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Wine Legends Commemorate 40th Anniversary of the
“JUDGMENT OF PARIS”
at the 2016 Naples Winter Wine Festival
T he participants of the legendary unique experiences
1976 Judgment of Paris will found nowhere else
come together for the first in the world, and
commemorative event celebrating the this year’s event is no
40th anniversary of the most momentous exception. Guests will
occasion in U.S. wine history, when two have an incomparable
American wineries, Chateau Montelena opportunity to taste
and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, bested the wines from the very
top châteaux and domaines of Bordeaux wineries that put
and Burgundy, catapulting California California on the map.”
wines onto the world stage.
“There’s no better
Taking place on Thursday, January 28 way to honor the wine
at 10 a.m., a day before the Naples Winter industry than to hold a
Wine Festival officially begins, guests to commemorative tasting
this very special tasting will honor the at one of the most
participants and celebrate one of the most impactful charity wine
historic wine events of the 20th century. auctions in the world,”
added Steven Spurrier.
Steven Spurrier, a Brit and then “It’s even more special that this tasting will raise money to help children in need.”
Parisian wine merchant, who created and The exclusive event will set the stage for a weekend of incredible wines from California
hosted the original event, will join George and around the world. The Festival’s headline events include private vintner dinners that pair
Taber, author of the namesake best- some of the most awarded vintners in the world with top celebrity chefs, and an electrifying
selling book, who at that time was the live auction that offers the chance to bid on items found nowhere else in the world. Guests can
European journalist for Time Magazine, win one-of-a-kind travel experiences, limited edition cars, and unique wine lots not available
along with the proprietors of the two to the general public.
winning wineries, Bo Barrett of Chateau The unforgettable weekend of wine and food all supports a great cause.Over its 15 year history,
Montelena, and Ted Baseler of Stag’s the Festival has raised more than $135 million dollars to support its founding organization,
Leap Wine Cellars, for an extraordinary the Naples Children & Education Foundation, whose annual grants have provided more than
tasting of their wines. 200,000 children with the services and resources they need to excel.
Tickets to this limited-seating event are $1,500 per person and will go on sale this fall. For
“We are thrilled to bring the ‘wine more information, please call 239.514.2239.
event of the century’ to the Naples Winter Ticket packages to this year’s Naples Winter Wine Festival, limited to 580 guests, start at
Wine Festival,” said Sandi Moran, Co- $10,000 per couple. A $25,000 package is also available that includes reserved seating for a party
Chair of the 2016 Naples Winter Wine of four at a vintner dinner and under the tent. For more information about the Naples Winter
Festival. “We always try to offer guests Wine Festival, please visit http://www.napleswinefestival.com or call 888.837.4919.
ABOUT THE NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
The Naples Winter Wine Festival is one of the world’s most prestigious charity wine auctions,
bringing together renowned vintners and chefs with wine enthusiasts and philanthropists for a
three-day Festival that raises millions of dollars for underprivileged and at-risk children. Every
dollar raised under the tent funds the Festival’s founding organization, the Naples Children &
Education Foundation (NCEF),whose annual grants and strategic initiatives have provided more
than 200,000 children with the services and resources they need to excel. For more information,
please visit Napleswinefestival.com.
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