2023 Schedule of Events
No matter where in the world you are, there are winemakers to connect with, winery preview tastings and educational sessions to explore. The week Premiere Napa Valley builds to the Auction's conclusion, via a live virtual auction powered by Sotheby's, where you'll be among the first to secure distinctive Premiere Napa Valley wines as part of your portfolio.
Registration will take place through Sotheby’s beginning on Wednesday, January 19 for both virtual and in person participation.
Throughout the week
Throughout the week, vintners will host virtual tasting for all trade participating virtually.
Thursday, December 1
Trade registration opens
Premiere Napa Valley and Vintage Perspective Auction lots posted on website
Friday, January 20
Premiere wine samples confirmed for virtual attendees and in-person event schedule finalized
Thursday, February 9
Premiere samples for virtual attendees is ready for pick up or shipping arrangements
Friday, February 10
Premiere Napa Valley and Vintage Perspective Auctions open online through Sotheby’s
Premiere Napa Valley Trade Lunch in London. Email cbest@napavintners.com for additional information.
Monday, February 13 – Wednesday, February 15
Taste Premiere Napa Valley lot samples at Vinexpo Paris
Tuesday, February 21
"The Road to Individualism: Napa Valley’s 20-Year Style Diversity Revolution" with Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, 10:00 AM PT
RSVP
Wednesday, February 22
Premiere Napa Valley Kick Off Tasting hosted by the 2023 Steering Committee at St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery, 10:00 AM PT - Noon
Attending Wineries:- Whitehall Lane
- Long Meadow Ranch Winery
- Staglin Family Vineyard
- Crocker and Starr Wines
- Burgess Cellars
- Heitz Cellars
- Lang & Reed Napa Valley
- Signorello Estate
- BRAND Napa Valley
- SODHANI Vineyards
- Amici Cellars
- Shafer Vineyards
- St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Wine
Premiere Preview Tastings at wineries throughout the valley, All Day
International Welcome Dinner for international trade guests, 6:00 PM PT
Thursday, February 23
Vintage Perspective Auction Tasting at Louis M. Martini Winery (2 attendees per account), 9:00 AM PT - Noon
Winery Preview Tastings throughout the valley, 12:30 PM PT – 6 PM
Friday, February 24
Premiere Napa Valley Grand Tasting at Charles Krug (2 attendees per account), 9:00 AM PT – Noon
Premiere Preview Tastings at wineries throughout the valley, 12:30 PM PT – 6 PM
Saturday, February 25
Wine reception and lunch at The CIA Culinary Institute of America,for past successful bidders only 11:00 AM PT – 1 PM
Live Before the Live with Amanda McCrossin, 12:30 PM PT - 1 PM
Premiere Napa Valley Live Stream Auction, 1:00 PM PT - 3 PM
Vintage Perspective Auction closes, 4:00 PM PT