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2022 Auction Lots

Below is a listing of the amazing 2022
Naples Winter Wine Festival auction lots

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The 2022 Naples Winter Wine Festival – Rise Up: Twenty Twenty Twogether!

On Saturday, January 29, 2022 the 22nd annual Naples Winter Wine Festival took place.
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auction lots at a glance

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New Wheels and Wonderful Wine
Acquire an instant wine cellar with bottles from each of the participating vintners in the 2022 NWWF, a total of 26 Magnums and 2 750ml bottles. More than half the Magnum bottles in this collection are ready to drink, while the rest will age gracefully for at least another decade. When you feel the open road calling, it’s time to climb into your 2021 Ford Bronco First Edition. You won’t find this vehicle at a dealership: only 7,000 were made, and they are already sold out—but the winning bidder will leave the tent with the keys in hand and a fully stocked wine cellar on the way.
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A Hymn to Krug and the Glories of France
Two couples will experience 5 unforgettable nights in both Champagne and Paris, courtesy of Krug Champagne and Moët Hennessy Private. Your adventure begins with 2 nights at Les Crayéres in Reims. While in Champagne, you’ll visit Maison Krug, enjoy a Krug dinner with an executive of the house and dine at the Michelin 3-starred L’Assiette Champenoise. In Paris, you’ll stay at the ultra-chic Cheval Blanc Hotel for 3 nights, visit the Louis Vuitton Foundation, take a private cruise on the Seine and explore the cutting edge of fashion at the fabled LVMH houses. Back in the USA, a Moët Hennessy Private Client Director will host a unique “Krug & Music” dinner experience for 10 in a private residence. The winning bidders will also take home 6 Jeroboams of Krug Grande Cuvée 161ème Édition and 2 750ml 3 bottle sets of Krug “Soloist to Orchestra": 2003, 2004 and 2006.
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From the Farm to the Vineyard
Three couples will split their time between Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains and Napa Valley. You will fly Private from Naples to Tennessee and spend 3 nights at Blackberry Farm. Dinner with Staglin Family Vineyard president, Shannon Staglin and her husband Artie Johnson in the wine cellar of The Barn prepared by executive chef Cassidee Dabney will highlight your trip. You will move onto Blackberry Mountain for 2 nights in Stone Cottages, filling your days with yoga, hiking, biking and more, before flying back to Naples. At a separate time, enjoy 3 days of insider experiences at Staglin Family Vineyard in Napa, including a private cooking class, a component blending trial and dinner at the Staglin family home hosted by Shannon and Artie. Each couple will take home an etched 3 Liter bottle of 2015 Staglin Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, along with a case of their personal Cabernet blend.
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The Ultimate Kentucky Derby Experience
Two couples will experience the 2022 Kentucky Derby like an insider on May 5-8, 2022. A Phenom 300 will transport you from Naples to Louisville to check into a King Corner Suite at the new Omni Louisville Hotel. You will be invited to a VIP pre-Derby party before watching the Derby with access unlike any other. Your individual concierge will escort you through a private entrance for both the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby with seats at the exclusive, almost secretive, Mansion, with a covered balcony over the finish line. You will have insider access to Churchill Downs, the Paddocks and trophy displays. Your exclusive tickets include no waiting access to food, beverages and wagering, along with chef prepared meals and beverages. While in Kentucky, you will have a private tasting of rare whiskey at the Old Carter Showroom, along with a Large Format bottle of Old Carter Whiskey.
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Miracle on the Adriatic
Five couples will experience a once-in-a-lifetime, 8-night adventure by air, land and sea through Croatia. You’ll spend 4 nights, divided between the beginning and end of the trip, aboard the 201-foot superyacht Katharine with 16 crew members attending to your every need. In between, you’ll spend 4 nights at the 5-star Relais & Châteaux Korta Katarina Villa and Winery. You’ll explore the remote islands and hidden harbors of Croatia such as Trogir, Hvar, Polače and Sveta Marija while you enjoy the very best in food, wine and hospitality. All meals are included throughout the trip. Roundtrip, Private Air from New York to Split, Croatia on a private jet is included.
