Dear Friends,
The exciting, two-night event we know as ShuttleCork is in its seventh year and has earned its reputation as an exceptional event in every way. Guests know they will enjoy themselves and have access to superlative winemakers and exclusive wines, while at the same time supporting the world-class programs at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Likewise, visitors to the Nelson-Atkins know when they walk through the doors that their experience will be exceptional. This June, we bring you 30 Americans, contemporary art by many of the most important African American artists of the past four decades. In November, our visitors will discover the treasures from a royal tomb with Queen Nefertari: Eternal Egypt, an exhibition featuring one of Egypt’s greatest archaeological findings: the powerful, fascinating, and celebrated Nefertari. Exhibitions such as these would not happen if not for our generous donors!
The guiding principles behind ShuttleCork were conceived and nurtured by our founding chairs Mary Bloch and Paul DeBruce. ShuttleCork 2019 welcomes Greg Maday as a co-chair; he will carry the mission forward with Mary Bloch. The event will continue to honor the brilliant idea that accomplishes two exceptional goals: raise funds to support the Nelson-Atkins, and bring a new set of enthusiasts to the museum.
In the years since it began, ShuttleCork has raised more than $5 million to benefit the Nelson-Atkins, and it has been named one of the top multi-day fundraising events in the city. Most importantly, ShuttleCork has brought new friends to the museum, not simply as guests, but as instant supporters of our institution.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, volunteers and dedicated staff of the museum, I raise my glass to all of you who you who appreciate the fine arts and fine wines and who suppport your museum! I also express my thanks and appreciation to the hard working committees that organized this year’s event and contributed with amazing lots for the auction. Hope you have a delightful time and that you bid with the satisfaction of knowing it will impact all the museum is able to do!
¡Salud!
JULIÁN ZUGAZAGOITIA Menefee D. & Mary Louise Blackwell Director & CEO
With great pleasure, we welcome you to 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 are delighted that it has evolved into one of the premier fundraisers in Kansas City.
As in past years, the event begins with six “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 sixth year in a row. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the ShuttleCork committee members, along with numerous others who have 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 GREG MADAY Co-Chair Co-Chair ShuttleCork 2019 ShuttleCork 2019 Tonight’s Program
May 3
5:30 PM GRAND TASTING Kirkwood Hall & Rozzelle Court
7:45 PM WELCOME REMARKS Under The Auction Tent
8:00–9:00 PM LIVE AUCTION Bid High, Bid Often The Auction Tent
9:00 PM POST-AUCTION CELEBRATION The Perfect Ending Breezeway
6 ShuttleCork2019 Wine is the only artwork you can drink.
– LUIS FERNANDO OLAVER
ShuttleCork2019 7 Our Presenting Sponsor Thank you to our GRAND SPONSORS
Thank you to our PREMIER SPONSORS Evening One WINEMAKER DINNERS THURSDAY, MAY 2
HOSTED BY WINERIES Cathi & David Brain Spottswoode Estate Kansas City, MO St. Helena, CA
CHEF Peay Vineyards 1 Brandon Winn Cloverdale, CA The Webster House
HOSTED BY WINERIES Linda & Paul DeBruce Frias Family Vineyard Mission Hills, KS Napa, CA
CHEF Ovid 2 Remy Ayesh St. Helena, CA Lazia
HOSTED BY WINERIES Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Lando Wines Kansas City, MO Sebastopol, CA
CHEF Outpost Wines 3 Wes Gartner Angwin, CA The Golden Ox & Voltaire
HOSTED BY WINERIES Kay & Charlie Newell Booker Wines Mission Hills, KS Paso Robles, CA
CHEF Force Majeure 4 Ryan Brazeal Walla Walla, WA Novel
HOSTED BY WINERIES Shari & John Olander Arista Winery Leawood, KS Healdsburg, CA
CHEF Futo Estate 5 Philip Quillec Oakville, CA Café Provence
HOSTED BY WINERIES Maurice Watson Cliff Lede Vineyards Kansas City, MO Yountville, CA
CHEF Fairchild Wines 6 Linda Duerr St. Helena, CA The Restaurant at 1900
THANK YOU TO OUR HOSTS, CHEFS & VINTNERS
10 ShuttleCork2019 Evening Two GRAND TASTING & AUCTION FRIDAY, MAY 3
Thank you to the following vintners for their generosity.
ShuttleCork2019 11 Evening Two GRAND TASTING & AUCTION FRIDAY, MAY 3
Thank you to the following restaurants for their generosity.
