of Napa Valley Cabernet.

Château Léoville-Poyferré Saint Julien 2000 | 97 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateChâteau Lynch Bages Pauillac 1989 | 99+ Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateChâteau Valandraud Saint-Émilion 2005 | 95 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateQuilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2007 | 100 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateQuilceda Creek CVR Columbia Valley 2007 | 93 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateQuilceda Creek Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 | 97 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateQuilceda Creek Palengat Horse Heaven Hills 2007 | 96 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateRidge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2001 | 99 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateRidge Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains 2002 | 95+ Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateSpottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena 2003 | 97+ Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateSpottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena 2004 | 97 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateSpottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena 2005 | 96 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Donated by: Melissa and Jim Carnes; Amy and Peter Shapiro; Estelle and Morton Sosland; Jane and Josh Sosland

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Lot L7

OPUS ONE vERTICAL A joint venture between the Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild and California legend Robert Mondavi, Opus One is the international standard bearer for Napa Valley. The first true elite winery in California and one of the most ambitious and successful wine projects ever, Opus One is the only international wine to be traded on the Place de Bordeaux exchange along with the greatest wines of Bordeaux. This is an extremely unique opportunity to own 21 different vintages of a wine that is recognized and celebrated around the world. Stretching all the way back to 1980, this single lot is in itself the story of Napa Valley.

Donated by: Barbara and Peter Gattermeir

Lot L8

kU BASkETBALL TICkETS Four Tickets to the KU/Iowa State Basketball Game in Allen Fieldhouse

Winning bidder receives parking pass and four KU premium seats picked out by the KU Athletic Department. The group also will be treated to food, beer and wine in the private Naismith room before the game and during halftime. Includes an autographed basketball and photo opportunity with KU Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger and the KU Mascot.

Donated by: Paul DeBruce

Lot L9

OREGON WINE TRIP Oregon Wine Trip: Experience the pastoral tranquility of Oregon Wine Country. Domaine Serene’s little slice of paradise in the Dundee Hills is a sight to behold. The winery has had more than 85 wines rated 90 points or higher since its first vintage; most recently, the 2010 Evenstad Reserve was ranked #3 wine in the world by Wine Spectator. This beautifully appointed “home away from home” is the perfect place to start your adventures and is the ideal sanctuary at the end of a memorable day among the vines. The private hideaway on the winery grounds accommodates two couples for two nights. The Lot includes two bottles of specially selected wines to enjoy during your stay and a VIP tour of our landmark five-level gravity flow winery where guests will learn first- hand how we make our ultra-premium, world famous wines. After the tour you will enjoy a private tasting of some of our most exclusive wines. A Domaine Serene concierge will assist you as you plan your trip by making restaurant reservations and making sure your house is stocked with classic breakfast items, charcuterie and cheese and all the comforts of home.

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Your trip will also include several tastings at other great Oregon Pinot Noir wineries including Soter Vineyards, Elk Cove, and Beaux Freres, the stunning property where wine critic Robert Parker is one of the owners. Finally, a trip to Solena Estate will allow you to see that along with Pinot Noir, Oregon is also capable of producing wine from Bordeaux varietals, Syrah, and even Zinfandel. No blackout dates—certificate is good for 18 months.

Donated by: Beaux Freres; Domaine Serene; Elk Cove Vineyards; Solena Estate; Soter Vineyards

Lot L10

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!

Donated by: ShuttleCork 2015 Benefactors

Lot L11

SCULPTURE Bronze replica of the original Bacchus by Jacopo SansovinoAuthor: Jacopo di Sansovino (1468/1560)Period: 1515 ca.

This extraordinarily high-quality replica was cast by the Marinelli Foundry of Florence, Italy and is generously donated to our auction by the Marinelli Family of Florence,

Italy. This is the same foundry that cast the boar present on the Plaza

and in Florence and has done the Gates of Paradise museum quality replicas in Florence.

