Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileHampton Street Vineyard
Columbia, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Hampton Street Vineyard pairs a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine program with a compact cocktail list. The Wine Passport card covers tastings at a discount, while guests single out an espresso martini with toffee pudding and a bloody mary made with house mix. A grapefruit-forward cocktail from the top of the menu also earns praise.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Wine Passport Card – 6 Pack for $189 (regularly $210), which includes six tastings, 10% off retail wine, and 10% off wines purchased during tastings. It is the most direct route into the award-winning list.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts looking for structured tastings and retail discounts will find the passport system practical. Cocktail drinkers who favor classic formats with house-made touches also have reason to visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine Passport Card – 3 Pack: $95 (sale) or $105 (original). Wine Passport Card – 6 Pack: $189 (sale) or $210 (original).
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Wine Passport card program, combined with a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, gives guests a clear, discounted path through the wine list. The presence of Lillet Rosé in venue imagery hints at a thoughtful aperitif selection.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A compact cocktail list draws praise for specific drinks: an espresso martini that complements dessert, a bloody mary with house-made mix, and a grapefruit-forward cocktail from the top of the menu. Guest reports are positive but limited in detail.
Menu strengths
- — House-made bloody mary mix earns enthusiastic customer praise.
- — Cocktail list includes fresh citrus, as in a grapefruit-based drink called outstanding.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Martini – praised as an excellent match for toffee pudding.
- — Bloody Mary – made with a house-made mix, described as delicious.
- — Grapefruit cocktail from the top of the menu – called outstanding.
Pricing: Not specified
Wine
The wine program holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. Wine Passport cards offer 3 or 6 tastings, with the 6-pack including 10% off retail and tasting purchases. Lillet Rosé appears in imagery.
Menu strengths
- — Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence is a mark of high-quality wine programming.
- — Wine Passport card system provides structured tastings with built-in retail discounts.
Standout selections
- — Wine Passport Card – 6 Pack: six tastings plus 10% off retail and tasting purchases.
- — Wine Passport Card – 3 Pack: three tastings at a reduced price.
Pricing: Wine Passport Card – 3 Pack: $95 (sale), $105 (original). Wine Passport Card – 6 Pack: $189 (sale), $210 (original).
How it sits with the food
Customers report that the espresso martini pairs excellently with toffee pudding, calling it the best dessert combination.
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