Raise a Glass: Best Wineries and Distilleries on the Paradise Coast

Known for high-end shopping, world-class golf courses, and spectacular sunsets, the Paradise Coast is a gem in the Sunshine State overlooking the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. It's also home to some of Florida's finest wineries and distilleries.

1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - 11905 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34110
   Sample wines from around the world at this upscale wine chain including a bar, restaurant, and tasting room. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant offers wines from California, Washington, Oregon and other grape-growing regions around the U.S., along with a menu packed with amazing burgers, seafood, and pasta dishes. Located around the corner from several Naples homes for sale, Cooper's Hawk features a knowledgeable staff who can help you pair the perfect wine with your entrée.
   
   
2. Hangar 41 Winery & Brew Shop - 10970 S Cleveland Ave #304, Fort Myers, FL 33907
   Located minutes from many Fort Myers homes for sale, this local favorite is a must-visit destination for wine lovers. Hangar 41 Winery & Brew Shop offers over 80 different wines. All made on-site and available for tasting or purchase. They provide an opportunity for true wine aficionados to become part of the process, with on-premise winemaking that allows you to craft your wine using the grapes of your choice. But be patient; it can take months or more before your custom wine is ready!
   
   
3. Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery - 131 SW 3rd Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33991
   At Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery, you can sample some of the best local flavors, distilled using pure Florida sugar cane. Visit the tasting room, or take a tour of the distillery to learn all about the process of making rum, from sourcing ingredients to cooking, fermenting, and distilling. Plus, Wicked Dolphin is located near these Cape Coral homes for sale.
   
   
4. List Distillery - 3680 Evans Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901
   Fort Myers-based List Distillery is the home of Mr. Tom's Spirits, which are handcrafted using local and natural Florida ingredients. You can visit the distillery to get an up-close look at the process behind creating Mr. Tom's one of a kind whiskeys, gins, vodkas, bourbons, and other spirits. They even offer an opportunity to order a bottle with custom engraving or custom labels. Tours are available by reservation every Monday through Saturday. 
   
   
5. The Naples Winery - 1200 5th Ave S #13, Naples, FL 34102
   You'll find some of Florida's most unique wines at The Naples Winery, a local winery that focuses on crafting premium specialty fruit wines. Offering amazing Gold Medal citrus and berry wines, The Naples Winery is a perfect place to find flavors that could only come from Florida. Stop in for a tasting, and talk to the friendly, knowledgeable staff about finding the perfect flavor for you.

From amazing wine and spirits to cool Gulf breezes, the Paradise Coast has a lot to offer. Contact us today to learn more about life in the area and talk to one of our agents about how we can help you find your dream home!