Dr. Phillips Center Uncorks a New Partnership with Auteur Wines

Orlando, FL — Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces today a new partnership with Auteur Wines, a Sonoma-based boutique winery. Guests can now enjoy Auteur Wines’ Pinot Noir and Chardonnay whenever they visit the arts center, including performances at Judson’s Live — bringing a little taste from coastal California to Central Florida. 
 
Founded in 2003 by husband-and-wife winemakers Kenneth and Laura Juhasz, Auteur Wines has built a reputation for expressive, site-driven wines crafted from exceptional vineyards throughout Northern California. The winery is particularly recognized for its small-lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, showcasing the character of cool-climate growing regions while taking a thoughtful, sustainable approach to winemaking. 
 
“Auteur Wines brings a curated pour to our guests and we’re excited to welcome them to Dr. Phillips Center,” said Jenna Rogers, senior director of food & beverage at Dr. Phillips Center. “Whether guests are here for a Broadway show or a night out at Judson’s Live, this partnership adds another layer to the experience and gives our guests an opportunity to discover something new.” 
 
Auteur’s portfolio has earned top industry honors, including recognition from Wine Spectator as a Top Recommended California Pinot Noir, a place on Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selection list and a spot among Jeb Dunnuck’s top 50 red wines globally. Most recently, the San Francisco Chronicle named Auteur’s new Russian River Estate the Best New Winery of 2025. 

"When I stepped inside Dr. Phillips Center, I was blown away by the level of care and intentionality," said Kenneth Juhasz, winemaker and co-founder of Auteur Wines. "Like great music, wine is a fine art— capturing and expressing a distinct time and place each season. Bringing our small-lot coastal wines to Orlando allows us to share rare expressions you normally wouldn’t see on the East Coast."

Guests can enjoy Auteur Wines at upcoming performances and events, including: 
 
Django Festival All-Stars – Nov. 7-8, 2026 
Tony Danza – Nov. 13, 2026  
Ty Herndon – Nov. 18, 2026  
Erin Stevenson – Nov. 19, 2026  
 
To learn more about these performances and purchase tickets, visit drphillipscenter.org.  
 
To learn more about Auteur and their entire portfolio of wines, please visit www.auteurwines.com.