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2019 Auction Lots

Below is a listing of the amazing 2019
Naples Winter Wine Festival auction lots

The 2019 Naples Winter Wine Festival – Joy to the World!

On Saturday, January 26 the 19th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival took place under the tent at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. To read more about the 2019 Auction Lots, click on Read More.

auction lots at a glance

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Magnums of Joy
Drink to joy: 1 Magnum from all Participating 2019 NWWF Vintners—37 Magnums total.
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Viva La Vacation!
Cuban immersion: Unforgettable cultural excursion to Miami for 2 nights and Havana for 3 nights for 3 couples. Includes: 2 nights at the Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club in Miami with dinners at Le Sirenuse and the Surf Club Restaurant; 3 nights at the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski in Havana; numerous privately guided tours within Cuba including: The H. Upmann Cigar Factory; the private home and studio of renowned artist José Rodríguez Fuster and Finca Vigía, the estate of Ernest Hemingway and a sunset ride in 1950s convertibles. Private Airfare from Miami to Havana and return to Naples is included.
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Where All Roads Lead
The Best of Burgundy: Visit to Burgundy for 2 couples, spending 4 nights at the home of NWWF vintners and Trustees Grace & Ken Evenstad and a private vineyard tour of their 4 estate vineyards in the Côte de Beaune. Enjoy dinner at the 3-starred Michelin restaurant; , Maison Lameloise; a private tour of the historic Hospices de Beaune and a tour of a local cooperage. Winning couples will also take home 12 bottles of Château de la Crée wines, plus 12 Château de la Crée Reidel Pinot Noir wine glasses. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to Paris, France is included.
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From Napa to the Triple Creek Ranch, In Style
From the West Coast to the Big Sky: Spectacular Napa Valley and Montana excursion for 3 couples. First, spend 2 luxurious nights in Napa Valley; enjoy a special dinner with Beth Novak Milliken at the Spottswoode Estate paired family library wines; the option to visit the Spottswoode winery and vineyards and the choice between dinner at either The French Laundry or Charter Oak. Next, spend 3 nights at Triple Creek Ranch in Bitterroot Valley, Montana, a Relais & Châteaux property with a barbeque dinner at The CB Ranch paired with Spottswoode wines and a 7-course tasting menu at the Chef’s Table in the Main Lodge. The winners will each take home a special selection of Spottswoode Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons in various formats.
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Tremendous Tuscany
Italian escape: A week’s excursion for 2 couples in Siena and Montalcino, with 5 nights spent at Relais Borgo Scopeto in Siena and 2 nights at either Podere La Casa or Altesino in Montalcino. Enjoy private tours and tastings at Borgo Scopeto and Caparzo and a very special dinner with a performance of the music of composer Giuseppe Verdi performed by musicians and opera singers from the Accodemia Musicale Chigiana. Includes a selection of Caparzo and Borgo Scopeto wines for each couple.
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A Bountiful Beltway Experience
Best of the Beltway: Insider’s visit to Washington D.C. for 2 couples, with 4 nights at the Four Seasons Hotel and 4 VIP tickets to the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors in December 2019. Winners will also enjoy access to special parties around the Kennedy Center Honors awards; a behind-the-scenes tour of the U.S. Supreme Court, followed by a meet-and-greet with one of the Justices; a private cocktail reception with Kathleen & Francis Rooney at their home in Georgetown; a special dinner with Bret Baier of Fox News Channel and dinner at the Michelin-starred Métier restaurant. Roundtrip, Premium Class Airfare to Washington, D.C. is included.
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The Eagles Have Landed
I Scream, You Scream: An incredibly rare and unique collection of 8 Double Magnums of Screaming Eagle Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; one each from vintage from 1992 to 1999.
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Central California Dreamin’
California luxury: 1 couple will spend 2 nights at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, and 2 nights at the Bien Nacido Estate guest house. Delight in a private visit to the Bien Nacido winemaking facility; a private tour of Solomon Hills and Bien Nacido wineries; a private vertical tasting of library wines and a 4-course meal with winery principals. Includes 1 Double Magnum of Bien Nacido Chardonnay and 1 Double Magnum of Solomon Hills Estate Pinot Noir.
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Paris — and Geneva — When It Sizzles
Show me the Cos and Chopard: A European adventure for 1 couple combining the sophistication of Paris and the glitter of Chopard. Enjoy a 2 nights’ stay at La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa and 2 nights’ stay at La Réserve Geneva Hotel. Deep dive into the world of Chopard, with special visits to Chopard’s Geneva Manufacture and Atelier Chopard to view the Gold Foundry; plus, a private viewing of the Red Carpet Collection from 2019. Includes a $20,000.00 jewelry credit to design a custom piece of High Jewelry from Chopard’s Red Carpet Collection and a Double Magnum of Cos d’Estournel’s 2015 COS100—1 of only 100 produced in honor of the 100th anniversary of one of their famed vineyard plots.
