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Auction Napa Valley starts Thursday
Auction Napa Valley, the social event of Napa Valley’s year rolls around this week.
Auction Napa Valley, the social event of Napa Valley’s year rolls around this week.
The auction organized by Napa Valley Vintners officially starts Thursday with receptions at more than a dozen wineries all over the valley.
Friday is Taste Napa Valley with the barrel tasting and e-auction at Trinchero Estate.
Friday is Taste Napa Valley with the barrel tasting and e-auction at Trinchero Estate.
Friday night are dinners hosted by vintners.
Saturday starts with lunch in small groups at wineries, then the live auction and dinner. Jay Leno will once again MC.
Saturday starts with lunch in small groups at wineries, then the live auction and dinner. Jay Leno will once again MC.
Sunday, the “Next Gen” of vintners will bid attendees farewell at Trinchero Family Estates.
The Heitz family chairs the auction this year.
If you feel a little jealous that you can’t attend, remember that the generous attendees have donated almost $80 million to our medical, youth and other needs in the past. And yesterday, they announced new initiative that would provide even more support for the youth of Napa County.
And volunteers have as much fun as the attendees; sign up for next year if you’d like to join them.
Girard Winery opens Yountville tasting room
Girard Winery on out-of-the-way Pritchard Hill has opened a tasting room in Yountville at 6795 Washington St.
Mark Simon is manager and Tim Gaughan is wine educator.
For $10, visitors can enjoy five wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Old Vine Zinfandel, Artistry Bordeaux-style blend and Petite Sirah.
The tasting room is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 968-9297.
Catacula Lake Winery closed
It’s rare that a winery closes in Napa Valley; usually, someone buys them before that could happen.
Up in Chiles Valley, however, Catacula Lake Winery formerly owned by the late Ed Keith, has closed.
Diageo community service day
More than 300 Diageo Chateau & Estate Wine employees gave back to the community during the company’s first Community Service Day, May 15.
DC&E employees planted native plants at San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, created a mural for the Family Services of Napa Valley’s transitional living facility as well as painting and doing upkeep at the facility, created safe sex kits for Bay Area Young Positives, socialized pets at Sonoma’s Pets Lifeline and cleaned kennels and litter boxes, and created welcome cards for children and their families entering San Francisco’s Ronald McDonald House.
They also removed invasive plants on Mount George for the Land Trust of Napa Valley.
Timbers Resorts takes over the Orchard
As part of a new joint venture between Timbers Resorts and PlumpJack Group, Timbers has taken over management of the real estate operations at the Orchard, a private residence club located within PlumpJack’s Carneros Inn.
The Orchard contains 17 luxury cottages offering owners full access to the Carneros Inn’s services and amenities.
ShipCompliant seminar
ShipCompliant is holding its third annual Users Conference & Compliance Seminar, on July 11 at the Marriott in Napa.
The cost is $50, which includes breakfast and lunch.
Info, www.shipcompliant.com.
Vintage Wine to sell assets and liquidate
Vintage Wine Trust Inc., a real estate investment trust focused exclusively on the wine and vineyard industry, plans to sell its assets, distribute proceeds to investors and liquidate.
It owns two wineries and 13 vineyards, two in Napa County, plus a warehouse and distribution center under construction in south Napa.
Climate change for wine professionals
Pancho Campo, the Paul Revere for climate change in the wine world, is conducting a two-day seminar on the subject July 31 and Aug. 1 at Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards in Sonoma.
Get more information at www.climatechangeandwine.com.
You can also e-mail info@thewineacademy.com.
E-mail news to paul@napalife.com.
The Heitz family chairs the auction this year.
If you feel a little jealous that you can’t attend, remember that the generous attendees have donated almost $80 million to our medical, youth and other needs in the past. And yesterday, they announced new initiative that would provide even more support for the youth of Napa County.
And volunteers have as much fun as the attendees; sign up for next year if you’d like to join them.
Girard Winery opens Yountville tasting room
Girard Winery on out-of-the-way Pritchard Hill has opened a tasting room in Yountville at 6795 Washington St.
Mark Simon is manager and Tim Gaughan is wine educator.
For $10, visitors can enjoy five wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Old Vine Zinfandel, Artistry Bordeaux-style blend and Petite Sirah.
The tasting room is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 968-9297.
Catacula Lake Winery closed
It’s rare that a winery closes in Napa Valley; usually, someone buys them before that could happen.
Up in Chiles Valley, however, Catacula Lake Winery formerly owned by the late Ed Keith, has closed.
Diageo community service day
More than 300 Diageo Chateau & Estate Wine employees gave back to the community during the company’s first Community Service Day, May 15.
DC&E employees planted native plants at San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, created a mural for the Family Services of Napa Valley’s transitional living facility as well as painting and doing upkeep at the facility, created safe sex kits for Bay Area Young Positives, socialized pets at Sonoma’s Pets Lifeline and cleaned kennels and litter boxes, and created welcome cards for children and their families entering San Francisco’s Ronald McDonald House.
They also removed invasive plants on Mount George for the Land Trust of Napa Valley.
Timbers Resorts takes over the Orchard
As part of a new joint venture between Timbers Resorts and PlumpJack Group, Timbers has taken over management of the real estate operations at the Orchard, a private residence club located within PlumpJack’s Carneros Inn.
The Orchard contains 17 luxury cottages offering owners full access to the Carneros Inn’s services and amenities.
ShipCompliant seminar
ShipCompliant is holding its third annual Users Conference & Compliance Seminar, on July 11 at the Marriott in Napa.
The cost is $50, which includes breakfast and lunch.
Info, www.shipcompliant.com.
Vintage Wine to sell assets and liquidate
Vintage Wine Trust Inc., a real estate investment trust focused exclusively on the wine and vineyard industry, plans to sell its assets, distribute proceeds to investors and liquidate.
It owns two wineries and 13 vineyards, two in Napa County, plus a warehouse and distribution center under construction in south Napa.
Climate change for wine professionals
Pancho Campo, the Paul Revere for climate change in the wine world, is conducting a two-day seminar on the subject July 31 and Aug. 1 at Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards in Sonoma.
Get more information at www.climatechangeandwine.com.
You can also e-mail info@thewineacademy.com.
E-mail news to paul@napalife.com.
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