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Napa Valley Vineyard Heads to Auction Amid Market Decline

4/9/2026

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Benessere Vineyards, a 43-acre Napa Valley estate in California, is headed to auction after price fell from $35 million to $28 million.
The property has been on the market since 2024 with expected selling prices of $8–$12 million.
The sale decision reflects the family’s personal challenges and a cooling wine market.
Villa San Juliette in Paso Robles sold for $6.7 million after failing to attract buyers at nearly $22 million.

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Story summary

Benessere Vineyards, a 43-acre Napa Valley estate in California, is headed to auction after price fell from $35 million to $28 million.
The property has been on the market since 2024 with expected selling prices of $8–$12 million.
The sale decision reflects the family’s personal challenges and a cooling wine market.
Villa San Juliette in Paso Robles sold for $6.7 million after failing to attract buyers at nearly $22 million.