Decanted, presented by Lexus, unlocks the best of our wines and each other in Southern Smoke’s wine auction, uniting wine lovers with vintners from around the world in a spectacular afternoon benefiting Southern Smoke Foundation. Save the date for March 29, 2025!

Bid Now, Bid Often
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Vintners
Lexus Sommelier
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Yotam Dolev
Hamsa
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Victoria Elizondo
Cochinita & Co.
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Anita Jaisinghani
Houston, TX
Pondicheri Bake Lab
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Shaun King
Uchiko
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Bobby Matos
Houston, TX
State of Grace, La Lucha
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Marie Riddle
Bludorn
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Van Teamer
Pudgy's Fine Cookies
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ADAMVS
Amy Particelli, General Manager
Napa Valley, CA
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Amalie Robert Estate
Ernie Pink & Dena Drews, Winemaker & Proprietors
Willamette Valley, OR
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Aperture Cellars
Aaron Robertson, Director of Wholesale
Sonoma County, CA
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Arcadian Winery
Joe Davis, Winemaker & Proprietor
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Becker Vineyards
Jennifer Syma, Texas Sales Manager
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Bricoleur Vineyards
Courtney Summers, Wine Club Coordinator
Sonoma County, CA
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Bruliam Wines
Kerith Overstreet, Winemaker & Proprietor
Sonoma County, CA
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Burgess
Carlton McCoy, MS
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C.L. Butaud Wines
Steven Dimon, Tasting Room Manager
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Champagne Madame Zero
Matthew Massey, Founder & CEO
Vertus, France
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Cobb Wines
Bryan Lipa, Wholesale Manager
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Coquerel Family Wines
Stacey Pytlewski, Director of Sales & Lily Cockerell, Director of Growth and Investor Relations
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Cristom Vineyards
Daniel Estrin, Winemaker & Vineyard Manager
Willamette Valley, OR
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Cruse Wine Co.
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Dalla Valle Vineyards
Maya Dalla Valle, Winemaker
Napa Valley, CA
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Donnachadh Family Wines
Drew and Laurie Duncan, Proprietors
Santa Barbara County, CA
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Duchman Family Winery
Drs. Stan and Lisa Duchman, Proprietors
Texas Hill Country
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Dunn Vineyards
Mike Dunn, Winemaker
Napa Valley, CA
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Flanagan Wines
Riley Flanagan, Winemaker & Proprietor
Sonoma County, CA
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Handwritten Wines
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Harumph Wines
Scotti Stark, Founder
Napa Valley, CA
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Heitz Cellar
Carlton McCoy, MS, Managing Partner
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Hirsch Vineyards
Jasmine Hirsch, Winemaker
Sonoma Coast, CA
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House of Smith
Scott Slobin, Director of Sales
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Ink Grade
Carlton McCoy, MS
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Jonata
Natalie Vaclavik, National Sales Manager
Central Coast, CA
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Kelly Fleming Wines
Kelly Fleming, Proprietor
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La Cruz de Comal Wines
Lewis Dickson, Winemaker & Proprietor
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Masút Vineyard and Winery
Ben Fetzer, Proprietor
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Matthiasson
Steve Matthiasson, Winemaker and Proprietor
Napa Valley, CA
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Miner Family Wines
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Morlet Family Vineyards
Armen Khachaturian, National Accounts Manager
Napa Valley, CA
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Pahlmeyer Winery
Lili Shariati, Brand Ambassador
Napa Valley, CA
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Paradigm Winery
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Paul Hobbs Winery
James Watkins, Prestige Accounts Manager
Russian River Valley, CA
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Peay Vineyards
Brooke Sabel, National Sales & Marketing Director
Sonoma County, CA
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Phifer Pavitt
Darlyne Miller, Director of Sales & Membership
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Raventos i Blanc
Beth Mosher, National Sales
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Spain
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Reynolds Family Winery
Cameron Reynolds, National Sales Manager
Napa Valley, CA
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Riley’s Rows
Riley Flanagan, Winemaker & Proprietor
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Robert Clay Vineyards
Dan McLaughlin, Winemaker & Proprietor
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Robert Mondavi Winery
Euming Lee, Director of Brand Management
Napa Valley, CA
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Robert Sinskey Vineyards
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S.R. Tonella
Mike Landry, Director of Sales
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Sanford Winery/Domaine Jean Francois
Jenn Hawley, Central Region Manager
Santa Barbara County, CA
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Silverado Vineyards
Pamela Ford, Commercial Director
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Soter Vineyards
Kurt Johnson, Director of Sales
Willamette Valley, OR
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Spottswoode Winery
Virginia Freeland, Estate Host & Erica Wallenbrock, Marketing Director
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Stewart Cellars
Chad Robinson, Director of Sales
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Stony Hill
Carlton McCoy, MS
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Stout Family Wines
Guy Stout, Wine Guy
Napa Valley, CA
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T. Berkley Wines
Taylor Berkley Boydstun, Winemaker & Proprietor
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The Hilt Estate
Natalie Vaclavik, National Sales Manager
Central Coast, CA
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Turley
Tegan Passalucqua, Director of Winemaking
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Zeitgeist Cellars
Mark Porembski, Winemaker & Proprieter
Napa Valley, CA
Lexus Sommelier
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Carlton McCoy, MS
CEO of Lawrence Wine Estates
Decanted: Pour The Love
Saturday, April 20, 2024
1:00–5:00pm
Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street
Houston, TX 77004
Bid Now!