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Domaine Joseph Drouhin and the Glories of Burgundy
Two couples will see Burgundy as insiders. Begin by spending 3 nights in the family guest house at Maison Joseph Drouhin in Beaune. You’ll have a private dinner with proprietor Véronique Drouhin-Boss, a VIP tour of the cellars of the Dukes of Burgundy and Kings of France and visit some of the region’s most exclusive vineyards. Continue your trip with a 7-day cruise on the luxury Belmond barge Fleur de Lys from Dijon to Vandenesse. Visits include Clos de Vougeot, La Bussière-sur-Ouche, Châteauneuf en Auxiox and Beaune. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is also included. Each couple will receive a collection of rare Magnums from the Joseph Drouhin collection, to include a 2003 Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru, 2005 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, 2011 Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Blanc and 2013 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru.
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As the Leaves Turn: From Vermont to the Adirondacks
Two couples will enjoy a 6-night luxury fall excursion to Vermont and upstate New York, starting with Private Air. After landing, you will be transported to the magical Forbes Five-star, Relais & Châteaux Twin Farms in Bernard, Vermont for 3 nights. Enjoy all the amenities and outdoor activities such as fly fishing, hiking, canoeing and more before 3 special dining experiences prepared by celebrity chef Rogan Lechthaler. You will dine at Rogan’s restaurant, The Downtown Grocery in Ludlow, with wines selected by his wife Abby, he will pack you a gourmet picnic lunch to-go, and you will return for an intimate dinner joined by himself and his wife at his childhood home. You will then enjoy a scenic transfer to Saranac Lake to the Forbes Five-star, Relais & Châteaux The Point, to enjoy more culinary delights and activities, including fishing, kayaking, golfing or whatever your heart desires.
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From the Villa to the Valley
Two couples will have the opportunity to experience 3 magical worlds, beginning with a 3-night stay in a secluded villa at Amanyara on Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos. From there you’ll move on for a 1 night stay at another spectacular Aman property, Amangiri, located on the plains of Southern Utah where the resort blends seamlessly into the untouched red-rock country of the original Colorado Plateau. Your week will conclude at the Knight’s Bridge Winery for 3 nights at the private residence in Knights Valley, California. Dine with owners Kelley and Jim Bailey, taste with winemaker Douglas Danielak and visit the Michelin 3-star restaurant SingleThread Farm in Healdsburg. Each couple will take home a signed and etched 3 Liter bottle of 2018 Knight’s Bridge Cabernet from the Linville and Christobel vineyards. Private Air is included throughout the entire excursion.
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Colorful Culture and Magnificent Malbec
Three couples will have a 6-day immersion in Argentine culture, food and wine, beginning with a stay at the 5-star Faena Hotel in Buenos Aires. You’ll see a tango show and tour the historic La Boca neighborhood in the capital, along with visits to 3 cutting-edge restaurants. When you move on to Mendoza, the country’s wine capital, you’ll stay at the Catena family’s weekend retreat, enjoy a special tasting of their highly acclaimed Malbec wines and create your personal limited-edition blend with the winemaker. Includes a bountiful collection of Catena Malbec wines and 12 750ml bottles of the winner’s own, custom Catena wine blend.
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A Precision Timepiece and Timeless Wine
One couple will take an unforgettable journey through the world of Blancpain watches and Peter Michael wines. Spend 2 nights in a Suite at the 5-star Hôtel des Trois Couronnes in Switzerland, tour the Blancpain workshops and consult with an artist to design a personal red gold timepiece with a hand-painted dial. Your Swiss experience will also include a cooking class with a Michelin-starred chef and spa treatments. In addition, you’ll travel to the U.K. for a 4-night stay at the Michael family’s Vineyard Hotel. While in England, delight in a recreation of the Judgment of Paris with a 7-course gourmet dinner. You will also spend 2 nights at the Peter Michael estate in Sonoma, tour the vineyards and have a private tasting with winemaker Robert Fiore. For years to come, you can relive your experience with a collection of 2018 Peter Michael Le Chapeau Blanc Cabernet Franc in various formats.
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Cruising the Ocean on The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Two couples will get the chance to embark on a 12-night transatlantic voyage setting sail November 5, 2022 on the Evrima, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s first yacht. The winning bidders will travel from Lisbon to Barbados with ports of call atFunchal, Madeira and Tenerife in the Canary Islands. You’ll stay in a Signature Suite and have the services of a personal concierge, along with the highest staff to passenger ratio in the industry and The Ritz-Carlton’s legendary pampering service. At the end of the voyage, you’ll be transported by Private Jet to Canouan Island for a 3-day stay at the Mandarin Oriental. Prepare for your cruise with 2 $5,000 credits to Marissa Collections and 2 $5,000 credits to élevée for cruising wares. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare from Miami, Florida to Lisbon, Portugal and returning from Barbados for two couples is included.
