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2023 Auction Lots

Below is a listing of the amazing 2023
Naples Winter Wine Festival auction lots

Flexjet Raffle 2023

The 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival – In Perfect Harmony

On Saturday, February 4, 2023 the 23rd annual Naples Winter Wine Festival took place.
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Auction Lots At a Glance

1
An Ode to Krug Clos du Mesnil
Two couples will experience a 4-day, unforgettable trip of a lifetime to the heart of Champagne and the fabled Krug Clos du Mesnil vineyard. You’ll have a visit and vertical tasting of Clos du Mesnil with a picturesque, “in the middle of the vineyards” lunch experience. Chef Arnaud Lallement, of the 3 Michelin-starred L’Assiette Champenoise, will prepare a private dinner, followed by a musical experience in the Krug Yurt. In addition, tour the city of Reims and take a hot air balloon ride over the Champagne region. Each couple will also take home a trio of 3-bottle sets of Krug “Soloist to Orchestra” in 2003, 2006 and 2008 (1 in each vintage of Krug Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs, Krug and Krug Grande Cuvée). Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included to Paris.
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King of the Road and Prince of the Cellar
The lucky winner of this lot will be the proud owner of a completely restored 1968 Vintage Ford Bronco, with a new steel body finished in Naples Cabernet Reserve Red and a custom oak leather interior with diamond stitching. This beauty features a 302 V8 engine with electronic fuel injection, power steering, 33-inch tires with chrome wheels, power running boards and retro sound audio with Bluetooth and subwoofer—everything you need to turn heads and own the road. In addition, the winner will receive a collection of 25 Large Format bottles from each of the 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival’s participating vintners, including Magnums of 2009 Château Mouton Rothschild, 2010 Bodega Numanthia Termanthia, 2013 BOND ST. EDEN and a 4.5 Liter bottle of 1994 Grahams Single Harvest Tawny Port.
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Test Your Vintner’s Palate at The Napa Valley Reserve
One couple’s dream of becoming a vintner instantly comes true with this lot with a 1-year membership to The Napa Valley Reserve, along with 6 cases of their personal The Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Visit the winery, work the harvest and get involved in blending. The winning couple and two guests will be overseen by managing director Phillip Norfleet, who will host your party for a private dinner, provide vineyard tours and tastings and arrange a visit to Wing & Barrel Ranch and Mayacama Golf Club. Accommodations at Meadowood Napa Valley and dinner at The French Laundry will round out this amazing experience. Business Class Airfare from Fort Lauderdale, FL to San Francisco, CA is included for two couples.
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4
Romantic Riviera Maya, Serene San Miguel
Two couples will be whisked away to enchanting Mexico for a 6-night escape at two of Belmond’s opulent luxury resorts. You’ll begin your week in paradise at the Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya, 30 miles south of Cancun, luxuriating on white, sandy beaches. You’ll spend the second half of your Mexican vacation at Casa de Sierra Nevada, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of San Miguel de Allende. At Cuna de Tierra, the region’s first winery, you’ll dine on local specialties paired with wines, followed by a visit to the Torre de Tierra viewpoint for some breathtaking views and a horse ride through the spectacular countryside followed by an authentic ranch comida. Roundtrip, Private Air is included from Naples, FL to Riviera Maya and San Miguel on a Phenom 300.
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Wine, Wellness and the Willamette Valley
Three couples will experience the best of two different but very special worlds: an inside view of the finest Oregon Pinot Noir at the properties of Jackson Family Wines, coupled with an immersion into the wellness lifestyle of Canyon Ranch. Your home base in Oregon will be WillaKenzie Estate for 4 nights, where you’ll participate in a blending session, sample delicious farm-to-table cuisine, tour Gran Moraine and Zena Crown Vineyard and learn from winemakers and valley pioneers. From there, you’ll spend 3 nights at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ where you’ll work with an advisor to determine your personal path to wellness. Each couple will receive a horizontal set of single vineyard 2017 Zena Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir in 3 Liter format, along with 6 750ml bottles of Gran Moraine Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included.
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Cuvée: Hidden Tuscan Treasure
Four lucky couples will spend 5 nights in Cuvée’s Tuscan Farmhouse estate tucked among the vineyards of Italy’s Chianti region. The Farmhouse features King Suites with ensuite, spa-like bathrooms, an infinity pool surrounded by vines and olive groves, a bocce court, a courtyard with a wood-burning pizza oven, wine cave and enviable views of a Medieval castle. You’ll enjoy a private lunch and wine tasting at Tenuta Casanova winery and organic farm, learn farm-to-table pizza making and pursue a private truffle hunt followed by a Tuscan lunch. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included to Italy.
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Rediscover Europe in 16 Days
One couple will experience the very best of Europe in just 16 days with a Lakani Private Jet Tour. Your odyssey begins in Frankfurt, where you’ll cruise the Rhine River on a chartered yacht. From there you’ll journey to Provence and explore the French Riviera, luxuriate on the enchanting island of Malta, bask in the sunshine of the Canary Islands and stroll down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. You’ll spend 3 nights in Suite accommodations at each location and enjoy dining options that include Michelin-starred restaurants, carefully selected local bistros and order room service in the privacy of your suite.
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Château Mouton Rothschild: Where the Elegance of Wine and Art Meet
Two couples will share a once-in-a-lifetime 4-night journey, with an exclusive experience at Château Mouton Rothschild and insider access in Paris. You’ll travel to the Médoc for the intimate unveiling of the 2021 Château Mouton Rothschild label in the presence of the artwork’s internationally renowned artist and the Rothschild Family, followed by a cocktail reception and dinner at the First Growth estate, on November 30, 2023; you’ll also have a private tour of the Paintings for the Labels exhibition at the property. In Paris, private tours will be organized for you of both the Musée d’Orsay and the Château de Versailles—including the Hall of Mirrors and the Royal Apartments. In addition, the winner will receive a 5 Liter Jeroboam of the legendary 2000 vintage, plus a 5 Liter Jeroboam of the 2021 vintage when it is released.
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Golfing on the Boothbay Peninsula
