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Tasting Triumph

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Story by Sarah Murphy Robertson

South Walton hosted a diversely rich and exceptional experience this weekend as both visitors and locals were drawn to one of our area’s premiere events. The 2015 South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival virtually overflowed with culinary camaraderie, education, philanthropic feats, and let’s not forget the fantastic wine and food themselves!

The rain held off for a great event in South Walton.
Lots of choices to sample at this year’s festival.
What was your favorite wine?
Vintners from across the country were pouring at the #sowalwine fest.
Something for every wine lover at the #sowalwine fest.
Some of the almost 800 wines at the 2015 South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival

To wine aficionados and novices alike, the wine celebrities at this year’s festival were magnetic. With knowledge, grace, and enthusiasm in spades, both Marc Perrin and Jean-Charles Boisset charmed the crowds and brought a level of sophistication and expertise to the event. Several unique seminars were offered Saturday and Sunday, much to the delight of true wine enthusiasts. The thought-provoking sessions touched upon the art of family wine making, cheese and wine pairings, comparing wines from two sides of the world: France and California, and bonus discussions highlighting craft scotch and bourbon production and distillery.

Winemaker Marc Perrin shares insight into his family’s winemaking strategy.
One of the Famille Perrin selections.
Chef Laurent Deconink, Winemaker Marc Perrin and Wine Enthusiast’s Niles Bernstein
The line grows anticipating the opening of the 2015 SowalWine Fest.
A few of the Famille Perrin Medal Winners.
The Marc Perrin selections proved to be crowd favorites.

The festival’s lively, joyful music erupting from a talented Nashville Songwriters showcase definitely set the stage, so to speak. The rain stayed away and guests were gifted cool gulf breezes as they sipped, chatted, and tapped their toes to the melodies. The resulting vibe was carefree and jovial; with everyone in high spirits.

#DCWAF crosses $10 Million in 10 Years.
The Joseph Phelps Vineyards lot comes up for auction.
Magnum Force- 39 autographed magnums from #DCWAF past and present vintners.
Art of Transformation- a #justingaffrey original created #live at the 10th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction.
For the kids! Food For Thought is one of 12 charities the DCWAF supports.
The 10th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction.

Established in 2005, the tenth annual Destin Charity Wine Auction dinner Saturday evening was the crown jewel of this amazing weekend. With aspirations of reaching the coveted milestone of ten million dollars in this tenth year, hardworking organizers and volunteers went above and beyond to ensure the event was flawless. Guests were energetic and engaged in the cause of supporting 14 children’s charities and within a few short hours over $2.3 Million was raised! Trips to famed French wineries or the stunning British Virgin Islands, one of a kind artwork, and case lots of rare wine were auctioned off to this dynamic and dedicated crowd. The atmosphere was aglow with smiles, cheers, music and confetti. It was a night of achievement for all the generous benefactors and the resulting benefiting kids in need.

Jean-Charles Boisset pours for the crowd at the 2015 South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival
JCB and the saber!
JCB and Brian Maloney of Boisset Family Estates discuss a few selections with guests of the wine festival.

Of course among all this positive energy wine and spirits poured from nearly one hundred vendors. Guests enjoyed exquisite sips from every varietal and regional imaginable. Champagne Lane was appropriately effervescent and the Savor South Walton Tasting Village housed food vendors providing delicious tastes of treats such as expertly crafted sushi, creamy roasted duck risotto, and peppery arugula and fresh parmesan salad.

The weekend was a memorable experience for anyone involved and as the French would say of a wildly successful endeavor, this year’s South Walton Wine and Food Festival was a true “Tour de Force!”

Photography and Video by Phil Heppding

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