Industry Resources
From growing grapes to starting a winery to establishing an AVA, the North Carolina Wine & Grape Council is here to help wineries, growers, winemakers, and other professionals find the resources they need to enhance the quality and viability of the state’s viticultural industry.
Grant Proposal Guidelines & Submissions
2026-2027 Yearly Meeting Calendar
- If you would like to attend any meeting you are welcome simply send Nicole a request.
- August 10 Virtual
- August 24 Virtual
- September 8 – Cypress Bend Vineyards
- September 21 Virtual
- October – none
- November 2 Virtual
- November 17 Virtual
2026 – 2027 Council Events
- February– Flavors of Carolina Show
- February 25-26 – NC Wine Growers Association Conference
- NC Wine Competition
- May NC Wine Month
- May – Got to be NC Festival
- June 2027– Council Annual Conference at UNCG
- September 11-20 – NC Mountain State Fair
- October 15-25 – NC State Fair
NC Wine and Grape Council 2025-2026
- John Wright – Sanctuary Vineyards
- Robbie Patterson – Shelton Vineyards
- Miller Taylor – Lu Mil Vineyard
- Ashley Nichols – Hinnant Family Vineyard
- Cory Lillberg- Parker-Binns Vineyard
- Deane Muhlenburg – Haze Gray Vineyards
- Bill Hatcher – Duplin Winery
- Tina Smith – Cypress Bend Vineyards
- Mark Friszolowski, Chair – Childress Vineyards
- Alisha Forester-Kidd – Biltmore