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It’s Wine Time at the Gulf Coast

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The Gulf Coast of Florida is known for 3 things, an emerald green ocean, powder white sand and friendly locals who love their wine. If you’re new to the area or a vacationer who’d like to live like a local this is for you. Here are a few of our favorite spots that serve delicious wines with a healthy pour! 

First and foremost Chans Wine World! Putting wine on the map in our area, Wine World is locally owned with 6 locations between the beautiful beaches of Pensacola to the beach towns of 30a. What does this tell you?  It's so good we needed one on every corner of the Gulf Coast. Whether in a 30A Rental, Destin beach condo or Perdido Key Getaway Chans Wine World has you covered.

What we love about Wine World? It’s extensive selection of wines from the most famous growing regions in the world. It’s small plate menu that features cheese plates, Mediterranean cucumber cups and crab cakes. Not to mention ‘Wine Happy Hour’ every day from 11:00am to 6:00pm where you can enjoy a 12 ounce carafe of wine for the price of a glass. 

Another favorite is Cuvee Bistro. This locally owned restaurant by area favorite Chef Tim Creehan features classic Italian, French and Asian influenced delicacies along with award winning signature dishes including Amy Grant’s Seared Tuna Rare and Vince Gill’s Pecan Crusted Grouper. Don’t forget a wine list that has won awards. With two locations, Cuvee Destin, near the beautiful beaches of Destin, Florida and Cuvee 30A, close to the Seaside Cottages of South Walton, this culinary experience is a must. 

What we love about Cuvee Bistro? The 5:00-9:00pm nightly happy hour voted “Best in Destin” for 6 years in a row. Featuring $2.75 Beers, $4.75 Martinis, $5 Wines, $3 Stella Artois, $3.25 Craft Beer and $8 New Old Fashioned Hand Crafted Cocktails this happy hour has something for everyone. The happy hour bar menu includes their famous Caesar Salad with Eggplant Croutons and choice of Chicken or Fried Shrimp as well as Smoked Tuna Dip, Bruschetta, Duck Spring Rolls and Buffalo Shrimp just to name a few tasty items on the list.  

One of Destin local’s favorite secret hot spots is Vin’tij Wine Boutique. With a wine list as extensive and yummy as its menu, Vin’tij is the prime restaurant for wine enthusiasts and foodies alike. The quaint artsy atmosphere puts it over the top! 

What we love about Vin’tij? The expansive library of boutique wines! You can pick out your own bottle to enjoy with your meal or ask a very experienced staff for recommendations. A creative menu full of heavy delicious tapas and gourmet entrees such as Wild Green Salad with grilled portabella, roast sweet peppers, goat cheese & red wine-saffron vinaigrette, a pizzette with sundried tomatoes, basil, roast garlic & herbed goat cheese, a roast portabella with tomato and brie, a roast half New Zealand lamb rack and an orange glaze roast Atlantic salmon. Finish your meal and take your favorite bottle or case of wine back with you to enjoy in the comforts of a cozy beachfront cottage or Destin beach condo

When it’s wine time it’s your time with a variety of delicious options throught the Gulf Coast  to make your wine moments magnificent! 

Published on Monday, October 31, 2016