ABOUT THE AUCTION

In partnership with Zachy’s and The Wine Spectator, The Roots Fund hosted their first annual auction to benefit the nonprofit’s initiatives to address the lack of diversity in the wine industry.

The evening featured the soulful sounds of Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter Kenyon Dixon and include a VIP tasting of Heitz Cellar hosted by Estate Director Erik Elliot and Carlton McCoy, Jr, Master Sommelier, and Managing Partner of Lawrence Family Estates. The charity dinner was in the convivial sharing tradition of Burgundy, encouraging audience members to bring their cellar favorites to share with other guests. These distinctive wines were paired with a specially curated menu by world-renowned Chef Matthew Tiscornia, Executive Chef at Pier Sixty, Executive Chef Joseph Paire of Fairmont Hotels, Limewood Restaurant and Bar, and Chef/Owner Daniel Eddy from critically acclaimed Winner New York City. Jermaine Stone, owner of Cru Luv media and host of the Wine & Hip Hop Show, presided over the evening’s proceedings.

The charity auction showcased rare wines and unique experiences that included tours of premier wine regions throughout the world from Saint-Tropez & Burgundy, to Napa and Pasa Robles. An additional experience includes an exclusive Hampton Water Rose package that accompanies an autographed guitar from Jon Bon Jovi.

The auction was presented to a global audience from New York, at The Lighthouse, and bids were welcomed on the telephone, live online, or by submitting an absentee bid with Zachys in advance of the sale, via email or on their website.