This is your chance to own a very special bronze sculpture.

Donated by: Marinelli Foundry/Frilli Gallery of Florence, Italy

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Lot L12

DINNER FOR 16 IN THE NELSON-ATkINS BOARD ROOM This unique lot will be sold to eight different couples. The group will be treated to a glass of champagne in Julián Zugazagoitia’s office and a private behind-the-scenes tour of the Nelson-Atkins’ archives to see pieces of artwork rarely seen by the public, some of which have never been on display at the museum. Following the tour, enjoy dinner overlooking the north lawn, provided by Colby and Megan Garrelts of bluestem and Rye. Colby and Megan will prepare a multi-course meal celebrating local, seasonal Midwestern foods sourced from the finest farmers and suppliers in the area (including the Garrelts family farm just south of Kansas City). This dinner will showcase the perfectionist techniques and fundamental simplicity of using the freshest, highest quality products available as the James Beard Award-winning chef delivers an unforgettable meal. Wine presentation and pairings will be provided by Ryan Sciara of Underdog Wine Co., with the wines selected from the personal cellars of Ryan and his wife Jenny, Colby and Megan, and select other wine professionals. Anticipated wines would be offerings from Domaine Weinbach, Premier Cru Burgundy, aged and limited bottlings from Ridge, unique and very rare California selections, and exclusive, private wines from one of Washington’s most acclaimed winemakers. Date to be determined; see evening’s insert.

Donated by: Megan and Colby Garrelts of bluestem and Rye; The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; Jenny and Ryan Sciara of Underdog Wine Co.

Lot L13

GOLF WITH JULIÁN ZUGAZAGOITIA: THE ULTIMATE ART INSIDER Grab your clubs and join The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Chief Executive Officer, Julián Zugazagoitia, for a golf outing for four at the beautiful Mission Hills Country Club, followed by a celebratory round of drinks at the 19th Hole. Gain insight from the museum’s leader on what’s next for the Nelson-Atkins, have him fill you in on the upcoming Thomas Hart Benton exhibit and learn more about the vision for a “cultural district” and the role for the Nelson-Atkins. This is a unique opportunity to get to know the man who is credited with expanding the reach of our local treasure, and to learn more about his future plans for the museum. Subject to a mutually agreed upon date. Offer expires 5/1/2016.

Donated by: Julián Zugazagoitia

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Lot L14When young visitors walk through The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for the first time, their sense of wonder is clearly visible. When they return a second time, a third time and again, they are deepening their understanding of how art expresses the emotions, cultures and traditions of mankind. The museum’s dynamic educational program gives students and teachers the tools to build life skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving. Our paddle raise this year will help support youth education at the Nelson-Atkins, and we celebrate the museum’s educational initiatives that are integral to the community. The initiatives require about $1.8 million a year, the equivalent of about $36 per child. This means that every paddle raise of $100 supports the education of nearly three children. A $1,000 paddle raise makes a difference for an entire classroom of students. We invite you to raise your paddle in support of these youth programs:

SCHOOL TOURS, in which volunteer docents lead conversations in galleries

WORKSHOPS, in which community artists help students express their creativity

A TEEN GUIDE PROGRAM that employs and trains teenagers to lead art tours

A TEEN ADVISORY COUNCIL that develops events to engage adolescents in exciting art happenings

An ART DAY CAMP that helps children make gallery connections and create their own art

The future of the visual arts rests in the hands of our youth. Let’s give them the tools they need for a lifelong appreciation of art. Help us support the mission of the Nelson-

Atkins with this year’s paddle raise!

BY THE NUMBERS

Fund A Need

80,000

36,000

18,000

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12,000

Children served in 2014. With your support, our goal for 2015 is + 100,000 participants next year!

Students visited through SCHOOL TOURS.

Visitors participated in WORKSHOPS led by artists offering studio learning.

Teens lead art tours through the TEEN GUIDE PROGRAM.

