Jan. 29-31 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in picturesque Naples, Florida
The Naples Winter Wine Festival is ranked among the top 10 arts and entertainment events for wealthy Americans. This ranking by the Luxury Institute is based on exclusivity, quality and prestige. Since 2004, the festival has earned the distinction of being the most successful charity wine auction in the nation according to Wine Spectator. The event brings many of the world’s finest vintners and celebrity chefs together with wine collectors and philanthropists for a three-day gala that will raise crucial funds for children in need.
With this years theme of “Great Expectations,” the 2016 Naples Winter Wine Festival will take place Jan. 29-31 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in picturesque Naples, Florida.
Guests will enjoy the finest wines and food from around the world, and bid on rare collections of some of the world’s most sought-after wines, exotic travel adventures, limited edition cars and unique experiences.
The highly successful Live Auction raised over $12 million at the 2015 festival.
Just a few of the choices for the 2016 Naples Winter Wine Festival live auction:
• An exclusive dinner with country music superstar Martina McBride.
• A private tour of Versailles followed by a rare dinner in the apartments of Louis XV.
• Engraved bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Staglin Family Vineyard Estate, a family-owned Napa Valley winery devoted to organic winemaking.
• A trip to New York City for a private dinner with a Broadway star, plus tickets and backstage passes to their show.
• Two 12-liter bottles of Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, both etched and hand-painted with the logos of the 2015 Naples Winter Wine Festival beneficiaries.
• One-of-a-kind, custom engraved rings from Master Goldsmith Christoph Wellendorff.
• Magnums of Hamel Family Wines and a trip to Sonoma Valley, among other stops, to enjoy a private tour, tasting and dinner at the Hamel Family Estate.
• Private access to Bulgari’s High Jewelry Event and a private preview of Bulgari’s latest High Jewelry Collection.
• 14 nights aboard The World, the largest privately-owned residential yacht on Earth.
Travel experiences available at the 2016 live auction include:
• A trip to Florence to visit the Fratelli Piccini showroom – one of the most storied Italian luxury jewelry brands, to receive a custom piece of fine jewelry.
• A week-long cruise along the Burgundy canal in France complete with private tastings at Burgundy’s most renowned wineries.
• A trip to Southeast Asia aboard Singapore Airlines’ Suites Class, plus a journey throughout Asia and Japan on a private jet.
• A week-long cruise along the Burgundy canal in France complete with private tastings at Burgundy’s most renowned wineries.
Since it’s inceptions, the Naples Winter Wine Festival has raised more than $135 million for its founding organization, the Naples Children & Education Foundation, which has awarded grants to more than 40 nonprofit organizations that have impacted the lives of more than 200,000 children.
•When: Jan. 29-31
•Where: Various private homes and the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, 2600 Tiburon Drive, Naples.
•Cost: Ticket packages to this event, limited to 580 guests, start at $10,000 per couple. A $25,000 package is also available that includes reserved seating for a party of four at a vintner dinner and under the tent.
•Tickets/information: To inquire about tickets to the Naples Winter Wine Festival, contact Barrett Farmer at barrett@napleswinefestival.com or 239-514-2239. To learn more about the event, visit Napleswinefestival.com.
Ticket packages, limited to 580 guests, start at $10,000 per couple. A $25,000 package that includes reserved seating for a party of four under the tent at a vintner dinner is also available.
