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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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