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JW Marriott Austin
Saturday, November 7, 2026
The 40th annual Austin Wine Auction will take place immediately prior to the Austin Wine & Food Foundation Gala. This intimate and traditional wine auction with limited seating will feature 50+ extraordinary wine lots and luxury tasting experiences specifically curated for serious collectors and bidders.
While bidding, guests will indulge in sommelier-led premium wine service complemented by elevated light bites. The Austin Wine Auction is the perfect prelude to the Austin Wine & Food Foundation Gala.
Click here for the 2025 Auction Weekend Catalog to see last year’s Auction packages!
Austin Wine Auction Tickets
Get Tickets to AWFF Auction & Gala Here
Ticket Price: $50*
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ATTIRE: Black-tie optional
LOCATION: JW Marriott Austin
101 E. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701
*Please read before purchasing your Austin Wine Auction tickets:
If you are attending the Austin Wine & Food Foundation Gala (immediately following the Austin Wine Auction) and plan to purchase one of our tables, please note that many table levels come with complimentary tickets to the Auction, so we recommend purchasing your table first.
2026 Featured Winemaker
We are thrilled to welcome Christopher Carpenter of Cardinale Winery as our Featured Winemaker and speaker for the 40th Annual Wine Auction & Gala!
Chris Carpenter is the winemaker for many of Napa Valley’s most prestigious wineries, including Cardinale, Lokoya, La Jota Vineyard Co., Mt. Brave, Caladan, and Hickinbotham in South Australia’s McLaren Vale. Over the past two decades, Chris has earned a reputation for taming Napa Valley’s mountain tannins and creating legendary Cabernet Sauvignon. He works closely with the vineyard team to nurture and then manifest the unique character of each vineyard block in elegant wines with great depth, mountain character, and historic pedigree.
We are honored to have Chris Carpenter here to share his expertise and award-winning wines with us.
Don’t miss the Featured Winemaker Luncheon on Friday, November 6th, for an even more in-depth conversation with our Featured Winemaker!
Meet The Auctioneer
Charles Antin has been a fundraising and commercial auctioneer since 2007. Charles has auctioneered hundreds of benefits from Miami to Nashville to Jackson Hole to Los Angeles, Atlanta, Destin, San Francisco and Hong Kong – and, of course, many in the metro NYC area, where he is based. These auctions have raised tens of millions of dollars for charitable organizations.
On the commercial side, Charles is the Global Head of Wine Auctions at Zachys, and was both a commercial and charity auctioneer at Christie’s for close to a decade.
We can't wait to welcome Charles back to Austin for the Austin Wine Auction and the Wine & Food Foundation Gala!
AWFF GIVES BACK!
In addition to our yearly programming, proceeds from our events help support our philanthropic initiatives, including giving back $115,000 in grants and educational scholarships in 2026!
AWFF Grants
AWFF is committed to preventing and battling food insecurity in Central Texas. In 2025, we granted a total of $65,000 to the following organizations.
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AWFF Hospitality Scholarships
The Austin Wine & Food Foundation Scholarship Program exists to support hospitality professionals in their career growth and achieve their career goals. We believe that every dedicated service professional deserves access to the tools and training needed to advance their career, regardless of financial barriers.
Our comprehensive scholarship initiative provides funding for industry certifications, specialized training programs, and continuing education opportunities. From sommelier certifications and culinary arts programs to hospitality management courses and service excellence training, we support professionals at every stage of their career journey.
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