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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Special Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2013 Collective Spirits Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Corporate Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Benefactors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Private Home Wine Dinners
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Private Home Wine Dinner Chefs
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Friday Night Wine Tasting Table Diagram . . . . . 10-11
Grand Gala Benefit Dinner & Auction
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Auctioneer Greg Quiroga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Saturday Live Auction Items
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Enjoying Collective Spirits 2012
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SPECIAL THANKS
Our co-chairs Bev and Wally Seinsheimer
Hosts of the Private Home Wine Dinners:
Dick Boger
Linda and Hines Brannan
Cathryn and Bill Britton
Billings and John Cay
Bonnie and Anthony McAlister
Diane and Ray McPhail
Cindy and Bill Voyles
All of our generous vintners and wine distributors
Our Benefactors, Corporate Partners,
and Advertising Partners
Our gracious patrons providing vintner and chef hospitality
George Watkins and his team at Synergy Films
All donors of auction items
Executive Chef Sean Brock, Husk
Executive Chef Regan Browell, The Willcox
Executive Chef Chris Hall, Local Three
Executive Chef Daniel Lindley, St. John’s Restaurant
Executive Chef Elliott Moss, Ben’s Tune Up
Executive Chef Patrick Owens, Opal
Executive Chef Susan Spicer, Bayona
The Bascom Staff for all of their support with this event
Greg Quiroga, our auctioneer and unfailing advisor
WELCOME FROM THE CO-CHAIRS
Dear Friends and Fellow Oenophiles,
Wally and I, along with our wonderful committee of food
and wine aficionados, are delighted to welcome you to
Collective Spirits 2013, the Bascom’s 7th (we must be
lucky!) annual wine and food festival.
Each year Collective Spirits takes on a life of its own,
along with the “personality” of its committee. It brings new
and old friends, wine enthusiasts and foodies together to
celebrate the first big event of The Season in Highlands and
Cashiers, and it certainly has proven to be an event not to be
missed. The Bascom has become an integral part of life on the
Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and your support of this year’s
Collective Spirits helps ensure that all residents and visitors to
our community will have the chance to be uplifted by art.
This year Collective Spirits promises to be more memorable than ever! Highlights include:
Thursday, May 16
Seven celebrated Private Wine Dinners presented in some
of the Plateau’s most spectacular private homes, pairing the
country’s most celebrated vintners with a selection of the
finest chefs from around the Southeast.
Friday, May 17
Two educational wine seminars held at The Bascom, followed
by a VIP wine tasting featuring extraordinary wines not typically available to the individual collector, and our “Stock Your
Cellars” market and wine tasting on The Bascom terrace.
David Cohen, and his team at Grapevine Distributors
Sonia Hooper, Mutual Distributing Co.
Gwen Collins, Epiphany Wine Company
J.T. Fields, Mountain Fresh Grocery
Barrett Hawks
Jim Dixon
Jack Pietri
Jack Sawyer and Bill Torres
Highlands Country Club
The Towns of Highlands and Cashiers
Saturday, May 18
A Ladies’ Luncheon and Seminar hosted by some of the
country’s top female vintners at Highlands Country Club.
Collective Spirits then culminates with the Gala Benefit
Auction and seated dinner at Highlands Country Club.
The Bascom is an essential component of the flourishing
arts and cultural scene on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
Be prepared to raise your paddle for our amazing auction
lots this year, which include magnificent trips, vintage wines,
delectable dining as well as the ever-popular “Name the
Bascom Wine” lot, which this year includes a trip to California
to blend YOUR own wine! Mid-way through the auction,
we hope you will consider joining us in the Touching the Heart
Through Art paddle raise which supports outreach and educational programs year round at The Bascom.
Your support of this spectacular event goes a long way
to make possible The Bascom’s award-winning array of celebrated exhibitions and top-notch programming in a breathtaking natural setting. Thank you for that continued support
and we look forward to raising a glass with you this weekend!
Bev and Wally Seinsheimer
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COLLECTIVE SPIRITS
COMMITTEE
Bev & Wally Seinsheimer, Chairs
Elizabeth & Rod Rodriguez, Co-Chairs
Dick Boger
Glo Ghegan
Mary Ann Hardman
Gail & Tim Hughes
Dick McCarthy
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles
Balentine
Cruise Planners
Delta
Flower Magazine
Franklin Ford/ Moss Robertson Cadillac
GREETINGS
Thank you so much for your participation in the
7th annual Collective Spirits Wine and Food Festival.
We extend a special thank you to our outstanding
Chairs, Bev and Wally Seinsheimer, our benefactors,
sponsors, dinner hosts, vintners, chefs, auction
donors, and amazing committee members. Through
your generous support of Collective Spirits, The
Bascom continues to fulfill its mission of making the
arts accessible to all who live in and visit our beautiful
Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
The Bascom is in the business of transforming
lives through art. The high school student who
masters the potter’s wheel is filled with new confidence. The business leader who stops by to refresh
the spirit is recharged. The young family who creates
an art project together appreciates eachother in new
ways. Through your gifts this weekend at Collective
Spirits, you make transformations like these possible.
On behalf of The Bascom and the tens of thousands of visitors whose lives are changed by art each
year, please accept our deepest gratitude. Cheers!
