Revered Group of Featured Sommeliers to Showcase Their Talents with Some
of the World’s Most Exceptional Wines at 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival
The Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF) has released the full list of Featured Sommeliers headlining the 2026 Festival. With the theme “Picture This,” the NWWF returns to The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón on January 30, 2026 through February 1, 2026, featuring the best wines, amazing cuisine and unique auction lots benefitting local children.
The NWWF, the signature fundraiser of the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), marks its 26th anniversary, so far raising more than $336 million which through annual grants and collaborative strategic initiatives have impacted close to 90 of the community’s most effective nonprofit organizations and the lives of 385,000 of the most vulnerable children in Collier County.
The Featured Sommeliers will travel from all across the United States to share their intimate knowledge of wine vintage, terroir and styles with Festival patrons, enhancing appreciation for the unique and rare wines that will be tasted at Friday night’s intimate Vintner Dinners in elegant, private homes and other landmark settings throughout Naples and during Saturday’s signature Live Auction. Throughout the weekend, they will pour distinguished selections while imparting their expertise, further elevating the patrons’ understanding and enjoyment of each exceptional wine. Their role is integral to the Festival experience, ensuring that every pour is accompanied by insight and context that deepens both appreciation and connection…