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The Two Greatest Minutes in Sports
Not horsing around: This ultimate Kentucky Derby experience includes 3 nights at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky for 2 couples; a VIP Derby Party event at the private home of vintner Barbara Banke at Stonestreet Farms and 4 seats on the famed “Millionaire’s Row” for the 2019 Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 3, 2019 and for the 2019 Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Winning couples will take home a special selection of Zena Crown and Gran Moraine wines in various formats.
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The Encounter of Two Spanish Luxury Houses
Made in Spain: A luxurious escape to Spain for 1 couple. Spend 2 nights at the Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques Madrid; 1 night at hotel Castillo del Buen Amor and 3 nights at Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastián. Includes numerous shopping, culinary and cultural experiences, plus a 225 Liter barrel of 2014 Termanthia (25 cases of wine), customized with LOEWE leather. While in Madrid, enjoy customized activities and dinner at 2-star Michelin restaurant, El Club Allard, with a vertical tasting of Termanthia hosted by Bodega Numanthia’s estate director, Lucas Löwi; a private tasting with a vineyard and winery visit at Bodega Numanthia and a special immersion into San Sebastián’s art scene followed by dinner at Michelin-starred Restaurante Kokotxa. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to Madrid, Spain is included.
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Get to the Point, Gorgeous. It’s the Tony’s!
Town & Country: A New York adventure for 1 couple. 3 nights in New York City from June 7-10, 2019, with 2 tickets to the Tony Awards® on June 9; 2 tickets to 2 of Broadway’s most popular shows, “Anastasia” and “Hamilton,” as well as dinner with the Hadjibay Family of Bayco Fine Jewelry at 2-starred Michelin restaurant, Marea and one $25,000.00 retail credit towards a one-of-a-kind Bayco jewel or custom-designed piece. Next, spend 4 all-inclusive nights at The Point Resort on Saranac Lake in Upstate New York. Roundtrip, First Class Airfare to New York City and roundtrip, Private Airfare from New York to Saranac Lake is included.
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Vintage Virtuosity
A very French affair: 2 couples are off to France. Enjoy 2 nights in charming Avignon. Spend one of the days with Rotem & Mounir Saouma exploring the famed wine region and tasting the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Next, it’s beautiful Beaune for 7 nights at the Hôtel le Cep, where the winners will delight in 4 VIP tickets to the 2020 Musique et Vin, which includes access to concerts, wine tastings and dinners featuring world-renowned classical musicians, Burgundian wine/cuisine and a visit to the legendary private club, the 1243 Bourgogne Society. Winning couples will take home 6 bottles of special Lucien Le Moine wines that aren’t available for sale in the market.
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Escape to the Islands
Dive in: One-week cruise in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 4 couples aboard M/Y Golden Touch 2, a 147’ Sensation yacht refurbished in 2018 and boasting a crew of 8. Couples will have the opportunity to build their own unique island itinerary and enjoy all onboard amenities, including tenders and toys.
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La Cuvée Vita
Down on the farm: A Tuscan farmhouse experience for 5 nights for up to 4 couples, deep in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. The most sought-after villa in Tuscany, La Veduta di Vertine is a 16th-century farmhouse located less than an hour from Florence and 30 minutes from Siena. Visit will include a safari wine tour of Chianti; a special wine dinner with wine pairings; a personal Cuvée Experience Curator to assist with planning and more.
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You’re the Star, Here and Afar
Starstruck: 2 nights’ stay for 2 couples in a log cabin at Kinsella Estates in Healdsburg, California. Enjoy a private, farm-to-table lunch with Tony Award®-winner Kevin Kinsella and his wife, film and stage actress Paten Hughes, catered by chef Joshua Mitchell, chef/owner of Napa Heritage Catering and paired with Kevin’s favorite wines, as well as an afternoon with legendary winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown for a barrel tasting of the latest Kinsella wines. The winning couple will then join TCS World Travel aboard any available TCS World Travel Private Jet Itinerary in 2019 or 2020—these all-inclusive experiences include VIP access, immersive cultural opportunities, exquisite wine and food, and the finest accommodations.
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Legendary Links and Majestic Manors
Greens with envy: 9 days of golf in the Highlands of Scotland and Southwest Ireland for 2 couples. Indulge in rounds of golf at some of the world’s greatest courses: The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, Royal Dornoch, Castle Stuart, Loch Lomond, Royal Troon, Adare Manor and Hogs Head Golf Club. When they aren’t hitting the fairways, couples will enjoy a 5-course dinner at the Oak Room at Adare Manor; dinner at the Cameron House restaurant at Loch Lomond; a whisky tour at Glenmorangie Distillery; a private tour of the Culzean Castle in Ayr and a helicopter tour of the Ring of Kerry. Business Class Airfare to Edinburgh, Scotland and from Dublin, Ireland is included.
