Vintner Dinner at Peppervine
featuring Jackson Family Wines | April 16, 2026

Charlotte Wine + Food Week presented by Truist held a restaurant vintner dinner at Peppervine with a multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Josh Dobson featuring a tour du monde of wines with Jackson Family Wines. Leading the dinner was Larry O’Brien, Master Sommelier and Regional Director of Sales Education for Jackson Family Wines.

Thanks to the Charlotte Wine + Food Board Member hosts for the evening, Paul Kush.

Featured wines included: Gran Moraine Brut Rosé | Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2025 Copain Daybreak White | Sonoma County, California, 2023 Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay | Santa Rita Hills, California, 2014 Château Lassègue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru | Bordeaux, France, 2020 Hickinbotham Merlot The Revivalist | McLaren Vale, South Australia, and 2022 Jett Cabernet Sauvignon | Walla Walla Valley, Washington.

A brief live auction was held at the end of dinner including: a Dinner for Four (4) at Peppervine with wines provided by Jackson Family Wines. The auction raised $800!

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

Photo Credits: Josh Bannen Photo