The auction raised $15.8 million in 2015, and the record was $18.4 million in 2014 as the economy recovered from the recession. The Vintners have donated more than $150 million from auction proceeds to local health and youth initiatives as well as other causes since the first auction in 1981. The honorary chair for the auction this year was Agustin F. Huneeus of Quintessa Estates, whose father, Agustin Huneeus, was chair 20 years ago. Auction week started for many in the industry with the exclusive Magnum party hosted June 1 by Wine Spectator. For auction attendees, vintners hosted intimate dinners at their homes and wineries on the nights of June 2 and 3. Top live auction lots Fund-a-Need brought in $2.1 million from 100 paddle holders. Into Africa, Incomparably, donated by Staglin Family Vineyards, sold for $700,000 and was expanded to include an additional couple, for a fundraising total of $1.05 million. True Warriors of Wine, donated by Amuse Bouche and Tusk Estates, sold for $520,000 and was then matched for a fundraising total of $1.04 million. The Quintessential Vintner Experience, donated by Quintessa, sold for $170,000 and was doubled and then matched for a fundraising total of $680,000. A Night Full of Stars, a buy-a-spot lot donated by Opus One, raised $660,000. 50 Years, 50 Guests, 50 Bottles, donated by Robert Mondavi Winery, sold for $520,000. Etched Into the Hillside, donated by Harlan Estate, sold for $500,000. Luminosity, donated by Scarecrow Wine, sold for $440,000. The Grand Heist, donated by Blackbird Vineyards and Bvlgari, sold for $180,000 and was then doubled for a fundraising total of $360,000. Rooms with a View, donated by Antica Napa Valley–Antinori Family Wine Estate, sold for $320 Image courtesy and full article can be found at source http://www.winesandvines.com/template.cfm?section=news&content=169693