Celebrated winemakers from around the globe will converge in South Walton for the ultimate wine weekend, April 24-25

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is pleased to announce VGS Chateau Potelle Proprietor Jean-Noël Fourmeaux as the Honorary Vintner for the 21^st Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family, hosted April 24-25 in Grand Boulevard.

The sold-out auction weekend will kick off on Friday, April 24 with 11 patron dinners, hosted in some of the most stunning homes and restaurants along the Emerald Coast, and is followed by a reserve wine tasting and live auction on Saturday afternoon. VGS Chateau Potelle will be headlining a dinner hosted by Bert & Sue Trucksess, Robert & Jenny Kottler, and Gerlad & Bridey Meinecke with Chef Nikhil Abuvala at Roux 30a supporting Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. The weekend will conclude the next day with a reserve tasting and high energy live auction. This year’s auction will feature over 150 silent, super silent, and cellar lots available for virtual bidding. The auction will also include an impressive 47 live lots comprised of rare wine and luxury travel experiences.

“Jean-Noël has long been a treasured part of our vintner family, and we are thrilled to honor him and VGS as our 2026 Honorary Vintner,” said Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation President Karah Fridley-Young. “His passion for both exceptional winemaking and giving back to the community perfectly reflects the heart of the Destin Charity Wine Auction.”

As Honorary Vintner for the 21^st Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by The Jumonville Family, Jean-Noël has put together two extraordinary offerings, Les Français de la Napa Valley and 21 Liters of VGS for 21 Years of Giving, for the live auction that celebrate both craftsmanship and generosity. These rare experiences and collector wines reflect the spirit of the weekend where great wine and great purpose come together.

Destin Charity Wine Auction connects wine enthusiasts with preeminent winemakers and chefs to help children in need in Northwest Florida.

About Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation connects wine enthusiasts to raise money to benefit children in need in Northwest Florida. Founded in 2005, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) has donated more than $38 million to Northwest Florida charities by hosting world class wine and culinary events. These funds have impacted the lives of over 100,000 youth, including those afflicted by health issues and abuse. Learn more at http://www.DCWAF.org.