During the Festival , Featured Sommeliers will share their intimate knowledge of wine vintage , terroir and styles with Festival patrons , enhancing appreciation for the unique and rare wines that will be tasted at Thursday ’ s special pre-Festival Vintage Cellar event , Friday night ’ s exclusive Vintner Dinners in intimate settings throughout Naples and at Saturday ’ s signature Live Auction .
The lineup of Featured Sommeliers includes many Master Sommeliers and other top wine professionals who have participated in the NWWF for years as well as several new participants .
“ We are delighted to welcome such an esteemed group of Featured Sommeliers to the 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival ,” said NCEF Honorary Trustee and 2024 sommelier liaison Bruce Nichols . “ These sommeliers will be pouring some of the world ’ s top wines alongside many of the world ’ s best-known vintners and celebrity chefs , setting the stage for an exhilarating weekend .”
Top : Fernando Beteta , MS Middle left : Erik Elliott , MS Middle right : Julie Dalton , MS Bottom : Lindsey Fern
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