Saturday, November 2, 2024
5:00-10:30 PM
JW Marriott Austin
110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
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.
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.
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!
*NEW* 2024 Live Auction Lots
We are delighted to share the digital version of this year’s auction catalog! The printed book will be available on Thursday, November 1st, but in the meantime – we hope you’ll enjoy this first look at the 71(!) exceptional lots that promise to excite even the most discerning collector!
This carefully curated selection represents an entire year’s worth of hard work from our dedicated Auction Committee, who have been sourcing these incredible offerings from all of our generous donors. You will find some of the world’s most coveted wines, luxury trips, and once-in-a-lifetime wine dinners!
As always, the funds we raise at this event support our philanthropic initiatives, including battling food insecurity in Central Texas and funding educational scholarships for the local hospitality industry. See our 2024 Giveback Report Here!
It’s time to dust off your best black-tie outfits and help us celebrate the artistry of these exceptional wines while raising money to support our philanthropic initiatives and programming.
2024 Rare & Fine Wine Auction Raffle
Early bird tickets for the Rare & Fine Wine Auction Gala Raffle are on sale! If you are attending this event, you should have already received an email encouraging you to pre-register for the auction and view this year’s raffle. Each ticket enters you to win one of five fabulous prizes, including the grand prize: a 3-day getaway to Cabo San Lucas! Winners will be announced at the Auction Gala. You must be present to win.
Raffle tickets will also be sold at the Rare & Fine Wine Auction Gala on Saturday, November 2nd, until 8:00 PM, but anyone who purchases early bird raffle tickets will get one free additional raffle ticket! Early bird tickets will be available until 3:00 PM on Friday, November 1st.
Anyone who purchases $300 or more worth of raffle tickets will receive a mystery two-pack of wine to take home as our thank-you for participating! All wines are valued at a minimum of $50 – but we have some extra special gems hidden in these gift totes. No peeking!
At only $100/ticket, there is something for everyone at The Rare & Fine Wine Auction Gala!
Thank You To Our Sponsors