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Living High in Lowcountry
Three couples will travel by Private Jet to South Carolina’s Lowcountry for a 5-night stay at Exclusive Resort’s 4-bedroom cottage at The Cloister at Sea Island, a Forbes 5-star resort. You’ll play a round of golf at the River Club and have a half-day of instruction at the Golf Performance Center before enjoying a traditional Lowcountry boil, prepared for you by a team of chefs in your 4,000 square-foot Cloister Cottage. From there, you’ll travel to the Montage Palmetto Bluff for 2 nights on the banks of the River May in Bluffton. Enjoy several days of outdoor activities including a round at the Jack Nicklaus-designed course at River May Golf Club. Roundtrip, Private Air via Jet It is included from Naples, Florida to Sea Island, Georgia, returning from South Carolina.
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Northern Zen, Southern Electricity
Two couples will experience the best of California with hosts Shahpar & Darioush Khaledi of Darioush. Begin in the Napa Valley, with 2 nights at the new Four Seasons Resort in Calistoga; you’ll enjoy dinner at the Khaledi residence, an intimate private tasting at the winery and dinner at Michelin 3-starred The French Laundry in Yountville. Then it’s on to the electricity of Los Angeles for 2 nights at the Hotel Bel-Air with activities that include a concert at the Hollywood Bowl with the Khaledis in their private box and dinner at the flagship Wolfgang Puck restaurant at the hotel. Both couples will take home a Magnum collection of Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon, in vintages in vintages ranging from 2012 to 2018. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to an airport California is included as well as a private, flight between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Explore the Ancient Cities of Europe by Private Jet
One couple will take a 16-day trip of a lifetime across the Mediterranean in a specially configured private jet, staying in sumptuous suites in hotels chosen for their proximity to cultural attractions and historic treasures. Your itinerary will begin in Munich with an Oktoberfest experience, then take you to Fes (Morocco), Peloponnese (Greece) and Tbilisi (Georgia), stopping in Palma de Mallorca, Sarajevo and Budapest. Aboard your flying palace (which normally holds 40 passengers but has been custom fitted to accommodate only 15), you’ll experience the finest in first class cuisine paired with fine wines and Champagne, served by a hand-picked cabin crew. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to Munich, Germany and returning from Budapest, Hungary is included.
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Town & Country
Three couples will spend 3 nights at Manhattan’s exclusive Knickerbocker Club to savor the high points of the city: tickets to Hamilton, a Yankees game in dugout adjacent seats, private tours of the Whitney Museum and the Asia Society Collection, a VIP visit to Tiffany’s bespoke jewelry department, an intimate dinner with Vanessa & Henry Cornell of Cornell Vineyards and so much more. At a separate time, you’ll travel to Sonoma for an immersive 3-night experience at the Cornell estate, including private tastings, winemaker dinners and visits to partner wineries coordinated with the Cornell team. The winning bidders will take home a selection of Cornell Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, including 2 Double Magnums and 4 Magnums of the 2018 vintage, plus a vertical selection of 2 750ml bottles each of Cornell Cabernet Sauvignon from 2013 through 2018.
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Party Like a Rockstar, Eat and Drink Like Kings
Three couples will have the ultimate rock festival experience with Valerie Boyd & Jeff Gargiulo of Gargiulo Vineyards for 5 nights at the annual BottleRock Festival in Napa Valley for either 2022 or 2023. You’ll enjoy a VIP dinner and concert at Gargiulo Vineyards with a BottleRock performer, 3 days of Platinum passes for the festival including access to the Platinum Lounge and dinner at Thomas Keller’s 3-starred Michelin restaurant The French Laundry. Each couple will take home a custom Taylor guitar as well as the following Gargiulo Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Magnums from the 2018 vintage: 575 OVX, OVX G Major 7 and Money Road Ranch. Roundtrip, Private Air via VistaJet to Napa is included.
