Sophisticated Living: Worth Wining About

Worth Wining About: The Destin Charity Wine Auction

Written by Madeline Michaels (story originally appeared in Nov/Dec issue of Sophisticated Living)

Although it holds the distinction of being the most popular tourist destination along Florida's Emerald Coast (4.5 mllion visitors annually), Destin is golden when it comes to philanthropy, as evidenced by its hugely successful annual charity wine auction, which has raised in excess of $10 million for charity causes in Northwest Florida. The 2016 Destin Charity Wine Auction on April 30th, raised a record $2.65 million; a staggering $350,000 increase over 2015. "Our ability to continually increase the funds raised year over year is a testament to both the strength of our organization and the power of our mission of the charities we support," said John Russell, president of DCWAF. "All of us associated with the foundation are amazed that we continue to garner this kind of support to help children in need in our community." 

Together with the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, which is a separate but related event also held on the fourth weekend in April to complement the Destin Charity Wine Auction, the pair create an indulgent few days for oenophiles, craft beer and spirits aficionados, and gourmands alike.

Click here to read full article.