Dino & Monica Chappetta

Hope Howerton & Stephanie Bennett

Joe Scherzinger & Amy Akers 

Patty & Steve Rottenberg

Chris Bui & Kaylin Roy

Mari Kleppinger & Lindsey Smith 

T

he 31st Annual Sandestin Wine Festival took place from April 20-23, at Sandestin 
in The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Sandestin Wine Festival has been named the 
“Best Annual Event” by VIP Destin Magazine, and is known as the best event in the 
“Visit South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival area”.

This year, The Sandestin Wine Festival brought an opportunity for discovery; four days of 

unique events open up to a wide range of experiences from attending wine dinners with celebrity 
chefs, participating in preview events throughout the year, and taking part in wine tastings that 
showcase hundreds of wines. Wine novices were able to learn more about wines and sample from 
a comprehensive selection in all varieties, styles, and price ranges. Wine afi cionados enjoyed 
meeting winemakers, asking detailed questions, and acquiring hard to get selections. An added 
bonus was the opportunity to immediately purchase favorite selections at the ABC Fine Wine 
and Spirits Retail Tent at a discounted rate. 

Everyone got to enjoy the live music, interactive experiences at the Culinary tents, and, the 

variety of shops and dining at the Village of Baytowne Wharf.

The 31thAnnual Sandestin Wine Festival is sure to be a memorable event and will leave all 

that attended looking forward to see what the next one has in store.

photos & story by

 

Zhalman Harris

Angie & Demakka Franklin

   VIP Destin at Baytowne Wharf

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