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I Dreamed of Bordeaux
Be the winemaker: 1 couple will have the chance to produce, brand and custom-label 12 cases of their own bespoke wine from the 2018 vintage with VINIV sourcing from their available vineyards in Pauillac, Saint Estèphe and Margaux. Experience also includes 3 nights at the Relais & Châteaux, Château Cordeillan Bages for 1 couple; a guided VIP visit of the new Lynch-Bages winemaking facility with a private tasting of the Cazes Family wines; lunch with VINIV founder Stephen Bolger or a member of the Cazes Family and 2 visits to 1855 Classified Growth wineries in the Médoc region. Winning couple will also take home a 4.5 Liter of 2000 Château Lynch-Bages.
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Drive Your Design… with Bentley
For Bentley lovers only: One 2020 Bentley Continental GT Convertible. Includes a special trip to London for the winning couple and a visit to the Bentley Factory in Crewe to meet with the design teams to customize their car to their own specifications. The lucky couple will also enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at The Connaught Hotel in London. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to London is included.
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The Wonders of the Willamette
Outstanding Oregon: 4 nights in Oregon for 2 couples, including 1 night at the Sentinel hotel in downtown Portland and 3 nights at the Domaine Serene Winery Hill House. Couples will enjoy a special dinner at Headwaters with dinner prepared by chef Vitaly Paley; an aerial tour of the 6 Domaine Serene Vineyard Estates by helicopter; a 45th Parallel Experience—a chef-driven, 4-course, 8-wine pairing dinner to explore Domaine Serene’s Oregon and Château de la Crée’s Côte d’Or wines; a wine reception and garden walk with Grace & Ken Evenstad and so much more. Each couple will receive 24 bottles of Domaine Serene Pinot Noir wines.
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A Nod to Nashville—with Paul and Jeff
Boot-scooting boogie: A one-of-a-kind Nashville experience for 2 couples, complete with 4 nights at The Hermitage Hotel and a special finale dinner hosted by NWWF vintners and Founding Trustees Valerie Boyd & Jeff Gargiulo, Trustees Jody & Paul Fleming and Billy Dean at The Catbird Seat with Hazel & the legendary Charlie Daniels. Enjoy behind-the-scenes access to Nashville’s legendary music scene and feast upon the finest fare Nashville has to offer. Take home 2 custom-made Taylor guitars and 6 Double Magnums of etched 2016 Gargiulo Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
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Gem of a Cruise
Sparkling waves await: 3 nights, 4 days aboard the 86-foot Sunseeker M/Y Perseverance 2 for 3 couples, cruising the waters of the Northeast during the summer of 2019. Upon arrival in Nantucket, each couple will receive a $15,000.00 credit towards a custom-designed piece of jewelry by Katherine Jetter and attend a private luncheon with her at the exclusive Westmoor Club for an educational gemstone lecture before hopping aboard the Perseverance 2 and cruising to Martha’s Vineyard, Newport and Sag Harbor.
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Quattro Italiano
Ciao, bella: An epicurean Italian adventure for 2 couples during 10 nights in Piedmont, Lake Como and Milan. Trip begins with 2 nights in the Bricco Rocche guesthouse at Ceretto, enjoying special vertical tastings of single vineyard Barolo DOCG wines with Roberta Ceretto, visits to her legendary vineyards and dinner at the 3-star Michelin restaurant, Piazza Duomo. This is followed by 3 nights at Relais San Maurizio Hotel with highlights including a hot air balloon ride over Turin at dawnand a private truffle hunt. Next, spend 3 nights at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo in Lake Como while enjoying days of guided boat tours along the majestic coastline, followed by 2 nights at the Mandarin Oriental in Milan for shopping, a backstage tour of La Scala Opera House and more. Winning couples will take home a selection of Barolo and Barbaresco wines from Ceretto wines. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare
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NY State of Mind
A bite out of the Big Apple: A fun-filled trip to NYC for 2 couples, with 4 nights in an apartment overlooking Central Park. Enjoy: 4 VIP tickets to “LIVE with Kelly and Ryan,” with backstage tour and meet-and-greet; a VIP tour of the CNBC studios and control room with Pete Najarian during the “Fast Money” segment with Pete Najarian on set live; a behind-the-scenes tea and tour at Christie’s with Lydia Fenet; behind-the-scenes access to The Whitney and MOMA; special dinners at Aureole, Temple Court and Bâtard and 2 $25,000.00 retail credits to be applied to a piece (or pieces) of jewelry from David Webb. Roundtrip, Premium Class Airfare to New York is included.
