In-Home Dinner at the Gerrard Residence
with Crafted Plate featuring Aperture Cellars
April 16, 2026

Thanks to CW+F Board Member, Jamie Gerrard, and her husband Bryan, for hosting an invite-only in-home dinner featuring wines from Aperture Cellars with special guest, Aaron Robertson, Director of Wholesale, South of Aperture Cellars. The evening included a reception and an incredible meal prepared by Chef Charlie Reid of Crafted Plate.

Featured wines included: 2024 Aperture Chenin Blanc, 2024 Aperture Sauvignon Blanc, 2023 Aperture Estate 1912 Blend, 2023 Aperture Cabernet Sauvignon, and
2023 Aperture Oliver Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon.

A brief live auction was held at the end of dinner including: an In-Home Dinner for Eight (8) with Crafted Plate paired with Aperture Cellars wines and One (1) 3L Bottle of 2016 Aperture SJ Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon - Alexander Valley AVA. Through the generosity of all patrons, the auction raised $10,700!

Event rentals were provided by Party Reflections. Wine retail and service support was courtesy of Aperture Cellars.

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

Photo Credits: Poprock Photography