Vine & Dine Luncheon

2026 High Museum Wine Auction Co-Chairs Elizabeth Ralls and Erica A. Thomas hosted a luncheon at Il Primio in January with Donum Estate Winery headlining

Photography by Karol Bolivar

Table with wine bottles and floral arrangement, framed art on wall

Vine & Dine took place at Il Premio at Forth Hotel Atlanta and featured Donum Estate Wines exclusively.

White plate with rolled food, yellow sauce, and white dollops. Place setting with wine glasses and

Stunning floral centerpieces by Ali Harrison of Lunaria Events graced each table at Il Premio.

Two women posing in a restaurant setting. One wears a navy dress, the other a white top and ornate

2026 High Museum Wine Auction Atlanta Co-Chairs Elizabeth Ralls (left) and Erica A. Thomas welcomed the crowd to Il Primio, which included a four-course lunch. The event was emceed by Atlanta personality Mara Davis.

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Eric Molinatti of Donum introduced the luncheon’s selections.

Two men in suits holding champagne flutes, smiling.

David Coe of Fidelity Investments (left) and John Ralls of A&M Private Wealth Partners

Two women smiling, holding wine glasses. One has blonde hair, the other has brown hair.

Gina Christman and Lauren Davenport Imber of Davenport Designs

Two women smiling, one in a white top and patterned skirt, the other in a black jacket.

Jannquell Peters and Erica A. Thomas

Man in suit holding wine glass, woman in floral dress with purse.

Shannon K. Bradshaw and Dr. Ryan Kennedy

Three women smiling, two holding wine glasses, in a room with ornate lighting and decor.

Elizabeth Ralls, luncheon emcee Mara Davis and Erica A. Thomas

Three people seated at a table with wine glasses. Woman in red lace dress, woman in black sweater

Karen L. Paty, Abbie Thill and Wade Rakes

Three women at a table with white tablecloth, leather booth seating, and mirrored wall with

Stephanie Kirijan-Cooper with Caroline Maddox of the High Museum of Art

The 2026 High Museum Wine Auction Co-Chairs Elizabeth Ralls and Erica A. Thomas hosted an intimate luncheon in January at Forth hotel’s Il Premio. The gathering brought together supporters and patrons in anticipation of the upcoming auction. Donum Estate Winery headlined the event, offering guests a preview of the exceptional wines and experiences to come. high.org/wineauction

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