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Teresa

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This year’s annual South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival will be held April 26-29, 2018 throughout the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. The festival features a stunning showcase of the best wines in the world. Tickets are on sale: www.SoWalWine.com.

Thursday Apr 26 5-7pm
Wine Makers and Shakers

Wine World in Destin
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Kick off the festival early with the Winemakers & Shakers event Thursday, April 26! Shake hands and taste wines from some of the top winemakers and wineries in the world. It's all at Wine World from 5-7 and tickets are only $40!


Friday Apr 27
VIP Wine Tasting Kickoff 4-6pm
Grand Boulevard Culinary Village

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For the ultimate wine experience, the VIP Wine Tasting has top wine celebrities presenting and pouring rare and collectible wines. Food tastings from fabulous Grand Boulevard and South Walton restaurants. Receive your own commemorative XL Riedel glass to round out this exclusive tasting. Express entry to Saturday’s Grand Tasting included in ticket price.

Craft Beer and Spirits Jam 6-9pm
Grand Boulevard Town Center and Grand Park
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Taste and enjoy specialty craft beers and spirits from the hottest breweries and distilleries in the country. Meet the people who make these lively libations. Nosh on great food on EATS Street. Live music by Gurufish.

Saturday Apr 28
Grand Wine Tasting 1-5pm
Grand Boulevard Town Center and Culinary Village
It’s all about the wine! It truly is all about the quality, diversity and scope of wines being offered and the skills and relevance of the people bringing them to you. More than 800 wines are available at the Grand Tasting and ticket price includes Savor South Walton Culinary Village, Tasting Seminars, Champagne Lane Tasting, Spirits Row, chef demos and Nashville Songwriters Showcase.

Destin Charity Wine Auction | Reserve Tasting 1pm & Live Auction 3pm
Destin Charity Wine Auction's Reserve Tasting and Live Auction will be held under an air-conditioned tent in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin Town Center. It will feature distinctive wines from internationally acclaimed vintners, poured and paired with cuisine created by a selection of the area’s top local restaurants. The Reserve Tasting is accompanied by a silent auction as well as an almost live auction featuring wine, autographed large format bottles, art and more. The event will culminate with a high-energy live auction, which includes rare and distinctive wines, spectacular trips and other incredible one-of-a-kind items. Patron packages for the 13th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction are on sale now at www.dcwaf.org.

Sunday Apr 29
Grand Tasting 1-5pm
Grand Boulevard Town Center and Culinary Village
Sometimes something is so much fun you want to do it all over again. Welcome back to day two of the Grand Tastings. For those of you just joining us, relax and enjoy ambling around Grand Boulevard’s large Town Center as you taste as many of the 800 bottles of wine as you like. Stroll over to the Savor South Walton Culinary Village and taste delicious food, selected to go with all varietals of wines. Check out the songwriters who came in from Nashville to play just for you.

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VIP Wine Festival 3-Day Packages include ALL festival events
Throughout the festival, enjoy Entry to ALL Festival events except Winemakers & Shakers (separate ticket).
At a glance, the VIP Package includes:
Fri VIP Tasting
Fri Craft Beer & Spirits Jam
Sat & Sun Grand Tastings
Sat Early Express Entry with Rose All Day Preview at 12:30
VIP Lounge with air conditioning and restrooms
VIP Swag bag with festival gift
VIP Parking all weekend
Priority Reserved seating at Tasting Seminars

Meet the celebrity wine producers and master distillers presenting their fine wine and spirits from around the world. The Savor South Walton Culinary Village offers a sumptuous array of foods to taste, wines to pair, as well as wine and food tasting seminars. Visit the new Rosé All Day Garden, Spirits Row and Nosh Pavilions and enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend. The Craft Beer & Spirits Jam and Winemakers & Shakers events round out the extended festival weekend. The event is a major fundraiser for Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, which benefits children in need in Northwest Florida. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.SoWalWine.com.

The festival offers the ideal backdrop for a beach getaway. South Walton beaches are consistently named among the best beaches in the country. ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals is the Official Lodging Partner of the festival and many of their accommodations are beachfront, beachside or a short stroll to the beach. At this time, they are currently offering festival discounts on lodging. Visit Wyndham Vacation Rentals for details.

It’s that time of year where you can register to to become a South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival volunteer! Join the fun and sign up at South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival 2018.

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SoWal Beaches Wine & Food Festival: LATEST UPDATE!

South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival Announces Wine and Spirits Seminars and Delicious Accompaniments in the Savor South Walton Culinary Village

One of the elements that sets South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival apart from other wine festivals around the country is the focus on education. This year is no exception as winemakers and distillers from around the globe will join together to present tasting seminars that paint a vivid picture of the history, ingredients and processes employed to create some of the most sought-after wines and spirits while participants sample the coveted results.

