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In 2015, the Memphis Wine + Food Series is
savoring the bouquet at the Brooks!
Now in our 23rd year, we are thrilled to celebrate
the wines of Robert Turner Wines, Tallulah,
Bernardus Winery, Krutz Family Cellars,
The Scholium Project and Three Sticks Winery.
WELCOME
TABLE of
CONTENTS
GRAND AUCTION SCHEDULE FROM THE DIRECTOR
FROM THE CO-CHAIRS
2015 SERIES COMMITTEE
ABOUT THE SERIES
ABOUT THE BROOKS MUSEUM
2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SPONSORS
FEATURED WINEMAKERS
CHEFS
FEATURED ARTIST
AUCTIONEER
AUCTION PROCEDURES
DUTCH AUCTION PROCEDURES
DINNER, TASTING AND TRIP GUIDELINES
LIVE AUCTION LOTS
PADDLE RAISE FOR EDUCATION
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SCHEDULE of
EVENTS
3:30 PM
Wine and hors d’oeuvres
Offerings from Horseshoe Tunica
Meet the Winemakers
4:30 PM
Live Auction tips off in the tent
Offerings from The Brushmark
Auctioneer Jeff Morris
*All successful bidders must take possession of their purchases at the conclusion of the
auction. Please see the cashier located in the foyer of the 1916 entrance of the museum.
Neither the Brooks nor its staff can bear responsibility for items left behind by the buyer.
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FROM the
DIRECTOR
GREETINGS
It is indeed a great pleasure to be here in Memphis for my very first Grand Auction. We are absolutely
thrilled to have you all here, to celebrate the Brooks and to celebrate our featured winemakers: Robert
Turner Wines, Tallulah, Bernardus Winery, Krutz Family Cellars, The Scholium Project and Three Sticks
Winery.
I hope you are as proud as I am of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. We have the largest and finest art
collection in the state of Tennessee, and one of the finest in the South. Our amazing education programs
reach out to Memphis children in many ways, transforming young lives through the power of art every day.
We could not do all that we do without your generous participation tonight. The dollars raised tonight
will directly impact young lives, and enable access to the arts for children and adults across the Mid-South
region. Please accept my heartfelt thanks!
The 2015 Memphis Wine + Food Series at the Brooks is led by our incredible chairs Wendi & Marc
Mihalko and Billie & Joe Pierce, and tonight’s Grand Auction event is led by the wonderful Lindsey & Josh
Hammond. It is a distinct pleasure to work with these couples and each of our event chairs on the planning
for the Brooks Museum’s largest annual fundraisers. Our entire MW+FS Committee is deeply committed
to the betterment of our city, our community, and our museum. We cannot thank you enough for your time
and support.
Their efforts are matched only by the museum’s staff, who works tirelessly to ensure museum’s success. I
would like particularly to thank Lindsey Hedgepeth, Kim Williams, and the entire Brushmark and Brooks
catering staff. It is their creativity, passion, and professional management that distinguish the Brooks events.
Please join me in thanking all of our 2015 volunteer and professional leadership.
Finally, a very special thanks to the First Tennessee Foundation, our presenting sponsor, and to all of our
sponsors and partners who share our vision of transforming lives through the power of art. The Memphis
Wine + Food Series’ many donors and sponsors make this event possible and are here tonight to support
you because you believe in the Brooks Museum.
So in closing, I raise my glass to all of you, as Memphians making a difference in our city. Thank you, thank
you, thank you! And Go Grizzlies!!
Cheers!
Emily Ballew Neff
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FROM the
CO-CHAIRS
What an exciting time in the life of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art! We are thrilled to be a part of it. With a new and
extremely talented director at its helm, and a centennial celebration in the works for 2016, the Brooks is poised for continued
success in serving this community and enriching so many lives.
The Memphis Wine + Food Series is the largest fundraiser for the Brooks Museum and it includes many opportunities for the
wine and food lover. It kicked off this year with the lively Brooks Uncorked event, which drew a sellout crowd. We raised more
money this year than ever before! This was in large part a result of the efforts of our chairs, Suzanne and Jon Scharff, along
with the rock star team that they put together.
The Private Winemaker Dinner was held at the home of close friends of the Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Kent Farmer. A lovely
evening was enjoyed by a sellout crowd of 75 lucky attendees. They enjoyed wines from all of the 2015 vintners: Bernardus
Winery, Tallulah, Robert Turner Wines, Krutz Family Cellars, Three Sticks Winery and The Scholium Project. This year, locallyacclaimed chefs Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer shared the stage along with fellow Memphian Jonathan Magallanes and
guest chefs, Jeff Michaud and Brad Spence of Philadelphia, and Gerard Craft of St. Louis. All of them have been finalists for
or won prestigious James Beard Awards, so we were blessed indeed. Chairs for this dinner were Pamela Hauber and Steve
West. They put their unique touch on this dinner, for which we are so thankful.
And soon, we look forward to announcing the details for the fabulous fall Fleming’s Wine Dinner, chaired by Sophie and Mat
Parker. Tonight, we find ourselves at the Brooks Grand Auction, which promises to be a night to remember. Many thanks to
Lindsey and Josh Hammond for chairing tonight’s event and to all of our featured vintners who are here to celebrate and
share their wines with us. We are in for a real treat!
The final event of the series, Vin-A-Que, will take place on October 2nd, and will highlight local BBQ offerings from various
venues, both on and off the beaten path. Locally-owned Cornerstone Cellars will be our featured winery. Our chair, Chris
Shelton, envisions making this a grassroots event that will make every Memphian proud. We are looking forward to the best
Vin-A-Que yet, and welcoming you all back to the Brooks in October.
We are very honored to serve as chairs for the 2015 Memphis Wine + Food Series. We wholeheartedly believe in the
Brooks Museum and all that it does for our community. Besides hosting a world-class art collection, the Brooks is recognized
nationally for its innovative educational programs and community outreach. The museum partners with schools, social
agencies, and under-served areas to enable children to enjoy the museum’s exhibitions with their families, but more
importantly, to interact with art in a way that benefits their lives.
Thanks to Brooks Wine + Food Series Manager Lindsey Hedgepeth and to Director of Development Kim Williams for their
tireless hours spent making these events successful for the ultimate benefit of our city’s children. Many, many thanks to our
sponsors, vintners, chefs, support staff, donors and especially you for making the Memphis Wine + Food Series a success. We
could not do it without you! And finally, welcome to our new director, Emily Ballew Neff, and her family. We hope you love
Memphis as much as we do!
Wendi and Marc Mihalko
Billie and Joe Pierce
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THE
SERIES
ABOUT
The Memphis Wine + Food Series is the premier
fundraising event for the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Held each year, these prestigious events were created in
the late 1980s as a biannual event, and over the last 18
years have grown into the most prominent annual wine
auction in the Mid-South region.
Since the early 1990s, the series has contributed over $4
million in net revenue to the Memphis Brooks Museum
of Art. Unique to the Memphis Wine + Food Series is the
expense to revenue ratio: we are proud to direct proceeds
raised from these events back into our award-winning
educational programming for our Memphis community.
The Brooks is enormously grateful to the many donors,
buyers, and participants who worked so hard over the years
to make these events a success. Countless people have
given their time, talent and resources for the benefit of the
Wine + Food Series and, ultimately, the museum.
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THE
MUSEUM
Dedicated to the vision of transforming lives through the power of art, the
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is one of the most innovative and community
focused art museums in the nation. With an encyclopedic art collection spanning
millennia of time, the Brooks Museum serves as a cultural cornerstone of our city,
state, and region. Through the strength of unsurpassed professional practice,
new scholarship, special exhibitions, and a permanent collection built on over 99
years of community investment, the board and staff of the Brooks are devoted
to making our city a better place to work, live, and play. In recent years, the
Brooks has grown to particular note in its deeply embedded education programs,
which have included a new early childhood initiative and art therapy programs.
Museums around the country are following the Brooks’ lead.
Founded in 1916, the Brooks Museum is a vibrant cultural complex composed
of 29 galleries, two art classrooms, a print study room, a private research library
and a professional auditorium with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment. In
addition, the Brooks includes an award-winning restaurant, a museum store, and
both public and private meeting spaces. Each year in our galleries we present
more than a dozen special exhibitions and an ever-changing selection from our
permanent collection. The art we present is brought to life by public programs
for children and adults throughout the year, including numerous film screenings,
visiting lecturers, dance performances and free family events.
The Brooks is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution that depends on the
generosity of Memphians to support the museum’s impact through charitable
giving, grants, sponsorships, and earned revenues. The Brooks’ membership
program is highly active and raises over a half million dollars each year in
support. The Brooks is open five days a week and is always free on Wednesdays
as well as numerous special community days and festivals each year.
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2015
BOARD of DIRECTORS
NATHAN A. BICKS
PRESIDENT
HARRY L. GOLDSMITH
VICE PRESIDENT
MILTON L. LOVELL
TREASURER
GLORIA BOYLAND
SECRETARY
SEPTEMBER BLAIN
PAUL BOYLE
DEBORAH CRADDOCK
MICHAEL S. DRAGUTSKY
W. MARK PARKER
J. BRETT GRINDER
CARL PERSON
ELEANOR D. HALLIDAY
KIM PITTS
BARBARA R. HYDE
JOHN H. PONTIUS
LISA KRANC
JONATHAN E. SCHARFF
THOMAS C. LEE, JR.
DAVID G. SCHLITT
KOJO MCLENNON
W. ROWLETT SCOTT
LOGAN E. MEEKS
MAURA BLACK SULLIVAN
(EX OFFICIO)
VINCE M. DEGUTIS
WENDI MIHALKO
ANDRE C. WHARTON
MICHAEL J. DOUGLASS
T. MATHON PARKER, JR.
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COMMITTEE
SERIES CO-CHAIRS
UNCORKED
PRIVATE WINEMAKER DINNER
GRAND AUCTION
Suzanne and Jon Scharff
Pamela Hauber and Steve West
Lindsey and Josh Hammond
VIN-A-QUE
FLEMING’S
Chris Shelton
Sophie and Mat Parker
SERIES COMMITTEE
Jill and Ken Steinberg
John Adams
Kay and Keith Anderson
Marne Anderson and Charles Warner
Charlie Campbell
Jenny Carter
Tom Cassidy
Beni and Mike Dragutsky
Eleanor Halliday
Steve Hanlon
Shawn Hayden
John Huber
Michael Hughes
Hal F. Lewis
Suzana Lightman
Joshua Lipman
Al Lyons
Jerry Marshall
Lee and Eliot Morris
Frank Muscari
Kenneth Neill
Mark Parker
Dawn and Micah Rapoport
Emily and Bradley Rice
Julie and David Richardson
Julie and Jeff Sawyer
Courtney and Bryan Smith
John Vego
Oscar Vego
Billy Weiss
Ben Wheeler
Mike Whitfield
Felicia Willett
Michael Williams
Melissa and Tate Yawn
STAFF
Lindsey Hedgepth, Memphis Wine + Food Series Manager
Kim Williams, Director of Development
Emily Gattuso, Development Associate
PAST CO-CHAIRS
2014 Jill and Ken Steinberg
2013 Kay and Keith Anderson and Beni and Mike Dragutsky
2012 Beni and Mike Dragustky and Suzana lightman
2011 Jordan Barré and Dr. Ben M. Wheeler, III
2010 Frank Muscari and Mark Parker
2009 Frank Muscari and Mark Parker
2008 Denise Wheeler and Mark Giannini
2007 Josh Hammond and Denise Wheeler
2006 Josh Hammond and Diana Jones
2005 Gary Burhop and John Moore
2004 Will Deupree and Billy Weiss
2003 Billy Weiss and Jana and John Pettey
2002 Elizabeth and David Tate
2001 Kenneth Neill and Tai and Claude Chafin
1999 Elizabeth Scott and Mike Williams
1997 Marne Anderson
1996 Tom and Mary Lynn Cassidy
Every attempt has been
1994 John Voegler
made to verify past chairs
and we apologize for any
1992 Jean and Hal Lewis
oversight that may have
1990 Ed Chidester
occurred.
