Foodies and wine lovers take note! Time to start thinking about Taste of THE Beach 2009! Wine enthusiasts and aficionados, gourmets and gourmands, philanthropists and successful friends will combine talents and passions to create an unparalleled 4-day gala at the 'Taste of the Beach-Wine.Dine.Donate" November 5-8 in venues up and down the Emerald Coast. For more information or to purchase tickets to the events, visit TasteofTheBeachFLA.com or contact Michelle Tommey at 850-267-0683.
Here is the line up events:
Vine to Wine... A Wine Preview
Friday, September 18 | 5:30 PM
Bait House Restaurant at WaterColor, 238 Watercolor Blvd W
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Indulge yourself! 240+/- wines poured from Taste of THE Beach Wine Judging, Best of Show White and Red Wine winners announced, gourmet food stations provided. Tickets: $50
Taste of THE Harbor
Thursday, November 5 | 5:00 PM
Emerald Grande, 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
This inaugural event kicks off with distinctive wines and culinary delights prepared by the area's celebrated chefs. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, oenophiles and gourmands will imbibe, indulge and enjoy educational cooking demonstrations. Wines to be Poured:
Bouchaine Vineyards | Caymus Vineyards | Francis Coppola Winery DFV Wines | Diageo Chateau & Estates Ferrari Carano | Flora Springs | Huneeus Vintners | Malibu Family Wines | Old Bridge Cellars | Palm Bay International Rodney Strong Vineyards Ste Michelle Wine Estates Vintage Point | Yarden Inc. Tickets: $50
Taste of Bay Wine & Food Experience
Friday, November 6 | 5:30 PM
Pier Park, 600 Pier Park Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Guests will sip exceptional wines and sample savory cuisine prepared by local restaurants while strolling outdoors alongside the many shops at Pier Park. Wines to be Poured: Charles Krug | Constellation Wines DFV Wines | Epic Wines | Fosters Wine Estate Francis Coppola Winery Malibu Family Wines | Mendocino Wine Co. Moet Hennessy USA Old Bridge Cellars Palm Bay | International Terlato Wines International | Trinchero Family Estates Winebow | Yarden Inc. Tickets: $50.
Al Fresco Reserve Tasting in Ruskin Place
Friday, November 6 | 6:00 PM
Ruskin Place, County Highway 30-A, Seaside, FL 32459
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. Wines to be Poured: Bouchaine Vineyards | Caymus Vineyards | Diageo Chateau & Estates | Ferrari Carano | Empson | Henriot Inc. | Huneeus Vintners Moot | Hennessy USA Pernod | Ricard USA Rodney Strong | Vineyards Ste Michelle Wine | Estates Terlato Wines International | Trinchero Family Estates Yarden Inc. Tickets: $145.
Seeing Red Wine Festival
Saturday, November 7 | 1:00 PM
Seaside Amphitheater, County Highway 30-A, Seaside , FL 32459
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. Wines to be Poured: Bell Wine Cellars | Bouchaine Vineyards | Caymus Vineyards | Charles Krug Constellation Wines | Francis Coppola Winery | DFV Wines | Diageo Chateau & Estates | Empson | Epic Wines Ferrari Carano | Fosters Wine Estates | Henriot Inc. Huneeus Vintners | Malibu Family Wines | Mendocino Wine Co. | Moet Hennessy USA | Palm Bay International | Pernod Ricard USA | Rodney Strong Vineyards | Ste Michelle Wine Estates | Terlato Wines International | Trinchero Family Estates | Vias Imports Vintage Point | Wente Family Vineyards | Winebow Yarden Inc. Tickets: $120.
Wine and Cheese Seminar at the Seeing Red Wine Festival
Saturday, November 4, 2009 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Tickets: $25
Winemaker & Shakers Dinner
Saturday, November 7 | 6:30 PM
Participating restaurants: Finz, Seagar's Prime Steaks & Seafood, FireFly, Restaurant Fire, Ruth's Chris Steak House. Tickets: $125
THE Beach Champagne Brunch
Sunday, November 8 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, 4000 South Sandestin Blvd, Destin, FL 32550
Wines to be Poured: Terlato Wines International Moat Hennessy USA
Taste of THE Beach & Charity Auction
Sunday, November 8 | 3:00 PM
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, 4000 South Sandestin Blvd, Destin, FL 32550
Taste of THE Beach concludes with a silent auction to benefit 11 local children?s charities including Sacred Heart Foundation, Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, Children in Crisis and Ronald McDonald House. Guests may bid on fabulous prizes donated from the community and enjoy cocktails and passed appetizers. Wines to be Poured: Bouchaine Vineyards | Caymus Vineyards | Palm Bay International Terlato Wines International Yarden Inc. Tickets: $35
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