Naples Winter Wine Festival: Vintners arrive in Naples

The 23rd annual Naples Winter Wine Festival is a go. On Thursday, 17 vintners, or winemakers, and their guests were welcomed to the Naples Airport from Napa Valley.

The vintners flew in on a jet, and as they walked off, the Naples High School drum line kicked it into high gear to greet them.

Last year alone, the Saturday auction raised $22 million to help children in need in Collier County. Proceeds go directly to 50 Southwest Florida charities.

You can watch the WINK News Naples Winter Wine Festival special by clicking here.

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