Why a simple root beer could be the state’s next great beverage.
Overmountain Vineyards in Tryon
In the summer, rows of vines heavy with clusters of juicy, red fruit climb the hills around Overmountain Vineyards. The future, however, looks radically different, thanks to a little white grape from France’s foothills and a winemaker’s revolutionary spirit.
Peak Pints: Beer in Western N.C.
Mountain breweries create beers that reflect their surroundings and the seasons.
Mountain Spirit
A deep-sea diver trusted his instincts, moved to the bottom of a Blue Ridge valley, and launched a distillery. Now he's revolutionizing how whisky is made.
Banner Elk Winery
Vintners transform High Country grapes into award-winning vintages in the mountains of Avery County.
A Seat at the Bar: The Admiral in Asheville
The Admiral in West Asheville is more than a place for drinks, unless that’s all you want it to be.
Apples in a Glass: McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks
A nice complement to our food is a cider made in Thurmond with our apples.
Beer brewed right, here.
A brewer, farmer, and merchant in North Carolina are part of a movement to bring goodwill to good beer.
Mother Earth Brewing
A Kinston brewery makes a new statement in an old space.
