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JULY / AUGUST 2023 THE MAGAZINE OF LIFESTYLES , INTERESTS & LEISURE
PUBLISHER Bill Hemmer
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Bo Hemmer
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Bill Hemmer
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS John Companiotte
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS Doug Cavannah Terri Campbell Joseph C . Filer Mark Hutchison John MacLean Harold Ross Dennis Sabo
Portfolio Magazine is published by Mountain Communications Group , Inc . Copyright : All content of this issue are copyright 2023 Portfolio Magazine . All rights reserved . No portion of this issue may be reproduced in any manner without prior consent of the publisher . The publisher believes that the information contained in this publication is accurate . The publisher is not responsible for any changes in dates or events . Portfolio Magazine welcomes comments and suggestions .
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Cover : Stunning , Gold Gilt , Deluxe Factory Panel Scene Engraved Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle .
10 PHOTOGRAPHER : JOSEPH C . FILER
22 ASTON MARTIN UNVEILS ITS FIRST ULTRA-LUXURY FLAGSHIP , Q NEW YORK
The new location brings the highest levels of the iconic British brand ’ s bespoke service , Q by Aston Martin to North America for the very first time , providing the most sophisticated luxury specification experience available anywhere in the world .
26 DISCOVER A TASTE OF SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH KESSLER SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
The Kessler Collection signature experiences include the Habitat Cooking School , with several cuisines and skills to choose from , Wine Blending where guests can play sommelier and blend their own signature bottle , and the Grand Bohemian Wine Bar , with exclusive rotating selection of wines from around the world . .
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36 THE 24TH ANNUAL NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
The Naples Children & Education Foundation ( NCEF ), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival , is pleased to announce that four-time nominated and two-time James Beard award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta will be honored as Chef de Cuisine at the 24th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival on January 26-28 , 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples , Tiburón .
42 THE MACALLAN RELEASES NEW COLLECTION TO CELEBRATE THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JAMES BOND FILM FRANCHISE
44 THE HIDDEN VALLEY OF ARMS COLLECTING
In a period of economic uncertainty , alternative assets can provide diversification , stability , and handsome returns for the savvy investor . Consider Goldman Sachs ’ s May 2023 Family Office Investment Insights Report , where 38 % of the family offices surveyed revealed that they ’ d allocated capital to collectibles as part of their investment strategy .
52 BREITLING INTRODUCES THE ENDURANCE PRO UNIVERSITY EDITIONS IN COLLABORATION WITH FOUR OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
54 CAPE KIDNAPPERS AND KAURI CLIFFS , NEW ZEALAND
Fifteen holes of Kauri Cliffs view the Pacific Ocean , six of which are played alongside cliffs which plunge to the sea . The beautiful inland holes wind through marsh , forest and farmland . Kauri Cliffs is currently ranked # 37 in the world by Golf Digest Top 100 Greatest Golf Courses in the World .
62 PORTFOLIO MOUNTAINS
Portfolio Magazine highlights the beautiful scenery of the Blue Ridge . Southwest Florida residents have traveled to these cool mountains to escape the summer heat and return often to view the fall foliage , take back a fresh cut fraser fir for the Holidays
or perhaps catch an early snow fall .
Photo : Joseph C . Filer