Wine Auction 2000s
We get a lot of donations at the Heritage Center. It's often old family pictures or memorabilia that people think might have historical value. It may be when people die and their kids start sorting out what's left behind. We get furniture, odds and ends of clothing. Sometimes we get really lucky and the donations are whimsical and fun.
Auction Napa Valley: Memorabilia from around the 2000s
Such was the case with these stunning programs, passes and paddles from Napa Valley's wine auction that are works of art. They're on display now at the Heritage Center Museum, 1255 Oak Ave.
About the wine auction
Napa Valley Vintners has been hosting the Napa Valley Wine Auction at Meadowood Resort since 1981. Now known as Auction Napa Valley, it's become an important charity wine event. Vintners estimates that over the years they've donated $230 million to local health care, youth education programs and affordable housing since 1981.
The auction regularly draws between 900 and 1,000 attendees, including Silicon Valley moguls, Hollywood actors, top sports figures and wine collectors from around the world.
Covid brought changes: Scaled back, but still raising money to support the Napa community
What: The Heritage Center
When: We’re open the first Saturday of every month from noon to 4:00pm
Where: 1255 Oak Avenue, St. Helena, 94574