Lupoli Construction
Macon Bank
T. Wayne Davis
Board Chairman
Jane Jerry
Executive Director
Meadows Mountain Realty/Cruise One
Mountainworks
Old Edwards Inn
Outdoor Lights
Rosewood Market
Synergy Films
Wilmington Trust
WHLC
ZWJ Investment Counsel
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BENEFACTORS
PRIVATE HOME WINE DINNERS
Thursday, May 16, 2013
BORDEAUX BENEFACTORS
Gayle & Frank Eby
Katie & Ed Eleazer
Cathy & Bob Fisher
Vance & Willis Willey
CHARDONNAY BENEFACTORS
Judith & Ron Bobo
Jonye & Deane Briggs
Lucinda Cannon
Kitty & T. Wayne Davis
Lynn DeVault & Glo Ghegan
Sandy & James Dixon
Marcia & John Donnell
Sylvia & Don Dorough
Elsebeth & Jim Fenner
Brenda & Frank Flautt
Judy & Louis Freeman
Jodene & Joe Giegel
Bobbie & Jon Golden
Sieglinde & John Gillfillan
Nancy & Holcombe Green
Francie & Shannon Hargrove
Nancy & Charles Harrison
Gail & Tim Hughes
Paula & Barry Jones
Gail & Paul Jones
Pat & Wayne Jones
Ginger Kennedy & Kevin Naylor
Ann & Larry Klamon
Tish & Dick McCarthy
Cecile & Phil McCaull
Rozzy & John McCoy
Mary Eliza & Howard McMillan
Diane & Ray McPhail
Marsha & Jim Meadows
Elizabeth & Rod Rodriguez
Bev & Wally Seinsheimer
Sharon & Chip Shirley
Carole Simmons
Kathy & David Trice
Betsy & Wright Turner
Carol & Charles Whitelock
Patsy & Bill Wolff
Peggy Woodruff
(As of May 3, 2013)
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This exclusive evening is presented in some of the most spectacular
private homes in Cashiers and Highlands. Famous vintners will
be pouring their best wines to accompany exquisite multi-course
menus prepared by some of the finest chefs in the Southeast.
LINDA & HINES BRANNAN ~ Cullasaja Club
With a unique view of Whiteside Mountain, this family retreat
feels every bit a mountain lodge that has gracefully aged with
time. A full roster of young talent will grace the lineup for this
evening including Chattanooga Chef Daniel Lindley of
St. John’s Restaurant with wines from Loosen Brothers, Falcor
Wines and winemaker Chris Bratcher and his Bratcher Wines.
CATHRYN & BILL BRITTON ~ Bowery Road
Inspired by the Eseeola Inn in Linville, this home boasts a massive stone fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows with views over
Horse Cove and Whiteside. Chef Elliott Moss of Ben’s Tune Up
in Asheville will match culinary prowess to the incredible talents
of Special Guest of Honor Rick Sayre, winemaker at Rodney
Strong, and Robbie Meyer's Peirson Meyer and L'Angevin wines.
BILLINGS & JOHN CAY ~ Chattooga Club
Featuring reclaimed barn wood, old beams, and with views of
Chimney Rock, the Cay home will offer a flavorful evening
featuring the cuisine of renowned Chef Susan Spicer alongside
wines from vintner Robin Lail's Lail Vineyards with French
selections from Pignatello Wine Imports.
HEATHLAND ~ Bowery Road, Highlands
Located halfway up Big Bear Pen Mountain, Heathland offers
a distinctive backdrop for culinary discovery with Chef Patrick
Owens of Opal in Charleston alongside winemaker Joseph
Davis of Arcadian Winery and an array of vintages from the
Wager Family of Wines.
BONNIE & ANTHONY McALISTER ~
Country Club of Sapphire Valley
The McAlister home with its warm aesthetic and open floor plan
sets the stage for gastronomic greatness. Welcoming Chef Sean
Brock of Husk in Charleston to the kitchen, and eagerly anticipating wines from Failla Wines and Tuck Beckstoffer, this
evening promises to be nothing less than unforgettable!
DIANE & RAY McPHAIL ~ Ravenel, Highlands
Built in the early 1900's, Wolf Ridge was sited to enjoy breathtaking views. This evening features Chef Chris Hall of Local
Three in Atlanta and wines from John Anthony and Michele
Truchard and their JA Vineyards along with offerings from
Oregon’s Solena Estate.
CINDY & BILL VOYLES ~ Cullasaja Club
Among the trees and calming mountain surroundings, the Voyles
home offers respite from every day hustle and bustle. For this
evening, gustatory genius is on tap from New Zealand native Chef
Regan Browell of the Willcox Inn in Aiken. Gabrielle Leonhard
will pour from her Gabrielle Collection alongside Axel Schug and
his family’s Schug Winery and rounding out the wine trifecta —
vintages from Oregon’s Elk Cove Winery.
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WINE DINNERS CHEFS
CHEF SEAN BROCK ~
McCrady’s and Husk, Charleston
Sean Brock was born and raised in rural
Virginia and it was the experience of his
family growing their own food that left a
lasting impression. He began his professional
career under Chef Robert Carter at Peninsula Grill and then
became executive chef at McCrady’s in Charleston. Sean
opened his second restaurant—Husk—a celebration of Southern ingredients, serving only food that is indigenous to the
South. He was nominated in 2008 and 2009 for the James
Beard “Rising Star Chef” award and in 2009 and 2010 for the
James Beard “Best Chef Southeast” category, winning the award
in 2010. He was nominated for the James Beard “Outstanding
Chef” award in 2012. Bon Appétit magazine named Husk “Best
New Restaurant in America” in September 2011.
