During your stay in Asheville, NC be sure to visit our award-winning North Carolina vineyards and wineries. The Yadkin Valley in North Carolina is the states first foray into the Viticultural Area. It is truly a spectacular location bordered to the west by the Blue Ridge Mountains and coupled with this true river valley's climate and ancient soils to draw from, some really excellent wine is being produced in this region. Today North Carolina is home to 32 award-winning wineries, ranking 13th in the U.S. for grape production and 14th in wine production. Many local wineries offer tours and wine tasting. Call ahead to confirm hours and have a Designated Driver Please! After more than a century, the state of North Carolina is rebuilding its grape industry and creating new promising futures for its farmers and citizens.
Call ahead to confirm hours and have a Designated Driver Please!
Ritler Ridge Vineyards 39 Little Piney Mountain Road, Candler 828 665-7405
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Shiraz, Red Max, White Table Wine
Bennett Vineyards 6832 Old Sandhill Road, Edward 877 762-9463.
Mount Vernon White, Bennet White Plymouth Blush, Charlestown Red, Bennett Red and Roanoke Red.
Old North State Winery 308 North Main Street, Mt. Airy 336 789-9463.
Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Prelude, Autumn Leaf Red, Spring House White and Starlight White
Round Peak Vineyards 765 Round Peak Church Road, Mt. Airy 336-352-5595.
Chardonnay, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Rose and Sweet Rose’
Thistle Meadow Winery 102 Thistle Meadow, Laurel Springs 800 233-1505.
Amarone, Blackberry Merlot, Red Bourgeron, Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet, Shiraz, Chianti, Merlot, Zinfandel, Peach Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Columbard, Gewurztraminer, Piesporter, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, White Zinfandel
Biltmore Estate Winery One North Pack Square, Asheville 828 225-6768.
Chardonnay Sur Lies, Riesling, White Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cardinal’s Crest, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chateau Reserve Chardonnay, Chateau Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Reserve Claret, Brut Sparkling
