Uncork Charleston

Uncork Charleston is a wine restaurant in Charleston, SC. It operates as a wine-forward establishment where guests can discover wines from unique regions around the world. The menu features an array of wines available by taste (1 oz), half glass (3 oz), full glass (6 oz), or bottle. The wine is self-pour from Italian made Enomatic exact pour systems, while the staff provides full service. The team offers recommendations, shares insights, and helps pair food with wine. The restaurant serves charcuterie boards, a full bar, and over 16 craft cocktails. Kathryn McCool-Manglani and Raj Manglani, who met as tech colleagues and bonded over their love of wine and travel, are business and life partners. They have explored over 50 wine regions, including Morocco, Moldova, and India, blending that knowledge with past experience in hospitality and event planning to create a space for guests to relax and enjoy the stories behind the bottles.

The wine list is organized into cases that highlight specific styles and origins. Case 1 features classic white, rose, and orange varieties from regions such as Burgundy, Loire, New Zealand, and Italy. Case 2 offers interesting white, rose, and orange varieties from uncommon regions like Portugal, Germany, and Slovenia. Case 3 presents classic red varieties from well-known regions including Napa, Oregon, and Spain. Case 4 focuses on interesting red varieties from unique regions such as Switzerland, Bulgaria, Morocco, Lebanon, and Israel. Case 5 includes luxury tastings with iconic brand recognition, featuring wines from St. Emilion, Priorat, Piedmont, and California. The food menu includes options like she crab soup, stuffed mushrooms, and crostini with strawberries, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze. Guests can also add chicken, sauteed shrimp, or crumbled bacon to certain dishes. A 20% gratuity is added for parties of six or more.

The restaurant is located at 476 King Street, about a tenth of a mile from the King Street main road. It is situated near the Rev. Clementa Pinckney Memorial Mural, the Charleston School of Law, the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, Warren Place Garden, and Sonny Goldberg Way, all within a tenth of a mile.

Uncork Charleston stands among the strongest in its category locally, holding a strong local reputation reflected in consistently high customer ratings. The business holds a rating of 4.90 based on 681 reviews. Its focus on self-pour wine exploration and Southern hospitality makes it a distinctive choice in Charleston.