27 boozy Florida destinations every wine lover should visit

   

You don't have to fly to Napa Valley to get a great glass of wine: plenty of fantastic wineries and vineyards exist right here in your own backyard. So, for a sophisticated afternoon of day-drinking, be sure to check out these boozy Florida wine spots.

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Keel and Curley Winery
5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City | 813-752-9100
Keel and Curley is perfect for the indecisive drinker: If you can’t chose between blueberry, blackberry and fusion fruit wines, this winery also houses a craft beer brewery. 
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Keel and Curley Winery
5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City | 813-752-9100
Keel and Curley is perfect for the indecisive drinker: If you can’t chose between blueberry, blackberry and fusion fruit wines, this winery also houses a craft beer brewery.

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Schnebly Redland's Winery
30205 SW 217 Ave., Homestead | 305-242-1224
This fruit winery, which specializes in mango, lychee, guava and avocado varieties, sticks out from the bunch because of its location: Your tour takes place on a Miami estate. And while the tastings do cost money, you get to keep the etched glass, so hey, souvenir! 
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Schnebly Redland's Winery
30205 SW 217 Ave., Homestead | 305-242-1224
This fruit winery, which specializes in mango, lychee, guava and avocado varieties, sticks out from the bunch because of its location: Your tour takes place on a Miami estate. And while the tastings do cost money, you get to keep the etched glass, so hey, souvenir!

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Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards
19239 US-27 North, Clermont | 800-768-9463
After a tour of this winery’s production facilities and a viewing of the vineyards, head down to the tasting room to try some of its award-winning Blanc Du Bois. 
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Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards
19239 US-27 North, Clermont | 800-768-9463
After a tour of this winery’s production facilities and a viewing of the vineyards, head down to the tasting room to try some of its award-winning Blanc Du Bois.

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Endless Summer Vineyard & Winery
4200 Johnston Road, Fort Pierce | 772-460-0500
Good wines, good vibes and good times abound at this chill winery with a permanent surfer feel perfect for sipping a Florida-themed rose or white on a summer evening. 
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Endless Summer Vineyard & Winery
4200 Johnston Road, Fort Pierce | 772-460-0500
Good wines, good vibes and good times abound at this chill winery with a permanent surfer feel perfect for sipping a Florida-themed rose or white on a summer evening.

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Island Grove Wine Company
24703 SE 193rd Ave., Hawthorne | 352-481-9463
Island Grove specializes in blueberry wines practically made for day drinking. 
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Island Grove Wine Company
24703 SE 193rd Ave., Hawthorne | 352-481-9463
Island Grove specializes in blueberry wines practically made for day drinking.

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Hutchinson Farm Winery
8061 Stone Road, Apopka | 407-814-8330
Whether you’re in the mood for white, red or something in between, this cozy little winery has got you covered. 
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Hutchinson Farm Winery
8061 Stone Road, Apopka | 407-814-8330
Whether you’re in the mood for white, red or something in between, this cozy little winery has got you covered.

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Henscratch Farms Vineyard & Winery
980 Henscratch Road, Lake Placid | 863-699-2060
While you tour this winery it’s best to watch your step; 200 free range hens roam the vineyard, meaning you’re in luck if you were looking for an omelette to accompany your country white. 
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Henscratch Farms Vineyard & Winery
980 Henscratch Road, Lake Placid | 863-699-2060
While you tour this winery it’s best to watch your step; 200 free range hens roam the vineyard, meaning you’re in luck if you were looking for an omelette to accompany your country white.

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Florida Orange Groves Winery
1500 S. Pasadena Ave., South Pasadena | (800) 338-7923
This winery boasts that it sells “wines that taste good,” an accurate description of the 43 different beverages blended not from grapes, but from various tropical fruits. 
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Florida Orange Groves Winery
1500 S. Pasadena Ave., South Pasadena | (800) 338-7923
This winery boasts that it sells “wines that taste good,” an accurate description of the 43 different beverages blended not from grapes, but from various tropical fruits.

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Oak Haven Winery
32430 Avington Road, Sorrento | 352-735-1996
This winery is home to a strawberry farm, so it’d be weird if they didn’t offer strawberry wine. Every bottle is only $12; That’s what you call a sweet deal. 
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Oak Haven Winery
32430 Avington Road, Sorrento | 352-735-1996
This winery is home to a strawberry farm, so it’d be weird if they didn’t offer strawberry wine. Every bottle is only $12; That’s what you call a sweet deal.

