Scene in the Valley co-chaircyrilchappellet Auctionnapa Valley 2012 T month as guests from across the country and around the globehe Napa Valley Vintners’ annual community fundraiser AuctionNapa Valley brought more than $8 million in spirited bidding last gathered for the most celebrated charity wine auction in the world. The Chappellet family of Chappellet Vineyard and Winery served as honorary chairs for the 32nd annual event. Guided by the creative vision of the family’s matriarch Molly, art installations that celebrated the origins of what makes Napa Valley so spectacular along with a keen look at the life cycle of the grapevine awed attendees at every turn upon arrival at Live Auction events at Meadowood Napa Valley on Saturday. “Hopefully we engaged all of the senses this weekend as we combined art, music, outstanding wine and delicious food and dancing with spirited bidding that raised millions of dollars for these great charities,” said event honorary chair Molly Chappellet. Friday’s Barrel Auction was hosted by William Jarvis william Jarvis and Tedhenry and Jarvis Wines. photos by TOMSIMON Auctionchairmollychapellet and other bidders Dariosh Khaledi Grgichwinemaker and his wife. Ivo Jeramaz ryan andnicolehill with Geogia, and Thomasbuck A L E V E N T S Auctioneer Fritzhatten c L O Lauramendes dances chefcindy Pawcyn with Jimregusci and LIndareiff 78 w w w . n A P A V A L L E Y L I F E m A G A z I n E . c o m
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