ShuttleCork 2024 Catalog

Hello, Friends!

Welcome to ShuttleCork: The Art of the Soirée, 2024!

We have much to celebrate tonight. It doesn’t seem possible we are now beginning our second decade of the museum’s biggest annual fundraiser. The explosive growth of ShuttleCork can be attributed to you and your steadfast support. I thank you for your loyalty to the Nelson-Atkins. It is because of you that we are able to welcome hundreds of schoolchildren to the museum each year to nurture the beginning of their relationship with the arts. Education and community programs are central to the museum’s mission, and your generosity makes them possible.

My deepest gratitude goes to Mary Bloch. Without her tenacity, leadership, and vision, ShuttleCork would be a mere shadow of the glittering event we have before us tonight. She has guided ShuttleCork from the very beginning, founding the event with Paul DeBruce, and we are indebted to her as well as to her co-chair, Mark O’Connell, who is also a member of the museum’s Board of Trustees. Mary, Mark, and the entire committee have spent countless hours planning this incredible fundraiser, and tonight we celebrate their hard work.

We will hear much tonight about pairings, but there is no better pairing than fine wine and fine art. We are fortunate that both are in abundance on this magical evening. There is a reason ShuttleCork has grown to be one of the biggest annual fundraisers in Kansas City. It is a fabulous multi-day event featuring mouth-watering delights created by Kansas City’s top chefs along with uniquely exquisite offerings from superb winemakers. It activates all our senses while bringing together old friends and new. I am extremely grateful to all of you for your support of the museum and its programs.

Now it is time to savor fine wine, sample tasty bites, and raise your paddles high and often as we bid on unique auction items at ShuttleCork: The Art of the Soirée. I toast each of you and look forward to another vibrant year at the Nelson-Atkins.

İSalud!

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 11th annual ShuttleCork: The Art of the Soirée! It hardly seems possible that this amazing fundraiser is now more than a decade old. What began as an evening of savoring fine wine to benefit the Nelson-Atkins has grown into a multi-day powerhouse fundraiser that is consistently named one of the top in Kansas City. During that time, ShuttleCork has raised more than $12 million to further the mission of the Nelson-Atkins through art education and community programs.

This evening of fine wine, sumptuous food, and world-class art would not be possible without the devotion of so many contributors. A special thanks to former co-chair (and co-founder) Paul DeBruce, and former cochair Greg Maday. Their enthusiasm and commitment to the museum is an inspiration.

We express our deep appreciation to our fabulous Corporate Sponsors, particularly Bank of America, which has generously been our Presenting Sponsor since ShuttleCork’s inception. Heartfelt thanks to our many committee members and numerous others who have worked diligently to ensure the success of this two-evening event. We are also grateful to the generous Winemaker Dinner hosts, past and present, who graciously invited guests into their lovely homes.

We hope to pique your interest with the unique auction items described on the following pages. And finally, we thank each and every one of you for your passionate support of ShuttleCork and the Nelson-Atkins.

Cheers,

MARY BLOCH Co-Founder ShuttleCork, Co-Chair ShuttleCork

MARK O’CONNELL Co-Chair ShuttleCork

Program

EVENING TWO MAY 3, 2024

Grand Tasting

5:30 — 7:30 P.M.

Welcome Remarks

7:45 P.M.

Live Auction

8:00 — 9:00 P.M.

ShuttleCork After Dark

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LIVE AUCTION

Thank you for another year of revelry.

Cheers to you!

MANY THANKS

to our Benefactors

Nebuchadnezzar Level

$50,000+

Mary & Tom Bloch/Bloch Family Foundation

David Booth

Linda Woodsmall-DeBruce & Paul DeBruce

Shirley & Barnett Helzberg

Marny & John Sherman

Balthazar Level

$25,000+

Evelyn Craft Belger & Richard Belger

Gretchen Calhoun & Neil Karbank

Nancy & Rick Green

Jeroboam Level

$10,000+

Atterbury Family Foundation

Kelley & Jim Bailey

Phyliss & Robert Bernstein

Deanna & Jeff Burns

Melanie Cohavi & Tim Barton

Timothy Cook

Lucy & Fred Coulson

Megan & Dave Leathers

Mary Anne & Stephen McDowell

Britton & Rick Norden

Lynne & Mark O’Connell

Cappy & Peter Powell

Jeanette Hernandez Prenger & Kevin Prenger

Mark Schulte & Mary Holcomb

Emily & Todd Voth

Represents contributions made by April 5, 2024

2024

MARY BLOCH

Co-Founder ShuttleCork

Co-Chair ShuttleCork

COMMITTEE

MARK O’CONNELL

Co-Chair ShuttleCork

RYAN ANDERSON

JEFFREY ANTHONY

ROBERT ASCHENTROP

LUCY & FRED COULSON

AARON DECKER

JOE DUNN

TOM FREEMAN

LAUREN GOLDBERG

EMILY HAAS

BETHANY & TREY HUMPHREY

ASHLEY HUTCHESON

ROSS JACKSON

MARGARET JONES

BRANNON LOFFI

MIKE MAYER

JOANNA POSTEN

KATE SACHSE

ERIC WESTPHAL

Winemaker Dinners

E VENING ONE MAY 2, 2024

1.

2.

HOST:

Linda Woodsmall-DeBruce & Paul DeBruce | Mission Hills, KS

CHEF:

Jos van Hengel, The River Club

HOST:

Lina & Dan Dickinson

Kansas City, MO

CHEF:

Linda Duerr, The Restaurant at 1900

WINERY 1: Knights Bridge Winery

WINERY 2: Salvestrin Winery

WINERY 1: Impensata

WINERY 2: Purlieu Wines

3.

4.

HOST:

Tristan & Timothy Duncan

Mission Hills, KS

CHEF: Andrew Longres, Acre

HOST:

Bridget & Christopher Lee

Leawood, KS

CHEF:

Brandon Brumback, Corvino Supper Club and Tasting Room

WINERY 1: Melka Estates

WINERY 2: Cornell Vineyards

WINERY 1: Lando Wines

WINERY 2: Futo Estate

5.

6.

HOST:

Kristin & Korb Maxwell

Mission Hills, KS

CHEF:

Kelly Conwell, 715 Restaurant

HOST:

Chasitie & Michael Walden

Mission Hills, KS

CHEF:

Johnny & Helen Jo Leach, The Town Company

WINERY 1: MTGA Wines

WINERY 2: Peay Vineyards

WINERY 1: Dakota Shy Winery

WINERY 2: Gamble Family Vineyards

Grand Tasting & Auction

EVENING TWO MAY 3, 2024

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING RESTAURANTS FOR THEIR GENEROSITY

Meet our Auctioneer

GREG QUIROGA

STELLAR FUNDRAISING AUCTIONS

Greg Quiroga is our auctioneer tonight, and he is excited to be back for his ninth ShuttleCork! Greg’s been with us so long he remembers a time when the Chiefs hadn’t beaten his beloved 49ers in the Super Bowl. Twice.

Based in San Francisco, Greg has been conducting fundraising auctions for non-profit organizations across the United States since 2004. He works with over 50 nonprofits, schools, foundations, arts organizations, and charities to help raise tens of millions of dollars each year.

Known for his passion and wit, Greg brings an exciting rhythm to his fundraising auctions. “Every bid tonight is an act of support for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art,” says Greg. “I’m honored to be the conduit for that generosity.”

The founder of Stellar Fundraising Auctions (www.StellarSF.com), Greg and his wife live in San Francisco with their son, Ryder, whose favorite baseball player remains Madison Bumgarner (if you recall, Bumgarner was the Giants pitcher who shut out the Royals in the 2014 World Series — the year before the Royals took the crown).

Conditions of Purchase

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 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 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.

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. Arrangements for payment for all auction lots shall be made following the conclusion of the Live Auction and confirmed before pick-up.

2. 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 submission of identification and credit responsibility satisfactory to the representative of the Nelson Gallery Foundation wine auction responsible for accepting payment.