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP engaged more than 2,000 in art happenings.

Young visitors participate in WEEKEND FAMILY ACTIVITIES.

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Lot L15

TAYLOR SWIFT AT THE SPRINT CENTER A night to remember for a group of 10! Enjoy a private suite at the SOLD OUT Taylor Swift concert Monday, September 21, 2015. Guests will bypass the crowds and enter the Sprint Center through the VIP Entrance before heading up to your suite for the main attraction—Taylor Swift Live! Dinner and drinks will be provided in the suite. The package also includes a parking pass.

Donated by: Paul DeBruce

Lot L16

SONOMA COUNTY TRIP Williams Selyem will be the host for three couples who will enjoy two nights at the newly remodeled Williams Selyem guest house outside of Healdsburg. Along with a tasting at Williams-Selyem, you will visit Pedroncelli for lunch and play in a bocce tournament as you enjoy a truly classic Sonoma Valley experience. Your trip also will include a visit to Hafner Vineyards, a little known property in the Alexander Valley that for more than forty years has produced outstanding Cabernet and Chardonnay, along with a visit to Sojourn Cellars, one of the rare wineries in Sonoma that produces truly exceptional wines including Pinot Noir. Along with these incredible visits through the diverse and beautiful Sonoma Valley, the winning bidder will be offered an immediate allocation from Williams Selyem from their upcoming release, allowing you to skip the years many people spend waiting to receive an offering from this phenomenal winery. Not available August–October. Offer expires 5/1/2016.

Donated by: Hafner Vineyard; Pedroncelli Winery; Sojourn Cellars; Williams Selyem Winery

Lot L17

kANSAS CITY ROYALS vIP EXPERIENCE Cheer on our own American League Champion Kansas City Royals at a home game during the 2015 regular season. The VIP experience is not to be missed: before the game, get a close-up view of batting practice from the field, and then you and your three guests will make your way to outstanding seats on the lower level from which you will watch the boys in blue battle for victory. Game selection to be mutually determined; not valid for Opening Day, Red Sox or Cardinals games.

Donated by: Kansas City Royals

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Lot L18

NAPA vALLEY LANDMARkS Within the Napa Valley there are certain sites and vineyards where the mere mention of their name inspires reverence from wine lovers everywhere. Located on the hills rising out of Oakville, Harlan Estate stands as one of the most splendid properties in California, and from these fabled vines comes one of the most sought after and celebrated wines in the world. Bill Harlan is noted for his unwavering pursuit of excellence, which made Harlan Estate the first New World wine to receive consecutive 100 point scores from esteemed wine critic Robert Parker. This lot includes a three-pack of Harlan Estate 1998, a wine that is just now entering its peak drinking window, along with a bottle of Harlan Estate 2006 which could be consumed now to demonstrate the pure power and scope of Harlan but also will continue to develop for 25 years or more. Bryant Family Vineyard sits at the northern edge of Pritchard Hill, a site known for making wines of fantastic concentration and depth. Bryant Family was one of the first “cult cabs” from Napa and continues to be at the top of any “must-have” mailing list wine. The 2011 vintage of Bryant Family Vineyard included in this lot is the rare vintage where even most powerful and famous Napa Valley Cabernets can be approachable in their youth, showing the deep flavors and complexity of this prestigious growing region. When it comes to Napa Valley growers, Andy Beckstoffer is the pre-eminent name and amongst his vast holdings sits one gem that exceeds all others in terms of history and acclaim: the legendary To Kalon vineyard. Here is a bottle of Schrader RBS To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, an example of pure Napa Valley beauty and power. Finally, holding the distinction of being the only wine to twice win the prestigious “Wine of the Year Award” from Wine Spectator is Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon. Recognized year after year as one of the great Napa Cabernets, this lot includes a six-pack of historic 1997 vintage.

Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2011 | 92 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateCaymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1997 Harlan Estate Napa Valley 1998 (3 bottles, in original wood crate) | 95 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateHarlan Estate Napa Valley 2006 | 96 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateSchrader RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2012 | 98 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Donated by: Sarah and Jonathan Baum; Anita and Mike McRobert

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Lot L19

NAPA vALLEY ICONS This lot is a collection of three wines that stand as true monuments to the greatness of Napa Valley, all presented in the original packaging from the winery. Dalla Valle’s estate sits approximately 400 feet above the valley floor overlooking Oakville, and is described by many as the perfect balance between extended sunlight for the vines and a cooling maritime influence. From the 2000 vintage there is a six-pack of Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon, a perfectly aged wine that is now showing the full range of subtlety and intrigue that makes this property one of the most exclusive in all of Napa. From the 2001 vintage there is a three-pack of Maya, an extremely limited blend (less than 500 cases a year) of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that brings together power and richness with fragrance and complexity. Maya, named for the tiny vineyards the wine is sourced from, remains one of the most singular wines in all of Napa Valley. The final item in the lot is a three-pack of Thorevilos from Napa Valley legend David Abreu. Abreu grew up in the valley and his earliest job was working in the original vineyards that would bring Napa Valley to prominence. As a child, he loved going to a field about 800 feet above the valley floor between what is now the St. Helena and Mount Veeder appellations. At the time there were no vines there, but Abreu recognized the potential and has turned that childhood escape into one of the most celebrated vineyards in all of Napa Valley.

Abreu Thorevilos Napa Valley 2001 (3 bottles, in original winery case) | 100 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine AdvocateDalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2000 (6 bottles, in original winery case) | 93 Points, The Wine SpectatorDalla Valley Maya Napa Valley 2001 (3 bottles, in original wood crate) | 98 Points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Donated by: Anita and Mike McRobert

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Lot L20

COME TO THE HEART OF NAPA vALLEY For two couples, this is a wonderful opportunity to visit premier Napa Valley properties and experience some spectacular and unique tastings. Erin Lail of Lail Vineyards will welcome you to her family’s property and take you on a fun adventure with a drive up a dirt road to enjoy a tasting and lunch in the Howell Mountain vineyards. Erin is the granddaughter of the great John Daniel Jr., the man who brought the fabled Inglenook property to glory following prohibition, and few families in Napa can trace their lineage through American wine history like the Lails. You also will visit Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards for a cave tasting at one of the most consistently praised properties in California, with Todd Anderson’s Bordeaux-styled wines receiving critical acclaim year after year after year. You will be among the first people to see the newly remodeled Joseph Phelps winery and enjoy a special lunch and tasting. The legendary producer has undergone a complete upgrade and will be making its grand reopening just in time for Auction Napa Valley, and your group will get to experience what is sure to be one of the most popular and sought after tastings in Napa Valley. There also is a visit to Rudd Oakville Estate, a 55-acre masterpiece in the heart of Oakville, and a visit to innovative producer B Cellars, which sources grapes from all around Napa to produce a range of fantastic wines. Your B Cellars experience will include an interactive tasting with food pairings. Additionally, Rudd has kindly donated a magnum for the winning bidders to enjoy as they plan this trip, where all wineries are located within 10 miles of St. Helena. Offer expires 5/1/2016.

Donated by: Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards; B Cellars Vineyards and Winery; Joseph Phelps Vineyards; Lail Vineyards; Rudd Oakville Estate

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ANDREW WILL WINERY Located on the isolated Vashon Island in Puget Sound, Andrew Will is home to some of the most exciting and fascinating wines made in America. Owner and winemaker Chris Camarda crafts less than 5,000 cases of primarily Bordeaux-styled blends from some of the finest vineyards around Washington, and his wines have been critically acclaimed for their amazing depth, stunning complexity, and unique character that truly brings Washington wines to the a level rivaling their great Bordeaux counterparts.

