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Charity Spotlight: 2016 In Review

Over the past year, DCWAF's Charity Partners have made some amazing strides in helping our community's children. There are so many wonderful services and programs in place and our charities are continously expanding. We could not be more proud! Here are some of the highlights of 2016. Children in Crisis Inc. (CIC) opened the Ty Autry Pennington Continue reading

Published on Thursday, January 12, 2017

Charity Spotlight: Shelter House

Abuse has varying forms. It can be physical, verbal, or emotional. All are damaging. Some are deadly. Many times, children are caught in the crossfire as they witness and sometimes directly experience abuse. This leads to physical or emotional trauma and can even result in similar behavior patterns. It is reported that one-third of children Continue reading

Published on Thursday, September 1, 2016

Funding Futures

On the evening of August 23, 2016, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation held our annual Check Presentation Ceremony at the WaterColor LakeHouse, where we were able to donate a record breaking $2.66 million to 14 local charities serving children in need in Northwest Florida. This event is the culmination of all of the fundraising and the Continue reading

Published on Thursday, August 25, 2016

Make a Difference, Play A Part

If you are looking for ways to give back to the community, becoming a sponsor of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is a great place to start. Founded in 2005, DCWAF has donated more than $13 Million to Northwest Florida charities by hosting world class wine and culinary events. These funds have impacted the lives of over 75,000 Continue reading

Published on Friday, August 19, 2016

Chew on This

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, Food for Thought Outreach celebrated their Destin Pantry's Ribbon Cutting with the Destin Chamber of Commerce. Guests were invited to tour the facility, get to know the organization, register to volunteer, and enjoy light bites provided by  Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer .This new Destin Pantry will help continue Continue reading

Published on Friday, May 20, 2016

The JCB Experience

  Youtube movie:http://www.youtube.com/embed/bXHEmgOZa9E?autoplay=1 In just 3 weeks, we will all get to experience the magnetic energy, passion, and innovation that Jean-Charles Boisset brings to every room he enters. It's no wonder  Decanter magazine's “Power List” of the 50 most important people in the wine world has included Jean-Charles Continue reading

Published on Thursday, April 2, 2015

10 secrets for auction success: the "cheers to 10 years" ultimate guide

10.     Choose your Patron Dinner       There are 19 Celebrity Vintners and 14 Celebrity Chefs pairing innovative cuisine and the world’s finest wines. With 6   dinners already sold out, you want to pick quickly.  View All Pairings. 9.     Check out the Catalog       Continue reading

Published on Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Building Homes, Communities, and Hope

   Being a homeowner is something many only dream about. Habitat for Humanity of Walton County makes home ownership possible for families struggling to live with earnings well below the median income of the area. Serving all of Walton County, from the farms and timber lands down to the white beaches and coastal dunes, a unique blend of lifestyles Continue reading

Published on Thursday, March 19, 2015

Merlot & Pinot: Duckhorn Wine Company

Youtube movie:http://www.youtube.com/embed/o1LsHiFSyMA?autoplay=1   Upon traveling to St. Emilion and Pomerol, Dan Duckhorn became enchanted with an elegant varietal that to him was under appreciated in North America. At the time, this grape was used more for blending in Napa Valley, and very few wineries were exploring it’s potential as a stand Continue reading

Published on Thursday, March 5, 2015

Mixing it Up

The 10th Annual Auction is just 2 months away. April 25th will be filled with excitement, fabulous wine, delectable treats, and most importantly opportunities to bid on amazing lots and once in a lifetime experiences. We have a few more teasers for you, and this time they are all showing some local love to artists of various crafts or Historic Landmarks Continue reading

Published on Thursday, February 26, 2015

Raise Your Glass to our Honorary Vintner and International Honorary Vintner of 2015

   Each year we review those vintners that have been instrumental in our success since inception.  We aim to identify a winemaker that has helped us define and support our mission, one that has helped us connect wine enthusiasts with the goal of helping children in need in Northwest Florida. We recognize their support by bestowing the Continue reading

Published on Thursday, February 5, 2015

Cheers to 10 Years

...A look back at where we started, the best is yet to come          When we look back at the last 9 years, we remember those that founded Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation. We are amazed to see how far we have come, and how our growth can only be attributed to those that have surrounded us with generosity, time, and continued Continue reading

Published on Friday, November 21, 2014

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Connecting wine enthusiasts to raise money benefiting children in need in Northwest Florida

Founded in 2005, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation has donated more than $32 Million to Northwest Florida children's charities by hosting world class wine and culinary events. These funds have impacted the lives of over 100,000 youth, including those afflicted by health issues and abuse. Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is recognized as one of the nation’s ‘Top 10 Charity Wine Auctions in the U.S.’ by Wine Spectator Magazine for more than a decade.

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