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Aug. 182015

One-of-a-Kind Auction Items Will Dazzle at 2016 Naples Winter Wine Festival

Aug. 042015

Wine Legends Commemorate 40th Anniversary of the “Judgment of Paris” at the 2016 Naples Winter Wine Festival

Life In Naples

Jul. 282015

Chef Rick Tramonto to Lead Exceptional Culinary Experience as Chef de Cuisine of the 2016 Naples Winter Wine Festival

Jul. 092015

Vintners Paul and Emily Michael of Acclaimed Peter Michael Winery will be honored at the 2016 Naples Winter Wine Festival

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May. 072015

Naples Winter Wine Festival will Celebrate 16 Years of High-Impact Giving at 2016 Star-Studded Event

WineBusiness.com

Apr. 142015

Naples Children & Education Foundation Appoints Maria Jimenez-Lara as CEO

Apr. 142015

Naples Children & Education Foundation names new leader from its own ranks

Mar. 092015

UPDATE: Naples Children & Education Foundation Grants Over $11.9 Million to Children’s Charities at Annual Ceremony

Happy Labor Day! 🌟 Today we celebrate workers i

Happy Labor Day! 🌟 Today we celebrate workers in every field, with a special thank you to the educators and childcare professionals whose dedication strengthens our community every day. Your impact is deeply valued. #LaborDay

T-Minus 5 Months! The 2026 Naples Winter Wine Fest

T-Minus 5 Months! The 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival is five months away! With the theme “Picture This,” the 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival returns showcasing the finest wines, impeccable cuisine and rare and exotic auction lots, all to benefit the most vulnerable children in Collier County. Vintners, chefs and featured sommeliers hailing from six different countries will set the stage for a weekend of unique, one-of-a-kind wine and culinary experiences. Cheers!

Happy National Red Wine Day! #ThrowbackThursday to

Happy National Red Wine Day! #ThrowbackThursday to this year’s Shining Stars vintner dinner. Hosted by Kathy & Andy Moock with Karen & Dale Medford. Vintners: Kary & David R. Duncan of Silver Oak in Oakville, California Chef: Elliot Bell of Charlie's in St. Helena, California. Party planner: Lisa Resch of Carolina Catering Company. Cheers!

NWWF26 Vintner Features are here! The incredible l

Auction Day! Embark on a journey beyond your wild

Auction Day!
Embark on a journey beyond your wildest expectations. You will be dazzled by a team of Ritz-Carlton chefs offering a masterpiece menu of savory creations featuring a wide selection of the world’s finest and rarest wines as you get ready for the main event. Be cheered and celebrated as you enter the electrifying atmosphere under the tent to bid on extraordinary wines, travel packages and one-of-a-kind experiences.

Inside the Naples Winter Wine Festival Video Serie

Inside the Naples Winter Wine Festival Video Series: Vintner Dinners! 🍷
Enjoy intimate dinners with award-winning chefs and celebrated vintners hosted by Festival Trustees in elegant, private homes and settings throughout Naples. Forge lifelong friendships with fellow wine and food enthusiasts.

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founde

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, would like to express our congratulations to Julia Van Domelen as a Women's Foundation of Collier County @wfcollierfl 2026 Woman of Initiative honoree! Julia's foundation targets the root causes of poverty – housing, healthcare, education – and creates long-term solutions. “Give more than you take. Make your work and life about service,” Julia says. Her passion for creating access and dignity in education and health has led to transformative spaces like the Van Domelen Pediatric Center and Grace Place’s Bright Beginnings program. Congratulations!

We are beyond excited to unveil the collection of

We are beyond excited to unveil the collection of world-renowned vintners and award-winning celebrity chefs who will be participating in the 26th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón on January 30, 2026 through February 1, 2026. ✨🍷 This year’s #NWWF Honored Vintners Shahpar and Darioush Khaledi and Chef de Cuisine Dustin Valette will headline an all-star lineup of world-renowned winemakers and celebrity chefs, including vintners Pablo Álvarez Mezquíriz, Barbara Banke, Candice Bernard Cathiard, Deborah Harlan and Amanda Harlan and Jesse Katz, along with chefs Dave Beran, Cassidee Dabney, Rogelio Garcia, Doug Psaltis and John Tesar.
Click the link in our bio to learn more about this star-studded lineup! 🎉

💙 Happy National Nonprofit Day! 💙 While NCEF

💙 Happy National Nonprofit Day! 💙
While NCEF is proud to be a nonprofit, today we want to shine the spotlight on the nearly 60 incredible nonprofit organizations we fund annually.
Each of our traditional beneficiaries and strategic initiatives plays a vital role in one or more of our four funding categories:� 👶 Early Learning� 💪 Child Advocacy� 🏥 Medical/Healthcare� 🎨 Out-of-School Time
Together, these organizations work tirelessly to support the whole child—mind, body and soul. Today, and every day, we celebrate the impact, dedication and heart of our nonprofit partners.
#NCEF #NWWF #itsALLforthekids #NationalNonprofitDay #ChildAdvocacy #EarlyLearning #MedicalHealthcare #OutofSchoolTime

Feel the excitement of the Lot Room, where the bou

Feel the excitement of the Lot Room, where the boundless generosity of our donors meets the overwhelming generosity of our bidders. This is the time to check out our many lavish, one-of-a-kind experiences and exceptional wine and experience lots, decide which items you simply can’t live without and discuss bidding strategies with friends.

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founde

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, would like to express our congratulations to Sherie Marek as a Women's Foundation of Collier County @wfcollierfl 2026 Woman of Initiative honoree! Known for her behind-the-scenes giving and unwavering kindness, Sherie brings strategy, strength and soul to every cause she supports – from The Naples Players and Community School of Naples to the Naples Winter Wine Festival. Sherie’s goal remains clear: “By empowering one woman, you transform families. Empower half a village, and you shift generations.” Congratulations!

From everyone at NCEF, we’re wishing all student

From everyone at NCEF, we’re wishing all students a fantastic first day of school and an amazing start to the 2025 school year!
Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) is once again starting the year off on a high note after earning an “A” rating from the Florida Department of Education for the 2024–2025 school year! 🌟
CCPS, @collierschools is the only district in Southwest Florida to earn this distinction and is one of just 28 “A” districts statewide. Of CCPS’s traditional public schools, 50 out of 51 (98%) received an “A” or “B” rating!
We’re incredibly proud to partner with a district so deeply committed to excellence. Here’s to a year of growth, achievement and opportunity! 🍎📖
#NCEF #NWWF #itsALLforthekids #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool #CommunityPartners #EducationMatters #CollierCounty