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NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
ESTEEMED GROUP OF FEATURED SOMMELIERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS WITH SOMEOF THE WORLD ’ S MOST EXTRAORDINARY WINES AT 2025 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
The Naples Winter Wine Festival ( NWWF ) has unveiled its lineup of Featured Sommeliers headlining the 25th annual NWWF on January 24-26 , 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples , Tiburón . With three days of Festival activities , the NWWF will once again feature the world ’ s top wines , exquisite cuisine and amazing auction lots benefitting local children .
Master Sommelier Scott Turnbull
The NWWF , the signature fundraiser of the Naples Children & Education Foundation ( NCEF ), marks its 25th anniversary , impacting close to 90 of the most effective nonprofit organizations in Collier County . Since the Festival ’ s inception , 350,000 at-risk and underprivileged children in the local community have been impacted with the critical services and resources they need to excel .
Master Sommelier Erik Elliott
During the Festival , Featured Sommeliers will provide their expertise regarding 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 electrifying Live Auction .
Master Sommelier Élyse Lambert
Hannah Williams
Brad Dixon Danielle Aita
Master Sommelier George Miliotes
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