BERTANI Bertani was founded in 1857 by brothers Gaetano and Giovan Battista Bertani. Prosperous wine merchants who believed that quality winemaking held the key to the future, the Bertanis invested their funds in buying some of the finest vineyards in the province and making their own wines. To maintain its extensive vineyards, Bertani engages the skills of some of Italy’s most eminent viticulturalists. From its vineyards to its cellars, Bertani offers a fascinating and memorable introduction to Veronese winemaking at its best, where progressive techniques and equipment are allied with extensive experience and a deeply felt respect for tradition.

BLACkBIRD vINEYARDS Winery President Paul Leary (returning for his third ShuttleCork!) left Duckhorn Vineyards several years ago to take control of this benchmark estate. Blackbird Vineyards is a delightful passion for Paul and an on-going success, turning out a series of fantastic wines sourced from six different sub-appellations within Napa Valley while looking to the great Bordeaux village of Pomerol for inspiration.

CAIN vINEYARDS AND WINERY A native of Seattle, Christopher Howell fell in love with wine in Washington State, then studied viticulture and enology in France (Montpellier & Bordeaux). He has spent the past 30 years in Napa and Sonoma unlearning and relearning everything—most recently at Cain Vineyard & Winery in Napa Valley where he has worked since 1990. About Cain Vineyard & Winery: Cain Vineyard & Winery overlooks St. Helena from the top of Spring Mountain in the western hills of Napa Valley. The estate vineyard is planted to the five classic varieties of the Cabernet Family: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. They make three wines: Cain Cuvée; Cain Concept, representing the classical benchlands of the Napa Valley; and their signature blend, Cain Five, grown in their estate vineyard. COOPER’S HAWk WINERY Working with the top growers throughout the country, every year Cooper’s Hawk sources grapes from regions that have enjoyed ideal growing conditions. Highly selective on quality, the winery works with outstanding varietals to consistently produce award-winning wines from California, Washington, and Oregon. Since starting production in 2005, Cooper’s Hawk Winery has received over 300 awards from local, national, and international wine competitions.

DAvID ARTHUR vINEYARDS The history of David Arthur Vineyards and the Long Family in the Napa Valley reaches back a half-century to the 1950s. At that time, Don Long began steadily investing in land on Pritchard Hill. He owned a small grocery business in Menlo Park, and had long been interested in the California wine industry. His vision and commitment to build a legacy and business for his family led to the acquisition of nearly 1,000 acres. Nearly two decades later, in the late 1970s, that vision came to fruition when his son David began planting vines on the property. In 2007, David’s daughter Laura joined the family business to run the daily operations. Today, two generations work together to continue the family tradition at David Arthur Vineyards. With the release of the 2010 vintage, the Long Family celebrates 25 years of winemaking.

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FOUR GRACES The Black family purchased an existing vineyard in the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley in 2003 as a family retreat and immediately began turning the estate into a sustainably farmed, well tended vineyard with the goal of producing rich, elegant, delicious and complex wines. That same year The Four Graces was founded. The winery is named in honor of the Black’s four daughters: Alexis, Juliana, Vanessa, and Christiana. Today The Four Graces produces pinot noir, pinot gris, and pinot blanc renowned nationally and internationally for their balance, elegance, complexity, and richness. The wines are crafted under the guidance of French born Laurent Montalieu one of Oregon’s most respected winemakers.

GLORIA-FERRER Back in the early 80’s there were only a handful of winegrowers planting Pinot Noir in Carneros. And yet, the Ferrer Family knew the key to a world-class méthode champenoise wine would be Pinot Noir. The Gloria Ferrer winemaking team’s quest for perfection takes them to Champagne where they manage to acquire Pinot Noir and Chardonnay clones. Gloria Ferrer is not only the first sparkling wine house in Sonoma Carneros, but also the first to plant Champagne clones and the first to plant in Carneros. Almost thirty years later, with 335 acres under vine, the estate vineyards at Gloria Ferrer produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that rival some of the world’s finest.

