“Peak inside the stores, rental properties or even the homes of locals and you’re sure to find some photo or painting of the beach, the architecture or some cliche “Florida-esque” image. The people and visitors of 30A get inundated with the austere beauty of the area. And rightly so, this place is amazing.” So what will you find on the walls of Wine World at WaterColor?  “I like to call it our ‘Artisan Cheese Master’s Series,’” says Cross. He’s taken great works of art, architecture and pop culture and added a fundamental element from the new store, cheese. You’ve got classic modernist like Picasso and Monet to contemporary graffiti artist Banksy, deconstructed and reassembled with elements of cheese. Nothing is sacred.

“It’s fun to watch customer’s come in for the first time and see their reaction,” says general manager Tim Kinderman. “They look at one of these images and think, ‘I know that painting, but something’s not right.’ It makes you think.”

So what’s next for the walls of Wine World? You’ll have to come in, get a glass of wine and sample some cheese to find out.

Join us for a preview of the best wines at the Sandestin Wine Festival wine competition. Avoid the crowd, get “in the know,” and join us over the next several weeks as we sample gold medal winners.
08 Banfi Principessa Gavi DOCG, Italy
12.99/11.69
Best Italian White – Named after Princess Gavia, soft, elegant, light-bodied white.

08 Cesari Due Torri, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
15.99/14.39
Best Pinot Grigio/Gris – Fragrant with floral aromas and flavors, zesty, crisp and dry white fruit characteristics.

08 Alan Scott, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
ON SALE 12.99
Best New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Under $20 – Shows an array of intense tropical passion fruit and pineapple aromas and flavors w/ classic grapefruit and mixed citrus.

07 Luca Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina
35.99/32.39
Best Southern Hemisphere Chardonnay – Owned by the Catena family, Argentina’s most famous wine producer.  Full-bodied and concentrated, w/ orange blossom and apricot notes on the nose and palate followed by toasty, spicy oak and a creamy texture.

07 Lockwood Block 7, Pinot Noir, Monterey
18.99/17.09
Best Domestic Pinot Noir, Under $20 – Clove, spice, ripe cherry and dried cranberry.

01 Marques de Caceres Rioja Reserva
24.99/22.49
Best Tempranillo, Spain – 90 points Wine Spectator – Spicy, toasty dark fruits w/ coffee, tobacco, leather and chocolate notes for complexity and interest.  Elegant!

07 Evil, Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
9.99/8.99
Best International Cabernet Sauvignon, Under $20 – Rich jammy black currant & smoky vanillia.

06 Leal, Cabernet Sauvignon, San Benito
36.99/33.29
Best California Cabernet Sauvignon Over $20 – Rich & concentrated black fruits, complex.

07 Chris Ringland, Shiraz, Barossa, Australia
18.99/17.09
Best Australian Shiraz – Blackberries, blueberries & cassis w/ hints of espresso and spices.

09 Villa Rosa, Moscato d’Asti
11.99/10.79
Best Moscato d’Asti, Dessert Wine – Fizzy, low-alcohol w/ apricots, peach and light citrus.

Join us this weekend as we pay tribute to the people, culture and phenomenal wine of Chile.

07 Cono Sur, Bicycle Riesling, Bio Bio Valley
9.99/8.99
Just a touch of sweetness underlying the fresh, crisp style showing white flowers and lemony fresh citrus. Try w/ Asian and spicy dishes.

08 Palo Alto, Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley
ON SALE 9.99
Crisp, refreshing and well-balanced with bright grapefruit, citrus and green apple flavors.

08 Cono Sur, Bicycle Pinot Noir, Central Valley
9.99/8.99
A red fruit party of ripe cherry, plum, strawberry and raspberry with a hint of smoke on the finish.

08 Cono Sur, Sustainable Agriculture Pinot Noir, Colchagua Valley
11.99/10.79
Full-bodied with rich cherry and strawberry fruit flavors as well as coffee and chocolate tones for complexity.

08 Hacienda Araucano, Carmenere, Colchagua Valley
11.99/10.79
Winery is owned by French producer/magnate Francois Lurton.  Classic Carmenere – fresh, spicy nose w/ aromas of blackcurrant and mint.  Soft, elegant style.

