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!