Jameson Humane raises $1.1M including $200,000 for Fund-A-Need to provide community programs and services to help thousands of animals.
(Napa, Calif.) — June 25, 2024 — Jameson Humane is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of their 11th Annual WineaPAWlooza wine auction fundraiser held at Burgess Cellars of Lawrence Wine Estates. The event, held on June 21, 2024, set the stage for an unforgettable evening of philanthropy, fine wine, and compassion. Generous attendees from all over the nation, including passionate animal lovers, wine connoisseurs, and wine industry leaders, gathered to contribute towards the well-being of animals and humans in need. The auction was a success, raising over $1 million in funds to support the vital mission of the nonprofit.
Jameson Humane is a solutions-based nonprofit and animal sanctuary that educates to inspire change on behalf of companion and farmed animals.
The event, which funds the majority of Jameson Humane’s annual operating costs, raised $1.1 million dollars, $200,000 of which was for the Fund-A-Need, going towards Jameson’s ongoing programs and services. Such services and programs include community wellness clinics, access to affordable veterinary care, dentals for companion animals, grants for low-income and unhoused communities and their animals, and care for the resident sanctuary animals. Thousands of animals will benefit.
The 11th Annual WineaPAWlooza took place on the evening of Friday, June 21 at the scenic Burgess Cellars estate in Napa where guests sampled a curated portfolio of wines from the Lawrence Wine Estates collection including Burgess Cellars, Heitz Vineyard, Stony Hill, Ink Grade, and Haynes Vineyard. Lured by the sweet sounds of jazz vocalist, Jacqui Naylor, wine connoisseurs and animal lovers alike gathered under the auction tent where the live auction began with inspiring and energetic art in action. Artist Amy Burkman enthusiastically painted an image upside down and while dancing, before she revealed the image of a cow, which was apropos to kick off the fundraiser – all for the animals. Guests indulged in fine plant-based cuisine created by Chef Daniel Gomez-Sanchez formerly of The French Laundry, Cyrus, and La Toque.
The live auction included 18 spectacular lots, featuring cult wines, one-of-a-kind experiences, and trips to global wine destinations, led by celebrity wine auctioneer and personality, Fritz Hatton. With each bid, attendees demonstrated their unwavering commitment to the sanctuary’s cause, as well as their appreciation for Napa Valley’s exceptional wines. The highest live lots included a super rare, inaugural vintage 1992 Screaming Eagle Cabernet 3L, from the cellar of and signed by Founder Jeanie Phillips, selling for $125,000 and 30 seats at the Dr. Crane Buy-A-Spot Dinner at the newly opened Arrow&Branch Winery with Napa Valley Winegrower and Vintner/Winemaker A – Listers, which sold for $150,000.
The Grand Tasting and Concert with local beloved rock band, WRISTROCKET, was held on Saturday, June 22 at the iconic Raymond Vineyards with owner /host, Jean Charles Boisset in attendance. The Grand Tasting and Wine Auction featured an exceptional selection of renowned and rare wines generously donated by 60+ distinguished vintners and wineries throughout Napa Valley and Sonoma (Participating Vintners here). Cuisine for the evening included a fully plant-based menu designed and executed by Deborah Blum of Goatlandia Kitchen, a premiere plant-based, organic catering service and restaurant in Sebastopol, CA, as well as Chef Tamearra Dyson of Souley Vegan based in Martinez, Brook & Terri Penquite of Nova Terra Kitchen & Creamery in Calistoga, and Adam Green of Ollie’s Artisan Baking Co. in Napa.
The fantastical ambiance of the venue, with vineyard views and conviviality of the anticipated Grand Tasting, set the stage for an unforgettable evening.
“In its 11th year, I continue to be both honored and humbled by the support of WineaPAWlooza by our amazing vintner, grower, and winemaker friends from Napa Valley, our sponsors, and volunteers. The weekend was beyond exhilarating with guests flying in from all over the country to experience the magic of WineaPAWlooza and support Jameson Humane – co-founded by my late husband David and me 10 years ago – an organization that does so much good for so many,” said Monica Stevens, Founder, Jameson Humane.
Jameson Humane would like to thank this year’s Event Sponsors, Beau Wine Tours & Transportation and Stanly Ranch Auberge Resort, and additional contributing sponsors and partners: Wealth Enhancement Group Napa Valley, Minuteman Press, Archer Hotel, Poppy Bank, Connoisseur Wine Logistics West, Portocork, Keith Productions, Bardesonno Hotel & Spa, Hotel Yountville, Goatlandia Kitchen, Charbay Distillery, imdgraphics, Nova Terra Kitchen & Creamery, Napa Valley Features, Venu Magazine, Platypus Wine Tours, CPA Valet, Peak Productions, Cresco Equipment Rentals, Grocery Outlet North Napa, DOGLi, PROforma Wine Country, Professional Bodyguard Association, Int’l Inc., Ollie’s Artisan Baking Co., Whole Foods Market Napa, Trader Joes Napa, Ryder Truck Rentals, Pure Water, and Encore Events.
Jameson Humane Board of Directors
Susan Fickinger, Board Chair
Victoria De Crescenzo, Secretary
Betty Woo, Treasurer
Board Members
Vanessa Conlin MW
George Hamel III
Amanda Harlan
Dr. Amy Herold
A. John Pappalardo
Dr. Sarah Reidenbach
Monica Stevens, Founder & President
WineaPawlooza 2024 Steering Committee
Vanessa Conlin MW & Monica Stevens, Co-Chairs
Fritz Hatton, Auctioneer
Steering Committee
Jaime Araujo, Joyce Bone, Adriana Chinsky, Eduardo Dingler, Des & Genevieve Echavarrie, Holly Emerson, Robert Emery, Armen & Jennifer Khatchaturian, Jen Lombard, Michele Mitchell, Matt Murphy, Francois and Anne Vignaud, and Julia Wildt
ABOUT JAMESON HUMANE
Jameson Humane is an impact-driven nonprofit organization that collaborates and educates to inspire change in animal welfare, not only in local communities, but around the world. Monica and David Stevens founded Jameson Humane in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit to improve animal welfare through global collaboration and education for the benefit of all life. The organization was named in memory of the Stevens’ beloved dog Jameson, an adopted Great Pyrenees who lived to the age of 14 and inspired the spirit and mission.
Jameson Humane operates multiple solutions-based programs to create a truly unique animal welfare organization that is unlike any other animal rescue or sanctuary for the benefit of the greater community and its animals. Every day, Jameson’s work is guided by how animals, the environment, and the community are all inextricably connected.
ABOUT WINEAPAWLOOZA
WineaPAWlooza is Jameson’s annual fundraiser, an event that has earned its place as one of the top ten wine events in the country according to Wine Spectator magazine. The money raised from this sought-after event supplies the critical funds necessary for Jameson’s programs to improve the state of animal welfare and save animals’ lives. Because of WineaPAWlooza, Jameson has been able to help thousands of animals and their humans in our community, and beyond, through vital programs that work across the inextricable web between animal welfare, our community, and the environment. This year’s event will help ensure these programs thrive as we continue to effect real change.