CHEF REGAN BROWELL ~
The Willcox, Aiken
Hailing from the city of Wanganui on the
North Island of New Zealand, Regan Browell
grew up with direct exposure to old fashioned home cooking—today, that serves as
the backbone of her culinary training. After culinary school,
Regan landed in London at “a very classy gastropub,” the Electric Brasserie. After returning home to New Zealand, she joined
restaurateurs Geoff and Shannon Ellis in the creation of their
restaurants Rain and Nextdoor. When the Ellises offered her the
opportunity to join their team in Aiken, South Carolina, she
jumped at the opportunity to be a part of The Willcox. Regan’s
menu at The Willcox is not particularly Southern. The ingredients, however, are as fresh and as local as can be while reflecting
her international flair and a passion for offering flavors to
match the exemplary hospitality at The Willcox.
CHEF CHRIS HALL ~
Local Three, Atlanta
Chris is both chef and managing partner
at Local Three in Atlanta. A self-taught
cook, Chris worked in kitchens from
Philadelphia’s Le Bec Fin to Atlanta’s
Canoe and 4th & Swift before opening Local Three in 2010.
He is active in charity work concentrating his efforts on a
new project called The Giving Kitchen, which is a nonprofit funded by Hall and his partners’ soon-to-be fourth
restaurant venture, Staplehouse. The Giving Kitchen offers
financial and other support to those in the hospitality
industry affected by crisis or hardship.
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CHEF DANIEL LINDLEY ~
St. John’s Restaurant, Chattanooga
Chattanooga native Daniel Lindley discovered his passion for cooking as a teenager.
After working in local Chattanooga restaurants, Daniel cooked aboard a hospital
ship in Europe and West Africa. He also worked under
Chef Terry Harwood and Tom Colicchio in New York before
returning home for the opening of St. John’s in 2000.
Daniel's commitment to the bounty and heritage of the
Southeast has made St. John's a top dining destination.
He is also chef and owner of St. John's Meeting Place and
Alleia Restaurant. He has received four nominations for
“Best Chef Southeast” by the James Beard Foundation.
ELLIOTT MOSS
Elliott Moss is chef and owner of two forthcoming restaurants in Asheville, NC. Ben’s
Tune Up, opening in June will feature his
star-spangled take on Japanese dishes and
later this year Chef Elliott will man the
smoke house at Buxton Hill where he’ll serve up his fresh and
flavorful southern staples. This year he received a coveted
nomination for the James Beard Foundation's “Best Chef
Southeast” award.
CHEF PATRICK OWENS ~
Langdon’s and Opal, Mt. Pleasant
Charleston native Patrick Owens has deep
roots in the local culinary scene. At 27, he
opened his first venture, Langdon’s, with
the goal of serving delicious, well-executed
food in a refined, fine dining setting. Langdon’s continues
to garner praise, earning AAA’s Four Diamond award every
year since opening. With Opal, a more causal, Mediterraneaninspired restaurant, he aims to bring the same level of service
and attention to detail as he has done with Langdon’s.
CHEF SUSAN SPICER ~
Bayona, New Orleans
Susan Spicer began her cooking career in New
Orleans at the Louis XVI Restaurant in 1979.
After traveling extensively in California and
Europe, she returned to New Orleans where
she formed a partnership with Regina Keever and opened Bayona in a beautiful, 200-year-old cottage in the French Quarter.
Bayona has been featured in numerous publications such as
Food and Wine and The New York Times. In 2010, Susan was inducted
into the James Beard Foundation’s “Who’s Who of Food and
Beverage in America.” Her latest project is the opening of
MONDO, a casual, family style restaurant which opened in 2010.
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FRIDAY NIGHT “STOCK YOUR CELLAR”
WINE TASTING & MARKET
May 17, 6 to 8 pm
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Table 1 Tryon Distributing – Oregon & Washington –
Chehalem, NxNW, Acrobat, Cristom &
Mercer Estates
Table 2 Tryon Distributing – California – Frog’s Leap,
ZD, Treana, Siduri, Robert Craig & Troublemaker
Table 3 Tryon Distributing – France – Ch. La Berriere,
Andre & Michel Quenard, Domaine Renaud,
Domaine Faury, Les Pallieres & Patrick Bottex
Table 4 Loosen Brothers Wines
Table 5 Pignatello Wine Imports
Table 6 The Grade & Sea Fog
Table 7 The Gabrielle Collection,
Proprietor Gabrielle Leonhard
Table 8 John Anthony Vineyards,
Proprietors John Anthony & Michele Truchard
Table 9 Seven Hills Winery & Duckhorn Vineyards
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Table 10 L’Angevin & Peirson Meyer,
Proprietor Robbie Meyer
Table 11 Failla Wines
Table 12 Lail Vineyards, Proprietor Robin Lail
Table 13 Saintsbury
Table 14 Solena Estate
Table 15 Schug Wines, Proprietor Axel Schug
Table 16 Elk Cove Winery
Table 17 Bratcher Winery, Proprietor Chris Bratcher
Table 18 Arcadian Winery, Proprietor Joseph Davis
Table 19 Caymus - Belle Glos/Meomi Mer Soleil - Conundrum
Table 20 Tuck Beckstoffer Wines, Proprietor Tuck Beckstoffer
Table 21 Rodney Strong Vineyards, Winemaker Rick Sayre
Table 22 Mutual Distributing & Sunrise Wine Importers
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2013 GRAND GALA
BENEFIT DINNER AND AUCTION
Saturday, May 18 ~ 6 pm
SATURDAY LIVE AUCTION
Lot #1
Asheville Adventure for Two
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, only a little over an
hour from Highlands and Cashiers, Asheville has become
a mecca for those who love food, wine, beer and art.
