Private Vintner Dinner with Crafted Plate featuring.
Frank Family Vineyards | October 10, 2025

Charlotte Wine + Food hosted an exclusive Vintner Dinner hosted by Courtney & Brett Gentzel and Lauren & Jeremy Deese at the Gentzel residence, featuring an extraordinary selection of wines from Napa Valley’s Frank Family Vineyards.

Thank you to Caitlyn Gillette, Division Manager, Luxury of Treasury Wine Estates for providing the wines and to Tim Wallace, owner of The Wine Vault for pouring while guests enjoyed an elegant five-course meal crafted by Chef Charlie Reid of Crafted Plate.

Featured wines included the 2020 Frank Family Vineyards Blanc de Blanc, 2024 Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay, 2022 Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Pinot Noir, 2023 Frank Family Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Frank Family Vineyards Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, & 2023 Frank Family Vineyards Napa Valley Zinfandel.

The night was made extra fun with a special Rocktober theme - including old record covers placed on the table as chargers and Elton John inspired sunglasses for guests. The evening finished out with a spirited live auction and karaoke - netting over $7,000.00 for the cause!

All proceeds benefited Beds for Kids, Digi-Bridge, Families Forward Charlotte, and Wayfinders.