I'm a big believer in the saying that goes something like "give a man a fish and he eats for one day; teach him to fish and he eats every day." Okay, I know I'm probably saying that wrong, but... Continue .

Forum: Wine Talk Posted By: James K. Grow Post Time: 04-12-2007 at 03:21 PM

The beach at Hilton Head We have just come back from a week on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. We have been here several times before, but it reminded me what a wonderful and relaxing place this is. There are twelve miles of beautiful beach. There are good restaurants, and excellent golf courses...

Expensive permit fees deter many wineries from shipping to South Carolina, but with a little timing, shipping there can make more sense. For those who already have a South Carolina Out-of-State Wine ... wineries that would like to begin shipping to South Carolina should take note of the fee period timing ... more costs associated with direct shipments to South Carolina. In order to apply for an Out...

In recent years, South Africa has emerged from its apartheid-induced embargo to become one of the continent's most popular destinations. While the country offers plenty to visitors, including a mix of vibrant cultures and spectacular natural beauty, it's the kind of place Back Door travelers ... tourism industry in South Africa from Capetown native Carmin Arnot, who plans adventure travel for North...

I was dining the other night with a famous Melbourne athlete and remarked that this wine reminded me of Dalwhinnie shiraz a bit. He either snorted or just called me an idiot. Possibly both. I can’t remember which. I like to block them out of my mind. Anyway, rather than ...

The South Carolina State Legislature passed legislation lowering the distillery license free from $50,000 to $1,000, which will clearly help producers in the state. “FireFly Vodka is a South Carolina vodka, but high fees led us to distill the vodka in Florida,” explains Jim Irvin of FireFly Vodka ... required in South Carolina. “The passage of this legislation will not only open more opportunities...

Watch this Episode! 2001 Warwick Estate Reserve Red 2002 Warwick Three Cape Ladies Red 2001 Rudera Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon Today Gary talks about four wines from an underatted region, South Africa. He reviews wines from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. A new QOD and a new feature for you at the end. Watch...

Not all the hot new star-chef restaurants in Las Vegas are in casino resorts on the Strip. Late last year Louis Osteen, one of the pioneer lights in contemporary Southern cuisine, brought his South Carolina Low Country cooking to Town Square, a big new upscale shopping mall out by the airport...

... provided some great mystery wines for our dinner.  We then hopped in our car and headed north to South Carolina for our new distributors (National) trade tasting.  On the way, we stopped in Daytona...