100% of event proceeds benefit game-changing cancer research
July 21, 2025 (Napa Valley, CA) — The V Foundation for Cancer Research is proud to announce the upcoming Wine Celebration Gala & Auction on August 2, 2025, at Nickel & Nickel Winery in Oakville, California. The event will be hosted by legendary Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, Naismith Hall of Fame inductee, five-time national championship head coach at Duke University, and winner of six gold medals with the U.S. Men’s National team. The event will also feature James Beard honored, award-winning, Michelin Green Star Celebrity Chef Rebecca Weitzman for an incredible gala dinner paired with wines from the House of Far Niente, featuring Nickel & Nickel, EnRoute, and Dolce. The evening continues with the auction and culminates at the popular After-Party at The Estate Yountville Hotel Villagio.
The Auction will offer 26 experiential lots curated exclusively for this event, and all auction bids will directly benefit lifesaving cancer research through the V Foundation. The full catalog is available here, and highlights include:
- Gorillas & The Big Five: A Rwanda Adventure: This 10-day Rwanda adventure for two offers VIP treatment, luxury accommodations, and unforgettable wildlife encounters, including gorilla trekking and a “Big Five” safari. Guests will explore Kigali’s culture, immerse themselves in rural life, and conclude with a 3-year vertical of Barbour Cabernet Sauvignon.
- A Backyard Michelin Dinner with Nancy Silverton & The Mascot: Enjoy an exclusive dinner at Chef Nancy Silverton’s home, featuring a menu personally curated by the culinary icon. Each course will be perfectly paired with The Mascot wines, and the evening includes a live jazz performance. Each couple also receives a bottle of 2020 The Mascot.
- Exclusive Tee Time at the Castle with Chappellet Winery: Enjoy a 7-night stay for four at Exclusive Resorts’ The Eden Club Residences at Pittormie Castle in Scotland, the birthplace of golf. This package includes Michelin-star dining, a private whisky tasting, and golf at St. Andrews. Plus, guests take home two three-magnum verticals of Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon and a one-year Chappellet Estate Allocation membership.
In addition, this year’s Wine Celebration features an exclusive Giorgio Armani Made to Measure event, open all weekend, offering guests an on-site private appointment with a master tailor for custom fittings.
“Funds raised from the Wine Celebration directly support the most innovative scientists making a proven, positive impact across all cancer types,” said Amy Marks Dornbusch, Chair of the Wine Celebration. “This event is both a celebration of the progress we’ve made in cancer research and an investment in the work we still must do, and I’d encourage every person to join us in Napa Valley to see this lifesaving impact first-hand.”
To attend the 27th annual V Foundation for Cancer Research Wine Celebration, or to learn more about this event, please visit v.org/wine.
About the V Foundation for Cancer Research
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach, and ESPN commentator. The V Foundation has funded nearly $400 million in game-changing cancer research grants nationwide through a competitive process strictly supervised by a world-class Scientific Advisory Committee. The V Foundation has been awarded 13 consecutive 4-star ratings (out of 4) by Charity Navigator, placing it in the top 2% of all charities evaluated. The V team is committed to accelerating Victory Over Cancer®. To learn more or donate, visit v.org.
About the V Foundation for Cancer Research Wine Celebration
Since 1999, the V Foundation for Cancer Research Wine Celebration has raised nearly $170 million for groundbreaking cancer research and related programs. This signature series of events in the stunning Napa Valley demonstrates that commitment, passion and giving become the catalyst for positive change. For more information, please visit v.org/wine.