GOLDSCHMIDT vINEYARDS Born and educated in New Zealand, Nick Goldschmidt’s career began in 1982 with a research position at the New Zealand Lincoln University where he graduated with Distinction in Horticulture. Nick went on to specialize in viticulture studies at Wagga Wagga, and oenology at the highly acclaimed Roseworthy program, at Adelaide University in South Australia. During his time as a student Nick worked at noted wineries such as Kumeu River, Coopers Creek and Babich. In 1989, after 18 months of winemaking in Australia, New Zealand, California, and South America; including his first harvest in Chile as winemaker for Calitera, Nick returned to California with an amazing range of winemaking experiences. Prior to starting Goldschmidt Vineyards, Nick was Head Winemaker at Simi throughout the 1990’s and made the Simi Reserve Cabernet one of Sonoma’s most respected red wines.

HESS COLLECTION The Hess Collection was founded on Donald Hess’ belief that great wines come from vineyards of distinction, and Hess has built a winery that has redefined what is expected of mountain-grown wines—once considered to be tough and unyielding. In the hands of the talent at Hess Collection, the style is more generous and just as long-lived. Now viewed as one of the wineries that forever shaped Napa Valley by bringing the power of Mt. Vedder to the attention of so many, The “Hess Collection” also is a world-class art gallery and winery nestled in the mountains above Napa Valley.

J vINEYARDS AND WINERY As a 25-year-old Stanford University graduate in Earth Sciences/Geology, Judy Jordan understood the land. Her belief that soil enriches the flavors of the fruit of the vine influenced her pursuit of unique terroir and “a sense of place” for growing wine grapes. This journey led her to Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, known for cool climate grape growing and a great diversity of soils—perfect for Champagne method wines. The exploration of terroir in nine, sustainably farmed estate vineyards, while over two decades in the making, has only just begun. The wide variety of alluvial soils found in more than 200 acres in the Russian River Valley have been forming for millions of years and are continually revealing their nuances through Sparkling Wine, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.

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JONATA The brains behind this amazing Santa Ynez winery is Kansas City-native Matt Dees, who spent many formative summers roaming the halls of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and considers his time there among his most cherished memories growing up in Kansas City. ShuttleCork is excited to have Matt participate for the second year in a row. Matt’s work at Jonata has been wildly praised (the entire program has been built by the brains behind the rare and elusive Screaming Eagle winery). His work at Jonata has been acclaimed throughout the wine community for showcasing the amazing potential that exists in this Central Coast appellation as he produces a stunning array of powerhouse wines.

kRUPP BROTHERS A Bay Area internist with a medical degree from Stanford, Dr. Jan Krupp was hungry for the joy he once felt working his mother’s New England gardens and his uncle’s Virginia farm. Shortly after moving to Napa in 1991 and planting a 41-acre home vineyard, a large swath of land came up for sale just a few miles away. He enlisted his brother Bart, and the two doggedly set about to transform this wild expanse into what is now Stagecoach Vineyard. Dr. Jan Krupp’s passion is evident in the carefully tended vines and hand-crafted wines. On any given day, you’ll find Dr. Krupp supervising the care of the 650-acre vineyard or with the winemaker nurturing the maturing wines.

LAUREL GLEN vINEYARD Bettina Sichel of Laurel Glen Vineyard is back for her third year at ShuttleCork! Laurel Glen Vineyard has long been considered one of the iconic Cabernet vineyards of California. Originally planted in the 1880’s, the present-day vineyard was developed in the 1970’s by Sonoma wine pioneer Patrick Campbell. The first vintage of Laurel Glen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon was made in 1981. The vineyard’s combination of high altitude, eastern exposure, rocky soils, and small diurnal temperature swings combine to produce very distinctive wines. Despite its small production, the wine has received international acclaim for its exceptional balance, elegance and ability to age gracefully.