08 Santa Rita, Reserva Carmenere, Rapel Valley
ON SALE 11.99
Carmenere is known as the “lost grape of Bordeaux” and excels in Chile’s growing environment.  This wine is medium-bodied, with ripe black fruit flavors, hints of chocolate and vanilla and soft texture.

08 Cono Sur, Bicycle Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley
9.99/8.99
Plum, raspberry and sweet spice aromas and flavors, finishing with notes of vanilla and chocolate.

07 Santa Rita, Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley
11.99/10.79
“One of Chile’s go-to Best Buy Cabernets. Always solid and well made, with this vintage giving off hickory, rubber and blackberry aromas in front of a rich, tannic palate of wild berry, mesquite and leathery flavors. Roasted and heady on the finish, with big bones and structure.”  Wine Enthusiast 88 points

08 Palo Alto, Reserva Red Cuvee, Maule Valley
ON SALE 9.99
55% Cab/30% Carmenere/15% Syrah blended into a full-bodied, round wine with black currant, blueberry and mint flavors with a touch of spice.

08 Cono Sur, Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenere, Colchagua Valley
11.99/10.79
Organically grown grapes – 60% Cab/40% Carmenere.  Robust style with concentrated black and red fruit flavors which are complemented by notes of cedar and toasty oak.

You can help with the earthquake disaster in Chile by donating to the Red Cross. Please visit RedCross.org or call 1-800-HELP-NOW to donate today.

Wines from Around the World

Join us for a trip around the globe, tasting the signature wines from a sampling of the world’s diverse wine regions.

NV Marcel Martin Tete de Cuvee, Cremant de Loire
17.99/16.19
An easy drinking sparkler from France’s Loire Valley.  Nice creamy texture, yet fresh, clean and pure.

09 Susan Balbo “Crios”, Torrontes
14.99/13.49
Argentina’s most important white wine from one of their top producers.  Aromatic w/ floral notes and citrus.

08 Ra Nui, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
12.99/11.69
New Zealand’s signature wine.  Racy with fresh pink grapefruit aromas and flavors.

NV Saint Cosme “Little James Basket Press”
11.99/10.79
From one of the Southern Rhone’s best young winemakers.  Based on Grenache it shows ripe strawberries and oriental spice.  Bottled in 2009 but blended with wines from multiple vintages

08 Hacienda Araucano Carmenere, Chile
11.99/10.79
Carmenere, known as the lost grape of Bordeaux, reaches it’s zenith in Chile.  Produced by the French firm Lurton and shows blackberry extract, aromas of coffee grinds and earthy loam character.

09 Lote 44, Malbec, Argentina
8.99/ 8.09
The signature red wine of Argentina.  Body and intensity of Cabernet with softness of Merlot.

07 Finca Resalso, by Emilio Moro , Ribera del Duero
14.99/ 13.49
90 pts Robert Parker.  100% Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo).  Red and black fruits with dark chocolate and espresso-like qualities.  Fantastic value!

Lot 51, Marietta Old Vines Red, Sonoma
15.99/14.39
A top selling wine!  A red blend made in a rustic and ripe Zin-like style.  Ripe berry and peppery spice w/ hints of dried cherries and dusty herbs.  Always a crowd pleaser.

06 Tenuta di Trinoro ‘le Cupole”Rosso Toscana, Italy
32.99/29.69
Best of Show Red, 2010 Sandestin Wine Festival. A true Bordeaux style blend made from 47% Cab Franc, 30% Cab Sauv., 13.5 % Merlot and 9.5% Petit Verdot.  Old World grapes, New World style winemaking.

09 La Spinetta “Biancospino”, Moscato d’ Asti
18.99/17.09
Remarkably fresh with pure peach and apricot as well as hints of melon and mandarin orange. Low 5.5% alcohol for easy drinking – try with salads incorporating chicken, almonds and mandarin oranges or simple lemon cake.

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Grand Tasting
This year’s event will feature over 100 craft and import beers from the most prestigious breweries around the world. Over 40 styles will be available.