1989 Joseph Scheuner
1988 Joseph Scheuner
THANK YOU
Our company established a private charitable foundation in 1993 to support nonprofit organizations in the communities we
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Since its inception, our foundation has donated more than $55 million to meet community needs. The foundation was
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work in the community from the American Bankers Association. The committee was impressed with the foundation’s initiative,
creativity and dedication, especially in today’s challenging economic environment.
Art lifts our spirits and expands our horizons. Because art plays a vital role in a healthy community, expressing the diversity
within our common humanity, the First Tennessee Foundation is a long-time supporter. One of our signature investments is
ArtsFirst, a program to promote excellence and enrichment in the arts in Memphis. This new approach allows us to leverage
the grant-making expertise of ArtsMemphis while ensuring we continue to make a significant impact in the community.
To celebrate First Tennessee’s 150th anniversary, in 2014 the First Tennessee Foundation gave away $5,000 every day, to a
different nonprofit for 150 days.
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Wine Spectator’s Market Watch Magazine (1989 and 2000), Buster’s has been voted #1 by the Memphis Flyer’s Readers Poll
20 years in a row! Since 1954, Buster’s has strived to carry the best wines and spirits, stocking hard-to-find specialty items.
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Founded in 1976, Memphis magazine recently celebrated its thirty-eighth year of enlightening, informing and entertaining
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The contemporary iteration of the classic American steakhouse, the atmosphere is open and inviting, with a spirit that is
generous and fun. Since the first Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar opened in 1998, Fleming’s has raised the standard
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life by living these principles and beliefs every day in all our restaurants.
For over 13 years Mark Parker worked side by side with his father, Tony Parker. Their main goal was and is to take care of their
clients. During the last team meeting held with Tony, The Parker Investment Group clearly defined their mission. That mission
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Mark Parker has served both on the museum’s board, most recently as president, and on the Memphis Wine + Food Series
committee. He served as the Memphis Wine + Food Series co-chair in 2009 and 2010. The Parker Family—Judy Parker and
her late husband Tony, together with their children Mat, Mike, Mark and Meg—have been avid supporters of the Brooks for
many years and were responsible for introducing the Fleming’s Wine Dinner into the Memphis Wine + Food Series in 2008.
The Parkers have served as gracious hosts for this special event ever since.
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Oak Hall has been the leading clothier for men and women in Memphis and the Mid-South for over 150 years. Ermengildo
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march to and from the Grand Lobby daily at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in a time-honored tradition dating back to 1933. Legendary,
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leisure, our Southern hospitality is sure to exceed your expectations.
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Methodist Healthcare is an integrated health care delivery
system based in Memphis, Tenn. Founded in 1918 by The
United Methodist Church to help meet the growing needs
for quality health care in the Mid-South, Methodist has
grown from one hospital into a seven-hospital system that also includes a home health agency, ambulatory surgery centers,
outpatient facilities, hospice residence and physician practices serving the Memphis and Mid-South area. For four consecutive
years, Methodist has been named the best hospital in Memphis by U.S. News and World Report, has consistently been
named one of the Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks in the country and has been honored by The Commercial Appeal
as a Top Workplace. The Memphis hospitals are licensed as one and with 1,765 licensed beds and about 60,000 inpatient
admissions, Methodist is the third largest hospital in the country. With 12,000 associates, Methodist is the second largest
private employer in Memphis. For more information visit www.methodisthealth.org.
A2H, an award-winning Engineering/Architecture/Planning firm strives to “Create an
Enhanced Quality of Life for our Clients and Community” by providing design and consulting
services for the built environment. For over 26 years, A2H has provided solutions to regional
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premier practicing and teaching orthopaedic centers, we dedicate ourselves completely to the
advancement of orthopaedic techniques in order to better serve our patients.
Special thanks to:
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PAST HONOREES
2014
2010
Craig Camp & Jeff Keene, Cornerstone Cellars
Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti, Badia a
Coltibuono
Kevin Carriker, Kobalt Wines
Sabatino di Properzio, La Valentina
Brian Tyler Lambhorn, Lambhorn Family
Vineyards
Armando Castagnedi, Tenuta
Michael Hirby & Schatzi Throckmorton,
Relic
Dr. Madaiah Revana, Revana
Sant’Antonio
2007
Billy Weiss, North Berkeley Imports
2006
Dan Phillips, The Grateful Palate
Urs Vetter, Alois Lageder
Luca Caurrado, Vietti
Giacomo Neri, Casanova di Neri
2005
2013
Elena Felluga, Marco Felluga
Bill Phelps, Vice Chairman,
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
David Adelsheim, Adelsheim
Bill Matthes, Argyle
2009
2004
Harry Peterson-Nedry, Chehalem
Fiona Barnett, Barnett Vineyards
Barbara Gross, Cooper Mountain
Robin Cooper, Erna Schein
Adam Campbell, Elk Cove
Shawn Guilliams, Guilliams Vineyards
Don Crank, Willamette Valley Vineyards
Jeanne Davis, Keenan Winery
Chris Millard, Newton Vineyard
2012
Sheldon Richards, Paloma Vineyard
Brian Baker, Chateau Montelena
Fred & Sally Schweiger, Schweiger Vineyards
Dan Kosta, Kosta Browne
Regina Martinelli, Martinelli Winery
Bob Cabral, Williams Selyem
2011
Daniel Baron, Silver Oak Cellars
Craig Becker, Peacock Family Vineyard
Steve & Linda Sherwin, Sherwin Family Vineyards
Jac Cole, Spring Mountain Vineyard
Sam Baxter, Terra Valentine
Ed Sbragia, Winemaster, Beringer Vineyards
2003
Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat
2002
Thierry Gardinier, Proprietor,
Chateau Phelan-Segur
2001
Janet Trefthen, Trefthen Winery
Wesley Steffens, Vineyard 7 & 8
2008
Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat
Greg Linn, Founder, Ambullneo
Vineyards
Gary Burk, Owner, Costa De Oro
Jeff Fink, Winemaker, Tantara Winery
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WINEMAKERS
MIKE DRASH Owner/Winemaker, Tallulah
Mike Drash comes from a Southern Family with deep roots in farming and religion. Several
generations of farmers and ministers make a large part of his family tree. Raised in Memphis just
north of the family farm in Como, Mississippi, you could count on two things: Church on Sunday,
and fresh farm-raised meals on the table afterwards. Mike always had a yearning for the outdoors
and the good life. After graduation from Rhodes College, the urge to travel took over and he
found himself in the Florida Keys for 15 months, where he found his love for wine and food. With
the encouragement of a good friend, he moved to California and landed at DeLoach Vineyards
as a cellar rat. The occasional chance to drive a tractor was the highlight of a burgeoning career
as a winemaker. After a brief stint at Jordan Sparkling Wine, he was named Assistant Winemaker
at the prestigious winery, Far Niente. In 2003 the opportunity to head up the winemaking
operations at Luna Vineyards arose. Following in the footsteps of John Kongsgaard, he
embraced a minimalist style of winemaking. Coaxing the smallest detail from the vineyard and a
hands-off style in the cellar, Luna’s red wines began to get the attention of the world’s most demanding critics. In November
2009 Mike left his post at Luna and began his focus on Tallulah Wines, which happened to be his daughter’s first name. Tallulah
Bankhead is a distant cousin on his mother’s side, as well. Tallulah focuses on single vineyard wines from sustainable and organic
vineyards and there is no fining or filtering of the wines.
ROBERT TURNER Owner/Winemaker, Robert Turner Wines
Memphis resident Bob Turner graduated from White Station High School, Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee
School of Dentistry, after which the U.S. Navy sent Bob and his wife, Shirley, to California. In 1970 they settled in Palo Alto
where Bob practiced dentistry for 37 years in the Stanford Medical Center. Bob began his wine-making career in 1986 on a
friend’s property in the Santa Cruz mountains, overlooking what is now Silicon Valley, with a
group of friends. The wine, and the property were named Rancho Diablo. To add to his wine
knowledge during this time, Bob studied oenology and wine chemistry at UC Davis. Eventually
Rancho Diablo was sold, and after the Turners moved to San Francisco, Bob started making wine
in their garage, to the delight of the neighbors. Robert Turner Wines was started in St. Helena
in the Napa Valley in 2004 in a friend’s winery, and features carefully handcrafted varietals:
Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a Rosé. Production is kept to just below 500 cases
per year, with the grapes sourced from premium vineyards in Napa and the Russian River area of
Sonoma Valley. Bob is the winemaker, overseeing every step of the wine’s evolution from harvest
to sale. The wines are distributed in Toronto, Memphis and Chattanooga, where they are found
in numerous restaurants and wine stores. The Turners have a home in Memphis. They divide their
time between here and California, where they enjoy their children and grandchildren in San Francisco and Laguna Beach.
