Thursday, June 3rd
6:00 PM

Dinner at BOND
Bill and Deborah Harlan, along with winemaker Bob Levy and estate director and Master Sommelier Paul Roberts, invite you to an intimate and enchanting evening among friends at the BOND winery. Enjoy a unique culinary experience highlighting wines from the BOND library, stimulating conversation and engaging entertainment in a breathtaking hillside setting overlooking the Napa Valley.

Dressy Casual attire

Thursday, June 3rd
7:00 PM

Bocce Ball and BBQ
Please come and enjoy an evening of bocce ball, BBQ, and fine wines by Tom and Vicki Celani of Celani Family Vineyards.

Napa Casual attire

Thursday, June 3rd
6:00 PM

Call me a CAB!!
For the 30th Anniversary of Auction Napa Valley, Conn Creek Winery will be hosting a Thursday evening party for 60 guests. With a fitting barrel lot called “Call me a Cab!”, we are celebrating City Style! Conn Creek’s picturesque garden will be transformed into a bustling city scene complete with authentic street vendors serving up gourmet ethnic cuisine, roving street performers, followed by a live Motown band and some great photo opportunities. Of course, no Auction party would be complete without wine! Taxi through our AVA Barrel Room where you will have the opportunity to “Hail a Cab” sourced from 15 distinct vineyards across 13 of Napa’s famous sub-regions. The meter is running and space is limited, so throw your arm up and whistle, this is one fare you’re not going to want to miss!

Casual attire

Thursday, June 3rd
6:00 PM

Cuvaison Estate Wines Progressive Wine and Food Pairing Adventure!
Join Cuvaison president Jay Schuppert and winemaker Steve Rogstad for a progressive wine-and-food pairing adventure. Tour our Carneros estate vineyard, thieve barrel samples in the winery and view the sunset from the tasting room patio situated in the center of the rolling waves that make up our estate vineyard. Enjoy an inspired menu of tastes, designed by Chef Rodger Babel founder of Creative Palette Works, paired with our cool climate, small lot Carneros wines and bold, limited production Cabernet Sauvignon blends from Mount Veeder.

Casual attire

Thursday, June 3rd
6:30 PM

Chef's Table with Darioush & Gary Danko
Proprietors Darioush & Shahpar Khaledi invite you to kick off the Auction Napa Valley festivities with an intimate and engaging take on the Chef's Table, with friend and esteemed San Francisco chef, Gary Danko. With each food and wine pairing presented, learn about Gary's fascinating culinary journey and Darioush's inspirational story. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to converse and celebrate, while savoring exquisite small-plates and rare vintages of Darioush signature wines.

Dressy Casual attire

Thursday, June 3rd
6:00 PM

Celebrate Sustainable Cuisine at HALL Rutherford
Indulge in an unforgettable food and wine experience at HALL Rutherford, showcasing the HALL Artisan Collection. This intimate gathering includes hand-crafted, limited-production wines expertly paired with seasonal sustainable cuisine. The wines served will include HALL's critically acclaimed Kathryn Hall and Diamond Mountain Cabernet Sauvignons. Graciously hosted by Ambassador Kathryn Hall, former U.S. Ambassador to Austria and owner of HALL Wines, guests will explore the alchemy of aromas, flavors and textures that results from well paired food and wine. The magical HALL Rutherford cave with the spectacular chandelier provides the perfect setting for this memorable gathering.

Dressy Casual attire

Thursday, June 3rd
6:00 PM

Casual Bar-B-Que in the Vineyards
You and 19 guests are in for a tasty, hearty beef, BBQ with Kenefick's award-winning wines. Join Tom Kenefick poolside at his home on Kenefick Ranch in Calistoga. Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and a vertical of Cabernet Sauvignon will be served. While sipping Tom's fine wines, enjoy the ranch experience, relaxing by the pool or strolling 125 acres of some of the Napa Valley's most picturesque vineyards with views of the Palisades.

