The Perfect Pairing – Romance and Fine Wine
Fine wine has the power to transform an ordinary toast into a magical charm for love everlasting. South Carolina’s fine dining restaurants with their romantic settings and remarkable wine collections offer enchantments that can turn a Valentine’s dinner into an unforgettable evening of delights.
Toast with a glass of Barbeito, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dom Perignon "Cuvee" or one of the many other fine wines you’ll find at these award-winning restaurants throughout the Palmetto State.
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Explore the majestic mountains in Upstate South Carolina and experience the upscale cosmopolitan atmosphere of The Peppermill in Greenville.
Offering continental cuisine, The Peppermill has a state-of-the art wine cellar with more than 1,400 wines from around the world. Pair your wine with entrees such as Salmon Luis, Veal Marsala, Lamb Chops or Chicken Picatta.
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In Charleston, 82 Queen serves white, red, sparkling and blush wines in Charleston’s historic French Quarter.
Voted “Best City Restaurant” by the readers of Southern Living magazine, 82 Queen has also won Wine Spectator’s Best of Award for the past five years. Have a glass with their Grilled Carolina Quail, Sterling Silver Filet Mignon, or Crispy Roasted Maple Leaf Farm Duck.
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With one of the most extensive wine lists in the state, Charleston Grill offers more than 1,400 labels of wine.
Chef Bob Waggoner combines his cooking experience from abroad with the flavors of the South. “I enjoy serving dishes that incorporate Lowcountry favorites with classical French techniques,” Chef Waggoner explains.
Located inside Charleston Place Hotel, Charleston Grill has a masterful menu filled with award-winning entrees and desserts by Pastry Chef Emily Cookson. The four-part dinner menu is pure, lush, cosmopolitan and Southern.
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About 25 miles outside of Charleston is Summerville, a small town with enormous Southern charm.
Tucked in the majesty of palmettos and moss-draped oaks, The Dining Room at Woodlands is South Carolina’s only Mobil Five-Star and American Automobile Association's (AAA) Five Diamond dining room,
Woodlands Dining Room serves dishes that include the freshest vegetables and seafood gathered from private gardeners, day-boat fishermen and farmers. The Dining Room also offers monthly food and wine events.
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The Ocean Room, Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s signature restaurant, promises wine for every mood and occasion – “from old standbys to brand new appellations, everyday offerings to rare collectibles” –The Ocean Room specializes in modern interpretations of classical cuisine.
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Several award-winning wine lists can be found on Hilton Head Island.
Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte, Alexander’s Restaurant and Red Fish all made the list for the 2008 Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.
Charlies L’Etoile Verte serves simple seafood fare such as grilled salmon with fresh basil pesto and tilapia sautéed in parmesan crust. Caribbean fare is prepared at Red Fish. Specializing in seafood and steak, Red Fish offers upscale dining in a casual atmosphere. Serving contemporary cuisine, Alexander’s is a seafood restaurant and wine bar in the heart of Palmetto Dunes, a beach resort in Hilton Head.
Where will you toast your loved one on Valentine’s Day? Fine wine, remarkable cuisine and magical moments await you when you celebrate romance in the Palmetto State.