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Tags:   Food   Wine   Celebrity Chefs   Auction  

Côtes du Coeur is a series of events leading up to an annual black-tie fine wine auction and celebrity chef dinner held in Dallas, Texas, that benefit the American Heart Association (AHA). Sponsored by the Dallas Division of the AHA, the spring gala is the largest of its kind in the Southwest and is the number one gala in the nation for the American Heart Association. Proceeds from Côtes du Coeur go directly to the AHA for cardiovascular research and heart health education programs. During its 20-year history, Côtes du Coeur has attracted more than 17,000 attendees and has raised more than $16 million.

Every year, Côtes du Coeur hosts approximately 1,100 business and community leaders, wine industry leaders, wine collectors, physicians and members of the medical community from throughout the Southwest. At the gala, renowned Dallas Chef Richard Chamberlain leads 16 acclaimed chefs in the creation of a tasting menu and wine pairing from 32 elite wineries from America and abroad. Attendees experience multi-course fine dining created around a specific wine varietal for each dish. The quality of the food and wine is a key differentiator for Côtes du Coeur. The gala features a live auction of one-of-a-kind experiences and a silent auction of more than 2,000 wines. The silent auction provides attendees the opportunity to buy some of the finest wines in the world.

Momentum for the spring gala builds during a series of smaller pre-parties and functions that begin in the fall. Each pre-gala function aligns with Côtes du Coeur’s focus on fine wines, fine dining and the mission of the AHA, to “learn and live,” building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke.