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Talent Spotlight: Headlining Vintners and Spirits at the 7th Annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival

Prepare to embark on a journey through the world of fine wines and spirits with an exceptional lineup of vintners and spirits at the 7th Annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival, set to take place from October 19th through 22nd in the enchanting surroundings of WaterColor. This event promises to be a haven for oenophiles and spirits enthusiasts alike Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Team Spotlight: Brooklyn Bain, Director of Events & Beverage

Our Director of Events & Beverage, Brooklyn Bain’s birthday is August 22nd and we want to take a moment to share a little about her journey and experience at DCWAF as we celebrate her and another great trip around the sun.   After graduating from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Photography, Brooklyn Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Introducing Harvest After Dark

This year’s event brings a new spin to a past festival favorite, Al Fresco Reserve Tasting. Harvest After Dark offers a lively yet upscale ambiance, inviting a limited crowd to indulge in an evening of elevated wines, unlikely pairings, and culinary delights crafted by talented celebrity chefs from across the southeast on Friday, October 20 starting... Continue reading

Published on Friday, August 4, 2023

Cocktails are Better Together: Spotlight on Harvest Headliner Christine Tarpey

A Florida native, Tarpey decided to take her love for beverages on the road and fine-tune her skills in the big city lights such as Las Vegas and Dallas. During her travels, she worked under many Master Sommeliers, celebrity chefs, and other beverage professionals, propelling her into a life full of beverage exploration. She soon realized that her passion... Continue reading

Published on Sunday, July 23, 2023

Best 4th of July Food Pairings with Sparkling Wine

It's almost Independence Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a crisp bottle of bubbly? Traditional 4th of July fair can be the perfect complement for the acidity and effervescence of sparkling wines. Read on for some of our favorite 4th of July pairings!   Gruet Blanc de Noirs This sparkling wine features tasty aromas, a meat-worthy Continue reading

Published on Monday, July 3, 2023

Cheers to Charity! $3.5 Million Raised For Children In Need in Northwest Florida!

The 18th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family raised $3.5 million for children in need in Northwest Florida!  Hosted on April 28th and 29th to a sold-out crowd of more than 600 guests, proceeds of the auction benefit our 16 partner charities in Northwest Florida. The auction weekend kicked off on Friday, with 11 Continue reading

Published on Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Partner Charity Spotlight: Emerald Coast Autism Center

The Emerald Coast Autism Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and improve the lives of individuals with autism and other unique abilities in Okaloosa and surrounding cities. Their goal is to connect every learner to a brighter future. We are proud to call them one of our partner children’s charities, and we want to highlight... Continue reading

Published on Thursday, May 4, 2023

Helpful Bidding Strategies For Auction Weekend

Dust off your paddles, our 18th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family is almost here! To help you prepare to bid high and bid often, we put together a list of bidding strategies for the big weekend under the tent. Plan Your Travel Groups Pre-plan your travel groups before the bidding begins as many of our lots include Continue reading

Published on Friday, April 14, 2023

Best Nontraditional Wine and Food Pairings

Looking for some nontraditional wine and food pairings to shake up your routine? More often than not, if you’ve got a good bottle of wine, it’ll taste great with just about anything! Let’s dive into some of our favorite nontraditional wine and food pairings. Riesling and Birthday Cake Riesling has a crisp, citrus bite that is just Continue reading

Published on Monday, March 13, 2023

Partner Charity Spotlight: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enable all young people, especially those that need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. The goal is to connect as many youths as possible with unique opportunities and activities that promote academic success Continue reading

Published on Thursday, March 2, 2023

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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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