Jameson Humane Raises $1.3M Together with Over $200,000 for Fund-A-Want Supporting its Newly Launched Grants for International Stewardship Program
June 24, 2025 (Napa, CA) — The twelfth annual WineaPAWlooza, Jameson Humane’s pioneering fundraiser, was held this previous weekend, June 20 and 21, bringing collectively the most effective in wine, philanthropy, and compassion. The energy-packed, two-night celebration raised a powerful $1,302,000 fueling Jameson’s efforts to enhance animal welfare applications and neighborhood companies, together with inexpensive spay and neuter, entry to veterinary care, free pet meals and provides, and academic assets.
“This 12 months’s WineaPAWlooza was essentially the most dynamic and unforgettable public sale we’ve ever hosted,” stated Monica Stevens, President and Founding father of Jameson Humane. “The whole weekend radiated the spirit, resilience, and generosity that outline Napa Valley. It was a testomony to the wine business’s dedication to neighborhood and a proud second to be a part of one thing with such significant affect.”
WineaPAWlooza kicked off Friday night time at a Napa Valley non-public property, the place winemaker Russell Bevan was honored with Jameson Humane’s Philanthropic Hero Award for his invaluable contributions to the neighborhood.
On Saturday, over 300 friends gathered on the beautiful Castellucci Property in Oakville, generously hosted by the Antonio Castellucci Household. The night delivered an unforgettable expertise, that includes a unprecedented lineup of wines from 60 of Napa Valley’s most celebrated vintners paired with domestically sourced, plant-based delicacies by Brook and Terri Penquite of Nova Terra Creamery.
The night time’s spotlight was the electrifying Dwell Public sale led by auctioneer Fritz Hatton. Fifteen distinctive dwell heaps—plus a number of shock additions—showcased once-in-a-lifetime experiences and ultra-rare wines, igniting enthusiastic bidding and generosity. Highlights included:
- A 5 bottle vertical of MacDonald Vineyards, offered by Alex MacDonald –offered for $100,000—a powerful $20,000 per bottle.
- An ultra-rare 6-liter bottle of 1993 Screaming Eagle (considered one of solely two in existence) donated by Screaming Eagle Founder Jean Phillips – offered for $125,000.
- The “Better of the West” dinner at Vine Hill Ranch—that includes wine legends Andy Beckstoffer, Laura Could Everett, Tom Garrett, Alex and Graeme MacDonald, Chris Morisoli, and Bruce and Heather Phillips—offered out in simply three minutes at $5,000 per seat, elevating $125,000.
- An impromptu providing from Antonio Castellucci and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown who have been each in attendance – a non-public dinner for 20 on the Castellucci Property in Oakville—offered for $50,000.
- A shock barrel lot from the “Phelan Winery” from Russell Bevan of Bevan Cellars – offered for $65,000.
Final 12 months, WineaPAWlooza raised $1.1 million. This 12 months’s whole of $1,302,000 contributes to a exceptional whole of $16 million raised over the previous 12 years. WineaPAWlooza’s fundraising efforts proceed the custom of extraordinary affect, together with important contributions to the Fund-A-Want, supporting Jameson Humane’s newly launched Grants for International Stewardship Program
Jameson Humane extends heartfelt gratitude to this 12 months’s premier sponsors: Castellucci Property, Beau Wine Excursions, Minuteman Press Napa, Portocork, Palm Bay Worldwide, The Packaging Firm, BRIGHT Leases, Platypus Wine Excursions, CPA Valet, Keith Productions, Peak Productions, Bardessono Lodge, Archer Lodge, Carneros Resort + Spa, Palm Bay Imports, Flowers by Edgar, Napa Valley Options, DJ Kirill, United Leases, Grocery Outlet, Nicholas Feuillatte Champagne, Charbay Distillery, Highclere Fortress Gin and extra.
The Co-chairs for this occasion included Vanessa Conlin MW, Jenny Khachaturian, and Monica Stevens; and the Steering Committee contains Heidi Bevan, Joyce Bone, Kelly Brophy, Adriana Chinsky, Robert Emery, Ilyse Filowitz, Nick Gajewski, Dean Grey, Jen Lombard, Tina Miller, Michele Mitchell, Robin Nielsen, Joann Serafini, and Scotti Stark.
ABOUT JAMESON HUMANE
Jameson Humane is an impact-driven nonprofit group that collaborates and educates to encourage change in animal welfare, not solely in native communities however around the globe. Jameson Humane was based in 2014 as a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit to enhance animal and human lives by means of world collaboration and schooling. The group was named in reminiscence of Monica and the late David Stevens’ beloved canine Jameson, an adopted Nice Pyrenees who lived to the age of 14 and impressed the spirit and mission.
Jameson Humane operates 9 solutions-based applications to create a really distinctive animal welfare group that’s not like some other, all for the good thing about the better neighborhood and its animals. On daily basis, Jameson’s work is guided by how animals, individuals, and the planet are all inextricably related.
ABOUT WINEAPAWLOOZA
WineaPAWlooza is Jameson’s annual fundraiser, an occasion that has earned its place as one of many high ten wine occasions within the nation in accordance with Wine Spectator journal. The cash raised from this sought-after occasion provides the essential funds mandatory for Jameson’s applications to enhance the state of animal welfare and save animal lives. Due to WineaPAWlooza, Jameson has been in a position to assist hundreds of animals and their people in our neighborhood, and past, by means of very important programming and companies that work throughout the inextricable net between animal welfare, our neighborhood, and the planet. This 12 months’s occasion will assist guarantee these applications thrive as Jameson Humane continues to create actual, impactful catalytic change.