When not spending time with family or working on wines, Bob can be found on a golf course or a trout stream. 17
ROB BAKER Director of Sales and Marketing Global, Bernardus Winery
Born and raised in Memphis, Rob Baker is a graduate of White Station High School and Baylor University. Upon graduation, Rob
planted vines with Perry Welch of Millington plant vines in 1995 at what would become Old Millington Road Winery. After moving
to California to attend UC Davis, he ended up working harvest and crush for cult Cab producer Kathryn Kennedy in the Santa
Cruz Mountains. His love for wine and winemaking led him to start working for Bernardus in sales
and marketing in 1998 and the rest, as they say, is history. He currently serves as the Director of
Sales and Marketing Global for Bernardus Winery. Dutch winery owner Bernardus Marinus Pon has
a unique heritage. His family is responsible for bringing the first Volkswagen to the U. S., he was
in the Munich Olympics in 1972, and he also served as team leader for Porsche Holland Racing
for many years. Winemaker Dean DeKorth did all his schooling in Burgundy with LaFlaive and
others. He is an avid lover of BBQ so Baker trades him winemaking skills for BBQ secrets. Baker
is the owner of Me and the Hound Memphis BBQ in Monterey County, California, a company set
up to raise money for charities like SPCA, CASA, Boys and Girls Club, and Make-A-Wish. He is
also fortunate enough to cook his BBQ in Clint Eastwood’s 4th Tehama BBQ every year (8 years
running) and for Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival (alongside Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud,
Morimoto, Bobby Flay and others) every year since inception. He truly embodies the Memphis meets Monterey mentality.
PATRICK KRUTZ Owner/Winemaker, Krutz Family Cellars
Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Patrick exemplifies the “Southern” gentleman. After graduating from Ole Miss in 2001,
he went on a journey that started in Fiji and led throughout many countries along the way, ending the summer of 2002 in
Carmel, California. While working at his day job at The Cheese Shop in Carmel, he was also getting his feet wet at night (and
on days off) in grapes. Krutz Family Cellars was born in the summer of 2003 in Monterey Country, California. Krutz started the
winery with the idea of producing 60 cases of built-by-hand (and feet) wine for family and friends. After growing each year and
moving a couple times, the winery and tasting room have settled in Santa Rosa, California. Since
Krutz Family Cellars’ conception, there has been one defining constant: a sensational portfolio
of wines that are also true to varietal character and vineyard fingerprint, that also bear individual
style, and unsurpassed quality. In just a few short years, Patrick has been able to identify grapes
from some of the most prestigious vineyards in California. Once the grapes are in the winery,
we guide the wine with a light hand, and the end result is a wine that speaks for itself. Youngest
brother Cole came on the scene in 2007 and has been assisting in the cellar ever since. Also
joining the operation (and the family) in 2008 was Rebecca Krutz. Rebecca and Patrick have two
sons and a daughter. When the business was founded, the word “Family” was included due to
Patrick’s close family ties, but now it encompasses an even bigger and broader meaning. After
all, anyone that enjoys a bottle of Krutz Family Cellars is a part of the Krutz extended family. On
the label, the Magnolia, the state flower and tree of Mississippi, is a symbol of their Southern roots and way of life. It’s been
said, “One can’t get to where they are going without knowing where they’ve been,” and at Krutz Family Cellars they take pride
in where they’re from and where they are aiming to go.
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ABE SCHOENER Owner/Winemaker, The Scholium Project
Abe Schoener is winemaker at the Scholium Project and Red Hook Winery. A former professor
of philosophy, Schoener became fascinated with wine after starting a small organic garden at
his home in Annapolis, Michigan. Eventually his fascination with agriculture led him to leave
his academic life behind and pursue winemaking in California. Unlike many who take up
winemaking midlife, Schoener chose to utilize neglected and forgotten vineyards and vines in
his productions. Schoener’s pursuit of offbeat vineyards has led him to produce wines using
grapes from New York State as well as California. Schoener has attracted a cult following with his
unconventional wines. He has become well-known for his experimental winemaking techniques
and the earthy, distinct flavors of his vintages. Adventurous oenophiles the world over adore
Schoener’s wines, ensuring that the winemaker’s boutique productions sell out within weeks of
their release. Notable restaurants including The French Laundry and Momofuku Ko have also
featured Scholium wines. The Brooks is pleased to welcome this truly distinct winemaker and his wonderful creations.
BOB CABRAL Director of Winemaking, Three Sticks Winery
There is very good reason Bob Cabral’s name is synonymous with great Pinot Noir. With decades of experience in Sonoma
County, Bob’s passion, experience and following for his work with the varietal is second to none. From 1998 to 2014 Bob was
winemaker for Williams Selyem. There, he led the winery into a new era, overseeing an expansion of new vineyard sources and
bottlings for the brand, along with the construction of a state-of-the art winery. Bob’s interest in wine and farming began in
childhood helping his grandfather make wine in a barn. Growing up pruning grapes, irrigating
vineyards and harvesting grapes became routine on his family’s 70-acre ranch near Escalon,
California. A fourth-generation farmer and grape grower from the great San Joaquin Valley, he
took all he learned at the family farm and applied it to his degrees at Fresno State University.
While in college, his passion for Pinot Noir became evident as he spent every spare dime, and
a good chunk of his student loans, on buying wines from all over the world—mostly Burgundy
and Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs. After graduating in the mid-1980s, Bob knew that Sonoma
County was where he could best hone his skills and make wines to rival the best in the world. He
spent 11 vintages in various winemaking positions—associate winemaker at DeLoach Vineyards,
custom crush winemaker at Kunde Family Estate, winemaker at Alderbrook Vineyards and
winemaker at Hartford Court Winery—before taking his seminal position at Williams Selyem.
Bob’s winemaking philosophy has remained constant throughout his career—to source and
farm the best fruit possible, with minimal intervention in the cellar. He was awarded the 2011 Wine Star Award from The Wine
Enthusiast as “Winemaker of the Year.”
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WINEMAKERS
CHEFS
ANDREW TICER AND MICHAEL HUDMAN
Born and bred Memphians, Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman opened Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen in 2008
to feature innovative Italian cooking rooted in Southern tradition. The chefs trained at Johnson and Wales
University in Charleston, South Carolina and the Italian Culinary Institute in
Calabria, Italy. Their newest restaurant, Hog & Hominy, is a wood burning,
neighborhood eatery and has been named one of the top new restaurants by
GQ Magazine, Southern Living, and Bon Appetit. It was also a semi-finalist
for Best New Restaurant from the James Beard Foundation, which previously
named the chefs semi-finalists for the Best Chef: Southeast award for three
consecutive years in 2012, 2013, and 2014. In 2013, they were awarded Food
& Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs Award and named in Starchefs.com’s
2014 Kentucky-Tennessee Rising Star Chefs. In his review of the restaurants in
2013, Pete Wells of the New York Times called the restaurants “a sibling rivalry
worth diving into.” Early 2015 saw the opening of the chefs’ third space, a craft
butcher shop and café, complete with classic pastries, coffee, espresso and cicchetti served in the dim sum style.
Porcellino’s Craft Butcher received four stars from The Commercial Appeal.
GERARD CRAFT
Chef Gerard Craft is the executive chef and owner of Niche Food Group in St. Louis, Missouri. After opening
Niche in 2005 at the age of 25, Chef Craft has extended his restaurant group to include Taste by Niche, a modern
speakeasy, Brasserie by Niche, a classic French bistro, his approachable Italian concept, Pastaria and his first fast
casual concept, Porano Pasta + Gelato opening this summer in downtown St. Louis. Chef Craft’s creative yet simple
food has earned him recognition as a Food & Wine Best New Chef, Inc. magazine’s “Star Entrepreneurs under
30” as well as a six-time James Beard Foundation Finalist for Best Chef: Midwest. A native of Washington, D.C.,
Chef Craft became addicted to the restaurant life while living in Salt Lake City as a snowboard photographer. Chef
Craft went on to cook at Bistro Toujours in Park City, Utah and Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California as well
as a stage at Ryland Inn in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey before making the leap to open a restaurant of his
own. Always a believer in following intuition, Chef Craft settled on the boarded-up building in the Benton Park
neighborhood of St. Louis, a Midwestern city that he had never visited. Since opening Niche in 2005, Chef Craft
has been highly acclaimed for his innovative interpretations of what he calls “humble” Midwest ingredients – the
best available from numerous local area farmers. Niche Food Group sources their menus through relationships with
area farmers. Craft and his wife, Susan, live in St. Louis with their two daughters.
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JEFFREY A. MICHAUD
Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Osteria Restaurant Philadelphia, Osteria Restaurant New Jersey, Alla Spina, Pizzeria
Vetri, Lo Spiedo and Amis Restaurant in Philadelphia, Jeff Michaud began his cooking career at age 13 in a pizza
shop in his home state of New Hampshire. Inspired by his grandmother’s cooking and the beautiful wedding cakes
she created, Jeff attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and graduated in 1998. He moved
to Aspen, Colorado, to join the kitchen staff at the Caribou Club and working his way up to Executive Sous Chef.
Jeff then moved to Philadelphia to work for critically-acclaimed Chef Marc Vetri at Ristorante Vetri as the Sous Chef.
Discovering his love for Italian cooking in Marc’s kitchen, Jeff decided to further hone his skills by moving to Bergamo,
Lombardia, Italy. He worked there at Mangili, a family-owned butcher shop, where he refined his skills in meat
fabrication, sausage, and making salumi. Over the next three years, Jeff worked his way through the top restaurants
of northern Italy, including Michelin starred Frosio and La Lucanda, as well as La Brughiera, Ristorante Loro and Ol Fa
Pasticceria. His tour of northern Italy culminated with the position of Executive Chef at Locanda del Biancospino, a
small inn in the foothills of the Alps. In 2006, Jeff returned to the United States, working throughout New England,
and a year later opened Osteria with Marc Vetri in Philadelphia. In 2008, The James Beard Foundation nominated
Osteria for “Best New Restaurant” and in 2010, awarded Jeff the James Beard Award for Best Mid-Atlantic Chef. In
2011, the online magazine The Daily Meal, named Osteria as one of the 101 Best Restaurants in America and Food
& Wine magazine nominated Jeff for “Best Chef – Peoples Choice” in the mid-Atlantic region. In 2012 Jeff published
his first cookbook called Eating Italy. Jeff lives in Philadelphia with his wife Claudia and daughter Gaia.
BRAD SPENCE
Brad Spence developed his passion for food as a child cooking at home with his mother. In high school, he began
working in small restaurant kitchens before entering the Culinary Institute of America and formalizing his studies. While
at the CIA, Brad worked at the acclaimed Fifth Floor in San Francisco under Chef George Marrone. Upon graduation, he
moved to New York City to work for award-winning Chefs Tom Colicchio at Craftbar, and Mario Batali at Casa Mono.
In 2006, Brad relocated to Philadelphia to take the helm at Chef Marc Vetri’s critically acclaimed flagship restaurant, Vetri.
In his first full year as Vetri’s Chef de Cuisine, Brad continued to hone his skills in Italian cuisine, and helped construct a
curing room, allowing the Vetri Family of Restaurants to offer a full house-made salumi program. To further his culinary
education, Brad took an educational sabbatical in Italy to study and apprentice at Ristorante Loro and Taverna Colleoni
in Bergamo, Italy. Though most of his career was spent working upscale restaurants, Brad always remained enamored
with more rustic, trattoria-style Italian cuisine. In 2010, he was given his opportunity to pursue his culinary passion when
he became Executive Chef/Partner of Amis. That same year, Bon Appetit magazine named Amis one of the top 10
places for pasta in the country. It remains one of Philadelphia’s top dining destinations.
