Alexa Yates & Anastasia Higdon
Clint Hood, Jane Glover, Shannon & Brian Beasley
Kristen Struck & Lara Ford
D
estin Charity Wine
Auction Foundation
held their 12th Annual
Charity Wine Auction
Event at Grand Boulevard in
Miramar Beach from April 28-30.
This is one of the top 10 charity wine
auctions in the US by Wine Spectator
Magazine, raising over $2.6 million
for children in need in northwest Florida.
Some of the most exquisite homes
and restaurants on the Emerald Coast set
the stage for the 2017 Patron Dinners.
Each Patron Dinner featured a nationally
recognized chef paired with world-class
celebrity vintners.
A reserve tasting and live auction was held
under an air-conditioned tent at Sandestin
Town Center’s North Lawn within Grand
Boulevard. It featured distinctive wines from
internationally acclaimed vintners, poured
and paired with cuisine created by
a selection of the area’s top local
restaurants. In addition to the reserve
tasting and silent auction there was
an almost live 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. Each dinner will benefi t one
of DCWAF’s 15 charities and will allow
a chance to see fi rsthand how the patrons’
generosity is changing the lives of children in
need within our community.
photos & story by
Zhalman Harris
Catherine Jones & Laura Holloway
VIP Destin at Grand Boulevard
Sarah & Carlton Harris
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