NEVER BEFORE, NEVER AGAIN WINES

May 2-3, 2024

2023 SoCoBA Results – Thank You!

The 2023 Sonoma County Barrel Auction (SoCoBA) presented by American AgCredit and held in person at MacMurray Estate Vineyards on Friday, May 5, raised over $535,000 for Sonoma County Vintners’ marketing programs and initiatives that support the wine trade and community! Thank you to everyone who submitted a barrel auction lot, attended, sponsored or registered to proxy bid at this year’s #SoCoBA. We are incredibly grateful for your continued participation and for our wonderful vintners and partners.

Save the date for next year’s 10th anniversary SoCoBA planned for May 2-3, 2024!

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SoCoBA Auctioneer John Curly on stage pointing to the crowd - photo by Erik Castro

Watch 2023 SoCoBA Vintner Interviews

Ray Fister of Life Between the Vines interviewed numerous participating vintners and winery associates during the 2023 events. Get the inside scoop on why Sonoma County wineries love making “never before, never again” wines for SoCoBA.

The Sonoma County Barrel Auction, an annual event produced by Sonoma County Vintners, features Never Before, Never Again wines handcrafted by the county’s top vintners, representing the stylistic range and world-class quality of Sonoma County. Each lot is truly original. This exclusive auction is by invitation-only for members of the wine trade and media.

Proceeds raised from the Sonoma County Barrel Auction assist in creating marketing programs and initiatives that support the Sonoma County wine trade and community.

QUESTIONS? Contact our Trade Relations Manager via our online form or 707.522.5847.

Two men an a woman looking at a bottle of red wine at Sonoma County Barrel Auction

Pre-Auction Events

THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024

Sonoma County Wine Auction preview event

BARREL AUCTION LOT TASTING – PREVIEW EVENT

(11:00am – 4:00pm)

INTIMATE VINTNER DINNERS

(6:00 – 9:00pm)

Sonoma County Barrel Auction

FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024

LUNCH & LIVE AUCTION

(11:00am – 4:00pm)

Why Attend #SoCoBA?

We are delighted to be welcoming trade buyers back to Sonoma County! SoCoBA gives our Sonoma County wineries the opportunity to interact with members of the trade they might not normally have the time or resources to visit. We’re honored that trade buyers will travel across the U.S. and from other countries to attend SoCoBA and bid on wines from our talented vintners.

Michael Haney, Executive Director
Sonoma County Vintners

We have been a supporter of SoCoBA since the inaugural event in 2015, bidding on these unique, one-of-a-kind wines to separate our restaurant’s wine program from others. Our extensive list of SoCoBA selections are only available to guests while dining here at Polo Grill.

Robert Merrifield, Chef and Proprietor
Polo Grill, Tulsa, Oklahoma

ABOUT THE AUCTION

SEE THE WINES

REGISTER TO ATTEND

#SoCoBA

@sonomacountyvintners

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Congratulations to the Ninth Annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction Honorees! Lifetime Achievement Award - Tom Klein, Proprietor of @rsvineyards; Icons - Lee Sr. and Carolyn Martinelli, Proprietors of @martinelliwinery; Innovator - Theresa Heredia, Director of Winemaking at @garyfarrellwinery.

Read the full @pressdemo story at www.pressdemocrat.com/article/lifestyle/wine-buyers-turn-out-for-sonoma-county-barrel-auction/ or on our Sonoma County Barrel Auction website, link in bio.

#SoCoBA #sonomawine #sipsonoma #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine

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Here we go! #SoCoBA2023 kicks off with the preview tasting at @bacchuslanding!
#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sonomacountywine

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Day 3 of #SonomaSummit started with a master class on Cooler AVAs & The Big 3 Whites before enjoying a wine tasting & lunch at @grandcrucrush with @dumolwinery & @ernestvineyards. Then they stopped off for something sweet at @noblefolk on their way to a vineyard tour & wine tasting at @mauritsonwines. They wrapped up the day with dinner at @barndivahealdsburg hosted by @courseygraves. Thanks to all of our winery and restaurant hosts for sharing #SonomaCounty with our international visitors!

