Southwest Florida is full of wine connoisseurs and aficionados, the area has fully embraced the wine culture and is becoming a destination for other wine enthusiasts around the world. We have two big charity events that raise money through wine auctions, the SWFL Wine Fest and the Naples Winter Wine Festival, and countless restaurants that offer an impressive variety of wines. Here, we share with you five of our favorite wine bars in the area:

1. The Wine Room
   Location: Ft. Myers
   What we love: 3% of all bottle purchases go to a local nonprofit of your choice.

2. Downtown Coffee & Wine Company
Location: Bonita Springs
What we love: The relaxed and feel good environment of this location makes the wine experience less daunting to the younger crowds.

3. Palace Pub & Wine Bar
Location: Cape Coral
What we love: They carry a lot of small production wines, perfect for those looking to support smaller wineries and try new wines.

4. Naples Wine Collection
Location: Naples
What we love: The ambiance at their Cave Bistro, where you can enjoy delicious food paired with your favorite wine.

5. Charley’s Boat House Grill & Wine Bar
Location: Ft. Myers Beach
What we love: Enjoying our wine by the water!