Napa Valley's Glitziest Event Gets the Coppola Family Cooking
Francis Ford Coppola, his daughter Sofia, his wife Eleanor, and son Roman all have starring roles at Auction Napa Valley this year.
Auction Napa Valley is always a sprawling affair.
Photographer: Bob McClenahan for Napa Valley VintnersThis weekend, the 37th edition of the world’s glitziest charity wine auction will unroll like a glamorous film directed by Hollywood royalty. The goal is to encourage the 2,000 attendees to splash out more than last year’s $14.3 million—and maybe surpass the record-breaking $18.4 million in 2014. All proceeds go to local charities.
The glitz will come from Francis Ford Coppola and his family, who are honorarily co-chairing the annual four-day Auction Napa Valley, which officially kicks off Thursday night, June 1. But they’re no hands-off figureheads; they’ve divided responsibilities and are running with the challenge. From Sofia’s glamorous dinner, to Eleanor’s food and wine pavilions, to Gia’s after-party, the Coppolas have it covered.