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 $15 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:

Happy New Year!! We at l'Ete du Vin hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season!

Well 2009 marks our thirtieth anniversary here at

l'Ete du Vin and we are looking forward to making 2009 a very special year!

So open up that new calendar and save the dates for our Premiere Events April 30, May 1 & 2 AND our Grand Events July 16, 17, 18. You won't want to miss either of these very special weekends!!

This years Guests of Honor for both our Premiere and Grand events are a "Who's Who" and ICONIC group in the world of wine! We are proud and excited to host these very special guests for our thirtieth anniversary!!

So come be a part of America's oldest wine events and join us in the fight against cancer! Be a part of the fun, the tradition, and enjoy the memorable and once in a lifetime wine experiences that l'Ete du Vin is so well known for!

Also, look for a number of other fun and festive

l'Ete du Vin wine events to be announced for 2009.

Back by popular demand, our "Under $29"  Wine Event is scheduled for Thursday February 26th at Cabana's Restaurant. Last year over 300 of us had a great time tasting fun wines and meeting new friends. Check back for more announcements and details in the near future.

Finally, let me once again say thank you to all of you for your fantastic support you have demonstrated toward l'Ete du Vin and our cancer related mission these many years. L'Ete du Vin and our charitable beneficiaries simply cannot do the vital and important charitable work our mission states without you, your participation and the generosity and dedication you give to us each year!

Lets make 2009 a year to remember!

Please feel free to contact me with any ideas, suggestions, contacts, sponsorships or donations you may have. Together we can make 2009 a very special year and make a memorable difference in the fight against cancer!

Again, thank you all for your support and commitment to l'Ete du Vin, and our very important mission.

Happy New Year!!

Mike

From The Bottom Of Our Hearts!!

L'Ete du Vin would like to once again say thank you to our incredible 2008 sponsors. We are proud to partner with these wonderful businesses to help Nashville and our community continue supporting the ongoing fight against cancer!

Thank you again for all you do!!!

Contact Mike Haney, Executive Director for 2009 sponsorship information! Come join the l'Ete du Vin family and help support the fight against cancer!

l'Ete' du Vin Celebrates Our 30th Anniversary

Plan now for 2009

Come help celebrate America's original and oldest charity wine auction AND our 30th Anniversary of helping to support the fight against cancer!

Premiere Events:

April 30, May 1st & 2nd!

• L'Ete' du Vin is excited to announce Beringer Vineyards, Schramsberg Vineyards, Chateau Montelena Winery, Joseph Phelps Vineyards and Heidi Barrett one of America's premiere winemakers and consultants and owner of La Sirena Winery as our 2009 Premiere Events Guests of Honor!!
  
  
• Master of Wine and Master Sommelier Doug Frost to moderate 2009 Premiere Vinters Tasting. Doug is one of only three people in the world who have achieved this level of wine expertise!! We are thrilled to have him back!!

• Gary Vaynerchuk, the star of Wine Library TV and Director of Operations at Wine Library in Springfield, NJ, to participate in 2009 Premiere Vintner's Tasting.  Gary shares his passionate and unconventional wine views with over 80,000 web viewers per day.  He has appeared on Light Night with Conan O'Brien, Ellen Degeneres, Nightline and CNN just to name a few.  We are delighted to have Gary join us for our 2009 Events.

• Leah and Dave Morgan & Brigid and Chris Carpenter selected as 2009 Premiere Auction Chairs!!

Grand Auction Events:

July 16, 17, 18 2009!

• L'Ete' du Vin is also excited to announce Colgin Cellars, Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Sassicaia and Champagne Ruinart as 2009 Grand Events Guests of Honor! Look for additional guest announcements coming soon!!

L'Ete du Vin "Planned Giving Society"