35. Behind-the-Scenes with Jarvis

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Step into the inner workings of fine wine with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes Napa Valley experience for two couples, blending refined hospitality with rare access to the craftsmanship that shapes world-class wines.

Your stay begins with a two-night escape at The Archer Hotel Napa, a boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Napa. Perfectly positioned for exploring the valley, The Archer pairs contemporary comfort with a vibrant urban setting, capped by its celebrated rooftop bar overlooking the city.

Designed for those who want to understand how great wines are made, this experience includes a Barrel Production Tour at Seguin Moreau, where you’ll explore traditional French cooperage techniques and learn how oak selection and toasting influence structure, aroma, and longevity in fine wine. You’ll also enjoy a Cork Production Tour at Amorim, discovering how cork oak from carefully managed forests in Portugal is transformed into closures designed to support extended bottle aging.

You’ll then bring this production knowledge full circle with a vineyard and cave tour at Jarvis Estate, featuring a barrel and library tasting. Sampling Jarvis wines from an array of barrels, you’ll experience firsthand how cooperage choices shape the finished wine—an insider perspective rarely available to collectors.

The journey continues with an unforgettable Jarvis Estate Cave Dinner, featuring a multi-course menu prepared by acclaimed Matthew Basford, Executive Chef of Canoe, and thoughtfully paired with Jarvis wines. You’ll be guided through your tasting by members of the Jarvis team, including Winemaker Ryan Pass and General Manager Deanna Martinez, offering rare insight into the wines and the estate.

To extend the experience beyond your stay, the winning bidder will also receive a VinGarde aluminum wine travel valise filled with a curated selection of Jarvis wines and an Imperial, ideal for cellaring or sharing.

This Lot Includes:

  Two (2) night stay at The Archer Hotel Napa for two (2) couples

  Jarvis Estate cave dinner prepared by Chef Matthew Basford and hosted by the Jarvis Estate winemaker and general manager for two (2) couples

  Vineyard and cave tour with barrel and library tasting at Jarvis Estate for two (2) couples

  Barrel production tour at Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage for two (2) couples

  Cork production tour at Amorim Cork America, Napa for two (2) couples

  6L 2014 Jarvis Estate Lake William Cabernet Sauvignon in a wooden box

  Aluminum VinGard Valise filled with: 

  Three (3) bottles of 2012 Jarvis Estate DTR 

  Three (3) bottles of 2014 Jarvis Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 

  Three (3) bottles of 2018 Jarvis Estate Reserve Merlot 

  Three (3) bottles of 2021 Jarvis Estate Unfiltered Finch Hollow Chardonnay 

 

Donated by: Jarvis Estate and Chef Matthew Basford

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