Four couples will experience 7 days of Maine’s unspoiled Boothbay Peninsula and a world-class golf course. You will stay at the Boothbay Harbor Golf Club in a luxurious Golf Villa, including unlimited rounds of golf as well as activities such as tennis, pickleball and swimming in the heated saltwater pool. Enjoy a private cruise on a new 105-foot yacht outside of Boothbay Harbor to see lighthouses, seals and the secluded coast and go on an excursion to Camden. Before your trip, the gentlemen will be outfitted with golf slacks by Rickey of elevée Fine Clothing and the ladies will shop at Saks Fifth Avenue. Roundtrip, Private Air on a Challenger 350 is included from Naples, FL to Portland, ME. This lot also includes 7 assorted Magnums to enjoy.
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10
The Secret to Unforgettable Cabernet
Two couples will have a 6-night insider experience in California with Secret Door Winery. The trip begins with 2 nights in San Francisco and a full day tour with a visit to Toluma Farms & Tomales Farmstead Creamery and McEvoy Ranch. Spend the following 4 nights at Solage Resort & Spa and have an insider experience into the California wine business including a tour and tasting with Donald Patz, an intimate dinner with the vintner and his wife, lunch with local grape growers and visits to top local wineries. Before you arrive in Napa, the winners will receive a stunning assortment of Secret Door’s unblended, vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignon.
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From the Shores of the Caribbean to the Hills of Napa
Three couples will spend 6 lavish nights with Knights Bridge. This trip includes 3 nights in a 3-bedroom Tranquility Villa at Amanyara in the Turks and Caicos with 2 dinners paired with Knights Bridge wines, one massage per person, a private snorkel trip and a yoga class. Afterward, you’ll enjoy 3 nights at the Knights Bridge residence in Knights Valley, CA, where you’ll have a tour and tasting with the Baileys followed by an intimate dinner in the wine cellar, as well as a dining experience at the award-winning Cyrus by Chef Douglas Keane. The winners will take home 4 Jeroboams of vineyard-designated Knights Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon, etched. Roundtrip, Private Air from Naples, FL to Turks and Caicos and from either Naples, FL or Turks and Caicos to Knights Valley is included.
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Rediscover the American West in Luxury and Style
Four couples will have exclusive use of TERRA farm + manor outside Prescott, AZ, for a 4-day weekend ranch escape. Meals will be prepared by Chef James Porter and Chef Beau MacMillan; guests will have cooking classes with the chefs and a wine tasting and food sensory class with renowned winemaker Dan Kosta of DK Wine Group. Nightly performances will feature award-winning songwriter D. Vincent Williams and The Nashville All Stars. This lot provides an experience that cannot be purchased anywhere else. Roundtrip, Private Air on a Gulfstream G450 will be provided from Naples, FL to Prescott, AZ.
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The Art of Craftsmanship in Timepieces and Wine
Two couples will receive a behind-the-scenes view of both the Peter Michael estate and the Blancpain design process. You’ll begin in Knights Valley, where you’ll spend 4 nights in the Peter Michael Main House and receive tours, tastings and private dinners. Your 4 nights in Vevey, Switzerland will include a stay in Suites at the 5-star Hôtel des Trois Couronnes, a private cooking class with Chef Franck Giovannini at the 3 Michelin-starred Restaurant Hôtel de Ville, as well as consultations with the Blancpain artist who will create the engraved, custom images for the 2 Fifty Fathoms timepieces included in this lot. The winners will also receive a highly prized vertical of Point Rouge Estate Chardonnay Jeroboams, and an exclusive Magnum bottle of the one-time release of Chapeau Blanc, a single block Cabernet Franc.
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Venerable Spanish Vineyard and a 100-Point-Jewel at Bodega Numanthia
Two couples will receive an inside view of one of Spain’s great wine estates for 6 nights while staying at The Madrid EDITION. You will dine with Bodega Numanthia CEO Lucas Löwi, have a private guided tour of the centenary vineyards with vineyard manager Alejandro Vicente and experience a private vertical tasting with technical director Jesús Jiménez. This lot includes a Magnum vertical of Numanthia from 2000-2011, 2 Magnums of 2011 Termanthia and 2 Magnums of Termanthia Ipse signed by Lucas Löwi. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is provided to Spain.
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Going for the Gold
Two lucky couples will spend 6 unforgettable nights at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games from July 25-July 31, 2024. Your week will begin with a half-day guided tour of the city of Paris, followed by 4 tickets to the Opening Ceremony, plus swimming, artistic gymnastics and diving sessions, and an elegant meal at Le Coq & Fils with accommodations in Champs-Elysees View rooms at the Paris Marriott. In Naples, you’ll have dinner with Olympic medalist Katie Hoff, prepared by a private chef and served with wines, hosted by NCEF Trustees Nena & Bill Beynon in their home. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare will be provided to Paris.
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From Venice to Villa della Torre
Two couples will enjoy the romance of Venice and Verona on a 7-day trip to Italy. During your 3 nights in Venice, you will experience the city’s cultural highlights: a private, guided tour of Basilica di San Marco, a performance at Teatro La Fenice and a private tour of Doge’s Palace in Palazzo Ducale. Transferring to Valpolicella, you’ll stay at the restored 16th century Villa della Torre for 4 nights, home to the Allegrini winery. In between an exploration of the Allegrini vineyards and a vertical tasting of their Amarone, you’ll enjoy a full day excursion to Lake Garda, a cooking class with Marilisa Allegrini and dinner at 2 Michelin-starred Casa Perbellini. This lot includes 4 Magnums plus roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to Italy.
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A Timeless Toast to Portugal’s Sweet Success
Two couples will explore the famous high points of Portugal with world renowned Ports followed by a tranquil island escape during this remarkable 6-night stay. You will spend 1 night in Porto where you’ll be received in the Symington Family Estates’ private dining room and have a tour and tasting in the cellars. In Douro, you’ll spend 1 night at each of the family’s private houses at both Graham’s Quinta dos Malvedos and Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim and tour the vineyards with a winemaker. Your final 3 nights will be spent luxuriating on Madeira in Junior Suites at Belmond’s Reid’s Palace, your home base as you explore the island and sample their famous sweet wines. The winner will receive a Bicentenary Collection Cabinet filled with a collection of Graham’s vintage Port and vintage-dated tawny. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare will be provided to Lisbon and returning from Madeira.
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Let the Music Play
