Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards and Todd Anderson at Charlotte's Wine and Food Weekend

ST. HELENA, Calif. - May 31, 2016 - PRLog -- Celebrity Wine maker and wine owner, Todd Anderson, brought Anderson's Conn Valley wines to the Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend, April 27-30, 2016. Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend brings together leading wine makers and chefs from around the world to celebrate and advance public knowledge of and appreciation for great wine and food. Profit from this event makes contributions to charitable organizations that benefit children and their families in the Charlotte community. This year's charitable donations focus on Nourishing Youth and Children, nurturing the whole child in body, mind and spirit. The beneficiaries of the 2016 Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend are: Charlotte Concerts; The Council for Children's Rights; Pat's Place Family Advocacy; Safe Alliance; and Second Harvest Food Bank.

In 1989, a group of civic-minded wine and food enthusiasts had a vision of creating a series of events to raise money for charity. Out of this vision, the Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend was born and has contributed over $4 million to the community over the last quarter century. The annual event has grown and now attracts the best winemakers and chefs from around the world. Forbes Travel Guide ranked Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend one of the top five in the United States in 2014.

Todd Anderson, celebrity wine owner and wine maker, brought his Anderson's Conn Valley wines to the Charlotte Food and Wine Weekend. He participated in the In Home Dinners, Restaurant Wine Dinners, and various Wine Tasting Events- such as The Grand Tasting Tent Session, and The Great All American Wine Tasting, and the Grand Gala and Auction at Romare Bearden Park.

"It is always an honor to visit during Charlotte's Wine and Food Weekend and contribute to the community. This is a great place to visit, and I enjoy meeting the locals and teaching them about our wines," said Todd Anderson.

For more information, visit http://www.connvalleyvineyards.com.