Sadly, I've not been back since 5/22 but today was the day. Michelle and I participated in the Third Thursday Art Crawl and afterwards popped in to see what was on. I was hoping to see Albert(a) Wine-Stein aka, Amanda and she did not disappoint! So happy to catch up with her after almost 4 years. I know, I should get out more! They have a great opportunity to select from 50% of wine bottles so Michelle and I selected a Franciscan CabSav from San Miguel, Ca just south of Napa near the Paso Robles area. Just an EXCELLENT choice we concluded, you will NOT be disappointed with this selection with hints of black cherry, carmel and coconut. We settled into one of their many rooms and selected a table where we could order from their menu with a nice selection of appetizers, salads, hand helds and small bites. We shared the Crab Rangoon app & each had the Harvest Salad. All together is was an excellent combination. It was a warm pre-spring evening and just a perfect finish for memorable outing. Kudos to Erin and her support team for making our visit an experience to remember. read more

Great place to meet up with friends for a glass of wine! Bartenders help you select the perfect wine for your taste. Erin was fun to chat with & Very knowledgeable! Menu contains appetizers & flat breads. Awesome atmosphere of an old house with lots of character! Thanks to Mark & Linda, the owners for a Fantastic Experience!! read more

Illumination Wines - Wine Bars Near Me - Fort Mill, South Carolina

Love illumination wines! Been here several times for brunch and for the occasional wine night with friends. Such a fun space with eclectic design choices inside, and ample outside seating as well. The staff is always incredibly friend and very wine knowledgeable - able to speak to each wine and all the flavors you might come across. The food is also delicious and never disappoints. Highly recommend the music nights too, they have some great local musicians perform which just makes for the perfect spring and summer nights. read more

We went on a somewhat rainy day, sat on the covered front porch. Ate the most delicious stuffed mushrooms and had a delicious organic local rose' wine. Perfect combo, cozy atmosphere and friendly customer service. Will be back soon! read more

Service = Excellent Food = Delicious Beverage = Beer, Wine, Wine Based Cocktails, Mocktails. There are so many delicious choices Ambiance = No matter what time of year you decide to visit, you will love the decor. It's so cute and inviting Entertainment = Trivingo, Live Music, Sunday ticketed Arts & Craft based classes, Murder Mysterys, etc. Make sure to check out Illuminationwines.com for menus and upcoming Events ! read more

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Have been here a couple of times and it has been a fantastic experience! Everyone is friendly, easy to talk with and let's not forget the great selection of wine!!!! I also tried the charcuterie sliders and they were fantastic! You will see me there regular! It was a fantastic idea to turn a house into a wine bar! read more

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Amazing brunch board!! One of the best charcuterie boards in the Charlotte-metro area! Definitely recommend! read more

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Great place. Staff is awesome, more than willing to help noob wine enthusiasts like myself select a bottle. Specials and events thru out the week. Awesome spot to have a glass or a bottle and chill out. read more

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Such a cute place. The charcuterie boards we ordered were amazing and so were the Strawberry elixirs . read more

Illumination Wines - Wine Bars Near Me - Fort Mill, South Carolina

Unexpectedly unique place in an old house with friendly service. Visited for the first time the other day and it is now part of my Yelp collection. We had a delicious Crab Rangoon dip to accompany a wine flight for my wife and an IPA for me. read more

5 star review of Illumination all day, every day. This sweet family is absolutely precious, and the atmosphere they've created, the wines, wine cocktails, and snacks - all of it has me going back for more. Thank you for touching this small town with your big, welcoming hearts. I highly recommend the flight! read more

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Owners are delightful! They turned an older home into a cozy place to meet family or friends and relax in rooms with beautiful decor. We enjoyed a good wine recommendation, good company and tasty pepperoni flatbread. The owners were welcoming and thoughtfully shared details on their history and the events and music they regularly have. We'll definitely return. read more

What an awesome place in ft mill. Music,trivia, Brunch, Spacious. Aisle spot to meet friends. Super friendly staff. And great food!

Good variety of snacking foods - enough for a meal that go well with wines and beers. Nice cocktail menu. Service attentive and adequate- it's a family business Ambiance- love the variety of places to sit, feel of grandma's parlor or a nice summer porch rocker. read more

Hidden Gem in Fort Mill... just off Main Street. Awesome ambiance and Amazing staff! Friendly and GREAT selection of wines! Food is great - see Brie's Boards for fantastic and creative foods on site! read more

I loved their wine flight! And the staff were great at talking me through all four of them. What they liked and would pair them each with. My spouse also got excellent recommendations for beers he loved. The vibe here is very casual and relaxed. Can't wait to go back. read more

Cutest place with tons of seating indoors and out too. I love the selection of wines and having Brie's Boards for food is a great touch. Wonderful customer service as well. I would give it 5 stars if there was better parking - there's no street parking allowed and they have a tiny lot behind the space. I wish they would secure a deal with some of the local businesses so patrons could park there after hours without worry of being towed. read more

Cute place! Live music and music trivia. Charcuterie for food. Lots of wine choices and canned beer. Check it out when you're in downtown Fort Mill!! Parking in back or at Hardee's. Plenty of outdoor seating too!! read more

such a quaint place! The food was also top tier! I love the atmosphere here. Makes you feel like you're dining or drinking at home.