Three couples will be dreaming about a steel guitar engagement with front-row seats to BottleRock, Napa Valley’s premier music event, with Gargiulo Vineyards. You will enjoy VIP treatment: Platinum passes for 3 consecutive days and exclusive access to the Platinum Lounge featuring chef-prepared dishes, artisanal cocktails and craft beer. Your party will spend 7 nights at the Knoll, the private guest house at Gargiulo Vineyards with sweeping views of the valley. You’ll have a dinner party and concert at Gargiulo Vineyards with a BottleRock performer, enjoy a curated day of tastings at estate wineries and dine at the 3 Michelin-starred The French Laundry. Each couple will receive a Jeroboam of 2019 Gargiulo Cabernet Sauvignons from the OVX, Money Road and OVX G Major Study designated vineyards. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to San Francisco, CA will be provided.
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A Magical Journey Through Great Britain and Ireland
Two couples will enjoy 10 nights of golf and culture throughout the U.K., including The British Open. Your journey begins in Limerick, where you’ll stay at Adare Manor and play a round at both the Manor and Ballybunion, along with a full day cruise on Lough Derg. In Liverpool, you’ll have an exclusive buyout of 2 Blackburne Terrace and be treated to Engraver’s Hospitality tickets to The Open for 2 consecutive days. During your stay in Cliveden, you’ll experience a private Changing of the Guard at Wellington Barracks, a private Behind the Glass tour of the Churchill War Rooms and a guided tour of Windsor Castle and St. George’s Chapel. You’ll dine at Michelin-starred restaurants and have lunch with a wine expert and a gallery visit arranged by NWWF auctioneer Humphrey Butler. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included.
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Fine Wines and Fast Cars
Two couples will enjoy an amazing 5-day immersion into Sonoma and NASCAR, experiencing wine dinners, tours, tastings and unparalleled access to the Sonoma racetrack while staying at the Cornell Vineyard estate home. You will receive VIP Hot Passes to the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday, June 10, 2023 and the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, June 11, 2023 with unlimited pit and garage access, pre-race ceremonies and driver introductions, the opportunity to watch the national anthem on the track and view the race from the ground level, plus a meet and greet with a Stewart-Haas driver. During a visit to Adobe Road Winery, you’ll meet driver-turned-vintner Kevin Buckler, tour his winery and dine with the Bucklers in their home. The winning bidders will also take home an assortment of the best Adobe Road wines, in 750ml and Magnum formats. Roundtrip Airfare is provided.
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Antinori: Legacy of Greatness
Two couples will embark on a 7-night intimate exploration of the renowned Antinori wine estates. You’ll begin with 2 nights in Florence in the Apartment Suite at Palazzo Antinori, have a private tour of the Uffizi Gallery and dine at the city’s oldest and finest restaurants. Your home in Chianti Classico for 2 nights will be Tenuta Tignanello as you explore both Tignanello and Badia a Passignano and visit the Michelin-starred Osteria di Passignano. You’ll travel by helicopter to Guado al Tasso, where you’ll sleep for 2 nights in the guest house and tour the vineyards. A final helicopter ride will take you to Castello della Sala for your final night at Antinori’s famed Chardonnay estate. It is a rare treat to enjoy such intimate access to this historic wine estate. This lot also includes 2 Jeroboams and 3 Magnums of top Antinori wines.
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Hunting, Fishing and Luxuriating in Argentina
Four lucky individuals will experience 1 week of luxury hunting and fishing in Argentina. Your adventure begins with 1 night in a 5-star hotel in Buenos Aires with a lunch sampling at Belisario Roldán, paired with the wines of Bodega Catena Zapata. You will spend 3 nights at Santiago del Estero Lodge in Northern Argentina, where David Denies has raised dove hunting to a fine art. Your shooting day will include a break for an incredible asado lunch, featuring the country’s wonderful beef and superb wines. From there, you’ll move to Suindá Lodge for 3 nights on the southern side of the Paraná River to fish for dorado, pirá pitá and pacú. In addition, the winning bidders’ party will take home an assortment of wines including 2 Jeroboams, 12 Magnums and 36 750ml bottles from Bodega Catena Zapata. Roundtrip Airfare in Argentina is included between Buenos Aires and the lodges.
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From the Great Smoky Mountains to Pritchard Hill
Three couples will experience 6 nights at Tennessee’s luxurious Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, coupled with an in-depth view of Bryant Estate. You’ll stay for 3 nights at Blackberry Farm, accompanied by Bettina Bryant. Experience a private dinner in The Barn prepared by executive chef Cassidee Dabney and a wine-paired dinner hosted by Bettina Bryant, plus enjoy one activity per day. You’ll then stay at Blackberry Mountain for 3 additional nights, where you’ll enjoy a cocktail class and sound bathing meditation. In Napa, the winners will enjoy a dinner with Bettina Bryant in her home as well as tour the Bryant Estate winery and 2 other wineries. Each couple will receive a trio of the Bryant Estate wines, along with a Magnum of the blended 2019 Bettina Limited Edition Artist Series. Roundtrip, Private Air on a Citation Excel will be provided between Naples, FL and Walland, TN.
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The Glories of Piedmont and Lombardy
Two couples will experience the magic of Northern Italy in three different locales, guided by Shari & Garen Staglin of Staglin Family Vineyards, for 7 nights. Beginning in Lake Como, you’ll spend 2 nights at a 5-Star hotel, dine in leading restaurants and take a private boat tour on the lake. In Barolo, you’ll spend 3 nights and have exclusive winery visits and insider’s access to winemakers, along with a white truffle hunt and dinners accompanied by the Staglins. You’ll then enjoy the sophistication of Milan for 2 nights at Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa. You will have a private “insider” tour of top spots and an immersive experience at Casa Pomellato. Each couple will receive a vertical of Staglin Family Vineyard Stagliano Estate Sangiovese from the 2017, 2018 and 2019 vintages, in etched Magnum bottles. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to Milan will be provided.
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Diamonds are Forever
One fortunate couple will attend the exclusive launch of the Chanel 2023 High Jewelry Collection in London from Friday, June 9-Tuesday, June 13, 2023, including exclusive access to Chanel’s black-tie gala dinner and the opportunity to be the first to view and purchase from the High Jewelry Collection in this never before offered location. Unique and custom-designed activities will be based on the winning bidders’ preferences and planned with the Chanel team. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to London is included, along with Suite accommodations at a 5-star hotel.
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From Croatia, With Love
