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”

Seven Must Visit Upstate South Carolina Wineries.

The upstate of South Carolina is home to several very unique wine destinations. Just in case you haven’t heard, below we break down seven must visit local award winning producers. Cityscape Winery – Pelzer The Muscadine vineyard and winery was established approximately 10 years ago on old farm land along the southern outskirts of GreenvilleContinue reading “Seven Must Visit Upstate South Carolina Wineries.”

Wine and Cheese Pairing @ Wellborn Winery

Cheese! Wine and cheese! It’s certainly no secret wine pairs well with cheese, so we recommend taking any available opportunity to attend a wine and cheese pairing. Couple that with the chance to pair with local wines and you’ve got the makings of a very special experience. Wellborn Wine in the Woods located in beautifulContinue reading “Wine and Cheese Pairing @ Wellborn Winery”

May and June Winery Escapades In Pictures

In our winery escapade fun we are able to snap some quite interesting pictures with our I-Phone 8 plus. I’ve seriously considered a real camera, but hey some of these are pretty cool! We certainly enjoyed quite a bit of fun. Pam loves the beauty of KEFI Vineyards! NC Vines are very fruitful.Judges at theContinue reading “May and June Winery Escapades In Pictures”

How Wines Are Judged! 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition

Wine Competitions generally seek to award the art and science of winemaking. The Palmetto Wine Competition is no different in that regard. The goal is not to find the best wine, but to find the wine best to its style and varietal standard. In other words, wines aren’t judged against others in the competition, theyContinue reading “How Wines Are Judged! 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition”

Announcing the Judges: 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition

It is with extreme pride, we present the panel of judges for the 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition. This year’s group is exceptionally strong in industry qualifications each with a developed appreciation of regional wine knowledge. Related Post – Press Release: 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition In 2019 we are seating eight judges. Our Two Head JudgesContinue reading “Announcing the Judges: 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition”

Press Release: 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition

The second Palmetto Wine Competition is scheduled for May 7th, 2019 at The Belmont Inn in historic Abbeville, South Carolina. The Palmetto Wine Competition is sponsored by The VinoWine App, The Belmont Inn, The South Carolina Wine and Grape Growers Association, OurWineTonight.Com, and WineryEscapades.Com Organized by Dennis and Jenni Turner, the focus of the PalmettoContinue reading “Press Release: 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition”

Cartersville Country Winery – Timmonsville, S.C.

Cartersville Country Winery is off the beaten path well in the country, by all appearances. Though seriously, it’s really just about five miles off Interstate 20 and just about five miles off Interstate 95 in the small town of Timmonsville, Western Florence County, South Carolina. To say we enjoyed our visit with owner Tom andContinue reading “Cartersville Country Winery – Timmonsville, S.C.”

Peach Black Cherry – Lazy Bear Winery

Our wine tonight is the Peach Black Cherry from Lazy Bear Winery in Easley, South Carolina. A true fruit wine, blend of peaches and black cherries. Gorgeous amber color. Sweet, though not Moscato/Muscadine sweet. Nose of overripe black cherries. Flavor notes of black cherries up front, hints of cherry cola mid palate finishing with notesContinue reading “Peach Black Cherry – Lazy Bear Winery”