For this package, two of you will enjoy two nights at
the historic Grove Park Inn. Celebrating 100 years this
summer, Grove Park is known as one of the best resort
weekend getaways in the country. Along with deluxe accommodations, you'll partake in a feast one evening at Sunset
Terrace or the Horizons Dining Room — both serving
innovative versions of classic American cuisine using fresh
ingredients from local farmers alongside award-winning
wine lists. Additionally, you will receive a spa day pass and
one 50-minute massage in the highly revered $50 million
subterranean spa featuring cavernous rock walls, arches,
and 20 water features. And on the other day, you will be
the guests of Biltmore Estate for a visit to the Vineyards,
along with a $50 gift certificate to use on the property.
One evening, Chef Elliott Moss will host you in his new
restaurant, Ben's Tune Up, for a Chef's Table. Robbie
Meyer, of Peirson Meyer and L'Angevin has rounded out
this auction lot with an assorted six-pack of his award-winning wine to accompany your mountain adventure. We bet
Chef Elliott would be happy to create a pairing menu
around Robbie's wines — after all they are doing just that on
Thursday evening at The Britton's home!
The weekend culminates in a
Grand Gala Benefit Wine Dinner and Auction
Saturday evening at Highlands Country Club.
Be prepared for lively bidding on amazing auction
lots during a sumptuous dinner prepared by
Chef Bryant Withers,paired perfectly with
a variety of wines from our guest vintners.
GUEST AUCTIONEER
GREG QUIROGA is a professional fundraising auctioneer
with the renowned Reynolds & Buckley fundraising auction
firm. Born to Cuban and Swedish parents, Quiroga has
always been fiery, fast-talking and passionate. Those traits,
combined with his love of performing and his commitment
to helping make a difference in the world, set him apart as
one of the most exciting fundraising auctioneers in the
United States. This is his fourth Collective Spirits event for
The Bascom.
Quiroga has worked with many charitable organizations
and schools across the country, including Sun Valley Center
for the Arts Wine Auction, Taste of Vail Food and Wine Festival, the Central Coast Wine Classic, Howell Mountain Vintners & Growers Association’s Taste of Howell Mountain, Napa
Jewish Vintners Association’s Jewish Vintners Wine Trail, and
International School of the Peninsula’s Soirée du Vin.
A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley,
Quiroga is a longtime resident of the Bay Area. He has
worked as a professional auctioneer and ringman since
2001, and committed himself solely to fundraising in 2003.
Since joining Reynolds & Buckley in 2004, he has become
a force on the national fundraising auction circuit.
Quiroga is an avid golfer and he writes about golf in San
Francisco for Examiner.com. He and his wife, Michele, live
in San Francisco with their son Ryder.
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Donated by Grove Park Inn, Biltmore Estate, Chef Elliott Moss and
Peirson Meyer & L'Angevin wines
Estimated value: $1,500
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6L Bottle of 2006 Ramey Larkmead
Cabernet Sauvignon
Thanks to our generous friends at Ramey for this gorgeous
bottle of extraordinary wine! Winemaker David Ramey
surmises that Ritchie Creek, separating the Spring Mountain and Diamond Mountain appellations, once ran
through the historic Larkmead vineyard site, resulting in
the prominent gravel and excellent drainage which distinguishes this vineyard. Tanzer called this “big boy pretty
graceful,” and he gave the wine 91 points. Parker gave it 92
points, said it was “extremely promising” and he added,
“With sensational fruit on the attack and mid-palate, and a
finish filled with power, glycerin, depth, and impressive
structure, this 2006 will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle
age, and should evolve for two decades or more.”
The bottle is beautifully etched and bidders should notice that not only is it handsome in its stature, it's number
12 of only 12 made — just another factor making it special!
Donated by Ramey Wine Cellars
Estimated value: $750
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SATURDAY LIVE AUCTION
Lot #3
Fresh Powder and Fine Wine
with Airfare for Four
Select one of the following stunning destinations, and relax in lush comfort.
SATURDAY LIVE AUCTION
Lot #4
In-home Winemaker Dinner for 12
with Arcadian Winery, Bratcher Winery
and Chef Daniel Lindley
We are pleased to welcome Joe Davis and his Arcadian
wines back to The Bascom this weekend. Joe makes
Burgundian style Pinot Noir, Syrah and luscious
Chardonnay from California's Central Coast vineyards.
Joe brings with him a good friend and fellow winemaker Chris Bratcher, who also makes Chardonnay, Pinot
and Syrah from Santa Lucia Highlands, Santa Maria Valley
and Los Alamos. Chris and Joe share winery space in
Lompoc and Chris has a retail wine shop just down the
mountain in Chattanooga.
When we mentioned the idea for this dinner to Chris
and Joe, they both piped up saying that Daniel Lindley was
the man to Chef the dinner. Daniel is chef/owner of St.
John's Restaurant in Chattanooga and he joins us also for
the first time this year to chef the dinner at the Brannan
home! St. John's Restaurant emerged in the fall of 2000,
shifting the dining landscape in Chattanooga. Guests from
around the world come to take pleasure in the quality,
ambiance and attention to detail St. John's graciously
offers. Reflecting seasonal and local flavor, Lindley's menu
evokes a sense of comfort and purpose.
