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B Cellars and BVLGARI | From B Cellars Beckstoffer Vineyards to BVLGARI

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B Cellars and BVLGARI | From B Cellars Beckstoffer Vineyards to BVLGARI


WINE OFFERINGS

  • 1 x 3L 2023 B Cellars Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 x 1.5L 2023 B Cellars Beckstoffer Bourn Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 x 1.5L 2023 B Cellars Beckstoffer George III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 x 1.5L 2023 B Cellars Missouri Hopper Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon


NAPA VALLEY

  • 2-nights’ accommodations for 2 couples at Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford
  • Private guided barrel tasting experience for 2 couples
  • Dinner for 2 couples at The Charter Oak
  • Hot air balloon flight for 2 couples
  • Private hosted tasting for 2 couples at Palmaz Vineyards
  • 4 seats at a wine dinner party hosted at B Cellars
  • 4 Spa Massage Treatments at Auberge du Soleil


Round-trip Bay Area airport transport and Napa Valley driver service for the duration of your stay. Mutually agreeable date to be selected between November 2025 and April 2026.


FLORENCE, ITALY

  • 2-nights’ accommodations for 1 couple at the 5- Star Belmond Villa San Michele
  • Visit to BVLGARI Leather Goods & Accessories Manifattura for a customized handbag design experience
  • Bespoke experience tailored to the winner’s personal taste


TUSCANY, ITALY

  • 1-night accommodation for 1 couple at Fonteverde Lifestyle and Thermal Retreat, inclusive of a leisurely spa day
  • An exclusive wine experience at the Bulgari family’s Podernuovo vineyard


ROME, ITALY

  • 2-nights’ accommodations for 1 couple at the 5-Star BVLGARI Hotel Rome
  • Private DOMVS BVLGARI Heritage Tour for 1 couple
  • Exclusive High Jewelry experience at the very first BVLGARI boutique
  • Personalized experience tailored to the winner’s personal taste
  • Dinner for 1 couple at a Michelin-starred restaurant


Private ground transportation to all destinations and activities included in the Italy itinerary. All meals and beverages are included throughout your stay, ensuring a taste of Italy’s finest offerings. Dates to be mutually agreeable in 2026.


Begin your Napa Valley adventure as you, a guest and another couple embark on a two-night stay at Rutherford’s famed Auberge du Soleil, complete with provided breakfast each morning and four spa massage treatments. After you settle in, you will be taken to B Cellars for a barrel tasting of Beckstoffer Heritage Cabernet Sauvignons led by Master Winemaker Kirk Venge, accompanied by Co-Founders Duffy Keys and Jim Borsack. In the evening, you will be joined by Duffy and Judy Keys and Jim and Renee Borsack for an elegant dinner at The Charter Oak.


Your Napa Valley experience will continue with a hot air balloon ride over the valley, followed by brunch at local favorite, Sunshine Café, before heading off to a private tasting and culinary experience at Palmaz Vineyards, including a tour of their 21-story underground winery. Cap off your exciting day by attending a wine dinner party at B Cellars featuring a delicious multi-course meal prepared by Winery Chef Derick Kuntz. You will be sent home with a selection of large format bottlings of B Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon from Beckstoffer Heritage vineyards.


For the Italian portion of your exciting vacation, one couple will embark on an exclusive five-night bespoke journey of unrivaled luxury and cultural richness, tailor-made by BVLGARI.


Start your adventure with an exclusive tour of BVLGARI’s Leather Goods & Accessories Manifattura. This behind-the-scenes experience offers an intimate glimpse into the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into the new Mary Katrantzou Collection as well as the opportunity to design your own custom-made handbag.


Next, travel to Tuscany and explore the Bulgari family’s own Podernuovo vineyard where you will taste some of the most exquisite wines produced in the region, learn about the vineyard’s sustainable practices and enjoy a sumptuous lunch amid the picturesque Tuscan landscape.


Continue your Italian immersion in the heart of Rome, where BVLGARI’s journey began over 140 years ago and immerse yourself in the DOMVS. This exclusive experience offers a deep dive into BVLGARI’s illustrious history and its ascent from a modest shop to an emblem of Italian luxury. During this private tour, you will have the unique opportunity to view rare archival pieces and explore firsthand the brand’s pioneering innovations that have defined its legacy.


Delve into the epitome of Italian luxury with an exclusive private viewing of BVLGARI’s high jewelry collection on the iconic Via Condotti, the original BVLGARI boutique. With BVLGARI’s Private Client Director, you’ll learn about the intricacies of each piece, the history of BVLGARI’s legendary designs and the brand’s use of vibrant gemstones that have set their creations of wearable art apart.


From the serene beauty of Belmond Villa San Michele in Florence, through the therapeutic tranquility of Fonteverde Retreat, to the architectural grandeur of the BVLGARI Hotel in Rome, every aspect of your trip will immerse you in ‘La Dolce Vita’ with BVLGARI.


Donor Estimate of Fair Market Value: Available upon request.