OWEN ROE WINERY Winemaker David O’Reilly seeks to gently coax the most authentic expression of each varietal using minimal handling and traditional techniques. This philosophy of non-interference makes the Owen Roe commitment to the fruit, before it even reaches the winery, paramount. Owen Roe uses only organic materials in the wine-making process in order that the effluence leaving the winery can go directly to wetlands. This principle of stewardship is carried over from vineyard practices where only the most benign and natural products are used to ward off mildew and rot. No herbicides or pesticides are used in Owen Roe vineyards, and weeds that crowd out plants are hoed and left behind in the rows to harbor beneficial bugs.

PEAY vINEYARDS ShuttleCork is proud to welcome back Andy Peay of Peay Vineyards for a third year! Andy took a somewhat roundabout course (Wall Street financial analyst and a year wandering around Asia), before joining his brother Nick at the true “West of West” Sonoma Coast winery. Peay Vineyards produces Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay from estate vineyards, and they capture the true expression of this amazing appellation. The philosophy of Peay is to understand their own vineyards, and to create wines that are so singular they make an impression you will never forget (or, as they say: “… engage your belly and then seep up into your brain.”)

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PEDRONCELLI Since 1927, when John Pedroncelli, Sr. purchased a vineyard and a small winery in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley, two elements remain unchanged: the exceptional place of the Pedroncelli family farms vineyards, and the family’s dedication to making fine wines. The winery sold grapes to home winemakers during Prohibition (home winemaking was perfectly legal!) and following repeal the second generation of the family began to establish the winery that is now a staple of Sonoma. Fourth generation family member Richard Moorehouse joins us to pour wines from one of the truly great family properties that will soon celebrate its 90th birthday and can start looking ahead to its second century as an American wine treasure.

PENNER-ASH Penner-Ash Pinot Noirs and Syrahs are often described as “elegant and earthy, structured and thoughtful.” These qualities come from a fundamental notion of transparency. The wines are made with a desire to break down barriers and to expose the winemaking mystery—to do away with pretense and bring us closer to the source. They have built that desire for transparency and closeness to nature into their winery building. Embraced by 80 acres of land, the winery is stepped into the hillside on three levels and positioned to take full advantage of the breathtaking and expansive views of the Chehalem Valley bounded by the Chehalem Mountains to the north, and the Red Hills of Dundee to the south.

PETER FRANUS WINE COMPANY Peter Franus is a respected Napa Valley winemaker and an insider secret in the wine industry. For 30 years, he’s bonded with the mountain and hillside vineyards of the region, and particularly Mount Veeder on the southwestern flank of the Valley. He has made friends and found avid supporters who connect to his disarming wit and earnest approach to winemaking and to life, he has spent decades choosing the best vineyards, and he has produced small batches of highly praised, soulful and, most of all, delicious wine.

PINE RIDGE vINEYARDS The desire to uncover and showcase the exceptional qualities of the diverse estate vineyards that span 200-acres across five appellations is the core of the Pine Ridge winemaking philosophy. A thirty-year relationship with the land brings a deeply layered knowledge of the specific climates, soils and vines of each vineyard. Every season brings new knowledge and understanding to apply and continuously fine tune the entire growing and production process in order to encourage the fruit—and the wines—a purity of flavor distinct to their site.

PRIDE MOUNTAIN vINEYARDS Pride Mountain Vineyards’ 83 vineyard acres drape across the gentle rolling crest of the Mayacamas Mountains some 2000 feet above the floor of the Napa Valley. Being on the mountaintop provides many of the vines with desirable southern exposures, which is unique for a Spring Mountain property. The elevation also puts Pride above the morning fog that often blankets the Sonoma and Napa Valleys, with the result that the vines are bathed in sunshine from dawn to dusk. During the growing season, the average temperature at Pride Mountain Vineyards is several degrees cooler than in the Napa Valley, which is beneficial to protecting the natural acidity of the grapes. The daily temperature fluctuations are also much smaller, with morning temperatures being considerably warmer and afternoon temperatures considerably cooler than in the Napa Valley. This results in gradual, steady ripening and long hang times.