Two couples will celebrate Miljenko “Mike” Grgich’s 100th birthday on a 10-day journey. His daughter Violet will escort the winners to Croatia and Paris, featuring the high points of his life. Starting in Dubrovnik, you’ll tour the Dalmatian Coast and stop at Desne, the village where Mike was born; you’ll also visit Grgić Vina Winery. From there you’ll travel to Paris, site of the 1976 tasting that revolutionized the world of wine when Mike’s Chateau Montelena Chardonnay defeated the great white Burgundies. Spend 2 nights at the 5-star Le Meurice in Paris which will be highlighted by dinner at Alain Ducasse’s restaurant. The trip will culminate with 2 nights in Napa at Meadowood from May 19-21, 2023 where you’ll attend Mike’s birthday bash at the Grgich Hills Winery in Rutherford. Roundtrip, First Class Airfare is included to Croatia, from Croatia to Paris and returning to the U.S.
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Down the Stretch and Beyond: From Churchill Downs to Lexington
Two couples will experience an immersion into the world of Kentucky horse country from Thursday, May 4-Friday, May 12, 2023, including an insider’s view of the 149th Kentucky Derby. You’ll watch the race (and Friday’s Kentucky Oaks) from The Mansion at Churchill Downs. While in Louisville, you’ll have tours of both Maker’s Mark and Beam Suntory. You’ll then move on to Lexington, where your party will have private use of the Stonegate Farm residence for 5 nights. Thoroughbred champions await you in Lexington: Curlin at Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa and Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra at Stonestreet Farm. Roundtrip, Private Air on a Bombardier Learjet is provided from Naples, FL to Louisville, KY and returning from Lexington, KY.
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A BOND with the Great Vineyards of Napa
Three couples will have unprecedented access to BOND for 2 nights while staying at 5-star Relais & Châteaux Meadowood Napa Valley, including a private tour of the facility and a wine-paired luncheon prepared by Michelin-starred chef Christopher Kostow and hosted by Master Sommelier Max Kast, director of BOND, along with a member of the Harlan family. This lot also includes 5 rare Jeroboam bottles, 1 each from the 2014 release from each BOND vineyard.
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Wind in Your Hair, Sand in Your Toes
Three couples will join hosts Mimi & Doug Traina for an unforgettable, 7-day yacht excursion aboard the 164-foot M/Y Ocean Club in the Bahamas. The yacht features spacious staterooms with King beds, a formal dining space and wine room, a sun deck with jacuzzi and cocktail bar and an experienced crew of ten. Onboard meals will be prepared by a private chef with all wines chosen by Mimi & Doug Traina. The Ocean Club carries a full complement of toys: a 40-foot Formula 400 Sport Crossover tender, 19-foot Williams Jet Boat, Yamaha VX® WaveRunners, a three-story waterslide, Seabobs, paddleboards and kayaks, along with waterskiing equipment, snorkeling and fishing gear. The yacht’s size will allow you to visit exotic and undiscovered destinations such as the Exuma Islands, Pig Beach, Iguana Beach and Thunderball Grotto. Roundtrip, Private Air is included from Naples, FL to the Bahamas.
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All That Glitters is Gold
Two couples will spend 7 nights exposed to the best in Italian luxury, fashion and wine. You’ll begin in Rome with 2 nights at Five-star Hotel Eden, enjoying a private gem table experience and visit to DOMVS, the iconic BVLGARI boutique at Via Condotti 10. You’ll then travel to Tuscany for a 2-night stay at Il Borro, the estate and winery owned by the Ferragamo Family with a vineyard tour and dinner at Osteria del Borro. You’ll spend 1 night at 5-star Fonteverde Lifestyle & Thermal Retreat with lunch and a visit to Podernuovo a Palazzone. The odyssey will culminate with 2 nights in Milan at BVLGARI Hotel Milano, where you’ll tour the city and dine at a top restaurant of your choice. A Magnum of 2018 Il Borro IGT Toscana Red Wine, signed by Salvatore Ferragamo, is included.
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Rosé to the Occasion with Château d’Estoublon
Two couples will embark on a 6-night voyage into France. Spend 2 nights in Paris at Espirit Saint Germain, travel by train to Nancy for a private experience at the Daum factory and tour the Musée des Beaux-Arts. You’ll go to Versailles for a 1-night stay at Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle with a guided tour of the Hall of Mirrors and Orangerie Gardens, followed by a private dinner by chef Alain Ducasse in Marie-Antoinette’s Cabinet. Spend 2 nights at the Airelles Château d’Estoublon, where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, will host you for dinner in their private salon. You will spend 1 final night at Airelles, La Bastide de Gordes, Palace with afternoon tea and macarons at Ladurée and dinner at Clover Gordes. This lot also includes a Daum Gingko Magnum Vase. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included.
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Million Dollar Meal… All for the Kids!
Forty couples will contribute $25,000 each for a once-in-a-lifetime, exclusive dinner at Butcher Private in Naples, FL, held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The evening will begin with a cocktail and wine reception with passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by an elegant, multi-course meal paired with the finest wines from around the world. 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. 100% of the money raised will be channeled directly to children in need in Collier Country through NCEF’s grant partners—and all it takes is a paddle raise!
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Escape to a Caribbean Masterpiece with Cuvée
Four couples will have their dreams come true when they spend 5 nights at Vue de Rêves, Cuvée’s ultra-luxury villa on St. Barths. Accommodations include 5 Master Suites on four different levels, a walk-in wine cave, sprawling infinity pool and a panoramic view of Baie de St. Jean. You’ll enjoy dinner prepared by Cuvée’s private chef Christophe Moreau, served with French Champagnes and Grand Cru wines. Spend a day aboard a 50-foot catamaran for sailing, snorkeling and exploring at Nikki Beach, cavorting on seabobs and feasting on Mediterranean cuisine and Rosé. You’ll be dreaming of this superlative vacation long after you return home. Roundtrip, Private Air on a Challenger 300 via Flexjet is included.
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Portugal Dreams: From the Capital to the Vineyard
Two couples will experience a 7-night journey to explore the culture of Portugal and beauty of its wine country. Beginning in Lisbon, you’ll have a full day tour of Sintra, Estoril and Cascais, plus an evening fado show and a traditional Portuguese dinner. In Porto, you’ll receive an immersion into the region’s sweet wines: a guided tour and tasting in a private room at Taylor’s Port Lodge, a private wine tasting at Kopke Wine House and an exclusive private tour and Port tasting at W. & J. Graham’s. Moving on to the Douro, you’ll have private tours and tastings at Quinta do Crasto and Quinta do Noval with proprietors or winemakers and a cruise in a rabelo to Quinta de São José, followed by a wine tasting. The winners will receive a vertical collection of Gandona Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from 2013 through 2017, in Magnums. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included to Portugal.
