43rd LMU Arthur P. Carroll Jr. Wine Classic
Since its founding in 1981 by Loyola Marymount University (LMU) alumnus Arthur P. Carroll Jr. ’61, the LMU Wine Classic has become a beloved tradition, raising more than $1.6 million to expand educational access and honor the values at the heart of an LMU education. More than just a celebration of California’s finest wines, the event honors Art Carroll’s enduring commitment to education, philanthropy, and Jesuit values.
Please save the date for the 43rd LMU Arthur P. Carroll Jr. Wine Classic on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.
About Wine Classic
Held on LMU’s beautiful, scenic campus, the LMU Wine Classic attracts 1,000 enthusiastic guests every year.
Sample award-winning varietals and rare vintages from top California wineries while connecting with LMU’s vibrant community.
All funds raised support the Arthur P. Carroll Jr. Endowed Scholarship at LMU, enabling more students to access the university’s renowned Jesuit education.
About the Arthur P. Carroll Jr. Endowed Scholarship
For 43 years, LMU Wine Classic founder Arthur P. Carroll Jr. ’61 combined his appreciation for fine wine with his passion for philanthropy to create a beloved tradition that has raised more than $1.6 million for student scholarships. During the pandemic, the university established the Arthur P. Carroll Jr. Endowed Scholarship in lieu of an in-person LMU Wine Classic to honor the event’s founder and continue supporting LMU's students. After Carroll passed away in 2021, his signature annual event was renamed the LMU Arthur P. Carroll Jr. Wine Classic, reflecting the thriving legacy of a dear friend as well as the students and graduates whose LMU education he helped make possible.
LMU Wine Collective 2026 Release
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Each year, the LMU Wine Collective creates a special, limited-edition blend. In 2025, our 2022 GSM from alumni-owned Costa de Oro Winery, featuring a custom label designed by LMU students and faculty, sold out. Don’t miss your chance to own this year’s exciting varietal: a special, limited-edition sauvignon blanc produced exclusively for LMU. The 2026 release will debut at the Wine Classic, and every purchase will support LMU scholarships.
Silent Auction
The Wine Classic features a silent auction showcasing exclusive items and experiences, directly benefiting the Arthur P. Carroll Jr. Endowed Scholarship. We welcome contributions such as travel packages, wine collections, event tickets, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Businesses and individuals alike are invited to participate. Your generosity elevates this signature event and makes a meaningful impact on our students.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the 2026 LMU Arthur P. Carroll Jr. Wine Classic go on sale on Dec. 10, 2025.
Your ticket includes:
- Unlimited drink tastings
- Commemorative wine glass
- Commemorative plate
- All-you-care-to-eat gourmet food
- Unique fundraising auction items
- Free parking
Sponsorship Opportunities
As a sponsor of the LMU Arthur P. Carroll Jr. Wine Classic, you’ll join a four-decade tradition of excellence, featuring 30 to 40 premier wineries that have graciously supported the cause year after year. And your partnership doesn’t just support a one-day event: It fuels scholarships, provides you with direct access to community-minded guests, honors a legacy of learning and giving, and reinforces corporate social responsibility and community leadership.
Download the sponsorship packet for more information and a complete list of benefits.
Past LMU Wine Classic Vintners
- Alquimista Cellars
- Arns Winery
- Baldacci Family Vineyards
- Barnett Vineyards
- Battuello Vineyards
- Bougetz Cellars
- Brutocao Cellars
- Buoncristiani Family Wines
- Canihan Family Winery
- Cimarossa Vineyards
- Clos Pepe Estate
- Colby Red
- Coquerel Family Wine Estate
- Costa de Oro Winery
- Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery
- Dragonette Cellars
- Encanto Vineyards, LLC
- EPPS ESTATE
- Falcor Winery
- Falkner Winery
- Fontanella Family Winery
- Foxen Vineyard & Winery
- Gamba Vineyards and Winery
- Hayfork Wine Co.
- Herb Lamb Vineyards
- Imagery Estate Winery
- J. Wilkes Wines
- JACK Winery & Two Old Dogs
- Judd's Hill
- Katali Wines
- Ken Brown Wines
- Kenneth Volk Vineyards
- Kent Price Wines
- Kita Wines
- Koehler Winery
- Krupp Brothers Estates
- La Cienega Vineyard
- Labyrinth Winery
- Lewelling Vineyards
- LMU Wine Collective
- Lumen Wines
- Majuscule Wine
- Martian Ranch & Vineyard
- Moffett Vineyards
- Moone-Tsai Wines
- MTGA Wines
- Napa de Oro Winery
- Navarro Vineyards
- O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery
- Progeny Winery
- Quixote Winery
- Red Cap Vineyards
- Robert Craig Winery
- S. R. Tonella Cellars
- Saddleback Cellars
- Sequoia Grove Winery
- Shadybrook Estate
- Smith-Madrone Vineyards & Winery
- Spellitich Family Wine Co.
- St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery
- St. Francis Winery
- Stolo Family Vineyards
- Stolpman Vineyards
- Story of Soil
- Stout Family Wines
- TATE
- Tensley Wines
- tercero wines
- Tres Sabores
- Trujillo Wines
- Vinoce Vineyards
- Wayfarer Vineyard
- White Rock Vineyards
- Yates Family Vineyard
- ZD Wines
- Zotovich Vineyards & Winery
- Zuidema Wines Co.
Contact Us
LMU Special Events
events@lmu.edu
310.338.5278