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Sample wines at one of these 15 wineries in the North Carolina mountains and foothills near Asheville! Create your own winery tour for a fun afternoon. Talk to the winemakers and stroll through the vineyards. Many have special events, including live music. Most are closed in January for a winter break and adjust hours throughout the year, so check before you visit! The Winery at Biltmore (the most visited winery in the country) is open 365 days a year. (Feature image: Mountain Brook Vineyards)
The Travel Channel named Asheville as one of The New Top 10 Cities for Wine Snobs! If you want to visit multiple wineries in one day, go to the Tryon Foothills Wine Country (five wineries) or drive the Catawba Valley Wine Trail (five wineries).
Wineries in Asheville & NC Mountains
Tryon Foothills Wine Country
Visit five wineries in the prime isothermal wine growing area in the beautiful foothills near Columbus and Tryon: Parker-Binns Vineyard, Overmountain Vineyards, Russian Chapel Hills Winery,…
Biltmore Winery
Sample wines in the Tasting Room, included in admission to Biltmore Estate. Enjoy specialty tastings and a variety of tours. Shop for all the Biltmore wines and plenty of gift items. Located in…
Overmountain Vineyards
Located on a family-owned farm in the foothills, their tasting room is open year-round and features a variety of estate-grown wines, such as the estate premium Epic, a Petit Manseng white wine,… More Information
Addison Farms Vineyard
This family-owned vineyard and winery is 17 miles northwest of Asheville. Sample wines from their six grape varieties at their Tasting Room with mountain views: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc… More Information
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Located in the heart of Hendersonville apple country, the tasting room includes a walnut bar, a spacious area for indoor seating and a patio. They have five acres of grape vines at 2,300 ft.… More Information
Silver Fork Winery
Located near Morganton (just a few miles from I-40), a beautiful tasting room and rural setting provide a breathtaking view overlooking vineyards and the South Mountains. Sample Silver Fork's… More Information
Burntshirt Vineyards
Tour a state-of-the-art wine production facility in Hendersonville. Their impressive Tasting Room features wines from 100% estate-grown fruit. The high altitude, long, sunny days and cool nights… More Information
Hendersonville Wine Country
Visit six award-winning wineries on a 10-mile scenic drive just east of Hendersonville in apple country. Each has both indoor and outdoor spaces with beautiful views, live music, and more.…
Mountain Brook Vineyard
This small boutique family winery uses 100% local grapes harvested by hand. They keep their vintages small to ensure the highest quality, including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Merlot, Cabernet… More Information
Banner Elk Wineries & Breweries
The resort town of Banner Elk offers a nice selection of area wineries, including Banner Elk Winery, Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and Linville Falls Winery. You can also visit two craft… More Information
Parker-Binns Vineyard and Winery
This family-run vineyard is located in the foothills and has a very relaxed atmosphere. Try wines in their tasting room and on outdoor patios with expansive mountain views. They've become well… More Information
Catawba Valley Wine Tour
Visit wineries in the foothills of the Catawba Valley located east of Asheville, between Marion and Morganton. Three of them (Silver Fork and Lake James Cellars) are along a 15-mile drive near I-…