In-Home Dinner at the Krumdieck Residence
with Crafted Plate featuring Skipstone and Sphaerics
April 15, 2026
Thanks to CW+F Board Member, Max Krumdieck, his wife Alex, and his father Richard Krumdieck for hosting an invite-only in-home dinner featuring wines from Skipstone and Sphaerics. The evening included a reception alongside a chamber music performance featuring excerpts from works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms and an incredible meal prepared by Chef Charlie Reid of Crated Plate. Special guests Brian Ball, Proprietor of Sphaerics, and Michael Hildbold, DTC Coordinator of Skipstone, guided guests through each pour.
Featured wines included: Skipstone "Rosé de Constance" Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne, 2023 Skipstone Preface Proprietary Red, 2024 Sphaerics "overline" Carneros Chardonnay, 2024 Sphaerics "on days and nights" Russian River Valley Chardonnay, 2024 Sphaerics "if and only if" Upper Barn Vineyard Chardonnay, 2024 Sphaerics "superset" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, 2022 Skipstone Ripple Effect Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023 Skipstone Oliver's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2023 Skipstone Faultline Vineyard.
Musicians:
Taylor Marino | CW+F Board Member - principal clarinetist with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Jeremy Lamb - cellist with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
Tomasz Robak - pianist and assistant professor of music at Davidson College.
Event rentals were provided by Party Reflections. Wine retail and service support was courtesy of Skipstone and Sphaerics.
All proceeds benefited Beds for Kids, Digi-Bridge, Families Forward Charlotte, and Wayfinders.
Photo Credits: Josh Bannen Photo
