2026 Auction Lots

1 – 3 Liter 2019 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino
2 – 1.5 Liter Nicolás Catena Zapata (1 each: 2004 and 2020)
2 – 1.5 Liter 2018 Catena Alta Malbec
1 – 1.5 Liter 2019 Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec
6 – 750ml 2005 Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino
6 – 750ml 2020 Nicolás Catena Zapata
6 – 750ml 2021 Catena Alta Cabernet Sauvignon
6 – 750ml 2021 Catena Alta Malbec
6 – 750ml 2021 Catena Zapata Nicasia Vineyard
6 – 750ml 2022 Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Malbec
6 – 750ml 2022 Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec
6 – 750ml 2023 Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay
4 – 750ml winners’ custom blended wine

Six (6) night immersive Argentine experience in Buenos Aires and Mendoza for two (2) couples

Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare from any major city in the contiguous United States to Buenos Aires, Argentina
Roundtrip, Highest-Class Airfare from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Mendoza, Argentina
VIP Meet and Greet, roundtrip airport services with customs assistance
Roundtrip airport transfers and ground transportation to all stated activities

Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Two (2) nights’ luxury accommodations at a Five-star boutique hotel
Two (2) day cultural immersion through Buenos Aires, exploring the city’s Italian cultural and culinary heritage, including the landmarks tracing the life of Pope Francis, Argentina’s first pontiff
Four (4) tickets to the Rojo Tango show at the Faena Hotel
Private tango dance lesson
Lunch and dinner included each day

Mendoza City, Argentina:
Two (2) nights’ luxury accommodations in Suites at a Five-star hotel
One (1) massage for each person followed by tea service
Multi-course dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant paired with Catena Zapata wines

Eastern Mendoza, Argentina:
Two (2) nights’ accommodations at the Catena family’s private estate, Casa La Vendimia
Wine and light appetizers by the Catena family’s pool upon arrival, followed by a traditional Argentine asado lunch
Private tour and viticultural class to learn firsthand the history of the Malbec grape, including a special vertical tasting of Catena’s highly acclaimed Malbec wines
A wine blending session with a Catena winemaker to create a personal, limited-edition Catena wine with a custom wine label
Horse-drawn carriage ride through the Mendoza countryside
Private cooking class to learn how to create the classic Argentine empanada
Private tasting of locally sourced olive oil
Multi-course dinner at Michelin-starred Azafrán, served with select wines
Lunch at the Michelin-starred Angélica Cocina Maestra

Red’s mind is boggled by the amazing adventure waiting for two fortunate couples in Argentina: From the sophistication of Buenos Aires to the grandeur of Mendoza wine country, you’ll capture a panorama of culture, history, cuisine and wine. Best of all, the wine portion of your trip will be led by Dr. Laura Catena, managing director of Catena Zapata, Argentina’s most famous winery. A Harvard- and Stanford-educated physician, Laura also operates her own Luca Winery and is known worldwide as the “face” of Argentine wine for her active role in promoting the region and Argentine Malbec.

Founded in 1902, Catena Zapata pioneered the resurrection of Malbec. Laura’s father, Nicolás, is credited with putting Argentine wine on the world map, while the family’s Adrianna Vineyard at nearly 5,000 feet elevation is considered the Grand Cru of South America.

Your journey begins in Buenos Aires, a multicultural capital frequently called “the Paris of South America.” You’ll explore Laura Catena’s Italian heritage through the streets of La Boca and San Telmo, Recoleta’s elegant architecture and Palermo’s lively dining scene, inspired by Italy’s culinary legacy. A visit to the Immigrant Museum and landmarks tied to Pope Francis—his childhood home, churches where he was baptized and called to priesthood and the Metropolitan Cathedral, where he served as archbishop—trace the path of Argentina’s first pontiff.

It takes two to tango, and fortunately there are four of you. The Argentine national dance originated in the 1880s along Río de la Plata, the natural border between Argentina and Uruguay. Your group will have a private lesson and learn the steps of this passionate ballet, after which you’ll attend the Rojo Tango (Red Tango) show at the opulent Faena Hotel.

From Buenos Aires you’ll fly to Mendoza, the epicenter of the Argentine wine industry. Unwind with a massage at your Five-star hotel before dinner at Michelin-starred Azafrán. The next day, you’ll be welcomed at La Vendimia, the Catena family’s personal retreat. While there, you will experience a traditional asado, wine by the pool, a bocce game or carriage ride and a private empanada-making class, capped by a lively folklore dance.

The finale of your journey will be a day at the world-renowned Catena Zapata pyramid-shaped winery, where you will get a private vineyard tour exploring the viticulture and history of the Malbec grape. You’ll dive into the science of winemaking with a visit to the Catena Institute of Wine. After a Celtic Astrological tasting that will allow you to discover your “tree” linked to your birth date, you’ll transition to a guided meditation by the reservoir or distillery, breathing to connect with the Earth and culminate with moments of gratitude before slowly returning to the present. Finally, you’ll lunch at the Michelin-starred Angélica Cocina Maestra with a ten-course dining experience called “Wine First,” where every aspect of their cooking revolves around wine and not the other way round.

This lot also includes a stunning collection of Bodega Catena Zapata bottles, including their signature wines as well as the White Bones Chardonnay and Adrianna Vineyard River Malbec from their high-altitude Adrianna Vineyard.

Red envies every moment you’ll spend on this epic journey, where the legacy of Argentine wine extends through the generations. Your generous bid on this lot will secure another legacy for the next generation of children.

Insider's Info

This trip is for two (2) couples. Visit to be scheduled for mutually agreeable dates and based on availability. If the travelers visit when Laura Catena is not in Argentina, she will make the best effort to have a Catena family member host the winning bidders. One (1) roundtrip group airport transfer is included in Argentina. Guests arriving or departing separately will be responsible for the costs of any additional transfers. Ground transportation will be available at the winning bidders’ disposal throughout their visit. Lunch at the Catena family winery will be based on availability during the couples’ selected travel dates. Should Casa La Vendimia be unavailable, an equivalent Five-star accommodation will be offered with activities adjusted to offer similar experiences. The spa treatment in Mendoza City will either be a 120-minute massage at Park Hyatt or 90-minute massage at the Diplomatic and will be confirmed closer to the date of travel. The dinner at Azafrán is à la carte. The lunch at Angélica Cocina Maestra is a preset menu. Meals are only included as stated above and served with select wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Gratuities are not included for any portion of the trip and are the responsibility of the winning bidders. The winners will receive one (1) bottle of wine from the custom blending session that they can bring home with them.

Donor

Dr. Laura Catena of Catena Zapata
Airfare donated by Kathy & Andy Moock