The Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala is a unique event held during one of the most exciting weeks of the year in Kentucky – Derby Week! The auction is held at the beautiful Donamire Farm. In six short years, this event has raised over 4 million dollars in support of the Foundation’s mission in the fight against cancer. Guest from all over the country come to Kentucky to participate in this special event. The evening begins with an exclusive vintner pouring and silent auction. Dinner and the live auction follow, including items such as a Lexus, ownership of a thoroughbred racehorse, trips to Italy, England, New York Fashion Week, Jackson Hole, and many more! Each year a growing number of vintners come to the Bluegrass to pour their wines.

The Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala is an experience unlike any other! The 2012 event will be held on Thursday, May 3, at Donamire Farm in Lexington, Kentucky.

Vintner Chairs:

2012- Charles Krug Winery- Janice and Marc Monadvi

2011- Blackbird Vineyards- Michael Polenske

2010- Revana Family Vineyards- Dr. Madajah Revana

2009- Oakville Ranch Vineyards- Paula Kornell

2007, 2006, 2005 – Jackson Family Wines – Barbara Banke and Jess Jackson

Participating vintners have included:

• Acacia Winery • Alexander Mountain Estate Vineyards • Alexander Valley Vineyards  • Araujo Estate • Arezzo • Ashe Family Vineyards • Barbour Vineyards • Barrage Cellars • Blackbird Vineyards • B.R. Cohn Vineyards • Caldwell Vineyards • Capture Wines • Caymus • Charles Krug Winery • Chateau Boswell/Jacquelynn • Chateau St. Michelle • Church Estate Vineyards • Colgin Cellars • Darioush Vineyards • Domaine Serene • Dominus Estate • Duckhorn Wine Company • Elizabeth Spencer Wines • Far Niente • Ferrari- Carano Winery • Flowers Vineyards & Winery • Frog’s Leap Winery • Grigch Hills Estate • Hall Wines • Harlan Estates • Honig Vineyards and Winery • Jean Farris Winery • Jonata • Jones Family Vineyards • Judd’s Hill • Justin Vineyards and Winery • Karmen Vineyards • Kendall- Jackson Highland Estates • Lail Family Vineyards • Margnanimus Wine Group • Mer Soliel • Morlet Family Vineyards • Oakville Ranch Vineyards • Oak Ridge Vineyards • Palmaz Vineyards • Paraduxx • Paradigm Vineyards • Peju Winery • Quintessa • Realm Cellars • Robert Foley Vineyards • Robney Strong Vineyards • Rombauer Vineyards • Saintsbury • Skipstone Ranch Vineyards • Silver Oak • Spottswoode Estate Vineyards • Stone Fly Vineyards • Switchback Ridge Vineyards • Twomey Cellars • Tenuta Sette Ponti • Terranuova Bracciolin • Tuscany Tenuta Di Trinoro • Tyrus Evans • Zahtila Vineyards • Ziata Wines