Enjoy a vintners’ tasting reception featuring more than 40 specially chosen wineries from across the globe. The afternoon will culminate in a seated live auction, including guided pours at each table from select winemakers or sommeliers (or both!) and gourmet bites from some of Houston’s most exciting chefs.

Join us in raising awareness, raising resources, and raising a glass to our industry: proceeds from Decanted benefit our Foundation’s mission to provide emergency relief and mental health services to food and beverage workers nationwide.

Chefs
Vintners
Lexus Sommelier
Chefs
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Yotam Dolev
Hamsa
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Victoria Elizondo
Cochinita & Co.
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Anita Jaisinghani
Houston, TX
Pondicheri Bake Lab
Chef Thumbnail
Shaun King
Uchiko
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Bobby Matos
Houston, TX
State of Grace, La Lucha
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Marie Riddle
Bludorn
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Van Teamer
Pudgy's Fine Cookies
Vintners
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ADAMVS
Amy Particelli, General Manager
Napa Valley, CA
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Amalie Robert Estate
Ernie Pink & Dena Drews, Winemaker & Proprietors
Willamette Valley, OR
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Aperture Cellars
Aaron Robertson, Director of Wholesale
Sonoma County, CA
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Arcadian Winery
Joe Davis, Winemaker & Proprietor
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Becker Vineyards
Jennifer Syma, Texas Sales Manager
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Bricoleur Vineyards
Courtney Summers, Wine Club Coordinator
Sonoma County, CA
Chef Thumbnail
Bruliam Wines
Kerith Overstreet, Winemaker & Proprietor
Sonoma County, CA
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Burgess
Carlton McCoy, MS
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C.L. Butaud Wines
Steven Dimon, Tasting Room Manager
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Champagne Madame Zero
Matthew Massey, Founder & CEO
Vertus, France
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Cobb Wines
Bryan Lipa, Wholesale Manager
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Coquerel Family Wines
Stacey Pytlewski, Director of Sales & Lily Cockerell, Director of Growth and Investor Relations
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Cristom Vineyards
Daniel Estrin, Winemaker & Vineyard Manager
Willamette Valley, OR
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Cruse Wine Co.
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Dalla Valle Vineyards
Maya Dalla Valle, Winemaker
Napa Valley, CA
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Donnachadh Family Wines
Drew and Laurie Duncan, Proprietors
Santa Barbara County, CA
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Duchman Family Winery
Drs. Stan and Lisa Duchman, Proprietors
Texas Hill Country
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Dunn Vineyards
Mike Dunn, Winemaker
Napa Valley, CA
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Flanagan Wines
Riley Flanagan, Winemaker & Proprietor
Sonoma County, CA
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Handwritten Wines
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Harumph Wines
Scotti Stark, Founder
Napa Valley, CA
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Heitz Cellar
Carlton McCoy, MS, Managing Partner
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Hirsch Vineyards
Jasmine Hirsch, Winemaker
Sonoma Coast, CA
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House of Smith
Scott Slobin, Director of Sales
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Ink Grade
Carlton McCoy, MS
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Jonata
Natalie Vaclavik, National Sales Manager
Central Coast, CA
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Kelly Fleming Wines
Kelly Fleming, Proprietor
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La Cruz de Comal Wines
Lewis Dickson, Winemaker & Proprietor
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Masút Vineyard and Winery
Ben Fetzer, Proprietor
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Matthiasson
