🍷 Favorite Finds from our Wine Tool Treasure Chest: Pa’s Peanuts

You already know that we are always on the hunt for the best wine spots and hidden finds across Southwest Florida. But on a visit to Magnum Wines in Sarasota last year, we stumbled across a totally different kind of treasure right at the wine bar – Pa’s Peanuts.

While we were chatting with the owner over a glass of wine, we heard about a young entrepreneur who had dropped in the day before selling jars of home-style, artisan peanuts. Our initial thought was along the lines of what is artisanal about a peanut, and how can a peanut be different than a peanut???

We sampled a couple right there from our bar stools, realized both what is artisanal and what is different, immediately bought a jar to take home, and as they say… the rest is history. Pa’s Peanuts – the unexpected, must-have addition to our casual wine nights whether at the beach or on the lanai.

🥜 Why Pa’s Peanuts are the Perfect Pairing

These aren’t your average cocktail peanuts. They are light, peanutty, perfectly salty, and crispy in a way we have never experienced with any other snack. They are exactly what you want to reach for when you’re relaxing on the lanai with a great bottle of wine, or sipping a glass at sunset on Manasota.

Here is why they have earned a permanent spot in our wine treat rotation:

• The Perfect Crunch: They have a uniquely airy, crisp texture that pairs beautifully with everything from a bright, high-acid white wine to a bold, structured red.
• Two Salt Levels: I love savory and salty, while my Partner in Wine prefers a lower-sodium profile. We love that Pa’s offers both a Regular and a Low Sodium option, so we always buy a mix of both to keep everyone happy!
• A Warning on the Brittle: Pa’s also crafts a homemade peanut brittle. Consider yourself officially warned: do not buy it unless you want to become instantly addicted. It is that good.

We polished off our very first jar in record time and have been ordering them regularly ever since. We’ve shared them with friends over wine, started gifting them to fellow wine lovers, and without fail, everyone falls in love with Pa’s.

A Fun Local Coincidence

Recently, we were back at Magnum Wines chatting with the regulars at the bar about how much we love the brand, and out of nowhere, the “Pa’s Peanuts guy” himself walked through the door to drop off a fresh delivery! It turns out their local business has absolutely skyrocketed since we first discovered them, and we couldn’t be happier to see them succeed!

From the Treasure Chest to Your Table

While we usually focus on actual wine tools and accessories for our Treasure Chest series, high-quality snacks are just as essential to enjoying great wine. While Pa’s Peanuts aren’t retail-available in Venice just yet (though I am encouraging him to expand his reach into south county!), they are incredibly easy to order online.

The Insider Pro-Tip: If you purchase four jars, you get free shipping. Trust us when we say you will want all four, so just go ahead and order them on your first order.

An Exclusive Treat for Our Wine Loving Friends

We don’t receive any affiliate kickbacks or financial benefits for sharing this story; we just genuinely love Pa’s, supporting local businesses, and sharing authentic finds with our fellow wine lovers. However, because we love these snacks so much, I reached out to Pa’s to see if they would offer a little love to our readers—and they were more than happy to oblige!

• The Deal: Take 20% off your entire order! AND it is combinable with the buy 4 get free shipping deal!
• The Code: VENICEWINE20
• Where to Shop: Directly from Pa’s website, or if you’re local, check out Pa’s at the Sarasota Farmer’s Market on Saturdays

Go grab a few jars, pop open your favorite bottle 🍾, and enjoy. And honestly? Any local business that sends you a follow-up email after your purchase asking you to “rate their nuts” is worth checking out at least once! 🤣

Have you tried Pa’s Peanuts yet, or do you have a go-to snack you love to pair with your favorite wines? Let us know in the comments below!