From the smoothest Bordeaux to the most fragrant chardonnay, the Collective Spirits wine festival in Highlands offers something for everyone.

The multi-day event will also raise money for The Bascom, a nonprofit center for the visual arts in Highlands. Both rare and large-format wines will be teamed with some more affordable selections.

Distributors at the Friday night, May 21, “Stock Your Cellars” Wine Tasting Party include Mutual, Dionysus, Arcadian Winery, Southern Slopes, Persimmon Creek, Skyland, Empire, Country Vintner, Tiger Mountain, Tryon and Grapevine, and all wines will be paired with delectable fare from the Highlands-Cashiers area’s best chefs. Guests include Janet Viader and Pam Starr from Napa Valley wineries Viader and Crocker and Starr, as well as Joe Davis from Arcadian Winery.

On Saturday night, May 22, enjoy first-class wines with a seated dinner from Epting Events at the “Chateau Bascom” Wine Gala and Auction..

The $295 Combo Ticket includes all Friday and Saturday events. The “Stock Your Cellars” Friday evening reservation is $100, while a ticket for the “Chateau Bascom” gala dinner is $225.

For tickets, call 828.5264949 or purchase online through May 17 at www.collectivespirits.com.