“While many festivals focus solely on tastings and pairings, we strive to bring the winemakers and founders of the most respected brands in the world to the festival to personally share their passion for producing fine wines and spirits with the wine loving audiences,” said Stacey Brady, festival executive director. “The result is an intimate experience where participants form a deeper connection with the wines and spirits they have come to enjoy, and in some cases, are discovering for the first time.”

The tasting seminars begin on Saturday, April 28 at 1:30 p.m. as Anthony Hamilton Russell and Olive Hamilton Russell of Hamilton Russell Vineyards as well as Southern Right and Ashbourne wineries present “Hamilton Russell Vineyards - Cape wine and classic cuisine.” Anthony will present his spectacular South African wines while Olive, a successful cookbook author, will share exciting foods with which to pair their wines.

www.sowalwine.com. To purchase tickets, visit South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival Events.

Presented by Wine Enthusiast Media, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and Visit South Walton, the festival offers the ideal backdrop for a beach getaway. The Festival is made possible by the generous support of the following Founding Partners: Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, Visit South Walton Tourist Development Council, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Wine World of Northwest Florida and Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals is the official lodging partner of the festival.

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Teresa

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This year’s annual South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival will be held April 26-29, 2018 throughout the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. The festival features a stunning showcase of the best wines in the world. Tickets are on sale: www.SoWalWine.com
 

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Teresa

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Nov 15, 2004
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South Walton, FL
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THIS JUST IN: The Craft Beer & Spirits Jam Presents Popular Breweries, Master Distillers and Headliner, GURUFISH! Tickets are on sale now at sowalwine.com

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CRAFT BEER & SPIRITS JAM PRESENTS POPULAR CRAFT BREWERIES, MASTER DISTILLERS AND HEADLINER GURUFISH


Part of the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, THE Craft Beer & Spirits Jam will be held Friday, April 27 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin

Miramar Beach, Fla. (April 18, 2018) – As part of the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, April 26 – 29, the Craft Beer & Spirits Jam will welcome some of the most recognized master distillers in the nation and celebrate the region’s diverse offering of craft beer. On Friday, April 27, Grand Boulevard’s Town Center will be transformed into a festival and live music venue with samples of the most coveted spirits and brews.

“We have been overwhelmed by the success of the Craft Beer & Spirits Jam, which has grown in popularity each year,” said Festival Executive Director Stacey Brady. “We strive to keep this event fresh and fun. Whether you’re new to the area, a regular visitor or long-time resident, we continue to infuse new elements and offerings to surprise and delight our attendees.”

Highlights of this year’s lively evening event include celebrity guest appearances by some of the spirits industry’s most elite, including Master Distiller Rob Samuels of Maker’s Mark, Michael Reed of American Barrels, and Master Distiller David Pickerell of WhistlePig Farm Distillery and Hillrock Estate Distillery, to name a few. Samuels is the COO and grandson of the founders of Maker’s Mark and has grown up in the family business. He’ll be sharing stories of his family’s rich bourbon history while pouring samples of some of their most popular brands, including White Dog (unaged bourbon), Maker’s Mark, and Maker’s 46. In addition, Master Distiller Dave Pickerell of WhistlePig is a luminary in the world of whiskey. Pickerell spent 14 years at Maker’s Mark before joining WhistlePig, where he’s distilling rye whiskey through a process he coined “triple terroir.” The result is a premium rye whiskey that is earning the praise of writers at Robb Report, Forbes, GQ and Whisky as well as whiskey enthusiasts nationwide.

Attendees who enjoy craft beer will delight in sampling some of the signature brews as well as seasonal and specialty beers. Local and regional breweries will be represented, including Abita Brewing Company, Sweetwater Brewing Company, New Belgian, Idyll Hounds, Grayton Beer Company, Destin Brewery, and Nivol, among many others.

Along EATS Street, guests will be able to nibble on a smorgasbord of savory small plate menu items prepared by a range of award-winning restaurants, eateries and food trucks. On the menu are small plates prepared by local favorites, including Roux 30A, Cantina Laredo Modern Mexican Food, Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House, Cabana Café, Café Rico, Cuveé Kitchen & Wine Bar, Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer, Jackacuda’s Seafood & Sushi, The Bistro at the Courtyard Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard and The Craft Bar.

All the delicious samples will be complemented by a live performance from Gurufish. This wildly popular band is renowned for their funk/pop explosion with an extra touch of glam. Combining unforgettable melodies fused with galvanizing grooves, Gurufish creates songs that make audiences want to groove. Listed by PASTE Magazine as one of the “25 Georgia Bands You Should Listen to Now”, as well as honored with the distinction of being recognized by the GA Music Awards as the Georgia’s Best R’nB/Funk Band, Gurufish will provide the “jam” while attendees sample the diverse offering of beer, spirits and delectable bites.

