Fine Wine Auction

The Toronto Symphony Volunteer Committee presents its

35th Annual Fine Wine Charity Auction

in support of the
Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Online Bidding:
December 4-9, 2025


CATALOGUE PREVIEW NOW AVAILABLE – CLICK HERE to preview all lots and register to bid

Online Auction Details:

  • Opens: Thursday, December 4 at 9:00 am EST
  • Closes: Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 pm EST
  • Bidding is anonymous, simple and secure.
  • No cost to register and place bids.
  • No buyer’s premium or sales tax (HST). The hammer price is all you pay!

Our 35th Annual Fine Wine Auction will be held ONLINE on the Iron Gate Annual Fine Wine Benefit Auction online platform.

Thanks to the generosity of our wine donors, our online catalogue features 386 wine lots, including exceptional bottles from Bordeaux, Burgundy, and many other renowned wine regions.

We are especially honoured to once again present 114 wine lots from the Estate of William Robert Wilson. A long-time supporter of the Toronto Symphony Fine Wine Auction since its inception 35 years ago, Mr. Wilson was a passionate oenophile who travelled extensively to celebrated vineyards, particularly in France. His meticulously curated cellar included top Bordeaux and other remarkable wines. CLICK HERE to preview lots from the Estate of William Robert Wilson.

Whether you’re looking to expand your collection or begin your journey as a wine collector, this is a unique opportunity to bid on extraordinary wines while supporting the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Auction Permit # AA1517851

We gratefully accept fine wine donations year-round.
For details on how to contribute, please refer to the “Donating Wine” section below.

Introduction to the Lot Directory and Terms and Conditions

We gratefully acknowledge the donors who contributed wine in 2025

Donating Wine

Download / Print the TSO Wine Donation Form


Since its inception 35 years ago, the annual TSO Fine Wine Charity Auction fundraiser has raised more than $8.5 million with the generous support of donors and buyers. Funds raised support the world-class Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) and provide funding and support to the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra and its tuition-free program, and the TSO’s music education programs that reach thousands of students each year. This annual fundraiser is a project of the Toronto Symphony Volunteer Committee.

As a donor you can do your part in our community by donating a bottle or selection of fine wines from your cellar. Donations of fine wine are eligible for a charitable income tax receipt based on the appraised value of the wine in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines.

Donations of fine wine are accepted year-round. Wine for the 2025 auction must be received by June 30, 2025, for inclusion in the 2025 auction. To be eligible for a 2025 charitable income tax receipt, donations must be received by December 31, 2025.

For more information, please contact Linda McGeown, TSVC General Manager at lmcgeown@tso.ca.

Benefits of Donating Wine

  • Your donation supports the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) and its education and community engagement programs, and the tuition-free Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (TSYO) program. Donations provide critical support for the TSO and TSYO and help enrich our community.
  • Your donation is appraised by a professional appraiser (Robert Jull of Vinifera Wine Services) and picked up by our Fine Wine Auction Committee at no charge to you.
  • All donated wines are stored at a temperature-controlled wine storage facility (Iron Gate Private Wine Management).
  • Donors may receive an invitation to an exclusive TSO rehearsal (if scheduling permits). Past rehearsals have included world-renowned guest artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Lang Lang, and Itzhak Perlman.
  • Donors may be recognized in the TSO Fine Wine Auction online donor listing (on request).
  • You will receive a tax receipt based on the appraised value of your wine donation. Tax receipts are issued in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines.  

A special thanks to

TSO Fine Wine Auction appraiser, Robert Jull of Vinifera Wine Services, for his continued expertise and professionalism.

Iron Gate Private Wine Management for their excellent management of the TSO wine inventory, their assistance with the implementation of the 2020 online auction and providing the online platform.

Stephen Ranger of Ranger Wine, Canada’s most respected and experienced auctioneer of Fine and Rare Wine, for his ongoing support.

Proceeds from the auction support the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s vital music and education activities in the community.

The TSO Fine Wine Charity Auction is a project of the Toronto Symphony Volunteer Committee.

Photo credits: Iron Gate – Private Wine Management