Artisans of Wine & Food Debuts In Florida
On January 17-19, Artisans of Wine & Food celebration in partnership with Napa Valley Vintners made its East Coast debut at The Boca Raton. The post Artisans of Wine & Food Debuts In Florida appeared first on Haute Living.
On January 17-19, Artisans of Wine & Food celebration in partnership with Napa Valley Vintners made its East Coast debut at The Boca Raton. This inaugural event brought together 600 VIPs, resort guests, and members of The Boca Raton Club for a multi-day celebration that was presented by Capital One including vintner-hosted dinners, exquisite Napa Valley wine pairings, and one-of-a-kind experiences curated by some of the world’s most acclaimed wineries and celebrated chefs, all culminating in a gala raising more than $600,000 with all proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and Napa Valley.
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“In 1981, the Napa Valley Vintners launched Auction Napa Valley, an event that has since become a hallmark in the wine world, bringing people together and using wine as a force for good,” said Daniel A. Hostettler, President and CEO of The Boca Raton. “Modeled after the historic Hospices de Beaune in France—the world’s oldest wine auction—Auction Napa Valley became an eagerly awaited event, raising millions for local charities. Nearly 45 years later, we are excited to continue that legacy, hosting an expansion of this storied celebration in Florida. The premiere Artisans of Wine & Food event builds on the traditions of vintners like Robert Mondavi.”
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The three-day event showcased a lineup of more than 70 wineries and vintners, including Alpha Omega, Annulus Cellars, Clif Family Winery, Cliff Lede Vineyards, Far Niente Winery, Groth Vineyards & Winery, O’Brien Estate Winery, PEJU, Pope Valley Winery, Robinson Family Vineyards, Shafer Vineyards, Staglin Family Vineyard, Switchback Ridge, The Mascot, and more. The wine-filled weekend also hosted 25 visiting chefs, including Major Food Group’s Chef and Owner, Mario Carbone of Carbone, Torissi, ZZ’s Club, and more, Chef Nathan Rich of Twin Farms, Chef David Breeden, former Chef de Cuisine at The French Laundry, Chef Adriano Venturini of Eden Roc Cap Cana, the Dominican Republic’s only Relais & Châteaux resort, Chef Jennifer Bachma of The Inn at Castle Hill, Chef Sara Stefan of Blackberry Farm, Chef Stephane Andriex of Chateau de la Treyne, Chef Sebastian Feneyrol of The Boca Raton, and more.
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“Since 1981, Napa Valley Vintners has been dedicated to giving back to our community. Taking care of our neighbors and being good stewards of our home is at our core, expressed Cyril Chappellet, CEO and Chairman of Chappellet Vineyard and Chairman of the Board at Napa Valley Vintners. “We know when a great bottle of wine is opened, good things happen—especially when it’s shared among friends who care deeply about their communities.”
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Artisans of Wine & Food kicked off with intimate vintner and chef-hosted dinners at The Boca Raton’s various restaurants on-property. Highlights include the Bella Notte Dinner presented by Brioni and hosted by Mario Carbone of Major Food Group at the waterfront Principessa Ristorante at The Boca Raton with dishes including the gorgonzola e Aceto salad, sheep milk ricotta tortellini with black truffle, Wagyu filet monte e mare, and strawberry panna cotta. Dishes were paired with wines including 2021 O’Brien Estate Reserve Chardonnay, 2022 Benessere Sparkling Sangiovese, 2021 Pope Valley Winery Faultline Red Blend, 2021 Antinori Napa Valley Townsend Cabernet Sauvignon, and the 2022 Dakota Shy Cabernet Sauvignon.
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New fine dining concept Flybridge perched atop The Boca Raton Yacht Club with sweeping views of Lake Boca hosted a Latin flavors vintner dinner celebrating the vibrant flavors and traditions of Latin America expertly curated by Chef Adriano Venturini of Eden Roc Cap Cana. Vibrant dishes included cured snapper with passion fruit, pineapple, and topped with passion fruit seeds paired with 2022 Alpha Omega Rosé Reserve, Pasta paccheri with traditional Caribbean sea bass and Taralli biscuits paired with Non-Vintage Cain Vineyard & Winery NV18 Cain Cuvée, glazed ribs with Mofongo, truffle, and pickled onion paired with 2021 Alpha Omega ERA Cabernet Sauvignon. For dessert, guests delighted in a Piña Colada in a pineapple with vanilla ice cream, meringue, and piña colada cream paired with 2022 Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah.
