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n February 15, the Tasting Of Champions: South Walton Beaches Wine 
and Food Festival took place at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & 
Spa. Stacey Brady, Director of Marketing and Communications at Grand 
Boudlevard Sandestin added, “this event is the early preview of the South 

Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival in April,” this year from 25-28 that brings in 
over 4,000 people around the country to enjoy the weekend with celebrity winemakers, 
distillers, chefs, brew masters, and entertainers. The Tasting of Champions is a sample 
of 500+ wine entries including newly named medal winners in more than 70 categories 
and food stations. Hilton-Sandestin Resort was buzzing with excitement to try the wines 
along with appetizers and desserts provided while listening to a light guitarist and vocals. 

The proceeds of this event support Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, having 

donated over $15 million to children’s charities benefiting children in need in Northwest 
Florida. Tasting of Champions is brought to you by Visit South Walton, Grand Boulevard 
at Sandestin, and Hilton-Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa.

photos & story by

Shanna Magnuson

   VIP Destin at Hilton Sandestin Resort

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Stacey & Mike Brady 

Meg Irish & Chelsea Fox

Pia Calerdon, Gina Harper, Ava Cardinal, Lauren Cooper & Tonya Holt 

Jennifer Lark & Samantha Collazo 

Diane & Jim Dooley 

Karah Young & John Russell

Lindsey Peters & Briane O’Dell

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