5/22/2025 - Saint Helena, CA - The countdown is on for one of wine country’s most anticipated events. Bidding for this year’s Auction Napa Valley opens with an extraordinary lineup of Live Lots on Thursday, May 23 at 9 a.m. PT, followed by the iconic Napa Valley Barrel Auction launching Tuesday, June 3 at 9 a.m. PT. Bidding takes place at the event and virtually via Sotheby's from anywhere in the world.
“We are honored to once again work with Napa Valley Vintners on this extraordinary event that brings together the very best in wine, hospitality and philanthropy,” said Nick Pegna, Global Head of Wine & Spirits at Sotheby’s. “This year’s auction showcases the generosity of the Napa Valley community and is an unparalleled opportunity to obtain rare wines, insider access to Napa Valley and experiences around the world.”
Live Auction Lot Bidding Opens May 23
From one-of-a-kind, acclaimed wines to adventures around the world, this year's lots reflect the creativity of the generous vintner community and donors. Explore the full catalog of live lots online.
Ocean Escapes: Darioush hosts aboard The World mega yacht, while Alpha Omega and Bouchaine Vineyards offer a private island retreat on Mustique.
Fashion Icons: St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery opens the doors to CHANEL in Paris; B Cellars partners with BVLGARI in Italy. Both include a bespoke Napa experience.
Wilderness Adventures: Rivian, Chase Auto and NVV present a Kenyan safari; Vineyard 7&8 hosts guests at Brush Creek Ranch and their Napa estate.
Napa and Beyond: Blend wine in Napa and bourbon in Kentucky with Chappellet Vineyard and Jefferson’s Reserve; explore Japan’s culture with Kenzo Estate.
Global Wine Icons: Tour legendary estates like Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and Antinori Napa Valley (Napa and Tuscany), and Beaulieu Vineyard and Penfolds (Napa and Australia).
Insider Access: Cardinale offers a WNBA Valkyries debut experience and Napa getaway; Schrader Cellars hosts a library dinner at the renovated Mondavi Winery.
Legacy Lots: Celebrate 45 years with entry to the next 45 Auction Napa Valley weekends; bid on a curated library of 100 magnums from top vintages.
Tickets and Bidding
The celebration culminates on Saturday, June 7 with the Dinner & Live Auction Celebration at the stunningly reimagined Chandon winery and is hosted by auctioneer Jacqueline Towers-Perkins of Towers & Co. Two ticket packages are available: the Napa Valley Barrel Auction ticket or the all-access weekend experience. For tickets, visit collectivenapavalley.org.
To register for bidding or to explore participating wineries, visit Sothebys.com/Napa. To make a donation to this year's fund-a-need, visit www.collectivenapavalley.org/campaign.
This year, Auction Napa Valley celebrates 45 years of giving back to the community. Proceeds will benefit Napa Valley Vintners' Youth Wellness Initiative with a focus on empowering youth to lead healthy, balanced lives.
About 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 a champion of inclusivity in its community and industry. Learn more at napavintners.com.
Contact: Teresa Wall, Senior Director of Communications - 707-968-4210, twall@napavintners.com
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