Where to Dine Thanksgiving Day
Cooking Thanksgiving dinner doesn't start on November 28. There are trips to the grocery store, decorating your holiday table and don't forget the ... Keep Reading
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Savannah Riverboat Cruises
Savannah Riverboat Cruises offers the ultimate way to experience Georgia’s First City — from the river! Want to take a day trip over to ... Keep Reading
The Savannah Food & Wine Festival
The Savannah Food & Wine Festival takes place in Savannah, GA, November 4-10. It celebrates the best the south has to offer in ... Keep Reading
Apple Delights
Hard cider signals the arrival of autumn and serves as an ideal fall treat of apple delights. What is apple cider? The answer depends on who you ... Keep Reading
5 Reasons To Play Golf This Month
Hilton Head Island is a paradise for golfers and here are the top 5 reasons to play golf this month. October is an ideal month to play golf on ... Keep Reading
Top 10 Kid Friendly Restaurants on Hilton Head Island
Top 10 Kid Friendly Restaurants on Hilton Head Island Taking the kids with you on vacation to Palmetto Dunes Resort? Making dinner a family affair ... Keep Reading
3 Places to Pamper Yourself in Palmetto Dunes
Get A Bliss for your Body at Palmetto Dunes There's nothing better than a beach getaway unless it's a little spa therapy during your beach getaway! ... Keep Reading
Gracious Grenache
This versatile grape creates some of the world’s tastiest, most budget-friendly wines. Most winemakers agree that the Grenache grape is one of the ... Keep Reading
Hilton Head Island Farmers’ Markets
Coastal Discovery Museum Farmers' Market Visit the Hilton Head Farmers’ Market at the Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr., every Tuesday from ... Keep Reading
Save on Mom! 5 Money-Saving Coupons to Help Celebrate Mother’s Day
Celebrating Mother's Day on Hilton Head Island? Here are 5 ideas to make Mom merry and save money. 1. Island Winery | Coupon Is your mom a wine ... Keep Reading
The Wine World’s Mysterious Primovito Grape
Primitivo Roots; This mysterious Italian grape has unexpected connections around the world. The Primitivo grape caused quite a stir in the wine ... Keep Reading
Pickleball Expansion
The eight new pickleball courts at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resortt are now completed and open for recreational play! This expansion brings the ... Keep Reading
Pickleball Expansion
The eight new pickleball courts at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort are completed and open for recreational play! This expansion brings the total ... Keep Reading
Discover Virginia Wines
The central part of the state hits the “sweet spot” for viniculture. If your fall road trip to or from the Lowcountry takes you through Virginia, ... Keep Reading
Beyond Sake: How to Pair Wine with Japanese Cuisine
Japanese restaurants are ideal destinations for groups with different food preferences. Sushi and sashimi provide the opportunity to experience the ... Keep Reading
Better Together: Delicious Cocktails with Local Ingredients
Did you know that Hilton Head Island is home to a brewery, a distillery and a winery? Tucked behind the airport on the north end of the Island, ... Keep Reading
Pairing the Right Wine with Oysters
What you need to know to create the perfect pairings. Exploring oysters on the half shell has become just as adventurous as sampling wines. Thanks ... Keep Reading
Liquid Refreshment at Your Next Celebration
Create the perfect drink station to celebrate joyous occasions. June is the month for hosting joyous celebrations: graduations, showers, weddings ... Keep Reading
Spanish White Wine
Stuck in a white wine rut? Let’s go to Spain to solve the problem. Interestingly, Spain has more land devoted to vineyards than any other ... Keep Reading
Shrimp & Grits & Wine
Pairing the perfect wine with this traditionally Southern dish is surprisingly easy. It took thousands of years for the Lowcountry’s distinctive ... Keep Reading
An Art Lover’s Day Trip to Savannah’s City Market
Interested in taking a day trip to Savannah, GA? Are you an art lover? Than it's well worth the 45 minute drive to the Hostess City of the South. ... Keep Reading
The Lowcountry Oyster Trail Comes to the Hilton Head Area
By Allison Hersh Hilton Head Island's iconic mollusks take center stage as part of this new culinary heritage experience. “May River oysters are ... Keep Reading
Elderberry Wine
Kick off the New Year with a taste of this iconic berry, which is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins. Bare and crooked in the winter, the elder ... Keep Reading
Understanding Wine Flavors
Natural chemicals produced by fermentation give vintages their distinctive taste. Wine is made from grapes, but why doesn’t it taste like grapes? ... Keep Reading
A Taste of Italy: Discover the Secrets of Pairing Italian Food and Wine
When pairing wine with Italian food your first instinct may be to match red wine with red sauces. However, strong garlic flavors don’t mingle well ... Keep Reading
Oktoberfest-Friendly Wines
Whether you’ve been to the real deal in Germany or celebrated in a beer garden, the following fun facts should enhance your next Oktoberfest ... Keep Reading
Pairing Wines with Chili
True Texas Chili Texas is the birthplace of chili, and anyone raised in the Lone Star State knows beans or pasta in chili is strictly forbidden. ... Keep Reading
Summer Reds
In August, Hilton Head Island reaches peak heat with tropical humidity—making it the perfect time for red wines! While a red wine on a steamy summer ... Keep Reading
Weddings, Wine & Wisdom
At Island Winery, we often meet brides seeking the perfect wine for their special day. Some want local wines to give their wedding that authentic ... Keep Reading
Madeira Magic
Madeira, a delicious wine with a fascinating history, holds a special place in the traditions of Savannah, and was a centerpiece of high ... Keep Reading
Wining and Dining at Santa Fe Café
The Santa Fe Café is known for its unique New Mexican cuisine and Roof Top Cantina. Their wine and beverage menu is one of the best on the Island, ... Keep Reading
Gullah Wines
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to chat with a woman of Gullah heritage. I told her I recently opened a winery on the Island and that I ... Keep Reading
Italian Winemaking
Italians did not invent wine, but they certainly perfected it. Passionate about the things with which they surround themselves—art, romance, food ... Keep Reading
The Mule: An All-Occasion Drink with a Kick
Mule drinks seem to be making a comeback. The Moscow Mule, named such for its use of vodka, was created in the 1940s, when a vodka distributor and ... Keep Reading
Music & Wine
Can background music affect the taste of wine? The latest research says yes! A growing body of scientific evidence shows that what people taste when ... Keep Reading
How Healthy is Red Wine?
In the early 1990s, the “French Paradox” made headlines, and began the trend that put red wine in a healthy light. The paradox was that the French ... Keep Reading
