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19 Spots Across North Carolina to Find Your Favorite Cider
Served warm in a mug or cold and bubbly in a glass, the sweet-tart taste of hard and soft ciders is one of our favorite parts of fall.
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.
Wineries, Wildflowers, & Waterfalls at the First Peak of the Blue Ridge
Take a trip to three historic mountain towns, where you’ll marvel at rushing water and nature’s beauty, then settle in and sip a glass of wine.
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.
Hops & Vines: The Spirits of Currituck County
At a revolutionary Outer Banks brewpub and an innovative vineyard in Currituck County, “local” isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the reason to sip.
Take a Bite Out of Wayne County
This spring, pick sun-warmed strawberries, unwind among the vines, and try creamy farm-fresh cheese on an agri-tour out east — and pssst … you might just meet some baby goats.
A Hop, Sip, and a Jump
The Yadkin Valley wine region — the state’s first American Viticultural Area — is dotted with vineyards, many just minutes apart. Get winery hopping with these three itineraries.
Legendary & Landmark Pies of North Carolina: Grape Hull Pie
Muscadine grapes shouldn't be reserved just for wine; in fact, they make a tasty and delicious pie.