2024 Auction Lots

1 – Barrel winning bidders’ custom blended wine with one-of-a-kind personal labels
1 – 9 Liter 2012 Somerston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2 – 6 Liter Somerston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (1 each: 2013 and 2014)
2 – 3 Liter Somerston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (1 each: 2010 and 2012)
6 – 750ml 2017 Somerston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 

3 – 12-bottle suitcases by FlyWithWine

Seven (7) night quintessential Napa exploration for three (3) couples

Seven (7) nights’ accommodations in King Rooms at Archer Hotel in Napa
Custom wine blending session with Somerston Estate director of winemaking & viticulture Craig Becker and winemaker Cody Hurd
Exclusive culinary experience and cooking class with Somerston Estate executive chef Dan Solomon
Cheese and charcuterie workshop with James Beard Award-winning writer, Janet Fletcher
One (1) round of golf at Silverado Resort per person
Lunch at The Kitchen at Priest Ranch served with wine
Elevated “Bacon & Wine Experience” at Priest Ranch tasting room
Choice of lunch or dinner in the vineyards at Brix Vineyards paired with Kelleher Family Vineyard wines
Lunch in downtown Napa at kitchen door
Lunch at Napa’s historic Gott’s Roadside served with wine
3 – Bespoke fashion pieces designed by Andrea Alvarado of Ayla Clothing

Three couples will soak in the beauty of Somerston Estate, one of Napa’s greatest winemaking legacies. This unique lot includes an unforgettable week in the heart of Napa Valley wine country filled with access to some of the region’s best-kept secrets.

Somerston Estate encompasses 1,682-acres of meticulously farmed grapevines in the eastern hills of the Vaca Mountain range. The property is home to the vines and land that provide fruit for Somerston Estate and a handful of some of Napa’s most elite Cabernet Sauvignon producers.

Your week in Napa will include a succession of spectacular meals, beginning with an intimate dinner at the estate prepared by Somerston’s executive chef, Michelin-trained Dan Solomon. Couples will don the chef’s hat for a tactile, hands-on cooking masterclass, led by Chef Dan himself. Your party will also experience an introduction to the newly opened The Kitchen at Priest Ranch in the heart of downtown Yountville and a private artisan “Bacon & Wine Experience” at the lively Priest Ranch Tasting Room.

You’ll have a special private charcuterie experience helmed by none other than Janet Fletcher, one of the world’s leading authorities on cheese. An alumnus of the Chez Panisse kitchen, winner of three James Beard Awards for journalism and publisher of the weekly newsletter Planet Cheese, Janet will provide an exploration into the world of cheese and charcuterie in a tailor-made course.

Guests will indulge in some of Napa’s most popular restaurants throughout the valley such as kitchen door, Gott’s Roadside and the legendary Brix, during which your party will enjoy breathtaking views of the vineyards and organic gardens while relishing a meal perfectly matched with Kelleher Family Vineyard’s exceptional wines.

You’ll be among the select few to have private golf cart access at the prestigious Silverado Resort. The resort offers two courses. The more experienced golfer will appreciate the tempting obstacles worth taking head on at the North Course. Meanwhile, the popular South Course attracts golfers who prefer a more casual pace.

Each couple will receive a 12-bottle suitcase from FlyWithWine, guaranteeing a safe journey for their favorite wine, beer and spirits. The removable inserts make it possible to use as a regular suitcase and offers heavy duty corner guards, seatbelt grade burst straps and Hinomoto wheels making it durable and it easy to maneuver.

The culmination of the week will take place with a custom blending session in the cellars of Somerston Estate. Guided by Somerston’s director of viticulture and winemaking Craig Becker and winemaker Cody Hurd, you’ll create your own bespoke barrel of Somerston wine. The 300 unique bottles will bear your personal label and will range from 750ml to Large Format, destined to age gracefully in your cellar for years.

In addition, the winning bidder will receive a dazzling collection of Somerston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Encompassing vintages from 2010 to 2017, in an assortment of sizes, these bottles will provide enjoyment for dinner parties both small and large, as well as special family occasions.

This lot will provide an unforgettable view of Napa Valley not available to anyone else. Your winning bid will make it yours and secure a better future for our children.

Insider's Info

Visit to be scheduled for mutually agreeable dates, based on availability and blackout dates include but not limited to major holidays. Airfare and ground transportation are not included. The meals at The Kitchen and Brix are pre-set menus. The meals at Kitchen Door and Gott’s Roadside are à la carte. Lunch at Kitchen door does not include wine or alcohol. Meals, wine and alcoholic beverages are only included as stated above. Non-alcoholic beverages and gratuities are not included. The round of golf at Silverado Resort includes a golf cart and rental clubs. Caddies are not included. Custom-blended wine produces approximately 25 cases, and wine will be bottled in an assortment of sizes and ship to the winning bidders when available.

Please note: This lot includes:
3 – bespoke fashion pieces designed by Andrea Alvarado of Ayla Clothing

Donor

Somerston Estate