Vista Winery & Beach Dining

OVERVIEW

Savor a tasting of premium wines and rum at Aruba’s only winery and distillery and watch the sunset while dining beachside on the island’s westernmost point. Aruba’s desert climate makes agriculture challenging, yet Alto Vista Winery has made the most of its unusual terroir. While touring the vineyard, you will hear how the grapes are cultivated and which ones are best suited to the dry climate. The tasting will confirm that certain grapes can be successfully grown and made into varietals such as a white French Colombard and a red Tempranillo. Alto Vista also produces Red Star Rum, an artisanal spirit named for the symbolic red star on the flag of Aruba. The samples will be thoughtfully paired with a charcuterie board of local delicacies. A more complete meal will follow at Kokoa Restaurant and Bar, a seaside setting on the west coast that is ideal for watching the sun dip below the horizon.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit Aruba’s only winery and distillery and tour the vineyards.
• Sample a variety of wines and a white rum that captures the spirit of Aruba.
• Enjoy a charcuterie board at the winery before dining at a seaside restaurant.
• Watch the sunset from the restaurant, which is ideally located on Aruba’s west coast.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.