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Enchantment and Romance in Tahiti
One couple will indulge in a 10-night romantic Tahitian escape, including sailing along the Leeward Islands and a stay on a private island in the beautiful atoll of Tetiaroa. After arriving in French Polynesia, you’ll board the 75-foot M/Y Miss Kulani for a cruise on the Faaroa River and Taputapuātea and enjoy chef-prepared meals in between snorkeling in the Bora Bora lagoon. On Tetiaroa, you’ll relax in a Beachfront Villa at The Brando, complete with a private oceanfront pool; activities will include kayak adventures, bird tours and daily massages. You’ll be able to relive your Tahitian adventure every time you look at your sculpture from Cocoon Gallery, a hand-carved bleached root system from a single structure. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included from to Tahiti, along with highest class Airfare within Polynesia.
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Renowned Burgundy, Up Close and Personal
Four lucky individuals will spend a memorable 6 nights at the historic estate of Château de la Crée in Santenay, France. Your party will have accommodations and exclusive use of both the château and Domaine Evenstad’s newly renovated Grande Maison. You’ll have a tour and tasting in 3 of the Château de la Crée vineyards, followed by an intimate lunch in the vineyard outside the château; on another day, you’ll receive a private tour of Domaine Evenstad’s winery, with a barrel tasting in the caves. Culinary high points include lunch at La Table de Léonce with wine tasting in a private dining room at Clos de Vougeot and dinner at 3 Michelin-starred Maison Lameloise. Each traveler will receive a selection of Magnums and 750ml bottles of wines from Château de la Crée, Maison Evenstad and Domaine Evenstad labels. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included.
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At the Intersection of Wine, Art and Supercars
One couple is invited to join Robb Report’s 3rd annual California Coastal Road Rally in a Bentley S or Speed derivative from Napa Valley to Pebble Beach, encompassing 5 days of luxury accommodations, world-class dining and amplified by the Aperture and Devil Proof wines of Jesse Katz. You’ll assemble at the Carneros Resort & Spa and drive south to Pebble Beach, stopping along the way at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. As you gather for the final evening’s closing night celebration, you’re only halfway through your trip: You’ll spend 7 nights in one of Exclusive Resorts’ four-bedroom private residences in either Los Cabos, Mexico, or Lake Tahoe, CA with best-in-class amenities such as chef-grade kitchens, private infinity-edge pools and expansive outdoor gathering spaces. In addition, you’ll take home a full case of wine from Aperture and Devil Proof.
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One Dream Machine, One Extraordinary Journey
The winning bidder will receive the ultimate in automotive refinement: a 2023 Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Azure including Snow Quartz exterior and Mulliner white hide with Amethyst accent hide. And if that isn’t enough, the winning couple will take an extraordinary journey through the U.K. with Bentley and The Macallan. The odyssey begins with 2 nights at 5-star The Lanesborough London where you’ll enjoy private tours of top sights. Spend 3 additional nights driving a Bentley car through the countryside with unique stays and experiences along the way, including a Bentley factory tour and “Dine on the Line” fine dining experience and finishing the journey at The Macallan Estate and Distillery in Craigellachie, Scotland. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included to London, England.
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Jewels of the East and Wines of the West
Two couples will spend 4 nights in Seoul, South Korea and 3 nights in Napa Valley with a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Dana Estates, one of Napa’s most desirable boutique wineries. The immersion into South Korean culture includes a private tour of the city, golf, Michelin-starred meals and dinner at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Lee, with rare New and Old World wines from Mr. Lee’s personal cellar. In Napa Valley, you’ll spend 3 nights at Dana Estates’ Crystal House, featuring a chef’s kitchen, swimming pool, fireplace, expansive lounging spaces and sweeping views. You’ll play rounds at Mayacama Golf Club and Silverado Resort and have a private tour and wine-paired dinner at the Dana Estates winery hosted by the Lee Family. Roundtrip, First Class Airfare is included to Seoul, South Korea.
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Find Your Oasis at Oil Nut Bay on Virgin Gorda
Four couples will enjoy 5 nights at The Beach House at the magnificent and secluded, Oil Nut Bay on the northeast coast of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. The Beach House features 6 bedrooms with their own ensuite bathrooms, oversized living spaces, full gourmet kitchen, dining area and an outdoor terrace with large infinity pool and direct path to the beach. Activities include guided snorkeling in the bay, a guided hike to nearby Pajaros Point, a private half-day fishing excursion and a private 2-hour sunset cruise around North Sound. You’ll have the opportunity to try the restaurants at Oil Nut Bay and have 1 in-villa dining meal each day with a private chef and server. Roundtrip, Private Air on a Citation Latitude via NetJets is included from Naples, Florida to Beef Island Airport.
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Live Like a Local in the Napa Valley
Two couples will transcend being tourists in the Napa Valley and become residents for 1 month. Your home for 30 nights will be vintner Cliff Lede’s Beautiful Day estate, containing four bedrooms, contemporary kitchen, living room with fireplace, wooden deck with lounging space and views of the vineyard and mountains. The house will be provisioned with 12 bottles of wine from Cliff Lede Vineyards and FEL, his property devoted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Excursions include a hot air balloon ride over Napa, dinner hosted by Cliff Lede in his home and dinner with paired wines at the 3 Michelin-starred The French Laundry. In addition, you'll have an Aston Martin DBX to drive for 14 days.
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La Dolce Vita, Piccini and Monteverdi Style
Two couples will spend 9 nights in Italy experiencing the best in food, wine and super cars with Fratelli Piccini CEO Elisa Piccini and Monteverdi Tuscany. You’ll begin with 4 nights in Florence with private tours of the Uffizi Gallery and Museo Marino Marini, a private dinner at Fratelli Piccinni and a Mugello Circuit driving experience, then hop into a Ferrari or Lamborghini for the drive to Maremma. You’ll spend 2 nights in Maremma enjoying some of Italy’s leading wineries including Ornellaia, Castello di Ama and Le Mortelle. Travel to Monteverdi Tuscany for 3 nights in the 3-bedroom Villa Amiata and partake in a private tour of Nicola Bulgari’s antique car collection, followed by a tour of the Tuscan countryside in 2 of his convertibles. This lot includes a Methuselah and Jeroboam of Gemstone Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to Italy is included.
