Set apart by climate, soil, and geography, each of North Carolina’s grape-growing regions produces wines that are just as distinct.
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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.
Outdoors in Person County: 4 Items for Your Summer To-Do List
Visit a vineyard, make a splash at the lake, play a round of disc golf, and more.
A Toast to Summer Camp
For two parents of former campers, re-creating a pickup weekend involves a trip to Surry County, a visit to Shelton Vineyards, and fond recollections of past reunions. But no kids.
Old Made New in Polk County
Stay in a historic home turned modern mountain inn, dig into a cheese board at a farmstead creamery, hike in the footsteps of Revolutionary War militiamen, and sip wine by the fire during a getaway to the Foothills.
Away from the Hustle and Bustle in Person County
Picturesque vineyards, a quilt trail through the country, and movies in the park: Embrace the simple life and discover three ways to kick it old-school in the Piedmont.
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.
Peace in the Yadkin Valley
The sprawling vineyards and wide-open skies that stretch for miles across seven North Carolina counties offer relaxing getaways — not to mention some of the state’s finest wines — for Sunday drivers aching to escape the rush of city life.
Beyond Bluegrass in Wilkesboro
Sing a different tune in the foothills of the Brushy Mountains, where you’ll find hiking and mountain biking, apple orchards, famous festivals, and artisan craft trails.
