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Cellar Masters’ Wine Auction & Dinner

Friday, April 17, 2026
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE (Map)

April 17, 2026, 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm

Cellar Masters’ Wine Auction has limited seats remaining. Please contact rdodds@mealsonwheelsde.org to inquire about availability.

Join us as we celebrate 21 years of this elegant Dinner and exclusive Wine Auction!

Experience a sophisticated evening at our exclusive fundraiser, featuring:

Passed hors d’oeuvres to start the night

A gourmet four-course dinner with expertly paired fine wines

Courses prepared and introduced by visiting award-winning chefs

A live auction with premier wines, top shelf spirits and luxury travel packages

Live entertainment to enhance your evening

Personalized seating options for an intimate experience


Honorary Chairs

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Vaughn Hardin
CMWA Founder

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Rob Poppiti
Co-Chair

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Bill Stimson
Co-Chair


Participating Chefs

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Jeff Alexander
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI

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Stacy Mirabello MLA, CEPC
JWU Providence Campus
Providence, RI

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Michael Doyle, Executive Chef
Chase Center on the Riverfront
Wilmington, Delaware

 

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Derek Wagner
Nick’s on Broadway
Providence, RI

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Scott Liebfried
Fontana Di Vino
Charlotte, NC

 

 


Wine and Cocktail Pours

Wine Pairings

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Dry Reisling

Rose

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Grand Reserve Cabernet

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Cocktail Reception

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Cocktail Hour Entertainment

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Kelli Vale & Nick Bucci


Lead Sponsor


Vineyard Connoisseurs

Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Sciscione

Bill and Helen Stimson

Kaufman Family Wine Collection

Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP

Vance Kershner


Grand Wine Master Sponsors

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Ajit Mathew George

Kathy and Dan Dugan

Harry’s Savoy Grill

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Rob and Kristin Poppiti


Master Sommeliers

Bill Galbraith

Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate, The Crifasi Group,
and Mike Clement, REALTOR

Susan Teiser and Patrick Giacomini THG Transport, Inc.
Gary Gunderson and Matt Mundok


Wine Collector

Capital One Glenmede Private Wealth
Mr. Dale Cochran & Dr. Todd Cochran Charles S. Reskovitz, Inc.
John & Diane Danzeisen Michael T. Schubert

Wine Enthusiasts

Mike & Cindy Barko Carol M. Hunter Peter Thomson
Kathy & Jim Berg Laura and Brian Jarrett Willamette Valley Vineyards
Hall Family Wines Penns Woods Winery

Stay in Style for the Cellar Masters’ Wine Auction

Make your evening even more memorable with a stay at our Hotel Partner – The Westin Wilmington818 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801

Special Guest Rate: $159 per night
Available for the evening of Friday, April 17

Take advantage of this exclusive offer to relax and unwind after a night of exquisite cuisine, fine wines, and lively bidding!

Room block is limited, so book early—first come, first served.

Reservations Contact:
Chakira Negro, Director of Sales and Marketing
D: 302.397.5504
E: chakira.negro@westinwilmington.com


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