It's wine o'clock! Grab a glass at these 5 Panama City area wineries, bars and shops

Ebonee Burrell, The News Herald
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BAY COUNTY — Bay County has a few hidden gems where you can find some of the best flavors of wine. 

Whether it's a sangria, mimosa or imported from around the world, you can find a great glass of wine at local wine bars, wineries and even coffee shops. So take some time to try something new this week and explore these five local wine shops around Bay County. 

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Smashed Wine Bar

Smashed Wine Bar recently opened in Panama City Beach as Bay County's first self-serve wine bar. The new wine bar sells everything from handcrafted wines to hard seltzers to Delta-8 infused cocktails.

Smashed features flavors from all over the world, including 12 self-serve wine options along with handcrafted wines topped with a freeze-dried fruit or candy topping. More popular offerings at Smashed include the honey and prosecco mixture called Honey Girl and a fruit punch and key lime mixture with a touch of rosé called Florida Man.

Select wines are sold by glass or bottle, so it is enough for you and your friends to enjoy a night out at Smashed. The business also hosts community-oriented events, such as wine tastings and paint and sips, and offers daily specials.

Smashed is located at 7119 W. U.S. 98 in the Beachwalk shopping center in Panama City Beach. Scheduled hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. More information: 850-213-1202 or Facebook.com/smashedwinebar.

Burgunbarrel

Burgunbarrel welcomes some of the finest wine at its wine bar. Guests can purchase a glass or a bottle of a wide selection of red, white, rosé and bubbly wines.

The wine bar welcomes flavors from national and international origins along with a menu that pairs perfectly with your selections. Make your visit worth it at Burgunbarrel and enjoy live music and entertainment held each week.

Burgunbarrel is located at 1125 Beck Ave. in St. Andrews. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. More information: 850-250-2498 or burgunbarrel.com.

Caffé Del Mundo

Caffé Del Mundo is more than just an ordinary coffee shop. It transforms into a wine bar in the afternoons, welcoming flavors from around the world, including various options of sangrias and wines.

Enjoy a glass or bottle of select options of sangria flavors from Prosecco Peach, the sangria version of a Bellini with peaches and bubbles, to Ethiopian Coffee Sangria, a rich red wine blend with a splash of cold brew, apples and cinnamon. The eatery offers seven flavors of wine, both international and national mixes of sweet and dry wine.

Caffé Del Mundo in Panama City serves espressos, teas, cold brews, smoothies and snacks early in the day, and then offers sangria, wine and beer in the afternoons.
Caffé Del Mundo in Panama City serves espressos, teas, cold brews, smoothies and snacks early in the day, and then offers sangria, wine and beer in the afternoons.

Caffé Del Mundo also boasts weekly entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays, with live music until the end of September.

Caffé del Mundo is located in the Cove at 101 S. Bonita Ave. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. More information: 850-896-6576 or Facebook.com/caffedelmundo.

Mother's Wine Market

Mother's Wine Market in downtown Panama City offers wall-to-wall wine from a range of vintages, terroirs and varietals.

Join in on a wine tasting happening at the market every weekend with options of specialty wine flavors. Mother's also sells charcuterie boxes filled with the perfect pairing to your wine.

Mother's Wine Market in downtown Panama City offers wall-to-wall wine from a range of vintages, terroirs and varietals.
Mother's Wine Market in downtown Panama City offers wall-to-wall wine from a range of vintages, terroirs and varietals.

Mother's Wine Market is located at 228 Harrison Ave., Suite No. 104, in Panama City. Hours are 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. More information: 850-740-3082 or Facebook.com/motherswinemarket.

Panama City Beach Winery

Have the perfect wine find you at Panama City Beach Winery. Stop by for a complimentary wine tasting, and settle down to enjoy a glass of premium specialty wines. The winery offers a mix of tropical, berry and fruit wines from fresh fruits native to Florida.

Featured wines include flavor options of guava, passion fruit, mango, blueberry, blackberry and orange. All wines are sold by the bottle and can be tasted before purchasing.

Panama City Beach Winery is located at 8730 Thomas Drive, Suite No. 1103B, in Panama City Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. More information: 850-233-5950 or panamacitybeachwinery.com.

This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Wine bars, wineries in Panama City area: 5 best places to get a glass