Tasting of Champions - wine and food 1/27/12

The 2012 Tasting of Champions: Wine Walkabout and Tasting event will be held on January 27, from 5:30- 8:30 p.m. at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort’s Magnolia Ballroom, located in the Baytowne Conference Center.

This Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) annual event will feature medal winners in 67 categories of wine, culled from more than 600 wine entries for the 2012 Sandestin Wine Festival. Prior to the event, a panel of regional wine experts will score the 600 wines entered into the private wine judging competition. The judges will select a gold, silver, and bronze medal winner in each category. The Tasting of Champions event invites the public to taste all wines entered in the judging, including best in show red and best in show white. The 67 winners, or “Champions,” will be paired with gourmet food stations featuring Cabot Creamery Cooperative cheeses, smoked salmon & cucumber with dill crème fraiche, assorted sushi, baked brie with fresh fruit and crackers, BBQ pork dumplings with teriyaki glaze and chocolate passion fruit truffles.

“The wines at this event are grouped by varietal,” said Lauren Magli, Events Manger, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, “which adds a fun and unique educational component to the tasting.”

Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased at DCWAF.org, or at the door. Ticket cost includes both wine and food stations. All proceeds from this event benefit local children’s charities.

About Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation

The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation’s (DCWAF) mission is to connect wine enthusiasts to raise money for children in need. Founded in 2005, DCWAF has donated more than $3.5 million to Emerald Coast children’s charities by hosting world-class wine and culinary events. These funds have impacted the lives of more than 30,000 youth, including those afflicted by health issues and abuse. Learn more at DCWAF.org or facebook.com/DCWAF.