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More than 100 one-of-a-kind items are up for bid in the Naples Winter Wine Festival Online Auction.

Among the items are a luxury Napa Valley travel experience for six couples with VIP wine tastings and tours, private dinners and accommodations at The Amizetta Farmhouse; a six-bottle vertical collection of limited-edition Pappy Van Winkle bourbon; an exclusive dinner with drinks for eight guests at The Americano in Scottsdale, Arizona; and a VIP Orlando Magic Experience for four people, including roundtrip, private airline, courtside tickets, dinner and hotel.

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced that its popular online auction will return for an 11th consecutive year, allowing supporters from throughout Southwest Florida and beyond to bid on dozens of unique wine, travel and food experiences.

Since its launch in 2015, the NWWF online auction has provided additional participation opportunities to the community, as well as bidders and supporters nationwide, raising nearly $4.5 million to help NCEF in its support of charitable programs that improve the physical, emotional and educational lives of underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County. The online auction gives bidders the chance to support NCEF by bidding on items such as rare collectible wines, VIP wine tastings, exclusive dinners with top chefs, luxury travel experiences and custom art.

“Thanks to the tremendous generosity of our donors, our team has been able to curate some truly remarkable online auction lots that will attract bidders in all price ranges,” said Libby Germain, NCEF trustee and 2025 NWWF online auction chair. “In just 11 years, the online auction has grown to become an integral part of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, with every dollar raised going toward making a profound and sustaining difference in the lives of children in our community.”

This year’s online auction lot highlights include:

Naples Winter Wine Festival online auction lotLot #101: Experience the High Points of Napa Valley: Six couples will enjoy an exclusive visit to Napa Valley with three nights’ accommodations at the stunningly refurbished Amizetta Farmhouse with six ensuite bedrooms in Yountville, California. During their stay, guests will experience a private chef dinner in the Amizetta Farmhouse, a VIP wine tasting at Forman Vineyard, a Secret Garden tour with private wine tasting at Hill Family Estate, an estate tour including barrel tasting with the winemaker at Gamble Estate, a private wine tasting at Aonair Winery and a tour and tasting at David Arthur Vineyards in Prichard Hill. The couples also will share a collection of rare collectible wines, including one 9-liter bottle of 2021 Aonair Mountains Proprietary Blend; one 1.5-liter bottle of 2020 Forman Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon signed by winemaker Ric Forman; and one 1.5-liter bottle of 2021 David Arthur Elevation 1147 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.

Naples Winter Wine Festival online auction lotLot #104: A Tour of Knights Valley: Two couples will enjoy a three-night stay at the Bailey Vineyard House in Knights Valley, California. Their visit will include a VIP vineyard tour and tasting at Knights Bridge Winery, lunch and wine tasting at Brandon Gregory Estate hosted by vintners Brandon Muller and Gregory Roberts and a private tour and wine tasting at Peter Michael Winery. The winning bidders also will receive a collection of fine wines, including a 1.5-liter bottle of 2013 Peter Michael ‘Les Pavots’ Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, a 1.5-liter bottle of 2016 Knights Bridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley and a 1.5-liter bottle of 2021 Brandon Gregory Estate Illation.

Lot #200: Six-Bottle Vertical Collection of Pappy Van Winkle: One bidder will take home a legendary vertical collection of highly sought-after Pappy Van Winkle Kentucky bourbon, including one 750ml bottle each of Pappy Van Winkle 23-Year, Pappy Van Winkle 20-Year, Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year, Pappy Van Winkle 13-Year, Pappy Van Winkle 12-Year and Pappy Van Winkle 10-Year.

Naples Winter Wine Festival online auction lotLot #201: 11 Bottles of Bordeaux First Growths from Stellar Vintages: One winning bidder will receive an ultra-rare collection of Bordeaux First Growths, including three 750ml bottles of Château Lafite Rothschild (one each from 2005, 2018 and 2019); four 750ml bottles of Château Latour (one each from 2005, 2009, 2010 and 2015); and four 750ml bottles of Château Margaux (one each from 2005, 2009, 2015 and 2016).

Lot #305: Dinner and Drinks in a Scottsdale Secret Hideaway: Eight guests will enjoy a four-course, wine-paired dinner curated by Chef Beau MacMillan and Chef Peter McQuaid at The Americano in Scottsdale, Arizona. After dinner, they will enjoy a two-hour experience with a Champagne and artisanal chocolate pairing at the exclusive underground speakeasy Tell Your Friends located just beneath The Americano.

Lot #411: A Bicyclette Built for Four: Four guests will experience a curated four-course, wine-paired dinner at the award-winning Bicyclette Cookshop in Naples.

Lot #500: VIP Orlando Magic Experience: Do You Believe in Magic?: Four guests will travel roundtrip, private air on a Northern Jet Citation CJ3 from Naples to Orlando, where they will receive four courtside tickets to a 2025 Orlando Magic home game. The winning bidders also will receive two custom bomber or sports jackets by élevée by Rickey Lamitie, dinner in the Assured Partners Lounge for four people and one night’s accommodation in two rooms at the Marriott Orlando Downtown with private ground transportation.

Lot #614: Relax and Unwind at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point: One couple will enjoy two nights’ accommodations in a junior suite at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. Their stay will include daily breakfast at Tanglewood — Southern Kitchen and one 50-minute couple’s massage at Stillwater Spa.

Lot #811: Beyond the Closet: What Does Your Closet Say About You?: One winning bidder will receive four hours of closet purge or organization and six hours of personal shopping with Amanda Miller, founder and CEO of Beyond the Closet in Naples.

Those interested in participating in the online auction are invited to go online to view all the items and bid high and bid often starting at 8 a.m. Jan. 17 and running through 5 p.m. Jan. 28. For more details, visit nwwfonlineauction.com.

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