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Gurufish from Atlanta serves songs you love with generous injections of funk and soul and sprinkled with psychedelic twists, glam rock and soulful jazz. Gurufish is good for the soul. Founded by singer/songwriter/producer Jimmy St. James, Gurufish performs live as an 8 piece ensemble with Matty Haze on guitar, Steve Dixon on drums,Trey Williams on bass, and a full horn section. gurufish.com

The South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival is a four-day celebration of wine and includes two days of Grand Tastings, seminars, Savor South Walton Culinary Village, live entertainment and more than 800 wines poured by knowledgeable wine industry insiders. Guests can gain access to all events with a 3-day VIP pass, which includes VIP valet parking, access to the VIP Lounge at the Foster Gallery (air-condition and catered), express entry and preferred seating at seminars.

Tickets are now on sale. Event details and tickets are available at www.sowalwine.com. To purchase tickets, visit South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival Events.

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Presented by Wine Enthusiast Media, Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and Visit South Walton, the festival offers the ideal backdrop for a beach getaway. The Festival is made possible by the generous support of the following Founding Partners: Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, Visit South Walton Tourist Development Council, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Wine World of Northwest Florida and Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals is the official lodging partner of the festival. Publix Super Market returns as Community Sponsor, presenting the Publix Pavilion of delicious foods.

This year’s annual South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival will be held April 26-29, 2018 throughout the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. The festival features a stunning showcase of the best wines in the world. Meet the celebrity wine producers and master distillers presenting their fine wine and spirits from around the world. The Savor South Walton Culinary Village offers a sumptuous array of foods to taste, wines to pair, as well as wine and food tasting seminars. Visit the new Rosé All Day Garden, Spirits Row and Nosh Pavilions and enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend. The Craft Beer & Spirits Jam and Winemakers & Shakers events round out the extended festival weekend. The event is a major fundraiser for Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, which benefits children in need in Northwest Florida. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.SoWalWine.com.
 
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Teresa

SoWal Guide
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Nov 15, 2004
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South Walton, FL
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South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival will be held April 26-29, 2018 throughout the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. The festival features a stunning showcase of more than 800 of the best wines in the world. Meet the celebrity wine producers and master distillers presenting their fine wine and spirits from around the world. The Savor South Walton Culinary Village offers a sumptuous array of foods to taste, wines to pair, as well as popular wine and food tasting seminars. Visit Spirits Row, Champagne Lane and Nosh Pavilions and enjoy entertainment throughout the weekend. The event is a major fundraiser for Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation which benefits children in need in Northwest Florida. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.SoWalWine.com.

In addition to two days of wine and food tastings and seminars, attendees will be treated to live entertainment and special features such as Champagne Lane Tasting, featuring floating bubbles and dozens of Champagnes and sparkling wines, and tastes of some of the best chefs in the region throughout the Savor South Walton Culinary Village and several Nosh Pavilions peppered along the Boulevard. To purchase tickets and view the full festival schedule visit www.SoWalWine.com.

Thursday Apr 26: Winemakers and Shakers 5-7pm at Wine World Destin
Friday Apr 27: VIP Wine Tasting Kickoff 4-6pm | Grand Boulevard
Friday Apr 27: Craft Beer & Spirits Jam 6-9pm | Grand Boulevard
Saturday Apr 28: Grand Wine Tasting 1-5pm | Grand Boulevard
Destin Charity Wine Auction 3pm | Grand Boulevard
Sunday Apr 29: Grand Wine Tasting 1-5pm | Grand Boulevard

The Destin Charity Wine Auction (DCWA) also takes place on Saturday during the festival with more than 500 patrons bidding on luxury travel packages, collectable wines and other fine living lots. Monies raised at the auction as well as proceeds from the festival go to support more than a dozen children’s charities in Northwest Florida.

South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival presents a weekend of great wines, fine foods, live music from national artists, culinary celebrities and more, April 26-29,2018 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. Proceeds from the festival benefit Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, which was named a Top 10 Wine Charity Auction by Wine Spectator magazine.

Meet the celebrity wine producers and master distillers presenting their fine wine and spirits from around the world. The Savor South Walton Culinary Village offers a sumptuous array of foods to taste, wines to pair, as well as wine and food tasting seminars. Visit the new Rosé All Day Garden, Spirits Row and Nosh Pavilions and enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend. The Craft Beer & Spirits Jam and Winemakers & Shakers events round out the extended festival weekend. The event is a major fundraiser for Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, which benefits children in need in Northwest Florida. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.SoWalWine.com.

The festival offers the ideal backdrop for a beach getaway. South Walton beaches are consistently named among the best beaches in the country. ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals is the Official Lodging Partner of the festival and many of their accommodations are beachfront, beachside or a short stroll to the beach. At this time, they are currently offering festival discounts on lodging. Visit Wyndham Vacation Rentals for details.

It’s that time of year where you can register to to become a South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival volunteer! Join the fun and sign up at South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival 2018.

Tickets and info at sowalwine.com.
 
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