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As a wine buyer, one of the more exciting aspects of my job is consistently hunting for "THE next best thing." This involves constant research into what products are newly available to the market, as well as trust and great relationships with wine reps who know your interests and tastes. Best case scenario: you discover a new favorite that is a fantastic value. Here are some things I'm currently obsessed about:
While the island of Corsica is a French territory, many of their winemaking traditions and varietals are Italian in origin. Wines here are typically made by co-ops, small farmers that band together and share a facility. Niellucciu, the leading grape in the northern area of Corsica, is genetically identical to Sangiovese. This particular rosé is a crowd-pleaser, showcasing white flowers, peaches, delicate red fruit, with fantastic acidity on the palate.
Since most people associate the Rhone valley with red wines, their white wines are often overlooked. It's a shame because these wines (typically blends in the Southern Rhone) are incredibly food friendly, aromatic, and complex. Clairette is considered to be one of the most popular varietals for white wine production in the Rhone, expressing itself as fresh, floral, and mineral with orchard fruit notes and lime. However, it shows best when paired with another varietal like Roussanne, which adds honeysuckle, apricot, and herbal tea notes to the wine.
In the springtime my favorite category is a session wine: an easy-drinking, lower-alcohol red wine I can drink with a slight chill. Enter Valdiguie, the varietal you've probably encountered before in a California Zinfandel Blend but didn't know it at the time. In this particular bottling, this wine is made in a similar manner to Gamay from Beaujolais — in fact, until 1980 it was referred to as Napa Gamay until genetic analysis proved that it was, in fact, the southern French varietal of Valdiguie. Fresh, light, and bursting with fruit punch notes, this wine does just as well as a sipper as it does being paired with food (think our Duck Confit or Palmetto Squab with Cassoulet).
Originally from Madiran, France, Tannat usually makes powerful wines with big body and formidable tannins, unless these grapes happen to be grown in Uruguay. A Basque gentleman named Pascual Harriague is credited with introducing the grape to Uruguay in the 19th century. The Uruguay version of Tannat has smooth, integrated tannins, darker black and purple fruit, and a really pleasant, supple body. From a health standpoint, it also has a much higher levels of antioxidants than most other grapes! As if you needed another excuse to drink this wine.
Next time you're at the restaurant be sure to ask one of our wine professionals for guidance — there's always something new on the list. Cheers!
— Andres Contreras, Wine Director, The Establishment
The bottles that we're wild about right now!
The weekend is coming! The weekend is coming! Celebrate life's small victories with dinner on Broad Street. We're releasing our Fall Menu this week - including this Truffle Risotto with Carolina gold rice, pecorino Sardo cheese, and fresh shaved truffle
#truffle #chseats #chsdrinks #southofbroad #risotto #winenot #happyhour #charleston #downtown
COMING TONIGHT! Our latest addition to The Establishment cocktail program - the “Three Little Pigs” Whiskey Flight! FROM WHISTLE PIG: Straight Rye 10yr-Oak Char/Orange Peel/Mint Old World Cask Finished 12yr-Caramel/Raisins/Dried Winter Fruit Straight Rye Oaked 15yr-Baking Spice/Leather/Butterscotch For those who like it hot, but with all the flavor! #whistlepig #chsdrinks #bourbon #whiskey #brownwater #southofbroad #charleston
We're loving the touch of fall in the air ... and we're getting our menu ready for the season! Now on the menu - try the Butternut Squash Agnolotti with crispy duck confit, truffled raisins, brown chicken jus.
#autumn #southofbroad #agnolotti #housemade #pasta #duckconfit #eatlocal #chseats #chsdrinks #charleston
Want to try a pillowy bite of summertime? Grab a plate of gnudi with lump crab, sungold tomato, breadcrumbs, and basil. It's that thing that you need today of which you were unaware. Trust me
#gnudi #summer #bitesofsummer #charleston #southofbroad #tasteofsummer #finedining
We lack the willingness to let go of summer. So we created a cocktail that refuses to let it go: The Beach Brat!
