Bacchanalia is our distinctive annual fundraiser that brings together engaged professionals, civic leaders, and community supporters for an unforgettable night that combines a blind wine-tasting competition, networking, and social impact!
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Vessel NOLA located at 3835 Iberville St.
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Doors open 5:30pm
Dress is business casual
Enjoy a delicious dinner, live jazz trio, curated raffle packages and a silent auction featuring Caribbean vacation getaways. Prior to the competion, enjoy craft cocktails at the cash bar as you mix and mingle with friends old and new.
Come ready to sip, savor, and celebrate while supporting our community‑driven impact
Competing guests form a team of 1-4 people and enter three bottles of the same red wine (any varietal/price point) into the competition. Two are uncorked for a blind tasting experience; the third is held in reserve for the prize pool. Guests sample wines identified only by a number and cast votes for their favorite. Winning teams take home all unopened bottles of wine: first place receives 50% of the wines, and second and third place each receive 25%.
Ride share highly encouraged…anticipate tasting 35+ wines.
new venue and excting changes!
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new venue and excting changes! 〰️
Big news…we’re excited to be at our new location, Vessel NOLA! Thanks to their alcohol permit, you get access to an awesome wine selection at retail pricing. (Heads up: no outside wine allowed.) What does this mean for you?
No more last-minute wine runs or hauling bottles in—just taking them home after you win! 😉
A faster, smoother start time thanks to our new pre-registration process
You literally just show up, check-in, and start sipping 🍷
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET & WINE ENTRY TODAY!
Vessel NOLA will hold all bottles, and HandsOn will have everything ready for tasting when you arrive.
wine Selections
Inventory is set to one, will update and add more wines as needed. Sales are final with no exchanges.
Deep, fruity with blackberry, plum, cherry, peppery spice, and a savory finish. Douro, Portugal. $22
Juicy, jammy, with raspberry and plum, touches of licorice and vanilla, and soft tannins. La Mancha, Spain. $22
Smooth with ripe cherry and raspberry, herbal notes, vanilla, chocolate, and soft tannins. Rioja, Spain. $22
Fresh with black plum, blackberry, gentle spice, soft tannins, and plush texture. Mendoza, Argentina. $24
Rich, ripe cherry and strawberry, baking spice, vanilla, medium body, and velvety tannins. Russian River Valley, California. $26
Generous with blackberry, cassis, vanilla, toasted oak, and smooth tannins. Paso Robles, California. $26
Fruit-forward with dark berries, baking spice, mocha notes, and mellow tannins. Russian River Valley, California. $27
Classic with blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, cedar, medium body, and firm tannins. Bordeaux Supérieur, France. $27
Medium-bodied with plush plum and berry fruit, spice, cedar, and a smooth texture. Sonoma County, California. $29
Light, juicy with red fruit, floral notes, subtle earth, white pepper, and fine tannins. Valle del Maule, Chile. $30
Bold with ripe dark fruit, hints of menthol and leather, smooth tannins, and a juicy finish. Alentejo, Portugal. $32
Lively, medium-bodied with bright red berries, spice, volcanic minerality, and a dry finish. Etna, Sicily, Italy. $34
Concentrated ripe black fruit, Mediterranean herbs, stony minerality, and polished tannins. Priorat, Spain. $34
Supple with bright cherry and raspberry, light spice, fresh acidity, and silky tannins. Willamette Valley, Oregon. $36
Classic with red cherry, floral spice, lively acidity, and firm, food-friendly tannins. Langhe, Piedmont, Italy. $39
Structured with dark currant and plum, cedar, spice, firm tannins, and a lingering finish. Red Hills Lake County, California. $48
Rich with black cherry, cassis, cocoa, baking spice, full body, and robust tannins. Napa Valley, California. $51
