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North Carolina Wineries: All 253 Producers, Mapped by Region

North Carolina

Yadkin Valley vinifera and coastal muscadine

North Carolina has 253 federally permitted wine producers across 7 official wine regions (AVAs). The largest concentrations are in Dobson, Elkin, Asheville. Every producer is listed below with the address, map and contact details we could confirm.

  • 253 wineries
  • 7 official wine regions
  • 1 wine trails & areas
  • 149 towns with a winery

North Carolina Wine, in Brief

North Carolina has two wine industries. In the Piedmont and foothills, especially the Yadkin Valley northwest of Winston-Salem, estate wineries grow Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Viognier and Petit Verdot on old tobacco land and have built a real wine-tourism circuit. In the east and along the coast, muscadine wineries carry on a tradition that dates to the colonial era.

The state also has the country's largest winery by visitors, on the Biltmore Estate at Asheville.

Where the Wineries Are

Wine Regions of North Carolina

American Viticultural Areas: Yadkin Valley, with Swan Creek inside it; Haw River Valley near the Triangle; Upper Hiwassee Highlands in the mountains, shared with Georgia; Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County near Asheville; and Appalachian High Country in the northwest.

North Carolina & Yadkin Valley312 wineries

Official wine regions (AVAs)

Yadkin Valley 28 Swan Creek 20 Haw River Valley 15 Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County 11 Tryon Foothills 8 Upper Hiwassee Highlands Appalachian High Country

Grapes to Look For in North Carolina

Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot for reds; Chardonnay and Viognier for whites in the Piedmont. Muscadine dominates the coastal plain.

Cabernet Franc Chardonnay Viognier Petit Verdot Muscadine Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Riesling

Planning a Visit to North Carolina Wine Country

Elkin and Mount Airy make good bases for the Yadkin Valley; Asheville for the mountain wineries. Many tasting rooms host live music on Saturdays.

Best time to go: April to June and September to November

Before You Go

Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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Every North Carolina Winery, A to Z

All 253 producers licensed in North Carolina, listed alphabetically. Open any name for its full profile, or use the map above to browse by place.

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 253 federally permitted wine producers according to the most recent Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau permit list. This page lists every one of them.

What are the wine regions of North Carolina?

American Viticultural Areas: Yadkin Valley, with Swan Creek inside it; Haw River Valley near the Triangle; Upper Hiwassee Highlands in the mountains, shared with Georgia; Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County near Asheville; and Appalachian High Country in the northwest.

Which grapes is North Carolina known for?

Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot for reds; Chardonnay and Viognier for whites in the Piedmont. Muscadine dominates the coastal plain.

When is the best time to visit North Carolina wine country?

April to June and September to November. Elkin and Mount Airy make good bases for the Yadkin Valley; Asheville for the mountain wineries. Many tasting rooms host live music on Saturdays.

Nearby States

Virginia 470 Tennessee 106 Georgia 139 South Carolina 46
Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.