Taste of the Beach Kicks off with Vine to Wine Preview Aug 22

Taste of the Beach, Northwest Florida’s premier culinary and wine celebration, is uncorking its 2014 lineup of five unique events with Vine to Wine-A Wine Preview on August 22 from 6-8 p.m. at Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort.

Vine to Wine will offer tastings of more than 200 wines that will be featured during the Taste of the Beach, October 31-November 2. Guests will also enjoy gourmet food pairings and receive a limited edition Reidel wine glass. Tickets for the event are $55 per person in advance.

“Vine to Wine sets the stage for Taste of the Beach with an unparalleled wine tasting and culinary walkabout. It’s a great introduction for the events we will host in the Fall showcasing all South Walton has to offer in wine, food, art and music,” said Wendy Morton, Taste of the Beach executive board member and Vice President of the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Taste of the Beach was founded in 2008 to highlight the area’s beaches, culture and restaurants, paired with unique wine events, art and music. Additional events for Taste of the Beach 2014 include Reserve Tasting in WaterSound Origins on Oct. 31, After Dark-The Experience at Gulf Place on Oct. 31, the Grand Wine Festival & Art Walk in WaterSound Origins on Nov. 1, and concludes with a delightful Champagne & Chef’s Creations Brunch Walkabout at the Marina in Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort on Nov. 2. Enjoy over 700 different wines throughout the course of the weekend!

Taste of the Beach is an annual culinary and wine celebration located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. Taste of the Beach 2014, which will be held Friday, Oct. 31 to Sunday, Nov. 2, will offer 5 events at several of the area’s beachside-resort destinations. In its seventh year, Taste of the Beach is a collaborative effort between the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation and local area businesses.

For more information, including specific event and ticket details, please go to www.tasteofthebeachfl.com or call (850) 267-0683.