Steve Matthiasson, Winemaker and Proprietor
Napa Valley, CA
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Miner Family Wines
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Morlet Family Vineyards
Armen Khachaturian, National Accounts Manager
Napa Valley, CA
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Pahlmeyer Winery
Lili Shariati, Brand Ambassador
Napa Valley, CA
Chef Thumbnail
Paradigm Winery
Chef Thumbnail
Paul Hobbs Winery
James Watkins, Prestige Accounts Manager
Russian River Valley, CA
Chef Thumbnail
Peay Vineyards
Brooke Sabel, National Sales & Marketing Director
Sonoma County, CA
Chef Thumbnail
Phifer Pavitt
Darlyne Miller, Director of Sales & Membership
Chef Thumbnail
Raventos i Blanc
Beth Mosher, National Sales
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Spain
Chef Thumbnail
Reynolds Family Winery
Cameron Reynolds, National Sales Manager
Napa Valley, CA
Chef Thumbnail
Riley’s Rows
Riley Flanagan, Winemaker & Proprietor
Chef Thumbnail
Robert Clay Vineyards
Dan McLaughlin, Winemaker & Proprietor
Chef Thumbnail
Robert Mondavi Winery
Euming Lee, Director of Brand Management
Napa Valley, CA
Chef Thumbnail
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Chef Thumbnail
S.R. Tonella
Mike Landry, Director of Sales
Chef Thumbnail
Sanford Winery/Domaine Jean Francois
Jenn Hawley, Central Region Manager
Santa Barbara County, CA
Chef Thumbnail
Silverado Vineyards
Pamela Ford, Commercial Director
Chef Thumbnail
Soter Vineyards
Kurt Johnson, Director of Sales
Willamette Valley, OR
Chef Thumbnail
Spottswoode Winery
Virginia Freeland, Estate Host & Erica Wallenbrock, Marketing Director
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Stewart Cellars
Chad Robinson, Director of Sales
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Stony Hill
Carlton McCoy, MS
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Stout Family Wines
Guy Stout, Wine Guy
Napa Valley, CA
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T. Berkley Wines
Taylor Berkley Boydstun, Winemaker & Proprietor
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The Hilt Estate
Natalie Vaclavik, National Sales Manager
Central Coast, CA
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Turley
Tegan Passalucqua, Director of Winemaking
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Zeitgeist Cellars
Mark Porembski, Winemaker & Proprieter
Napa Valley, CA
Lexus Sommelier
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Carlton McCoy, MS
CEO of Lawrence Wine Estates
Decanted: Pour The Love
Saturday, April 20, 2024
1:00–5:00pm
Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street
Houston, TX 77004
Bid Now!

Enjoy a vintners’ tasting reception featuring more than 40 specially chosen wineries from across the globe. The afternoon will culminate in a seated live auction, including guided pours at each table from select winemakers or sommeliers (or both!) and gourmet bites from some of Houston’s most exciting chefs.

Join us in raising awareness, raising resources, and raising a glass to our industry: proceeds from Decanted benefit our Foundation’s mission to provide emergency relief and mental health services to food and beverage workers nationwide.

About
Drink well. Do good.
Bid Now!

You knew this was inevitable. We’re thrilled to introduce Decanted, the new wine-focused event from SSF that will take place for the first time this spring (April 20). If Southern Smoke Festival is where we flock to eat well and do good—and what prolific do-gooders we all have been—then Decanted is its natural pairing: your destination to drink well and do good. A way to pour something back into the F&B industry we know and love, with proceeds benefiting Southern Smoke Foundation.

High-spirited and lavishly fun, Decanted unites wine lovers with vintners from around the world, featuring more than 40 specially chosen wineries notable for their passion, excellence, and general delightfulness as people. After a vintners’ tasting reception, guests will make their winely way to a seated live auction, where tables will enjoy gourmet bites and individually guided pours from their selected winery. The more the merrier—show off your somm skills and bring your own bottles to share! Put your vintners and tablemates to the test. You’ll choose the vintner you’re seated with when you purchase your table.

