North Carolina now ranks 10th nationally in grape production and 12th for wine production.
Growers in the Mountains and Piedmont have planted traditional European grape varieties,called Vitis vinifera, and French-American Hybrids. Commonly planted varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Seyval Blanc and Vidal Blanc. Plantings of native Muscadine grapes, often called Scuppernongs, are also on the rise due to demand for fresh grapes and Muscadine wines. These grapes are relatively pest resistant and thrive in the hot sandy conditions of the Coastal Plain. Muscadines contain high levels of Resveratrol and other health-enhancing antioxidants.
1) A Secret Garden Winery
1018 Airport Rd, Pikeville, NC 27863
919-734-0260
web: www.asecretgardenwinery.com
Hours: Thu-Sat 10 am-6 pm and Sun 1-6 pm. Call ahead for other hours.
Location: Wayne County – From I-95 take exit 95 at Smithfield. Take 70 E to Goldsboro. Take 117 N to Airport Rd. Bear right onto Airport Rd, winery 2 miles on right.
Muscadine Varieties of Noble and Carlos, Strawberry and Blueberry
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2) Bannerman Vineyard
2624 Stag Park Rd, Burgaw, NC 28425
910-259-5474, Fax 910-259-5553
E-mail: Cbannerman@bellsouth.net
Hours: Wed-Sat Noon-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm or by appt.
Location: Pender County – Take I-40 Exit #398. Turn West on NC Hwy 53. Go 1 mile and turn left on Stag Park Rd and go 2.5 miles.
Sweet White Oak Blend, Semi-Sweet White Oak Blend
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3) Benjamin Vineyards & Winery
6516 Whitney Rd, Graham, NC 27253
336-376-1080, Fax same
Web: www.benjaminvineyards.com
Hours: Thu-Sun Noon-5 pm
Location: Alamance County – From I-85, take exit 154 (Mebane Oaks Rd) south for 8.5 miles. Cross Hwy 54 (road becomes Saxapaw-Oaks Road). Go 4 miles. Just over the Haw River bridge, turn left on Whitney Rd. Vineyard is 1.2 miles on left.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonel, Chardonnay, Merlot, Chambourcin, Sauvignon Blanc, Carlos, Scuppernong, Magnolia, and fruit wines
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4) Bennett Vineyards
6832 Old Sandhill Rd, Edward, NC 27821
1-877-762-9463, Fax 252-322-7154
Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5:30 pm; Sun 1-5 pm
Location: Beaufort County – 35 miles East of Greenville, off Hwy 33. Follow signs.
Mount Vernon White, Elizabeth II, Plymouth Blush, Muscadine Rosé, Charlestown Red, Blackbeard's Choice, Roanoke Red
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5) Biltmore Estate Winery
One North Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801
1-800-543-2961, 828-225-6280
Web: www.biltmore.com
Hours: Mon-Sat, 11 am-7 pm; Sun Noon-7 pm
Location: Buncombe County – On the grounds of Biltmore Estate in Asheville. Take I-40 exit 50A and go north on Hwy 25 two blocks to Biltmore House entrance.
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, Signature Biltmore Chardonnay, Signature Biltmore Cabernet Sauvignon, Signature Biltmore Syrah, George Washington Vanderbilt Chardonnay, George Washington Vanderbilt Claret, George Washington Vanderbilt Cabernet Sauvignon
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6) Black Wolf Vineyards
283 Vineyard Lane, Dobson, NC 27017
336-374-2532, Fax 336-374-3496
Web: www.blackwolfvineyards.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-2:30 pm; Thu-Sat 5-10 pm; Sun Noon-8 pm
Location: Surry County – From I-77 take Exit 93 (Zepher Road) into Dobson to the second traffic light (Main St). Go right on Main St one block to the traffic light and turn left onto E Atkins St. Cross over Hwy 601 and take the ramp (601 North) and continue on to Vineyard Ln on your right.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Seyval Blanc, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Sweet Wolf Red, Blue Moon White, Moonlight White
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7) Buck Shoals Vineyard
6137 Vintner Way, Hamptonville, NC 27020
336-468-9274, Fax 336-924-2720
Web: www.buckshoalsvineyard.com
Hours: Wed-Thu 11 am-5 pm; Fri-Sat 11am-6 pm; Sun 1-5 pm
Location: Yadkin County – Via Hwy 421 take exit 267 Windsor Rd - follow 2.6 miles to
vineyard on right.
Varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese Blends, Rocco Red, Bryan's Legacy
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8) Cerminaro Vineyard
4399 Wilkesboro Blvd, Boomer, NC 28606
828-754-9306, Fax same
Web: www.cerminarovineyard.com
Hours: Sat Noon-6 pm; Sun-Fri by appointment
Location: Caldwell County – In Kings Creek on Hwy 18 between Lenoir and Wilkesboro.
DeChaunac, Chancellor, Léon-Millot, Merlot, Sangiovese, Seyval Blanc, Vignoles, Cayuga White
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9) Chateau Laurinda
690 Reeves Ridge Rd, Sparta, NC 28675
1-800-650-3236, Fax 336-372-5529
Web: http://chateaulaurindavineyards.com/
Hours: Tue-Sat 10 am-7 pm; Sun Noon-5 pm
Location: Alleghany County – From I-77, take exit 83 to Hwy 21 towards Sparta, or from Blue Ridge Pkwy, take exit for Hwy 21 towards Sparta. Follow Hwy 21 through Sparta to 221 south. Turn right on Hwy 93. Go 1.5 miles to 2nd road on left. Winery is at end of paved road on right.
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Chambourcin, Seyval Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Apple, Blackberry, Plum, Muscadine
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10) Chatham Hill Winery
3500 Gateway Centre Blvd #200
Morrisville, NC 27560
1-800-808-6768, 919-380-7135, Fax 919-380-1310
Web: www.chathamhillwine.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am-5 pm; Sat 11 am-6 pm; Sun 1-5 pm
Location: Wake County – From I-40 take exit 285. Go south on Aviation Pkwy to Morrisville. Take first right at Gateway Centre. Go .3 mile and turn right onto Northgate Court.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Fruit Wines, Sweet Carolina White & Red
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11) Childress Vineyards
1000 Childress Vineyards Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
336-236-9463, Fax 336-236-9464
Web: www.childressvineyards.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm; Sun Noon-6 pm
Location: Davidson County – From Hwy 52, take Exit 89 which is Hwy 64. Go West on Hwy 64 about 500 feet. Winery entrance is on the right.
Classic Red Table Wine, Classic White Table Wine, Classic Blush, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Signature Reserve, Chardonnay, Signature Reserve Merlot, Signature Meritage
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12) Creek Side Winery
3515 Stoney Crk. Ch. Rd, Elon, NC 27244
336-584-4117, Fax 336-586-0975
Web: www.creeksidewinery.com
Hours: November-March: Mon/Thu/Fri/Sat, Noon-5:30 pm, Sun 1-5:30 pm; April-October: Open until 6 pm. Other time by appointment, call ahead.
Location: Alamance County – From Greensboro take I-40 exit 141. Go through the town of Elon on Williamson Ave (changes to Shallowford Rd) until you intersect with Hwy 87. Take left onto Hwy 87 N, go approx 7 mi. Turn right on Stoney Creek Ch. Rd. Winery 1.3 mi on left.
Chardonnay, Stoney Creek Red, Deep Creek Red, Shallow Creek Rosé, Creek Side Red, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Red Raspberry & Peach
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13) Cypress Bend Vineyards
21904 Riverton Rd, Wagram, NC 28396
910-369-0411, Fax 910-369-0484
Web: www.cypressbendvineyards.com
Hours: Wed-Fri Noon-6 pm; Sat-Sun Noon-6 pm
Location: Scotland County – From Laurinburg take Hwy 401 N to Wagram and turn right onto Riverton Rd. Go approx 3 mi to the winery on your left.
Muscadine, Campbell, Riverton, McNeill, Roseneath, and Daniel
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14) Dennis Vineyards
24043 Endy Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001
1-800-230-1743, 704-982-6090, Fax 704-986-6128
Web: www.dennisvineyards.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm; Seasonal Sun hours, call ahead
Location: Stanly County – From Albemarle take Hwy 24-27 West. Go approx. 5 miles. At caution light, Endy Rd, turn right. Winery is .5 mile on left.
Noble, Carlos, Ison, Muscadine Blends in dry, semi-dry & sweet, Blackberry, Strawberry, Blueberry, Cherry and Peach. .
