T
he
Destin
Charity
Wine
Auction was the main
event of the weekend, on Saturday, April 29.
The Reserve Tasting and Live Auction were
held at Grand Boulevard Sandestin Town
Center. The event featured distinctive wines
from internationally acclaimed vintners,
poured and paired with cuisine created by a
selection of the area’s top local restaurants.
The Reserve Tasting was accompanied by a
silent auction featuring wine, autographed
large format bottles, art and more. The event
culminated with a high-energy live auction,
which included rare and distinctive wines,
spectacular trips and other incredible one-of-a-
kind items.
“We are extremely pleased with the vintners
that committed for the 2017 Destin Charity
Wine Auction,” said DCWAF President, John
Russell. “With
the growth and
reputation of our
auction, along with
our partnership with
the South Walton Beaches Wine and Food
Festival, we have seen a signifi cant increase
in the desire of well known, high quality
producers asking to attend our events.”
The Destin Charity Auction 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. In its fi fth
year, the South Walton Beaches Wine and Food
Festival boasts over 800 wines available to taste
along with a diverse selection of bites located in
the Culinary Village that deliver a world class
wine experience to each guest throughout the
weekend.
Demetria McNeese & Rob Preiditsch
Lea Capers, Michael O’Donnell, Joe Capers & Susan Doyle
Shelly & Robert Hinojosa
John Sheehan
Danni Coyote & Nikhil Abuvala
Leslie Weber & Jeff James
Joe & Alicia Sinkovich
VIP Destin at Grand Boulevard
photos by
Steve Mangum
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story by
Kate Mikos
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