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
Save the Time: The Evolution of Innovation and Technology in the Napa Valley Wine Industry with Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, 10:00 AM PT
Wednesday, February 22
Premiere Napa Valley Kick Off Tasting at St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery, 9:00 AM PT - 11
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, 11:00 AM PT – 1 PM
Premiere Napa Valley Live Stream Auction, 1:00 PM PT - 3 PM
Vintage Perspective Auction closes, 4:00 PM PT