Casual attire

Thursday, June 3rd
6:30 PM

Relax! Howell Mountain Style
Celebrate the 2010 Auction Napa Valley on Howell Mountain at one of the lovelist properties in Napa. Mark Neal was raised in the valley and has been growing grapes for over 40 years. His winery is the culmination of a goal to produce Cabernet Sauvignons from the best sites in Napa. See where Mark and his team craft 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from single vineyards-all estate and certified organically grown. The kitchen will provide the best fare to enjoy with a amazing menu of wines. Relax, enjoy the mountain air overlooking the estate vineyard and watch the stars come out on Howell Mountain

Casual attire

Thursday, June 3rd
7:00 PM

Kiss the Cooks!
Join Herta and Lisa Peju along with winemaker Sara Fowler as they welcome wine critic and leading aphrodisiac foods authority Amy Reiley, for an intimate evening which features the debut of her new book "The Love Diet." Bringing their collaborative recipes to life, the pair will share their passion for foods that inspire sensuality, spark romance, and delight body, mind and soul in a multi-course dinner that is specially designed to showcase Peju's acclaimed wines.

Sassy attire

Thursday, June 3rd
6:30 PM

Date Night
The name of the wine is Date Night. The chef is Michelin Star rated Brandon Sharp. The setting is quintessential Calistoga. Please join vintners Suzanne Phifer Pavitt and Shane Pavitt at their private estate off Silverado Trail for what promises to be a remarkable evening of food and wine pairings. Phifer Pavitt winemaker Ted Osborne provides casual insight to his extraordinary artistry. SolBar Chef Brandon Sharp serves up the type of inspired fare that has made him such a rising star on the culinary scene. Sit back and enjoy, while the sun sets above the picturesque patchwork of vineyards that comprise Napa's most newly minted appellation.

Cocktail attire

Thursday, June 3rd
6:30 PM

Sunset Splendor
Come enjoy the world-class wines of Rocca Family Vineyards at the home of proprietors, Drs Mary Rocca and Eric Grigsby. Dinner will be prepared by David Shalleck, chef and cookbook author extraordinaire. Each course will be matched with one of Rocca's stellar wines, and over the course of the evening you will have the opportunity to try current release and library wines. Rocca's rising star winemaker, Paul Colantuoni, will join the group and answer your questions about making delicious, full and ultrasmooth wines.

Festive attire attire

Thursday, June 3rd
7:00 PM

Decadence with a Wink
ATTENTION: All like-minded revelers with a penchant for caviar and potato chips, fine dark chocolate, ruby-red wines, and fast living...join us under a moonlit-sky sprinkled with summer stars in an old-fashioned barn in the middle of a vineyard, in the heart of Oakville. Come join the Swanson clan for an enchanted evening.

Dressy Casual attire

Thursday, June 3rd
6:00 PM

Third Annual Tetra Hoedown
Join Bill & Tina Hill, Dick & Sue Wollack and others from Tetra to taste numerous vintages of Napa wines from 1980 -2009. A delicious ranch-style meal will be served. The wines featured were made by Bill Hill or from vineyards he developed. Dress is cowboy or similarly comfortable with jacket or sweater.

Your best cowboy attire attire

Thursday, June 3rd
7:00 PM

Dinner and Movie in the Vineyards
Join Tom Thornton and Brenda Mixson, proprietors, for a fun evening under the stars including a movie in the Winfield Vineyard at the foot of Mount St. Helena and a gourmet dinner paired with The GRADE Cellars' own ambrosial Cabernet Sauvignon, The GRADE, and luscious Sauvignon Blanc, SEA-FOG. Dress casually, and come ready to wine and dine in a beautiful Napa Valley vineyard setting. We expect this to be an evening to remember!

