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.
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A Christmas Wish Granted for Junior Johnson
How a legendary NASCAR driver landed a presidential pardon.
Bog Turtles Have Reason to Smile in Wilkes County
They may be tiny, but these wee bog turtles are tough.
A Foothills Twist on Pie: The Sonker
Born of mysterious origins — each family’s recipe different from the next — this sweet, deep-dish confection is a celebrated part of North Carolina’s culinary landscape.
Hometown Opry
Once a month, a pawnshop transforms into a radio studio, and residents of North Wilkesboro rise early to see what happens next.
Brushy Mountain Smokehouse & Creamery
Smoked barbecue is paired with homemade ice cream at this Wilkes County restaurant.
Elkin
In the heart of wine country, a little, old town ages into a dynamic place that stands on the edge of miraculous.
A Musical Revolution: The Kruger Brothers
American music inspired two brothers in Europe to pick up their guitars and banjos, and seek out the sound of Appalachia.
The Grape: Yadkin Valley
As the first vines began to grow in the Yadkin Valley, few people believed European wine grapes would make it in the clay loam of the foothills and Piedmont. A few pioneers took a chance, however, and a region’s farming heritage lives on.