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Where the Wild Things Are
Two couples will experience the wonders of Africa in an unforgettable 11-day safari to in supreme comfort. You’ll begin at the Singita Sweni Lodge in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, where you’ll have twice-daily game drives and walking safaris with experienced trackers and guides. From there you’ll travel to Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where you’ll explore the Zambian side of Victoria Falls and participate in camp activities such as nature walks, catch and release fishing and boating. You’ll have a behind-the-scenes experience with an African Parks Ranger, planned with help from NCEF Lifetime Trustee Dave Gibbons. The adventure will conclude at Shumba Camp in Kafue National Park, Zambia, with bird watching, star gazing and night game drives. Luxury accommodations are included throughout the trip, and Business Class Airfare is provided to South Africa.
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Red Wine and Red Carpet
One couple will join Shahpar & Darioush Khaledi, proprietors of Darioush Winery, along with Chopard, for a 5-day celebration of the very best in film, food, wine and finery. The trip will begin at Napa’s Stanly Ranch, where you’ll experience: exclusive winery experiences at Darioush and 2 other prestigious wine estates, dinner at the Khaledi residence with Shahpar & Darioush prepared by the Estate’s executive chef, plus a wine-paired dinner at The French Laundry. Moving on to Los Angeles, you’ll visit the Chopard Jewelry Suite prior to the Oscars® for a private viewing of the newest Red Carpet High Jewelry Collection and attend the Elton John Aids Foundation Oscars® Viewing Party. The winners will enjoy a 6 Magnum vertical of Darioush Darius II Cabernet Sauvignon. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included as well as Semi-Private Airfare from Napa, CA to Los Angeles, CA.
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An Epic Journey to Two Hemispheres
Two couples will experience a 9-night ultimate expedition to Australia and California wine countries with Penfolds. The journey begins with 3 nights in Adelaide, with a twilight tour of Penfolds Magill Estates and dinner; you’ll also have private tours of Deviation Road and Wirra Wirra Vineyards, dine in the city’s finest restaurants and explore the coastline. Spend 2 nights in Marananga with visits to The Standish Wine Company and Eden Valley, before traveling to Sydney for 2 nights at the Park Hyatt with private tours of Sydney Opera House, the Harbor and the Fish Market. The odyssey will culminate at Penfolds’ 1913 Private Arts & Crafts residence in Napa for 2 nights, where you’ll sample Penfolds most famous wines. This lot also includes 12 750ml assorted bottles of Penfolds wines. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare to Adelaide and returning from Sydney is included.
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Million Dollar Night of Laughter for the Kids
Forty couples will enjoy an evening of comedy featuring best-selling author, actor and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco at The Club Room at Campiello in Naples, FL in the Fall of 2023. Maniscalco has set records for sold-out arena shows across the country, and seldom performs in small venues. The evening’s refreshments will include passed hors d’oeurves, cocktails and wines. For $25,000 per couple, you can be part of NCEF’s mission to provide essential services for our neediest children—and get some good laughs in the process.
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The View from the Hermitage Hill
Two couples will indulge in a 6-night epicurean journey in France with an introduction to one of France’s most talented young winemakers, Caroline Frey. Spend 2 nights in Paris at Le Bristol, followed by a trip to the Médoc, with 2 nights and exclusive use of Château La Lagune, with tours, tastings and dinner in the building’s iconic castle dining room. Moving to the Loire, you’ll spend 2 nights at Relais & Châteaux Les Maisons and dine at the 3 Michelin-starred Restaurant Régis & Jacques Marcon, plus have a private cooking class with Chef Jacques. You’ll spend a day at the crown jewel of the Frey Family’s wine empire: the estate of Paul Jaboulet Aîné. Each couple will receive a Magnum of 2010 Hermitage La Chapelle from Paul Jaboulet Aîné. Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare is included to Paris and returning from Lyon.
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Luxury Wine on Land, Sweet Sailing by Sea
One couple will enjoy a 14-day voyage aboard The World, a unique vessel that combines all the attributes of a mega yacht and a luxury vacation home. Before that, you’ll have a close-up introduction to one of Napa’s most exciting new boutique wineries: You’ll spend 2 nights at L.A.’s iconic Sunset Tower and have a private dinner with Kashy Khaledi, proprietor of Ashes & Diamonds, at the exclusive San Vincente Bungalows. Your time on The World will be spent in a luxurious 2-bedroom residence with every possible amenity. A private chef will come to your residence and prepare a meal according to your preferences, and you’ll explore the ship’s extensive wine cellar in a vertical wine tasting with The World’s sommelier. In addition, the winning bidder will receive 7 bottles of Ashes & Diamonds wines from the 2018 and 2019 vintages in rare Magnum format.
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Preparing for a Limitless Future
Experience the best of Naples while you eagerly await the upcoming 2024 NWWF. This lot includes a Jeroboam package with access to the Grand Crew Party, Meet the Kids Day, Vintner Dinner, Auction, Wine Down and Sunday Celebration Brunch, while staying for 3 nights in Resort View rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. Between now and then, you’ll play a round of golf at the exclusive Calusa Pines Golf Club and become eco-conscious driving your 2022 Moke LSV and riding your 2 RadCity Plus 5 electric bikes. Gentlemen will receive $5,000 credits at élevée Fine Clothing, while ladies will have $2,500 gift certificates toward a custom piece of jewelry at International Diamond Center. For the auction table, the winning bidders will receive a mixed case of 6 2006 Dominus Estate and 6 2012 Williams Selyem Vineyard Pinot Noir.
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Fund a Need: Healthy Mind, Body & Soul
Everyone who bids on this lot will be a winner, and the biggest winners will be the underserved children of Collier County. We need your help to support NCEF’s Healthcare Initiatives: Healthcare, Mental Health, Oral Health and Vision. Every paddle holder has the opportunity to drop one (or more) of your signed cards into the bucket provided by volunteers as they move from table to table through the tent. All your generous donations will go directly to support our healthcare initiatives to focus on the future of Collier County’s children, so bid high and bid often: It’s ALL for the Kids!
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NCEF Blueprint Partner @healthcareswfl recently an