For your dinner, Joe and Chris will return to Highlands/Cashiers if they are able, and Chef Daniel will come
up the mountain to prepare a fabulous feast for 12 guests
in your home. Joe and Chris will provide an array of outstanding wines to pair with Daniel's cuisine. Rest assured
your evening will sparkle and shine with all the elements of
superior hospitality and flavor.
BEAVER CREEK - Four nights in three bedrooms. People travel to Beaver Creek, Colorado from all over the
world and many make it a tradition. The drama of rock and
sky, the sheer grandeur, is one reason. That it is North
America’s World Cup mountain is another. On your adventure, you can follow in the footsteps of gourmets and
food critics. Here you can dine in a snow covered meadow,
a pristine aspen glade, or a private museum. Beaver Creek’s
a place where breathtaking scenery, great skiing, fine wines
and food come together in perfect harmony.
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LAKE TAHOE - Four nights in two bedrooms: Imagine a
wonderful excursion to Lake Tahoe in which you can relax
and enjoy every moment. Days can be enjoyed on the
mountain, at the spa, skating, golfing, touring Lake Tahoe,
or just sitting by the pool reading a great book. Afternoons
and evenings in the charming town of Truckee can be
wonderful. An incredible meal at a quaint fine dining
establishment or dinner and dancing at a locals favorite
neighborhood gathering place will top off the day.
And to perfectly accent your mountain excursion, you
will enjoy twelve bottles (a mixed case) of John Anthony
Vineyards' finest including:
• Two bottles 2009 Syrah
• Two bottles 2012 Sauvignon Blanc
• Two bottles 2012 Sauvignon Blanc Church Vineyard
• One bottle 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
• Two bottles 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll
• Two bottles 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
• One bottle 2011 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc.
For those of you who have had the chance to interact with
John and Michele Truchard this weekend and taste their
rich portfolio of wines, you will appreciate the selection and
variety in this award-winning wine list.
Donated by: East West Resorts, Delta Air Lines, John Anthony Vineyards
Estimated Value: $5,400
Domestic Economy airfare for four provided by Delta Air Lines. Our Delta tickets
are economy class and are not eligible for upgrade. Blackout dates for accommodations, including most holidays, will apply. Accommodations are good through May 1,
2014. To view sample accommodations please visit www.tahoemountainlodging.com.
Donated by Joe Davis, Chris Bratcher and Daniel Lindley
Estimated value: $3,000
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Week in Cabo San Lucas for Up to Four
with Airfare for Two
Bascom friends are notoriously generous, and Dick and
Tish McCarthy are no exception to that rule. This year,
they are giving up to four guests the chance to enjoy Mexico
at its best. Two of you will fly round-trip on Delta Air Lines
into Los Cabos, Mexico for one week at the premier destination of Casa Dorada Resort. Steps from the white sandy
beach, fishing, top restaurants, nightclubs and shopping,
this majestic destination offers all ocean-front accommodations in luxury condos with all the finest, spa-style amenities.
The condo sleeps up to four comfortably, has two full baths
and a fully equipped kitchen, stylish furnishings and
stunning ocean views from two private terraces.
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For the golfer, the resort is located within minutes of
the best golf clubs in Los Cabos: including Cabo Real
Club, Club Campestre and Puerto Los Cabos. Experience
spectacular views of the desert and the Sea of Cortez as you
play. Located at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, this Land’s
End destination has everything you need for a fun-filled
vacation. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, great golfer,
nature lover or die-hard angler, activities abound in Los
Cabos, where the desert meets the sea.
Numerous restaurants are on the resort's premises and
in the nearby vicinity. So, whatever strikes your fancy, be it
a white-tablecloth dinner at a fine restaurant or a quick
snack of fish tacos and an ice cold beer by the pool, dining
options are plentiful.
Talk to Tish and Dick this weekend about their favorite
times in Cabo, and then bid it up for this five-star destination and the chance to get down off the mountain and retreat to Land's End and the Sea of Cortez.
Donated by Tish & Dick McCarthy and Delta Air Lines
Estimated value: $5,500
Round-trip economy airfare provided by Delta Air Lines. Our Delta tickets are economy class and are not eligible for upgrade. Please book early as demand for accommodations is high — especially in high season.
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A Collection of Burgundy
This extraordinary assemblage of Burgundy bottles is rare
and even more so because we know it's been well cellared by
one of our chief donors — Barrett Hawks! You will have an
assortment of almost 50 bottles to explore and enjoy!
All in 375ml bottles:
• Three bottles 2003 Corton-Charlemagne,
Vincent Girardin
• Five bottles 2004 Gevry-Chambertin, Cazetiers, Faiveley
• Four bottles 2004 Cote de Beaune Villages, Faiveley
And, in 750ml bottles:
• Three bottles 1999 Corton-Charlemagne, Jadot
• Four bottles 2000 Corton-Charlemagne, Jadot
• Three bottles 2000 Chassagne-Montrachet, Dom
Bernard Morey et Fils
• Four bottles 2002 Savigny-les-Beaune,
Les Vergelesses, Jadot
• Eight bottles 2005 Puligny-Montrachet,
Les Folatieres, Jadot
• Seven bottles 2005 Meursault, Jadot
• One bottle 2005 Chassagne-Montrachet, Jadot
• One bottle 2010 Beaujolais Blanc, Jean-Paul Brun
• Three bottles 2005 Puligny-Montrachet, Jadot
SATURDAY LIVE AUCTION
Lot #7
100-Point Wine Dinner for 12 at Canyon
Kitchen in Lonesome Valley
Returning again, the 100-Point Wine Dinner has come to
be one of the favorite auction lots each year at Collective
Spirits. This year will be no exception. For one magical
evening, 12 guests will enjoy a food and wine extravaganza
in the spectacular setting that is Lonesome Valley. The
largest box canyon in the East, Lonesome Valley spreads
out between two majestic granite mountain walls: Cow
Rock and Laurel Knob. Amidst stunning grandeur,
Canyon Kitchen is nestled in the heart of Lonesome
Valley and offers amazing views as well as award-winning
hospitality as presented by its owner, Sally Eason, and its
chef, the renowned John Fleer.