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

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

5. Payments will be processed to the card registered with Computerized Auction Clerical Services on the Monday following the auction. For any special circumstances please email Emily Sanger at esanger@nelson-atkins.org.

LOT REMOVAL

Lots purchased at the auction must be picked up and removed by successful bidders following payment.

Please contact Emily Sanger at esanger@nelson-atkins.org to arrange pick-up.

Auction Lot

01

PRIME DELIVERY

Win this lot to bring the tastes of the ocean table-side! The lucky bidder will enjoy two elaborate seafood towers from the nationally acclaimed Kansas City restaurant Ocean Prime, served right to your ShuttleCork table.

INCLUDES:

• 2 gourmet seafood towers from Ocean Prime

• 2 magnums of champagne

Donated by Ocean Prime, Kansas City

Auction Lot 02

SHEER MAGNITUDE

This lot’s winner will receive more than a dozen magnums from ShuttleCork 2024 Winemakers. Perfect for your next dinner party or wine tasting, this package features a variety of tasty treasures from the nation’s leading innovators in winemaking. Don’t leave ShuttleCork without this momentous souvenir.

Donated by ShuttleCork 2024 Winemakers

Auction Lot 03

“YES, CHEF!”:

LUNCH & LESSONS AT FOX AND PEARL

Become a post-grad in pasta with a private cooking class and lunch with Chef Vaughn Good at Fox and Pearl’s kitchen counter. As you enjoy a glass of bubbles, Chef Good will walk you and your guests through pasta production, then use the hearth to grill and prepare a family-style lunch with wine pairings at the chef’s table.

INCLUDES:

• Mutually agreed upon Saturday afternoon

• Experience for 10 people

Donated by Fox and Pearl, Chef Vaughn Good

Auction Lot

04

SWEETEN THE DEAL: DESSERT WINE LOT

Win a classic array of some of the wine world’s rarest fare: dessert wines. Their rarity (and high cost) is due to how they’re made. Unlike other wines made from full, ripe berries, dessert wines come from overripe or shriveled grapes, ultimately requiring 50 times more berry weight to produce. The result is an amazing balance of high sugar content and bracing acidity.

Kansas City’s finest cellars have packed this lot with an exquisite selection, including Vintage Port, succulent Sauternes, divine Rieslings, and the extremely rare Tokaji Aszu Essenzia of Hungary. Many of the wines come in an attractive half-bottle format.

INCLUDES:

VINTAGE PORT

1977 Fonseca Vintage Port 95 pts

2017 Fonseca Vintage Port 95 pts

1977 Taylor Vintage Port 95 pts

2017 Taylor Vintage Port 96 pts

2021 Terravox Wetumka RePort

SAUTERNES

1997 Château d’Yquem (375ml) 98 pts

2001 Château d’Yquem (375ml)

100 pts

2016 Château d’Yquem (two 375ml bottles)

98 pts

2001 Château Rieussec (1.5L)

100 pts

2001 Château Suduiraut 97 pts

TOKAJI

1937 D’Oliveira Reserva Sercial

Madeira

95 pts

1976 Monimpex Tokaji Aszu

Essenzia (500 ml)

1993 Royal Tokaji Aszu

Essenzia (500 ml)

97 pts

2003 Sine Qua Non Nobel Man, Mr K

94 pts

2017 Terravox Norton RePort

GERMAN REISLING

1995 Dr. Loosen Wehlenuhr

Sonnenuhr Beerenauslese (375ml)

96 pts

1997 Dr. Loosen Wehlenuhr

Sonnenuhr Beerenauslese (375ml)

96 pts

2006 Dr. Loosen Beerenauslese (375ml) 94 pts

2005 JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr

Auslese 97 pts

Donated by Mary & Tom Bloch, Gerald Eisterhold, Doug Frost, Christy & Bill Gautreaux, Steve Karbank, Lynne & Mark O’Connell, The River Club, and Nancy & Mike Thiessen

Auction Lot

05

NAPA VALLEY VIP

Here’s a chance for six people to enjoy a days-long tour of some of the best winemakers Napa Valley has to offer.

