may not conjure up images of sweeping vineyards and world-class wines, the beverage you love to sip, gulp, or gift, was first produced in Florida back in the mid-1500s. Florida wines are typically made from local muscadine grapes or tropical fruits, resulting in sweet wines unique to the state.

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Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards: Producing fine wines in Florida

Address: 19239 U.S. 27 North Clermont, FL 34715

Hours: 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun

Fees: Complimentary tours and tasting

Pet friendly? Yes

Family friendly? Yes

The most raved-about winery in the state,

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards

covers 80 acres making it Florida’s largest premium winery. Their wines have won 966 awards, with a few of their 2022 offerings holding gold or double gold medal status.

No matter what day of the week you visit, you’ll be welcomed with a free 45-minute tour and wine tasting plus views of the beautiful and seemingly infinite rows of muscadine grapes. Located just 30 minutes east of

Orlando

near

Clermont

, this winery also showcases festivals and food trucks throughout the year.

Nearby: One of Florida’s earliest attractions,

Citrus Tower

provides delightful views from a glass-enclosed observation deck. Or you can take a glimpse back in time to pioneering days at the

Clermont Historic Village Museums

Schnebly Redland’s Winery: Taste of Miami

Address: 30205 SW 217th Ave,

Homestead

, FL 33030

Hours: 12pm-5pm Mon-Thurs, 11am-12am Fri, 11am-11pm Sat, 11am-8pm Sun

Fees: $16 to $46/person

Pet friendly? No

Family friendly? Yes

This is a spot to come if you really want to feel like you’re on vacation! The magical grounds are filled with lush gardens and water features, giving off a tropical vibe. And the tropics are what you will taste as well, as

Schnebly Redland’s Winery

makes its wines from guava, passion fruit, coconut, mango—even avocado! Not a drop of muscadine will cross your lips.

Located one hour south of

Miami

, be sure to book your tasting in advance to avoid a long wait. And for your friend who doesn’t like wine, there’s a

brewery on site

, too!

Nearby: If an up-close encounter with gators floats your boat, take a boat ride at

Everglades Alligator Farm

. For a less showy brush with nature, explore the mangroves at

Biscayne National Park

or the tropical botanical garden at

Fruit and Spice Park

. If this all feels too slow-paced for you, watch cars speed by at

Homestead Miami Speedway

Pro Tip There is a restaurant on site if you want to make a meal of your experience, but you are allowed to bring your own snacks to eat at the winery (just not your own drinks).

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Bunker Hill Vineyard: America’s greenest winery

Address: 8905 Bunker Hill Rd, Duette, FL 34219

Hours: 11am-5pm Fri-Mon, 11am-3:30 Thurs

Fees: $6/person

Pet friendly? No

Family friendly? Yes

This environmentally conscious winery hasn’t used a single new wine bottle since it started bottling in 2009. Re-using wine bottles donated by customers has reduced the winery’s carbon footprint by 60 percent, and it also collects corks and wax from wine bottles for recycling projects.

Located on a certified wildlife habitat one hour southeast of

Tampa

Bunker Hill Vineyard

produces more than 40 types of grape and fruit wines by hand. Because their wines are unfiltered, Bunker Hill wines retain more antioxidants and nutrients than filtered wines and must be at least one year old before being bottled to achieve natural clarity. Oh—and the winery is also

haunted

Nearby: If you’re feeling adventurous, check out the

TreeUmph! Adventure course

(perhaps before your wine tasting) or travel back in time at

Sarasota Medieval Fair

. You can hop on a horse or ATV and ride the trails at

Myakka River Trail Rides

or explore the blackwater river at

Little Manatee River State Park

Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery: Good wines, good vibes, good times

Address: 4200 Johnston Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34951

Hours: 11am-5pm Tues-Fri, 11am-6pm Sat, 12pm-5pm Sun

Fees: $10 to $27/person

Pet friendly? Some pets but with rules

Family friendly? Children under 12 are allowed, but with rules

Sip sweet wines in a surf-themed sanctuary at

Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery

. This sprawling 10-acre vineyard hosts special events and live music on weekends and welcomes guests to picnic on non-event days.

Stop by the tasting room, then play a round of disc golf and relax by the pond. Whenever you visit, this vineyard one hour north of

West Palm Beach

always has loads of wine and fun on offer.

Nearby: You’ve seen cows, but have you seen sea cows? Check them out at the

Manatee Observation and Education Center

. Next, walk through the

Heathcote Botanical Gardens

and marvel at the largest public tropical bonsai collection in America.