12 ShuttleCork2019 Many Thanks TO OUR SPONSORS + BENEFACTORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR $75,000 Bank of America
GRAND SPONSORS $50,00 BMO Family Office Mariner Foundation
PREMIER SPONSORS $25,000 American Century Investments JE Dunn Lockton McCownGordon Polsinelli SpecChem UMB US Engineering
NEBUCHADNEZZAR $50,000 Mary + Tom Bloch/Bloch Family Foundation David Booth Linda + Paul DeBruce Kim + Larry Kittoe Sara + Bill Morgan Marny + John Sherman
BALTHAZAR $25,000 Nancy + Rick Green Shirley + Barnett Helzberg Sosland Foundation
JEROBOAM $7,500 Sarah + Jon Baum Phyliss + Robert Bernstein Peggy + Terrance Dunn Neil Karbank Mary + David Reid Stinson Leonard Street LLP/Dave + Geri Frantze
ShuttleCork2019 13 Committee
Mary Bloch & Greg Maday Co-Chairs
Ryan Anderson
Ramin Cherafat
Leah DiCarlo
Kathleen & Brewster Ellis
Mollie & Tom Freeman
Deanna & Greg Graves
Diane Canaday Hesse & Dan Hesse
Ross Jackson
Kathryn Orlowski Jones
Sabrina & Richard Korentager
Katie Moreland
Courtney O’Farrell
Melanie & Jim Rine
Kristi & Denny Scott
Courtney Sprague
14 ShuttleCork2019 An empty wine bottle is filled with happy memories.
– WINE PONDER
ShuttleCork2019 15 ET OU ME R AUCTIONEER
16 ShuttleCork2019 Greg Quiroga
We welcome back Greg Quiroga as our auctioneer for another stellar 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.
ShuttleCork2019 17 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.
18 ShuttleCork2019 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 Friday, May 3, 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.
LOT REMOVAL 6. Lots purchased at the Auction Friday, May 3, must be picked up and removed by successful bidders following payment at the conclusion of the Auction. 7. 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 [email protected].
ShuttleCork2019 19 Auction Lots
WINE LOT: 2010 Super Cults 1 There are cult wines and then there are these! Two wines that have transcended stardom, unanimously considered the best of the best from their respective regions. With this lot you will receive one of the finest vintages of Screaming Eagle to date, alongside three bottles of Christian Moueix's crown jewel Pomerol property, La Fleur-Pétrus.
• 1 bottle 2010 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, WA-100
• 3 bottles 2010 Chateau Lafleur Petrus, WA-97
DONATED BY GREG & DEANNA GRAVES & DOMINUS
Holy 2 Molé
You and 9 of your closest friends will experience a tasting of classic molés and hear about their origins from Oaxaca—the Land of Seven Molés, courtesty of Chef Anakaren Ibarra, Sous Chef at Rye Plaza, and Chef/Owner Carlos Falcon of Jarocho. Chef Falcon will pair tequilas with each of the courses. These talented chefs will have other cultural treats in store, as well. Learning was never this fun and delicious!
• Dinner for 10 in the comfort of your home
• Tequila pairing for each course
DONATED BY ANAKAREN IBARRA, CARLOS FALCON & MIKE’S LIQUORS
20 ShuttleCork2019 Central Coastin' for 3 Wine Lovers!
Take off for the rolling hills of Paso Robles, California, which Wine Spectator recently named one of the most exciting wine regions in the state. You and up to 7 guests can immerse yourselves in all that is flowing. White and red wine lovers alike will appreciate the private tours and wine tastings at several premier vineyards. Enjoy lunch at Villa Creek and Niner Winery plus go home with 3 Saxum magnums.
• Up to 3 nights stay at the Booker Vineyard guest cottage (features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, bocce ball court and fire pit)
• Private tour and wine tasting at Booker Vineyard
• Private tour and wine tasting at Law Estate
• Private tour and wine tasting at L'Aventure
• Private tour and wine tasting at Epoch Winery
• Wine tasting and catered lunch at Villa Creek
• Lunch at Niner Winery
• 3 Saxum magnums
• Mutually agreeable date; transportation not included
DONATED BY BOOKER VINEYARD, EPOCH WINERY, L’AVENTURE, LAW ESTATE, NINER WINERY, SAXUM, VILLA CREEK & WESTSIDE PASO ROBLES WINERIES
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WINE LOT: 4 Winemaker Magnums
One lucky bidder will win more than a dozen magnums from ShuttleCork 2019 Winemakers. Perfect for your next dinner party or wine tasting, this package will include a variety of tasty treasures.
