The 10 Most Beautiful Vineyards In North Carolina
North Carolina, which stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Appalachian mountains in the west, has plenty of natural beauty on its own – and what better way to improve that than by introducing wine making into the equation? The climate is ideally suited for all sorts of grapes, and well over 100 vineyards and wineries have been taking advantage of that for years. Check out 10 of the most beautiful vineyards in the state.
Biltmore
The Biltmore is the best example of an American castle, and what completes a castle like a vineyard? It is, therefore, no surprise that this estate just outside of the mountain town of Asheville would make this list. It’s also America’s most-visited winery, so you know that they’ve got a good tour prepared for you. The tasting rooms, with their barrel tables and stone walls, will transport you right to Renaissance Europe, and the sprawling hills covered with grape plants are truly a sight to behold. A trip to the vineyard at the Biltmore is truly an experience unlike any other.
Biltmore, 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC, USA, +1 800 411 3812
1. Treehouse Vineyards
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Cypress Bend Vineyards
Cypress Bend Vineyards exemplifies southern hospitality in the form of a winery. They grow Muscadine grapes, or Scuppernong as they’re known in North Carolina, which in themselves are rather unique – they’re very large, very spherical and very sweet. They have a shady veranda behind the winery building, so you can come and relax for a few hours with the fresh scent of the vineyard surrounding you. The owners are particularly concerned with welcoming guests from all over, so they’ve done a lot to make the spot comfortable and easy on the eyes.
Cypress Bend Vineyards, 21904 Riverton Rd, Wagram, NC, USA, +1 910 369 0411
2. Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery
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3. Banner Elk Winery
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4. Silver Fork Vineyard & Winery
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Overmountain Vineyards
Right on the border of South Carolina out in the mountains, Overmountain Vineyards puts their 16 acres to good use by growing a number of different French varieties of grape and then turning them into exciting, boutique wines. You can come to the tasting room at any time to try them out and enjoy the view out over the Appalachians. Even more exciting is that they have a hiking trail too. How about a day out exploring the mountains, knowing that you have a world of wines to return to at the end of it? There have got to be few things better than that.
Overmountain Vineyards, 2014 Sandy Plains Rd, Tryon, NC, USA, +1 828 863 0523