NCEF Blueprint Partner @healthcareswfl recently announced that intravenous (IV) sedation has been added to its pediatric dental program at Nichols Community Health Center made possible by funding from NCEF.
In addition to the organization’s existing nitrous oxide sedation option, IV sedation will support #pediatric patients who may need several procedures done during a single visit, may suffer from severe dental anxiety, and/or have a medical, physical or #emotional disability that limits their ability to understand directions and remain calm. The implementation of this program will provide an expansion of necessary services and assist in reducing health disparities in underserved populations where children are at most risk for tooth decay and oral disease. Offering moderate to deep sedation will help ease discomfort and anxiety to those that have had their dental care delayed due to affordability or inaccurate belief that baby teeth are unimportant. NCEF is proud to support our #community health partners as they work to break down barriers to primary #health services.

Thank you @revvedupmotorco for participating in th

Thank you @revvedupmotorco for participating in this year’s #NWWF live auction! This completely restored 1968 Vintage Ford Bronco was part of our live auction lot #2: “King of the Road and Prince of the Cellar”. Featuring a new steel body finished in Naples Cabernet Reserve Red and a custom oak leather interior with diamond stitching. A 302 V8 engine with electronic fuel injection, power steering, 33-inch tires with chrome wheels, power running boards and retro sound audio with Bluetooth and subwoofer.
In addition to the custom Bronco, the winner received a collection of 25 Large Format bottles from each of the 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival’s participating vintners.

