Napa Valley Grapegrowers Launches Inaugural Napa Valley Grows eAuction

A curated collection of rare wines and meaningful experiences, rooted in stewardship and community

May 5, 2026 (Napa, CA) — The Napa Valley Grapegrowers (NVG) is proud to announce the inaugural Napa Valley Grows eAuction, a thoughtfully curated online auction celebrating the land, people, and practices that define Napa Valley agriculture. Bidding opens Tuesday, May 13 at 9:00 AM (PT) and closes Saturday, May 17 at 6:00 PM (PT).

Designed with intention, the Napa Valley Grows eAuction prioritizes quality over quantity, featuring curated lots that reflect the very best of Napa Valley winegrowing. Each offering has been thoughtfully assembled to highlight not only exceptional wines, but the growers whose stewardship brings them to life.

“This eAuction is a reflection of who we are as a community,” said Caleb Mosley, Executive Director of Napa Valley Grapegrowers. “Each lot highlights the grower behind the wine, bringing growers to the forefront for a change and honoring the people whose dedication to the land defines Napa Valley.”

A Curated Collection of Napa Valley Excellence

Highlights from the inaugural auction include:

  • Dominus Estate — 20th Anniversary 3L Cabernet Sauvignon, only a limited number of these large formats were produced from one of Napa Valley’s most iconic estates
  • Chappellet Winery — 2014–2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical (1.5L), showcasing the evolution and structure of Pritchard Hill across six vintages
  • Opus One — 1.5L Cabernet Sauvignon paired with tickets to Harvest STOMP, where Opus One serves as the 2026 honorary host
  • Eisele Vineyard — 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon 3L, a rare library large format from one of Napa Valley’s most historic vineyard sites
  • Larkmead Vineyards — 2010 Horizontal Collection (1.5L), featuring Firebelle, LMV Salon, and Solari, a compelling snapshot of a singular vintage
  • Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery — 1.5L Cabernet Sauvignon paired with an exclusive experience for four, rooted in organic farming and family stewardship

In addition to these featured offerings, the eAuction includes a limited number of additional lots from esteemed Napa Valley producers, rounding out a tightly curated collection of 12 total opportunities to engage with the region’s finest wines and experiences.

Rooted in Purpose

The Napa Valley Grows eAuction is more than a collection of sought-after wines. It is an invitation to engage directly with the future of Napa Valley agriculture.

Proceeds from the eAuction support Napa Valley Grapegrowers’ mission to:

  • Advance grower education and access to critical resources
  • Champion responsible land use and environmental stewardship
  • Strengthen advocacy efforts that protect Napa Valley’s agricultural heritage
  • Foster a resilient future for growers, farmworkers, and the broader community

Each bid contributes to sustaining the working landscape that defines Napa Valley.

Participants can preview and register to bid now at: https://bit.ly/nvgeauction

Curated by growers. Bid with purpose.


About Napa Valley Grapegrowers
The Napa Valley Grapegrowers is a nonprofit organization representing more than 600 vineyard owners and managers across Napa County. Dedicated to cultivating viticultural excellence and environmental stewardship, NVG provides education, advocacy, and community leadership to support the long-term viability of Napa Valley agriculture. Through its programs and partnerships, NVG works to ensure that Napa Valley remains one of the premier winegrowing regions in the world.

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