Food & Freebies
All attendees will receive a free crystal tasting glass and your choice of delicious southern style BBQ or grilled sausages. Event t-shirts will be available for only $10.

Drink Beer, Increase Brain Power
We are also offering free seminars by Lazy Magnolia and Abita as well as single barrel bourbon. Lasting approximately 60 minutes you’ll be updated on the latest techniques, new flavors and more.  These seminars have limited seating and start an hour and half earlier than the beer festival grand tasting. Please make your seminar reservation by calling the Destin store at (850) 269-2909.

Gold Medal Winners
Every year the beer competition is held in mid February. Over 10 beer snobs duked it out with over 40 beers in 12 categories to give you the best of the best. Sample all the winners and runner ups at the grand tasting.

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2010 Destin Beer Festival Beer Competition

Best of Show
Brasserie Des Rocs — Belgian Grand Cru

Gold
Full Sail Amber  –  American Amber
Atlanta Brewing, Peach Tree Pale  –   American Pale Ale
Dogfish, 60 Minute IPA  –  American IPA
St. Bernardis Tripel  –  Begian Tripel
Pilsner Urquell  –  Czech Pilsner
Brasserie Des Rocs  –  Belgian Grand Cru
Smutty Nose, Old Brown Dog  –  American Brown Ale
Weihen Stephaner, Hefeweizen  –  German Hefeweizen
Samuel Smith, Oatmeal Stout  –  English Stout
Troublette  –  Belgian White
Allagash  –  Belgian Abby Style
Stongbow  –  Cider

Silver
Bells Amber  –  American Amber
Lefthand, Jackman’s Pale  –  American Pale Ale
Oskar Blues, Gordon IPA  –  American IPA
Chimay White  –  Begian Tripel
Golden Pheasant  –  Czech Pilsner
Val Dieu  –  Belgian Grand Cru
Lazy Magnolia, Southern Pecan  –  American Brown Ale
Hofbrau, Hefeweizen  –  German Hefeweizen
Youngs    English Stout
Blanche de Bruxelles  –  Belgian White
Ommegang Abby  –  Belgian Abby Style
Magners    Cider

Bronze
Abita Amber — American Amber
Sierra Nevada, Pale Ale — American Pale Ale
Sweet Water, IPA — American IPA
Delerium Tremins — Begian Tripel
Starapoman — Czech Pilsner
Gouden Carolus –  Belgian Grand Cru
Brooklyn Brown  –  American Brown Ale
Julius Echter, Hefeweizen  –  German Hefeweizen
St. Peter’s  –  English Stout
Wittekerke  –  Belgian White
Abita Abby  –  Belgian Abby Style
Woodchuck, Granny Smith  –  Cider

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Gold Medal Beer Dinner

March 15, at 6pm
5 gold medal beers. 5 gourmet courses. $50 bucks.

Wine World Beer Dinner featuring Gold Medal Winning Beers from 2010 Destin Beer Festival beer competition.

Reception —  Gold Medal Winning American Cider

1st Course — Poached pear salad, mixed greens, pecans, bleu cheese with American Amber balsamic vinaigrette served with Gold Medal Winning American Amber Lager

2nd Course — American Pale Ale steamed mussels with Chorizo, roasted peppers, bay leaves and lemon served with Gold Medal Winning American Pale Ale

3rd Course — Dijon and IPA marinated roasted pork loin with IPA sauce, potato and carmelized onion tart and Haricot Verts served with Gold Medal Winning IPA and accompanied by toasted baguette

4th Course — Chocolate Stout Layer Cake with chocolate butter cream frosting served with Gold Medal Winning Stout

Does not include tax and tip.
Seating is limited. Call 850-269-2902 for reservations.

Monday, March 15 at 6pm
5 Gold medal beers. 5 delicious courses. $50 bucks.
Does not include tax and tip.
Seating is limited. Call 850-269-2902 for reservations.

