Auction Napa Valley's Barrel Auction Sold Out and Live Lot Bidding Begins

5/21/2026 - Saint Helena, CA - Tickets for the iconic Napa Valley Barrel Auction are officially sold out, signaling strong guest excitement for one of the most anticipated wine events of the year. Limited availability remains for Auction Napa Valley full weekend packages, offering collectors and enthusiasts an opportunity to experience the best of Napa Valley all while making a difference. Every moment of the unforgettable weekend supports health and wellness initiatives for the youth of Napa Valley.

Beginning today, May 21, bidding is officially open for this year's Live Auction lots, featuring once-in-a-lifetime experiences, rare wines and extraordinary travel opportunities.

This year's Live Auction lots include:

Luxurious Retreats: Escape to the most extraordinary destinations and bring home cellar-worthy collections. Experience an ultra-exclusive stay at the Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica with Darioush, explore the open range and experience western luxury at Brush Creek Ranch with Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery or take part in an unforgettable voyage aboard The World private residential mega yacht with Alpha Omega.

Inner Circle Access: Enjoy incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experiences paired with extraordinary wines. Get front row access with St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery and CHANEL at Paris Fashion Week, go backstage at BottleRock Napa Valley with John Anthony Vineyards or experience insiders' access in the Director's Box at Chelsea Football Club with Memento Mori.

An Evening with Icons: Share an intimate dinner and special wines with Staglin Family Vineyard, Accendo Estate, Dalla Valle Vineyards, Darioush and Screaming Eagle at a tribute dinner for world-renowned winemaker Michel Rolland or enjoy big laughs and big bottles with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco and Gargiulo Vineyards, B Cellars and Silver Oak. These special wine experiences are sure to be nights to remember.

Cultural Immersions: Enjoy a transpacific odyssey of taste and tradition across Tokyo, Kyoto and Gora Kadan Fuji with Kenzo Estate and take home a double magnum collection from the winery or have a royal experience exploring Morocco's imperial cities with The Vice winery alongside five cellar-worthy cases of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Own a Piece of History: A rare opportunity to own wines from the legendary 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting, including a 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay and a 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon along with an incredible selection of wines from both wineries' cellars.

Go Beyond the Vines: Enjoy rare wines and celebrate Robert Mondavi Winery's 60th anniversary at a private dinner for 60 guests hosted by Head Winemaker Kurtis Ogasawara or enjoy an intimate winemaker dinner focused on Sauvignon Blanc from Gamble Estates' Riverbound Vineyard with those who craft wine from it including Andy Erickson, Julien Fayard, Ashley Hepworth, Maayan Koschitzky, Philippe Melka and Thomas Rivers Brown.

Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences: Enjoy dinner at Continuum Estate with the Mondavi family, four all-access tickets to Auction Napa Valley 2027 and a curated collection of 100-magnums from Napa Valley wineries or bid on a luxury automotive experience with Robb Report Car of the Year and the Napa Valley Car Club and take home 20 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon magnums selected as an homage to the Robb Report's Greatest Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons of the 21st Century.

The celebration culminates Saturday, June 6 during the Dinner & Live Auction Celebration at Inglenook winery, with remote bidding powered via Sotheby's platform available globally. Register to bid remotely at Sotheby's and explore the catalog of Live Auction lot experiences. In-person weekend packages can be purchased at auctionnapavalley.org.

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.

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