In both 2013 and 2014, Brad was named a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef: MidAtlantic” award. As an integral part of the Vetri Family, Brad is one of the chef/partners in the group’s recent projects,
including Osteria Moorestown, Pizzeria Vetri and the forthcoming, Lo Spiedo. A proud New Jersey native, Brad currently
lives in Collingswood, NJ, with his wife Kim and their three children. When he’s not at the restaurant, Brad can be found
training in Brazilian jiu jitsu, and cooking for his family.
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FEATURED ARTIST
ASHLEY LONGSHORE
Ashley Longshore’s pop art is
never shy of daring. Her art makes
noise. Both Town & Country
Magazine and The New York Post
have compared Ashley, a prolific
artist at a pivotal moment in her
career to Andy Warhol, noting the
similarity in their obsession with
celebrities, pop culture icons, and
current brands. Ashley’s vibrant
personality and bold artwork
has been featured in major
publications in the United States
and abroad including Vogue,
Forbes, Elle and French GQ
among others. Her work, which has
been described by client, friend
and collaborator, Blake Lively
as “elegant yet rebellious,” is a
testament to her vivacious spirit.
Dubbed by Elle Magazine as “New
Orleans’ Most Bad Ass Artist,”
her over the top personality has
earned her quite a reputation on
social media as well. With the
world-taking note, as well as key
collectors who include Salma
Hayek, Penelope Cruz, Lorraine
Schwartz and Eli Manning, Ashley
represents a new wave in an
industry that is undergoing its own
digital revolution.
Locally, Longshore’s work can
be seen at Driscoll Design &
Decoration, 632 S Perkins Rd.
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GUEST
AUCTIONEER
JEFF MORRIS
A native Memphian, Jeff is founder and president of Morris Auction
Group, an auction marketing firm.
Jeff has been a real estate broker since 1980 and an auctioneer since
2004. He received the highest designation available to an auctioneer
from the Certified Auctioneer Institute in 2010. Jeff is a licensed
auctioneer and real estate broker in several surrounding Mid-South
states as well, is on the Tennessee Auctioneer Commission, and is a
member of the National, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas Auctioneer
Associations and the Memphis Area Association of Realtors. Jeff was a
finalist in the Memphis Business Journal’s Executive of the Year in 2010.
Jeff gives back to the community calling live auctions at charity events.
He enjoys golf and spending time on the family’s farm in Chester County.
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AUCTION PROCEDURES
Each lot will be offered in catalogue sequence. Any variation from the catalogue description will be
announced by the auctioneer at the time the lot is offered. Please listen carefully as the auctioneer
announces each lot number. Bidding will commence at the auctioneer’s discretion. Each lot will be sold
to the highest bidder. Bidding will advance in increments determined by the auctioneer. All sales are
final. Indication of a bid should be made by a positive display of your numbered bid paddle and may be
made directly to the auctioneer or any of the auction spotters nearby.
1. The auction will begin promptly at 4:30 pm, Saturday, May 9 and continue without interruption until
all items have been auctioned. Doors will open at 3:30 pm, for preview in order to give bidders an
opportunity to view the various items prior to bidding.
2. In order to enter a bid, a bidder must raise his or her bid paddle high and attract the attention of the
auctioneer or of one or more of the auction spotters. This must be repeated each time you initiate or
increase a bid. Each bid legally obligates the bidder to pay his bid price in full if his or her bid is deemed
the high bid at the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer. The auction will be fast paced so the bids must be
made quickly!
3. Payment by the successful bidder may be made at the end of the auction. Please wait until you are
finished bidding on all desired items before making payment. Payment may be made with cash, check,
Visa, Master Card, Discover or American Express. Checks should be made payable to Memphis Brooks
Museum of Art. Payment in full is mandatory immediately following the auction. Bidders are encouraged
to use express checkout (available at auction registration). If express checkout is the preferred method
of payment, a credit card will be swiped for $0.00. At the conclusion of the auction, the respective credit
card will be charged for all items purchased by the bidder. There is no need to pay again at checkout,
and the bidder may simply pick up his or her purchases at the designated “pick up” location. All
purchases will include a receipt with tax identification for your records.
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4. All sales are final. There will be no exchanges or refunds for items by the donors or this institution
except where specified, unless donor is unable to fulfill obligation as described. Please do not ask the
donors for exchanges or refunds! Purchased items are not transferrable, nor can they be resold.
5. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art has endeavored to catalog and describe the items and services
correctly; however, all lots are sold “as is.” Certain auction items and/or services may have restrictive use
or other qualifications which may affect value, application, or use thereof to bidder. Many items such
as the vacation packages are non-transferable (see Trip Guidelines for complete details). Purchasers are
bound by the precise restrictions specified by the donors. The terms are non-negotiable. Please read
each lot carefully for specifications and limitations.
6. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art makes no express or implied warranties of any kind or nature
with respect to the property or services, and in no event shall it be responsible for the correctness of
description, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty of description, genuineness,
authenticity, or condition of the property or services and no statement made in the catalogue or in the
bill of sale or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability.
By his or her purchase, the buyer waives any claims for liability against either Memphis Brooks Museum
of Art or the donor of the property or services, and neither Memphis Brooks Museum of Art nor the
donor is responsible for any personal injuries or damages to property that may result from the utilization
of property or services sold.
7. Items may be picked up at the claim area by exhibiting a paid receipt or, if bidder has utilized express
checkout, by showing proof of identification. When an item has not been displayed, the purchaser will
receive a certificate for the promised gift. Items may be removed from the premises only by exhibiting a
paid receipt at the door at the time of departure.
8. The valuations placed on the items have been determined by volunteers who have researched the
sale of comparable items both at retail and charity sales. The value is not necessarily based on the
highest or lowest comparable and is based on factors that include the place, time and circumstances of
the comparable sale and the condition of the item sold. No representation is made as to the absolute
accuracy of the listed valuation, but every effort has been made to make the best determination
reasonably possible.
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9. Unless otherwise specified, all auction items and services must be used within one year from the
date of the auction; and unless otherwise specified, dates and times are to be arranged at the mutual
convenience of the donor and buyer. To avoid disappointment please make all vacation reservations
well in advance. Security and cleaning deposits, when required by the donor, must be paid directly to
the donor and are not included in your bid.
10. All auction items must be removed from these premises no later than June 1st at the purchaser’s own
risk. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art cannot assume responsibility for items left after that time. Special
arrangement for pick-up or delivery of large items must be made at the time of payment.
12. The winning bidder will be acknowledged by the auctioneer. If the auctioneer determines that
an opening bid or any subsequent bid is not commensurate with the value of the item(s) offered, he
may reject the same and withdraw the item(s) from sale, and if having acknowledged an opening bid,
he decides that an advance thereafter is not of sufficient amount, he may reject the advance. The
auctioneer retains the right to add or delete any item. The auctioneer reserves the right to announce
conditions of sale at any time. In the event of any dispute, the auctioneer will have sole and final
discretion in these matters.
13. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, title to the item and/or service will pass to the highest bidder
who, thereupon, assumes full risk and responsibility therefore.
14. Use only the paddle number assigned to you for bidding purposes. Your number is your
identification.
DUTCH AUCTION
Some of the lots in the Live Auction will be sold as Dutch Auction lots. Dutch lots refer to those
consisting of identical items sold multiple times to different bidders. Unlike the individual bidding of
a regular auction lot, a Dutch Auction works by process of elimination. The auctioneer will suggest an
opening bid. Anyone willing to pay the opening bid price is asked to stand. (Everyone present may
stand). As the price for the lot rises, anyone willing to pay the new bid remains standing; others are
asked to take their seats. This continues until the number of people standing matches the number of
items available in the lot. Each bidder standing when the hammer falls receives one item, paying the
last (highest) bid named. Please listen carefully to the auctioneer’s description of the “seat” for Dutch
Auction items – some “seats” are for one person, and some “seats” are for a couple.
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VALUATIONS
Upon check-out this evening you will receive a printed receipt for your tax purposes, listing the values
of all auction lots purchased. The valuations placed on the items have been determined by volunteers
who have researched the sale of comparable items both at retail and charity sales. The value is not
necessarily based on the highest or lowest comparable and is based on factors that include the place,
time and circumstances of the comparable sale and the condition of the item sold. No representation
is made as to the absolute accuracy of the listed valuation, but every effort has been made to make the
best determination reasonably possible.
DINNERS AND TASTINGS
1. All dinners and tastings must be completed by May 1, 2016.
2. A $75 surcharge will be applied to all shared pours.
3. Dates and number of attendees will be strictly adhered to. When purchasing dinners please note the
number of guests and specific date.
TRIP GUIDELINES
Features and Amenities: Trips are usually made up of donated components, many of which have
limitations and restrictions. Deviations from the trip description that incur additional costs will be at
bidder’s own expense.
Trip Components: Trips are sold as a package. Accommodations, dinners, air transportation, rental cars,
venue tickets, rail passes, scheduled visits, or any other features which are included in the catalogue lot
description must be used only in conjunction with the specific trip described in the catalogue.
Scheduling: Unless stated otherwise in the catalogue description, all trips must be completed within
one year from the 1st of the month of the auction, or by May 1, 2016. Trips not taken within this or the
expressly stated time limits will be forfeited with no refund made, without regard for the reason trip was
not taken. If a specific date for a trip is stated in the catalogue, the trip is limited to that date only and
must be taken on that specific date without exception. Scheduling of donated features is subject to
availability.
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LET THE
AUCTION BEGIN!
1. OFF TO THE RACES!
Once again we start this auction with “twin” wine lots from one of California’s most famous
producers of classic and recognizable California cabernet. Those who have been active in the
Wine and Food Series for years recognize Silver Oak’s continued support for this event; who
better to start the night off right?
2 bottles 2010 Silver Oak (Alexander Valley) cabernet sauvignon
2 bottles 2013 Twomey Cellars (Napa Valley) sauvignon blanc
Silver Oak Cellars
2. BURGUNDIAN BEAUTIES
Once again, from two of the great French wine collectors in Memphis comes this burgundy lot
sure to excite any drinker and collector. There’s a long standing tradition to offer a burgundy
starter set here in our second offering of the evening. This lot includes several excellent wines
from the great 2005 vintage, characterized by many as the best in decades.
