Golden Vines, the self-styled Oscars of Fine Wine, is finally crossing the Atlantic and splashing down in Miami November 7–9, 2025. If you’ve ever wanted to see magnums and Michelin stars share a dance floor, this is your moment. As the source puts it, “The Golden Vines® is no ordinary fine wine event.” —Liquid Icons in Partnership With Robb Report.
Quick vintage check: London launched the series in 2021 with Mauro Colagreco (Mirazur), Dom Pérignon P2, DRC, and Château d’Yquem—and, yes, Kylie Minogue had folks dancing in the aisles. In 2022, the party took over Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio with Massimo Bottura and Château Cheval Blanc. Paris followed in 2023 at the Opéra Garnier with Alain Ducasse, Arnoux-Lachaux Echézeaux, and a cameo by the world’s most expensive wine, Liber Pater. Madrid 2024 doubled down with the Roca brothers, magnums of Ornellaia, and rare 1980 Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay from the owner’s cellar. That’s not a flex—that’s a full yoga class.
The Miami edition keeps the bar sky-high. Friday brings at least ten masterclasses spanning Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Australia, South America, and California. Night falls at the historic Alfred I. duPont Building, where two-Michelin-starred Ryan Ratino of Jônt will cook to a symphony of world-class pours. Saturday offers choose-your-own-adventure fine wine lunches across the city, followed by the black-tie Awards Gala at the Faena Forum, headlined by three-Michelin-starred Kyle Connaughton and the SingleThread crew. Sunday? Pick your fantasy: a private jet hop to the Exumas for beachside cooking by chef Masayuki Komatsu (Ogawa) with Burgundy from Arnoux-Lachaux and JM Fourrier; an ultra-rare Ferrari and Porsche collection lunch; or a caviar-and-wine experience from Aaron Paul’s The Only Caviar. Miami heat meets magnum heat.
The bottles are, frankly, unhinged in the best way: large formats from Krug, Dom Pérignon, Rare Champagne, Château d’Yquem, Colgin Estate, Ridge Monte Bello, Il Marroneto Madonna delle Grazie, Marqués de Murrieta Ygay Gran Reserva, Château Lafite Rothschild, and Egon Müller, among others. And don’t worry about stingy pours. As the article notes, “275 guests will never run out of wine.” —Liquid Icons in Partnership With Robb Report.
Beyond the glitz, Golden Vines has purpose. The event raises funds for the Gérard Basset Foundation—the only charity focused on wine, spirits, and hospitality globally—and has already banked $5 million to date. With Miami’s first-ever US edition, expect the auction to go wild with “money-can’t-buy” lots that blend access, travel, and once-in-a-lifetime tasting privileges. Your paddle hand may need a warm-up.
Thinking of applying? A few pro moves from someone who’s juggled corkscrews and dress codes:
- Masterclass strategy: Pick a lane—Burgundy deep dive or New World power—and leave buffer time. You’ll want to linger and compare notes.
- Black tie, beach mind: Pack formalwear for Saturday, breathable linen for everything else, and shoes that can handle terrazzo floors and late-night dancing.
- Auction game plan: Set a ceiling before bubbles blur the math. Focus on experiences you can’t replicate anywhere else.
- Hydration is not optional: Big-format Champagne is fun until it isn’t. Alternate pours with water and snacks. Trust me.
- Network with intent: You’ll be shoulder-to-shoulder with top winemakers. Have a couple smart questions ready—terroir, vintages, cellar philosophy—keep it curious, not cloying.
If you’re wondering who this is really for, the answer is: people who love wine culture as much as wine itself. The programming is built for joy and education in equal measure—“designed around generosity of spirit,” as the source describes it. This is a 275-guest cap for a reason: it’s meant to feel rare, but not remote.
Bottom line: The first American Golden Vines is shaping up like a perfect long-period swell—rare, powerful, and worth paddling for. If you’ve got the credentials and the curiosity, polish your application and get ready for a weekend where Champagne sabers and serious scholarship coexist. Miami, you’ve got the pour.
Original reporting by Liquid Icons in Partnership With Robb Report.
Source: https://robbreport.com/partners/golden-vines-2025-oscars-fine-wine-event-america-1237015172/
