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Mountain Region

Stretching from the southern border of Virginia to the northern border of Georgia, the Mountain Region of North Carolina is home to vineyards and wineries that prefer to grow grapes that do well at higher elevations.

Rockhouse Vineyards

Focusing exclusively on Vinifera grapes, Rockhouse has grown to 10 acres of vineyards planted in Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Viognier and Cabernet Franc. Rockhouse wines are made from Rockhouse Vineyard grapes as well as selected grapes from local growers in the Tryon area.

1525 Turner Rd
Tryon, NC 28782
Tel. (828) 863-2784

www.rockhousevineyards.com

Hours: Thurs.--Sun. 1--5pm; closed January and February

Owners: Lee Griffin and Marsha Cassedy
Wine List: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Viognier, Cabernet Franc

 

South Creek Vineyards & Winery

southcreek

We are a small, boutique style vineyard located in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 45 minutes east of Asheville. Our award winning Bordeaux wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and our signiture blend, Maestro.

 

2240 South Creek Road
Nebo, N.C. 28761
Tel - 828-659-5729
www.southcreekwinery.com

Hours: Wed - Sat. 11 - 5pm, Sunday 1 - 5 PM Closed January thru Mid-February

Owners: James & Mary Rowley

Wines or Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot

   

The Teensy Winery

The Teensy Winery Teensy Winery is located in scenic mountain country and is the smallest winery in the state, producing about 100 cases of wine a year.

3661 Painters Gap Rd.
Union Mills, NC 28167
828-287-7763



Hours: by appointment only

Owners: Bob Howard
Wine List: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Thistle Meadow Winery

Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Thistle Meadow Winery offers individualized tours of their family-owned winery. The wines are hand-crafted in small batches.

102 Thistle Meadow
Laurel Springs, NC 28644
Tel. 1-800-233-1505

www.thistlemeadow.com

Hours: Mon.--Fri. Noon--5pm; Sat. Noon--4pm; Sun. 2--6pm

Owners: Tom Burgiss
Wine List: Amarone, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chianti, Old Vine Zinfandel, Shiraz, Verdicchio, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Home Style Fruit Wines

   

Tryon Vineyards/Mize Nursery

40 acres in grape production, 10 years experience of growing premium grapes as well as 20 years of growing quality wholesale landscape nursery trees

311 Mize Nursery Lane
Columbus, NC 28722
828-863-4208



Hours: weekdays by chance or appointment

Owners: Joe & Jeanne Mize
Wine List: N/A
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Viognier, Chardonney and Pinot Gris varietals grown.

 

Waldensian Style Wines

Established in 1935, we acquired stock in trade in 2010. We do Wholesale and retail sales from our bonded warehouse but we do not have a tasting room.

Waldensian Style Wines
2340 Quail Run
Connelly Springs, NC 28612
Tel - 828-879-9271
Fax - 828-879-9271


www.Waldensian.com


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Hours:

Owners: Eddie & Brenda Zimmerman


Wines or Grapes: Muscadine, Scuppernong, Blackberry and Chablis

   

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