1 bottle 2005 Thibault Liger-Belair Propriétaire à Nuits-Saints-Georges Côte d’Or Corton
Grand Cru “Led Renardes”
1 bottle 2005 SCE Domaine Forey Père et Fils Vosne-Romanee Appellation DOC mis en
bouteille au domaine
1 bottle 2005 Corton-Renardes Vielles Vignes appellation cobtrollee grand cru Vin non
filtre’ Domains Marius Delarche
1 bottle 2005 SCE Domaine Forey Père et Fils Morey-Saint-Denis Appellation d’Origine
Contrôlée
1 bottle 2005 Pouilly-Fuisse Verget “Terroir de Vergisson” La Roche
1 bottle 2006 Chassagne-Montrachet “Morgeot, Domaine Bouchard Aine & Fils
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Dr. Brent Addington
Jeff and Kim Kitterman
3. DOMINATING DOMINUS
Dominus is perhaps the Napa Valley’s most famous bordeaux-blend. In 1981, Christian Moueix,
owner of Chateau Petrus, discovered and purchased the historic Napanook Vineyard; since
then, year in and year out, the Moueix family has made some of California’s best red wines. The
1999 vintage was of exceptional quality, with a low yield; only 7000 cases were produced. The
blend was 75% cabernet sauvignon, 13% cabernet franc, 9% merlot and 3% petit verdot.
6 bottles 1999 Dominus (Napa Valley) bordeaux blend, in original wooden case
Carolyn and Scott Heppel
4. PERFECT PINOT PACKAGE
The lucky winner of this single vineyard treat from California’s Green Valley will find himself with
a real treat. Characterized by fragrant fruit with hints of pomegranate and violets, these delicate
pinots will drink well now, as well as over the next several years.
12 bottles 2013 Barnett Vineyards Tina Maria Vineyard (Green Valley) pinot noir
Barnett Vineyards
5. KOBALT’S KOMEBACK TO MEMPHIS
With these next four lots, we pay tribute again to our 2014 Brooks Wine and Food Series
honorees, in this instance, to Kevin Carriker and Mark Herold, owners of a winery that is truly
one of the Napa Valley’s rising stars. Stock your cellars with these blasts from our own not-toodistant past!
6 bottles 2011 Kobalt “Window Pane Red” (North Coast) cabernet sauvignon
6 bottles 2011 Kobalt (Napa Valley) cabernet sauvignon
Kobalt Wines
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6. LOVELY LAMBORN
Another of the Napa Valley’s finest, from our friends in the Lamborn family. With just 650 cases
produced annually, these cabs are virtually impossible to find on the market.
12 bottles 2009 Lamborn Family Vineyards (Howell Mountain) cabernet sauvignon
Lamborn Family Vineyards
7. REMARKABLE RELICS FROM RELIC
Michael Hirby and Schatzi Throckmorton really brightened up last year’s event; here’s a mixed
case of some wonderful wines from our new/old friends!
6 bottles 2011 Relic “Kashaya” (Sonoma Coast) pinot noir
6 bottles 2011 Relic “Ritual” (Napa Valley) syrah/mourvedre/grenache
Relic
8. LIQUID NIRVANA FROM REVANA
Dr. Madiah Revana, founder of Revana, delighted us with his treasures last year, and we are
thrilled to offer another mixed case of goodies from one of our 2014 honorees!
6 bottles 2009 Revana Family Vineyard “St. Helena” (Napa Valley) cabernet sauvignon
6 bottles 2011 Revana Family Vineyard “Alexana” (Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley)
pinot noir
Revana Family Vineyard
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9. DOLCE VITA AT DARLENE’S
In true Italian style, three couples will learn to make traditional sauce, known by Italians as
“Sunday gravy”, including homemade meatballs, braciole (Italian beef roulade) and handmade
pasta. The winners will then enjoy the fruits of their labor in a lovely dinner at Dr. Loprete’s
Midtown home accompanied by Italian wines -- Brunello di Montalcino and Barolo to name a
few! -- from her cellar.
Dr. Darlene Loprete
10. 4X4: AN AMERICAN VERTICAL CABERNET TASTING WITH BEN WHEELER AT THE BRUSHMARK
Our first Dutch Auction item of the evening is designed to send the last 12 winning bidders
standing on a virtual tour of the Napa Valley at 3 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2015,
when all will gather around the table at the Brushmark Restaurant to sample an array of the
finest cabernet sauvignons northern California has to offer: Buccella, Plumpjack, Montelena,
Cornerstone, Silver Oak Napa, Ridge Montebello, Far Niente, Dunn, Shafer, Ehlers, Cade,
Mondavi M, Diamond Creek, and Lewis, among many others.
This wonderful tasting will be flighted with a four-course dinner prepared by the Brushmark.
Seating is limited. (If you plan on “sharing” your pour, you will need to let us know at check out.
You will be assessed a food surcharge of $75 per shared pour at check out this evening.)
Dr. Benton M. Wheeler III
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11. MAD FOR THE MADHATTER
This is a rare vertical of a special blend from Dancing Hares Vineyard at the base of Howell
Mountain, where the goal is to produce consistently a bordeaux blend, without varietal
designation, that best captures the character of the vintage and the vineyards’ unique terroir.
Winemaker Andy Erikson has worked with some of Napa Valley’s premiere wine producers,
including Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Ovid, Newton Vineyard, and Spottswoode, and was
the winemaker at Staglin Family Vineyard for the 2001 and 2002 vintages. This recent complete
vertical (there was no release in 2006) includes the much sought-after 2005 vintage.
1 bottle 2005 Madhatter (Napa Valley) red wine
Barbara and Mike Satterwhite
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12. … AND SOME SUPER COOL STUFF!
Your wine won’t get hot and bothered if you keep it in this U-Line Undercounter Wine Cellar. It
features 24” built-in wine storage with 48-bottle capacity, digital touchpad controls, temperature
range from 38-65 degrees, LED interior lighting, and LowE coated, argon gas filled thermopane
glass door that protects from UV penetration. This model can be built in under your kitchen
counter or used as a freestanding unit with additional accessory kit. To make this item extra
special, Buster’s Liquors will be filling it with four cases of assorted wines, the perfect way to
start a collection and keep your cool!
6 bottles 2012 B² “Buster’s Blend” (Walla Walla Valley) red wine, produced by Basel
Cellars
6 bottles 2012 Buster’s “Second Edition” Double River Vineyard (Walla Walla Valley)
cabernet sauvignon, produced by Basel Cellars
6 bottles 2013 B² “Estate” Double River Vineyard (Walla Walla Valley) semillon,
produced by Basel Cellars
6 bottles 2012 Buster’s “Stop ‘Em” Double River Vineyard (Walla Walla Valley) merlot,
produced by Basel Cellars
6 bottles 2012 Silver Palm (North Coast) cabernet sauvignon
6 bottles 2012 Byron (Santa Maria Valley) pinot noir
6 bottles 2013 Ferrari Carano (Sonoma) Chardonnay
6 bottles N.V. Roedener Anderson Valley Brut
Joe and Karen Kassen, Kitchens Unlimited
Buster’s Liquors & Wines
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13. A BOUNTIFUL SELECTION OF BORDEAUX
Here’s a starter-set, so to speak, of fine bordeaux, including one First Growth!
1 bottle 1977 Chateau Latour (Pauillac)
1 bottle 1978 Chateau Forcas-Hostein (Listrac-Medoc)
1 bottle 2010 Chateau de Monbadon (Cotes de Castillon)
1 bottle 2000 Chateau Gruaud-Larose (St.-Julien)
1 bottle 2000 Chateau Pichon-Baron (Pauillac)
1 bottle 2000 Chateau Gloria (St.-Julien)
1 bottle 2003 Rausan-Segla (Margaux)
2 bottles 2005 Château Bellisle Mondotte (St-Emilion Grand Cru)
Robin and Billy Orgel
Lyn and Bill Reed
Gay and Mike Williams
Dr. Brent Addington
Kim and Jeff Kitterman
14. LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE GIRLS
Ladies, this one’s for you! This fun lot includes everything you need to pamper yourself and
prepare for a special occasion. Enjoy a painless Ulthera Brow Lift from Mona Esthetics and an
oxygen facial and make-up application at Heather Cosmetics. You will also select a dress or
outfit of your choice from Heather’s carefully curated clothing collection.
Mona Esthetics | Laurelwood
Heather Boutique and Spa
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15. A MULTIPLICITY OF MAGNIFICENT MAGNUMS
This Napa Valley magnum lot is sure to please, offering as it does an excellent mix of wines in
large format, including both cabernet and chardonnay. Invite friends, uncork and enjoy!
1 magnum 2012 Ramey “Platt Vineyard” (Sonoma Coast) chardonnay
1 magnum 2012 Ramey “Hyde Vineyard” (Napa-Carneros) chardonnay
1 magnum 2012 Vineyard 7&8 “Estate” (Spring Mountain District) chardonnay
1 magnum 2011 Vineyard 7&8 “Correlation Vineyard” (Spring Mountain District)
cabernet sauvignon
1 magnum 2012 Ramey “Ritchie Vineyard” (Russian River Valley) chardonnay
Ramey Wine Cellars
Vineyard 7&8
16. PEAKS OF PINOT POWER
This wondrous half case of some of the greatest West Coast pinots produced in the past
decade is a true show-stopper! Need we say more than list the producers by name?
1 bottle 2011 Williams Selyem (Russian River Valley) pinot noir
1 bottle 2012 Kosta Browne (Sonoma Coast) pinot noir
1 bottle 2012 Sea Smoke “Ten” (Sta. Rita Hills) Estate Vineyard pinot noir
1 bottle 2012 Kistler “Kistler Vineyard” (Sonoma Coast) pinot noir
1 bottle 2010 Eagles Trace “Valhalla Vineyard” (Napa Valley) pinot noir
1 bottle 2009 Beaux Freres “Upper Terrace” (Ribbon Ridge) pinot noir
1 bottle 2011 Williams Selyem Peay Vineyard (Sonoma Coast) pinot noir
Jill and Ken Steinberg Janice and Kent Richey
Courtney and Bryan Smith
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17. WINE AND DINE WITH THE CO-CHAIRS, FRIENDS AND FEATURED CHEFS
Our gracious and generous Wine + Food Series chairs, Dr. Marc and Wendi Mihalko, would like
to invite the lucky winner of this lot and seven of their friends to their stunning East Memphis
home for an intimate dining experience created by none other than our fabulous award-winning
2015 featured chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman! To accompany this memorable meal,
the Mihalkos will pour excellent wines from their personal collection alongside wines from the
collection of Jerrod and Lisa Smith, owners of locally-made Shotwell Candy Company, which
you are enjoying tonight. Mi(halko’s) casa es su casa on a mutually agreed upon evening.
