F
ort Walton Landing was a hot
spot for bon vivants as hundreds
of residents and visitors who
appreciate the pleasures of fine
food and wine gathered in the sunshine to
enjoy “A Taste of Fort Walton Beach” on
September 25.
For wine aficionados there were plenty
of varieties to sample, whether you were
looking for bottles for your collection or
just appreciating the clarity, aroma and
taste of a wide range of available wines.
“A Taste of” gave businesses ranging
from restaurants to food trucks a chance
to delight the taste buds of participants
who could choose to purchase tickets for
food only, wine only, or a combination of
the two.
Both the serious wine connoisseurs and
the wine enthusiasts could be spotted
doing the age old wine tasting test:
Looking – checking out the color and
clarity; Smelling – swirling the glass
then whiffing and inhaling; and Tasting
– to evaluate everything from the first
impression to how long the flavor lasted.
Steps away from the wine tents, there
were copious samples of fine chocolates,
Greek appetizers, bruschetta and much
more to savor.
Whether you’re a veteran epicure, or
one in the making this Downtown FWB
Food and Wine Festival at the scenic
Landing was the perfect spot for a Sunday
afternoon social affair.
photos & story by
Michele Nicholson
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