The Napa Valley Vintners has brought together a collection of nearly 100 exclusive library wine lots for its inaugural Direct from the Cellar: Napa Valley Library Wine Auction taking place Feb. 11-20.
“Wines from Napa Valley stand for the highest quality,” said Linda Reiff, President and CEO, Napa Valley Vintners. “For more than 150 years, our wineries have balanced tradition with innovation in their quest to make world class wines and have cultivated a spirit of collaboration that is represented in this spectacular collection.”
In February, wine collectors from around the world can bid on extremely rare wines sold directly from the cellars of Napa Valley’s most sought-after wineries. Offerings include the first vintages of BOND, six decades of Charles Krug dating back to 1964, five vintages of 100-point Harlan magnums, a collection of 6-liter imperials from Opus One spanning five decades, three magnums of Screaming Eagle, a 12-liter bottle from Sloan Estate and many more.
For a complete listing of auction lots visit napavalley.wine.
Powered by Zachys, the foremost wine auction house, the Napa Valley Library Wine Auction opens for online bidding Thursday, Feb. 11 and closes via live-streamed auction on Saturday, Feb. 20 starting at 3 p.m.
“The assemblage of wines going to auction is an amazing opportunity for wine collectors to invest in rare and valuable wines coming out of America’s most prestigious wine region,” said Jeff Zacharia, President of Zachys. “We are thrilled to partner with Napa Valley Vintners to present this collection to our top bidders.”
While bidding is open, enthusiasts and collectors alike are invited to join Antonio Galloni (Vinous) for discussions with the winemakers. Starting on Feb. 11, Galloni will host five Napa Valley Sessions, each focused on a different topic such as exploring Napa Valley’s American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), discovering Napa Valley’s unexpected varieties and what inspires the next generation of winemakers from some of Napa Valley’s most iconic producers.
All proceeds from the Napa Valley Library Wine Auction benefit programs to promote, protect and enhance Napa Valley.
In addition to the inaugural Library Wine Auction, the Napa Valley Vintners has moved its Premiere Napa Valley auction for the wine trade to June 1-5, and has begun meeting with vintners and volunteers on wrapping up Auction Napa Valley in its previous form while brainstorming how to leverage Napa Valley’s world class wines to care for its community going forward.
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This barrel outside St. Helena Cyclery shows Santa riding a bicycle.
Amelia Claire
A decorative wine barrel in front of Amelia Claire.
Grinch
The Grinch rides high on a wine barrel outside the Micheli home on Crinella Drive.
St. Helena Chamber of Commerce
A decorative wine barrel in front of the St. Helena Chamber of Commerce.
Yvonne Rich Exclusive Estates
A decorative wine barrel in front of Yvonne Rich Exclusive Estates.
E.R. Sawyer Jewelers
A decorative wine barrel in front of E.R. Sawyer Jewelers.
Gillwoods Cafe
A decorative wine barrel in front of Gillwoods Cafe.
Fideaux
A decorative wine barrel in front of Fideaux.
St. Helena Real Estate
A decorative wine barrel in front of St. Helena Real Estate.
Odd Fellows
A decorative wine barrel in front of the Odd Fellows Building.
Main Street Bookmine
A decorative wine barrel in front of Main Street Bookmine.
Cameo Cinema
A decorative wine barrel in front of the Cameo Cinema.
St. Helena Bistro
A decorative wine barrel in front of St. Helena Bistro.
Sportago
A decorative wine barrel in front of Sportago.
Findings
A decorative wine barrel in front of Findings.
Meuse Gallery
A decorative wine barrel in front of Meuse Gallery.
Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley
A decorative wine barrel in front of Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley.
Tiffany and Kids
A decorative wine barrel in front of Tiffany and Kids.
Steves Hardware
A decorative wine barrel in front of Steves Hardware.
Pennyweight
A decorative wine barrel in front of Pennyweight.
Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen
A decorative wine barrel in front of Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen.
Daisy
A decorative wine barrel in front of Daisy.
