Naples Winter Wine Festival Online Auction Returns for 12th Consecutive Year

NAPLES, Fla. — The Naples Children Foundation, founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced the return of its online auction for the 12th consecutive year, offering bidders from Southwest Florida and around the world access to more than 100 luxury wine, food, travel and lifestyle experiences.

Launched in 2015, the online auction has become a significant fundraising extension of the festival, generating nearly $5.2 million to support programs benefiting vulnerable children in Collier County. The auction allows supporters who may not attend the festival in person to participate, while expanding the reach of one of the world’s most prestigious charity wine events.

Items available to bidders include rare and collectible wine lots, exclusive winery experiences, private dinners with acclaimed chefs, luxury travel packages, fine art, golf outings and one-of-a-kind lifestyle experiences.

“We are excited about the breadth and scope of the items to be offered in this year’s online auction and are confident they will entice bidders in all price ranges from around the globe,” said Sherie Marek, an NCF board member and online auction committee co-chair. “What began as an extension of the festival has grown in significance each year, with every dollar helping fulfill our mission of creating transformational change for children in our community.”

Among this year’s highlighted auction lots is “A Legacy of Terroir: ADAMVS and Château Fonplégade with Denise Adams,” which offers a couple an immersive Napa Valley and Saint-Émilion experience, including a stay on the ADAMVS estate, private vineyard tours, curated meals and collectible magnum-format wines.

Wine collectors will also have the opportunity to bid on “Two Assorted Cases of the Best of France and Italy,” featuring rare selections from Castello di Ama, Giacomo Conterno, Château Palmer, Château Cos d’Estournel and Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, among others.

Luxury travel experiences include “A Napa Affair with the Perssons and Stalwørth,” a four-night stay at a private Atlas Peak estate with concierge-curated experiences and a private dinner at The French Laundry, as well as “The Abaco Club,” a five-day Bahamas getaway for six featuring championship golf, water sports, culinary experiences and wellness amenities.

Fashion and culture offerings range from a Palm Beach shopping getaway at Marissa Collections to VIP access at Art Basel Miami Beach, complete with private helicopter transportation from Naples.

Other notable packages include a private chef’s tasting experience at Michelin-recognized Poppy & Seed in Anaheim, an exclusive Bentley Naples-hosted dinner at the members-only Butcher Private club, a luxury suite experience at an FC Naples professional soccer match, and a limited-edition fine art photograph by internationally acclaimed artist David K. Beavis.

The online auction will be open from Friday, Jan. 23, at 8 a.m. EST through Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 5 p.m. EST at nwwfonlineauction.com.

The auction coincides with the 26th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival, scheduled for Jan. 30 through Feb. 1, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. This year’s theme, “Picture This,” will frame a weekend of private dinners, grand tastings and live auctions benefiting children’s programs throughout Collier County.

Since its inception in 2001, the Naples Winter Wine Festival has raised more than $336 million, positively impacting the lives of more than 385,000 children. Ticket packages for the 2026 festival begin at $17,500 per couple.

Additional information about the festival and its charitable mission is available at napleswinefestival.com.

Collaborator Credits: Clay W. Cone

Image Credits: www.napleswinefestival.com