DONATED BY SHUTTLECORK 2019 WINEMAKERS
22 ShuttleCork2019 Opus One Dinner 5 in the Cloister
Ten couples will enjoy dinner prepared by James Beard Award- Winning Chef Gavin Kaysen in one of the Nelson-Atkins’ most revered galleries, the 14th century French Cloister, paired with exquisite and highly acclaimed wines from Opus One Estate. CEO David Pearson will be on hand to guide guests through the pairings, beginning with Rothschild Champagne and then moving on to Robert Mondavi Winery Fume Blanc I-Block from To Kalon Vineyard, two vintages of Opus One per course, and a Chateau Coutet for dessert.
After graduating from the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, VT, Kaysen worked at Domaine Chandon in Yountville, CA; L’Auberge de Lavaux in Lausanne, Switzerland; and L’Escargot in London before becoming executive chef at El Bizcocho in San Diego, where he was named one of Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chefs.
The frenetic and fleeting seasonality of the upper Midwest-inspired Kaysen to open Spoon and Stable in Minneapolis, which was a 2015 James Beard Award Finalist for Best New Restaurant. In 2018, Kaysen took home the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Midwest. Saturday, September 28, 2019
• 6-course dinner with wine pairings
• Sold by the couple
DONATED BY CHEF KAYSEN & OPUS ONE ESTATE
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Love. Set. 6 Match.
Game on for this tennis package to the US Open! Enjoy an experience you won’t soon forget in Flushing Meadows, New York. 4 court-side seats in Arthur Ashe Stadium for round three of the US Open August 30 and 31, 2019, two nights’ stay at in the heart of New York City, and a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• Box Seats to the US Open • Metropolitan Museum of Art Visit, arranged by the Nelson • Third Round: Friday and Saturday • 3 nights at the St. Regis hotel
DONATED BY FANTHREESIXTY, LIZ & GREG MADAY, PLATFORM VENTURES, ST. REGIS & TIMBERS RESORTS
24 ShuttleCork2019 Big Art. 7 Mini Golf.
Enjoy a unique art-inspired miniature golf course nestled within the terraces in The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park at the museum. Art Course is a nine-hole putt-putt experience that presents dynamic interpretations of masterpieces from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s collection. This experience is suited for a group up to 30 people. Great wines such as Peter Franus, Pride, Chappellet, and Meyer Family will get the evening started. After playing putt putt, guests will enjoy a picnic-style dinner by James Beard Award Finalist, Chef Michael Corvino. The winning bidder can choose between Chef's specialty burgers and shakes or fried chicken. Each member of the winning team will take home a magnum of Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon.
DONATED BY THE NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART, MICHAEL & CHRISTINA CORVINO
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WINE LOT: The Pinnacle of 8 Wine Perfection
Robert M. Parker, Jr. stunned the wine world when he declared the 1982 vintage in Bordeaux superb, contrary to many of the world’s top critics. Today, we know the '82 to be one of the greatest vintages of the last century. Since then Parker’s 100-point scale has become the pinnacle of perfection in wine, immortalizing his perfect score recipients.
• 1 magnum 2002 Phelps Insignia Proprietary Red (also Wine Spectator Wine of the Year)
• 1 bottle 1990 Montrose St. Estephe Bordeaux
• 5 bottles of Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon: 3 bottles of 2003 & 1 bottle each of the 2007 & 2014
• 1 bottle 2014 Quilceda Creek Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1 bottle 2012 Hundred Acre Few and Far Between Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1 bottle 2009 Donelan Richard’s Vineyard Syrah
• 1 bottle of 2012 Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay
• 1 signed double magnum 2010 Dominus Proprietary Red
• 1 bottle of 2012 Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay
DONATED BY LINDA & PAUL DEBRUCE, CHRISTY & BILL GAUTREAUX, DIANE & DAN HESSE, JENNIFER & CHUCK LAUE, AND JANE & JOSH SOSLAND
26 ShuttleCork2019 Enjoy a Private Lazia 9 & Rooftop Experience
Tempt your palate by tapping into the ShuttleCork Cellar. Chef Remy Ayesh of Crossroads Hotel will be creating a tasty array of small plates to complement wines that ShuttleCork patrons have donated throughout the years and are ready for consumption.
Monday, September 9, 2019
• Small plates created by Chef Remy Ayesh for 20 people
• Wines include: Chateau D’Armailhac, Quilceda Creek, Mt. Brave, Shafer One Point Five, Joseph Phelps, and Three Sticks.