Pro Tip You are welcome to camp your RV at the winery if you are a member of
Harvest Hosts
, a network of sites that allow RVers to stay overnight on their premises.

San Sebastian Winery: Award-winning wines

Address: 157 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Hours: 10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm Sun

Fees: Complimentary tours and tastings

Pet friendly? Yes

Family friendly? Yes

A close relative of the ever-popular Lakeridge winery,

San Sebastian Winery

produces its wines on site even if it doesn’t have the vineyards to show for it. Enter the old East Coast Railway building and join a free guided tour complete with wine sampling. If you wish, head up to the rooftop wine bar and restaurant for live music and pleasant views of

St. Augustine

Nearby: You won’t get any younger with a visit to

Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archeological Park

, but you’ll learn a lot about America’s first colony. And they may be better known for barrels of rum than wine, but you can still play pirate aboard the

Black Raven

pirate ship.

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Bluefield Estate Winery: Family-owned flavors

Address: 22 NE CR 234, Gainesville, FL 32641

Hours: 11am-5pm Thurs/Fri, 12pm-6pm Sat/Sun

Fees: $5/person

Pet friendly? No

Family friendly? Yes

If you haven’t tasted blueberry wine, you are depriving your mouth of one of the planet’s greatest gifts. After years of making blueberry wine in their farm kitchen as a hobby, Jennifer and Bradley Ferguson were convinced by friends and family to open

Bluefield Estate Winery

Their cute little winery 15 minutes east of

Gainesville

now offers wine made from blueberries, muscadine grapes, and fruit fusions. Go at the right time of year, and you can go grape or blueberry picking as well!

Nearby: Alligators, Florida cracker horses, and more than 250 species of birds can be spotted as you walk the 3.5-mile trail in

Sweetwater Wetlands Park

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Flagler Beachfront Winery: Got slushed

Address: 611 N. Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Hours: 12pm-9pm Sun-Thurs, 12pm-10pm Fri/Sat

Fees: $3/person

Pet friendly? Yes

Family friendly? Yes

Wine slushies. We could probably just stop there. Fruit-flavored wine slushies with unobstructed beach views. It gets better and better!

Flagler Beachfront Winery

isn’t all about frozen wine, even if it’s what we’re going to dream about tonight. There are more than a dozen wines to sample—made from grapes grown all over the U.S.—with new wines being released throughout the year.

With daily specials and routine parties, this oceanfront patio in

Flagler Beach

is a cool spot with even cooler wine.

Nearby: Whether you like strolling, fishing, or gazing wistfully off into the sunset,

Flagler Beach Pier

is a pretty place to visit just down the street, and extends more than 800 feet into the Atlantic Ocean. Follow that up with a nature walk through

Betty Steflik Memorial Preserve

Quantum Leap Winery: Blending tradition with sustainability

Address: 1312 Wilfred Drive, Orlando, FL 32803

Hours: 12pm-7pm Tues-Thurs, 12pm-8pm Fri/Sat

Fees: Complimentary tours, wine $6-$12/glass

Pet friendly? Yes

Family friendly? No

Quantum Leap Winery in downtown

Orlando

is one of Florida’s newest wineries and brings an environmental focus to the fermented grape scene.

Quantum Leap Winery

sources wine from around the world, transports it unpackaged, then blends and packages the wines here in the good old U.S. of A. This method cuts down on packaging and the transport of goods, helping ensure a healthy future of wine drinking for our children.

Nearby: Within 15 minutes of the winery are

Harry P Leu Gardens

and Arid Garden, which could make for a pleasant tipsy stroll. For something more cerebral, head north 15 minutes to the

Orlando Science Center

and

Orlando Museum of Art

. If you really want to get off the beaten path, you may wish to check out a hidden gem called

Walt Disney World

(never heard of it, right?).

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A taste of Florida’s sweet wine can go down smooth. A taste of tragedy: not so much. If you’re drinking at Florida’s wineries and also

plan on driving

, keep your consumption low and allow enough time after drinking to be able to drive safely. Better yet, enlist a designated driver or request a spitoon from the winery so you can taste and spit, then buy what you like to enjoy at home.

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FAQs

Is Flordia good for wineries?

While Florida may not be known for its wines, it is home to more than two dozen wineries.

Is there a certain wine made in Florida?

Florida produces Muscadine grapes, which are excellent for making sweet wines. While some people are not fans of muscadine wines, and the grapes are even looked down upon in some wine-sipping circles, winemaking techniques are being refined and Florida’s wines are definitely worth a try.

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