No stranger to the Plateau, Chef Fleer made his name
while leading the culinary team at Blackberry Farm. Since
leaving Blackberry, Chef Fleer has worked on several projects, including overseeing the kitchen at Canyon Kitchen.
Extremely talented and perhaps one of the nicest guys
around, Chef Fleer was eager to support Collective Spirits
this year and he has promised an unforgettable meal to accompany the 100-point wines offered here tonight.
And those wines are (with ratings):
• 2009 Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc de L'Oree en magnum
(100 points)
• 1995 Harlan Estate Napa Valley Proprietary Red
en magnum (99 points)
• 2009 Chateau Leoville Poyferre (one 750ml) (100 points)
• 1998 Chateau Petrus Pomerol (one 750ml) (100 points)
• 1997 Antinori Toscana Solaia en magnum (98 points)
• 2003 Taylor Fladgate (two 750ml) (98 points)
And to complete the total package, our good friends
at Franklin Ford/Moss Robertson Cadillac will provide
transportation to/and from the winners’ homes to Canyon
Kitchen!
If you are thinking of bidding on this lot, seek out Kitty
and T. Wayne Davis, Cathy and Bob Fisher, or Judy and
Louis Freeman and ask them to tell you a little bit about
last year's dinner at Sagee Manor. The rave reviews may
never die down!
Thanks to our benevolent donors for making this lot truly one-of-a-kind:
Jim Callier, T. Wayne Davis, Jim Dixon, Chef John Fleer, Tom Moss,
Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley and Franklin Ford/Moss
Robertson Cadillac.
Estimated value: $8,000
Donated by Kitty & Barrett Hawks
Estimated value: $2,800
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Lot #8
“Name the Bascom Wine” with Schug Winery
and Delta Airlines for Two
Bidders beware! With humble beginnings as an opportunity to "name" the wine for the season at The Bascom,
this lot has become a coveted part of welcoming summer
in Highlands and Cashiers. Thanks to our benevolent
partner Axel Schug and his family's Schug Winery, the
winners of this lot will not only get to "name" their wine,
they will travel to California and spend a day at the winery
to barrel sample and select their own white wine and also
a red! Your wine will then be bottled, and labeled with a
label of your creation, and served throughout the 2014
season at The Bascom.
Two of you will enjoy round-trip airfare into San Francisco courtesy of Delta Airlines. Once in wine country,
you'll be stationed at the lovely new Westin Verasa hotel for
up to three nights. Centrally located near the town of Napa,
the contemporary hotel features spacious rooms with custom built furniture in colors inspired by the California
landscape. One day, you will meet up with Axel at the winery
and enjoy a tour and tasting and wine lunch as well as a special barrel sampling to determine the white and red wines
that will proudly sport the label of your creation and be
poured throughout the 2014 season at The Bascom. This
lot also includes a case of each wine (white and red) to keep.
Special thanks David Cohen of Grapevine Distributing, Axel Schug
and Delta Air Lines.
Estimated value: $5000
This trip would be best scheduled before January 2014. Please book with plenty
of advance notice and in time to have wine labeled and delivered to The Bascom in
time for Collective Spirits 2014. Should the winners not wish to travel to the winery
to select their wines, alternative arrangements will be made for a blind tasting at
The Bascom in January 2014. Bascom designers will work with winners to create
label. Some restrictions on design may apply. Our Delta tickets are economy class and
are not eligible for upgrade.
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Board Wine Lot
As of the printing of this catalog, the wines donated by
Bascom Board of Directors include:
• 1995 Cardinale Estate Red
• 1995 Chateau Fourcas Hosten Listrac-Medoc
• 1997 Rodney Strong Sonoma County Cabernet
Sauvignon 1997 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia
• 2003 Seavey Vineyard Caravina Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2006 Oakville Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2007 Domaine Tortochot Mazis-Chambertin Grand
Cru 2009 Failla Peay Vineyard Pinot Noir
• 2011 Church Road Winery McDonald Series, Sauvignon
Blanc, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
• Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon
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Make sure to check the display during Friday and Saturday
events. Board members have generously donated some of
the best from their cellars to round out our auction!
Donated by Bev & Wally Seinsheimer, Dick Boger, Gail & Paul Jones,
Cathy & Bob Fisher, Judith & Ron Bobo, Rozzy & John McCoy
(as of 5/3/13)
Estimated value: $1,000
10 Italian Experience for Up to Four
We are very pleased to offer an exceptional Italian holiday
for this years Collective Spirits auction.
Have you ever wanted to live Under the Tuscan Sun?
