Panama City Beach Winery

Panama City Beach Winery is an award-winning winery specializing in unique, fruit-based wines made from real fruit with no added sugars. In their tasting room, you can sample a variety of flavors, from Key Lime and Mango to Blueberry and Pomegranate. There is a flavor for everyone! Be sure to try their famous citrus wines, which perfectly capture the essence of Florida. To learn more about Panama City Beach Winery, visit their website.

Duplin Winery

Duplin Winery recently opened its Panama City Beach location. It offers a family-friendly atmosphere and an extensive list of wines. Duplin offers signature muscadine wine tastings for $15 and wine flights for $20. You can enjoy a glass of wine and shop in their retail store. You can also bottle your own wine to take home with you. To learn more about Dupline Winery, visit their website.

Grand Marlin

While Grand Marlin isn’t a winery, it boasts an extensive wine list that has been repeatedly awarded the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2011. Their wine menu features both domestic and international wines and is carefully curated to complement their menu.

NEAT

NEAT is a bottle shop and tasting room in Alys Beach on 30A. It features an extensive wine list with both domestic and international wines, along with a menu featuring cheese boards, sandwiches, and more. They offer periodic tasting events, including Wine & Song, every Tuesday. For more information, be sure to visit their website.

Gulf Place Wine Walk

Gulf Place Wine Walk is a monthly event hosted by Gulf Place Residences in the town center. Every Thursday, guests can enjoy wine tasting, appetizers, live music, and giveaways while shopping. The fee is $25 per person, and each participant will receive a complimentary wine glass.

Wine Tasting Tips

To maximize your wine-tasting experience, be sure to use these tips:

• Take notes: When trying several wines during one sitting, it is easy to mix up your wines and forget which ones were your favorites. By taking notes, you can see which ones you prefer when purchasing your wines.
• Ask questions: Be sure to ask the person conducting the tasting any questions you may have. They can help you pinpoint the notes of the wine that you enjoy and curate a more enjoyable experience by recommending wines based on your preferences.
• Stay hydrated: When you plan to consume alcohol, it is crucial to stay hydrated. Drinking water between wines can also help to cleanse your palate and allow you to differentiate the wines you are tasting better.
• Pace yourself: When tasting wines, taking your time and savoring each wine is important.
• Pair with food: If you can pair your wines with food, you should take advantage of it. When done correctly, pairing wine with food can create an elevated experience. Be sure to ask your host or wait staff what each wine pairs best with for the best experience.

Panama City Beach is the perfect place to combine sun, sand, and wine tasting! Book your next Panama City Beach getaway today!