Reception —  Gold Medal Winning American Cider

1st Course — Poached pear salad, mixed greens, pecans, bleu cheese with American Amber balsamic vinaigrette served with Gold Medal Winning American Amber Lager

2nd Course — American Pale Ale steamed mussels with Chorizo, roasted peppers, bay leaves and lemon served with Gold Medal Winning American Pale Ale

3rd Course — Dijon and IPA marinated roasted pork loin with IPA sauce, potato and carmelized onion tart and Haricot Verts served with Gold Medal Winning IPA and accompanied by toasted baguette

4th Course — Chocolate Stout Layer Cake with chocolate butter cream frosting served with Gold Medal Winning Stout

Beer Judging Completed Feb. 22, 2010

White Wines

Best of Show White – Mulderbosch Chardonnay 2007

Unoaked Chardonnay

Gold –  2007 Trevor Jones Virgin Chardonnay
Silver – 2007 Kunde
Bronze – 2006 Saddle Rock, Monterey

Southern Hemisphere Chardonnay

Gold – 2007 Luca Argentina
Silver – 2008 Veramonte Reserve, Chile
Bronze – 2009 Excelsior Chardonnay South Africa

California Chardonnay Under $20

Gold – Chateau Souverain 2008 Alexander Valley
Silver – Calera 2008 Chardonnay, Central Coast
Bronze – De Loach 2007 Chardonnay, Russian River

Chardonnay Under $20 North America

Gold – 2008 Three Rivers
Silver – Chateau Ste Michelle 2007, Canoe Ridge Washington
Bronze – Columbia Crest H3 2008, Washington

Chardonnay Over $20 Southern Hemisphere

Gold – Mulderbosch 2008, South Africa
Silver – Meerlust 2007,  South Africa
Bronze – Jacobs Creek 2008 Reeves Point

Chardonnay Over $20 California

Gold –Rombauer 2008 Napa Valley
Silver – Landmark Overlook 2007
Bronze – Gary Farrell 2007 Russian River

Old World Chardonnay

Gold – Guffens-Heynen 2006 Pouilly-Fuisse, France
Silver – Yarden 2007 Chardonnay, Israel
Bronze – Manciat Macon 2007, France

Gewurztraminer – New World

Gold – Pacific Rim 2008, Washington
Silver – Columbia Winery 2007, Washington
Bronze – Alexander Valley Reserve 2008, California

Gruner Veltliner

Gold – Laurenz 2008, Austria
Silver – Wachau Smagrad Terrassen 2007, Austria
Bronze – Leth “Steinagrund” 2007 Austria

Italian White

Gold – Banfi Principessa Gavi DOCG 2008, Italy
Silver – Antinori “Campogrande” Orvieto Classico 2007,  Italy
Bronze – Monte Faliesi Falanghina, 2009 Campania, Italy

Pinot Grigio/Gris Italy

Gold – Cesari Due Torri 2008 delle Venezie
Silver – San Giorgio 2008, delle Venezie
Bronze – Jermann 2008 Friuli

Pinot Grigio/Gris – New World

Gold – King Estate 2007, Oregon
Silver – A to Z 2008, Oregon
Bronze – Veridian 2007 Willamette Valley

Dry Riesling

Gold – Chateau Ste Michelle Dr Loosen. 2008 “Eroica”, Washington State
Silver – Schloss Vollrads 2006 Summer Dry Riesling
Bronze – Leasingham 2008 “Magnus”, Clare Valley, Australia

Riesling Old World

Gold – Thomas Schmitt Spatlese 2007 Riesling
Silver – Monchhof Estate 2008 Riesling
Bronze – Schloss Vollrads 2007 Riesling Kabinett

Riesling New World

Gold– Pacific Rim 2008, Organic
Silver – Jekel 2007, Monterey
Bronze – Sagelands 2008, Columbia Valley

Sauvignon Blanc-Loire

Gold – Rossignol Sancerre 2008
Silver – Girard Sancerre 2008
Bronze – Jolivet Sancerre 2008

Sauvignon Blanc-Southern Hemisphere

Gold – Veramonte 2009, Chile
Silver – Mapema 2008, Argentina
Bronze – Casa Lapostolle 2009, Chile

Sauvignon Blanc- Domestic

Gold – Charles Krug 2008,  Napa
Silver – Honig 2008, Napa
Bronze – Matanzas Creek 2007 Bennett Valley