KNIGHTS BRIDGE WINERY

Relish three nights in wine country at the beautifully renovated Bailey Vineyard House. Explore the state-of-the-art winery and grand barrel cave prior to an intimate tasting experience and chef-prepared al fresco lunch.

GAMBLE FAMILY VINEYARDS

Attend a tour and tasting with owner and vintner Tom Gamble, who will open iconic wines from his personal collection. Following Tom’s visit, enjoy a private tasting of estate wines paired with cheese and charcuterie.

IMPENSATA

Experience pure vineyard immersion with Matteo Abreu from Abreu Vineyard Management at Impensata’s Ciminelli Vineyard atop the crest of Howell Mountain, followed by a private lunch in the vineyard.

DAKOTA SHY WINERY

Enjoy a vineyard tour, pizza from the outdoor oven, and wine tasting. Dakota Shy Wines’ artfully crafted wines exemplify Napa Valley’s reputation for producing the greatest Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines in the world.

DIAMOND CREEK VINEYARDS

Explore the stunning, mountainside Diamond Creek estate, complete with a tasting of the winery’s single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons — trademark creations that express the unique terroirs of the region.

INCLUDES:

• Mutually agreed upon dates

• Three-night, four-day stay

• Accommodations at the Knights Bridge Bailey Vineyard House

• Experience for six people

Donated by Dakota Shy Winery, Diamond Creek Vineyards, Gamble Family Vineyards, Impensata, and Knights Bridge Winery

Auction Lot 06

MIDWEST ROOTS: WINE LOT

While you may not associate the Midwest with wine growing, it has the distinction of being one of the most difficult to execute in. That’s why so many of the greatest winemakers along our western coast have roots right here in Kansas and Missouri. Win this auction lot to enjoy a gathering of wines from vintners who once called the heartland their home.

INCLUDES:

2017 Dakota Shy Atlas Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (Signed)

2018 Dakota Shy Esse Quam Vadiri Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

2018 Dakota Shy Moulds Family Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

2021 Dakota Shy Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (1.5L)

2017 Flint Knoll Royal Appointment Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (3 bottles)

2018 Flint Knoll Royal Appointment Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (3 bottles)

2017 Flint Knoll Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (3 bottles)

2018 Flint Knoll Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (3 bottles)

2019 Flint Knoll Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Auction Lot

07

CLOISTER GALLERY DINNER

12 couples will enjoy dinner prepared by James Beard Award-winning Chef Brad Kilgore in one of the Nelson-Atkins’ most revered galleries, the 14th century French Cloister, paired with exquisite and highly acclaimed wines from BOND Estates.

ABOUT BOND ESTATES

Established in 1996 by H. William Harlan and founding winemaker Bob Levy, BOND Estates and their Cabernet Sauvignon wines vividly evoke the distinctive characters of the Napa Valley hillsides from which they originate. Master Sommelier and Director Maximilian Kast will represent the wines at the dinner.

ABOUT CHEF BRAD KILGORE

Brad Kilgore is an award-winning chef from Kansas City, Missouri. Chef Kilgore’s first restaurant, Alter, garnered international recognition, including Eater’s Restaurant of the Year and Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. Kilgore has been named Best New Chef in America by Food & Wine Magazine and nominated for such James Beard Foundation awards as Rising Star Chef of the Year and Best Chef South. He’s now at the helm of MaryGold’s Brasserie in Miami, which has also garnered rave reviews.

INCLUDES:

• Saturday, October 19, 2024

• Experience for 12 couples

• $8,500 buy-in per couple

Donated by BOND Estates and Brad Kilgore

Auction Lot

08

THE WILLAKENZIE OREGON EXPERIENCE

We invite four couples to embark on an adventure into the heart of Oregon’s wine country, where an immersive experience at WillaKenzie Estate awaits.

DAY ONE

Explore WillaKenzie Estate! A dedicated host will take you on a guided tasting tour through our vineyard property. Winemaker Erik Kramer will join you for a private luncheon at the Estate with exquisite food pairings.

DAY TWO

Take a wine journey through the valley, including visits to acclaimed wineries in the region featuring delicious local fare. Stops will feature Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and breathtaking scenery — as well as a private tasting and tour at Martin Woods in McMinnville with owner and winemaker Evan Martin.

