As the Festival ’ s Honored Vintner , Philippe Sereys de Rothschild will be recognized for his many contributions to the wine industry and help set the stage for a weekend of one-of-a-kind wine and culinary experiences alongside an impressive line-up of internationally acclaimed vintners , chefs and featured sommeliers hailing from more than half-a-dozen different countries .
Philippe Sereys de Rothschild will also be this year ’ s vintner at The Vintage Cellar wine-tasting and luncheon on Thursday , February 2 , 2023 at Bleu Provence . This exclusive pre-festival event is separate from the NWWF , with attendance limited to 40 people . Tickets cost $ 3,500 per person .
“ I am truly delighted to be recognized as this year ’ s Honored Vintner ,” said Philippe Sereys de Rothschild . “ The Naples Winter Wine Festival has evolved into one of the premier charity wine auctions around the world and I look forward to participating in the success of this iconic event .”
Along with Château Mouton Rothschild , Philippe Sereys de Rothschild is the owner , with his siblings Camille Sereys de Rothschild and Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild , of two other classified growths at Pauillac in the Medoc : Château d ’ Armailhac and Château Clerc Milon . He played a leading role in the creation of Barons de Rothschild Champagnes and chairs the company which oversees the business , in which he represents the family shareholders . He also serves as President of the Philippine de Rothschild Corporate Foundation , which honors the memory of their mother .
“ Philippe Sereys de Rothschild has sustained a powerful legacy for a legendary wine producing family and has served in a leadership role in the industry for many years ,” said Bill Cary , NCEF Trustee and Vintner Committee Chair . “ His participation as our Honored Vintner underscores the planning that is underway to present a Naples Winter Wine Festival that is more exhilarating than ever before .”
With the theme “ In Perfect Harmony ,” the 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival returns to The Ritz- Carlton Golf Resort , Naples , showcasing the finest wines , exquisite cuisine and incredible auction lots to benefit children in need in Collier County . This year ’ s event will be led by dedicated Festival Co- Chairs Nena and Bill Beynon , Libby and Rick Germain , and Julia and Robert Heidt , Jr .
Festival guests will once again join in this charitable mission in 2023 as they bid on incredible , oneof-a-kind experiences during the famed live auction , part of a weekend that will also feature celebrated names in food and wine from around the world . It should be noted that for 2023 , the NWWF moves to the first weekend of February , which is one week later than usual .
Ticket packages for the 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival start at $ 15,000 per couple for a Double Magnum package and $ 35,000 for two couples to experience a Jeroboam Package . For additional information , please visit : napleswinefestival . com / about-the-festival .
About Naples Winter Wine Festival
The Naples Winter Wine Festival , one of the world ' s most prestigious charity wine auctions , offers a weekend of unforgettable memories . Guests enjoy world-class food and wine during intimate dinners in private homes and are invited to bid on once-in-a-lifetime travel and wine experiences during an electrifying live auction . Since its inaugural event in 2001 , the NWWF has raised nearly $ 244 million , making a profound difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of children .
About Naples Children & Education Foundation
The Naples Children & Education Foundation , the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival , is improving the educational , emotional and health outcomes of underprivileged and at-risk children . Through its annual grants and strategic initiatives , NCEF has impacted more than 50 of the most effective nonprofits in the community , providing more than 300,000 children with the services and resources they need to excel . NCEF ' s unique approach , which emphasizes collaboration between organizations and bridges public and private resources , has become a blueprint for how to transform a community , one issue at a time .
For additional information on the Naples Children & Education Foundation or the Naples Winter Wine Festival , contact Lisa Juliano at lisa @ napleswinefestival . com or 239-514-2239 .
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