Premiere Napa Valley 2023

Last week, over 250 wine trade buyers and professionals arrived in Napa Valley to bid on wine lots from the stellar 2021 vintage as part of the 27th Annual Premiere Napa Valley Auction. This year's auction was one to remember, as the region's upper elevations received over ten inches of snow! After a week of multiple tastings around the valley, the final auction paddles were raised on Saturday, February 25th, 2023. The incredible total for both the live and online auctions resulted in $3.4 million raised to fund programs that protect, enhance, and promote Napa Valley.

Beaulieu Vineyard Winemaker Trevor Durling presented a very special 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon blend "Peaks & Valleys" coming from the Rutherford Bench (80%) and Howell Mountain (20%). The five cases lot was awarded to the winning bidder for $20,520!