Wine Auction

Interlude Series

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Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Welcome autumn with an exclusive tasting of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines. This special event will be hosted by Enrique Mazzola, Lyric's incoming music director, who serves as the first international brand ambassador of Tuscany’s Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, promoting the culture of Vino Nobile and the surrounding Montepulciano wine region in Italy and abroad.

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December 2021

After a successful debut in December of 2020, Lyric’s Wine Auction Committee is delighted to once again offer a Holiday Tea and Gingerbread House Package. Fun for the whole family, this distinctive array includes a custom-designed gingerbread house ready to be decorated, a large assortment of candy, as well as tea service.

Reservations for this event will open in October.

Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 6:00pm

Romance is in the air with a delightful champagne tasting. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, be swept off your feet as you are whisked through an eclectic selection of champagne. Pair the champagne with a decadent menu from Coco Pazzo and celebrate the holiday in romantic style.

Reservations for this event will open in December.

About Wine Auction

Since its inception in 1988, Wine Auction has raised over $11 million in support of Lyric Opera of Chicago. Held every three years by the Women’s Board, Wine Auction 2018 netted a record-breaking $2.2 million and was named a “Top Charity Wine Auction” by Wine Spectator.

Under the leadership of the Women’s Board, Wine Auction 2023 will make a profound impact on Lyric’s ability to present grand opera of the highest quality to audiences in Chicago and beyond. This formal affair draws 400 guests from around the country and features a reception, elegant dinner, and live auction. A dazzling array of curated wines, unique dining experiences, and exquisite travel packages will be available for bidding. Wine Auction 2023 is to be announced soon!

The Wine Auction Committee of the Women's Board is pleased to announce the Interlude Series, a selection of special offerings to whet your appetite for the main event in the Lyric Opera House.