The South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival will take place on April 25th through the 28th, 2013 at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin. This new charity wine fest will feature major wine industry partners and exciting wine celebrities from around the world. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation for children in need in Northwest Florida.

“We will have the best wines and an amazing culinary village, all in a stunning location,” said Chan Cox, owner of multiple locations of Wine World throughout Northwest Florida.

Nationally and internationally well-known wine personalities and industry experts will provide festive entertainment and educational tastings for attendees. There are dozens of confirmed winemakers participating in the festival including: Charles J. “Chuck” Wagner, owner of Caymus Vineyards; Hélène Garcin- Lévêque, owner of Chateau Clos L Église, Pomerol; and Joe Davis, Winegrower and Winemaker of Arcadian Winery, Lompoc, California.

The Culinary Village will include an array of food tastings, wine pairings, and access to the professionals who make these amazing wines and food. Wine seminars are planned for those wishing for more focused and in-depth tastings. For those who enjoy the culinary arts, there will be cooking demonstrations and the latest in high-quality cookware, glassware and kitchen accessories.

In addition, a “who’s who” of Nashville songwriters will be playing and telling stories about the hit songs they wrote for the biggest stars in the music business, including Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, Vince Gill and many others.

Festival partners include Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, Visit South Walton, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Wine World of Northwest Florida and Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.

For more info and to purchase tickets, visit www.SoWalWine.com.