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Many visitors to Western North Carolina are
surprised at the number of vineyards and wineries that are found there. Out of
the 90 or more wineries in the state of North Carolina as a whole, over 20 are
found in the mountains. Commonly planted varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon
Blanc, Riesling, Seyval Blanc and Vidal Blanc.
The largest winery is the that of the world famous
Biltmore Estate,
in operation since May of 1985, when the Biltmore Estate Wine Company opened its
6.5 million dollar state of the art winery to the public. Small quantities of
wine produced from experimental vineyards were first sold to Biltmore visitors
in 1977. Current production averages 100,000 gallons of over a dozen varietal
wines, utilizing grapes from the estate's 75 acres of vinifera grapes, other
North Carolina vineyards and juice from California. For visitors to Western
North Carolina who are interested in wines and wine making, a visit to this
world-class winery is a must-see on any travel itinerary.
Western Mountains
Calaboose Cellars: 565 Aquone Road, Andrews NC 28901; 828-321-2006
Valley River Vineyards: 4689 Martins Creek Road, Murphy NC 28906; 828-321-5333
Central Mountains
Biltmore Estate Winery: Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC
28803; 800-543-2961
Ritler Ridge Vineyards: 5 Piney Mountain Church Road,
Candler NC 28715; 828-280-0690
Rockhouse Vineyards: 1525 Turner Road, Tryon NC 28782; 828-863-2784
Northern Mountains
Banner Elk Winery and Blueberry Villa: 60 Deer Run Lane, Banner Elk NC 28604;
828-898-9090
Chateau Laurinda: 690 Reeves Ridge Rd., Sparta, NC 28675;
800-650-3236
New River Winery: 163 Piney Creek Road, Lansing NC 28643; 336-384-1213
Thistle Meadow Winery: 102 Thistle Meadow, Laurel Springs NC 28644; 800-233-1505
Foothills
Brushy Mountain Winery: 125 West Main Street, Elkin NC 28621; 336-835-1313
Carolina Mist Winery: 126 Mulberry Street, Lenoir NC 28645; 828-754-4660
Cerminaro Vineyard: 4399 Wilkesboro Blvd, Boomer, NC 28606; 828-754-9306
Elkin Creek Vineyard: 318 Elkin Creek Mill Road, Elkin NC 28621;
336-526-5119
Green Creek Winery: 413 Gilbert Road, Columbus NC 28722; 828-863-2182
Green River Vineyard: 3043 John Watson Road, Green Creek NC 28139;
828-863-4705
Lake James Cellars: 204 East Main Street, Glen Alpine NC 28628; 828-584-4551
McRitchier Winery & Ciderworks: 315 Thurmond PO Road, Thurmond NC
28683;336-874-3003
Raffaldini Vineyards: 450 Groce Road, Ronda NC 28670: 336-835-9463
Raintree Cellars: 3813 Sain Avenue, Connelly Springs NC 28612; 828-397-5643
South Creek Vineyards and Winery: 2240 South Creek Road, Nebo NC 28761; 828-652-5729
Waldensian
Heritage
Winery: 4940 Villar Lane NE, Valdese, NC 28690; 828-879-3202
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