19 Gorgeous Wineries In & Near Asheville
Searching for the best wineries in Asheville? Discover top Asheville wineries, fun wine bars, and beautiful vineyards & wineries near Asheville, NC.
It’s no secret that we are from Connecticut and enjoy the CT wine trail. Then, we moved to Florida where citrus wines and the muscadine grape ruled. Eh…
We’ve also wine tasted all over the world with some of our favorites including the Sicilian, French, and Portuguese vineyards.
We prefer deep and spicy reds, oaked Chardonnays, smooth Chenin Blancs, sweet Rieslings, and any Gewürztraminer.
With that being said, North Carolina produces quite a few delicious wines, and they aren’t all sweet. Even Asheville – a sea of foamy beer – has stellar wineries and wine bars.
So, if you are headed to WNC, what are some of the best wineries near Asheville, NC that you can visit?
Our personal favorite vineyards near Asheville include the Flat Rock and Hendersonville wineries like Stone Ashe Vineyard, Marked Tree, and Souther Williams.
The Tryon Foothills are a bit further out from Asheville but produce even more varietals at family-run farms like Parker-Binns.
Don’t forget Linville Falls Winery near Grandfather Mountain.
Below, explore not-to-miss wineries in and near Asheville. Learn what to expect and what to drink – from AVL locals.
All of these Asheville wineries are within two-hours driving distance of the city. Let’s get started!
Afterward, explore Asheville’s sparkling wine bars.
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Asheville Wineries
There are not many wineries in Asheville, NC, itself, but two include Biltmore Winery and plēb urban winery.
Many of the other vineyards and tasting rooms sit within 30 minutes to one-hour driving distance of the city.
Please keep in mind that all hours, procedures, policies, and prices are subject to change. Always double-check with each Asheville winery and vineyard.
1. Biltmore Winery
Address: 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803
Website: https://www.biltmore.com/
Biltmore Estate is America’s largest home and where George and Edith Vanderbilt resided. It also features the most famous winery in Asheville.
It’s incredibly easy to spend a full day at Biltmore, and we’ve been annual passholders for years, mostly for the 22+ miles of hiking trails and Biltmore Winery (wine discounts!).
Biltmore has a lot to offer Asheville wine lovers: winery tours, countless varieties of wine, a gift shop, and even a wine bar with delicious charcuterie.
Some of the Biltmore wines are fantastic, and others…well, you decide.
Know that Biltmore’s Winery is fairly young too. In 1985, the winery took over Biltmore’s former dairy space.
As you walk through the tunnel to the tasting room and wine store, that’s where they used to transport the cow manure (read more interesting Biltmore facts here).
We love this little tidbit of information because the tunnel is gorgeously lit up for Christmas. You’d just never know…
Biltmore visitors must pay for a full-priced ticket, have annual passes, or be staying on property to enter Biltmore Winery, even if you aren’t planning on touring the house.
Tickets start at around $86+, and they include visiting Biltmore House, a complimentary wine tasting, and access to the grounds, trails, and delicious on-property restaurants.
Biltmore Wine Tours
For wine tasting in Asheville with a private group, try premium wines and learn how Biltmore Estate makes their champagne on Biltmore’s Behind The Scenes Winery Tour (if it’s not still on pause).
A second Biltmore wine tour – popular with bachelorette parties and great for celebratory weekends – the Red Wine and Chocolate Tour promises just that.
Enjoy a brief winery tour, and head to Biltmore’s clock and bell tower for the wine and chocolate tasting.
Devour the best chocolate in Asheville from French Broad Chocolate Lounge – another Asheville must for desserts.
Read more about all of the fabulous Biltmore tours available.
Biltmore Wine
Biltmore has endless varieties of wine. Biltmore’s blue foil wines are local NC grapes, and the black labels are only sold on the property.
For whites, we prefer the Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Gewurztraminer. For reds, the Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Barbera are delicious.
Biltmore also has Rosé, sparkling wine, and seasonal wines with gorgeous labels – just to name a few.
Biltmore Location
For Asheville wineries, Biltmore is both iconic and at the center of it all. The address for Biltmore is 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803. Reach them at 800.411.3812.
Plan on drinking all of the wine? Stay overnight at The Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate or The Inn On Biltmore Estate.
