Auction Napa Valley: Trip Planning Guide
St. Helena, United States
Going to Auction Napa Valley?
The world's most celebrated charity wine auction, held at Meadowood Napa Valley since 1981. Three days of exclusive barrel tastings, vintner-hosted dinners, and the signature live auction have raised over $200 million for community health and education. Attendance is limited and tickets sell out rapidly.
Your trip blueprint
Attend the barrel tasting days (Wednesday–Thursday) before the Friday auction—this is where serious collectors meet winemakers one-on-one with zero crowds, and you can secure allocated future purchases before auction hype inflates pricing. Connect with Meadowood's wine director in advance; they frequently reserve barrel-tasting spots for serious secondary-market buyers.
About Napa Valley
Napa Valley is California's premier wine region, stretching 35 miles from the San Pablo Bay to Mount St. Helena.
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