Blackbird Vineyards and our sister brand—Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley —proudly support local and national charitable organizations through philanthropic donations and event participation. Together, we have raised nearly $750,000 since our inception. Please look for us at the following annual auctions across the country…

Auction Napa Valley
One of the premier charity wine auctions in the world—this must attend event convenes the first weekend in June each year and has given the community more than $85 million since its inception. Auction Napa Valley was established in 1981 by the Napa Valley Vintners to raise needed funds for healthcare, youth services and affordable housing non-profits.

2009 Photos – Bidding at the Auction, Blackbird’s barrel lot bids climb, Blackbird’s live lot display

 

Premiere Napa Valley
One day each year in February, 200 Napa Valley Vintners gather to offer select members of the wine trade the opportunity to taste from barrel and bid on wines created solely for this event, to be bought by only one bidder. The wines are offered as 5-case, 10-case or 20-case lots at the discretion of the vintner. These futures are released to the winning bidder in 750ml or 1.5L bottles that are individually numbered and specially labeled. Nowhere else can you obtain these rare wines.

2009 Photos – Trade barrel tasting at Premiere Napa Valley - copyright 2009 Jason Tinacci



Sun Valley Wine Auction
Named by Wine Spectator as one of the Top Ten US Charity Auctions of 2003-2008, this auction raises funds to support its educational arts programming and community outreach.

Kentucky Bluegrass (Lexington) Wine Auction
The Lexington Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization whose philanthropic mission is to create >awareness and raise funds in the fight against cancer and improve the quality of healthcare for cancer patients.



V Foundation Wine Celebration
Proudly benefits the V Foundation for Cancer Research, a charitable organization dedicated to helping find a cure for cancer.

Photo: Olympic basketball coach, Mike “K” gives a speech at the 2009 Wine Celebration.



High Museum of Art Atlanta Wine Auction
The High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction has been named fourth in a national ranking of the Top 10 charity wine auctions in the United States by Wine Spectator in its March 31, 2009 issue, moving up one spot from last year’s ranking. Each year, Wine Spectator gathers information on charity auctions throughout the country and ranks its Top 10.

Naples Wine Festival Auction
The Naples Winter Wine Festival is ranked among the top 10 arts and entertainment events for wealthy Americans. The June 2006 ranking by the Luxury Institute is based on exclusivity, quality and prestige. The event brings many of the world’s finest vintners and chefs together with wine collectors and philanthropists for a three-day gala in picturesque Naples, Florida with proceeds benefiting local charities that assist underprivileged and at risk children. These two goals drive the trustees to make the festival a huge success, and once again this year, the festival was recognized as the most successful charity wine auction by Wine Spectator.