NAPA, Calif. — Jameson Humane, an impact-driven nonprofit that educates to inspire change on behalf of companion and farmed animals in need, announces that it will hold its signature fundraising event, WineaPAWlooza 2021, virtually at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 19, during the summer solstice.

WineaPAWlooza has earned its place as one of the Top 10 wine events in the country, cited by Wine Spectator magazine, with 2020s WineaPAWlooza having been viewed by over 500 people from across the United States and around the world, including Mexico, Canada, Sweden, Australia, and even Norway.

“In the hopes that this will be the last time we host WineaPAWlooza virtually, we’re going to make history under the summer solstice, the day when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and we raise our paddles just as high for the betterment of animals,” said Jameson Humane and WineaPAWlooza co-founder Monica Stevens.

“The event is a symbol that marks the generosity and collaboration of our vintners and community, coupled with the spectacular support of our donors from around the country, auction committee, and the entire team at SOMM TV, reaffirming our belief that everyone understands how important our mission is. We bring awareness, educate, and respond to needs when a disaster strikes; the community supports us — together we save animals' lives and make the world a better place,” Stevens added.

This year’s fast-paced, virtual event features rare, handcrafted wines from more than 50 famed vintners and winemakers; a special video message from Jameson Humane volunteers and staff; and a live, interactive auction of 12 incredible lots led by auctioneer Fritz Hatton, all of which have been developed by the event's powerhouse auction committee.

A prominent early lot from the owners of Scarecrow (who are very generous animal lovers) and a large format of Screaming Eagle, from its Founder, Jeanie Phillips, another big-hearted animal advocate, have been secured as of this writing.

Produced by Jason and Christina Wise of SOMM Documentary Films and SOMM TV, the 75-minute live event and auction will be hosted by Master of Wine Vanessa Conlin, head of Wine at Wine Access, world-renowned auctioneer Fritz Hatton, and Jameson Humane and 750 Wines Founders Monica and David Stevens; and will be broadcast on SOMM TV, merging the excitement of a live auction with prerecorded auction lot content.

Preceding the event, Amanda McCrossin of SommVivant, will be interviewing a collection of prestigious vintners to vividly illuminate where wine and animal welfare intersect by way of thought-provoking Q&A sessions.

Tickets are on sale at https://jamesonhumane.ejoinme.org/wineapawlooza2021.

Ticket pricing and levels span a range of packages, which include rare wines, broader access to the event, and special offers. To inquire about ticketing, please contact: Arwen Gallenkamp, Development Manager at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-337-9409.