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“l'Eté du Vin draws guests from all over & is among the most successful wine events in the country” ~ NFocus, August 2008

“Established in 1980, l'Eté du Vin attracts enthusiastic throngs to bid on fine wines & trips to places throughout the globe & to mingle with highly respected vintners” ~ The Tennessean, July 20, 2008

“l'Eté du Vin unfolds over several months … ably demonstrating the event's evolution from a casual backyard gathering to a formal gathering where seven-figure evenings are the rule.” ~ The Wine News, October/November, 2005

“One of the longest running, classiest, best-run wine-auction events.”~ Quarterly Review of Wines, Spring, 2005

“l'Eté du Vin is considered the primary forerunner of wine events … ranking in the top 10 of all charity auctions.” ~ Nashville Lifestyles, August, 2005

“This (The Grand Auction) is not a night for romance, this is a night that is strictly business.  A night for wine.” ~ NFocus, August 2004

“As far as Nashville oenophiles go, 1980 was a good year for wine auctions.  l'Eté du Vin, the city's premier charity event, is celebrating it 25th anniversary … and this year they're breaking out the good stuff.” ~ Nashville Lifestyles, May 2004

“Spirited bidding by more than 650 attendees … reinforced l'Eté du Vin's place as the nation's largest charity wine fundraiser east of Napa Valley.” ~ The Wine News, October 2003

“Strictly business.  Wine business, that is, at l'Eté du Vin, an oenophile extravaganza … the evening went like clockwork.” ~ The News, July 2003

“This Nashville Wine auction … is your 'show of shows.'  Here you can buy virtually anything: rare - truly rare-wines, museum quality art, fine antique cars, luxury automobiles, and exotic trips.  It's also the country's leading wine show.” ~ Quarterly Review of Wines, Autumn 2002

“l'Eté du Vin is one of ”my recommended wine-and food-related events taking place around the South” ~ Scott Jones, Southern Living Website, 2002

“l'Eté du Vin … made the record books with the most expensive lot ever sold at the Nashville affair: a Mercedes-Benz SL 500 roadster built to the specifications of the buyer sold for $117,000.  The top wine lot consisted of three double-magnums of Château Margaux and sold for $8,500.” ~ Wine Spectator, October 2002

“l'Eté du Vin “is solidifying it's place as the largest non-industry charity wine auction outside of the Napa Valley, and the first to top $1 million.” ~ The Wine News, October/November 2002

“Despite the nation's economic downturn, wine lovers at Nashville's l' Eté du Vin opened their hearts and opened their wallets … In a time when individuals are cutting donations to non-profits, l'Eté du Vin continues to receive unwavering support in its fight against cancer.” ~ The Wine Report, July 2002

What They're Saying …

“Aside from the honor of being selected to be a Special Guest of the l'Eté du Vin events, it was also a lot of serious fun.  From meeting lots of very nice people who are very interested in wine, to singing on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, I had way too much fun.  I would highly recommend this event to anyone interested in supporting an excellent cause.”
~ Dennis Cakebread, Cakebread Cellars

“l'Eté du Vin is a splendid occasion to meet friends and wine lovers from around the USA and share with them impressions and knowledge.  l'Eté du Vin is also doing a great job in attracting young people and promoting the wine culture to them, not to dismiss the very important contributions in favor of cancer research.  It was for me an honor to be asked to be part of this years edition.  I was thrilled to be offered the possibility to help raise funds for such a humanitarian cause … A truly impeccable event.”
~ Marchese Leonardo Frescobaldi, Frescobaldi Group

“Nashville had always been Music City to me!  So when I came to visit Nashville in 2002 on the occasion of l'Eté du Vin, I made sure to bring my 9 year-old son.  Still, I wasn't prepared for the scale of the event nor was I expecting such in depth knowledge and enthusiasm for the great wines of the world.  While I made many new and lasting friendships in Tennessee, I marvelled at the dedication everyone showed in making everything successful and worthy of the event's noble cause.  I have had the unfortunate privilege of witnessing the onslaught of cancer on one very close member of my family, and I can only imagine how this dreadful disease may affect its young victims.  On the occasion of the 28th Anniversary of l'Eté du Vin, I wish to encourage each and everyone to participate in helping one of America's Oldest Charity Wine Events …”
~ Corinne Mentzelopoulos, Château Margaux

“It was for me a great honor to have been invited to come to Nashville as one of the special guests.  l'Eté du Vin is beyond a doubt one of the leading wine events and charity efforts in the country and probably the world.  To my eyes and judging from my experience, it's a perfect example of excellent co-ordination and how the cohesion of a group of great people focusing on quality can lead to fantastic results.  I keep a very vivid memory of the few days I spent in Nashville.  My wife and I felt warmly welcome and we made friends with sincere people.  The auction itself was a big success.  It was fun, quick, and efficient.  I wish the team that animates l'Eté du Vin many more years of success.  They certainly deserve it.”
~ Jean-Michel Cazes, Château Lynch-Bages

“It is a pleasure for me to reiterate how much I enjoyed my participation in l'Eté du Vin … The warmth and hospitality and the enthusiasm of everyone who participates are unparalleled.  The organization is highly professional and the generosity of the local wine enthusiasts to open their cellars is extraordinary.  For this to take place in the lovely city of Nashville and for such an important cause is remarkable.  I would encourage any of my colleagues who have not had the privilege of participating to do so.”
~ Daniel H. Baron, Silver Oak Cellars