Sonoma County Barrel Auction


Welcome to the 2023 Sonoma County Barrel Auction lots! The live auction events took place May 4-5, 2023 in Healdsburg, CA. Stay tuned for details of the 10th anniversary SoCoBA planned for May 2-3, 2024!

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Lot #33 GUARACHI FAMILY WINES

This wine is made from very low yield Calera, Swan and 777 clones and aged separately in French Oak. “Top Secret” takes its name from the horse owned by Alex Guarachi’s daughter when she was 12 years old. This name was chosen because Guarachi…

Lot #43 MACROSTIE WINERY & VINEYARDS, SOJOURN CELLARS

Like a power-ballad from two rockstars of Pinot Noir, this one-of-a-kind auction lot invites you to savor the skill and artistry of winemakers Heidi Bridenhagen (MacRostie Winery & Vineyards) and Randy Bennett (Sojourn Cellars) in an unforgettable…
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Lot #49 RAM’S GATE WINERY

“Rocky Road” is a cuvée created from three distinct vineyards in three AVAs that are usually reserved for the Ram’s Gate Winery single vineyard program. The name reflects a playful take on a delicious flavor of ice cream, yet it also…

Lot #55 SAINTSBURY

“ITG” is the first wine of its kind and was made specifically for the 2023 Sonoma County Barrel Auction. It is a blend of Pinot Noirs from the seven different growers Saintsbury sources from in Sonoma County, highlighting the craftsmanship…

Lot #58 SCHUG WINERY

Vierburgunder is a play on the German word for Pinot Noir, Spätburgunder. Vier means 'four' in German, and this never before, never again SoCoBA lot includes the winery's best barrels from four single vineyards throughout Sonoma County –…

Lot #62 BROOKS NOTE WINERY, THIRTY-SEVEN WINES

"Wind and Sea" is a blend of two vineyards from the Petaluma Gap boasting an exceptional concentration of fruit. Taylor's Crown is at the northeast corner of the Petaluma Gap. It sits at the top of the ridge on the western side of Sonoma Mountain…