We hope you’ll join us to raise awareness, raise resources, and raise your glass for a great reason: to help us take care of our own. This one’s not to be missed.

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FAQ
What is the attire for the event?

Saturday afternoon chic.

Can I bring my own wine?

Yes! We encourage you to bring special bottles from your cellar to share with your table.

Is parking available?

We STRONGLY encourage rideshare for this event, but valet will be available.

Is this a private event?

Yes. Tickets will not be sold the day of the event. 21+ only.

Will food be served?

Yes, small bites will be provided by some of Houston’s most exciting chefs.

How many wines can I taste?

Is this a question, or a challenge? With more than 40 vintners on hand, you will have the opportunity to taste at least 80 different wines during the Grand Tasting and even more during the Live Auction. In all seriousness, we encourage everyone to drink responsibly.

What time does the event start and end?

Grand Cru ticket holder entry begins at 1pm, and Premier Cru entry starts at 1:30. The Grand Tasting lasts until 3pm and the Live Auction is from 3-5pm.

Can I participate if I don’t buy a ticket?

Yes! You can bid on anything in the silent auction without buying a ticket. You must be present to participate in the live auction.

I bought a ticket, but can’t come. What can I do?

You can transfer your ticket to someone else, or donate the ticket price to Southern Smoke Foundation.

When and where do I pick up my winning live and silent auction lots?

All auction items may be picked up at the Southern Smoke Foundation office, located at 2500 Summer Street, Suite 3113, Houston, TX 77007. We will reach out after both auctions have closed with pickup instructions. Payment must be completed prior to pickup.

HOW MERLOT CAN YOU GO?

Grand Cru Table - Sold Out
$ 8000
Saturday, Apr. 20, 2024
  |  1:00–5:00pm

Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004

Enjoy early entry for a walk-around tasting with more than 40 specialty vintners followed by premium seating for the live auction. Grand Cru tables will also receive priority choice of the vintner to join your table and share their wines. Small bites will be provided by some of our favorite Houston-based chefs. The more the merrier—show off your somm skills and bring your own special bottles to enjoy with your table!

Premier Cru Table - SOLD OUT
$ 4000
Saturday, Apr. 20, 2024
  |  1:30–5:00pm

Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004

Your table of eight will gather for the live auction event after a walk-around tasting with more than 40 specialty vintners—one of whom will join your table to discuss and share their wines with you. Small bites will be provided by some of our favorite Houston-based chefs. The more the merrier—show off your somm skills and bring your own special bottles to enjoy with your table!

Grand Cru Individual Ticket - SOLD OUT
$ 1000
Saturday, Apr. 20, 2024
  |  1:00–5:00pm

Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004

Enjoy early entry for a walk-around tasting with more than 40 specialty vintners followed by premium seating for the live auction. Small bites will be provided by some of our favorite Houston-based chefs, and one of the vintners will join your table to discuss and share their wines with you. The more the merrier—show off your somm skills and bring your own special bottles to enjoy with your table!

Premier Cru Individual Ticket - SOLD OUT
$ 500
Saturday, Apr. 20, 2024
  |  1:30–5:00pm

Historic Eldorado Ballroom
2310 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004

Enjoy a walk-around tasting with more than 40 specialty vintners followed by a seated live auction. Small bites will be provided by some of our favorite Houston-based chefs, and one of the vintners will join your table to discuss and share their wines with you. The more the merrier—show off your somm skills and bring your own special bottles to enjoy with your table!

LODGING
Four Seasons Hotel Houston

1300 Lamar
Houston, TX 77010

Experience luxury in Houston's central business district with a special Southern Smoke Decanted rate of $325/night.
BOOK A ROOM
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Pouring back into the industry.

Cheers to our magnificent friends for keeping this goodness flowing—Decanted would still be on the shelf without their remarkable generosity. Special thanks to Lexus, our presenting supporter, and the Four Seasons, our official hotel supporter. Vroom and board, you might say.

Watching our community come together for a great cause never fails to inspire us at Southern Smoke. Proceeds from Decanted benefit our Foundation’s mission to provide emergency relief and mental health services to food and beverage workers nationwide.

Interested in supporting Decanted?

Please reach out to our development director Caroline Nabors at caroline@southernsmoke.org.