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Where the Wild Things Are
African Safari: Animal lovers will rejoice at 12 days in Rwanda and Tanzania for 2 couples. Travel to Kigali, Rwanda before spending 2 nights at the Bisate Lodge while trekking the majestic gorillas at Parc National des Volcans. Then, head to Tanzania for 8 days of game viewing from open-sided 4x4 vehicles at 2 of Singita’s renowned, all-inclusive properties—the Mara River Tented Camp and the Sasakwa Lodge. Enjoy day and night game drives, wine tastings, hot air balloon rides, mountain biking, tennis, swimming, hikes and more.
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Wine Away the Hours
Your favorite Vice: 3 couples will enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations at the Calistoga Ranch and a special dinner at Vice Versa winery in Napa Valley, hosted by proprietors Samantha & Patrice Breton and Master of Wine Martin R. Reyes and paired with library wines from Vice Versa, as well as wines from Patrice’s personal collection. Couples will take home 10 magnificent Double Magnums from Vice Versa’s 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
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Villa Like a Rock Star
Beautiful St. Barths: 3 couples will wake up in the “View of Dreams,” Cuvée’s new, private ocean-hugging villa in St. Barths, for 5 nights. Panoramic water views, plus a wine cave and infinity pool terrace create an unforgettable ambience. Couples will enjoy a private dinner prepared by Cuvée’s French-trained chef and spend a day sailing on a private yacht for snorkeling, swimming and exploring. Roundtrip, Private Airfare from Naples, Florida to St. Barths is included.
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Chanel and The Diamond
What Coco wants, Coco gets: Ultimate experience for 1 couple to attend the exclusive launch of Chanel’s 2019 High Jewelry Collection from June 30-July 3, 2019. Spend 3 nights at a 5-star hotel in Paris and enjoy access to Chanel’s black-tie gala dinner and be the first to view their most magnificent High Jewelry Collection yet. You will also be treated to a personal tour of 31, Rue Cambon, Coco Chanel’s apartment and legendary Couture House and additional unique, custom-designed activities while in Paris. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to Paris, France is included.
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Centennial-Sized Toast
Make mine Mondavi: Special visit to Sonoma and Napa for 2 couples to explore the latest frontier in the Mondavi Family’s 100 years of making wine, with 2 nights at SingleThread Inn in Healdsburg and 2 nights at Auberge du Soleil in Napa. In Sonoma, indulge in dinner at SingleThread Restaurant with Carlo Mondavi paired with RAEN wines and enjoy a RAEN vineyard tour and picnic lunch on the Sonoma Coast. Once in Napa, attend dinner at the home of Tim Mondavi and enjoy a private technical vineyard tour at Continuum followed by a blending seminar with Tim to create their own custom blend from Continuum’s Sage Mountain vineyard. The lucky couples will take home a collection of Continuum and RAEN wines, including wines that represent an unbroken string of 100 harvests for the Mondavi Family.
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Lapland of Luxury
In it to Finn it: An unforgettable excursion to Finland for 2 couples for 8 days, starting with 1 night in Helsinki. Then, onward for 2 nights at the Northern Lights Ranch in Lapland to experience a Shaman mystery tour, visit a Husky farm and take an evening tour to view the remarkable Northern Lights. Next, spend 4 nights at the Levi Resort in Lapland in a luxury villa. Couples will discover the Lainio Snow Village, participate in a winter rally car sprint competition and cross-country ski or snowshoe. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare from New York to Helsinki is included.
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The World of Hobbs
You’ll drink to this: Here’s the chance for 2 couples to discover the world of winemaker Paul Hobbs over a 2 nights’ stay at the Paul Hobbs Winery guest house in the Russian River Valley. Includes a multi-course bespoke dinner with the Hobbs Family paired with rare wines; private tours of Paul Hobbs’ single vineyard Chardonnay vineyards, lunch with Paul Hobbs and a helicopter ride to the Goldrock Estate in Annapolis, California. Winners will receive an extensive selection of Paul Hobbs wines, including 2 Magnums of 2013 Hobbs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, the inaugural vintage and 2 allocations of the 2018 Paul Hobbs Single Vineyard release wines. Roundtrip, First Class Airfare to San Francisco, California is included.
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The Perfect Score!
Go for the gold: 2 couples are headed to the 2020 Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo, from Thursday, July 23-Wednesday, July 29, with 6 nights’ accommodations at the Hilton Tokyo. Plunge into the Games with 4 tickets to the Opening Ceremonies, plus 4 tickets 3 Olympic events—Gymnastics, Swimming and Diving. Also includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the NBC Olympics Studios and broadcast facilities and several cultural, artistic and historic tours in Tokyo with an English-speaking guide.
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A Two-by-Two
Double your fun: A 2-part lot for 2 couples. Part 1 is New York City, with 2 nights’ accommodations at The NoMad Hotel and the opportunity to join Zachys Wine Auctions global managing partner Jamie Pollack at a VIP table at one of Zachys’ wine auctions, followed by a special dinner at Eleven Madison Park with paired wines from Zachys cellar. For Part 2, couples will spend 2 nights in Burgundy at L’Hôtel de Beaune while enjoying visits to Domaine Fourrier; the Côte de Beaune vineyards of Maison Louis Jadot, Domaine Faiveley and dinner at Zachys’ exclusive wine club, the Bourgogne 1243 Society with library vintages of wines from each of the Domaines visited while in Burgundy.