Sauvignon Blanc- New Zealand Under $20

Gold – Alan Scott 2008
Silver – Frenzy Marlborough 2008
Bronze – Babich 2008

Spanish Whites

Gold – Shaya 2008
Silver – Martin Codax 2008, Albarino
Bronze – Marques de Caceres Rioja Blanco 2008

Torrontes

Gold – Tamari 2008, Argentina
Silver – Crios 2009, Argentina
Bronze – Colome Mendoza 2008 , Argentina

Viognier

Gold – McManis2008, California
Silver – Bonterra 2007, Mendocino
Bronze – Angoves Nine Vines 2008, Australia

White Blends- Old World

Gold – Planeta la Segreta Bianco 2007, Sicily
Silver –La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Blanc 2009
Bronze – Jermann Vintage Tunnia 2006, Friuli

White Blends- New World

Gold – Spann 2007 Chardonnay-Viognier, California
Silver – Sokol Blosser Evolution, Oregon
Bronze – Pine Ridge Clarksburg 2008 Chenin Blanc/ Viognier

Red Wines

Best of Show Red – Tenuta Di Trinoro “le Cupole” Rosso Toscana 2006

International Cabernet Sauvignon Under $20

Gold – Evil 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia
Silver – Excelsior 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, South Africa
Bronze – Nieto Senetliner Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon , Argentina

California Cabernet Sauvignon Under $20

Gold – J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Silver – McManis Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Bronze – Twenty Bench Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa

North America Cabernet Sauvignon Under $20

Gold – Columbia Winery 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Silver – Hogue Genesis 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Bronze – Stonecap Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington

International Cabernet Sauvignon Over $20

Gold – Concha Y Toro Don Melchor 2006, Chile
Silver – Susana Balbo 2006, Argentina
Bronze – Paul Hobbs 2006, Lujon de Cuyo

California Cabernet Sauvignon Over $20

Gold – Leal Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, San Benito
Silver – Honig 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
Bronze – Spring Mountain 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa

North America Cabernet Sauvignon Over $20

Gold – Hogue Reserve 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
Silver – Chateau St. Michelle 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington
Bronze – Waterbrook 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington

Meritage Red- New World Bordeaux Style- Southern Hemisphere

Gold – Bodega Norton Mendoza Privada 2006, Chile
Silver – Veramonte Primus 2006, Chile
Bronze – Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2005, South Africa

Meritage Red- New World Bordeaux Style- California

Gold – Seabiscuit Superfecta 2006
Silver – Dry Creek Meritage 2006, Sonoma
Bronze – Larkmead Firebell 2006

Rhone Southern

Gold – Perrin Sinards Chateauneuf du Pape 2005
Silver – Chateau Gardine Chateauneuf du Pape Traditions 2004,
Bronze – Perrin Vacqueyras 2007

Rhone Style Blends

Gold – Delille Cellars AIX Doyenne 2006, Washington
Silver – Phelps Le Mistral 2006, Monterey
Bronze – Leal Threesome 2006, San Benedito

International Merlot Under $20

Gold – Santa Ema Maipo Valley Reserve 2007
Silver – Yalumba Y Series, Australia
Bronze – Carmen Reserve 2006, Chile

California Merlot Under $20

Gold – McMannis 2008
Silver – Green Lion 2006
Bronze – Pavilion Crossing 2008

North America Merlot Under $20

Gold – Flying Fish 2007, Washington State
Silver – Chateau St. Michelle Indian Wells 2007, Washington
Bronze – Wente Sandstone, San Francisco Bay

California Merlot Over $20

Gold – Chappellet 2006
Silver – Leal Vineyards, San Benito
Bronze – Rubicon Estate 2007, Napa

Malbec

Gold – Trivento Select 2007, Mendoza
Silver – Ksana 2006, Mendoza
Bronze – Ben Marco 2008, Argentina

Piedmont Red

Gold – Pio Cesare Barolo 2005, Piedmont
Silver – Prunotto Barolo 2004, Piedmont
Bronze – Perrone Barbera d’Asti “Tasmorcan” 2008, Piedmont

Spanish Red

Gold – Vinos Pinol 2007 Ludovicus
Silver – Mad Dogs & Englishmen 2006 Jumilla Red
Bronze – Casa de la Ermita 2007 Altos del Cuco

