31st GRAND AUCTION WEEKEND – RAISED $2.5 MILLION FOR EDUCATION!
The Grand Auction is the largest and most successful wine auction on the eastern seaboard and we are looking forward to another amazing event this year. Grand Auction activities begin at noon with the preview reception featuring gourmet cuisine prepared by eight of the region’s top chefs complemented by exquisite champagnes and wines.
In addition to rare and highly collectible wines, guests can bid on special travel itineraries ranging from long weekends to exotic vacations, dining at many of the area’s best restaurants, luxury merchandise and unique lifestyle packages. The festivities take place on the grounds of Southside Marina overlooking Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach. We hope to see you there!
32nd Grand Auction Schedule of Events 2023:
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- Thursday, November 9th – Events to be announced
- Friday, November 10th 2pm – 3:30pm – Trade Only Tasting at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
- Friday, November 10th 6pm – 9pm – Honored Vintners Reception at the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
- Saturday, November 11th noon – 6pm – 32nd Grand Auction and Snackbar Jones Wine Down Party
Grand Auction Tickets $500 each
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For more information contact Jennie Capps at wineclassic@cox.net or call 757.200.9463.
If you have a table: Register your guests now.
2023 Honored Vintners
- Linda Neal, Tierra Roja
- Denise Adams, ADAMVS
- Kit Gilbert, Simon Family Estate
- Chris Brackett, Justin Wines
- Eddie Gilbert, Marston Family Vineyard
- Katie Yates, DOGFARM
- Meghan Vandette, Dusky Goose
- Jean Noel Fourmeaux du Sartel and Matthew Regan, VGS Chateau Potelle
- Dr. Revana, Revana Family Vineyard
- Matthew Meyer, Williamsburg Winery
- Tim Porter, Porter Family Vineyards
- Jae Chun, Dana Estates
- Tripp Donelan, Donelan Family Wines
- Michelle Fox, SLOAN ESTATE
- Jenny and Rutger de Vink, RdV Vineyards
- Emily and George Hodson, Veritas Vineyard and Winery, Flying Fox
- Kirsty Harmon, Blenheim Vineyards
- Dave “Coach” Todd, Robert Biale Vineyards
- Rachel Martin, Oceano Wines
- Emily Steen, William Cole Vineyards
- Lauren Van Ness, Memento Mori
- Ralph Hertelendy, Hertelendy Vineyards
2023 Participating Chefs
- Chef Todd Jurich, Todd Jurich’s Bistro
- Chef Alvin Williams, Cobalt Grille
- Chef Clint Compton, Hearth
- Chef Antonio Caruana, Luce
- Chef David Brue,The Atlantic on Pacific
- Chef Jake Wechsler, Cafe Provencal
- Chef Kevin Diehl, Yiannis Wine & Food
- Chef Brian Wegener, Eurasia Cafe
- Hot Diggity Dogs BBQ
- YNOT Pizza
- Chessie Oysters
Thanks to All of Our Sponsors and Friends
We’re always striving to make CBWCF events more rewarding for our participants and our beneficiaries. Sponsors and friends make it possible to transform our visions into first class wine-related experiences that support educational opportunities for young people in Hampton Roads.
Premier Education Partner: ACCESS College Foundation
Major Sponsors | |
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Venue Sponsor | Cheryl McLeskey |
Platinum Sponsors |
StratasCorp |
Automobile Sponsors | Checkered Flag Charles Barker Automotive – Priority Automotive |
Paddle Sponsor | TowneBank |
Diamond Stemware Sponsor | The Franklin Johnston Group |
Corkscrew Sponsor | Carr Investment Group |
Wine Bar Sponsor | Taylor Construction |
Decanter Sponsor | Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer |
Ball Cap Sponsor | BayPort Credit Union |
Welcome Sponsor | Troutman Pepper |
Preview Reception Sponsor | Core Assurance Partners |
Gold Sponsors | C&M Industries, Inc.
Dr. Alex Dale |
Wine Sponsor | Patty and Rodney Duckworth |
Silver Sponsor | ProSource of Hampton Roads |
Band Sponsor | Guava Jam |
Hotel Sponsors | Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront – The Cavalier Hotel – The Main |
Marketing Sponsor | The Meridian Group |
Merlot Sponsor | Heidi and Dave Jester |
Pinot Noir Sponsor | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
Welcome Celebration Sponsor | Cottrell Contracting Corporation |
Table Wine Sponsor | HTR Logistics |