Lisa and Jerrod Smith
Chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman
18. I’M DREAMING OF A WHITE KISTLER
Well, dream no more! Settle back and enjoy this six-bottle lot from the Kistler family, arguably
Sonoma County’s finest producer of chardonnay. This lot includes the following:
1 bottle 2009 Kistler “Trenton Road House” (Sonoma Coast) chardonnay
1 bottle 2005 Kistler McCrea Vineyard Athearn Estate (Sonoma Mountain) chardonnay
1 bottle 2010 Kistler Vine Hill Vineyard
1 bottle 2008 Kistler Parmelee Hill Vineyard Stone Flat (Sonoma Coast) chardonnay
1 bottle 2007 Kistler Vine Hill Vineyard (Russian River Valley) chardonnay
1 bottle 2006 Kistler McCrea Vineyard Athearn Estate (Sonoma Mountain) chardonnay
Dr. Brent Addington
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19A/B. FANTASTIC FRENCH WINE FOR TWO FORTUITOUS BUYERS
Chateau Leoville-Barton is generally considered one of Bordeaux’s finest properties, run for
centuries by the family of Anthony Barton, whose ancestors came to France in the eighteenthcentury; this Second Growth is particularly wonderful in superb vintages like 2000. So as to share
the love, we’ve split this case in half, so love it, don’t leave it!
6 bottles of 2000 Chateau Leoville-Barton (St.-Julien)
Penny and A.C. Hubbard
20. MY FAVORITE YEAR: ‘96
When the co-chairs of the series were asked about putting together some of their favorite
wines, it occurred to them that putting their favorite California wines from a single year would
make for an unbelievable comparison. The winner of this lot can truly answer the question of,
“Who did it best?”
1 bottle 1996 Diamond Creek “Gravelly Meadow” (Napa Valley) cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 1996 Dalla Valle Vineyards (Napa Valley) cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 1996 Cornerstone “Howell Mountain/Beatty Ranch” (Napa Valley) cabernet
sauvignon 1 bottle 1996 Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace (Napa Valley) cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 1996 Silver Oak (Alexander Valley) cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 1996 Napanook Dominus Estate (Napa Valley) red wine
1 bottle 1996 York Creek Spring Mountain District (Napa Valley) Meritage red wine
1 bottle 1996 Diamond Creek “Volcanic Hill” (Napa Valley) cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 1996 Staglin Family Vineyard Rutherford (Napa Valley) cabernet sauvignon
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21. A FAN FAVORITE - THE CELLAR CRAWL!
Twenty-four lucky bidders will have a ball at the annual Brooks Museum Cellar Crawl! Meet the
mini-bus in the Interim Restaurant parking lot and start the afternoon off with a glass of bubbly
to-go on Saturday, February 21, 2016 at 3pm, whereupon all will be whisked away to the
lovely East Memphis cellars of Mary and Frank Muscari, Linda and Jason Dombroski and Cathy
and Craig Weiss.
Here’s your chance to get a rare inside look at some of Memphis’ finest private collections, and
the unique, beautiful and functional cellars that house them. Each cellar owner will feature wine
from his or her personal collection along with an appetizer of the host’s choice when you visit.
This year’s Cellar Crawl is sure to be another enjoyable afternoon that you won’t want to miss!
Mary and Frank Muscari
Linda and Jason Dombroski
Cathy and Craig Weiss
22. BIG BLAST FROM THE CALIFORNIA PAST!
The Trefethen family has been prominent in the Napa Valley since the 1970s, when their 1976
chardonnay was acclaimed as the greatest chardonnay in the world. Current owner, Janet
Trefethen is perhaps the only American wine personality ever nominated for admission to the
Cowgirl Hall of Fame! Ms. Trefethen was the Brooks Museum’s 2001 “Winemaker of the Year”
honoree, and this large-format wine is ideal for celebration of a birth year or anniversary. Enjoy!
1 double-magnum of 1983 Trefethen Vineyards (Napa Valley) cabernet sauvignon
Kenneth Neill
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23. DAY TRIPPING IN THE DELTA!
Back by popular demand, here’s your chance to enjoy life on the farm 4-wheeling, fishing and
swimming with family and friends on a mutually agreeable summer/fall day and night. Five
couples will enjoy an overnight stay at the Roost, the spectacular rural retreat of Abbie and
Duncan Williams near Clarksdale, Miss. Never fear, you won’t be roughing it. Your supper and
breakfast cuisine is provided by Felicia Suzanne’s Restaurant, and libations from our friends at
Buster’s. (To be used by October 1, 2015).
Abbie and Duncan Williams
Felicia Suzanne’s Restaurant
24. A HALF-CASE OF BIG-TIME CHARDONNAY Take home this half-case, which is one of the most sought after chardonnays in all-of-the
world. This rich and powerful wine delights fans of white burgundy wines. Anyone interested in
attaining one of the finest domestic white wines available must bid aggressively on this lot.
4 bottles 2010 Aubert (Sonoma Coast) chardonnay
2 bottles 2011 Aubert (Carneros) chardonnay
Catherine and Pat Muscari
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25. PURELY PALOMA
For those who know great merlot, this name is a familiar one. The small, family owned and
operated winery just north of St. Helena in the Spring Mountain District is arguably the finest
producer of domestic merlot and winner of the coveted “Wine of the Year” distinction in 2003.
If you enjoy this varietal, then here is a rare opportunity to claim these always sold-out gems by
taking home this vertical.
1 bottle 2006 Paloma merlot
Barbara and Mike Satterwhite
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26. TOTE-ALLY MAGIC KINGDOM
Disney World bound with the family? Here’s a one week villa stay, just minutes away! Orange
Lake Resort in Kissimmee provides an endless amount of activities that will appeal to both
kids and adults, which doesn’t even include all of nearby Orlando’s famed theme parks and
attractions. River Island is the resort’s 12-acre pool complex that includes a lazy river that
meanders through lush, tropical landscaping and there is another pool complex that has a
waterslide, fountains, and even pool basketball. The resort is home to an 80-acre lake that
provides water sports including jet skiing and water-skiing. Besides water activities, there are
also two championship golf courses, one of which was designed by Arnold Palmer. He also
designed one of two 9-hole courses at Orange Lake Resort as well. Six lighted tennis courts,
mini golf, and three fitness centers are also available. If the activities at Orange Lake aren’t
enough, Disney, Universal Studios and downtown Orlando are only a short drive away.
To get your packing underway, take home this lovely canvas Jitney bag from Tiffany & Co.
featuring grain leather with palladium-plated solid brass hardware. Two interior pockets and a
detachable strap will make this your go-to tote for the summer!
Sophie and Mat Parker
27. UNCORK THE FUN!
They took Brooks Uncorked to the next level this year, so there’s no doubt that a dinner in the
east Memphis home of gracious chairs Suzanne and Jon Scharff promises lots of fun and lots
of uncorking, too! With Chef Jason Dallas from Interim in the kitchen and wines generously
provided by Scott Smith of Wine Market, this dinner for up to ten on a mutually agreed upon
date and time will be a deliciously unforgettable one.
Suzanne and Jon Scharff
Chef Jason Dallas, Interim
Scott Smith, Wine Market
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28. ITALIAN STALLIONS
This small lot of very high quality Italian wines should please anyone with a discriminating eye.
You will notice such recognizable names as Gaja and Sassacaia among the prizes to be won.
1 bottle 2000 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1 bottle 2000 Podere Scopetone Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
1 bottle 2000 Luigi Einaudi Barolo
1 bottle 2001 Gaja Costa Langhe
1 bottle 2005 Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia
Lyn and Bill Reed
29. WHO’S YOUR PAPPY?
At the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, their motto is: “We Make Fine Bourbon. At A Profit If We
Can. At A Loss If We Must. But Always, Fine Bourbon.” With demand from bourbon aficionados
at an all-time high, there is little doubt the distillery is turning a mighty good profit these days.
The Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Year Old is their flagship bourbon and the most
difficult to obtain. Collectors spend thousands of dollars for this extremely limited bourbon
prize. This is your best chance to enjoy some Pappy!
1 bottle Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Year Old
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30. PINOT ENVY
We’ve all searched online, joined the waiting lists & salivated over magazine articles about the
most sought after “Cult” pinot noirs in the U.S. Here’s a special opportunity to taste 20 plus
vintages from some of the rarest & hardest to find pinots from Willamette Valley, Sonoma Coast,
Russian River Valley & Santa Barbara. Wines will be poured alongside a delicious meal artfully
prepared by the Brushmark Restaurant for 12 lucky high bidders to be held in the Brooks
Boardroom at 6 pm on Thursday September 24, 2015. Shared pours can be accommodated
for an additional $75 food surcharge.
Mary and Frank Muscari
31. A NIGHT TO REMEMBER AT 20TWELVE
Enjoy a fashion-forward and unique dining experience for ten in Memphis’ most exclusive, high
end retailer, 20Twelve’s amazing space on Broad Avenue on a mutually agreed upon Saturday
evening. Our friends at Buster’s will pair wines with a four course dinner prepared on-site by our
friends Wally Joe and Andrew Adams of Acre, whose masterful creations are always en vogue.
20Twelve, Chantal Johnson
Chefs Wally Joe & Andrew Adams, Acre
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RAISE YOUR PADDLE
TO SUPPORT WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION
YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Tonight, you have the opportunity to provide vital support for many of the Brooks’s diverse
youth education programs. We ask that you raise your paddle in support of the outreach
programs below. By making even a small donation, you will directly assist the youth of our
community, as the Brooks strives to transform lives through the power of art.
ART BUILDS CREATIVITY (ABC), now in its thirty-fourth consecutive year, provides
creative, museum-based art education for fourth graders in local Title I elementary
schools. The multiple-visit program takes place both in the classroom and at the museum,
giving students—many of whom have no dedicated art instructor—a grounding in the
visual arts while providing teachers with training on how to incorporate art into their
standard academic curriculum.
COMMUNITY DAYS allow families and friends to experience the museum in a fun,
engaging environment. These free events feature art-making activities, events like
storytelling in the galleries, musical and dance performances, and family-oriented gallery
guides, all designed to engage families with current exhibitions.
Our FREE WACKY WEDNESDAY PROGRAM provides a creative outlet during the
summer for families, day camps, and child care centers with an open artworks studio,
gallery guides, and children’s international short films every Wednesday in June and July.
And all year round our free school tour program opens up the world of art to students
from all over the area, with docent-led tours focusing on the collection and special
exhibitions, studio art projects designed to instill creativity and create meaningful
connections to the collection, and curriculum guides so that teachers have the resources
to continue the learning experience once the children leave the museum.
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32. CALIFORNIA CLASSICS
If you don’t recognize many of the wines in this California lot, then you probably should be
bidding! This half case represents many of the excellent cabernet producers and provides a
variety of tasty treats.
