With construction officially underway, The Carriage Wine & Market, a.k.a. “The Carriage” for short, is ecstatic to announce the planned 2023 opening of a new coastal location on beautiful Dauphin Island in South Alabama. Co-founder Caleb Banks says, “The island holds such a special untouched beauty with its friendly faces, incredible landscapes, water views, and native wildlife, and we intend to honor that with the new build of The Carriage all alongside some fantastic wine and good times for all.”

Chef Michael Sichel of Soleil in Destin, Florida will host another Chef's Table Wine Dinner, only this time it will benefit the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center. The dinner will feature wines from Thompson Winery in Russian River Valley, CA. Guests will arrive and be seated at the Chef's table for a five course dinner - each course paired with a Thompson Winery wine. Chef will walk guests through each course, describing the wines and why they were chosen to pair with the dish.

Alys Beach Crafted was created to celebrate the collaboration of talents that come together to enrich the experience of life along the Scenic Highway 30A stretch of Florida’s Emerald Coast.

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), one of the nation’s premier fundraising organizations, announces the retirement of President John Russell after more than 10 exemplary years of service to the organization. Under his leadership, DCWAF has grown from a grassroots organization to the third largest charity wine auction as ranked by Wine Spectator; raising more than $3.8 million for 15 Northwest Florida children’s charities in 2022.

Prepare for a trip around the globe with Roux 30a as they are thrilled to announce the return of their ‘Around the World’ dinner series. These special dinners feature five courses inspired by different countries’ distinctive cuisine while incorporating Executive Chef Nikhil Abuvala’s custom flair. This Fall, Roux 30a’s curated experience will feature three delicious stops.

Please join us on Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19 for the first-ever Soirée on the Bay! The event is presented by and hosted at the stunning Dugas Estate in a lavish gathering of fine wine, food, and spirits. The beneficiary of the event is Children's Volunteer Health Network. The weekend will include vintners, incredible food, live music, fireworks, and VIE magazine's exclusive 100th Issue celebration, all for a great cause!

Black Bear Bread Company, LLC. announces the successful reopening of its natural wine bar Bar Room last month. Located in the Shops of Grayton, Bar Room has expanded with new evening hours along with additional seating via a newly-constructed deck, offering an inviting covered, open-air ambiance.

The 2016 Seeing Red Wine Festival in Seaside, Florida, was a terrific event raising funds for the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation's annual children's charity initiatives. The four-day festival included wine tastings, dinners, a silent auction, and more.