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Today’s featured online auction lot is 604: An U

Today’s featured online auction lot is 604: An Unforgettable Bahamas Escape at The Abaco Club. 🌴 Enjoy four nights of barefoot luxury at the exclusive Abaco Club in The Bahamas for up to six guests. Experience championship seaside golf, private island boating to Elbow Cay, chef-curated dining, wellness offerings including sunrise yoga and spa treatments and insider access to legendary golf and racquets pros.�Register and place your bid today! Click the link in our bio or visit nwwfonlineauction.com

Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction Day is a journ

Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction Day is a journey beyond the wildest expectations. Attendees are dazzled by a team of Ritz-Carlton chefs offering a masterpiece menu of savory creations paired with a wide selection of the world’s finest and rarest wines as everyone gets ready for the main event. Patrons are cheered and celebrated as they enter the electrifying atmosphere under the tent to bid on extraordinary wines, travel packages and one-of-a-kind experiences found nowhere else in the world. Check out the list of amazing 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival auction lots! Visit www.napleswinefestival.com/auction-lots or click the link in our bio.

Thank you to the sponsors and corporate partners o

Thank you to the sponsors and corporate partners of the 2026 Festival. We’re proud to recognize Oxford Financial Group, Ltd. as a valued sponsor of the #NWWF. It’s ALL for the Kids!

Have you registered for our online auction yet? Do

Have you registered for our online auction yet? Download the app or visit nwwfonlineauction.com to browse items and register! There’s something for everyone: explore our different categories and make a greater impact by sharing your favorite auction lots with friends and family.

T-Minus three days before the #NWWF26! The 2026 Na

T-Minus three days before the #NWWF26! The 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival is pleased to feature more than 29 of the world’s preeminent wineries, the culinary talents of 18 all-star celebrity chefs and 17 talented sommeliers that specialize in all aspects of wine! #ItsAllForTheKids

We’re proud to recognize The Ronto Group, INC. a

We’re proud to recognize The Ronto Group, INC. as a valued sponsor of the #NWWF. It’s ALL for the Kids!

We would like to thank the sponsors and corporate

We would like to thank the sponsors and corporate partners of the 2026 Festival! We are honored to have @watersideshops as a sponsor of the #NWWF. Thank you!

A massive shoutout to our amazing sponsors, includ

A massive shoutout to our amazing sponsors, including @baersfurniture 🎉 Thank you for supporting the Naples Winter Wine Festival!

The Naples Winter Wine Festival is one week away!

The Naples Winter Wine Festival is one week away! The NWWF returns to The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón for its 26th anniversary on January 30, 2026 through February 1, 2026. We look forward to another successful celebration!
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The NWWF The online auction is now open! 🎉 Than

The NWWF The online auction is now open! 🎉 Thanks to the tremendous generosity of our donors, our team has been able to curate some truly remarkable lots that will attract bidders in all price ranges. Bid high and bid often to help NCF fulfill its mission to support charitable programs that improve the lives of the most vulnerable children in Collier County. The online auction runs through Tuesday, February 3 at 5:00 p.m. (EST). Click the link in our bio to register or visit nwwfonlineauction.com

Naples Winter Wine Festival Live Auction Highlight

Naples Winter Wine Festival Live Auction Highlight: Crown Jewels to Coastlines: A Lavish European Escape by Land and Sea.
Two couples will enjoy a 14-night European journey from London to Spain, with roundtrip business-class airfare from the U.S. The experience begins with three nights in Deluxe Junior Suites at The Dorchester, featuring exclusive, curator-led London experiences hosted by NWWF Auctioneer Humphrey Butler. Guests then embark on an 11-night Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection voyage aboard Evrima in The Loft Suites, sailing from England to Spain with stops in France and Portugal, all-inclusive dining, and personalized Suite Ambassador service.

Thank you to @goldmansachs for being a proud suppo

Thank you to @goldmansachs for being a proud supporter of the Naples Winter Wine Festival. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and generosity. It’s ALL for the Kids!