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Raise a glass! Sippin’ Saturdays return to Irvin~House Vineyards Saturday, March 30. Every Saturday from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m, spring through fall, the winery will serve up a different local food vendor and musical group to entertain locals and visitors. There is no admission fee but patrons are encouraged to bring their cash and credit for a wide variety of libations and food options.  The first installment of the 2013 Sippin’ Saturdays kicks off Saturday, March 30 with live music from Gaslight Street and delicious food from Lowcountry Creole at Irvin~House Vineyards on Wadmalaw Island. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to picnic under the oaks and relish in the Lowcountry beauty. The famous Irvin~House Vineyards Wine-a-Ritas will be served on the patio and Irvin~House Vineyards wine may be purchased by the glass or bottle and enjoyed outside. Tastings in the Firefly Vodka distillery and Irvin~House Vineyard winery are only $6.00 to taste 6 of 24 flavors of Firefly Spir...

  Cru Café and Catering is proud to officially launch their new company logos along with the introduction of their two new divisions, Pit Cru and Cru On the Go . The new logos and divisions symbolize the company's focus on providing the freshest culinary creations to the Lowcountry.  The Cru Family of Brands: Pit Cru:   Pit Cru is the newest division of Cru Catering that focuses on all types of barbecue. Pit Cru specializes in Low Country favorites including whole pig roasts, pork, beef, turkey and chicken that is hickory-roasted for hours. Perfect for rehearsal dinners, company picnics, corporate events, weddings, graduations and any event in search of a laid back approach to affordable catering. Pit Cru also offers BBQ stations, oyster roasts, sandwiches, burgers, soups and more.  Cru On the Go: If you’re ready for a delicious step up from your ordinary box lunches, then Cru On the Go is for you. This corporate box lunch service pr...

After a month of “giving the grapes a break” and a deep clean in January, Irvin~House Vineyards will reopen Friday, February 1 for tastings from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To celebrate the new year vineyard-style, they’re hosting the Second Annual Cork Shuckin’ Festival on Saturday, February 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the vineyard. Admission is free but patrons are encouraged to bring their cash and credit for a wide variety of libations and food options. All you can eat oysters from Holy City Seafood will be $15 and other food will be available from Stono Cafe and Diggity Donuts. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music of the Bullgrapes from Frogmore, SC. Tastings in the Firefly Vodka distillery and Irvin~House Vineyards winery are only $6.00 to taste 6 of 15 flavors of Firefly Vodka and Sea Island Rums and $4.00 to taste 5 wines. Patrons will receive complimentary glasses during both tastings. If guests are hesitant about driving to th...

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season upon us, many are thinking of ways to entertain family and friends during the holidays. Escape to Charleston’s only winery, Irvin-House Vineyards for two Holiday Open Houses on Saturday, December 8 and Saturday, December 15 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at 6775 Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island.  Each festive event will have local vendors selling delightful seasonal gifts. Shoppers over the age of 21 will receive a complimentary glass of homemade, hot mulled wine. While shopping, guests can enjoy the musical sounds of De Gullah Singers and The Plantation Singers and enjoy the tastes of Stono Cafe, who will be serving up some favorites for lunch under the oaks.  If you’re in need of the perfect gift, the Firefly Distillery and Irvin-House Vineyard will have completed Lowcountry gift sets of all sizes for purchase and shoppers can create their own gift baskets with a variety of gift ideas including the I...

It’s a new year and Irvin~House Vineyards is inviting the public to help the vineyard celebrate 2012, along with the unveiling of a new Irvin~House Vineyards product, at its inaugural Cork Shuckin’ Party on Saturday, February 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the vineyard. Admission is free but patrons are encouraged to bring their cash and credit for a wide variety of libations and food options. Oysters will be available for purchase by the bucket, along with delicious food by Farm on Fire. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music of Kristi Starr and Gary Hewitt. But the guest of the event will be the new product that the Irvin’s have been creating, which will not be revealed until the event. Tastings in the Firefly Vodka distillery and Irvin~House Vineyards winery are only $6.00 to taste 6 of 12 flavors of Firefly Vodka and Sea Island Rums and $4.00 to taste 5 wines. Patrons will receive complimentary glasses during both tastings....