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Office Address
51 William Street
Ottawa, ON. K1N 6Z9
How to donate wine
No donation is too large or too small. We will have your wine appraised by one of North America’s leading wine experts, Robert Jull. Once you see the evaluations, you can then decide whether you would like to donate. If you choose to make a donation, you will receive a receipt for income tax purposes for the full appraised value of your wine. Donations of wine to the Auction are eligible for a charitable income tax receipt, based on the appraised value of the wine, in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines.
No donation is too large or too small. We will have your wine appraised by one of North America’s leading wine experts, Robert Jull.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where does the wine come from?
The wine is donated by collectors or the estates of collectors: their collections contain some of the finest wines from around the world. These include selections from France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, and other celebrated wine regions. Please check the updated list at this link.
How is the value of the wine determined?
The wine list is appraised by Robert Jull, owner of Vinifera Wine Services and one of North America’s leading wine experts. With more than 20 years of experience, he has appraised the wine for most of Ontario’s charity auctions.
What does the wine auction process look like?
First of all, you need to purchase a ticket online. Once you arrive at the venue on the date of the auction, you register, sign a waiver, and receive your auction paddle.
All the wines are displayed. You may also review the information on the wine that will be available for purchase in the catalogue.
From 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., you can preview the wine on display before the auction begins. At 7:00 p.m., the auctioneer will open the wine auction.
You can bid on the wine you like. If you successfully place the highest bid, you can proceed to the cashier (cash, credit or debit cards accepted) and collect your wine.
What is the "Parcel Rule"?
Lot pairings, known as the “Parcel Rule”, will occur. The bidder who wins the first in a series of lots reserves the right to buy the subsequent lots at the same price. However, the bidder is not obligated to do so; the bidding will continue at the opening bid price if they decline.
Please place bids on the first bottle in a series to ensure you are the highest bidder.
How do I know I have placed the highest bid?
If you have successfully placed the highest bid you will receive an email from our staff at the end of the live auction with a list of your winnings.
What does the silent auction process look like?
You must bid on Silent Auction items online. You must sign in to place a bid. Click here to bid on the Silent Auction.
The silent auction will close at 8:00 PM on on the night of the auction. The highest bidder online will win the bottle
Do I have to be a wine expert to attend?
Not at all! Whether you enjoy the occasional glass of wine or have an established cellar, there is something for everyone. It is the place to gain insights into the world of fine wine, whether you are a beginner, a collector, or a connoisseur.
Do not miss our catalogue; be the first to raise your paddle online!
How do I make a donation?
Please click here to learn how you can make a donation!
