Miami’s about to get a serious upgrade—from neon cocktails to the kind of bottles that make collectors swoon. The Golden Vines®—affectionately dubbed the “Oscars of Fine Wine”—is coming to America for the first time, landing in Miami November 7–9, 2025. If your idea of a good weekend involves Krug in large formats, Michelin-starred chefs, and a room full of the world’s top winemakers, clear your calendar.
“The Golden Vines® is no ordinary fine wine event.”
—Liquid Icons in Partnership With Robb Report
Golden Vines has been on a world tour of jaw-dropping venues since 2021: Annabel’s in London with Mauro Colagreco, Palazzo Vecchio with Massimo Bottura, Paris’s Opéra Garnier with Alain Ducasse, and Madrid’s Palacio de Cibeles with the Roca brothers. Now, the organizers are bringing the full spectacle to Miami—sun, sand, and magnums included—while continuing to raise funds for the Gérard Basset Foundation, the only charity dedicated to the wine, spirits, and hospitality industries globally. They’ve already raised $5 million, and the U.S. debut aims to push that figure higher.
So what’s on tap in Miami? Think three days of ultra-curated wine experiences built for people who nerd out about terroir and also appreciate just having fun.
Friday: Masterclasses and a Historic Gala
Friday features at least ten masterclass sessions across morning and afternoon, spotlighting world-class estates from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Australia, South America, and California. In the evening, the gala sets up shop at the storied Alfred I. duPont Building, with a menu by two-Michelin-starred Ryan Ratino of Jônt. Expect meticulous plates designed to dance with serious bottles—this isn’t your average pairing dinner; it’s a tasting in high definition.
Saturday: Citywide Lunches and Black-Tie Awards
Saturday lunch is a choose-your-own-adventure across Miami, each table hosted by a who’s-who of fine wine royalty. At night, the black-tie Awards Gala—the moment that earns the “Oscars of Fine Wine” tagline—takes over the Faena Forum. Three-Michelin-starred chef Kyle Connaughton and the SingleThread team fly in from California to serve what promises to be one for the memory bank.
Sunday: Jet-Set Experiences
Sunday is pure fantasy. There’s a private jet hop to the Exuma Islands with Slate Aviation, beachside cooking by Masayuki Komatsu of Michelin-starred Ogawa, and Burgundy from Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux and JM Fourrier. Or tuck into a gourmet lunch inside one of the world’s largest private collections of Ferraris and Porsches. Or go luxe with a caviar-and-fine-wine spread courtesy of Aaron Paul’s The Only Caviar. Yes, that Aaron Paul.
The Pour List: Ridiculous (Their Word, Our Mood)
The wines are the kind of lineup you screenshot for inspiration: large-format Krug, Dom Pérignon, Rare Champagne, Château d’Yquem, Colgin Estate, Ridge Monte Bello, Il Marroneto Madonna delle Grazie, Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva, Château Lafite Rothschild, and Egon Müller—among others. It’s generosity-forward hospitality, designed so nobody’s staring at an empty glass.
“Do not expect small pours.”
—Liquid Icons in Partnership With Robb Report
Getting In: Credentials Required
Here’s the catch: you can’t just click “buy now.” Attendance is capped at 275 guests and you’ll need to demonstrate you belong—think industry heavyweights, serious collectors, philanthropic champions, or folks with genuine credentials.
“This is not an easy ticket to get, especially as the event is limited to 275 guests.”
—Liquid Icons in Partnership With Robb Report
If you’re serious, start prepping your bona fides and timing. The organizers aren’t shy about the dates:
“Apply for tickets here for the 2025 Golden Vines® Miami 7-9 November 2025.”
—Liquid Icons in Partnership With Robb Report
Why It Matters
Beyond the flex of pouring Lafite from big formats, Golden Vines is a philanthropic engine. The Gérard Basset Foundation funds education and opportunity in wine, spirits, and hospitality—fields that often rely on mentorship and access. An American audience means deeper donor pools and broader industry impact. If you love wine culture, this is the kind of event that keeps the ecosystem healthy.
Bottom line: Golden Vines coming to Miami is a pivotal moment for U.S. wine lovers. It’s equal parts scholarship and celebration, reverence and revelry. Pack your black tie, polish your palate, and bring your curiosity—plus maybe a hydration strategy. Miami humidity’s one thing; magnum stamina’s another.
Original author: Liquid Icons in Partnership With Robb Report
Source site: Robb Report
Source: https://robbreport.com/partners/golden-vines-2025-oscars-fine-wine-event-america-1237015172/
