Allison Strasius Allison Strasius | August 18, 2022 | Food & Drink Food & Drink
Wineries and breweries are the perfect place to come together with others over incredible, craft drinks. At these locations, you can enjoy a taste of Europe or Napa Valley without ever having to leave home. Here’s a list of the 6 must-visit wineries and breweries in South Florida!
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11198 Polo Club Rd. / Website
Find yourself transported to Calabria, Italy at Cugini Winery in Palm Beach. The sun-baked region of Calabria produces the wonderfully flavorful wines that visitors may try at Cugini Winery. Wine tasting events include expertise from a personal wine specialist, charcuterie board, 3-hour experience and of course, an array of Cugini wines. The winery also offers access to a limited club, The Cugini Wine Guild, which offers amenities like invitations to all wine tastings, dinners and parties.
4473 Lyons Rd. / Website
Cooper’s Hawk Winery channels the spirit of Napa Valley wine country by offering a dining experience that is led by wine. Each seasonal, made-from-scratch dish is listed with a number that correlates to the perfect wine pairing. Cooper’s Hawk’s winemaker and his team scour the world for the finest grapes and work with the grower to craft the finest wine. Members of the Wine Club here enjoy new bottles of wine and tastings every month!
323 E. Palmetto Rd. / Website
GourmetPhile prides itself on offering highly curated, rare wine offerings. For every 50 bottles of wine tasted by the owners, only one is actually brought into the store. GourmetPhile brings the spirit of Europe into Boca and offers visitors the opportunity to attend weekly, intimate wine tastings with GourmetPhile’s expert sommelier.
1465 SW 6 Ct. / Website
As the 2021 U.S. Open Cider Grand National Champion, Broski Ciderworks is a must-try spot. This craft cidery, founded by two brothers, offers taproom events like fun game nights and food truck gatherings. The cozy ambience features steampunk designs and dim lighting. Guests have the option to host a private event in this space and Broski Ciderworks can even help you create your own custom cider flavor for it!
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1701 W Atlantic Ave. / Website
SaltWater Brewery gives back to the natural landscape it is named after! The local production microbrewery contributes to ocean-based charities like Surfrider, Ocean Foundation and MOTE Marine Labs. The brewery is revolutionizing the packaging industry too; it uses “Eco Six Pack Rings” that replace the traditional, environmentally damaging plastic rings. SaltWater Brewery prides itself on using natural ingredients for its countless styles of cider. The exciting tasting room — known as the Reef Room — events include bingo and painting!
6450 N Federal Highway / Website
This brewery, restaurant and music venue has a mission to leave guests smiling by the time they leave! Crazy Uncle Mike’s motto — brews, bites and beats — perfectly sums up a visit here! The brewery offers countless beers infused with local Florida flavors and fresh/seasonal ingredients go into the signature food offerings. Guests can enjoy entertainment almost every single day, including karaoke night, 90’s brunch & bingo and live performances!
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