1 bottle 1993 Cornerstone (Napa Valley) cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 2002 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 2003 Marco di Giulio Cabernet Sauvignon
1 bottle 2005 Castle Rock Reserve (Napa Valley) cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 2005 Sherwin Family Vineyards Estate cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 2008 Vineyard 7&8 Estate cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 2011 Lewis Cellars cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 2000 BV Georges de Latour (Napa Valley) cabernet saugivnon
1 bottle 2011 Cornerstone Howell Mountain (Napa Valley) cabernet sauvignon
Annabeth and Mark Parker
Dr. Brent Addington
Caroline and Chris Crosby
Mary and Corey Trotz
Jean and Hal Lewis
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33. OAKVILLE WINEGROWERS CABERNET SAUVIGNON
6 YEAR 3L VERTICAL
Each year acclaimed vintners of the Oakville Winegrowers Association including Opus One,
Screaming Eagle, Futo, Dalla Valle, Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel contribute small lots of their
prestigious cabernet sauvignon to create a unique wine that reflects the essence of the Oakville
appellation. The lucky winning bidder of this lot will collect 3L bottles of the 2006-2011 vintages
and there’s not a shabby one in the bunch. The ‘06 and ‘07 were blended by Heidi Barrett at
Paradigm Winery, the ‘08, ‘09 and ‘10 were blended at Far Niente by Nicole Marchesi and the
‘11 blended at Gargiulo by Kristof Anderson.
Only 100 double magnums are bottled annually, and each is numbered and etched in gold. For
the serious collector, this is a gift to be treasured for years to come.
1 double-magnum 2006 Oakville Winegrowers cabernet sauvignon
34. SUMPTUOUS SPLENDOR WITH THE STEINBERGS
They’ve opened their home and their cellar on numerous occasions for us, so we know the lucky
winner of this dinner for eight will not be disappointed. 2014 chairs Jill and Ken Steinberg are
some of the most gracious hosts around, and they’ll be pouring wines to compliment a lovely
meal presented by Chef Erling Jensen in their East Memphis home on a mutually agreed upon
date.
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Chef Erling Jensen
35. BERNARDUS GETAWAY
Escape and enjoy two nights at the spectacular Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley. With
numerous accolades to their credit, this truly is where exceptional accommodations and fine
dining converge in California. You’ll also be treated to a VIP tasting at the Bernardus tasting
room paired with cheese charcuterie and chocolate and a round of golf for two on the Monterey
Peninsula. Based upon availability, offered Sunday through Thursday.
Bernardus Winery
36. BIG BEAUTY AND MORE FROM LAMBORN
Last year Lamborn visited Memphis and continues to be extremely generous to the Brooks.
Let’s show our appreciation by bidding up this extremely rare large format bottle!
1 double-magnum (signed) 2010 Lamborn Howell Mountain Proprietor Grown cabernet
sauvignon
2 bottles 2009 Lamborn Howell Mountain cabernet sauvignon
Mike Lamborn
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37. SOMETHING SPECIAL WE HAVE MISSED
This case of French champagne is intended to contain a bit of everything. Having been absent
from the last several Grand Auctions, this champagne lot will fill the needs of anyone anxious to
buy some bubbly.
1 bottle 1999 Bruno Paillard Brut Assemblage champagne
1 bottle 1999 Laurent-Perrier Brut Millesime
1 bottle 2002 Pascal Doquet champagne Grand Cru Le Mesmil Sur Oger
1 bottle 2004 Jose Dhondt champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
1 bottle 2004 Gaston Chiquet Special Club champagne
1 bottle 2005 Diebolt-Vallois champagne a Cramant Blanc de Blancs Brut
1 bottle 2005 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Fleuron Brut Premier Cru
1 bottle 2008 Grongnet Special Club
1 bottle 2004 Pascal Redon with Oak Premier Cru
2 bottles 2005 Perrot-Batteux et Filles Blanc de Blancs
Dr. Benton Wheeler III
Kim and Jeff Kitterman
Dawn and Micah Rapoport
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38. HOUSE CONCERT BY LUCERO
Memphis’ own Lucero will play your living room or backyard BBQ!
None other than Rolling Stone magazine describes Lucero’s sound as one that ranges “from
aching Memphis soul to rowdy, old-fashioned barroom boogie rock.” Creating a catalog of 100plus songs across nine albums and multiple EPs has earned the band a fanbase that’s as diverse as
it is rabid: Ask 50 Lucero fans what their favorite song is and you’ll get 50 different answers. “Each
person makes Lucero their own thing,” says Ben Nichols, who has fronted the group since its
inception nearly two decades ago. “Everyone identifies with us for completely different reasons.
For one reason or another, Lucero becomes a very personal band.” But the one thing that seems
to unify Lucero fans of all kinds is the band’s all-or-nothing live show, which, if you’re the lucky
bidder, will take place at your house! Invite friends and family over to enjoy this experience of a
lifetime.
The 45-minute Lucero concert must be scheduled for the evening of Thursday September 3,
2015, rain or shine. The party must be held within a 30-minute drive from Midtown Memphis.
Winning bidder will also receive complimentary backline and soundman for the performance.
Winning bidder is not allowed to sell tickets to the concert or otherwise monetize this auction item.
Roy Berry, Ben Nichols, Jim Spake, Rick Steff, John C. Stubblefield, Brian Venable
39. TRIFECTA OF DECADE OLD DELIGHT
Look around the room tonight … you will likely see someone who is involved with Memphis’
own Cornerstone Cellars. We are blessed as a city to have such a vibrant wine community
and to have a top producer with so many local connections. These rare large format vintages
celebrating approximately a decade of age will drink well now or cellar for many years to come.
1 magnum 2004 Cornerstone Howell Mountain cabernet sauvignon
Cornerstone Winery
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40. THIS TREE’S FOR YOU AND ME!
“Study for Dolly Watson at Home” is a framed graphite on vellum sketch of what else - a bottle
tree - measuring 12 x 16 inches by Memphis’ own beloved Caroll Cloar. Isn’t the subject matter
appropriate for our wine-loving crowd!
David Lusk Gallery
41. KRUTZ KOLLECTION
We’ve been so lucky to host “Rebel” Patrick Krutz over this weekend and to taste his wonderful
wines made from some of the most prized vineyards throughout Northern California. To show
the winning bidder of this impressive wine lot some true Southern hospitality on your next trip
to wine country, the Krutz brothers, winemakers Patrick and Cole, will host a winery tour and
barrel tasting at their Sonoma County facility.
1 magnum 2006 Krutz Family Cellars Sleepy Hollow Vineyard (Santa Lucia Highlands)
chardonnay
1 magnum 2006 Krutz Family Cellars Akins Vineyard (Anderson Valley) pinot noir
1 magnum 2007 Krutz Family Cellars Stagecoach Vineyard (Napa Valley) syrah
2 bottles 2012 Krutz Family Cellars Martinelli Road Vineyard (Russian River) Valley
chardonnay
2 bottles 2011 Krutz Family Cellars Soberanes Vineyard (Santa Lucia Highlands) pinot noir
2 bottles 2012 Krutz Family Cellars (Anderson Valley) pinot noir
2 bottles 2010 Krutz Family Cellars Stagecoach Vineyard (Napa Valley) cabernet
sauvignon
2 bottles 2010 Krutz Family Cellars Krupp Vineyard (Napa Valley) malbec
2 bottles 2011 Krutz Family Cellars Stagecoach Vineyard (Napa Valley) syrah
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Patrick Krutz, Krutz Family Cellars
42. SPRINGTIME STYLE!
Step into spring before it’s too late, with a magnificent new sport coat from our friends at Oak
Hall, Memphis’ finest fashion hub. This year’s offering is from Samuelsohn, one of the top
producers of fine clothing.
Oak Hall
43. PORTS IN ANY STORM
Vintage port is an acquired taste, if you’re lucky! Since so many of us have done just that, why
not make the acquisition of this lot of well-aged wines from Portugal a first priority? Included
here are a few of the declared vintages of the late twentieth century and very rare indeed.
1 bottle 1985 Offley
1 bottle 1994 Romariz
1 bottle 1997 Romariz
1 bottle 1994 Sandeman Vintage Porto
1 bottle 1983 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Porto
1 bottle 2000 Fonseca
Jerry and Elisabeth Marshall
Dr. Brent Addington
Kenneth Neill
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44. GO BIG OR GO HOME
… Oh wait, Robert and Shirley Turner ARE home and we are so grateful that they are offering
these two BIG bottles (magnums) of the very special 2012 Robert Turner Wines, Mosaic, Napa
cabernet franc to double your pleasure. Our 2015 featured winemaker might just sign these for
the big winner, too!
2 magnums 2012 Robert Turner Wines Mosaic (Napa) cabernet franc
Robert and Shirley Turner
45. DINE SURROUNDED BY THE SUBLIME
Dr. James K. Patterson, one of the Memphis’ most important art collectors, will host six
lucky folks in his home. There, diners will start the evening with a tour of his collection of
contemporary art including works by Cindy Sherman, Kara Walker, Thomas Struth, and Paul
Graham, followed by a dinner prepared by a guest chef and paired with superb wines on a
mutually agreed upon date.
Dr. James K. Patterson
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46. 25 @ 25: THE 1990 BORDEAUX TASTING AT BEVERLY HALL
Dr. Wheeler is sometimes called Dr. Bordeaux due to his extensive knowledge and collection
of this coveted and famous wine. An opportunity to taste some of the greatest wines in the
world is rare, and this may truly be one of the only times in a wine lovers life to drink these rare
masterpieces.
This Dutch Auction item will transport the last 12 winning bidders standing to Ben’s fabulous
home, Beverly Hall, on Saturday, October 3, 2015.
This fantastic tasting will be flighted with a four-course dinner prepared by the Brushmark
Restaurant. Seating is limited. (If you plan on “sharing” your pour, you will need to let us know
at check out. You will be assessed a food surcharge of $75 per shared pour at check out this
evening.)
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47. SOMETHING BIG FROM THE BIG EASY BY ASHLEY LONGSHORE
From lines of glitter cocaine to Jesus surrounded by Louis Vuitton to Kate Moss dressed as
a nun, Ashley Longshore’s pop art is never shy of daring. Her art makes noise. Both Town &
Country Magazine and The New York Post have compared Ashley, a prolific artist at a pivotal
moment in her career to Andy Warhol, noting the similarity in their obsession with celebrities,
pop culture icons and current brands. Ashley’s vibrant personality and bold artwork has been
featured in major publications in the United States and abroad including Vogue, Forbes,
Elle,Town & Country, and French GQ among others. Her work, which has been described by
client, friend and collaborator, Blake Lively as “Elegant yet Rebellious,” is a testament to her
vivacious spirit and tonight’s featured piece measuring 60 x 48 is no exception. Dubbed by Elle
Magazine as “New Orleans’ Most Bad Ass Artist” her over the top personality has earned her
quite a reputation on social media as well. With the world-taking note, as well as key collectors
who include Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, Lorraine Schwartz and Eli Manning, Ashley represents
a new wave in an industry that is undergoing its own digital revolution.