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The Glitter of Wine and Jewels
One couple will spend 5 nights at Milan’s Four Seasons Hotel as they delve into the world of Casa Pomellato, a leading jewelry house and one of the continent’s top jewelers. You’ll tour the facility and workshop before sitting down with creative director Vincenzo Castaldo to design your personal Casa Pomellato jewelry; in your spare time, you’ll take advantage of Milan’s rich cultural heritage and world-class dining. Back home, the winning couple and 6 guests will dine with Daphne & Bart Araujo at a restaurant of their choosing and also receive a vertical collection of Magnums of Accendo Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon in vintages 2013 through 2018.
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First to Drive and Luxury in the Countryside
One couple will have the opportunity to own the very first 2022 Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner delivered to North America, a hand-made vehicle that represents the pinnacle of automotive luxury and an unprecedented blend of craftsmanship and performance. After driving away in your vehicle on the day of the auction, you’ll travel to England for a VIP tour of the Bentley factory at Crewe, including a fine dining experience on the Bentley production floor. Three days of touring in the U.K., staying in unique, luxury accommodations, will culminate in a visit and private tour of The Macallan Estate & Distillery in Speyside, where you’ll see the step-by-step process by which one of the world’s great whiskies is made. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to London, England is included.
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All That Jazz: From Montreux to Gstaad
An 8-night Jazz Festival and Switzerland summer adventure in July 2022 is calling 2 couples. You’ll spend five nights at the 5-star Hotel Fairmont Le Montreux Palace in Montreux, Switzerland, with a private tour and guide of Geneva before spending two days tapping your toes to the beat with Seated Hospitality Experience tickets to the Montreux Jazz Festival. While in Montreux, you will have a private tour of the vineyards of Lavaux, private boat excursion on Lake Geneva and a visit to Lausanne or Évian. Journey to Gstaad with First Class Golden Pass train transfer. In Gstaad, delight in the scenic beauty of Lake Lauenen in a horse drawn carriage, with a stop to enjoy an apéritif on the shore. You will also travel to Glacier 3000, with a breathtaking panorama of the Swiss Alps. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to Switzerland is included.
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Colorado Calling, It’s Cuvee
Four couples will have 5 nights of exclusive use at Cuvée’s ultra-luxury 250-acre Triple C Ranch, which can accommodate up to 16 guests and is situated in Silverthorne, Colorado. Meals will be prepared by your personal Cuvée chef, who will provide an introduction to ranch-style gastronomy. A wealth of equestrian activities will be supplemented in summer by fly fishing, rafting and ATV riding and augmented in winter by snowshoeing and Nordic skiing. You’ll have exclusive access to an Experience Curator, who will coordinate your activities and deliver “The Art of Discovery” to your personalized stay at Triple C Ranch. Roundtrip, Private Air via VistaJet is included.
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From the Links to the Lakefront
Two couples will have the opportunity to take a 13-night journey to New Zealand to play the North Island’s most celebrated golf courses while enjoying world-class accommodations, sightseeing, food and wine. You’ll enjoy rounds of golf at Tara Iti Golf Club and Te Arai Links, two of the hardest tee times on the globe to arrange, as well as a round of golf at Cape Kidnappers, one of the North Island’s finest courses. You’ll explore the South Island with a visit to Queenstown, an Otago resort built around an inlet in Lake Wakatipu. Take a VIP helicopter tour of Milford Sound and enjoy a private tour and tasting at Amisfield Vineyard. Finish your New Zealand adventure with 2 nights at the luxurious Park Hyatt in Auckland. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included.
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The Best of Cabernet & Country
Two couples and up to 40 of their friends will enjoy a private dinner and acoustic performance by Academy of Country Music Award-winning singer-songwriters Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans at either the Silver Oak Winery in Alexander Valley, California or in Naples, Florida. Farm-to-table dinner will be prepared by Silver Oak Winery chef Dominic Orsini. The winning bidders will also receive the following Large Format bottles of 2017 Silver Oak Napa Valley: 2 Methuselahs, 2 Jeroboams and 6 Magnums, all signed by David R. Duncan. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare and accommodations for two couples included if the dinner takes place in California.
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When Rêves Become Reality
Four couples will spend 5 nights at Cuvée’s new villa, Vue de Rêves (View of Dreams), a private, ocean-hugging masterpiece in St. Barths with panoramic turquoise views and exquisite design. With 5 Master en-suites on 4 different levels, the villa features thoughtful details and amenities, such as a wine cave carved into natural stone, a fire-meets-water infinity pool terrace and imported French fixtures. Guests will enjoy Roundtrip, Private Air via Flexjet from Naples to St. Barths. Activities include a private catamaran cruise with private chef, a private cooking lesson at Eden Rock’s prestigious culinary school and an in-villa dinner prepared by Cuvée’s private chef.