DAY THREE

Choose your own adventure! We’ll provide a list of options to go out and experience the valley’s offerings. Your afternoon will include an immersive wine experience at Retour winery, hosted by owner and winemaker Lindsay Woodard.

Each couple will leave with a magnum of our 2018 WillaKenzie Estate Emery Pinot Noir, signed by Erik Kramer. We look forward to welcoming you. Cheers to an extraordinary adventure and a great cause!

Donated by Jackson Family Wines and WillaKenzie Estate

INCLUDES:

• Mutually agreed upon dates

• Three-night, four-day stay

• Accommodations at WillaKenzie Guest House (six bedrooms)

• Dinner at The Joel Palmer House Restaurant

• Private chef in-home dinner at the WillaKenzie Guest House

• Experience for eight people

• Includes a Mercedes sprinter van for two days

Auction Lot 09

WINES IN THE WESTSIDE

Bill and Peggy Lyons will host a dinner for 12 in their contemporary Westside home overlooking the West Bottoms.

The five-course tasting dinner, with your menu input, will be prepared by James Beard award-winner Michael Smith, Executive Chef/Owner at Farina. Courses will be paired with spectacular wines curated from the Lyons’ cellar by Farina’s Wine Director, Nancy Smith. With a focus on big reds, you can take your pick from quality American producers like Dakota Shy, Pride (Reserve), Dalla Valle, Lewis (Reserve), Force Majeure, Pahlmeyer, Cade, and more. Each guest will receive an autographed copy of Michael Smith’s beautiful new cookbook.

INCLUDES :

• Mutually agreed upon date

• Experience for 12 people

Donated by Peggy & Bill Lyons and Nancy & Michael Smith

Auction Lot 10

RAID THE SHUTTLECORK CELLAR

Tap into the ShuttleCork Cellar to taste great wines and enjoy small plates at Bacaro Primo, a neighborhood restaurant nestled in the heart of Crestwood. Bacaro Primo features a menu that is Italian-inspired, driven by Midwestern seasonality, and centering around a rotating selection of Italian and domestic salumi options.

You’ll enjoy wines that ShuttleCork participants have donated throughout the years and are ready for consumption, including Booker, Dakota Shy, Fantesca, Handwritten, Larkmead, Chateau Montelena, Peter Franus and Staglin.

INCLUDES:

• Sunday, September 8, 2024

• Small plates at Bacaro Primo

• Experience for 20 couples

• Buy-in at $1,200 per couple

Donated by Bacaro Primo

Auction Lot 11

ROCK & HAMMER RARITIES: PINOT NOIR LOT

With five NBA championship victories as Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs and the most wins by an NBA coach ever, Gregg Popovich knows that putting in the daily work is essential to long-term success.

That’s the story behind Rock & Hammer Pinot Noir, the wine created by Coach Popovich and Rex Hill Winery, one of the pioneers of Oregon Pinot. Growing Pinot Noir is exceptionally difficult. Making wine from this fastidious grape requires intense dedication. A lover and collector of fine wine, Coach Popovich has worked with the Rex Hill Winery since 2005 to fashion the very best expression that Oregon can produce.

With this lot, you’ll receive every vintage produced by Rock & Hammer, beginning with their very first from 2005. These wines have never been available commercially, having been offered solely as part of Coach Popovich’s charitable endeavors. To our knowledge, a complete collection of these wines has never been offered — until now. In fact, this lot is so rare that it warranted a scoop on ESPN.com from sportswriter Baxter Holmes.

INCLUDES:

• Rock & Hammer Pinot Noir: 2005-2017, 2019 (several signed by Gregg Popovich)

• Four seats to a San Antonio Spurs game from Coach Popovich’s allocation, on a mutually agreed date

Donated by Gregg Popovich and Mike & Nancy Thiessen

Auction Lot 12

FUND-A-NEED:

SUPPORTING ART EDUCATION IN KANSAS CITY

Since its inception, ShuttleCork has raised more than $12 million to provide high-quality education and art materials at the Nelson-Atkins. In that time, more than 1.5 million students, youth, teens, adults, families, and educators have been served by the museum’s Learning & Engagement Division — and supported directly by the generosity of ShuttleCork donors like you.

