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Rare & Fine Wine Auction Gala
JW Marriott Austin
Saturday, October 21, 2023
5:00pm – 10:30pm

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 and invest in the wine and food community through education, appreciation, and enjoyment.

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2023 FEATURED WINEMAKER

Laurent Drouhin

With his outgoing charm and exuberant personality, Laurent is a natural ambassador for the Joseph Drouhin wines. To many people the wines of Burgundy are dauntingly complicated and complex, but to Laurent it is far simpler: “The more you know about wine, the closer you get to Burgundy, and the more you know about Burgundy, the closer you get to Maison Joseph Drouhin.” Within a short space of time, Laurent can convince the most nervous of neophytes that they “get” Burgundy.

He and his wife Beatrice, along their two children, Aurore, born in 1996, and Amaury, born in 2002, currently live in the suburbs of New York City.  The children, Laurent notes, were born in stellar vintage years. Over the years, Laurent has developed a passion for golf.

Tickets & Table Options

All guests will enjoy a wonderfully prepared three-course meal with fantastic wine pairings. Consider a group table for an even more elevated wine and service experience you and your dinner companions will never forget!

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available! Most packages include a full table along with brand exposure and event benefits. Custom Sponsorship Packages are available. 

Host the Winemaker Table (SOLD!)
$10,000 | TABLE FOR 10

You and your guests will enjoy the singular honor of hosting the featured winemaker, Laurent Drouhin, 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 Kick-off BBQ on Thursday, October 19th & 2 tickets to the Featured Winemaker Luncheon on Friday, October 20th.

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 hand-picked by our team of expert sommeliers.

You will also receive 2 tickets to the Kick-off BBQ on Thursday, October 19th & 2 tickets to the Featured Winemaker Luncheon on Friday, October 20th.

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.

You will also receive 2 tickets to Kick-off BBQ on Thursday, October 19th.

Silver Table
$3,500 | TABLE FOR 10

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

Individual Ticket
$375

Enjoy selections from an impressive menu of wines presented by a professional sommelier. 

Purchase Tickets

ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. ALL EVENTS ARE 21+ 

2023 Rare & Fine Wine Auction Gala Featured Beneficiaries

Other Ways to Participate

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available! Most packages include a full table along with brand exposure and event benefits. Custom Sponsorship Packages are available. 

Donate Wine to the Auction

If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation of Rare or Fine wine to the Auction please email Development@WineFoodFoundation.org  with your name and the name, vintage, and estimated value of each bottle in your donation.

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

View 2022 Event Photos

MirMir Photo Booth

RFWA BBQ Kickoff

RFWA Featured Winemaker Luncheon

RFWA Auction Gala