Ashley Longshore
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48. WILLIAMS SELYEM: A RETROSPECTIVE
The winner of this lot will take home a mixed case of Williams Selyem. Our friend, Bob Cabral,
recently left this winery and while he’s here this year pouring his equally fine Three Sticks juice,
we at the Brooks wanted to pay tribute to some of his most recent wines and last few vintages
at Willams Selyem.
1 bottle 2010 Williams Selyem Estate Vineyard pinot noir
1 bottle 2010 Williams Selyem Ferrington Vineyard pinot noir
1 bottle 2010 Williams Selyem Bucher Vineyard pinot noir
1 bottle 2011 Williams Selyem Weir Vineyard pinot noir
1 bottle 2011 Williams Selyem (Sonoma Coast) pinot noir
1 bottle 2011 Williams Selyem (Russian River) pinot noir
2 bottles 2012 Williams Selyem Ferrington Vineyard pinot noir
1 bottle 2012 Williams Selyem Bucher Vineyard pinot noir
3 bottles 2013 Williams Selyem Westside Road Neighbors pinot noir
Annabeth and Mark Parker
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49. CALIFORNIA CULT CLASSICS
No auction is complete without some California Cult wines. Represented in this lot is the
hard to get and very expensive Ovid bordeaux blend as well as the stalwart flagship Insignia,
and Matriarch. You can join the waiting list for these instant classics, or just beat out your
competition tonight.
1 bottle 2008 Joseph Phelps Insignia
1 bottle 2005 Matriarch red wine
1 bottle 2008 Ovid
1 bottle 2009 Ovid Experiment
1 bottle 2010 Ovid
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50. THREE CHEERS FOR THREE STICKS
Come to beautiful Sonoma County to experience the amazing chardonnays, cabernets and
pinot noirs from Three Sticks Winery, led by winemaker Bob Cabral. You and two other couples
will enjoy a two night stay at the El Dorado Hotel in the historic town of Sonoma. You will be led
(by Bob Cabral) on a private tour and tasting of the wines of Three Sticks in their historic tasting
salon, The Adobe. Post-tasting, dine in the Adobe Store Room on a 3 course wine paired lunch.
Finish your day with a leisurely stroll around historic Sonoma Square. And that’s not all. On
day two, meet up with our friend Bob and Rob Harris (Vineyard Manager), who will lead you
through a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the Durell Vineyard. Pace yourself and polish off the idyllic
day of vineyard visiting with an unforgettable dinner with Bob and Heather at the Girl & The Fig
Restaurant just off the historic Sonoma Square. A priceless experience for the novice or expert
wine lover.
VIP tour, tasting and lunch for 3 couples at The Adobe with Bob Cabral
Addition to the Three Sticks Wines mailing list for 3 couples
A vineyard tour with Rob Harris of Durell Vineyard
Signed magnum of Three Sticks 2013 Durell pinot noir for each couple
Dinner one evening with Bob & Heather Cabral at the Girl & the Fig Restaurant in
Sonoma
2 nights for each couple at the El Dorado Hotel on the Sonoma Square
Welcome basket upon arrival
Bob Cabral, Three Sticks Winery
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51. MIDNIGHT IN MOSCOW
If you have not been the fortunate winner of this lot in the past you won’t want to miss this
opportunity to bid early and often on this dinner for six at the historic Burnette House (1866).
The country home of Marne Anderson and Charles Warner, it is located a few miles north of
Moscow, Tennessee.
Transportation to and from Moscow will be provided by Premier Transportation limousine
service from a central Memphis location; champagne and hors d’oerves will be available on
the one-hour drive to Fayette County. A five-course dinner will be accompanied by delightful
treasures from the Anderson/Warner cellar.
The winner, his guests and our hosts will gather on a mutually-agreeable date. Please allow 2-4
weeks notice based on available dates.
These glorious evenings at Burnette House have become a Brooks wine-auction tradition, so
add your name to the list of Brooks donors who have enjoyed every minute of this wonderful
country excursion.
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52. CHARDONNAY VARIETY CASE
This mixed case of Chardonnay is our attempt to offer to one lucky bidder the ability to sample
many recent vintages of our supporters’ favorite chardonnay. There is a reason that this grape
varietal is the world’s most widely planted and most consumed wine. Among these offerings you
will find the various styles of this varietal including the crisp and fruity style, along with the oaky
and elegant style. Whichever your flavor, bid high and enjoy.
2 bottles 2010 DuMol (Russian River Valley) chardonnay
1 bottle 2009 Santa Barbara Wine Company (Santa Barbara) chardonnay
2 bottles 2008 Hamilton Russell Vineyards (Hemel-en-Aarde Valley) chardonnay
2 bottles 2010 Hartford Court (Russian River Valley) chardonnay
1 bottle 2011 Jordan (Russian River Valley) chardonnay
1 bottle 2011 Kistler Trenton Roadhouse (Sonoma Coast) chardonnay
1 bottle 2011 Girard (Russian River Valley) chardonnay
1 bottle 2009 Brewer-Clifton (Sta. Rita Hills) chardonnay
1 bottle 2011 Chateau Montelena chardonnay
Dr. Benton Wheeler III
Dr. Brent Addington
Cathy and Craig Weiss
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53. INTERNATIONAL SELECTION
It is rare for a lot to include wines from different international regions. However, this is a notable
exception. When “a friend of the Brooks” donated these fine wines, we could not break them
up. What better way to compare the wine regions of Burgundy and Tuscany than to have wine
from each region of the same vintage. As further motivation for any potential buyer, we offer the
delight of owning a 2001 burgundy, a vintage characterized as both pure and expressive.
1 magnum 2008 Maison Joseph Drouhin Musigny Grand Cru
in Memory of Walter Armstrong
1 magnum 2008 Bouchard Pere et Fils Montrachet Grand Cru Domaine
in Memory of A. Arthur Halle
1 double-magnum 2008 Le Macchiole Messorio
in Memory of Benno Friedman
1 jeroboam 2001 Domaine Arlaud Clos St. Denis Grand Cru
A Friend of the Brooks
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54. BACK TO THE FUTURE
1985 brought us such classic films as Back to the Future, and The Jewel of the Nile. This lot can
remind us of the jewels in wine produced three decades ago. Cellared in one of the top cellars
in Memphis, these classic cabernets are sure to treat.
1 bottle 1985 Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 1985 Laurel Glen Sonoma Mountain cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 1985 Sequoia Grove cabernet sauvignon
1 bottle 1985 Livingston Moffett Vineyard cabernet sauvignon
Dr. Brent Addington
55. IN-TOWN ELEGANCE WITH MARNE AND CHARLIE
If you weren’t lucky enough to win that lot for dinner at Marne Anderson and Charles Warner’s
magnificent antebellum home in Moscow, Tennessee, here’s your chance to enjoy their
company right here in town, at their splendidly restored East Memphis home. Dinner along
with other worldly wines, as always, brought back to town from Marne and Charlie’s exceptional
Fayette County cellar will be served!
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56. BLACK CASSIDY MEGA-TASTING! 2000 BORDEAUX
A seat at the Black & Cassidy Mega Tasting is one of the most coveted, and difficult-to-obtain
items annually at the Grand Auction. Every year the two Toms conspire to pull truly special bottles
out of their cellars, present them alongside a magnificent dinner prepared by one of the best
chefs the city has to offer, and host the event in an unforgettable setting. What’s not to like about
the Black-Cassidy tasting?
One of the country’s leading and most generous collectors, Mr. Black makes the trek from his
Nashville home every year, teaming up with Mr. Cassidy to offer a truly spectacular tasting for
the lucky 12 individuals who garner Dutch-auction seats at this Memphis Wine + Food Series
signature event.
In the past they’ve focused on lengthy verticals of legendary wines like Chateau La Mission HautBrion or extensive collections of Grand Cru burgundies from negociants like Domaine Rousseau
in Burgundy.
This year, the Toms are thinking horizontally; the lucky twelve bidders who garner Dutch-auction
seats for this signature event tonight will have the opportunity to be dazzled by the wines of
upwards of 20 different bordeaux, all representatives of the 2000 vintage, as their theme at a
special dinner to be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Erling Jensen The Restaurant
See what the fuss is about by bidding early and often for a seat at this very special tasting. The
two Toms will round up the usual suspects, so expect to find the First Growths and their peers at
this event, not to mention the surprises they always bring to this tasting. Usually, attendees throw
more goodies into the pot, so the sky’s probably the limit as regards how many 2000s will actually
appear on the table. And of course, since the Toms’ generosity well exceeds even their wine
knowledge, aperitif wines, fine champagne, brilliant whites and dessert wines will likely appear on
your Erling’s table as well!
And let’s not forget dinner, a four-course meal prepared by perhaps the finest chef in Memphis!
Bid early, bid often, and bid boldly, knowing it’s all for the Brooks! (Shared pours welcome, but
such bidders will be assessed a $75 surcharge tonight to cover additional food costs).
Tom Black
Mary Lynn and Tom Cassidy
Chef Erling Jensen
57. QUE SERA, TALLULAH!
Native Memphian and winemaker Mike Drash came home for the weekend and is leaving the
Memphis wine community a bit richer with this offering, picked from one of the most revered
Syrah vineyards in the world. Lee Hudson attains farming Nirvana in his immaculate Carneros
vineyard. After 23 months in barrel the wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Only 87 cases
were created.
2 double-magnums 2009 Tallulah Hudson (Napa Valley) syrah
Mike Drash, Tallulah
58. SOMETHING SPECIAL FROM THE SCHOLIUM PROJECT Add this commemorative etched bottle from The Scholium Project to your cellar and 2015
featured winemaker, Abe Schoener will be happy to sign it, too!
1 double-magnum 2012 Hudson Vineyards Androkteinos syrah
Abe Schoener, The Scholium Project
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59. THE PERFECT ANTIDOTE
Invite up to 40 of your friends for a private party at the medicine FACTORY! An innovative
gallery and artists’ studio space located in the former McConnon & Co. Medicine Factory in
downtown Memphis, the medicine FACTORY will be the site for visits with the artists in their
studios followed by beverages and bites. Your hosts will be Susan Best, Betsy Brackin, Ben
Butler, Maysey Craddock, Susan Maakestad, and Joel Parsons and they look forward to hosting
your party on either Thursday, October 22, Friday October 23 or Saturday November 7.
Participating medicine FACTORY artists
60. FANTASTIC PURSE-ONALITY, ENHANCED BY SOMETHING GREEN!
What’s ruby and bordeaux with GREEN inside? This Medium Metro Tote by MZ Wallace which is
perfectly sized for days you don’t need to carry it all. Crafted of incredibly lightweight, durable,
and soft signature Quilted Oxford Nylon, its unique construction makes it foldable, rollable,
packable, even crushable, and it will never lose its shape. Comfortable padded and reinforced
handles with a new longer handle drop fit perfectly over the shoulder. Let’s not forget, it’s the
green inside that makes this lot even more enticing! How much green is anyone’s guess!
Oak Hall
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