2022 Auction Registration is Now Open

6151Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), one of the nation’s premiere fundraising organizations, is excited to announce the in-person return of its flagship event, the 17th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family scheduled for April 22-23, 2022. Currently ranked fifth on Wine Spectator’s list of “Top Charity Wine Auctions in the US,” all funds raised at the annual auction benefit children in need in Northwest Florida through the Foundation’s 15 partner children’s charities

Patron packages will go on sale to the public Monday, January 10 at 10am online at dcwaf.org/tickets. Advanced pricing for patron packages will be available through the end of the month and will increase beginning February 1. Sponsorships for the event are also available.

This year’s auction will feature a powerhouse line-up of celebrity chefs and vintners from around the world, hosted by philanthropic couples within the local community. This year’s vintner line-up includes owners and winemakers from Forman Vineyards, Barnett Family Vineyards, PlumpJack Group, Dakota Shy, Cardinale, Roy Estate, Venge Vineyards, Lando Wines, Marchesi Antinori, Revana Wines, Law Estate, VGS Chateau Potelle, and many more. 

“After two years of presenting a virtual auction experience, we are excited to return to our traditional, in-person, live auction,” DCWAF President John Russell said. “We are grateful to all who supported us as we worked through the challenges of the past two auctions but the energy of the DCWAF live auction is something very special and we can’t wait to get back under the tent this April!”

Patrons attending the Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family can expect a weekend filled with exclusive wines and excellent food from a variety of celebrity chefs beginning Friday, April 22 with the patron dinner experience. Each year, patron dinners are hosted in the most exquisite homes and restaurants throughout South Walton and the Emerald Coast. Each dinner features a nationally recognized chef paired with world-class vintners. This evening provides a unique opportunity for patrons to interact with fellow wine enthusiasts while enjoying innovative cuisine and the world’s best wines. Each dinner benefits one of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation’s 15 partner children’s charities. 

All confirmed vintners and chefs are listed online at dcwaf.org/pairings. More vintners and chefs will be announced in the coming months as the auction approaches.

The Destin Charity Wine Auction is the main event of the weekend, beginning at 1pm on Saturday, April 23. The Reserve Tasting and Live Auction will be held once again under an air- conditioned tent at Grand Boulevard Sandestin Town Center. The event will feature distinctive wines from internationally acclaimed vintners, poured and paired with cuisine created by a selection of the area’s top local restaurants. The event culminates with a high-energy, live auction, which includes rare and distinctive wines, spectacular trips, and other incredible one-of-a-kind items. 

The Destin Charity Auction presented by the Jumonville Family is hosted each year in conjunction with the South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, which also takes place in Grand Boulevard Sandestin Town Center the same weekend. South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival will showcase hundreds of premium wines along with a diverse selection of culinary creations that deliver a world class wine experience to each guest throughout the weekend.  
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Founded in 2005, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation has donated more than $38 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 has been 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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