2. plēb urban winery
Address: 89 Lyman Street in Asheville, NC
Website: https://www.pleburbanwinery.com/
For more great wineries in Asheville, check out plēb urban winery located in the River Arts District (RAD). RAD is filled with artists’ workshops, breweries, and vibrant murals.
One of the best Asheville wineries with wide-open spaces and stellar ambiance, your eyes and taste buds will love you.
Plēb outsources grapes from local farms, and they create small-batch tapped and canned wines.
They also practice minimal intervention winemaking with little to no alterations to the grape, juice, or wine.
You have to have a taste or appreciation for wines in cans, though. It’s just different.
We highly recommend ordering a wine flight as you sit at a wine barrel high-top in an urban garage filled with beautiful murals.
Outside, you’ll find more urban art, a skate park, 12 Bones – with some of the best BBQ in town – Marquee, and Wedge Brewing with the Chop Shop Food Truck.
Explore artists’ studios and shops. Take a stroll along the French Broad River.
Read more about RAD’s stellar restaurants – RosaBee’s is a hidden gem over here.
Plēb opened a wine bar in Downtown Asheville at 25 Page Ave. called The Aventine. They sit next to one of our favorite AVL distilleries, Cultivated Cocktails.
plēb urban winery Wines
At plēb, find classic reds and whites along with blends, a Chambourcin, a sparkling Riesling, and a Grüner Veltliner.
Order a flight or glass. For Asheville wineries, we’d say plēb urban winery truly has the most unique wine flavors.
plēb urban winery Location
plēb urban winery is located at 89 Lyman Street in Asheville, NC. They can be reached at 828-774-5062.
Delicious Vineyards & Wineries Near Asheville, NC
For Asheville wineries in the city, the above are our favorite picks.
For short and easy day trips from AVL, below are some of the best wineries near Asheville, including those in its suburbs and popular WNC mountain towns.
These wineries are excellent if you are looking for indoor activities near Asheville.
3. Souther Williams Vineyard
Address: 655 Hoopers Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732
Website: https://southerwilliams.com/
One of our new favorite wineries near Asheville and Hendersonville – opened in 2022 – Souther Williams provides an outdoor oasis with a covered tasting bar and covered and uncovered seating.
This sprawling 35-acre, family-owned farm has existed for over 200 years.
Find a dog-friendly area, pond, lawn seating, and a gorgeous tasting room with cafe tables and beautiful wooden high tops.
For guided tastings, make a reservation. Or, just pop in for a glass or tasting flight. Consider a fun and guided Hike and Sip tour of the farm.
Chat with incredibly friendly staff as well as the amiable owners. Order from rotating food trucks when on-site, and relax in open-air, shaded spaces.
Just keep in mind that Souther Williams is a 21+ winery. Mondays through Wednesdays are for private events only, making this a great weekend stop.
Stone Ashe Vineyards, another stunning Asheville winery, is minutes away.
Souther Williams Wines
In 2019, the Crest of the Blue Ridge was named an American Viticultural Area (AVA) – which houses many of the best Asheville vineyards on this list, including Souther Williams.
Spy Souther Williams’s vines from the tasting room, which are surrounded by vibrant blooms.
Top wines include the Gruner Veltliner, Traminette, and Cab Franc. Find Saperavi, Regent, and Blaufränkisch along with both dry and slightly sweeter Riesling.
Souther Williams Location
Souther Williams is located at 655 Hoopers Creek Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732. Reach them by phone at (828) 483-6070.
4. Addison Farms Vineyard
Address: 4005 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester, NC 28748
Website: https://www.addisonfarms.net/
A fourth-generation family farm, Addison creates small-batch fine wines, including a Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, and Petit Manseng.
For wineries near Asheville, they are one of the closest – about a 30-minute drive or 18 miles.
Encounter serene outdoor seating overlooking the farm, mountains, and vineyards. Addison Farms also has a gorgeous indoor fireplace with high wood beam ceilings.
Or, pull up at the bar for a guided tasting.
Addison Farms Wines
For wine tasting near Asheville, Addison highly suggests making advanced reservations – but they aren’t always necessary, depending on the crowd.
Taste 6 wines for $14, and keep the glass. Of course, just stop in for a glass or bottle too.
