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Wine Auction

High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction

Founded in 1993, the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction is the largest fundraising event for the High and ranks as the top charity wine auction in the country benefiting the arts, drawing prominent winemakers from the U.S. and around the world. The funds generated by the Wine Auction, which amount to more than $15 million over the last 17 years are a significant contribution to the Museum's acquisitions, exhibitions and educational programming.

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Looking forward to the 18th year.

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Information about next year's High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction is coming soon. Meanwhile, pencil us in for March 25 through 27, 2010.

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The Allure of Wine: Uncork a Journey

ATLANTA, September 24, 2009 – The High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction kicks off its 18th year, celebrating The Allure of Wine: Uncork a Journey. Beginning Thursday, March 25, and continuing through Saturday, March 27, 2010, the auction will again raise its trademark big-top tents in Atlantic Station. The Wine Auction is ranked as the number-four charity wine auction in the country, and is the largest fundraising event for the High Museum. Proceeds from the auction are a vital part of the Museum’s acquisition, exhibition and education plans.

"I look forward to working with this year's co-chairs, Michelle Edwards Crosland and Christine Ragland, and the entire auction committee as we uncork a journey of wine, food and art," says Elizabeth Harris, Wine Auction Manager. "With special guests Alessia Antinori of Antinori wine estates and Jean-Guillaume Prats of Chateau Cos d'Estournel and incredible auction lots, we look forward to another successful year of supporting the High's ambition of bringing great art and programming to Atlanta."

The 2010 auction will include a special change in events...

Continue reading the 2010 Kick-off press release >>

17th Annual High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction Nets $1.3 Million
More than $1 Million in Auction Sales; Highest Single Auction Bid $50,000; Net Proceeds $1.3 million

ATLANTA, May 20, 2009—In its 17th year, the 2009 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction reached a live auction total of more than $900,000. Silent auctions on Friday and Saturday and a Paddle Raise during the live auction, coupled with event ticket sales, brought the net profit for the 2009 Wine Auction to $1.3 million. Proceeds from the auction are a vital part of the Museum’s acquisition, exhibition and educational programming funds. The dates for the 18th annual High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction are March 25–27, 2010.

The High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction celebrated its anniversary in 2009 with the theme “The Genius Inside: Wine + Food + Art .” Organized by volunteer co-chairs Crystal Cox and Karen Hughes, the auction events were held in Atlantic Station under festive big-top tents.

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