Guests will Enjoy Decadent Breakfast, Dancing, and More on a Luxury Round-Trip Ride to The Napa Valley Barrel Auction Hosted by Louis Martini Winery
NAPA, Calif. (February 25, 2025) – The Napa Valley Wine Train, a memorable experience that evokes the spirit of luxury rail travel, will offer an exclusive ‘Legacy Experience’ to kick off Auction Napa Valley festivities. On Friday, June 6, guests partaking in this unique opportunity will enjoy a round-trip ride to the Napa Valley Barrel Auction hosted by esteemed Louis Martini Winery where Collective Napa Valley members will taste and bid on exclusive wine futures directly from barrels prior to their release. On the journey, guests will enjoy a decadent breakfast prior to the event, and coffee, dessert, and dancing on the return trip.
“Auction Napa Valley is truly one of the pinnacle weekends of the year where the best winemakers, winery owners, and wine lovers unite for a three-day celebration,” said Nathan Davis, general manager of The Napa Valley Wine Train. “We are honored to play a part in the festivities this year by offering our Legacy Experience which is sure to heighten the enjoyment of an already exciting and worthwhile event.”
At the Barrel Auction, hosted this year at the historic Louis Martini Winery, attendees have the unique opportunity to taste small-production wines straight from the barrel from 100 renowned Napa Valley wineries. Guests can meet winemakers, enjoy a wide selection of gourmet offerings created by local chefs, and bid on barrels with all proceeds benefiting Napa Valley non-profit causes.
The Legacy Experience kicks off at the Napa Valley Wine Train station where guests will board then depart at 10:45 a.m. while sipping a welcome glass of sparkling wine. A gourmet breakfast will be served while guests relish the stunning vineyard views. The luxury train will arrive at Louis Martini Winery in time for the Barrel Auction where guests will use their all-access pass during the four-hour event to partake in unlimited wine samples, bites from Napa’s favorite local restaurants, and live music. Dessert, coffee, and dancing in the open-air car will be offered on the journey back to the station where the day will conclude at 5:20 p.m.
The exclusive Legacy Experience will take place on Friday, June 6 and is available to 70 attendees with ticket prices starting at $900 (including auction ticket cost). Must be 21 or older to attend. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit here.
About the Napa Valley Wine Train
One of the few active historic passenger railroads in the United States, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers an engaging and memorable experience that echoes the glory days of train travel, with fine dining service, multi-course meals cooked to order, Napa Valley scenery and ultimate relaxation aboard exquisitely restored antique rail cars. The Napa Valley Wine Train features vintage Pullman rail cars faithfully restored with Honduran mahogany paneling, brass accents, etched glass partitions and luxurious armchairs that evoke the spirit of luxury rail travel at the beginning of the 20th century. Conveniently located in downtown Napa and easily accessible, the Napa Valley Wine Train offers a car-free transportation option that bring guests from San Francisco to Napa Valley via the San Francisco Bay Ferry.
The Napa Valley Wine Train holds a level 1 Green Key Meetings rating. It has been identified as a destination that has taken first steps to reduce environmental impacts by analyzing its meetings and conference operations and identifying opportunities for improvement. An action plan focusing on resource conservation and waste minimization has been established, and is supported by a firm commitment to continual improvement.
In 2015, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts purchased the historic and iconic Napa Valley Wine Train expanding its portfolio to include attractions in the destinations its hotels call home.
About Noble House Hotels & Resorts
The Noble House Hotels & Resorts portfolio is a collection of 28 luxury and upscale hotels, resorts, and experiences across North America—all designed for discerning travelers seeking to escape the daily routine. Noble House can be trusted to unlock the most authentic experiences in the most compelling destinations. This promise is delivered through their carefully curated collection that pairs boutique local charm with consistent high service and comfort standards. All concepts within their collection offer immersive, active adventure experiences that bring out the best of their destinations. Headquartered in Seattle, their family-owned business philosophy creates value for each concept’s community, environment, ownership, staff, and guests. The portfolio includes: the Napa Valley Wine Train; a collection of spas, marinas, and private residences throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; a range of beachfront resorts from California to Florida; luxury retreats in Jackson Hole, Wyo., British Columbia, and Colorado; and award-winning urban hotels in Seattle and San Francisco. For more information, visit www.noblehousehotels.com or call 877.NOBLE.TRIP.