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Become an Honorary Parisian in the City of Light
Two couples will spend 14 nights in a two-bedroom apartment on the Left Bank. Planned with your private concierge, your bespoke, customized itinerary can include VIP museum tours, workshop visits, world-class food and sightseeing of your choice. In addition, you will have a choice of either a day trip to Versailles or a profoundly moving day at the Normandy beaches. The winning bidder will also enjoy a 1.5 Liter, 3 Liter and 6 Liter bottles of 2018 Poetry, Cliff Lede’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included.
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The Lagoon, the Capital and the Vineyard
One couple will experience 7 nights of European luxury. You’ll begin in Venice with a stay at the Hotel Aman on the Grand Canal for 3 evenings, tour the city in a private gondola and enjoy an excursion to the islands of Murano and Burano. Then you’ll board the fabled Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and travel in a Grand Suite to Paris, where you’ll stay at La Réserve for 2 evenings and have lunch at the Michelin 2-starred Le Gabriel. Your travels will take you to Bordeaux, where you’ll tour the Médoc and experience life at Château Cos d’Estournel for 2 nights. For your next party, take home a 12 Liter bottle of 2014 Château Cos d’Estournel.
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A Day at the Races
Three couples will be treated like kings and queens during a 6-night Royal Ascot experience on Friday, June 10-Thursday, June 16, 2022. First, you’ll spend 2 nights at the Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge and indulge in the city’s high points: private shopping at Harrods, a tour of the Queen’s Household Cavalry Barracks, dining at the most exclusive London clubs and a meal at the Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. When the bugle sounds for the races, you’ll be seated in Barbara Banke’s private box in the Royal Enclosure. You’ll take home 4 Salmanazar bottles of wine from Lokoya’s 2018 vintage: 1 each of Diamond Mountain District, Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder and Spring Mountain.
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The Serenity of Tuscany and the Jewels of Rome
Three couples will take an 8-night journey to Italy beginning at Monteverdi Tuscany’s luxurious private villa, Amiata. You’ll spend 5 nights at the villa where you can enjoy the spa, culinary academy, gardens, gym, library and art gallery with artists in residence, in addition to stunning views of the surrounding countryside. You’ll participate in a cooking class with the chef and enjoy a wine tasting led by the in-house sommelier. From there you’ll travel to Rome for 3 nights, where you’ll stay in a 5-star hotel and have a private gems table experience at the Bulgari High Jewelry workshop.
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Perfection in a Bottle
The winning bidder will own a 10-year vertical collection of Harlan Estate Magnums from the 2000-2009 vintages, presented in a one-of-a-kind, hand-built cherrywood presentation case lined and French-fitted with fine billiard cloth and bound in 4-oz. chestnut cowhide. The 2001, 2002 and 2007 vintages were rated a perfect 100 points by famed wine critic Robert Parker, Jr., and the scores of the other vintages in this collection follow close behind. The winning bidder will also have access to a private tour and tasting at Harlan Estate in Oakville, California, followed by an intimate lunch at the winery with the Harlan family and principals.
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Tundra & Turf
Four couples, or 8 people, will enjoy 3 days of world-class golf and football in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The winning bidders will stay at the Kohler Riverbend Mansion, “where life outshines the dream.” Life will truly outshine the dream when you have the chance to play the Whistling Straits course, home to three PGA Championships and the 2020 Ryder Cup. After a day on the course, enjoy time on the turf with pregame field passes before watching a Packers home game with Shelley & Ralph Stayer in a private box overlooking the 45-yard line. Roundtrip, Private Air on a Global 6000 is included.
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Under the Tuscan Sun
Two couples will enjoy a 7-night Italian getaway in Sienna and Montalcino. Begin with a 5-night stay in Executive Suites at the Relais Borgo Scopeto. Activities will include spa treatments, cooking classes and a private tour of the Borgo Scopeto winery in Chianti Classico. From there, travel to the northern hills of Montalcino and spend 2 nights at the Altesino Winery, tasting through the wines of Altesino. The winning bidders will each receive an extensive collection of wine from the Caparzo family in varying formats, including 2011 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino; 2004 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino La Casa; 2012 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino, to name a few. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is provided.