Napa Casual, vineyard appropriate footwear attire

Thursday, June 3rd
6:30 PM

Wild West Cookout
Grab your posse and head over to the historic stone winery at The Terraces for some genuine western hospitality. When you get there, throw back a cold one and hop on a 'Mule' for a vineyard tour of the ranch. When the dinner bell rings, enjoy some of the finest cowboy cuisine west of the Rio Grande washed down with multiple vintages of The Terraces estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Work off your meal dancing under the stars to Rodeo House. Your finest boots and hat a must!

Western Casual attire

Thursday, June 3rd
5:00 PM

Forever Tango at VIADER
Escape to Argentina's tango district with Delia Viader, Argentine-born founder & winemaker of VIADER, as we transform our winery estate into the historic street "El Caminito." A limited number of guests are invited to enjoy a private dinner, professional tango show, and dance lessons at our Howell Mountain estate overlooking the Napa Valley. (Slate floor, leather-soled shoes advised.)

Dressy Casual attire

Friday, June 4th

Not attending this Friday hospitality event.

attire

Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM

Araujo Estate Wines
Direct from Boston’s historic Beacon Hill, culinary star chef Barbara Lynch of No. 9 Park Restaurant brings her sublime Italian and French cuisine to pair with wines from the Eisele Vineyard at Araujo Estate. Please join us for a sparkling wine reception in the garden and an evening of exquisitely refined country fare and wine, served in the stunning estate wine caves, and hosted by proprietors Daphne and Bart Araujo.

Dressy casual attire

Friday, June 4th
5:00 PM

Evening of Romance
A romantic evening for your wife or loved one while drinking extraordinary wines and focusing on HER! Enjoy a fanciful dinner served poolside overlooking stunning acres of vineyard with endless views enhancing this beautiful setting. After dinner, you can cozy up by the outdoor fireplace before retreating into the gorgeous wine cave to taste award-winning Bialla Vineyards Cabernets from 2003 to 2007. For entertainment you’ll be swept away by world-famous Kellee Bradley who will captivate you with her incredible voice and soulful presentation.

Casually Elegant attire

Friday, June 4th
7:00 PM

An Evening with Blackbird Vineyards
Join Blackbird Vineyards for an intimate reception and dinner at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley in Yountville. Tour the sculpture garden and peruse the art, design and furnishings gallery prior to enjoying a wine-paired dinner prepared by Mandarin Oriental chefs. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with proprietor Michael Polenske, president Paul Leary and winemaker Aaron Pott while partaking in an alfresco dinner under century-old olive trees.

Napa casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM

Sunset Spectatular at CADE Estate Winery
Join CADE Estate and PlumpJack Wineries, boutique producers of estate-driven Cabernet Sauvignons from Howell Mountain and Oakville, in an exclusive sunset dinner overlooking Napa Valley at CADE Estate Winery. CADE Estate partner John Conover invites you to join us as we celebrate Auction Napa Valley 2010 with a bountiful feast prepared by executive chef Jeff Jake from our sister property, The Carneros Inn, and paired with the estate Cabernet Sauvignons of CADE and PlumpJack. Chef Jake and winemaker Anthony Biagi will guide you through this multi-course food-and-wine experience.

Dressy Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
7:00 PM

A Perfect Blend
Join Ann Colgin & Joe Wender for an exciting evening of exquisite wines and extraordinary flavors at Colgin Cellars. Indulge in a selection of Colgin wines from the library cellar as well as current releases. The wines are a perfect accompaniment to the culinary masterpieces created by Chef Thomas Keller and the French Laundry team. This combination of food, wine and hospitality will create a perfect blend.

Cocktail attire

Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM

A CONSTANT Soiree
The pleasure of your company is requested by the Constants for an evening to remember at The Peak, as close as it gets to heaven in the Napa Valley. Please leave your cares and inhibitions at the gate. Freddy will “fly” you through Diamond Mountain Vineyard, Napa’s highest, oldest vineyard and perhaps smallest estate winery. As the Porch Party gets into full swing, chef de cuisine Mary Constant will create a stunning feast. Meanwhile Freddy will bring up just the perfect CONSTANT wines from the cave. And finally, how about a late dip under the stars? After all, the sky’s the limit at the top of the world!

