Great Wines to try this Summer

Summer calls for light, easy-drinking, uncomplicated, and refreshing wines. You don’t want a heavy, complex wine when you’re sitting in the South Carolina sunshine. Here are wines you can find at local restaurants or pick up in a wine shop to sip during the summer.

Girard Sauvignon Blanc

where to try it in Myrtle Beach: Aspen Grille

tastes like: honeydew melon

pair it with: this light and bright wine is perfect for grilled shrimp and veggies for summertime, or the Seared New Bedford Scallops With Chardonnay Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce at Aspen Grille

where to buy: Total Wine

Trefethen Chardonnay

where to try it in Myrtle Beach: Hook & Barrel
tastes like: “liquid sunshine” with notes of toasted brioche, honeysuckle, and poached pear. Delightful.
pair it with: the tuna poke stack at Hook & Barrel, or another savory seafood dish
where to buy: Total Wine

Dry Creek Vineyard – The Mariner

where to try it in Myrtle Beach: Gio’s Italian Kitchen
tastes like: a complex mix of dark berries and dried roses
pair it with: an earthy and rich dish like the Marsala al Funghi at Gio’s
where to buy: Total Wine

Cheers to the summer, friends!