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Incredible Lineup of

Acclaimed Vintners and

Top Chefs Unveiled for

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26 Annual Naples Winter Wine Festival

on January 30, 2026 - February 1, 2026

This year’s Naples Winter Wine Festival Honored Vintners Shahpar and

Darioush Khaledi and Chef de Cuisine Dustin Valette will headline an all-star

lineup of world-renowned winemakers and celebrity chefs, including vintners
Pablo Álvarez Mezquíriz, Barbara Banke, Candice Bernard Cathiard,

Deborah Harlan, and Jesse Katz, along with chefs Dave Beran,
Cassidee Dabney, Rogelio Garcia, Doug Psaltis, and John Tesar

APLES, FL (August 19, 2025) – Bordeaux-style wines that delight guests known Laura Catena of Catena Zapata in Mendoza,
The Naples Children & Education and new — a commitment that still guides the Argentina
N Foundation (NCEF), founders of the winery today. Grace Evenstad of Domaine Serene Vineyards
Naples Winter Wine Festival, is pleased to unveil Joining them is a global roster of esteemed & Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon and
the incredible lineup of world-renowned vintners vintners from iconic wine regions, including Château de la Crée in Burgundy, France
and award-winning chefs who will be participating California, Oregon, France, Italy, Argentina and Candice Bernard Cathiard of Château Smith
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in the 26 annual Naples Winter Wine Festival at beyond. The esteemed list of vintners includes a Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan, France and
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón on number of first-time Naples Winter Wine Festival Cathiard Vineyard in Saint Helena, California
January 30, 2026 through February 1, 2026. vintners, such as André Esteves, Bernardino Aymeric de Gironde of Château Troplong
With the theme “Picture This,” the 2026 Sani, Juan Pablo Torres-Padilla, and Jean and Mondot in Saint-Émilion, France
Naples Winter Wine Festival returns showcasing Nicole Trimbach, as well as long-time supporters, Carissa Mondavi of Continuum Estate in
the finest wines, impeccable cuisine, and rare including Grace Evenstad, Laura Catena, Carissa Saint Helena, California
and exotic auction lots, all to benefit the most Mondavi, Shari and Garen Staglin, and more. Dominique Arangoïts of Cos d’Estournel in
vulnerable children in Collier County. Vintners, Throughout the weekend, patrons will have Saint-Éstephe, France
chefs and featured sommeliers hailing from five the opportunity to sample a stunning assortment Naoko Dalla Valle and Maya Dalla Valle of
different countries will set the stage for a weekend of regions and varietals, from bold Cabernet Dalla Valle Vineyards in Oakville, California
of unique, one-of-a-kind wine and culinary Sauvignon and elegant Pinot Noir to age-worthy Valerie Boyd & Jeff Gargiulo of Gargiulo
experiences. Brunello di Montalcino, refined Bordeaux blends, Vineyards in Oakville, California
Heading the list of participating vintners are world-class Malbec and celebrated Old World Kelley & Jim Bailey of Knights Bridge Winery
Shahpar and Darioush Khaledi, 2026 Naples expressions. These visionaries and stewards of in Sonoma, California
Winter Wine Festival Honored Vintners and their estates bring a deep commitment to heritage, Carlton McCoy, Jr. of Lawrence Wine Estates
founders of the acclaimed Napa Valley winery innovation and excellence, shaping the future of in Saint Helena, California
Darioush. fine wine on an international scale. Marilisa Allegrini of Marilisa Allegrini in
The couple founded Darioush at the southern THIS YEAR’S OTHER FEATURED DINNER VINTNERS INCLUDE: Verona, Italy
tip of the Silverado Trail in 1998, selecting sites Michelle & Robin Baggett of Alpha Omega in Deborah Harlan, Amanda Harlan and David
that span three distinct AVAs — high atop Saint Helena, California Cilli of Promontory in Saint Helena, California
Mount Veeder, nestled in a pocket of Oak Knoll, Jesse Katz of Aperture Cellars in Healdsburg, Maud Rabin of Rare Champagne in
and down in the maritime-influenced floor of California Champagne, France
the valley. For their line-up of exceptional fine André Esteves and Bernardino Sani of Beth Novak of Spottswoode Estate Vineyard
wines, the Khaledi’s ventured into the unexplored Argiano in Montalcino, Italy & Winery in Saint Helena, California
territory of southern Napa Valley. In the years Giampiero Bertolini of Biondi-Santi Tenuta Shari & Garen Staglin of Staglin Family
since, the couple’s continued investment has Greppo in Montalcino, Italy Vineyard in Rutherford, California
empowered the craftsmanship of intriguing Barbara Banke and Chris Carpenter of Juan Pablo Torres-Padilla of Sullivan
Cardinale in Oakville, California Rutherford Estate in Saint Helena, California
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