Our favorite Addison Farms wines included the Vitalita (Sangiovese) and Five Twenty-Five (Barbera). Find Chambourcin, Tempranillo, and Cab Franc.
Unique to Addison, they serve Alchemy Herbal Wine. These wines are loaded with vibrant flavors such as pepper and honey. Many of the Alchemy Herbal wines have floral notes.
Out of all the Asheville wineries, Addison Farms stays a little more off the beaten path, and we love it.
Addison Farms Location
Addison Farms Vineyard is located at 4005 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester, NC 28748. Reach them by phone at (828) 581-9463.
5. Marked Tree Vineyard
Address: 623 Deep Gap Road Flat Rock, NC 28731
Website: https://www.markedtreevineyard.com/
Marked Tree Vineyard is a newer 2020 winery near Asheville located in Flat Rock, NC. If you arrive on a foggy night, fall in love with the spooky ambiance.
This is also one of Asheville’s most romantic places for couples – if you covet wine.
Picture dense but atmospheric fog encircling a modern winery with gorgeous vineyard views. Welcome to WNC mountain life.
Sliding and windowed garage doors on nearly every other wall open up the tasting room to overlook the sprawling vineyards.
Enjoy numerous outdoor seating areas around the winery – picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, and cafe tables – and spot a few ancient fireplaces throughout the property.
Back in the day, people believed that ghosts settled in fireplaces. When someone tore down a house, the fireplace remained.
Out of all of the wineries near Asheville, the most unique to Marked Tree Vineyard includes its gorgeous wine bottle labels filled with sketches of trees, owls, and their sweet dogs who roam the property.
Marked Tree Vineyards hosts special wine club events along with yoga and forest bathing.
No outside food or alcohol is allowed on the property.
This is one of the family-friendly Asheville wineries, and leashed pets are allowed outside the tasting room except on event days.
While here, explore all that you can do in Flat Rock, NC, including catching a play at the Flat Rock Rock Playhouse or visiting the Carl Sandburg Home.
Marked Tree Vineyard Wines
Marked Tree Vineyards’ Chardonel is almost like a Moscato take on a Chardonnay, and find a delicious Cab Franc and Rosé.
For wine tasting in Flat Rock, enjoy 5 wines for $15+ each. Order light snacks, including smoked trout with gluten-free crackers.
For Marked Tree wines, we prefer their Watershed and Petit Verdot.
Marked Tree Vineyard Locations
Marked Tree Vineyard is located at 623 Deep Gap Road Flat Rock, NC 28731. Reach them at 828-513-3773.
Marked Tree opened a new wine tasting room in Asheville at the end of 2020 in the old Rustic Grape: 14 Aston Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
6. Linville Falls Winery
Address: 9557 Linville Falls Hwy, Newland, NC 28657
Website: https://www.linvillefallswinery.com/
One of the most atmospheric wineries near Asheville, Linville Falls Winery has a barn, pond, Christmas trees, and a gorgeous tasting room with a stone patio and fireplace.
This Western North Carolina winery also makes for a great resting stop after a morning exploring Grandfather Mountain or hiking parts of Linville Falls, one of the most photographed waterfalls near AVL.
And let’s face it: after walking across the Mile High Swinging Bridge, you might require a drink or two.
Pack a picnic and pull up an Adirondack chair as kids catch and release fish by the pond. Unique to Linville Falls Winery, they offer table service and will come to you. Or, head up to the bar.
In the winter, choose and cut your own Christmas tree.
This is another one of the family and dog-friendly Asheville wineries on this list.
Linville Falls Winery Wines
A wine flight starts at $12 for 4 wines of your choosing, and keep a souvenir glass.
Linville Falls Winery offers multiple Rieslings, sweet fruit wines, and deep-bodied reds. We enjoyed a sponsored wine tasting for NC Wine Month.
Linville Falls Winery Location
Linville Falls Winery is located off of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway – an area filled with waterfalls and hiking trails.
Linville Falls Winery is located at 9557 Linville Falls Hwy, Newland, NC 28657. Try to have offline maps and directions ready.
While the winery has free Wi-Fi, cellular service is extremely iffy out here. Linville Falls Winery can be reached at 828-765-1400.
Wineries In Hendersonville
Did you know that Hendersonville is not only famous for its apple orchards and cideries but also for its wine?