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Million Dollar Meal: All for the Kids
Only 40 couples will partake in the first Million Dollar Meal at Bleu Provence in Naples, Florida on Monday, November 28, 2022. Whether you are returning to Naples for season or reside in town full-time, you will be eager to join your friends for the dinner of the year. After a cocktail and wine reception, a multi-course meal will be prepared by executive chef and owner, Lysielle Cariot. Each course will highlight one of NCEF’s initiatives and will be paired with the finest wines carefully selected by Lysielle’s husband and co-owner, Jacques Cariot. All it takes is a paddle raise to contribute $25,000 per couple that will go 100% to children in need in Collier County.
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How to be the Coolest Ride in Town
Own the 2021 Mercedes-AMG G63 and take it for a spin on the open road, letting the nearly 600 horsepower run wild. This remarkable vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds, but safety hasn’t been sacrificed for speed: the 2021 G Class comes with four standard, state-of-the-art safety features. When you add the Diamond White Metallic exterior and Espresso Brown interior with the Exclusive Interior package, Bluetooth audio streaming and a 15-speaker Burmester surround sound system for blasting out your favorite tunes, you will absolutely be the coolest ride in town.
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Serenity and Enlightenment in Southeast Asia
Two couples will embark on a magical 12-night luxury exploration of Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. You’ll begin in Bangkok, with a tour of the Grand Palace, visit to the temples of Wat Pho, Wat Arun and Wat Seket and the opportunity to sample the best of the city’s street food. In Chiang Mai, spend time at an elephant sanctuary and learn how to interact with and care for the animals. You’ll cruise on the Mekong River to Pak Ou in Laos to see the caves that house more than 10,000 Buddha statues. At Siem Riep in Cambodia, you’ll visit the greatest temple complex of them all—Angkor Wat. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included.
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Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend
One couple will journey to Paris for 3 nights to attend the exclusive launch of the 2022 Chanel High Jewelry Collection, attend the black-tie gala dinner, enjoy accommodations at a 5-star hotel and have the opportunity to be the first to view and purchase items from the Collection. You’ll walk in the footsteps of Coco with a private visit to the historic Chanel archives, an experience not available to the public; you’ll also have personal tours of 31 Rue Cambon, the private apartment of Coco Chanel and her legendary Couture House, where she worked and hosted influential artists of her time. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included.
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In the Footsteps of the Antinori Family
Two couples will take a 6-night Italian excursion to visit the Antinori family estate. Your journey will begin with 2 nights’ accommodations in Apartment Suites in Florence at Palazzo Antinori, with dinners, lunch and a tour of the Uffizi Museum. Then continue to the heart of Chianti Classico for a 2-night stay at Tenuta Tignanello, home of the vineyards for both Tignanello and Solaia. Enjoy tours, tasting and dinner at the Michelin-starred Osteria di Passignano. From there, you’ll travel via helicopter to Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast for a visit to the estate of Guado al Tasso for 1 evening. The trip concludes with another helicopter ride to Umbria plus a tour, tasting and dinner at Castello della Sala. The winning bidder will take home 3 Double Magnums of Tignanello (1 each: 2011, 2015 and 2017) and 3 Magnums of Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore DOC (1 each: 2012, 2014 and 2018).
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An Escape to Paradise on the Virgin Gorda
You may think you’ve experienced paradise, but you haven’t been to Oil Nut Bay, spread over 400 acres on the northeast coast of Virgin Gorda. Four couples will spend 5 nights in the serenity of The Beach House, complete with a striking infinity pool, firepit with seating, oversized living spaces for lounging and entertaining and a private path leading directly to the beach. Amenities include a daily private chef and server, active pursuits such as hiking, snorkeling or watersports, sailing on a Champagne cruise, relaxation in the spa or day trips to Joost Van Dyke or Cooper Island. Roundtrip, Private Air from Naples, FL to Beef Island is included.
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Regal Ranch Retreat featuring Colgin Cellars
A private jet will transport two couples to the high desert of Wyoming, where your 5-star Relais & Château retreat is a working cattle ranch. Activities such as horseback riding, hiking and trail running, mountain biking and fly fishing will be augmented by 2 dinners with Master Sommelier Paul Roberts, COO of Colgin Cellars. Paul will guide you through the graceful and profound wines of Colgin Cellars, a world-renowned winery ensconced in the hills overlooking Napa Valley, named “One of the Fifty Greatest Wine Estates in the World” by Robert Parker, Jr. The winning bidder will take home 4 Double Magnum bottles, including 1 each of the 2012 Colgin Tychson Hill, Cariad, IX Estate and IX Estate Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon. Roundtrip, Private Air is included.
