'HUDSON GROWN' with Lee and Cristina Hudson

Experience a unique, intimate afternoon at the prestigious Hudson Ranch in Napa Valley's Carneros District. Enjoy a private art tour of their home, savor seasonal cuisine featuring ingredients from their gardens and pastures accompanied by Hudson wines, and take home an exceptional collection of wines from grapes grown on this iconic estate.

Package Highlights:

-Private art tour of Lee and Cristina Hudson's home.

-Seasonal lunch featuring ingredients grown/cultivated at Hudson Ranch.

-Wine tasting of Hudson's exceptional vineyard offerings.

-Collection of 12 premium bottles from Hudson, Arietta, and Kongsgaard.

-Experience for 10 guests at one of Napa's most distinguished vineyards.

Experience Details:

Hudson Ranch

Situated in the heart of Napa Valley's Carneros District, Hudson Ranch has produced grapes of distinction from uniquely situated sites for over 40 years. Their exceptional vineyards supply fruit for some of the region's most recognized wines including Arietta and Kongsgaard.

Begin your exclusive experience with an intimate tour of Lee and Cristina Hudson's personal art collection in their private residence on the estate. Following your art tour, enjoy a seasonal lunch featuring the finest ingredients harvested directly from Hudson Ranch gardens and pastures, all paired perfectly with exceptional Hudson wines.

Wine Collection

John Kongsgaard has harvested every vintage of Hudson grapes since the ranch's beginning 40 over years ago. Widely lauded as one of the greatest Napa winemakers, his Syrah and Chardonnay are among the most collectable wines in Napa Valley.

The Arietta wine brand was born at Hudson in 1996, and owners Fritz and Caren Hatton have been continuously making wine from Hudson Ranch grapes ever since. Their Arietta H Block is considered one of California's most collected Cabernet Franc-dominant wines.

The winning bidder will take home these exceptional Hudson-grown wines:

Hudson:

-750ml vertical of Hudson Ladybug Chardonnay (2020, 2021, 2022)

-750ml vertical of Hudson Old Master Cabernet Franc (2018, 2019, 2020)

Arietta:

-750ml each Arietta Red Wine H Block Hudson Vineyards (2005, 2013, 2015)

Kongsgaard:

-750ml vertical of Kongsgaard Syrah from Hudson Vineyards (2020, 2021, 2022)

Terms & Conditions

-Experience for 10 guests based on availability and mutually agreeable dates.

-Expires June 30, 2026.

WINNER RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING COSTS.

Ultimate Wine Country Experience

Package Highlights:

1. Three nights at the 5-Star Solage Auberge Resort

2. Dining at The French Laundry (3 Michelin Stars) and Torc

3. Ultimate Caviar Experience at Domaine Carneros

4. Private tasting at prestigious Eisele Vineyard

5. Hands-on cooking classes at the Culinary Institute of America

6. Sunrise hot air balloon adventure

7. Take home a 3L bottle of Domaine Carneros and a magnum of 2021 Eisele Altagracia Cabernet Sauvignon

Experience Details:

Solage, Auberge Resort

Enjoy a three-night midweek escape in a king studio at this 5-Star resort nestled on 22 pristine acres in Calistoga. Surrounded by mountains and vineyards, this luxury property features two exceptional restaurants, full-service spa, pool, fitness center, and more.

The French Laundry

Savor an unforgettable dining experience for two at Thomas Keller's legendary three Michelin Star restaurant. Select from either the Chef's Tasting Menu or Vegetable Tasting Menu in the Main Dining Room.

Torc Napa Valley

Enjoy a memorable dining experience with a personally curated CHEF'S TABLE for two at this acclaimed downtown Napa restaurant known as a local's favorite for its refined yet approachable cuisine and sophisticated atmosphere.

Eisele Vineyard

Experience a private tasting for four at this iconic estate, with immediate inclusion in future Eisele Vineyard mailing allocations (bypassing the conventional waitlist). Take home a magnum of 2021 Altagracia Cabernet Sauvignon following your visit.

Ultimate Caviar Experience at Domaine Carneros

Indulge in four premium estate sparkling wines paired with three half-ounce servings of Tsar Nicoulai's finest caviars (Estate, Reserve, and Crown Jewel). Accompanied by gourmet potato chips, toast points, and crème fraîche. Your 3-liter bottle of Domaine Carneros Brut is yours to take home tonight.

Culinary Institute of America

Perfect your culinary skills with two hands-on cooking classes in the state-of-the-art Hestan Teaching Kitchen at CIA's Napa Copia campus.

Premier Balloon Experience

Your journey begins with a warm greeting of freshly brewed beverages and artisanal pastries, setting the stage for an extraordinary experience.

