Here's to that first bite, that first step into your culinary adventure - here's to "The First Course"!

This "First Course" event features America's Best! - An incredible, award-winning lineup of wines, cheeses, and charcuterie from the USA!

Embark on a delectable journey with us as we explore the flavorful landscape of American wines, cheeses, and charcuterie at 'The First Course: America's Best'! This special seated event features five outstanding wines from the USA, thoughtfully paired with artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. Savor the taste of America the beautiful, united in each delightful sip and bite!

Joining us are esteemed guest presenters, Richard Walsh from Cowgirl and Cypress Grove Creameries, and Kevin Ouzts, the maestro behind Spotted Trotter. Get ready for a patriotic and palate-pleasing experience at The Wine Bar and Wine World Destin. Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate the diverse flavors of the USA—cheese, wine, and charcuterie await your discerning taste buds! Come enjoy a casual, interesting, and tasty culinary tour through America the Beautiful!

$50 per guest / Seating is limited. Each guest will have a slate with 5 cheeses, five charcuteries, and accompaniments with five wines for pairing.

Our guests are also offered special pricing on our featured, award-winning items on the day of the event.

Get ready to take your first step into The First Course with America's Best!

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The First Course Americas Best Destin Special Event HWY 98 Okaloosa Harbor Beach Wine Food Cheese Charcuterie Party Seminar Tickets Available

Wine Lineup:

Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | $29.99 | 93 pts James Suckling

Frank Family Chardonnay | $32.99 | 92 pts Wine Spectator

Frank Family Pinot Noir | $49.99 | 92 pts Wine Spectator

Stags’ Leap Cabernet Sauvignon | $56.99 | 94 pts James Suckling

Tapestry Paso Robles Red | $22.99 | 94 pts James Suckling

Special Guest Presenters:

Richard Walsh, Cowgirl and Cypress Grove Creameries in Northern California.  Both creameries are women owned and produce organic cheeses.  All five featured cheeses are award winners both nationally and internationally. American Cheese Society recognizes Richard as a Certified Cheese Professional.  

 

Kevin Ouzts, owner of Spotted Trotter and recipient of Good Foods award will present five of his charcuterie.  Kevin was recognized in the latest Wine Spectator Magazine aticle, "Artisan Charcuterier in America" as one of the American charcuterie producers whose products rival the best of Europe. He was Chef at French Laundry in Napa and has been Guest Chef at Master's Golf Tournament for several years. 

 

This is a seated event with limited space that WILL SELL OUT! Get your tickets asap for The First Course: America's Best! Get your tickets here or at Destin's Wine World at the foot of the Mid-Bay Bridge.