Hendersonville houses many of our favorite tasting rooms and vineyards near Asheville that are less than 45-minutes away.
The Hendersonville wineries are also pretty close to each other.
We recommend having a designated driver or staying nearby and ridesharing to see them all. While some have food, consider GrubHub delivery where allowed.
P.S. Hendersonville has equally delicious and hopping breweries. Think Guidon, Oklawaha, and D9.
7. Burntshirt Vineyards
Hendersonville Address: 2695 Sugarloaf Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Chimney Rock Location: 438 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720
Website: https://burntshirtvineyards.com/
Named one of the best wineries in North Carolina, both Burntshirt locations are stunning. For NC wines, we prefer their French and American Chardonnay.
In the fall and winter, Burntshirt Vineyards offer seasonal wines and spiced Glühwein. Don’t miss their Rock Bottom Red.
Burtnshirt has a patio overlooking the vineyards, a weeping angel fountain (let us know in the comments if you chuckled at this reference), and a firepit.
Did we mention that Burntshirt Vineyards adorns their trees with hanging wine bottles? Plus, they have a nifty little gift shop and offer wine tours.
We own all sorts of fun things from Burntshirt that aren’t just wine: wind chimes, terracotta watering cones, a cat face mask…
Burntshirt Vineyards is pet-friendly – for their outdoor spaces.
Burntshirt Vineyards Wines
For wine tasting in Hendersonville, it’s $10 for 7 wines and the glass. Or, pay $15 for a flight of your choice.
Burntshirt Vineyards’ wines feature Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, Vidal Blanc, Apple Wine, and a Villa Rosa.
Burntshirt Vineyards Locations
The Hendersonville Burntshirt location is 2695 Sugarloaf Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792, and they can be reached at 828-685-2402.
Burntshirt’s Chimney Rock location is 438 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720, and their phone number is 828-436-2490.
8. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards/Saint Paul Mountain Farms
Address: 588 Chestnut Gap Rd, Hendersonville NC, 28792
Website: https://www.saintpaulfarms.com/
One of the first wineries near Asheville that we visited before moving to NC, Saint Paul Mountain Farms is incredibly cozy with delicious wines.
They have three locations: A vineyard in Hendersonville – which we will talk about here – a cidery, and a Flat Rock location.
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards features an inviting stone fireplace and an open-air patio. One year, we found ourselves sipping homemade stew from crockpots after enjoying a wine tasting.
Outside of the Asheville wineries, these guys have some of Tom’s favorite NC wine.
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards Wines
St. Paul offers a variety of reds, whites, and ciders.
Their go-to red is the Chestnut Gap, and they have a series of Rieslings and Chardonnays that we enjoy along with a Petit Verdot and Merlot.
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards Location
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards is located at 588 Chestnut Gap Rd, Hendersonville NC, 28792. Reach them at 828-685-4002.
9. Point Lookout Vineyards
Address: 408 Appleola Road in Hendersonville, NC
Website: https://pointlookoutvineyards.com/
If you are looking for one of the best wineries near Asheville with scenic views, check out Point Lookout Vineyards.
Their tasting room showcases 30-mile panoramic views of the gorgeous mountains.
Sip wine while enjoying dinner from an on-site food truck. Point Lookout Vineyards also offers a small menu of food perfect to pair with a Hendersonville wine tasting.
Explore multiple rooms, including an area with massive windows and fireplaces overlooking Western North Carolina.
Point Lookout Vineyards is also popular for live music and weddings.
Point Lookout Vineyards Wines
Point Lookout Vineyards, like the other wineries in Hendersonville, offers Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cab, and a Petit Verdot.
They also make a few eclectic blends and have a full page of meads. Choose between a wine or mead tasting.
Read more about the best meaderies and ciders around WNC.
Point Lookout Vineyards Location
Point Lookout is located at 408 Appleola Road in Hendersonville, NC. Their phone number is 828-808-8923.
10. Stone Ashe Vineyard
Address: 736 Green Mountain Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Website: https://stoneashevineyards.com/
Another Hendersonville winery with incredible vineyard views, Stone Ashe Vineyard has quickly become one of our new favorite wineries near Asheville, NC.
Stone Ashe Vineyards opened in mid-2020, and their tasting room is utterly gorgeous. Pun intended…you’ll see.