The need is great. But with your help, we can grow these figures and forge even stronger connections to our community. Your gift allows the Nelson-Atkins to continue our mission of education started nearly a century ago — to engage, excite, and enlighten tens of thousands of schoolchildren annually.

ESTIMATED IMPACT AT A GLANCE:

• 2,000 FAMILIES from low-income neighborhoods enriched through activities and learning at Family Field Trip Night. | Cost: $10,000

• 15,000 FAMILIES served through Family Weekend Fun activities every Saturday and Sunday. | Cost: $10,000

• 10,000 STUDENTS provided access to the museum for special Wednesday school tours and workshops. | Cost: $50,000

• 20,000 STUDENTS served through support of the Incentive Grant Program, which hosts tours and workshops for school groups from low-income neighborhoods. | Cost: $100,000

• 40,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS engaged through the museum’s seven annual cultural festivals. | Cost: $200,000

Auction Lot 13

A FINE WINE WIN-WIN

In this high-stakes game of chance, everyone emerges victorious! Bid high for one of three cases of wine donated by our ShuttleCork partners. Each case contains a variety of fine wines — but only one includes a special, highly valuable bottle.

Once you’ve bid on and won your claim to one of these cases, join us onstage to take your pick. If luck is on your side, you’ll land on the extraspecial case. If you choose one of the others, don’t despair — there’s still great wine in your future.

INCLUDES WINE FROM SUCH FINE BRANDS AS:

• Dakota Shy

• Handwritten

• Knights Bridge

• Larkmead

• Quilceda Creek

• Verité

Donated by ShuttleCork Benefactors

Auction Lot

14

THE VERY BEST OF THE VALLEY: NAPA CULT WINE LOT

Win this lot and fill your cellar with so many Napa Valley greats, from the greatest vintages!

What makes a cult wine? There are three key factors. First, the wine must be at the utmost level of quality. Second, the wine will undoubtedly be expensive — there is no cheap route to making the greatest pours in the world. Finally and most importantly: rarity. When a wine is produced from world-class grapes and aged in the finest French oak barrels, don’t expect a surplus. This collection includes verticals, horizontals, and a magnum!

INCLUDES:

2010 Bond St. Eden Red, Napa Valley

2010 Bond Melbury Red, Napa Valley

2010 Bond Pluribus Red, Napa Valley

2010 Bond Quella Red, Napa Valley

2010 Bond Vecina Red, Napa Valley

2008 Dalla Valle Maya Proprietary Red, Napa Valley

2009 Dalla Valle Maya Proprietary Red, Napa Valley

2010 Dalla Valle Maya Proprietary Red, Napa Valley

1999 Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

2011 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red, Napa Valley

2014 Hundred Acre The Ark Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

2015 Hundred Acre The Ark Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

2013 Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

2018 Hundred Acre Wraith Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

2013 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain

2013 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain

2013 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder

2013 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain

2016 Promontory Penultimate Red, Napa Valley

2019 Promontory Red, Napa Valley

2015 Realm Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Franc, Oakville (1.5L)

2018 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford (3 bottles)

Donated by Annie & Ryan Anderson, Melissa & Jim Carnes, Tim Cook, Linda Woodsmall-DeBruce & Paul DeBruce, Gerald L. Eisterhold, Molly & Tom Freeman, Christy & Bill Gautreaux, Peggy & Bill Lyons, and Liz & Greg Maday

Auction Lot

15

IMPENSATA WINE DINNER IN YOUR HOME

Bring Napa to your next dinner party! Win this lot to host an intimate dinner in your home, featuring wines from Impensata and a menu sourced from acclaimed Kansas City gem Stock Hill. All you have to do is open the door when your guests arrive.