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15) Desi's Dew Meadery
8902 Charlotte's Mtn Rd, Rougemont, NC 27572
919-632-4770
Web: www.desidew.com
Hours: by appointment only
Location: Orange County – From I-85, take exit 175 (Guess Rd). Head north approx 10 miles. Go right on New Sharon Church Rd approx 1.5 miles and turn right on Charlotte's Mtn Rd, approx 1/4 mile.
Sparkling and Still Mead (Honey Wine)
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16) Duplin Winery
PO Box 756, Rose Hill, NC 28458
1-800-774-9634, 910-289-3888, Fax 910-289-3094
Web: www.duplinwinery.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm
Location: Duplin County – Take I-40 exit 380. Turn right on Hwy 117 and drive 6 blocks. Winery is on left.
Carlos, Magnolia, Scuppernong, Burgundy, Pink Magnolia, Hatteras Red, Carolina Red, Scuppernong Blush, Alcohol Free Wines, Resveratrol
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17) Lake James Cellars Winery
204 E Main St, Glen Alpine, NC 28628
Mailing: P.O. Box 359, Glen Alpine, NC 28628
828-584-4551, Fax 828-584-6893
Web: www.lakejamescellars.com/
Email: Wineworx@bellsouth.net
Hours: Tue-Fri 11 am-6 pm; Sat 10 am-5 pm; Sun 1-5 pm
Location: Burke County – From Greensboro, take I-40 W to Exit 100 (Jamestown Rd). Go straight across Jamestown Rd and merge right onto Reep Dr. At the end of Reep Dr. turn left on US Hwy 70 to Glen Alpine. The winery is on the right in a historic textile mill building.
Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Fruit Wines
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18) Garden Gate Vineyards
261 Scenic Dr, Mocksville, NC 27028
336-751-3794 or 336-941-7721, Fax 336-751-3794
Web: www.gardengatevineyards.com
Location: Davie County – From Winston-Salem take I-40 W to Exit 168 onto Hwy 64 towards Mocksville. Go .2 mile, take a right on Green Hill Rd. Go 1.5 miles and take a left on County Home Rd. Go .6 mile turn right on Scenic Drive. Winery is on the right.
Muscadine, Scuppernong, Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Scarlet Blush Table Wine
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19) Germanton Vineyard & Winery
3530 Hwy 8-65, Germanton, NC 27019
336-969-2075, Fax 336-969-6559
Web: www.germantongallery.com
Hours: Tue-Fri 10 am-6 pm; Sat 9 am-5 pm; call for Sunday hours
Location: Stokes County – In Germanton Gallery on corner of Highway 8 and Friendship Rd (8 miles north of Winston-Salem).
Chardonnay, Chambourcin, Vermillion, Seyval Blanc, Autumn Blush, SweetRed, Niagara, Merlot
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20) Ginger Creek Vineyards
858 John Cline Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681
828-312-4362 or 828-312-4359, Fax 704-658-0868
E-mail: dwaustin1952@hotmail.com
Hours: by appointment
Location: Alexander County – From I-40 W, take exit 125, turn north on Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd to Hwy 127, north on Hwy 127 to Antioch Ch Rd, left on Antioch Ch Rd to Caldwell Pond Rd, right on Caldwell Pond then left on John Cline Rd. At end of road turn left. At fork, bear right, 2nd fork bear right, vineyard on left.
Carlos, Noble, Scuppernong Blush, Blackberry, Apple
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21) Glen Marie Vineyards and Winery
1838 Johnson Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
336-578-3938
Web: www.glenmariewinery.com
Hours: Thu-Sun Noon-6 pm
Location: Alamance County – From Greensboro, take I-40/85 E to exit 150 and turn left. At the 4th light take a right onto Bason Rd. Follow Bason Rd to Mebane Rogers Rd and turn left. Go over the lake and take a right on Johnson Rd. The tasting room is on the left.
Syrah, Sweet Marie, Chambourcin, Scuppernong, Muscadine, Dallas Red, Summer’s Promise, Chardonnay, Carolina Springtime, Golden Nugget
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22) Grove Winery
7360 Brooks Bridge Rd, Osceola, NC 27249
336-584-4060
Web: www.grovewinery.com
Hours: Mon-Sat Noon-5 pm; Sun 1-5 pm
Location: Guilford County – From Greensboro take Route 29 N to Brown Summit exit. Go east 7.6 mi (through Monticello, stay straight on Osceola-Ossipee Rd where Hwy 150 turns). Take a left on Brooks Bridge Rd, winery is on right.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Niagara,, Norton, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Traminette
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23) Hanover Park Vineyard
1927 Courtney-Huntsville Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
336-463-2875, Fax same
Web: www.hanoverparkwines.com
Hours: Thu-Sat Noon-6 pm; Sun 1-5 pm
Location: Yadkin County – From I-40, take exit 170 (Hwy 601). Go north 9.8 miles and turn right onto Courtney-Huntsville Rd. Vineyard is 1 mile on left.
Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Viognier, Rosé, Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Early Twilight, Michael's Blend
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24) Hinnant Family Vineyards
826 Pine Level-Micro Rd, Pine Level, NC 27568
919-965-3350, Fax 919-965-6103
Web: www.hinnantvineyards.com
Hours: Tue-Fri 11 am-5 pm; Sat 10 am-6 pm; Sun 1-5 pm
Location: Johnston County – From I-95 exit 97 - 3.5 miles from I-95. From I-40 - Exit to Hwy 70 E towards Smithfield. Once you pass over Smithfield towards Goldsboro, make left at 2nd stoplight onto Peedin Ave, then 2.5 miles on right.
Carlos, Noble, Muscadine Blush, Carolina Wildflower, Scuppernong, Norton, Strawberry, Blackberry, Peach, Alcohol Free Wines, Sparkling Scuppernong Juice, Sparkling Red Muscadine Juice
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25) Horizon Cellars
466 Vineyard Ridge, Siler City, NC 27344
919-742-1404, Fax 919-742-3885
Web: www.horizoncellars.com
Hours: Mon/Thu/Fri 11 am-5 pm; Sat 11 am-6 pm; Sun Noon-6 pm
Location: Chatham County – From Siler City, take Hwy 421 S 2 mi. Take Exit 168 (S Chatham Ext.) and turn right. Go 1 mi to Old Hwy 421 and turn left. Go ½ mi and turn right onto Vineyard Ridge. Cross over railroad tracks and the one lane bridge. Follow Vineyard Ridge (gravel road) as it veers left about ½ mi. At the top of the ridge, turn right through our gate.
Chardonnay, Viognier, Carolina Comfort, Late Harvest Vidal, Syrah, Chambourcin, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Prestige
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27) Laurel Gray Vineyards*
5726 Old Hwy 421, Hamptonville, NC 27020
336-468-9463, Fax 336-468-4326
Web: www.laurelgray.com
Hours: Wed 1-6pm; Thu-Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm
Location: Yadkin County – Take Hwy 421 to (Windsor Rd) exit 267 (1.5 miles west of I-77). Turn right, go .1 mile to Old Hwy 421, turn right, winery is just ahead on left.
Barrel Fermented Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, Merlot, Syrah, Scarlet Mountain, and 1773 Rosé
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28) Martin Vineyards
213 Martin Farm Lane, Rt 1256
Knotts Island, NC 27950
252-429-3542, Fax 252-429-3095
Web: www.martinvineyards.com
Hours: Open Daily Noon-5 pm
Location: Currituck County – Take free ferry (800-BY FERRY) across Currituck Sound to Knotts Island. Follow Rt. 615 north 2.7 miles to Martin Farm Ln.
Atlantis Meritage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Viognier, Fruitville White, Peach, Muscadine, Apple, Strawberry
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29) Moonrise Bay Vineyard
134 Moonrise Bay Lndg, Knotts Island, NC 27950
1-866-888-9463, 252-429-WINE, Fax 252-429-3393
Web: www.moonrisebaywine.com
Hours: Open Daily Noon-5 pm
Location: Currituck County – From Virginia Beach, take Princess Anne Rd South to Knotts Island. Bear left at the Knotts Island Market and proceed one mile to vineyard on left. Or take the Ferry from Currituck, NC.
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Norton, Chambourcin, First Flight Red Table Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscadine, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Blackberry, First Flight White
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30) Old North State Winery
308 North Main St, Mt. Airy, NC 27030
336-789-WINE, Fax 336-789-9060
Web: www.carolinaharvestwines.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm; Sun 1-6 pm
Location: Surry County – From Hwy 52 in Mt. Airy, take 601 N for one block to S South St. Turn left onto Independence Blvd then turn right onto Main St. Turn right and winery is on the left with parking beside the building.
Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Prelude, Autumn Leaf Red, Spring House White, and Starlight White
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31) Old Stone Vineyard & Winery
6245 U.S. Hwy 52, Salisbury, NC 28146
704-279-0930, Fax 704-279-3139