Kick off the weekend with the return of the ever-popular Napa Valley Barrel Auction at the historic Louis M. Martini Winery, where you will taste small-production wines from 100 esteemed Napa Valley wineries. Only here can you enjoy and be the first to acquire so many incredible wines from the renowned 2023 vintage. 

Meet and mingle with the winemakers themselves and learn about their wines as they pour samples directly from the barrel. Like what you taste? You will have the chance to bid on these unique wines that have never been sampled by the public! 

And, of course, you will be surrounded by delicious food from Napa Valley’s top chefs as they offer signature dishes from their restaurants. What more can you ask for? 

Tickets to the Napa Valley Barrel Auction are $500 per person.

How to Have a Great Barrel Auction Experience

The Napa Valley Barrel Auction is happening Friday, June 6 at Louis M. Martini Winery , 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Here is everything you need to know to make the most of your experience.

What to Wear:

• Wine country casual clothes
• Comfortable shoes
• Sun hat

Get Ready to Bid:

• Create a Sotheby's account
• Login to bid
• Browse the Barrel lots

Getting to Louis M. Martini Winery:

254 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574

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To enjoy the Barrel Auction responsibly, we recommend taking a ride share directly to and from the event. Ride Shares and car services should drop off and pickup at Sutter Home (277 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574) and take the shuttle from there to the event.

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Barrel Auction Timeline

• Noon – Guests arrive and head into the barrel auction for bidding and tasting!
• 4 pm – Barrel Auction bidding begins to close

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Wineries and Restaurants

View Wineries and restaurants featured in the 2025 Barrel Auction

Bidding closes Friday, June 6, starting at 4pm.