Exclusive Event for Wine Trade to Bid on Never Before, Never Again Wines
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (December 3, 2024) – Registration is now open for the 2025 Sonoma County Barrel Auction (SoCoBA), produced by Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) and presented by American AgCredit. The preview event will be held at the beautiful Bacchus Landing on May 1 and the live auction will take place on May 2 at the extraordinary Landmark Vineyards Hop Kiln Estate in Healdsburg, California.
“The Sonoma County Barrel Auction is all about world-class quality and innovation,” said Cody Radelfinger, Head of Regional Banking for American AgCredit. “We are committed to providing financial solutions that empower winemakers to continue their pursuit of excellence.”
Invited members of the wine trade will bid on one-of-a-kind five, ten and twenty case lots showcasing extraordinary wines from a wide range of Sonoma County winemakers during the 11th annual live auction event. These truly original wines are coveted for resale to the bidders’ ultra-premium wine collectors and customers. National bidders will travel to Sonoma County from across the United States for this premium event, along with international trade from across the globe. Auction day will feature a welcome reception, followed by a wine country lunch and Sonoma County Icons, Innovators and Lifetime Achievement honoree presentations.
“We are honored to host the 2025 Sonoma County Barrel Auction at our historic Hop Kiln Estate,” said Steve Myers, President, Landmark Vineyards. “As stewards of this iconic property in the heart of the Russian River Valley, we are dedicated to the continued support and preservation of Sonoma County’s winemaking legacy. This celebrated event highlights the collaborative excellence that our region is known for, and we are thrilled to welcome wine professionals from across the country to experience Landmark Vineyards and our fellow Sonoma County vintners.”
“With the continued support of presenting sponsor American AgCredit, our region’s winemakers will again show the world why Sonoma County wines are so special,” said Sonoma County Vintners Executive Director Michael Haney. “Our vintner participants, trade guests, media, and event partners will make meaningful connections with each other while celebrating these Never Before, Never Again wines, destined for discerning palates globally. We’re also excited that for the first time, trade attendees will have the opportunity to invite their top customers to join them at the SoCoBA events, creating even more market demand for these wines along with meaningful connections with our vintner community.”
Bacchus Landing will host the SoCoBA Lot Tasting Preview Event on May 1, where trade and their guests as well as media attendees will sample the 2025 barrel auction lots, learn more about the participating vintners and explore their current release wine portfolios. Trade are also invited to attend intimate SoCoBA Vintner Dinners held throughout Sonoma County the same evening.
Trade registration for the 2025 Sonoma County Barrel Auction is by invitation. Only licensed wholesalers, retailers and restaurateurs will receive a paddle to bid. To learn more or request a ticket, visit the Sonoma County Barrel Auction website at SoCoBarrelAuction.com. For trade buyers who are unable to attend the live auction in person, proxy bidding registration is also available.
Proceeds raised from the Sonoma County Barrel Auction assist in creating Sonoma County Vintners marketing programs and initiatives that support the wine trade and community.
About Sonoma County Vintners
Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) connects Sonoma County Wine and the global marketplace for the sustainable growth and prosperity of our members and community. SCV represents over 250 wineries throughout the county. The organization actively promotes Sonoma County and its world-class wineries through educational programming and marketing initiatives; advocates for its members at local, state and federal levels; and contributes to the local communities through Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. Sonoma County Wine Celebration, its annual fundraiser, benefits non-profit organizations throughout the region. To learn more about Sonoma County Vintners, visit SonomaWine.com.
About American AgCredit
American AgCredit was chartered in 1916 as part of the nationwide Farm Credit System and is the nation’s fourth-largest Farm Credit association. American AgCredit specializes in providing financial services to agricultural and rural customers in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada and Oklahoma and serves capital market customers throughout the United States. Learn more at AgLoan.com.
About Bacchus Landing
Founded by siblings Monica and Francisco Lopez, along with their parents Al and Dina, Bacchus Landing is a curated collective of wineries representing a diverse spectrum of grape varieties and winemaking styles. It is located in the heart of Healdsburg at the crossroads of three of Sonoma County’s premier wine regions. Designed to reflect the Lopez family’s deep-seated passion for hosting family and friends, Bacchus Landing welcomes guests to come and stay the day, offering a relaxing escape from everyday life. The three-acre property boasts five spacious, open-air tasting rooms, an artisanal food market serving local wine-friendly bites, a more casual green space with picnic tables and bocce courts, a central piazza with café tables, a full commercial kitchen, and a variety of spaces for corporate meetings and events. For more information, please visit BacchusLanding.com.
About Landmark Vineyards
Nestled at the base of the Mayacamas Mountain Range in the Sonoma Valley, Landmark Vineyards epitomizes the rustic grace and beauty of Sonoma County. Since 1974, Landmark has been dedicated to producing handcrafted, ultra-premium Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourcing grapes from unique vineyard sites throughout California to create rich, balanced wines. Its Hop Kiln Estate is a registered California Historical Landmark and expands Landmark Vineyards’ presence with two tasting rooms and properties in Sonoma and the Russian River Valley. In 2024, Landmark Vineyards celebrated 50 years of winemaking excellence and unveiled refreshed packaging of the 2022 Damaris Reserve Chardonnay in honor of Founder, Damaris Deere Ford. Landmark wines may be purchased directly from Landmark’s Tasting Rooms, online store, or through membership in the Wine Society. To discover more about Landmark’s remarkable approach to winemaking, visit LandmarkWine.com. To learn more about their Corporate Social Responsibility work, visit https://csr.wonderful.com/.
