843-471-2157 mariedsauer@gmail.com
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Food & wine by the glass menuORDER WINE FROM CURRENT WINE DEALS!

Ordering Food at Sauer Grapes

Sauer Grapes is first and foremost a wine shop. I do offer a simple menu of breads, spreads, nuts and unique cheeses but I ask that if you would like your food served in a timely manner, please order ahead of time. This is especially true when there are events taking place at nearby venues. I do my best, but for the most part, I’m a one person operation and it can take me a while to prepare even simple menu items when the shop is busy. So please, help me serve you in a timely manner and email ahead at mariedsauer@gmail.com, let me know how many are in your party and what you would like to order. I hate disappointing my customers and this is the easiest way to make sure everyone is happy with their service! — Marie

Tasting Cancellations

If you have registered but are unable to attend a wine tasting, please notify us ASAP and your cost for the tasting will be refunded. But when food (beyond simple cheese and bread) is included with a wine tasting, cancellations within 48 hours of the tasting will incur a charge to cover the food cost. — Marie
Jean‐Pierre Chambas Bio

Jean‐Pierre is a renowned wine educator and has written for numerous magazines. He was awarded the medal of “Merite Agricole” by the French government in 1985 and became the youngest recipient of this award in the history of the French Republic. He is a member of numerous wine brotherhoods and a friend of many of the top wine producers of the world. 

Jean‐Pierre Chambas was born in 1947 in Cahors in the Southwest of France. After attending boarding school run by Jesuits in nearby Montauban, he stayed in higher education through graduation from law school in Toulouse, 1971. In March 1972 Chambas owned and operated the Wine and Cheese Cellar in Columbia, where he stayed till 1980. The next year, 1981, he started Associated Wine Distributors, which he sold to Southern Wine & Spirits of Miami in 1993. 

After the sale, Jean‐Pierre worked in Columbia for Southern Wines & Spirits for four years and then left for the Caribbean and joined as a managing partner at Premier Wines and Spirits in St. Thomas, USVI. On New Year’s Day, 2000, he moved back to South Carolina and opened Aleph Wines Corp. with his daughter, Ingrid. 

Jean‐Pierre is a veteran of the industry. He and Ingrid are consumer advocates, first and foremost. Twenty Four years later, the company’s mission remains steadfast; s to represent and promote the finest quality wines, craft beers, and craft spirits from all over the world. Based in Columbia, the company services the entire state of South Carolina.

Thursday, March 21st, 5:30 to 7 pm
RSVP ASAP

Did you see the cover of Wine Spectator with Guigal and their La La wines?  We’re doing an event to showcase Guigal wines with Jean-Pierre Chambas, owner of Aleph Wine Distributors—Jean-Pierre has been working with these wines for 40 years and he’ll be heading up the event! 

Here are the details:

Welcoming wine:

Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2021 

Tasting Wines:

Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2019 
As a special treat, we’ll be tasting this very old Cotes du Rhone so you can see how well this wine ages!

Gigondas 2019

Les Saintes Pierres de Nalys Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2019 

Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2020 

Cote Rotie Brune Et Blonde 2018 

Chateau D’Ampuis Cote Rotie 2009

And there will be three library vintage La La wines available for sale (not tasting)!

La Mouline 2014 

La Landonne 2014

La Turque 2014

Wines range from $25 to $300.  The La La wines are in the hundreds.

Event will be in the Sauer Grapes Private Tasting Room.  Light cheese and bread to accompany.

$40 per person
Limited seating! Please RSVP ASAP

Tipping always appreciated!

Nate Buoncristiani Bio

Nate graduated from Chico State University where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing. He studied abroad in Northern Italy where he experienced the origins of the family’s culture and traditions. Nate has collaborated on many ideas regarding marketing implications, wine production, sales, product placement, and website design. In the beginning of his career in the wine business as a partner in Buoncristiani, he worked at other facilities in Napa including Caldwell, Rudd, and Black Stallion. These early experiences honed and mastered his cellar production skills. Nate is now employed full time for Buoncristiani Family Winery and supports many aspects of the business with a primary focus on wine sales and market visits throughout the country.

Saturday, March 23rd, 5 to 6:30 pm
RSVP March 18th

Nate Buoncristiani, one of the three Buoncristiani brothers and owners of the Buoncristiani Winery, will be here with big, bold Napa wines! Hosted in the Private Tasting Room.

Here’s a list of the wines you’ll be tasting:

Buoncristiani Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Buoncristiani Winery Triad Blanc 2019

Buoncristiani Winery Chardonnay 2021

Buoncristiani Winery OPC Proprietary Red 2019

Buoncristiani Winery OPC Proprietary Red 2017 – magnum
(learn how magnums make for delicious wine!)

Buoncristiani Winery Extra Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Buoncristiani Winery Syrah 2016

Buoncristiani Winery Syrah 2017

Wines range from $40 to $175

Cheese and bread to accompany.  

$40 per person
Limited seating! Please RSVP by March 18th. 

Tipping always appreciated!

SAUER GRAPES TASTING ROOM

Our Tasting Room is now available for booking. This intimate, inviting space is perfect for special events like dinner parties and private wine tastings. I can provide heavy hors d’oeuvres or bring in a chef for dinner.

I LOVE WINE! AND I LOVE GIVING MY CUSTOMERS GREAT DEALS ON WINE!

I love learning about special vintages, discovering new labels, finding gems that no one else knows about, and most of all, I love sharing my knowledge of wine!

22,000+

My shop might not be huge, but my inventory of wine is! It’s a great place to come and explore.

I'll guide you along

The selection at Sauer Grapes can be overwhelming, but I’m happy to help you discover that perfect bottle!

The best prices. Period!

My prices beat the big box stores and the web. I hunt down crazy good deals and bring them to you!

Wine by the glass

At Sauer Grapes Wine Shop, you can enjoy a glass of wine with selections that are constantly updated.  The more expensive glasses are always still really great deals! You can also pick any bottle off the shelf to open.  If you don’t finish it, State law says you can take it home. There is a $6 corkage but I beat everyones’ prices so you can’t drink cheaper anywhere!.

Have a bite

From the classic cheese plate to delicious local foods, you’ll find delightful tapas/gourmet food items that go perfectly with our wines by the glass. You can take some home, too!

Great Events

Wine tastings, holiday celebrations, appearances by well know winemakers — Sauer Grapes Wine Shop always has something going on that makes it fun to learn about wine.

the perfect pair

Need help with wine pairings for your dinner party?  I’d love to help!  Just bring in your menu, tell me your target price, and I’ll gladly come up with suggestions.  I’m also happy to do this for appetizer pairings and special events. I can also switch this around and offer food suggestions to go with your favorite wine!

live music

Great jazz, pop, beach tunes— we love to have local bands and singers entertain at Sauer Grapes.

Come on In!

Monday 3 to 7pm
Tuesday thru Saturday 3 to 8pm

Contact

Phone

(843)-471-2157

EMail

mariedsauer@gmail.com

Address

125 River Landing Drive • Suite 102
Daniel Island • 29492