Diamond Mountain Jubilant attire

Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM

A 'wild' table under the stars!
Come for a special evening under the stars at the home of Tim Mondavi. Join him and his family to celebrate one of Napa’s newest first growths, the exciting new Continuum Estate. Indulge in the bounty of Napa Valley with a lavish multi-course feast highlighting local, wild and foraged foods prepared by chef Sarah Scott, co-author of the highly anticipated “The Wild Table” (Viking 2010), all paired with Continuum Wines and selections from Tim Mondavi’s winemaking history.

Festive attire

Friday, June 4th
7:00 PM

A Cornucopia of Flavors: From The Farm To The Table
Enjoy an intimate dinner with Covenant co-owners and cookbook authors Jeff and Jodie Morgan in their restored 1889 St. Helena farmhouse. The vintners have written such books as “Dean & Deluca, The Food and Wine Cookbook,” “The PlumpJack Cookbook,” and the soon-to-be-released “Restaurant at Domaine Chandon.” They will pair their renowned Covenant Cabernets and new Chardonnay, Lavan, with an elegant six-course meal that features the finest in local ingredients, all prepared with Napa Valley flair. Wrap up the evening in the Morgan’s garden, by the fire and under the stars—a uniquely special nightcap.

Napa Valley Festive attire

Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM

Dinner at Dalla Valle
Ten guests are invited to an elegant dinner at the hillside home of Naoko Dalla Valle in Oakville. The dinner will be prepared by Richard Reddington of Redd and feature various vintages of Maya and Cabernet Sauvignon matched with his creative cuisine.

Dressy Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:00 PM

A Casual Evening at Diamond Creek Vineyards with Proprietor Boots Brounstein
Come taste our wines and enjoy the beauty of Diamond Creek, California’s first exclusively Cabernet Sauvignon estate. Dinner will be served by candlelight overlooking our spectacular vineyards, waterfalls and rose gardens.

Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM

BIG NIGHT
Gargiulo Vineyards welcomes you to join our family and the A16 family for a “Big Night” of beautiful food and wine.Gargiulo Vineyards is committed to producing wines from two spectacular Oakville estate properties. A16 is the trend-setting restaurant in San Francisco named after the highway that runs through the Campania region of Southern Italy, and chef Liza Shaw will prepare her irresistible, rustic Italian menu to reflect summer’s bounty. Vintner Jeff Gargiulo will pour his single-vineyard wines from the Money Road Ranch and 575 OVX vineyards.

Dressy Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:00 PM

Dinner at Harlan Estate
Bill and Deborah Harlan invite you to join them in the western hills of Oakville for an intimate and elegant evening of sumptuous food, effusive conversation and more than a couple of vintages from the cellar.

Dressy casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:00 PM

Hedonism at the Harbison's
Enjoy the inaugural JP Harbison Auction Napa Valley food-andwine extravaganza with hosts Patricia and Joseph Harbison at their beautiful Oakville estate situated in the heart of their vineyard. Renowned chef Traci des Jardins—co-owner of Jardinière, managing chef of Acme Chop House, owner of Mijita and Manzanita at the Ritz Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe–will use all of her culinary talents (Traci is a James Beard Best Chef and Iron Chef America champion) to create an unforgettable culinary experience. Eugenio Jardim, sommelier/wine director at Jardinière, will pair JP Harbison vintages of Cabernet and Chardonnay and other world-class wines with Traci’s creations. While you enjoy the spectacular views of the western mountains from the Harbison’s property, you will be thoroughly entertained by talented musicians.

