2.7.26 - Start your Valentine's celebration early with our wine/mead & chocolate pairing!
Spend an hour at Deep Water Vineyard on Wadmalaw Island tasting four local wines or meads paired with handcrafted chocolate truffles. This seated pairing includes a stemless vineyard glass and a concise, flavorful introduction to Lowcountry wine and mead.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Low — primarily seated tasting suitable for most adults
Wildlife
History
Wadmalaw Island is part of the South Carolina Lowcountry with a long agricultural history and nearby plantation-era sites that shaped the region’s culinary traditions.
Conservation
Support the vineyard by staying on marked paths, disposing of waste properly, and respecting property limits; local producers often focus on responsible land stewardship.
Deep Water Vineyard
2.7.26 - Start your Valentine's celebration early with our wine/mead & chocolate pairing!
Deep Water Vineyard is a working winery located on Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina, approximately a 30-minute drive from downtown Charleston. The vineyard operates as Charleston's only winery and hosts a range of public festivals, private tastings, and partnered tours that highlight local wine, mead, and Lowcountry flavor. Signature events include the annual Grape Stomp Festival, featuring team stomp competitions, live music, food trucks, local vendors, wine tastings, and a full bar. The vineyard also presents the Mead-ival Festival, a celebration focused on mead with rotating draft meads, tastings served in ox-horn shot glasses, live music, and lawn games.
For smaller groups, Deep Water Vineyard offers Private Group Tastings in a cozy barn or a reserved tasting room. Private tastings accommodate up to 12 guests with generous pours, making them suitable for celebrations and intimate gatherings. The vineyard participates in the "Tipsy Tour," a regional curated route that includes Deep Water Vineyard, Holy City Brewery, and Firefly Distillery, offering visitors a chance to sample craft beverages across venues while traveling in a comfortable, shared tour setting.
Deep Water Vineyard emphasizes approachable, family-friendly events and curated tasting experiences in a scenic Lowcountry setting. The business provides on-site events and scheduled public festivals, and it partners with local producers and vendors for food, entertainment, and retail. Visitors traveling from Charleston will find the venue accessible for day trips and group outings. The vineyard is a recognized destination for wine and mead experiences on Wadmalaw Island. Staff provide hospitality and knowledgeable tasting guidance always.
Location
Wadmalaw Island, SC
30 minutes from Charleston
Events & Tours
4 main experiences
Grape stomp, mead, tasting, tipsy tour
Private Tastings
Up to 12 guests
Cozy barn or reserved tasting room
Accessibility
30-minute drive
Easy from downtown Charleston
Secure private tastings for up to 12 guests or plan a festival visit—book a Lowcountry winery outing today.
Bring ID
This is a 21+ tasting—have your ID ready at check-in to avoid delays.
Arrive early
Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes before your session; tastings run back-to-back and late entry isn’t allowed.
Expect Lowcountry weather
A light jacket or shade hat is useful if you stroll the grounds before or after tasting.
Travel time matters
Allow extra time for Charleston traffic — it’s common to encounter delays on island bridges and causeways.
Government ID
Required for check-in—this is a 21+ event.
Comfortable shoes
If you plan to stroll the vineyard grounds before or after the tasting.
Small camera or phone
For close-up shots of truffles and the stemless wine glass in soft light.
Light jacket
Useful for cooler evenings or breezy days on the island.
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