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Nancy & Joe Masterson

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Anne Welsh McNulty

Anne Welsh McNulty has invested in elevating entrepreneurial leaders and nurturing promising students for more than 10 years as co-founder and president of the McNulty Foundation. A trailblazer for women in finance, Anne was a…

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Kathy & Dan Mezzalingua

Daniel Mezzalingua graduated from Syracuse University in 1960, and after attending New York University Law School, worked as a marketing analyst for Underwood-Olivetti Company International. He then returned to Syracuse and developed, as well as…

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Day two of #NWWF23 is a memorable one! An unforget

Day two of #NWWF23 is a memorable one! An unforgettable Meet the Kids Day at NCH Business Center followed by a delicious luncheon catered by @damicorestaurants @continentalnaples with acclaimed vintners: @ashesxdiamonds @gandonaestate and @secretdoorwine -We also got a sneak peek into the Lot Room where all of the lots being auctioned off tomorrow are on display. Guests will continue their culinary odyssey at intimate dinners with award-winning chefs, celebrated vintners and knowledgeable sommeliers. Hosted by NCEF Trustees in elegant, private homes and special settings throughout Naples, the Vintner Dinners have become a Festival favorite. Here's a look at the many memorable moments we captured, we love making lifelong friendships with fellow wine and food enthusiasts!

Today’s online auction highlight is Lot #800: Wa

Today’s online auction highlight is Lot #800: Waterside Shops: Broadway & BrickTop’s. Four couples will have the opportunity to choose one @artisnaples Broadway series show from the 2023-24 season, which they will experience in a private box with wine and desserts. They will also enjoy a pre-show dinner at BrickTop’s restaurant as well as a deluxe gift from @watersideshops for each couple. Visit nwwfonlineauction.com or click the link in our bio to participate!
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Today we kicked off the day with our Meet the Kids

Today we kicked off the day with our Meet the Kids Day event! Festival guests visited NCEF beneficiary NCH at the NCH Business Center for Meet the Kids Day, which showcases the nonprofits that benefit from live auction proceeds and the children they serve. In an often-emotional segment, NCEF beneficiary participants told their own unique stories about how they excelled thanks to the organizations and programs that assisted them. Afterward, Festival guests met acclaimed vintners and tasted their fabulous wines at a delightful luncheon catered by @damicorestaurants
#ItsALLfortheKids #NCEF #NWWF #NWWF23 #Naplesfl #Naplesflorida #NaplesWinterWineFestival

We are honored to have @pncbank as our 2023 Grand

We are honored to have @pncbank as our 2023 Grand Crew Sponsor and @jetaviationglobal and @gulfstreamaero as our Vintner Plane and Festival Partners. The support of our generous sponsors and partners has allowed for the Festival’s continued success since its inception. Thank you!
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#ItsALLfortheKids! Yesterday's fun-filled events i

#ItsALLfortheKids! Yesterday's fun-filled events included a grand welcoming of the vintners at the Naples airport with Jet Aviation and Gulfstream Areospace our Vintner Plane and Festival Partners. This year’s Honored Vintner, Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, Co-Owner of @chateaumoutonrothschild_ and Chairman and CEO of Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, headlined The Vintage Cellar Pre-Festival Tasting & Luncheon event. We ended the night with a lively kick-off celebration at @campiellonaples with PNC Private Bank honoring our world-renowned vintners, chefs and featured sommeliers!
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Today's online auction highlight is Lot #602: Wine

Today's online auction highlight is Lot #602: Wine, Dine & Stay Valette Style. One lucky couple will spend two nights at the Valette guest house located within walking distance of downtown Healdsburg, California. They also will receive two bottles of Valette wine to enjoy at the guest house and one bottle to bring to dinner at Valette, including one 750ml bottle of each of the following: 2021 Valette Sauvignon Blanc, 2021 Valette Rosé and 2019 Valette Pinot Noir. While at Valette, they will enjoy a pre- or post-dinner experience, including cocktails and wine, as well as a chef’s tasting menu. @dustinvalette @valettehbg
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The time has come! The 23rd Annual Naples Winter W

