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.
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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.
Up, Up, and Away: 8 Outdoor Adventures Reaching New Heights in Hendersonville
Unwind at a vineyard with a view, go apple picking and cider sipping, paddle the French Broad, and watch the sun set behind the mountains on a trip filled with wild wonders.
A First Timer’s Guide to the Currituck Outer Banks
Ten can’t-miss activities and experiences — from climbing the Currituck Beach Lighthouse to seeing wild horses to “ghost crabbing” — for your first trip to the northern Outer Banks.
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.
Meet Our Makers
Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the five talented artisans who won top honors in 2021.
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.
10 Perfect North Carolina Wine Pairings
Find out how to complement your favorite entrées — from oysters to filet mignon, and yes, good old North Carolina barbecue — with North Carolina wines.
