Charity Wine Auctions Refocus Efforts for 2021
The nation s top charity wine auctions are embracing a hybrid model, combining in-person events with virtual auctions as vaccination efforts increase Vintners gathered on stage for a wine lot at Emeril Lagasse s Carnival du Vin in 2019; organizers hope for a live event in 2021. (Courtesy Emeril Lagasse Foundation) By Mar 16, 2021
How do you plan when you don t know? That s what the nation s top wine charity auctions are grappling with in an uncertain 2021. But experts are optimistic about the months ahead following a tough year of cancellations and postponements and new virtual strategies. Nationwide vaccinations are part of what s driving that outlook. But while we might see guests returning to in-person events this y