The time has come! The 23rd Annual Naples Winter Wine Festival is HERE! We are thrilled to celebrate In Perfect Harmony! Patrons at the 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival will have the opportunity to support a “Healthy Mind, Body & Soul” for at-risk children during the Fund a Need portion of the celebration’s live auction. Donations to Fund a Need will allow NCEF to provide access to children’s primary care. Keep up with us on social media to take part in the Festival fun. #ItsAllForTheKids! #NWWF23 #InPerfectHarmony

Featured Sommeliers joining us this weekend includ

Featured Sommeliers joining us this weekend include Sarah Thomas of Kalamata's Kitchen in New York, NY and Scott Turnbull of Winebow in Benicia, CA. Sarah’ childhood passion for food and service is what eventually led her to the hospitality industry. After getting her start in restaurants in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she earned the prestigious Advanced #Sommelier certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers and worked for nearly six years at the Three-starred Michelin restaurant #LeBernardin in NYC. Sarah is the co-founder of Kalamata’s Kitchen, a company on a mission to inspire kids to experience the world through adventures with food. Through her storytelling work with #KalamatasKitchen she hopes to create a confident character that other children of color can see themselves in, while also encouraging all kids to look at different foods and cultures with a sense of curiosity and compassion. After graduating from Penn State University with a BA in French, Scott Turnbull taught English in the Rhône Valley; while at the Lycée Hôtelier de Tain l'hermitage, he began learning about wine while helping the sommelier students describe wines in English. After returning to the U.S., he discovered one of the school's former students was the head sommelier at Le Bec-Fin in Philadelphia, and Scott was able to trade the classroom for the cellar. Two years at Le Bec-Fin were followed by a series of head sommelier roles: Seeger's in Atlanta, Philadelphia’s Striped Bass and the Fountain #Restaurant at the Four Seasons Philadelphia. He moved to California in 2012 to take over the program at Solage Resort & Spa, Calistoga and joined the team at The Restaurant at Meadowood in 2018. He holds the Certified Wine Educator credential from the Society of #Wine Educators, in addition to being a Certified Specialist of Wine and Certified Specialist of Spirits, and achieved the title of #MS in August of 2022.

We are honored to have @flexjetinc as this year’

We are honored to have @flexjetinc as this year’s Festival Partner and Raffle Sponsor. We are counting the hours until this year’s Naples Winter Wine Festival and are thankful for our sponsors’ continuous support! #ItsALLfortheKids
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#Onlineauction closes in les one week! Today we ar

#Onlineauction closes in les one week! Today we are featuring Lot #500: Exclusive Yachts, Cruise into the Sunset Aboard a 76-Foot Yacht. Up to 10 guests will enter the enchanted world of Exclusive Yachts, an innovative, invitation-only club and community offering on-demand luxury yachting experience. Guests will depart the #Naples City Dock on the date of their choosing for a three-hour luxury sunset cruise on the 76-foot Sunseeker M/Y Tempus Fugit. The #cruise will kick off with a Veuve Clicquot Champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception and will be conducted by three of Exclusive Yachts’ finest crew members.
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TOMORROW! The Naples Winter Wine Festival is beyon

TOMORROW! The Naples Winter Wine Festival is beyond excited to have assembled “In Perfect Harmony” such an incredible lineup of renowned vintners, celebrity chefs and featured sommeliers. Representing some of the biggest names in the wine and culinary industry, each of these individuals is a true legend with a solid reputation for excellence in their field. To the best and boldest Naples Winter Wine Festival yet!
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Only two days left before the Naples Winter Wine F

Only two days left before the Naples Winter Wine Festival begins! With the theme “In Perfect Harmony,” the 23rd annual Festival will showcase the finest wines, exquisite cuisine and impressive auction lots with travel and dining experiences spanning the globe. Honored Vintner: Philippe Sereys de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux, France. Chef de Cuisine: John Tesar of Knife & Spoon in Orlando, FL
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