Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Lodging Partners Welcome Wine Lovers with Special Rates

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is pleased to announce lodging specials for the 2019 ultimate wine week, April 26-28.  Both Newman-Dailey Resort Properties and The Henderson are offering special rates for luxurious vacation rental homes and condominiums as well as the comfortably elegant rooms at The Henderson for attendees of the 14th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by Chuck Hutton Toyota. 

Celebrity chefs and winemakers will converge along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast to celebrate wines from around the world along with culinary pairings to raise funds for 16 local charities serving children in need. Currently ranked number three for the second consecutive year, DCWAF is listed among the "Top Ten Wine Auctions in the U.S." by Wine Spectator Magazine. 

“We are appreciative of all the local businesses that support us to make the auction such an incredible success,” said John Russell, executive director of DCWAF. “Newman-Dailey has been a long-standing partner of the auction, and hosts our vintners and chefs each year within their beautiful beach vacation rentals. We are delighted to have Newman-Dailey as well as The Henderson Resort step up to extend their hospitality to our patrons with special rates.” 

Founded by Jeanne Dailey in 1985, Newman-Dailey Resort Properties features a vast array of premier South Walton and Destin vacation rentals, ranging from spacious beach homes to Gulf-front condominiums. Newman-Dailey is featuring a 10 percent discount for DCWAF attendees for stays of three nights or more, including stays at Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort located less than two miles from the Auction. In addition, The Henderson is offering special nightly rates, ranging from $288 to $320 for their impeccably appointed guest rooms. Destin’s first luxury resort, The Henderson offers DCWAF attendees comfortable elegance and amenities including a spa, two pools, on-site restaurants and more. 

Patrons attending the 14th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by Chuck Hutton Toyota can expect a weekend filled with exclusive wines, culinary masterpieces, and exclusive auction lots including wine-themed trips and rare and distinctive wines.

The weekend begins with patron dinners hosted in the most exquisite homes and restaurants along Florida’s Emerald Coast. Each dinner features a nationally recognized chef paired with world-class vintners. The dinners are followed by a high-energy auction on Saturday, April 27, under an air-conditioned tent at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. Guests will begin their experience at the Reserve Tasting, which features delectable bites from area restaurants paired with wines from the featured vintners. The event culminates with a high-energy live auction, featuring incredible one-of-a-kind items and trips. 

On Sunday, DCWAF patrons are invited to attend the Grand Tasting at the South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, also held in the Grand Boulevard Sandestin Town Center the same weekend. Guests attending the auction will also have the opportunity to attend the Festival’s Grand Tasting on Sunday. The South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival boasts over 800 wines available to taste along with a diverse selection of bites served in the South Walton Culinary Village.  

Patron packages for the 14th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by Chuck Hutton Toyota, hosted April 26 – 28 are on sale now at www.DCWAF.org/tickets. 

To take advantage of lodging specials, visit partner special offer pages online, including Newman-Dailey’s Ultimate Wine Special Offer page and The Henderson Destin Wine booking page. Newman-Dailey Wine Week special offer* includes 10% off stays of three-nights or more between April 22 and May 4, 2019 (Promo code: WINE19). *Some restrictions apply, see official special offer page for details.  

To learn more about the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation and the ultimate wine weekend in South Walton, visit www.dcwaf.org.