NWWF

Thursday, January 28, 2027 | 9:30am to 12:00pm: Tasting | 12:30pm to 2:30pm: Luncheon | Bleu Provence

Naples Winter Wine Festival’s one-day special event, The Vintage Cellar, is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the rarest and finest vintages from one of the world’s greatest wine estates. The morning tasting will consist of a vertical selection of the estate’s best years, with commentary by the vintner and additional insights from a famed wine critic. This is followed by a luncheon accompanied by a mini-vertical of recent vintages.

Attire: Resort Casual

* This is a separate ticketed event; limited to only 40 guests.

Friday, January 29, 2027 | 9am to 1:30pm
Departs from The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón

Begin your extraordinary weekend by witnessing first-hand the life-changing impact of the Naples Winter Wine Festival. Get to know the organizations benefiting from the Naples Children Foundation’s (NCF’s) grants and meet the children who have received the resources and services they need to excel. The morning culminates in heartfelt presentations showcasing remarkable success stories that NCF’s grants have made possible. Following the presentations, you’ll meet acclaimed vintners and taste their fabulous wines at a luncheon catered by D’Amico’s The Continental.

Attire: Resort Casual

Friday, January 29, 2027 | 1:30am to 3:30pm
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón

Feel the excitement of the Lot Room, where the boundless generosity of our donors meets the overwhelming generosity of our bidders. This is the time to check out our many lavish, one-of-a-kind experiences and exceptional wine and experience lots, decide which items you simply can’t live without and discuss bidding strategies with friends.

Attire: Resort Casual

Friday, January 30, 2027 | Evening – Times Vary

Enjoy intimate dinners with award-winning chefs and celebrated vintners hosted by Festival Trustees in elegant, private homes and settings throughout Naples. Forge lifelong friendships with fellow wine and food enthusiasts. Your hosts have planned an evening of unparalleled experiences and will send you an invitation announcing the time and attire for the evening.

Saturday, January 30, 2027 | 11:00am to 5:00pm
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón

Today you will embark on a journey beyond your wildest expectations. You will be dazzled by a team of Ritz-Carlton chefs offering a masterpiece menu of savory creations. Each stop on your culinary tour will feature a wide selection of the world’s finest and rarest wines as you get ready for the main event. Be cheered and celebrated as you enter the electrifying atmosphere under the tent to bid on extraordinary wines, travel packages and one-of-a-kind experiences found nowhere else in the world.

Attire: Resort Casual

Saturday, January 30, 2027 | Following the auction
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón

Celebrate the enormous generosity of the winning bidders as we “wine down” and relax to more great food. Dance the night away to live music as some of the world’s greatest wines are poured.

Attire: Resort Casual

Sunday, January 31, 2027 | 10:30am to 1pm
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón

This is the perfect ending to a perfect weekend. And what better way to recognize this unforgettable weekend than over a sumptuous Champagne Brunch with our chefs, vintners and sponsors? Bid farewell to friends, old and new, until next year’s Festival.

Attire: Resort Casual.

Friday, January 22 – Tuesday, February 2, 2027

Can’t wait to bid on the auction lot you really want? Now is your chance. In addition to the live auction, everyone is invited to bid on exceptional wines and other exclusive items in our online auction. Bidding opens on Friday, January 22nd at 8:00am (EST) and closes on Tuesday, February 2nd at 5:00pm (EST).