The 10 Best Wineries In South Carolina

Overview: Located on over 100 acres in quiet York county, Cat’s Paw offers 18 varieties of red and white wines made with the utmost care and attention. Small batch craftsman style is the winery’s first priority, in order to produce bottles that they’re proud of.

Cat’s Paw is open Thursday through Saturday for tastings, with no reservations required. Enjoy a guided tasting inside by the bar, or for the warm sunny days take a seat on the lovely patio (with a wine slushee)! Additionally, cheese and crackers are available if you’re looking for a snack.

Overview: This award-winning winery is located in Greenville and is open Thursday through Sunday. This premier, urban gem that everyone loves, produces both reds and whites in unique, small batches.

Enjoy a cheese and charcuterie board with the amazing hospitality and well-balanced wines. The fun, carefree ambience will make you feel right at home! The clean, well decorated tasting room is the perfect place to unwind with a glass (or bottle) with good company.

Overview: Be immersed in Southern hospitality at the oldest and largest winery in the state! Open Monday through Saturday, Duplin specializes in sweet and easy drinking wines. Enjoy a guided tasting flight of ten wines, or the Deluxe Tasting which includes a gourmet cheese dip and a full glass of wine after the completed tasting.

Drink in the picturesque scenery on one of the rocking chairs on the deck, or enjoy a tour of the winemaking facility to see where the magic happens!

Overview: This warm, welcoming winery handcrafts award-winning wines in small batches. The laid back and relaxed atmosphere is perfectly peaceful surrounded by the beautiful countryside.

Situated on 3 acres, the tasting room has both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as fire pits to enjoy the cool, cozy nights under the stars with a warming glass of wine. Be sure to check out the fun events and featured food trucks on the winery’s website!

Overview: This old tobacco farm turned winery is a must-try! The rich, satin-smooth wines that are made from 130-150 year old vines are simply outstanding. Indulge in a glass or tasting indoors or outdoors, with plenty of shady spots available.

If you’re hungry, enjoy some delicious deli sandwiches, chicken salad, or a cheese trey that’ll be sure to hit the spot! The vineyard and wine shop is open Wednesdays and Saturdays for tastings.

Overview: Located in Johnston, this charming winery is rolling with acres of Scuppernong and Muscadine vines. The vineyard has been family-owned for over 30 years, and the grapes are always hand-harvested to provide the best fruit quality.

The tasting room and gift shop offers much more than just wine tastings – indulge in jellies, jams, salsa, home goods, jewelry, and other unique gifts! For the extra warm days, enjoy fresh made wine slushees. The winery is open Tuesday through Saturday.

Overview: Nestled in Greenville, Wandering Bard produces high quality meads from from the finest, locally sourced ingredients. Open every day except Mondays for tastings, enjoy a wide variety of tasty food and incredibly unique meads, made by the experienced Meadmaker Brian Dauhhetee.

We highly recommend the Carolina Peach Reaper, made with a touch of Carolina Reaper chili pepper for a delicate heat that will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside!

Overview: Open Fridays and Saturdays, stop by Wellborn Winery for an unforgettable experience! This team of small-scale craft vintners make wine using the old-world, traditional techniques like their ancestors in Italy. Their award-winning wines are made from both French American Hybrids and Native American grapes.

The winery also produces fruit wines from locally grown strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and blackberries. There is truly something for everyone at Wellborn Winery!

Overview: This Greenville County winery is open Wednesday through Sundays, and always provides a great time with fine wines! Featuring live music events, locally sourced seasonal cheese plates, and an incredibly charming country ambience, City Scape is the place to unwind.

They welcomes pets and packed picnics, so bring a blanket and your furry friend for some quality time by the rolling vineyards. As for the little ones, they’ll be sure to be entertained by Pinot the Pig and the friendly goats!

Overview: Located on 6 beautiful acres of 100 year old farmland, South Bend Winery is a place of pure serenity. The winery makes fruit and grape wines, along with some interesting dessert wines such as their Chocolate Covered Cherry wine, infused with dark cocoa!

Relax by one of the warm and cozy fire pits with a cheese and meat board, or stroll along the historic property on a sunny day with a refreshing wine slushee. No matter what season, you are guaranteed to have a wonderful time!

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