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Winery and Finery
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: 2016/05 - May
Once a year The Bascom brings out its best winery and finery for the event of the season ‘…the Collective Spirits Wine and Food Festival. Not only is it three days of sumptuous tastes and vintage spirits, the affair is a chance to connect with friends, be treated like royalty, and snap up classy auction items.
Over 600 attendees will gather to engage in the fine art of pairing exceptional wine with exquisitely prepared cuisine. While guests are creating an indelible weekend memory, they are also supporting The Bascom’s outstanding exhibitions and the high-quality education and outreach programs for which it has become so well-known.
The Private Wine Dinners on Thursday, May 19, feature in-home winemaker dining with award-winning chefs from around the Southeast dishing up their extraordinary cuisines. The bill of fare will be coupled with exceptional wines from around the world decanted and served by the
winemakers themselves.
Friday evening, May 20, enjoy the Stock Your Cellar Wine Tasting & Market at The Bascom. Mingle and sample some of the 100 wines presented in a walk-around tasting on The Bascom’s Terrace.
Wrapping up the weekend on Saturday, May 21, is the Grand Gala Benefit Dinner and Live Auction hosted at The Farm at Old Edwards Inn. The evening promises luxury at every turn. Start with scrumptious waiter-served hors d’oeuvres followed by a mouth-watering feast passionately prepared by five-star chefs from Old Edwards Inn and Spa. Gifted auctioneer Greg Quiroga will start the bidding with rare and collectible bottles of wine, unique excursions, and delightful encounters with visiting winemakers.
To learn more about Collective Spirits visit thebascom.org or call (828) 526-4949.
