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Step behind the velvet rope of Napa Valley’s most exclusive wine circles for a once-in-a-lifetime insider’s adventure. Four guests will enjoy a two-night stay in Yountville, just steps from The French Laundry and the heart of Napa’s culinary scene. But the real magic begins when you join Steve Matthiasson, Mark Porembski, and Dan Petroski for a private tasting group—an off-the-grid, no-holds-barred wine tasting where winemakers, importers, Master Somms, and Napa’s elite tastemakers come together to sip, share, and spill the industry’s best-kept secrets. To cap off the evening, enjoy a private dinner prepared exclusively for your group by Chef Sarah Heller—whose résumé includes time at Bouchon, Meadowood, Staglin Family Estate, and Peter Michael Winery. Her food is as refined as her experience, offering the perfect pairing for an unforgettable evening of wine, food, and connection.

You'll also walk the vineyards with legendary viticulturalist Steve Matthiasson, explore coopers and single vineyards through a barrel tasting with Mark Porembski at Zeitgeist, and dive into Oakville’s rich history with Mary Ann Turrentine at Paradigm. To top it off, you’ll take home signed magnums from each winery—a rare collection from Matthiasson, Paradigm, Massican, and Zeitgeist.

This is not your typical Napa trip—it’s pure wine-world access. Bid now for your chance to experience Napa like an insider!

What’s Included:

• Luxury Accommodations – Two-night stay for four in Yountville, walking distance to The French Laundry.

• Exclusive Winemaker Tasting Group and Dinner – Join Matthiasson, Porembski, and Petroski for an unforgettable themed tasting with Napa’s top wine insiders over dinner.

• VIP Winery Experiences:

      - Zeitgeist Barrel Tasting – Explore coopers and single vineyards with Mark Porembski.

      - Vineyard Walk with Steve Matthiasson – Learn viticulture from one of the best in the business.

      - Paradigm Winery Tasting – A guided tasting with Mary Ann Turrentine, focusing on Napa history and the evolution of Oakville.

• Rare Large-Format Wines – Signed magnums from Matthiasson, Paradigm, Massican, and Zeitgeist.

• $500 Amex Gift Card – Use for travel, ground transportation, or anything else to enhance your trip.

Donated by: Matthiasson Wines, Paradigm Winery, Zeitgeist Cellars, Massican, Ren and Marilyn Harris and Sarah Heller

*Excludes blackout dates, harvest and major holidays. 90-day advance booking preferred.

*Expires (except wine!) April 1, 2026 unless otherwise noted or agreed upon.

*No refunds, exchanges or replacements will be given.

*Items may be shipped at the winner's expense.

*Airfare not included.