Six & Twenty - Double Made Gin
House Made Orgeat
Fresh Orange Juice
Chinola-Passion Fruit Liqueur
House Made Pomegranate/Hibiscus Syrup
Club Soda Topper
It’s a very tropical, tiki style cocktail with a super refreshing effervescence! It’s still very hot out and this cocktail will definitely help cut through that heat! Come take a load off and enjoy some last tastes of summer
Happy Hour starts at 5 pm, with specials on cocktails, wine and beer! And don’t forget about the delicious small bites from the kitchen. Hope to see you soon! Cheers - Ryan Wise, Bar Manager
#chsdrinks #happyhour #cocktail #cocktails #gin #cocktailbar #cocktailtime #cocktailoftheday #mixologist #craftcocktail #southofbroad #charleston #broadstreet
#tropical #imbibe #cocktailhour #cocktailsofinstagram #instacocktails #cocktailporn #tiki #tikitime #summertime #lastofsummer
'Here at The Establishment we have a mantra that we strive to abide by. We say “Take it all the way.” It has many meanings, but the basic concept is, if you’re going to do something, do it to the absolute best of your ability, all the while thinking of ways to make it better. Be it individually or as a collective team. My latest cocktail creation, aptly named “All The Way,“ is an homage to that mantra' -Bar Manager, Ryan Wise
This cocktail is robust yet delicate and smooth on the finish. Super refreshing and with every sip you discover different nuances. I invite you to come taste this featured delight for yourself!
Happy Hour begins at 5 pm Tuesday-Saturday!
CHEERS!
#chsdrinks #happyhour #cocktail #cocktails #whiskey #cocktailbar #cocktailtime #cocktailoftheday #mixologist #craftcocktail #southofbroad #charleston #broadstreet
It's finally Friday! You've survived the week. Reward yourself with an incredible Prime Ribeye with beef tallow potatoes, urfa biber, shaved onion, and bordelaise. Pair it with something from our award-winning, 3000+ bottle wine cellar. Relax ... the weekend is here!
#chseats #steak #primeribeye #southofbroad #winenot #sommelier #meatlover #beef
I present to you the Church Street Stroller - an original cocktail from The Establishment
Take a Church Street Stroll and come take a load off at The Establishments bar. Have some refreshing and creative libations, small bites and appetizers, or a full meal. I can promise that you will not be disappointed!
Please come join us for Happy Hour, Tuesday-Saturday, doors open at 5pm. We have specials on cocktails, beer, wine and small bites from our kitchen
#churchstreet #chsdrinks #happyhour #cocktail #cocktails #whiskey #cocktailbar #cocktailtime #cocktailoftheday #mixologist #craftcocktail #southofbroad #charleston #broadstreet
Last chance to play! Enter your email address and get up to 50% off of EVERYTHING on your next visit (last night is August 31)! Full details and registration at link in bio
#charleston #southofbroad #chseats #chsdatenight #chsdrinks
Looking for something to beat the heat!? Come by and indulge in this tropical-inspired creation by Bar Manager Ryan Wise
THE BROAD STREET SLIPPER features:
Local Firefly Vodka
Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
Cointreau
House Made-Pomegranate-Hibiscus Syrup
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
TALK ABOUT REFRESHING!!!
Come by today and get a “Sipper of the Slipper”😉 Doors open at 5pm for Happy Hour!
Look forward to seeing you all!
It's TODAY! Join us TONIGHT for HALF OFF all whiskeys, bourbons, scotches and any bottle or glass of wine. Whether you'd prefer to join us at the bar for happy hour or in the dining room for dinner, you can try something new or an old favorite. Make your reservation now!
#charleston #chsdrinks #chseats #cheapdate #winenot #whiskey #bourbon #drinkup #happyhour #southofbroad
With the help of a lot of talented chefs from the Lowcountry and beyond, The Establishment raised almost $20,000 this summer on our nights off for local charities! We had an amazing time giving back and look forward to doing it again next year!
#giveback #charleston #chseats #chsdrinks