ABOUT THE AUCTION GALA

The Rare & Fine Wine Auction Gala is the Wine & Food Foundation’s flagship event and our biggest fundraiser of the year! We use the funds we raise at this event to continue our mission to cultivate a community that celebrates the art, culture, and enjoyment of wine and food through educational programs and unparalleled events. (See below for more about philanthropy.)

The evening will kick off with an auction preview reception where all 70+ auction lots will be displayed, and guests will enjoy wines from our Featured Winemaker’s portfolio. Next will be an elegant dinner complemented by an impressive wine selection. The highlight of the evening will be the electrifying live auction, where spirited bidders will compete for rare and fine wines and other luxury packages.

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FEATURED WINEMAKER

We’re thrilled to announce that esteemed vintner Kathryn Walt Hall, co-owner of HALL Napa Valley, WALT Pinot Noir, and BACA Wines, is this year’s Featured Winemaker.

Mrs. Hall has a distinguished career spanning winemaking, business, law, and diplomacy. Additionally, her commitment to philanthropy and sustainable practices is truly inspiring. Her dedication to social issues, from serving on nonprofit boards to co-founding initiatives like the North Texas Food Bank, showcases her unwavering passion for making a positive impact. We are honored to have Kathryn Walt Hall share her expertise and award-winning wines with us.

Don’t miss the Featured Winemaker Luncheon on Friday, November 1st, for an even more in-depth conversation with our Featured Winemaker!

TICKETS & TABLES

All guests will enjoy a wonderfully prepared, four-course meal with a fantastic, sommelier-curated wine list. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available! Most packages include a full table along with brand exposure and event benefits.

EARLY BIRD INCENTIVES Guests who purchase tables before 11:59pm on June 23rd will receive a copy of Kathryn Walt Hall’s New York Times best-selling book ‘A Perfect Score’ for themselves and their table guests. Additionally, all table hosts who purchase their tables before June 23^rd will be entered to win a room for 2 at the JW Marriott on Auction night! The winner will be announced the week of June 24^th.

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP Corporate Sponsorship packages are available! Most packages include a full table along with brand exposure and other benefits.

Corporate Sponsorships

Host the Winemaker Table (SOLD!)
$12,000 | TABLE FOR 12

You and your guests will enjoy the singular honor of hosting the featured winemaker, Kathryn Walt Hall, at your table while indulging in an expert wine presentation by a professional sommelier dedicated exclusively to your table. Your table will have premium placement and will be offered choices from our premier-level wine list hand-picked by our team of expert sommeliers.

You will also receive 2 tickets to the Featured Winemaker Luncheon on Friday, November 1st.

Grand Cru Table (Formerly “Pearl” Table)
$7,500 | TABLE FOR 10

You and your guests will indulge in an expert wine presentation by a professional sommelier. Your table will have premium placement, and your guests will be offered choices from our premier-level wine list, which is hand-picked by our team of expert sommeliers.

You will also receive 2 tickets to the Featured Winemaker Luncheon on Friday, November 1st.

Premier Cru Table (Formerly “Gold” Table)
$5,000 | TABLE FOR 10

You and your guests will indulge in an expert wine presentation by a professional sommelier. Your table will have preferred placement, and your guests will be offered choices from our upgraded-level wine list, hand-picked by our team of expert sommeliers.

Villages Table (Formerly “Silver” Table)
$3,500 | TABLE FOR 10

You and your guests will indulge in an impressive wine list hand-picked by our team of expert sommeliers.

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Individual Tickets
$400

PHILANTHROPY

Fundraising from this event supports the Wine & Food Foundation’s philanthropic initiatives, including support for the hospitality community in the form of grants, scholarships, education, and industry support, as well as generous financial support to our 2024 beneficiaries, which include the Sustainable Food Center and Keep Austin Fed. We are so proud to have been able to donate $75,000 in 2023 to our beneficiary partners, with an even bigger goal of $90,000 set for 2024.

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