Charlotte Wine + Food
Chairmen’s Reunion Cellar Dinner
September 19, 2025
Charlotte Wine + Food (CW+F) brought together past and present CW+F leaders, along with auction winners from this year’s Collectors Gala, for a historic Chairmen’s Reunion Cellar Dinner on Friday, September 19, hosted at the residence of Bruce and Leslie Schlernitzauer. Each former and current chairman brought a treasured bottle from their personal cellar to be poured throughout the evening, creating a one-of-a-kind lineup of exceptional wines. Guests enjoyed a six-course meal curated by Chairman Emeritus, and Proprietor of Porcupine Provisions, Leslie Schlernitzauer alongside her husband, Bruce. It was a true celebration of fellowship and 38 years fo charitable impact in the Charlotte community.
Featured wines included: Champagne Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé, Veuve Cliqcot Yellow Label Brut, 2023 Aubert Russian River Valley Chardonnay, 1999 E. Gugial Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2010 Delas Frères "François de Tournon" St. Joseph, 1999 Maison Joseph Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin, 2021 Fantesca Estate King Richard’s Reserve Pinot Noir, 1998 Château Margaux, 2012 Château L'Église-Clinet, 1969 Louis M. Martini “California Mountain” Cabernet Sauvignon, 1987 Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 La Massa "Giorgio Primo" Toscana, 2018 Lail Vineyards J. Daniel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon, 1992 W & J Graham’s Malvedos Vintage Port, and 2022 Château d'Yquem Sauternes.
Wines provided by past and present CW+F Chairmen: Ken Bramlett, Jesse Craven, David Furr (courtesy of Tim Wallace), Dorian Gunter, Bill Ives, Pat Phillips, Chuck Richards, Leslie Schlernitzauer, Grant Schoonmaker, Phil Smith, Palmer Steel and Ali Summerville.
Photo Credits: Miguel Alejandro