5/28/2024 - Saint Helena, CA - Bidding has begun on barrel and live lots in the Collective Napa Valley Auction Weekend. The in-person auction experience is sold out. Wine enthusiasts can still take part from anywhere in the world by registering to bid online through Sotheby's.
Bid on Napa Valley Barrel Auction Lots
Some of Napa Valley's finest wines are still in barrel and waiting to be procured in an auction like no other. The Napa Valley Barrel Auction provides an exciting, gamified experience for bidders.
Each lot includes a half-barrel of yet-to-be released wine. The top ten bids on each lot will win a 12-bottle case. To secure a place on the leaderboard, bidders need to place a bid higher than the previous. The idea is to not get knocked off the board before the auction ends.
There are 80 participating wineries totaling 800 cases of wine for sale in this year's auction. Bids start at $360 on one 12-bottle case of Napa Valley wine. Bidders are encouraged to bid early and bid often to stay on the board.
Many Napa Valley wineries are taking part including Acumen, Alpha Omega, AvinoDos, Bazán Cellars, Cakebread Cellars, Cardinale, Far Niente, Frog’s Leap, HALL, Keever Vineyards, Louis M. Martini Winery, Merus, Mi Sueño Winery, Nickel & Nickel, Paraduxx, Salvestrin, Silverado Vineyards, Stony Hill Vineyard, The Vice, Taplin Cellars, Truchard Vineyards, Turnbull Wine Cellars, William Cole Vineyards and so many more.
Wine enthusiasts from anywhere in the world can bid virtually. Lots begin closing on Friday, May 31 at 4 p.m.
Incredible Wine and Experience Lots at Auction Napa Valley
Take part in Auction Napa Valley virtually. Bidding is open online and culminates in a live-streaming auction on Saturday, June 1 beginning at 8 p.m. PDT. A sampling of the lots include:
Rare and Fine Wines: 100-magnums and rare vintages of 50s, 60s, 70s and on from Harlan Estate, Heitz Cellars, Inglenook, Mayacamas Vineyards, Robert Mondavi Winery, Scarecrow, Screaming Eagle and more.
Napa Valley Experiences: Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, Silver Oak, Staglin Family Vineyard, Chappellet Vineyard, Schramsberg Vineyards and Trefethen Family Vineyards.
Insiders Access: Bottlerock Napa Valley with Hourglass Winery, NBA All-Star Weekend with Wade Cellars, The World with HALL and Paris Fashion Week with Raymond Cellars.
Travel Experiences: The Boca Raton with Shafer Vineyards, Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix with Rewa Vineyards, Japan with Kenzo Estate and Bordeaux with St. Supéry Estate Vineyard & Winery.
Funds Support Youth Mental Health in Napa Valley
All proceeds from the Auction Weekend benefit youth mental health programs. Napa Valley Vintners' multi-year focus on youth mental health will improve access to care at school, in the community and at home.
“Our investments in this critical concern have had a positive impact in the community already and yet there is so much more to do. Our goal is to invest in expanded programming to connect children and families to the mental health support they need after school and during the summer. Every dollar raised will have a meaningful impact on the life of a child,” said Claire Stull, Collective Napa Valley Community Board Member.
About the Napa Valley Vintners
The Napa Valley Vintners nonprofit trade association has been cultivating excellence since 1944 by inspiring its nearly 550 members to consistently produce wines of the highest quality, provide environmental leadership and care for the extraordinary place they call home. NVV has invested more than $230 million in community healthcare, youth development and the environment in Napa County, and is dedicated to improving diversity and championing inclusivity in its community and in the wine industry. Learn more at napavintners.com.
About Sotheby's Wine
Founded in 1744, Sotheby's is the world's leading destination for art and luxury. Sotheby's facilitates access to and ownership of exceptional works of art and luxury goods through auction and immediate purchase channels, including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by a state-of-the-art technology platform and a network of specialists covering 40 countries and 70 categories, including Contemporary Art, Modern & Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Art, Jewellery, Watches, Wine & Spirits, Design, as well as Collector Cars and Real Estate. Sotheby's believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
Contact: Napa Valley Vintners, Media Relations - 707.963.3388, media@napavintners.com
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