The tasting room sits at an elevation of 2300’ and built squarely on The Eastern Continental Divide. Offering picturesque mountain views in each direction, with Mount Pisgah to the South and Mount Tryon the North, partners Tim and Lance have designed their tasting room to fully accentuate those incredibly gorgeous mountain views. What is behindContinue reading “Marked Tree Vineyard – Flat Rock, NC”
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Chloe Rosé – Marked Tree Vineyards
Our wine tonight is the Chloe Rosé from Marked Tree Vineyards in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Vintage 2018 Estate grown blend of 90% Cab Franc and 10% Lemburger. Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County AVA. Produced in the Saignee style. Light salmon in color. Off dry and light. Strikingly refreshing. Nose of stone fruitsContinue reading “Chloe Rosé – Marked Tree Vineyards”
Fat Ass Heifer Cidery – Campobello, South Carolina
Yes, that is not a typo. Yes, this is a Cidery! Yes, We bought the t-shirt! Rancher John Macomson bought the 51 acre property about 10 years ago. Known as Catlow Creek Ranch, John is raising miniature Hereford, Lowline, and Agnus cows. One well-conditioned yet rambunctious heifer was giving John frustrating trouble not wanting toContinue reading “Fat Ass Heifer Cidery – Campobello, South Carolina”
Palmetto Signature Wines 2019
As we gear up once again our planning for the 2020 Palmetto Wine Competition, I was looking over the results from 2019. The Palmetto Signature Wines make up a half case of the highest scoring wines produced entirely from South Carolina fruit and honestly these six were an exceptional collection. Six Palmetto Signature Wines awardedContinue reading “Palmetto Signature Wines 2019”
Carolina Rosé Sangria
Anytime is Sangria Time! Ingredients: 1 bottle (750 ml) semi-dry or semi-sweet rosé wine. We recommend CityScape Winery Raspberry White Zin or Parker-Binns Loco Lulu Rosé! 1/4 cup Red Bordner’s Barrell Buddies Groovy Rum. 2 quarts Orange Juice. 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup farm local raspberries (or juice) 3/4 cup farm local blueberries. 1 1/2Continue reading “Carolina Rosé Sangria”
Palmetto Chocolate Mudslide
Mixing and Ingredients: Add 1 oz. Dixie Southern Vodka (adjust to taste) from Grain and Barrel Spirits in North Charleston. Add 2-3 oz. Chocolate Thunder Moonshine by Copperhead Mountain Distillery in Travelers Rest. (Adjust to taste) Then Stir gently! Add 2 oz. Carolina Cream from Six and Twenty Distillery in Piedmont. Don’t skimp here!! IfContinue reading “Palmetto Chocolate Mudslide”
Missing Our Winery Escapades!
This is not political! This is simply how we’re feeling right now in the moment. We greatly miss our wine outings, meeting our friends, and attending the many fun social events at our favorite wineries. We’re dreaming of our next trip to North Georgia and the Dahlonega Plateau AVA. Anxiously awaiting new wine club pick-upContinue reading “Missing Our Winery Escapades!”
Open That Bottle Night of South Carolina Wine
Watch the video here!: https://www.facebook.com/WineryEscapadesDotCom/videos/670153776880552/ Join us Friday evening May 8th at 7pm to celebrate Open That Bottle Night of South Carolina Wine. We will go live on our WineryEscapades Facebook page to discuss South Carolina destination wineries and locally crafted wines! We will use hashtag #OTBNSC plus #SCWineNight Please grab your favorite bottle ofContinue reading “Open That Bottle Night of South Carolina Wine”
Wellborn Winery in the Woods – Travelers Rest SC
Wellborn Winery in the Woods is located in Travelers Rest. They are growing approx. 4 acres of French-American Hybrid cultivars. They also source a good bit of fruit from other local South Carolina farmers. The winery has a small intimate tasting room with a beautiful patio and expansive green area sitting. Tony and Deb areContinue reading “Wellborn Winery in the Woods – Travelers Rest SC”
How to Order from South Carolina Wineries
In these troubling times, our local wineries are also struggling. We strongly encourage your support of these small family owned businesses by purchasing a few bottles of South Carolina produced wine to enjoy in the comforts of your home. Your support is greatly needed to help these small businesses survive. We encourage your support andContinue reading “How to Order from South Carolina Wineries”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 