• Sold by the couple
DONATED BY REMY AYESH/CROSSROADS HOTEL, MELISSA & JIM CARNES, SHERRY & GARY FORSEE, CHRISTY & BILL GAUTREAUX, AND ELLEN & MICHAEL MERRIMAN
ShuttleCork2019 27 Auction Lots (CONTINUED)
Walk the Red Carpet 10 at the American Music Awards
You and three friends will jet off to LA to celebrate the greatest talents of the music scene at the annual AMAs. Stay at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria, ride in celebrity style, and walk the red carpet. You will attend the pre- and post-party, where you will get up close and personal to your favorite music artists with orchestra seats. This is one opportunity you won’t soon forget! Sunday, November 24, 2019
• 4 people
• VIP Limo Passes
• Access to Walk the Red Carpet
• Access to the Pre-Show Party on the Carpet, A VIP area adjacent to the red carpet offering refreshments and excellent views of the stars’ arrivals
• Great Orchestra Seats the AMA Show (Show time is 5-8 p.m. PT)
• Passes to the Official AMA After Party (note that the party is for those 21&up)
About the American Music Awards The American Music Awards, the world’s largest fan-voted award show, features performances from today’s hottest artists and presents fan-voted awards in the music genres of Pop/Rock, Alternative Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Inspirational, Latin, EDM and Soundtrack, and the categories of Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year presented by Capital One Savor Card, Collaboration of the Year, Tour of The Year, Favorite Social Artist presented by Xfinity and Favorite Music Video. The American Music Awards pays tribute to today’s most influential and iconic artists. The show is produced by Dick Clark Productions and is seen in more than 200 countries and territories around the world.
DONATED BY ELDRIDGE INDUSTRIES
28 ShuttleCork2019 WINE LOT: 11 A Taste of To Kalon
First planted in the 1880s, To Kalon Vineyard is considered the single most prestigious vineyard in California’s famed Napa Valley today. Sitting next to the Mondavi Winery and across from Opus One, only a handful of Napa’s most prestigious producers are allowed to make wine bearing this coveted name.
Signed Magnums:
• 2016 Tor Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon, WA-98, JD-98
• 2016 B Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon, WA 98- 100, JD 97-100
• 2011 Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon, V-94
• 6 bottles 2015 Mondavi To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon, WA-96+, V-96+
• 2 bottles 2012 Carter Beckstoffer To Kalon Three Kings Cabernet Sauvignon, WA-96
• 3-bottle horizontal of 2014 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon, 1 bottle each of Vice Versa, WA-96-100, B Cellars, WA- 93-95 and Realm, WA-97+
• 1 bottle 2010 Schrader RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon, WA-99
DONATED BY B CELLARS, DIANE & DAN HESSE, PAUL HOBBS, TOR KENWARD, TRACEY & DAVE LOCKTON, GERRY LOPEZ, AND ELLEN & MICHAEL MERRIMAN
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2019 Fund-a-Need 12 Program
Come to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art any given day, and feel the difference.
Come hear children in the galleries and in the classrooms. See families creating memories while making art in Bloch Lobby at the art&family=FUN weekend activities. Notice people participating in an American Sign Language tour of the collection, and hear languages from around the world.
You will see teenagers finding where they belong in the museum world, and adults dancing at the museum’s dynamic Third Thursday events. Take note of college students working on their laptops near great works of art with the smell of coffee brewing in Quay Coffee. Feel the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm.
This is my museum, and I love coming here.
– 5TH GRADER, UNIVERSITY ACADEMY
The Nelson-Atkins offers the full experience of the museum so all visitors feel welcome and respected. This includes the annual Day of the Dead Festival, KC Kids Unite—a project created to break down barriers of race and geography, and Family Field Trip Night— established to encourage students who visit the museum with their classes to return with their families to engage in art-centered activities and talks, while exploring the museum together. A parent participating stated it was important for their family to have an open mind about cultural differences in the world, “…I saw the African art and got excited because although it was completely different, there were some small similarities with ancient art from my culture.”
Each year, the museum engages with nearly 55,000 students in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Your support of Fund-a-Need helps pay for field trip expenses, such as buses and substitute teachers, as well as art materials and high-quality instruction.
30 ShuttleCork2019 Partnering with the Nelson-Atkins is a win- win for our school district and our students.
– FORMER PRINCIPAL OF SHAWANOE ELEMENTARY
• The Thinking Through Art program takes the power of art to the community, connecting with 9,500 students in the Kansas City- area schools. The cost: about $13 per student. Your paddle raise of $250 helps give 19 children an in-depth experience.