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Smoky Mountain High
Light your fire: 3 couples will enjoy a Smoky Mountain getaway with the Araujo Family of Accendo Cellars for 3 nights in Stone Cottages at Blackberry Mountain in Walland, Tennessee. Hike, bike, relax and restore, and savor dinner one night in the Firetower restaurant and paired with Accendo Cellars and Trois Noix wines and a finale dinner at Three Sisters, the flagship restaurant of Blackberry Mountain, with wines from the Araujos’ wine cellar and special selections from Blackberry Mountain. Each couple will take home 1 Magnum of etched 2013 Accendo Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and VIP status on Accendo Cellars’ mailing list.
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Champagne Wishes and Gourmet Dreams
This one really pops: 4 couples will spend 9 spectacular nights in Champagne from June 20–June 29, 2019. Couples will enjoy 3 nights at the Relais & Châteaux L’Assiette Champenoise in Reims; a once-in-a-lifetime tasting experience with a key spokesperson for the House of Krug; a private visit to its Clos du Mesnil and Clos d’Ambonnay vineyards and a special dinner at 3-star Michelin restaurant, L’Assiette Champenoise. Next, they will board the Pivoine for a barge cruise through Champagne from Chalons-en-Champagne to Châteaux-Thierry to include guided tours, tastings and culinary experiences along the way, with outings to Dom Pérignon’s tomb, the Musée des Beaux-Arts and WWI battle site Belleau Wood. Each couple will enjoy selections of Krug Champagne while on board and take home a Jeroboam of Krug Grand Cuvée.
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A Tuscan Toast to Your Health
Italian relaxation: 2 couples will rest and restore with accommodations for 6 nights at Il Borro in Tuscany. During their stay, they will enjoy access to Il Borro Spa, with one 80-minute Wine Sensory massage per person; a guided private tour and tasting at Il Borro winery; a guided tour of the “Wine & Art” exhibition and a special Tuscan gourmet dinner at Osteria del Borro. Includes 1 6 Liter IGT Toscana Red Wine, signed by Salvatore Ferragamo to enjoy while in Tuscany.
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Immerse Yourself
Happy Harvest: 4 couples will embrace a 3-day “Harvest Immersion” experience at Opus One from September 20–September 23, 2019. Includes 3 nights’ accommodations at the Ink House in Rutherford; lunch in the Opus One vineyards; a vineyard walk with Opus One winemaker Michael Silacci; a special dinner on the Opus One Veranda with a globally renowned chef and paired with rare library selections; an early morning harvesting excursion with Michael in the vineyard; a dinner in the new private dining room at Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry with paired wines and a finale gala reception and dinner in the new Opus One Salon prepared by chef Gabriel Kreuther of GK New York.
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Time to Make a Splash
Magical Michigan: A chance for 2 couples or 4 people to kick back and relax on the waters of Northern Michigan’s Lake Walloon for 1 week, all from aboard their new 2019 23’ LSV Malibu Wakesetter, complete with wakeboard and wakesurf equipment. Includes 1 weeks’ accommodations at Hotel Walloon; $2,500.00 in dining credits; 12 hours of boating and wakesurfing instructions and $2,000.00 of water sports equipment. Roundtrip, First Class Airfare to Traverse City, Michigan is included.
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La Dolce Vita – Napa Valley Style
Dalla Valle delights: An excursion to Napa Valley to discover Dalla Valle Vineyards for 2 couples. Enjoy 3 nights at Meadowood Napa Valley; a special dinner at the home of Naoko Dalla Valle, hosted by Naoko and her daughter Maya Dalla Valle; a private vineyard tour and tasting and a special dinner at Italian artist Carlo Marchiori’s Calistoga villa to include a tour of his studio with Champagne and followed by an Italian-style dinner. Couples will also have access to a Rolls-Royce vehicle for their use during their stay in Napa Valley. Each couple will take home 2 Magnums of Dalla Valle Vineyard wines.
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The First Growth is the Sweetest
The fantastic five: A magnificent 5 Liter bottle of 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild as well as 4 bottles from the 1982 vintages of Château Haut-Brion, Château Latour, Château Margaux and Château Mouton Rothschild. Two lucky couples will also have the opportunity to visit to all FIVE First Growth Bordeaux vineyards, complete with 4 nights’ accommodations at Château Cordeillan-Bages in Bordeaux. Visit will include exclusive tours and tastings at Château Lafite Rothschild; Château Haut-Brion; Château Latour; Château Margaux and Château Mouton Rothschild as well as a special dinner at Château Lafite Rothschild with president and CEO Jean-Guillaume Prats, and special lunches at Château Haut-Brion and Château Margaux. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to Bordeaux, France is included.
