Welcome to l’Eté du Vin, America’s oldest charity wine auction.
Since our inception in 1980, l’Eté du Vin has attracted individuals from around the world with big hearts and a love of wine to gather each summer in Nashville, Tennessee to experience and participate in l’Eté du Vin (“a summer of wine”). To date, thanks to the generosity and support of hundreds of donors, wine and food professionals, sponsors, businesses, volunteers and participants, l’Eté du Vin has raised and contributed over $14 million to our cancer related charitable beneficiaries.

Of course, our love of wine is matched only by our passion and dedication for our mission. We think there is no better way to support the fight against cancer than with a glass of wine in one hand, and a bidding paddle in the other!

So come join us in Nashville and see for yourself the magic, excitement and enthusiasm that makes l’Eté du Vin one of the most successful and enjoyable charity wine auctions and events in the United States.

Executive Director's Note:

Well, the new year has arrived and we at l'Eté du Vin are to say the least, excited about all our upcoming 2008 events! Our 2008 lineup of honored guests is absolutly fantastic!

Join us July 12 for our beautiful and festive Grand Auction! Come enjoy some of the greatest wines in the world from our honored guests and bid on some of the greatest wine auction lots in the United States!

We are also very excited to have Chef Grant MacPherson as our Grand Auction featured Chef and world recognized artist Thomas Arvid as our Grand Auction featured artist!

So, come join the l'Eté du Vin family and be a part of our mission and the fight against cancer! Become a sponsor, donate an auction lot, volunteer your time or simply come join the fun and attend one of our fun events!

As always, special thanks to our sponsors, patrons, guests of honor, participants, donors and volunteers for all your generosity and support. It is that support that allows l'Eté du Vin to fulfill our important mission of supporting the fight against cancer.

Look for more fun and exciting wine events coming in 2008!

Cheers!!

Mike

Plan now for 2008

Grand Auction events: July 10-12

• Dear Premiere  Events Committee members, volunteers and friends,
  
  I want to take this opportunity (while many of you are still catching your breath and nursing sore backs) to thank you for making the 2008 Premiere Auction such a success.  As many of you have heard this was a record breaking year and no one knows more than the l'Eté du Vin staff  and Board of Directors just how little would be possible without the commitment of our dedicated and talented volunteers, committee members, distributors, donors, manual laborers and friends.  Our success has been built on the kindness of people like you who have the resources and willingness to help where they can.  Hopefully you have enjoyed working with us a fraction as much as we have enjoyed having you all be a part of this year's events.  Again, we cannot thank you enough for your generous support of l'Ete du Vin.  I look forward to continuing our relationship for many years to come.  I am
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Collin Husbands
  Donations Director, l'Eté du Vin

Grand Auction events:

July 10, 11, 12

• Château Palmer, Hugel & Fils, Maison Louis-Jadot and Champagne Pol Roger will be guests of honor for the Grand Events.

• Chef Grant MacPherson will be the 2008 Grand Auction featured Chef and will be preparing the le Grand Dîner, the Grand Patron's Dinner at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

• Thomas Arvid selected as 2008 Grand Auction Featured Artist!

Make your plans to be at one or both fun, worthwhile events and support the fight against cancer.