Well, this is your chance. Up to four of you will spend
seven nights in a delightful Tuscan cottage near the town of
Manciano in Tuscany! Imagine a perfect couples getaway,
or perhaps a small family reunion. Situated in the ancient
hill town of Manciano, with its Sienese styled fortress, this
area is known as the Maremma and embraces beauty and
tradition like no other place. The Maremma exists within
the magnificent Tyrrhenian Sea Region and its villages,
romantic Fiora River, silvery mountains and the natural
thermal spas. Yes, this is the land of the mysterious Etruscans
who thrived in this precious area of southern Tuscany and
left for us millions of signs of their fascinating civilizations.
Each of the Casas from which you may choose features
two bedrooms with views of the rolling Tuscan countryside.
The amenities include one or two baths with showers, a
kitchen and lovely living room area for a true home away
from home! And during your stay, we have arranged for a
$1000 voucher for you to use as you will — maybe hire a car
and driver (we have just the right person for the job) for a
day trip to Florence or Siena. Maybe take a cooking class,
or head out for a tour of the vineyards, wineries and cheesemakers in the region. The Bascom will be happy to assist in
planning the perfect, unforgettable excursion for you.
On your way to or from Tuscany, we are also pleased to
offer three nights in two rooms in Rome (Friday through
Sunday). Choose from five luxury NH Hotels in central
Rome for your three-night stay. Rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite television, radio, LCD TV, mini-bar,
direct line telephone, an electronic safe and much more.
For a selection of properties and additional details, please
visit www.nh-hotels.com.
Donated by Leone Hinzman, Gail & Tim Hughes, Jan Roush, and
Virginia & Mike Campbell
Estimated value: $6,500
The hotel stay in Rome expires 12/31/2014. The stay in Tuscany has no
expiration date and should be booked early for best availability. Stays are Saturday
to Saturday or Friday to Friday. For photographs and to explore the Casas, please
visit www.tuscanresort.com.
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Lot #11
Touching Hearts Through Art ~ Paddle Raise
A dynamic regional arts center set in a breathtaking natural setting, The Bascom serves audiences of all ages in
Western North Carolina and beyond with celebrated exhibitions, topnotch programs and nearly 400 annual classes
and workshops. There is no admission for gallery exhibitions, as The Bascom believes that all residents of the
Highlands-Cashiers plateau and visitors to this community
should have the chance to be uplifted by art. This
evening’s paddle raise will help ensure that The Bascom
continues to touch hearts through art with a wide range of
programs that reach out to all communities across the
Highlands-Cashiers plateau.
Outreach funding helps ensure that The Bascom's exhibitions, classes, and collaborations are accessible to people
of all ages, backgrounds, physical and mental abilities. It
also ensures that people from various parts of our region –
some traditionally underserved in the area of visual arts –
can connect through art. Outreach partners include the
Highlands Literacy Council, International Friendship Center, Highlands High School, Blue Ridge School, Summit
Charter School, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Scouts, public
and home school groups. Please help us maintain and expand these valuable programs by bidding generously in our
Touching Hearts Through Arts Paddle Raise!
Bidding will begin at $10,000 and go down to $250.
12 California & Italian Wine Sampler
When Barrett Hawks goes sleuthing around in his cellar to
decide on wines for Collective Spirits, we know that he
keeps our patrons and their palates at top of mind! This
combination of new and old world wines will offer the collector a true vision into what red wine has to offer.
An assortment of highly rated wines from California:
• Two bottles 2002 Chateau Montelena Estate (WA 95)
• One bottle 2002 Caymus Vineyards “Special Selection”
2002 (WA96, WS 93)
• One bottle 2002 Rudd “Oakville Estate” Proprietary
Red (WA 95)
• One bottle 2006 O’Shaughnessy “Howell Mountain”
Cabernet Sauvignon (WA 96)
• One bottle 2007 Seventy Five Wine Company
“The Sum” Red Blend
Robert Parker said of the Caymus: “...This is a great
Napa Cabernet Sauvignon to drink now and over the
next 15+ years.”
Italian Sampler (one bottle each):
• 2006 Monte Antico Rossa Toscana IGT Barola Reserva,
Borgogna, 2009
• 2009 Giorgio Pelissero Piani Barbera d'Alba
• 1989 Bolla Amarone
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• 2001 Brunello di Montalcino, “Podre Il Poggiolo,”
Cosmi
• 1997 San Felice Vigorello Toscana IGT
• 2002 La Valentina Spelt Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
• 2005 Barolo Bricat, Mazone
• 2004 Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT
• 1999 Antinori Brunello di Montalcino “Pian delle Vigne”
• 2009 Kofererhof Alto Adige Valle Isarco Kerner
We trust that Barrett knows his wines and think that it
would be wonderfully fun to cozy up on the porch with a
fire on a cool summer evening and have a little tasting
party with these wines.
Thank you, Barrett, for your continued support of
The Bascom!
Donated by Kitty & Barrett K. Hawks
Estimated value: $1,000
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with Airfare and Wine to Keep
Four of you will fly into San Francisco courtesy of the official airline of The Bascom — Delta! Once you arrive in
Napa, you'll be hosted in the charming historic Inn at
Salvestrin for three nights. Located in the heart of the
vineyards and right in St. Helena, you will have easy access
to the finest restaurants, shopping and wineries in Northern California. You will also be welcomed at the winery for
a tour and tasting of Salvestrin's finest vintages.
Once in Napa, you will be the guests of Tuck Beckstoffer in his vineyards for a casual tasting among the vines.
