Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileSomm Wine Bar
Johns Island, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Somm Wine Bar anchors its program in an extensive wine list, with sections from sparkling to red, plus the premium Captain's List. Wines come by the glass, in flights, or for retail purchase. The beer list covers lagers to Belgian wheat, and a non-alcoholic lager is available. Sommeliers are on staff.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Somm's Flight Club at $16 for a guided tasting across categories. For a premium pour, the Kongsgaard 2023 Chardonnay, rated 96 points, is the standout on the Captain's List.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts seeking a broad list with flight options and premium selections will find ample reason to visit. Beer drinkers have a compact but varied list, and the non-alcoholic lager offers a zero-proof choice.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine by the glass runs $10 to $20, with bottles from $30 to $100. Captain's List pours are $25 to $65. Beer is $5 to $7, and the Somm's Flight Club is $16.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Captain's List separates this from a typical wine bar, featuring premium wines with ratings and points.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Wine
An extensive list organized by style, from sparkling to red, plus a Somm's Picks section and a premium Captain's List. Wines are available by the glass, in flights, and for retail purchase, with staff sommeliers guiding the program.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive wine list with dedicated sections including Somm's picks and Captain's List.
- — Flexible formats: by the glass, flights, and retail purchase.
Standout selections
- — Somm's Flight Club at $16 offers a structured tasting across Rose and Bubbles, White, Red, and Somm's Flight.
- — Kongsgaard 2023, a 100% Chardonnay from Napa Valley with 96 points, is a Captain's List highlight at $40.
Pricing: $10-$20 per glass, $30-$100 per bottle; Captain's List $25-$65 per glass
Beer
A compact beer list spanning German lagers, kölsch, hazy IPA, English ale, Belgian wheat, and a non-alcoholic lager. Local and imported options are priced between $5 and $7.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse style coverage from lager to Belgian wheat ale.
Standout selections
- — Gaffel Kölsch from Cologne, Germany, a 4.8% kölsch at $6.
- — St. Bernardus, a Belgian wheat ale at 5.5% from Watou, Belgium, priced at $7.
Pricing: $5-$7
Nonalcoholic
One non-alcoholic option: Untitled Art N/A, a 0.0% lager from Wisconsin, listed at $5. It provides a straightforward zero-proof beer choice.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a non-alcoholic beer selection.; Priced competitively at $5.
Standout selections
- — Untitled Art N/A, a 0.0% lager from Waunakee, WI, provides a non-alcoholic option.
Pricing: $5
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