The Live and Silent Auctions this year are FANTASTIC! The Live Auction consists of 20 lots of Rare and Fine Wine, Exciting Wine Dinners and Tastings, as well as a few quick Getaway Trips. We know you will find the Live Auction irresistible. You will also enjoy bidding on the 135+ wine lots in the Silent Auction.
The auction is now live. Registered bidders received a text with a link to the mobile bidding platform at noon on October 1. If you are registered and did not receive a personalized bidding link via text, you may call the office (615) 329-1760 to get your mobile number in the system.
Unlike in years past, bids may be placed on the LIVE LOTS as well as the Silent. The live lots will be closed one at a time by our fabulous auctioneers during the Live-Stream from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST on Saturday, October 10. The Silent Auction will close at 7:00 pm CST on Monday, October 12.
Fritz Hatton
Advisor and Principal Auctioneer, Zachys Wine Auction
Fritz Hatton and his immediate family own Arietta, one of Napa’s top producers of Bordeaux-style blended wines. He is also the nation’s most experienced wine auctioneer, having begun his career in Christie’s Wine Department in 1980. After a twelve year management career for Christie’s in North America and the Far East, Fritz took a musical sabbatical in the 1990s. He remained with Christie’s before joining Zachys Wine Auctions in 2002. He continues to conduct all commercial wine auctions for Zachys, as well as numerous charity wine auctions nationwide, in addition to overseeing the production and sales of Arietta.
Charles Antin
Senior Wine Specialist and Auctioneer, Zachys Wine Auction
Charles Antin is currently an international benefit auctioneer and fundraising consultant, performing over 75 auctions internationally in 2019 alone! He is also a Senior Wine Specialist and Auctioneer at Zachys Wine Auctions where in 2019 he was responsible for the consignment of over $3.5m of fine wine in New York and Hong Kong. Prior to Zachys he was both a commercial auctioneer and charity auctioneer at Christie’s for nearly a decade. He has auctioneered hundreds of benefits over the past decade including The Clinton Foundation, the TJ Martell Foundation, GenYOUth, and more.
Is there such a thing as too much Champagne? We think not. Who can resist vintage Salon, Dom Pérignon, Krug, and more!
There are certain names that elicit feelings of admiration, reverence, and giddiness. Certain producers that make your heart pound and toes tingle. Just the thought of smelling, tasting, or experiencing their wine is enough to illuminate the senses. If you’re like us, one of those names is Harlan
Mark Pisoni is coming to Nashville to showcase some of his best juice on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Don't let this chance pass you by!
Sure, wine is a beverage, but it is also a lifestyle. And while this lot doesn’t include any wine, it does send you to the perfect place to drink it.
That's right! We are bringing this l'Eté du Vin tradition to our Virtual Auction. As the high bidder of this auction lot, piping hot chicken will be delivered right to your door.*
In loving memory of our dear friend and Board Member Emeritus, Ann Eaden, her friends have assembled this fabulous collection of Ann’s favorite wines.
We could lie to ourselves and say we’ll be able to visit Italy soon... Or we could help you do the next best thing: bring Italy to your door!
The winner of this lot will get to bring nine of their closest friends to a once in a lifetime dinner featuring an impressive vertical of Château Figeac.
This lot gives one lucky bidder the opportunity to sample some of the best vintages Château Latour has to offer, painting a picture of how much has (and hasn’t) changed in the nearly-six decades covered in this collection.
If there’s a winemaking region that’s near and dear to our hearts, it’s Napa Valley. From the wines to the stunning views to the people and hospitality… Napa is a destination and a cherished experience. This lot offers four couples not only a VIP visit to some of Napa’s finest estates but also the opportunity to give back to a region that’s currently fighting ravaging fires. 20% of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will go directly to Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund.
We’re bringing Grand Cru to our grand crew. With high roller names like Leflaive, Faiveley, Ponsot, Clos de Tart, and Jadot, just to name a few, this is yet another legendary lot with some of the biggest names in Burgundy.
Yes, you read the title correctly. This lot is so huge, it is comprised of 54,000 milliliters of some of California’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon.
This soon-to-be-legendary event will be one of the biggest in Nashville Wine Auction history.
On March 3, 2021, YOU are invited to make history and judge Napa's finest wines against the world in a blind tasting at the Judgment of Napa. 20% of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will go directly to Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund, so bid accordingly!
Haut-Brion, Latour, Margaux, Mouton, Lafite . . . You will find them all in this lot.
From Cabs, to Chards, to Pinots, to Sauv Blancs, and way more, our generous donors hand selected some of their favorite weekday bottles for you.
Experience the dream-like state only found in this Old-World region and see why we keep going back.
This special dinner with Bill Ballentine or Cole Ballentine is ready to accept the highest bidder with open arms.
Quite possibly the biggest name in California Pinot Noir, sipping this delectable liquid is pure opulence and wildly pleasurable. One lucky bidder gets to bypass the wait and take home two cases of Kosta Browne from a variety of their vineyards.
Just like our Board, this lot has a bit of everything! This one stop shop collection brings together wines from across the world, making our most diverse lot.