ABOUT IMPENSATA

Mike Laipple, Managing Partner of Impensata will fly into Kansas City to pour wines for a very special dinner, including the Ciminelli Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Ecotone Vineyard Merlot, and Las Posadas & Engelhard Vineyard Proprietary Red wines. Mike will also bring along a surprise wine from his own personal cellar. The winning bidder will receive automatic inclusion on the allocation lists for all future wine releases. Impensata is a family-inspired project with two estate vineyards: the historic Engelhard Vineyard in the western hills of Calistoga and the Ciminelli Vineyard maturing at the summit of Howell Mountain, a project most thought not possible to achieve. In addition to the estate vineyards, Impensata is privileged to source from two legendary vineyards on Howell Mountain: Ecotone (formerly known as Thorevilos) and David Abreu’s Las Posadas.

The vision for Impensata started the way it continues today — around a table laden with wine and brimming with conversation. With a shared passion for Tuscan winemaking. With a daring spirit to build something new.

ABOUT STOCK HILL

Stock Hill’s Executive Chef, Jacob Hilbert, is a visionary in the realm of cuisine, seamlessly blending traditional steakhouse fare with his own innovative twists. With a deep appreciation for the finer points of culinary craftsmanship, Chef Hilbert has elevated the steakhouse experience to new heights.

INCLUDES:

• Mutually agreed upon date

• Experience for 10 people

• Automatic inclusion on Impensata allocation lists

Donated by Bridget Grams & Alan Gaylin, Impensata Winery, and Stock Hill

Auction Lot

16

SANTA BARBARA WINE EXCURSION

Nicknamed “the American Riviera,” Santa Barbara is a coastal playground for food and wine lovers, nestled among 275 wineries within seven AVAs and 70 wine grape varieties. Here’s a taste of the curated experiences this lot offers:

GLITZ OF THE RITZ

You and five others will enjoy three nights in the five-star grandeur of the Ritz Carlton Bacara.

DIGEST ARCHITECTURE

Enjoy a private tour and light fare at Casa del Herrero, one of America’s finest examples of Spanish Colonial architecture.

SERVE AND BE SERVED

Join former Kansas Citians Bill and Beth Esrey for pickleball on their private court, followed by a lovely al fresco dinner at their Montecito home.

IN THE GROVE

Tour Del Padre Olive, a private olive company in the foothills of Santa Barbara, co-owned by ShuttleCork committee member Joanna Posten and her husband Brett. After the tour, enjoy dinner in the olive grove.

TIME AMONG VINES

Join Kansas City native and winemaker Matt Dees on a tasting tour of Jonata’s winery in the Ballard Canyon AVA of Santa Ynez Valley.

Donated by Casa del Herrero, Beth & Bill Esrey, Jonata, Joanna & Brett Posten, and Karen & Matt Yonally

INCLUDES:

• Mutually agreed upon date in September or October 2024

• Three-night, four-day stay

• Accommodations at the Ritz Carlton Bacara

• Experience for six people

• Curated experiences throughout Santa Barbara and Montecito

Auction Lot 17

RHYTHM & REDS:

AN EVENING WITH BOBBY WATSON

Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of contemporary jazz greats. The Kansas native is a multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator, and producer.

Open to just 50 couples, this intimate event will feature a live performance by Watson at Nighthawk, the elegant bar in the basement of Hotel Kansas City. Featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and, of course, wine, this is a can’t-miss evening with a music legend.

INCLUDES:

• Wednesday, November 13

• Live music, heavy appetizers, cocktails, and wine at Nighthawk

• Experience for 50 couples

• Buy-in at $500 per couple

Donated by Hotel Kansas City and Bobby Watson

Auction Lot 18

KANSAS CITY’S FINEST:

WINEMAKER DINNER WINE LOT

Be the envy of your wine-loving friends! Win this lot to receive roughly 70 bottles of wine and claim one of Kansas City’s most coveted cellars. This unique bottle collection is sourced from our Thursday Winemaker Dinner attendees, so you know it comes from those with only the most refined taste in wine.

A PRINTED INSERT LISTING WINES FOR THIS LOT WILL BE PROVIDED ON FRIDAY, MAY 3

Donated by ShuttleCork Benefactors