Such a cute place! Great wine selection. I had the Brie and prosciutto bites and they were amazing! I'm glad my friends were not hungry because I would not have wanted to share. read more

Great spot to quietly gather a few friends for some high quality apps and diverse wine selection along with some tasty beers too.

Amazing new urban winery in Fort Mill! Lots of options for wine, beer, food and "elixirs" which are cocktails made with a wine base. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable and the building itself is incredible. The mother/daughter duo owners are incredibly welcoming. An excellent addition to the neighborhood! read more

Delicious snacks, drinks, and sooo relaxing. We sat outside and ordered a trio charcuterie board, loaf of bread, and a wine elixir and very much enjoyed our experience. I'm vegetarian and they easily accommodated my needs on the charcuterie board, and the staff/owners were so kind. We will be back!! read more

Illumination Wines - Wine Bars Near Me - Fort Mill, South Carolina

Brand new Tasting Room. Beautiful older home, we relaxed on the front porch! Just a short drive off Rt 77. Owners Linda & Mark are lovely. We tasted the wine flight. White, Rose, & 2 Reds. Nice to have a combination of wines. The Charcuterie Board was beautiful & delicious! Fresh fruit, Merlot Cheese, a pineapple pecan cheese spread! Nuts, Meat, & even pickles! read more

So excited to have Illumination Wines right by downtown Fort Mill! They have a super cool antiquey/homey environment, awesome drinks, and an incredibly nice, helpful, and knowledgeable staff! Will definitely head back tomorrow to check out their take on brunch! read more

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We went there to see Ansel Couch perform and was delighted to sit outside, relax and enjoy the music and good food and wine! The owner and staff we so pleasant, visited with us and made us feel so welcome! We will be back soon! read more

I visited this place a couple of weeks ago for a friends birthday and was delightfully impressed. The charcuterie was plentiful and tasty as were the wines. It's a cute outdoor at your own house type of vibe with occasional music artists. Very relaxed and the wait staff is so attentive and knowledgeable. Great place for a relaxing girls night. I only wished they were open a little later! read more

The service was abysmal. We walked around for ten minutes after getting in the door . The "bar manager" was on the phone during what was obviously a non business call. When we asked a woman in an office room what we should do she said" Oh, I thought my bar manager was taking care of you." After explaining that she was on the phone, this woman went in and fussed a little and the bar manager said, " Oh, they're just musicians." She was put out with having to get us a deink and very off putting about our presence. Very snippy. Later, after we had ordered a glass of wine that came in the tiniest glass, we saw another couple walk in and order, and their wine glasses were big enough to soak your feet in. We will never be back. Good luck staying in business in the small town of Fort Mill. read more

Loved our afternoon here! The owners were very friendly and the snacks were fantastic. Definitely loved all the decor. No doubt it will be a regular on our list of places to frequent. read more

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Love this place! One of my favs - just had wine and charcuterie with my adult grandchild and we had a blast! Everyone is very welcoming and friendly! Great place to catch up with good friends and share a bottle of wine. read more

Ok, sooo very rare to give a five, but, Illumination hits all the notes. Now mind you, this is not a traditional winery, of which there are very few growing their own traditional varietals in this area. Nor is it a traditional tasting room. Rather, it is the opposite - a hybrid, all of which prove out wonderfully. A mom and daughter operation seeking to raise the wine level in the area, while maintaining a fun and eccletic atmosphere. They've paired with a local biz to create truly amazing charcuterie boards and finger foods. They offer a decent wine list, while enticing diverse beverage palets by offering beer and creative cocktails. Coupled with fun events, great staff, and truly a converted house almost like a B&B and you have a home run! Well done! read more

What a wonderful place! Everyone is so pleasant and friendly. The service is fabulous and the atmosphere is amazing.

Two stars due to the friendliness of the owner and the incredible house they use as a backdrop to their business. If not that, it was a ONE STAR visit. The wine selections are subpar and cheap with an average 3X mark up. Maybe that's the right wine list for the clientele they are seeking, but almost exclusively poorly selected wines. I couldn't drink the unsweetened grape juice they served as an Old Vine Zin. Service on a Friday night was poor, although, again, owner was kind. It was extremely loud with beer guzzling occupants raising their voices in proportion to their consumption. Mostly, it's just sad in it's short of it's potential. Beautiful location and creative owner, but bad wine selections and not a very peaceful place on a Friday. Service was hit or miss; heavy on the miss. Maybe a one off. Could be that hidden gem, but turns out to be disappointing. Again, maybe that's what they're going for, and if cheap wine and loud people sounds awesome to you, I'm certain you'll enjoy. read more

Cute wine bar in downtown Fort Mill. They offer a wide variety of wines and have delicious charcuterie boards with unique homemade cheese options (ex. blackberry lemon goat cheese and jalapeño pimento cheese). read more

If you're in Fort Mill you've got to stop by illumination wines. The wines are incredible and service is even better. The space is absolutely amazing inside and outside. 10/10 recommend! read more

We had a great time last night at Illumination Wines and loved chatting with Linda and Amanda, they are so sweet! "floating symmetry" is delicious! I loved margaritas and this is the perfect wine version! you should try it!! read more

Love love love this place! Cheese trays are amazing and the owners are so kind and welcoming!