Wine Spectator’s Bring Your Own Magnum Party Returns
June 9, 2025Wine Spectator’s Bring Your Open Magnum Party made a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus on June 4, as industry icons from around California gathered in the Napa Valley town of St. Helena for one of the most exclusive wine-country fêtes of the year. As the unofficial kickoff of Auction Napa Valley, the party gave vintners and winemakers a chance to relax and socialize before the hectic weekend of events.
“Everyone was starving for a Magnum Party,” said Carole Meredith of Lagier Meredith, as nearly 500 guests arrived at Louis M. Martini winery.
The guests were a who’s who of California wine, with veterans and newcomers alike. Mingling in the crowd were Tim Mondavi of Continuum, winemaker Paul Hobbs, Mike and Kendall Officer of Carlisle, winemaker Jeff Mangahas of Williams Selyem, Cleo Pahlmeyer of Wayfarer, and Cabernet masters Randy Dunn and Thomas Rivers Brown. Jackson Family Wines was represented by chairman Barbara Banke and winemakers Chris Carpenter and Greg Brewer. Wine Spectator has more on the festivities.
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