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he Naples Winter Wine Festival returns for its 24th year to Uncorking a California First Growth: Three couples will experience
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón on January 26-28, 2024. once-in-a-lifetime access to the rare wines of Harlan Estate and the
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T Since the Festival’s inception in 2001, approximately $269 Harlan family in Napa Valley during their 40 anniversary. The trip
million has been raised benefiting close to 90 of the most effective includes two nights’ accommodations at the Five Star Meadowood Napa
nonprofit organizations in Collier County and providing more than Valley with a special visit to the Harlan family archive. The couples also
300,000 underprivileged and at-risk children with the services and will enjoy a private lunch at Harlan Estate with the first-generation
resources they need to excel. Harlan family members, a private dinner at Harlan Estate with the
With this year’s theme “Generosity in Full Bloom,” the Naples second-generation Harlan family members and one spa treatment per
Winter Wine Festival once again will showcase many of the world's person at Meadowood Napa Valley. In addition, the winning bidders will
finest wines, exquisite cuisine and incredible auction lots. Renowned take home a total of three rare, 6 liter bottles of Harlan Estate (one bottle
vintners, chefs and sommeliers hailing from more than half a dozen each of 1993, 2001 and 2019).
different countries will set the stage for a weekend of unique, one-of-a- Cruising the Islands of Croatia: Four couples will go on an eight-
kind wine, travel and culinary experiences. night indulgent yachting voyage on the Croatian Coast hosted by Kelley
“We are extremely excited about the unique, one-of-a-kind auction and Jim Bailey, proprietors of Knights Bridge Winery, between either
lots that will be offered at this year’s Naples Winter Wine Festival,” June 29, 2024 and July 7, 2024 or July 6, 2024 and July 14, 2024. This
said Rick Germain, 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction unforgettable journey includes one-way private air on a Gulfstream 450
from New York, New York to Croatia or from Croatia to New York, New
Lot Committee Member. “These packages include some of the most
York and one-way business class airfare from New York, New York to
luxurious domestic and international journeys paired with rare collectible
Croatia or from Croatia to New York, New York, based on the dates of
wines and amazing culinary experiences.”
Auction Lot Highlights Include: travel. The trip begins with one nights’ accommodations at a luxury hotel
in either Dubrovnik or Split, Croatia, based on dates of travel. The couples
The Best of Burgundy in One Week: Two lucky couples will
will then board the 122 foot Navilux private charter yacht hosted by the
experience a seven-night Burgundy insider wine country exploration
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with accommodations in the 18 century guest house at Maison Joseph Baileys for a seven-night journey with private staterooms and stops in
exotic locations such as Brač, Hvar, Korčula, Mljet and Šipan, featuring
Drouhin. During their stay, they will enjoy an exclusive private dinner
the very best in culture, food and wine. Meals are included throughout
with proprietor Véronique Boss-Drouhin, a private visit and special
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wine tasting in the 14 -15 century cellars of the Dukes of Burgundy the duration of the stay prepared by an onboard private chef and at local
restaurants. Each couple also will receive a 1.5 liter bottle of 2021 Knights
and Kings of France, and privileged participation in a Chapter of the
Bridge Draco Dormiere, Estate Vineyard, Knights Valley to remember
Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin within the Cistercian cellar of the
their experience.
Chateau du Clos de Vougeot. The couples also will enjoy a private tour
Driving on the Wings of a Cloud: One lucky bidder will drive off
through some of the most prestigious vineyards of Burgundy, including
with a brand new 2024 Roll-Royce Electric Spectre. The 2024 Spectre
a special lunch or dinner at Folie du Clos Vougeot, exclusive tour of the
is Rolls-Royce’s very first electric car and is a new addition to the Rolls-
famous Hospices de Beaune and private visit to Saint-Vivant ruins, the
Royce lineup with its first customers expecting to take delivery by the end
oldest abbey site in Burgundy. Additional experiences will be planned
of 2023. This rare, collectible vehicle was designed exclusively for NWWF
by the Drouhin team based on the winners’ preferences. Each couple
and will feature an Arctic White and Tempest Grey exterior with a
also will receive four three-bottle Magnum verticals (2017, 2018, 2019)
Tailored Purple coachline, 23-inch wing spoke part polished wheels, and a
of Joseph Drouhin wines, including Clos des Mouches Premier Cru
Grace White leather interior with Tailored Purple and Black accents.
Blanc, Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Rouge, Montrachet Marquis de Million Dollar Meal ALL for the Kids: Bidders will have the
Laguiche Grand Cru and Musigny Grand Cru. opportunity to be one of just 40 couples who will partake in an exclusive,
The View from the Top: Two couples will go on a five-night multi-course dinner at acclaimed Chef Thomas Keller’s new The Surf
indulgent Swiss adventure with roundtrip, business class airfare from Club Restaurant in Surfside, Florida on November 21, 2024. Keller is
the United States to Switzerland. The journey begins with two nights’ widely regarded as a world leader in the culinary profession. Located
accommodations at the Five Star Hotel Mont Cervin Palace in Alpine within the recently revamped iconic Miami club, The Surf Club
Suites Matterhorn where the couples will experience a private guide Restaurant is Keller’s first property opened in the state of Florida. The
for eight hours, private helicopter flight around Matterhorn and dinner restaurant features classic Continental cuisine, perfectly interpreted for
at Restaurant Chez Heini. Guests will then travel from Zermatt to today’s contemporary guests to enjoy the Surfside beach view.
St. Moritz by Glacier Express train Excellent Class, which includes a “These tremendous auction lots represent some of the most amazing,
multi-course, wine-paired lunch and afternoon teatime with canapés. In one-of-a-kind wine, travel and culinary experiences ever provided on live
St. Moritz, the couples will enjoy three nights in the St. Moritz Suites at auction day,” said Shelly Stayer, 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival Chair
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel with a full-day private guided tour of and Auction Lot Committee Member. “We anticipate that interest in
St. Moritz Mountains, including tickets to St. Moritz Corviglia and these auction lots will result in another sold out crowd, helping us raise
lunch at Paradiso Mountain Club & Restaurant. They also will travel millions and fulfill our mission of making a profound and sustaining
to Roseg Valley with a horse buggy ride and lunch at Restaurant difference in the lives of children in our community.”
Roseg Gletscher. For additional information, please visit:
napleswinefestival.com/about-the-festival.
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