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About Wine Auction

 

Wine Auction returns to Lyric on Saturday, May 13, 2023! Since its inception in 1988, Wine Auction has raised over $11 million in support of Lyric Opera of Chicago. Held every three years by the Women’s Board, Wine Auction 2018 netted a record-breaking $2.2 million and was named a “Top Charity Wine Auction” by Wine Spectator.

Under the leadership of the Women’s Board, Wine Auction 2023 will make a profound impact on Lyric’s ability to present grand opera of the highest quality to audiences in Chicago and beyond. This formal affair draws 400 guests from around the country and features a reception, elegant dinner, and live auction. A dazzling array of curated wines, unique dining experiences, and exquisite travel packages will be available for bidding. Sponsorship opportunities will be available soon.

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Flights of Fancy 
Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Experience a special evening on Thursday, May 12, 2022  with an exclusive, in-person tasting of the best sparkling wineries from around the world, all in the majestic Lyric Opera House. Enjoy pop up performances from members of the incredible Lyric Opera Chorus and dine on hors d'oeuvres specially selected to pair with your bubbly. Click here to see the full listing of participating wineries.

Tickets for this event are $175 per person.

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2023 Featured Vintners

2023 Honored Guest
Maison Joseph Drouhin

Adelsheim

Arietta

Barboursville Vineyards

Broadbent

Cakebread Cellars

Caymus Vineyards

Château d’Esclans

Chateau Musar

Château Palmer

Darioush

Delaire Graff Estate

De Wetshof Estate

Domaine Carneros

Faust

Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Futo Wines

Grgich Hills Estate

Gusbourne

Kistler Vineyards

Paula Kornell Sparkling Wine

Peay Vineyards

Pinea

Quintessa

Résonance Vineyards

Senses Wines

Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery

Taylor Fladgate

The Vines

Wayfarer

Williams Selyem

Wine Auction 2018

Curious to learn more? Watch the highlight reel and peruse the catalogue from Wine Auction 2018!

 

 

View the wine Auction 2018 catalogue

SUPPORT FRIENDS OF WINE AUCTION 2018

Photo credit: Todd Rosenberg, Dan Rest, Jaclyn Simpson

*Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.