CHARLOTTE WINE + FOOD’S 13TH ANNUAL WELLS FARGO KICKOFF FT. VIÑA DON MELCHOR

We raised over $135,000 for our beneficiaries!

We raised over $135,000 at the 13th Annual Wells Fargo Kickoff dinner held at The Foundation For The Carolinas on Thursday, October 15. 100 guests started the evening at a cocktail reception followed by a three-course wine-pairing dinner created by Chef Bruce & Leslie Schlernitzauer of Porcupine Provisions as we proudly hosted the star guest of the evening, Sebastián Lopez, Vice President of Trade Development USA from Viña Concha y Toro. The night wrapped up with the most spirited of live auctions conducted by auctioneer, Dan Lyles, including a mix of exclusive wine lots and experiences.

Charlotte Wine + Food would like to extend special thanks to the evening’s Corporate Sponsors - our title sponsor Wells Fargo (championed by our incredible event co-chairs Jessica Murphy & Jill Trainor) and all others listed below.

The Charlotte Wine + Food charity beneficiaries for the 2026-2027 fiscal include, Beds for Kids, Digi-Bridge, Families Forward Charlotte, and Wayfinders.

CELEBRATING 38 YEARS of Fundraising

We raised over $480,000 for our beneficiaries!

We wrapped up Charlotte Wine + Food's 38th year of fundraising by distributing $480,000 to four Charlotte-area children's charities including Beds for Kids, Digi-Bridge, Families Forward Charlotte, and Wayfinders at a Check Presentation Celebration. Collectively these incredible charities promote upward mobility in Charlotte through an array of services and serve over 2,500 children in our community!

Photo Credits: Poprock Photography

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