Dressy Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:00 PM

Caviste Affair
Join award-winning winemaker Christopher Carpenter for a wine cave candlelit dinner at one of Napa Valley’s most exclusive resorts, Calistoga Ranch. Calistoga Ranch expertly blends understated elegance with natural surroundings in a secluded canyon. Talk about mountain highs: We’ll pair a sumptuous dinner in the spot’s underground cave with our acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignons from Howell Mountain, Diamond Mountain, Spring Mountain and Mount Veeder. It’ll be an unforgettable night of food, wine and merriment, set to the backdrop of stone walls, iron chandeliers and--of course--candlelight.

Wine Country Elegant attire

Friday, June 4th
6:45 PM

An Evening with M by Michael Mondavi
Michael and Isabel Mondavi welcome you to their home nestled in the heart of Stags Leap for an evening under the stars with inspired cuisine created by a Food Network celebrity chef. Michael will escort you down to his private cellar where he will conduct an intimate library tasting, featuring wines he personally crafted in the late ’60s and early ’70s. Leading up to dinner, our celebrity chef will offer an up-close cooking demonstration featuring the evening’s signature dish. This special night will feature a vertical of M by Michael Mondavi, the culmination of his life’s work.

Dressy Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
7:00 PM

A Meteor Lands in Napa
For this special evening, Meteor Vineyard proprietors Barry and Tracy Schuler open their private residence in Napa’s hottest new winegrowing neighborhood, Coombsville. Dinner will be prepared by Silicon Valley’s and Meteor’s own renaissance man, Barry Schuler. Winemaker partners Bill and Dawnine Dyer will sous-chef, Meteor Cabernet will flow, and there are sure to be a few raids on the wine cellar. No formalities with this crowd, just an opportunity to connect with people over some of the most amazing food and wine Napa has to offer in one of its most beautiful, exclusive properties.

Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
7:00 PM

An Evening of Unrestrained Reserve
Come for an intimate dinner celebration in the barrel room of O’Brien Estate with Bart and Barb O’Brien. We will show our winery—winery #39 after Prohibition—and all the steps in making great wine. We’ll taste our Chardonnay Reserve and Unrestrained Reserve wines as well as dip into our library of Seduction and Merlot wines. After dinner, join us for a movie on the side of the winery wall and take a candlelit stroll through our vineyard. An intimate evening of Napa Valley life at our winery, vineyard and home.

Dressy Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:00 PM

"What We Give"
Opus One invites you to an evening of grace and expression. Please join us for an elegant five-vintage, five-course black-tie dinner for 20 persons. "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -Sir Winston Churchill

Black Tie attire

Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM

CONVIVIUM
We cordially invite you to our first auction dinner featuring one of our favorite chefs and Ovid’s wines. The dinner is hosted by proprietors Mark Nelson and Dana Johnson, Janet Pagano and winemaker Andy Erickson at their Pritchard Hill winery overlooking Napa Valley.

Cocktail attire

Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM

Cave Dweller's Dinner
Join the Porter Family for a smoked barbecue dinner with all the fixin’s, prepared by smokin’ expert son-in-law Steven Wolfe. Begin with hors d’oeuvres and a reception on the crush pad featuring stunning up-valley views. Take a tour of the in-cave winery and end up in the domed wine library for an intimate dinner of smoked pulled pork, ribs, chicken, southern style veggies, gourmet breads and desserts.

Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:00 PM

A Platinum Anniversary
As the Napa Valley Vintners commemorates 30 years of giving during this year’s Auction Napa Valley, we hope you will join the Pride Family and winemaker Sally Johnson for a sumptuous, six-course feast celebrating Pride Mountain Vineyards’ 20 years atop Napa Valley’s Spring Mountain. Stories will be told, music will be played and our wines, from both the bottle and the barrel, will be shared. Please take this unique opportunity to make Pride Mountain Vineyards a part of your incredibly special wine weekend.