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Priceless Jewels and Timeless Watches
Three exciting nights in New York City in September of 2022 with VIP access to Chopard’s most anticipated international event is waiting for 2 lucky couples. A HondaJet Elite via Jet It will whisk you from Naples, Florida to New York City, where you will find yourself in a 5-star hotel. A private viewing of Chopard’s newest Red Carpet Collection, a private tour of the Chopard New York City boutique, a preview of the special collections for the Grand Opening and access to the ribbon cutting ceremony with the Scheufele family can’t be missed. Along with insider access, enjoy orchestra seats at a top Broadway show and fine food at a 5-star fine dining restaurant in the heart of Manhattan.
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Visions of Viñedos and Perfect Patagonia
A 7-night South American wine and outdoor nature excursion is calling 2 couples. Spend 2 nights at the Sheraton Miromar Hotel in Valparaiso Chile, tour the city, enjoy decadent meals, plus immerse yourself in wine with a private tour, tasting and meal at both Seña and Don Maximiano Estate and Winery. You will stay 1 night at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago and enjoy an intimate look into the Viñedo Chadwick estate with a private tour, tasting and lunch. You journey continues with a flight to the bottom of the continent, in Torres Del Paine, Patagonia. Enjoy the beauty of this untouched landscape at Relais & Châteaux Awasi, Patagonia where a private guide will customize outdoor excursions each day. You will remember your trip with a selection of Large Format bottles from each of the estates you visited. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare from Miami is in included.
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The View from the Dundee Hills
Two couples will enjoy a 4-night luxury wine experience in Oregon at the Domaine Serene Winery Hill House with a wide range of delights: a welcome tasting featuring rare library wines; a walk with Grace Evenstad through her extensive gardens; dinner with wine pairings at Domaine Serene Wine Lodge at Lake Oswego; and your choice of either a private helicopter tour of the six Domaine Serene Vineyard Estates or a hot air balloon ride over Willamette Valley. Both couples will take home a 48 bottle assortment of top wines from both Domaine Serene and Château de la Crée, the Evenstad estate in Burgundy. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included.
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The World at Your Door
Two couples will spend 14 nights aboard The World, the most exclusive residential yacht on earth. The World has the only full-sized tennis court at sea, a 7,000-sqaure foot spa and fitness center, a wine cellar holding 16,000 bottles and a staff of 250 to service the ship’s 165 residences. You’ll enjoy massages at The World’s spa and wellness center, 1 in-residence dinner prepared by a private chef according to the winners’ preferences and 1 vertical wine tasting with the onboard sommelier. Your 1,100 square-foot suite will have every possible amenity, and you’ll have an itinerary of over 100 ports to choose from. The winning bidders will also take home 12 750ml bottles of 2016 Bodega 202 “Ansa.” Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included.
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The Future Is Now
Experience the best of Naples while you eagerly await the upcoming 2023 NWWF. A year-long membership to the Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club and a round of golf at the private Calusa Pines Golf Club is just the start. The winners will also receive 2 $5,000 gift certificates for the ladies to shop at Marissa Collections and 2 $5,000 credits toward a trouser, shirt and jacket at élevée Fine Clothing for the gentlemen. Also included is a 2021 Moke, a 20th-century collectible car, to transport you around town in style. In addition, the winners will also receive a 2023 NWWF Jeroboam package. They will have guaranteed access to the Thursday Grand Crew Party, Meet the Kids Day, Vintner Dinner, Live Auction, Wine Down and Sunday Celebration Brunch, while staying for 3 nights in Resort View rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples.
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Fund a Need: “Raise the Grade”
This is the only lot in this year’s auction that won’t have a sole winning bidder. Everyone who bids on this lot will be a winner, and the biggest winners will be the underserved children of Collier County. We’re asking for your help for our education initiatives: Early Learning, Out-of-School Time and Career and College Readiness. Every dollar raised will go to support NCEF’s education initiatives to focus on the future of Collier County’s children. Bid high and bid often: It’s ALL for the kids!
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