2025 Auction Lots

3 – 6 Liter 2018 Laird Family Estate Flat Rock Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, etched and signed by Proprietor Ken Laird and General Manager Rebecca Laird
36 – 750ml custom blended wine

Four (4) night Napa vineyard exploration with Laird Family Estate plus seven (7) nights with Exclusive Resorts for three (3) couples

Napa, California:
Four (4) nights’ accommodations in Garden Cottages at Carneros Resort and Spa
Private visit and tour of the Laird Family’s iconic vineyards hosted by Ken Laird, followed by a wine-paired lunch at the family’s Sunrise Ranch
Private blending session with Rebecca Laird and Winemaker Brian Mox, including a VIP tour of the crush facility
Private hive tour with expert beekeeper and honey tasting with Laird Family Estate wines
Intimate five (5) course unique farm-to-table wine-paired dinner at the Laird Family Estate Red Hen Ranch, prepared by Chef Ross Melling, at a private table overlooking the vines

Lake Tahoe, California:
Seven (7) nights’ accommodations at an Exclusive Resorts Lake Tahoe four (4) bedroom luxury residence
Residence includes expansive living spaces, hot tub, fire pit and access to the nearby Tree House with heated swimming pool, fitness center, game room and lounge

Three couples will experience an immersion into an artisanal, family-owned Napa wine estate, followed by a full week of relaxation, outdoor activities and fun at California’s Lake Tahoe.

Ken Laird grew up in a farming family and never forgot his roots. In 1970, Ken and his wife Gail purchased an abandoned prune orchard in Napa with the intention of developing it into a vineyard. They enlisted the assistance of their neighbor Robert Mondavi and by the 1990s the family owned over 2,000 acres of vineyards and were ready to bottle their own wine. With the help of his children, that dream is now a reality.

While they explore Laird Family Estate, the winning bidders’ party will stay in stand-alone Garden Cottages at Carneros Resort. Each cottage has a residential feel, with a private front porch and a backyard garden with a sundeck, table and chairs, firepit and chaise lounge.

With a concentration on Napa and Carneros vineyards, Laird Family Estate produces wines that are “a window to a place.” The range is broad and extensive, including sparkling wine, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and vineyard-designated Chardonnay, as well as site-specific Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Malbec. Winemaker Brian Mox works closely with Vineyard Manager Justin Laird to hand-select lots from their favorite vineyards.

Over the course of the next four days, your party will experience the best that Laird Family Estate has to offer. Ken Laird will personally show you the vineyards he planted and cultivated. Along with Brian Mox, his daughter Rebecca will give you an exclusive tour of the winery followed by a private blending session. You’ll even have an introduction to beekeeping and explore how Laird wines pair with honey.

Chef Ross Melling, who spent 15 years with the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group and helmed the Michelin-starred Bouchon in Napa, will craft a five-course dinner using local ingredients and accompanied by Laird wines.

When you’re ready, you’ll head to Lake Tahoe for a week at a four-bedroom residence managed by Exclusive Resorts. Your party will relax in this mid-mountain retreat with private hot tubs and fire pits. You’ll have full access to the facilities at the nearby Tree House. Dining options include the Lone Eagle Grill with live music and an extensive wine list, and Christy Hill, sitting 100 feet above the shoreline and serving modern American cuisine with refined Mediterranean influences.

Lake Tahoe is truly a resort for all seasons. During the winter, your four-bedroom residence is a ski-in/ski-out destination. The nearby slopes were the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. In summertime, hike the new Incline Village walking and biking path with magnificent water views or indulge in a range of watersports on the lake.

If you prefer, your group may spend its week in resort destinations as diverse as Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica; Scottsdale, Arizona; Steamboat Springs, Colorado; Sea Island, Georgia; or the Mexican escapes of Puerto Vallarta or Los Cabos.

Each couple will take home an etched and signed Six Liter bottle of the flagship Laird Family Estate Flat Rock Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition, they will receive a full case of 750ml bottles of the wine they created during their blending session.

This exceptional lot gives you the best of two exciting and diverse worlds. Your winning bid will create lasting memories and lend a helping hand to the next generation at the same time.

Insider's Info

This lot is for three (3) couples. Airfare and ground transportation are not included for any portion of this lot. Visit to be scheduled for mutually agreeable dates, based on availability and must be booked at least two (2) months in advance. Room category at Carneros Resort will be best available at the time of booking. Blackout dates for the Napa portion of the trip include major holidays including but not limited to Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. The Exclusive Resorts portion must be redeemed by January 25, 2026, is based on availability and is subject to blackout days, including but not limited to holiday weeks, such President’s Day, Spring Break, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. The winning bidders have a choice of an Exclusive Resorts property in the following four (4) bedroom destinations: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Lake Tahoe, California; Los Cabos, Mexico; Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica; Real Del Mar, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Scottsdale, Arizona; Sea Island, Georgia; or Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Additional nights may be available to purchase at the winning bidders’ expense. Meals and beverages are only included as stated above. Any additional meals, alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beverages and all gratuities are not included. The 6 Liter bottles of Laird Family Estate wine and the winners’ custom blended wine will ship directly to the winning bidders.

Donor

Laird Family Estate and Exclusive Resorts