Napa Valley Winery VIP Weekend Excursion Including Two-Night Stay

Your weekend for four begins with an exclusive tasting at Chateau Montelena in Calistoga, followed by a tour of the historic 1882 estate. Explore the rich history of the Chateau as you enjoy a guided walking tour through the beautiful grounds, then sip and learn as your hosts progressively pour their current wines.

Chateau Montelena Winery is most widely known for its Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, the winery's flagship wine with incredible aging potential that has been in production since 1978. The winery is also widely acclaimed for its victory at the famous Paris Wine Tasting of 1976 (otherwise known as the Judgment of Paris) where the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay was the top-rated white in a blind tasting competition with French wine.

• Two-night stay at Chateau Montelena is to be arranged on a mutually agreeable date, with 6-8 weeks advance notice [more flexibility November-April]
• Valid through May 10, 2025

SHIPPING INFO/ PICK-UP INFORMATION

• Please note that the winner will need to pick up the excursion certificate either at check out or the AFW Office in Santa Monica, CA
• Any items not picked up will incur a shipping cost paid by the winner

IMPORTANT SILENT AUCTION DATES

• Fri. May 3rd, at 10:00 am PT - Silent auction OPENS
• Fri. May 10th, at 9:00 pm PT - Silent auction CLOSES