Carolina Wineries
The first commercial Carolina winery,
Medoc Vineyard, led the country's wine production in
1835. 100 years later, North Carolina is rebuilding
its grape industry and bringing futures for its farmers
and citizens. Today, North Carolina is home to 50 wineries
and 3 vineyard-located tasting rooms.
North Carolina ranks 10th in the states
for grape production and 12th for wine production. Growers
in the Mountains and Piedmont have grown traditional
European grape varieties, and French-American Hybrids.
Commonly planted grapes include Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chambourcin,
Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling.
A rise of native Muscadine grapes is due
to being relatively pest resistant and for thriving
in the hot sandy conditions of the Coastal Plain. Muscadines
contain high levels of Resveratrol and other health-enhancing
antioxidants. So drink a glass of Carolina wine for
your health.
Here is a List of over 20 wineries in
North Carolina and South Carolina. These wineries are
separate into 4 groups, North, South, East, and West.
Northern Carolina Wineries
- Chateau Laurinda
- Thistle Meadow Winery
- Desi's Dew Meadery
- Glen Marie Vineyards and Winery
- Ginger Creek Vineyards
Southern Carolina Wineries
- Childress Vineyards
- Westbend Vineyards
- Cypress Bend Vineyards
- Duplin Winery
- RayLen Vineyards & Winery
Eastern Carolina Wineries
- Moonrise Bay Vineyard
- Martin Vineyards
- Bennett Vineyards
- A Secret Garden Winery
- Hinnant Family Vineyards
Western Carolina Wineries
- Biltmore Estate Winery
- The Teensy Winery
- Iron Gate Vineyards and Winery
- Round Peak Vineyards
- Rockhouse Vineyards
These 20 wineries are less than half of the Carolina
Wineries available to visit and taste some wine. Enjoy
your stay in the Carolinas, and try to take a few days
for your trip to wine country.
On your trip you will learn how the grapes differ in
different regions of the world. Taste the difference
between a North Carolina grape and a California grape.
Take at least one tour and become a wine making professional.
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