Honorary Winemasters
Families are at the heart of WineFest No. 17—A Toast to Children’s Health, the Midwest’s most anticipated food and wine charity event. The two-day affair celebrated the way families and the beautifully designed space at University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital help kids heal faster. Acclaimed honorary winemasters were from preeminent family-owned and operated wineries will make the event memorable, as did the gourmet fare, distinctive wine tastings, enticing auction lots, and lively entertainment.
- Gillian Conway, Conway Family Wines and Deep Sea (California)
- Michael Martini, Louis M. Martini Winery (California)
- Daryl & Lisa Groom, Colby Red Wine and Groom Wines (California and Australia)
- Michael De Loach, Hook & Ladder Vineyards and Winery (California)
- Sharon & Timm Crull, The Terraces (California)
- Hailey Trefethen, Trefethen (California)
- Kate Derby, Spring Valley Vineyard (Washington)



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