【Napa 特藏拍賣會：
933,000美元的閃亮成績】
Napa Valley Library Wine Auction成績亮眼：超過350個來自全球的投標人同時上線，參與網上競拍，共得933,000美元！ Zachys Wine Auctions 主理的拍賣會，囊括了百多組拍賣品，好多酒款都是人生一期一會，可遇不可求，只此一次。因此，共吸引了五百多個藏家參與競投，地區分佈甚廣，覆蓋12個國家。拍賣所籌到的 933,000美元，將會全數撥歸 Napa Valley Vintners的組織，作為推動Napa 酒區發展的營運經費。
好多明星級數的拍品，非常惹人矚目，一錘定音之下：
Shafer 15支裝 Magnum 垂直年份: US$42,000
Screaming Eagle 3支裝 Magnum 2015年 : US$40,000
Bryant Estate 10支裝 Magnum 垂直年份: US$40,000
Opus One 5支裝 6L 大瓶裝 (包括 1979 年份): US$40,000
Harlan Estate 5支裝 Magnum 滿分年份: US$24,000
Napa Valley Vintners 主席及總裁Linda Reiff 表示：「今次的競拍反應非常熱烈，遠超我們的籌款目標。當然… 最重要的是，今次拍賣會的成功，完美地秉承和成就了我們的初心 – 讓全球飲酒及藏家一起見證和感受 Napa 精品葡萄酒的優質內涵、悠久經驗和技術智慧。今年的Napa拍賣會，真正地面向全世界。展示的特藏佳釀，帶來了極佳迴響，確實令我們驕傲又興奮。」
Reveals Robust Market for Napa Valley Wines
2/21/2021 – The Napa Valley Library Wine Auction culminated with a live-streaming online auction Saturday to enthusiast bidders from all corners of the globe. The auctioneers from Zachys playfully cajoled the nearly 350 wine enthusiasts who tuned in live and brought to life the stories behind the wines during what was the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) newest auction endeavor.
“We’re overjoyed to have exceeded our fundraising goal, yet the real success of this auction was the far reach and opportunity for the global wine community to discover the depth of remarkable wines made in Napa Valley. Our rich history of winemaking excellence was on display for the world to see and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the results,” said Linda Reiff, President and CEO, Napa Valley Vintners.
The collection of nearly 100 lots drew interest from nearly 500 online bidders from 12 countries. The auction helped to broaden Napa Valley’s reach in emerging and top fine wine markets including Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan, United Kingdom, Denmark, Switzerland and Mexico. In the US, a strong showing of bidders from 41 states vied to enhance their cellar collections with rare library vintages and bottlings.
“This auction showcased the caliber of age-worthy 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, Zachys.
To further the enjoyment of Napa Valley wines and provide an understanding of the vast nuances of the region, the Napa Valley Vintners worked with Antonio Galloni to host five online educational sessions. Nearly 1,000 wine enthusiasts from 28 countries touching every continent on the map joined the live conversations. Recordings of all sessions are available at NapaValleySessions.com and at Vinous.com.
The Napa Valley Library Wine Auction is a completely new endeavor for the NVV, entirely separate from Auction Napa Valley and Premiere Napa Valley. The $933,000 in proceeds from the Library Wine Auction go directly toward NVV’s programs to promote, protect and enhance the Napa Valley appellation. Next up is the Premiere Napa Valley barrel auction for the wine trade taking place June 1-5, and an announcement about the replacement for Auction Napa Valley which will benefit the community is forthcoming this summer.
About the Napa Valley Vintners
The Napa Valley Vintners nonprofit trade association has been cultivating excellence since 1944 by inspiring its 550 members to consistently produce wines of the highest quality, provide environmental leadership and care for the extraordinary place they call home. Learn more at napavintners.com.