Fine Wines & Experiences Auction Offers Unparalleled Access to Napa Valley

10/9/2025 - Saint Helena, CA - From October 10-17, 2025, wine lovers and travel enthusiasts are invited to procure incredible adventures in Napa Valley through the Collective Napa Valley Fine Wines and Experiences Auction. Bidding opens October 10 at 3 p.m. EDT offering unparalleled access to the region and its wines.

Napa Valley is a bucket list destination that boasts breathtaking scenery, world-renowned wines, exceptional cuisine and luxurious hospitality. Access to all this and more is available through the auction.

Auction lots offer curated wine country experiences, from private tastings and gourmet meals to blending sessions, vineyard stays, VIP events and unforgettable moments with Napa Valley's renowned winemakers and their wines.

What to Bid On

Celebrations of Wine, Food and Culture

Experience VIP access at the year's top wine celebrations in 2026 with auction lots to attend Auction Napa Valley, Artisans of Wine & Food, Festival Napa Valley, Taste of Oakville, Wine Spectator's Grand Tour and even Napa luxury paired with the world's premiere international soccer competition.

Multi-Winery Journeys

Embark on explorations with some of Napa's finest estates including a St. Helena trio: VGS Chateau Potelle, Crocker & Starr and AXR, Aaron Pott's portfolio: Blackbird Vineyards, Saint Helena Winery and Pott Wines and the House of Far Niente: Far Niente, Bella Union and Nickel and Nickel.

A Seat at the Table with the Owners and Winemakers

Go beyond the bottle with intimate experiences hosted by the owners and winemakers themselves with Continuum,Lang & Reed Napa Valley, Markham Vineyards, Merus, Pulido~Walker Estate Vineyard and Winery or Tres Sabores. A couple of the lots offer multi-winery lunch experiences with Redmon Wines, Strala Vineyards and Zakin Vineyards or Hudson Napa Valley and Gallica.

Savor Napa Valley's Finest with Curated Tastings, Tours and Unforgettable Lunches

Delight in curated wine and culinary journeys featuring private tastings, tours and exquisite lunches at renowned estates including Amici Cellars, Baldacci Family Vineyards,Black Stallion Estate Winery,The Duckhorn Collection and Seven Stones Estate.

Immersive Experiences at Iconic Estates

Exclusive curated experiences feature a private cooking class at iconic Cakebread Cellars, an adventurous ATV tour and tasting at Oakville Ranch Vineyards, an intimate blending session with three Premiere Napa Valley winemakers or a two-night stay at the Clif Family Winery guest house situated among the vineyards.

Exclusive Wine Experiences in Your Hometown

Host a private tasting in your home with Firetree Family Vineyards or a double winery experience offered by PEJU and Honig Vineyard & Winery, enjoy an exclusive dinner with Joseph George winery at Silicon Valley's Le Papillon or savor dinner in New York City with THE GRADE Cellars' owners.

Buy-A-Spot Experiences

Buy a spot to immerse yourself in unforgettable experiences at Boyd Family Vineyards, Davis Estates or St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery. Explore scenic vineyards, savor multi-course meals and taste expertly paired wines in welcoming, intimate settings hosted by the winemakers and their teams.

Enhance Your Cellar with Rare and Special Wines

Discover rare and coveted collections, from the iconic Oakville Winegrowers Cuvée, a limited blend crafted by legendary vintners, to generous multi-bottle offerings like the Napa Valley Cellar Worthy collection of 75 wines. Elevate your cellar with standout treasures including a Screaming Eagle magnum, a six liter of Pride Mountain Vineyards, a Signorello Estate vertical or a luxurious Riedel decanter paired with fine wines.

How to Bid and Procure Experiences

Bidding opens with Sotheby's on Friday, October 10 at 3 p.m. EDT, and closes Friday, October 17 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Every bid supports a brighter future for Napa Valley youth. Proceeds benefit the Napa Valley Vintners' Youth Wellness Initiative, which funds programs that empower young people 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 $245 million in community healthcare, youth development and the environment in Napa County. Learn more at napavintners.com.

Contact: Napa Valley Vintners, Media Relations - 707.963.3388, [email protected]