Try the Winning Wines at Tasting of Champions Jan. 27

South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival presents will present Tasting of Champions on Friday, Jan. 27 at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Guests will have an exclusive “first taste” of the medal winning wines that will be featured in the upcoming South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, April 27-30, 2017.

This is a great opportunity to get a preview and taste the festival wines in advance of the actual event in April. Plus, there will be about 250 medal winners just announced so it’s exciting to get to taste the judge’s favorites. Prior to the event, a panel of 21 wine experts from around the country will score the 600 wines entered into the South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival private wine judging competition. The judges will then select a gold, silver, and bronze medal winner in each of approximately 80 categories. 

Tasting of Champions allows the public to taste all the wines entered in the competition, including “Best in Show Red” and “Best in Show White” winners. The event is structured in a walkabout format with the wines grouped by category, making it an ideal event for wine aficionados and beginners alike. In addition, the event will feature live music by Matt Lyons and light hors-d'oeuvres. For those who would like to continue the festive evening downstairs, Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood will feature a special menu for Tasting of Champions guests.

The event is a prelude to the 2017 Northwest Florida Beaches Ultimate Wine Week, April 27-30, where wine, charity and fun converge as the world’s most preeminent winemakers and wine enthusiasts gather for South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival and Destin Charity Wine Auction. Proceeds from Tasting of Champions as well as South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival benefit Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation and children in need in Northwest Florida.  Tickets are $50 per person (a GREAT value for the chance to taste more than 800 wines) and may be purchased at SoWalWine.com.

For those considering attending the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, Newman-Dailey is offering 10% off select vacation rentals. View our SoWal Wine Special Offer online or call one of our friendly vacation specialists at 1-800-225-7652.

See you @ the beach! 

Published by Tracy Louthain
Friday, January 20, 2017