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A Saving Grace
It’s all for the kids: 1 couple will take home 1 6 Liter 2016 Grace Family Vineyards Blank Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and 1 6 Liter Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, both etched and hand painted with logos from the 2018 NCEF Beneficiaries. Also enjoy a special white truffle dinner with Italian wine pairings at the Naples home of the winning bidder for 5 couples, prepared by Richard and Larry D’Amico, chef Mike Dalton and chef Andrew Wicklander.
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So Close, Yet Safari Away
We’re not monkeying around: 1 couple is off on a 10-night wildlife South African extravaganza. Spend 2 nights at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg before heading off to Kruger National Park for 4 all-inclusive nights—2 at the Singita Lebombo Lodge and 2 at the Singita Sweni Lodge—where you’ll enjoy a privately-guided safari experience led by conservation film maker James Suter. Wrap up your South African sojourn with 2 nights at the Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town and 2 nights at the Delaire Graff Estate in the winelands of Stellenbosch.
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It’s a Home Run
Batter up: A baseball lover’s lot for 2 couples, designed to honor the memory of Rusty Staub. Includes 4 nights in New York City at the Marriott Marquis Hotel and 3 nights in Cooperstown, New York, at the Otesaga Resort Hotel. Special experiences to include: a private tour of The Met in NYC to see the world’s largest baseball card collection; a private tour of The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown; 4 box seats for a NY Mets game, with team meet-and-greet and access to batting practice; special dinners at renowned New York restaurants and much more. Each couple will take home exclusive baseball collectibles, a Double Magnum of 2011 Staglin Family Vineyard Cabernet and Large Format Burgundy wines. Roundtrip, Premium Class Airfare to New York is included.
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Sky-High Antiquarian Adventure
Just for the jet set: 1 couple will pack their bags for a private jet tour of Europe and an exploration of ancient cities from September 6–September 20, 2019. Enjoy an all-inclusive experience with exceptional accommodations, comprehensive sightseeing in all destinations and all meals from beautiful Luxembourg; to the picturesque city of Bern, Switzerland; to the historic Belgrade, Serbia, followed by lunch in the seaside town of Varna, Bulgaria; to one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city of Yerevan, Armenia; to the Rose City of Petra, Jordan and ending with 3 glorious nights in Vienna, Austria.
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Easy Ryder
Gulf to golf: Enjoy 4 tickets to all rounds of the 2020 Ryder Cup held at Whistling Straits Golf Course in Kohler, Wisconsin from September 24–September 27, 2020. Includes 4 nights’ stay at The American Club; dinner at The Immigrant, the club’s 4-star restaurant; exclusive hospitality events throughout the weekend and access to the exclusive Ryder Cup afterparty reception on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Roundtrip, Private Airfare from Florida to Wisconsin is included.
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Tennessee, As You Like It
A slice of the South: Experience the authentic Old South. Part I – Hunting & Fishing: 3 nights for 3 men in Becky & Lewie Card’s cabin at the famous Dunaway Hunting & Fishing Lodge. Part II – Golf & History: 3 couples will spend 3 nights in a luxury cabin at the exclusive Honors Golf Club, as 3 golfers play 3 top-rated golf courses, plus a wide variety of activities for non-golfers. Roundtrip, Private Airfare from Naples to Chattanooga on the Card’s Citation Jet is included for both trips.
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Everything’s Better in Red
Wine and shoes: Red makes everything pop – including this lot. 2 couples are off to Bordeaux for 1 night in the private family guesthouse at Château Cos d’Estournel, to include a private, in-depth tour of the vineyard and gravity-flow cellar; a full range tasting of Cos d’Estournel’s prestigious wines and a special, gourmet dinner prepared by the estate chef paired with wines from the property. Next, it’s off to Paris, where they’ll enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at the Mandarin Oriental, Paris and a special Fashion Week experience with shoe designer Christian Louboutin. Couples will have the opportunity to have a drink with the designer; take a tour of his workshop; enjoy a shopping experience with his personal attaché and attend his Paris Fashion Show. Winning couples will not only take home 1 of only 10 12 Liter bottles of 2015 COS100 made, but also 2 limited-edition, bespoke Christia
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Take This Spider for a Spin
The Mighty McLaren: 1 2019 McLaren 720S Spider convertible, ordered to the winning bidder’s specifications. The winner will have the opportunity to select between various color and trim options and the car will also feature a special plaque showing its one-of-one specification status for the 2019 NWWF.