• Almost 29,000 students tour the Nelson-Atkins each year. Of that number, nearly 5,500 come from schools with high percentages of low-income families. The cost: about $9 per student. Your paddle raise of $500 helps bring more than 55 children to the museum.
• The Nelson-Atkins offers workshops to more than 15,000 students, with time in the galleries and hands-on art making in the studio. More than 9,000 of these students participated because of an incentive grant program. The cost: about $22 per student. Your paddle raise of $1,000 helps give 45 children a rich and memorable experience with art.
• Nelson-Atkins offers workshops to more than 12,000 students, with time in the galleries and hands-on art making in the studio. More than 6,300 of these students participated through an incentive grant program. The cost: about $20 per student. Your paddle raise of $1,000 helps give 50 children a rich and memorable experience with art.
No Cellar? No 13 Problem.
We’ve got you covered. Instantly create one of Kansas City’s most coveted cellars with approximately 70 bottles of incredible wine. This unique signed bottle collection comes donated from our Thursday Winemaker Dinners’ attendees. Share with friends or store in your cellar.
• 70 exclusive wine bottles
• Each wine signed by Winemaker Dinner attendees
DONATED BY THURSDAY NIGHT WINEMAKER DINNER ATTENDEES
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Attention Patrick 14 Mahomes Fans!
You and 3 guests will get an insider’s look with the Kansas City Chiefs home and away games package. Enjoy dinner with Chiefs executives, stay at the team hotel, and get prime seats to the games.
Home: Away: • Private car service • One night’s stay at team hotel • Locker Room Club passes • Dinner with Chiefs President Mark • Pre-game sideline passes Donovan and Chiefs executives
• Club Level tickets • Bus with Chiefs executives to and from game
• Field passes to watch pre-game warm-ups
• Great seats behind the Chiefs bench
• Club access for food and drink
DONATED BY KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
32 ShuttleCork2019 WINE LOT: New World Large 15 Format Collectibles
A red-wine lover’s delight! This incredible collection can be yours for the right price. As an extra bonus, many of the bottles have been signed by the winemakers.
Double Magnums:
• 2010 Dominus Proprietary Red, WA-100
• 2003 Pride Cabernet Sauvignon Magnums:
• 2015 Pulido-Walker Panek Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, WA- 97, JD-97
• 2016 Vice-Versa Cabernet Sauvignon, WA-95+, JD-95
• 2014 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, WA-98+
• 2012 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, WA-98
• 1993 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, WA-95
• 2013 Tor Kenward Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2013 Amuse Bouche Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2009 Promontory Proprietary Red, WA-97 Imperial (6 liter) 2005 Rudd Proprietary Red, WA-94
DONATED BY PATRICE & SAMANTHA BRETON, LINDA & PAUL DEBRUCE, DENISE & MARK DUDENHOEFFER, CHRISTY & BILL GAUTREAUX, LIZ & GREG MADAY, MARK PULIDO & DONNA WALKER, JANE & JOSH SOSLAND, AND CYNDI & JONATHAN THOMAS
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Wish Upon the Stars 16 Experience the best of the wine country from both Napa and Sonoma Valley with two incredible culinary experiences. You and 3 guests will be immersed in a 3-day sensory dining adventure at two of the finest 3-star Michelin restaurants: the French Laundry in Yountville and SingleThread in Healdsburg, along with overnight stays in Arista Winery’s guest suite. Day one: • Settle into accommodations above Arista Winery’s newly constructed winery. • Tour of the estate, hosted by Mark McWilliams, owner of Arista Winery. Day two: • Enjoy an afternoon with hosts Tom Futo and Daniel Ha of Futo Estates with a gourmet vineyard picnic and majestic views of the forested hillsides and vast Napa landscape. • Extensive tasting menu with wine accompaniments in the stunning Howard Backen-designed winery. • Take home 2 rare and coveted signed magnums, the 2014 Futo Estates Oakville Red Wine and the 2014 5500 Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon. • Car service to Chef Thomas Keller’s flagship restaurant, The French Laundry, for an unforgettable dinner. Your experience begins with champagne and an extensive tasting menu with wine accompaniments by The French Laundry sommeliers. This includes beverage, tax and service. Day three: • Tour Arista Winery with Mark McWilliams. • The Pavilion at Arista for a five-course lunch prepared by the Executive Chef, Tim Kaulfers. • Each couple takes home a signed magnum of the winery’s highly acclaimed 2016 Two Bird’s Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir. • Free time to shop or stroll in the town of Healdsburg. • Car service to an unforgettable dinner at Chef Kyle Connaughton’s Michelin Three Star Restaurant, SingleThread, with a chef's tasting menu and wine accompaniments by the SingleThread sommeliers. • Dates must be mutually agreed upon by wineries and restaurants. • Package does not include airfare or ground transportation. Please book 60 days in advance to secure restaurant reservations.
