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Quintessential Napa Valley Epicurean Odyssey with Alpha Omega

Alpha Omega owners Robin and Michelle Baggett invite two couples to experience an epicurean odyssey through Napa Valley, enjoying California’s famous wine country in new and exciting ways. Spectacular wine tastings, an opportunity to show off your own wine blending skills, culinary adventures, and exclusive access are among the pleasures in which you’ll partake.

Carpe Diem with Memento Mori

As the founders of Memento Mori see it, life is too short to not make the best wine possible from the best sites available. They set about capturing the essence of each of the famed vineyard sites from which they are sourced—Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard, Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard, Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard, Weitz Vineyard, and Oakville Ranch Vineyard.

Celebrating Two Hundred Years of History with Château Langoa Barton

In celebration of two hundred years of the Barton family history, Château Langoa Barton created a special commemorative case of wine with the 2021 vintage. The original of the family in France goes back to the time when Thomas Barton, sailed from Ireland to Bordeaux. Over the sea to the land of Médoc, the family truly laid anchor two generations later in 1821 with the acquisition of the first Saint Julien château: Langoa Barton.

1986 First Growth Bordeaux

Top Gun. Pretty in Pink. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Phantom of the Opera. The Oprah Winfrey Show. Livin’ on a Prayer. There were some MAJOR things that the year 1986 brought us.

The Incomparable Indulgence in the Inner Circle

Experience a wine dinner in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Rotunda that represents the crème de la crème carefully culled from the cellar of Pam and Steve Taylor. On Saturday, February 3, 2024, 30 lucky bidders will get a seat at the table tasting the finest wines of France and California in this evening for the ages.

Captivating Croatia: Majestic Beauty, Gastronomy, and Island Exploration with Travel Sommelier

This 7-day curated itinerary is the perfect way to experience Croatia. Discover the historic seaside city of Split, the picturesque island of Brač, and the iconic medieval walled city of Dubrovnik—all in luxury Travel Sommelier style!

Rockstar Napa for 3 Couples with Gary Rzucidlo

When it comes to premier California wines, is your thirst unquenchable? Do you want to meet the rockstar minds behind the wine, while sipping wine and gazing over million-dollar views? If so, this is the trip for you. Simply become victorious after the inevitable bidding war and show up in Napa next March 13. The rest has been taken care of by your host, Gary Rzucidlo.

Oui! Oui! Champagne and “Pahree!”

Take your lover’s hand and raise that paddle high for a couple’s getaway to Champagne and Paris. With luxury accommodations, exciting experiences, and VIP treatment, you will truly be living it up in style!

Three Cheers for Carpenter’s Cardinale

Cardinale is a wine that needs no introduction. It prefers to speak for itself, thank you very much. It speaks to critics, it speaks to winemakers, it speaks to oenophiles around the globe… it calls to you from inside its dark and alluring bottle. The winemaker behind the bottle is one of the greatest names in California winemaking: Chris Carpenter.

AUCTION CATALOG ARCHIVE

Bubbles & Burgundy

Bubbles & Burgundy
2022

Antinori

Marchesi Antinori
2021

40 l'Eté-du-Vin

40th Anniversary
2019

Women in Wine

Women in Wine
2018

California Colectibles

California Collectibles
2017

Stars Align

Stars Align
2023

10 Anniversary Pairings

10th Anniversary
2022

Favorite Chefs

Favorite Chefs
2020

Pairings with Charleston

Charleston
2019

Pairings with the Big Easy

The Big Easy
2018