Similar to Marked Tree Vineyards, Stone Ashe Vineyard has beautiful views in a shiny new building.
Pack a picnic to enjoy outdoors – outside food is not allowed in the tasting room, though. Or, order their boxed snacks or charcuterie.
We munch on Stone Ashe’s hummus snack box filled with nuts, crackers, hummus, and olives.
Stone Ashe is a 21+ NC winery, and reservations are required for parties of 4+. Leashed dogs are allowed outside of the tasting room.
Stone Ashe Vineyards Wine
Stone Ashe Vineyards specializes in Bordeaux-based grape varieties. Find Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc Rosé, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
We love Stone Ashe’s Cab Franc and Petit Verdot.
For wine tasting near Asheville, reservations are required at Stone Ashe. They offer a wine tasting of 5 wines for $15.00 and 6 for $18.00
Lawn seating is first-come, first-serve.
Stone Ashe Vineyards Location
Stone Ashe Vineyards is located at 736 Green Mountain Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792. You can reach them at (828) 551-5643.
11. Sawyer Springs Vineyard
Address: 124 Sandy Hill Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Website: https://sawyerspringsvineyard.com/
Sawyer Springs is not an Asheville winery that lands on many travelers’ radars.
It’s a low-key Western North Carolina vineyard that sees many more locals, making it the perfect place to relax. Find mostly outdoor seating – covered and uncovered.
One of the closest wineries near Asheville along with Addison Farms, find “dusty boots, stained hands, and classic wine.”
As we drove up the gravel road, Paul – the proprietor – waved us in, and his daughters conduct many of the wine tastings.
Sawyer Springs selects 6 wines each day for their tastings.
We like to grab subs on the way in from Joey’s NY Bagels and sit outside on their picnic tables overlooking the vineyards.
Look for the springs at the back of the property filled with black rock. Sawyer Springs sometimes offers weekend yoga and has delicious rotating food trucks.
Sawyer Springs Vineyard’s Wine
There isn’t a wine we don’t enjoy at Sawyer Springs.
Most unique, you’ll find North Carolina wines that aren’t too sweet but have delicious fruity overtones like their Sipping Sunset. Think pineapple, lime, and citrus rind blended with coconut.
Encounter red blends, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel. Sawyer Springs uses barrels as well as steel for fermentation and aging.
Sawyer Springs Vineyard Location:
Sawyer Springs is located at 124 Sandy Hill Ln, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Reach them by phone at (828) 698-4383.
Tryon Foothills Wineries Near Asheville
12. Overmountain Vineyards
Address: 2012 Sandy Plains Rd #8799, Tryon, NC 28782
Website: https://overmountainvineyards.com/
For top wineries near Asheville, head to the Tryon Foothills in Polk County, NC. Overmountain Vineyards is about 1 hour from Asheville or 55 miles.
Uncover a family-owned farm with gorgeous views, plentiful covered and uncovered outdoor seating, a tasting room, and luxury villas.
Book a private party or meeting. Overmountain Vineyards also hosts neat events like alcohol ink art painting.
This is one of the Asheville wineries where you’ll find larger groups of people doing black van tours – it can get a little overwhelming, especially if it’s not their first or third stop.
Overmountain Vineyards Wine
We enjoyed a sponsored wine tasting as part of NC Wine Month, and we love our stemless wine glass souvenirs.
Most notable to Overmountain Vineyards, grab a dry Muscadine wine; this one might change your opinion about the overly sweet Muscadines. We enjoyed it.
Overmountain Vineyards also boasts of a Petit Manseng and Petit Verdot. They are also one of the only wineries near Asheville offering a rich white Port.
Overmountain Vineyards Location
Overmountain Vineyards is located at 2012 Sandy Plains Rd #8799, Tryon, NC 28782. You can reach them by phone at (828) 863-0523.
13. Parker-Binns Vineyard
Address: 2275 Whiteside Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756
Website: https://www.parkerbinnsvineyard.com/
Where can you grab delicious on-site burgers and wine? Parker-Binns Vineyard in Mill Spring – which is also located in the Tryon Foothills.
Plan to visit Overmountain Vineyards, Mountain Brook, and Parker-Binns on the same day since you are making the drive.
Overmountain and Parker-Binns, for example, are about 8 minutes apart from each other.
