Smooth and aromatic muscadine wines evoke memories of sleepy afternoons in the Deep South and are a specialty produced here like nowhere else on earth.

Fruit wines (citrus, tropical and berry) are enjoying a breakthrough in quality wine production, and consumers everywhere are not only filling their glasses but bringing Florida wines into the kitchen.

When talking about true Florida’s finest, tropical fruit wines have always been the favorite.

Florida wine flavors and styles cover the range of very sweet to bone dry, so they can be successfully used in any application. Try a Florida port wine for a sweet and robust sauce with beef or a sparkling tangerine wine in a tart and tangy marinade for seafood!

The Sea Oats Motel’s fully equipped kitchens give our guests the opportunity to experiment with fresh local Florida products, from the comfort and privacy of their suite, steps from the remarkably white shoreline.

Visiting a winery or vineyard can be a fascinating experience for the whole family. They are scattered throughout the state of Florida, with some special ones only minutes from the Motel.  A perfect afternoon outing for the whole family!

After your visit, be sure to bring back some of that phenomenal wine to Sea Oats, to experiment with one of our favorite marinades.

FLORIDA FRUIT WINE MOJO MARINADE

• ½ cup Florida semi-sweet fruit wine
• ½ cup Florida orange juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ medium red onion sliced thin
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 limes squeezed for their juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Mix all ingredients together. Use for marinade on your favorite cut of beef, pork, poultry or seafood at least two hours before cooking. Makes 2 cups of Mojo..

For more ideas, make your next reservation at the beautiful Sea Oats Motel, specializing in affordable beachfront luxury in sunny Destin, Florida.

The Sea Oats Motel is perfectly situated on Old Highway 98, apart from the crowds, yet  moments away from all the outstanding shopping, dining, and attractions that make our home so amazing.

Each of our suites are designed to be your home away from home while visiting our beautiful beaches.

Fine furnishings, spacious living areas, sumptuous beds dressed in fresh linens, and large, modern bathrooms will ease your mind and your body.Your family will love lounging around our beautiful, heated pools, surrounded by lush tropical foliage and fragrant blooms, all overlooking endless stretches of private beaches.

Our beach services are sure to delight everyone as we can arrange time for your family to enjoy our jet skis, paddle boards and parasailing or simply set up some beach chairs with umbrellas and a good book recommendation. At the Sea Oats Motel in sunny Destin Florida, there’s always something fun to do.

Come see what fall has in store for your family on the pristine beaches of the Emerald Coast.

Call 850-837-6655 today to learn more or to book your stay!