Extraordinary, One-of-a-Kind Wine, Culinary and Travel Experiences Unveiled for 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival Live Auction

The list of world-class auction lots includes a bespoke VIP U.S. Open tennis experience with Ralph Lauren in New York City; four days with Red Carpet treatment at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival with Chopard; a six-night food and wine journey through Italy hosted by Gargiulo Vineyards Proprietors Valerie Boyd & Jeff Gargiulo and Celebrity Chef Angelo Auriana; and a “Million Dollar Meal” at Prime Social Reserve with acclaimed Chef Dustin Valette

Imagine the high speed and energy of the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix with luxury accommodations, VIP access and top California wines; a lavish wine country escape with four nights in suites at the Five-star Poetry Inn Napa Valley and private dining experiences with Michelin-starred chefs; or an immersive Bordeaux journey with exclusive use of Château Troplong Mondot, including private dining and a tasting of its most coveted vintages.

These incredible experiences are among the dozens of carefully curated, one-of-a-kind auction lots to be offered at the 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF). The NWWF returns to The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón for its 26th anniversary on January 30, 2026 through February 1, 2026. It is one of the world’s most prestigious charity wine auctions, raising more than $336 million and impacting the lives of 385,000 children in Collier County since its inception in 2001.

“This year’s auction lots combine some of the world’s most exciting travel packages with truly one-of-a-kind wine and culinary experiences,” said Rick Germain, 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction Lot Committee Member. “We look forward to another successful celebration in 2026 with an exhilarating live auction in support of our mission to create lasting change by investing in proven programs that transform the lives of vulnerable children in our community.”

Auction lot highlights include:

• “Château Life: An Exclusive Bordeaux Journey”: Up to five couples will spend five luxurious nights with exclusive use of the Château Troplong Mondot private château in Saint-Émilion, France. The Château features five bedroom Suites, a swimming pool, multiple lounging spaces, two dining spaces, an open kitchen, electric bicycles and an on-property park and orchard, plus stunning views over the vineyard and Saint-Émilion. During their stay, guests will enjoy three days of private visits and tastings curated by The Bordeaux Concierge at six Grand Cru Classé estates with private lunches at three of the estates hosted by key members of the estate teams. Also included is a special immersion tour of Château Troplong Mondot’s Premier Grand Cru Classé estate followed by a tasting of their most coveted vintages and a champêtre-style dinner hosted by one of the directors of the estate in the château’s orchard overlooking the village of Saint-Émilion, prepared by their Michelin-starred restaurant’s team and paired with a 5 Liter bottle of 2005 Château Troplong Mondot. Guests also will feast on one dinner at Michelin-starred Les Belles Perdrix and will receive five 1.5 Liter bottles of 2019 Château Troplong Mondot.

• “Stars, Cinema & Chopard Splendor”: One winning couple will receive the Red Carpet treatment for four days at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in May 2026. The trip begins with Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare from the United States to Nice, France where guests will enjoy three nights’ accommodations in a King Room at the iconic Five-star Hôtel Martinez. VIP experiences include a walk down the red carpet of the Palais des Festivals for a major film premiere; two reserved seats to attend the glamorous Chopard Party with stars and celebrities; one dinner at a Five-star restaurant, hosted by a Chopard representative; and access to the legendary Chopard Rooftop at Hôtel Martinez, including hair and makeup services, plus a light breakfast, buffet lunch and unlimited Champagne and select alcoholic beverages daily. Guests also will enjoy a private viewing of Chopard’s newest High Jewelry creations from the maison’s Red Carpet Collection 2026 and will receive a $25,000 credit toward a high jewelry purchase.

• “Gargiulo: A Journey Through Culinary Italy”: Two couples will join Gargiulo Vineyards Proprietors Valerie Boyd and Jeff Gargiulo and traditional Italian Chef Angelo Auriana for a six-night food and wine journey through Italy. The journey begins in Naples, Florida with a planning dinner at the home of Valerie and Jeff prior to the trip. Guests then will travel to Bologna and Emilia-Romagna region in Italy for four nights’ accommodations at a luxury hotel. While there, they will visit the iconic culinary destination Mercato di Mezzo; visit with local chefs to learn about and taste local specialties; and enjoy personally-curated visits to factories where Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena are produced. Lunch and dinner featuring the food of the region are included daily. Then, it’s off to Bergamo, Italy, for two nights’ accommodations at a luxury hotel. Guests will enjoy a private tour through the city hosted by Auriana with daily lunch and dinner featuring the food of the region. The trip includes Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare from the United States to Italy. The two winning couples also will receive a selection of rare collectible wines (in etched bottles) from Gargiulo Vineyards, including two 3 Liter 2022 Gargiulo Vineyards 575 OVX Cabernet Sauvignon; two 3 Liter 2022 Gargiulo Vineyards G Major 7 Study Cabernet Sauvignon; and two 3 Liter 2022 Gargiulo Vineyards Money Road Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon.

• “Miami Grand Prix: Fast Cars and Napa Classics”: Two couples will receive the VIP treatment with an elite Formula 1 Miami Crypto.com Grand Prix experience from Friday, May 1, 2026 through Monday, May 4, 2026. Guests will enjoy three nights’ luxury accommodations at the Five-star Nobu Hotel Miami Beach with four passes to The 72 Club during the Formula 1 Miami Crypto.com Grand Prix, including views of Turn 4 and the Podium, 72 Club Concierge, and premium food and beverages. Personalized concierge services will be provided by Parea Travel. The winning couples also will share a collection of fine wines, including one 3 Liter 2018 Heitz Cellar Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon; one 3 Liter 2021 Burgess Promiscua Cabernet Sauvignon; one 1.5 Liter 2016 Stony Hill Cabernet Sauvignon; one 1.5 Liter 2019 Ink Grade Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon; one 750ml 2016 Heitz Cellar Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon; one 750ml 2018 Ink Grade Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon; one 750ml 2021 Burgess Sorenson Cabernet Sauvignon; one 750ml 2021 Haynes Vineyard Corazon Chardonnay; one 750ml 2022 Heitz Cellar Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon; and one 750ml 2022 Stony Hill Côte Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon.