Like many of the wineries near Asheville, Parker-Binns is a multi-generation, family-run winery and vineyard. They also have an Airbnb on property.
You’ll most likely catch almost all of the family at some point sharing their love of wine throughout the property.
If you have a chance, geek out with their winemaker, Justin, too.
Parker-Binns Vineyard is perfect if you want to sit outside under the covered tasting bar. Throughout the property, find Adirondack chairs and plentiful seating with vineyard views.
Inside, grab a seat at a second wine tasting bar, and don’t forget to order from The Burger Barn. The burgers are delicious, and they have a kids’ menu.
Parker-Binns Vineyard Wine
Parker-Binns wine is aged in steel and oak barrels. Be sure to check out their Petit Manseng, and for sweet wine lovers, don’t miss the Muscat.
Of course, they have Chardonnay, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, and Merlot, too. We cannot wait to try their Reserve Chardonnay. We love a winery that appreciates our oaky-seeking palate.
Parker-Binns Vineyard Location
You can find Parker-Binns at 2275 Whiteside Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756. Their phone number is (828) 894-0154.
More Wineries Around Tryon Hills:
14. Mountain Brook Vineyards – Also located in the Tryon Foothills, find Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay.
15. Russian Chapel Hills Winery (formerly Green Creek Vineyards) – Located in Columbus, encounter beautiful St. Anna Chapel along with local and imported wines, including a muscadine and mead.
Wineries Between Asheville & Charlotte
16. Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard And Winery
Address: 3521 Fallston-Waco Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090
Website: https://bakerbuffalocreek.com/
One of the prettiest wineries near Asheville around the Charlotte area, don’t miss Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard.
This NC vineyard is one of the furthest on this list from Asheville – about 80 miles away and an hour and a half drive.
We enjoyed a sponsored tasting here as part of NC Wine Month and will be back; this winery is worth the drive.
Housed in a former dairy, relax out on the patio or on Baker Buffalo Creek’s seemingly endless sprawling lawn under a tree or by their signature red barn.
This NC winery is incredibly atmospheric.
Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard rents out their barn for weddings. There is a gorgeous chapel on one side and a beautiful reception room inside that glows with hanging lights.
Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard Wines
Baker Buffalo Creek offers wine flights in tiny milk jars to honor their dairy roots.
Unlike many of the sweeter NC wines that you will find around the Charlotte winery area, they have traditional reds and whites.
Think Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cab Franc, and Chambourcin.
Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard Location
Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyards is located at 3521 Fallston-Waco Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090. You can reach them at 704-538-9927.
More Wineries Near Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard
If you want to tour some of the wineries on the western side of the Charlotte Douglas Airport while you are out at Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard, drop by Woodmill Winery in Vale or Southern Charm Winery in Lincolnton.
17. WoodMill Winery
Address: 1350 WoodMill Winery Ln, Vale, NC 28168
Website: https://woodmillwinery.com/
WoodMill Winery is only about a 20-minute drive from Baker Buffalo Creek. Grab a refreshing wine slushie.
Their wines are mostly Muscadine and Scuppernong – very sweet – which just isn’t for us. If you love those tart NC wines, though, this NC vineyard is for you.
We are glad we visited at least once.
18. Southern Charm Winery
Address: 235 E Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Website: http://www.southerncharmwinery.com/
In this little triangle of wineries near Asheville and Charlotte, drop into Southern Charm Winery in Lincolnton, NC.
Lincolnton is a great stop for food and has a brewery, restaurants, rails to trails, and a used bookstore.
Southern Charm Winery is a wine shop and tasting room in a quaint downtown area – it’s not a vineyard.
While we wouldn’t go out of the way to wine taste here, if you are nearby, we suggest popping in.
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19. Silver Fork Winery – Located in Morganton, NC, Silver Fork offers a rustic tasting room and an outdoor patio.
Wine Tasting In Asheville: Best Wine Bars
Run by many of the Asheville wineries, Asheville has stellar wine bars:
5 Walnut Wine Bar – Located in Downtown Asheville, find an eclectic list of wines in a cute rustic and pastel bar.
Bottle Riot – Situated in the River Arts District, enter a cozy wine bar with baller bottles. They recently added cocktails and serve a mean charcuterie board.
