Charleston Wine + Food Countdown: Top Pairings for Seafood
Whether you’re traveling from the Columbia area or you’re a Charleston local, be sure to take advantage of the culinary event of the year, Charleston Wine + Food, March 1-5! In the spirit of food-specific wine pairings, our latest installment in the Charleston Wine + Food inspired pairings series dives into the best accompaniments for […]
Bottles Mt. Pleasant Featured Products: February 20
Every week, we’re sharing some of our favorite picks from the shelves at Bottles Mt. Pleasant. This week’s featured products include: New Belgium Citradelic IPA (12pk for $14.99, save $1) Bright orange in color, this tropical IPA combines a variety of hops including Citra, Azzaca, Galaxy, Simcoe and more. With aromas of citrus, tropical fruit and pine, […]
Bottles Columbia Picks of the Week: February 20
Every week, we’re sharing some of our favorite products from the shelves at Bottles Columbia. This week’s featured picks include: Delas Cotes du Rhone ($12.99, save $6) A blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes, this red from the southern Rhone Valley features aromas of plum and baking spice on the nose. With a full, rounded […]
Wine Tasting
Saturday: 1:00-4:00 pm: Fantastic French Wines: Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne Les Saussots, Beau Chene Pinot Noir, Domaine des Rouet Chinon, and Cote 125 Corbieres.
Wine Tasting
Friday: 3:00-6:00 pm: Awesome Argentinean Wines: Crios Torrontes, Crios Red Blend, Ben Marco Malbec, and Susan Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine of the Week
The hallmark of the domaine is extended ageing on the lees – a minimum of 7 years for the Extra-Brut. Why? Because Gilbert Cordeuil likes Champagnes with lots of bottle age – and so do we, but usually we can’t afford them! While not vintage dated, the fruit for this bottling is entirely from the […]
Countdown to Charleston Wine + Food: Wines From "Hot" Regions (U.S.)
We’re just two weeks away from the kick off of Charleston Wine + Food! We can’t wait to share some of our favorite wines with you at the Bottles Wine Retail Shop in Marion Square during the festival. In the meantime, our wine buyer Mike van Beyrer shares some of his top picks from emerging hot […]
Countdown to Charleston Wine + Food: Top Wines from "Hot" Wine Regions (France)
We’re just three weeks away from the kick off of Charleston Wine + Food! We can’t wait to share some of our favorite wines with you at the Bottles Wine Retail Shop in Marion Square during the festival. In the meantime, our wine buyer Mike van Beyrer shares some of his top picks from emerging […]
Top 5 Wine Pairings for Chili
This weekend, we’re excited to partner with the 19th Annual Chili Cookoff hosted by Historic Columbia & The Palladium Society, at the Music Farm. Whether you’re headed to the Music Farm on Saturday for the event or whipping up a batch at home, a comforting bowl of chili deserves a drink that can stand up […]
Bottles Columbia Featured Picks of the Week: February 6
Every week, we’re sharing some of our favorite picks from the shelves at Bottles Columbia. This week’s featured products include: Sweetwater Grass Monkey (6pk, $8.99) Grass Monkey is a wheat ale brewed with lots of Lemondrop hops for a big citrus flavor. Lemongrass herbs were added for a refreshing twist and exotic aroma. The light malt bill […]