• “MILLION DOLLAR MEAL … ALL for the Kids!”: Bidders will have the opportunity to be one of just 40 couples who will indulge in an exclusive rooftop dinner on November 17, 2026 at Prime Social Reserve overlooking iconic Fifth Avenue South in Naples, Florida. The evening will begin with a cocktail and wine reception with passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a multi-course dinner prepared by 2026 NWWF Chef de Cuisine Dustin Valette in collaboration with Prime Social Reserve’s Executive Chef Alejandra Bringas and served with fine wines. Valette is the Chef-Owner of Valette and The Matheson in Healdsburg, California, and Owner of Valette Wines. His cuisine is a true representation of wine country, blending bold, dynamic ingredients with strong community ties and collaborations with local farmers and purveyors. Evening musical entertainment will be provided by award-winning singer-songwriter and Southwest Florida native Kelly Neff. All food, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are included in this exclusive opportunity.

• “From Summit to Shoreline, The Montage Way”: Three couples will enjoy eight luxurious mountain and Lowcountry nights with Montage, including four nights in Deer Valley, Utah and four nights in Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina. The trip begins with Roundtrip, Private Air from Naples, Florida to Heber City, Utah in a Citation Latitude. In Deer Valley, guest accommodations include a two-bedroom Suite and a one-bedroom Suite at Montage Deer Valley, including one 60-minute massage per person and daily breakfast. Guests may choose from winter experiences such as horse and carriage or dogsled or summer experiences like a half-day of guided fly fishing on the Provo River and luxury boat excursion on Deer Creek Reservoir, including lunch, transportation, food, drinks and water sports. In Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina, guests will stay in a three-bedroom Residence at Montage Palmetto Bluff. While there, they will enjoy one 50-minute massage per person and one multi-course, wine-paired dinner featuring the wines of Bryant Estate and hosted by a member of Bryant Estate team, plus daily breakfast.

• “Game, Set, Style”: Two couples will fly Roundtrip, First Class Airfare from any major city in the United States to New York City for a three-day bespoke VIP U.S. Open tennis experience with Ralph Lauren. The experience begins with two nights’ accommodations in Superior Suites at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel. Guests also will receive four courtside seats to the Men’s or Women’s 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships Finals on either Saturday, September 12, 2026 or Sunday, September 13, 2026, with an elegant dinner at Ralph Lauren’s The Polo Bar. They also will share an optional bespoke Ralph Lauren group moment experience; personalized planning with the Ralph Lauren team based on the winners’ preferences; and two $5,000 shopping certificates to be used at Ralph Lauren’s flagship store on Madison Avenue during the trip.

• “Rev Up and Wine Down: Bespoke Napa Valley Indulgence”: Four couples will go on a lavish wine country escape with Sullivan Rutherford Estate, including four nights’ accommodations in Suites at the Five-star Poetry Inn Napa Valley. During their stay, guests will enjoy a “Merlot Mastery” tasting experience paired with light bites hosted by Winemaker Jeff Cole at Sullivan Rutherford Estate; a private culinary experience with a Loco Tequila pairing at Poetry Inn prepared by Michelin-starred Chef Rogelio Garcia; and a private multi-course dining experience at Three Michelin-starred The French Laundry. Also included is one 90-minute spa service at Poetry Inn per person and a sports car driving experience with Napa Valley Car Club. To remember their trip, each couple will receive one 3 Liter 2021 J.O. Sullivan Founder’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon; three 750ml J.O. Sullivan Founder’s Reserve Merlot (one each: 2019, 2020, 2021); one 750ml Loco Tequila Ámbar; one 750ml Loco Tequila Blanco; and one 750ml Loco Tequila Puro Corazón.

“Thanks to our generous donors and loyal supporters, our team has been able to assemble some truly amazing wine, food and travel experiences for this year’s live auction,” said Ashley Gerry, 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival Co-Chair and Auction Lot Committee Member. “We anticipate that these incredible opportunities will encourage Festival attendees to bid high and bid often.”

Ticket packages for the 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival start at $17,500 per couple for a Double Magnum package and $40,000 for two couples to experience a Jeroboam Package. For additional information and related Festival news, please visit: napleswinefestival.com/about-the-festival.

About Naples Winter Wine Festival
The Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), one of the world’s most prestigious charity wine auctions, offers a weekend of unforgettable memories. Guests enjoy world-class food and wine during intimate dinners in elegant, private homes and other landmark settings throughout Naples and are invited to bid on once-in-a-lifetime travel and wine experiences during an electrifying live auction. Since its inaugural event in 2001, the NWWF has raised more than $336 million, making a profound difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in Collier County.

About Naples Children Foundation

The Naples Children Foundation (NCF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, creates transformational change and improves educational, emotional and health outcomes for vulnerable children in Collier County. Through its annual grants and strategic initiatives, NCF has impacted nearly 90 of the most effective nonprofits in the local community, providing 385,000 children with the services and resources they need to succeed. Through bold investments, collaborative partnerships, and data-driven solutions, NCF supports programs that ensure every child can thrive. NCF’s unique approach, which bridges public and private resources, has become a blueprint for how to transform a community–one issue at a time.

For additional information on the Naples Children Foundation or the Naples Winter Wine Festival, please contact Lisa Juliano at lisa@napleswinefestival.com or 239-514-2239.