Vintner Tasting with Orin Swift Cellars | March 5, 2025

Charlotte Wine + Food hosted an exclusive Vintner Dinner, generously hosted by board members and their wives Jeff & Paula Conway, Dr. Stephen & Suzy Hannon, and Paul & Gail Kush. The evening featured an extraordinary selection of wines from Orin Swift Cellars and took place in the private dining room at The Clubhouse at Reflection Pointe.

Special guest Dave Phinney, Winemaker, Creative Director & Founder of Orin Swift Cellars, shared his expertise and captivating stories throughout the night while guests enjoyed an elegant selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres crafted by Chef Charlie Reid of Crafted Plate.

Featured wines included the 2022 Mannequin Chardonnay, 2019 L’Usine Pinot Noir, 2023 Eight Years in the Desert Red Blend, 2022 Machete Red Blend, and 2022 Papillon Cabernet.

All proceeds benefited Thompson, Augustine Literacy Project, Digi-Bridge, and Wayfinders.