The winery is conveniently located next to I-10 and HWY 331 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. The main vineyard is off-site and consists of 50+ acres of Carlos and Noble Muscadines. The winery was established in 1989 and opened it's doors to the public in 1990. When visiting, you'll find a gift shop full of unique items, a tasting bar that overlooks the cellar and outdoor seating for sipping and socializing.
The winery is family friendly - bring the kids! Alcohol free juices are served for anyone under the age of 21. Pets are welcome but are required to be leashed or held and cannot enter the tasting room. As always, service animals have zero restrictions and can join their family anywhere.
The winery is family friendly - bring the kids! Alcohol free juices are served for anyone under the age of 21. Pets are welcome but are required to be leashed or held and cannot enter the tasting room. As always, service animals have zero restrictions and can join their family anywhere.
Services
We do not accept reservations so come on in and join the fun! Our tasting room offers a view into our cellar where you'll see our stainless steel vats and Europress. Your tasting attendant will discuss each product and assist with any questions you may have. 6 wines are available to sample. Our Winemaker has preselected 4 of our most popular wines, but you can choose the next 2. Cheers!.
The first step in production begins in the vineyard. Our 50 acre vineyard was planted in 1979 and is located 12 miles north of Defuniak Springs. The grapes are of Muscadine varieties. Muscadine grapes are native and are found growing wild in most areas of the southeastern states. Our varieties are Carlos and Noble, improved generations selected and propagated from native grapes.
At Chautauqua Winery, we are committed to providing the best customer service possible, especially in the very rare case something goes wrong. If you open a bottle and find that it is defective, we will gladly exchange it for a bottle of equal or greater value. If you exchange an item for one of greater value, you will be asked to provide the retail price difference, along with any applicable taxes, at the time of the exchange.
Club members receive 3 bottles of wine quarterly and receive 15% OFF retail and wine purchases. By registering, you are agreeing to purchase your first wine club package of $30.00(+tax). You are agreeing to enroll in the continual quarterly charge to the credit card listed on file for the product and/or shipping amounts listed in this agreement.
Reviews (7)
Nexgen Restoration
Aug 02, 2021
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Glenda Turnbow
Jul 17, 2021
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Chris Amabile
Jul 17, 2021
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This was a very nice experience.
I must say that my experience at the front was not the best; however, the wine tasting experience was very pleasant.
I don't want to go into too much detail, but I just did not like the way I was made to feel. It wasn't any one thing in particular, but ... I'm not sure.
Maybe it was me.
Anyway, the wines themselves were very good, and it was a good experience with the tasting.
The pricing was competitive (but be prepared to pay a high premium for anything besides the wine itself).
I must say that my experience at the front was not the best; however, the wine tasting experience was very pleasant.
I don't want to go into too much detail, but I just did not like the way I was made to feel. It wasn't any one thing in particular, but ... I'm not sure.
Maybe it was me.
Anyway, the wines themselves were very good, and it was a good experience with the tasting.
The pricing was competitive (but be prepared to pay a high premium for anything besides the wine itself).
Tanya Parks
Jun 26, 2021
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Awesome place. Free wine tasting! The African American male that conducted the tasting was a very nice man and very knowledgeable he even provided juice to the kids. Very nice man. Kind of rude girl at the front counter. I asked if she could help me pick the bottles that I wanted to purchase. She referred me to the shelf with all the many wine bottles saying “they are all over there.” After a little conversation she help box the bottles I was purchasing from her employer. Nice place definitely a must stop.
Mary Brewster
Sep 17, 2020
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Anna Arnold
Sep 06, 2020
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Erika Iversen
Nov 13, 2019
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If you haven't tried muscadine wine, this is the place to stop. A very small winery that makes, bottles and stores its own wine. Free tastings are available every 30 minutes in a room that overlooks the fermination tank room. Sadly no tours are offered. If you like a sweet wine, there are many to choose from. Some wines are seasonal others are only available if you join the monthly wine club. There is a small store that sells novelty items as well as wine. The ladies working there are very knowledgeable.