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28 , 2024 . Since the Festival ’ s inception in 2001 , close to 90 of the most effective nonprofit organizations in the local community have been impacted , providing more than 300,000 underprivileged and at-risk children with the services and resources they need to excel .
With this year ’ s theme “ Generosity in Full Bloom ,” the Naples Winter Wine Festival once again will showcase many of the world ’ s finest wines , exquisite cuisine and incredible auction lots . Renowned vintners , chefs and sommeliers hailing from multiple different countries will set the stage for a weekend of unique , one-of-a-kind wine , travel and culinary experiences .
“ We are extremely excited about the unique , one-of-a-kind auction lots that will be offered at this year ’ s Naples Winter Wine Festival ,” said Rick Germain , 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival Auction Lot Committee Member . “ These packages include some of the most luxurious domestic and international journeys paired with rare collectible wines and amazing culinary experiences .”
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The Best of Burgundy in One Week :
Two lucky couples will experience a seven-night Burgundy insider wine country exploration with accommodations in the 18th century guest house at Maison Joseph Drouhin . During their stay , they will enjoy an exclusive private dinner with proprietor Véronique Boss-Drouhin , a private visit and special wine tasting in the 14th-15th century cellars of the Dukes of Burgundy and Kings of France , and privileged participation in a Chapter of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin within the Cistercian cellar of the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot . The couples also will enjoy a private tour through some of the most prestigious vineyards of Burgundy , including a special lunch or dinner at Folie du Close Vougeot , exclusive tour of the famous Hospices de Beaune and private visit to Saint-Vivant ruins , the oldest abbey site in Burgundy . Additional experiences will be planned by the Drouhin team based on the winners ’ preferences . Each couple also will receive four three-bottle Magnum verticals ( 2017 , 2018 , and 2019 ) of Joseph Drouhin wines , including Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Blanc , Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Rouge , Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru and Musigny Grand Cru .
Uncorking a California First Growth :
Three couples will experience once-ina-lifetime access to the rare wines of Harlan Estate and the Harlan family in Napa Valley during their 40th anniversary . The trip includes two nights ’ accommodations at the Five-star Meadowood Napa Valley with a special visit to the Harlan family archive . The couples also will enjoy a private lunch at Harlan Estate with the first-generation Harlan family members , a private dinner at Harlan Estate with the second-generation Harlan family members and one spa treatment per person at Meadowood Napa Valley . In addition , the winning bidders will take home a total of three rare , Six Liter bottles of Harlan Estate ( one bottle each of 1993 , 2001 and 2019 ).
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