Domestic Pinot Noir Under $20

Gold – Lockwood Block 7 2007, Monterey
Silver – Laetitia Arroyo Grande Valley 2007
Bronze – Bogle Russian River 2007

Domestic Pinot Noir Over $20

Gold – Garry Farrell Russian River 2006 , Sonoma
Silver – Calera Cent Coast 2007
Bronze – Morgan 12 Clones 2007

International Pinot Noir

Gold – Permutations 2008 Pinot Noir, Australia
Silver – Gachot Monot 2007, Bourgogne Rouge,
Bronze – Due Torri 2007 Pinot Noir, delle Venezie, Italy

Grenache

Gold – Alto Moncayo 2007 Grenache, Spain
Silver – Marquis Philips 2007 Grenache
Bronze – Chateau Chateau Columns, Grateful Palate, 2007 Grenache, Australia

Tempranillo Spain

Gold – Marques de Caceres 2001 Rioja Riserva
Silver – Remirez de Ganuza Rioja 2004
Bronze – Ramon Bilboa Crianza, Spain

Spanish Red

Gold – Marques de Grinon Summa 2002, Spain
Silver – Dominio de Tares Baltos 2007, Bierzo
Bronze – Ramon Bilboa 2004  Reserve, Spain

Shiraz- Australia

Gold – Chris Ringland 2007 Shiraz
Silver – Marquis Philips 2007 Shiraz
Bronze – Jacobs Creek 2005 Centenary Hill Shiraz,

Syrah

Gold – Kuleto 2006 Syrah
Silver – Spring Mountain 2005 Syrah
Bronze – Semler Syrah, Malibu

Petite Sirah

Gold – Guenoc 2005 Petite Sirah
Silver – Mettler 2005 Petite Sirah, California
Bronze – McManis 2008 Petite Sirah, California

New World Red Blends Under $20

Gold – Hey Mambo 2007, California
Silver – A to Z Night and Day 2007, Oregon
Bronze – Seven Daughters Winemakers Blend, California

New World Red Blends Over $20

Gold – Treana Paso 2005 Robles Red
Silver – Elyse Nero Misto 2007, Napa
Bronze – Leal Vineyards Threesome 2006, San Benedito

Tuscan Red Under $20

Gold – Gabbiano 2007 Chitanti Classico, Italy
Silver – Banfi 2008 Chianti DOCG
Bronze – Tenuta Arceno Prima Voce 2005 Toscana Red

Tuscan Red Over $20

Best of Show & Gold – Tenuta di Trinoro”le Cupole” Rosso Toscana 2006
Silver – Davinci 2006 Chianti Riserva
Bronze – Antinori Marchese 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy

Zifandel Under $20

Gold – Victory Vineyards 2007 Zinfandel, Napa
Silver – Rosenblum 2007 Zinfandel, Paso Robles
Bronze – Alexander Valley Temptation Zinfandel

Zinfandel Over $20

Gold – Rombauer 2007 Zinfandel, Napa Valley
Silver – Rosenblum Rockpile Road 2007 Zinfandel, California
Bronze – Frog’s Leap 2007 Zinfandel

Rose’

Old World Rose’

Gold – Red Bicyclette 2008
Silver –  La Vielle Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Rose 2008
Bronze –  Fonsaintes Gris de Gris 2008, France

New World Rose’

Gold – Mulderbosch Cab 2009 Rose’, South Africa
Silver – Roogle 2008 Rose’
Bronze – Bonterra Mendocino 2008 Rose’

Sparkling

Champagne Brut

Gold – Louis Roederer Non-Vintage Brut Premier
Silver – Duval Leroy Non-Vintage Brut
Bronze – Voirin Jumel 1ER CRU

Sparkling Brut Under $20

Gold – Mumm Non-Vintage Napa Brut Prestige
Silver – Salmon Creek Non-Vintage Brut
Bronze – Roederer Estate Non-Vintage Anderson Valley Brut

