Weekend Guide: 4 fun things to do this weekend (besides CCMF), plus Summer Rosés to try and Charleston weekender picks
Grand Strand Wine List for June 7, 2024 ☀️Rosé is the wine for sunshine ☀️
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This week, we’re sharing the best rosés for summer (and where to sip at local restaurants!) plus things to do this weekend, a new local dog-trainer who will get your favorite pooch to stop counter-surfing, and a few picks for a weekend getaway down 17 to Charleston.
Cheers to the weekend, y’all 🥂
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Rosés for summer
Cheers to rosé season!!!! Here are our favorites rosés from Provence …
First things first. What pairs best with rosé?
Sunny days
Seafood dishes like salmon, shrimp, scallops, and crab
Worn-in Rainbow sandals
Goat Cheese + Crackers
A chill Bossa Nova playlist + friends
Chateau D’Esclans Backstory
Have I heard about this winery? Yep, you’ve probably heard of the popular Whispering Angel from Chateau D’Esclans.
Who started the rosé trend? Wine legend Sacha Lichine set out to create the best rosés in the world in 2006, and ignited the rosé all day trend we now enjoy during sunny months. Typically rosé is the after-product at a winery, but Sacha decided that Chateau D’Esclans in Provence, France would grow grapes for rosé and produce only rosé … and it shows in all of their wines.
Should I rosé all day? Obviously, YES. Rosé is the wine for sunshine. ‘Tis the season for boats, pools, beach days, snackleboxes, and picnics.
Chateau D’Esclans Cotes Provence Rose
Tell me about it: Chateau D'Esclans Cotes Provence Rose is a higher end rosè, and it is superb. This is one of the higher end wines the winery produces. It doesn’t have that tart tanginess that accompany some rosès, and is smooth and drinkable and worth every penny! Definitely add this to your wine cooler for a boat or beach day.
Have a wine night in: You can find Chateau D’Esclans at Total Wine for $49.
Chateau D'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose
Tell me about it: The OG rosé. Tastes like peaches and strawberries, but is not sweet. It’s the perfect picnic wine for a beach, boat or pool afternoon.
Where can I try it? Sip Whispering Angel at Chive Blossom in Pawleys Island, The Parson’s Table in Little River, Franks on Front in Georgetown, Franks and Franks Outback in Pawleys Island, and Bin 2004 Wine & Tapas Restaurant (the new location)
Have a Wine Night In: You can find Whispering Angel at many grocery stores and at Total Wine for $16.99
Chateau D'Esclans The Beach Rose
Tell me about it: Take it to the beach. Subtle, relaxed, and smooth like a Bossa Nova playlist and tastes like melons. And, if you love design and pick wine by the prettiest label … The Beach has a cool Palm Beach-y label.
Where can I try it? Order The Beach The Quay Seafood Grille in Garden City, King Street Grille at The Market Common, Damon’s Oceanfront in Myrtle Beach, Franks and Franks Outback in Pawleys Island, Hot Tomato in Myrtle Beach, Hurricane Juel’s in Little River, the new Koi in Myrtle Beach, and Drift- A Coastal Eatery in Myrtle Beach
Have a Wine Night In: You can find The Beach at Total Wine for $14.99
Local Business Spotlight: Turn-Key Canine Training
What: Turn-Key Canine Training, a new company to help you transform your pup into the perfect companion
Who: Furry friends with less-than-ideal habits (even though you love them!)
Why: You want your dog to stop jumping on friends, chewing on your shoes, and hopping up on the counter to grab the last slice of pizza
Ask about packages: Contact the owner, canine-training expert Kelsey Evans, email her at turnkeycanine@gmail.com or call 609.351.5440
📆 Upcoming Food, wine & music events
This Weekend
All weekend / If you aren’t planning on attending, don’t forget CCMF is happening downtown and traffic will be bananas
Thursday / Be the first to try Caymus 50th anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon at Wine Therapy in North Myrtle Beach
Saturday / Pick up a beach-ready picnic box at Butter + Whisk
Saturday / Celebrate Tidal Creek Brewhouse’s 4th Birthday with live bluegrass music and 4 new beers to try
Saturday / Summer Light Art by Night at Brookgreen Gardens kicked off this week, with gorgeous light installations throughout the gardens, food, drinks, and live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer
Make your plans
Music on Main in North Myrtle Beach on Thursdays from 7 - 9 p.m. beginning June 6th until September 26
Go on a naturalist-guided kayak tour through North Inlet Paddle by Reserve and Surf the Earth through of North Inlet estuary, meet at Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center (details + ticket info)
Butter + Whisk Culinary Experience: Picnic Perfect on June 26
Beach Boys with John Stamos at the Alabama Theater on June 20
Charleston Weekender: 4 fun places to try
Take a road trip down to Charleston for a weekend. Here are some fun things to do…
The Ordinary for Rosé + Oysters 🦪read our Ordinary restaurant review
Charleston Music Hall for a show
Page’s Okra Grill for brunch (📸pictured above) read our Page’s Okra Grill restaurant review
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