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On Saturday, attendees enjoyed the Winemakers Series showcasing the uniqueness of each vintner including a red blend seminar featuring Napa Valley reds, including 2012 Cain Vineyard & Winery Estate, 2021 Sinegal Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Clif Family Winery Valle di Sotto Estate Zinfandel, 2021 Cliff Lede Vineyards High Fidelity, and 2022 Switchback Ridge Peterson Family Vineyard Petite Sirah. In the afternoon, attendees explored more than 125 world-class wines in the Tasting Pavilion, including the 2021 Annulus Cellars Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 Earthshine Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak, 2023 Clif Family “Reyna Noriega” White Wine, 2021 O’Brien Estate Seduction, 2022 Cliff Lede Rhythm Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Pope Valley Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 2019 St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery Elu Red, 2022 Cuvaison Pinot Noir, 2022 Brandlin Estate Sauvignon Blanc, and more. Attendees enjoyed vibrant and unique wine pairings such as a spicy tuna bomb with semolina puri, spicy soy, green goddess, and avocado created by Stage Kitchen.
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“As the proprietors of Annulus Cellars, we were thrilled to be part of the inaugural Artisans of Food & Wine event at The Boca Raton,” says Luke Evnin, Ph.D., Managing Director of MPM and proprietor of Annulus Cellars. “The resort pulled out all the stops, delivering unparalleled hospitality and a truly memorable experience for both vintners and for the guests. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet potential collectors and share the story of our Napa Valley Cabernets alongside other leading Napa Valley vintners. Events like these highlight the deep connection between fine wine, exquisite food, and the people who bring them together.”
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On Saturday evening, guests attended the inaugural Artisans of Wine & Food charity gala and wine auction sponsored by MOSS featuring a decadent four-course dinner artistically directed by Fabio Trabocchi, Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur of Washington D.C.’s Fiola and Boca Raton’s Fiolina Ristorante. Attendees entered the gala with an electrifying violin performance into a floral-esque ballroom with greenery and tropical orchids decorating each table. Guests enjoyed savory dishes including heirloom tomato gazpacho, sheep’s milk ricotta and egg yolk raviolo with winter black truffle and wagyu beef short rib with celery, root crema, and toasted alba hazelnut, gremolata, sauce brasato paired with a variety of wines donated by Napa Valley Vintners, including Robinson Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Spoto Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Annulus Cellars Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, The Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, and more. The evening concluded with a wine-inspired spectacular drone show and live music on the 18th hole of The Boca Raton Golf Club.
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Led by international auctioneer Jacqueline Towers-Perkins, attendees bid on rare wines and luxury getaways, including a week in the South of France. Proceeds from the weekend benefited The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and Napa Valley. The highest bid auction item was a luxurious wine experience to celebrate the 2025 harvest in Napa Valley alongside esteemed winemakers of Napa Valley Vintners. This unprecedented auction lot will offer a luxurious wine experience, including an invitation to the Napa Valley Vintners Winemakers Tasting & Lunch in November 2025, where guests will dine with venerated vintners and explore the wines that inspire them. The experience continues with a gourmet dinner hosted by the Napa Valley Vintners Board of Directors, featuring rare and exclusive wines.
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“The inaugural Artisans of Wine and Food event at The Boca Raton was a truly unforgettable evening, uniting culinary excellence and community spirit for a vital cause,” says Jaene Miranda, President & CEO at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to The Boca Raton, Napa Valley Vintners, the extraordinary chefs, and all who supported this incredible event. With the support of the event sponsors, winemakers, celebrated chefs, and the community who joined us the night of the event, Boys & Girls Clubs will continue to ensure success is within reach of every young person who walks through our doors.”
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Artisans of Wine & Food 2026 is set to take place at The Boca Raton from January 16-18, 2026.
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“Never has there been such a large gathering of Napa Valley Vintners outside of Napa Valley itself,” adds Hostettler. “We couldn’t have been more honored to bring vintners from the finest winemaking region in the world to the East Coast, pair with some of the world’s most celebrated chefs, to raise a glass for a good cause.”
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