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”

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”

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.”

The Historic Belmont Inn: Venue for the 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition!

The Palmetto Wine Competition at The Belmont Inn. It just sounds good. That precisely is what we initially thought upon the idea of the historic Belmont Inn serving as the venue of the Palmetto Wine Competition. We knew the Belmont Inn was a perfect fit. We have been visiting the Belmont Inn for some time.Continue reading “The Historic Belmont Inn: Venue for the 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition!”

The VinoWine App – Sponsor 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition

The VinoWine App was a sponsor for our inaugural competition in 2018, and once again we are proud to announce as a sponsor for the 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition at The Belmont Inn in historic Abbeville, South Carolina. The VinoWine App is our go to Winery Finder for our weekend Winery Escapades. No matter whereContinue reading “The VinoWine App – Sponsor 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition”

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”

A Few Things We Love About South Carolina Wineries!

As natives of South Carolina, allow us to share a few things we love about South Carolina wineries. We love Pinot the pig, fun gatherings, and award winning wines at CityScape Winery in Pelzer.   We love the annual Harvest Festivals and Pack the Porch festivals at Enoree River Vineyard in Newberry. So much fun! WeContinue reading “A Few Things We Love About South Carolina Wineries!”

Announcing The 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition

Jenni and Dennis Turner of WineryEscapades.Com officially announce the 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition will be held May 7th, 2019 at the historic Belmont Inn in Abbeville, South Carolina. Planning for the 2019 state wine competition is ongoing and further details will soon follow. The 2018 competition awarded 38 medals amongst entries from nine South CarolinaContinue reading “Announcing The 2019 Palmetto Wine Competition”