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Dakotah Vineyards and Winery
14365 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland | (352) 493-9309
Visiting this winery offers you the chance to taste nine types of muscadine grape wines ranging from carlos to noble varieties. Plus, you can do your tasting in the garden that a large population of wood ducks calls home. 
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Dakotah Vineyards and Winery
14365 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland | (352) 493-9309
Visiting this winery offers you the chance to taste nine types of muscadine grape wines ranging from carlos to noble varieties. Plus, you can do your tasting in the garden that a large population of wood ducks calls home.

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Chautauqua Vineyards & Winery
364 Hugh Adams Road, DeFuniak Springs | 850-892-5887
If you find yourself in the Florida Panhandle, stop by this winery for free daily wine tastings and tours. 
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Chautauqua Vineyards & Winery
364 Hugh Adams Road, DeFuniak Springs | 850-892-5887
If you find yourself in the Florida Panhandle, stop by this winery for free daily wine tastings and tours.

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Flagler Beachfront Winery
611 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach | 386-693-4950
Sampling wines on the beach gets a little sweeter with this winery’s addition of tasty tapas boards, flatbreads and gourmet desserts. 
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Flagler Beachfront Winery
611 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach | 386-693-4950
Sampling wines on the beach gets a little sweeter with this winery’s addition of tasty tapas boards, flatbreads and gourmet desserts.

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Bluefield Estate Winery
22 NE County Road 234, Gainesville | 352-337-2544
In case you couldn’t guess given the name, this winery specializes in muscadine grape and blueberry wines. 
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Bluefield Estate Winery
22 NE County Road 234, Gainesville | 352-337-2544
In case you couldn’t guess given the name, this winery specializes in muscadine grape and blueberry wines.

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Emerald Coast Wine Cellars
1708 Scenic Gulf Drive, Suite C, Miramar Beach | 850-837-9500
If you’re looking for something sweet on the beach while visiting the Gulf Coast, sample some fruity tropical Beach Berry wine from this vineyard. 
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Emerald Coast Wine Cellars
1708 Scenic Gulf Drive, Suite C, Miramar Beach | 850-837-9500
If you’re looking for something sweet on the beach while visiting the Gulf Coast, sample some fruity tropical Beach Berry wine from this vineyard.

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Log Cabin Winery
376 County Road 309, Satsuma | 386-467-0000
Pack a sophisticated picnic and head on out to this Old Florida winery, where you can relax among the vineyard’s rows while sampling muscadine wines.
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Log Cabin Winery
376 County Road 309, Satsuma | 386-467-0000
Pack a sophisticated picnic and head on out to this Old Florida winery, where you can relax among the vineyard’s rows while sampling muscadine wines.

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Murielle Winery
13131 56th Ct. Suite 305, Clearwater | 1-727-561-0336
This cozy Clearwater winery offers casual tastings on Saturdays, and while there are no vineyards to tour, there’s plenty of wine and conversation to fill the time. 
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Murielle Winery
13131 56th Ct. Suite 305, Clearwater | 1-727-561-0336
This cozy Clearwater winery offers casual tastings on Saturdays, and while there are no vineyards to tour, there’s plenty of wine and conversation to fill the time.

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Rosa Fiorelli Winery
4250 County Road 675, Bradenton | 941-322-0976
It doesn’t get more authentic than the Rosa Fiorelli Winery, which was named after the owner who moved to Florida from Italy in the 1970s. 
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Rosa Fiorelli Winery
4250 County Road 675, Bradenton | 941-322-0976
It doesn’t get more authentic than the Rosa Fiorelli Winery, which was named after the owner who moved to Florida from Italy in the 1970s.

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Quantum Leap Winery
1312 Wilfred Drive, Orlando | 407-730-3082
While you won’t be able to wander through any vineyards at this Orlando mainstay, the tasting room offers wines sourced from growing regions around the world. 
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Quantum Leap Winery
1312 Wilfred Drive, Orlando | 407-730-3082
While you won’t be able to wander through any vineyards at this Orlando mainstay, the tasting room offers wines sourced from growing regions around the world.

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San Sebastian Winery
157 King Street, St. Augustine | 904-826-1594
After strolling down St. George Street, head over to San Sebastian for a tour and tasting. When you’re done, head on up to the swinging jazz and blues bar upstairs to try a bottle of your favorite. 
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San Sebastian Winery
157 King Street, St. Augustine | 904-826-1594
After strolling down St. George Street, head over to San Sebastian for a tour and tasting. When you’re done, head on up to the swinging jazz and blues bar upstairs to try a bottle of your favorite.

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Tangled Oaks Vineyard
1317 SR-100, Grandin | 386-659-1707
Noble Red, Merlot or Bella Amie Blanc: Try one or try them all at this small, family-owned winery. 
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Tangled Oaks Vineyard
1317 SR-100, Grandin | 386-659-1707
Noble Red, Merlot or Bella Amie Blanc: Try one or try them all at this small, family-owned winery.

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