Wine Classes – Fall Semester
Deep Dive into France Wine Classes with Professor Emilio are back! Join us to learn about 3 different wine making regions of France! Classes are limited to 30 people so be sure to reserve your spot.
Wednesday September 3th – Sancerre
Wednesday September 24th – Alsace
Wednesday October 15th – Bordeaux
Classes start at 6pm and include four wines to taste and a cheese plate.
$40/person per class or $35/person per class with valid Student ID – Call (803) 799-9463 to reserve.
New Arrivals
La Narval Conservas Founded in 1966, La Narval sources all its fish from the Ria de Arousa, where the most exquisite Spanish seafood is harvested. Passed down from three generations, their fish are preserved following the traditional heritage of Galicia. We have now expanded our selection of their products at The Gourmet Shop to include the following:
Octopus in Garlic Sauce: Octopus tentacles in a garlic sauce with vegetable oil. This tin makes a great tapa! $14.99
Yellowfin Tuna Belly Fillets: High in fat and soft and tender in texture, this tuna is ideal for salads or tapas. $14.99
Mussels in Garlic and Chili: Mussels from the Galician coast prepared with a homemade spicy sauce. $9.99
Clams in Brine: Boiled first, and then combined with fresh seawater from Galicia. $13.99
Scallops in Vieira: Sourced from the famous Rias Gallegas, these scallops are prepared in a typical Galician sauce with tomato, oil, onion, and spices. $12.99
The French Pearl Oil Diffusers Our new line of diffusers come from The French Pearl which is located on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay in Virginia! Specifically, they are made on Gwynn’s Island which is nicknamed “The Pearl of The Chesapeake”. The French Pearl is a shop that developed their own brand of high quality, long lasting Fragrance Diffusers. You will enjoy a flame-free fragrance 24/7 that will last 6+ months and is completely free of toxins! Each 4 oz. bottle contains 3.5 oz. of their custom blended fragrances along with a leak-proof top. The packaging is minimal and the bottles are recyclable in addition — the label is sleek, modern and sophisticated. The French Pearl fragrance reed diffusers last well over 6+ months due to the high quality of fragrances used. Vegan – Cruelty Free – Alcohol Free.
Examples of their fresh & clean scents:
Sea Salt + Grapefruit: Sea salt, ozone & amber with a punch of orange & grapefruit.
Green Tea + Bergamot: Green Tea steeped with notes of lemon, orange & bergamot.
Bergamot + Yuzu + Cedar: Energizing citrus fruit with a touch of floral & grounded w/cedar
Our first order sold through quickly, this line is now back in stock.From Food and Wine Magazine: Best Splurge French Press: Frieling Double Wall French Press
Cheese Board
Le Roule Garlic and Herb Rich, smooth and spreadable. Creamy and garlicky flavors with notes of fresh herbs. French cow’s milk. $36.99/lb
Delice de France Camembert Smooth with a milky and sweet taste. Soft-ripened cow’s milk cheese from France. Mild when young, increasingly mushroomy as it ages. $30.99/lb
Thomasville Tomme Buttery, tangy, and grassy cow’s milk cheese from Georgia. Finishes with fresh cream and a hint of salinity. $33.99/lb
Save the Date – Champagne Bash
Friday November 21st 7pm The Bash is back! Join us for a beautiful evening full of bubbles and bites at this year’s Champagne Bash. We’ll be popping bottles as we celebrate the season with our annual celebration of Champagne. The evening will feature six champagnes with perfectly paired hors d’oeuvres and specialty stations of caviar, sushi, charcuterie, cheese, and more. Doors open at 7pm with a welcome wine. First Champagne Pour at 7:15pm with a new Champagne to taste every 15 minutes. Dress is Cocktail attire. Tickets are available for $75+tax. To purchase, please call The Gourmet Shop at (803) 799-9463. Must be 21+ to attend.
Wine of the Week 
Denner Mother of Exiles ‘ 21
“The 2021 Mother of Exiles is a powerful blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Tannat. Its aromas are finely detailed, with blackcurrant and blueberry fruit complemented by tones of tobacco leaves, tar, graphite and violet. The full-bodied palate features concentrated, violet-laced fruit supported by grainy tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity, and it has a very long, flavorful finish. Drink 2025-2045.”
95 Pts Wine Advocate $78.99/btl
Saturday Wine Tasting
August 30, 1-3pm
Danielle is here with some great wines to taste!
- Chateau de Bonhoste Bordeaux Bl ’23 $15.99/btl
- Fichet Aligote ’23 $17.99/btl
- Trail Marker Gamay ’23 $25.99/btl
- Wildfern Pinot Noir ’22 $25.99/btl
As always, just $1 at the door!!!