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part of this world- children, hope doesn’t
class weekend and just exist—it resonates,
contributing to its it inspires and it leads
continued success.” to a brighter future.
As the Festival’s Festival supporters,
2027 Honored vintners, chefs,
Vintner, Engerer will sommeliers and donors
be recognized for his will create a chorus of
decades of industry generosity to transform
leadership and his the lives of children in
desire to make great need.
wines from terroirs with strong personalities. In Ticket packages for the Naples Winter Wine
his current role as CEO of Artémis Domaines, Festival are sold for the entire weekend and start
the company which includes the vineyards owned at $17,500 per couple for a Double Magnum
by the Pinault family, Engerer supervises the package and $40,000 for two couples to experience
following wine estates in addition to Château a Jeroboam package. For further details, please visit
Latour: https://napleswinefestival.com/ticket-inquiry.
• Domaine d’Eugénie (Vosne-Romanée, One of the world's most prestigious charity
Burgundy) wine auctions, the Naples Winter Wine Festival
• Château Grillet (mono-appellation in the (NWWF) offers a weekend of unforgettable
Northern Rhône Valley) memories. Guests enjoy world-class food and
• Eisele Vineyard (Napa Valley, California) wine during intimate dinners in elegant, private
• Domaine du Clos de Tart (mono- homes and other landmark settings across Naples
appellation in Morey-St-Denis, Burgundy) and are invited to bid on once-in-a-lifetime travel
• Champagne Jacquesson (Dizy, Champagne) and wine experiences during an electrifying live
• Bouchard Père & Fils (Beaune, Burgundy) auction. Since its inaugural event in 2001, the
• Beaux-Frères Vineyard (Willamette Valley, NWWF has raised more than $366 million,
Oregon) making a profound difference in the lives of
• Vignoble des Cabottes (Beaune, Burgundy) hundreds of thousands of children in Collier
“Frédéric Engerer shares an extraordinary County.
passion for great wine and, under his leadership, The Naples Children Foundation (NCF)
these nine wine estates have reached new levels creates transformational change and improves
of excellence,” said Bill Cary, NCF Trustee and educational, emotional and health outcomes for
Vintner Committee Chair. “It is an honor to vulnerable children in Collier County. Through its
welcome Frédéric as our 2027 Honored Vintner. annual grants and strategic initiatives, NCF has
His leadership, uncompromising commitment to impacted nearly 90 of the most effective nonprofits
excellence and stewardship of one of the world’s in the local community, providing 420,000
legendary wine estates make him an exceptional children with the services and resources they need
choice for this distinction and a wonderful to succeed through bold investments, collaborative
addition to the legacy of the Naples Winter Wine partnerships, and data-driven solutions.
Festival.”
The 2027 NWWF comes following the
Frédéric Engerer
successful celebration earlier this year at which
over $30 million was raised. Spanning three of Artémis Domaines
days, the Festival will showcase dozens of award-
winning chefs, acclaimed vintners and talented
sommeliers who generously donate their time and
talents at intimate private dinners across Naples,
plus an amazing live auction with one-of-a-kind
lots.
This year’s theme “Hope Sings: A Brighter
Tomorrow Takes the Stage.” celebrates the idea
that when a community lifts its voice in support of
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