vintner dinners - in-home & restaurants

Each year we host a limited number of vintner dinners at a mix of private residences of Charlotte Wine + Food’s top patrons and supporters and at the area’s top restaurants.

Vintner Partner Commitments:

• Wine for a 4 to 5-course meal plus reception (amount varies depending upon venue capacity – usually 24-90 for a restaurant dinner – average of 40 | 20-24 for an in-home dinner)

• Auction items (2-3 ideal) in the form of a special bottle (large format or rare vintage vertical) and/or a VIP tour/tasting experience; 100% of proceeds from the auction benefit our children’s charities

• Winemaker, Winery owner or other agreed upon representative in attendance; a seat will be available at the dinner for the Winery rep plus one optional guest

• DTC wine sales option or wine retail partner tie-in at event with a portion of proceeds from wine sales going back to charity

• 2027 dates for these events include Wednesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 29, 2027 for in-home dinners and restaurant dinners.

• Wine partners at featured restaurant dinner MUST stay on for the Collectors Gala on the consecutive Friday evening.

Interested in participating in an in-home dinner? Email us at info@charlottewineandfood.org to express interest and learn more.

THe Collectors Gala & LIVE AUCTION

Limited to 250 of Charlotte Wine & Food’s most savvy patrons and wine collectors, The Collectors Gala features a high-end wine and food tasting followed by a seated family-style meal and a robust and spirited live auction featuring the best lots CW+F Week has to offer! The evening includes up to 20 serious and cellar-worthy wineries, multiple chefs, live jazz music, a super silent mobile auction and a spirited live auction.

Friday, April 30, 2027 | 6:30-10:30 pm
The Casey by Beau Monde
1837 N Tryon St #102
Charlotte, NC 28206

See photos from last year’s event here.

Vintner Partner Commitments:

• Wineries may choose to have their own table (4’ x 30”) or to participate in a table programmed by their local distributor; 3-6 wines must be featured at each table with minimum 1.5 cases provided/table.

• Winery representative in attendance. Maximum 2 staff/table.

• Auction items donated (mandatory) in the form of a special bottle (large format or rare vintage vertical) and/or a VIP tour/tasting experience; 100% of proceeds from the auction benefit our children’s charities.

• DTC sales option or a wine retail partner tie-in at event or with a portion of proceeds from wine sales going back to charity.

Participation is by invite-only. If you are interested in participating, email info@charlottewineandfood.org for more information.

grand tasting

The Grand Tasting is Charlotte Wine + Food’s largest tasting experience of the week. It features over 50 different wines from around the globe, up to 12 area restaurants or culinary artisans, a few select breweries and mixologists, an exclusive mobile silent auction and live music.

Saturday, May 1, 2027 | 6:30-9:30 pm
The Union at Station West
919 Berryhill Rd, Suite 105, Charlotte, NC 28208

Hosting up to 300 mature foodies and wine connoisseurs
from Charlotte and beyond!

 See photos from last year’s event!

Vintner Partner Commitments:

• Wineries may choose to have their own table (4’ x 30”) or to participate in a table programmed by their local distributor; 2-4 wines must be featured at each table with minimum 1.5 cases provided/table.

• Winery representative in attendance. Maximum 2 staff/table.

• Auction items donated (optional but appreciated) in the form of a special bottle (large format or rare vintage vertical) and/or a VIP tour/tasting experience; 100% of proceeds from the auction benefit our children’s charities.

• Wine retail partner tie-in at event with a portion of proceeds from wine sales going back to charity. Distribution in NC required.

We are limited in the number of winery tables we can have in the venue and aim to have a varied selection of offerings. Participation is by invite-only. If you are interested in participating, email info@charlottewineandfood.org for more information.

auction donations

Auctions (both silent and live) are one of the cornerstone’s of our fundraising. We have a need for exceptional food and wine experiences that can be auctioned at our events. There are many ways you can get involved:

• Donate wine - especially large formats of packages like verticals or horizontals

• Donate a special food or beverage experience i.e.- a special VIP wine tasting or dinner, etc. All ideas are welcome!

All donations to our auctions are 100% tax-deductible. 100% of proceeds from the auction benefit our children’s charities.

Anyone interested in donating to our auctions should reach out to info@charlottewineandfood.org. Learn more.