Dressy Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:00 PM

Evening at Sabina Vineyards
David and Susan Sabin, owners of Sabina Vineyards and Winery, are delighted to host a delectable feast for 16 Auction Napa Valley revelers. A four-course dinner, prepared by an accomplished Napa Valley chef, will be served on the winery’s outdoor terrace overlooking the lovely vineyards in the hills above St. Helena. Each delicious course will be paired with an excellent Sabina wine...and there will be plenty of time after dinner to sit by the outdoor fireplace and enjoy a spectacular Napa Valley summer evening!

Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM

June, Moon, Spoon
Relax with the Shafers for a family evening meal around the big table at Shafer Vineyards. Annette Shafer, author of “The Wine Sense Diet,” is chef for the night and will prepare a feast with an accent on the incredible seasonal bounty from local farmers markets. Poured with the cuisine will be a selection of Shafer wines, including older vintages of Hillside Select pulled from the family’s library. Enjoy casual conversation, an informal dinner, take a stroll outside and end your day with stars glittering over the Stags Leap Palisades.

Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM

Decadent Dining in the Caves
“Decadent Dining in the Caves” at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is a oneof-a-kind experience. Your evening will be sprinkled with truffles, caviar and other delicacies prepared by Ken Frank, chef/owner of La Toque and your personal chef for the night. Winemaker Nicki Pruss will be digging deep into the cellar to bring out some of the best vintages from the past while giving you a look at some soon-tobe-released wines from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. To top off the evening each guest will receive a signed copy of the new winery cave book, “Into the Earth.” Dress warmly and prepare to be indulgent.

Festive Attire attire

Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM

An Epic night to remember at Staglin Family Vineyard
Staglin Family Vineyard has partnered with celebrity chef Jan Birnbaum of Epic Roasthouse to bring you an evening to remember. Begin with a Champagne reception on the loggia of the Staglin’s villa. Stroll down the hill to their newly restored Hospitality Center for a magnificent five-course dinner prepared by Jan and his team, and featuring library wines and special selections from the Staglins’ cellars. Dancing under stars will follow with dessert wines, Ports and cigars. Take-home gifts from the Staglins and Epic Roast House will provide lasting memories of your Epic evening.

Festive Attire attire

Friday, June 4th
6:00 PM

A French Inspired Napa Valley Experience
Escape from the valley floor and join the Steffens family on the top of Spring Mountain. While taking in majestic views at sunset, Thomas Keller’s Michelin-rated restaurant, Bouchon, will prepare a five-course meal and oyster bar canapé reception paired with the handcrafted wines of Vineyard 7 & 8. Winemaker Luc Morlet will begin the evening with a tour of our caves and a barrel tasting of future wines.

Dressy Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:00 PM

Estate Property Dinner
Join Whitehall Lane staff and the Leonardini Family for a fourcourse dinner in our New Club Room overlooking the Mayacamas Mountain Range and the winery estate vineyard. This food-andwine pairing experience will feature a flight of Whitehall Lane’s renowned reserve and vineyard-designated Cabernets.

Dressy Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:30 PM

Historical Perspective
Spend an intimate evening at St. Helena’s oldest, historic stone winery with owners/winemakers William and Jane Ballentine. This is a rare opportunity to experience older vintages of William Cole Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon paired with a delicious wine country menu. Enjoy a romantic dinner served beside our stunning Italianate gardens designed by famed landscape architect Thomas Church.

Dressy Casual attire

Friday, June 4th
6:00 PM

Dinner in the Gardens at Wolf Family Vineyards
Jane and Doug Wolf invite you to join them at the historic Wolf Family Vineyards Estate for a casual dinner in the gardens. A lakeside reception will be followed by an al fresco dinner prepared by the winery’s private chef and paired with estate wines from Wolf Family Vineyards. Winemaker Karen Culler will share her impressions on the wines. A rare peek at one of Napa Valley’s most beautiful wineries.

Napa Valley Casual attire