#sonomacountywine #sipsonoma

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Day 2 of #SonomaSummit started with a master class on The Big 3 Reds and featured international trade visits to @Dry Creek Vineyards, @smallvines and @senseswines, finishing with dinner at Farmstand hosted by @rsvineyards. Stay tuned to see where our guests will be learning about #SonomaCounty wines on day 3! Thank you to all of our wonderful vintners and partners for hosting this great group.

Photos by Sunny Cho.

@farmhouse_inn

#sonomacountywine #sipsonoma

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#SonomaSummit 2023 is in full swing! We welcomed our South Korean wine trade guests with dinner at the beautiful @vintnersresort hosted by @aperturecellars. This morning started off with a #SonomaCountyWine master class. Stay tuned to see the rest of their adventures in discovering what makes our local wines so special in the run up to our Sonoma County Barrel Auction on May 4-5.

#SoCoBA #sonomawine #sipsonoma #sonomacounty

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Sonoma County Vintners and presenting sponsor American AgCredit are pleased to announce that the 2023 auction lots for the Sonoma County Barrel Auction (#SoCoBA) are available now for viewing at SoCoBarrelAuction.com!

The event, exclusively for the wine trade and media, will be held at MacMurray Estate Vineyards on Friday, May 5, 2023. These Never Before, Never Again wines are crafted by renowned Sonoma County winemakers and showcase the spectacular range of the region. Members of the wine trade may register online to attend the live auction events, with proof of a valid resale license. Proxy bidding is available for trade who are unable to attend in person.

Thanks to our 2023 SoCoBA Sponsor & Venue Partners!
@americanagcredit
#macmurrayestatevineyards
@bacchuslanding
@ramsgatewinery
@g3enterprises
@diam.cork
@tonnellerie_cadus
@tricorbraunwinepak
@sonomacounty
@Jwinery
@vintnersresort
@btlbarn
@sonoma_county_airport
@proviordering
@tastingpanel
@debbiedouglasdesigns
@pure_luxury_transportation
@theposhprivy
@recology

#sonomawine #sonomacounty #sipsonoma

@jetsettingfashionista @emilymartinevents

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Thanks to everyone who attended our #socoba Vintner Champion meeting at @americanagcredit to learn about this year’s event planned for May 4-5 at @bacchuslanding and MacMurray Estate Vineyards! For those who couldn’t make it, we’ll be sending the presentation via email to our members and posting it on our website.

#sonomawine #sipsonoma #sonomawinecountry

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SONOMA COUNTY BARREL AUCTION VIDEOS

Watch our videos to learn more about the Sonoma County Icons celebrated in 2016, 2017 and 2019.

Visit our Icons & Innovators page to see all honorees recognized since the Sonoma County Barrel Auction’s inception in 2015.

2016 Sonoma County Icons

2017 Sonoma County Icons

2019 Sonoma County Icons + Innovators

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS 2023 #SoCoBA SPONSORS

MacMurray Estate Vineyards hosts Sonoma County Barrel Auction

G3 Sponsors Sonoma County Barrel Auction

DIAM Sponsors Sonoma County Barrel Auction

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Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, dedicated to raising awareness of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier wine regions. SCV represents over 250 wineries throughout the county. The organization actively promotes Sonoma County through educational programming; advocates for its members at local, state and federal levels; and contributes to the local communities through the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. Sonoma County Wine Auction, its annual fundraiser, benefits nonprofit organizations throughout the region. Read more

NEVER BEFORE, NEVER AGAIN WINES

May 2-3, 2024

2023 SoCoBA Results – Thank You!

Watch 2023 SoCoBA Vintner Interviews

Pre-Auction Events

BARREL AUCTION LOT TASTING – PREVIEW EVENT

INTIMATE VINTNER DINNERS

Sonoma County Barrel Auction

LUNCH & LIVE AUCTION

Why Attend #SoCoBA?

ABOUT THE AUCTION

SEE THE WINES

REGISTER TO ATTEND

#SoCoBA

SONOMA COUNTY BARREL AUCTION VIDEOS

2016 Sonoma County Icons

2017 Sonoma County Icons

2019 Sonoma County Icons + Innovators

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS 2023 #SoCoBA SPONSORS

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