Every Wine Needs a Backstory
Wine can be complicated. You can learn about the terroir, the number of months that the wine is aged in a special French Oak barrel, the weather at the time the grapes were picked… there are so many factors that make a wine a special wine. But here’s the thing—it’s so much easier to understand a wine if there’s a story.
And at The Ordinary in Charleston, our wine got a story worth sipping.
A delightful wine server at The Ordinary in Charleston brought out the rosé we ordered, and mentioned she always gives wine bottles a name, but had not yet named this one. HOW FUN. We asked her to try it with us we’d name it together. A little while later, she came back with a few ideas and we landed on “Lilith.”
Lilith is a creative spirit who lives by a lake in France and writes poetry. She paints watercolors for fun – but not for profit. She listens to jazz while she paints landscapes with bright colors.
She is breezy and carefree, but has a serious depth to her as well.
Lilith loves oysters, particularly the Smoked Steamboat Creek Oysters on a cracker with few drops of hot sauce and a dollop of crème fraîche.
Wow, that really expressed the wine in such a fun, unique way!
When you think about a wine like a story and a character in a story… it just makes the entire experience more delightful than discussing the agricultural situation in which the grapes were grown and harvested and aged and turned into wine.
Think about your next wine like a character.
So, is The Ordinary worth adding to your itinerary?
YES.
Next time you’re in Charelston, be a free spirit like Lilith, order the rosé and try the smoked oysters from The Ordinary. This spot is popular for a reason, and a fantastic restaurant to go prior to a show at the Charleston Music Hall or the Charleston Gaillard Center.
What to Order at The Ordinary: 🦪
This spot is popular for a reason—beyond the charming staff who name wines. The seafood at The Ordinary is nothing short of spectacular.
Our Must-Try Picks:
- Smoked Steamboat Creek Oysters: Briny, smoky, and perfect with a glass of rosé.
- Crudo: Fresh, bright, and beautifully plated.
The Vibe: Casual Elegance Meets Seafood Heaven 🌊
Set in an old bank building, The Ordinary’s high ceilings and marble bar make it feel special without being stuffy. Whether you’re sitting at the bar or at a table, the atmosphere is breezy and inviting—a little bit upscale, a little bit laid-back.
Insider Tip: Order a few small plates to share and a cocktail (like the Negroni!) for the full experience.
The Ordinary Photo Gallery 📸
(Taken with the best tiny travel camera—despite the super crappy lighting—Sony Z-V1.)
Check out our snaps of the smoked oysters, crudo, and that iconic shellfish tower. Because if you didn’t take a picture, did it even happen?
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