Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileVine & Barrel
Anderson, SC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Vine & Barrel is a wine bar with a serious retail side, offering an extensive glass-and-bottle list, a $15 four-pour wine flight, and a rotating $8 wine slushy. The beer menu brings craft depth, including IPAs and sours, with a mix-and-match to-go deal. Non-drinkers get coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beer. Weekly specials, from Monday bottle discounts to Wednesday Frosé, make it a value-conscious stop for wine drinkers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the $15 wine flight of four 2 oz pours to sample the list, then move to a glass of Les Volets Pinot Noir or the 4 Virtues Bourbon Barrel Cabernet. If you're in for a lighter moment, the weekly wine slushy at $8 is a rotating option.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers who want to explore by the glass or bottle, especially those who like structured flights and weekly specials. Beer fans will find a well-priced craft selection, and the non-alcoholic options give designated drivers something beyond soda.
- When should I go?
- Mondays bring 25% off any bottle; Tuesdays have $14 bottles; Wednesdays feature $5 Frosé. Thursdays are for beer with $1 off. Live music and special events like tastings and pairing dinners are part of the calendar.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine by the glass runs $9 to $11; bottles range from $31 to $37. A four-pour flight is $15, and the wine slushy is $8. Beers are $3.50 to $5.50, with non-alcoholic drinks from $2 to $5.50.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue pairs a wine bar with a retail shop, letting customers buy bottles at the same prices they'd pay by the glass. The four-pour flight format and frequent specials—like $14 bottles on Tuesday—encourage exploration without commitment.
Beverage categories
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Wine
A wine bar and shop with an extensive list by glass and bottle. A $15 four-pour flight, a rotating $8 slushy, and weekly bottle specials give drinkers flexibility. Named pours include French, Californian, and New Zealand selections.
Menu strengths
- — Four-pour wine flight at $15 lets customers taste widely without committing to a full glass.
- — Extensive list spans varietals and regions, with both glass and bottle pricing available.
- — Weekly specials, including 25% off any bottle Monday and $14 bottles Tuesday, reward regulars.
Standout selections
- — Les Volets Pinot Noir ($9/glass, $31/bottle): Pays D'Oc, France, with cherry and vanilla layers and a silky texture.
- — 4 Virtues Bourbon Barrel Cabernet ($11/glass, $37/bottle): Lodi, California, dark berries and sweet oak with a smoky finish.
- — Laurent Perrier Brut ($32/half bottle): Champagne, France, for a sparkling choice.
- — Wine Slushy ($8): Rotating weekly flavor with an optional floater.
Pricing: Glasses $9-$11; bottles $31-$37; half bottle Laurent Perrier $32; flight $15; slushy $8
Beer
A compact but well-chosen craft beer list features IPAs, ciders, sours, lagers, and a non-alcoholic option. Beers are priced modestly, with a Thursday $1-off deal and mix-and-match to-go availability.
Menu strengths
- — Craft focus includes IPAs from Sierra Nevada and Creature Comforts, plus a cider and a sour.
- — Mix-and-match to-go beers at a discounted price make it easy to build a six-pack.
- — Thursday $1 off beer adds a budget-friendly angle.
Standout selections
- — Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA ($5.50): Hazy IPA from Asheville, North Carolina.
- — Creature Comforts Tropicalia IPA ($5.50): Athens, Georgia, IPA with tropical character.
- — Great Divide Strawberry Rhubarb Sour ($5.50): Denver, Colorado, sour with fruit notes.
- — Highland Oatmeal Porter ($5.50): Asheville, North Carolina, porter/stout.
Pricing: $3.50-$5.50 per pour
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic options are straightforward but include coffee, hot tea, sparkling and bottled water, lemonade, sodas, and a non-alcoholic beer. Pricing is fair, with coffee and tea at $2.
Menu strengths
- — Coffee and hot tea at $2 each are inexpensive, simple options.
- — Athletic Upside Dawn provides a non-alcoholic beer alternative.
- — Bottled water, sparkling water, and lemonade round out the selection.
Standout selections
- — Coffee ($2): Standard brewed coffee.; Hot Tea ($2): Assorted tea.
- — Athletic Upside Dawn ($5.50): Non-alcoholic beer from Stratford, Connecticut.
Pricing: $2-$5.50
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