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”
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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”
Quick Reminiscing of 2018 and Looking Forward to 2019
2018 brought us many new experiences and of course several challenges. We rung in 2018 downtown Greenville, South Carolina….Yeah That Greenville! The first few weekends took us to Morgan Ridge Vineyard and Brewhouse, Misty Creek Vineyard, Parker-Binns, and Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard. Valentines weekend took us to Charleston and Savannah. We enjoyed a visit toContinue reading “Quick Reminiscing of 2018 and Looking Forward to 2019”
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”
Press Release: Palmetto Signature Six
The Palmetto Wine Competition announces the 2018 Palmetto Signature Six. October brings harvest in South Carolina vineyards and we celebrate South Carolina grown fruit by presenting our inaugural selection of home grown award winning wines, the Palmetto Signature Six. Six award winning wines produced entirely from South Carolina grown fruit. This year’s award winning groupContinue reading “Press Release: Palmetto Signature Six”
Winery Escapade – Independence Day 2018
July 4th, 2018 was opening day for Wellborn Winery in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. We had waited in anticipation and it was great to see Tony and Debbie enjoy their grand opening celebration. A good crowd showed up and all in all the entire opening day was a huge success! Tony and Debbie have doneContinue reading “Winery Escapade – Independence Day 2018”
Final Thoughts and Press for the inaugural Palmetto Wine Competition
We are thrilled with the following press of the inaugural Palmetto Wine Competition from the Index-Journal in Greenwood, South Carolina. Staff writer St. Clair Donaghy attended the day’s events and we are thrilled to see included comments from several participating winery owners and our judges. Please take a moment to read the article. We appreciateContinue reading “Final Thoughts and Press for the inaugural Palmetto Wine Competition”
Official Results: 2018 Palmetto Wine Competition
PRESS RELEASE May 03, 2018 Re: Palmetto Wine Competition at The Belmont Inn Dennis and Jenni Turner, bloggers of WineryEscapades.Com, hosted the inaugural Palmetto Wine Competition at The Belmont Inn in historic Abbeville, South Carolina on May 1st. The competition featured forty-four wines produced and bottled by nine different South Carolina Wineries. A panel ofContinue reading “Official Results: 2018 Palmetto Wine Competition”
Introducing the Judges Panel: Palmetto Wine Competition 2018
One of our more daunting task for the 2018 Palmetto Wine Competition was assembling a panel of judges who were both highly qualified and also with a developed appreciation for local crafted wine. We’re beyond thrilled with this years team. David Murphy David serves as one of our Head Judges. He is a member ofContinue reading “Introducing the Judges Panel: Palmetto Wine Competition 2018”
Craft Beverage Marketing and Wine Competitions! 