Episode 287: Premiere Napa Valley

Episode 287: Premiere Napa Valley

April 16, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 287

About this episode

The episode discusses the Premiere Napa Valley auction and features interviews with notable winemakers about the wine industry in Napa Valley.

One of the biggest events in wine has just concluded in Napa Valley: the Premiere Napa Valley auction. Each year, top winemakers craft one-of-a-kind wine lots to be auctioned, creating an energy that has to be seen to be believed. Today, we speak with winemaker John Skupny, renowned winemaker Cathy Corison, and Stacey Dolan Capitani of Napa Valley Vintners to break down Napa’s past, its future, the competition between winemakers, and how an entire region comes together to position itself on the world stage. You can also watch extended interviews and see the auction on SOMM TV, our video streaming service. To get tickets to the upcoming Napa Barrel Auction use this link and get 3 tickets for the price of four! http://www.nvv.li/sommtv

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Guests: John Skupny, Cathy Corison, Stacey Dolan Capitani

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Organizations: Napa Valley Vintners

Places: Napa Valley

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