Sparkling Rose’ Brut

Gold – J Rose’ Non-Vintage Sonoma
Silver – L. Perdrier Non-Vintage Sparkling Rose’
Bronze – Pommery Non-Vintage Champagne

Cava/Prosecco

Gold – Villar Franca Non-Vintage Brut
Silver – Zardeto Non-Vintage, Conegliano
Bronze – Maschio M. Non-Vintage Prosecco Brut

Dessert Wine

Moscato D’Asti

Gold – Villa Rosa 2009 Moscato
Silver – IL Non-Vintage, Italy
Bronze – Batasiolo Non-Vintage Moscato D’Asti

Non-Fortified Dessert

Gold – Lilly Pilly 2006 Noble Blend
Silver – Meeker Frozin Non-Vintage
Bronze – Rosenblum Desiree Non-Vintage, California

“We work very hard to offer our clientele the best possible shopping and dining experience at the best possible prices,” says owner Chan Cox. “30A is long overdue for a value oriented, retail store and restaurant. We feel very positive that locals and vacationers alike will come to recognize the store as a well loved fixture along these world famous beaches.”

Chan, with over 30 years of food & beverage experience, brought together a team of wine, cheese and food professionals to customize operations to suit the 30A market, leveraging the successes and qualities of his other locations.  The team features international wine and cheese expert Michel Thibault, culinary master and cookbook author Alison Porter and former Criolla’s general manager Tim Kinderman, all experienced in meeting the expectations and needs of 30A residents and visitors.

Largely a local family owned and operated enterprise, the cornerstone is their retail wine business, offering Northwest Florida’s most comprehensive and best priced wine selection accompanied by virtually unequaled customer service.  Long before issues with the economy, Wine World focused on finding wines offering the best price-to-quality ratio available.  This practice continues today, it is simply their way of doing business.  Wine World has greatly impacted the average wine consumer’s lifestyle by enriching their experience and broadening their wine comfort zone.

Wine World at WaterColor will offer both adult and family-friendly fare including grab-n-go breakfast items, fresh baked goods, Seattle’s Best coffee, pizzas, Panini’s and Chef Alison Porter’s gourmet lunch, dinner and tapas menu items.

While known for its impeccable wine selection, Wine World at WaterColor will also offer over 70 selections of interesting and quality cheeses, salami, prosciutto, Serrano ham and pates, as well as gourmet snacks, olives, sweets and other grocery items for your enjoyment and convenience.  Among other products and services, Wine World offers a wide variety of wine accessories including glassware, corkscrews, decanters and more. Customized gift baskets and party planning services for any budget are available.

Wine World has extensive experience in event planning and management, such as Chan Cox’s role as founder and continuing moving force behind the Sandestin Wine Festival, soon entering its 25^th anniversary as well as numerous other major wine, food and cheese commercial and charity events.   Wine World plans to use its expertise and resources to elevate interest in and benefit the community as a result of community based events.

Wine World at WaterColor is located at the crossroads of East County Road 30A and WaterColor Resort. Wine World will occupy the space previously leased by Hot & Cold restaurant and PJ’s Coffee Shop. The address is 1735 East County Road 30a.

Pinot Power

No variety of wine has grown quicker in popularity than Pinot Noir. And for good reason. Visit us this Friday and let your taste buds learn why.

08 Block 7 – Pinot Noir Rose, Sonoma Coast, California
$13.99    ON SALE

08 Cesari “Duetorri” – Pinot Noir, Delle Venezie, Italy
$9.99 per btl, $8.99 btl per case

08 Red Bicyclette – Pinot Noir, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
$7.99 per btl, $7.19 btl per case

06 Drouhin “La Foret” - Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France
$14.99  per btl, $13.49 btl per case

08 Cono Sur - Pinot Noir, Colchagua Valley, Chile, Sustainably Produced
$11.99 per btl, $10.79 btl per case

08 Mark West - Pinot Noir, California
$11.99 ea. or 2 for $19.99

06 Domaine Chandon - Pinot Noir, Napa Carneros
$19.99    ON SALE

05 Villa Mt Eden - Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California
$19.99    ON SALE

J, Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley, California
$29.99    ON SALE

07 Belle Glos “Las Alturas” - Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, California
$39.99    ON SALE