DONATED BY ARISTA WINERY, CIRQ WINERY, FUTO ESTATE & PLATFORM VENTURES
34 ShuttleCork2019 Ponderosa Cooking 17 Was Never This Good
Enjoy an elegant wine dinner at the McQuaids' beautiful ranch, Ponderosa. Chef Michael Smith of Farina and Extra Virgin will cook an exquisite dinner to pair with Handwritten and Jessup Cellars wines.
• Dinner and wine for 6 couples
• Transportation provided to and from the ranch in DeSoto
• Saturday evening dinner date mutually agreed upon by winning bidder
DONATED BY HANDWRITTEN WINES & JESSUP CELLARS, MIKE MCQUAID, TIM & MARY PAT MCQUAID, MICHAEL & NANCY SMITH
Phoenix! 18 Experience the Phoenix Open Golf Tournament as a VIP at the Waste Management Open Friday, January 31, 2020.
• 4 suite passes to the 17th hole luxury suite
• 4 tickets to the famous Birds Nest post- tournament party featuring top performers
• Club fitting for 4 at Ping and all 4 guests will receive the latest Ping driver
Three-night condo accommodations at the Rocks Resort (A Timbers Collection) subject to availability. If no availability, two comparable hotel rooms will be provided.
DONATED BY PING, PLATINUM VENTURES, POLSINELLI LAW FIRM, TIFEC & TIMBERS RESORTS
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WINE LOT: 19 Direct from the Winemakers' Cellars The lucky winner will revel in this stellar collection of large format bottles all signed by Southern California’s best winemakers.
• 2 magnums 2014 Sine Qua Non Shakti Grenache, WA- 100 & 2014 Piranha Waterdance Syrah, WA-100
• 2 double magnums Sanguis, 2014 1/1 Syrah, WA 97, JD 97 & 2015 Bossman Syrah, JD 97
• 1 magnum 2014 Alban Reva Syrah, JD-100
• 2 magnums, 1 2016 Booker Oublie GSM & 1 Vertigo GSM, WA-95
• 4 magnums, 2 2017 Tensley OGT, JD-94-96 & 2 2017 BMT Syrah, JD-94-96
• 2 Jonata magnums, 2014 La Sangra de Jonata, JD-99 & 2014 Todos, WA-94+
DONATED BY JOHN ALBAN, MATT DEES, ERIC JENSEN, MANFRED & ELAINE KRANKL, MATTIAS PIPPIG, AND JOEY & JENNIFER TENSLEY
36 ShuttleCork2019 Pack Your Bags for 20 Beautiful Belize!
This adventure begins at Christy and Bill Gautreaux’s comfortable condo for 4 nights on the tropical island of Ambergris Caye, which offers serenity, great food, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Located outside San Pedro, this spacious 3-bedroom condo offers impressive ocean views and a private pool, plus is just minutes away from Secret Beach—one of the most swimmable beaches in the area, known for its crystal clear, warm water. This stay includes a half-day fishing trip with legendary local guide, Jerry Ack. Visit Bacalar Chico Reef, the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, and boat to a deserted beach where your catch will be prepared and drinks enjoyed during a leisurely beach cookout.
Next, you’ll move to the beautiful villas of Blancaneaux Lodge, part of the Family Coppola Hideaways. Enjoy all the resort has to offer, plus horseback riding to Big Rock Falls and daily continental breakfast.
• 4 guests
• 4 nights at Ambergris Caye
• Fishing trip to Bacalar Chico Reef
• 2 nights at Blancaneaux Lodge
• Horseback riding excursion
• Blackout dates include the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and the last two weeks in March
• Expires May 30, 2020
• As an added bonus, Southwest Airlines now has flights to Belize
DONATED BY CHRISTY & BILL GAUTREAUX AND THE FAMILY COPPOLA HIDEAWAYS
ShuttleCork2019 37 Making good wine is a skill; making fine wine is an art.
– ROBERT MONDAVI
38 ShuttleCork2019 In-Kind Donations
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