Locals Can’t Get Enough Of This Award-Winning Small Town Winery Hidden In The Florida Countryside

One of my favorite adult libations is wine - especially when it’s consumed in a local spot featuring Florida products. There’s nothing like honoring my home state than enjoying the fruits of its soil and climate. Visiting Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery in Defuniak Springs allows guests the chance to see what Florida grapes are like particularly the sweet Muscadine. Come down to the winery, taste some delicious wine varieties, and enjoy what The Sunshine State offers.

Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery is an impressive small-town spot tucked away in the small town of Defuniak Springs, Florida.

Open seven days a week, this winery and vineyard aims to highlight Florida’s warm and sunny climate and fertile, rich soils.

Creating a unique terrain that is perfect for the indigenous muscadine grapes, this winery elevates these grapes to create beautiful tropical notes and distinct flavors of wine.

Muscadine grapes have a natural sweetness which makes for a delicious glass. These handcrafted wines are used in different bottles, from the Chardonnay to the Merlot, the Concord and fruit,

Guests can visit the tasting room and enjoy various types of wine in small taster sizes. If you fall in love with any of the tastings, you can buy a bottle!

They even have specialty options too, perfect for the warmer months, like the wine slushy!

So head on over to Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery in Defuniak Springs and enjoy a little sip of the sweet life.

What do you think about this small town winery in Florida? Have you ever visited before? Sound off in the comments section! Or you can also start planning your trip here by visiting the Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery website or Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery Facebook Page. Need another reason to visit this small town besides the winery? Check out why we think Defuniak Springs, Florida, is one of the most beautiful small towns.

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