North Carolina is far from new to the wine industry – it has long been a wine producer. We make muscadine wine from scuppernong grapes and European-style vinifera grape varieties. With more than 100 wineries spread across our state, we have a wine and a story to tempt your palate and make your weekend.
One little known fact is that we’re home to the Mother Vine which is the oldest known cultivated grapevine in the nation. This vine has been growing and producing scuppernong grapes for centuries – it was thriving when explorers sighted it in 1584. Before prohibition, North Carolina was the leading wine-producing region in the nation.
Our wines aren’t limited to just red or white – we focus on native muscadine wine and European-style vinifera grape varieties. Down east in our coastal plain, you’ll find muscadine wine made from the scuppernong. The scuppernong is the North Carolina state fruit, and it not only survives in our hot Southern summers, it thrives in our climate and the sandy conditions of our coastal region. The vinifera grape, primarily planted in the western and Piedmont regions of our state, produces varieties that include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Viognier.
With over 100 wineries to choose from, the perfect weekend escape is just around the corner. In addition to that, many vineyards offer special events to help you kick off your weekend. If you have experienced any of our vineyards or sampled our wine, share it with us in the comments below. We would love to hear how our wine’s story has helped you create one of your own.
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