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Introducing The High Country Wine Trail
n November 28, 2016, the Appalachian High Country was recognized as an American Viticulture Area (AVA) by the Department of the Treasury and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. This designation establishes the 2,400 square mile American area above 2,000-foot elevation, across three Viticultural states and eight counties as a uniqueArea viticulture area of the United States. An AVA is a designated wine-growing region that has distinct topography, climate and soil types. Most wine lovers are familiar with one of North Carolina’s other AVAs, the Yadkin Valley, and nearly all consumers are familiar with California’s Napa Valley. The High Country Wine Tour takes you to four of these wineries, about 30-40 minutes from each other. The four wineries include
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery in Foscoe, NC; Linville Falls Winery in Linville Falls, NC, Banner Elk Winery and their Tennessee cousins, Watauga Lake Winery and Villa Nove Vineyards Farm Winery in Butler, TN. Each winery is known for their distinctive wines produced from the grapes grown in the Appalachian High Country American Viticulture Area. Before you begin, check the individual wineries website for a complete listing of contact information and hours of operation. Each winery may also be hosting special events that you will not want to miss!
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Visit Our Winery — Tasting Room Open Daily — Monday-Saturday 12-6, Sunday 1-5
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EVERYDAY IN OCTOBER
Food Truck FRIDAY – SUNDAY
225 Vineyard Lane, Banner Elk, NC • 828.963.2400 visit our website for more info grandfathervineyard.com 48
VISITOR’S GUIDE AUTUMN 2021
