Sample the many wineries in North Carolina
Relax with a glass of wine in a more relaxing place
Leave pretentious wine tasting notes and impenetrable jargon at the door. North Carolina tasting rooms welcome wine enthusiasts of every palate. And each winery is surrounded by scenic views as varied as the grapes you’ll find here, all with signature Southern hospitality included. So grab a glass, request a winery guide and plan your trip to discover North Carolina wine country – no sommelier required.
Explore North Carolina WineriesMountain Wineries
High altitudes, twisting roads and cool nights lure adventurers to a region of North Carolina that’s home to four designated grape-growing regions.
ExplorePiedmont Wineries
Home to three grape-growing regions including the Yadkin Valley, central North Carolina wineries range from Tuscan-style villas to llama farms.
ExploreCoastal Wineries
Welcome to the home of scuppernong grapes and muscadine wine paired with welcoming harbor towns and sprawling vineyards.
ExploreAmerican Viticultural Areas
You know what they say: It’s all about location, location, location
Only regions home to distinctive climates, soil and elevations earn the prestigious designation of AVAs. North Carolina boasts five of them. When you sip in these regions, you know you’re experiencing something special to the spot you’re standing.
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Nearly 200 Wineries
North Carolina is home to more than 525 vineyards and 185 wineries set amid scenic landscapes from the mountains to the coast.
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A Varietal for Every Taste
This is the only place in the world where every type of grape is grown, which means you’ll find a wine to please every palate here.
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Oldest Cultivated Grapevine
America’s oldest cultivated grapevine, the Mothervine, has been producing muscadine grapes since before its discovery on the North Carolina coast in 1584.
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Home of the Scuppernong
The scuppernong is the official state fruit of North Carolina. A type of muscadine grape, it's native to the Old North State and has the distinction of being the first varietal cultivated in the United States.
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Nearly 200 Wineries
North Carolina is home to more than 525 vineyards and 185 wineries set amid scenic landscapes from the mountains to the coast.
Search Wineries.f50704f9.jpg)
A Varietal for Every Taste
This is the only place in the world where every type of grape is grown, which means you’ll find a wine to please every palate here.
Explore Wine Trails.dedfc52b.jpg)
Oldest Cultivated Grapevine
America’s oldest cultivated grapevine, the Mothervine, has been producing muscadine grapes since before its discovery on the North Carolina coast in 1584.
Discover the Mothervine.95f0ead9.jpg)
Home of the Scuppernong
The scuppernong is the official state fruit of North Carolina. A type of muscadine grape, it's native to the Old North State and has the distinction of being the first varietal cultivated in the United States.
See North Carolina's Wine Story