2025 Auction Lots

2 – 3 Liter 2006 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, signed by Proprietor Bo Barrett
2 – 3 Liter 2014 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, signed by Proprietor Bo Barrett

Seven (7) night experience in California with Chateau Montelena and Chopard, including the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards^® Viewing Party from Monday, February 24-Monday, March 3, 2025 for two (2) couples

One-Way, Semi-Private Airfare from Napa, California to Los Angeles, California
Roundtrip, airport transfers and ground transportation to all stated activities

San Francisco, California:
Two (2) nights’ accommodations in Grand Deluxe Guest rooms at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square from Monday, February 24-Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Multi-course wine-paired dinner at Boulevard
Breakfast in Club Lounge included daily

Napa, California:
Two (2) nights’ accommodations in King Studios at Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection from Wednesday, February 26-Friday, February 28, 2025
Private dinner at Chateau Montelena, hosted by Bo Barrett, featuring a selection of library wines followed by post-dinner s’mores, stargazing and a private whiskey tasting
VIP tour and tasting of Chateau Montelena hosted by Winemaker Matt Crafton
Tour and tasting at Schramsberg Vineyards & Wine Caves
Escorted clay shooting at Wing & Barrel Ranch with lunch
One (1) year membership to Chateau Montelena Estate Club per couple
One (1) assortment of handmade chocolates by Holly Peterson of Flourish Chocolates per couple
One (1) Journeyman Meat Co. meat package from artisan salumist Pete Seghesio per couple

Los Angeles, California:
Three (3) nights’ accommodations in Junior Suites at a Five-star luxury hotel in Los Angeles from Friday, February 28-Monday, March 3, 2025
Exclusive invitation to the Chopard Jewelry Suite prior to the Oscars for a private viewing of the newest high jewelry Red Carpet Collection and featuring the wines of Chateau Montelena
Private dinner at a celebrated Los Angeles restaurant hosted by Chopard
Four (4) tickets to the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards^® Viewing Party at West Hollywood Park taking place March 2, 2025
Two (2) $10,000 credits to be used towards the purchase of a unique piece of Chopard High Jewelry

Additional Experience in 2026:
Four (4) invitations to a private 50th anniversary “Judgment of Paris” event at Chateau Montelena in 2026

Two couples will experience the excitement of the Academy Awards^® at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Viewing Party, have a preview of the glittering Chopard High Jewelry Collection and visit the estate responsible for the pivotal moment in California wine—all in one amazing week.

After two days in the heart of San Francisco, you’ll head north to Napa and stay at the luxurious Solage Resort & Spa. While there, you’ll visit Chateau Montelena, one of the most famous and historic properties in Napa Valley.

Most widely known for winning the “Judgment of Paris” in 1976 and putting California at the forefront of the wine world, Chateau Montelena stands as a quality icon, consistently producing some of the finest and sought-after wines in the country. Bo Barrett stands as current CEO & owner and Matt Crafton serves as winemaker. With fifty years of Barrett ownership, the winery has cultivated a profound understanding of the Montelena Estate, crafting wines that stand the test of time while revealing the special and unique characteristics of every vintage.

Enjoy an exclusive tour and tasting with Winemaker Matt Crafton, and a gourmet dinner hosted by CEO Bo Barrett paired with library vintages of Chateau Montelena wines. The winning couples will also receive a membership to the property’s Estate Club, with the opportunity to buy their flagship Cabernet Sauvignon on pre-release sale.

Your time in Napa will be enhanced by a VIP tour and tasting at Schramsberg, founded in 1862 and the Valley’s premier producer of sparkling wine by the Champagne method. You’ll try your hand at clay shooting at the prestigious Wing & Barrel Ranch, a 1,000-acre property in Sonoma. As a memento of your time in wine country, each couple will receive gifts of hand-crafted chocolates from Chef Holly Peterson and salumi from Pete Seghesio.

Now, it’s on to Los Angeles to rub elbows with celebrities during an Oscars viewing party and gala, plus enjoy a preview of one of the world’s finest jewelry collections. Founded in 1860, the house of Chopard is known for making high-quality Swiss watches and jewelry for clients such as Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Their Red Carpet Collection debuts every year at the Cannes Film Festival, but you’ll have an advance peek. Delicate and precious, evocative of the sophisticated technique of Haute Couture, this collection of necklaces, bracelets, brooches, earrings and watches is nothing short of dazzling.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards^® Viewing Party is one of the most high-profile parties in the Hollywood film industry. The invitation-only event has raised $110 million for AIDS research since 1993. Rub elbows with legends such as Smokey Robinson, Steven Tyler, Duran Duran and drummer Dave Grohl as you listen to a performance by Elton John himself.

Each couple will receive a Three Liter bottle of Chateau Montelena Chardonnay and Estate Cabernet, signed by Bo Barrett. In addition, each member of the party will be able to attend the private, 50th-anniversary “Judgment of Paris” event at the winery in 2026.

No bid is literally too high for this combination of exclusive experiences—dig deep and contribute to the success of the next generation.

Insider's Info

This lot is for two (2) couples. It is date specific and must be taken Monday, February 24-Monday, March 3, 2025. The Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards^® Viewing Party is a gala experience and will take place at a separate location from the Academy Awards^®; this lot does not include tickets to the Academy Awards^®. One-Way Semi-Private Airfare from Napa, California to Los Angeles, California is included. The Semi-Private Airfare is a 12-18 passenger elevated First-Class flight experience only available on select days of the week and based on availability. Airfare to California is not included. Gift certificates to The Westin St. Francis San Francisco must be presented upon check-in. The multi-course dinner in Los Angeles will be hosted by a Chopard representative and executive. Select wine, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included for stated meals. Gratuities are not included in Napa or San Francisco. Gratuities are included for stated experiences in Los Angeles. The Chopard jewelry credit is for a minimum $40,000 purchase. The invitation to the 50th anniversary “Judgment of Paris” is date specific and would be taken at a separate time and at a date in 2026, still to be determined. Hotel, airfare and transportation are not included for the “Judgment of Paris” experience in 2026 and are at the winning bidders’ expense.

Donor

Chateau Montelena, Chopard, Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection and The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square