Wine Legends VII Gala Raises Over $200,000 for POLG Foundation Research
The Grapes for Humanity Global Foundation held its seventh annual Wine Legends Dinner in New York City, raising more than $200,000 in net proceeds to benefit The POLG Foundation. Chaired by Prince Robert and Princess Julie of Luxembourg, the sold-out event aimed to fund research into POLG-related mitochondrial disorders, a cause personal to the royal couple following the loss of their son. The gala featured high-profile contributions from international wine estates across France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the United States. A significant highlight was a live auction conducted by Guy Rigby, which included a $90,000 sale of wines from Domaine Clarence Dillon, specifically featuring Château Haut-Brion. The event underscores the philanthropic capacity of the global wine community in supporting medical research.
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