(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the first time in its 31 year history, rain—and lots of it—fell on the main event of Napa Valley’s renowned charity wine auction held on the lawn of Meadowood Napa Valley in St Helena, Saturday, June 4. While Mother Nature opened up the skies and let it pour, the bidders rallied together opening their wallets and pouring $7.3 million into auction revenue that will provide for the region’s charities.“Our vintners are known for their welcoming of visitors throughout the year—but this weekend each year is the best of the best.”