Seeing Red Wine Festival - November 4-7, 2010 - Seaside, Florida [video added]

[jenny26]

Make plans now to attend the 20th Annual Seeing Red Wine Festival, a signature Seaside event.

Set during one of the prettiest seasons on the Emerald Coast the 20th Annual Seeing Red Wine Festival, an Autumn Tides festival, will feature hundreds of wines from around the world. In conjunction with Taste of THE Beach, the main tasting on Saturday is often described as the perfect afternoon. Wine enthusiasts stroll through tasting areas, sampling a wonderful selection of wines. Each setting also features world-class music. Intimate lectures and tastings with featured guest winemakers, dinners, and reserve wine tastings are all part of the festivities. Special packages are available in the award-winning town of Seaside for accommodations during the festival.

Thursday, Nov. 4: Winemaker Dinner
Bud & Alley's 7PM

Friday, Nov. 5: Al Fresco Wine Walkabout
Ruskin Place 6-8PM
$145/person (866) 976-7990

Saturday, Nov. 6: Seeing Red Grand Tasting
Seaside 1-4PM
$120/person (866) 976-7990

Sunday, Nov. 7: Champagne Brunch
Great Southern Cafe 11AM

Seaside, FL | More than a way of life, a way of living!

 

[Kurt]

Some photos from the past:
Seeing Red Wine Festival 2004 | SoWal.com - Guide For The Beaches Of South Walton & Scenic 30A

 

[Seaside Events]

Seeing Red Wine Festival - November 4-7, 2010 - Seaside, Florida

Seaside is excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Seeing Red Wine Festival throughout town, November 4-7, 2010. This special event is a part of the Autumn Tide's series of events, as well as Taste of THE Beach.

The 20th Annual Seeing Red Wine Festival at Seaside is one of the area?s most highly anticipated events. Decades of southern tradition in this charming beach town are complimented by a wonderful afternoon event sure to satisfy your taste for wine?and the beach! Seaside offers an extensive array of tasting tents with wines sampled from around the world and with Seaside being the host site for the retail wine tent, you are just steps away from purchasing your favorites to take home. Guests are sure to enjoy the wine, music and southern hospitality of this featured event. Seaside is the place that embraces the luxury of simplicity. It is the classic American beach town, yet a place like no other.

For more information on the festival, and to purchase tickets, visit our new website: SeeingRedWineFestival.com! Below is a list of the events that make up the 20th Annual Seeing Red Wine Festival:

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 7pm
Vintner's Dinner
Bud & Alley's proudly announces the annual Fall Wine Dinner, as the kick-off to the Seeing Red Wine Festival weekend. Special guest vintner is Robert Craig of Robert Craig Wines.
For reservations call 850.231.5900.?Admission $125
A limited number of reservations are available.

Friday, November 5, 2010 | 6-8pm
Al Fresco Reserve Wine Tasting
If you are passionate about wine, an experienced enthusiast, or an eager beginner you won?t want to miss this event in Seaside?s Ruskin Place Park. Enjoy an elegant evening sampling rare, exclusive wines paired with superb hors d?oeuvres from Chef Jim Shirley complemented by the Latin Jazz sounds of "The Guffman Trio." Learn first hand about terroir, climate, viticulture, varietal composition and food pairings.
Admission $145
A limited number of reservations are available.

Saturday, November 6, 2010 | 1-5pm
Seeing Red Wine Festival Grand Tasting
Join us for an intimate afternoon of wine, food and music in the tranquil beauty of Seaside, Florida. As you explore, sample and expand your knowledge about the latest trends in wine from aficionados who are waiting to meet and educate you. Guests will also sample some of the most superb hors d?oeuvres prepared by local restauranteurs.
Admission $120.00

Sunday, November 7, 2010 | 11am
A Celebration of Bubbles
Join the Great Southern Caf? for the weekend?s Grand Finale ? a celebration of bubbles featuring sparkling wines from around the world-accompanied by great music and perfectly paired eats.
For reservations, please call 850.231.7327 or visit us online at TheGreatSouthernCafe.com. Admission $40
A limited number of reservations are available.

 

[Seaside Events]

Our Friday night AL FRESCO RESERVE WINE TASTING in Ruskin Park is nearly sold out, so if you're hoping to wait and purchase tickets at the door, now is your best bet to secure them! Visit us online at SEEING RED WINE FESTIVAL to buy yours today!

 

[Kurt]

Wow - what a crowd and a beautiful day! See if you can spot Adam Shiland, Kevin Boyle, Jennifer Sauders.

YouTube - Seeing Red Wine Festival in Seaside, Florida

 

[sunspotbaby]

That hurt my eyes.