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Save the date for Charlotte Wine + Food Week on April 28-May 01, 2027! Visit charlottewineandfood.org

06/15/2026

Happy Birthday to our CW+F Events Operations Manager, Makayla Johnson! 🍾🥂

From chef participation coordination and auction management to putting the finishing touches on every little detail, Mak plays a huge role in making Charlotte Wine + Food events come to life. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our mission of making a lasting impact on the CLT community.

We are so to have you on our !

06/11/2026

A special thank you to Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc for supporting The Grand Tasting and helping make this year’s event such a memorable experience! 🌴🍹

Guests had the opportunity to enjoy two vibrant cocktail features, the Rum Shop Vibes and Bajan Bus Stop, that brought the flavors and spirit of Barbados to Charlotte Wine + Food Week.

They also generously donated a trip for two to for our auction, positivity impacting our charitable mission!

We are grateful for your partnership and for helping us create an unforgettable afternoon celebrating great food, wine, and community.

Proceeds benefited Beds for Kids, digibridgeUS, Families Forward Charlotte, and WAYFINDERS.

📸: Tonya Russ Price

06/10/2026

A special thank you to Plaza Midwood for supporting The Grand Tasting and helping make this year’s event even more memorable! 💐✨

Guests were treated to complimentary bouquets from Bentley’s Buds and Brews Flower Truck, courtesy of Sweetgreen, adding a beautiful surprise and special touch to an unforgettable afternoon of food, wine, and community.

We are grateful for your partnership and for helping create such a memorable experience while supporting our mission of giving back.

If you haven’t visited Sweetgreen’s new Plaza Midwood location yet, be sure to stop by and check them out! 🍅🥑🥕🌿

Proceeds benefited , , Families Forward Charlotte, and .

Photo Credits: .photo 📸

06/09/2026

The Grand Tasting wasn’t just about the wine. 🍸✨

In addition to the incredible wines and exceptional bites, Charlotte Wine + Food Week’s largest tasting experience showcased craft cocktails that kept guests coming back for another sip.

A special thank you to Beverage Director, .spirits, for shaking up the whimsical Queen’s Lemonade—a cotton candy cocktail dream that was as fun to watch as it was to drink.

Guests also enjoyed island-inspired pours courtesy of , featuring Rum Shop Vibes and Bajan Bus Stop, two vibrant cocktails showcasing the flavors and spirit of Barbados. 🌴🍹

From cotton candy clouds to tropical rum creations, let’s just say the cocktails did not disappoint. 😋

Proceeds benefited , , Families Forward Charlotte, and .

Photo Credits: .photo 📸

06/08/2026

We were thrilled to welcome two of own, the wonderful and , as emcees for ’s largest tasting experience, The Grand Tasting.

Your energy, warmth, and enthusiasm helped make the evening truly unforgettable. Thank you, Alex and Nia, for helping create such a memorable experience for our guests and for being part of this special event year after year. 🍷✨

Proceeds benefited , , Families Forward Charlotte, and .

Photo credits: .photo 📸

06/05/2026

The Grand Tasting brought more than just wine to the table 🍻

We were thrilled to feature craft brews from and because great beverages come in many forms! 🍺

From refreshing pours to creative craftsmanship, these breweries helped create a well-rounded tasting experience guests won’t soon forget. Thank you for sharing your passion and supporting our mission of giving back to the community.

Proceeds benefited , , Families Forward Charlotte, and .

Photo Credits: .photo 📸

06/04/2026

Live music at our Grand Tasting was brought to life by the one and only Band! 🎸🥁 Thank you for bringing the groove year after year and keeping the energy high. You never fail to turn good wine, tasty food and great company into a full-on dance party!💃🏼🕺🏻

Proceeds benefited , , Families Forward Charlotte, and .

Photo credits: .photo

06/03/2026

A toast to the wineries and distributors who poured, partnered, and helped make our Grand Tasting during Charlotte Wine + Food Week unforgettable! 🍷✨

Guests enjoyed more than 100 hand-selected wines from around the world, thoughtfully curated in partnership with , creating an exceptional tasting experience from the first sip to the last.

Thank you to the wineries and distributors (tagged in comments) whose generosity, expertise, and support helped bring this signature event to life.

❤️ Proceeds from the event benefited , , Families Forward Charlotte, and , helping create lasting impact throughout the Charlotte community.

📸 Photo Credit: .photo

06/02/2026

A BIG shoutout to our incredible culinary community here in Charlotte! 🏙️🍽️

From beautifully plated bites to bold, unforgettable flavors, our Grand Tasting wouldn’t have been possible without the talent, creativity, and passion of these outstanding chefs, bakers, caterers, and culinary teams.

Thank you for delighting our guests and helping create an unforgettable experience, one bite at a time. 🙌✨

👏 Culinary Partners:
Catalu, , , , Plated Possibilities, , Rosemont, , , , Taco Boy, Uchiba, and .

Your generosity and support helped make Charlotte Wine + Food Week a success while supporting important causes throughout our community.

Proceeds benefited , , Families Forward Charlotte, and .

Photo Credits: .photo 📸

06/01/2026

Rosé all around the world! 🍷🌎

Guests gathered at during Charlotte Wine + Food Week for our 6th Annual Rosé , an interactive afternoon celebrating the many expressions of rosé. As glasses were poured, of and Open Plan kitchen brought each pairing to life, preparing a series of delicious dishes right before guests’ eyes.

A special thank you to our host of the evening, CW+F Board Member Paul Miller, and to owner Tim Wallace () and Woody French of 3 Keys Wine Distributing for serving as our guides on this global flight of R-O-S-É.... yes way!

Guests capped off the afternoon with a rosé-inspired dessert courtesy of .berry.patisserie. 🍰

From sparkling rosés to crisp classics from the South of France and vibrant New World interpretations, guests explored exceptional wines from Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, and California throughout the afternoon.

Featured rosés included Castellroig Rosé Brut Cava NV (Spain), Feudo Solaria Nerello Mascalese Rosato (Italy), Sophie Bertin Rosé (France), Arca Nova Vinho Verde Rosé (Portugal), Andis Harvest Widow Rosé (California), Simon Family Estate “Tigress” Rosé (California), Domaine de la Sangliere Juliette Rosé (France), VieVité Côtes de Provence Rosé (France), and Duval-Leroy Rosé Prestige Premier Cru (France).

Proceeds benefited , , Families Forward Charlotte and .

Photo Credits: .photo 📸

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Charlotte, NC
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http://www.charlottewineandfood.org/

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