🍴 Charlotte Eats | Peppervine + Wine Review 🍷

Loved this spot in Southpark—Peppervine serves up creative, flavorful dishes that totally hit the spot! 🎉 Plus, we found a gem of a champagne to pair with the meal—here’s the full breakdown: 🥘 Must-Try Dishes Spanish Octopus: Unlike regular preparations, it’s got a Cajun-inspired base 🌶️—spicy, savory, and so addictive. Pork Belly: Crispy-fried, topped with apple puree and fresh apple chunks 🍎. Sweet + fatty pork is such a classic Western combo, and it works perfectly here. Yeast Bread ($7): A bit pricey, but worth it! Crusty outer layer, soft and tender inside—warm, buttery, and impossible to resist. Grilled Swordfish: My favorite of the night! The sauce is a fun spicy tomato base, and the swordfish is cooked to perfection—juicy, flaky, and full of flavor 🐟. Short Ribs: Not your typical pot roast! Seasoned with five-spice (and a hint of cumin—such a nice twist) 🥩. Tender, flavorful, and totally unique. 🍾 Wine Review: 2017 Ulysse Colin Les Maillons BdN Extra Brut Grabbed this because the price was great—and it did not disappoint! Aroma: Bold yeast notes (just like the yeast bread!) + fresh apple 🍎—super aromatic. Taste: Lots of bubbles—not the most delicate, but with great structure. Bright acidity balanced by bursts of fruit, so it’s not dry at all. Mid-palate hints of strawberry peek through, reminding you it’s a BdN 🍓. Finish: Crisp acidity + mineral notes, clean and snappy. Paired perfectly with the food—total win! #CharlotteEats #CharlotteNC #SouthparkCharlotte #FineDining #WinePairing #Champagne #BdN #FoodieDiary #StudyAbroadLife