28th Manhattan Wine Auction

The Manhattan Wine Auction, now in its 28th year, is one of the most prestigious fundraising events in Southern California. When the Manhattan Wine Auction was first introduced in 1995, the concept was simple – to bring the community together, raise money for our schools, and have fun doing it. Today, the Manhattan Wine Auction is the largest charity wine auction in Southern California that brings together nearly 2,000 guests to sample the best in food and wine. Even the artwork has become iconic – each year, the highly anticipated invitation captures the excitement of the event and wine in an imaginative way.

 

The iconic Manhattan Wine Auction – an EXPERIENCE unlike any other. Hosted at the Manhattan Country Club, the Manhattan Wine Auction brings the community together to sip incredible wines, dine on the newest chef creations, bid on exciting auction items, raise their paddles, and dance the night away under the stars.

 Spread out over the Vineyard Courts, guests enjoy samplings from 40 of the finest local restaurants, and specialty food purveyors. Chefs from favorite restaurants showcase their signature dishes and flavors.

  Reserve Room guests have the unique opportunity to taste the most exclusive cult and unattainable wines from Napa Valley and beyond, many of which will be on the auction block. Hearty hors d’oeuvres are paired with the exceptional wines.

 Center Court is where it happens. The Manhattan Wine Auction provides a number of table sponsorship opportunities for families, friends, and corporations. During the stage program, guests are seated at a private table with an exclusive wine and dining experience.

  Every year, the Manhattan Wine Auction features over 450 silent auction items, including collectible wines and spirits, extraordinary trips, one-of-a-kind dinners and experiences, jewelry, art, and sports memorabilia. The live auction features amazing lots of wine and experiences for guests to bid on from the audience.

 At the conclusion of the program, guests are invited to continue the celebration with dancing under the stars to a live band.

 Each year a variety of pre-events, including wine tastings, vintner dinners, and wine workshops, are held in anticipation of the Manhattan Wine Auction. The events are suited for every wine aficionado, from the beginner building their cellar to the expert looking for access to rare vintages.

 Event Highlights:  The vast offerings from wineries and local restaurants. And the most noble cause of all – education. • Nearly 2,000 residents from the South Bay and beyond attend this popular event • Tastings from 75 distinguished wineries, distilleries and breweries • Samplings from 40 of the finest local restaurants and specialty food purveyors • Exclusive “Reserve Room”, featuring cult and rare wines from Napa Valley and beyond, paired with hearty hors d’oeuvres • Silent and Live Auctions, including fine and collectible wines and spirits, extraordinary trips, one-of-a-kind dinners and experiences, jewelry, art, and sports memorabilia • Dancing under the stars to live music

Posted by Rob Longwell, Senior Editor