Wineries in South Carolina: Tourists' Guide to Great Sites

Sir Walter Raleigh was the one that first took note of the muscadines growing along the sandy shores and fields of green of South Carolina, back in the 1600's. Muscadines have been called the Grape of the South, and has a rich heritage in wine making and production. The flavor of these is a bit different, and throughout the South you can see signs for homegrown "Muscadines and Scuppernogs". They make a fine jam and jelly too. Today South Carolina has fine wines from these grapes of choice. If you want to do taste testing in South Carolina, see the wineries, and taste the vineyards finest, this is the article with the information you need. Be sure to call before stopping by for a taste test to check on their ability to accommodate you. Taste testing at some of the South's wineries is a lovely day trip, one that is perfect for a group of friends that are out on the town. Wineries in the South Carolina backdrop are a beautiful trip away.

Aiken Winery Aiken SC
137 W. Laurens Street N.W
Aiken, SC 29801
United States
Phone (803) 642-9463
Fax (803) 649-5588
Taste testing available

Carolina Vineyards Winery Chester SC
http://www.carolinavineyards.com/
4922 Highway 17 South
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
843-361-9181
Taste testing of wines every day opening at 10 closing between 6-11 seasonally

Irvin-House Vineyards Wadmalaw Island SC
http://www.charlestonwine.com/
6775 Bears Bluff Rd.
Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
(843) 559-6867
E-mail: info@charlestonwine.com
48 acres of vineyards and winery
Irvin~House Vineyard Wines are available at several area retail locations, including: Piggly Wiggly, Harris Teeter, Wholesale Wine, World Market and Whole Foods Market.

Island Winery Hilton Head SC
http://www.islandwinery.com/
12A Cardinal Road
Store Hours & Free Tastings
Tuesdays - Saturdays 12:30pm - 5:30pm
They have a wine club where you receive 3 bottles of wine every three months for $56.50

La Belle Amie Vineyard Little River SC
http://www.labelleamie.com/
1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, SC 29566
843-399-WINE (9463)
Currently Open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM
Wine tastings are offered Mon - Sat from 10am-5pm.

Try a Southern wine

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