The Biggest Wineries and Regions Are Reigning at Auctions Right Now

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On a hot and sunny early June day, well-dressed and well-heeled wine lovers strolled the grounds of the newly redesigned Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley before entering the cool, dark confines of the estate’s thoughtfully upgraded barrel room. Home to the 2026 Napa Valley Barrel Auction, it offered strategic bidders the opportunity to take home a portion…