The lowlands that lie between North Carolina’s mountains brim with beautiful views, outdoor adventures, and rich local history.
Grapes
Drinking the Land
What explains the rich variety of flavors bursting out of North Carolina’s wine country? It’s all in the terroir — and that begins with the soil where the grapes are grown.
From Elizabeth Hudson: In Vino Veritas
Reflecting on childhood memories of muscadines, our editor in chief credits her grandmother with her early appreciation for North Carolina terroir.
Fruit Full
From our fertile soils bursts a colorful bounty. With hard work and a tender touch, farmers across the state provide us with the sweet taste of summer.
Through the Grapevine
Behind the easy elegance of an afternoon in the Yadkin Valley are hours of unseen work and hard-won expertise. At Surry Community College, future vintners soak up the wisdom of wine country.
Fruits of Our Labor
From apples in the mountains to peaches in the Sandhills to blueberries on the Coastal Plain, there’s a bounty of North Carolina-grown fruit to enjoy.
Made in NC: Bravo, Wilkes County!
The winemaking traditions of a family-owned vineyard in northwestern North Carolina stretch back to New York City in the early 20th century and, before that, to the fertile hills of Italy.
Carolina, Bottled: 7 Places to Sip Scuppernong Wine
At these seven wineries, time and a little bit of sugar transform our state grape, the scuppernong, into a beverage that’s a bit like us: sweetly Southern.
Discover Your North Carolina Wine Profile
Take our quiz to learn more about your wine preferences — and to find out which North Carolina wines you’ll love.