Next stop, the lush gardens and majestic oak trees at
Gabrielle Leonhard's vineyard estate. The food and wine
pairing that Gabrielle hosts in her garden is an exploration
of the senses. You'll also head up to Lail Vineyards and
enjoy Robin's gracious hospitality at her family-inspired
winery and stop by for a visit with Kathy Berez at Failla for
some of Ehren Jordan's fantastic Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
and Chardonany — before heading up to Calistoga and
meeting up with Brenda Mixon for tour and tasting of The
Grade and Sea Fog Cellars.
One day, head over the mountains and spend a day
touring vineyards and tasting with Rick Sayre and the boys
from Rodney Strong. A pioneer in the California wine
industry, Rick and his team offer a unique perspective on
vineyards and terrior and your visit with them will be an
absolutely unforgettable addition to this trip.
And as if that wasn't enough there is wine for your
cellar, too!
• Three magnums of 2010 Rodney Strong Cabernet
Sauvignon
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• One magnum of 2009 Lail J. Daniel Cuvee
• One magnum of 2011 Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
than sit back, relax and take in all that this amazing countryside has to offer!
Many thanks to all of our gracious vintners and distributors as well as to
Delta Air Lines for making this lot possible!
With thanks for tour arrangements and behind-the-scenes access from
Virginia Francisco and Staunton Guided Tours.
Estimated value $5,100
Estimated value: $3,500
Our Delta tickets are economy class and are not eligible for upgrade.
Winners will need to get to and from Staunton on their own for a Friday to Monday
trip. This package assumes winners will be traveling in a five-seat vehicle (two couples
plus tour guide). Lunches and dinners are up to the winners.
14 Original Artwork by Sally King Benedict
Full Pour, 30 x 30inches, gallery wrapped canvas
16 Port & Sauterne Sampler
Sally is a friend of our good friend Kathleen Rivers and
her work has been featured in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Elle
Decor, and Garden & Gun magazines. Sally grew up in Atlanta,
frequently traveling and attending art openings, exhibits,
and design shows, seeking inspiration from the work of both
past and contemporary artists. She completed her education
at The College of Charleston in 2007 and has traveled
extensively to South America and Europe honing her eye
and trademark ability to create visual texture with a rich,
adventurous color palette and expressive linear techniques.
When asked about the inspiration for this piece, she admits to having been completely taken with the landscape in
Napa Valley on a recent visit with her brother. “Being there
was one of the best eating and drinking experiences of my
life, and I tried to capture that magic in this composition!”
Donated by Sally King Benedict
Estimated value: $2,900
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Three nights for two couples in the
Heart of Virginia Wine Country
This very special opportunity comes to us through the
connections of our good friends Tish and Dick McCarthy.
Virginia is a Commonwealth of award-winning wineries and gourmet food destinations...with 200 wineries
spread out and surrounded by lavish scenery, breathtaking
views, quaint small towns and monumental historic sites,
and you will get to experience it all. Highlights of your
tour include: a special two-hour visit to Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden at Monticello, house and
grounds, plus a wine tasting and tour at Jefferson Winery;
a walking tour of historic Staunton; guided winery tours
(Ox-Eye Vineyards, Afton Mountain, Rockbridge Winery,
King Family Winery); a wine tasting as the personal guests
of John and Shelby Higgs of Barren Ridge Vineyards.
Lodging in bed and breakfast properties will depend on
time of booking but will likely include in Staunton: the
award-winning The Stonewall Jackson Boutique Hotel,
The Frederick House, or Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, a very
charming replica of the thatch-roof home of Shakespeare’s
mother near Stratford-upon-Avon. Each day will include
breakfast and your guide will navigate and make all
arrangements so that your group has nothing more to do
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Barrett Hawks has been collecting wine for a few years now,
and each year, he is generous in his selections for The
Bascom. Another great friend in wine contributed to this
lot. Jim Dixon, a stalwart champion of The Bascom, and
especially Collective Spirits, donated the bottle of Chateau
Climens. When Jim read through Barrett's list for this lot,
he graciously added the twelfth bottle, to make this a full
case. Here's to great wine and even better friends!
PORT (with ratings):
• 1994 Warre’s (WA94)
• 1991 Grahams (WA 94)
• 2000 Cockburn (WA 95)
• 2003 Croft (WA 93, WS 96)
• 2003 Fonseca (WA 96, WS 96)
• Churchill’s 10-Year-Old Tawny (WA 94)
SAUTERNES (with ratings):
• 2001 Chateau Suiduiraut (WS 98)
• 2003 Chateau La Tour Blanche (WS 97, WA 98)
• 2005 Chateau Guiraud (WS 95, top 100 in 2006)
• 2005 Chateau de Fargues (WS 95-100)
• 2007 Chateau de Rayne Vigneau (WE 93)
• 1986 Chateau Climens (WS 94, WA 96)
Donated by Kitty & Barrett Hawks and Sandy & Jim Dixon
Estimated value: $800
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Special thanks to J.T. Fields and his team
at Mountain Fresh Grocery for all their
support of Collective Spirits.
Wines purchased this weekend will be available
for pick-up at Mountain Fresh after May 25, 2013!
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2013
David & Julie Coucheron
Jennifer Stumm
All roads lead to Western North Carolina
for the 32nd Season of the
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival!
Thrilling performances of the
world’s greatest music beautiful cool mountains,
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HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS
CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
June 28 - August 11, 2013
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William Preucil
The Eroica Trio
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C O R P O R AT E PA R T N E R
All proceeds from Collective Spirits benefit
a 501 (c)(3) charity