Leo’s House Of Thirst – We cannot get enough of Leo’s in West Asheville. Choose from glasses, carafes, and bottles as you dine on handhelds, tapas, and more. Uncover West AVL’s best restaurants.
Battery Park Book Exchange – A champagne bar in one of Asheville’s used bookstores? Yes, please. We cannot tell a lie: Battery Park Book Exchange is part of the reason we moved to Asheville. Explore an extensive wine list, and they have literary cocktails.
(Sadly, both the Rustic Grape and Sante Wine Bar closed in 2020)
Where Can You Stay Near The Asheville Wineries & Wine Bars?
Aloft – Downtown Asheville – If you are looking to stay in downtown Asheville, the Aloft hotel is newly renovated as of 2020. Vibrant local murals, updated rooms, and hipster public areas greet visitors.
They host live music, have a sexy new bar, and the patio space overlooks bustling downtown AVL, amazing for people-watching. Did we mention there is a rooftop pool overlooking the mountains?
Hampton Inn And Suites Asheville Biltmore Area – Although this hotel is on busy Brevard Road – NC-191 – across from the Asheville Outlets, it’s one of our favorites before moving to Asheville.
Clean, updated, and in the middle of everything, you can access downtown, Biltmore, and the Blue Ridge Parkway fairly quickly. Plus, you can grab a quick breakfast with tons of food options nearby if you want a hiking lunch for the road.
See our Top Places To Stay in Asheville.
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Where can you stay if touring the wineries near Hendersonville & Flat Rock?
1898 Waverly Inn Bed and Breakfast – While house hunting, we stayed at this sweet B&B. We loved their social happy hour and friendly hosts. Walk into downtown Hendersonville, NC from here.
The Charleston Inn – If The Waverly is booked, these guys are right next door.
See all of the cute cottages, hotels, B&Bs, and cabins in Hendersonville.
What are your favorite Asheville wineries? Have you visited any of the wineries near Asheville and across WNC?
We’d love to know about your favorite wineries in Asheville. Which ones have you visited? What are your favorite wines?
Have you officially toured the Asheville wineries or just dropped in for a tasting or glass? Let us know in the comments.
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Our Ultimate List Of Everything To Do In Asheville
Christine Frascarelli
Christine (pronouns: she/her) is the owner and lead writer of Uncorked Asheville. After falling in love with those gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, Christine and her husband Tom decided to call Asheville, North Carolina home. When her pointy Italian nose isn’t stuck in a book, Christine is adopting all of the kitties, getting lost in the forest, and drinking an ESB. She has a BA in English and History from Smith College, her MLIS from USF-Tampa, and is a former U.S. Fulbright Scholar - Indonesia. Christine also owns The Uncorked Librarian LLC with books and movies to inspire travel.
Love the Doctor Who reference!
Do you know how the wineries have been affected by covid? In the summer will restrictions be lifted?
Hi Danielle,
Right now, I’m pretty sure that most of the wineries are all operating and open — but some with limited hours and capacity. We’ve been to most of these on the list fairly recently and all was good. If you’d like me to look into a specific Asheville or WNC winery for you, though, please let me know!
NC recently lifted a few restrictions; I am not sure where we will be this summer. This is the official NC hub for more information: https://www.nc.gov/covid19. I definitely recommend checking their updates if you are planning a visit.
I definitely want to visit some wineries when I come visit. Of course I have to see the Biltmore after hearing so much about it from you. It looks beautiful. Lots to explore there!
You had me at furry animals wandering the property with the Marked Tree Vineyard. I definitely have to go there! Burntshirt looks stunning. Definitely need to see it and drink ALL their wine.
What is the weeping angel fountain reference? I wish I knew!
P.s. I’ve never heard of gewürztraminer wine but now I want to try it just because it sounds cool.
I love that when you write about these spots you also let us know the other things in the area that you do. Great for planning an itinerary! Your blog will totally get me ready for a trip to Asheville one day.
Great post!!
You would love the Asheville wineries. Biltmore is a classic. There is so much to do there, and we go often.
I can imagine all of the dog pictures that you would take at Marked Tree Vineyards, for sure. ; )
The weeping angel is a Dr. Who reference, hehe. When you aren’t looking at them, the angels come to life…to off you…it’s seriously creepy!
Thanks so much! Come visit after this crazy year!