Great Shrimp, Forgettable Wine List
Cordillo Junction / mid-island · Hilton Head Island · Lowcountry · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 18, 2026
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The backyard patio is genuinely charming — Spanish moss, string lights, Southern hospitality in full effect. Then you open the wine list and it's six options, all $10, no producer names in sight. The food is the whole point here, and the wine program knows it.
Six labels. That's the list. California and South American staples make up the roster, which means you're looking at category wines — the kind that live behind the counter at a grocery store checkout. There's no regional story being told, no attempt to match the Lowcountry cuisine with anything adventurous or local. To their credit, they're not pretending to be something they're not, but anyone hoping to find a bottle worth lingering over is going to be disappointed.
Everything is by the glass here, which is technically a win — six pours, six options, flat $10 across the board. The selection covers the basics: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Prosecco. Rotation doesn't appear to be a concept in play; what's listed is what you get, indefinitely.
Prosecco — $10
At $10 a glass, the Prosecco is the most versatile pour on the list — light, fizzy, and actually decent company for the fried green tomatoes or a pre-meal snack. It's the one pick that doesn't feel like a compromise.
Rosé All Day
Yes, the name is a groaner. But on a shady patio in the South Carolina heat with a plate of shrimp in front of you, a cold $10 rosé is quietly doing exactly what it needs to do. Don't overthink it.
House Chardonnay
An unnamed house Chardonnay with no producer, no region, and no story is the path of least resistance — and least reward. If you're going white, the Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio at least bring some brightness to the table.
Sauvignon Blanc + Shrimp and Grits
The Sauvignon Blanc's acidity cuts through the richness of the grits and holds up against whatever spice the shrimp bring. It's not a profound pairing, but it's the right instinct on a list with limited options.
❌ The Bottom Line
Come for the Lowcountry boil and the patio — not the wine. If you're okay with a $10 glass of something cold and anonymous, you'll survive just fine. If wine matters to you tonight, grab a cocktail instead.
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