Wineries & More!
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Certified Florida Farm Wineries
The wineries listed here satisfy five criteria: 1) have at least 10 acres of land in Florida that grows fruit (grape or otherwise) for making wine at the winery's Florida facility; 2) sell the wine (duh!); 3) produce or sell less than 250,000 gallons of wine annually; 4) are open to the public for tours, tastings, and sales at least 30 hours per week; and 5) make an annual application to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for recognition as a Florida Farm Winery. On the rare occasion where a web address is unavailable, a phone number has been provided instead.
Chautauqua Vineyards
Dakotah Vineyards and Winery
Eden Vineyards and Winery
Emerald Coast Wine Cellars
Florida Orange Groves, Inc and Winery
Henscratch Farms Vineyards and Winery
Keel and Curley Winery
Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards
Miami Winery
Monticello Vineyards and Winery
Rosa Fiorelli Winery, Inc.
San Sebastian Winery
Schnebly Redland's Winery
SeaBreeze Winery
Three Oaks Winery (850-535-9463)
These guys are a vineyard and sell sell grape vines and wine making equipment all year long so you can make your own: Grapes of Kath (a great name)!
From the Horse's Mouth
Chautauqua Vineyards
Dakotah Vineyards and Winery
Eden Vineyards and Winery
Emerald Coast Wine Cellars
Florida Orange Groves, Inc and Winery
Henscratch Farms Vineyards and Winery
Keel and Curley Winery
Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards
Miami Winery
Monticello Vineyards and Winery
Rosa Fiorelli Winery, Inc.
San Sebastian Winery
Schnebly Redland's Winery
SeaBreeze Winery
Three Oaks Winery (850-535-9463)
These guys are a vineyard and sell sell grape vines and wine making equipment all year long so you can make your own: Grapes of Kath (a great name)!
From the Horse's Mouth
Here's a new feature: information straight from our friends at the amazing wineries of Florida! This month, we feature Miami Winery--yes, a winery in Miami! Here are some articles that President and CEO of Miami Winery, Alexis Paredes, thought you would appreciate. And we concur!
Miami's first winery (permitted in 2002) has a truly colorful history that dates back three generations. It's Exotic Tropical Fruit wines are not only made from Miami's native raw fruits but also nourished by a Cuban family who has invented a whole new way to appreciate wine.
Miami's first winery (permitted in 2002) has a truly colorful history that dates back three generations. It's Exotic Tropical Fruit wines are not only made from Miami's native raw fruits but also nourished by a Cuban family who has invented a whole new way to appreciate wine.
Already winning top awards from coast-to-coast, http://miamiwinery.com/awards.
Here are several stories that have covered Miami Winery's success:
Other Florida Wineries
The wineries listed here may or may not produce some or all of the fruit they use to make their wines. It is a safe bet that if the winery is producing a beverage made from grapes or fruits that cannot be grown in Florida, they are importing the fruit, the juice, or both. Again, when a web address is unavailable, a phone number has been provided instead. There are several wineries that had no web site or phone number available. They are not listed here at all.
Aspirations Winery
Destin Winery
The Empire Winery and Distillery
Florida Estates Winery
The Grape Escape
Grapes of Kath Vineyards (863-382-4706)
Lafayette Vineyards & Winery (904-878-9041)
Murielle Winery
Panama City Beach Winery
Pine Knoll Winery
Ridgeback Winery
San Carlos Winery (904-277-8744)
RoseVine Winery
Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
Interested in the wines and wineries of Georgia? Visit our
Georgia Wines Website.
Visit Pastry Chef Online, another of our sites, for lots of recipes and information on making restaurant style desserts at home!
The wineries listed here may or may not produce some or all of the fruit they use to make their wines. It is a safe bet that if the winery is producing a beverage made from grapes or fruits that cannot be grown in Florida, they are importing the fruit, the juice, or both. Again, when a web address is unavailable, a phone number has been provided instead. There are several wineries that had no web site or phone number available. They are not listed here at all.
Aspirations Winery
Destin Winery
The Empire Winery and Distillery
Florida Estates Winery
The Grape Escape
Grapes of Kath Vineyards (863-382-4706)
Lafayette Vineyards & Winery (904-878-9041)
Murielle Winery
Panama City Beach Winery
Pine Knoll Winery
Ridgeback Winery
San Carlos Winery (904-277-8744)
RoseVine Winery
Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
Interested in the wines and wineries of Georgia? Visit our
Georgia Wines Website.
Visit Pastry Chef Online, another of our sites, for lots of recipes and information on making restaurant style desserts at home!
Wine Tours and Vacations
Unfortunately, there are no Florida wine tours or Florida wine vacation sites at this time. The industry just does not have that much of a stronghold. Face it, when you
think "American Wine," you're more likely to think "Napa" than "Naples." There are plenty of American wine tours to be had, however. Check out these links to sites that will help you put together your perfect domestic wine vacation.
Women Wine: wine vacations designed
specifically for women
Wine Country Tour Shuttle: wine vacations in Napa Valley
Oregon Wine Tours: Oregon's wines are receiving a lot of
positive press. Check it out!
Finger Lakes Winery Tour: New York's finger lakes region has
been producing good wine for decades.
Washington Wine Tours: a site that helps you plan your own tour through Washington's
wine regions
EVENTS
This is a brief listing of current events featuring Florida wines & wineries or occurring near one of the many vineyards. Click the links for more details. Many of the wineries have events specific to their location. Please check out their web sites for those details.
June/July 2009 Events
I have to apologize for falling down on my updating duties. We have moved and I've just sort of gotten sidetracked. At any rate, here are the events as I've found them for June and July 2009.
June 2009--Free T-shirt with purchase of three or more bottles, De Funiak Springs, Chatauqua Vineyards
First Fridays of the month--Friday Fest, Panama City Beach, SeaBreeze Winery
Fridays and Saturdays--UnCorked, 5pm-12am After Hours Wine Bar, Plant City, Keel and Curley Winery
June 12--Cool Summer Nights, Homestead, Schnebly Redland's Winery
June 12-14--18th Annual Harvest Festival, Clermont, Lakeridge Winery
July 4, 11, 18 and 25--Summer Music Series, Clermont, Lakeridge Winery
Weekends in June--Live Jazz at The Cellar Upstairs, St. Augustine, San Sebastian Winery
June/July 2009 Events
I have to apologize for falling down on my updating duties. We have moved and I've just sort of gotten sidetracked. At any rate, here are the events as I've found them for June and July 2009.
June 2009--Free T-shirt with purchase of three or more bottles, De Funiak Springs, Chatauqua Vineyards
First Fridays of the month--Friday Fest, Panama City Beach, SeaBreeze Winery
Fridays and Saturdays--UnCorked, 5pm-12am After Hours Wine Bar, Plant City, Keel and Curley Winery
June 12--Cool Summer Nights, Homestead, Schnebly Redland's Winery
June 12-14--18th Annual Harvest Festival, Clermont, Lakeridge Winery
July 4, 11, 18 and 25--Summer Music Series, Clermont, Lakeridge Winery
Weekends in June--Live Jazz at The Cellar Upstairs, St. Augustine, San Sebastian Winery