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Set Sail with Darioush
It’s Crystal-clear: 2 couples will embark upon a Mediterranean and Adriatic cruise with NWWF vintners Shahpar & Darioush Khaledi aboard the Crystal Esprit from June 9–June 16, 2019. The all-inclusive, 31-cabin luxury yacht will follow along the coasts of Southern Italy and Croatia, exploring Sorrento, the Sicilian Coast and Dubrovnik while couples enjoy bespoke excursions and unique experiences at Italy’s most stunning ports of call. Couples will each take home a Double Magnum of 2015 Darioush Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon. Business Class Airfare from New York to Rome, Italy and from Dubrovnik, Croatia is included.
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Molto Bene!
Fantastic Florence: 2 couples will get their Florentine fix with 3 nights in the Cradle of the Renaissance. Includes: accommodations at a 5-star hotel; dinner with Fontodi proprietors Letizia & Giovanni Manetti at the 3-star Michelin restaurant, Enoteca Pinchiorri; a private tour and tasting at Fontodi; guided tours of the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery; lunch at the Manetti’s prepared by celebrity chef/butcher Dario Cecchini and a special day trip to Siena and the walled city of San Gimignano. Once home, winners can toast to their memories with a 12 Liter bottle of 2015 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve.
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A Celestial Dream
Simply stargazing: 2 couples will turn their eyes to the skies for an exclusive stargazing experience at OVID. Napa Valley atop Pritchard Hill. Enjoy 3 nights at the Duncan Family’s private residence at Calistoga Ranch; a starlit dinner featuring bison from the Duncan Family’s Diamond Tail Ranch in Colorado paired with wines from the OVID. library; a behind-the-scenes tour of OVID. with managing partner, Jack Bittner, followed by a vertical tasting of OVID. and special dinners at the 3-starred Michelin restaurants—The French Laundry and The Restaurant at Meadowood. The couples will take home a Double Magnum bottle of OVID. Napa Valley Proprietary Red Wine from each vintage from 2009 through 2014 and 1 Celestron VX 11” f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope. Roundtrip, Premium Class Airfare to San Francisco, California is included.
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Bright Lights, Big City- and BVLGARI
Roll out the red carpet: Big screen getaway to New York City and the Tribeca Film Festival with BVLGARI for 2 couples in April 2019 or 2020. Visit includes 4 nights’ accommodations at a 5-star luxury hotel in NYC, with 4 all-access passes to 3 days of the festival, exclusive access to the official red carpet premieres of BVLGARI’s two short films and 4 tickets to 1 additional Tribeca Film Festival gala premiere. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to New York, New York is included.
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A Window on The World
Sea it all: 2 couples will find a home-away-from-home aboard The World, a private residential ship that circumnavigates the globe, for 14 nights. The 2-bedroom, 1,106-square-foot residence includes a private chef for 1 dinner party, a bespoke destination experience, two 1-hour spa treatments at The World Spa; a vertical wine tasting experience with sommelier and all meals and beverages aboard ship, including select fine wines and spirits.
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A Toast to History and Heroes
Breathtaking Burgundy: 2 couples will have a chance to discover the world of Maison Joseph Drouhin in Beaune, France. Enjoy 3 nights in the restored 18th-century family guest house at Joseph Drouhin in the historic center of Beaune; a private visit to the ancient cellars of the Dukes of Burgundy and Kings of France with a tasting of special wine selections; a private dinner with Véronique Boss-Drouhin; private tours through some of the most prestigious vineyards of Burgundy and a VIP “Maurice Drouhin” tour at the Hospices of Beaune. Couples will each take home a Magnum of select Joseph Drouhin Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to Paris, France is included.
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Simply the Best
The best of Italy: Italy is ready to dazzle the 1 couple who takes home this auction lot. Spend 2 nights at Villa Le Luci in Castagneto Carducci, exploring Le Macchiole with private tastings of special vintages with proprietor Cinzia Merli, followed by dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant, La Pineta. Then, head out on a 7-night “Best of Italy” experience to include an exclusive dinner at the home of Elisa Piccini and 1 customized piece of jewelry from Fratelli Piccini. Couple will take part in a cultural and culinary excursion through Italy with Elisa Piccini and Michelin-starred chef Peter Brunel. Enjoy special meals at several Michelin-starred restaurants; a panoramic tour of Garda Lake; a helicopter flight over the Dolomites and an exclusive finale dinner at Atelier Fratelli Piccini on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence prepared by chef Peter Brunel. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare
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The Fantastic Foursome
Pour four: 3 couples are off to the luxurious Meadowood Resort in Napa Valley for a 3 nights’ stay and exploration of Carte Blanche wines. Couples will enjoy VIP private tours and tastings at Carte Blanche, Keplinger Wines, Relic Wine Cellars and Macauley Vineyard; a vertical wine-tasting luncheon at the Meadowood Grille and dinner at the Three-star Michelin restaurant, The Restaurant at Meadowood, paired with Carte Blanche wines with proprietor Nicholas Allen, winemaker Helen Keplinger and general manager DJ Warner. Each couple will take home 1 Magnum of the following 2015 Carte Blanche wines: UV Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay; Sun Chase Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir; Napa Valley Propriety Red Wine and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
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The Traveler’s China
Past and present: An epic journey to take in the sights and sounds of China and Hong Kong for 2 couples. The itinerary begins with 3 nights at The Rosewood Hotel in Beijing, where couples will enjoy guided sightseeing of the most notable Beijing landmarks, as well as a full-day at The Great Wall with lunch on the Wall. Couples will travel next to Shanghai for 3 nights at The Peninsula, Shanghai and enjoy a chartered cruise along the Huangpu River and guided sightseeing throughout the city. Xian is next, where couples will spend 3 nights at the Sofitel People’s Grand Hotel Xian and explore the Terracotta Warriors Museum and enjoy a visit to the Great Mosque. The trip concludes with 3 nights at The Peninsula Hong Kong where the couples will check off popular sightseeing sites such as a chartered cruise to see the Symphony of Lights on Victoria Harbour, Lantau Island and much more.