NCEF is pleased to welcome 6 first-time grantees t

NCEF is pleased to welcome 6 first-time grantees to the NCEF family and look forward to their partnership! We are excited to fund and support Educational Pathways Academy, First Tee, Midwest Food Bank of Florida, NCH Healthcare System, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry and The Salvation Army of Collier County. #ItsALLfortheKids!

Congratulations to our wonderful #NWWF auctioneer,

Congratulations to our wonderful #NWWF auctioneer, @lydiafenet on her second book, 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚! Navigating a two-decade career as an auctioneer while raising three children, Lydia had her own journey of learning self-assurance. Through stories of overcoming challenges in both her work and personal lives, she demonstrates that #confidence isn’t something that only some people are born with; rather, it’s inside every one of us, waiting to be claimed! Congratulations on your book signing! Buy #claimyourconfidence online or at an independent bookstore!
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This year’s Meet the Kids Day presentation highl

This year’s Meet the Kids Day presentation highlighted four incredible women who, through the help of #NCEF funded programs and services with their own perseverance, became invincible, powerful, confident and unstoppable!
Paloma – a teenager whose life and family were turned completely upside down with the loss of her mother to COVID-19. Enrolling at Pace Center for Girls @pacecollier for continued counseling and #academicsupport set her back on to the path of success.
Amanda – a young woman whose first trials were faced at the young age of seven through her abusive mother. She was connected to @youthhaven and lived there until going off to college where she succeeded and continued to pass her Bar Exam and become an Assistant State Attorney.
Ramona – a caring mother who faced losing her daughters when she had no one to #care for them while she received multiple treatments for her life-threatening medical issues. A safe place was offered by @btogetherorg allowing her the time she needed to heal and refocus on her future.
Mackenzie – a #collegestudent whose life was uprooted following her mother’s passing and further isolated when the pandemic hit and she was forced to grieve in isolation. A #school counselor connected her to @valerieshouseswfl where she learned to process her #grief and move on with her life.

We are proud to invest a record of nearly $25.6 Mi

We are proud to invest a record of nearly $25.6 Million in local organizations supporting underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County! This year, a total of 39 organizations received traditional grants, plus 10 additional agencies that help fill critical needs in the #community by taking part in NCEF’s multi-partner, multi-year strategic initiatives focusing on the well-being of the whole child. Initiatives receiving funding include early learning, healthcare, hunger and out-of-school time, plus a special mental health initiative. NCEF's unique approach, which emphasizes collaboration between organizations and bridges public and private resources, has become a blueprint for how to transform a community, one issue at a time. Click the link in our bio to read the full press release.
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Happy first day of spring! May happiness and abund

Happy first day of spring! May happiness and abundance find you this season. Spring is all about a fresh start! #spring2023

Happy Sunday! Today is international Read-to-Me Da

Happy Sunday! Today is international Read-to-Me Day! Celebrated every March 19 across the world, today we remember the importance of reading books to children. Reading to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding. It helps them develop language and listening skills and improves cognitive skills and aid in cognitive development. #readtomeday
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Collier County Public Schools recently announced t

Collier County Public Schools recently announced the graduation rate for high school seniors who were in foster care. Reaching a record-breaking 78 percent, this far exceeds the national average of 50 percent.
Of the 78 percent, the students who were in NCEF beneficiary Friends of Foster Children Forever’s tutoring program achieved a 100 percent graduation rate. Foster children face some of the greatest challenges in our community. On any given day there are more than 300 foster children in Collier County. They have been removed from their homes due to their parents’ abuse, neglect or addiction. @ffcforever Academic Mentors help to break the cycle through education, providing one-to-one tutoring and guidance.
Maria Jimenez-Lara, NCEF CEO stated, “We share in the excitement and pride of this incredible achievement!” Jimenez-Lara continued, “From the time this project was presented we knew that providing consistent and positive academic support for children in foster care would be the key to long term achievement and success. The graduation rate shows that children facing difficult challenges are amazingly resilient and can succeed when given proper tools, such as educational and emotional support.”
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This wine Wednesday we want to thank our corporate

This wine Wednesday we want to thank our corporate partners for their generous support throughout the years, allowing the Festival’s continued success since its inception in 2001. To learn more about each sponsor and corporate partner, visit napleswinefestival.com/sponsors
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#Naplesfl #NaplesFlorida #NCEF #NWWF #SWFL #Partners #CollierCounty #NaplesWinterWineFestival This wine Wednesday we want to thank our corporate partners for their generous support throughout the years, allowing the Festival’s continued success since its inception in 2001. To learn more about each sponsor and corporate partner, visit napleswinefestival.com/sponsors
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March 13th marks the birthday of Riesling wine! Th

March 13th marks the birthday of Riesling wine! The date references the first written evidence of the Riesling grape: an invoice dated March 13, 1435. Found in cellar log located in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Whether you like them dry or sweet, Riesling wine is a constant crowd pleaser, and the perfect combination of the chill of winter and the warmth of spring. #rieslingwine #riesling #Winelove #wine

Following its proud tradition, NCEF will invest ev

Following its proud tradition, NCEF will invest every dollar raised under the tent in local organizations and strategic initiatives that provide Collier children with the services and resources they need to excel. We are preparing for our Grant Awards Ceremony, taking place later this month. We are honored to have @Wintrust Banking Center as our Grant Awards Ceremony Sponsor. Thank you!
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