The Grapevine
2012 Guest of Honor – Dennis Cakebread
Golfers, sailors, and fly-fisherman may already be familiar with Napa Valley winemaker Dennis Cakebread, but if not, they’re going to find an immediate affinity. Cakebread hosts his own regattas, in Newport, Rhode Island, and San Diego Bay, he … [Read More...]
2011 Holiday Party for Beneficiaries
What an amazing year. Though 2011 was certainly a year of rebuilding and change, we are so truly grateful to have spent this year with all of you – our dear friends. After a successful auction in July we moved right into our “$29 and Under” … [Read More...]
The Catbird Seat
By: Diane Madison-Jammal Can I just say OMG!? Holly and Mark Whaley invited us to dinner last night at The Catbird Seat. We had heard great things about this little “eat in the kitchen” restaurant. WELL, let me just say that at the end of the … [Read More...]
Auction News & Featured Lots
Save the Date for Next Year’s Auction
Mark your calendar's now for next year's auction! Saturday, July 21, 2012 Loews Vanderbilt Hotel 5:30 pm l’Eté du Vin is proud to announce our Guests of Honor, Jean-Charles Cazes of Chateau Lynch Bages and Dennis Cakebread of Cakebread … [Read More...]
Cult Wine Tasting at Kayne Prime
10/20/2011 - Amazing, amazing dinner last night. There were smiles all around. Kayne Prime (from the setting to the servers) did a fantastic job and there was plenty of food. The Red Snapper was a highlight, but I don't think anyone was prepared for … [Read More...]
2011 Auction Wrap Up
l'Eté du Vin's Nashville Crush Successfully Reunites the Wine Community in the Fight Against Cancer l’Eté du Vin’s Nashville Crush—sponsored by Higham Management, Kenny Chesney, and American Airlines — was held Saturday, July 16, 2011 at … [Read More...]
Featured Wineries
Krug
In 1843, when Johann-Joseph Krug left a comfortable position at an established champagne house to set up on his own, he had one ambition - to make the best champagne he could. Five generations on, the Krug family uphold his vision of excellence, … [Read More...]
Newton Vineyard
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2007, Newton Vineyard was founded as one of the first wineries on Spring Mountain after Peter and Su Hua Newton sold Sterling Vineyards in 1977. The winery is integrated into the hillside with all the equipment … [Read More...]
Numanthia
Numanthia is located in Valdefinjas, a small village of Toro in Northwest Spain. The Duero river crosses the region, shaping the hills and feeding the local Tinta de Toro grape. Numanthia is the icon of Toro, the most renowned and respected … [Read More...]
Cloudy Bay
In 1985, the pioneering spirit of founder David Hohnen and winemaker Kevin Judd, led them to Marlborough to produce a distinctively aromatic, powerfully flavored Sauvignon Blanc.One of the first five wineries established in Marlborough, Cloudy Bay … [Read More...]
Cheval des Andes
In the late 1950s, the LVMH luxury products group's subsidiary, Moet & Chandon Champagne, sensed the fabulous potential of South America and sent Renaud Poirier, one of its top oenologists, to assess the many different areas. He made a stop at … [Read More...]