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Heaven Can Wait
Bridge of sighs: 3 couples will spend 1 night in San Francisco, with dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant, Quince, followed by 3 nights at the Knights Valley home of Knights Bridge co-founder Jim Bailey, designed by architect, Howard Backen. Delight in a special farm-to-table dinner at the estate with wines the from 5,000-bottle estate cellar and prepared by the executive chef of Knights Bridge; a private tour of the Knights Bridge vineyard; a private tasting at The Vault, as well as other tastings at Howard Backen-designed properties; and meals at several Michelin-starred restaurants to include Solbar, SingleThread, The French Laundry and The Restaurant at Meadowood. Couples will take home a special selection of Knights Bridge wines in a variety of formats.
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Glorious Galápagos
Island time: The legendary Galápagos await 4 couples on this memorable 5-night experience from May 13–May 18, 2020. Spend 1 night at the Casa Gangotena Hotel in Quito, Ecuador before embarking on the 128-foot M/Y Grand Majestic, and cruising to Baltra Island, El Barranco, Rabida Island, Chinese Hat Islet, Witch Hill, Los Lobos Island and taking a special excursion to the Charles Darwin Station on Santa Cruz Island. Yacht features a crew of 8, with a Galápagos Park naturalist/guide, a yacht manager and a professional photographer. Premium Class Airfare from Quito to Baltra Island and from San Cristóbal return to Quito is included.
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The City of Lights and Poetry
Poetry and Paris: A two-part lot for 2 couples. Part 1 begins with 7 nights in Cliff Lede’s newly renovated, 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath apartment in Paris, France. Enjoy guided tours at Notre Dame Cathedral; the ateliers of 3 young French designers, an evening dinner cruise along the Seine aboard the yacht, Cachemire, a special cooking class at Chef Martial, dinner at Laserre and an exclusive day trip to Champagne visiting the Houses of Dom Pérignon and Veuve Clicquot. Part 2 will find the lucky couples in Napa Valley, spending 2 nights at Poetry Inn for a VIP tour and Platinum Tasting at Cliff Lede Vineyards and a private, multi-course dinner hosted by Cliff in his home and paired with top wines from the Lede Family Wines portfolio, along with gems from Cliff’s private cellar. Couples will also each receive 3 Magnums of Cliff Lede Vineyards 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
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Big Wide World of Wine
Old World, New World: A cornucopia of Old and New World wines gives this lot its undeniable appeal. And the winner takes home more than bottles: This lot also includes 2 special wine experiences. Part 1 is all about the “New World” and Lingua Franca. 2 couples will spend 3 nights in the Willamette Valley, and enjoy a private visit to the Lingua Franca Estate Vineyard with Master Sommelier and Lingua Franca founder, Larry Stone, as well as a savor a special winemaker luncheon; finale dinner with the Lingua Franca team and day of tours and tastings with Larry. Part 2 is all about the “Old World” and Valdicava as the couples will spend 2 nights at the Hotel dei Capitani in Montalcino while enjoying a private tour and tasting in the cellar at Valdicava; a day trip to Siena; a special dinner with Valdicava proprietor, Vincenzo Abbruzzese and his son, PierFilippo Abbbbruzzese and more.
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Smooth Sailing
See you next year: The Jeroboam Package for the 2020 NWWF (January 23–January 26, 2020) includes 3 nights in Resort View rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, for 2 couples and 4 VIP tickets to each festival event starting with Thursday’s exclusive Grand Crew Party. 1 couple will also set sail aboard an inaugural Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise in 2020; choosing between 4 exciting itineraries.
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Beautiful Minds, a Children’s Mental Health Initiative
Fund a Need: The auction lot that fills you with joy. Drop your cards in the bucket and support NCEF’s initiative to fundamentally transform and expand mental health care for at-risk children in Collier County.
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