Meeting location Yountville: Begin your adventure in the heart of downtown Yountville at the V-Marketplace

Napa Valley Flight: Soar above the picturesque vineyards and rolling hills of Napa Valley, capturing breathtaking views and creating unforgettable memories.

*Estimated 4 hours experience with a 45 - 60 minutes balloon ride

Terms & Conditions

1. Solage Resort: Valid Sunday-Thursday, subject to availability. Not valid during holidays or blackout periods. Expires 1/31/26.

2. French Laundry: Includes service and tax. Main Dining Room only. Alcoholic beverages and supplements not included. No expiration.

3. Eisele Vineyard: Subject to availability. Blackout periods during harvest (September-November). Guests must be 21+. No pets. Expires 3/31/26.

4. Domaine Carneros: Caviar selections may vary seasonally. Expires 5/31/26.

5. CIA Classes: Reservations required. Expires 5/1/26.

6. Torc: Reservations required. Tax, gratuity and beverages are not included. Expires 5/1/26.

7. Aloft Hot Air Balloon: Expires 5-1-26.

Teaming up with everyone's friend Bruce Gearhart and the renowned Robert Parker, Jr., Lisa Perrotti-Brown will host lunch and a private tasting with the high bidder and a small group (up to 4) at a location to be determined in the Napa Valley.

The "theme" for this tasting is "The Changing Face of Bordeaux," sparking stories and discussions about how the styles of Bordeaux wines have changed in the last 25 years.

The tasting will include wines from the private cellars of Robert Parker Jr., Bruce GearhArt, and Lisa.

Bruce, Bob Parker and Lisa will each contribute 3 wines from their personal cellars for the tasting.

Lisa will be providing the following:

-2000 Pavie

-2010 Smith Haut Lafitte

-2016 Angelus "Hommage an Elisabeth Bouchet" - this is a very rare 100% Cabernet Franc cuvée made from the oldest vines at Angelus (1947). Only a hundred cases were made.

Robert Parker Jr. will be donating:

-Sine Qua Non Profuga Grenache 2018

Two Cali Icons

-Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill 1978

-Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace 1978

Bruce Gearhart will be donating:

-Chave Hermitage 2013

-Shafer Hillside Select 2013

-Saxum James Berry 2014

Lisa Perrotti-Brown is a wine critic, author and Master of Wine based in Napa, California. She reviews the wines of Bordeaux, Napa Valley and Sonoma County for The Wine Advocate and RobertParker.com, the independent wine publication and website founded by wine critic, Robert Parker.

The Ultimate Caviar Experience for 2 AND a Magnum of Domaine Carneros Estate Brut

Caviar and sparkling wine - classical apart, iconic together. Add rich creme fraiche and the crunch of a potato chip and you have elevated the pairing to a new level. In this exclusive tasting experience, you will sample four of the estates most highly treasured Napa Valley sparkling wines alongside three half-ounce servings of Tsar Nicoulai Caviar's finest artisanal caviars - Estate, Reserve, and the rarest, Crown Jewel; accompanied with gourmet potato chips, toast points, and crème fraiche. Due to the seasonal nature of caviar, please note the specific caviar selections may vary.

Expires 5-31-26.

THIS ITEM CANNOT BE SHIPPED. WINNER MUST TAKE HOME TONIGHT.

Grape Stomp and picnic lunch for 4 people at Grgich Hills Estate in St. Helena.

You are invited to participate in a fun activity by stomping freshly picked grapes in a barrel, just like Miljenko "Mike" Grgich did as a child in Croatia! You'll have a memorable keepsake by imprinting your grape-stained feet on a white t-shirt "I stomped at Grgich Hills". Enjoy this unique experience and complement it with a picnic lunch from our local Oakville Grocery.

The Grape Stomp will take place during Harvest Season. Subject to mutually agreeable dates 14 days in advance. Available Friday-Sunday, September until harvest ends. Expires October 2027.

A Marked Parcels Tasting for Four at Markham Napa Valley Vineyards in St. Helena. Tour and tasting is 90 minutes. Reservations required. Expires 6-1-26.

Experience Markham through a guided tasting of our limited single-vineyard wines. As harvest approaches each year, Winemaker Kimberlee Nicholls walks renowned vineyards across Napa Valley. She hand-marks uniquely expressive parcels to be reserved for our critically acclaimed Marked Parcels collection.

During this exceptional tasting experience, guided by an engaging Wine Ambassador, you will discover the unparalleled deliciousness of Napa Valley.

Relax indoors within our bright and airy Tasting Room or outside in our shaded Garden Patios for your tasting experience.

Taste of Carneros for 4 Guests at Gloria Ferrer in Sonoma. Expires 1-5-26.

Enjoy a delightful flight of four sparkling wines, produced at our Carneros estate vineyards, while taking in the panoramic views. Our unique terroir imparts a distinct character to each wine, and you can discover this for yourself.

Reservations are for a 60-minute experience.