San Sebastian Winery

The San Sebastian Winery was founded in 1996. It is located on King Street inside of one of Henry Flagler's old East Coast Railway buildings. It is just a few minutes from downtown Saint Augustine. Many believe the building is the birthplace of American wine, which can trace its roots all the way back to 1562. The winery is considered one of the state's premier wineries and is considered a pioneer when it comes to sparkling, dessert and table wines. The winery uses a combination of hybrid and muscadine grapes. Cream Sherry and Port wines are also part of San Sebastian's collections. The wines produced by the winery have won several awards. The winery hosts more than 100,000 visitors each year in the tasting room and the wines shop. They produce more than 80,000 cases of wines and sell their products at the winery, as well as at supermarkets and wine stores throughout the state. The winery is owned by the Cox family, who works in conjunction with Seavin, Inc., owners of the largest winery in the state. Tours of the winery are offered on the regular basis and, like tastings, are complimentary. Both are offered every day and include an audio-visual presentation, as well as a guided walk through the 18,000 square foot production facility.