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The Drinks Business
22 February 2021 By Lucy Shaw
The inaugural Napa Valley Library Wine Auction, which took place online from 11-20 February, has raised US$933,000 in proceeds.
Run by Zachys auction house, the auction attracted over 500 bidders from around the world, including bidders from 41 US states.
“This auction showcased the calibre of ageworthy wines Napa Valley is known for, and demonstrated that collectors around the world believe in the investment value of the Napa Valley name,” said Jeff Zacharia, president of Zachys.
Among the most popular lots to go under the hammer was a 15 magnum vertical of Shafer, which sold for US$42,000; three magnums of Screaming Eagle 2015, which went for US$40,000; and a 10 magnum vertical of Bryant Estate, which also sold for US$40,000.
Decanter Napa Valley Vintners and Zachys: Direct from the Cellar Auction
Promotional feature Raising funds for worthy causes, with Napa’s finest - Napa Valley Vintners and Zachys Direct from the Cellar Auction
Zachys Wine Auctions and Napa Valley Vintners are producing an auction of 100 “winery-direct” rare wines and experiences directly to the world’s California wine lovers.
To support the activities of the more than 550 member vintners, the auction will feature lots direct from the cellars of Napa Valley’s most prestigious wineries including Harlan Estate, Screaming Eagle, Opus One, Shafer Vineyards. Chappellet, Thomas Rivers Brown, Freemark Abbey, Ovid, Arietta and Stag’s Leap. These are just a few of the participating wineries full listings can be found in the digital catalogue
From 11-20 February, nonprofit trade association Napa Valley Vintners has brought together a collection of nearly 100 exclusive library wine lots for its inaugural Direct from the Cellar: Napa Valley Library Wine Auction.