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Blending live music with exceptional food and wine, Festival Napa Valley’s signature annual tasting event showcases the best of Napa Valley’s bounty. Taste of Napa invites guests to savor offerings from more than 100 wineries, breweries, restaurants, and artisanal producers, along with a curated selection of craft beverages — all served with the warm hospitality that defines Wine Country.

Invitation Only
Gerret and Tatiana Copeland understand what it takes to nurture something lasting, whether in the vineyard or in the arts. Their shared appreciation of beauty, strong commitment to philanthropy, and love of fine wine and food make them the perfect hosts for tonight’s Donor Exclusive event. 

Kick off opening weekend at one of Napa Valley's most iconic estates. This invitation-only afterparty at Opus One sets the tone for the weekend ahead, and features Opus wines and cognac, elevated bites, and a DJ to keep the energy going well into the night. 

Featuring Wynton Marsalis
Crowning the opening weekend of Festival Napa Valley’s 20th Anniversary Summer Season, the Arts for All Gala is one of the nation's premier fundraisers for education and the arts, raising more than $33 million to date. This year's Gala features world-renowned trumpeter and composer, Wynton Marsalis at Nickel & Nickel. Guests will enjoy a menu by Chef Dustin Valette and a live auction offering once-in-a-lifetime travel adventures, bespoke performing arts experiences, highly collectible wines, and more.

Commissioned for Festival Napa Valley’s 20th Anniversary Season, The Judgment of Paris is a one-act opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, inspired by the legendary 1976 blind tasting that transformed the world of wine.

The Festival Napa Valley Culinary Garden at Charles Krug offers a variety of delicious fare from Napa Valley restaurants and artisan food purveyors. Available for purchase nightly both before and after each performance, there’s something for everyone. From charcuterie and sushi to specialty popcorn and ice cream, the Culinary Garden features the best in Napa Valley casual dining. Wine is also available for purchase from Charles Krug.

Kick off the auction with a very special toast! Bid on a commemorative 3-liter Double Magnum from a selection of Napa Valley's most celebrated vintners. Pre-ordered bottles may be opened and enjoyed at your Gala table, with selections fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis.

With the 2021 premiere of his operatic film Goodbye, Mr. Chips, composer Gordon Getty adds a fourth opera to his list of compositions, which also includes works for orchestra, chorus, vocal and instrumental soloists, and chamber ensembles. His staged works have been mounted by Leipzig Opera, Welsh National Opera, San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and Bolshoi Ballet, while his orchestral repertoire has been recorded and performed by the likes of the San Francisco Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas, Mikhail Pletnev leading the Russian National Orchestra, and Sir Neville Marriner with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Gordon Getty is a Pentatone artist and his music is published by Rork Music.

​​Experience the enchantment of La Dolce Vita at this special evening dedicated to the artistic legacy of Luciano Pavarotti, one of the world’s most celebrated tenors and cultural ambassadors.

OLIVIA DECKER POWER OF MUSIC
Experience an extraordinary evening of music, wine, and panoramic Bay Area views at the Grand Penthouse at 181 Fremont. Presented as part of Festival Napa Valley’s Olivia Decker Power of Music Series, this intimate gathering features a private performance by Grammy-winning music icon Narada Michael Walden, followed by a reception and mingling.

• Luncheon hosted by Claire Stull at her Stags Leap District estate
• Fashion presentation by Brunello Cucinelli
• A special live musical performance 

Maggie and Stephen Oetgen invite guests to today’s luncheon at Ashe Vineyard, a spectacular estate set in the heart of Oakville, among sun-kissed vines and gently rolling hills. 

• Admission to an elegant evening honoring Andrea Bocelli at Carolands Chateau in Hillsborough
• Reception and gourmet dinner paired with exceptional Napa Valley wines
• Private performances by Joshua Bell and Larisa Martínez, with pianist Peter Dugan
• Special appearances by exceptional young artists

• A coveted ticket to the Parisian premiere of The Judgment of Paris at the Palace of Versailles and a journey extraordinaire through Paris and Bordeaux
• 5 nights’ luxury accommodations at Le Grand Hôtel InterContinental, Paris
• 3 nights’ luxury accommodations at COMO Cordeillan-Bages, Bordeaux
• Welcome champagne reception and dinner cruise on the Seine
• Private concert and dinner at Abbaye de Royaumont
• Special access to Paris' great monuments and museums
• Behind-the-scenes visit to Opéra National de Bordeaux and historic Médoc châteaux
• Dinner at Château Dauzac; exclusive access to Château Lynch-Bages
• Private cruise through the vineyards of Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe with seaside lunch and wines from Opus One
• Private transportation and first-class travel throughout

• A luxurious evening of BBQ, world-class wines, whiskey, and cigars at Alpha Omega, hosted by Festival Napa Valley's past and present Chairmen of the Board
• Live bluegrass entertainment

• 7 nights' accommodation at Tatiana and Gerret Copeland's Toucan Hill Villa in Mustique, featuring two infinity pools and four king-sized luxury suites
• All-inclusive meals and drinks for up to eight guests
• A full-time staff of seven: estate manager, butler, chef, two maids, a houseman, and a gardener
• Two vehicles for island transportation, plus airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Large-format signed bottle of Bouchaine

Select Saturdays Each Month
MusicTime in the Library with Festival Napa Valley offers playful, interactive concerts for young children (ages 2-8) and their families. Open to the public, these engaging performances encourage children to discover different musical instruments while dancing and cheering along with musicians who use live music to tell stories or explore exciting themes. From superheroes and animals to ballet, opera, puppetry, nature, friendship, and more, each concert is filled with lively music and BIG fun!

2022 Joel Revzen Conducting Prizewinner
A graceful yet powerful force on the podium, Argentinian-Italian conductor Michelle Di Russo is known for her compelling interpretations, passionate musicality, and championing of contemporary music. Di Russo is Music Director of the Delaware Symphony and has served as Associate Conductor of the Fort Worth Symphony.