RIDGE vINEYARDS While a great deal has been written about Ridge Vineyards, and the winery enjoys international acclaim among all California wines, they deserve even more praise. Their Zinfandels and Petite Sirahs have helped define how those wines are viewed and have helped protect California’s great legacy vineyards. Their benchmark Cabernet, Monte Bello, exemplifies great single vineyard wine, as well as elegance allied with California power. Since the early 1960s Ridge has stood at the forefront of American wine, a track record of uninterrupted greatness that is unrivaled.

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ROUND POND Round Pond Estate, owned and operated today by the second generation of the MacDonnell family, is a Rutherford farm and winery that specializes in the creation of pure, expressive wines, artisan foods and unforgettable experiences—all from the heart of Napa Valley. Because gourmet items are defined by their freshness, purity and the meticulous care that goes into making them, Round Pond strives to control every step of the process. The product of their estate vineyards, orchards, mill, and winery, every item Round Pond makes reflects the passionate, hands-on approach from soil to bottle.

SINEANN Sineann is a small producer of highly intense wines made from the finest grapes from the finest vineyards in the region. Almost all Sineann wines are single-vineyard designated, with low crop levels to ensure that the best characteristics of the varietal and terroir shine through. Peter Rosback has a meticulous approach to winemaking—minimal processing, aging in French oak—to help preserve the character of each wine. The result is wines in which both the winery and the growers take great pride. The bottom line is, Sineann strives to make great wine under the belief that food and drink, lovingly prepared, make for happier and healthier people.

SPOTTSWOODE ESTATE vINEYARD & WINERY Spottswoode is a family-owned historic vineyard and winery renowned for its exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Established in 1882 by George Schonewald, the estate is distinguished by the pre-prohibition Victorian home depicted on the wine label. Spottswoode was christened by Mrs. Albert Spotts in 1910 and was acquired by Mary and Jack Novak in 1972. Mary released Spottswoode’s first Cabernet Sauvignon in 1982, exactly one hundred years after the estate’s founding. Today, Mary’s daughter Beth Novak Milliken manages the winery, and daughter Lindy Novak oversees national marketing. Every year four wines are released: Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc, Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon, and Field Book Syrah. The Novak family is committed to producing wines with integrity that faithfully reflect their grape origins, and Spottswoode wines are especially known for their refined elegance, balance and classic structure.

SPRING vALLEY The land that the Corkrum, Derby and Elvin families farm today is rich with history dating back to the mid 1800s, when current vineyard owner Shari Corkrum Derby’s grandfather Uriah Corkrum began farming in the area. Uriah experienced success farming in the 1880s but unfortunately lost everything in the first great depression of 1893. He persevered, though, and in 1910 acquired the land now known as Spring Valley. In 1993, Shari and Dean Derby planted the first grapes at Spring Valley. The first vintage of estate grown and bottled Spring Valley Vineyard wines were produced with the 1999 vintage. The Derby’s son Devin Corkrum Derby served as winemaker until his untimely death in 2004. Devin’s assistant and friend Serge Laville took over as winemaker and continues the legacy of Spring Valley Vineyard.

TABLAS CREEk vINEYARD Tablas Creek Vineyard is the result of a decades-long friendship between the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and Robert Haas, longtime importer and founder of Vineyard Brands. The families created a partnership in 1985 and in 1989 purchased a 120-acre property in the hilly Las Tablas district of west Paso Robles for its similarities to Châteauneuf du Pape: limestone soils, a favorable climate, and rugged terrain. The partners imported the traditional varietals grown on the Perrins’ celebrated estate, including Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir, Syrah, and Counoise for reds, and Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne, and Grenache Blanc for whites. These imported vines passed a rigorous three-year USDA testing program, were propagated and grafted in our on-site nursery.

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Tasting Notes

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