Over our thirty-year history and tradition, l’Eté du Vin has been honored to have been host to the world’s leading and most respected wine professionals. Acclaimed château and winery owners, winemakers, wine educators, celebrities and entertainers have all participated in our world renown wine events and become a part of the l’Eté du Vin and our Nashville family.
l’Eté du Vin is proud to be America’s original and oldest charity wine events.
We want to thank all those Guests of Honor who have graced us with their participation, generosity, friendship and support for our important mission. Together, we do make a difference!
2011 Nashville Crush Guests
- Krug – Mr. Scott Ridlen
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Estates including: Newton, Numanthia, Cloudy Bay – Mr. Marcus Brinkerhoff
2010 Auction Week Guests
- Casa Lapostolle – Ms. Ginevra Altomara
- L’Aventure Winery – Mr. Stephan Asseo
- Moët et Chandon – Ms. Dominique Giovine
- Morlet Family Vineyards – Mr. Eben Drucker
- Torbreck Vintners – Mr. David Powell
2009 Grand Auction Guests
- Champagne Ruinart – Mr. Fredric Panaiotis
- Château Cos d’Estournel – Mr. Jean-Guillaume Prats
- Colgin Cellars – Ms. Ann Colgin
- Sassicaia – Dr. Sebastiano Rosa
- Moderated by: Ms. Andrea Immer-Robinson, MS
2009 Premiere Auction Guests
- Beringer Vineyards – Mr. Dirk Langford
- Charles Krug Winery – Mr. Peter Mondavi, Jr.
- Chateau Montelena – Mr. Bo Barrett
- La Sirena Winery – Mrs. Heidi Barrett
- Joseph Phelps Vineyards – Mr. Damian Parker
- Schramsberg Vineyards – Mr. Laurent Sarazin
- Moderated by: Mr. Doug Frost, MS, MW and Mr. Gary Vaynerchuk 2008
2008 Grand Auction Guests
- Château Palmer – Mr. Thomas Duroux
- Hugel & Fils – Mr. Etienne Hugel
- Maison Louis Jadot – Mr. Jacques Lardiere
- Champagne Pol Roger – Mr. Patrice Noyelle
2008 Premiere Auction Guests
- Grgich Hills Estates – Mr. Dave Kouzmanoff
- Spring Mountain Vineyards – Mr. Jac Cole
- Twomey Cellars – Ms. Christina Pallmann & Mr. Tom Johnson
- Vineyard 29 – Mr. Chuck McMinn
2007 Grand Auction Guests
- Torres & Marimar Estate – Mrs. Marimar Torres
- Champagne Veuve Clicquot – Mr. Clement Reid
- Vilafonté – Ms. Zelma Long
- Tenute Silvio Nardi – Ms. Emilia Nardi
2007 Premiere Auction Guests
- Pride Mountain Vineyards – Mr. Steve Pride & Ms. Suzanne Pride Bryan
- Silver Oak Cellars – Mr. Daniel Baron & Mr. Charlie Campbell
- Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery – Ms. Lindy Novak
- Viader Winery – Mr. Alan Viader
2006 Grand Auction Guests
- Marchesi dè Frescobaldi – Marchese Leonardo Frescobaldi & Alessandro Lunardi
2006 Premiere Auction Guests
- Cosentino Winery – Mr. Jason Fisher
- Miner Family Vineyards – Mr. Dave Miner
- Silver Oak Cellars – Mr. Tom Johnson
2005 Grand Auction Guests
- Château Lafite Rothschild – Baron Eric de Rothschild
2005 Premiere Auction Guests
- Chateau Potelle Winery – Ms. Marketta Fourmeaux
- The Hess Collection Winery – Mr. Richard Cameras
- Mayacamas Vineyards – Mr. Robert Travers
- Mount Veeder Winery – Mr. Larry Levin
2004 Grand Auction Guests
- Taittinger Champagne – M. Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger
2004 Premiere Auction Guests
- Cold Heaven Cellars – Mrs. Morgan Clendenen
- Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery – Mr. Alan Phillips
- Justin Vineyards & Winery – Mr. Rich Richardson
- Qupe Wine Cellars – Mr. Bob Lindquist
2003 Grand Auction Guests
- Paterno International & Terlato Wine Group – Mr. Anthony J. Terlato
2003 Premiere Auction Guests
- Cakebread Cellars – Mr. Dennis Cakebread
- Joseph Phelps Vineyards – Mr. Tom Shelton & Mr. Damian Parker
2002 Grand Auction Guests
- Château Margaux – Mme. Corinne Mentzelopoulos
2002 Premiere Auction Guests
- Hogue Cellars – Mr. Mike Hogue
- L’Ecole No. 41 – Mr. Martin Clubb
- Woodward Canyon Winery – Mr. Rick Small
2001 Grand Auction Guests
- Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Mr. Warren Winiarski
2001 Premiere Auction Guests
- Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery – Mr. William Knuttel
- Stonestreet Winery – Mr. Mike Westrick
2000 Grand Auction Guests
- Château Haut Brion – HRH Prince Robert de Luxembourg & M. Jean Bernard Delmas
2000 Premiere Auction Guests
- Various local & regional guests (also, 1997 – 1999)
Auction Week Guests
1999 Taylor Fladgate & Fonseca – Mr. Alistair Robertson
1998 “The Women of Wine”
Simi Winery – Ms. Zelma Long
Sarl le Serbet – Ms. Becky Wasserman-Hone
Spottswoode Winery – Ms. Beth Novak Milliken & Ms. Lindy Novak
House of Krug – Ms. Caroline Krug
La Sirena – Ms. Heidi Peterson Barrett
1997 Lindemans Hunter Valley – Mr. Patrick Auld
1996 Château Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande – Mme. May-Elaine de Lencquesaing
1995 Maison Louis Jadot – M. et Mme. André Gagey
1994 Mr. David L. Stevens, MW
1993 Champagne Louis Roederer – M. et Mme. Jean-Claude Rouzaud
1992 Château Lynch-Bages S.A. – M. et Mme. Jean-Michel Cazes
1991 Marchesi dè Frescobaldi – Marchese Leonardo Frescobaldi
Paterno Imports, Ltd. – Mr. Anthony J. Terlato
1990 Quail Ridge Cellars & Vineyards – Mr. Anthony Bell
1989 Ms. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 1988 Schramsberg Vineyards – Mrs. Jamie Davies
1987 Dr. Marvin C. Overton, III
1986 Mr. Peter F.M. Sichel
