Newman-Dailey Resort Properties Launches Lodging Discounts for South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival and Destin Charity Wine Auction

Miramar Beach, Fla., Feb. 21, 2018 -- Wine, charity and fun converge for the ultimate wine week in Northwest Florida, April 26-29, 2018, as the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival and Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) come together to host some of the preeminent winemakers from around the world. Complemented by the area’s sugar white sand beaches, the week of wine includes wine tastings, wine dinners, craft beer and spirits night, culinary seminars, live entertainment and the Destin Charity Wine Auction. Coinciding with the festival, Newman-Dailey Resort Properties is offering a 10% discount on stays of three-nights or more between April 21 and May 5, in a South Walton or Destin vacation rental.

Attendee samples wine at last year's South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival.

“Our location in Northwest Florida provides convenient access for wine lovers from the Southeast and Midwest to visit and enjoy some of the most sought-after wines from around the world,” said Jeanne Dailey, founder and CEO of Newman-Dailey. “We want to make it easy for those who love wine to come and enjoy a long weekend at the beach and the best part is that attendees are enjoying wine for a great cause. Proceeds from the weekend benefit children in need in Northwest Florida.”

Held in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin’s Town Center, the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival will feature winemakers from wineries and vineyards around the world, pouring fine wines and Champagnes. South Africa, France and Oregon are the wine regions represented by three of the most popular featured wineries.  Festival attendees will have the opportunity to meet these renowned winemakers and industry experts to discuss their wines during seminars and tastings.

Anthony Hamilton Russell of Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Southern Right and Ashbourne wineries, located in Walker Bay, South Africa has built an international reputation for his Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines made at Hamilton Russell Vineyards. His Southern Right and Ashbourne wineries specialize in South Africa’s unique red variety, Pinotage, and his lauded white wines reflect Sauvignon Blanc characteristics. Anthony and his wife will co-present a tasting seminar on Saturday, April 28.

Pinot lovers rejoice. David Adelsheim, director of Adelsheim Vineyard, which he founded with Ginny Adelsheim in 1971, will present his tasting seminar on Sunday, April 29.  He is recognized as one of the founders of the Oregon wine industry and he was bestowed the industry’s highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, in February 2012 by the Oregon Wine Board.

Champagne is popular at South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival and the first Sunday tasting seminar will feature Mathieu Pouchan, the export director for Delamotte and Salon Champagnes. House of Delamotte has been a benchmark in Champagne since 1760 and remains a highly sought-after and respected Champagne. Festival attendees will be invited to taste his renowned Champagnes during the Grand Tastings and the Sunday tasting seminar at which Delamotte will be poured. At the VIP tasting, Pouchan will pour the finest of the Delamotte and Salon Champagne libraries.

On Saturday, April 28, the Destin Charity Wine Auction (DCWA), a separately ticketed event, will be held under the Grand Tent.  DCWA ranks among the nation’s top 10 most successful charity wine auctions in the country by Wine Spectator Magazine. Founded in 2005, DCWAF is celebrating its 13^th anniversary this year and has donated more than $15 million to support a variety of children’s charities over the last decade. In 2017, DCWAF donated $2.66 million to 15 non-profit organizations serving children in need in Northwest Florida. Organizers hope to exceed last year’s record-breaking donation in 2018.

The ultimate wine weekend also includes a Thursday (4/26) evening Winemakers & Tasters Event at Wine World and a Friday evening (4/27) Craft Beer & Spirits Jam at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. In addition, the VIP Weekend Wine Festival package, including access to an exclusive Friday VIP Tasting along with access to all South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival events (excluding DCWA).

With many premier vacation rental homes and condominiums located near the festival venue, there are many options for festival attendees. Newman-Dailey features a wide variety of one- to six-bedroom options, including two- to four-bedroom options at Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort, located less than two miles from Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.

Newman-Dailey’s South Walton Beaches Food & Wine Festival special offer includes a discount of 10% off stays of three nights or more between April 21 and May 5, 2018 in a South Walton or Destin vacation rental (Promo code: WINE18). Some restrictions apply, see official special offer page for details.  To view available beach vacation rentals, visit DestinVacation.com or call 1-800-225-7652. To purchase festival tickets, visit www.SoWalWine.com.

To learn more or purchase tickets for the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, visit www.sowalwine.com. To learn more or purchase tickets for the Destin Charity Wine Auction, visit www.dcwaf.org.  

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About Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc.
Newman-Dailey Resort Properties is a locally-owned business, specializing in resort rentals, sales and management in Destin and South Walton for 30 years. Recognized for excellence, integrity, and professionalism, Newman-Dailey consistently receives the “Certificate of Excellence” on TripAdvisor, and the Real Estate Division is consistently listed among the top 10 percent of real estate companies along the Emerald Coast for sales. For more sales or rental information, call 850.837.1071, or visit online at DestinSales.com or DestinVacation.com.

About South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival

This year’s annual South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival will be held April 26-29, 2018 throughout the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. The festival features a stunning showcase of the best wines in the world. Meet the celebrity wine producers and master distillers presenting their fine wine and spirits from around the world. The Savor South Walton Culinary Village offers a sumptuous array of foods to taste, wines to pair, as well as wine and food tasting seminars. Visit the new Rosé All Day Garden, Spirits Row, and Nosh Pavilions and enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend. The Craft Beer & Spirits Jam and Winemakers & Shakers events round out the extended festival weekend. The event is a major fundraiser for Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, which benefits children in need in Northwest Florida. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.SoWalWine.com.

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Tracy Louthain
Newman-Dailey Resort Properties
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