This year’s exciting schedule of events includes: Vine to Wine – A Wine Preview, Al Fresco Reserve Tasting at Ruskin Place, Seeing Red Wine Festival at Seaside and the Taste of The Beach & Charity Auction.
A collaboration between the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), Taste of The Beach combines new and established food, wine and artistic events featuring prized vintners and renowned chefs.
Friday in August – Vine to Wine
Sandestin
6pm – 8pm, $50 per person
Ticket Sales End Time: Aug 23 at 5pm
Taste of the Beach kick-off event, Vine to Wine, August 2013 – with all proceeds benefiting local children’s charities! This event features 250+ wines, including all medal winners, from Taste of the Beach’s wine judging competition for guests to sample, alongside culinary delights from signature restaurants!
Friday, November 1 – Al Fresco Reserve Tasting in Ruskin Place
Ruskin Place, Seaside
6pm – 8pm, $165 per person
Ticket Sales End Time: Nov 1 at 5pm
In the picturesque town of Seaside amid the art galleries of Ruskin Place, guests will taste a range of highly allocated and reserve wines, dine on sushi and hors d’oeuvres prepared by noted local restaurateur and chef Jim Shirley, and enjoy live chamber music.
Saturday, November 2 – Seeing Red Wine Festival
Streets of Seaside
1pm – 5pm, $120 per person
Ticket Sales End Time: Nov 2 at 4pm
One of the largest events during Taste of The Beach, this picnic-style festival will take over the streets of Seaside, offering dozens of domestic and international red wines to sample while live music entertains a well as a full culinary pavilion!
Sunday, November 3 – Taste of The Beach & Charity Auction
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Destin
2pm – 5pm, $35 per person
Ticket Sales End Time: Nov 3
Taste of The Beach concludes with a silent auction to benefit local childrens’ charities. Guests may bid on fabulous prizes donated from the community and enjoy wine, cocktails and appetizers.
